Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 107Th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 No. 37 House of Representatives MORNING HOUR DEBATES mental question whether we should do I started in politics during the last The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the it at all. energy crisis some 25 years ago, and de- order of the House of January 3, 2001, I was pleased to see a recent news- spite Ronald Reagan’s efforts to gut the Chair will now recognize Members letter by the Rocky Mountain Institute and reverse the efforts, conservation from lists submitted by the majority which contained an article by Amory over a period of time has saved a quan- and minority leaders for morning hour and Hunter Lovins asking that funda- tity of energy that is four times the en- debates. The Chair will alternate rec- mental question. They point out, for tire domestic oil energy production. example, that the State of Alaska’s ognition between the parties, with each Conservation is the only alternative own recent survey forecast on the long- party limited to not to exceed 30 min- that will provide immediate relief to term oil prices suggest that the prices utes, and each Member except the ma- those of us in the West this year. It has are not going to be high enough to jority leader, the minority leader or no threat from terrorists, no risk of en- make the operation profitable. Using the minority whip limited to not to ex- vironmental damage, and conservation our time and resources to recover this continues producing every year. That ceed 5 minutes. more expensive oil would result not The Chair recognizes the gentleman is why past efforts at conservation only in a waste of money, but it would from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 have made each oil barrel that we have in the long run result in more oil im- today support almost twice as much of minutes. ports as we ignore more cost-efficient f the gross national product as in 1975. operations other than the Arctic Wild- But last and most significant, it does FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN life Refuge. not make sense to strategically drill in This also continues to ignore the re- ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP the Arctic Wildlife Refuge if we are ality that we, as a country, cannot and CRITICAL ASPECT FOR PRO- worried about oil security for the MOTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES should not continue to consume energy the way that we currently do: six times United States. What could be more Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I higher than the world per capita en- foolish than placing our bets on an came to Congress determined that the ergy consumption, twice as much as aging 800-mile facility that is increas- Federal Government be a better part- developed countries like Japan and ingly unreliable, that is wearing out, ner in promoting livable communities, Germany. and is impossible to defend? The poten- to make our families safe, healthy and The irony is that conservation does tial for disruption makes it an ideal economically secure. Government work and would work better than a target for a terrorist, a rogue state or needs to lead by example, to set the mad rush to exploit our oil resources. a deranged person. tone and follow through. A critical as- It is estimated that a mere 3-mile-per- It is in fact a potential disaster wait- pect is our environmental stewardship. gallon improvement in the perform- ing to happen if you are concerned I just returned from 4 days in Oregon ance of SUVs would offset the entire about security. Far better than this and was, frankly, surprised at the in- proposed oil production from the Arc- rancorous debate over the potential en- tensity of the public reaction to this tic. And if we feel that we cannot sin- vironmental damage in the wildlife ref- administration’s lack of commitment gle out these large and inefficient vehi- uge is to work to reduce the waste of to the environment. The sudden about- cles, then just a 1⁄2-mile-per-gallon effi- energy in the United States. face from an explicit campaign promise ciency improvement in the fleet over- f to have mandatory reductions in car- all would meet the production of the HEALTH CARE TAX DEDUCTION bon dioxide emissions has struck a Arctic wilderness. It is a lack of will ACT OF 2001 nerve. The administration may think regarding the average level over the it is time to study global warming, but last 20 years that we have not reduced The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. most Americans agree with the over- these mileage requirements. Last year MICA). Under the Speaker’s announced whelming scientific evidence that glob- was 24 miles per gallon, tied for lowest policy of January 3, 2001, the gen- al warming is real and that we must do in the last 20 years. We can and we tleman from Florida (Mr. STEARNS) is something about it. should do better. recognized during morning hour de- I was struck by the continued deep Simple things like in California hav- bates for 5 minutes. opposition to the administration’s pro- ing roofs that are white and reflective Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I just posal to drill for oil in the Arctic Wild- would reduce air conditioning costs by dropped a bill this morning, and I in- life Refuge. For me the issue is not a approximately 30 percent. It would be tend to talk about it. It is called the question of whether the environmental far more effective for us to make that Health Care Tax Deduction Act. What damage may result, it is the funda- investment in conservation. it does is allow deductions for amounts

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. H962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 paid for health insurance premiums major reason for not having insurance. peace to the troubled, Your light to and unreimbursed prescription drugs. Many workers decline coverage those in despair. What I am proposing would also pro- through their place of employment be- Grant us all full access to the healing vide much-needed relief to individuals cause they cannot afford to pay their resources and reconciling justice You struggling with the high cost of health share of the premium. Others, such as have ordained for our Nation. insurance and prescription drugs temporary workers, cannot afford to In Your name we pray. Amen. through a tax deduction. purchase their own insurance. f As we all know, employers can write We all know that the cost of health off the cost of health care coverage care has risen dramatically over the THE JOURNAL that is purchased for their employees. last 20 years. The average premium The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Why cannot individuals be afforded costs about $4,500 for an individual and Chair has examined the Journal of the this same opportunity to write off about $6,500 for a family. Of that last day’s proceedings and announces their premiums and their unreimbursed amount, employees pay 10 to 30 percent to the House her approval thereof. prescription drug expenses? The cur- of that premium. Unfortunately, things Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- rent tax code sets a threshold at 7.5 will probably get worse because many nal stands approved. percent of adjusted gross income before employers cover the cost of the high medical expenses can be taken as a premiums to keep workers in a tight f write-off. I do not think this is fair. labor market. However, if the economy PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Right now, under the current tax continues to slow down and unemploy- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the code, in order to claim health care ex- ment begins to rise, then employers gentlewoman from the District of Co- penses the individuals must file an might pass the cost along to the em- lumbia (Ms. NORTON) come forward and itemized tax return. I believe that all ployees or in fact discontinue providing lead the House in the Pledge of Alle- taxpayers should be allowed to deduct health insurance altogether. giance. these out-of-pocket expenses and costs Seniors, in particular, have been im- Ms. NORTON led the Pledge of Alle- and that we need to include a place pacted because so many HMOs have giance as follows: where this deduction could be taken on pulled out of Medicare due in large part the short form such as the 1040 EZ, and I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the to the high cost of prescription drugs. United States of America, and to the Repub- the 1040A. My bill also applies to the Allowing a simple write-off of certain lic for which it stands, one nation under God, self-employed because individuals who costly health care expenses such as indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. are self-employed will not be eligible health insurance premiums and out-of- f for a 100 percent write-off until the pocket expenses for prescription drugs year 2003. would be a tremendous benefit that MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Employer-sponsored health insurance may not be available to them under the A message from the Senate by Mr. is declining. In 1987, 69.2 percent of the current system. Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- population under 65 had health insur- Mr. Speaker, I will be sending out a nounced that the Senate has passed a ance through their place of employ- letter; and I hope all of my colleagues bill of the following title in which the ment or a family member’s place of cosponsor my bill. It makes sense to concurrence of the House is requested: employment. That number declined to have all taxpayers have this type of de- S. 420. An act to amend title 11, United 64.9 percent in 1998. Just who are we duction available to them. talking about? Well, four out of five States Code, and for other purposes. f uninsured Americans in 1998 lived in a f RECESS family with a full-time worker. Only 72 RECOGNIZING THE REVEREND DR. percent of employees are eligible for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- CHERYL J. SANDERS, SENIOR coverage from their employer, and ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- PASTOR, THIRD STREET CHURCH about 40 percent of small businesses, 50 clares the House in recess until 2 p.m. OF GOD workers or less, do not offer any kind Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 41 (Ms. NORTON asked and was given of health insurance. This is according minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- permission to address the House for 1 to the National Coalition on Health cess until 2 p.m. Care. minute and to revise and extend her re- f So who is affected? Low and middle- marks.) income families; young adults 18 to 24 b 1400 Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, it is especially appropriate during this make up 30 percent of the uninsured; AFTER RECESS the near-elderly ages 55 to 64; minority Women’s History Month that we have and immigrant populations; people who The recess having expired, the House welcomed for prayer a distinguished work in small businesses; others in- was called to order by the Speaker pro young woman, an ordained minister of clude people with day-labor jobs, tem- tempore (Mrs. BIGGERT) at 2 p.m. the Church of God, the Reverend Dr. porary or part-time jobs. f Cheryl Sanders. Not only is Reverend I believe we must address this issue Sanders the senior minister of one of PRAYER because so many Americans are unin- the District’s oldest and most distin- sured today, and many millions more The Reverend Dr. Cheryl J. Sanders, guished churches, the Third Street are underinsured. Third Street Church of God, Wash- Church of God, she is professor of So you might ask why is this so im- ington, D.C., offered the following Christian Ethics at Howard University. portant. Because we all end up paying prayer: Not only does Dr. Sanders minister for the uninsured through higher pre- Eternal God, we lift hearts full of to the poor as a gifted preacher, she is miums, deductibles and copayments for gratitude to You on this day that You a woman of extraordinary intellectual covered services, higher taxes for un- have made, thanking You for the invi- range. She has written and taught compensated care, and reduced wages. tation to rejoice and be glad in it. We broadly on subjects ranging from bio- Did you know that Americans spends give thanks for the women and men of medical ethics to the Holiness Pente- more than $1 trillion on health care? this House of Representatives. costal experience and African Amer- That represents about 13.5 percent of Make Your presence and Your pur- ican religion and culture. I am proud to the gross domestic product. By 2008, pose come alive in their deliberations note that she has a special interest in spending will increase to 16.5 percent of and debates today. By Your spirit, feminist ethics. the gross domestic product. In fact, Mr. please empower their leadership and Madam Speaker, I am particularly Speaker, Americans spend more per legislative process. Through them ex- proud and pleased to celebrate Wom- capita for health care than any other tend Your blessing to every family and en’s History Month by having the pray- nation in the world. community represented here today, er offered this morning by a woman But why are so many people unin- Your grace to those without represen- who, like me, is a native Washing- sured? Most studies cite cost as a tation, Your equity to the poor, Your tonian, who attended D.C. public March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H963 schools, where she was well prepared to minute and to revise and extend his re- PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY achieve her BA at Swarthmore and her marks.) AND MEDICARE USING A LOCK masters and doctorate at Howard Uni- Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, the BOX facts are in, and the numbers do not versity Divinity School, where she now (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given lie. The budget proposed by this Repub- teaches. permission to address the House for 1 lican-led Congress will meet not only Dr. Sanders’ life as a Christian min- minute and to revise and extend his re- all of the needs, but the priorities as ister includes her husband and two marks.) well of the American people. children. The Church is blessed when Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, such an able and dedicated woman is This budget continues our commit- ment to improving education by in- more than 76 million baby boomers are called to teach and preach in the Na- marching toward retirement, creating tion’s Capital. vesting $80 billion next year, that is a 14 percent increase, in the education the greatest demographic challenge f budget; and it supports our national this Nation has ever faced. Our govern- ment is not prepared to meet their PRESERVING MARRIAGE defense with a $14 billion budget in- crease, and a $5.7 billion increase spe- needs. Medicare could be insolvent in (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- cifically for improving service mem- the near future. In just a few years, So- mission to address the House for 1 bers’ pay, housing, and veterans health cial Security could be in the red. minute and to revise and extend his re- care. The implications are frightening. marks.) In addition, this budget also includes Seniors currently rely on Social Secu- Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, healthy $153 billion for Medicare reform, and rity for nearly half of their incomes. families are fundamentally important $2.8 billion for the National Institutes Medicare provides a staggering amount to a healthy America. This should go of Health. We pay down a historic $2 of the elderly with their basic insur- without saying. According to our best trillion of the public debt, and ensure ance benefits. data, out-of-wedlock births and weak- that the $2.6 trillion Social Security That is why the Republican Congress ened marriages are the principal causes trust fund remains safe from the Wash- has taken the first step. We stopped of child poverty, welfare dependence, ington spendthrifts. the 30-year raid on the Social Security crime, drug use, and child abuse. But Madam Speaker, we achieve all these trust fund, and also on Medicare. Re- the Federal Government spends $150 goals while still giving the American publicans made retirement security a billion, that is with a B, on welfare families meaningful and fair tax relief, priority and followed through on our programs to subsidize and support sin- meaning $1,600 for the average family word. Now Congress has adopted a lock gle-parent families, and only $150 mil- of four will be back in their pockets for box on the Social Security program lion trying to reduce out-of-wedlock them to spend. and the Medicare program. births. Madam Speaker, the numbers simply Madam Speaker, Republicans stopped In other words, we spend 1,000 times do not lie. And there is one more, mil- Congress from spending the surplus out as much money supporting single-par- lions, and that is how many Americans of these trust funds for new spending ent families as we spend encouraging want us to pass this reasonable budget programs. parents to commit to raising their chil- and tax relief now. f dren together. f It is time we remembered the tradi- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL tional two-parent family. Single par- 180TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK AGRICULTURE WEEK AND AG DAY INDEPENDENCE ents often do a great job, even against (Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota asked (Mr. CROWLEY asked and was given the odds. There are millions of heroic and was given permission to address permission to address the House for 1 single parents in this country doing the House for 1 minute and to revise minute and to revise and extend his re- their best to support and raise their and extend his remarks.) marks.) children. But ask them what they Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Madam Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I think, and they will be the first to tell Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to am pleased today to rise in honor of you that kids would be better off with the men and women of America who the 180th anniversary of Greek inde- both mother and dad caring for them. help feed the world. This week is Na- pendence. f It was 180 years ago that the Greek tional Agriculture Week, and today is Ag Day. It is a time when we take a TIME TO PASS A FLAT TAX patriots rose up against the Ottomans in a courageous act of defiance. Many moment to pay tribute to those that (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was of them fought and died for what they work the land to feed our world. given permission to address the House believed in, the right of self-determina- For many of the constituents in my for 1 minute and to revise and extend tion, self-governance, that an inde- district, it is a very special day. South- his remarks.) pendent Greek nation should rightfully west Minnesota is a national leader in Mr. TRAFICANT. From the womb to exist alongside other sovereign na- producing soybeans, corn, sugar, tur- the tomb, Madam Speaker, the Inter- tions, free of foreign domination, op- keys, pork, and dairy products. nal Rectal Service is one big enema. pression and constraints. The efficiency of U.S. farmers is a Think about it: they tax our income, A country with a rich history benefit to all Americans. American they tax our savings, they tax our sex, stretching back more than 4,000 years, families spend approximately 9 percent they tax our property sales profits, Greece remains the cradle of democ- of their income on food, compared to 11 they even tax our income when we die. racy and one of the most important percent in the United Kingdom, 17 per- Is it any wonder America is taxed contributors to Western Civilization. cent in Japan and 53 percent in India. off? We happen to be suffering from a When the Founding Fathers of this Madam Speaker, I urge my col- disease called Taxes Mortis country sought to create a government leagues not to forget the farmer among Americanus. of, by, and for the people, they reached all of the other pressing issues of the Beam me up. It is time to pass a flat, for inspiration in the words and theo- day. Agriculture is a vital link to the simple 15 percent sales tax, and fire ries of the great Greek philosophers. success of our Nation, and we must these nincompoops at the IRS. On this day we reaffirm the common help our farmers by working to grow Think about it. democratic heritage we share. Like our demand for their products. I yield back the socialist, communist day of independence on July 4th, in f income tax scheme of these United which we are always reminded of the States. cost of freedom and independence, it is ADMINISTRATION DOING NOTHING TO HELP POWER CRISIS f only fitting that the Congress of the United States commemorate the strug- (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given THE BUDGET, BY THE NUMBERS gle that led to Greek independence. We permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given fought the same battles, and won, as minute and to revise and extend his re- permission to address the House for 1 did those Greek patriots. marks.) H964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, the Ms. HART. Madam Speaker, I rise to Whereas one third of the world’s popu- Pacific Northwest is locked in an un- pay tribute to a fallen hero. James lation is infected with the TB bacteria, in- precedented drought. We have lost hy- Naim of Hopewell Township in Penn- cluding between 10 and 15 million people in dropower generation and we are going sylvania was a police officer who was the United States; Whereas someone in the world dies of TB to have to buy energy. But the energy ambushed and fatally shot at point- every 15 seconds; markets have gone haywire because of blank range while he was on foot patrol Whereas TB will kill more people this year the failed California deregulation. this past Thursday night. It was a than any other year in history; Prices are 10 times what they were a senseless act of violence and cowardice; Whereas TB rates are substantially higher comparable month 2 years ago. but unfortunately, such violence has for minorities in the United States; This is outrageous price gouging and become all too common in our society Whereas African Americans suffer from TB profiteering on the part of some na- today. at a rate that is eight times greater than tional energy companies. It is threat- Officer Naim was at a turning point. that of Caucasians, Latinos at six times greater, Native Americans at five times ening residential ratepayers and busi- He was 32 years old. He was only a po- greater and Asians at a rate of nearly fifteen nesses alike in the Northwest and Cali- lice officer in the city of Aliquippa for times greater; fornia. 14 months, and he was only a few weeks Whereas a substantial number of States The Northwest delegation just met away from earning his college degree. have TB rates above the national average, with Vice President CHENEY, and we He had been working on it part-time. the highest rates being found in Texas, Ha- have had the response of the Bush-Che- He was about to be reunited with his waii, California, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, ney administration. They will do one wife, Sofia, a native of Bulgaria, who and New York; thing to help us, one thing to help the had been having trouble getting her Whereas the increased threat of TB emerg- ing in the United States is an unavoidable residential ratepayers and the busi- visa to return to the United States. byproduct of increased international travel, nesses of the Pacific Northwest in the b 1415 commerce, and migration; face of this catastrophe that is coming Whereas leading TB experts agree that in with huge rate increases for profit- This young couple had a bright fu- order to control TB in the United States, it eering by a few national energy compa- ture ahead of them. In the midst of all is necessary to control TB in the developing nies based, strangely enough, in Texas. of this opportunity and change, James countries that contribute the vast majority They will do one thing to help us, they Naim knowingly risked his life every of the global TB burden and are the destina- told us, and that one thing is nothing. day doing what he loved: protecting tion of tens of thousands of American visi- the lives of others. tors each year; and f All too often we find ourselves look- Whereas it is possible to control tuber- culosis worldwide, as the global community TRIBUTE TO THE LATE PINA ing for heroes in movies and on tele- BROOKS SWIFT eradicated smallpox and may soon eradicate vision, when all we have to do is look polio, if the worldwide political will to do so (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia next door and see someone like Officer is found: Now, therefore, be it asked and was given permission to ad- Jim Naim, someone who never sought Resolved, That the House of Representa- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- recognition for his honorable dedica- tives— vise and extend her remarks.) tion to others, but courageously paid (1) recognizes the importance of increasing Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. the ultimate price in achieving it. United States investment in international Today over 1,000 police officers at- tuberculosis control within the foreign aid Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute budget for fiscal year 2002; to a great lady of Virginia, my friend tended the burial of Officer Naim, (2) recognizes the importance of supporting Pina Brooks Swift, who recently died which reflects the profound impact he and expanding domestic efforts to eliminate unexpectedly at the age of 65. had on the lives of those around him. I TB in the United States; and Pina was the chairman of the Vir- join them in their tribute to his service (3) calls upon local, national and global ginia Board of Elections and served as and ultimate sacrifice, and recognize leaders, including the President of the past chairman of Republican counties that the world has tragically lost an- United States, to commit to putting an end both in the city of Fredericksburg and other hero. to the worldwide TB epidemic. in Stafford County, Virginia, two f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- prominent localities in Virginia’s first ant to the rule, the gentleman from ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER district. North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER) and PRO TEMPORE Pina was a woman of great energy the gentleman from California (Mr. and integrity who always let you know The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. LANTOS) each will control 20 minutes. where she stood, but at the same time BIGGERT). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule The Chair recognizes the gentleman respected the opinion of others. She XX, the Chair announces that she will from North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER). had friends in all walks of life and in postpone further proceedings today on GENERAL LEAVE both parties. Even those who disagreed each motion to suspend the rules on Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, I ask with her on some issues, admired her which a recorded vote or the yeas and unanimous consent that all Members for her candor and genuine affection nays are ordered, or on which the vote may have 5 legislative days within for her fellow human beings. is objected to under clause 6 of rule which to revise and extend their re- In my own case, Pina and I shared a XX. marks and include extraneous material common philosophy, though there were Any record vote on postponed ques- on the resolution presently being con- a few issues on which we diverged. But tions will be taken after debate has sidered. no matter, we spoke freely to one an- concluded on all motions to suspend The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there other and always parted as the best of the rules, but not before 6 p.m. today. objection to the request of the gen- friends. f tleman from North Carolina? There was no objection. The death of Pina Brooks Swift RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I marks the end of a remarkably produc- OF COMBATTING TUBERCULOSIS tive life. She will long be remembered yield myself such time as I may con- as one of the founding ladies of the Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I sume. modern Republican Party of Virginia, move to suspend the rules and agree to Madam Speaker, H.R. 67, introduced as well as a person who was forceful, the resolution (H. Res. 67) recognizing by our colleagues, the gentleman from kind, caring and a great credit to hu- the importance of combatting tuber- Texas (Mr. REYES) and the gentleman manity. She will be deeply missed. culosis on a worldwide basis, and ac- from Texas (Mr. RODRIGUEZ), seeks to knowledging the severe impact that TB f draw more attention at home and has on minority populations in the abroad to the growing threat posed by OFFICER JAMES NAIM TRIBUTE United States, as amended. tuberculosis. This deadly disease not (Ms. HART asked and was given per- The Clerk read as follows: only poses a threat throughout the de- mission to address the House for 1 H. RES. 67 veloping world, but also disproportion- minute and to revise and extend her re- Whereas tuberculosis is a horrible disease ately afflicts minority and poor popu- marks.) that is preventable and treatable; lations in the United States. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H965 Tragically, Madam Speaker, one- Madam Speaker, March 24 is World very important resolution. This resolu- third of the world’s population is in- TB Day, the day dedicated to raising tion recognizes the importance of com- fected with tuberculosis, a treatable awareness of the terrible toll inflicted batting tuberculosis commonly re- and curable disease. Yet millions die by tuberculosis and to increase support ferred to as TB, on a worldwide basis from the disease because its victims for fighting TB. It is, therefore, appro- and acknowledges the severe impact lack education and an awareness about priate that we are taking up this reso- that TB has on minority populations in its deadly consequences on them or the lution today, just a few days prior to the United States. meager resources needed for treatment. World Tuberculosis Day. As I speak this afternoon, I want my More alarming is the fact that between Madam Speaker, tuberculosis kills 2 colleagues to focus on these four statis- 10 million and 15 million Americans are million people every single year. That tics: someone in the world is infected infected with tuberculosis in the is one person every 15 seconds. Glob- with TB every second of every day; United States and thousands die of ally, tuberculosis is the leading cause someone in the world dies of TB every that disease each year. of death of young women and the lead- 15 seconds; TB kills 2 million people Madam Speaker, every 15 seconds a ing cause of death of people with HIV/ every year; and TB rates are substan- person is infected with the deadly tu- AIDS. The World Health Organization, tially higher for minorities in the berculosis virus; and as a consequence, Madam Speaker, estimates that one- United States. more people will die of the disease this third of the world’s population is in- I introduced this resolution with the year than in any other year in history. fected with bacteria that cause tuber- gentleman from Texas (Mr. It is also important to underscore that culosis, including an estimated 10 mil- RODRIGUEZ), my friend and colleague, infectious diseases know no borders lion to 15 million people here in the because the problem of tuberculosis, and that as a result of travel and com- United States. Tuberculosis is spread- which many people think of as a dis- merce, more and more Americans, es- ing as a result of inadequate treat- ease of the past that has largely been pecially the poor and minorities, will ment, and it is a disease that knows no eradicated, is again posing a serious become infected and die from this pre- national borders. threat to the health and security of our ventable disease. In order to control TB in the United Nation. We must exert maximum effort The global community worked col- States in a more effective manner, it is to combat this disease on a global lectively to eradicate smallpox and is critical that we ensure the effective- scale. working to rid the world of the polio ness of TB-controlled programs glob- Madam Speaker, tuberculosis is a virus. We can do the same with regard ally. There is a highly effective and in- horrible disease that is preventable and to tuberculosis. It is also possible to expensive treatment for tuberculosis. treatable; yet one-third of the world’s save lives by providing the poor and It is recommended by the World Health population is infected with the TB bac- minorities in our own country as well Organization as the best method for teria, including between 10 million and as overseas with inexpensive tuber- treating TB. The strategy is known as 15 million people in the United States. culosis treatment. Madam Speaker, Directly Observed Treatment Short Every second of every day, a person this is not only the right thing to do, it Course, DOTS for short. It produces somewhere in the world is infected is the smart thing to do. By saving high cure rates, prevents the further with TB. Every second of every day, spread of the infection, and prevents lives, we can increase the productivity additionally, someone in the world dies the development of strains of multi- and lessen the burden on our taxed of TB. This treatable disease will kill drug resistant TB. Yet fewer than one health care systems, both in the United more people this year than any other in five of those ill with tuberculosis are States and overseas. time in our history. Therefore, Madam Speaker, it is im- receiving this treatment. Furthermore, TB rates are substan- Based on the estimates of the World portant for the Congress to pass H.R. 67 tially higher for minorities in the Bank, Madam Speaker, this treatment in order to recognize the challenge United States, with African Americans is one of the most cost-effective health suffering from this disease at a rate posed by the tuberculosis epidemic and interventions available, costing less that is eight times greater than that of to redouble our efforts to combat and than $100 to save a life. It can produce Caucasians; Latinos at a rate that is eradicate this terrible and deadly dis- cure rates of up to 95 percent, even in six times greater than Caucasians; Na- ease. This is another example of how the poorest countries. America can act globally to serve its Madam Speaker, I think the United tive Americans at a rate of five times own interests at home. States should commit more of our re- greater; and Asians at a rate of nearly I commend my colleagues for draft- sources to support this treatment glob- 15 times greater. Everything possible ing this timely and important resolu- ally. It is the only way that we will be needs to be done to stop this disease in tion, and I urge them to vote for its able to stop TB here in the United its tracks. I am greatly concerned with adoption. States and across the globe. I believe the TB infection rates along the U.S.- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- that passage of the Reyes resolution Mexico border as well. Texas and Cali- ance of my time. will signal that this House of Rep- fornia have TB rates above the na- Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise resentatives strongly supports in- tional average. in strong support of this resolution, creased funding for the global battle Madam Speaker, TB is emerging in and I yield myself such time as I might against tuberculosis. the United States as an unavoidable consume. I commend the gentleman from by-product of increased international Madam Speaker, H. Res. 67 expresses Texas (Mr. REYES) for introducing this travel, commerce, and migration. It is support for increased United States resolution, and I urge all of my col- necessary to control TB in developing funding for international tuberculosis leagues to support H. Res. 67. countries if we are going to control it treatment and eradication efforts. I Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- here within our own borders in the would first like to commend my friend ance of my time. United States. We need to eradicate TB and colleague, the gentleman from Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I just as we have eradicated smallpox. Texas (Mr. REYES), for introducing this reserve the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, we need to substan- resolution. Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am tially increase the investment in inter- This resolution before us today calls pleased to yield as much time as he national tuberculosis control within for increasing U.S. investment substan- may consume to the gentleman from the foreign aid budget for fiscal year tially in international tuberculosis Texas (Mr. REYES), my friend and col- 2002. We need to recognize the impor- control within the Foreign Aid budget league, and the author of this most im- tance of supporting and expanding do- for fiscal year 2002. The Reyes resolu- portant resolution. mestic efforts to eliminate TB in the tion also recognizes the importance of Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I thank United States, and we all need to work supporting and expanding domestic ef- the gentleman from California (Mr. together to put an end to the world- forts to eliminate TB and calls on LANTOS) for yielding me this time this wide TB epidemic. international leaders to commit to put- afternoon. I ask my colleagues to support H. ting an end to the worldwide TB epi- Madam Speaker, I rise today to en- Res. 67. The World Health Organization demic. courage my colleagues to support a has designated this coming Saturday H966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 as World TB Day, and I cannot think of As H. Res. 67 makes perfectly clear, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, a more appropriate way to bring atten- more needs to be done. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, tion to this terrible disease this year To control TB in the U.S. more effec- Washington, DC, March 19, 2001. than the passage of this resolution. tively, it is necessary to ensure the ef- Hon. HENRY J. HYDE, fectiveness of TB control programs Chairman, Committee on International Rela- Finally, I would like to thank the tions, gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- worldwide. Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, TOS), my good friend, and the gen- It is not just the humanitarian and DC. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. the right thing to do for us to work on DEAR CHAIRMAN HYDE: it is my under- BALLENGER), also my good friend, and TB in this country, it also makes a dif- standing that the House leadership has their staffs for their work on the Com- ference and work internationally on scheduled H. Res. 67, recognizing the impor- mittee on International Relations and TB will make a difference in this coun- tance of combating tuberculosis, for floor ac- tion tomorrow, March 20, 2001. As you know, for their help in managing this bill. I try. This week I will be joined by the gen- the Committee on Energy and Commerce would also like to thank all of my col- tlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. was given a named additional referral on this leagues who cosponsored this impor- MORELLA) and the gentleman from legislation. tant legislation and who I am sure will Because of the desire to bring this legisla- California (Mr. WAXMAN) in intro- keep up the fight to eradicate tuber- tion before the House in an expeditious man- ducing two pieces of legislation re- culosis on a worldwide basis. ner, I will not exercise my Committee’s right sponding to the global TB threat. to a referral. By agreeing to waive its consid- Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I Our global TB legislation calls for yield 5 minutes to the distinguished eration of the bill, however, the Energy and U.S. investment in international TB Commerce Committee does not waive its ju- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN). control of $200 million for next year, risdiction over H. Res. 67. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Madam Speak- with a focus on expanding proven, low- I ask for your acknowledgment of the En- er, I thank the gentleman for yielding cost TB treatment in countries with ergy and Commerce Committee’s jurisdic- me this time. high levels of TB. tion over this legislation. I further request Tuberculosis is the greatest infec- Our domestic bill calls for an annual that you include this letter as part of the tious killer of adults worldwide. Each investment of $528 million in Atlanta’s RECORD during consideration of the legisla- year, 8 million people are diagnosed tion on the House floor. Centers for Disease Controls in their Thank you for your attention to these with tuberculosis and 2 million die efforts to eliminate TB and $240 million matters. from it, one person every 15 seconds. In in the National Institutes of Health TB Sincerely, India alone, 1,100 people die every day research activities. W.J. ‘‘BILLY’’ TAUZIN, from tuberculosis. Not surprisingly, The Director General of the World Chairman. the statistics on access to TB treat- Health Organization, Gro Bruntland, Madam Speaker, I yield such time as ment worldwide are pretty grim. Fewer said that TB is not a medical problem, she may consume to the gentlewoman than one in five of those with TB re- it is a political problem. Getting Amer- from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA). ceive Directly Observed Treatment icans engaged in an international and a Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I Short Course, or the so-called DOTS domestic issue like TB, even when ad- would like to, first of all, thank the treatment. dressing that issue serves our best in- gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Based on World Bank estimates, terests, is an uphill battle. Still, it is BALLENGER), my colleague who was DOTS treatment is one of the most one worth fighting. elected with me in the 10th Congress, cost-effective health interventions Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- for yielding the time. available, costing as little as $20, and tleman from California (Mr. LANTOS) Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- no more than $100, in the developing and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. port of H. Res. 67, legislation which world to save a life and producing cure REYES) for their efforts on this issue. highlights the importance of combat- rates of up to 95 percent, even in the We have an opportunity to save mil- ting TB on a worldwide basis. poorest countries with the least devel- lions of lives now and prevent millions I want to salute the gentleman from oped health care infrastructure. of needless deaths in the future. Texas (Mr. REYES) and the gentleman Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I b 1430 from California (Mr. LANTOS) for intro- submit the following exchange of let- ducing this resolution. But we have a small window of oppor- ters for the RECORD between the gen- I also want to thank the gentleman tunity during which stopping tuber- tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE) and from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) for taking the culosis can be cost effective. The fail- the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. lead with me in introducing legislation ure to effectively treat TB, which TAUZIN): to increase the amount of money that comes from incorrect or interrupted HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- we are expending as seed money to MITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELA- treatment and inadequate drug sup- combat tuberculosis on a worldwide plies, creates stronger strains that can TIONS, Washington, DC, March 19, 2001. basis. become resistant to today’s drugs. Hon. W.J. ‘‘BILLY’’ TAUZIN, My support is ongoing for programs An epidemic of multi-drug resistant Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, which save, protect and enhance the TB, so-called MDR–TB, multi-drug re- Rayburn House Office Building, lives of millions of people around the sistant TB, would cost billions to con- Washington, DC. world, programs such as infectious dis- trol, with no guarantee of success. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I have received your ease control and tuberculosis control, MDR-TB has been identified on every letter concerning H. Res. 67, a resolution rec- in particular. continent. According to the World ognizing the importance of combating tuber- culosis on a worldwide basis. It is our inten- International tuberculosis control Health Organization, MDR–TB ulti- tion that the House consider this resolution has become an important issue to me mately threatens to return TB control on the suspension calendar. The Committee over the past few years. Although it is to the pre-antibiotic era, the pre-1950s on Energy and Commerce was granted an ad- not a widely known fact, TB is the big- era, where no cure for TB was avail- ditional referral on this resolution based on gest infectious killer of young women able. its jurisdiction over public health issues. in the world. In fact, TB kills more In the U.S., TB treatment, normally We recognize your jurisdiction, and appre- women worldwide than all other causes about $2,000 per patient, skyrockets to ciate your willingness to waive your right to consider this resolution without waiving of maternal mortality combined. as much as a quarter million dollars your jurisdiction over the general subject Someone in the world is newly in- per patient, what happened in New matter. fected with TB every second, and 8 mil- York City in the early 1990s, and an As you have requested, I will include this lion people become sick with the dis- MDR–TB treatment may not even be exchange of letters in the Congressional ease annually. TB accounts for more successful. Record during consideration of the resolu- than 1 quarter of all preventable adult MDR–TB kills more than half of tion. I appreciate your assistance in getting this deaths in developing countries. those infected in the United States and important legislation to the floor. Currently, an estimated one-third of other industrialized nations. In the de- Sincerely, the world’s population, including 15 veloping world, multi-drug resistant HENRY J. HYDE, million people in the United States, TB is an effective death sentence. Chairman. are infected with the TB bacteria; and March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H967 due to its infectious nature, TB cannot nostic and treatment advances that cities redirected TB prevention and control be stopped at national borders. It is im- have led to a decline in the number of funds to other programs and TB came back possible to control TB in the United tuberculosis cases. In the United with a vengeance. The trend toward elimi- States until we control it worldwide. States between 1977 and 1999, the cases nation was reversed and the US experienced Effective TB treatment is one of the of TB decreased by 42 percent. During a resurgence of TB with a 20 percent increase most cost-effective, tangible interven- this time, the cases of TB in Chicago in TB cases reported between 1985 and 1992. tions that can extend the life of HIV- also decreased by 57 percent. Many of these persons were suffering from dif- infected persons, protect families from However, despite the decline of TB ficult to treat drug-resistant TB. financial ruin and enable women and among the general population, a dis- Today, 15 million people in our country are girls to enjoy a brighter future. Unfor- turbing trend of TB remains prevalent infected with the TB bacteria. tunately, less than one in four of these among African Americans and other TB rates are substantially higher for minori- infected with TB have access to proven minority groups within the United ties in the United States. treatment, a proven treatment called States. The cases of TB between 1995 African-Americans suffer from TB at a rate DOTs, despite the fact that it is ex- and 1999 for African Americans in Chi- that is eight times that of Caucasians. tremely cost effective and produces cago were more than four times higher My state of North Carolina is just below the cures of up to 90 percent. as compared to nonHispanic whites. National average for TB cases. In 1999, North A full six-month course of drugs Although African Americans were re- Carolina had a TB rate of 6.4 cases per costs only $10 or $15, and this strategy corded as less than 40 percent of Chi- 100,000 persons. The goal on the Tuber- has improved cure rates by up to 50 cago’s population, African Americans culosis Control program in North Carolina is to percent and has reduced drug resist- accounted for 62 percent of all recorded reduce TB by the year of 2010 to under one ance. However, I stress that only a TB cases in Chicago. In 1999, Chicago case per one million persons, virtually elimi- quarter of the world’s active TB pa- was ranked the third highest in the Na- nating TB in the state. This bill encourages tients now use DOTs. The World Health tion of TB cases, with 463 cases re- leaders in my state, the nation, and world-wide Organization, in collaboration with ported. to continue efforts to eliminate Tuberculosis. The community of Chicago’s South- various governments, foundations and WHAT MUST BE DONE side, where approximately 36 percent of anti-TB groups, seeks to solve these The end of this week (March 24th) is World the TB cases are reported, joined hands problems by creating a global drug fa- TB Day. This is the day we commemorate the together with the help of the Metro- cility which will buy and supply good discovery of the TB bacteria in 1882. Unfortu- politan Chicago Tuberculosis Coalition quality drugs to countries and non- nately, today we are further away from elimi- and the American Lung Association of governmental organizations that agree nating this killer than we were that day over Metropolitan Chicago to develop prior- to use them correctly. 100 years ago. ities to move towards the decline in The global community has been complacent The United States must take a lead- the number of TB cases. Education was about this disease for too long. That is why I ership role in supporting this initiative listed as the first priority to help in re- am pleased to support Mr. REYES’ Resolution by substantially increasing spending ducing these cases; and I agree with commemorating this day and acknowledging programs to eliminate the spread of TB the community leaders, health care the harsh toll that TB takes on minorities. In worldwide from $60 million to $200 mil- professionals and individuals from or- addition to acknowledging the continued im- lion next year, with at least half of the ganizations who are developing and im- pact of this disease, I also believe we here in money going to the drug facility. plementing programs of education to the United States must greatly increase our in- Until we control TB internationally, educate citizens to become actively in- vestment in domestic and international TB the minority sectors of our own society volved in fighting this dreaded disease. control programs. Due to its infectious nature, will continue to be severely impacted Again, Madam Speaker, I want to the only way to control TB at home is to ad- by this disease. Latinos suffer from TB commend the gentleman from Texas dress it worldwide. We must invest in our fu- at a rate that is six times that of Cau- (Mr. REYES) and the gentleman from ture now, before it’s too late—before the casians. Rates among African Ameri- California (Mr. LANTOS) and all of spread of drug-resistant TB becomes too dif- cans are eight times higher, and Native those who are calling for additional ficult or too expensive to control at all. Americans have an incidence five times funding for tuberculosis both Nation- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam greater. Moreover, TB affects Asians wide and here at home. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 67, Rec- with an incidence nearly 15 times Mrs. CLAYTON. Madam Speaker, I am ognizing the Importance of Tuberculosis On A greater than Caucasians. pleased to speak in support of H. Res. 67, Worldwide Basis. This resolution marks a sig- Today, when people and diseases can recognizing the importance of combating tu- nificant realization by the global public health reach any destination on the globe berculosis on a worldwide basis, and acknowl- community that we need to do more to stop within 36 hours, TB anywhere is a edge the severe impact that TB has on minor- this illness. threat everywhere. The longer we wait ity populations in the United States. One-third of the world’s population, including to address the TB epidemic, the more TB WORLDWIDE between 10 million and 15 million people in difficult and expensive it will be to While TB is an ancient disease, it is also the United States, is infected with the tuber- eradicate the disease. one of the world’s deadliest. Every day, culosis (TB) bacteria, and rates of TB are sub- H. Res. 67 summarizes exactly what 20,000 people develop TB and 5,000 die from stantially higher for minorities in the United we must do to achieve this end, and I it. TB accounts for more than one quarter of States than for other Americans. urge the support of this body. all preventable adult deaths in developing This resolution recognizes the importance of Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I countries. ‘‘substantially increasing United States invest- yield 3 minutes to the distinguished Each year, there are two million TB-related ment in international tuberculosis control’’ in gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS), deaths worldwide and a disproportionate num- the FY 2002 foreign aid budget. We can no my good friend. ber of people who become sick with TB are longer delay in combating this illness with the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- the most vulnerable—women, the poor, the priority it deserves. The resolution also recog- er, I rise today in support of H. Res. 67, homeless, racial and ethnic minorities and nizes the importance of supporting and ex- which recognizes the importance of people infected with HIV. panding domestic efforts to eliminate tuber- fighting tuberculosis worldwide and es- TB is the leading killer of people who are culosis (TB) in the United States and calls on pecially among minority populations HIV-infected, accounting for one third of AIDS local, national and world leaders, including the in the United States. I commend the deaths worldwide. People co-infected with HIV president, to ‘‘commit to putting an end to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. REYES), my and TB are up to 800 times more likely to de- worldwide TB epidemic.’’ This is a global prob- good friend, for recognizing the in- velop active TB during their lifetime than peo- lem, which requires a rapid and effective re- creasing threat of tuberculosis world- ple without HIV infection. sponse from all nations. wide and its reemergence in the United TB is the biggest killer of women, causing The measure notes that the increased threat States. more deaths among women worldwide than all of TB emerging in the U.S. is an ‘‘unavoidable Decades ago in this country many other causes of maternal mortality combined. byproduct of increased international travel, Americans were forced into sanitar- TB IN THE UNITED STATES commerce, and migration,’’ and that in order iums as a way to control the spread of In the 1970s and ’80s the United States let to control TB in the United States, it is nec- TB. Since then, there have been diag- its guard down against TB. Many states and essary to control TB in developing countries. H968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Madam Speaker, TB is an avoidable prob- H. Res. 67 recognizes the importance of seeks solutions to world hunger and poverty. lem, and, in many ways, is much easier to substantially increasing the United States in- Results is actively working to eradicate TB. I control than other epidemics. We are not vestment in international tuberculosis control support this goal, and I want to make sure doing enough, however, to keep TB from within the foreign aid budget in fiscal year Congress provides the resources to assist in touching our children’s lives. We must redou- 2002 to help countries worldwide, recognizes this effort. ble our efforts as to stem the tide of the TB the importance of supporting and expanding Madam Speaker, Congress has a duty to epidemic and disseminate the appropriate pre- domestic efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in substantially increase the U.S. investment in ventative measures to lessen the illness where the United States and call upon local, national international tuberculosis control, and to ex- possible. and global leaders to commit to putting an end pand domestic efforts to eliminate TB in the I urge my colleagues to support the resolu- to the worldwide tuberculosis epidemic. Ac- United States. I am committed to making this tion. cordingly, I urge my colleagues to support this happen, and I am pleased that this important Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- measure and help limit the spread of this dev- resolution was brought to the House floor port of H. Res. 67, recognizing the importance astating disease. today. of tuberculosis funding. Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I am Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today On March 24th, 1882, Dr. Robert Kotch dis- pleased to speak in support of House Resolu- in strong support of H. Res. 67 which recog- covered the bacteria that causes TB. tion 67, which recognizes the importance of nizes the importance of combating tuber- More than a century later, TB is still a seri- combating tuberculosis on a worldwide basis culosis worldwide and the severe impact of tu- ous world threat. In fact, it kills more people and acknowledges the severe impact TB has berculosis on minority populations in the today than it did a century ago. had on minority populations in the United United States. I would like to thank Congress- Somewhere in the world someone dies of States. men SILVESTRE REYES and CIRO RODRIGUEZ TB every fifteen seconds. Leading experts on tuberculosis agree that for introducing this resolution. One third of the world’s population is in- in order to control this deadly disease in the In particular, I would like to recognize the fected with the TB bacteria. United States, we need to control TB in the leadership of Congressman SHERROD BROWN This year alone, TB will take more than 2 developing countries that make up the vast who has been an outspoken advocate for in- million lives, including the lives of many mi- majority of the global TB burden. No one creased investment in tuberculosis treatment norities here in the United States. The illness thinks this will be easy, but it is possible. and prevention. is particularly affecting our African American The global community successfully eradi- In last year’s Foreign Operations Appropria- population. cated smallpox and many soon get rid of tions bill, we worked together with Chairman This disease is a threat to all of us, includ- polio. If the international community contrib- SONNY CALLAHAN to triple funding for inter- ing to my constituents in California, which has utes the necessary resolve and resources, we national tuberculosis to $60 million. Although one of the highest rates of this illness in the can eradicate tuberculosis as well. this was an important victory, we must do country. In 1999, there were an estimated 8.4 million more to combat tuberculosis on a global level. Therefore, it is essential that we increase new cases of tuberculosis—up from 8 million Few diseases are as widespread and as funding for TB control, and increase efforts to in 1997. This increase was due in large part devastating as TB. TB kills 2 million people eliminate TB in the United States. to a 20 percent increase in incidence in Afri- each year—and is second only to AIDS as the We must call upon world leaders, including can countries with high HIV/AIDS rates. Most biggest infectious killer of adults in the world. the President to commit to putting an end to countries with rapidly growing HIV epidemics TB will kill more people this year than any this epidemic. also have high TB rates. This is true for coun- other year in history. Mr. GILMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today tries such as Brazil, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. TB is also the leading cause of death in strong support of H. Res. 67 and I com- This is typically because these countries lack among people with HIV. It accounts for one- mend my colleague, Mr. REYES from Texas for the proper health care personnel, infrastruc- third of AIDS deaths worldwide and up to 40 bringing this important issue to our attention. ture, and funding. The link between HIV and percent of AIDS deaths in Africa and Asia. Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable dis- TB rates means that we can expect several In the United States, TB rates are substan- ease caused by the bacteria tubercle bacillus million additional new cases of TB as HIV con- tially higher for minorities than Caucasians. Af- and a related mycobacterium (Mycobacterium tinues to spread in high-prevalence countries. rican Americans suffer from TB at a rate of bovis). It is characterized by toxic or allergic TB is the leading cause of death from infec- eight times greater, Latinos at a rate of six symptoms that primarily affect the lungs. One tion among young women worldwide. One times greater, and Asians at a rate of nearly third of the world’s population is infected with third of the world’s population is infected with fifteen times greater. the TB bacteria, including between 10 and 15 the tuberculosis bacteria—including 10–15 mil- The good news is that an effective treat- million people in the United States. A substan- lion people in the United States—and every ment does exist for TB. The World Bank has tial number of states have TB rates above the year between two to three million people die reported that DOTS (Directly Observed Treat- national average. The highest rates are found of this curable disease. ment Shortcourse)—is one of the most cost in Texas, Hawaii, California, Alaska, Florida, On March 16, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of- effective health interventions available. It costs Georgia, and my home state of New York. Ad- ficially launched World TB Day, and, on March just $20–$100 to save a life. The problem is ditionally, TB rates are substantially higher 24, the international community will recognize that only one in five of those ill with TB is re- among minorities in the United States. African World TB Day. The theme, ‘‘DOTS (Directly ceiving treatment. Americans suffer from TB at a rate of eight Observed Treatment, Short-course)—TB cure We have a very small window of opportunity times greater than Caucasians, Latinos at six for all,’’ call for equitable access to TB serv- during which stopping TB would be cost effec- times greater, Native Americans at five times ices for anyone with this disease. Access to tive. If we go too slowly, so much drug resist- greater and Asians at a rate of nearly fifteen treatment should be available to men and ant TB will emerge that it will cost billions to times greater. women, and rich and poor alike. It should also control, with no guarantee of success. Globally, 2 million people die from TB each be available to vulnerable groups such as I enthusiastically support this resolution and year. It is estimated that between 2000 and people with HIV or drug-resistant TB. The working to ensure that Congress provides 2020, nearly one billion people will be newly theme of a TB cure for all contributes to the adequate funding to treat and prevent this ter- infected, 200 million people will get sick, and fulfillment of everyone’s right to the highest rible disease. 35 million will die from TB—if control is not possible standard of health. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Madam Speaker, I further strengthened. The global epidemic is TB rates tend to be significantly higher in rise in strong support of H. Res. 67, which growing and becoming more dangerous. The the poor and disadvantaged worldwide, and recognizes the importance of combating tuber- breakdown in health services, the spread of TB rates are substantially higher for minorities culosis on a worldwide basis, and acknowl- HIV/AIDS and the emergence of multidrug-re- in the United States. In fact, Asian Americans edging the impact that TB has had on the sistant TB are contributing to the worsening are fifteen times more likely to suffer from TB United States minority population. impact of this disease. Leading TB experts than Caucasians, African Americans are eight Hawaii’s location, population and visitor pro- agree that in order to control the disease in times more likely, Latinos are six times more file makes for a unique role in infectious dis- the United States it is necessary to control TB likely, and Native Americans are five times ease developments throughout the Pacific in the developing countries that contribute the more likely to suffer from this disease. Basin and Asia. Unfortunately, Hawaii has the majority of the global TB burden and are the I would like to take this opportunity to com- distinction of having the highest rate of TB destination of thousands of American visitors mend an organization in my district called Re- among the 50 States. Eighty percent of TB each year. sults. Results is a non-profit organization that cases occur among the foreign-born. Most of March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H969 these cases occur in immigrants within five The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (3) urges the President to encourage such years of arrival into the State. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of entities to expedite such assistance; and The State of Hawaii Department of Health those present have voted in the affirm- (4) encourages assistance by other nations Tuberculosis Control Program works closely ative. and organizations to alleviate the suffering Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, on of the people of El Salvador and to assist with the United States Public Health Service them in rebuilding their homes and lives. Honolulu Quarantine Station (USPHS HQS) to that I demand the yeas and nays. identify communicable diseases such as tuber- The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- culosis. The USPHS HQS has been respon- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from sible for the identification of communicable TB ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER) and cases in immigrants that would not have been Chair’s prior announcement, further the gentleman from California (Mr. detected in their native country. proceedings on this motion will be LANTOS) each will control 20 minutes. This partnership has been threatened due to postponed. The Chair recognizes the gentleman recent staff cuts at the USPHS HQS. More f from North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER). quarantine officers are desperately needed to EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR VIC- GENERAL LEAVE provide protection to the residents of Hawaii TIMS OF DEVASTATING EARTH- Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I and the rest of the United States. QUAKES IN EL SALVADOR ask unanimous consent that all Mem- I am hopeful that the passage of this resolu- Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I bers may have 5 legislative days within tion will remind Americans that we must work move to suspend the rules and agree to which to revise and extend their re- with all developing nations to combat this hor- the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. marks and include extraneous material rific disease. We must also keep all U.S. quar- 41) expressing sympathy for the vic- on H. Con. Res. 41. antine stations staffed at appropriate levels to tims of the devastating earthquakes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there limit the spread of TB in our country. that struck El Salvador on January 13, objection to the request of the gen- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- 2001, and February 13, 2001, and sup- tleman from North Carolina? tion. porting ongoing aid efforts. There was no objection. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, today I The Clerk read as follows: Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I join my colleague from Texas [SILVESTRE H. CON. RES. 41 include for the RECORD the following REYES] in order to recognize the need to fight Whereas on the morning of January 13, Tuberculosis (TB) across the globe. To many 2001, a devastating and deadly earthquake letters from the gentleman from Illi- Americans, this is a disease of the past or one with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter Scale nois (Mr. HYDE) and the gentleman that only exists in other countries, far from us. and a depth of 36 miles occurred off the coast from Ohio (Mr. OXLEY): Unfortunately, it is neither gone nor far away. of El Salvador, southwest of San Miguel, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- Today, TB remains a dangerous disease im- killing hundreds of people, injuring thou- MITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELA- TIONS, pacting 15 million in the United States. If we sands of people, and displacing approxi- mately 1,000,000 people; Washington, DC, March 19, 2001. are to eliminate TB within our own borders, we Whereas the earthquake has left damage Hon. MICHAEL G. OXLEY, must work to control TB on a world wide throughout the country, having caused sig- Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, basis. nificant landslides and destruction in 12 of El House of Representatives. Nearly 57 million Americans travel in any Salvador’s 14 provinces; DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I have received your given year outside of the United States, ap- Whereas almost 2,000 aftershocks and letter concerning H. Con. Res. 41, a resolu- proximately 1 million people legally immigrate tremors have been recorded, and they con- tion expressing sympathy for the victims of to the United States, and millions of others tinue to occur; the earthquakes in El Salvador. It is our in- travel here each year. This continuous move- Whereas on the morning of February 13, tention that the House consider this legisla- 2001, a second devastating and deadly earth- ment across borders increases the possible tion on the suspension calendar. The Com- quake occurred with a magnitude of 6.6 on mittee on Financial Services was granted an spread of the disease and makes it an inter- the Richter Scale and an epicenter located 15 additional referral on this resolution based national public health threat. While the disease miles east-southeast of San Salvador, El Sal- on its jurisdiction over international finan- knows no borders, we within our borders can vador, killing more than 250 people, injuring cial and monetary organizations. take action and recognize the need to combat thousands of people, and leaving thousands We recognize your jurisdiction, and appre- tuberculosis globally. of other people homeless; ciate your willingness to waive your right to I am greatly concerned that one-third of new Whereas the people of El Salvador have consider this resolution without waiving TB cases originate in the four Southwest bor- displayed strength, courage, and determina- your jurisdiction over the general subject tion in the aftermath of these earthquakes; matter. I will support the Speaker in naming der states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Whereas the people of the United States and California, and that minorities are dis- members of your committee as conferees, and El Salvador have developed a strong should it get to conference. proportionately hurt by this disease. Tuber- friendship based on mutual interests and re- As you have requested, I will include this culosis occurs along the border at twice the spect; exchange of letters in the Congressional national average. In the United States, Latinos Whereas El Salvador has appealed to the Record during consideration of the resolu- suffer from TB at a rate that is six times that World Bank, the Inter-American Develop- tion. ment Bank, and the international commu- of Anglos. African-Americans suffer from TB at I appreciate your assistance in getting this nity generally for economic assistance to a rate that is eight times that of Anglos. important legislation to the floor. meet the substantial relief and reconstruc- Sincerely, TB needs to be controlled now before it tion needs of that nation in the aftermath of HENRY J. HYDE, spreads uncontrollably, or worse yet, becomes these earthquakes; and Chairman. resistant to treatments. For most of us it might Whereas the United States has offered seem a distant disease that few of us will en- technical and monetary assistance through counter, but it is a real and threatening dis- the United States Agency for International HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ease that can harm many in the United States Development: Now, therefore, be it COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, Washington, DC, March 19, 2001. if we do not take control measures now. I urge Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress— Hon. HENRY J. HYDE, you to support this fight against tuberculosis (1) expresses— Chairman, Committee on International Rela- and to support H. Res. 67. (A) deep sympathy for the people of El Sal- tions, Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I vador for the tragic losses suffered as a re- Washington, DC. yield back the balance of my time. sult of the earthquakes of January 13, 2001, DEAR HENRY: I understand that you intend Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I and February 13, 2001; and to bring H. Con. Res. 41, a resolution express- yield back the balance of my time. (B) support for the efforts of the people of ing sympathy for the victims of the El Sal- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. El Salvador to rebuild their homes and lives; vadoran earthquakes, to the floor for consid- BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- (2) expresses support for continuing and eration under the suspension calendar. As tion offered by the gentleman from substantially increasing, in connection with you know, the Committee on Financial Serv- these earthquakes, relief and reconstruction ices was granted an additional referral upon North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER) that assistance provided by relief agencies and the resolution’s introduction pursuant to the the House suspend the rules and agree the international community, including the Committee’s jurisdiction over international to the resolution, H. Res. 67, as amend- World Bank, the Inter-American Develop- financial and monetary organizations under ed. ment Bank, and the United States Agency Rule X of the Rules of the House of Rep- The question was taken. for International Development; resentatives. H970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Because of the importance of this matter, passable in many places around lakes, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. OXLEY) I recognize your desire to bring this legisla- while debris flowing around such lakes for their support in quickly moving tion before the House in an expeditious man- have altered drainage patterns which this resolution through their commit- ner and will waive consideration of the reso- will cause sediment dams to form dur- tees. lution by the Financial Services Committee. Finally, I believe H. Con. Res. 41 is an By agreeing to waive its consideration of the ing the rainy season. In addition, many resolution, the Financial Services Com- roads and bridges have been washed out important resolution that deserves the mittee does not waive its jurisdiction over H. or blocked by landslides or mudslides. support of every Member, and I urge Con. Res. 41. In addition, the Committee on As of March 15, the United Nations my colleagues on both sides of the aisle Financial Services reserves its authority to Office for the Coordination of Humani- to vote in favor of this resolution. seek conferees on any provisions of the reso- tarian Affairs reports that over 70,000 Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I lution that are within the Financial Services people lack adequate drinking water yield myself such time as I may con- Committee’s jurisdiction during any House- and must depend on clean water trans- sume. Senate conference that may be convened on ported by trucks. Madam Speaker, I first would like to this legislation. I ask your commitment to commend the gentleman from Virginia support any request by the Committee on Fi- b 1445 (Mr. DAVIS) for introducing this impor- nancial Services for conferees on H. Con. Res. 41 or related legislation. Currently, UNICEF is organizing the tant resolution. I rise in strong support I request that you include this letter and distribution of water and working of the resolution. your response as part of the Congressional closely with the Pan-American Health El Salvador has suffered two dev- Record during consideration of the legisla- Organization and the World Health Or- astating earthquakes within the span tion on the House floor. ganization. of one single month. The first of these Thank you for your attention to these After years of brutal civil war and was on the 13th of January at a mag- matters. unrest, El Salvador has emerged as one nitude of 7.6. It killed 827 people, in- Sincerely, jured about 5,000 others, and destroyed MICHAEL G. OXLEY, of the most stable nations in Latin America. Not only has El Salvador de- or damaged 222,000 homes. Chairman. On February 13, the second earth- Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I veloped a thriving economy, but it also has instituted many significant demo- quake, measuring 6.6, struck El Sal- yield 31⁄4 minutes to the gentleman cratic reforms. I am deeply concerned vador again, causing more death and from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS), and I destruction in this beleaguered nation. commend him for this resolution. that the damage and human suffering caused by these earthquakes may About a million and a half Salva- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam dorans have been affected, almost one Speaker, I thank the gentleman from threaten the future stability and eco- nomic success of El Salvador. We can- in every four of the country’s popu- North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER), my lation. The equivalent in the United not allow this tragedy to result in friend, for yielding me the time. States, Madam Speaker, would be that Madam Speaker, I rise today as the socio-political backsliding. The Washington, D.C. metropolitan the entire populations of Florida and sponsor in support of H. Con. Res. 41, a New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Il- resolution which expresses sympathy area is home to approximately 135,000 Salvadoran-Americans, which is the linois would have been affected. for the victims of the devastating On top of these two massive earth- second-largest Salvadoran community earthquakes that struck El Salvador quakes, Salvadorans are coping with in the United States, only behind Los on January 13, 2001, and February 13, scores of smaller quakes, now over 5,000 Angeles, California. I want to take this 2001, and supports ongoing aid efforts. aftershocks. Of course this follows Hur- opportunity to commend the El Salva- Two devastating and deadly earth- ricane Mitch in 1998 and years of civil doran immigrants who live in America, quakes rocked the Central American war preceding it. nation of El Salvador on January 13 work honest jobs, contribute to our We must respond on a scale befitting and February 13. The first quake meas- local economies, and also save enough both of the disasters and the respect ured 7.6 on the Richter scale and had a to send home to their families in El and friendship we have for the people of depth of 96 miles and occurred off the Salvador. Salvadoran immigrants’ con- El Salvador. El Salvadoran coastline 65 miles south- tributions to their home land is laud- Now, the administration recently an- west of San Miguel. able and substantial. They send an es- nounced some additional assistance for The second quake measured 6.6 on timated $2 billion annually to their El Salvador. But many of us feel that the Richter scale and had a depth of families, making their remittances El this has not been anywhere nearly ade- about 20 miles, and it occurred 48 miles Salvador’s main source of foreign ex- quate. We were even more surprised east of San Salvador. Neighboring change. and concerned to learn that the earth- countries of Guatemala and Honduras Saint Anthony’s of Padua Catholic quake aid that President Bush has also felt this quake. Church in Falls Church, Virginia, is a pledged has simply taken away from These devastating earthquakes were shining example of the community and other priorities in El Salvador and the responsible for over 1,100 deaths and the Church working together to bring entire region at a time when Latin more than 8,000 injuries. In addition, relief to those who need it most. The America has been suffering from a the quakes destroyed 150,000 homes and congregation is where 5,000 Salvadoran- spate of natural disasters. damaged another 185,000 houses. In Americans worship weekly. How long, Madam Speaker, are we total, over 1.5 million El Salvadorans By the end of January, almost $93,000 going to continue this policy of robbing have been affected by these national was collected during the Sunday serv- Peter to pay Paul? catastrophes. ices. Subsequent to this collection, The economies of the affected coun- The humanitarian needs of our neigh- Reverend Father Jose E. Hoyos and his tries are strained beyond endurance, bors in El Salvador are substantial. El congregation have collected food, and much of the progress we have made Salvadorans need clean water, health drinking water, blankets, and other over the past 2 decades has been re- facilities, homes, schools and paved basic necessities to distribute to earth- versed. We spent billions during the roads. These needs are compounded by quake victims. 1980s to promote democracy in these severe poverty, particularly in the Father Hoyos traveled to El Salvador countries. Now is the time to help rural areas, which affects 63 percent of in early February to inspect the dam- them move forward. El Salvador’s rural families. age and to report back to his parish- The President declared our relation- The damage assessments continue to ioners on recovery efforts. In addition, ship in the Western Hemisphere to be a rise. The USAID reports that the cost Father Hoyos brought a check for foreign policy priority. Yet, I ask what of rebuilding after the two earthquakes $88,276 made out to the Catholic char- real commitment is there in terms of will be more than $2.8 billion. Adding ity, Caritas, for the archdiocese of San economic development assistance that to the devastation are the aftershocks Salvador. we intend to put into this region? that continue to occur in El Salvador. Madam Speaker, I would like to We should vote to pass this resolu- The United States Geological Survey thank the gentleman from North Caro- tion today. But more importantly, we reports that hundreds of landslides lina (Chairman BALLENGER), the gen- should commit ourselves to do more have occurred, making the roads im- tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), and and to do it soon. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H971 I urge my colleagues to support H. aftershocks. I think it was the gen- Salvadorans have the will to repair Con. Res. 41. tleman from Virginia (Mr. DAVIS) who their country, but they need our help Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sponsored the resolution who indicated to do so. So much has been wrecked ance of my time. that some 1,200 people were killed and that they simply cannot repair the Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I almost 10,000 were injured. damage on their own. Now that El Sal- yield myself such time as I may con- Thousands of homes have been de- vador is finally a democracy, the kind sume. stroyed, and the country’s infrastruc- of democracy that its people dreamed Madam Speaker, today we have the ture has been severely impacted. The of for years, let us not turn our back on resolution before us, H. Con. Res. 41, property damage alone is estimated to them. which expresses sympathy for all the be at least $3 billion, according to the So I urge my colleagues to come to- victims of the two devastating earth- most recent estimates; and these num- gether as the Salvadoran people have quakes. bers, while horrific, do not tell the en- done. I would like to say that my wife and tire story. Madam Speaker, before I sit down, I I have been working in El Salvador for I traveled with the gentleman from would be remiss not to note the special 35 years and have many friends there. North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER), my relationship that two Members of this A few days after the earthquake, we friend and the chairman of the sub- institution have with the people of El were in our hotel, 10:33 in the evening, committee, to El Salvador in January Salvador. One, of course, is the gen- and that time can be confirmed by sev- and witnessed the devastation first- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. eral of us that were there, we had an hand. We saw people’s homes de- BALLENGER), chairman of the Sub- aftershock on the seventh floor of the stroyed. We saw a neighborhood buried committee on Western Hemisphere. He hotel which was rather a fascinating under a side of a mountain. We handed indicated earlier that he has spent 35 way to spend the evening. out survival packages provided by years on El Salvador. What he did not These quakes on the Richter scale, USAID to hungry and homeless fami- speak to is the fact that those 35 years we have all discussed that. I would just lies. That was before the February 13 that he has been providing diapers and like to say that, after this disaster and earthquake. roofs and schoolhouses and desks were we got back to the United States, peo- I think it is very important to under- from his own resources. It is truly a ple in North Carolina have come for- stand that these people live in des- labor of love. I think it is important ward. And this people do not know: it perate fear of continued aftershocks in that our colleagues know that the gen- was the beginning of their school year. the coming rainy season, which only tleman from North Carolina (Chairman Their first school day almost, the can mean further devastation in their BALLENGER) and his wife, Donna, are earthquake came, and it destroyed over lives. That psychological fear was truly truly held in high regard by the Salva- 1,000 of their schools. So I was able to palpable. doran people. get volunteers in North Carolina to After the brutal civil war and the de- Of course, I also would be remiss not provide three container-loads of school struction caused by Hurricane Mitch, to acknowledge the gentleman from furniture and three container-loads of these latest disasters may seem like Massachusetts (Mr. MOAKLEY), my baby diapers. I look forward to this more than a people can bear. But I friend and the leader of the Massachu- being able to help those people, be- want to let my colleagues know that setts delegation. His name is as well cause it truly is a disaster. these people are resilient. They are known in El Salvador as it is in South These quakes could not have come at brave. They are meeting the chal- Boston, for it was the gentleman from a worse time. Since the end of its pro- lenges. But it is so clear that they need Massachusetts (Mr. MOAKLEY), more tracted civil war, El Salvador has been additional assistance. than any other American, that helped developing a thriving economy and in- I think every American, too, should to bring an end to the bloodshed in El stituting democratic reforms, making know that all Salvadorans are cooper- Salvador. it one of the most promising nations in ating to rebuild their nation. Everyone So in his absence, I simply want to the region. However, the damage and from local officials to the president is acknowledge that and to thank the human suffering caused by the earth- working with one goal in mind, to get gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. quakes now threatens the future sta- El Salvador back on its feet. MOAKLEY) for his courage, for his lead- bility and economic success of this na- As part of that recovery effort, the ership, to let him know that we are tion. Without immediately helping, we national government, led by the cen- proud of him, all of us, and to report to in the U.S. and elsewhere, the efforts ter-right party, the ARENA Party, is him that the Salvadoran people con- made by El Salvador and its people working closely with local mayors, tinue to be profoundly grateful to his have been made in vain. many of whom are FMLN, a center-left contribution to that nation. The Department of State and USAID party which includes many former Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I have informed Congress that the Bush guerrillas. yield myself such time as I may con- administration intends to provide $100 These are the people who, 15 years sume. million in assistance. Additionally, and ago, were literally at war with each Madam Speaker, I merely wish to a very important thing, U.S. Attorney other, and they are now working to- identify myself with the comments General Ashcroft has provided tem- gether in close coordination to recover concerning the gentleman from Massa- porary protective status for some from these earthquakes. Of course they chusetts (Mr. MOAKLEY). 100,000 undocumented Salvadorans, have their differences, but they are re- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous which allows them to stay here and solving them through a democratic dia- consent that the gentleman from Mas- continue to work without the fear of logue, much like we do every day in sachusetts (Mr. DELAHUNT) be allowed being sent back. this institution. to control the balance of the time on I urge my colleagues to support pas- So from that perspective, and I know the Democratic side. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. sage of this resolution. the chairman shares my viewpoint, it BIGGERT). Is there objection to the re- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- was a most encouraging trip. The Sal- quest of the gentleman from Cali- ance of my time. vadoran leadership representing many Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am diverse political perspectives deserves fornia? There was no objection. to be commended. After many years, delighted to yield 6 minutes to the dis- Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I democracy has finally taken root in El tinguished gentleman from Massachu- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from setts (Mr. DELAHUNT). Salvador. It is in our national interest, Nebraska (Mr. BEREUTER). Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I and I would submit it is our moral re- (Mr. BEREUTER asked and was thank the gentleman for yielding me sponsibility, given our long history and given permission to revise and extend this time. involvement in El Salvador to nurture his remarks.) Madam Speaker, as others have indi- that democracy, to assist them in re- cated, this past January and February pairing the infrastructure so necessary b 1500 El Salvador was rocked by two major to advance their economy and their Mr. BEREUTER. Madam Speaker, I earthquakes and thousands of smaller fledgling democratic institutions. rise as a Member of the majority of the H972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Committee on Financial Services and aid that the President is going to allow versible events. Without our help, it on its behalf to support the resolution, this year, and more than $58 million in will be unable to recover, and the re- H. Con. Res. 41, before us which ex- the following year. We need to put up sult will be thousands upon thousands presses sympathy for the victims of the at least $2 billion to help to restore of displaced persons. devastating earthquakes that struck El that country’s infrastructure. Throughout our history, Americans Salvador on both January 13 and Feb- Something that I really want to have always been a people who ex- ruary 13 and to express our support for share with Members here, in my discus- tended their hands to those in need. the ongoing aid efforts. sion with President Francisco Flores, After World War II, we extended our Madam Speaker, I would like to he mentioned that yes, they are receiv- hands through the Marshall Plan. After thank and commend the distinguished ing aid from other countries, far more the Korean War, we helped to rebuild gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM than from our very own country; and South Korea. Now after this tragedy, DAVIS), for introducing this sense of one of the problems that they are fac- we must help El Salvador. the Congress resolution and for his ef- ing is transporting those items and Madam Speaker, this concurrent res- forts in bringing this measure to the goods and disseminating them in the olution accomplishes two basic goals. House floor today. municipalities. So while we hear that It expresses our sympathy and soli- As noted, this expresses sympathy to there is a need to coordinate and work darity with the people of El Salvador. the people of El Salvador for the tragic with different factions of that country, At the same time, it encourages sup- losses which they have incurred. The we still find that there is a stifling ef- port for ongoing relief and reconstruc- gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- fect in terms of disseminating that aid. tion assistance offered by the United TOS) and other Members have referred I would ask that the United States States, other nations, and multi- to the two massive earthquakes and and our government work quickly to national organizations. the hundreds of aftershocks, and also provide humanitarian aid, but human I am not one to blindly support the the civil war and the hurricane that resource aid as well to help deliver efforts of these multinational organiza- have been visited upon the people of El those particular needed items to those tions, but in this case the direct recon- Salvador. many children and elderly and people struction aid offered by them can only Those of us who have visited that who are now going without protection result in good. At the same time, I country over the years have known over their heads because they have no must clarify that I am strongly op- about the optimism and especially the roof, they have no shelter. posed to the United Nations’ popu- energy of the Salvadoran people. No Madam Speaker, I want to urge the lation fund effort in El Salvador to dis- one knows it better than the gen- House to go a step further and really tribute reproductive health kits. tleman from North Carolina and his work in partnership with the country Madam Speaker, 1,159 people have wife; and as the gentleman from Massa- of El Salvador. El Salvador has many, lost their lives and 70,000 people are chusetts has indicated, they have done many residents here who are hard- without drinking water. Only by offer- so much to assist out of their own fi- working taxpayers. ing the real assistance required and so nancial resources and their own time. Madam Speaker, I would close my easily provided by a country with our As a member of the Committee on Fi- statement by also thanking President resources shall we be able to preserve nancial Services, we are urging the Bush for granting TPS for an 18-month and expand democracy for our pos- World Bank, the Inter-American Devel- period because it is very important. It terity. opment Bank, and U.S. Agency for is in this spirit that I ask my col- Madam Speaker, now is the time. We International Development to accen- leagues to move forward and ask for must pass House Concurrent Resolu- tuate their aid. This Member has been more assistance, to the tune of at least tion 41. The gentleman from Virginia in contact and will further contact the $2 billion, for those Salvadorans who (Mr. TOM DAVIS) has given us this op- executive directors of the Inter-Amer- are in current need of restoration and portunity to extend our own hand in ican Development Bank and the World support. friendship to a neighbor. We must Bank, as well as the leadership of the Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I reach out and grasp theirs. former, to see what we can do to be of yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I assistance. sume to offer to the gentlewoman from yield 1 minute to the distinguished As a member of both the Committee California that Myers Shipping Lines, gentleman from Maine (Mr. BALDACCI). on Financial Services and a member of out of California and out of the East Mr. BALDACCI. Madam Speaker, I the Committee on International Rela- Coast, will be happy to deliver at a cut thank the gentleman for yielding me tions, I urge my colleagues to support rate, not a free rate, anything that the this time and for that generous intro- H. Con. Res. 41, and thank my col- gentlewoman might collect in Cali- duction. leagues for all they have done in their fornia. I would also like to thank the rank- efforts in working with the people of El Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to ing member from Massachusetts for his Salvador. the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. leadership here on the floor, and also Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I JO ANN DAVIS). for the leadership that the gentleman yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. from Massachusetts (Mr. MOAKLEY) has from California (Ms. SOLIS). Madam Speaker, as a member of the given all of us in regards to El Sal- Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I want Committee on International Relations, vador and so many other issues for a to thank the Committee on Inter- I rise today to speak in support of H. long time. national Relations for bringing this Con. Res. 41. It is a resolution that ex- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of resolution to the floor. I have a par- presses sympathy for the victims of the this resolution and offer my strong ticular interest in this resolution be- recent and terrible earthquakes in El support to the people of El Salvador as cause I represent well over 10,000 Salva- Salvador. they rebuild their lives, their homes, dorans who live in my district in Los Madam Speaker, many people are un- and their communities from the havoc Angeles, but more importantly, be- aware and uninformed about the recent created by two disastrous earthquakes, cause of the suffering that this poor earthquakes. On January 13, 2001, the one on January 13 and the other on country has endured over the last 10 earthquake struck with a terrible February 13. These disasters resulted years, whether it be civil wars, Hurri- thunder; and without a doubt the after- in the deaths of several hundred people, cane Mitch, or with the recent earth- math shall be felt for many years. with thousands of injured, and over a quakes which continue in El Salvador. Landslides, mudslides, aftershocks and million homeless or displaced. I had the opportunity of meeting tremors continued after the first earth- I had the opportunity to meet yester- with the president of El Salvador, quake. Then exactly 1 month later on day with a group of young people in my along with other colleagues here, to February 13, a second devastating district who are members of a youth discuss some of the problems that they earthquake shook El Salvador. organization affiliated with Peace face there; and what I ascertained from El Salvador is a country that is no through Inter-American Action based that discussion is that we need to do longer itself. It is a country that has in Bangor, Maine. These students are better than just provide $52 million in been transformed by terrible and irre- working with their counterparts in El March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H973 Salvador to forge practical solutions to Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I from Massachusetts (Mr. DELAHUNT), a range of domestic and foreign policy yield 2 minutes to the distinguished who has also been a leader in this, and problems. gentleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). the gentleman from Massachusetts Last year, they hosted three young Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam (Mr. MOAKLEY) and the others. people from El Salvador, and the group Speaker, I thank the distinguished gen- I am a sponsor of this legislation and plans to send a delegation there this tleman from Massachusetts for yield- have, like many of my colleagues, been summer. The importance of their mis- ing me this time, who has shown such to El Salvador and seen the difficulties sion is heightened by the current ef- an interest throughout Latin America, that these very brave people have forts to rebuild El Salvador after these and to the gentleman from North Caro- every single day. To think that they devastating earthquakes. lina (Mr. BALLENGER), who has really believe in esperanza, hope, dem- I urge my colleagues to support this personally extended himself to make a onstrates how brave they are. They be- important humanitarian resolution. real difference in the lives of millions lieve in family. They believe in hard Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I of people in Latin America and par- work. They believe in sharing. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from ticularly in El Salvador. I want to join my colleagues in ex- Michigan (Mr. SMITH). I am glad to obviously support this pressing my sympathy for the victims Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Madam resolution expressing sympathy for the and their families of this devastating Speaker, I rise today to add my voice victims of the devastating earth- earthquake that struck El Salvador in to the chorus of voices from this House quakes, two of them, with approxi- January. expressing our condolences to the peo- mately 1,200 people having been killed, As of February 2, the National Emer- ple of El Salvador. Our thoughts and injuring thousands more, and dis- gency Committee of El Salvador re- prayers are with the families, those placing over a million individuals. El ported over 1,000 deaths, over 4,000 in- who died, were injured, displaced by Salvador has faced unbelievable hard- jured, and over 1 million people that the earthquake and aftershocks last ships and challenges over the last sev- have been made homeless. This earth- January and February. Our thoughts eral years. Think about Hurricane quake was particularly destructive be- are also with those worldwide who have Mitch just 2 years ago, and now two cause of its widespread impact which committed to lend relief and assistance deadly earthquakes just seem like a caused damage throughout 12 of the to those affected by this disaster. country’s 14 provinces. In fact, the We in the United States appreciate horrible twist of fate. earthquake has affected 20 percent of the support of other countries when It is encouraging to see that the Bush El Salvador’s citizens. such disasters happen here, and I am administration is granting extension of Emergency relief to our neighbors proud that Americans are among those the temporary protected status for Sal- has not been sufficient to deal with the who are helping El Salvador, both by vadorans living in the United States. extent of the destruction and human providing immediate relief but also by That affects thousands of Salvadorans suffering that the people of El Salvador studying what happened during and in my district alone, who are working continue to endure. Beyond simply pro- after the quakes. By increasing our un- very hard not just to make ends meet derstanding of the mechanics of earth- for their own families but to give ev- viding emergency relief, the cost of re- quakes, we increase our chances of erything they can possibly afford back construction will be extensive and long mitigating the damage of future to their country people in El Salvador. lasting. In my community, there are quakes worldwide. In yesterday’s Washington Post, they many Salvadorans, many who are now Inevitably, there will be lessons estimated that as much as $2 billion is American citizens, who are helping. learned from these disasters, as there being sent home. Also, my county and State have joined are with others, including our own. It Now, that might be one thing if it forces, just as all Americans should, to is important for us in the United was coming from some constituents, help. States to continue to study these for example the Irish in America, who I want to commend the President for quakes to help mitigate the risks they by now ought to be doing pretty well, his demonstration of kindness to the pose. Let us not forget, earthquakes but this is coming from the Salva- President of El Salvador, Francisco are a threat to nearly 75 million people dorans, who are in very low-paid work. Flores, when he granted temporary in 39 States in the U.S. I caused a little laugh there; but every- protected status to the nationals of El Institutions and Federal programs, body knows it is true, and we ought to Salvador who are currently residing in like the National Earthquake Hazard do more. But this is coming from peo- the United States. Reduction Program, do a credible job ple who are really providing underpin- We, too, can lend a hand to those suf- of contributing to our store of knowl- ning for our economy. They are cer- fering from this tragedy. I encourage edge about the causes and effects of tainly contributing more than they are my colleagues to join me in supporting earthquakes and can reduce vulner- taking out of our economy; and yet this resolution and any further efforts ability to them through engineering re- with everything they can afford, they to improve the conditions for our search and new building design. are sending it back. neighbors in need. Technology also holds the promise of My point is they are doing their part. Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I providing additional real-time warning We need to do our part for our neigh- yield 21⁄2 minutes to the distinguished of an earthquake to countries around bors. What we really need, as impor- gentlewoman from California (Ms. the world. Indeed, countries working tant as this resolution of sympathy is, PELOSI), who has had a long and abid- together have the potential of improv- we need a supplemental of a substan- ing interest in matters in Central and ing earthquake advance warnings. Ad- tial amount to help the people in El Latin America and the former ranking ditional seconds of advanced warning Salvador. We ought to do it now. We member of the Subcommittee on For- can mean the mitigation of destruction put $6 billion into supporting right- eign Operations, Export Financing and and can mean the difference between wing dictatorships. Now that they have Related Programs. life and death. Our Subcommittee on a stable economy and society, we ought Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I Research, in the Committee on to provide substantial funds to help our thank the gentleman for yielding me Science, will address some of these neighbors. this time and for his leadership in pro- issues at a hearing tomorrow in room viding assistance to the people in El 2318 at 2 p.m. b 1515 Salvador at this very difficult time. I The point I make, Madam Speaker, is Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I want to commend the gentleman from we must not only help now but develop yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER) as and share new technology with the rest from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA). well for his leadership on this. It is a of the world. The people of El Salvador Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I very important issue. have shown great courage and strength thank the gentleman for yielding me I know about earthquakes, coming in dealing with the effects of this dis- this time, and I thank him for his spon- from San Francisco, and I know about aster. They deserve our deep sympathy sorship of this legislation, as I also El Salvador because I have had a long and support, and I join my colleagues thank the gentleman from Virginia interest there. In fact, Madam Speaker, in supporting this resolution. (Mr. TOM DAVIS) and the gentleman my first speech on the floor was about H974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001

El Salvador, following the lead of our I rise in strong support of this resolu- Virginia, Representatives BALLENGER and great chairman then of the Committee tion. DELAHUNT, Chairman HYDE and Ranking Mem- on Rules, the gentleman from Massa- I have often thought that the people ber LANTOS. chusetts (Mr. MOAKLEY). of El Salvador are constantly being I have often thought that the people of El The gentleman from Massachusetts tested. After having survived more Salvador are constantly being tested. After (Mr. MOAKLEY) has again exercised than 12 years of a brutal civil war, a having survived more than twelve years of a leadership, sending a letter signed by peace agreement was reached; and the brutal civil war, a peace agreement was 75 colleagues to President Bush asking people of El Salvador began to rebuild reached and the people of El Salvador began for significant multiyear assistance for their country. In October of 1998, the to rebuild their country. In October 1998, the El Salvador. While there is a strong country was hit by Hurricane Mitch. In country was hit by Hurricane Mitch. In Novem- initial response to the crisis, we go November of 1999, I traveled with the ber 1999, I traveled with Congressman JOE through this, those of us in earthquake gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. MOAKLEY to the region of the Lower Lempa territory, the emergency response and MOAKLEY) to the region of the Lower River. There, we saw first-hand how hard the a strong emotional response from the Lempa River. There we saw firsthand people—very poor people—were working to world, there is no initiative to assist in how hard the people, very poor people, rebuild their communities. Quite frankly, their a longer term with assistance and re- were working to rebuild their commu- courage, commitment and community spirit construction. President Flores has esti- nities. Quite frankly, their courage, was inspiring. mated that the relief and reconstruc- commitment and community spirit was And, while still in the throes of recovering tion efforts will cost well over a billion inspiring. And, while still in the throes from Hurricane Mitch, El Salvador, in the dollars from the international commu- of recovering from Hurricane Mitch, El space of thirty days, was brutally battered not nity. Salvador, in the space of 30 days, was by just one major earthquake, but by two. In El Salvador has a special significance brutally battered not by just one major addition, over 2,000 aftershocks have rocked for the American people. Approxi- earthquake but by two. In addition, this tiny country. mately 1 million Salvadorans live in over 2,000 aftershocks have rocked this You have heard the statistics from previous the United States, thousands of them tiny country. speakers. As the facts come in, the harsh re- in my district, I am proud to say. Our We have heard the statistics from ality is that once again the poorest sector of nations have close historical ties. We previous speakers. As the facts come the country, the most vulnerable, and the rural should do everything in our power, and in, the harsh reality is that once again poor have suffered the greatest loss in terms that is significant, everything in our the poorest sector of the country, the of housing and economic survival. Nearly 20% power, to provide sustainable develop- most vulnerable, and the rural poor of the population was rendered homeless by ment assistance to lift up the Salva- have suffered the greatest loss in terms the two earthquakes and finding adequate doran people out of this devastation. of housing and economic survival. Our distinguished colleague, the gen- housing for them will be a major challenge. If Nearly 20 percent of the population was we don’t do something to help reactivate the tleman from Nebraska (Mr. BEREUTER), rendered homeless by the two earth- earlier mentioned, and many of us who rural economy, the rural poor will move even quakes, and finding adequate housing visited El Salvador can agree, about more quickly to the slums of El Salvador and for them will be a major challenge. If the optimism and the spirit of the Sal- to the United States. we do not do something to help reac- vadoran people. They are ready to lift To revive the local economy, people need tivate the rural community, the rural themselves up, but they need some houses, and help to plant their next harvest poor will move even more quickly to help. In coordination with the inter- and to restart their small micro-enterprises, national community, we must provide the slums of San Salvador and to the and a long-term plan to lift them out of pov- a long-term reconstruction assistance United States. erty. To revive the local economy, people package aimed at the areas of housing, And worse is yet to come. Soon, the rainy need houses and help to plant their crop assistance, clean water and health season will start. Over 570 landslides resulted next harvest, to restart their small care. from the first earthquake in January. With the Madam Speaker, there are many he- microenterprises and a long-term plan rains, earth barely holding onto the tops and roes involved in this effort. I named to lift them out of poverty. And worse sides of hills and mountains will slide down on the gentleman from Massachusetts is yet to come. Soon the rainy season rural communities. The homeless, protected (Mr. MOAKLEY), who has long been a will start. Over 570 landslides resulted now only by plastic sheeting, will be even hero on the subject of El Salvador, ac- from the first earthquake in January. more vulnerable to the elements. tually joined by his staff person, the More followed the second earthquake. This bill calls upon the international commu- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. This bill calls upon the international nity to respond—quickly and generously. It community to respond, quickly and MCGOVERN), when he was on his staff, also calls upon us all to respond not only to now a hero in the Congress on this generously. It also calls upon us all to the urgent emergency needs of El Salvador, issue in his own right. I commend respond not only to the urgent emer- but to commit ourselves to the longer-term them, USAID, the Red Cross, the World gency needs of El Salvador but to com- work of reconstruction. Bank, UNICEF, the Inter-American De- mit ourselves to the longer term work I support this call. velopment Bank, UNDP, OXFAM and of reconstruction. After the 1986 earthquake, President World Vision for the important roles Madam Speaker, I strongly support Reagan approved $50 million in emergency that they play. this call. I want to urgently underscore aid. Three months later, the Congress ap- I once again commend the gentleman the need for the United States to lead proved an additional $98 million. We can do from Massachusetts (Mr. DELAHUNT) the international community in the ef- no less now when the nation-wide effects of for his very important leadership on fort to rebuild El Salvador by pro- the January and February 2001 earthquakes this issue. viding our own long-term and generous are so much more severe than those experi- Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I contribution to El Salvador’s recovery, enced in 1986. yield the balance of my time to the reconstruction and development. As I want to urgently underscore the need for gentleman from Worcester, Massachu- my colleague from Virginia said ear- the United States to lead the international setts (Mr. MCGOVERN), my dear friend lier, the United States played a very community in the effort to rebuild El Salvador and also a leader prior to his coming to major role in El Salvador in the 1980s, by providing our own long term and generous Congress on issues involving El Sal- a role, quite frankly, that I questioned contribution to El Salvador’s recovery, recon- vador. whether it was the right role for us to struction and development. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I play, but we owe this country a great I urge support of this important bill. thank my colleague, the gentleman deal, and I think the very least we need [From the Washington Post, Feb. 23, 2001] from Massachusetts (Mr. DELAHUNT), to do is come forward and help them SUPPORTING EL SALVADOR for yielding me the time and for his in- during this very difficult time. It wasn’t so long ago that day-to-day credible leadership on this issue. I also I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 41, and I events in El Salvador were capable of com- want to thank my colleague, the gen- wish to thank the strong bipartisan coalition of manding Washington’s attention. Now even a tleman from North Carolina (Mr. members who have worked to bring this bill to major natural disaster in that country close BALLENGER), for his leadership. the floor especially Representative DAVIS of to our borders can go virtually unheeded. In March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H975 the past six weeks El Salvador has suffered our closest neighbors. What happens there Rabbi Dan Polish, Director, Commission not one but two large earthquakes that have will affect us, and we should do what we can on Social Action of Reform Judaism. destroyed a large part of the country outside to help our neighbor recover. Rev. John McCullough, Executive Director, San Salvador, killed at least 1,100 people and We applaud the efforts that USAID and Church World Service. left at least 1.3 million homeless in a popu- other agencies of the U.S. government under- Marie Dennis, Director, Maryknoll Office lation of only 6 million. Yet so far the coun- took in response to the immediate emer- for Global Concerns. try that has taken the lead in foreign assist- gency in El Salvador: sending teams to help George Vickers, Executive Director, Wash- ance is . . . Spain, which has contributed $25 dig people out of the rubble, helping with air ington Office on Latin America. million in emergency relief and organized a transport to areas blocked off by landslides, Kathy Thornton, RSM, National Coordi- donor conference in Madrid next month. The providing emergency food packages, pro- nator, NETWORK, A National Catholic So- United States, in contrast, has offered only viding temporary housing, etc. cial Justice Lobby. $10 million so far; the Bush administration But El Salvador faces difficult long-term Bev Abma, Disaster Response Adminis- says that any additional aid will have to be challenges. Housing must be re-built, infra- trator, Christian Reformed World Relief drawn from existing aid budgets. structure repaired and replaced. Environ- Committee. This is a poor showing, given both the mental problems that increased the severity Tom Hart, Director of Government Rela- needs and the past and present ties of the of the impact of the earthquake must be ad- tions, The Episcopal Church. United States to El Salvador. The earth- dressed. And the long-term problems of pov- Wesley P. Callender, Director, Voices on quake threatens to reverse years of recent erty, especially rural poverty, which have the Border. progress: Officials say that some 120,000 made El Salvador so vulnerable to natural Jim Matlack, Director, Washington Office homes have been destroyed, along with disasters, must be overcome. Rebuilding El American Friends Service Committee. scores of schools, local health clinics, roads Salvador after the earthquake will require a Rev. Mark B. Brown, Asst. Director, Inter- and agricultural crops. Preliminary studies long-term commitment by the Salvadoran national Affairs and Human Rights, Lu- by the United Nations and the U.S. Agency people and the Salvadoran government. theran Office for Governmental Affairs, for International Development suggest that Following Hurricane Mitch in October, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. reconstruction costs could rise to $3 billion— 1998, the United States joined with other Dr. John L. Williams, President & CEO, or about $2,000 for every person in a country international donors to make a substantial Holt International Children’s Services. where the per capita income is only $1,100. commitment to reconstruction in the region. Steve Bennett, Executive Director, Wit- Unless a vigorous reconstruction program is In addition to generous financial support, ness for Peace. Linda Shelly, Program Director for Latin launched in the coming months, much of the the donors adopted a set of important prin- America/Caribbean, Mennonite Central Com- country’s economy may simply collapse— ciples to guide their reconstruction efforts. mittee. likely sending a large new wave of refugees According to these principles, reduction of Dr. Valora Washington, Executive Direc- northward. social and environmental vulnerability, In 1986, when Central America was at war transparency and accountability, decen- tor, Unitarian Universalist Service Com- and a focus of U.S. policy, a smaller earth- tralization, democracy, debt relief, and mittee. Kathryn Wolford, President, Lutheran quake struck San Salvador. Then-Secretary human rights are key to the effective recon- World Relief. of State George Shultz immediately visited struction and transformation of the region. Paul Montacute, Director, Baptist World the country to pledge $50 million in emer- We believe that the same generosity and the Aid, Baptist World Alliance. same principles should guide our response to gency aid, and Congress followed up with an- Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, President, Lu- the earthquake in El Salvador. other $98 million in reconstruction funds. theran Immigration and Refugee Service. We urge you to support mid-term and long- With U.S. help, San Salvador rebuilt and William Goodfellow, Executive Director, term development assistance that will en- over the next few years successfully ended Center for International Policy. its war with Marxist insurgents, establishing able economically and environmentally sus- Angela Kelley, Deputy Director, National a democracy that has remained stable. tainable reconstruction in El Salvador. Immigration Forum. This will require Congressional support for Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Salva- Barbara Larcom, Coordinator, Casa Balti- increased funding of USAID programs for re- dorans have settled in the United States, and more/Limay. the $1.7 billion they send home every year is construction in El Salvador over a period of Greg Laszakovits, Director, Church of the a mainstay of the economy. several years. Brethren, Washington Office. In addition, it is our view that the exten- Salvadoran President Francisco Flores will John Lindsay-Poland, Director, Fellowship sive damage and negative effects of the be visiting Washington next week in search of Reconciliation Task Force on Latin Amer- earthquake warrant a designation of Tem- not only of U.S. help for reconstruction but ica and the Caribbean. an administration decision to grant ‘‘tem- porary Protected Status (TPS) for El Sal- Kathy Ogle, Coordinator, Ecumenical Pro- porary protected status’’ to undocumented vador. As you know, Congress has authorized gram on Central America and the Caribbean Salvadorans now in the United States. This the Attorney General to grant TPS to na- (EPICA). measure, which would shield Salvadorans tionals of a country if they would face ‘‘on- The Rev. Dr. Theodore F. Schneider, from deportation and allow them to work le- going armed conflict,’’ ‘‘natural disaster,’’ or Bishop, Metropolitan Washington, DC, Synod gally for a limited time, would likely lead to ‘‘extraordinary temporary conditions’’ if re- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. a large increase in remittances; it was used turned to their homeland. A TPS designation Margaret Swedish, Director, Religious to help Honduras and Nicaragua after Hurri- stays deportation of designated nationals Task Force on Central America and Mexico. cane Mitch in 1998. The Bush administration and grants them work authorization for a Edith Villastrigo, Legislative Director, should embrace this legal relief as well as specific amount of time, either six, twelve, Women Strike for Peace. substantial new aid—and demonstrate that or eighteen months. In this situation, a TPS David A. Velasquez, President & CEO, the United States is committed to an El Sal- designation would ensure that Salvadorans DBFS International, LLC. vador that is peaceful and democratic, and in this country could work and send impor- Rev. Bill Quigly, Missionhurst-CICM, Of- not only to one at war. tant remittances back to relatives in El Sal- fice of the Provincial. vador to assist in the reconstruction. Deborah Sanders, Capitol Area Immi- FEBRUARY 20, 2001. Thank you for your attention to our con- grants’ Rights, Coalition. Hon. GEORGE W. BUSH, cerns, and for your support of our neighbors Martha Pierce, Director, Chicago Metro- President of the United States of America, The in El Salvador. politan Sanctuary Alliance. White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Sincerely, Gary Cozette, Director, Chicago Religious NW, Washington, DC. Ambassador Robert E. White, President, Leadership Network on Latin America. DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH: The earthquake Center for International Policy. Alice Zachman, Director, Guatemala that shook El Salvador on January 13th and Jose Artiga, Executive Director, SHARE Human Rights, Commission/USA. February 13th have had devastating con- Foundation. Cristina Espinel and Barbara Gerlach, Co- Raymond C. Offenheiser, President, Oxfam sequences for a country recently hit by Hur- Chair, Colombia Human Rights Committee. America. ricane Mitch, and only beginning to recover Rev. Kim Erno, Chair, The Latin America Rev. Elenora Giddings Ivory, Director, Task Force of the Metropolitan Washington, from twelve years of civil war. More than Washington Office, Presbyterian Church 1200 people were killed in the earthquake. DC, Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in (USA). America. Estimates vary about how many homes were Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General destroyed—although recent estimates put Board of Church and Society, United Meth- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I rise in the number at about 300,000. This means that odist Church. support of the important resolution considered over a million people, more than 15% of the Raul Yzaguirre, President, National Coun- on the Floor of the House today expressing population, are homeless. Some are living in cil of La Raza. the deep sympathy of Congress for the people refugee camps and shelters, and some are Rev. Bob Edgar, General Secretary, Na- of El Salvador and for the tragic losses suf- simply sleeping outdoors. There are tremen- tional Council of the Churches of Christ in fered as a result of the earthquakes of Janu- dous humanitarian needs. the USA. This tragedy has a special meaning for Nancy Lindborg, Acting CEO, MercyCorps. ary 13 and February 13, 2001. U.S. citizens—as many as a million Salva- Father Charles Currie, SJ, Director, Asso- I strongly support the continuing and sub- dorans live here, and El Salvador is one of ciation of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. stantial increase of relief and reconstruction H976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 assistance provided by representatives of the wrought by Mitch. They worked to improve the House International Relations Western international community as well as the United their lives. They rebuilt roads, and schools, Hemisphere Subcommittee, Mr. BALLENGER States. and homes. They began to address the needs and Mr. MENENDEZ, for introducing this impor- As we all know, in a cruel act of fate, two of citizens dealing with painful losses and an tant measure. I further commend the Chair- powerful earthquakes hit Central America this uncertain future. They began to pull them- man and Ranking Democratic Member of the winter causing catastrophic losses in El Sal- selves, with the help of international monetary International Relations Committee, Mr. HYDE vador. The full extent of the damage is still dif- and humanitarian assistance. These earth- and Mr. LANTOS, for their leadership in bring- ficult to fathom. In all, these catastrophic nat- quakes simply threaten to stifle the develop- ing the legislation to the floor. I am honored to ural occurrences left at least 1,200 people ment and progress El Salvador has made. join our colleagues in expressing concern and dead. More than one million people have been We cannot and should not ask the govern- sympathy for the victims of the earthquakes in declared homeless. An estimated 200,000 ment of El Salvador, or their people, to walk El Salvador and to support ongoing aid and homes were destroyed. Roads and bridges the path toward recovery alone. We must not relief efforts. were completely washed out or severely dam- turn away from their suffering, but rather must Madam Speaker, the people of El Salvador aged by the landslides. Many school and respond swiftly and effectively. have had more than their share of suffering. In health care facilities had to be closed. Run- I am pleased that the United States Govern- recent decades, El Salvador has been torn ning and clean water is much needed. Most of ment is actively participating in these inter- apart by civil war, a deadly and costly conflict the agricultural supply has been severely national efforts through the work of USAID. To which claimed the lives of more than 70,000 threatened. Moreover, survivors are threat- date, USAID assistance to El Salvador totals men, women and children before a peace ac- ened by serious epidemic and disease. Such more than $5 million, the majority of which cord was reached in 1992. an environmental disaster has resulted in a was allocated for temporary shelter programs. A little over two years ago, one of the most substantial and immediate disruption of living In addition, the World Food Programme has destructive natural disasters ever to hit the re- conditions in El Salvador and warrants our provided 900 metric tons of rations, the Inter- gion, Hurricane Mitch, wreaked havoc on El government’s continued support and assist- national Federation of the Red Cross has re- Salvador. In the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch’s ance. In short, the needs of El Salvador at this leased $100,000 of disaster relief funds as 180 mph winds and massive flooding, El Sal- time are enormous and we need to act ac- well as sent a delegation of relief workers to vador and her neighbors, Nicaragua and Hon- cordingly and generously. assist the 1,200 person Salvadoran Red duras, lost over 11,000 citizens with damages I applaud the decision announced by the Cross. Every ounce of help from the inter- totaling over $4 billion. Madam Speaker, despite these major set- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) national community helps. following this tragedy to grant Temporary Pro- Madam Speaker, the people of El Salvador backs, the people of El Salvador have worked tected Status (TPS) to all Salvadoran nation- need our help. We have assisted many na- diligently and courageously to rebuild their na- als living in this country. This will be a relief tions in desperate times of need. As a Nation tion and democracy. It is a tragedy and cruel fate that they have had to suffer once again. for many Salvadorans who depend financially of immigrants, we are well aware of the strong On January 13th of this year, a huge earth- on their relatives living in the United States. ties between El Salvador and the United quake registering 7.6 on the Richter Scale On March 7, I joined more than fifty of my States. Those ties have flourished in our Na- struck off the coast of El Salvador, southwest colleagues to ask the President to address the tion as the Salvadoran community has grown of the city of San Miguel. Exactly a month needs of El Salvador in this time of need. We and prospered. Let us all do our share in help- later, a second crushing earthquake with a requested that the administration develop a ing rebuild and develop the affected areas that magnitude of 6.6 struck east of San Salvador. significant multi-year relief package for El Sal- were struck by the earthquake. Madam Speaker, these devastating earth- vador, targeted toward areas of housing, crop Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I quakes have taken a tremendous toll on the assistance, clean water and health care. We rise to in strong support of H. Con. Res 41, of people of El Salvador and resulted in a hu- suggest that this plan be considered as part of which I am a proud sponsor. This resolution manitarian catastrophe. an emergency supplemental appropriations sends an important message of support to the Over 1,500 Salvadorans have lost their bill. We will continue to press the administra- people of El Salvador, who are experiencing lives, with thousands more injured. At least tion to act accordingly. great hardship as a result of recent earth- 200,000 homes have been destroyed, dis- The resolution we are adopting today is a quakes. placing over a million Salvadorans. More than step in the right direction and one of many Most of us will never know the heart- fifteen hundred schools and dozens of hos- that should be taken by this House to provide breaking trauma of losing everything important pitals, as well as essential segments of the a compassionate and generous response from to us—possessions, homes, and especially country’s infrastructure including water sys- the United States toward El Salvador to help loved ones—within a span of 30 seconds. tems and the Pan-American Highway, have maintain the stability of the entire region. This resolution is necessary to publicly ex- been badly damaged. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam press our country’s deep sympathy for the The destruction to El Salvador is estimated Speaker, I rise today to speak on behalf of plight of El Salvadorans and to highlight the to exceed $2 billion in costs. those I represent for the people of El Sal- critical need for the timely delivery of much- Madam Speaker, I would urge our col- vador. I am saddened that El Salvador was needed relief and reconstruction assistance leagues to adopt this legislation which evi- struck by the devastating earthquake on Janu- from the international community. dences our heartfelt concern for the people of ary 13th and February 13th of this year. These The United States is a Nation fortunate El Salvador and their tragic losses. earthquakes tragically ripped through El Sal- enough to be rich in resources and, I believe, The legislation further supports relief efforts vador. rich in compassion. Therefore, I would like to of the United States Agency for International Madam Speaker, this earthquake is not the take this opportunity to encourage our own Development for El Salvador’s reconstruction, first time in recent memory that a natural dis- Federal Government and others across the along with the assistance of the World Bank, aster has brought devastation on such a wide Nation to join international efforts to provide El the Inter-American Development Bank and the scale to the people of El Salvador. In addition Salvador with needed resources for recovery. international community. to this terrible earthquake, there has also been In this time of crisis, the Salvadorans have To this effect, I commend President Bush a serious outbreak of dengue fever, which is acted with amazing courage and strength. I for committing $110 million in relief aid when a very debilitating disease. And it was only urge all of my colleagues to join me in ex- meeting early this month with the President of two years ago that Hurricane Mitch tore pressing our support to the people of El Sal- El Salvador, Francisco Flores. This is a good through Central America, leaving an unbear- vador who are trying to rebuild their lives and beginning but more aid is needed. Also impor- able toll on an already fragile region. In the their communities, by passing this resolution. tant has been President Bush’s work permit countries of El Salvador, Honduras, and Nica- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I initiative for Salvadoran immigrants, which has ragua, more than 11,000 lives were swept rise in support of the legislation before the allowed many Salvadorans to continue send- away in the rain, winds, and massive land- House, H. Con. Res. 41, which speaks on be- ing home substantial sums for reconstruction slides that Mitch wrought. In some areas, half of the good people of El Salvador who are efforts in El Salvador. more than 70 percent of crops were demol- struggling to recover from two devastating Madam Speaker, I urge passage of the ished. The price tag of that devastating hurri- earthquakes that struck the nation in January measure before us. cane soared to more than $4 billion once a full and February of this year. Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, today I must accounting was made. I commend the author of the resolution, the vote against HCR 41. While I certainly offer Madam Speaker, the people of El Salvador gentleman from Virginia, Mr. DAVIS, and the my personal sympathy to the victims in El Sal- never lost hope in the wake of the devastation Chairman and Ranking Democratic Member of vador, and also join in encouraging relief March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H977 agencies to increase their assistance to these pointment of the following Member of RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE individuals, I cannot support this resolution. the House to the Abraham Lincoln Bi- OF COMBATTING TUBERCULOSIS In the past I have complained that similar centennial Commission: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bills have come to the House Floor without Mr. LAHOOD of Illinois. pending business is the question of sus- going through the committee process. In this There was no objection. pending the rules and agreeing to the instance the committees were included and I f resolution, H. Res. 67, as amended. applaud the Chairman for ensuring we had an The Clerk read the title of the resolu- opportunity to discuss this issue at committee. COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RICH- tion. I am also grateful to the committee staff who ARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC The SPEAKER pro tempore. The worked with me in helping facilitate that dis- LEADER question is on the motion offered by cussion. the gentleman from North Carolina At the subcommittee I introduced an amend- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fore the House the following commu- (Mr. BALLENGER) that the House sus- ment for discussion purposes only. That pend the rules and agree to the resolu- amendment would have deleted the specific nication from RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, Democratic Leader: tion, H. Res. 67, as amended, on which references to governmental assistance con- the yeas and nays are ordered. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, tained in this bill. Had that amendment been The vote was taken by electronic de- OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER, adopted I could have supported this resolu- vice, and there were—yeas 405, nays 2, tion. Simply, I believe it is not proper for us to Washington, DC, March 20, 2001. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, not voting 25, as follows: force taxpayers in this country to provide this Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, [Roll No. 51] kind of assistance by having the IRS collect Washington, DC. YEAS—405 these funds. Next, I believe that the Red DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to section Cross, for example, would not only be a more 5(a) of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Abercrombie Coyne Hall (OH) Ackerman Crane Hall (TX) sympathetic entity for the purposes of col- Commission Act (P.L. 106–173), I hereby ap- Aderholt Crenshaw Hansen lecting funds used for relief, but also that it point the following individual to the Abra- Akin Crowley Harman would be a more efficient distributor of such ham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission: Mr. Allen Cubin Hart funds than are the plethora of government Phelps, IL. Andrews Culberson Hastings (FL) Yours Very Truly, Armey Cummings Hastings (WA) agencies referenced in this resolution. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT. Baca Cunningham Hayes Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I Bachus Davis (CA) Hayworth have no further requests for time, and f Baird Davis (FL) Hefley Baker Davis (IL) Herger I yield back the balance of my time. Baldacci Davis, Jo Ann Hill The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO Baldwin Davis, Tom Hilliard BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- CANADA-UNITED STATES INTER- Ballenger Deal Hinchey PARLIAMENTARY GROUP Barcia DeFazio Hinojosa tion offered by the gentleman from Barr DeGette Hobson North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER) that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Barrett Delahunt Hoeffel the House suspend the rules and agree objection, and pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Bartlett DeLauro Hoekstra to the concurrent resolution, Barton DeLay Holden 276d, the Chair announces the Speak- Bass DeMint Holt H.Con.Res. 41. er’s appointment of the following Mem- Bentsen Deutsch Honda The question was taken. ber of the House to the Canada-United Bereuter Diaz-Balart Hooley The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the States Interparliamentary group: Berkley Dicks Horn Berman Dingell Hostettler opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Mr. HOUGHTON of New York, Chair- Berry Doggett Houghton those present have voted in the affirm- man. Biggert Dooley Hoyer ative. There was no objection. Bilirakis Doolittle Hulshof Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, on Bishop Doyle Hunter f Blagojevich Dreier Hutchinson that I demand the yeas and nays. Blumenauer Duncan Hyde The yeas and nays were ordered. Blunt Dunn Inslee APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boehlert Edwards Isakson BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Boehner Ehlers Israel HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP Bonilla Ehrlich Issa Chair’s prior announcement, further FOUNDATION Bonior Emerson Istook proceedings on this motion will be Bono Engel Jackson (IL) postponed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Borski English Jackson-Lee objection, and pursuant to section 5(d) Boswell Eshoo (TX) f Boucher Etheridge Jefferson of Public Law 93–642 (20 U.S.C. 2004(b)), Boyd Evans Jenkins RECESS the Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- Brady (TX) Everett John pointment of the following Members of Brown (OH) Farr Johnson (CT) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brown (SC) Ferguson Johnson (IL) ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- the House to the Board of Trustees of Bryant Flake Johnson, E. B. clares the House in recess until ap- the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foun- Burr Fletcher Johnson, Sam proximately 6 p.m. dation: Burton Foley Jones (NC) Buyer Ford Jones (OH) Mrs. EMERSON of Missouri; and Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 25 min- Callahan Fossella Kanjorski utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Mr. SKELTON of Missouri. Calvert Frank Kaptur until approximately 6 p.m. There was no objection. Camp Frelinghuysen Kelly Cantor Frost Kennedy (MN) f f Capito Gallegly Kennedy (RI) Capps Ganske Kerns b 1800 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Capuano Gekas Kildee Cardin Gephardt Kilpatrick AFTER RECESS PRO TEMPORE Carson (IN) Gibbons Kind (WI) The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carson (OK) Gilchrest King (NY) Castle Gillmor Kingston was called to order by the Speaker pro ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Chabot Gilman Kirk tempore (Mrs. BIGGERT) at 6 p.m. will now put the question on motions Chambliss Gonzalez Kleczka Clay Goodlatte Knollenberg f to suspend the rules on which further proceedings were postponed earlier Clayton Gordon Kolbe APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO Clement Goss Kucinich today. Clyburn Graham LaFalce ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTEN- Votes will be taken in the following Coble Granger LaHood NIAL COMMISSION order: Collins Graves Lampson Combest Green (TX) Langevin The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without H. Res. 67, by the yeas and nays; and Condit Green (WI) Lantos objection, and pursuant to section 5(a) H. Con. Res. 41, by the yeas and nays. Conyers Greenwood Largent of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Cooksey Grucci Larsen (WA) Costello Gutierrez Larson (CT) Commission Act (36 U.S.C. 101 NOTE), the time for any electronic vote after Cox Gutknecht Latham the Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- the first such vote in this series. H978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 LaTourette Pascrell Skelton cancellations. Had I been present, I would Hayworth McCollum Sandlin Leach Pastor Slaughter Hefley McCrery Sawyer Lee Payne Smith (MI) have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Herger McDermott Saxton Levin Pelosi Smith (NJ) f Hill McGovern Schaffer Lewis (CA) Pence Smith (TX) Hilliard McHugh Schakowsky Lewis (GA) Peterson (MN) Smith (WA) Hinchey McInnis Schiff Lewis (KY) Peterson (PA) Snyder ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Hinojosa McIntyre Schrock Linder Petri Solis PRO TEMPORE Hobson McKeon Scott Lipinski Phelps Souder Hoeffel McKinney Sensenbrenner LoBiondo Pickering Spence The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Hoekstra McNulty Serrano Lofgren Pitts Spratt BIGGERT). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule Holden Meehan Sessions Lowey Platts Stark XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Holt Meek (FL) Shadegg Lucas (KY) Pombo Stearns Honda Meeks (NY) Shaw Lucas (OK) Pomeroy Stenholm the minimum time for electronic vot- Hooley Menendez Shays Luther Portman Strickland ing on the additional motion to sus- Horn Mica Sherman Maloney (CT) Price (NC) Stump pend the rules on which the Chair has Hostettler Miller (FL) Sherwood Maloney (NY) Pryce (OH) Sununu postponed further proceedings. Houghton Miller, Gary Shimkus Markey Putnam Sweeney Hoyer Miller, George Shows Mascara Quinn Tancredo f Hulshof Mink Simmons Matheson Radanovich Tanner Hunter Mollohan Simpson McCarthy (MO) Rahall Tauscher Hutchinson Moore Skeen McCarthy (NY) Ramstad Tauzin EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR VIC- Hyde Moran (KS) Skelton McCollum Rangel Taylor (MS) TIMS OF DEVASTATING EARTH- Inslee Moran (VA) Slaughter McCrery Regula Terry QUAKES IN EL SALVADOR Isakson Morella Smith (MI) McDermott Rehberg Thompson (CA) Israel Myrick Smith (NJ) McGovern Reyes Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Issa Nadler Smith (TX) McHugh Reynolds Thornberry pending business is the question of sus- Istook Napolitano Smith (WA) McInnis Riley Thune pending the rules and agreeing to the Jackson (IL) Neal Snyder McIntyre Rivers Thurman Jackson-Lee Nethercutt Solis McKeon Rodriguez Tiberi concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 41. (TX) Ney Souder McKinney Roemer Tierney The Clerk read the title of the con- Jefferson Northup Spence McNulty Rogers (KY) Toomey current resolution. Jenkins Norwood Spratt Meehan Rogers (MI) Towns John Nussle Stark Meek (FL) Rohrabacher Traficant The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Johnson (CT) Oberstar Stearns Meeks (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Turner question is on the motion offered by Johnson (IL) Obey Stenholm Menendez Ross Udall (CO) the gentleman from North Carolina Johnson, E. B. Olver Strickland Mica Roukema Udall (NM) (Mr. BALLENGER) that the House sus- Johnson, Sam Ortiz Stump Miller (FL) Roybal-Allard Upton Jones (NC) Osborne Sununu Miller, Gary Royce Velazquez pend the rules and agree to the concur- Jones (OH) Ose Sweeney Miller, George Ryan (WI) Visclosky rent resolution, H. Con. Res. 41, on Kanjorski Otter Tancredo Mink Ryun (KS) Walden which the yeas and nays are ordered. Kaptur Oxley Tanner Mollohan Sabo Walsh Kelly Pallone Tauscher Moore Sanchez Wamp This will be a 5-minute vote. Kennedy (MN) Pascrell Tauzin Moran (KS) Sanders Waters The vote was taken by electronic de- Kennedy (RI) Pastor Taylor (MS) Moran (VA) Sandlin Watkins vice, and there were—yeas 405, nays 1, Kerns Payne Terry Morella Sawyer Watt (NC) not voting 26, as follows: Kildee Pelosi Thomas Myrick Saxton Watts (OK) Kilpatrick Pence Thompson (CA) Nadler Schaffer Waxman [Roll No. 52] Kind (WI) Peterson (MN) Thompson (MS) Napolitano Schakowsky Weiner YEAS—405 King (NY) Peterson (PA) Thornberry Neal Schiff Weldon (FL) Kingston Petri Thune Nethercutt Schrock Weldon (PA) Abercrombie Capito Duncan Kirk Phelps Thurman Ney Scott Weller Aderholt Capps Edwards Kleczka Pickering Tiberi Northup Sensenbrenner Wexler Akin Capuano Ehlers Knollenberg Pitts Tierney Norwood Sessions Whitfield Allen Cardin Ehrlich Kolbe Platts Toomey Nussle Shadegg Wicker Andrews Carson (IN) Emerson Kucinich Pombo Towns Oberstar Shaw Wilson Armey Carson (OK) Engel LaFalce Pomeroy Traficant Obey Shays Wolf Baca Castle English LaHood Portman Turner Olver Sherman Woolsey Bachus Chabot Eshoo Lampson Price (NC) Udall (CO) Ortiz Sherwood Wu Baird Chambliss Etheridge Langevin Pryce (OH) Udall (NM) Osborne Shimkus Wynn Baker Clay Evans Lantos Putnam Upton Ose Shows Young (AK) Baldacci Clayton Everett Largent Quinn Velazquez Otter Simmons Young (FL) Baldwin Clement Farr Larsen (WA) Radanovich Visclosky Oxley Simpson Ballenger Clyburn Ferguson Larson (CT) Rahall Walden Pallone Skeen Barcia Coble Flake Latham Ramstad Walsh Barr Collins Fletcher LaTourette Rangel Wamp NAYS—2 Barrett Combest Foley Leach Regula Waters Goode Paul Bartlett Condit Ford Lee Rehberg Watkins Barton Conyers Fossella Levin Reyes Watt (NC) NOT VOTING—25 Bass Cooksey Frank Lewis (CA) Reynolds Watts (OK) Bentsen Costello Frelinghuysen Becerra Manzullo Scarborough Lewis (GA) Riley Waxman Bereuter Cox Frost Brady (PA) Matsui Serrano Lewis (KY) Rivers Weiner Berkley Coyne Gallegly Brown (FL) Millender- Sisisky Linder Rodriguez Weldon (FL) Berman Crane Ganske Cannon McDonald Stupak Lipinski Roemer Weldon (PA) Berry Crenshaw Gekas Cramer Moakley Taylor (NC) LoBiondo Rogers (KY) Weller Biggert Crowley Gephardt Fattah Murtha Thomas Lofgren Rogers (MI) Wexler Bilirakis Cubin Gibbons Filner Owens Tiahrt Lowey Rohrabacher Whitfield Bishop Culberson Gilchrest Hilleary Rothman Vitter Lucas (KY) Ros-Lehtinen Wicker Blagojevich Cummings Gillmor Keller Rush Lucas (OK) Ross Wilson Blumenauer Cunningham Gilman Luther Roukema Wolf b 1826 Blunt Davis (CA) Gonzalez Maloney (CT) Roybal-Allard Woolsey Boehlert Davis (FL) Goode Maloney (NY) Royce Wu Mr. GUTIERREZ changed his vote Boehner Davis (IL) Goodlatte Markey Ryan (WI) Wynn from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Bonilla Davis, Jo Ann Goss Mascara Ryun (KS) Young (AK) Mr. BARR of Georgia changed his Bonior Davis, Tom Graham Matheson Sabo Young (FL) Bono Deal Granger McCarthy (MO) Sanchez vote from ‘‘present’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Borski DeFazio Graves McCarthy (NY) Sanders So (two-thirds having voted in favor Boswell DeGette Green (TX) thereof) the rules were suspended and Boucher Delahunt Green (WI) NAYS—1 Boyd DeLauro Greenwood the resolution, as amended, was agreed Brady (TX) DeLay Grucci Paul to. Brown (OH) DeMint Gutierrez The result of the vote was announced Brown (SC) Deutsch Gutknecht NOT VOTING—26 Bryant Diaz-Balart Hall (OH) Ackerman Fattah Millender- as above recorded. Burr Dicks Hall (TX) Becerra Filner McDonald A motion to reconsider was laid on Burton Dingell Hansen Brady (PA) Gordon Moakley Buyer Doggett Harman the table. Brown (FL) Hilleary Murtha Callahan Dooley Hart Stated for: Cannon Keller Owens Calvert Doolittle Hastings (FL) Cramer Manzullo Rothman Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Camp Doyle Hastings (WA) Dunn Matsui Rush No. 51, I was unavoidably delayed by flight Cantor Dreier Hayes March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H979 Scarborough Stupak Tiahrt their hands and their knees, feeling for cially important that they are paying Sisisky Taylor (NC) Vitter victims. Thermal imaging cameras re- tribute to education, cultural heritage, b 1837 duce the search time to 2 or 3 minutes, religious learning, and the Hellenic- So (two-thirds having voted in favor letting fire fighters see through the American values and ideals that are thereof) the rules were suspended and darkness to the location of the fire taught in the United States Hellenic the concurrent resolution was agreed and, more importantly, to the location parochial schools. to. of the victims. The result of the vote was announced According to the National Fire Data b 1845 as above recorded. Center, each year in the United States Education has always been the key A motion to reconsider was laid on 5,000 people die and 25,000 are injured in to preserving Hellenic culture, values, the table. fires, and approximately 100 fire fight- and religion. Stated for: ers are killed annually in duty-related This year I have the honor of being Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall incidences. Thermal imaging cameras selected grand marshal, along with the can help save the lives of both the vic- No. 52, I was unavoidably delayed by flight gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- tims of a fire and the fire fighters cancellations. Had I been present, I would RAKIS), who cochairs the Hellenic Cau- have voted ‘‘yea.’’ themselves. However, only a handful of cus with me, and Assemblyman Mi- our Nation’s fire departments can af- f chael Giannaris from New York and ford the more than $15,000 for this tech- California Secretary of State Phillip REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- nology. Ajjedilis and Honorary Grand Marshal VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF For this reason, the gentleman from Lucas Tsilas. We will have the privi- MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE Pennsylvania (Mr. WELDON) and I have lege of marching with many members RULES introduced the Access to Thermal Im- of my Astoria community, the largest aging Cameras Act, which authorizes Mr. DIAZ-BALART, from the Com- Hellenic community outside of Athens. mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- the director of the Federal Emergency The Hellenic and Phil-Hellenic com- leged report (Rept. No. 107–23) on the Management Agency, FEMA, to make munity has a great deal to celebrate. resolution (H. Res. 92) providing for competitive grants to local fire depart- They will celebrate the coming Olym- consideration of motions to suspend ments for the purposes of acquiring pics and the continued efforts of the the rules, which was referred to the thermal imaging cameras. Similar leg- Hellenic Caucus to seek a peaceful un- House Calendar and ordered to be islation was very popular with fire derstanding with Turkey on the issues printed. fighting organizations and had over 45 of the Greek Islands and Cyprus occu- cosponsors in the 106th Congress. pation. Here in the United States, we f Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues often take democracy for granted. In to please join me in providing our local REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- the world, there are still countries fire fighting departments with the op- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF fighting for basic human rights. On portunity to improve the quality of H.R. 247, TORNADO SHELTER ACT this day of Greek independence, let us their lives and service. Mr. DIAZ-BALART, from the Com- remember the words of Plato, and I mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- f quote: ‘‘Democracy is a charming form leged report (Rept. No. 107–24) on the SPECIAL ORDERS of government, full of variety and dis- resolution (H. Res. 93) providing for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under order, and dispensing a kind of equality consideration of the bill (H.R. 247) to the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- to equals and unequals alike.’’ amend the Housing and Community uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order Is that not a great way to describe Development Act of 1974 to authorize of the House, the following Members democracy? communities to use community devel- will be recognized for 5 minutes each. The best way to express the feeling of opment block grant funds for construc- the Hellenic community is the Greek f tion of tornado-safe shelters in manu- National Anthem that tells of their factured home parks, which was re- MARKING 180TH ANNIVERSARY OF struggle for independence. ferred to the House Calendar and or- GREECE’S DECLARATION OF I thank the Federation of Hellenic dered to be printed. INDEPENDENCE FROM OTTOMAN Societies of Greater New York for all f EMPIRE of the contributions they have made to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a our community and in their efforts to REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER previous order of the House, the gentle- make each year’s Greek Independence AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 526 woman from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) Day celebration more exciting than the Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speak- is recognized for 5 minutes. last. I know that I will remember this er, I ask unanimous consent that my Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam year. Zeto E Eleftheria. Long live free- name be removed as a cosponsor from Speaker, I rise to recognize the coun- dom in Greece and in the entire world. H.R. 526. My name was mistaken for try where democracy was born and the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. where democracy returned 180 years f ROBERT BRADY). ago. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. March 25, 2001, marks the 180 anni- CELEBRATING GREEK BIGGERT). Is there objection to the re- versary of Greece’s declaration of inde- INDEPENDENCE DAY quest of the gentleman from Texas? pendence from the Ottoman Empire. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. There was no objection. Before then, Greece had been ruled by BIGGERT). Under a previous order of the f the Ottoman Empire for almost 400 House, the gentleman from Florida years, during which time Greeks were (Mr. BILIRAKIS) is recognized for 5 min- IMPROVING SERVICE AND SAFETY deprived of their civil rights. utes. OF FIRE FIGHTERS THROUGH It is with great pride that Hellenic Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, THE ACCESS TO THERMAL IMAG- Americans recount the stories of how today I, too, proudly rise to celebrate ING CAMERAS ACT their ancestors in Greece stood to- Greek Independence Day and the (Mr. GRUCCI asked and was given gether and fought against repression strong ties that bind the nations of permission to address the House for 1 by continuing to educate Greek chil- Greece and the United States. minute and to revise and extend his re- dren in their culture, their language, It was 180 years ago when the people marks.) and their religion, even under the of Greece began a journey that would Mr. GRUCCI. Madam Speaker, it threat of death. mark the symbolic rebirth of democ- takes approximately 28 minutes for re- This year, the Federation of Hellenic racy in the land where those principles sponding fire fighters to search the av- Societies of Greater New York has as to human dignity were first espoused. erage home by conventional means, its parade theme the Hellenic-Amer- The word ‘‘democracy’’ stems from two which requires fire fighters to crawl on ican educational system. It is espe- Greek words: ‘‘demos,’’ meaning ‘‘of H980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 the people’’ and ‘‘kratos,’’ meaning ican colonists, out of gothic darkness.’’ Jefferson on the anniversary of Greek inde- ‘‘power’’ and ‘‘strength.’’ On this anni- Our two nations share a brotherhood pendence is particularly appropriate. Jefferson, versary, it is the power and strength of bonded by the common blood of democ- and the rest of the Founding Fathers, looked the Greek people and their courage and racy, birthed by Lady Liberty, and back to the teachings of ancient Greek phi- commitment to the principles of committed to the ideal that each indi- losophers for inspiration as they sought to human government and self-determina- vidual deserves the right of self-deter- craft a strong democratic state. And in 1821, tion that we celebrate. mination. it was the Founding Fathers of our nation to Revolutions embody a sense of her- We all know that the price of liberty whom the Greeks looked for inspiration as oism, bringing forth the greatness of can be very high. History is replete they began their journey toward freedom. the human spirit in the struggle with the names of the millions who The history of Greek Independence, like that against oppression. It was Thomas Jef- have sacrificed for it. Socrates, Plato, of the American Revolution, is filled with many ferson who said that, and I quote, ‘‘one Pericles, and many other great schol- stories of courage and heroism. There are man with courage is a majority.’’ ars throughout history warned that we many parallels between the American and Quoting Jefferson on the anniversary maintain democracy only at great cost. Greek Revolutions. I would like to take the op- of Greek independence is particularly The freedom we enjoy today is due to a portunity to recount some of these tales with appropriate. Jefferson and the rest of large degree to the sacrifices made by you now. the Founding Fathers looked back to men and women in the past in Greece, Encouraged by the American Revolution, the teachings of ancient Greek philoso- in America, and all over the world. the Greeks began their rebellion after four phers for inspiration as they sought to Madam Speaker, on this 180th birth- centuries of Turkish oppression, facing what craft a strong democratic state. And in day of Greek independence, when we appeared to be insurmountable odds. Both na- 1821, it was the Founding Fathers of celebrate the restoration of democracy tions faced the prospect of having to defeat an our Nation to whom the Greeks looked to the land of its conception, we also empire to obtain liberty. And if Samuel Adams, for inspiration as they began their celebrate the triumph of the human the American revolutionary leader who lighted journey toward freedom. spirit and the strength of man’s will. the first spark of rebellion by leading the Bos- Encouraged by the American revolu- The goals and values that the people of ton Tea Party, had a Greek counterpart, that tion, the Greeks began their rebellion Greece share with the people of the man would be Alexander Ypsilantis. after 4 centuries of Turkish oppression, United States reaffirm our common Ypsilantis was a Greek who was born in facing what appeared to be insur- democratic heritage. This occasion Istanbul, and whose family was later exiled to mountable odds. Like the United also serves to remind us that we must Russia. Ypsilantis served in the Russian army, States, Greek faced the prospect of never take for granted the right to de- and it was there, during his military service, having to defeat an empire to obtain termine our own fate. that he became involved with a secret society liberty. Many lives were sacrificed at Remembering the sacrifice of the called the ‘‘Philike Hetairia’’ which translated the alter of freedom. In the face of im- brave Greeks who gave their lives for means ‘‘friendly society.’’ The ‘‘friendly soci- pending defeat, the Greek people liberty helps us all realize, Madam ety’’ was made up of merchants and other showed great courage and rallied Speaker, how important it is to be an Greek leaders, but the intent of the society around the battle cry, ‘‘Eleftheria I active participant in our own democ- was to seek freedom for Greece and her peo- Thanatos,’’ liberty or death. racy, and that is why we honor those ple. Similar words, ‘‘Give me liberty or who secured independence for Greece so The group planned a secret uprising for give me death,’’ spoken in America many years ago. 1821 to be led by Ypsilantis. He and 4,500 only 5 decades before by Patrick Madam Speaker, today I proudly rise to cel- volunteers assembled near the Russian border Henry, embodied the Greek patriots’ ebrate Greek Independence Day and the to launch an insurrection against the Turks. unmitigated desire to be free. strong ties that bind the nation of Greece and The Turkish army massacred the ill-prepared News of the Greek revolution met the United States. Greek volunteers, and Ypsilantis was caught with widespread feelings of compassion One hundred and eighty years ago, the peo- and placed in prison, where he subsequently in the United States. The Founding Fa- ple of Greece began a journey that would died. However, the first bells of liberty had thers eagerly expressed sentiments of mark the symbolic rebirth of democracy in the been rung, and Greek independence would support for the fledgling uprising. Sev- land where those principles to human dignity not be stopped. eral American Presidents, including were first espoused. The word democracy When news of Greeks uprisings spread, the James Monroe and John Quincy stems from two Greek words; demos, meaning Turks killed Greek clergymen, clerics, and laity Adams, conveyed their support for the of the people, and kratos, meaning power and in a frightening display of force. In a vicious revolution through their annual mes- strength. On this anniversary, it is the power act of vengeance, the Turks invaded the is- sages to Congress. William Harrison, and strength of the Greek people and their land of Chios and slaughtered 25,000 of the our ninth President, expressed his be- courage and commitment to the principles of local residents. The invaders enslaved half the lief in freedom for Greece saying, ‘‘We human government and self-determination that island’s population of 100,000. must send our free will offering. ’The we celebrate. Althought many lives were sacrificed at the Star-spangled Banner,’’’ he went on to Revolutions are often violent affairs. They altar of freedom, the Greek people rallied say, ‘‘must wave in the Aegean, a mes- come about when a people, who have too around the battle cry ‘‘Eleftheria I Thanatos’’— senger for eternity and friendship to long suffered under the yoke of oppression liberty or death. Those same words, spoken in Greece.’’ and been denied the very basic tenets of America only five decades before by Patrick Various Members of Congress also human dignity, rise up in the name of self-de- Henry, who said: ‘‘Give me liberty or give me showed a keen interest in the Greek termination. The concepts of self-determina- death,’’ embodied the Greek patriots’ unmiti- struggle for autonomy. Henry Clay, tion and revolution were first espoused by the gated desire to be free. who in 1825 became Secretary of State, ancient Greek philosophers. Men such as Ar- Another heroic Greek whom many believe was a champion of Greece’s fight for istotle, Socrates, Plato, and Euripides devel- was the most important figure in the revolution independence. Among the most vocal oped the then-unique notion that men could, if was Theodoros Kolokotronis. Kolokotronis was was Daniel Webster from Massachu- left to their own devices, lead themselves rath- the leader of the Klephts, a group of rebellious setts, who frequently roused the sym- er than be subject to the will of a sovereign. and resilient Greeks who refused to submit to pathetic interests of his colleagues and It was Aristotle who said: ‘‘We make war that Turkish subjugation. Kolokotronis used military other Americans in the Greek revolu- we may live in peace.’’ On March 25, 1821, strategy he learned while in the service of the tion. It should not surprise us that the Archbishop Germanos of Patras embodied the English Army to organize a force of over 7,000 Founding Fathers would express such spirit of those words when he raised the flag men. The Klephts swooped down on the Turks keen support for Greek independence, of freedom and was the first to declare Greece from their mountain strongholds, battering their for they themselves had been inspired free. oppressors into submission. by the ancient Greeks and their own Revolutions also embody a sense of her- One battle in particular, where Kolokotronis struggle for freedom. As Thomas Jef- oism, bringing forth the greatness of the led his vastly outnumbered forces against the ferson once said, ‘‘To the ancient human spirit in the struggle against oppres- Turks, stands out. The Turks had invaded the Greeks, we are all indebted for the sion. It was Thomas Jefferson who said that, Peloponnese with 30,000 men. Kolokotronis light which led ourselves, the Amer- ‘‘One man with courage is a majority.’’ Quoting led his force, which was outnumbered by a March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H981 ratio of 4 to 1, against the Turkish army. A It should not surprise us that the Founding cine, religion, and politics. In the House of fierce battle ensued and many lives were lost, Fathers would express such keen support for Representatives, the children of Greek immi- but after a few weeks, the Turks were forced Greek independence, for they themselves had grants have brought their legacy and inspira- to retreat. Kolokotronis is a revered Greek been inspired by the ancient Greeks in their tion. Congress has been made a better place leader, because he embodied the hopes and own struggle for freedom. As Thomas Jeffer- for their contributions. dreams of the common man, while displaying son once said, ‘‘To the ancient Greeks . . . In San Francisco, the Greek-American com- extraordinary courage and moral fiber in the we are all indebted for the light which led our- munity is a vital, historic, and vibrant compo- face of overwhelming odds. selves . . . American colonists, out of gothic nent of our world-renowned diversity. The so- Athanasios Diakos was another legendary darkness.’’ Our two nations share a brother- cial fabric of San Francisco has benefited from hero, a priest, a patriot, and a soldier. He led hood bonded by the common blood of democ- the civic leadership of our late Mayor George 500 of his men in a noble stand against 8,000 racy, birthed by Lady Liberty, and committed Christopher, former Mayor and HUD Regional Ottoman soldiers. Diakos’ men were wiped out to the ideal that each individual deserves the Director Art Agnos, and former Golden Gate and he fell into the enemy’s hands, where he right to self-determination. Bridge District Board Member Stephan C. was severely tortured before his death. He is We all know that the price of liberty can be Leonoudakis. the image of a Greek who gave all for love of very high—history is replete with the names of Ancient and modern Greece stand as exam- faith and homeland. the millions who have sacrificed for it. Soc- ples to people around the world of overcoming While individual acts of bravery and leader- rates, Plato, Pericles, and many other great tyranny. They taught the world that the su- ship are often noted, the Greek Revolution scholars throughout history warned that we preme power to govern is vested in the people was remarkable for the bravery and fortitude maintain democracy only at great cost. The through self-governance. Wherever tyranny displayed by the typical Greek citizen. This he- freedom we enjoy today is due to a large de- and ethnic cleansing occur, the principles of roic ideal of sacrifice and service is best dem- gree to the sacrifices made by men and equality and democracy are also under siege. onstrated through the story of the Suliotes, vil- women in the past—in Greece, in America, As a member of the Congressional Caucus lagers who took refuge from Turkish authori- and all over the world. on Hellenic Issues, I am proud to stand in rec- ties in the mountains of Epiros. The fiercely Madam Speaker, on this 180th birthday of ognition of the 180th anniversary of Greek patriotic Suliotes bravely fought the Turks in Greek Independence, when we celebrate the Independence Day. several battles. News of their victories spread restoration of democracy to the land of its con- Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise throughout the region and encouraged other ception, we also celebrate the triumph of the today and to speak with pride about 180 years villages to revolt. The Turkish Army acted human spirit and the strength of man’s will. of freedom and independence for the people swiftly and with overwhelming force to quell The goals and values that the people of of Greece. Like the Fourth of July, Greek the Suliote uprising. Greece share with the people of the United Independence Day reminds us of our duty to The Suliote women were alone as their hus- States reaffirms our common democratic herit- defend freedom—whatever the cost. bands battled the Turks at the front. When age. This occasion also serves to remind us Every year at this time, my colleagues and they learned that Turkish troops were fast ap- that we must never take for granted the right I reflect and remember the great influence proaching their village, they began to dance to determine our own fate. Greece and Greek democracy had on the the ‘‘Syrtos,’’ a patriotic Greek dance. One by As Aristotle stated: ‘‘If liberty and equality, founders of the United States. This year, I one, rather than face torture or enslavement at as is thought by some are chiefly to be found would like to underscore the fact that Greece, the hands of the Turks, they committed sui- in democracy, they will be best attained when the first democracy, continues its march to be- cide by throwing themselves and their children all persons alike share in the government to come fully integrated into the European Union. off Mount Zalongo. They chose to die rather the utmost.’’ On January 1, 2001, Greece became the than surrender their freedom. Remembering the sacrifice of the brave twelfth member of the European Monetary The sacrifice of the Suliotes was repeated in Greeks who gave their lives for liberty helps Union—the euro-zone. Shops in Greece, the Arkadi Monastery of Crete. Hundreds of us all realize how important it is to be an ac- ahead of the required deadlines, are already non-combatants, mainly the families of the tive participant in our own democracy. That is displaying prices in the old drachmas and new Cretan freedom fighters, had taken refuge in why we honor those who secured independ- euros. Euro banknotes will begin to circulate in the Monastery to escape Turkish reprisals. ence for Greece so many years ago. January 2002, with the drachma, Europe’s old- The Turkish army was informed that the Mon- Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today est currency, ceasing to be legal tender the astery was used by the Cretan freedom fight- in honor of the 180th anniversary of the revo- following March. I myself am sentimental ers as an arsenal for their war material, and lution that freed the Greek people from the about seeing an end to the drachma, but I ad- they set out to seize it. As the Turkish troops Ottoman Empire. Although there are no final mire and respect the economic progress and were closing in, the priest gathered all the ref- victories in the long struggle to extend the financial stability Greece has demonstrated in ugees in the cellar around him. With their con- principles of equality and democracy, we order to meet the criteria of membership in the sent, he set fire to the gunpowder kegs stored should take advantage of this opportunity to European Monetary Union. there, killing all but a few. The ruins of the celebrate the triumphs of freedom over tyr- The recent achievements of the Greek Arkadi Monastery, like the ruins of our Alamo, anny. economy were praised by the U.S. Ambas- still stand as a monument to liberty. I would like to thank the co-Chairs of the sador to Greece, Nicholas Burns, at a late- News of the Greek revolution met with wide- Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, January business conference in Thessaloniki. spread feelings of compassion in the United Congresswoman CAROLYN MALONEY and Con- Greece, he said, was an example to all its States. The Founding Fathers, eagerly ex- gressman MICHAEL BILIRAKIS, for their efforts northern neighbors who look forward to mem- pressed sentiments of support for the fledgling to organize these statements for Greek Inde- bers in the European Union. Ambassador uprising. Several American Presidents, includ- pendence Day. Burns spoke of the interest now evidenced by ing James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, For almost 400 years (1453–1821), the American businesses in investment in Greece, conveyed their support for the revolution Greek people lived under the brutal domina- especially its northern region. U.S. invest- through their annual messages to Congress. tion of the Ottoman Empire. This dark period ments in Greece currently total $2.2 billion, William Harrison, our ninth president, ex- was characterized by the denial of all civil while bilateral trade increased by some 20 pressed his belief in freedom for Greece, say- rights, the closing of Greek schools and percent. ing: ‘‘We must send our free will offering. ‘The churches, and rampant kidnappings of Chris- So we celebrate today not just the glorious Star-spangled Banner’ must wave in the Ae- tian and Jewish children. The Greek Revolu- past of Greece, but the promising future. gean . . . a messenger of fraternity and tion marked the beginning of the struggle that I also want to say a few words about the friendship to Greece.’’ freed the Greek people and reestablished de- contributions of Greek-Americans to our own Various Members of Congress also showed mocracy in Greece. society and communities. In Worcester, there a keen interest in the Greeks’ struggle for au- Since their war of independence, Greece is no better example of this rich heritage than tonomy. Henry Clay, who in 1825 became has been a strong ally to the United States. In the parish of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Secretary of State, was a champion of turn, the U.S. has opened its heart to mul- Church and the leadership of the Reverend Greece’s fight for independence. Among the titudes of Greek immigrants. The contributions Dean N. Paleologos. Located at 102 Russell most vocal was Daniel Webster from Massa- of the Greek community in the United States Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, St. chusetts, who frequently roused the sympa- are immeasurable. Greek-Americans have Spyridon is known for its many services and thetic interest of his colleagues and other played a significant role in all aspects of contributions to the community. In addition to Americans in the Greek revolution. American life including our arts, sports, medi- running two schools and hosting a food bank, H982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 the church is the home for a number of neigh- Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, a dec- rate of five percent annually over the next few borhood gatherings and meetings where plans laration of independence is much more than years. Furthermore, Greece has major export are made to meet the needs of the commu- one man standing his ground against another, markets in the United States, Germany, Italy, nity. Father Paleologos is an active member in or a woman raising a flag in protest, or even France and the United Kingdom. And as we the Worcester Interfaith Council, a coordi- signatures on a written statement. A declara- all know, Greece has among the richest cul- nating group for public action and service by tion of independence is the heart and soul of tural histories of all nations. The Greek lan- the religious community. democracy. Throughout history, people have guage dates back at least 3,500 years and And St. Spyridon’s parish also knows how stood in the face of oppression and demanded university education, including books, is free. to celebrate Greek Independence and Greek to be heard. The citizens of Greece are now preparing to heritage. Every two years, more than 60,000 It was ancient Greece that originated the host the 2004 Olympic Games, an honor that visitors participate in the church’s Greek Fes- basic concept of democracy, in which the su- holds particular historical significance for them. tival. This year, on March 25, the Worcester preme power to govern is vested in the peo- Beginning in 776 B.C., the Olympic Games Greek community will join the Greek Parade in ple. The United States adopted this philosophy were held in the valley of Olympia in Greece Boston, which is supported by the Greek Con- in the framing of our government, and in 1821 every four years for almost 1200 years. The sulate, many Greek and American organiza- your ancestors enshrined this philosophy in modern Olympic Games were created by tions, and by the Metropolitan Metahodios. On their pursuit of freedom. Baron Pierre de Coubertin and inspired by the April 1, 2001, St. Spyridon’s Greek School will On March 25, 1821, the Greek people de- ancient games. First staged in 1896 in Athens, celebrate Greek Independence Day with a clared their independence from the Ottoman the games attracted about 245 athletes to par- special Doxology, honoring both Greece and Empire. Although true freedom was not ticipate in 43 events. At the Sydney 2000 America, and by hosting a community program earned for many years, it was March 25, 1821 Games, more than 10,000 athletes took part in of poetry, songs and traditional dances. that will be remembered for all time. These 300 events. The Olympic Movement has sur- On behalf of the more than 1,000 families of brave men an women will forever remain a vived wars, boycotts and terrorism to become Worcester who celebrate their Greek heritage, symbol to the people of Greece and to many a symbol of the ability of the people of all na- I am honored to be able to support 180 years around the globe. tions to come together in peace and friend- of Greek Independence. I want to thank Con- The United States and Greece have been at ship. And in 2004, the games return to their gressman BILIRAKIS and Congresswoman the forefront of efforts to promote freedom, de- home. MALONEY for their leadership in organizing to- mocracy and human rights throughout the Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent a day’s tributes. They are an inspiration to all of world. These common ideals have forged a large and active Greek-American community in the Fifth District of Massachusetts. U.S. par- us in Congress. bond between the people of Greece and the Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Madam ticipation in Cyprus settlement efforts, the fight United States. It is only appropriate that Amer- Speaker, it is with great pride that I join with for freedom and human rights for the people ican join in celebration with all Greek-Ameri- my colleagues in celebration of the 180th an- of Cyprus, the inclusion of Greece in the Visa cans on this special occasion. niversary of Greek independence. At this time, Waiver Pilot Program, and the presentation of It is important to teach America’s youth I would like to thank my colleagues from Flor- the Congressional Gold medal to His All Holi- about the many different backgrounds that ida and New York who have once again ness Patriarch Bartholomew have all been pri- combine to create our American Heritage, and shown great leadership in initiating this Spe- orities for the Greek-American community and today it is appropriate to highlight Greek- cial Order and organizing the Congressional worthy initiatives I’ve been proud to support. I American heritage. Caucus on Hellenic Issues. will continue to fight for the interests of Greece We have reached a period in time that rivals Greece has often been called the ‘‘cradle of and Greek-Americans and encourage others no other. There are more democratic nations democracy,’’ and rightfully so. In an address Members of Congress to join me. that could have been written by one of our than ever before, but we must continue to Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise founding fathers, Pericles wrote over 2,000 make certain that those people still living today in proud recognition of the 180th anni- years ago, ‘‘Our Constitution is called a de- under the hand of oppressive governments, versary of Greek Independence. This is a mocracy because power is in the hands not of such as the occupied 40% of the beautiful is- great day, for it commemorates the return of the minority, but of the whole people . . . equal land of Cyprus, have the tools and resources democracy to this, the cradle of Western Civili- before the law.’’ The dream that was born so necessary to achieve their own self-determina- zation, after nearly four hundred years of for- many years ago in ancient Athens is still alive tion. eign trade. and well today, here in the United States, and I would like to extend my best wishes to all Greece has always been proud and inde- around the world. Greek-Americans on this day of celebration. pendent by nature. Its people were a powerful Without the example of Greece, the United Mr. MEEHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today force both culturally and militarily, as evi- States might not even be in existence today. in celebration of Greek independence from the denced by the works of Homer and the mul- As we looked to them for inspiration and guid- Ottoman Empire. March 25, 2001 will mark the titude of Greek philosophers. The pinnacle of ance in our early, fragile years, so they looked 180th anniversary of the start of Greece’s Greek influence was Alexander the Great and to us on March 25, 1821, when they shook off struggle for independence from the Turks. his unification of the eastern Mediterranean the repressive bonds of the Ottoman Empire The struggle of the Greek people against and ancient Middle East. Greek culture was and declared themselves a democracy once the Ottoman Empire exemplifies the remark- spread throughout the new empire and for the again. Since then, they have developed into a able ability of a people to overcome all obsta- first time, people were communicating with a strong ally and stabilizing force in their region cles if the will to endure is strong enough and common language, sharing ideas in a way of the world. the goal, freedom, bright enough. never before possible. This hellenization was The United States has felt the impact of The parallels between the United States and an idea that transformed every place it Greece in many other ways, most notably in Greece are substantial. American political touched. the dedication and hard work of its sons and thought was influenced just as much by Greek Nearly two thousand years later, another im- daughters who have immigrated to our nation. philosophy as the Greek revolution of 1821 portant concept from ancient Greece came to These immigrants have contributed greatly to was inspired by the American fight for freedom the forefront of modern thought. The concept their communities. In my home state of Rhode in 1776. In fact, Greek intellectuals used the of ‘‘rule by the people,’’ an alien idea in a time Island, there are thriving Greek communities in U.S. Constitution as the basis for its own con- still dominated by kings and queens, gained Providence, Pawtucket and Newport. There— stitution in the 1820’s. prominence in the young United States. This as they have done across the United States— Moreover, the common struggles of our was the desire of the framers of our Constitu- they became active participants in their com- countries have given rise to a bond that spans tion, and they found their inspiration in the munity, and we are richer today because of the generations. The United States and principles of the polis of Athens. their great contributions. Greece have long-standing historical, political, Thirty years later, in 1821, spurred on by Because of all that Greece has given to not and cultural ties based on a common heritage, the American example, the people of Greece only the United States, but also the entire shared democratic values, and alliances dur- acted upon a desire to be free. The Ottoman world, it is fitting that we honor our strong ally ing World War II, the Korean War, the Cold Turks had conquered the region in 1453, and its sons and daughters within our nation. War and the Persian Gulf War. bringing an end to over a thousand years of Once again, I commend my colleagues for Greece is a country of 11.5 million citizens. rule by the Orthodox-Christian Byzantine Em- their dedication in making this annual Special Its gross domestic product measures approxi- pire and its resurgence of Greek culture. After Order possible, and look forward to continuing mately $120.25 billion per year, and it is esti- a bloody eleven-year war, Greece was finally my work with the Hellenic Caucus. mated that Greece’s economy will grow at a free once again. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H983 In the modern era, one of the most impor- Every ethnic group in the United States can our own Constitution and these common tant reminders of Greek heritage is the Olym- claim a special bond to our nation’s essence. ideals have promoted a strong bond between pic Games, which are finally returning to their But Greek-Americans can take special pride in our two nations. We share a similar devotion origins in Athens in 2004 for the 25th Summer knowing that our constitution’s organizing prin- for additional nations to join in our mutual val- Olympic Games. Every four years, the Olym- ciple, ‘‘a government of the people, by the ues, goals and respect by embracing the pics have symbolized peace and excellence people and for the people’’ came to our rights and liberties we hold dear. Greek Inde- for people the world over, reassuring us that shores from the heart of the Aegean. pendence Day is a celebration for both Greek even the smallest nation can compete on an Madam Speaker, Greece has been a friend and American freedom. equal ground with the largest country. and ally to the United States longer than many I would like to thank the other members of Madam Speaker, it is this feeling that I be- countries have been in existence. And, the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, lieve is the greatest contribution Greece has through immigration, our nation has been the and particularly the co-chairs, my friend, the given to our world. We are all equal, whether great beneficiary of the strength, wisdom and gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) and my it is in our democratic government, or in creativity of Greece’s sons and daughters. Mil- friend, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. friendly competition, and we can come to- lions of Americans who can trace their family MALONEY), for their efforts in organizing this fit- gether in friendship even during the most dif- roots back to Greece have contributed in ting tribute. ficult of times. With that, I would like to thank countless ways, large and small, to the great- Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, on March my colleagues for holding this special order ness, prosperity and harmony of the United 25th, 1821, 180 years ago this week, the and once again congratulate Greece on the States. Greek people declared their independence, anniversary of its independence and all of the I believe the influence of Greece on our na- throwing off the yoke of four centuries of Otto- gifts it has given us. tion is underappreciated because it is so ubiq- man oppression. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I uitous. We see it in our nation’s architecture, Greek freedom fighters looked to the Amer- rise today to celebrate the 180th anniversary it surrounds us in our theater and humanities, ican revolution and American democracy for of Greek independence. One hundred and it is instilled in our national intellect at all of inspiration, and adopted their own declaration eighty years ago, after nearly 400 years of op- our great universities. We need only look of independence. Our Founding Fathers in pression under the Ottoman Empire, the cour- around this chamber to sense how critical turn were guided by the democratic principles age and commitment to freedom of the Greek Greece’s legacy to our country has been. that first arose in Greece. They took to heart people prevailed in a revolution for independ- Madam Speaker, I want to thank my col- the ideals of ancient Greece, the birthplace of ence. It is an honor today to celebrate Greek leagues, Representative MICHAEL BILIRAKIS democracy. Independence Day in the House of Represent- and Representative CAROLYN MALONEY, for This is a day for us to reflect on the vital al- atives. helping to organize this salute to Greek Inde- liance between Greece and the United States Greece and the Greek people have made pendence Day. I know that the whole House and to pay our debt to Hellenic ideals and to remarkable contributions to the United States will join me in congratulating the Greek peo- Hellenic culture. It is a day for Greek Ameri- and societies throughout the world. The ple, and all Americans of Hellenic descent, on cans to take pride in the independence of achievements of Greek civilization in art, archi- this special occasion. Greece and in the ancient culture of all Hel- tecture, science, philosophy, mathematics, and Mrs. KELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today lenes. literature have become legacies for nations to join my colleagues to commemorate the Since its liberation, Greece has stood by across the globe. In addition, and most impor- 180th Anniversary of the Green revolution. In America. It is my hope and belief that the tantly, the Greek commitment to freedom and 1821, the Greeks, after nearly 400 years of United Sates will continue to stand by its ally. the birth of democracy remains an essential slavery under the Ottoman Empire took up Greece is one of three nations in the world be- contribution for which we as Americans are arms and fought for their freedom. March 25, yond the former British Empire that has been eternally grateful. 1821 marked the beginning of this Greek revo- Greek civilization has inspired the American allied with the United States in every major lution and their struggle for independence. passion for truth, justice, and the rule of law international conflict of this century. One out of For many centuries, Greece, the birthplace every 9 Greeks lost their lives fighting the by the will of the people. The forefathers of of democracy, was subject to foreign domina- our nation recognized the spirit and idealism Nazis during World War II. And through U.S. tion and political control under the Ottoman of ancient Greece when fighting for American generosity, through the Marshall plan, Greece Empire. Unfortunately, the Greeks did not independence and drafting our Constitution. was able to rebuild its war-ravaged economy. enjoy the freedoms given in a democracy and Forty-five years after our own revolution for We must also remember that there remain so, with a strong determination for liberty, they independence, this tradition and commitment problems in the eastern Mediterranean, prob- began a lengthy crusade. When the fighting to freedom was carried forward by the Greek lems between Greece and the successor to its began, Greece came under fire in several people through their successful revolutionary former colonial master, Turkey. We must work areas ranging from its Northern province of struggle for sovereignty. to bring peace to the Aegean and the eastern Greek Americans can take pride today in Macedonia, to a near-war that began over the Mediterranean. the contributions of Greek culture and in their island of Imia near the coast-land of Turkey. I hope that our new Administration will use ancestors’ sacrifice. The effects of the vibrant The prospects for the rebels’ success were its considerable influence with Ankara to con- Greek people can be witnesses throughout the not always promising. In fact, they were aided vince the leadership there to support a peace- United States in our government, culture, and by several of their European neighbors who ful and just resolution to the outstanding prob- economy, as well as in our commitment to came to their assistance. England, France and lems between our two allies. Most importantly, freedom and democracy throughout the world. Russia sent their naval fleets to help defuse I hope that our government can convince the We, as Americans, are grateful for these gifts. the Egyptian navy, which was helping the Turkish side to negotiate in good faith on the Madam Speaker, it is important for us to Ottoman Turks exploit internal strife within the continued occupation and division of Cyprus. recognize and celebrate this day together with Greek ranks. These nations came together to Madam Speaker, again, I want to urge all Greece to reaffirm our common democratic break the bonds of the Ottomans’ tyranny, and my colleagues to pay tribute to Greek Inde- heritage. I am proud to join in this celebration help the Greek people win the right of self de- pendence and to all of the contributions made and offer my congratulations to Greece and termination. On March 22, 1829, Greece by Hellenes throughout history. Greeks throughout the world on this very spe- emerged from their fierce campaign for de- Mr. SCHROCK. Madam Speaker, I rise cial day. mocracy and created the modern Greek state. today to commemorate the 180th Anniversary Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I would Here in the United States we owe a debt of of Greek Independence Day. like to add my voice to those of my colleagues gratitude to the many Greeks whose labor has Over 200 years ago, our Founding Fathers in the House of Representatives in celebration helped to build this great nation. Throughout turned to the scholarly teachings of ancient of Greek Independence Day, March 25th. All our history, the United States and Greece Greek philosophers and statesmen in order to of us who love liberty are justified in noting have shared a unique bond in that both na- form ‘‘a more perfect Union.’’ These inspira- this important day. Greece is the birthplace of tions have struggled for the right to freedom tional teachings about the virtues of democ- the democratic ideal, the principle upon which and self-governance. Clearly, our Founding racy served as the basis of our own represent- all our work here depends. The genius of the Fathers had a deep admiration for the ancient ative form of government. American republic and the concept of liberty, Greeks who championed their own independ- On March 25, 1821, these teachings came which sustained our fight for independence, ence and modeled the American form of gov- full circle when the Greeks fought to regain cannot be separated from the great works of ernment upon the principles of Greek democ- the freedom, liberty, and individual rights they the philosophers of ancient Greece. racy. The ideology of Greece can be found in first taught to the world. Now, 180 years later, H984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 the Greek system of democracy is in full force independence of Greece today. The winning ideal, even translating the Declaration of Inde- and serves as an inspiration to us all. of independence almost two centuries ago pendence and using it as their own. In an The celebration of Greek Independence Day marked the culmination of struggle of the 1821 address, Greek Commander in Chief should not be reserved to only those of Greek Greek people to restore the ideals of democ- Petros Mavromichalis said to American citi- descent; it is a day that should also honor our racy established by their ancestors. zens, ‘‘. . . it is in your land that liberty has own nation’s democratic principles. In 1821, under the leadership of Alexandros fixed her abode . . . trusting that in imitating Greece and the United States have shared Ypsilantis, the Greek people fought together to you, we shall imitate our ancestors and be a common past. We have fought wars to- establish Greek sovereignty. The courageous thought worthy of them if we succeed in re- gether, we are NATO partners, we maintain efforts of Ypsilantis planted a seed in the sembling you . . .’’ sound diplomatic relations. We are successful hearts of the Greek people. This seed grew While the Greeks may have looked to the partners on the world stage. into a flourishing movement that led to reli- American Revolution as a blueprint for their The citizens of the United States are eager gious freedom, a reinvigorated sense of cul- own revolution, it is us, the citizens of the to celebrate the Games of the 28th Olympiad tural and national identity, and the long await- United States, who will forever be in debt to in Athens. ed return to the democratic ideals born in An- the Greeks. For it is they who forged the very Therefore, all Americans celebrate Greek cient Greece. notion of democracy. And without that notion, Independence Day, for it is the commemora- Madam Speaker, while we are here today to the United States may have never come to be tion of all that we believe in, and all that our pay tribute to the anniversary of Greek Inde- what it is today. In the words of Thomas Jef- forefathers fought for—life, liberty, and the pendence, I want also to pay tribute to the ferson, ‘‘. . . to the ancient Greeks . . . we pursuit of happiness. Greek-American community, which offers us a are all indebted for the light which led our- Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I rise cultural bridge between our two countries. This today in recognition of Greek Independence selves out of Gothic darkness . . .’’ community justly takes pride that Greek ideals It is my hope that the relationship between Day. One hundred and eighty years ago contributed to America’s revolution even be- the people of Greece and the people of Amer- Greece began the struggle against the Otto- fore the Greeks themselves had the oppor- ica will continue to advance our understanding man empire that would lead to their independ- tunity to succeed in their campaign for free- of democracy and that the hardships experi- ence. Americans have celebrated our connec- dom. It is important for us to commemorate enced by those in both countries will offer tion with Greece throughout our history. Thom- this day together to reaffirm our common as Jefferson once said, ‘‘. . . To the ancient hope to all nations struggling for justice today. democratic heritage. I urge my colleagues to join me today in Greeks . . . we are all indebted for the light The Founding Fathers of our nation were in- commending those of Greek heritage for all which led ourselves [American colonists] out spired and motivated by the Athenian model of they have overcome and for all they have con- of Gothic darkness.’’ democracy. In 370 B.C., Plato wrote in The tributed in the hope of making the world Our nations have a common democratic Republic, ‘‘Democracy is a charming form of bond that have led us to look to one another around them better for everyone. government, full of variety and disorder, and Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise for examples for our governing bodies. It is of dispensing a kind of equality to equals and course the philosophies of the ancient Greeks today to recognize the great nation of Greece unequals alike.’’ As participants in a represent- and celebrate with its citizens 180 years of that inspired our founding fathers to pursue ative democracy, those of us in this Congress freedom through the Declaration of Independ- independence from the Ottoman Empire. recognize out great debt to the ancient Greek When we think about democracy in Greece, ence. In turn it is this same document that the philosophers who provided much of the foun- Greeks used to declare their freedom from the inevitably our thoughts drift to the country’s dation of American democracy. venerable ancients: Solon, the lawmaker who Ottoman Empire. Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues to framed Athens’ constitution; the philosopher It is not only our form of government that we join me in observing Greek Independence Socrates and his disciple Plato; Pericles, the have learned from the Greeks. One only has Day. As a member of the Congressional Cau- leader of democratic politics in Athens. These to look around our nation’s capital to see how cus on Hellenic Issues, I take this opportunity men helped shape our concepts of philosophy, we have been influenced by Greek art. From to salute the Greek people for their historic art, science and drama. Their writings and the Capitol building to the Lincoln and Jeffer- achievement of independence nearly two cen- teachings influenced generations of great son Memorials, we have incorporated their turies ago, and I recommit myself to work for thinkers and are still in use at colleges and styles. In addition, a large part of our culture closer ties between the people of the United has been shaped by ancient Greek philosophy States and the people of Greece. universities around the world today. They pro- and their approach to science. In recent his- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today vided the basis for our founding fathers’ es- tory Greece has been 1 of only 3 nation’s that to commemorate Greek Independence Day. says and treaties on life, liberty and the pur- have allied with the United States in every March 25, 2001 marks the 180th anniversary suit of happiness. major international conflict. During World War of the beginning of the revolution which freed However, despite the fact that these men II, 600,000 Greeks gave their lives in the fight the Greek people from the Ottoman Empire— helped develop the ideals of democracy that for freedom. a struggle that would last without relief for we Americans hold so dear, it was not until The contributions that Greek-Americans eight years. 1821 that the Greek people declared inde- have made in communities around the United For nearly 400 years, Greece remained pendence and moved from beneath the thumb States are to be commended. Greek-Ameri- under the control of this oppressive regime. of the Ottoman Empire. This movement cans commonly establish groups that form ties During this time, they were stripped of all civil marked the beginning of true democratic free- to maintain appreciation of their cultural herit- rights. Their schools were closed down, their dom within the modern nation of Greece, and age, provide opportunities for social inter- young boys were kidnapped and raised as it is this courageous action that we honor action, while preserving traditions and the Muslems to serve in the Turkish army, and today. Greek language for future generations. Addi- millions of their people were executed as the The rebellion began in March 1821 when tionally, the contributions that Greek-Ameri- Ottoman Empire sought to maintain control. Alexandros Ypsilantis, the leader of the revolu- cans have made in the business community But the people of Greece persevered. They tionary Philiki Etaireia crossed the Prut River are unsurpassed. Through the utilization of the began secretly educating their children in into Turkish-held Moldavia with a small force American tradition of small, family owned busi- churches and chapels across the country. By of troops. Although Ypsilantis was defeated, nesses the Greek-American community has the early 1800’s, the Greeks’ desire for inde- his actions sparked a number of revolts prospered. pendence was fueled by this continued edu- against the Turks on March 25, 1821, the tra- Madam Speaker, the eighth congressional cation. They became deeply interested in their ditional date of Greek independence. district of Maryland, which I represent, has the ancient past and their folk culture. In 1814, The Greeks’ struggle for freedom inspired 17th largest population of Greek-Americans in Greek merchants in Odessa, Russia, formed many Americans, who left our country to fight the United States. I am proud of the contribu- the Friendly Society which eventually orga- for Greece’s Independence. Our great Con- tions that these community leaders have made nized a movement against the Ottoman Turks gress also sent money and supplies to assist to Montgomery County and our nation. I join that led to a Greek revolt. Fighting with what in Greece’s struggle for autonomy. And over with them in celebrating Greek Independence was once described as ‘‘suicidal courage de- the years, we have worked side-by-side with Day and urge my colleagues to join me in rec- spite meager resources’’, the Greeks won their Greek leaders to oppose tyranny and oppres- ognizing the achievements of Greek-Ameri- independence after eight years of all-out war sion and advance the cause of democracy cans. and four centuries of oppression. worldwide. Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today In their fight for independence, the Greeks But our ties with Greece do not end with to join in marking the 180th anniversary of the looked to the American Revolution as their this shared commitment to the principles of March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H985 democracy. Indeed, today more than 1 million every Greek two centuries ago. Like a call to Earth! render back from out thy breast people of Greek descent live in the United arms, the words of his poems inflamed the A remnant of our Spartan dead! States. These men and women have made in- spirit of Freedom within patriots throughout the Of the three hundred grant but three, To make a new Thermoplyae! numerable contributions to our society and Balkans. And, Byron’s ability to recruit a regi- way of life, and for this we thank them. ment of liberation troops, and fund many oth- What, silent still? and silent all? Ah! no;—the voices of the dead Colleagues, please join me in saluting the ers, served to take these emboldened men to people of Greece for their tremendous com- Sound like a distant torrent’s fall, victory. By 1829, the Ottoman sultan had been And answer, ‘Let one living head, mitment to democracy and the principles that forced to sign the Treaty of Adrianople liber- But one arise,—we come, we come!’ helped to found our nation. ating Greece and insuring that the birthplace ’Tis but the living who are dumb. Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, as a mem- of democracy would be set on a path of In vain—in vain: strike other chords; ber of the Hellenic Caucus I am pleased to democratic renewal herself. Fill high the cup with Samian wine! address the House in recognition of the 180th On this day every year, Greeks celebrate Leave battles to the Turkish hordes, anniversary of the revolution that freed the the momentous acts that led to the birth of the And shed the blood of Scio’s vine! Greek people from the Ottoman Empire. This Hellenic Republic. Over one million Greek Hark! rising to the ignoble call— Sunday, on March 25th, people of Greek herit- Americans join in that celebration. I am proud How answers each bold Bacchanal! age all over the world will celebrate Greek to do so this year, as well. You have the Pyrrhic dance as yet; Independence Day. Yet, I want to take this moment to thank and Where is the Pyrrhic phalanx gone? In 1821, the Greeks rose up against the op- Of two such lessons, why forget celebrate those Americans, Britons and others The nobler and the manlier one? pressive Ottoman Empire, which had occupied who adopted the cause of Greece as their Greece for nearly four centuries. This was the You have the letters Cadmus gave— own. While Lord Byron lost his life in the beginning of a successful struggle for freedom Think ye he meant them for a slave? cause of Greek Independence, succumbing to and independence. The Greek people sought Fill high the bowl with Samian wine! an illness he recklessly disregarded earlier to the right to govern themselves and to deter- We will not think of themes like these! join the Greek crusade, he was not the only mine their own destiny. It made Anacreon’s song devine: It is important that we recognize this day not philhellene to sacrifice greatly that the Greek He served—but served Polycrates— people may live free of foreign tyranny. With- A tyrant; but our masters then only because the Greek people are a vibrant Were still, at least, our countrymen. community which has made lasting contribu- out all of them, Greece would not have re- turned to the fold of free nations. Without them The tyrant of the Chersonese tions to the United States, but also because Was freedom’s best and bravest friend; the ancient Greeks forged the notion of de- the land that birthed democracy, in a very real sense, would have died under the weight of That tyrant was Miltiades! mocracy. They believed in the right of self- Oh! that the present hour would lend governance—one of the pillars of our great foreign oppression. Another despot of the kind! nation. In fact, when forming a fledgling de- So on this joyful day, let me say thank you Such chains as his were sure to bind. mocracy, our Founding Fathers relied heavily to the philhellenes, as a Greek American, and Fill high the bowl with Samian wine! on the political wisdom of the ancient Greeks. as one who cherishes the inalienable right of On Suli’s rock, and Parga’s shore, Thomas Jefferson once called ancient Greece all men to live free. Exists the remnant of a line ‘‘the light which led ourselves out of Gothic Madam Speaker, I submit a recitation of an- Such as the Doric mothers bore; darkness.’’ other poem. A poem the late Lord Byron wrote And there, perhaps, some seed is sown, This day is doubly significant for many in in lament of an enslaved Greece. Could the The Heracleidan blood might own. Greece and for Greek-Americans, because it Commander in Chief have truly known how Trust not for freedom to the Franks— was on this day in the Orthodox calendar that profoundly thankful generations to come would They have a king who buys and sells; the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and be for his words and deeds? In native swords, and native ranks, The only hope of courage dwells: THE ISLES OF GREECE announced that she was pregnant with the di- But Turkish force, and Lation fraud, vine child. Churches in Greece celebrate the (By Lord Byron) Would break your shield, however broad. Festival of the Annunciation with pomp and ‘‘The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece! Fill high the bowl with Samian wine! circumstance, and Greek Independence Day Where burning Sappho loved and sung, Our virgins dance beneath the shade— is celebrated with parades and celebrations in Where grew the arts of war and peace, I see their glorious black eyes shine; cities across Greece and the United States. Where Delos rose and Phoebus sprung! But gazing on each glowing maid, Greek Independence Day is historically sig- Eternal summer gilds them yet, My own the burning tear-drop laves, nificant in other ways as well. It marks the first But all, except their sun, is set. To think such breasts must suckle slaves. major war of liberation after the American The Scian and the Teian muse, Place me on Sunium’s marbled steep, Revolution. It was also the first successful The hero’s harp, the lover’s lute, Where nothing, saves the waves and I, struggle for independence from the Ottoman Have found the fame your shores refuse: May hear our mutual murmurs sweep; Empire. Their place of birth alone is mute There, swan-like, let me sing and die: Madam Speaker, I am pleased that we have To sounds which echo further west A land of slaves shall ne’er be mine— Then your sires’ ‘Islands of the Blest.’ taken time out today to recognize this very im- Dash down yon cup of Samian wine.’’ The mountains look on Marathon— portant day in Greek history. Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. GEKAS. Madam Speaker, three years And Marathon looks on to sea; And musing there an hour alone, take a moment to observe the 180th anniver- before Prince Ypsilantis and Archbishop I dream’d that Greece might still be free; sary of Greek Independence Day. March 25th, Germanos embarked on thier crusades to lib- For standing on the Persians’ grave, 1821, marked the beginning of the revolution erate Greece from the Ottomans, the English I could not deem myself a slave. poet Lord Byron released the fourth canto of that freed the Greek people from the Ottoman A king sate on the rocky brow Empire. Indeed, today should be a inter- his work Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage. Two lines Which looks o’er the sea-born Salamis; from that work resonate powerfully with me on And ships, by thousands, lay below, national celebration not just of Greek freedom this the 180th Greek Independence Day: And men in nations;—all were his! and independence, but it should be a celebra- ‘‘Yet Freedom, yet thy banner, torn, but fly- He counted them at break of day— tion democracy throughout the world. And when the sun set where were they? ing, History tells us that it was the ancient Streams like the thunder-storm against the And where are they? and where are thou, Greeks who developed the concept of democ- wind.’’ My country? On thy voiceless shore racy. In itself, democracy was a revolutionary Of course, Bryon was a passionate The heroic lay is tuneless now— ideal, placing the power to govern in the philhellene who tirelessly promoted the cause The heroic bosom beats no more! And must thy lyre, so long devine, hands of the people. After 2,500 years, man- of Greek independence. In fact, few may actu- Degenerate into hands like mine? ally know, but the renowned romantic poet kind is only beginning to grasp the magnitude ’Tis something, in the dearth of fame, was named commander-in-chief of the Greek of what the ancient Greeks achieved. Through Though link’d among a fetter’d race, dozens of generations, through the rise and Army of Independence in January of 1824 in To feel at least a patriot’s shame, recognition of his enormous contributions to Even as I sing, suffuse my face; fall of great empires, through wars and the cause of freedom and liberty for all For what is left the poet here? plagues, through depressions and economic Greeks. For Greeks a blush—For Greece a tear. revolutions, through the triumphs and travails Byron eloquently conveyed the undying Must we but weep o’er days more blest? of human affairs, one thing has endured: the yearning for liberty that beat in the breast of Must we but blush?—Our fathers bled. dream of democracy. H986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Greek-Americans have enriched our country commemoration of Greek independence. Re- I join my colleagues in recognition of this enormously, in every profession, in every re- cently, the Senate passed a resolution desig- special occasion and the strong U.S.-Greece gion, in every walk of life. Cities across Amer- nating March 25, 2001, as ‘‘Greek Independ- relationship. The ties between our two coun- ica take their names from such places as Ath- ence Day: A National Day of Celebration of tries are underscored by strategic economic, ens and Corinth and Delphi and Sparta. Greek and American democracy’’. military, and diplomatic ties, and are contin- And of course, our country would not exist Madam Speaker, it is only appropriate that ually enhanced by the activism of vibrant Hel- if the ancient Greek city-states had not devel- we recognize these Greek patriots who shed lenic-American communities across the United oped the world’s most revolutionary idea—de- blood for the same principles of freedom and States. mocracy. Our founding fathers studied history self-government that inspired the patriots of closely and revered deeply the works of the our own revolution here in America. Con- f ancient Greeks. Thomas Jefferson, the author sequently, it is appropriate that all of us, as of the Declaration of Independence, once ob- Americans, share in the celebration of this mo- HONORING THE 180TH ANNIVER- served, ‘‘Greece was the first of civilized na- mentous occasion. I am honored to join my SARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE tions, presenting examples of what man colleagues in commemorating the 180th anni- should be.’’ versary of Greek independence. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Although democracy is a significant com- Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise previous order of the House, the gen- mon value that strengthens the bond between today to honor the 180th Anniversary of Greek tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. the United States and Greece, we must real- Independence Day. The annual celebration TIERNEY) is recognized for 5 minutes. ize there is more to this relationship. Greece’s commemorates the day the Greek people took Mr. TIERNEY. Madam Speaker, I major role in World War II provided tremen- up arms against the Ottoman Empire in 1821. rise today and join my colleagues who dous setbacks to the Axis offensive. Further- And today, it stands as the defining moment in spoke just prior to me in honor of the more, Greece remained an important ally the establishment and preservation of modern 180th anniversary of the Greek inde- throughout the Cold War and the struggle to democratic ideals espoused by Greek society. pendence. As a Member of the congres- promote our democratic values around the The Greek and American people share a sional caucus on Hellenic issues, I once globe. common heritage that cannot be overlooked. again join those colleagues and others Today, the United States and Greece are The foundation of America’s democracy is in paying tribute to the nation of leaders in the pursuit to promote democracy, based on the democratic principles estab- Greece and its people. human rights, freedom, and peace. President lished by the ancient Greeks. The political and As we all know, as was so eloquently Clinton referred to Greece as ‘‘a beacon of de- philosophical beliefs of the ancient Greeks en- put forth by the gentleman from Flor- mocracy, a regional leader for stability, pros- abled our Founding Fathers to craft a Con- perity and freedom.’’ stitution and to establish a government that ida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) and the gentle- Greece has been a friend and ally for more holds high the ideals of equality and justice. woman from New York (Mrs. than the last century and we will stand by her During its struggle for independence, Greece MALONEY), ancient Greece was the to peacefully resolve the situation in Cyprus looked to the Declaration of Independence fountain of democratic ideals and val- and other challenges that the twenty-first cen- and the American Revolution for inspiration. ues for the rest of the world, and her tury may bring. The annual Greek Independence Day pa- modern counterpart has been steadfast So today, I am proud to join with Greek rade will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2001. in ensuring that the philosophic tradi- Americans and the Greek people in celebra- On that day, the streets of New York City will tions of the past are actively practiced. tion of Greek Independence Day, reaffirming overflow with the pride and passion of the Today, we celebrate the triumph of the democratic principles from which our two Greek-American community. Greek Independ- the ideal of self-government in recog- nations were born and which have shaped our ence Day is not only significant because it nizing the achievements of the Greeks world. America and Greece have special re- marks the beginning of the liberation of who so valiantly fought for independ- sponsibilities in this quest—the United States Greece from Ottoman rule, but also because ence. We also recognize the debt of as the world’s strongest democracy, Greece it presents an opportunity for all Greek-Ameri- gratitude that the citizens of the as the world’s first. But if we engage fully in cans to reflect on the important economic and United States and many other nations the changing world beyond our borders, we cultural contributions their community has owe for the ideals upon which the can build a future in which all nations enjoy made to American society. American democratic experiment is prosperity, democracy, and peace. It is especially comforting to see the support based. Mr. COYNE. Madam Speaker, I am honored and guidance that the National Coordinated Greece, at the juncture between con- today to join in this special order commemo- Effort of Helenes and the Federation of Hel- tinents, continues to be actively in- rating the 180th anniversary of Greece’s inde- lenic Societies, as well as other Greek-Amer- volved in the international commu- pendence from the Ottoman Empire. ican organizations provide their community nity, maintaining excellent relations 180 years ago, in 1831, Greek patriots rose members—ensuring that past accomplish- with the United States, Europe and up against their Ottoman overlords in a long ments are celebrated and commemorated, other nations. We all remember the re- and bloody revolution that lasted nearly eight while also ensuring future success by pro- cent response to the devastating earth- years. The cause of Greek independence re- viding opportunities for advancement in edu- quake in Turkey as an example of the quired great courage, perseverance and sac- cation and the workplace. commitment of goodwill that the rifice. The Greek people experienced frequent Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in Greek people continually demonstrate. adversity and hardships, but their struggle honoring Greek Independence Day and the It is my hope that this spirit of rising continued. Many brave men and women lost common democratic heritage of Greeks and above differences will serve to inspire their lives in this fight, and freedom was not Americans. other nations as we move forward into won without considerable cost. In the end, Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I am the 21st century. however, the Greek people never wavered in pleased to join my colleagues in celebrating their struggle for freedom, and the land that 180 years of Greek Independence. On behalf of the people of the 6th was once the cradle of democracy was again March 25, the official Greek independence Congressional District of Massachu- free. day, is a proud day for Greeks across the setts, I wish to extend congratulations This day is very special to the people of world. It is a powerful reminder of the strength to the people of Greece and all of the America because Greece and the United and determination inspired by the ideals of people of Greek heritage in the United States have much in common. Our shared freedom and self governance, and an impor- States on this important holiday. democratic ideals have formed a basis for a tant opportunity for Congress to rise and rec- I am honored to have been selected to strong and sustained friendship. Furthermore, ognize the shared values and goals between be an honorary grand marshal in this the writings of early Greek philosophers like Greece and the United States. year’s independence day parade in Bos- Plato and Polybius were adopted by many pa- Greece is a remarkable country with an ex- ton. I look forward in sharing in the triots of the American Revolution, who used ceptional past and a tremendous future. Its celebration once again with my con- their words as inspiration. Even today, Greece proud heritage as the ancient founder of de- stituents. It is my hope that the new remains one of our most loyal partners and mocracy has evolved with great accomplish- millennium will bring forth many more democratic allies in the global community. ments like the war of independence, member- years of positive and productive rela- In recognition of this historic event, the ship in NATO, and partnership in the Euro- tions between the United States and House has repeatedly observed this annual pean Union. Greece. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H987 LESSONS OF GREEK pendence. I am here tonight to praise its individual citizens. The United INDEPENDENCE the society that represents, in a histor- States has been greatly enriched as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ical sense, the origins of what we call many sons and daughters of Greece previous order of the House, the gen- Western culture and, in a contem- made a new life in America. They and tleman from Connecticut (Mr. SIM- porary sense, one of the staunchest de- their children and grandchildren have MONS) is recognized for 5 minutes. fenders of Western society and values. enriched our country in countless Mr. SIMMONS. Madam Speaker, I There are many of us in Congress, on ways, contributing to our cultural, pro- stand here today in a Chamber that has both sides of the spectrum, who are fessional, commercial, academic and for centuries witnessed on a daily basis staunchly committed to strengthening political life. the dreams and the fruits of American and preserving the ties between the The timeless values of Greek culture independence. Today, we remember Greek and American people. I would have endured for centuries, indeed for that it was March 25, 1821, that the particularly like to thank the co-chairs millenia. As Daniel Webster noted, 400 Greeks rose up to seek their independ- of our Hellenic Caucus, the gentleman years of control by the Ottoman Em- ence. As has always been the case, the from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) and the pire could not overcome the Greek peo- price of that independence was high. gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. ple’s determination to be free. Greek independence is a matter of MALONEY), for their fine leadership and But I regret to say, Mr. Speaker, to special interest to me because of my tireless efforts to strengthen the ties this day the Greek people must battle family and, in particular, my wife, between our two countries. against oppression. For almost 24 years Heidi. My wife, Heidi, is the great, Just 2 years ago, after the Greek peo- now, Greece has stood firm in its deter- great granddaughter of a young 4-year- ple began the revolution that would mination to bring freedom and inde- old survivor of the Battle of lead to their freedom, one of our prede- pendence to the illegally occupied na- Missolongi. For those of my colleagues cessors in this Chamber, Congressman tion of Cyprus. Like their forefathers who recall those events, it was Daniel Webster, referring to the 400 who were under the control of a hostile Missolongi that rose up against Otto- years during which the Greeks were foreign power for four centuries, the man rule. It was Missolongi that cap- ruled by the Ottoman Empire, ob- Cypriot people hold fast in defiance of tured the attention of Lord Byron, and served, and I quote, ‘‘These people,’’ their Turkish aggressors with every it was Missolongi where some of the the Greeks, ‘‘a people of intelligence, confidence that they will again be a harshest battles of Greek independence ingenuity, refinement, spirit and enter- sovereign nation, and they will. were fought. prise, have been for centuries under the The United States must be on their When Missolongi finally fell, the sur- atrocious and unparalleled Tartarian side in both the fight to secure that vivors numbered only a few thousand barbarism that ever oppressed the freedom and the celebration to mark women and children, one of them the 4- human race.’’ the day when it finally arrives. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to year-old great, great grandmother of The words Congressman Webster congratulate the Greek people for 180 my wife, Catherine, or Haidine, ‘‘the chose then to describe the Greek peo- years of independence and thank them forsaken one,’’ as she was known. She ple, intelligence, ingenuity, refine- for their contributions to American was impressed into the household of an ment, spirit and enterprise, are as apt life. Egyptian admiral and relocated to Al- today as they ever have been. In the exandria, Egypt, where 3 years later, at years sense, Americans and Greeks f have grown ever closer, bound by ties the age of 7, she came to the attention VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN of a British diplomat. The British dip- of strategic and military alliance, com- mon values of democracy, individual The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. lomat offered to buy her out of slavery, FERGUSON). Under a previous order of but the offer was refused, until a few freedom, human rights, and close per- sonal friendship. the House, the gentlewoman from Illi- months later, she became sick, at nois (Mrs. BIGGERT) is recognized for 5 which point the offer was accepted and In the early 20th century, Greece stood by the United States in World minutes. the sick little girl was delivered to the Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I would diplomat’s family. He and his wife War I when Hitler’s war machine deci- mated Europe in the middle of this like to switch subjects for a moment to nursed her back to health, they relo- talk about another matter during this cated to England where she was adopt- century. Greece again stood on the same side of the United States to re- month of women’s history. As the Re- ed, educated, raised up, and eventually publican chair of the Congressional married to the son of an admiral. They pulse the greatest threat to freedom and human decency the world as ever Women’s Caucus, I would like to take relocated to Canada and eventually to the opportunity to discuss an issue the United States. seen and, I might add, at great cost to the Greek people and the Greek nation. that affects thousands of women each So, Madam Speaker, the story of year, violence against women. Greek independence is also the story of b 1900 There are two types of violence America and of Americans and of our History has shown that the historic against women that need to be ad- families. It is a story of the struggle battle of Crete, in which the indomi- dressed: domestic violence and sexual for freedom, the struggle for democ- table spirit of the Greek people forced assault. Scratch the surface of any of racy, and the struggle for a better life Hitler to delay his planned invasion of our Nation’s most challenging social for our families, our friends, and our Russia, was one of the most important problems, from crime in the schools to neighbors. battles of the Second World War. From gang violence and homelessness, and As we gather in this great Chamber, the outset of that war, Greece showed you are likely to find a root cause of this cradle of democracy here in these its true character as a nation of cour- domestic violence. United States, we should never forget age and honor, devoted to freedom and Law enforcement officials are report- the lessons of Greeks and the lessons of self-determination. ing that domestic violence situations Greek independence. World War II’s aftermath left Europe are among their most frequent calls. f mired in the Cold War; and Greece, a Judges find that children first seen in NATO ally to this day, once again an- their courts as victims of domestic vio- CELEBRATING 180 YEARS OF swered the call. Greece showed its na- lence return later as adult criminal de- GREEK INDEPENDENCE tional valor and sense of historic mis- fendants. Schools are noticing that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sion, joining forces with the United children with emotional problems FERGUSON). Under a previous order of States and preserving and protecting often come from an environment where the House, the gentleman from New the freedoms enjoyed today by an un- violence is the norm. Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for precedented number of the world’s peo- Violence begets violence, and we 5 minutes. ple. must break the cycle. We have begun Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on The qualities exhibited by the nation to address the problem, but there is March 25, as has been mentioned, of Greece, Mr. Speaker, are a reflection still much work to be done. Reauthor- Greece celebrates its 180th year of inde- of the strong character and values of izing the Violence Against Women Act H988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 in the 106th Congress was a giant step costs of these violent acts is borne not right place. She believed passionately in the right direction. only by the women who experience it, in her positions and worked hard for Since it passed in 1994, the Violence but by their families, communities and the hard-working people of Kansas. Against Women Act has been effective. our Nation as a whole. Family is very important to Gov- In fact, the Justice Department esti- This is a national issue, and it must ernor Finney. Members of her family mates that violence against women has receive national attention. We must played key roles in her campaigns and decreased by 21 percent since the law continue our congressional commit- in her administration. was originally passed. The law also has ment to making our streets and homes I know that her family is with her been credited with providing shelter safe for women and children. now as she faces this great challenge. space for more than 300,000 women and f May the strength and goodwill that she their families. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a displayed in her years as public service Mr. Speaker, I would like to com- previous order of the House, the gentle- now help her defeat this terrible dis- mend my many colleagues here in the woman from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) ease. House who supported and fought for is recognized for 5 minutes. My thoughts and prayers go out to this important legislation, both in 1994 (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY addressed the Governor Finney, to her husband Spen- and the reauthorization last year. I am House. Her remarks will appear here- cer and to her children, Sally Finney, proud that reauthorization received after in the Extensions of Remarks.) Richard Finney and Mary Holliday. such strong bipartisan support, and I f Kansans care greatly for you, Mrs. am hopeful that our future efforts to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Finney, and we pray God will bless you address this tremendous problem will previous order of the House, the gentle- and give you courage and strength. receive similar levels of support from woman from the District of Columbia f both sides of the aisle. (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- AMERICA’S FARMERS AND RANCH- The reauthorization of the Violence utes. ERS NEED A NEW FARM BILL Against Women Act brought much- (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a needed attention to these issues, atten- Her remarks will appear hereafter in previous order of the House, the gentle- tion that will be translated into great- the Extensions of Remarks.) er public awareness of this issue and a woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- f greater public commitment to solving ognized for 5 minutes. the problems of violence against A TRIBUTE TO GOVERNOR JOAN Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the 276 women. FINNEY million of us who do not work in the But another particular area of vio- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a farming and ranching sectors need to lence against women that needs more previous order of the House, the gen- take time today on National Agri- congressional attention is sexual as- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is culture Day to give thanks to the sault. The statistics on this issue are recognized for 5 minutes. 700,000 men and women of American ag- staggering. A rape occurs every 90 sec- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, riculture for all they do to feed our Na- onds, and estimates show that one out I rise this evening to convey my tion and, indeed, much of the rest of of every three women will be sexually thoughts and prayers for the former the world. assaulted in her lifetime. governor of our State, Governor Joan Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to pay Seven out of every 10 rapes are com- Finney, and her family. Last month, highest tribute to some of the hardest mitted by someone the victim knows. Governor Finney was diagnosed with working people in America. I know of Seventy-six percent of the women over liver cancer. I wish her strength and no other people who take such great fi- 18 who are raped and/or physically as- courage as she fights this devastating nancial risks, give more of themselves saulted are assaulted by a current or disease. each and every day, and who do so with former husband, cohabitating partner Governor Finney has had a long and great discipline and dignity. or date. distinguished career in service to the With the depression that is afflicting What can we do to address this hor- public. She was a trailblazer for women rural regions of our country, America rendous problem? We must talk about in elective office, and her example has needs a new declaration of economic it. We must raise public awareness. For served as inspiration and a role model independence, and that declaration years, these problems have been swept for others in our State and around the should insist that America’s farmers under the table, and women have been country. and ranchers are not expendable. Their hesitant about talking about them in Joan Finney served our State for 16 husbandry and stewardship are central public or even reporting them. years as Kansas Treasurer. She started pillars of our national security and I am thankful that this trend is in re- her career as a Republican and freedom. verse and the public is becoming more switched to become a Democrat. Today, we are witnessing an alarm- outraged about these heinous crimes In 1990, she became the first women ing hollowing out of America’s coun- against women. We, as leaders, must be ever elected governor of our State. tryside and a wanton destruction of willing to bring more attention to the Governor Finney is truly a woman of precious arable lands that have sus- fight against sexual assault and domes- the people. tained us and on which future genera- tic violence. Throughout her years of public serv- tions will depend. By focusing public attention on these ice, she was able to connect to every- Rural America is on life support. The acts of brutality against women, we day Kansans in a way all of us who current farm depression, now in its can raise public awareness. We can hold elective office can respect and ad- fourth year, is the deepest since 1915. make a difference. We have already mire. This year’s prices were at a 27-year seen positive effects of the Violence I was privileged to serve in the Kan- low. Against Women Act, but that is just a sas Senate during Governor Finney’s The average age of our farmers is 57 start. term as governor. During that time, years, and now they are getting over As the month of March draws to a she always had the well-being of the three-fourths of their earnings in pub- close, I would like to point out that the people of our State as her priority. lic support because the market does month of April is nationally known as While we sometimes disagreed, I al- not work for them. National Sexual Assault Awareness ways knew where the Governor stood And up until today, National Agri- Month. I would like to see this designa- on each and every issue. She was hon- culture Day, what have we heard from tion made official. est and straightforward. No public the new administration? Silence. Not Officially designating April as Na- opinion polls, no focus groups, just the peacefulness of the countryside, tional Sexual Assault Awareness Joan Finney doing what she thought but the eerie solemnness of the grave- Month would raise public awareness. was best for the people she loved, the yard. Violence against women is a large, un- people of Kansas. President Bush, when he delivered recognized and all-too-often ignored Governor Finney was always respect- his State of the Union address just a problem in all of our communities. The ful, and her heart was always in the few weeks ago in this Chamber, had March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H989 nothing to offer America’s farmers. No steading program that ties the chance is debasement. That is devaluing the plans. No solutions. No ideas. The to retain your farm or to own a farm money deliberately. In the old days, budget that he has submitted so far mortgage and title to conservation and when the king would do this, they suggests that agriculture’s crisis will holding and preserving our arable land would clip coins. Literally coin be taken care of out of something for future generations who will depend debasement, stealing value from coin- called a contingency fund. That sounds on it. age in the old days was a capital crime. like it is tangential. Now, how exactly Mr. President, it is National Agri- Today, though, it is accepted practice is that supposed to happen? culture Day. Help us celebrate it by in all economies of the world. We have The President has talked largely giving America’s farmers and ranchers had no linkage of any currency of the about estate taxes, implying that farm- the respect and the attention they de- world in the last 30 years to anything ers can leave their properties to sons serve at the highest levels. of real value. and daughters. But what does that do f The economies have functioned rel- to earn a living today and hold on for ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER atively well. But just in the last 6 the rest of their productive years? PRO TEMPORE years, we have had eight financial Anyone who saw the New York Times international crises, all patched to- story this past weekend saw the heart- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- gether by more inflation, more print- wrenching story about potato growers bers are reminded to address their re- ing of more money. Let me tell my col- in Idaho facing their lowest prices in marks to the Chair, not directly to the leagues, I am convinced it will not last, decades. They are worried about having President. it will not continue. an income. What will a tax cut do for f Take a look at what is happening in them? MANIPULATION OF INTEREST Japan today. Japan lowered their in- Then yesterday the President spoke RATES CAUSE ECONOMIC PROB- terest rates, too. They have been doing on our Nation’s energy policy. But, for LEMS this for a long time. They are down to agriculture, it was again the sound of 0 percent, and nothing seems to be hap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a silence. America has the ability to con- pening. Their stock market is at a previous order of the House, the gen- vert many of our crops into ethanol level it was 16 years ago. We have to tleman from Texas (Mr. PAUL) is recog- and biodiesel, throwing off the yoke of decide whether or not we may be mov- nized for 5 minutes. international fuel dependency. In fact, Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, today the ing into a similar situation. I think it if we just converted our strategic pe- Federal Reserve lowered interest rates is a very serious problem. troleum reserve to a strategic fuels re- We talk about interest rates. We talk by a half a percentage point. They have serve and only fill 2 percent of it with about stimulating the economy. But been asked to lower this interest rates biofuels, we would double the produc- we really do not talk about the prob- by just about everybody in the coun- tion of both ethanol and biodiesel in lem, and that is the monetary system try. Whether they are investors or poli- this country, helping to build that new and the nature of the dollar. ticians, everybody literally has been industry from inside this Nation. The money supply right now is cur- screaming at the Fed and Alan Green- But the President did not mention it, rently rising at the rate of 20 percent, span to lower the interest rates, lower not a word. But he did express his ap- as measured by MZN. This is horren- the interest rates. preciation just yesterday to the OPEC dous inflation. This is inflation. Every- ministers who agreed to hold price in- b 1915 body says no, there are reassurances. creases to only 7 percent for imported It was anticipated that he would, and The Federal Reserve and all the stat- fuel. He thought that gesture by them he did. He lowered the interest rates by isticians say there is no inflation. The was comforting. It is not comforting to 50 basis points. The stock market CPI is okay and the PPI is okay. But me. promptly went down 236 points. So ob- there is inflation. Because if one in- Mr. President, why do you not offer viously just lowering interest rates is creases the supply of money, one is cre- some comfort to America’s farmers and not the solution to the problems we ating inflation. ranchers and help them get their prices face. As a matter of fact, I believe it is The most important aspect of that is up the same 7 percent that you are the problem. the instability it creates in the mar- willing to accept for oil? Why do you Interest rates have been manipulated ketplace. It does not always lead to a not help them develop new products by the Federal Reserve as long as I can CPI increasing at 10 or 15 percent. Our like ethanol and biodiesel? Why do you remember, especially in the last 30 CPI is rising significantly. We have not tell them what you propose to years since we have had a total fiat other prices going up significantly, break them out of the cycle of depend- monetary system. So it is the manipu- like education costs and medical care ency on government farm payments? lation of interest rates that causes a costs, housing costs. So there is a lot of Why do you not offer an agriculture problem. inflation even when one measures it by policy that our farmers and ranchers In a free market economy, you do not prices. can look toward the future? have a central bank pretending it has But the real problem with the infla- Let me start in this way. America’s knowledge it does not have, that it tion when one allows a central bank to farmers and ranchers need a new farm knows exactly what the money supply destroy its money is twofold. One, it bill that gives equal footing to them in should be and what interest rate should creates an overcapacity or overinvest- our global marketplace, starting out be. That is a prescription for disaster; ment, excessive debt that always has with contracting rights. We need a and it leads to booms and busts, specu- to be wiped out and cleaned out of the budget from the executive branch that lations in the stock markets, crashes situation, or economic growth cannot addresses the farm crisis and positions in the stock markets. This is a well- be resumed. Japan has not permitted American agriculture for the future. known phenomenon. It has been with this to happen, and economic growth We need to meet America’s energy us since 1913, since we have had the has not resumed. That is the most im- crisis with a major national commit- Federal Reserve. We have seen it in the portant aspect because that causes the ment to biofuels. We must invest in speculation in the 1920s and the depres- unemployment and that causes the new ways for farmers and ranchers to sion of the 1930s. It is ongoing. harm to so many people. move their products to the market do- We have a responsibility here in the Now, there is another aspect of infla- mestically and internationally. We Congress to deal with this. We have a tion, that is the monetary debasement need to restore a free market in agri- responsibility to maintain the integ- that I have great concern about. That culture and enforce antitrust laws. rity of the money. Yet we up that re- is, when it goes to extremes, it inevi- We must give farmers and ranchers a sponsibility to a secretive body that tably wipes out the middle class. It de- place at the bargaining table in global works on its own, deliberating and de- stroys the middle class. We are just trade negotiations, starting with the ciding how much money supply we starting to see that happening in this reform of NAFTA and the proposal for should have. country. the free trade agreement of the Amer- To lower interest rates, a central Low middle-income earners, individ- icas. We must launch a new home- bank has to increase the money. That uals who are still not on the dole but H990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 willing to work, they are having a preted to include subcommittees, unless oth- pers, and such other materials, that have tough time paying their bills. That is erwise specifically provided. been obtained by the Committee that bear the early stages of what happens when (c) Establishment of Working Group on matters to be considered at the meeting; a currency is destroyed. (1) The Committee establishes the Working and Group on Terrorism and Homeland Security (2) The staff director shall also recommend Last year, for the first time in our to the Chairman any testimony, papers, or history of keeping this record since (hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘working group’’). For purposes of these rules, any ref- other materials to be presented to the Com- 1945, in 55 years, the wealth of the erence to the ‘‘Committee’’ shall be inter- mittee at any meetings of the Committee. American people went down 2 percent. preted to include the Working Group, unless 5. OPEN MEETINGS f otherwise specifically provided. (a) Generally The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (2) The working group may not authorize Pursuant to Rule XI of the House, but sub- or issue a subpoena. FERGUSON). Under a previous order of ject to the limitations of subsection (b), the House, the gentlewoman from New (d) Subcommittee Membership Committee meetings held for the transaction York (Ms. SLAUGHTER) is recognized for (1) Generally. Each Member of the Com- of business, and Committee hearings, shall 5 minutes. mittee may be assigned to at least one of the be open to the public. three subcommittees and the working group. (b) Exceptions (Ms. SLAUGHTER addressed the (2) Ex Officio Membership. In the event Any meeting or portion thereof, for the House. Her remarks will appear here- that the Chairman and Ranking Minority transaction of business, including the mark- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) Member of the full Committee do not choose up of legislation, or any hearing or portion to sit as regular voting members of one or f thereof, shall be closed to the public, if: more of the subcommittees, each is author- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a (1) the Committee determines by record ized to sit as an ex officio Member of the sub- vote, in open session with a majority of the previous order of the House, the gentle- committees or the working group and par- Committee present, that disclosure of the woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- ticipate in the work of the subcommittees or matters to be discussed may: LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes. the working group. When sitting ex officio, (A) endanger national security; (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN addressed the however, they— (B) compromise sensitive law enforcement (A) shall not have a vote in the sub- House. Her remarks will appear here- information; committee or in the working group; and after in the Extensions of Remarks.) (C) tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate (B) shall not be counted for purposes of de- any person; or f termining a quorum. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a (D) otherwise violate any law or Rule of 2. MEETING DAY the House. previous order of the House, the gentle- (a) Regular Meeting Day for the Full Committee (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a vote woman from Hawaii (Mrs. MINK) is rec- (1) Generally. The regular meeting day of to close a Committee hearing, pursuant to ognized for 5 minutes. the Committee for the transaction of Com- this subsection and House Rule XI shall be (Mrs. MINK of Hawaii addressed the mittee business shall be the first Wednesday taken in open session— House. Her remarks will appear here- of each month, unless otherwise directed by (A) with a majority of the Committee after in the Extensions of Remarks.) the Chairman. being present; or (2) Notice Required. Such regular business (B) pursuant to House Rule X, clause PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE PERMANENT meetings shall not occur, unless Members 11(d)(2), regardless of whether a majority is SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE 107TH are provided reasonable notice under these present, so long as at least two Members of CONGRESS rules. the Committee are present, one of whom is a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a (a) Regular Meeting Day for Subcommittees or member of the Minority, and votes upon the previous order of the House, the gen- Working Group motion. tleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS) is rec- There is no regular meeting day for sub- (c) Briefings ognized for 5 minutes. committees or the working group. All Committee briefings shall be closed to Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to 3. NOTICE FOR MEETINGS the public. transmit herewith the Rules of Procedure for (a) Generally 6. QUORUM the Permanent Select Committee on Intel- In the case of any meeting of the Com- (a) Hearings ligence for the 107th Congress. The enclosed mittee, the Chief Clerk of the Committee For purposes of taking testimony, or re- rules were adopted by the Committee, Thurs- shall provide reasonable notice to every ceiving evidence, a quorum shall consist of day, March 1, 2001. Member of the Committee. Such notice shall two Committee Members. provide the time and place of the meeting. Pursuant to rule XI, clause 2(a)(2) of the (b) Other Committee Proceedings (b) Definition Rules of the House of Representatives, I re- For purposes of the transaction of all other quest that the enclosed Rules of Procedure be For purposes of this rule, ‘‘reasonable no- Committee business, other than the consid- printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. tice’’ means: eration of a motion to close a hearing as de- (1) written notification; scribed in rule 5(b)(2)(B), a quorum shall con- RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE PERMANENT SELECT (2) delivered by facsimile transmission or sist of a majority of Members. COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE regular mail, which is 1. SUBCOMMITTEES (A) delivered no less than 24 hours prior to 7. REPORTING RECORD VOTES (a) Generally the event for which notice is being given, if Whenever the Committee reports any the event is to be held in Washington, DC; or measure or matter by record vote, the report (1) Creation of subcommittees and the (B) delivered no less than 48 hours prior to of the Committee upon such measure or mat- working group shall be by majority vote of the event for which notice is being given, if ter shall include a tabulation of the votes the Committee. the event is to be held outside Washington, cast in favor of, and the votes cast in opposi- (2) Subcommittees and the working group DC. tion to, such measure or matter. shall deal with such legislation and over- sight of programs and policies as the Com- (c) Exception 8. PROCEDURES FOR TAKING TESTIMONY OR mittee may direct. In extraordinary circumstances only, the RECEIVING EVIDENCE (3) Subcommittees and the working group Chairman may, after consulting with the (a) Notice shall be governed by these rules. Ranking Minority Member, call a meeting of Adequate notice shall be given to all wit- For purposes of these rules, any reference the committee without providing notice, as nesses appearing before the Committee. defined in subparagraph (b), to Members of herein to the ‘‘Committee’’ shall be inter- (b) Oath or Affirmation preted to include subcommittees and the the Committee. The Chairman may require testimony of working group, unless otherwise specifically 4. PREPARATIONS FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS witnesses to be given under oath or affirma- provided. (a) Generally tion. (b) Establishment of Subcommittees Designated Committee Staff, as directed (c) Administration of Oath or Affirmation The Committee establishes the following by the Chairman, shall brief Members of the Upon the determination that a witness subcommittees: Committee at a time sufficiently prior to shall testify under oath or affirmation, any (1) Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, any Committee meeting in order to: Member of the Committee designated by the Analysis, and Counterintelligence; (1) assist Committee Members in prepara- Chairman may administer the oath or affir- (2) Subcommittee on Technical and Tac- tion for such meeting; and mation. tical Intelligence; and (2) determine which matters Members wish (3) Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy considered during any meeting. (d) Interrogation of Witnesses and National Security. (b) Briefing Materials (1) Generally. Interrogation of witnesses For purposes of these rules, any reference (1) Such a briefing shall, at the request of before the Committee shall be conducted by herein to the ‘‘Committee’’ shall be inter- a Member, include a list of all pertinent pa- Members of the Committee. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H991 (2) Exceptions. (g) Objections and Ruling name of that witness shall not be released (A) The Chairman, in consultation with (1) Generally. Any objection raised by a publicly prior to, or after, the witness’ ap- the Ranking Minority Member, may deter- witness, or counsel for the witness, shall be pearance before the Committee. mine that Committee Staff will be author- ruled upon by the Chairman, and such ruling (2) Exceptions. Notwithstanding paragraph ized to question witnesses at a hearing in ac- shall be the ruling of the Committee. (1), the Chairman may authorize the release cordance with clause (2)(j) of House Rule XI. (2) Committee Action. A ruling by the to the public of the name of any witness (B) The Chairman and Ranking Minority Chairman may be overturned upon a major- scheduled to appear before the Committee. Member are each authorized to designate ity vote of the Committee. 9. INVESTIGATIONS Committee Staff to conduct such ques- (a) Commencing Investigations tioning. (h) Transcripts (1) Generally. The Committee shall con- (e) Counsel for the Witness (1) Transcript Required. A transcript shall be made of the testimony of each witness ap- duct investigations only if approved by the (1) Generally. Witnesses before the Com- pearing before the Committee during any full Committee. An investigation may be ini- mittee may be accompanied by counsel, sub- hearing of the Committee. tiated either: ject to the requirements of paragraph (2). (2) Opportunity to Inspect. Any witness (A) by a vote of the full Committee; (2) Counsel Clearances Required. In the testifying before the Committee shall be (B) at the direction of the Chairman of the event that a meeting of the Committee has given a reasonable opportunity to inspect full Committee, with notice to the Ranking been closed because the subject to be dis- the transcript of the hearing, and may be ac- Minority Member; or cussed deals with classified information, companied by counsel to determine whether (C) by written request of at least five Mem- counsel accompanying a witness before the such testimony was correctly transcribed. bers of the full Committee, which is sub- Committee must possess the requisite secu- Such counsel: mitted to the Chairman. rity clearance and provide proof of such (A) shall have the appropriate clearance (2) Full Committee Ratification Required. clearance to the Committee at least 24 hours necessary to review any classified aspect of Any investigation initiated by the Chairman prior to the meeting at which the counsel in- the transcript; and pursuant to paragraphs (B) and (C) must be tends to be present. (B) should, to the extent possible, be the brought to the attention of the full Com- (3) Failure to Obtain Counsel. Any witness same counsel that was present for such clas- mittee for approval, at the next regular who is unable to obtain counsel should no- sified testimony. meeting of the full Committee. tify the Committee. If such notification oc- (3) Corrections. (b) Conducting Investigations curs at least 24 hours prior to the witness’ (A) Pursuant to Rule XI of the House An authorized investigation may be con- appearance before the Committee, the Com- Rules, any corrections the witness desires to ducted by Members of the Committee or mittee shall then endeavor to obtain vol- make in a transcript shall be limited to Committee Staff members designated by the untary counsel for the witness. Failure to technical, grammatical, and typographical. Chairman, in consultation with the Ranking obtain counsel, however, will not excuse the (B) Corrections may not be made to change Minority Member, to undertake any such in- witness from appearing and testifying. the substance of the testimony. vestigation. (4) Conduct of Counsel for Witnesses. Coun- (C) Such corrections shall be submitted in 10. SUBPOENAS sel for witnesses appearing before the Com- writing to the Committee within 7 days after (a) Generally mittee shall conduct themselves ethically the transcript is made available to the wit- and professionally at all times in their deal- ness. All subpoenas shall be authorized by the ings with the Committee. (D) Any questions arising with respect to Chairman of the full Committee, upon con- (A) A majority of Members of the Com- such corrections shall be decided by the sultation with the Ranking Minority Mem- mittee may, should circumstances warrant, Chairman. ber, or by vote of the Committee. find that counsel for a witness before the (4) Copy for the Witness. At the request of (b) Subpoena Contents Committee failed to conduct himself or her- the witness, any portion of the witness’ tes- Any subpoena authorized by the Chairman self in an ethical or professional manner. timony given in executive session shall be (B) Upon such finding, counsel may be sub- of the full Committee, or the Committee, made available to that witness if that testi- ject to appropriate disciplinary action. may compel: mony is subsequently quoted or intended to (5) Temporary Removal of Counsel. The (1) the attendance of witnesses and testi- be made part of a public record. Such testi- Chairman may remove counsel during any mony before the Committee; or mony shall be made available to the witness (2) the production of memoranda, docu- proceeding before the Committee for failure at the witness’ expense. ments, records, or any other tangible item. to act in an ethical and professional manner. (6) Committee Reversal. A majority of the (i) Requests to Testify (c) Signing of Subpoenas members of the Committee may vote to (1) Generally. The Committee will consider A subpoena authorized by the Chairman of overturn the decision of the Chairman to re- requests to testify on any matter or measure the full Committee, or the Committee, may move counsel for a witness. pending before the Committee. be signed by the Chairman, or by any Mem- (7) Role of Counsel for Witness. (2) Recommendations for Additional Evi- ber of the Committee designated to do so by (A) Counsel for a witness: dence. Any person who believes that testi- the Committee. (i) shall not be allowed to examine wit- mony, other evidence, or commentary, pre- (d) Subpoena Service nesses before the Committee, either directly sented at a public hearing may tend to affect A subpoena authorized by the Chairman of or through cross-examination; but adversely that person’s reputation may sub- the full Committee, or the Committee, may (ii) may submit questions in writing to the mit to the Committee, in writing: Committee that counsel wishes propounded be served by any person designated to do so (A) a request to appear personally before by the Chairman. to a witness; or the Committee; (e) Other Requirements (iii) may suggest, in writing to the Com- (B) a sworn statement of facts relevant to mittee, the presentation of other evidence or the testimony, evidence, or commentary; or Each subpoena shall have attached thereto the calling of other witnesses. (C) proposed questions for the cross-exam- a copy of these rules. (B) The Committee may make such use of ination of other witnesses. (f) Limitation any such questions, or suggestions, as the (3) Committee’s Discretion. The Com- (1) The working group may not authorize Committee deems appropriate. mittee may take those actions it deems ap- nor issue a subpoena. (f) Statements by Witnesses propriate with respect to such requests. (2) A subpoena authorized and issued by (1) Generally. A witness may make a state- (j) Contempt Procedures the Committee shall not compel the attend- ment, which shall be brief and relevant, at Citations for contempt of Congress shall be ance of a witness before the working group, the beginning and at the conclusion of the forwarded to the House, only if: or the production of memoranda, documents, witness’ testimony. (1) reasonable notice is provided to all records, or any other tangible item to the (2) Length. Each such statements shall not Members of the Committee of a meeting to working group. exceed five minutes in length, unless other- be held to consider any such contempt rec- 11. COMMITTEE STAFF wise determined by the Chairman. ommendations; (a) Definition (3) Submission to the Committee. Any wit- (2) the Committee has met and considered ness desiring to submit a written statement For the purpose of these rules, ‘‘Committee the contempt allegations; Staff’’ or ‘‘staff of the Committee’ means: for the record of the proceedings shall sub- (3) the subject of the allegations was af- mit a copy of the statement to the Chief (1) employees of the Committee; forded an opportunity to state, either in (2) consultants to the Committee; Clerk of the Committee. writing or in person, why he or she should (A) Such statements shall ordinarily be (3) employees of other Government agen- not be held in contempt; and submitted no less than 48 hours in advance of cies detailed to the Committee; or (4) the Committee agreed by majority vote (4) any other person engaged by contract, the witness’ appearance before the Com- to forward the citation recommendations to or otherwise, to perform services for, or at mittee. the House. (B) In the event that the hearing was the request of, the Committee. called with less than 24 hours notice, written (k) Release of Name of Witness (b) Appointment of Committee Staff statements should be submitted as soon as (1) Generally. At the request of a witness (1) Chairman’s Authority. The appoint- practicable prior to the hearing. scheduled to be heard by the Committee, the ment of Committee Staff shall be by the H992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Chairman, in consultation with the Ranking (ii) the chairmen and ranking minority (B) Committee Staff shall not disclose, in Minority Member. The Chairman shall cer- members of the House and Senate Commit- response to any such request for testimony, tify Committee Staff appointments to the tees on Appropriations and staff of those any such classified information, except as Clerk of the House in writing. committees designated by the chairmen of authorized by the Committee in accordance (2) Security Clearance Required. All offers those committees; and with the Rules of the House and these rules. of employment for prospective Committee (iii) the chairman and ranking minority (C) In the event of the termination of the Staff positions shall be contingent upon: member of the Subcommittee on Defense of Committee, Committee Staff will be subject (A) the result of a background investiga- the House Committee on Appropriations and to any determination made by the House of tion; and staff of that subcommittee as designated by Representatives with respect to any requests (B) a determination by the Chairman that the chairman of that subcommittee. for testimony involving classified informa- requirements for the appropriate security (B) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub- tion received while a member of the Com- clearances have been met. section (a)(1), Members of the Committee mittee Staff. (C) RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEE STAFF and the Committee Staff may discuss and 13. CLASSIFIED MATERIAL disclose only that budget-related informa- (1) Generally. The Committee Staff works (a) Receipt of Classified Information tion necessary to facilitate the enactment of for the Committee as a whole, under the su- the annual defense authorization bill with (1) Generally. In the case of any informa- pervision and direction of the Chairman of the chairmen and ranking minority members tion that has been classified under estab- the Committee. of the House and Senate Committees on lished security procedures and submitted to (2) Authority of the Staff Director. Armed Services and the staff of those com- the Committee by any source, the Com- (A) Unless otherwise determined by the mittees designated by the chairmen of those mittee shall receive such classified informa- Committee, the duties of Committee Staff committees. tion as executive session material. shall be performed under the direct super- (C) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub- (2) Staff Receipt of Classified Materials. vision and control of the staff director. section (a)(1), Members of the Committee For purposes of receiving classified informa- (B) Committee Staff personnel affairs and and the Committee staff may discuss with tion, the Committee Staff is authorized to day-to-day Committee Staff administrative and disclose to the chairman and ranking accept information on behalf of the Com- matters, including the security and control minority member of a subcommittee of the mittee. of classified documents and material, shall House Appropriations Committee with juris- (b) Non-Disclosure of Classified Information be administered under the direct supervision diction over an agency or program within and control of the staff director. Generally. Any classified information re- the National Foreign Intelligence Program (3) Staff Assistance to Minority ceived by the Committee, from any source, (NFIP), and staff of that subcommittee as shall not be disclosed to any person not a Membership. The Committee Staff designated by the chairman of that sub- Member of the Committee or the Committee shall assist the Minority as fully as the committee, only that budget-related infor- Staff, or otherwise released, except as au- Majority of the Committee in all mat- mation necessary to facilitate the enact- thorized by the Committee in accord with ters of Committee business, and in the ment of an appropriations bill within which the Rules of the House and these rules. preparation and filing of supplemental, is included an appropriation for an agency or 14. PROCEDURES RELATED TO HANDLING OF minority, or additional views, to the program within the NFIP. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION (D) The Chairman may, in consultation end that all points of view may be fully (a) Security Measures with the Ranking Minority Member, upon considered by the Committee and the the written request to the Chairman from (1) Strict Security. The Committee’s of- House. the Inspector General of an element of the fices shall operate under strict security pro- 12. LIMIT ON DISCUSSION OF CLASSIFIED WORK Intelligence Community, grant access to cedures administered by the Director of Se- OF THE COMMITTEE Committee transcripts or documents that curity and Registry of the Committee under the direct supervision of the staff director. (a) Prohibition are relevant to an investigation of an allega- tion of possible false testimony or other in- (2) U.S. Capitol Police Presence Required. (1) Generally. Except as otherwise provided appropriate conduct before the Committee, At least one U.S. Capital Police officer shall by these rules and the Rules of the House of or that are otherwise relevant to the Inspec- be on duty at all times outside the entrance Representatives, Members and Committee tor General’s investigation. to Committee offices to control entry of all Staff shall not at any time, either during (E) Upon the written request of the head of persons to such offices. that person’s tenure as a Member of the an Intelligence Community element, the (3) Identification Required. Before entering Committee or as Committee Staff, or any- Chairman may, in consultation with the the Committee’s offices all persons shall time thereafter, discuss or disclose: Ranking Minority Member, make available identify themselves to the U.S. Capitol Po- (A) the classified substance of the work of Committee briefing or hearing transcripts to lice officer described in paragraph (2) and to the Committee; that element for review by that element if a a Member of the Committee or Committee (B) any information received by the Com- representative of that element testified, pre- Staff. mittee in executive session; (4) Maintenance of Classified Materials. (C) any classified information received by sented information to the Committee, or was present at the briefing or hearing the tran- Classified documents shall be segregated and the Committee for any source; or maintained in approved security storage lo- (D) the substance of any hearing that was script of which is requested for review. (F) Members and Committee Staff may dis- cations. closed to the public pursuant to these rules cuss and disclose such matters as otherwise (5) Examination of Classified Materials. or the Rules of the House. directed by the Committee. Classified documents in the Committee’s (2) Non-Disclosure in Proceedings. possession shall be examined in an appro- (A) Members of the Committee and the (b) Non-Disclosure Agreement priately secure manner. Committee Staff shall not discuss either the (1) Generally. All Committee Staff must, (6) Prohibition on Removal of Classified substance or procedure of the work of the before joining the Committee, agree in writ- Materials. Removal of any classified docu- Committee with any person not a Member of ing, as a condition of employment, not to di- ment from the Committee’s offices is strict- the Committee or the Committee Staff in vulge any classified information, which ly prohibited, except as provided by these connection with any proceeding, judicial or comes into such person’s possession while a rules. otherwise, either during the person’s tenure member of the Committee Staff, to any per- (7) Exception. Notwithstanding the prohi- as a Member of the Committee, or of the son not a Member of the Committee or the bition set forth in paragraph (6), as classified Committee Staff, or at any time thereafter, Committee Staff, except as authorized by document, or copy thereof, may be removed except as directed by the Committee in ac- the Committee in accordance with the Rules from the Committee’s offices in furtherance cordance with the Rules of the House and of the House and these rules. of official Committee business. Appropriate these rules. (2) Other Requirements. In the event of the security procedures shall govern the han- (B) In the event of the termination of the termination of the Committee, Members and dling of any classified documents removed Committee, Members and Committee Staff Committee Staff must follow any determina- from the Committee’s offices. shall be governed in these matters in a man- tion by the House of Representatives, with (b) Access to Classified Information by Members ner determined by the House concerning dis- respect to the protection of classified infor- All Members of the Committee shall at all cussions of the classified work of the Com- mation received while a Member of the Com- times have access to all classified papers and mittee. mittee or as Committee Staff. other material received by the Committee (3) Exceptions. (3) Requests for Testimony of Staff. (A) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub- (A) All Committee Staff must, as a condi- from any source. section (a)(1), Members of the Committee tion of employment, agree in writing, to no- (c) Need-to-know and the Committee Staff may discuss and tify the Committee immediately of any re- (1 Generally. Committee Staff shall have disclose those matters described in sub- quest for testimony received while a member access to any classified information provided section (a)(1) with of the Committee Staff, or at any time to the Committee on a strict ‘‘need-to- (i) Members and staff of the Senate Select thereafter, concerning any classified infor- know’’ basis, as determined by the Com- Committee on Intelligence designated by the mation received by such person while a mittee, and under the Committee’s direction chairman of that committee; member of the Committee Staff. by the staff director. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H993 (2 Appropriate Clearances Required. Com- (A) provide the Committee a copy of the of the House, and time is of the essence, or mittee Staff must have the appropriate oath executed by such Member pursuant to for any reason the Committee funds compel- clearances prior to any access to compart- House Rule XXIII, clause 13; and ling. mental information. (B) agree in writing not to divulge any (j) Method of Disclosure to the House (d) Oath classified information provided to the Mem- (1) Should the Committee decide by roll ber pursuant to this subsection to any person (1) Requirement. Before any Member of the call vote that a matter requires the atten- not a Member of the Committee or the Com- Committee, or the Committee Staff, shall tion of the House as described in subsection mittee Staff, except as otherwise authorized have access to classified information, the (i), it shall make arrangements to notify the by the Committee in accordance with the following oath shall be executed: House promptly. Rules of the House and these rules. I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will (2) In such cases, the Committee shall con- (5) Consultation Authorized. When consid- not disclose any classified information re- sider whether: ering a Member’s request, the Committee (A) to request an immediate secret session ceived in the course of my service on the may consult the Director of Central Intel- of the House (with time equally divided be- House Permanent Select Committee on In- ligence and such other officials it considers tween the Majority and the Minority); or telligence, except when authorized to do so necessary. (B) to publicly disclose the matter in ques- by the Committee or the House of Represent- (6) Finality of Committee Decision. tion pursuant to clause 11(g) of House Rule atives. (A) Should the Member making such a re- X. (2) Copy. A copy of such executed oath quest disagree with the Committee’s deter- (k) Requirement to Protect Sources and Methods shall be retained in the files of the Com- mination with respect to that request, or mittee. In bringing a matter to the attention of any part thereof, that Member must notify the House, or another committee, the Com- (e) Registry. the Committee in writing of such disagree- mittee, with due regard for the protection of (1) Generally. The Committee shall main- ment. intelligence sources and methods, shall take tain a registry that: (B) The Committee shall subsequently con- all necessary steps to safeguard materials or (A) provides a brief description of the con- sider the matter and decide, by record vote, information relating to the matter in ques- tent of all classified documents provided to what further action or recommendation, if tion. the Committee by the executive branch that any, the Committee will take. (l) Availability of Information to Other Commit- remain in the possession of the Committee; (g) Advising the House or Other Committees tees and Pursuant to Section 501 of the National Se- The Committee, having determined that a (B) lists by number all such documents. curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. § 413), and not matter shall be brought to the attention of (2) Designation by the Staff Director. The the Rules of the House, the Committee shall another committee, shall ensure that such staff director shall designate a member of call to the attention of the House, or to any matter, including all classified information the Committee Staff to be responsible for other appropriate committee of the House, related to that matter, is promptly made the organization and daily maintenance of those matters requiring the attention of the available to the chairman and ranking mi- such registry. House, or such other committee, on the basis nority member of such other committee. (3) Availability. Such registry shall be of the following provisions: (m) Provision of Materials available to all Members of the Committee (1) By Request of Committee Member. At and Committee Staff. The Director of Security and Registry for the request of any Member of the Committee the Committee shall provide a copy of these (f) Requests by Members of Other Committees to call to the attention of the House, or any rules, and the applicable portions of the Pursuant to the Rules of the House, Mem- other committee, executive session material Rules of the House of Representatives gov- bers who are not Members of the Committee in the Committee’s possession, the Com- erning the handling of classified informa- may be granted access to such classified mittee shall meet at the earliest practicable tion, along with those materials determined transcripts, records, data, charts, or files of opportunity to consider that request. by the Committee to be made available to the Committee, and be admitted on a non- (2) Committee Consideration of Request. such other committee of the House or Mem- participatory basis to classified hearings of The Committee shall consider the following ber (not a Member of the Committee) the Committee involving discussions of clas- factors, among any others it deems appro- (n) Ensuring Clearance and Secure Storage sified material in the following manner: priate: The Director of Security and Registry (1) Written Notification Required. Mem- (A) the effect of the matter in question on shall ensure that such other committee or bers who desire to examine classified mate- the national defense or the foreign relations Member (not a Member of the Committee) rials in the possession of the Committee, or of the United States; receiving such classified materials may prop- to attend Committee hearings or briefings on (B) whether the matter in question in- erly store classified materials in a manner a non-participatory basis, must notify the volves sensitive intelligence sources and consistent with all governing rules, regula- Chief Clerk of the Committee in writing. methods; tions, policies, procedures, and statutes. (2) Committee Consideration. The Com- (C) whether the matter in question other- (o) Log mittee shall consider each such request by wise raises serious questions affecting the non-Committee Members at the earliest national interest; and The Director of Security and Registry for practicable opportunity. The Committee (D) whether the matter in question affects the Committee shall maintain a written shall determine, by roll call vote, what ac- matters within the jurisdiction of another record identifying the particular classified tion it deems appropriate in light of all of Committee of the House. document or material provided to such other committee or Member (not a Member of the the circumstances of each request. In its de- (3) Views of Other Committees. In exam- Committee), the reasons agreed upon by the termination, the Committee shall consider: ining such factors, the Committee may seek Committee for approving such transmission, (A) the sensitivity to the national defense the opinion of Members of the Committee and the name of the committee or Member or the confidential conduct of the foreign re- appointed from standing committees of the (not a Member of the Committee) receiving lations of the United States of the informa- House with jurisdiction over the matter in such document or material. tion sought; question, or submissions from such other (B) the likelihood of its being directly or committees. (p) Miscellaneous Requirements indirectly disclosed; (4) Other Advice. The Committee may, dur- (1) Staff Director’s Additional Authority. (C) the jurisdictional interest of the Mem- ing its deliberations on such requests, seek The staff director is further empowered to ber making the request; and the advice of any executive branch official. provide for such additional measures, which he or she deems necessary, to protect such (D) such other concerns, constitutional or (h) Reasonable Opportunity to Examine Mate- classified information authorized by the otherwise, as may affect the public interest rials of the United States. Committee to be provided to such other com- Before the Committee makes any decision (3) Committee Action. After consideration mittee or Member (not a Member of the regarding any request for access to any clas- of the Member’s request, the Committee may Committee). sified information in its possession, or a pro- take any action it may deem appropriate (2) Notice to Originating Agency. In the posal to bring any matter to the attention of under the circumstances, including but not event that the Committee authorizes the dis- the House or another committee, Members of limited to: closure of classified information provided to the Committee shall have a reasonable op- (A) approving the request, in whole or part; the Committee by an agency of the executive portunity to examine all pertinent testi- (B) denying the request; or branch to a Member (not a Member of the mony, documents, or other materials in the (C) providing the requested information or Committee) or to another committee, the Committee’s possession that may inform material in a different form than that sought Chairman may notify the providing agency their decision on the question. by the Member. of the Committee’s action prior to the trans- (4) Requirements for Access by Non-Com- (i) Notification to the House mission of such classified information. mittee Members. The Committee may bring a matter to the 15. LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Prior to a non-Committee Member being attention of the House when, after consider- (a) Generally given access to classified information pursu- ation of the factors set forth in this rule, it The Chief Clerk, under the direction of the ant to this subsection, the requesting Mem- considers the matter in question so grave staff director, shall maintain a printed cal- ber shall— that it requires the attention of all Members endar that lists: H994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 (1) the legislative measures introduced and any Rule of the House of Representatives or in one way or another our society pays the referred to the Committee; to these rules. price, through the increased homelessness, (2) the status of such measures; and (b) Exception substance abuse, dependence on welfare, ju- (3) such other matters that the Committee In the event the House of Representatives may require. venile delinquency, and lower productivity in is: our workplaces that often results from domes- (b) Revisions to the Calendar (1) in a recess period in excess of 3 days; or tic violence. The calendar shall be revised from time to (2) has ajdourned sine die; the Chairman on These negative effects are documented by time to show pertinent changes. the full Committee, in consultation with the Ranking Minority Member, may take such research which shows that domestic violence (c) Availability dramatically affects a woman’s ability to work A copy of each such revision shall be fur- immediate disciplinary actions deemed nec- essary. and support herself and her children. This nished to each Member, upon request. often forces her to rely on welfare, or even (d) Consultation with Appropriate Government (C) Available Actions Such disciplinary action may include im- worse, to return to her batterer for financial Entities support. Unless otherwise directed by the Com- mediate dismissal from the Committee Staff. (d) Notice to Members To help stop this cycle of violence, I will mittee, legislative measures referred to the once again introduce the Battered Women’s Committee shall be referred by the Chief All Members shall be notified as soon as Clerk to the appropriate department or agen- practicable, either by facsimile transmission Employment Protection Act, which will help cy of the Government for reports thereon. or regular mail, of any disciplinary action abused women retain their jobs and the finan- 16. COMMITTEE TRAVEL taken by the Chairman pursuant to sub- cial independence necessary to escape a vio- (a) Authority section (b). lent environment. This act achieves these goals by allowing The Chairman may authorize Members and (e) Reconsideration of Chairman’s Actions Committee Staff to travel on Committee A majority of the Members of the full Com- employed victims of domestic violence, without business. mittee may vote to overturn the decision of penalty, access to reasonable time off from (b) Requests the Chairman to take disciplinary action work in order to seek legal and medical assist- pursuant to subsection (b). ance, make necessary court appearances, (1) Member Requests. Members requesting authorization for such travel shall state the 18. BROADCASTING COMMITTEE MEETINGS and attend to personal security. purpose and length of the trip, and shall sub- Whenever any hearing or meeting con- Further, to ensure that battered women can mit such request directly to the Chairman. ducted by the Committee is open to the pub- remain financially independent, it requires (2) Committee Staff Request. Committee lic, a majority of the Committee may permit states to provide unemployment benefits to Staff requesting authorization for such trav- that hearing or meeting to be covered, in women who are forced to leave their work as el shall state the purpose and length of the whole or in part, by television broadcast, a result of domestic violence. trip, and shall submit such request through radio broadcast, and still photography, or by For women attempting to escape abuse, any of such methods of coverage, subject to their supervisors to the staff director and these safeguards are often a matter of life and the Chairman. the provisions and in accordance with the death. Our society cannot afford to ignore this (c) Notification to Members spirit of the purposes enumerated in the Rules of the House. crisis of violence in so many of our families. (1) Generally. Members shall be notified of 19. COMMITTEE RECORDS TRANSFERRED TO THE Nor can we afford to continue paying the price all foreign travel of Committee Staff not ac- of its ultimate consequences. I will continue to companying a Member. NATIONAL ARCHIVES (2) Content. All Members are to be advised, (a) Generally fight in the 107th Congress to get these provi- prior to the commencement of such travel, of The records of the Committee at the Na- sions enacted into law, and I hope my col- its length, nature, and purpose. tional Archives and Records Administration leagues and all Americans will join me. (d) Trip Reports shall be made available for public use in ac- f (1) Generally. A full report of all issues dis- cordance with the Rules of the House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cussed during any Committee travel shall be resentatives. previous order of the House, the gentle- submitted to the Chief Clerk of the Com- (b) Notice of withholding woman from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) mittee within a reasonable period of time The Chairman shall notify the Ranking is recognized for 5 minutes. following the completion of such trip. Minority Member of any decision, pursuant (2) Availability of Reports. Such report (Mrs. MORELLA addressed the to the Rules of the House of Representatives, House. Her remarks will appear here- shall be: to withhold a record otherwise available, and (A) available for the review of any Member the matter shall be presented to the full after in the Extensions of Remarks.) or Committee Staff; and Committee for a determination of the ques- f (B) considered executive session material tion of public availability on the written re- for purposes of these rules. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a quest of any Member of the Committee. previous order of the House, the gen- (e) Limitations on Travel 20. CHANGES IN RULES tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY) is (1) Generally. The Chairman is not author- (a) Generally recognized for 5 minutes. ized to permit travel on Committee business These rules may be modified, amended, or of Committee Staff who have not satisfied (Mr. HEFLEY addressed the House. repealed by vote of the full Committee. the requirements of subsection (d) of this His remarks will appear hereafter in rule. (b) Notice of Proposed Changes the Extensions of Remarks.) (2) Exception. The Chairman may author- A notice, in writing, of the proposed f ize Committee Staff to travel on Committee change shall be given to each Member at business, notwithstanding the requirements least 48 hours prior to any meeting at which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a of subsections (d) and (e) of this rule— action on the proposed rule change is to be previous order of the House, the gen- (A) at the specific request of a Member of taken. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. the Committee; or JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. f (B) in the event there are circumstances (Mr. JONES of North Carolina ad- beyond the control of the Committee Staff DOMESTIC VIOLENCE dressed the House. His remarks will ap- hindering compliance with such require- pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- ments. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentle- marks.) (f) Definitions woman from California (Ms. ROYBAL- f For purposes of this rule the term ‘‘reason- ALLARD) is recognized for 5 minutes. able period of time’’ means: GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY (1) no later than 60 days after returning Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise from a foreign trip; and to join my colleagues in the women’s caucus The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a (2) no later than 30 days after returning to add my strong support to the struggle previous order of the House, the gen- from a domestic trip. against domestic violence. tleman from Illinois (Mr. KIRK) is rec- 17. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS It is important for all Americans to under- ognized for 5 minutes. (a) Generally stand we are all impacted by this violence, Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The Committee shall immediately consider even if we are not directly victims. Domestic because Sunday marks the 180th anni- whether disciplinary action shall be taken in violence undermines the very foundation of versary of the revolution that earned the case of any member of the Committee our American society, the family. And it under- the independence of the Greek people Staff alleged to have failed to conform to mines our quality of life of all of us because from the Ottoman Empire. Nearly 400 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H995 years ago, after the fall of Constanti- uary 3, 2001, the gentlewoman from percent of AIDS deaths have already nople, Bishop Germanos of Patras California (Ms. LEE) is recognized for 60 occurred, HIV-infected people face raised the Greek flag at Agia Lavras, minutes as the designee of the minor- painful, painful death, with no hope of sparking a powerful revolution against ity leader. treatment because the essential AIDS the Ottoman oppressors. GENERAL LEAVE medications are just too expensive. Citing the values and priorities that Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- They want the drugs but cannot afford led to the establishment of our own mous consent that all Members may the prices set by drug companies. country here in the United States, the have 5 legislative days within which to We must not tolerate the current pol- Greek commander chief, Petros revise and extend their remarks and in- icy which dictates that life with a Mavromichalis, once proclaimed that clude extraneous material on the sub- manageable illness is possible if one is ‘‘in imitating you, we shall imitate our ject of my Special Order. wealthy or if one has money; however, ancestors and be thought worthy of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there death from AIDS is certain if one is them if we succeed in resembling objection to the request of the gentle- poor. you...it is for you, citizens of Amer- woman from California? The African AIDS crisis has spurred ica, to crown this glory.’’ There was no objection. a tremendous public outcry for relief, Following the triumphs of 1821, Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, tonight I and AIDS patients are demanding the Greece continued to prove itself as a would like to begin by thanking Minor- right to live and demanding the basic loyal ally of the United States and an ity Leader GEPHARDT for allowing to- human right to affordable treatment. internationally recognized advocate of night’s Special Orders to be held to in- The South Africa Medicines Act pro- democracy. Greece is one of only three crease the awareness of the AIDS pan- vides the crucial legal clearance re- nations in the world beyond those of demic which is reeking havoc on Afri- quired for South Africa to obtain af- the former British Empire to be allied ca, the Caribbean, and many other de- fordable life-extending generic HIV with the United States in every major veloping nations throughout the world. drugs. But the drug companies claim international conflict of the 20th cen- Africa, however, is the epicenter of this that the South African Medicines Act tury. human tragedy. is criminal and unfairly robs them of From the trenches of World War I to I rise tonight to express my strong their rights to unfettered patent mo- the barren fields of Desert Storm, opposition to the lawsuit filed against nopoly. But I say that this lawsuit is Greece remains faithful to the imple- the South African government by 39 criminal. mentation and sustainment of democ- pharmaceutical companies. In 1997, the Everyone from international patent racy. Most recently in the Balkans, South African government passed the experts to the World Health Organiza- Greece has played a steady hand of de- Medicines Act which would allow the tion agrees that the South African mocracy in the face of regional unrest manufacturing and the importation of Medicine Act is perfectly legally and instability. generic life-saving AIDS medicines. sound. While drug companies paralyze Mr. Speaker, we depend on Greece Through this lawsuit, however, the the Medicines Act in court, South Afri- more than ever today. As conflict pharmaceuticals would all but halt cans face preventable deaths. spreads in the neighboring former those opportunities; and this is just According to UNAIDS, every day, Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, downright wrong. 6,000, 6,000 more South Africans die Greece’s role as a stable democracy and While this suit has been postponed at from AIDS. The continent of Africa ac- key NATO ally becomes more impor- the request of the pharmaceutical com- counts for only 1.3 percent of the global tant. All eyes now turn to young lead- panies, it is slated to be heard by the pharmaceutical market in part because ers in the Mediterranean like Greece’s South African Justice Department in the average person lives on less than Foreign Minister Papandreou to advise the near future. Should this lawsuit $300 per year. That is $300 per year, us on the path of peace. A path to peace. Would that we could proceed, there is a dangerous potential while the average AIDS treatment may have one in Cyprus, divided by a cold for life-saving AIDS medicines to be cost as much as $15,000 per year. war barrier that is as ugly as it is out- pushed further out of reach for AIDS The multinational pharmaceutical dated. patients and communities throughout industry is not concerned with African We look with hope at the new Bush the world and for those who need them profits. But the drug industry fears the administration and their role in bring- the most. growing awareness on the part of ing together the leaders from Ankara, While some pharmaceutical compa- American taxpayers that pills cost pen- Nicosia, Athens to find peace. nies have taken steps to lower the nies to manufacture. The drug industry Greece is a special jewel of beauty in costs of these medications, and I ap- also fears that the growing awareness the Mediterranean from the ecology of plaud their initiatives, life-saving that a large percentage of research and Patmos to the vibrant Rembetiko of medications still remain far out of development costs are born by United the Plaka. reach for millions of people living with States taxpayers, and the taxpayer- I want to wish a hearty congratula- AIDS. Ninety percent of the world’s 36 funded inventions are often licensed for tions to the Greek people and pay spe- million people with HIV face a death a pittance to the world’s most profit- cial regards to one of the leading sentence, a death sentence because able industry. Greek-Americans of northern Illinois, they cannot afford medication because The drug industry fears that this State Senator Adeline Geo-Karis of they are poor and because they live in growing awareness will reduce the will- Zion, who is one of our true leaders. I the developing world. ingness of United States consumers am sure she will correct all of my pro- For example, in countries like and public programs to continue to pay nunciation in the Greek language. Zimbabwe and Swaziland, the average the extraordinarily high prices in our We wish the Greek people well. To life expectancy was 65 to 70 years of own country. Greece, we say to a free and democratic age. As a direct impact of AIDS, those While I call on the United States ally: Cronia polla hellas. rates have decreased to 30 to 35 years of Congress to stand with the South Afri- f age. This is staggering. In Zimbabwe, it can government and with people living The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a is estimated that one-quarter of all with AIDS fighting this lawsuit, we previous order of the House, the gen- Zimbabweans are infected with HIV. In must also redouble our efforts in end- tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCHROCK) is Botswana, there is a 50 percent chance ing this devastating crisis in South Af- recognized for 5 minutes. that teenage girls and boys will con- rica, in the Caribbean, everywhere (Mr. SCHROCK addressed the House. tract HIV if a sustained strategy to where drug company profiteering keeps His remarks will appear hereafter in prevent new HIV infections is not insti- essential drugs out of reach of the the Extensions of Remarks.) tuted. poor. f In wealthy countries, including the We must oppose the lawsuit in South United States, people living with AIDS Africa, instead offer concrete support AIDS PANDEMIC is treatable. In all of Africa, where to countries committed to curtailing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under more than 70 percent of HIV cases are the AIDS crisis through access to af- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- concentrated and where more than 70 fordable treatment. H996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 b 1930 our efforts to find solutions. HIV-AIDS fight against HIV and AIDS in the Car- We need life-saving action, not litiga- is not a Democratic or Republican ibbean, not unlike those in Africa and tion, not lawsuits. issue. It is a disease that threatens the our communities of color here at home. HIV-infected persons have a basic entire human family. Yesterday I was visited by represent- right to vital medicines for prevention Mr. Speaker, this Congress must con- atives of the Global Network of People and treatment of AIDS and must have tinue its bipartisan efforts as we began living with AIDS, which is a network access to drugs for treatment of oppor- last year under the strong leadership of by and for people with HIV-AIDS in Af- tunistic infections. These are infec- the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. LEACH) rica, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Eu- tions related to HIV and AIDS such as and my colleagues in the Black Caucus rope, North America and the Carib- tuberculosis, pneumonia, shingles and and the Congressional Progressive Cau- bean. With them were representatives to anti-retroviral agents. cus. of the Caribbean Regional Network of In this debate, it is extremely impor- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- people living with AIDS. tant to recognize that access to HIV woman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. I am always impressed by the com- and AIDS medications is only one part CHRISTENSEN), who chairs the Congres- mitment, despite severe odds, and the of the solution to our devastating sional Black Caucus’ Health Brain tireless work of these organizations, as human tragedy in Africa and through- Trust. She is a physician from the Vir- well as others, and all of the work that out the word. The United Nations’ pro- gin Islands, a region of our world where they are doing to stem the tide of this gram on HIV and AIDS estimates that the epidemic is second in its hardest terrible pandemic around the world. I it will cost $3 billion to address HIV hit numbers in terms of infection rates. applaud them, and with them I also ap- prevention in sub-Saharan Africa Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, plaud the many community, faith- alone. That is $3 billion in 1 year only. this issue of the HIV and AIDS pan- based, and advocacy organizations that We need a comprehensive effort to demic is one that needs to be on the are on the front lines of the pandemic address HIV and AIDS throughout the forefront of our agenda every day. I here in the United States where the developing world. While we provide want to use this time to publicly ap- epidemic in African American commu- some support for HIV-AIDS education plaud my colleague, the gentlewoman nities bears many resemblances to the and prevention initiatives, we must in- from California (Ms. LEE), for reserving global one. crease development and infrastructure this hour to focus on this issue on the It is on all of these shores that the building, particularly as it relates to floor of the House, and for her hard battle must be fought; and the CBC health care delivery systems and long- work and all of the leadership she has will continue to be an integral part of term health management strategies. given to the issue of international it, because whether here or elsewhere, A severe lack of basic health and eco- AIDS. the persons affected are disproportion- nomic infrastructure does impede our This Special Order is timely. On the ately people of African descent. And ability to combat the HIV and AIDS one hand it is timely because of the un- while prevention must be the bulwark crisis in Africa, the Caribbean and fortunate and misguided South Africa of our efforts, we must do all that is throughout the world. Building the case, and on the other hand because of possible to make treatment available bridge between public and private sec- the recent commendable responses by to those infected regardless of where tors and bringing foreign investors to several pharmaceutical companies to they live, how they live, and their or the table is also central to our strategy the pandemic and the need to make their government’s ability to pay. in eradicating this disease. These are treatment accessible. That is why we are here this evening, the crucial elements that are called for Because it does not get much focus, to call attention, one, to the need to in the AIDS Marshall Plan. Mr. Speaker, let me use this oppor- continue the process begun last year Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank tunity to interject some information with the passage of the Marshall Plan my predecessor, Congressman Ron Del- about my region, the Caribbean. Al- for Africa, and the creation of the trust lums, for his clarity on this issue and though many of my colleagues do not fund. Now we must fully fund our share his vision in determining a comprehen- recognize it, one of the regions hardest and encourage our international part- sive response, and for beating the drug hit by the epidemic is the Caribbean ners, both public and private, to con- in every village, in every community where the HIV infection rates are tribute to create a trust fund that will and on every continent. among the highest in the world, with be large enough to make a difference. This bridge must be built swiftly, an adult prevalence rate of 2.3 percent, The provision of effective drugs must otherwise our efforts will be for second only to that of sub-Saharan Af- be a part of the equation. We hear too naught. The AIDS Marshall Plan and rica. many reasons why folks say drugs do the World Bank AIDS trust fund pro- Official estimates show that as of De- not have to be made readily available vide a road map that leads to that cember 2000, there were reported 390,000 to the countries that are being dev- bridge. persons living with HIV or AIDS in the astated in sub-Saharan Africa. They Finally, heavily affected HIV and Caribbean. However, because there are tell us, well, the infrastructure is not AIDS countries must receive complete reporting barriers, the real number is in place. Some say there is no way to multilateral and bilateral debt can- estimated to be closer to 600,000. In the ensure that the drugs will reach those cellation this year so they can respond English-speaking Caribbean, AIDS is in need. Others complain that the mag- to this crisis effectively. AIDS is deci- the leading cause of death among men nitude of the epidemic is such that we mating the continent of Africa and between the ages of 15 and 44; 35 per- will never be able to provide medicine leaving behind millions of orphans in cent of HIV-positive adults are women. in the volume needed. I cannot say its wake. By 2010, there will be more A child is either born HIV positive or is strongly enough that these excuses are AIDS orphans in Africa than there are infected through breast milk every day completely unacceptable and children in America’s public schools. in the English-speaking Caribbean. unsupportable, as is the lawsuit re- This is truly mind boggling. In my own district in the U.S. Virgin ferred to by my colleague, the gentle- We cannot sacrifice this generation Islands, there is a cumulative total of woman from California (Ms. LEE). of children on the altar of indifference. 380 persons living with AIDS reported Our humanity demands we respond The AIDS epidemic has cut life expect- since we began tracking HIV and AIDS. on all levels to reduce any barrier to ancy by 25 years in some countries. It That seemingly small number becomes life that this epidemic creates. In doing is a crisis of biblical proportions in Af- much larger when you put it against so we will also be able to address the rica and puts the very survival of the our small population of 110,000 people, other obstacles, treating other dis- continent at stake. bringing the Virgin Islands into the top eases, such as malaria, sleeping sick- This is not only a humanitarian cri- 10 of U.S. States and territories in ness, and the others that also take a sis, it is a looming economic, political terms of incidence of AIDS. mighty toll. Mr. Speaker, we must care and social catastrophe. It is a national Our neighbor, Puerto Rico, ranks about human lives lost. We must care security threat. We must continue to among the top five in incidence of about the effect of those losses on the raise awareness about the global crisis AIDS among U.S. States and terri- ability of these countries to grow, to and this deadly disease and escalate tories. Major challenges exist in the stabilize and to take their place on the March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H997 world’s stage. If nothing else, we must live in sub-Saharan Africa. By 2010, ap- ing case.’’ The editorial went on to say care about the orphaned children to proximately 40 million children world- that Robert Zoellick, the U.S. Trade whom parental love and nurturing have wide will have lost one or both of their Representative, should come out pub- been lost forever. parents to HIV-AIDS. licly and declare this administration’s But more than care, we must do If there is anyone who thinks it does support for the Clinton administra- something about it. So I also applaud not affect them, let me just point out tion’s executive order on pharma- the companies that have stepped up the that one of the side effects of HIV- ceuticals for sub-Saharan Africa. efforts to make life-saving drugs avail- AIDS has been the development of The Congress and the administration able, especially those who have recog- drug-resistant TB, tuberculosis. One need to work together to form a budget nized the need to allow some drugs to does not have to engage in IV drug use that includes increased HIV/AIDS fund- be provided in their generic form, as or unprotected sex to get drug-resist- ing for numerous programs. We also Bristol Myers Squibb has done in the ant TB. Just sit next to someone on an have a number of legislative initiatives one instance. This is the kind of exam- airplane who coughs on you, and then that deserve action. ple, Mr. Speaker, that we hope others you have it. So all of us are at risk. We need full funding for the World will understand, accept the need for, I find it unspeakably offensive that Bank AIDS Trust Fund legislation and follow. 39 pharmaceutical companies filed suit sponsored by the gentlewoman from As one of the companies’ spokes- against South Africa in order to pre- California (Ms. LEE) and the gentleman persons has been quoted as saying last vent that country from implementing from Iowa (Mr. LEACH). With this bill, week, this is not about profits. It aggressive strategies to make life-sav- which is a public-private partnership should not be about profits. It is about ing drugs available and affordable. dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS and de- poverty and devastating disease. The veloping vaccines, we have the ability b 1945 nature of this pandemic demands that to leverage more than $1 billion in U.S. business as usual and even profits be I would say that that lawsuit needs contributions. This bill was authorized put aside and that every sector respond to be immediately dropped. As the for 2 years and funded for this year, fully. If we can rise to the occasion de- world’s leader, the United States must and we need to make sure it is included manded by this pandemic everywhere, set the moral example for other na- in our appropriations priorities this including in our own communities of tions to follow. year. color here at home, not only will we We have to think about this. We are I want to thank the gentlewoman bring this pandemic under control, we facing a worldwide pandemic that has from California (Ms. WATERS) for her will significantly improve the health of the potential of eclipsing all plagues of work and for reintroducing the HIV/ people and communities beyond this the past, all wars, can destabilize na- AIDS Medicines for Poor Countries one disease and far into the future. tions and continents and the world, and Act, of which I am an original cospon- Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- has been declared a security risk by sor, and which would make it illegal woman for yielding to me, and I yield the United Nations Security Council. for the United States Government to back to her. The very idea that profits and patents use the TRIPS agreement, the World Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the and intellectual property rights would Trade Organization agreement, to chal- gentlewoman for her statement and be placed up here while the health of lenge another country’s efforts to also for her major contributions in the people of this planet is placed down make HIV/AIDS drugs available at bringing her medical expertise and her here is unimaginable. This is a time in lower prices. The bill would also pro- commitment to the body politic here history that requires the people of the hibit any agency of the U.S. Govern- in the United States Congress. world to sit down at a table and to- ment from using Federal funds to seek Now, I would like to yield to the gen- gether to develop the strategies that to revoke any law or policy of a devel- tlewoman from Illinois (Ms. will end this threat. oping country that promotes access to SCHAKOWSKY), a real leader on con- I welcome the news that the Bush ad- HIV/AIDS medicines. Finally, the bill sumer issues, on banking issues, and on ministration will honor the policies would require the U.S. to urge the women’s health issues. She has been implemented by the Clinton adminis- World Trade Organization to exempt very focused in terms of her commit- tration on the subject of the access to developing countries from the applica- ment to access to medicines and to drugs in developing countries, or at tion of provisions of the TRIPS agree- treatment for those living with HIV least in sub-Saharan Africa. However, I ment that restrict their ability to and AIDS. believe that there is more that can and make HIV/AIDS medicines available to Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I must be done. President Bush should their populations at affordable prices. am proud to join today with the gentle- use existing authority to give the The Congress, President Bush and his woman from California and other dis- World Health Organization the right to Trade Representative have a responsi- tinguished Members who are concerned use HIV/AIDS patents where the United bility to South Africa and to the rest about the scourge of AIDS and HIV in States Government has rights to those of the world. It should be the policy of sub-Saharan Africa and around the inventions. this administration and this Congress globe. Great progress has been made in de- to denounce efforts that limit access to I am glad we decided to work on this veloping products to treat HIV and lifesaving drugs and to attack the issue from the outset of the 107th Con- AIDS, and many of those products were AIDS crisis to the fullest extent. Any- gress. Much discussion but, even more, developed with taxpayer funding. These thing less would be unconscionable. action needs to occur in the next 2 publicly financed products should be Ms. LEE. I thank the gentlewoman years if we are serious about combat- accessible and affordable to consumers from Illinois for a very clear, very pas- ting the spread of HIV-AIDS and if we both in the United States and in other sionate statement and for her con- want to aggressively work to provide countries. Along with the gentleman sistent work on behalf of all humanity. relief to those who are already suf- from Illinois (Mr. JACKSON), the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- fering from this terrible disease. woman from California (Ms. WATERS) woman from California (Ms. WATERS), a Those of us here tonight are familiar and the gentlewoman from California sponsor of the Affordable HIV/AIDS with the staggering statistics. How- (Ms. LEE), I wrote to President Clinton Medicines for Poor Countries Act. I ever, I believe that at least some of on this subject last year and intend to also want to make sure that we recog- them need to be repeated time and raise this issue again with President nize her tonight for actually leading again until necessary results are Bush. the Congressional Black Caucus’ effort achieved. Since the HIV-AIDS pan- A recent Washington Post editorial in our initiatives on the whole HIV/ demic began, it has claimed 21.8 mil- stated, ‘‘The administration should AIDS pandemic on a global basis, a lion lives. Over 17 million men, women lead an international effort to clarify strong supporter of the AIDS Marshall and children have died due to AIDS in poor countries’ right to fight emer- Plan, and a leader in our debt relief ef- sub-Saharan Africa alone. Over 36 mil- gencies with generic drugs, and it forts. lion people are infected with the HIV should declare its sympathy for the Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I would virus today. Over 25 million of them South African government in the pend- like to thank the gentlewoman from H998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 California (Ms. LEE) for organizing this an HIV/AIDS crisis to enact legislation They still cannot afford it. We want effort tonight to address this critical to expand the availability and afford- you to get out of the way. issue of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. ability of HIV/AIDS medicines without We have seen what can be done in I would like to also thank all of my worrying about whether the U.S. Gov- India. We have seen what can be done colleagues who have extended their day ernment, the WTO or the multi- in Brazil. We are watching them as to be here this evening to help draw ad- national pharmaceutical companies they deal with HIV/AIDS, as they put ditional attention to this issue. will challenge their laws. This bill has together wonderful programs to pro- The HIV/AIDS pandemic is having a over 35 cosponsors; and, of course, I vide their people with the medicine severe impact on many developing urge all of my colleagues to join me that they need, reducing the caseloads, countries, especially those in sub-Sa- and support H.R. 933. helping to prevent HIV and AIDS. We haran Africa. Approximately 17 million It would be indefensible for the WTO, see what can be done if people have ac- Africans have died of AIDS, including which is dominated by the world’s rich- cess to the basic medicines that they 2.4 million who lost their lives in the est multinational companies, to deny need. year 2000 and an estimated 25 million poor people in the world’s poorest So we will engage one more time in people in sub-Saharan Africa are living countries simple life-prolonging medi- the same kind of battle that we en- with HIV. In South Africa alone, over 4 cines. It would also be indefensible for gaged in to get rid of apartheid on this million people are living with HIV. the United States to support pharma- issue. We do not care how powerful the That is almost 10 percent of the coun- ceutical companies’ efforts to prevent pharmaceuticals are. We do not care try’s population. poor countries from making AIDS how many campaign contributions In 1997, the South African govern- medicines available to their people. have been made. We do not care what ment passed a law to make HIV/AIDS Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by claims they have with the WTO. We drugs more affordable and available for saying, many of us spent a considerable will fight, and we will win. We will win its people. This law allows the importa- amount of our time working to dis- because this is an issue of life and tion of commercial drugs from sources mantle apartheid in South Africa. death and morality. This is an issue other than the manufacturers, a prac- Many of us were involved at the State where the people will not be denied. tice called parallel importing, and au- level in tremendous divestment of our So, Mr. Speaker, I close this evening thorizes the South African government pension funds from companies that by saying once again, I thank the gen- to license local companies to manufac- were doing business in South Africa. tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) ture generic drugs, a practice called Some of my colleagues who were here and all my colleagues who have decided compulsory licensing. in Congress, I think, led by Congress- that they are going to take time in International pharmaceutical compa- man Ron Dellums, produced the sanc- their legislative priorities and put this nies opposed this law, and no less than tions bill on South Africa and basically at the top of their priorities. They are 39 pharmaceutical companies sued the helped to draw attention to what was doing this, we are doing this, because South African government to block its going on there around the world. We we believe in the right for human implementation. Hearings on this law- were leaders and we helped to galvanize beings to live when we know we have the medicines and the assistance and suit are scheduled to resume in April. the world community on the atrocities the resources to help them live rather Two of the largest companies partici- of South Africa. pating in the lawsuit, Merck and Bris- Mr. Speaker, we did not do that work than die. It is a fight and a struggle we tol-Myers Squibb, have recently cut to simply stand by and watch all of do not wish to be engaged in if we did the prices they charge African coun- these people who suffered for so many not have to be. But I think, based on what we have seen, we have been left tries for their AIDS drugs, but their years, who fought and died for the with no choice; and we will engage in prices remain well beyond the reach of right just to live in their country, who that struggle. the people of South Africa. fought and died for the right to vote, I urge all 39 pharmaceutical compa- who fought and died to release political b 2000 nies to drop this case before the trial prisoners from prison, we did not do all Ms. LEE. I would like to thank the resumes next month. It is absolutely of that work, joining with this world gentlewoman for that very eloquent unconscionable that some of the effort, to stand by and watch 39 phar- statement, and also for putting this in world’s wealthiest corporations are maceutical companies try and enforce a historical context for us and remind- trying to prevent an African country their intellectual property right and ing us that we have waged war before from manufacturing or purchasing life- then, after they are confronted by the on a very ruthless system, and we won, saving medicines. These are the very world activist community, say, ‘‘Okay, and it is important that we do keep same corporations that have stead- we’re going to reduce the price of hope alive, because we will win this fastly refused to make HIV/AIDS medi- drugs, but the court case remains battle also. cines available to impoverished people open.’’ Mr. Speaker, let me now yield to the in sub-Saharan Africa at reasonable Mr. Speaker, we will once again join gentleman from Chicago, Illinois (Mr. prices. It is time to let African coun- hands around the world, and just as we DAVIS), an individual whose life has tries take care of their people. fought and we won on the issue of been committed to social, economic The Agreement on Trade-Related As- apartheid in South Africa, just as we and political justice. He is an indi- pects of Intellectual Property Rights, fought for the release of Nelson vidual who constantly speaks the truth known as TRIPS, is one of the inter- Mandela and all of the political pris- on behalf of a variety of issues here in national agreements enforced by the oners, just as we fought for the right Congress. World Trade Organization, commonly for the ANC to determine the direction Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. I thank the referred to as WTO. The TRIPS agree- of the people of South Africa, we will gentlewoman very much. I want to ment allows pharmaceutical companies fight to make sure that people in thank the gentlewoman from Cali- to use their patents to prevent poor South Africa and other parts of sub-Sa- fornia (Ms. LEE) not only for yielding countries from producing and distrib- haran Africa and people in other devel- but certainly for organizing this spe- uting affordable HIV/AIDS medicines. oping nations are not denied the right cial order and for the tremendous work As a result of the TRIPS agreement to simply live because pharmaceutical she has done on behalf of all people and pressure from the pharmaceutical companies, protecting their intellec- who are seeking truth and justice, not companies, many people in developing tual property rights, their patent only in South Africa but throughout countries have been denied lifesaving rights, will not allow them to have ac- the world. HIV/AIDS medicines because they sim- cess to the medicines they need to live. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join in this dis- ply cannot afford to pay the prices I would like to send a signal and a cussion with my colleagues, a discus- these companies demand. warning to the pharmaceuticals: You sion concerning an epidemic that is On March 7, 2001, I introduced H.R. cannot get away with tokenism, know- negatively impacting the lives of mil- 933, the Affordable HIV/AIDS Medicines ing it is not enough to reduce the price lions of people throughout the world. for Poor Countries Act. This bill would of drugs when still the price that you Across the Atlantic, millions of Afri- allow developing countries faced with have reduced it to is not low enough. cans are battling with an epidemic that March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H999 has ravaged the human capital infra- disease. We must support the develop- Botswana has the highest rate of HIV in- structure, leaving homes and commu- ment of a comprehensive HIV–AIDS fection in the world, but the country’s entire nities barren. The dreams and hopes of policy for Africa. population of 1.6 million is less than the millions of people have been deferred As a civil society, we ourselves must number of HIV patients here. as men, women and children engage in unite to confront this dilemma head Their entire population. We need to a losing battle with the silent but pow- on, to defeat this plague which has us understand that this is not insignifi- erful enemy that is sweeping and dis- anxious and on the run. It is time for cant. This is a very, very serious prob- mantling Africa at an alarming rate. us to stop running and begin to act. lem. It is without question that the HIV– That time is now. Secretary Colin Powell has indicated AIDS crisis has rocked Africa. And, I want to thank the gentlewoman that AIDS is a national security prob- yes, I cringe when I hear that 36 mil- from California (Ms. LEE) again for not lem and an economic problem. I hope lion people are infected with the HIV only yielding but for providing this op- this remains a concern of the adminis- tration. But, more than that, I hope virus today, while 25 million people portunity to discuss such an important this translates into real, meaningful live in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. issue. This deleterious enemy has no com- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the policy action that will make a dif- passion and strikes without prejudice. gentleman from Illinois for his very ference in treating those in Africa. Given the loss of lives that AIDS has HIV–AIDS will have a devastating im- powerful statement, and also for pro- caused, the devastation of entire com- pact on the fruit of Africa’s future, the viding a road map in terms of what we munities and the long-term impact of children. It is estimated that by the need to do. economic growth, we must step up our year 2010, 35 million children will be in- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- effort to fight this devastating disease. fected with HIV–AIDS. Moreover, in woman from North Carolina (Mrs. CLAYTON), who has been a leader and is With children dying at the age of 15 the same year approximately 40 mil- and with a life expectancy of no more lion children will have lost one or both a leader on a variety of issues here in this Congress and at home in North than 45 years for a child born in many of their parents to HIV–AIDS. of these countries, what should be done I hasten to mention several socio- Carolina. Specifically, she is working should never be a question of other economic problems linked to the very diligently on the HIV–AIDS crisis in rural communities, and she always than to save lives. The moral right to spread of HIV–AIDS. Millions of chil- save lives outweighs any profit consid- dren will be left orphaned; industry reminds us that rural communities have the same types of diseases and eration. Saving lives is far more impor- will suffer due to the decline of a tant than protecting the profit rights healthy workforce; we will see the same types of disparities that urban communities have to deal with, and of- of the individual companies. We need sharp decrease of young adult and mid- tentimes in greater numbers. to accelerate the efforts to increase dle age populations, which will reduce (Mrs. CLAYTON asked and was given AIDS awareness in all of these coun- consumption and halt local economies; permission to revise and extend her re- tries as well, particularly in Africa and we will see the fiscal ruin of poor coun- marks.) particularly in rural Africa as well. tries attempting to bear the exorbitant Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I want In a recent Washington Post story, it health service delivery costs. Further- to thank the gentlewoman from Cali- was said that information came to a more, communities and homes will be fornia (Ms. LEE), who not only has or- local community some 20 years after left divided due to the destruction and ganized this special order to allow us the epidemic started, and that informa- devastation caused by HIV–AIDS. to express our concern and passion and tion could have saved hundreds and In North America and in other coun- outrage that we are putting profit over thousands of lives. To demonstrate how tries of wealth, HIV–AIDS is being saving lives, but for her tireless and slowly information moved, that same somewhat controlled. Through collabo- continuous leadership in this area. I article said that it took 3 years for ration, the road for a brighter tomor- am looking forward to the gentle- critical information to move from a row is chartered. Because we place a woman showing us how to make sure devastated health center just 3 miles priority in stopping this disease in we do things in rural America as well. down a paved road. By then, 30 percent more wealthy countries, citizens have The gentlewoman has asked us to of the entire town’s population was suf- benefitted directly from innovative re- concentrate on the whole issue of the fering from HIV, and they need not search and best practices. They have AIDS epidemic in Africa. The AIDS have had that happen. We have to work better access to affordable medication, epidemic has devastated many coun- to ensure that stories like this are no and their quality of life has been great- tries in Africa, leaving few men, longer the norm. ly enhanced. women and children untouched. Sub- Everyone, including governments in Yet this is not the case for Africa. In Saharan Africa has been far more se- Africa, the United States and other all of Africa, where more than 80 per- verely affected by AIDS than any other governments around the world, must cent of HIV cases are concentrated and part of the world. In 16 countries, all, assist in this effort. More support where more than 70 percent of AIDS all in Sub-Saharan Africa, more than should be given to volunteer coun- deaths have already occurred, HIV-in- one in 10 adults is affected by the HIV seling, testing and treatment. These fected people face painful death with virus. That is one out of 10. programs enable African men and no hope of treatment because critical According to a joint report issued by women, not only in terms of prevention AIDS medications are too expensive. the Joint United Nations Report on but also to learn of their HIV status. We must unite and work on a solu- HIV and AIDS, one-half, in fact maybe In the United States, people have tion that provides affordable treatment more than one-half, of all children, 15- lived much longer and in improved and needed drugs to treat every Afri- year-olds, will either die from AIDS or health with HIV because we indeed can man, woman and child. be affected by it. We cannot accept have had drug treatment that has in- The huge discrepancy in the delivery that as normal. creased the quality of life. These drug of health services in rich and poor I want to quote from a recent article treatments, however, are too costly countries begs the question, are we in the paper that says this: and not accessible for most people liv- truly serious about assisting our broth- The question of how to provide affordable ing in Africa. Until we find a cure, this ers and sisters in Africa? If we are seri- AIDS medicine to impoverished people is treatment must be made not only for ous about finding solutions to this epi- plaguing governments throughout sub-Saha- those of us who live in a developed demic, then I charge us to commit our- ran Africa, where 25.3 million of 36.1 million country but those who live in Africa as selves to fighting for the humanity of people with HIV live, according to United Nations estimates. In neighboring Botswana, well. our African brothers and sisters, at where 36 percent of adults are infected with Treatment can prolong life, it can whatever the cost. We must provide the HIV virus, which causes AIDS, the gov- add to the quality of life, and, signifi- life-saving drugs at reasonable cost. We ernment announced today it hoped to pro- cantly, it can improve the family’s op- must support funding for innovative re- vide antiretroviral medication by the year’s portunity to participate in that. In search in finding a cure. We must sup- end to all who need it. fact, AIDS-related mortality in this port the regulation of affordable drugs However, Botswana does not know country has fallen by 75 percent be- for all Africans infected by this deadly how they will afford it. cause, in the last 3 years, because we H1000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 have had added to the treatment, so HIV AND AIDS STATISTICS, NOVEMBER 2000—Continued made, it is clearly a necessity that we speak about this issue today and that the mortality of AIDS has decreased. Children younger than 15 ...... 620,000 But that is not the case in Africa. In Number of people living with HIV/AIDS ...... 34.3 million we encourage and work with and make just a 3-year period there are news arti- Adults ...... 33.0 million a strong request to the Congress and to cles indicating it is growing faster. In Women ...... 15.7 million the White House to put this as one of Children younger than 15 ...... 1.3 million fact, children are being orphaned at an AIDS deaths in 1999: ...... 2.8 million its number one priorities. increased rate. Many of these orphan Adults ...... 2.3 million Let me also emphasize that this children will end up dying because Women ...... 1.2 million weekend I was able to participate in a Children younger than 15 ...... 500,000 community partners conference on they, too, are infected by AIDS, of Total number of AIDS deaths since the beginning of 18.8 million which their parents have died. This is the epidemic. HIV/AIDS in the 18th Congressional unacceptable to society in the 21st cen- Adults ...... 15.0 million District in Houston. Over 500 people tury. It is unacceptable morally. We Women ...... 7.7 million were present there who obviously were Children younger than 15 ...... 3.8 million concerned about domestic AIDS, a va- cannot accept this as being a civil soci- USA 2 ety. riety of minority groups from all over Reported total AIDS cases in the U.S. through 1999 ..... 733,374 the country who have helped sponsor There is a treatment called HAART By gender: which is highly effective. This therapy Male ...... (82%) this particular conference; and they has indeed been found by a Congres- Female ...... (18%) too were as concerned about the inter- By race/ethnicity: national impact as they were con- sional Research Service Report to save Children younger than 13 ...... (1%) victims of AIDS. We should indeed Whites ...... (43%) cerned about the national impact. As my colleague well knows, we were make that available. Blacks ...... (37%) Latino/a ...... (18%) together at the United Nations when The President and Congress must Asian/Pacific Islander ...... (<1%) Vice President Gore spoke to this keep this issue on the top of the agenda By method of exposure: issue, with the support of Kofi Annan and find assistance, but, most impor- Men who have sex with men ...... (47%) Injection drug users ...... (25%) and the former United States ambas- tantly, the pharmaceutical companies Heterosexual exposure ...... (10%) sador to the U.N. It was clear that the must be urged to provide needed drugs Blood or blood product infection ...... (2%) Reported total AIDS deaths in the U.S. through 1999 ... 430,441 members of the Security Council were to Africa at a substantially reduced recognizing that this is a devastating rate. We indeed celebrate and applaud 1 Sources: UNAIDS HIV/AIDS Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic— plague. So I believe that it is of neces- those who have reduced rates. But that June 2000. 2 Sources: CDC ‘‘HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report’’ Vol. 11, No. 2; National sity that we acknowledge it, we ac- is not enough. Drug companies, par- Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 48 No. 11, July 24, 2000. knowledge the fact that HIV/AIDS has ticularly pharmaceutical companies Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to been declared the world’s deadliest dis- with these treatments, are compelled thank the gentlewoman from North ease by the World Health Organization. to act morally now, not later. Indeed, Carolina for her very comprehensive It is expected to grow in intensity in it is not the moral thing to enter into statement and for reminding us that India, Southeast Asia, and in China. a lawsuit to protect your property this is a global pandemic. We did de- Mr. Speaker, HIV/AIDS has become a rights while individuals are dying. In- clare in Alameda County a state of plague on the continent of Africa of deed, we call on these companies in- emergency as it relates to the HIV/ biblical proportions by claiming over deed to drop that lawsuit. AIDS pandemic in our own area in 18 million lives in recent decades. This The responsibility for treating and Northern California. I also thank the crisis is having a direct impact on the hopefully ending the AIDS epidemic is gentlewoman for reminding the admin- future viability of many sub-Saharan on the shoulders of us all. It is also on istration of their commitment to ad- countries. For this reason, I am de- the shoulders of the people in Africa, dress this as a priority. lighted this evening to again emphasize and we ask that they recognize, all of Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gen- the importance of how we can bring the governments, that they indeed tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON- about a cure or bring about a dimin- have a problem. LEE), who serves on the Committee on ishing of this terrible impact. Again, Mr. Speaker, I am delighted the Judiciary. I have had the privilege We need additional funding for medi- that the gentlewoman has allowed us to benefit from her insights in our cation to be made available to the mil- to speak on this issue. travels to Africa, looking at the devas- lions of poor around the world, to fight Let me just say that Africa is indeed tation caused by this pandemic as it re- the growing death toll attributable to suffering from the scourge of this, but lates to orphans and children, also as it HIV/AIDS. The impact of the HIV/AIDS I would be remiss in not saying that relates to women and economic devel- epidemic on sub-Saharan Africa has where the rest of the Nation indeed is opment in Nigeria. been especially severe. Since the begin- getting hold of this problem and indeed Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. ning of the epidemic, over 80 percent of moving in the right direction, that five Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for all AIDS deaths have occurred in sub- States, including my State, North her leadership and the opportunity to Saharan Africa, and by the end of 1999 Carolina, as well as South Carolina, join her on this important Special there were an estimated 23.3 million Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama, are Order that is seeking to put, again, on people in sub-Saharan Africa living indeed going in the wrong direction. the national horizon the question of with HIV/AIDS. That is 70 percent of HIV/AIDS and its international impact. the total HIV-infected people world- b 2015 Let me thank the gentlewoman very wide. These are 5 States that are exceeding much for her leadership on the Mar- In sub-Saharan Africa there are over the States in other areas. Indeed, poor shall Plan of the 106th Congress; and of 5,000 AIDS-related funerals per day. areas in North Carolina are increasing course, we want to see it funded again That is why when we passed the Afri- in the incidence of tuberculosis, as well this year. can Growth and Opportunity Act, a as AIDS. So I want to work in my I do not know if we realize the deep trade bill and, of course, many went to State on these emergencies, and I want sphere, the piercing of the heart of the floor of the House and said, what to urge our citizens and our pharma- what HIV/AIDS has done internation- relevance does a trade bill have to do ceutical companies to respond to the ally. In our travels in visiting South with Africa now, when, in fact, they well-documented urgency of millions of Africa, we came upon an area in are dying of HIV/AIDS. But it was im- people who are dying daily from the Soweto where, as we entered the area, portant, and I offered amendments, to scourge of this disease in Africa. we were told of a woman who had just focus the corporate community on pro- Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- been stoned to death because of her viding resources. I am sorry to say that woman for allowing me to participate. willingness to stand up and admit that we are not yet there with enough re- she was HIV infected. These are the sources to help in the devastating pan- HIV AND AIDS STATISTICS, NOVEMBER 2000 kinds of cultural differences that bar demic that is going on and the re- information from getting to large seg- sources needed to provide the medica- GLOBAL 1 People newly infected with HIV/AIDS in 1999 ...... 5.4 million ments of the population in Africa. tion. Adults ...... 4.7 million Although I would say that I am grati- The world knew the size of the com- Women ...... 2.3 million fied by the progress that has been ing catastrophe in Africa and had the March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1001 means available to slow its progres- ports that in many countries, up to 35 I would offer that the drug manufactures and sion. Estimates from the World Health percent of all adults are infected with the Congressional Black Caucus should be on Organization in 1990 and 1991 projected the disease. The report also estimates the same side in this effort. It is only a matter a caseload and eventual death toll in that half of today’s teenage population of funding, which this Administration could the tens of millions by 2000. Yet, we did in parts of Africa will perish from HIV/ take the lead in gathering from the global not act. And now is the time that we AIDS, and the most vulnerable group community of wealthier nations. This effort must establish the fact of a crisis not are women in Africa. Fifty-five percent should be lead by drug manufactures and the only of mind and action, but of heart. of all adults living with HIV are Congress as a top priority. We could see an Less than 20 years after doctors first women. I believe we can do something end to unnecessary deaths and sufferings by described the symptoms, HIV has in- about this, and I thank the gentle- the close of this year if we make the commit- fected 53 million people. So far, 19 mil- woman from California (Ms. LEE) and ment to do so today. lion have died, roughly the population her visit to the South African con- The cost of HIV/AIDS treatment for those along the Amtrak route from New ference in Durban, South Africa, in living in the third world is estimated to be York to Washington, D.C. We have bringing back the information. about $10,000 a year. It is estimated that even pharmaceutical companies who have This is a time now for us to be con- if treatment cost were reduced to only $1,000 offered to provide charitable dollars to cerned about our babies, the babies of a year it would still be far too expensive for help; but I believe we need important the world, the babies in sub-Saharan Third World countries. action, and that is why I am a cospon- Africa, the women of the world, the Drug therapies that have extended the lives sor of the Affordable HIV/AIDS Medi- men of the world, families of the world. of people living with HIV/AIDS in the United cines for Poor Countries Act of 2001. It It is time now that we stand and join in States and other developed countries could is important that pharmaceuticals with the World Health Organization, cost between $4,000 and $20,000 per person begin in a massive way to allow generic this administration, the Congress, per year in sub-Saharan Africa. drugs to go into sub-Saharan Africa to many of our progressive caucuses, in- The treatment of HIV/AIDS involves three be able to confront this problem. It is cluding the Congressional Black Cau- drugs that taken in combination can prolong only a matter of funding, and we need cus, Mr. Speaker, and provide a resolu- the life of an AIDS patient significantly. In the United States, where the treatment the administration and its White House tion and a solution to the devastation has become standard, the AIDS-related mor- Office on AIDS policy to begin to de- and death. tality rate fell 75 percent in three years. velop this kind of strategy and work Mr. Speaker, I rise to join my democratic The therapies, which use various combina- with the pharmaceuticals to now go to colleague, Representative BARBARA LEE from tions of antiviral drugs emerged in Western the next step and be able to develop California, in expressing our concerns regard- countries five years ago, transforming the these generic drugs. ing the ravages of HIV/AIDS on the continent health and future of AIDS patients who took The administration and Congress can of Africa. For this reason I am in favor of any them. work together, along with the Congres- effort by this body to increase access to HIV/ Since that time the gap in medical care be- sional Black Caucus and many other AIDS treatment and education throughout the tween rich and poor countries has grown tre- caucuses that are concerned about this developing world, but especially on the con- mendously—our nation along with other issue. This effort should be led by drug tinent of Africa. should be ashamed at this condition. manufacturers and the Congress. It HIV/AIDS has been declared the world’s Now we are faced with a situation where the should be a top priority. We could see deadliest disease by the World Health Organi- world’s largest drug companies have begun a an end to unnecessary deaths and suf- zation. HIV/AIDS has become a plague on the court challenge of South Africa’s efforts to buy fering by the close of this year if we Continent of Africa of biblical proportions by cheap, generic substitutes for patented AIDS make the commitment to do so today. claiming over 18 million lives in recent dec- medicines. The cost of HIV/AIDS treatment for ades. Unlike the black death in 14th century Of the estimate d36 million people living those living in the Third World is esti- Europe, which took half as many lives, the with HIV more than 25 million are in sub-Sa- mated to be about $10,000. It is esti- means of controlling AIDS were known. haran Africa. Nearly 4.2 million of South Afri- mated even if treatment costs were re- This crisis is having a direct impact on the ca’s 45 million people are infected with the duced to only $1,000 a year, it would future viability of many sub-Saharan African virus, more than in any other country. still be far too expensive for Third communities. For this reason, I am joining According to the UNAIDS Update report re- World countries. Drug therapies that Congresswoman LEE of California in support leased last week on HIV/AIDS infection rates have extended the lives of people living of additional funding for medication to be in many countries up to 35% of all adults are with HIV/AIDS in the United States made available to the millions of poor around infected with the disease. The report also esti- and other developed countries could the world to fight the growing death toll attrib- mates that half of today’s teenage population cost between $4,000 and $20,000 per per- uted to HIV/AIDS. in parts of Africa will perish from HIV/AIDS. son per year in sub-Saharan Africa. We The impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on The most vulnerable group being affected by can do this. The treatment of HIV/ sub-Saharan Africa has been especially se- HIV/AIDS is the women of Africa; their infec- AIDS involves three drugs that, taken vere. Since the beginning of the epidemic, tion rate is far greater than males. About fifty- in combination, can prolong the life of over 80% of all AIDS deaths have occurred in five percent of all adults living with HIV are an AIDS patient significantly, the sub-Saharan Africa. By the end of 1999, there women, and this rate is expected to continue cocktail. In the United States we have were an estimated 23.3 million people in sub- to rise in countries where poverty, poor health seen a 75 percent decline in the amount Saharan Africa living with HIV/AIDS. That is systems and limited resources for prevention of mortality in the last 3 years. 70% of the total number of HIV-infected peo- and care are present. What fuels the spread The therapies which use various com- ple worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa, there of this disease or any disease is, misinforma- binations of anti-viral drugs emerged are over five thousand AIDS-related funerals tion, cultural practices, passivity on the part of in Western countries 5 years ago, per day. leaders, neglect on the part of those nations transforming the health and future of The world knew the size of the coming ca- with resources that if engaged would make a AIDS patients who took them. Since tastrophe in Africa and had the means avail- difference in the fight to win out over the dis- that time, the gap in medical care be- able to slow its progression. Estimates from ease. tween rich and poor countries has the World Health Organization in 1990 and I would like to commend Congresswoman grown tremendously. We have a crisis, 1991 projected a caseload, and eventual LEE for her efforts to offer a clear perspective Mr. Speaker, and we can do something death toll, in the tens of millions by 2000. on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. She re- about it. Of the estimated 36 million Less than 20 years after doctors first de- cently returned from Durban, South Africa, people living with HIV, more than 25 scribed its symptoms; HIV has infected 53 mil- after participating in AIDS 2000, which was million are in sub-Saharan Africa. lion people. So far, 19 million have died, the 13th International AIDS conference. Nearly 42 million of South Africa’s 45 roughly the population along the Amtrak route Now, more than ever, the leadership of the million people are infected with the from New York to Washington, DC. United States is needed in order to avert a virus, more than any other country. Recently a drug company announced an ini- tragedy on the Continent of Africa. Therefore, What I would say, Mr. Speaker, is that tiative to offer a limit of $100 million in chari- I implore my fellow colleagues of the House to the UNAID update report released last table contributions of medicines to fight AIDS seriously reconsider the level of funding that week on HIV/AIDS infection rates re- in Africa. has been appropriated for this critical area. H1002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Many people have asked why this is impor- masses, and scientific knowledge needs to be Thailand, and averted an epidemic in Senegal. tant to the United States. I reiterate that aside improved. We know that prevention and education pro- from the humanitarian perspective, the CIA I call upon the Administration to include grams work. The United States must now has issued a report that declares HIV/AIDS a $150 million in its FY2002 budget for the demonstrate leadership in providing needed threat to our national security. HIV/AIDS un- World Bank AIDS Trust Fund. This landmark funding so that effective programs can be ex- dermines democracy and progress in many public/private partnership, authorized under panded and replicated. African nations and the developing world. Left the Global AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act We must also invest in the efforts to de- to its own course HIV/AIDS will lead to polit- of 2000, is designed to leverage contributions velop a vaccine. Vaccines are our best hope ical instability and may result in civil wars, with additional resources from the international to bring this epidemic under control, and we which may affect the global balance of powers donor community as well as from the private must do all we can to facilitate cooperation be- as well as economic viability of many African sector. These funds are necessary to imple- tween the public and private sectors in order nations. In many of these instances, our mili- ment HIV/AIDS best practices in countries to bring together the necessary resources and tary service personnel may be pressed into hardest hit by HIV/AIDS. expertise. service in order to defend American interest in While the HIV/AIDS disease continues to Unfortunately, these challenges are only the any attempt to bring stability to those nation’s devastate humanity and finding a cure seems beginning. India already has more infected that decline into civil strife because of the rav- far into the future, we cannot afford to give up. people than any other nation, over 3.5 million. ages of HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS like any plague I will continue to devote my time and energy Experts are predicting that without significant cannot be contained in any specific geo- to finding solutions to the myriad difficulties efforts to treat those with HIV and prevent new graphical area it will roll across borders of the surrounding the treatment and fight against infections the number of people living with rich and poor nations alike. Unfortunately, AIDS. HIV/AIDS in India could surpass the combined Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I commend Con- when this dreaded disease came to our number of cases in all African countries within gresswoman BARBARA LEE for organizing to- shores many felt that it was a calamity for gay two decades. Asia already accounts for one day’s Special Order and for her leadership in people, drug users AIDS knows no bound- out of every four infections worldwide. The the fight against the global AIDS pandemic. aries. With globalization, we also must be con- Newly Independent States in the former Soviet Rep. LEE’s work was instrumental in the es- Union are also seeing significant increases in scious of the potential for AIDS and other in- tablishment and funding of the World Bank their HIV infection rates. There has been a fectious diseases to be carried across borders. Trust Fund. With her unrelenting advocacy, The World Health Organization estimates six-fold increase in the number of HIV infec- over the course of the past year, the world that 34.5 million children and adults in Africa tions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in has finally, albeit belatedly, started taking no- are living with HIV and/or AIDS. We must the last four years. tice of the global AIDS pandemic and the Developing nations will be unable to turn the work to bring this tragic situation under control havoc it is creating in the developing world. I tide on this epidemic if even the most basic using all means at our disposal as a nation, join her today in calling for a stronger U.S., health care is unavailable or out of reach for which includes acting in a leadership capacity international, and multilateral commitment to most of their citizens. Yet despite such scar- to encourage other nations to join in an effort combat global HIV/AIDS, which is the world’s city, community-based organizations in vil- to address this mammoth health crisis. most deadly infectious disease ever. lages are doing much with little. People must I would ask my colleagues not to continue The social, economic, security and human be educated about HIV and how to prevent its to bury their minds under useless words, but costs of this crisis are devastating entire na- spread. Increased testing and counseling op- to apply our collective resources to find solu- tions. Increased funding for global AIDS pro- portunities are desperately needed. Basic care tions to the problem of HIV/AIDS in Africa. grams must be provided as part of a renewed Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to and treatment that can be delivered in homes commitment to a comprehensive and ade- or makeshift clinics is essential. And the need thank my colleague from Texas for quately funded development assistance strat- for support for the growing number of children taking time out of her very busy sched- egy addressing the new challenges facing the orphaned by AIDS looms large. ule and making a major contribution developing world as a result of HIV/AIDS. Access to affordable drugs is a critical piece to this Special Order tonight. The United States must take the lead. Our of the fight against global AIDS in the devel- In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me just investment in the fight against the global AIDS oping world. In January, I joined with 28 Mem- say, I think we have heard tonight pandemic not only has a direct impact, but it bers of Congress in writing President Bush from many of my colleagues who are also leverages significant funds from other urging this Administration to continue the Clin- indicating that they believe, as I do, countries and multilateral institutions. Non-gov- ton Administration’s Executive Order pro- that this lawsuit should be dropped and ernmental organizations working to fight global moting Access to HIV/AIDS Pharmaceuticals it should be dropped immediately. We AIDS believe that the U.S. funding for global and Medical Technologies. We must take have made some progress in the fight AIDS programs should be doubled this year, every possible action to ensure that people against this pandemic, but we cer- to a total across all U.S. agencies and pro- with HIV/AIDS around the world have access tainly do not need any more obstacles grams of $464.5 million. Just to put this num- to life-saving drugs. to making sure that people begin to re- ber in perspective, the Joint United Nations The fight ahead of us against the global ceive medication so that they can live. Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates AIDS pandemic is a long one. We have no I thank my colleagues, once again, that $3 billion is needed annually for Africa choice but to engage in the fight and to pre- for joining us this evening. alone to provide minimal care, anti-viral drugs, vail. I look forward to working with Congress- Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, and HIV prevention. Estimates of costs for an woman LEE and others here and in the NGO HIV/AIDS continues to devastate women effective response to the epidemic worldwide community to promote U.S. leadership in the throughout the world and nowhere is it more start at $7 billion annually. fight against global AIDS. overwhelming than on the African continent. In FY 2001, Congress and the Administra- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I am As news reports tell us daily, AIDS in Africa tion significantly expanded funding for global proud to join today with the gentlewoman from has reached crisis proportions. Two-thirds of HIV/AIDS efforts with the LIFE (Leadership California (Ms. LEE) and other distinguished the world’s 33 million AIDS infected victims and Investment in Fighting an Epidemic) initia- members who are concerned about the live on the African continent. Tragically, the tive. The Foreign Operations Appropriations scourge of HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Afri- epicenter of this disease is among African Subcommittee, on which I have served as the ca and around the globe. I am glad we have women with profound effects on their children. Ranking Democrat, succeeded in our effort to decided to work on this issue from the outset More than nine-tenths of the eight million chil- dramatically increase funding for global AIDS of the 107th Congress. There is a lot of dis- dren orphaned by AIDS last year were in Afri- at the United States Agency for International cussion and even more action that needs to ca. What can any of us do? Development. Programs which last year re- occur in the next two years if we are serious New and inexpensive drug treatments that ceived $190 million for international preven- about combating the spread of HIV/AIDS and help prevent mother-to-child transmission tion, care, and education efforts, including pro- if we want to aggressively work to provide re- need to be employed in Africa. Governments, grams to prevent mother-to-child transmission lief to those who are already suffering from corporations and non-governmental organiza- and address the needs of the growing popu- this terrible disease. tions must coordinate strengths and cooperate lation of AIDS orphans, will receive $315 mil- Those of us here tonight are familiar with in addressing major problem areas, including lion in the current fiscal year. the staggering statistics. However, I believe the critical absence of adequate infrastructure So much more needs to be done. that at least some of them need to be re- throughout the continent. Local capacity must Comprehensive prevention efforts have peated time and again until necessary results be developed through education of the turned around HIV epidemics in Uganda and are achieved. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1003

Since the HIV/AIDS pandemic began, it has I want to thank Congresswoman WATERS for the victims in more than 53 percent of the vio- claimed 21,800,000 lives. her work and for reintroducing the HIV/AIDS lent deaths that occurred in 1997. This is why Over 17,000,000 men, women, and children, Medicines for Poor Countries Act, which I am we must continue to fund programs like the Vi- have died due to AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa an original cosponsor of, and which would olence Against Women Grants that also fund alone. make it illegal for the U.S. government to use projects to encourage arrests of the perpetra- Over 36,000,000 people are infected with the TRIPS agreement to challenge another tors of these most dreadful crimes. the HIV virus today. Over 25,000,000 live in countries efforts to make HIV/AIDS drugs I am joining my colleagues of the Women’s sub-Saharan Africa. available at lower prices. The bill would also Caucus to express concern about the plight of By 2010, approximately 40,000,000 children prohibit any agency of the U.S. government women’s health in our nation, but to also in- worldwide will have lost one or both of their from using federal bills to seek to revoke any clude in that debate the negative health ef- parents to HIV/AIDS. law or policy of a developing country that pro- fects of domestic violence on our nation’s One does not have to look far to come motes access to HIV/AIDS medicines. Finally, women. across scores of figures like those I just men- the bill would require the U.S. to urge the Mr. Speaker, I would also like to bring tioned. And, as daunting a picture as the num- World Trade Organization (WTO) to exempt awareness to the specific problems within my bers paint for us, there are in fact many things developing countries from the application of state of Texas. In Texas, there were 175,725 that can be done right now to advance the provisions of the TRIPS agreement that re- incidents of family violence in 1998. An esti- struggle to prevent others from being infected strict their ability to make HIV/AIDS medicines mated 824,790 women were physically and to help extend the lives of those who are available to their populations at affordable abused in Texas in 1998. Of all of the women already suffering. prices. killed in 1997, 35 percent were murdered by The numerous drug companies that have The Congress, President Bush, and his their intimate male partners. In 1998, 110 filed suit against South Africa in order to pre- Trade Representative have a responsibility to women were murdered by their partners. vent that country from implementing aggres- South Africa and to the rest of the world. It A new member of my staff is an advocate sive strategies to make life-saving drugs avail- should be the policy of this Administration and against and survivor of domestic violence and able and affordable immediately should be this Congress to denounce efforts that limit ac- she offers this message to those who seek to dropped. I am appalled by the drug industry’s cess to life savings drugs and to attack the remedy this situation. On March 18, 1990, she thirst for profit and willful neglect of the AIDS AIDS crisis to the fullest extent. Anything less made the difficult decision to end her marriage pandemic in Africa. These companies have to would be unconscionable. of fourteen years, which was plagued by mar- stop putting profits before people. And, as the f ital abuse. From her experience she has com- world’s leader, the United States must set the mitted her life to advocating for and assisting VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN moral example for other nation’s to follow. women in crisis. ‘‘Women often do not want I welcome news that the Bush Administra- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the relationship to end, they want the violence tion will honor the policies implemented by the GRAVES). Under a previous order of the to stop!’’ Instead of seeing women as helpless Clinton Administration on this subject. How- House, the gentlewoman from Texas victims they are in fact courageous survivors ever, I believe that there is more that can and (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) is recognized for 5 who work hard to preserve their families. The must be done. President Bush should use ex- minutes. women of which I speak was the organizer of isting authority to give the World Health Orga- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the City of Houston’s first Candlelight Vigil in nization (WHO) the right to use HIV/AIDS pat- I rise to offer comment on a source of poor observance of Domestic Violence Awareness ents where the United States government has women’s health that is one hundred percent Month. She was asked by Vice President Al rights to those inventions. Great progress has preventable—injuries and deaths caused by Gore at a White House ceremony, unveiling been made in developing products to treat HIV domestic violence. The injuries, mental and postage stamps with the National Domestic Vi- and AIDS, and many of those products were emotional conditions of women and their chil- olence Hotline number on the cover, to tell her developed with taxpayer funding. These pub- dren who are the witnesses or victims of do- story. licly-financed products should be accessible mestic violence could be prevented, but there An example how important federal efforts in and affordable to consumers both in the is a lack of resolve on the part of Congress to this area are demonstrated by the impact that United States and in other countries. Along make this a top priority. VAWA grants have had on services in the with Representatives JACKSON, WATERS, and The dynamics of domestic violence are all local community. In Houston, we have the LEE, I wrote to President Clinton on this sub- encompassing and usually starts as emotional Houston Area Women’s Center which oper- ject last year and intend to raise this issue abuse that evolves into physical abuse that ates a domestic violence hotline, a shelter for again with President Bush. can result in serious injury or death on not battered women and counseling for violence A recent Washington Post editorial stated, only women, but also the children living in that survivors. The center provides all of its serv- The Administration should lead an inter- home. ices for free. national effort to clarify poor countries’ As a result, the federal government has Furthermore, this center maintains an in- right to fight emergencies with generic moved to establish Violence Against Women valuable website that allows anyone to access drugs, and it should declare its sympathy for and training programs that serve the young information about domestic violence resources the South African government in the pend- victims of domestic violence who either experi- and support networks. ing case. ence or witness violence. Over 34,000 women in Houston called for The editorial went on to say that Robert It is alarming to note that according to the counseling services in 1997 for family vio- Zoellick, the U.S. Trade Representative should National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, lence. This counseling included services for come out publicly and declare this Administra- between 50 and 70 percent of men who abuse women with children and teenagers who have tion’s support for the Clinton Administration’s their female partners also abuse their children. also survived violence. The shelter housed Executive Order on pharmaceuticals for sub- Moreover, at least 3.3 to 10 million American 1,062 women and children and assisted close Saharan Africa. children annually witness assaults by one par- to 2,000 with other forms of services. The Congress and the Administration need ent against another. Consequently, the chil- The Texas Council on Family Violence has to work together to form a budget that in- dren of domestic violence are at a high risk of used VAWA funds for several projects as well. cludes increased HIV/AIDS funding for numer- anxiety and depression and often experience These include the National Domestic Violence ous programs. We also have a number of leg- delayed learning skills. Hotline, Technical Assistance and Model Poli- islative initiatives that deserve action. Mr. Speaker, domestic violence affects cies and Procedures Project, the Texas Do- We need full funding for the World Bank women of all cultures, races, occupations, and mestic Violence Needs Assessment Project AIDS Trust Fund—legislation sponsored by income levels. Ninety-two percent of reported and the Domestic Violence Rural Education Congresswoman LEE and Congressman domestic violence incidents involve violence Project. LEACH. With this bill, which is a public private against females. Unfortunately, the STOP Grant funding for partnership dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS and Although domestic violence effects women the Texas Council on Family Violence has de- developing vaccines, we have the ability to le- across all racial and economic lines, a high creased within the last 2 years from $8 million verage more than a $1 billion U.S. contribu- percentage of these victims are women of in 1999 to $8.5 million in 2000. Because the tion. This bill was authorized for two years and color. African American women account for 16 funding level for the Violence Against Women funded for this year and we need to make percent of the women who have been phys- Grants has remained at the same level as fis- sure it is included in our appropriations prior- ically abused by a husband or partner in the cal year 2000, it is imperative that we increase ities this year. last five years. African American women were funding so that these vital programs will be H1004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 properly funded as we move into the new mil- of the United States, a new country, ham Lincoln, from a political view- lennium. relatively speaking, out into the fron- point, obviously, most everybody I As the public service announcement of the tier, a frontier that most of the popu- know could answer the first, the abol- Texas Association Against Sexual Assault in- lation of this country had never even ishment of slavery and the victory in dicates, ‘‘Most people think rape happens in a set foot on, a frontier which had never the Civil War. But not very many peo- dark alley. That beautiful women are the usual been really surveyed in any kind of de- ple out there understand the role, the victims. But sexual violence isn’t really about tail. In fact, the surveying techniques significant role, of which the trans- sex, it’s about power. And it can happen to back then were still pretty rough as continental railroad could not have anyone, anywhere . . .’’ compared to today’s GPS system. been built without Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Speaker, the Violence Against Women So as I say that, keep this in mind. In fact, even the measurement of how Grants and the Reauthorization of the Vio- We need to put our mindsets for a mo- far the rails are apart was put in place lence Against Women’s Act are the most im- ment back 150 years, back to about 140 by Abraham Lincoln. portant weapons that women and men have in years, 1858, put our minds there for a The Union had won the Civil War, this country to ensure that gender-motivated moment and listen to this: ‘‘Next to and slavery had been abolished, but it violence does not continue to increase in this winning the Civil War and abolishing was Abraham Lincoln who was an early society. I ask my colleagues to support these slavery, building the first trans- and constituent champion of railroads. and other legislative initiatives in this Con- continental railroad from Omaha, Ne- Unfortunately, as we all know, Abra- gress so that we may move forward, not back- braska to Sacramento, California was ham Lincoln would not live to see this ward in our fight to end domestic violence ev- the greatest achievement of the Amer- great achievement. Even the scheme of erywhere. ican people in the 19th century.’’ Next how to have it built, to have the gov- f to winning the Civil War and abol- ernment finance and to have the gov- PUBLIC LANDS IN THE UNITED ishing slavery, that was the big accom- ernment put two private companies on STATES AND RELATED TOPICS plishment of the 19th century. ‘‘Not two opposite ends of our great country in competition to build that railroad, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under until the completion of the Panama the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Canal in the early 20th century was it and their destination was to the final uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Colo- ever rivaled as an engineering feat. The mile of track to be laid which, of railroad took brains, it took muscles course, they met in Utah. rado (Mr. MCINNIS) is recognized for 60 It was the last great building project minutes as the designee of the major- and sweat in quantities and scope to be done mostly by hand. Can you ity leader. never before put into a single project. imagine the surveying back then to go Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, for our It could not have been done without a little nightside chat this evening, there representative democratic system.’’ out into the mountain of the Sierras or are a couple of topics that I would like Let me repeat that. It could not have to go into the plains of Nebraska and to discuss with my colleagues, pri- been done without a representative, trying to figure out a direct route marily involving public lands in the democratic political system. It could which would support a railroad, the United States. As many of my col- not have been done without skilled and likes of which the world had never leagues know, and many may not be ambitious engineers, most of whom had seen? The manpower took tens of thou- aware of, quite frankly, there is a dis- learned their craft in American col- sands of men and women, but tens of tinct difference between the urban leges and honed it into war. It could thousands of people to be able to go out areas of the United States and the not have been done without bosses and there and lay that track, just the orga- rural areas of the United States and foremen who learned how to organize nization of those thousands and thou- even more of a distinct difference be- and lead men as officers in the Civil sands of working people. tween the eastern United States and War; without free labor, without hard If we had not had the Civil War, we the western United States. Now, grant- working laborers who had learned how probably would not have had the orga- ed, the United States is one country, to take orders in the war; without nization in place, because the amount and we have a lot in common, but the those who came over to America in the and number of people that we took out reason that we have a lot in common is thousands and thousands and thou- there and the logistics that were nec- because we have the respect where we sands from China seeking a fortune; essary to put this thing together had do not have things in common to un- without laborers, many speaking dif- been earlier put together through the derstand that we work as a team. So ferent languages and coming to Amer- Civil War. So there was a benefit com- this evening I want to go through some ica from every inhabited continent in ing out of the Civil War. In addition to discussion on public lands. the world. that, people knew how to take orders. People knew how to be foremen. I think the best way to begin this is b 2030 to talk about a wonderful book that I The Chinese labor, which played a have just almost finished reading. I Mr. Speaker, it could not have been major role, they wanted to come over would recommend it to my colleagues. done without the trees and without the here. They returned to their homeland, As I should disclose, I do not know the iron available in America; without the China, as rich people. author, I have never met the author, I capitalist willing to take high risks for It is amazing, as I said earlier, that do not have any interest in the book, great profit; without men willing to this was the last building project to be other than it is fascinating. It is the challenge all at every level in order to done mostly by hand, excavating dirt, book on the transcontinental railroad. win all; without men to challenge all cutting through ridges, filling gorges, The author is Stephen Ambrose, and it at every level to win all. Most of all, it blasting tunnels to the mountains; and, talks about the major accomplishment could not have been done without as the book says, those tunnels, they that was necessary in this country for teamwork. Nothing like it in the would have to hand bore a hole into the the entire country to come together to world. And that is the title of the book, rock, and they would use thousands build a transcontinental railroad, the Nothing Like It in the World by Ste- and thousands of kegs of powder to armies that were necessary to put this phen Ambrose. blow the rock apart. thing together. I think really just read- Nothing Like It in the World is the Many times the explosion would just ing a little of the first part, just a cou- story of the men who built the trans- come back out, and they would have to ple of paragraphs, because I do not like continental railroad, the investors who start again. On a good day, according to read during my Special Order risked their businesses and money, the to the book, on a good day these hard- speeches, my nightside chat; but I enlightened politicians. By the way, working people would be able to dig thought here it would probably be ap- the standout of the enlightened politi- into that granite and maybe move 6 propriate, so that we can get a taste, a cians, the political mover of the trans- inches a day. little idea of the flavor of what was continental railroad in the United At the height of the construction of necessary to build the transcontinental States was Abraham Lincoln. this railroad, those companies were railroad in the United States. When my colleagues go out and talk laying rail for the first trans- In our own minds, we need to kind of to your constituents and say name the continental railroad at the pace a man put ourselves back 150 years and think two major accomplishments of Abra- could walk. Imagine laying rail at the March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1005 pace a man could walk. Imagine the ac- lation centers were right along the in my district here in the 3rd Congres- complishment of this country, of the East. That is where we saw it. We had sional District. That district is larger political system that would allow this all of this land out here. By the way, as than the entire State of Florida, but kind of massive project to be put to- we begin to build the transcontinental my colleagues can see it is on my east- gether, of the engineer, of the support, railroad, then we came from both ends. ern boundary. of the young power, the young people On this end, over on the California On my eastern boundary, where the that went out there because, as my col- end, we had no steel production. We did difference between public land owner- leagues know, this was back-breaking not have rails and the timber and so ship to the West and private ownership work. on. We had to harvest the timbers as to the East meet, they meet right on It is a part of the history of this they came across for the ties. All of my district line. They meet on the line country. And as I move on to what I that had to come down and back as it goes out further to the north and want to talk about, public lands, the around. further to the south. transcontinental railroad really was But back in those days what they How is it? How in the history of our one of the most significant events in wanted to do, what our government country did we come up where pri- the history of this country. It changed wanted to do, what the people of this marily you have private ownership in everything. country wanted to do was to settle the the East and you have primarily gov- For example, my colleagues may not new frontier, to claim that land for ernment ownership in the West? It is know this, but we had no time zones that new country, the United States of the very factor that is talked about in before this railroad was put into place. America. And it is from that intent this book. It is the very factor of talk- Every community in the United States that the dynamics of much of the dif- ing about settling the West. Go West, kept its own time. It is the railroads ference between the East and the West young man. Go West. That was the the- that put time zones in place in the and public lands and government lands, ory, because our population was so pop- United States. it is from there that these differences ulated in the East as it is today. It is the railroads that allowed one were borne. The government decided to give some person to have more than one store be- Let me give my colleagues an exam- kind of incentive for people to leave cause they could ship their products ple. In the East, they have private the safety of the cities in the East from one place to the other. It was the property ownership; and if you take a where commerce was healthy, where railroads that allowed the cattle and so look, I have some very interesting sta- there was sophistication, so-called, we on to be shipped across the country. It tistics that I think will help us get the put that in quotes, where there was was the railroads that allowed many, picture of concentrations of people. movement and populations and lots of many different things. Today take a look. We know we just thriving economy. You had to be able It changed the entire nature of the had the Census come out to give you a to give some kind of incentive to get United States of America. It allowed concentration of people. This is total, people to leave the populations of the America to expand across the lands it 78 percent of the people in America East and head West to possess the land. had purchased through, for example, lives in the East Coast. The remaining The transcontinental railroad was Louisiana Purchase and the other pur- 22 percent that we have in our country just a part of that. But even before chases of which we had put together is West, this area. But of that 22 per- that, again we are in that 1858 to 1865 out in the West. You know, it is very cent, half of them live in the State of time period, in 1862, the Homestead interesting. California. Law was enacted by Congress. Most of Again, before I set the book down, it In comparison, this area of the coun- my colleagues have heard about the is Stephen Ambrose, and the title of try is pretty sparsely populated. When Homestead Law. the book is Nothing Like It In The my colleagues take a look at the dif- An interesting note for my col- World. I encourage my colleagues to ference in ownership, and this is a crit- leagues, the reason the Homestead Law take a look at this. It is a fascinating ical factor, and I will explain how we was not enacted before 1862 was that book. got there, but this is a critical factor, the southern States knew that any set- By the way, every history class in when my colleagues from the East tlement in the West or any new States America ought to have some time de- wonder why we in the West stand up in the West would be free States. They voted to the transcontinental railroad and talk about public lands and we would oppose slavery. So it took until and what it did for America and how it stand up and talk about the need to use 1862 when the southern States had left moved us into the settlement of the these public lands, you have to under- the Union. It took until 1862 to pass the West and the production and the manu- stand that in the East your ownership Homestead Act because, prior to 1862, facturing. Every business class, every is dominated. the southern States defeated the college in America ought to be aware; The ownership of land in the eastern Homestead Act. and this book, frankly, does a good job United States, as pointed out here, is What is the Homestead Act? The Act of it. They ought to be reading this dominated by private ownership. In the enacted in 1862 provided that either book to understand what a massive East, it is almost all private property. head of a family, either head of family, project it was. In the West, ownership is dominated by which is interesting back then because Again, our minds are still back, col- government ownership; and this map there was recognition of the woman, leagues, around the 1858s, 1860s. The that I have to my left demonstrates but even the woman or the man as Civil War was just getting over, and that. The color on the map, whether it head of the family had to be 21 years out here in this country we knew that is the light green or the dark green or old or a veteran of just 14 days in serv- the law back then was not that you the red, the colors on that map indi- ice in the Armed Forces. And if you simply had a title to a piece of land. A cate or show, demonstrate land that is were a citizen, you could acquire a piece of paper saying you owned a piece owned by the government. tract of land under private ownership. of land did not mean a whole lot back The white parts of the country is pri- You could acquire a tract of land of 168 then, especially in the frontier of the vate ownership, private land owner- acres. West. It did not mean a lot. ship. Take a look at this in the West. And what happened, every Ameri- What meant a lot was possession. If Now, the district that I represent is can’s dream, every American’s dream you did not possess the land, and all of the 3rd Congressional District of Colo- is to own private property. Every us have heard that saying that posses- rado. I would like to point it out here. American’s dream back then was to sion is 9/10 of the law. That is what it That district goes right along the edge, own a farm. You see, our land, our meant. That is where it came from. If and it goes from Wyoming to the State economy back then was 98 percent ag- you did not possess it, the chances of of New Mexico. riculture, and it was your dream back you being able to retain legal title on My district, most of my colleagues then to go out and have your own piece it were not very good. have been in my district. If my col- of land. And 160 acres under the Home- This country, the population of this leagues have ever skied in Colorado, if stead Act, even the poor people of our country was primarily on the East over my colleagues have ever vacationed in country could go out. You did not have here to my left on the map. Our popu- the mountains, the odds are you were to be rich to have the land. All you had H1006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 to do was commit to that piece of land the mountains. They found here in of the government, of the people, of the 5 years. You had to live on it and work California, see this patch in California citizens, or of any organization to take on it for 5 years. where you have private property, the that part of the country that is in color That was enough incentive to entice white spot there, a lot of private prop- on this map and make it off limits to a lot of our population, not a lot, but erty ownership there. That was pros- the citizens of this country. It was al- enough of our population would be perous. People were skipping this area, ways the intent of the Federal Govern- more proper terminology, enough of and they were coming around into the ment and the government lands here to our population to go West, young man, private property ownership areas of manage those lands in such a way that go west, and that is what they did. California where you could become you could have a concept called mul- They begin to move into these areas. prosperous, where you could support a tiple use. They begin to go into the Iowas and family in the valleys and so on of Cali- Now, many of my colleagues grew up, the Nebraskas and the Ohios and down fornia. as I did, going into the National For- here in the regions, the Oklahomas. As Well, the government realized that ests. Do my colleagues remember what they got up here in the Dakotas and so this was a problem. We did not want the sign was that hung on the National on, a funny thing happened, what is people bypassing and going around and Forests? For example, the White River that saying, a funny thing happened on ending up in California. We wanted National Forest, whose headquarters the way to the play? A funny thing people to live all the way from Cali- are in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, do happened on the way to the West fornia to New York. my colleagues remember what that Coast. So they had to come up with some sign said? It says ‘‘Welcome, you are What happened was this, when they kind of remedy to convince people to now entering the White River National started to move West, they found out live in the Rocky Mountains, to con- Forest’’. Underneath that hung a sign in the State of Kansas or up there in vince people to live in this arid part of that said ‘‘A land of many uses’’. That Nebraska that 160 acres really was not the country. is exactly what our forefathers wanted, quite enough in some spots to produce So they did the calculation. Some- a land of many uses. enough agriculture to support one fam- body came up and said, you know, in The government would keep title be- ily. In a lot of areas, it was enough order to support a family in the Rocky cause of the politics. Because of the land to do that. Mountains, a family may need 3,000 politics of giving that much land to They actually amended the Home- acres, not 160 acres, which was later one person, the government kept title, stead Act to double the 160 acres in amended to 320 acres, but like 3,000 which explains exactly why the govern- some places to make it 320 acres. That acres to support a family. ment owns these vast amounts of land. is why you have a homestead of 160 and The government, as one can under- They kept title. But they always in- some of 320. Some areas out in here stand, said, wait a minute. We cannot tended for it to be a land of many uses. took 320 acres to support a family. Re- give 3,000 acres to everybody that That concept has worked very well member the focus of the country back comes in under the Homestead Act. We over the years. then was a family. What was necessary cannot amend the Homestead Act to Now obviously the government main- to provide for an average family? provide 3,000 acres. tained the management responsibility. Thereupon was born the idea, hey, in- Every one of us in these chambers have b 2045 stead of selling the land, instead of al- management responsibilities on gov- They based on that on acres, 160 lowing our citizens to go out and work ernment lands. acres or 320 acres. But as I said, some- the land and take title to the land, let As science advances, as our own tech- thing happened on the way to the West. us loan them the land. Let us keep nology and management of lands ad- They hit the Rocky Mountains. What ownership of the land but allow the vances, we have to change our manage- happened in the Rocky Mountains? people to go out and use the land. ment process. But never has our man- This starts to begin to explain our dif- They talked about it, and they de- agement required that, in bulk, we ferences, why we have so much govern- bated it. It was never the intent of this take people off the lands. ment ownership in the West and very government, ever, it was never the in- I come from a land where we are sur- little public ownership in the East, tent of this government to take this rounded by the government. We live in why in the East we are dominated by part of the Nation and tie up almost a country where we all dream of pri- private property ownership, and in the the entire Western United States and vate land ownership. We live in a coun- West we are dominated by government almost all of Alaska. try that was to be free of the govern- ownership. Take a look at when we brought ment, that the government worked for What began to happen is when peo- Alaska in as a State. Take a look at the people. The people did not work for ple, our frontiersman, the explorers, when the Seward’s Folly bought Alas- the government. That is the concept of the brave people, the men and the ka. It was never the intent of the gov- our country. women and the husbands and the peo- ernment and it has never been the in- Yet, in the West, we find ourselves ple who went out, a typical life-span tent of the government to make that besieged by people who do not face the was probably 35 years old, the disease land off limits to people. It was never same challenges we do, and some who and so on that took so many of their that intent. face the same challenges but, in my lives, but they continued as frontiers- Today you will hear people who urge, opinion, do not appreciate the fact that men to go into the West. hey, let us get them off the Federal we are almost totally dependent upon When they hit the Rocky Mountains, lands. Ironically, most of those claims government lands for our subsistence, guess what they discovered? They got and those urges come from the East be- our recreational subsistence, our envi- up in that kind of country, number cause they feel no pain. They do not ronmental protection, our highways, one, they found out that, in the East, have a lot of government land in the our power lines, our water. you try to get rid of your water. In the East. But we are completely sur- I will give my colleagues an example. West, you try and conserve water. They rounded. Water in the State of Colorado, almost discovered that the West was a very For example, in my district, outside every drop of water in Colorado in the arid place, that it did not have water of the city of Pueblo, my communities, western half is stored upon, originates, like the East did. whether it is Glenwood Springs, Colo- or runs across Federal lands. Can one On top of that, they discovered 160 rado, whether it is Durango, whether it imagine if our use of that water, if the acres in many places would not even is Grand Junction, Meeker, Craig, Tel- many uses of lands, a land of many support a cow. There was no way pos- luride, Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, it is uses was prohibited as some people now sible for you to be able to support a completely surrounded by government urge? family in the Rocky Mountains on 160 lands. Now, let me say that the public lands acres from an agricultural point of The fact is that never ever, and I have with it, as I mentioned earlier, a view. keep stressing this because it is so very high responsibility. These lands So what was the result? We found critically important, never in the his- do belong to the people of the country. that our populations were going around tory of this country was it the intent But I am tired of hearing the argument March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1007 that, hey, the people back here, the compared to the problems my col- fact a contributing factor that we have people that enjoy complete private leagues have under private ownership. to consider when we talk about the in- ownership, look, some of these States Let us go just for a moment, I want crease here. we cannot even find a government spot to talk about another book here that is But nonetheless, listen to this: ‘‘The in, but I am tired of some people who very fascinating about the forests in populations ever whitetail deer, wild say, look, you know, we should not America. This is strictly now limited turkey, elk, pronghorns, and many allow these people, for example, to to forests, not just public lands. This other wildlife species have increased have a ski area in Colorado, to expand book is by Douglas McCleary. It is dramatically. Tree planting on all for- a ski area, to have a highway, to have called ‘‘American Forests, a History of est land rose dramatically after World power lines. My colleagues cannot Resiliency and Recovery.’’ Now, again, War II, reaching record levels in the imagine what we go through. I have never met the author to the best 1980s. Many private forests are now ac- To give my colleagues an idea, out of my knowledge. I am just telling my tively managed for tree growing. 70,000 here in the East, when one wants to colleagues this is a good book, a good certified tree farms encompass 95 mil- build a ditch for water, when one wants reference book for something I am lion acres of privately owned land.’’ to build a highway, when one wants to talking about. I think it would be good In other words, now the big thing is do some kind of alteration of the land, to talk about a few interesting factors not farming, but actually growing one goes to one’s public zoning board. that are highlighted by this book. trees. One may go to one’s municipality or to Now, this book, by the way, is not ‘‘The tens of millions of acres of one’s county, the zoning board. put out by an environmental organiza- stump lands that existed in 1900 have When we want to do it out here in the tion. It is not put out by a lumber com- long since been reforested. Many of West, our zoning board is located here pany. It is put out by an individual who those areas today are mature forests. in Washington, D.C., the BLM or the has gained a reputation for integrity in Others have been harvested a second Department of Interior or the Forest his investigations and his facts. time, and a cycle of regeneration to Service or the United States Congress. Let us read a few things. ‘‘Following young forests has started again. ‘‘Eastern forests have staged a major That is where our planning and zoning two centuries of decline, the area of come back. Forest growth nationally board is. So as one can expect, it gets forest land has stabilized. Today the has exceeded the harvest since the somewhat frustrating for those of us. United States has the same amount of 1940s with each subsequent decade gen- I can tell my colleagues that, for forest area as it did from 1920.’’ erally showing increased margins. Rec- some reason out there, there seems to Now, if my colleagues listen to some reational use on our national forests be a connotation that, if one supports of this propaganda, a lot which, by the way, has just come on recently to raise has increased many fold.’’ many uses of the public lands, why, one I am going to talk about recreational funds, attacking the Interior Secretary must be against the environment. That management because it is very impor- Gail Norton, who I know personally. I could not be further from the truth. tant. The reason many of us live out there have dealt with Gail. I have worked ‘‘American society in the 20th Cen- is because of the environment. We do side by side with her, she is from Colo- tury changed from rural to urban and not live out there because we get rich rado, for years and years. This is an in- industrialized. And although this living out there. We live out there be- dividual in my opinion of high integ- change has been accompanied by a cor- cause, and I happen to think my dis- rity, but who is being assaulted by cer- responding physical and psychological trict is one of the most beautiful, and tain organizations who want to use her separation of people from land and re- I think most of my colleagues on the as a fund-raising technique. If one lis- sources, today’s urbanized nation is no floor would agree, my district is one of tens to some of this advertising, one less dependent on the products of its the most beautiful districts in the would think the forests out here have forests and fields than were the sub- country. been devastated. sistence farmers of the Americas past.’’ My district has got 54 mountains Again, look at it, the forests today I think, and I will not read much fur- over 14,000 feet. My district is the high- are as large as the forests were in 1920. ther here, but I think the summation est district in the Nation. We live at One could never gather that from those that I am trying to say here is, look, the highest elevation in the Nation. It commercials that one hears. we have to retain, and we have to stand is beauty everywhere one looks. ‘‘Nationally, the average volume of strong for the preservation of multiple But do my colleagues know what we standing timber per acre in the United use, of many uses on Federal lands. It have discovered over the years, people States forest is about one-third greater is critical for the well-being of half of can live amongst that beauty without today than it was in 1952. In the East, this Nation. scarring it. the average volume per acre of stand- Now I realize that this takes some Now, we have learned a lot. We ing timber’’, this is not processed tim- patience on people who do not deal learned that the mining techniques, for ber, this is not commercial timber, this with Federal lands. Oh, sure, out here example, which pretty much are gone is standing timber, ‘‘in the east, the in the East, you have the Appalach- now in the mountains, and that argu- average volume of standing timber is ians. Down here in Florida, you have ment could be held one way or the almost doubled.’’ In the West, it is a got the Everglades. You have some other, we learned that the old mining third greater than it was just 50 years spots up here near the lakes, Great techniques tore up the land, and we are ago, a third greater in standing timber. Lakes and so on. now recovering a lot of that land. Now, remember, a large part of this But for the most part, I am asking But we also know, for example, for is because, in the early days, for exam- the understanding of my colleagues, our forests, we have learned a lot about ple, when the transcontinental railroad before they draw automatic conclu- forest and forest health. We know that went through, they took a lot of forest. sions about people’s use, about people in forest and forest health that man- They took a lot of timber down. The as being a resource on government and agement of that forest, taking timber trains, the steamships, the food, every- public lands, take into consideration out of the forest, not for the sake of thing depended on timber. They put the management of those lands. commercial timber, not for the sake of their cows in there. They did not man- There are lots of ways that we man- commercial timber, but to manage the age the harvest of it. They cut timber age Federal lands. The most exclusive forest for our wildlife, for the health of tree after tree after tree for the ties way and the way that is fixed forever, the forest is necessary. underneath the rail. Remember all it is locked in, I guess theoretically I think it is incumbent upon those of those steam locomotives, before they Congress could change it, but short of my colleagues who do not live near put coal in there, they through wood in a world war, I do not see it changing, public lands, I think it is incumbent there. the most aggressive, most nonflexible upon them to take a little time to un- And the fence, back then, the fences and most locked-in management of derstand why in the West we have dif- were all built by wood. Today, this is Federal lands is called a wilderness ferent problems because of the fact before the invention of barbed wire or area. that we live on government lands or we wire for fences. So a lot of the uses of I know a lot about wilderness areas. are surrounding by government lands, wood have been reduced. So that is in I sponsored wilderness areas. Last year H1008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 I put in over 100,000 acres of land into ment areas. We have areas where we mentalists and the water experts on wilderness on different projects. The allow mineral protection and grazing these lands. year before, I think I put in another and hunting. We have areas that have The Colorado canyons, and if you are 18,000 acres. Wilderness is a very ex- special designations like Lake Powell ever in Grand Junction, Colorado, go treme tool and it is a very proper tool for water storage; and by the way, Cali- walk the canyon. Go down to the Great in its appropriate use. fornia, for power production. Sand Dunes or the Black Canyon Na- We have an array of management tional Park, take a look at the Rocky b 2100 tools. Many of you may remember the Mountain National Park. There we But from wilderness clear over to tragic fire of Storm King Mountain have used in a responsible fashion, and this end of the spectrum would be no that occurred in Glenwood Springs. We we have been able to manage these management of Federal lands. That is managed that land under one plan one public lands. Do not take it away from no good. day; and because of the fire, a few days us. It is our life-style. We subsidize. It The days of being able to allow peo- later we switched the management is our subsistence, and we think that ple to go onto the public lands and cut plan because we had an entire different we have good teams out there. timber or recreate or take water or de- set of factors to deal with. My Colorado canyons legislation stroy the environment, those days are The wild fires that take place, we could not have happened if I had not gone. Every one of us who lives in the have discovered that many fires are had cooperation from environmental West has an additional responsibility. healthy for the forest; but many of activists, if I had not had cooperation Because we live on the land, we can these fires do damage which needs to from the ranching community, if I had monitor the land more carefully. We be managed in a different way. The not had cooperation from the locally have to be the enforcers of making sure wildlife that we try to preserve, the elected officials, from local groups like that those public lands are not abused. Endangered Species Act, we find out the local chamber of commerce or from But at the same time we need to un- that there has to be certain manage- the mountain bikers, the users, or from derstand there are different methods. ment of the forest to preserve these. the people, the water experts, because There is a strong advertising campaign We have to understand that recre- the Colorado River came there. going on out there that would suggest ation, many of the people, unless you There are a lot of different people to my colleagues that if these govern- are very wealthy in my district, for ex- that can come together, but they ought ment lands, if large parts of these lands ample, if you live in Glenwood Springs to come together in a straightforward are not put into wilderness areas, then or Aspen or Steamboat, most of the fashion. From the ads that I hear about these lands will not be protected. The mountain communities in Colorado, wilderness, the perception, especially reason wilderness was used as the des- unless you are very wealthy, you do here in the East, because those in the ignation is that it is a very popular not own a lot of land because the land East have not really lived it, it is very word. Stop 10 people in your district out there is very expensive, and most easy to kind of direct your perception and see if you can get any negative people are not wealthy, although it is a of what is happening in the West. And view about the word ‘‘wilderness.’’ very wealthy district, and most of the easiest way to kind of propagandize That is like motherhood and apple pie. those people recreate on Federal lands. or direct your vision of what is going The reality is that you have to look Some of our biggest family rec- on in the West and on the government at the fine print. What does the fine reational sports are skiing or recre- lands is to make you visualize that the print do for water rights, and in the ating at Lake Powell. Yet we have peo- only way to protect the lands is to put West I intend to speak extensively ple out there, primarily again out of it in wilderness; that the people have about water soon in one of my night- the East, we have special interest overrun the lands and that we need to side chats, but wilderness areas have groups who want to drain Lake Powell. take people off the lands. significant impacts on water rights. Lake Powell has more shoreline than In some cases, that is accurate. In And Colorado is the only State in the the entire Pacific West Coast. It pro- most cases, it is not. In most cases, the Union, Colorado is the only State in duces massive amounts of power. It land is being properly managed. Can we the Union where all of our free-flowing gives us flood control. But again as I improve? Of course we can improve. water goes out of the State. We have said, it is probably the primary family Who cannot? Education can improve, no free-flowing water for our use that recreation spot in the State of Utah; health care can be improved, highways comes into the State. So water rights and of course you have that family can be improved, environmental orga- are a big deal; and when you have the recreation area in Arizona, and these nizations can improve. Of course we Federal Government out of Wash- groups want to drain it. They want to can improve that management. And it ington, D.C. coming in and doing take down the dam to go back, as they is a responsibility of ours to improve things with land designations that im- say, to days they never experienced, that management. But we should not pact our water rights, we kind of get up and with very little knowledge. take the most dramatic, the most rad- in arms. We kind of become a little de- And here we have a State like Cali- ical step, and that is to join that move- fensive, which is why you see such ex- fornia who suffered blackouts yester- ment to take people off these lands. tensive debate when we have Congress- day and suffered blackouts today, and Now, I am going to have an oppor- man from the eastern coast who decide they may suffer rolling blackouts to- tunity here in the next week or week let us put a wilderness out in Colorado morrow. Why? Because on a per-capita and a half and I will have another or Utah or Nevada, it kind of burns us basis California produces less power night-side chat where I will talk to my when one of you colleagues steps for- than any other State in the Union. Re- colleagues about water. Water really is ward, and you have probably never cently in the last 10 to 20 years, they an amazing subject to talk about, espe- spent a night in the West unless you have kind of bought into this picture: cially when we take a look at exactly were doing a political trip or on vaca- not in my backyard. No power produc- the differences that we have in the tion, and you step forward and say it tion in my State. Let somebody else do East and the West. My colleagues are does not impact my constituents, we it. going to see that, as I mentioned, there are not going to put a wilderness area That kind of philosophy is what cre- are dramatic differences between own- in Central Park of New York City or ates problems. Let me come back. ership and so on. Connecticut, but let us put a wilder- There are lots of ways to manage these And before I close out on water, I ness in Colorado. lands which does a good job. For exam- want to give some comparisons of some The impact and the management of ple, the Colorado Canyons Conserva- interests. My comments here are fo- government lands, what does it do to tion Area, that was my bill last year. cused towards those here who represent the local people? What is the fine My wife and I hiked the conservation eastern States, States like Kentucky, print? We have a lot of different man- area this last weekend. There are very Rhode Island, New York, Ohio, Indiana, agement tools, and by the way, every few weekends that my wife and I are Pennsylvania, Delaware, or Maryland. other management tool allows more not hiking public lands, recreating on Let me give some comparisons so my flexibility. We have national parks, na- the lands, talking to people that use colleagues can understand where my tional monuments, special manage- the lands, talking to the environ- focus, where my devotion is in the March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1009 West. You will get a pretty broad pic- need to understand some fundamental one of them in a couple of weeks will ture. differences brought about during the say, wow, that is a great book. That Let us compare some States. I picked early days of our country and the set- really gave me a perception and a 11 eastern States tonight in prepara- tlement of our country. That is what I study of American history. I would also tion for these comments. I picked 11 hope my comments tonight have ac- recommend that any time you come eastern States, and I picked 11 western complished. across a history teacher or a business States to compare the amount of pub- Now, I want to come back in a week teacher, ask those instructors to lic ownership and the amount of gov- or so, and I want to spend an hour talk- present this to their classes, to talk ernment land in the West compared to ing about the differences in water. about the difference that the trans- government land in the East. Water and the West. It is uniquely dif- continental railroad made in every- The State of Nevada. In the State of ferent than water in the East. The thing from timekeeping in the United Nevada, roughly 83 percent of the land water tastes the same, perhaps; but the States to the amount of federally and is owned by the government. Eighty- water laws and the allocation of water government owned lands in the West three percent of the State of Nevada is and the amount of water and the impli- compared with government and pri- owned by the government versus the cations of storage of water and the vately owned lands in the East. State of New Jersey, which is only 3 power production of water, all of those f percent. Three percent in the State of issues have factors that create a dif- New Jersey. ferentiation between the East and the LEAVE OF ABSENCE The State of Utah. Sixty-four percent West. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- of the State of Utah is owned by the We clearly, in the West, are out- sence was granted to: government; in Maryland, just a little numbered by those in the East. We Mr. BECERRA (at the request of Mr. over 2 percent; Utah, 64 percent. Mary- know this. It is like the same in my GEPHARDT) for today on account of per- land, just over 2 percent. Idaho. Sixty- district in Colorado. In my district in sonal business. one percent of the State of Idaho is Colorado, we have 80 percent of the Ms. BROWN of Florida (at the request owned by the government. In Delaware, water resources, and 80 percent of the of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today and the 2 percent. Pennsylvania, 2 percent. In- population lives outside my district. balance of the week on account of offi- diana, 1.7 percent. Oregon, back to the cial business. b 2115 West again, 52 percent. Wyoming, 50 Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (at the re- percent. Half of the State of Wyoming We have to try and educate and work quest of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today on is owned by the government. Arizona. with each other so that we truly can account of official business. Almost half of the State of Arizona is have a team effort towards a common Mr. UNDERWOOD (at the request of owned by the government. California. goal. But many times in the West we Mr. GEPHARDT) for today and the bal- Forty-five percent of the State of Cali- feel left out. And so my purpose in ance of the week on account of official fornia is owned by the government. speaking with Members this evening business. Colorado. Thirty-seven percent of the and my purpose in speaking with them Mr. CANNON (at the request of Mr. State of Colorado is owned by the gov- next week about water is so that they ARMEY) for the week of March 12 and ernment. And, by the way, most of that have a little clearer understanding of for March 19 and the balance of the ownership is in my district. why we get so energized here, why we week on account of family health con- In Ohio, less than 1.3 percent is are so concerned when we talk about cerns. owned by the government. Massachu- something as fundamental to us, not Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina (at the setts. Less than 1.3 percent of Massa- necessarily fundamental to you but request of Mr. ARMEY) for today on ac- chusetts is owned by the government. fundamental to our subsistence in the count of inclement weather and can- Maine, less than a percent. New York, West, such as government and public celed flights. less than a percent. Rhode Island, less lands, such as water. f than half a percent. Connecticut, two- I look forward, Mr. Speaker, to again tenths of a percent. On the other hand, next week having a similar discussion SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED back to the West, New Mexico, 32 per- where we will focus on water. I think By unanimous consent, permission to cent; Washington, 28 percent; Montana, Members will be impressed, they will address the House, following the legis- 28 percent. be surprised how much water is nec- lative program and any special orders So when one of my colleagues from essary, I think about 1,500 gallons of heretofore entered, was granted to: Massachusetts, where about 1 percent water to serve them a Big Mac, a (The following Members (at the re- of the State is owned by the govern- French fry and a malt. That is about quest of Mr. PALLONE) to revise and ex- ment, proposes legislation dealing with the water that is necessary to grow tend their remarks and include extra- a State like Nevada, which has 83 per- that kind of food for them. The amount neous material:) cent of its land owned by the govern- of water that agriculture takes, we Mrs. MALONEY of New York, for 5 ment; or Alaska, Alaska is in the high never even think about, because you do minutes, today. 90s, I think 94 or 96 percent of Alaska is not think about how much water it Mr. TIERNEY, for 5 minutes, today. owned by the government, it is nice to takes to get a Big Mac hamburger at Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. understand these comparisons. McDonald’s. You do not think how Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, for 5 minutes, My point is this: we work as a team much water it takes when you buy today. back here, theoretically, in the United hamburger buns at the grocery store. Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. States Congress. Not theoretically, we You do not think how much water it Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. really do. There are a lot of things we takes when you have the oak tree out- Ms. SLAUGHTER, for 5 minutes, today. agree on. A lot of people say to me, side. It is a lot of water. The manage- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, for 5 minutes, gosh, back at the United States Capital ment of that water is just as critical to today. it is always Republicans and Demo- us as the management of public lands. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, for 5 minutes, crats, Republicans and Democrats. Al- In conclusion, I would recommend, it today. ways division. That is not necessarily is fascinating, regardless of where you (The following Members (at the re- true. There are a lot of differences back live in the United States, it is fas- quest of Mr. BILIRAKIS) to revise and here between urban and rural, between cinating to read this book about the extend their remarks and include ex- East and West, and I am here tonight transcontinental railroad, 1863 to 1869. traneous material:) to try to explain the justification. It is entitled ‘‘Nothing Like It in the Mr. BILIRAKIS, for 5 minutes, today. It is not evil that there are dif- World,’’ Stephen Ambrose. Members Mrs. BIGGERT, for 5 minutes, today. ferences between the East and the may remember, he wrote about the Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, West, but it is something that should Lewis and Clark exploration and so on. today. be understood. For us to do our jobs ef- It is fascinating. I would challenge Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, today. ficiently, for us to be Representatives each of my colleagues to go out and get Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, for 5 minutes, of the United States of America, we this, and I would bet you that every today. H1010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 Mr. GOSS, for 5 minutes, today. Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting LARD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SNYDER, Mrs. MORELLA, for 5 minutes, today. the Committee’s final rule—Additions to and Mr. STARK, Mr. STUPAK, Mrs. Mr. HEFLEY, for 5 minutes, today. Deletions from the Procurement List—re- TAUSCHER, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- ceived March 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fornia, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- UNDERWOOD, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. minutes today and March 21. ment Reform. WEINER, and Mr. WELLER): Mr. KIRK, for 5 minutes, today. 1283. A letter from the Deputy Associate H.R. 1097. A bill to amend the Federal Mr. SCHROCK, for 5 minutes, today. Administrator, Environmental Protection Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect (The following Member (at her own Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final to tobacco products, and for other purposes; request) to revise and extend her re- rule—Availability of ‘‘Allocation of Fiscal to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. marks and include extraneous mate- Year 2001 Operator Training Grants’’ [FRL– By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LOBIONDO, and rial:) 6951–6] received March 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ms. BROWN of Florida): Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1098. A bill to improve the recording utes, today. 1284. A letter from the Deputy Associate and discharging of maritime liens and ex- f Administrator, Environmental Protection pand the American Merchant Marine Memo- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rial Wall of Honor, and for other purposes; to ADJOURNMENT rule—Request For Grant Proposals Making the Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I move Smart Growth Work: Community Innova- tions And Responses To Barriers—received By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, that the House do now adjourn. Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LOBIONDO, and The motion was agreed to; accord- March 12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ms. BROWN of Florida): H.R. 1099. A bill to make changes in laws ingly (at 9 o’clock and 17 minutes Energy and Commerce, Transportation and governing Coast Guard personnel, increase p.m.), the House adjourned until to- Infrastructure, and Agriculture. morrow, Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at marine safety, renew certain groups that ad- f vise the Coast Guard on safety issues, make 10 a.m. miscellaneous improvements to Coast Guard REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON f operations and policies, and for other pur- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS poses; to the Committee on Transportation EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of and Infrastructure. ETC. committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. POMBO (for himself, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive for printing and reference to the proper RADANOVICH, Mr. JONES of North communications were taken from the calendar, as follows: Carolina, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. SCHAF- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Ms. PRYCE of Ohio: Committee on Rules. FER, Mr. LARGENT, Mrs. BONO, Mr. 1276. A letter from the Deputy Associate House Resolution 92. Resolution providing GIBBONS, Mr. SKEEN, Mrs. EMERSON, Administrator, Environmental Protection for consideration of motions to suspend the Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. HERGER, and Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rules (Rept. 107–23). Referred to the House Mr. REHBERG): rule—Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerance Calendar. H.R. 1100. A bill to amend the Endangered [OPP–301103; FRL–6766–6] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- Mr. DIAZ-BALART: Committee on Rules. Species Act of 1973 to improve the ability of ceived March 12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. House Resolution 93. Resolution providing individuals and local, State, and Federal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 247) to agencies to prevent natural flood disaster; to culture. amend the Housing and Community Develop- the Committee on Resources. 1277. A letter from the Deputy Associate ment Act of 1974 to authorize communities By Mr. PICKERING (for himself, Mr. Administrator, Environmental Protection to use community development block grant TOWNS, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final funds for construction of tornado-safe shel- SESSIONS, Mr. WICKER, Mr. GRAHAM, rule—Pymetrozine; Pesticide Tolerances for ters in manufactured home parks (Rept. 107– Mr. MURTHA, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary- Emergency Exemptions [OPP–301106; FRL– 24). Referred to the House Calendar. land, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. BOYD, Mr. TERRY, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. 6766–9] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received March 12, f 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the MCCRERY, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsyl- Committee on Agriculture. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS vania, Mr. NORWOOD, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska): 1278. A letter from the Deputy Associate Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Administrator, Environmental Protection H.R. 1101. A bill to repeal the Public Util- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final bills and resolutions were introduced ity Holding Company Act of 1935, to enact rule—Imazethapyr; Time-Limited Pesticide and severally referred, as follows: the Public Utility Holding Company Act of Tolerance [OPP–301108; FRL–6774–9] (RIN: By Mr. JOHN (for himself, Mr. GORDON, 1999, and for other purposes; to the Com- 2070–AB78) received March 12, 2001, pursuant Mr. BISHOP, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on HILLEARY, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- By Mr. PICKERING: H.R. 1102. A bill to provide for the preser- Agriculture. sissippi, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. KIND, Mr. vation and restoration of historic buildings 1279. A letter from the Deputy Associate HINCHEY, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. CLAYTON, at historically women’s public colleges or Administrator, Environmental Protection Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. BERRY, Mr. STEN- universities; to the Committee on Resources. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final HOLM, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. JEFFERSON, By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, rule—Butene, Homopolymer; Tolerance Ex- Mr. BOYD, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. COX, and Mr. emption [OPP–301104; FRL–6769–8] (RIN: 2070– Mr. TANNER, Mr. BAKER, Mr. STUPAK, SCHAFFER): Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. FROST, and Mr. AB78) received March 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 H.R. 1103. A bill to provide safer schools U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- CHAMBLISS): and a better educational environment; to the riculture. H.R. 1096. A bill to provide for improved Committee on Education and the Workforce. 1280. A letter from the Deputy Associate educational opportunities in low-income and By Mr. ANDREWS: Administrator, Environmental Protection rural schools and districts, and for other pur- H.R. 1104. A bill to amend title I of the Em- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final poses; to the Committee on Education and ployee Retirement Income Security Act of rule—Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: the Workforce. 1974 to provide, in the case of an employee De Minimis Exemption for Laboratory Es- By Mr. GANSKE (for himself, Mr. DIN- welfare benefit plan providing benefits in the sential Uses for Calendar Year 2001 [FRL– GELL, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. BARTLETT of event of disability, an exemption from pre- 6952–1] (RIN: 2060–AJ15) received March 7, Maryland, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. emption under such title for State tort ac- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the BLUMENAUER, Mrs. BONO, Mrs. CAPPS, tions to recover damages arising from the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. failure of the plan to timely provide such 1281. A letter from the Deputy Associate DOGGETT, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. benefits; to the Committee on Education and Administrator, Environmental Protection FRANK, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. GILMAN, the Workforce. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. By Mr. ANDREWS: rule—Approval and Promulgation of Imple- HINCHEY, Mr. HORN, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. H.R. 1105. A bill to amend the Real Estate mentation Plans and Designation of Areas KIND, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LAFALCE, Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to provide for Air Quality Planning Purposes: Wash- Mr. LEACH, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LUTHER, for homeowners to recover treble damages ington [WA–72–7147a; FRL–6938–5] received Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. from mortgage escrow servicers for failures March 7, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. by such servicers to make timely payments 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and MEEHAN, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. from escrow accounts for homeowners insur- Commerce. MORELLA, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ance, taxes, or other charges, and for other 1282. A letter from the Executive Director, NETHERCUTT, Mr. OLVER, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Financial Committee For Purchase From People Who PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- Services. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1011

By Mr. ANDREWS: devices, and contraceptive services under HILLIARD, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. H.R. 1106. A bill to exclude certain vet- health plans; to the Committee on Education RODRIGUEZ, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. erans’ compensation and pension amounts and the Workforce, and in addition to the MCDERMOTT, Mr. STARK, Ms. PELOSI, from consideration as adjusted income for Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. WEINER, Mr. PRICE purposes of determining the amount of rent period to be subsequently determined by the of North Carolina, Ms. NORTON, and paid by a family for a dwelling unit assisted Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. LEVIN): under the United States Housing Act of 1937; such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 1117. A bill to provide a United States to the Committee on Financial Services. tion of the committee concerned. voluntary contribution to the United Na- By Mr. ANDREWS: By Mr. HOEFFEL (for himself, Mr. tions Population Fund; to the Committee on H.R. 1107. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- CONYERS, Mrs. MALONEY of New International Relations. enue Code of 1986 to allow married individ- York, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. By Mrs. MINK of Hawaii: uals who are legally separated and living SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. FRANK, Mr. BECER- H.R. 1118. A bill to establish comprehensive apart to exclude from gross income the in- RA, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. BRADY of Penn- early childhood education programs, early come from United States savings bonds used sylvania, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BER- childhood education staff development pro- to pay higher education tuition and fees; to MAN, Mr. NADLER, Mr. JACKSON of Il- grams, model Federal Government early the Committee on Ways and Means. linois, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. MILLENDER- childhood education programs, and for other By Mr. BILIRAKIS: MCDONALD, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, and purposes; to the Committee on Education H.R. 1108. A bill to amend title 38, United Mr. WEXLER): and the Workforce. States Code, to provide that remarriage of H.R. 1112. A bill to make Federal law apply By Mrs. MINK of Hawaii: the surviving spouse of a veteran after age 55 to antique firearms in the same way it ap- H.R. 1119. A bill to amend the Elementary shall not result in termination of depend- plies to other firearms; to the Committee on and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- ency and indemnity compensation; to the the Judiciary. vide grants to State and local educational Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of agencies to pay such agencies for one-half of By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. Texas: the salary of a teacher who uses approved ARMEY, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BALLENGER, H.R. 1113. A bill to amend the Small Busi- sabbatical leave to pursue a course of study Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mrs. BONO, Mr. ness Act to direct the Administrator of the that will improve his or her classroom teach- CANTOR, Mr. COX, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. Small Business Administration to establish ing; to the Committee on Education and the CUNNINGHAM, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. DOO- an office within the Administration to con- Workforce. LITTLE, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. FLETCHER, duct oversight of certain loan programs, and By Mr. MORAN of Virginia (for him- Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on self, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. MILLER of Small Business. WOLF, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA): Florida, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. NOR- By Mr. LAFALCE (for himself and Ms. H.R. 1120. A bill to require the Secretary of WOOD, Mr. PAUL, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, VELAZQUEZ): the Army to designate Fort Belvoir, Vir- Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. H.R. 1114. A bill to combat international ginia, as the site for the planned National TANCREDO, Mr. WICKER, Mr. WOLF, money laundering and protect the United Museum of the United States Army; to the Mr. ISTOOK, and Mr. GOODE): States financial system, and for other pur- Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 1109. A bill to preserve and protect the poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- By Mr. POMEROY (for himself, Mr. free choice of individual employees to form, ices. THUNE, and Mr. UDALL of New Mex- join, or assist labor organizations, or to re- By Mr. LEACH: ico): frain from such activities; to the Committee H.R. 1115. A bill to authorize the Secretary H.R. 1121. A bill to amend the Agricultural on Education and the Workforce. of State to provide for the establishment of Marketing Act of 1946 to require retailers of By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. ROE- nonprofit entities for the Department’s beef, lamb, and pork to inform consumers, at MER, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. KIND, Mr. international educational, cultural and arts the final point of sale to consumers, of the KING, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. programs; to the Committee on Inter- country of origin of the commodities; to the SMITH of Texas, Mr. GREEN of Wis- national Relations. Committee on Agriculture. consin, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. By Mrs. LOWEY (for herself, Mrs. By Mr. RANGEL: H.R. 1122. A bill to authorize the President ETHERIDGE, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. MORELLA, Mr. FROST, Mr. SMITH of to award a gold medal on behalf of the Con- BLUMENAUER, Mr. WALSH, Ms. CARSON Washington, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. gress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of Indiana, Mr. WELDON of Florida, WEINER, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HINCHEY, of his outstanding and enduring contribu- Mr. WOLF, Mr. FRANK, and Ms. NOR- Mr. NADLER, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. SHAYS, tions to the Nation; to the Committee on Fi- TON): Mrs. KELLY, Mr. HYDE, Mr. ABER- H.R. 1110. A bill to prohibit high school and CROMBIE, Mr. STARK, Ms. SOLIS, and nancial Services. college sports gambling in all States includ- Mr. CROWLEY): By Mr. RANGEL: ing States where such gambling was per- H.R. 1116. A bill to reestablish the Office of H.R. 1123. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at mitted prior to 1991; to the Committee on Noise Abatement and Control in the Envi- 153 East 110th Street in New York, New the Judiciary. ronmental Protection Agency, and for other York, as the ‘‘Tito Puente Post Office Build- By Mr. GREENWOOD (for himself, Mrs. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and ing’’; to the Committee on Government Re- LOWEY, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Commerce, and in addition to the Committee form. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mrs. on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. RANGEL: ROUKEMA, Mr. WEINER, Mr. SHAYS, H.R. 1124. A bill to authorize the Director Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. OSE, Mrs. THUR- of the Office of National Drug Control Policy such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- MAN, Mr. BOEHLERT, Ms. to enter into negotiations with representa- tion of the committee concerned. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Ms. tives of the Government of Cuba to provide By Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for WOOLSEY, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. LARSEN of for increased cooperation between Cuba and herself, Mr. KIRK, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. Washington, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. the United States on drug interdiction ef- ALLEN, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. SAND- LEACH, Mr. HOEFFEL, Ms. forts; to the Committee on International Re- ERS, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WAX- lations. STARK, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BRADY of MAN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. By Mr. RANGEL: Pennsylvania, Mr. FRANK, Mr. OLVER, CUMMINGS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 1125. A bill to redesignate the Federal Mr. BONIOR, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. ABER- vania, Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. THURMAN, building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New CROMBIE, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. SAW- York, New York, as the ‘‘Ronald H. Brown lina, Mr. BARRETT, Mr. HOLT, Ms. YER, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. JEF- Federal Building’’; to the Committee on HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. FERSON, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. SANDERS, Transportation and Infrastructure. HARMAN, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. LEE, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. By Mr. RYUN of Kansas: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. FILNER, CAPUANO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. TOWNS, H.R. 1126. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, enue Code of 1986 to allow all taxpayers who SANCHEZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BALD- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. UDALL of maintain households with dependents a cred- WIN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. Colorado, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. it for dependents; to the Committee on Ways DEFAZIO, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. JEFFERSON, NADLER, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. MORAN of and Means. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. NAD- Virginia, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. ALLEN, By Mr. STEARNS: LER, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ACK- H.R. 1127. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- EVANS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. ERMAN, Mr. FRANK, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for RODRIGUEZ, Ms. MCCARTHY of Mis- GILMAN, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. WYNN, amounts paid for health insurance and pre- souri, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. scription drug costs of individuals; to the Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. GEORGE MIL- LANTOS, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- Committee on Ways and Means. LER of California): nois, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. JOHNSON By Mr. THORNBERRY: H.R. 1111. A bill to require equitable cov- of Connecticut, Mrs. KELLY, Ms. WA- H.R. 1128. A bill to reduce the amount of erage of prescription contraceptive drugs and TERS, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. paperwork and improve payment policies for H1012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001

health care services, to prevent fraud and By Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. HYDE, employers of the members of the reserve abuse through health care provider edu- Mr. FRANK, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SENSEN- components of the Armed Forces; to the cation, and for other purposes; to the Com- BRENNER, Mr. SABO, and Mr. Committee on Armed Services. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- PALLONE): By Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, H.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution proposing H. Res. 92. A resolution providing for con- for a period to be subsequently determined an amendment to the Constitution of the sideration of motions to suspend the rules; by the Speaker, in each case for consider- United States to repeal the 22nd amendment House Calendar No. 8. House Report No. 107– ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- to the Constitution; to the Committee on the 23. risdiction of the committee concerned. Judiciary. By Mr. DIAZ-BALART. By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for him- By Mr. ANDREWS (for himself, Mr. H. Res. 93. A resolution providing for con- self, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. GEORGE MIL- HEFLEY, Mr. RILEY, and Mr. KIRK): sideration of the bill (H.R. 247) to amend the LER of California, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. H. Con. Res. 67. Concurrent resolution ex- Housing and Community Development Act of ETHERIDGE, and Mr. HONDA): pressing the sense of the Congress relating to 1974 to authorize communities to use com- H.R. 1129. A bill to establish the High Per- the Taiwan Relations Act; to the Committee munity development block grant funds for formance Schools Program in the Depart- on International Relations. construction of tornado-safe shelters in man- ment of Energy, and for other purposes; to By Mr. KING (for himself, Mr. BURR of ufactured home parks; House Calendar No. 9. the Committee on Education and the Work- North Carolina, Mr. WOLF, Mr. House Report No. 107–24. force. LATOURETTE, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. ABER- By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD: By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for him- CROMBIE, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. DIAZ- H. Res. 94. A resolution honoring the con- self, Mr. ETHERIDGE, and Mr. HONDA): BALART, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. TANCREDO, tributions of Venus and Serena Williams; to H.R. 1130. A bill to establish a research pro- Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. TAY- the Committee on Government Reform. gram at the National Science Foundation to LOR of North Carolina, Mr. PASCRELL, By Mr. RANGEL: quantify the relationship between the phys- Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ical characteristics of elementary and sec- H. Res. 95. A resolution expressing the sup- PALLONE, Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. port for a National Week of Reflection and ondary schools and student academic TOWNS): achievement in those schools, and for other Tolerance; to the Committee on Government H. Con. Res. 68. Concurrent resolution con- Reform. purposes; to the Committee on Science. demning the Government of the People’s Re- By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for public of China for its poor human rights himself, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and record; to the Committee on International f Mr. MATHESON): Relations. H.R. 1131. A bill to provide permanent ap- By Mr. LAMPSON (for himself, Mr. propriations to the Radiation Exposure Com- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CHABOT, Mr. HORN, Mr. GREENWOOD, pensation Trust Fund to make payments Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors under the Radiation Exposure Compensation GONZALEZ, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, were added to public bills and resolu- Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note); to the Committee Mr. KIRK, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. FOLEY, tions as follows: on Appropriations. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for H.R. 6: Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. SAXTON, and SHIMKUS, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. BORSKI, himself, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. Mr. MATHESON): H.R. 13: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. MALONEY of New H.R. 1132. A bill to ensure the timely pay- PALLONE. York, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. ment of benefits to eligible persons under H.R. 16: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act FRANK, Mr. KIND, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H.R. 17: Mrs. MORELLA. (42 U.S.C. 2210 note); to the Committee on FARR of California, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. H.R. 20: Mr. SUNUNU. Appropriations. HINOJOSA, Mr. BACA, Mr. EDWARDS, H.R. 25: Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. ORTIZ, Mrs. By Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma: H.R. 28: Mr. FERGUSON, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. H.R. 1133. A bill to amend the impact aid EMERSON, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. GREEN HOYER, Mr. MOORE, Mr. BOYD, Mr. CARSON of program under the Elementary and Sec- of Texas, and Mr. BENTSEN): Oklahoma, and Ms. KILPATRICK. H. Con. Res. 69. Concurrent resolution ex- ondary Education Act of 1965 relating to the H.R. 31: Mr. GRAVES, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. pressing the sense of the Congress on the calculation of payments for small local edu- LAHOOD, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, and Mr. Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of cational agencies; to the Committee on Edu- WICKER. International Child Abduction and urging all cation and the Workforce. H.R. 41: Mr. KELLER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. Contracting States to the Convention to rec- By Mr. WELLER (for himself, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. HART, Mr. ommend the production of practice guides; KLECZKA, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, and ISAKSON, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. DAVIS of to the Committee on International Rela- Mr. POMEROY): Florida, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. tions. H.R. 1134. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- MORAN of Virginia, Mr. GRUCCI, Mr. RYAN of By Mr. SAWYER (for himself, Mrs. enue Code of 1986 to modify the exemption Wisconsin, and Mr. SCHROCK. MORELLA, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. from the self-employment tax for certain H.R. 45: Mr. SIMMONS. MALONEY of New York, Mr. MCGOV- termination payments received by former H.R. 61: Mr. PASTOR and Mr. GREEN of Wis- ERN, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. PELOSI, Mrs. life insurance salesmen; to the Committee consin. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. on Ways and Means. H.R. 65: Mrs. CAPITO. MCDERMOTT, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Mrs. H.R. 98: Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mrs. THURMAN, LOFGREN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. LANTOS, JONES of Ohio, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. WEXLER, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. INSLEE, SIMPSON, and Mr. OSE): Mr. FOLEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. SES- H.R. 1135. A bill to ensure that members of Mr. SANDERS, Mr. WYNN, Mr. THOMP- SIONS. the Armed Forces who are married and have SON of California, Mrs. TAUSCHER, and H.R. 133: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. minor dependents are eligible for military Mr. FROST): H.R. 144: Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. BAIRD, Ms. family housing containing more than two H. Con. Res. 70. Concurrent resolution ex- BROWN of Florida, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BORSKI, bedrooms; to the Committee on Armed Serv- pressing the sense of the Congress that the and Mr. HONDA. ices. United States should develop, promote, and H.R. 161: Mr. ISSA. By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Mr. PICK- implement policies to slow global population H.R. 184: Mr. COSTELLO. ERING, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. BOUCHER, growth by voluntary means; to the Com- H.R. 187: Mr. PAYNE. Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. SHOWS, mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- H.R. 198: Mr. STUMP. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. SCHAFFER, dition to the Committee on International H.R. 199: Mr. COBLE, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. PAUL, Relations, for a period to be subsequently de- Mrs. KELLY. Ms. HART, and Mr. CRAMER): termined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 1136. A bill to amend title 38, United consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 214: Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. STUPAK, and States Code, to require Department of Vet- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. PLATTS. erans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medica- cerned. H.R. 220: Mr. SIMPSON. tions to veterans for prescriptions written by By Mr. TOOMEY (for himself and Mr. H.R. 240: Mr. ADERHOLT. private practitioners, and for other purposes; ROEMER): H.R. 257: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Con. Res. 71. Concurrent resolution rec- ISSA, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. PENCE, Mr. CHABOT, By Mrs. WILSON (for herself, Mr. ognizing the importance of families and chil- and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. SKEEN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. dren in the United States and expressing H.R. 267: Ms. SOLIS. PAUL, and Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon): support for the goals and ideas of National H.R. 278: Mr. FERGUSON. H.R. 1137. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Family Day; to the Committee on Education H.R. 283: Mr. PETRI. enue Code of 1986 to establish a permanent and the Workforce. H.R. 285: Mr. SHAYS, Mr. UDALL of New tax incentive for research and development, By Mr. WICKER: Mexico, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- and for other purposes; to the Committee on H. Con. Res. 72. Concurrent resolution ex- nois, and Mr. BOUCHER. Ways and Means. pressing the sense of Congress regarding the H.R. 288: Mr. GONZALEZ. March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1013

H.R. 303: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 721: Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. H.R. 948: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Ms. MCDERMOTT, Mr. KIND, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, ROSS, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. HOLT, BROWN of Florida, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. MATSUI, Ms. LEE, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, and Mr. CLEMEMT. OXLEY, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. FLETCHER, WEINER, Mr. SCOTT, and Ms. SOLIS. H.R. 951: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. TOM H.R. 737: Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. and Mr. CAMP. DAVIS of Virginia, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. EVANS, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. LI- H.R. 952: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. DELAURO, Mr. HORN, Mr. FORD, and Mr. DIN- PINSKI, and Mr. REHBERG. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. FROST, Mr. LIPIN- GELL. H.R. 744: Mr. SIMPSON. SKI, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. FILNER, Ms. NORTON, H.R. 322: Mr. DIAZ-BALART and Mr. DAVIS H.R. 745: Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. and Mr. SESSIONS. of Florida. H.R. 762: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ARMEY, and Mr. H.R. 956: Mr. LAFALCE, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. H.R. 326: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. WEXLER. BECERRA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. TAUSCHER, and Mr. MENENDEZ. H.R. 765: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. RIV- H.R. 335: Mr. LARGENT. FRANK, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. ERS, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 336: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 770: Ms. VELAZQUEZ and Mr. WATT of H.R. 959: Ms. SOLIS, Ms. LEE, Mr. BARRETT. STRICKLAND, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. NORTON, North Carolina. H.R. 963: Mr. ROHRABACHER and Mr. SAND- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, and Mr. GEORGE MIL- H.R. 787: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. ERS. LER of California. H.R. 792: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Mr. AN- H.R. 968: Mr. FOLEY, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mrs. H.R. 337: Mr. NETHERCUTT and Mr. EVANS. DREWS. WILSON, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. H.R. 338: Mr. NETHERCUTT. H.R. 801: Mr. BALDACCI, Ms. CARSON of Indi- ISAKSON, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. FROST, Mr. SES- H.R. 339: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. ana, Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mrs. KELLY. SIONS, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. HORN, H.R. 361: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. H.R. 808: Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, H.R. 362: Mr. PENCE, Mr. FROST, Mr. STU- OLVER, Mr. GOODE, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. Mr. FILNER, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. PAK, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. MALONEY GUTIERREZ, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. DELAHUNT, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, and of New York, and Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. EDDIE BER- Mr. CHAMBLISS. H.R. 368: Ms. HART. NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. CARSON of Indi- H.R. 981: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. H.R. 369: Ms. NORTON. ana, and Mrs. CAPITO. H.R. 995: Mr. SKEEN. H.R. 374: Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. RYAN of Wis- H.R. 817: Mr. JONES of North Carolina and H.R. 996: Mr. SKEEN. consin, and Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. ISAKSON. H.R. 1004: Mr. BONIOR, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H.R. 436: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 827: Mr. STUPAK, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Texas, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- OSBORNE, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. MEEHAN. sissippi. H.R. 835: Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. WATKINS, and SHIMKUS, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. WU, Mr. GONZALEZ, H.R. 1015: Mr. FRANK and Mr. CHAMBLISS. and Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 1018: Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. BUR- H.R. 839: Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. MOORE, H.R. 437: Mr. GARY MILLER of California TON of Indiana, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. ROHR- and Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. and Mr. OTTER. ABACHER, Mr. CULBERSON, and Mr. BAKER. H.R. 844: Mr. RANGEL and Mrs. MALONEY of H.R. 457: Mr. BOEHLERT. H.R. 1019: Mr. GOSS, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. New York. H.R. 503: Mr. HEFLEY and Mr. ARMEY. ISAKSON, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. H.R. 853: Mr. CRAMER and Mr. MCINTYRE. H.R. 507: Mr. WICKER. TERRY, Mr. VITTER, and Mr. WELDON of Flor- H.R. 862: Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 544: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. TERRY, Mr. SAND- ida. H.R. 864: Mr. DOOLITTLE. ERS, and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 1066: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 868: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, H.R. 549: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. fornia, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. LEE, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. CALVERT, and Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. STARK, and FILNER, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Ms. SOLIS. Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. AKIN, H.R. 557: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. H.R. 1076: Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. PICKERING, and Mr. TERRY. CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. WEXLER, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, H.R. 871: Mr. SIMMONS. H.R. 572: Mr. GORDON and Mr. LATOURETTE. H.R. 875: Mr. FRANK, Ms. LEE, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. BARRETT, Mr. GORDON, H.R. 594: Mr. FARR of California. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. FILNER, Mrs. THUR- Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mrs. MINK of Ha- H.R. 600: Mr. HALL of Texas, Ms. PELOSI, MAN, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. waii, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. HILLIARD, TERRY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. Mr. FILNER, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. HONDA, Ms. BAIRD, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. SHER- LANGEVIN, Mr. INSLEE, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. NORTON, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. CLAY, Mrs. MAN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. LEE, COSTELLO, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. KILDEE. MALONEY of New York, Ms. MCCARTHY of Mr. MOORE, Mr. FRANK, Mr. FROST, Mr. H.R. 601: Mr. OTTER and Mr. DUNCAN. Missouri, and Ms. HART. BISHOP, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. H.R. 602: Ms. HARMAN, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. H.R. 876: Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. CUMMINGS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. BROWN of LANGEVIN, Ms. SANCHEZ, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 886: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. FROST, Ms. Florida, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 606: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. WYNN. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. EDWARDS, and H.R. 887: Mr. GRUCCI and Mr. RUSH. DOOLEY of California, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. HORN. H.R. 892: Mr. SCHAFFER. and Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 609: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. H.R. 893: Mr. SCHAFFER. H.R. 1078: Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. FROST, Mr. H.R. 611: Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. WAMP, Mr. H.R. 899: Mr. FOLEY, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. FRANK, and Mr. KILDEE. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. CLEMENT. HEFLEY, Mr. MOORE, and Mr. SMITH of New H.R. 1086: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 613: Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. DREIER, and Mr. Jersey. H.R. 1089: Mr. GONZALEZ. MOORE. H.R. 902: Mr. FILNER, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. H.J. Res. 11: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. BARR of H.R. 623: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. Georgia. BLAGOJEVICH, and Mr. WAXMAN. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BONIOR, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. H.J. Res. 12: Mr. BARR of Georgia. H.R. 638: Mr. BONIOR, Ms. SOLIS, and Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. DEUTSCH, Ms. H.J. Res. 27: Mr. DOOLITTLE. HOEFFEL. BALDWIN, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. LEACH, Mr. H.J. Res. 36: Mr. OTTER, Mr. MCKEON, and H.R. 641: Mr. HUTCHINSON, Ms. DUNN, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. RILEY, Mr. FROST, Mr. Mr. TRAFICANT. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. HART, Mr. H. Con. Res. 4: Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. TAYLOR BALLENGER, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FRANK, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. of Mississippi, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. ENGLISH, SANDLIN, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. OTTER. Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. LANGEVIN. LEE, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. H.R. 908: Ms. MCKINNEY. H. Con. Res. 23: Mr. BARR of Georgia and COOKSEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. H.R. 912: Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. STUMP. OTTER, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. WELDON Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. H. Con. Res. 25: Mr. WELDON of Pennsyl- of Florida, and Mr. MCKEON. HOBSON, Mr. HOYER, Mr. MATSUI, Mrs. MINK vania and Mr. KIND. H.R. 648: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. of Hawaii, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. H. Con. Res. 29: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. H.R. 661: Ms. DUNN. PHELPS, Mr. STRICKLAND, and Ms. WOOLSEY. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 663: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. RIV- H.R. 914: Mr. CRENSHAW. H. Con. Res. 38: Mr. LAFALCE. ERS, and Ms. VELAZQUEZ. H.R. 917: Mr. BROWN of Ohio and Mr. BAR- H. Con. Res. 41: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 668: Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. BACA, and CIA. H. Con. Res. 42: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 933: Mr. FILNER, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. Mr. ISSA, and Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. H.R. 671: Ms. MCKINNEY and Mr. BERMAN. GUTIERREZ, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, H. Con. Res. 48: Mr. DOOLITTLE. H.R. 686: Ms. SOLIS. Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. GEORGE MIL- H. Con. Res. 49: Mr. DOOLITTLE. H.R. 704: Ms. LEE. LER of California, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H. Con. Res. 52: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. WAX- H.R. 705: Mr. STUMP. JEFFERSON, and Mr. CLYBURN. MAN, Ms. LEE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. H.R. 710: Ms. HART and Mr. KLECZKA. H.R. 936: Mr. CLEMENT and Mr. SKELTON. SLAUGHTER, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. COYNE. H.R. 717: Mr. SAWYER, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. H.R. 937: Mr. SUNUNU and Mr. HAYWORTH. H. Con. Res. 54: Mr. TURNER, Mr. KINGSTON, VITTER, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, and Mr. H.R. 938: Mr. OLVER, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. KAP- Mr. WICKER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. TAYLOR of BISHOP. TUR, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mr. CLAY. Mississippi, and Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. H1014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 20, 2001 H. Con. Res. 58: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, PETITIONS, ETC. GILMAN. Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. FROST, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. H. Con. Res. 59: Mr. DELAY and Mrs. FATTAH, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions KELLY. WEXLER, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. BERKLEY, and papers were laid on the clerk’s H. Con. Res. 60: Mr. WEINER, Mr. Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. COOKSEY, desk and referred as follows: DELAHUNT, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, and Ms. KAP- Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. LEE. TUR. H. Res. 73: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. 7. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H. Res. 13: Mr. STEARNS. H. Res. 86: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. KAPTUR, the Legislature of Rockland County, New H. Res. 56: Mr. KIRK, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. ACK- Ms. SOLIS, and Mr. KILDEE. York, relative to Resolution No. 56 of 2001 ERMAN, Ms. LEE, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. MENENDEZ, H. Res. 87: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PUTNAM, and Mr. CASTLE. petitioning the Nuclear Regulatory Commis- sion to immediately shut down Indian Point ENGEL, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. f DELAHUNT, Mr. CLEMENT, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. 2 nuclear power plant until the Commission COYNE, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. DEGETTE, and Ms. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM inspects each and every safety component MCKINNEY. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and piece of equipment and certifies to the H. Res. 67: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mrs. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors public that the said nuclear power plant is NAPOLITANO, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. safe; to the Committee on Energy and Com- TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. LANTOS, Mrs. were deleted from public bills and reso- merce. MORELLA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. BENT- lutions as follows: SEN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. GEORGE H.R. 526: Mr. BRADY of Texas. E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 No. 37 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was The legislative clerk read the fol- day, and there would be debate on the called to order by the Honorable MIKE lowing letter: next amendment last night and we DEWINE, a Senator from the State of U.S. SENATE, would be ready for a vote now. That is Ohio. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, not the case because of the spectacle Washington, DC, March 20, 2001. that occurred at the end of the vote PRAYER To the Senate: yesterday. The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, I thought it did not go well, and I Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby thought the Senate looked very close Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on appoint the Honorable MIKE DEWINE, a Sen- ator from the State of Ohio, to perform the to being silly on our first amendment this Senate Chamber. Enter the mind duties of the Chair. on this very important issue. I was and heart of each Senator and reign as STROM THURMOND, stunned, quite frankly; on an amend- Sovereign over all that is said and done President pro tempore. ment as broadly supported as I know this day. We praise You for the dedica- Mr. DEWINE thereupon assumed the the amendment is, to give candidates tion of the Senators and for their ear- chair as Acting President pro tempore. that are running against superwealthy nestness to deal with the crucial issues f candidates some way to be able to com- before our Nation. May these days of pete, I can’t help but believe that when genuine exchange of concerns and con- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY we get a direct vote on that issue, it victions move the Senate forward to an LEADER will pass overwhelmingly. My assump- agreeable solution for the future of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion was that it got tangled up just be- campaigning for office in America. pore. The majority leader is recog- cause it was the first vote and there Lord, we are here to serve You and nized. was a desire to show that one side or Your best for our Nation. Thank You f the other was going to win. I was very for all the people who contribute to the disappointed in that. Senate with such loyal and excellent SCHEDULE I am also concerned, with the agree- service. Today we praise you for the Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today the ment that was reached, in all fairness, life of John Roberson who worked in Senate will immediately resume con- on both sides, that we would have the Disbursing Office for 20 years. Now sideration of the campaign finance re- amendments and regular votes every 3 as his family and friends grieve his form legislation. An amendment re- hours, we had already slipped 3 hours death, we ask You especially to care garding self-financed campaigns is ex- on that. And also I hope, once again, for his son Dave who has followed in pected to be offered, with up to 3 hours that objections to Senators amending his father’s footsteps with his own 20- of debate in order. It is also expected their own amendments will not be year period of loyal service. that some debate time will be yielded heard. The tradition around here is Today, we renew our commitment to back and that a vote will occur some- that we allow colleagues to amend do all we can to serve the best we can time around noon today—certainly be- their own amendments. I think that is and express Your care for whomever we fore the weekly party luncheons. We when the confusion began yesterday in can. Amen. will be in recess from approximately a very disappointing beginning. f 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly con- But Senators on both sides worked PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ferences to meet. Amendments are ex- last night and worked this morning, pected to be offered throughout the day and I understand an agreement has The Honorable MIKE DEWINE led the and therefore votes on amendments are been reached as to the amendment that Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: expected to occur approximately every will be offered in a few minutes. After I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the 3 hours. United States of America, and to the Repub- that is offered, we will come back and lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I am concerned about the very inaus- have another amendment on this side indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. picious beginning that the Senate had of the aisle and Senator MCCONNELL f on this legislation yesterday. I had de- and others will have an opportunity. scribed it as a jump ball, where every- I yield to the Senator from Arizona. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING body would have a free and fair oppor- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I tell the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE tunity to offer amendments and have majority leader that we have an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The debate but there would be votes on amendment. I don’t believe it will take clerk will please read a communication those amendments after 3 hours. I ex- all 3 hours because it was debated last to the Senate from the President pro pected we would have a vote sometime night. We have an agreement which is tempore [Mr. THURMOND]. between 5:30 and 6:30, as we did yester- being written up now. So I believe that

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There are three Republican Senator from New Mexico and the Sen- didn’t start until 1. I don’t know whose amendments. There would be one ator from Ohio and to acknowledge decision that was. That is not impor- Democratic amendment, and we would their leadership on this issue. We are tant. We can catch up this morning. We go back to the Republican side. That is addressing probably one of the most met this morning and we are getting how we should do it. complicated problems we face, a Su- the final details, which we needed to Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I yield the preme Court decision in Buckley v. do. This is a very complex, extremely floor. Valeo which said that a person who de- complex issue. f cides to run for office and is personally The challenges of a millionaire de- wealthy cannot be limited in the RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME claring his or her candidacy in Wyo- amount of personal wealth they spend ming are significantly different from The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. in order to obtain this office. doing that in the State of California. CHAFEE). Under the previous order, the Meanwhile, other candidates who are We tried to accommodate it and, frank- leadership time is reserved. not personally wealthy face all sorts of ly, we have. Those issues were still un- f limitations on how much money they resolved last night when the vote was BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM can raise from individuals, how much attempted, and all of us were confident ACT OF 2001 they can raise in a given period of that we could work out the differences, time, how much they can raise from bring up an agreement, which will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under political action committees. brought up in the name of Senator the previous order, the Senate will now The effort in which I have joined Sen- DOMENICI and Senator DEWINE and Sen- resume consideration of S. 27, which ator DOMENICI and Senator DEWINE is a ator DURBIN, and we can have a rel- the clerk will report. response to that, I hope a reasonable atively brief period of debate and vote The legislative clerk read as follows: response to that, which says we know on it and then move to another amend- A bill (S. 27) to amend the Federal Election the day will come when wealthy people ment by Senator MCCONNELL, or who- Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan will run for office, but we also want to ever he designates. campaign reform. say if you are not wealthy, you should Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, let me say The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under have a chance to compete and to de- to Senator MCCAIN—and then I will the previous order, the Democratic liver your message to the voters and to yield to Senator REID—I appreciate the leader, or his designee, is recognized to appeal to them for support. fact that something has been worked offer an amendment. We have come up with a proposal out which appears to be fair to all Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a which Senator DOMENICI and Senator sides. And since we already debated it quorum. DEWINE will describe in detail. We were for a time yesterday, it won’t be nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The having conversations on the floor, up essary to rehash all of that. Maybe we clerk will call the roll. to the beginning of this speech, about can make up for some of the lost time. The legislative clerk proceeded to aspects of this matter which we hope The clear understanding, when the call the roll. to address. If we cannot address it par- Senator from Arizona and I discussed Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ticularly in the language of this this issue, was that we would try to imous consent that the order for the amendment, we will acknowledge what keep it on a steady schedule and get quorum call be rescinded. we consider to be some of the questions amendments offered and voted on every The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that will be raised and try to address it 3 hours, or less if possible. objection, it is so ordered. The Senator later in debate. We have been in con- I yield to Senator REID. from Nevada. versation with Senator MCCAIN and Mr. REID. Mr. President, we are Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my un- Senator FEINGOLD. They are familiar hopeful that the first vote is not indic- derstanding that the amendment Sen- with what we are doing. I do not pur- ative of what the future is going to ator DOMENICI is going to offer is not port to suggest they support it. They hold. I hope that will be the downside yet ready, but we want to start talking can speak for themselves. We believe of the work on this important piece of about it, the procedure being at such this is a responsible way to address a legislation. I think yesterday was well time the amendment comes from legis- serious problem we face in political spent. There were relatively very few lative drafting, Senator DURBIN will be campaigns. quorum calls, maybe just for brief mo- recognized when the Chair feels that is If the Senator from New Mexico is ments, and I think we were able to ac- appropriate. He will yield at that time prepared, at this point I yield to him complish a lot last night and this to Senator DOMENICI, who will offer an with the understanding that when the morning. I also say that during this amendment on his behalf, and whoever amendment arrives, the Senator from next day or two, there are a number of else wants to be on the amendment. New Mexico, Mr. DOMENICI, and Sen- Members who wish to give statements The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator DEWINE, and I will join as cospon- about the bill itself. They can do this ator from Kentucky. sors with others. during the time these amendments are Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I I yield to the Senator from New Mex- pending. Some of them want to take ask the Senator from Nevada if he ico. the full 3 hours. I have already told agrees that we ought to begin the 3- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senator MCCAIN that I am not too cer- hour time limit. ator from New Mexico. tain that we need to alternate. We Mr. REID. I agree. Mr. DOMENICI. I say to the Senator don’t have many amendments over Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I from Illinois, I thank the Senator for here. So I publicly advise those on the ask unanimous consent, even though his cooperation and help. Obviously, other side of the aisle who want to the amendment has not yet been laid the Senator came on board with the offer amendments, they should get down, since we are going to be dis- idea encapsulated in the Domenici them ready because we are not going to cussing it, that the 3-hour time limit amendment yesterday, and as we pro- have a lot to offer. begin with this discussion. We under- gressed through it, it appeared that a Mr. LOTT. If I may respond to the stand most of that time may be yielded number of Senators wanted some last suggestion, that would be fine. back, but at least this will begin the changes. So we set about yesterday However, we want to make sure that, if time. evening—and well into the evening—to we don’t alternate, at the end we don’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without try to arrive at changes necessary to have amendments show up that would objection, it is so ordered. The Senator accommodate a wide variety of Sen- be offered, one behind the other, on the from Illinois. ators and still make it effective.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2537 There is no question, anytime you spend their own money and get elected, Let me, again, thank Senator DOMEN- work on something as complicated as a requirement that they cannot change ICI, Senator DURBIN, Senator COLLINS, this, although we think we have done a their mind about how to finance that Senator MCCAIN, Senator FEINGOLD, good job, it may very well be in due campaign and start raising money to and others for their input, their sug- course, as this bill evolves further, that pay back their debt after they are gestions, and their work during these there may have to be other amend- elected. We passed that around yester- negotiations. ments as people analyze and find other day, and everyone seems to understand I believe the amendment, with their problems that might be inherent in it. If you incur debt from a personal help, is a consensus approach that will this situation. loan and then you get elected as Sen- help make our election process more I thank in a very special way Senator ator, and then you go around and say, fair and more equitable. DEWINE from the State of Ohio. From now I am the Senator, I want you to It is unfortunate that we need such the beginning, we had hoped that yes- get me money so I can pay back what an amendment at all. But the sad re- terday we would introduce a Domenici- I used of my own money to run for ality is in campaigns today we are DeWine amendment. I introduced the election. It is clear in this amendment moving down a road where personal amendment which was debated yester- that you cannot do that in the future. wealth is becoming the chief qualifica- day. Many people at least understand All that is future, prospective. tion for candidates seeking office. The what we are trying to do and what the Senator DEWINE will now explain the reality is in the last several election problem is. To the extent we are trying triggering mechanisms and how this cycles, both parties have looked around to figure out a solution, Senator will apply to each State. We will have the country to try to find wealthy can- DEWINE has been a marvelous partner a chart so every Senator can see how it didates who can self-finance their own and an excellent leader. applies. I thank Senator DEWINE, who campaigns. This is no reflection on Today I will briefly explain what we has been a real help. To the other Sen- those candidates. But it is the reality are trying to do and some of the basic ators on the floor, particularly Senator of life today. fundamentals, and then I will yield to This amendment attempts to bring MCCAIN, thank you for your help. Sen- Senator DEWINE. about equity and fairness and also, ator MCCAIN clearly said if we did not The way we will determine the trig- quite candidly, to increase the oppor- win the other one, we would put this ger for the nonwealthy candidate—that tunity for all candidates to get their together and it would be bipartisan, is, the candidate confronted with an ideas to the public. opponent who will spend a lot of their and he joined. This amendment is truly about the There are a few things in this amend- own money—will vary in States de- first amendment—it is about free ment we both know have to be ironed pending on the voting age population. speech—and it is about allowing can- out in the future, but I think it is an That is Senator DEWINE’s idea. In es- didates to have the opportunity to take excellent amendment. sence, it says to a Senator in a State their ideas into the marketplace, to For the first time in history, we such as Idaho, if somebody decides to broadcast them, to be able to pay for think we are legally addressing the run and spends their own money in the commercials, and to have their ex- issue of a person who asserts their con- large quantities, that Senator is going change of ideas in that political mar- stitutional rights—which the Court to be able to raise money somewhat ketplace that our Founding Fathers said is constitutional—to spend their easier than he or she would have if deemed so very important. own money, but they do it in inordi- they were bound by the 26-year-old law The reality is, though, personal nate amounts as compared to what a which has $1,000 individual contribu- wealth has changed the whole dynamic candidate on the other side could be ex- tion limits per election and $5,000 in of today’s Federal elections. It has pected to raise under current restric- money that can come from PACs. changed it in a way that no one in 1976, Essentially, once you hit the formula tive laws, which are 26 years old and when the Supreme Court handed down amount, this is what will happen. When ought to be fixed. it’s decision, could have envisioned. No I yield the floor. you reach the first level, the individual one could have envisioned the amount The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. FITZ- limits are raised to $3,000 under current of money individual candidates now GERALD). The Senator from Ohio. law. That means you can raise $3,000 in pour into their own campaigns. Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, this the primary and $3,000 in the general. The fact is, as I said on the Senate chart we will discuss in a moment was When you hit the next level, which floor last night, there currently exists prepared last night by my law clerk, Senator DEWINE will talk about, the a loophole, but a constitutionally pro- Susan Bruno. She has been working on contribution limits for the non- tected loophole, for candidates to use that, and we thank her for it. wealthy person are raised six times in their own personal money to finance I congratulate and thank my col- the primary, $6,000 in the primary, their own campaigns. This loophole, of league from New Mexico, Senator $6,000 in the general. course, resulted from the 1976 Supreme Then something new was brought DOMENICI, and my colleague from Illi- Court case, Buckley v. Valeo. In that into the discussion yesterday evening, nois, Senator DURBIN, for their work on case, the Supreme Court reviewed the this amendment. The amendment we principally based upon Senator FEIN- constitutionality of the Federal Elec- have now is the result of weeks of dis- STEIN’s discussion, after having faced tion Campaign Act of 1974. In the Buck- what one might call a superspender. We cussions and negotiations among Sen- ley case, the United States Supreme have a superspender defined, and Sen- ator DOMENICI, Senator DURBIN, and Court struck down limitations on the ator DEWINE will define what that is myself. That culminated last night in following: One, campaign expenditures; when he speaks. further discussions involving more two, independent expenditures by indi- We eliminate the party coordinated Senators, both Republican and Demo- viduals and groups; and, three, expendi- expenditure limits, all hard dollars— crat. tures by candidates from their personal until the poor candidate raises up to an I thank the members of our staff who funds. amount equal to the self-financing of worked long into the night after we The Buckley decision has effectively the superspender. I assume during that had set the basic parameters ourselves created a substantial disadvantage for period of time they can continue to for what this discussion would be. opposing candidates who must raise all raise the $6,000 from individuals. The amendment we have in front of campaign funds under the current The way it is done, it requires a bit us is bipartisan, and it is the work fundraising limitations. Current fund of bookkeeping, but everybody keeps a product of a great number of people. limitations, of course, are $1,000 per lot of books now. Everybody has But let me particularly thank Senator donor. So you have the situation where records galore. Obviously, there are DOMENICI for taking the lead and for the candidate who cannot self-finance floating triggers that will come about being one who had this idea, frankly, has to raise money in a maximum of based upon when the wealthy can- over a decade ago, and who has been $1,000 increments but has to then go up didate, or superspender, starts putting talking about this idea year after year. against another candidate who can put their money into the campaign. We are now to the point where we have in maybe an unlimited amount of There is one other provision that has the ability to see this amendment en- money—millions and millions of dol- been in both vehicles for Senators who acted into law. lars.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2538 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 The fact is, because of the Constitu- dividual voting age populations of each own money. I think this makes a great tion, because of the Supreme Court’s state, in recognition that the cost of deal of sense. This was a provision that decision, and because of the statutes elections vary greatly between the was worked out, again, last night. we have written, we now have what, for states. The actual calculation of the Finally, our amendment includes a the general public, would appear at thresholds uses a baseline formula and notice provision. This requires can- least to be a rather ludicrous situation. multiples of that baseline. Our popu- didates to notify the Federal Election That situation is that everyone in the lation-based calculation allows the in- Commission within 24 hours of crossing country is limited to $1,000 they can dividual contribution limit increases a threshold. Candidates also must no- put into a candidate’s campaign—ev- to kick in sooner in states with smaller tify the FEC within 24 hours of any ad- erybody in the country except one per- populations, where candidates get more ditional contributions totaling $10,000, son. That one person who has the abil- bang for the buck. A half million dol- once they are over a threshold. ity to put money in, in an unlimited lars in a campaign in Wyoming, after That is our amendment in a nutshell. fashion, in an unlimited amount, is, of all, goes a heck of a lot farther and can The fact is, the Supreme Court has course, the candidate. buy a lot more television air time and ruled that personal expenditures can- That, I think, to most people would direct mail pieces than it can in Ohio not be limited. Let me say this very seem to be an absurd situation. But or in California. Simple put, this for- clearly: Our amendment is not trying this is a constitutional issue. This is, if mula recognizes that a one-size fits all to change nor challenge that. We ac- it is a loophole, certainly a constitu- approach won’t work for all states. cept that. It is the interpretation of tionally protected loophole—unlimited The baseline is based on the fol- the Supreme Court, in interpreting the personal expenditures from rich can- lowing formula: $.04 the voting age first amendment to the Constitution, didates but limited personal contribu- population + $150,000. The first thresh- which we must and do respect. tions for everyone else. That is the re- old starts at double the baseline. This amendment is not an attempt to ality today. When a wealthy candidate crosses undo what the Court decided. It is not This reality has resulted in enhanced the first threshold, the opposing can- an attempt to limit personal expendi- personal wealth in campaigns to such didate’s hard money cap for individual tures, nor in any way to inhibit those an extent that I think no one even 10 contributions, which currently is expenditures, nor in fact to punish peo- years ago could have imagined its im- $1,000, goes up three times to $3,000. ple for making those expenditures. portance. The second threshold is a double the Rather, it is an attempt to correct for The whole dynamic of political cam- first threshold—and the hard money the unintended effects of the Court’s paigning has fundamentally changed in cap increases to $6,000. decision. this country because of this Court deci- So when you get to that second Again, no one—no one—when the sion and because of the ability in the threshold, when the wealthy candidate Buckley case came out in the mid- last few years of candidates to self-fi- puts in that second amount of money 1970s, could have envisioned what we nance their own campaigns. or hits that level, the second one kicks have seen today. This amendment is It has made it more difficult for non- in, which means then the nonwealthy based upon our additional experience— wealthy opponents to compete and to candidate who was not being self-fi- 25 years of experience—in seeing how get their messages and their ideas nanced can raise six times what the this has played out. It is an attempt to across to the public. current law is. The current law, of correct the inequities in the system Our amendment tries in a constitu- course, is $1,000. That would take it up and establish fairness in the process. tionally acceptable way to correct this. to $6,000 you can raise from an indi- I believe the courts are likely to up- It would create greater fairness and ac- vidual donor. hold this provision because it addresses countability in the Federal election Finally, the third threshold begins at the public perception that there is process by addressing the inequity that ten times the baseline; once a wealthy something inherently corrupt about a arises when a wealthy candidate pays candidate exceeds the third threshold, wealthy candidate who can use a sub- for his or her campaign with personal it removes the caps for State party co- stantial amount of his or her own per- funds—personal funds that are defined, ordinated expenditures of hard money. sonal resources to win an election—not by the way, to include cash contribu- Our amendment also, as my col- that there is anything corrupt about tions and any contributions arising league from New Mexico has indicated, that particular candidate. It is the per- from personal or family assets such as includes a proportionality provision, a ception. It is the perception that the personal loans or property used for col- provision that means for all cap in- public looks at this and, frankly, says lateral for a loan to the campaign. creases, a less wealthy candidate can something is just wrong with this. The agreement we reached this morn- use increased caps to raise only— The Supreme Court has said Congress ing and that was hammered out last only—up to 110 percent of the amount has a compelling interest in addressing night—the amendment we will be offer- contributed by the wealthy candidate. this perception. This amendment is ing in just a moment—has very impor- This applies to all three of these narrowly tailored, and closely related tant implications for our democracy, thresholds. to such concerns about that perceived as I will explain. Proportionality is important because corruption. The reality is the courts The basic intent of our amendment is it really helps level the playing field carved out a constitutional protection to preserve and to enhance the market- from both directions so the wealthy for wealthy candidates. Our provision place of ideas—the very foundation of candidate is not punished or is not in- offsets that without infringing on the our democracy—but giving candidates hibited from putting his or her own rights of the wealthy candidates. Our who are not independently wealthy an money into the campaign, which is provision expands the rights of the op- opportunity to get their message very important. What this means, in posing candidate. Our amendment ex- across to the voters as well. plain language, is that we try to in- pands free speech. In fact, this sort of Specifically, our amendment would crease free speech; we give that non- approach to campaign financing actu- raise the contribution limits for can- wealthy candidate the opportunity to ally bolsters first amendment rights of didates facing wealthy opponents to get his or her message out. We do not candidates who do not have extensive fund their own campaigns. punish the wealthy candidate. And we personal resources. The contribution limit increases are take care of that in this well-crafted Finally, the proportionality provi- based, as my colleague from New Mex- amendment by saying we will limit sion is key to ensuring that a wealthy ico has said, on a sliding scale depend- how much that nonwealthy candidate candidate is not punished by the less ing on the size of each State and the can raise above the caps, above the wealthy candidate’s ability to raise amount of the wealthy candidate’s per- limits, and we limit it to, logically, funds with lower hard money caps. sonal expenditures. how much money has been put in by Candidly, our amendment does not The amendment creates a simple the wealthy candidate. completely level the playing field. I three-tiered threshold test to deter- So the wealthy candidate, again, is think in most cases that would simply mine the contribution limit increases. not punished, is not inhibited, is not be impossible. We cannot do that. How- This threshold test is based on the in- discouraged from putting in his or her ever, it is a step towards increasing

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By taking that step, the free million people and some 8 or 9 million place and to share them with the pub- flow of ideas, the spirit, the essence, voters, you have to raise over $10 mil- lic, and giving them the resources to the foundation of our democracy is pre- lion to get your message out. share them. served and emboldened. Let me offer another insight. It costs It is a reasonable approach. It is a We have charts on the floor which we you 50 cents to raise a dollar, so about reasonable thing to do, especially now can share with all Members of the Sen- half of the money you raise goes into that we are reforming our Nation’s ate. We have a breakdown that shows the overhead of a campaign, the admin- campaign finance laws. State by State exactly where those istrative costs of staff people, mailing This is a great opportunity for us. We thresholds are and at what point they out invitations, following up, making are today, with this amendment, fine- would kick in. sure people are there. It is an extraor- tuning the process, correcting some- We would be more than happy to dinarily expensive business. thing the Court could not have fore- share those with any Members of the It often puzzles me that people who seen 25 years ago in Buckley; and that Senate who would like to take a look. are not otherwise capable of managing is that the unlimited personal expendi- Again, it makes eminent sense to million-dollar companies manage mul- tures can hurt an opposing candidate’s have a distinction between when the timillion-dollar campaigns that come ability to compete fairly. When that thresholds kick in between the State of and go in a matter of 12 months. That happens, when huge funding disparities Wyoming and the State of Ohio. It just happens in this business of politics. exist between a wealthy candidate’s makes eminent sense. That is the world in which we live. unlimited personal expenditures to Again, I thank my colleague from There are ways to change it. We their own campaigns and a less New Mexico, my colleague from Illi- could change it pretty dramatically. wealthy candidate’s limited individual nois, and my other colleagues who have We could say television time is free for contributions from others, it is the worked long and hard on this amend- candidates. That would really change voters and our democracy that suffers ment. it in a hurry because two-thirds of the the most. I thank the Chair and yield the floor. money that most candidates spend is In conclusion, wealthy candidates The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on television. If the television didn’t have an easier time communicating ator from Illinois. cost you anything, if you had access to today with voters. That is just the re- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I join in it where you could go on and, instead ality of our current process. They have the statement made by the Senator of doing a 30-second drive-by spot, you the money it takes readily at their dis- from New Mexico, Mr. DOMENICI, and ended up having 5 minutes to explain posal to get their messages out. When my colleague, Senator DEWINE from your position on tax cuts or Social Se- running up against such self-financed Ohio, in cosponsoring this amendment. curity, the voters would have a chance machines, less wealthy opponents have A lot of people listening to this debate to see you. less chance to challenge those mes- can’t understand the world we live in Of course, there is resistance to that sages, less chance to get their own here, a world where whenever you de- idea from the people who own the tele- ideas on the table, less chance to com- cide to be a candidate for the Senate, vision stations. They make a bundle of municate with the voters, and to give you face the daunting task of con- money off political candidates. They them an alternative point of view. vincing your family that it is a good can’t wait for these campaigns to get As a result, it is the voters who have idea and putting together a good cam- started because we literally shovel less chance to make informed choices paign team. Then the reality hits you. money at them in the closing weeks of in elections. And that is just not good Your message, whatever it is, to be de- campaigns. The managers of these sta- for our democracy. In essence, this livered to voters across America, is tions have a perpetual smile for weeks struggle between rich and not so rich going to be a very expensive under- on end when they see all the candidates candidates really is a struggle for the taking. lining up to pay for the advertising on soul of democracy. I say that because I represent the State of Illinois with their television stations. So the idea of the free flow of ideas and information some 12 million people. How do I get free television is not one that has gone is the basis—the very foundation—of their attention to tell them what I feel, very far—nor free radio. The idea of our political system. The exchange of what I would like to do in the Senate? free postage is not likely going to ideas is a prerequisite for democratic The obvious methods are the use of occur either. governance. And it is ‘‘ideas,’’ as John radio, TV, direct mail, and telephone. We live in a commercial world where Maynard Keynes once said, that ‘‘shape All of those are very expensive. All of we are trying to basically deliver our the course of history.’’ those are increasingly expensive every message to the voters in a fashion that The more robust the marketplace of 2 years. The cost of television adver- is extremely expensive. Now we have ideas, the better the political process. tising, for example, goes up 20 percent the Supreme Court, which 25 years ago For our democracy to fully function every 2 years. So if you are running for jumped into this debate and said, if you and thrive, we need many ideas—ideas reelection after 6 years, you have to are independently wealthy, if you are a competing with each other. That is the raise some 60 percent more in funds to multimillionaire, we can’t limit how basis for the critical thinking process, buy the same amount of television in much money you want to spend out of the basis for debate and challenges to my State and other States just to de- your own pocket. societal norms. That is the basis for liver your message in a campaign. An individual candidate who is not how we make changes in our society, When Members of the Senate come to independently wealthy is limited on for how we make the world a better the floor and start talking about rais- how they can raise money. Under cur- place. When there are fewer ideas being ing $1,000 here or $3,000 here or $6,000, I rent law, I can only raise a $1,000 max- disseminated, there is a greater likeli- imagine most families across America imum contribution from each person hood of political and societal stagna- say: What kind of world do they live in from my primary election campaign tion. And when there is such stagna- that they would be asking an indi- and my general election campaign and tion, there is no social change, and the vidual to give them $6,000 of their $5,000 for each campaign from political world is worse off for it. money for a political campaign? Very action committees. It sounds like a lot Thomas Mann once said: few people do that in America. of money, until you start adding up the It is impossible for ideas to compete in the Thankfully, for a lot of us, we have $1,000 contributions it takes to reach $1 marketplace if no forum for their presen- those who support us and will do it. million. If you have a $10 or $12 million tation is provided or available. For the vast majority of families, they campaign in Illinois, imagine how That, unfortunately, seems to be the must be scratching their head at this many people you have to appeal to, to case for many less wealthy candidates debate and saying: Why don’t they live raise $10 or $12 million.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 The Supreme Court, in Buckley v. raise money so that they can keep up work out the differences. There were Valeo, said if you happen to have a lot with self-financing candidates. several specific areas that had not been of money, then you can put all you If in my home State of Illinois some- worked out last night, especially pro- want into it; you are not limited as to one decides to put in $5 million or portionality, among others. I am the amount of money you can invest in more, then we allow the Democratic or pleased we worked it out and we are a political campaign. Republican Party in my State, through now ready to move forward as soon as We have come down to two categories their coordinated expenditures, to real- the language comes over, and we can of candidates in America, the M&M ly reach that same level, up to 110 per- vote on this amendment and move on categories: the multimillionaires, and cent of the amount that is being given to other amendments. the mere mortals. The mere mortals, by that candidate to his or her own I do believe the principles of McCain- frankly, stand in awe of those who can campaign. Feingold have been preserved because write a check and fund their campaign. This is an imperfect amendment. It is this deals in hard money. Yes, it lifts What we are trying to address with this an effort by us to address a serious some restraints on hard money, but amendment is to level the playing field problem. It has in it an element that is there is no soft money that would be so that if someone shows up in the important. It is an element of fairness, permitted under the Domenici-DeWine- course of the campaign who is inde- an element of opportunity. It basically Durbin amendment. So it also address- pendently wealthy and is willing to says that in America we won’t let you es, in all candor, a concern that lit- spend $10, $20, $30, $40, $50, $60 million buy an election. If you are going to erally every nonmillionaire Member of of their own money—I am not making come in and try to do that, then you this body has, and that is that they these figures up, as they say; that has are going to at least give the other wake up some morning and pick up the happened—then at least the other can- candidate a chance to compete. paper and find out that some multi- didate has a fighting chance. That is There is one element in this amend- millionaire is going to run for their what this amendment is all about. I ment which I have discussed with the seat, and that person intends to invest have joined with Senator DOMENICI and sponsors that I hope we can address ei- 3, 5, 8, 10, now up to $70 million of their Senator DEWINE to try to create this ther with a second-degree amendment, own money in order to win. fighting chance. or a later amendment during the So when I see the significant support How do we do it? Currently, you can course of our debate, and that is the for this amendment, I think those re- only accept $1,000 per person per elec- money on hand. If an incumbent Sen- flect a genuine concern, as we know tion. We have said: If you run into the ator has millions of dollars on hand both parties have now openly stated so-called self-financing candidate who and somebody walks in and decides to that they recruit people who have siz- is going to spend millions of dollars, put in a million dollars to oppose them, able fortunes of their own in order to then you can accept a larger contribu- I think you should take into account run for the Senate. tion from an individual. The calcula- how much money the incumbent Sen- I don’t think this is a new phe- tion and formula we use is based on the ator has on hand. This amendment nomenon, Mr. President. I think it has number of people living in the State. does not do that. I would like to sug- been going on for years and years. But Senator DEWINE explained it earlier. gest a modification to it at some point. as money seems to play a greater and For example, in my home State of Illi- But I believe our colleagues in the greater role in politics, and as tele- nois, the U.S. Census projected the vot- Senate will have a good opportunity vision advertising continues to be more ing-age population for the year 2000 later this morning to cast their votes and more important, then, obviously, was 8,983,000 people. We have a baseline on this amendment and to basically the ability of someone to achieve office threshold plus $150,000 which says that say that from the Senate’s side, we are with what is apparently an unfair ad- you can put $509,000 into your cam- going to try to level this playing field vantage over a candidate of lesser paign of your own money. That is your and try to give a voice to all can- wealth is being addressed, at least in right to do, under the law and under didates. We are not going to say this is part, by this amendment. this amendment. a system that is open to the highest Also, I add to the sponsors of the If you decide to put in over $1 mil- bidder. It is going to at least allow men amendment—and I already discussed lion, if you put in $1 million, then the and women to compete with some ele- this with Senator DOMENICI and Sen- candidate who doesn’t have $1 million ment of fairness. ator DEWINE —this isn’t a perfect an- to put in, whether they are a chal- I thank my colleague from New Mex- swer. We all realize that. We know lenger or an incumbent, can raise up to ico, as well as my colleague from Ohio. there are some areas that have gone $3,000 from those who will contribute, Both of them, and our staffs, worked unaddressed, and if there needs to be as opposed to a limit of $1,000. Further- late into the night last night to pre- further addressing, that is why we have more, in Illinois, for example, if you pare this amendment that will be another nearly 10 days of debate and put in $2 million of your own money, forthcoming shortly. amendments. So I am glad we were then we allow the individual contribu- I yield the floor. able to work out the differences that tion to go up to $6,000. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who existed last night. Obviously, those ne- I am sure most people listening to yields time? gotiations needed to take place, and I this can’t imagine someone writing a The Senator from Arizona is recog- hope we can move forward on this check for $6,000 to a political can- nized. amendment as soon as the legislative didate. The folks who will do that are Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I thank language comes over from the legisla- few and far between. The honest an- Senator DOMENICI, Senator DEWINE, tive counsel, so we can move on to an- swer to that is, unless you control the and others. Last night, I believe we other amendment at the earliest mo- overall cost of political campaigns, you could have avoided the vote we had. I ment. have to face the reality: People will hope in the future and during this de- Again, I thank Senator DOMENICI and show up with a lot of money in the bate we will make sure we try to han- Senator DEWINE and Senator DURBIN bank, spend it on the campaign, and dle it in a more sensitive fashion. I will and others for their efforts on this leg- literally blow away any type of polit- take the responsibility for that. islation. ical opponent. We probably should have tried to— I yield the floor. Who loses in that process? The voters because we knew there were several The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lose. If the system works as it is sup- areas that needed to be worked out, ator from West Virginia is recognized. posed to, you have a choice on election which have been worked out, and we Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, what are day. In order to have a choice, you are just awaiting the legislative coun- the rules guiding debate at this point? have information about all candidates. sel’s language so we can move forward The PRESIDING OFFICER. There That means you have an information with the amendment—we probably are 3 hours evenly divided. The amend- source not only from a wealthy can- should have waited until this morning ment has not yet been offered. didate but from someone who is not so on the amendment. But that is done. Mr. BYRD. What a mess. wealthy. This amendment, with its The fact is, as we committed last The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under own formula approach, allows people to night, we would reach agreement and the previous agreement——

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2541 Mr. BYRD. Without the amendment I offered an amendment on this floor Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, the being offered? one day, and I thought: I will at least distinguished Senator from Texas is The PRESIDING OFFICER. That was get a half dozen votes. I got one—one here, and I yield her as much time as stipulated by consent. vote. Those in this body on both sides she needs off our side. Mr. BYRD. All right. Mr. President, who were slaves to the particular inter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- when Cineas the Philosopher visited est group on that occasion ran like tur- ator from Texas. Rome in the year 280 B.C. as the envoy keys to the fire escapes. I thought I Mrs. HUTCHISON. I thank the Chair. of Pyrrhus, the Greek general, and had would get half a dozen votes at least. I Mr. President, I will be brief. witnessed the deliberations of the knew the amendment would not be I know my colleague from New Mex- Roman Senate and had listened to Sen- adopted, but after hearing all the brave ico and my colleague from Ohio have ators in debate, he reported that, talk of some of the Senators on both been working very hard on this amend- ‘‘Here, indeed, was no gathering of sides, I thought: At least I will get his ment. I appreciate everything they are venal politicians, no haphazard council vote, I will get his vote, and I will get trying to do. of mediocre minds.’’ This was in 280 her vote. I got one vote, my own. I have a separate amendment that B.C. That is what it has come to in this has been incorporated into this amend- In 107 B.C., Jugurtha, that Numidian body. We are at the beck and call, we ment. It has the same purpose, and I prince, was in Rome. When he was or- know the feel of the whiplash when the hope when everything is worked out, dered by the Roman Senate to leave votes come, and we are owned by the our purpose will succeed. Our purpose Italy and set out for home, after he had special interest groups. is to level the playing field so that one passed through the gates of Rome, it is That does not mean that every Sen- candidate who has millions, if not bil- said that he looked back several times ator does not have a free will. Senators lions, of dollars to spend on a campaign in silence and finally exclaimed, ‘‘Yon- exercise that free will about which Mil- will not be at such a significant advan- der is a city that is up for sale, and its ton spoke in ‘‘Paradise Lost’’—freedom tage over another candidate who does days are numbered if it ever finds a of the will. That does not mean that not have such means as to create an buyer.’’ the conscience of every Senator here is unlevel playing field. What a change; what a change had bought, that his vote is bought. It does In fact, I think it was Senator DUR- come over that Senate in less than 200 not mean that at all, but it means that BIN who used these numbers: In the 2000 years! I think we might also, with in our day and time, it cannot be said elections, candidates took out personal great sadness, reflect upon the report of this Senate that it is not a gathering loans for their campaigns of $194 mil- by Cineas when he referred to the of venal politicians. In Jugurtha’s lion for Federal races. In 1998, it was Roman Senate after he had witnessed words: ‘‘Yonder is a city up for sale, $107 million. In 1996, it was $106 mil- it—as I say, not as a ‘‘gathering of and its days are numbered if it ever lion. That is a lot of strength. We pride venal politicians, not a haphazard finds a buyer.’’ ourselves in our country on trying to council of mediocre minds,’’ but in re- Mr. President, as one who has been in have a level playing field to keep our ality ‘‘an assemblage of kings.’’ What a this body now going on 43 years, I democracy balanced. Senate that was that he reported to mourn the days of old when I came Under our Constitution, it is very Pyrrhus as being, in dignity and in here. We still have good Senators. They clear that we cannot keep people from statesmanship, as a ‘‘council of kings!’’ are bright, they are dedicated, but the spending their own money however It is in even greater sadness that we yoke, the Roman yoke that they have they wish to spend it. I will not argue noted Jugurtha’s words: ‘‘Yonder is a to go under to come here, is appalling— that point ever. That is their constitu- city up for sale, and its days are num- appalling. It is sad. I compliment those tional right. They have a constitu- bered if it ever finds a buyer.’’ But that on both sides who are seeking to do tional right to try to buy the office, is what is happening in this land of something about it, who are trying but they do not have a constitutional ours and in this body of ours. hard to deal with reality here and in right to resell it. That is what my part When I came to the Senate, Jennings such a way that the people might still of this amendment attempts to pre- Randolph and I ran for two seats, and look upon this body with some con- vent, so a candidate can spend his or we won. He ran for the short term, the fidence and respect. Yet, I do not think her own money but there would be a 2-year seat that had been created by that they will be overly successful in limit on the amount that candidate the death of the late M.M. Neely, and I the effort. could go out and raise to pay himself ran for the full term. Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for or herself back. At that time, I ran against Senator a question? My amendment and the amendment Mr. BYRD. Yes, I yield. Chapman Revercomb, a fine member of of Senator DEWINE and Senator DOMEN- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I say to my the Republican Party, but Randolph ICI is $250,000. If a big State should have friend, referring back to the days when and I ran on a combined war chest of more, certainly I would look at what is he was the leader, does he recall how $50,000: two Senators on a combined reasonable. I want a level playing field. many times he offered, on behalf of the war chest of $50,000. We did not have I want people to be able to spend their Democrats, a motion to invoke cloture television in those days, we did not own money, but they need to know on campaign finance reform? they are doing it because that is what have high-priced consultants, and our Mr. BYRD. I offered a motion to in- they want to do, not because when they hands were not manacled by the shack- voke cloture eight times during the win they will be able to go out and les of money. 100th Congress. Today what do we find? What does Mr. REID. Does the Senator recall repay themselves, so it is not a risk the average Senate seat cost—$6 mil- the motion to invoke cloture being of- they have to take. lion or $8 million? Both parties are fered so many times to any other meas- I have put my own money in cam- enslaved to those who give. The special ure? paigns in the past and I have taken the interests of the country are the people Mr. BYRD. Up to this point, there hit for it. A lot of people in this body who are represented—the special inter- has been none. have. It is a risk. It is a risk I was will- ests, for the most part. Mr. REID. So if I understand what ing to take. It happened to be a risk I The great body of people out there the Senator has said, when he was ma- lost. Other people have been able to do are not organized, and they are not jority leader in the 100th Congress, an that. Some have lost, some have won. I represented here. We are beholden to attempt to invoke cloture was tried never repaid myself the full amount the special interests who give us—when eight times unsuccessfully, and that that I loaned. I think we need to have we go around the country holding out a holds the record for any legislative the level playing field. tip cup saying, ‘‘Give me, give me, give issue of which the Senator is aware. We have a constitutional right to me,’’ they are the people who respond Mr. BYRD. That is right. spend our money. No one argues that. I and they are the people for whom the I thank the Senator, and I yield the do believe a retired police officer or re- doors are opened. They are the people floor. tired teacher should be able to run for for whom the telephone lines are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- public office on a level playing field opened when the calls come in. ator from New Mexico. and get the variety of support from his

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Parliamentary inquiry: pect most sitting Members who have ator DEWINE who have worked so hard Under the unanimous consent agree- some intention of running again have on their amendment. Their amendment ment, a vote must occur on an amend- amassed something between $1⁄2 million includes other ways of leveling the ment, if not this amendment, at 12:30 and $1 million. If you have been here playing field by letting the other can- p.m. for a couple of years, I suspect you didates have no limits or bigger limits. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under have done that. If you have been here I think that is fine, too. The point is, the unanimous consent agreement, longer, I know colleagues have everyone would like to see the most there are up to 3 hours of debate after amounts in excess of $3, $5, and $7 mil- level playing field we can find, the which a vote on an amendment in rela- lion sitting in accounts, earning inter- most numbers of contributors who care tion to the amendment shall occur. est, waiting for the next time they run. about this candidate being able to get Mr. DODD. Further inquiry: I pre- I don’t like the idea of a multi- behind someone and have a fair chance sume the time will begin to toll once millionaire going out and writing of getting the message out. That is the amendment is introduced, and the checks and running, I suppose. I under- what my part of this amendment does. fact there is no amendment pending stand the law. The Constitution says if I thank all colleagues for coming to- per se, other than the one we are dis- an individual in this country wants to gether on an amendment, an amend- cussing, the time is not really tolling; spend his or her money that way, there ment I hope will work. If for some rea- is that correct or am I incorrect? is nothing we can do here to stop them. son this amendment goes down, I hope The PRESIDING OFFICER. By con- What you are trying to do is level the my amendment, which I introduced as sent, the time has been charged. playing field. a bill 2 years ago, I hope it prevails and Mr. MCCONNELL. The time began to It isn’t exactly level, in a sense, when we will be able to work something out run on the amendment when the dis- we are talking about incumbents who as we go through the 2 weeks of debat- cussion began at what time? have treasuries of significant amounts ing this bill that will be fair and that The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and the power of the office which al- will give everyone a chance to have the ENZI). Nine-fifty. lows us to be in the press every day, if support of the biggest number of people Mr. DOMENICI. If I could explain. we want. We can send franked mail to and contributors in a person’s home Mr. DODD. Certainly. our constituents at no cost to us. It is State, to have the ability to get a mes- Mr. DOMENICI. The Senators in- a cost of the taxpayer. We do radio and sage out that the people can decide if volved in this with their staff worked television shows. We can go back to our States with subsidized airfares. We they like or don’t like. very late last night. The amendment is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- very complicated and it is being draft- campaign all across our jurisdictions. The idea that somehow we are sort of ator from Kentucky. ed, and it has just been received. We impoverished candidates when facing a Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, one cannot help that. It is now being challenger who may decide they are of the advantages of having been looked at and it is practically ready. It going to take out a loan, and not nec- around here a while is I remember is a very lengthy amendment. They essarily even have the money in the ac- when this idea first surfaced by the dis- think they have found some unin- count but may decide to mortgage tinguished Senator from New Mexico in tended words and they are trying to fix their house—I don’t recommend that as the late 1980s. He correctly identified that. a candidate. But there are people who this at that time as one of the signifi- We have been explaining the amend- do it. They go out and mortgage their cant problems developing. Now, some ment. Senator DEWINE explained the homes. I presume if you mortgage your 13 or 14 years later, we are finally get- state-by-state formula very much in detail. I explained the intent and the house, that is money in your account. ting an opportunity to address one of It is not distinguished in this amend- the significant issues, one of the sig- basic ideas, and as soon as we get it, we will introduce it and then there will be ment. You go into debt. nificant problems in our current cam- For people who decide they want to additional time until we vote. paign system. do that and meet that trigger, all of a Mr. DODD. I thank my colleague. One, obviously, is the hard money sudden that allows me as an incumbent That raises a concern. I have been contribution money limit being set at to raise, I guess, $3 million at one level, around long enough to sense when $1,000, back when a Mustang cost $2,700 $3,000 at one level, and $6,000 at an- something will happen. I get a sense which only exacerbated the problem other. The gates are open, and the race this amendment will be adopted and Senator DOMENICI is talking about be- is on. cause it is harder for a nonwealthy maybe by some significant numbers I am just worried that we are going candidate to compete, given the erod- based on the sponsorships and the in the absolute opposite direction of ing contribution limit. statements made. what the McCain-Feingold bill is de- The other, obviously, is the cost of I will oppose the amendment. I may signed to do. reaching the voters, the television be the only person opposing it, but I Again, I find it somewhat ironic that time. That, I am sure, will be discussed am deeply worried about it. The mere we are here deeply worried about the in the course of this 2-week debate. fact that we will vote in an hour on a capital that can be raised and the can- I thank Senator DOMENICI for his im- highly complicated, very lengthy didate who is going to spend a million portant work on this over a lengthy pe- amendment that goes to a significant dollars of his own money to level the riod of time and congratulate Senator issue in this debate, and I cannot look playing field. But those who oppose DEWINE for his contribution and the at it, is an indication of the kind of this bill don’t have any difficulty with Senator from Texas, Mrs. HUTCHISON, trouble we may be getting ourselves that same individual writing out a mil- for her contribution as well. into. lion-dollar check in soft money, in a This is an important amendment. It I appreciate the constraints of the sense. It is somewhat of a contradic- will advance this debate in the proper managers and the leadership to move tion to suggest somehow that we are direction, and given the support of Sen- this debate along. However, I am trou- going to protect ourselves against that ator DURBIN and others on the other bled. Let me state why. I have great re- million-dollar giver and we don’t have side of the aisle, we look forward to its spect for the authors. We are trying to anything here to restrain this million- passage later in the day. accomplish something. I have been, dollar giver in soft money. I find that Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I myself, a candidate with an opponent somewhat ironic. clarify that our amendment takes who announced they would spend sig- Again, I respect those who fundamen- place in the future. It does not jeop- nificant millions of their own money tally disagree with McCain-Feingold. I ardize someone who based his or her against me, so I am not unfamiliar don’t agree with their arguments, but actions on the law as it is today, but with facing a challenger who has great they have an argument to be made.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2543 It seems to me if we are going to go ing a fair shake in this election. They gives $2,000. Now we are going to raise that route to do so, but the idea that are going to spend enough money to it to $3,000 and $6,000 with the mere all of a sudden we raise the threshold make sure they do. They know that. suggestion that you might finance of hard money to $3,000 and $6,000 for They assess it and their money. They $500,000 or $1 million in a Senate elec- an incumbent sitting with a treasury say they are going to put in whatever tion. of significant money on hand, even is necessary to get a fair shake. So the doors are open. Now the argu- though you may not be personally I am more worried about them put- ment is made that we have done it here wealthy, but the fact is that you have ting in their money and the person and we ought to do it over there for the this kind of money in your accounts— running against them, say, in the other side as well. All of a sudden, we why not suggest, then, if you are an in- northeastern United States, is not an have opened the gates, and we are up to cumbent and, in the case of Wyoming, incumbent; the person running is a $3,000, and $6,000, and forget about that you go to $500,000, whatever the trigger challenger. There is no way, under cur- $50 contributor, that small individual is, I say to the Presiding Officer, or the rent law, that person could raise we are trying to engage in the political Senator from Connecticut or Cali- enough money to become known and do life of America. They are not going to fornia—if I have that amount of money what somebody who spends $40 million get any attention whatsoever. My view in my treasury, why not let the chal- can. That is the kind of person I am is that is dangerous. I think it is lenger, in a sense, reach the $3,000 and worried about. worthwhile that people are invested in $6,000 level of individual contributions Mr. DODD. That very race that I the political life of America with their in order to challenge me if I have it not think my colleague is talking about time and their financial resources. I in my own personal account but in my was a fairly close race in the end. I can have no objection whatsoever to the political account? think of two specifically where, in fact, idea that people write a check to sup- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, will the individual raising that kind of port candidates of their choice for the Senator yield for a question? money became a liability, and they State, local and national office. Mr. DODD. Yes. lost. What I find deeply troubling is that Mr. DOMENICI. First of all, there is I would like to reclaim my time. they no longer will be solicited because no soft money in this amendment. Mr. DOMENICI. I would like to ask their contribution doesn’t amount to Mr. DODD. I understand that. My you about one other subject. anything because we are going to go point was those who oppose the bill feel I think you should know what we are after the big-dollar givers, the $3,000 as though individuals ought to be able doing, respectfully, which is to say giver and the $6,000 giver. What per- to make whatever contributions they that anybody who puts in their own centage of Americans can actually do want in soft money. I was making the money, however they got their own that? observation as a contradiction. money, when they get elected, they If we are financing elections across Mr. DOMENICI. May I also say to cannot use their Senate seat to raise the board for the House and the Senate you, if you are worried about the per- money to pay off what they put in an by only soliciting those kinds of con- son who wants to put in their own election. You raised one where some- tributions, or at least the bulk of those money, and it will trigger raising the body mortgages their house and puts in people, I think we are putting our de- personal caps, you understand that be- the money. If they mortgage their mocracy in peril. fore we are finished with the McCain house, they still have to put in this I understand the concern my col- amendment, it is going to be amended threshold money, which is a lot of leagues and incumbents have about in terms of caps. Caps aren’t going to money to be from a home mortgage. facing the wealthy opponent. But I remain at $1,000. You understand the Mr. DODD. I appreciate that. don’t think that concern should out- caps are going to be raised. I come back to my point. I know weigh our determination to try to re- Mr. DODD. I understand some are there are super wealthy candidates. I duce the amount of money that is en- going to try to do that. I am not going guarantee that there are a lot more in- tering political life in America. to support it. But I understand there cumbents sitting with super treasuries By adopting this amendment, as will be an effort to do that. seeking reelection than there are indi- much as I empathize and understand Mr. DOMENICI. It will happen be- viduals with vast amounts of money the concerns my colleagues have, it cause that $1,000 is 26 years old with no seeking Senate seats. We have them, looks to me as though all we are doing interest or inflation added, and it re- but it doesn’t automatically mean that is trying to protect ourselves rather mains the most significant cap on Sen- they are guaranteed a seat. You see it than trying to level that playing field. ators and Representatives. And it is in several jurisdictions. If I am the only one to oppose it, I too low. You have to spend all your My colleagues know what I am talk- will do so. time raising money, which is the other ing about and know the races specifi- Despite the good intentions of the side of the equation. If it gets raised, cally that I am referring to where mil- authors of this amendment, I think it also the person who had an idea of put- lions of dollars was spent by individ- takes us in exactly the wrong direc- ting his own money in can look at it uals who financed their own cam- tion. I think it makes a mockery of again and say, well, if I can raise $3,000, paigns, and they lost. In fact, I think McCain-Feingold. I think we are begin- or $6,000, whatever it is changed to, and they lost in no small measure because ning to just shred that piece of legisla- the PACs are changed to double, it people were somewhat disgusted by the tion. I know there is a strong deter- might be that they will choose not to fact that they were giving the impres- mination to get a bill, but a bill that put their own money in because they sion of buying a Senate seat. The mere has McCain-Feingold’s name on it, and could actually have a shot at financ- fact you write checks out of your own ends up doing what this amendment ing. personal account does not guarantee would do, I do not think deserves the When you put in all of the negatives you a seat in the Senate. label it might otherwise get. that exist today in terms of the bias of We are clearly moving in the wrong With that, Mr. President, I will op- big money, I think this bill is a good direction. My issue is not that there is pose the amendment and yield the effort to try to equalize that. Is it too little money in politics. I think floor. equal in every respect? No, it is not. there is too much. I hear my colleagues Mr. DASCHLE addressed the Chair. Does it take care of the fact that an in- say the $1,000 needs to be increased. My The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cumbent may have already raised some big worry is what happens to that $25 Chair recognizes the Democratic lead- money? No. contributor, the $50 or $100 contributor er. But let me tell you when you have a who we used to rely on and call upon to Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, let me situation that says to somebody who help support these candidates? We say to my colleague, the Senator from is, as was defined here, a super spender, don’t pay attention to them anymore. Connecticut, he will not be the only who gets up into the 10’s, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, We spend all of our time looking for person opposing this amendment. I or 50’s of the super spenders, to tell you the large contributors. thank him for his eloquent, extraor- the truth, I don’t have an awful lot of By the way, a large contributor is dinarily lucent description of this concern about them, in fact, not hav- $1,000 in my book or, a person who amendment and what it may mean. He

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How is my friend from Connecticut, who has I think the Senator from Connecticut that in the spirit of McCain-Feingold? an interest in Utah politics, my oppo- puts his finger exactly on the problem. How can we seriously look at anybody nent—making the point of the Senator This moves us away from limiting the and argue that this legislation benefits from Connecticut—outspent me three money in the system. This ‘‘cure’’ cre- the true spirit and intent of what it is to one and lost. So that the expendi- ates even more financial pitfalls and we are trying to do today? ture of huge sums does not automati- political difficulties than the current I think the ranking member of the cally result in somebody being elected. system. Rules Committee, the Senator from But, nonetheless, his willingness to This amendment, however well inten- Connecticut, has articulately put his spend $40 a vote in that primary made tioned, has three major problems. finger on the problem. We have to op- it impossible for anybody to challenge First, and foremost, it is an amend- pose this if we really want to support him unless it was, as it turned out, a ment that will create different stand- meaningful campaign finance reform. self-funded candidate who would come ards in different States. As a result of Do not let anybody out there tell you along and spend $15 a vote. And that is the different standards that are cre- that somehow, by supporting this, we about how it worked out. Actually, I do ated, most likely it will be declared un- not think I spent quite that much per constitutional. It will allow different are moving in the right direction. This vote. But he spent $6 million. I spent candidates to raise different levels of moves us down the wrong track. We less than $2 million. I was able to get money in different States depending ought to oppose it. It ought to be de- enough to get my message out and win, upon circumstances. I cannot imagine feated. I support McCain-Feingold, but that a system so confusing and biased I do not support this. but if I had to raise that less than $2 could be upheld in any court of law. I I yield the floor. million, at $1,000 a person, I guarantee cannot imagine that any court would Mr. BENNETT addressed the Chair. you, I would not have been able to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The look favorably at this inequitable dis- compete in any way. That is why I am Chair recognizes the Senator from tribution of opportunity. sympathetic to the amendment of the Secondly, this puts even more polit- Utah. Senator from New Mexico. ical power in the hands of fewer and Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I lis- Mr. WELLSTONE addressed the fewer people. When we began this de- tened with interest to the comments of Chair. bate we were trying to address this the Senator from Connecticut. I am The PRESIDING OFFICER. The very problem—the concentration of po- convinced that if he wants to offer an Chair recognizes the Senator from Min- litical power in a wealthy few. Even amendment to the Domenici amend- nesota. with the limits as they were in the last ment that says these amounts we are Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I election, almost half of all total con- talking about for self-funded can- say to colleagues, I will be relatively tributions to Senate candidates came didates also apply to incumbents who brief. I do not have the full context of from donors who gave at least $1,000. have those amounts in their existing this amendment and this debate, but So if the individual contribution limits campaign funds, I would be happy to my understanding is that this amend- now are raised to $3,000 or $6,000, or support such a modification of the ment is very similar to the amendment even higher if the underlying indi- Domenici amendment. we voted on last night. I would like to vidual limits are changed by this Mr. DODD. If my colleague would repeat some statistics I presented last amendment process, we know wealthy yield, my fear is once we have done night that I think apply. donors are going to control the field that, we are raising, of course, the hard Right now, do you know how many even more. Why we would want to do limits, which takes us, as far as I am citizens contribute $200—just $200 or that in the name of campaign reform, I concerned, in the wrong direction with more? One quarter of 1 percent. One- do not know? the bill. I respect those who say they quarter of 1 percent of the people in I heard somebody say this is in the are going to be raised anyway. But my this country contribute over $200. Do spirit of McCain-Feingold. This flies in concern is that if we keep on you know how many people contribute the face of McCain-Feingold. There is ratcheting up those levels, then we are over $1,000? One-ninth of 1 percent of nothing in the spirit of McCain-Fein- running contrary to what I hope are the population. Do you know the rea- gold in this amendment. This is not re- the underlying motivations behind the son? Because a whole lot of people can- form. This makes a mockery of reform. underlying bill. not afford to give that kind of money Finally, I cannot imagine why the So I merely pointed it out to show to campaigns. compromise has not addressed one of the inconsistency in someone’s per- What we have here is an amendment the real problems that I see in this ap- sonal wealth and a person’s political that purports to improve the situation proach, which is that if an incumbent wealth. We are applying one standard by now creating a situation where you has $5 million in the bank or even $10 on personal wealth and not the same have people who are wealthy and have million in the bank, and his opponent standard on political wealth. their own financial resources and fi- declares that they want to spend some I appreciate the point. Someone else nance their own campaigns now chal- of their own money to mount a vig- may offer the amendment. But I thank lenged by people who are viable be- orous challenge, the incumbent gets to the Senator for raising the point. cause they are dependent upon people take advantage of the raised individual Mr. BENNETT. The Senator from who are wealthy and have financial re- contribution limits. In my state of Connecticut is exactly right. The rea- sources. South Dakota, if my opponent wanted son I would support that is I am one of The contest is between the wealthy to spend over $686,000 of their own those who would increase the limits. with financial resources versus the peo- money, I could take advantage of the So this gives us an opportunity to sup- ple who have access and are dependent new limits even if I might have $5 in port the increase in limits in a number upon the wealthy with financial re- the bank myself. If the same forces of other ways. But I appreciate this de- sources. And this is called a reform? If that want to pass this amendment turn bate. the first thing we do on the floor of the around and triple the underlying con- I will repeat what I said yesterday Senate is pass an amendment to put tribution limits, I would be able to go about my own experience, because I yet more money into American poli- out and raise as much as $18,000 from ran against a self-funded, wealthy can- tics, I don’t think people will find that every individual who wants to con- didate. If I had been under the restric- all that reassuring. tribute to my campaign. tions of the present law, let alone the I say this because the more I follow How is that fair? Regardless of what restrictions of McCain-Feingold, I this debate, the more convinced I am money we may have in the bank, how would never have gotten anywhere in that public financing is the answer.

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I am worried that if you do sically what is at stake is a noble, am very worried this is a harbinger of the prohibition on the soft money, it is beautiful, bold experiment, over 220 or what is to come—is an amendment going to shift to the sham ads, whoever 230 years, of self-rule. That is what is that says we are going to vote for re- is running those ads. The Senator men- at stake, our capacity for self-rule. form. We are going to now put more tioned some organizations. I could If you are worried about what to do money into politics. Those of you who mention others. I am worried about about millionaires or multimillionaires run for office, here is the way we will that. It is like jello; you put your fin- running their own campaigns with create a level playing field. You can be ger here and it just shifts to over here. their own resources, the way to deal even more dependent upon the top one- In the McCain-Feingold bill, you deal with that is to have a clean money, quarter of 1 percent that now you can with labor and you deal with corpora- clean election, have a system of public get $6,000 from or $5,000 from, or wher- tions. I am very worried that there will financing. We have seen some States ever you want to take the spending be a proliferation of all sorts of organi- such as Maine, Vermont, Massachu- limit, in which case we are even more zations, and labor and corporations setts, and Arizona lead the way on this, dependent on those folks; they have with good lawyers will figure out basi- where basically people all contributed more clout, even more power. cally how to make sure that their soft to a fund. Then you say, to abide by And that is called reform. I just don’t money also goes into this. agreed-upon spending limits, you get get it. Later on, there is going to be an I would like to go back to the origi- public financing. Basically the people amendment to raise campaign limits nal McCain-Feingold formulation, themselves, who have contributed $5 or from 1 to 3 and 2 to 6—unbelievable. which was in the bill that passed the whatever per year in a State or in the One more time—then I will take a House, to say that you have that 60-day country, they control the elections in question from my colleague—one-quar- prohibition on soft money applied to their government and the capital and ter of 1 percent of Americans made a all those sham ads, which I would say all the rest. It is much more of clean contribution greater than $200 in the to my colleague from Utah would be a politics. very positive step. If someone says, no, I won’t abide by 1996 cycle—probably about the same in the 2000 cycle—.11 percent, one-ninth of Mr. BENNETT. I thank the Senator that because I have zillions of dollars, for his response. I agree with him that and I will just finance my own cam- 1 percent of the voting-age population, gave $1,000 or more. We are not talking my question didn’t have anything to do paign and go way beyond the expendi- with the amendment. It was stimulated about the population but the voting- ture limits, then out of that clean by the Senator’s endorsement of Fed- age population. Now you are going to money/clean election fund, money is eral funding. I thank him for his re- give wealthy citizens even more clout? given to the candidate who has agreed sponse. I am prepared to debate the You are going to give them an even to abide by this to match that. That other issues he raises in the appro- greater capacity to affect elections and would be the direction in which you priate context. I think we are both get- call this reform? would go. ting far away from the amendment. I yield for a question from my col- I don’t know why Senators are so Mr. WELLSTONE. I don’t think the league. concerned about wealthy people run- first 75 percent of what I said was at all Mr. BENNETT. I thank my friend. ning for office and financing their own far away from it. Again, we have an Since he has raised the issue of public campaigns and basically clobbering ev- amendment that purports to be reform. financing in the campaign, I ask him if erybody else because they have the The message to people in the country he would explain how the public financ- money. If this is the concern of my col- is, we are going to spend yet more ing would work with respect to special leagues, they should embrace public fi- money. Now we move from millionaires interest groups that raise their own nancing. That is what we want. Then who can finance their own campaigns we have a system that is honest, clean, money and run their own ads. We saw against people who are dependent upon and which basically says all the people in the last election, for example, millionaires who can give them ever in the country contribute a small groups such as the Sierra Club and the larger and larger contributions, with amount. We are willing to abide by National Rifle Association become the top 1 percent of the population hav- this. As to those candidates who don’t, very active in politics. We are no ing more clout, more influence, more who when they run finance their own longer in a position where it is just Re- say. I don’t view that as reform. campaigns, there is additional money publicans running against Democrats, I yield the floor. to match that. That is the direction in as far as the airwaves are concerned, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I can re- which we should go. but a whole host of groups. member the first time I went to New Before I take a question from my col- I ask the Senator, would he support York City—amazing things to me— league, I want to say that one of the public financing for political ads for those tall buildings, those people—you amendments I will bring to the floor is even the Sierra Club or the National know, being from Nevada—teams of an amendment—it is an interesting Rifle Association? people milling around. But I have to proposition based upon an Eighth Cir- Mr. WELLSTONE. I appreciate the acknowledge probably the most fas- cuit Court of Appeals decision in Min- question. There is a three-part answer. cinating thing I saw was these people nesota—that says: You change three You know I am long-winded. The first on the street playing these games. words in Federal election law and you part is that you could have additional They would try to entice people to make it possible for any State that so public financing to match that. The play. I learned later it was a shell desires to apply some system of public second part is that the amendment we game. I watched with fascination be- financing, whatever the States decide are talking about here doesn’t deal cause nobody could ever win. No mat- it is, not just to State elections but to with that problem either. My colleague ter what you did, you always picked Federal elections. If Utah wants to do is raising yet another issue. I agree, it the wrong place for that little object it or the people in Minnesota want to is a serious issue, but this amendment they were trying to hide. do it and they vote for it or the legisla- doesn’t address that problem. My col- I say that because I think that is ture votes for it, then they ought to be league can raise this question, but it what is happening with campaign fi- able to do it. We don’t tell them what doesn’t make a lot of sense in the con- nance reform. In 1987, I came to the to do. We just say that if a State wants text of this amendment. That is yet a Senate floor saying: We have to do to apply some system of public financ- whole separate issue with which we something about campaign finance re- ing, some kind of clean money, clean have to deal. form; we can’t have another election election to Federal races, they should My third point concerns another like I have just been through. be able to do so. That would be an amendment I am thinking of which Well, I have been through two subse- amendment that goes in the direction gets at part of the problem he is rais- quent elections, and each has been pro- we are going to have to go. ing. I am very worried that what we gressively worse, as far as money.

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This un- amendment deals with very regulated, we never did get to campaign finance derlying McCain-Feingold legislation is very much disclosed hard money. It ba- reform. I can see that is what is hap- slowly evaporating, and we are going sically builds on the current system. pening today. to wind up with something else. It may Where there is the most accountability All last week, I was kind of elated be- have the name, but it is not going to be in the system today, and where we cause Senators MCCAIN and FEINGOLD what I wanted to vote for. have had the fewest problems today is had worked to get their legislation on I suggest the absence of a quorum with hard money and with individual the floor. I felt there was movement and ask that time be equally charged. donors. and that we could finally do some- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there That is what this amendment builds thing—if nothing more, get rid of soft objection? on. It simply says that a person who is money. Based on what happened last Without objection, it is so ordered. faced with a millionaire putting his or night, and I see what is happening The clerk will call the roll. her own money into the campaign has today, I am very disappointed. I can’t The assistant legislative clerk pro- the opportunity, because of this see, with all due respect to my ceeded to call the roll. amendment, to go out and raise money friends—and they are my friends, the Mr. DEWINE. I ask unanimous con- from many people. When they raise Senator from Wisconsin and the Sen- sent that the order for the quorum call that money, in each case it will be dis- ator from Arizona—how in the world be rescinded. closed very quickly. It will be open to they could support this amendment. If The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without public scrutiny. It will all be very we are talking about campaign finance objection, it is so ordered. much above board, and the end result reform, this is going in the opposite di- Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, let me will be not that the candidate who is rection, as has been so well put by the briefly respond to my friends and col- the millionaire will have a smaller manager of the bill on our side, the leagues from Connecticut, South Da- megaphone—that millionaire who is ranking member of the Rules Com- kota, and Nevada in regard to this putting in his or her own money will mittee, the senior Senator from Con- amendment. I certainly respect their have the same megaphone they had be- necticut. opinions and respect their comments. fore this amendment—but what it The shell game is being played here. Mr. President, the fact is that this means is that the candidate who is fac- This is not campaign finance reform. I amendment will enhance free speech. It ing that multimillionaire will also may not think the underlying cam- is true this amendment will move to- have the opportunity to have a bigger paign finance reform bill of McCain ward a more level playing field and megaphone, to grow that megaphone if, and Feingold is perfect, but it is some- does address a problem that has arisen in fact, he or she can go out and con- thing I can support. The Senator from in the last few years when, because of vince enough people to make indi- Connecticut is not going to be alone. a constitutionally protected loophole, vidual contributions. That is what this We already know he has a vote from the wealthy candidate is the only per- amendment does. the Senator from South Dakota, the son in the country who can put an un- Will it put more money into the po- Democratic leader. I acknowledged last limited amount of money in a par- litical system? Yes, it will put more night I wasn’t going to vote for this ticular campaign—his or her own cam- money into the political system. I thing. If we are going to have campaign paign. Everybody else is limited to maintain, however, that the effect of finance reform, we are going to have $1,000 but not the candidate. So what that money will be to enhance the first campaign finance reform. has happened is there has become a amendment and not diminish the first As the Senator from Connecticut great search every election cycle, amendment. It will be to enhance peo- said, just because it has the name where both the Republicans and the ple’s ability to communicate and get a ‘‘McCain-Feingold’’ on it doesn’t mean Democrats go out and they don’t look message across without in any way it is campaign finance reform. We keep for people with great ideas. Some me- hurting someone else’s ability—name- moving away from it. I don’t know how chanics may have great ideas. They ly, the millionaire—to get their mes- anybody can support the underlying don’t look necessarily for people with a sage across. bill. I want to support campaign fi- great deal of experience or who bring My colleague and friend, the minor- nance reform. I have wanted to support other attributes, although a mechanic ity leader, talked about the differences it since 1987. I have spoken on this may have all of those things. What between the States. I understand what floor as much as any other person they look for and what the great his perspective is, but I think, based about campaign finance reform. But search around the country is for is peo- upon the State he is from, he under- today, again, I see the shell game. I ple who have money—the more the bet- stands there is a fundamental dif- hope that I am wrong. ter. If you can find someone who has ference between the expenditure of $1 Yesterday, I acknowledged the great that money and is articulate, and they million, or let’s say half a million dol- work of the Senators from Wisconsin are from a key State or from a State lars, in South Dakota and a half a mil- and Arizona in moving this bill for- that is getting ready to elect a U.S. lion dollars in the State of Ohio. The ward. I don’t, in any way, want to Senator, then you have found what you half a million dollars in South Dakota imply anything negative other than were looking for. has a lot more impact than a half a disagreeing with the point of this legis- There is an inequity in the current million dollars in the State of Ohio. It lation. But I want to say that I think system. But that is not why this seems to me it is incumbent upon us to the senior Senator from Kentucky has amendment is being offered, and that is make that distinction. been masterful. I say that in the most not why we should vote for this amend- How do we do it? First, I will talk positive sense. He has been one of the ment. We should not be concerned about how we do not do it. few people who has been willing to about the candidate who is running We do not make any difference in re- stand up and speak his mind. We have against the millionaire, not directly gard to whether there is a multiple of a lot of people who are doing things be- concerned about that candidate. It is three or multiple of six. We do not hind the scenes to try to deep-six this not just to level the playing field or to change that among the States. We do bill, but the Senator from Kentucky make it more equal. What we should be not change the categories among the has never backed down a second, and I concerned about is the public and States, but what we do say is that in a admire him. I disagree with him, but I whether the public will have the ben- smaller State, when the millionaire admire him for what he has done. In efit of a free debate, free-flowing de- puts in a certain amount of money, my estimation, I think he has done bate, a debate where both candidates that money does have more of an im- very good legislating. I don’t agree have the ability to get their ideas out. pact in that smaller State than it has

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2547 in a larger State and, therefore, we deals in a constitutional way with a wealthy contribution. It is an enor- start the process earlier and we kick it problem of perception, and that percep- mous amount of time. It is frequently in earlier. tion is that someone today who is fruitless because you can’t raise For example—and this is the chart wealthy enough can buy a seat in the enough money to match. my colleagues have—I will take the Senate. We know that may or may not I am not concerned today about mak- first State, and that is the State of Wy- be true in a particular case, and we ing sure the candidate who puts up mil- oming. Recognizing the difference that also know that many people who are lions is treated precisely as the person money has in Wyoming versus Ohio, we wealthy and who are self-financed are running against him, whether the per- provide that the first threshold, which fine people and fine candidates. That is son is incumbent or otherwise. How- means you can raise $3,000 from a not the issue. ever, what we do is say the man or donor instead of $1,000 from a donor, What this amendment is aimed at woman running against the big con- that is triggered in Wyoming when the dealing with is the perception, and the tributor—the $5 million, the $3 million, millionaire, the person who is self-fi- perception that someone can buy a seat the $20 million, we even had over $50 nancing their campaign, puts in in the Senate with their own money. It million of their own money spent—the $328,640. The candidate who is running begins to level that playing field. It opposition candidate has to have a against the millionaire in Wyoming makes it more competitive. It en- change in those $1,000 cap restraints would then have the opportunity to hances free speech, and it does not di- and the $1,000 has to be raised substan- raise three times the limit for each minish in any way what that wealthy tially. The hard money that can come donor, which is $3,000. candidate can say or do or their ability from parties has to also be changed In Ohio, we do not reach that thresh- to get their message out, but enables substantially so the person running old until that self-financed candidate the person who is not wealthy to also against a wealthy candidate who has put in $974,640. There is a difference get their message out. We have done it, spends a lot of their own—and I just de- in the impact that money has in one I think, in a rational way. scribed that; the other side of the aisle State versus the impact in another I thank the Chair, and I yield the described it also, somebody on the State. We do not even kick that in floor. other side of the aisle said as much as until that person has put in close to $1 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- $50 million—in a simple way raise the million in the State of Ohio. ator from New Mexico. level of funding that the opponent can It makes eminent sense to do it this Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, after raise from the American people, citi- way. It has been well thought out, and, a long night and legislative counsel zens of their State and from their frankly, it enhances the chance that a drafting this amendment and then all party. That is fair. If it turns out in court will look at this and say, yes, of our collective staffs working on it to the process you do not match equal that is a rational approach. make sure we had a draft we could dollars, that is all right with this Sen- Again, this is an amendment that has offer, we are now at that point. This ator. We tried very hard to make sure a lot of protections built in, and prob- amendment may need some technical the person running against the wealthy ably the most important one was added and drafting changes as we move candidate gets a fair share. last night. That was the concept that a through this process, and that will be AMENDMENT NO. 115 wealthy candidate should not in any done. I send an amendment to the desk for way be disadvantaged by the fact that Essentially, Senator DEWINE has ex- myself, Senators DEWINE, DURBIN, EN- he or she is exercising their constitu- plained the technical part of this bill. I SIGN, FEINSTEIN, and COLLINS, and I ask tional right to put their own money want to, once again, talk about why it be immediately considered. into a campaign. this bill is imperative for the United The PRESIDING OFFICER. The How do we ensure that? We ensure it States. clerk will report. by simply saying that the amount of While we are here on the floor debat- The assistant legislative clerk read money the nonwealthy candidate can ing a McCain bill to change the cam- as follows: raise above the normal caps will be paign laws of America because we are The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. DOMEN- limited to the amount of money that concerned about excess money coming ICI], for himself, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. DURBIN, the wealthy candidate puts in. If the from sources—soft money, hard money, Mr. ENSIGN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. COL- wealthy candidate puts in $5 million, too much of this, too much of that— LINS, proposes an amendment numbered 115. the nonwealthy candidate can only and I am not sure I agree with every- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask raise, with the enhanced caps from in- one, but I am saying where we are unanimous consent the reading of the dividuals, a total of that up to $5 mil- there is a new and growing situation amendment be dispensed with. lion. that involves this amendment and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It guarantees the wealthy candidate what we are trying to do. That is the objection, it is so ordered. will not be disadvantaged, that he or right of wealthy Americans, men or (The text of the amendment is print- she will not have a smaller megaphone women, to spend as much of their own ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Amend- and there will not be a disincentive for money as they desire in a campaign. ments Submitted.’’) them to actually put their own money Nobody is going to change that. This Mr. MCCONNELL. I believe we have into the campaign. amendment cannot change that. The agreed we will vote at 12:15. They will still have the ability to do Supreme Court has said that is a right. Mr. DODD. If I can make a point, my that. They will not be penalized if they That right is being exercised in grow- concern is that I don’t know if I have do that, but what it says is when that ing numbers by those who put not a the final version of this amendment. I does happen, when the wealthy can- few thousand, not a few million, but gather still technical changes are being didate does contribute a significant tens of millions of dollars of their own made as we stand here. I count 20 pages amount of money to his or her own money into campaigns. to this amendment. Am I right, rough- campaign, then the nonwealthy can- What is wrong with that is not that ly 20 pages? didate can go back, as a practical mat- they can put up $10 million, but their Mr. DOMENICI. It is 12 pages. ter, to previous donors and try to get opponent is bound by 26-year-old caps Mr. DODD. We are just getting an them to give an additional $1,000, that are so low that to match some- amendment that raises hard money $2,000, or $3,000, depending on where body who puts $10 million of their own caps, based on triggers and formulas they are. money in, in a middle-size State, the from 50 States. I am uneasy about this It is a lot of work. It is something opposition must spend days upon days body taking on an amendment such as that is not easily done. It is something seeking $1,000 contributions per elec- this without knowing the implications that will make sure there are more and tion and seeking $5,000 per election and going directly contrary to the more people involved in giving money, from political action committees. thrust. While the bill focuses on soft will involve more people in the process, I never have figured out how much a money, many believe the issue of the and will enhance freedom of speech. person would have to spend of their amount of money in campaigns, raising In summary, this is a well-crafted time to match a $10 million contribu- this limit makes it that much easier amendment. It is an amendment that tion from a wealthy person or super- later on for people to raise the caps on

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Mr. President, re- amendment, understand it, digest it, which a second-degree amendment can serving the right to object, does that and adopt it all in the next 10 minutes. be offered. Since this is complicated mean an up-or-down vote on the It is troubling to me. I understand the language which is being presented to Domenici amendment? need to move along. I oppose this the Senate at this hour with very little Mr. REID. No, it doesn’t. We are amendment. opportunity for many Members to read under a unanimous consent agreement. Mr. MCCONNELL. I say to my friend it or think through it, I suggest we do Whatever happens happens. from Connecticut, the choice is be- one of two things. We either amend the Mr. MCCONNELL. Let me raise the tween 12:15 and 12:50. We debated it 3 unanimous consent in this case so we issue. If the Democrat amendment is hours yesterday and we debated it for 3 can vote after we have had a chance to not tabled, then it is open to second de- hours this morning. We can agree to second degree it, or at least consider grees. So the next amendment is not vote at 12:15 or vote at 12:50. the language so we can determine if we necessarily a Republican amendment. Mr. LEVIN. When he says ‘‘agree to want to second degree the amendment. Mr. REID. The unanimous consent vote,’’ are you assuming there is a vote If that is not acceptable to the pro- request indicates that if a motion to to—a motion to table either side? ponents, it seems to me we should table is not offered, then it is any- Mr. MCCONNELL. I am not assuming move to table, the motion to table will body’s opportunity. anything. be defeated, and then it will be open to Mr. MCCONNELL. If a second-degree Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, let me say a second-degree amendment. Since amendment were a Democrat amend- the current version of this amendment that is the only way in which anybody ment, from a parliamentary point of represents a significant improvement who wants to offer an amendment in view, we would be potentially in an ex- over where it was last night for a num- the second degree can offer it, it seems tended discussion, which is what I see ber of reasons. to me that is an appropriate way to my friend from Michigan smiling First, last night’s version did not proceed. about. keep a cap on contributions once the Let me summarize, I think this What we feared when we entered into trigger was triggered. The extra con- amendment is an improvement over this consent agreement in the first tributions triggered on but did not what we began with in a number of place was the potential for anybody trigger off. This version intends to ways. We have a trigger off as well as who wanted to kind of work mischief trigger off the extra increased con- a trigger on. That is a plus. And there and to filibuster a second-degree tributions when the limit of the dec- is variety among the States. That is a amendment. I ask my friend from laration of the wealthy person is plus. However, it creates an unlevel Michigan, is it his intent, then, to sec- reached. That is a significant improve- field. As the Senator from Connecticut ond degree the Domenici amendment ment. That is consistent with the pur- pointed out, along with the Senator once it is not tabled, thereby pre- pose of McCain-Feingold—limits, try- from Nevada, there is an unlevel play- venting Republicans from offering the ing to hang on to limits for dear life. ing field which is created, a greater next amendment? Those limits have been blown by the lack of a level playing field in the case Mr. LEVIN. No. I am not intending to soft money loophole and this current of the incumbent who has that cam- prevent Republicans from offering the version—and it is an improvement over paign fund, who is then being chal- next first-degree amendment at all. I the earlier version—at least restores lenged by somebody who can self-fi- am not sure I want to offer a second- limits because you are not just trig- nance to the extent of $1⁄2 million or $1 degree amendment. With an amend- gering on the increases from $1,000 to million. The incumbent who already ment this complex, I want there to be $3,000 or $1,000 to $6,000. You then trig- has the financial advantage and the in- an opportunity for Members to read it, ger off the increases when the declared cumbency advantage is then also given consider it, and decide whether or not amount by the wealthy self-financed the advantage of having the higher to offer a second-degree amendment. I person is made or is reached, either contribution limits. one. That is an improvement. The effort to level the playing field may try to offer a second-degree Second, I think the variation among in a very appropriate way, as the Sen- amendment along the lines that we the States is an improvement. ator from Ohio is doing, makes the talked about. In no way am I trying to However, there is still a major prob- playing field less level against the prevent Republicans from offering lem, and I will address my friend from challenger. amendments. New Mexico and Ohio on this problem. This would be up to the managers of Mr. MCCONNELL. I don’t know In the effort to level the playing field the bill. But I suggest that the Mem- whether this is acceptable to the Sen- in one area, we are making the playing bers of the Senate be able to read this ator from New Mexico. Since we were field less level in another area under amendment, either delay the vote, or debating this issue all day yesterday this language. As the Senators from make it open to a second-degree and have been all day today, there are Connecticut and Nevada, and the amendment. Or, in the alternative, I some Senators who, in order to make Democratic leader, have pointed out, suggest that we have a motion to table, progress on the bill, might want to go the playing field will be less level for which then presumably would be de- to another amendment. I am wondering the challenger. For instance, the chal- feated, but which would open up the about temporarily laying it aside or lenger, who might want to put $1 mil- amendment to being read and consid- staying on this with a motion to table. lion into the campaign, is self-financed ered and to a second-degree amend- Mr. DOMENICI. What would be the to that extent. He or she may mort- ment. status of the Domenici amendment? If gage a home to get the $1 million so Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I we would set it aside, it would be an that he or she is able to compete was talking to the assistant Demo- amendment that has not been tabled, against the incumbent, where the in- cratic leader. We agreed that we ought and that is subject to amendment pur- cumbent has $5 million in a campaign to have this vote at 12:15. It is my un- suant to the unanimous consent agree- account. We make that situation less derstanding, I believe, that he is going ment. Is that correct? level, not more level, because the in- to propound a consent agreement for Mr. DODD. No. Wait a minute. Re- cumbent is able to then raise money at that. serving the right to object, my point is the higher contribution levels. Mr. REID. Mr. President, this has that under the unanimous consent re- It seems to me that is a significant been cleared with Senator DODD and quest a pending amendment cannot be flaw which we should attempt to ad- managers of this bill. I ask unanimous a second-degree amendment unless dress, and we should attempt to ad- consent that we have a vote on or in there is a tabling motion. If there is a

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It can be done in a num- now under these circumstances would make the changes. ber of different ways: withhold and lay be a travesty. It is not the way to pro- I thank everyone for all the hard the amendment aside; then bring up a ceed. work that was put into this. It is a Republican amendment after the recess The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there very complicated issue. Senators have lunches and work on this amendment; objection to the unanimous consent re- very strong feelings on it. Ever since or vote on this amendment; or have a quest by the Senator from Nevada? the Buckley case held that Congress tabling motion; and, if you do not pre- Mr. MCCAIN. Reserving the right to cannot restrict a candidate’s spending vail, then the amendment is subject to object, and I will not, Mr. President, of his or her own personal wealth, we future amendment. let me point out a couple of things. have struggled and struggled with how One is we have spent a long time on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there to handle the situation where can- this issue. Negotiations included vir- objection? didates have such disparate, unequal tually every Senator who was inter- Mr. MCCONNELL. Reserving the personal fortunes. Understandably, ested in this amendment. There are right to object, Mr. President, let’s there is a great concern among Mem- two parliamentary procedures. If the continue the discussion for a moment. bers of this body about the possibility motion to table fails, yes, a second-de- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I of facing a very wealthy challenger. gree amendment is in order. But a ta- would like to proceed. I believe it is 12 Many of us have had that experience, bling motion to the second-degree pages long. We have counted it. We including myself. To the extent that an amendment also is in order at any have had hours in that Cloakroom with incumbent Senator is wealthy, it is staff from every Senator who is inter- time. There is no timeframe. It is also available to further amend- very difficult to find a viable chal- ested. The amendment we started with lenger. was rather lengthy. We just added to ments in the future which could be de- The amendment offered by Senator it. But we have added what all of these signed to affect the Domenici-DeWine DOMENICI yesterday was certainly well Senators wanted as if they were sitting amendment as well. If this issue is to intentioned, but it had at least two sig- in there in terms of modifying the be revisited with another amendment, nificant flaws. First, it allowed can- Domenici amendment to make it a real it could be done as well. You don’t nec- didates who faced a wealthy candidate Domenici-DeWine amendment which essarily have to go to a second-degree to raise unlimited funds from their includes the state-by-state formula amendment. contributors under increased limits. It that he wants as well as proportion- I point out to my colleagues that we even permitted, in my view, a very se- ality that other Senators sought. have 2 weeks. We have now been on rious problem. It even permitted par- I want a vote up or down when the this amendment for a number of hours, ties to pump unlimited funds into a time comes. I hope it will come quick- depending on at what they are looking. race based on a situation where some- ly. If it doesn’t, we will vote at what- We ought to be able to get this issue body would put over $1 million of their ever time this time expires. If some- resolved quickly and move on to other own money into a race. body wants to table it, I would now, amendments. here and now, urge that we not table it. I can understand the frustration of Secondly, it did not recognize the ob- It is a very good amendment. If you the Senator from Kentucky because he vious fact that $500,000 of personal want to fix it up, you can fix it up a lit- was under the impression that the next spending in Maine is much more sig- tle bit. It still has to go to conference. amendment would be his amendment, nificant than $500,000 of personal spend- But essentially a vote to table this is a or one of the supporters of his position ing in a State such as California or vote not to do anything about the on the overall bill. New York. growing situation of extremely I hope we can have an up-or-down I am pleased that we have addressed wealthy Americans using their own vote with the full and certain knowl- both of these problems in this com- money while, for the most part, the edge that another amendment to clar- promise. I am not happy with the idea person running against him is encum- ify or to change the underlying amend- that we are raising individual limits in bered by statutes in terms of what they ment would be in order at any time, this way. I believe this sets a dan- can raise that are totally unreasonable and by having an up-or-down vote, we gerous precedent both for the future of versus a candidate who puts in $10 mil- can move on with the amending proc- this debate and for future debates, but lion, $20 million, $30 million, or $40 mil- ess. the amendment is much improved, and I hope my colleagues can understand lion. That is the issue. in the spirit of compromise, I intend to the logic of that. There is a limitation At this point, I yield the floor and support it. of time. I do not object. However, this is not an amendment hope we will vote soon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there that I believe is essential to reform. In objection? fact, I would rather see that we address objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. this problem in a different way. But Mr. DODD. Reserving the right to ob- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the this is a process in which we have to ject, I say in all due respect to my good vote will be at 12:15. friend from New Mexico that you have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vote show some flexibility. So while I will provisions in here, as I look at this will be at 12:15. vote for it, I fully understand that thing, where you have inserts that I The Senator from Wisconsin. some very strong supporters of our bill can’t even find. Insert 301 in someplace, Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, does must vote against it. That is fine. I insert from 301—I am looking at an the Senator from New Mexico yield 3 want to assure those who are watching amendment that I can’t even follow. minutes? that a vote against this amendment is With all due respect, this is pretty seri- Mr. President, first, I say that if this not, to my mind, an antireform vote. ous stuff. I need to have a guide to get amendment is adopted, I want to make I also add that with regard to those me through this. You are asking me to it clear, given the concerns raised by who have worked so hard on this vote in a couple of minutes on a 12- or the Senator from Connecticut, which I amendment, especially on the other 15-page amendment that is very impor- think are legitimate, that we have side of the aisle, if they are successful, tant. This is a significant amendment. agreed on working together to work I hope those Senators will be part of It seems to me that we ought to take out a technical amendment package our reform effort and will join us as a little time either to get this right or that is agreeable to all of us. this process proceeds with the common not. But if you are going to rush this We have an agreement as to the con- goal of passing—I ask for an additional thing through without any expla- cept of the amendment, and we will 2 minutes.

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Let me conclude and Voinovich The amendment is as follows: Landrieu Sarbanes Warner say it is essential that those who are a Levin Schumer (Purpose: To amend the Federal Election part of adding these items and these Lott Sessions Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit separate segregated funds and nonconnected polit- new considerations to the bill be part NAYS—30 of the solution, which is to pass this ical committees from using soft money to Akaka Dorgan Lincoln subsidize hard dollar fundraising) legislation without too many amend- Bayh Edwards Mikulski On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert ments that would actually undercut its Biden Fitzgerald Murray the following: ability to get through this body and be Bingaman Graham Reed Byrd Hagel Reid SEC. 305. PROHIBITING SEPARATE SEGREGATED a good piece of public policy. Cantwell Inouye Rockefeller FUNDS FROM USING SOFT MONEY Mr. President, I yield the floor. Carper Johnson Stabenow TO RAISE HARD MONEY. Mr. LEVIN addressed the Chair. Daschle Kennedy Thompson Section 316(b)(2)(c) of the Federal Election The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Dayton Leahy Wellstone Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b(b)(2)(c)) Dodd Lieberman Wyden ator’s time has expired. is amended by inserting before the period at The other side has time. The amendment (No. 115) was agreed the end the following: ‘‘, except that the costs of such establishment, administration, Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask to. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and solicitation may only be paid from funds for the yeas and nays on the amend- that are subject to the limitations, prohibi- ment. move to reconsider the vote. Mr. DOMENICI. I move to lay that tions, and reporting requirements of this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Act’’. motion on the table. sufficient second? SEC. 306. PROHIBITING CERTAIN POLITICAL The motion to lay on the table was There is a sufficient second. COMMITTEES FROM USING SOFT agreed to. The yeas and nays were ordered. MONEY TO RAISE HARD MONEY. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Section 323 of the Federal Election Cam- Mr. DODD. I will be glad to yield to the previous order, the hour of 12:30 paign Act of 1971, as added by section 101, is my colleague from Michigan. p.m. having arrived—— amended by adding at the end the following: Mr. LEVIN. I want to ask the Sen- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, ‘‘(f) OTHER POLITICAL COMMITTEES.—A po- ator from Wisconsin a question. Would may I make one brief announcement? litical committee described in section the Senator be open to a question? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 301(4)(A) to which this section does not oth- This amendment will create a less erwise apply (including an entity that is di- ator from Kentucky. rectly or indirectly established, financed, level playing field in one area; that is, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the when the incumbent has the large cam- maintained, or controlled by such a political next amendment will be offered on the committee) shall not solicit, receive, direct, paign fund, say, of $5 million, and the Republican side. I had indicated to my transfer, or spend funds that are not subject challenger then puts in $1 million of colleague, Senator DODD, it will be ei- to the limitations, prohibitions, and report- his own, this opens it up to the incum- ther in the area of soft money or an ing requirements of this Act.’’. bent to have the higher contribution amendment concerning lobbyists. We Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, this is limits, which is a tremendous advan- are going to work that out during a very simple amendment. It is very tage, on top of the incumbency advan- lunch. It will be laid down at 2:15 p.m. short. I hope it is very much to the tage. Of course, the amendment will be laid point. I refer to it as a consistency Is the Senator from Wisconsin com- down at the beginning. We will not amendment; that is, it brings a degree mitted to an amendment which would have the confusion that surrounded the of consistency to McCain-Feingold that try to correct that deleveling of the last amendment, and everyone will be has not been there before. playing field that is created by this fully apprised of what is in it. I must confess I didn’t read McCain- amendment? Mr. DODD. Mr. President, before ad- Feingold all that carefully in previous Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, in an- journing, I ask our colleagues, if they debates since I was opposed to it and I swer to the Senator from Michigan, I have amendments on this bill, to get was convinced it was going to fail. I op- think that is a problem that should be them to us, and those who are inter- posed it on constitutional grounds. I addressed. ested in having amendments offered, still feel that way about McCain-Fein- Mr. DODD. I yield back whatever let us know so we can start to line up gold, but there is now a prospect that time we have. these amendments and make sure all it might pass. That being the case, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time interested parties are aware of what think it appropriate we address some is yielded back. amendments are coming. It would be aspects that we perhaps did not look at Mr. DODD. I ask for the yeas and very helpful. before. nays on the amendment. f The fundamental proposition within The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas McCain-Feingold, as I understand it, is and nays have already been ordered. RECESS that soft money is evil, soft money The question is on agreeing to amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under must be banned, soft money leads to ment No. 115. the previous order, the hour of 12:30 the appearance of corruption, and The clerk will call the roll. p.m. having arrived, the Senate stands therefore McCain-Feingold is drafted The legislative clerk called the roll. in recess until the hour of 2:15 p.m. to eliminate soft money. The result was announced—yeas 70, Thereupon, at 12:42 p.m., the Senate As we went through McCain-Feingold nays 30, as follows: recessed until 2:15 p.m.; whereupon, the carefully, we discovered it does not [Rollcall Vote No. 38 Leg.] Senate reassembled when called to eliminate all soft money. So my YEAS—70 order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. amendment, to be consistent, does NHOFE Allard Carnahan Domenici I ). eliminate all soft money. Let me be Allen Chafee Durbin AMENDMENT NO. 117 specific as to that which is not elimi- Baucus Cleland Ensign Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I send nated under McCain-Feingold and Bennett Clinton Enzi Bond Cochran Feingold an amendment to the desk and I ask would be eliminated under my amend- Boxer Collins Feinstein for its immediate consideration. ment; that is, the use of soft money to Breaux Conrad Frist The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pay the administrative expenses of Brownback Corzine Gramm clerk will report. PACs, or political action committees. Bunning Craig Grassley Burns Crapo Gregg The assistant legislative clerk read I have something of a history with Campbell DeWine Harkin as follows: PACs by virtue of the fact at one point

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Is the under- or Mr. Hughes’ executives, rather, con- imum of 25 percent of your receipts in standing of the Senator from Kentucky stitute the fathers of PACs because in raising the money, and sometimes it correct that the principle involved in California, where Mr. Hughes had his can go as high as 45 percent. the amendment of the Senator from operations, they initiated what was at If we simply take that kind of rule of Utah is that if all Federal political par- the time a whole new idea in politics. thumb and say a third of $2.650 million ties, and State and local political par- Mr. Hughes’ executives were tired of is $700,000, or $800,000, that means this ties in even numbered years have to op- California politicians coming to them report is prima facie evidence of an erate in 100-percent hard dollars, then and saying: We want political contribu- $800,000 soft money contribution to this those organizing political action com- tions. So they said: Let’s do something PAC by the overhead of the union. It is mittees which are the possessors of 100 different. Come to our plant and ad- not just unions. There are businesses percent of the hard dollars must raise dress our employees, and when you that do it. I will give you some sum- their money through 100 percent hard have finished addressing our employ- mary data with respect thereto. dollars as well? In other words, the ad- ees, we will pass out envelopes and For example, Bank One had receipts ministrative costs of the parties that pledge cards to our employees and they of $2,378,211 on their FEC report, and engage in 100-percent hard dollars can pledge money to you or to your op- they showed operating expenses of would also be applied to corporations ponent, depending on how they re- $259.46. Again, we know that couldn’t and unions. Is that the principle estab- ceived your presentation when they possibly be true if you take the rule of lished? were there. thumb and apply it. It is somewhere, Mr. BENNETT. The Senator from To my knowledge—and I can be cor- once again, between $700,000 and Kentucky is correct. All of us are fa- rected on this—this was the beginning $800,000 that it would cost to raise that miliar with the requirement to cover of a political action committee. I can amount of money. This is an effective our administrative costs for fund- remember when I was employed by the soft money contribution of between raising out of the proceeds of that Hughes organization, every politician $700,000 and $800,000. fundraising effort. The Senator is cor- in California wanted to take advantage Let me be clear. Based on my past rect that this amendment would sim- of this opportunity. They all wanted to history and my voting prospects, I do ply put PACs on the same course as in- come by the Hughes companies, ad- not object to Bank One doing that. I do dividual candidates. A PAC could not dress the Hughes employees, make not object to the soft money that they raise money with the advantage of soft their points, and then walk away when contributed. dollars any more than a candidate it was over with a single check that But McCain-Feingold, as a bill, does. would. represented the aggregate of the com- If it passes, I believe it should be con- The Senator from Kentucky is fur- mitments the employees had made to sistent because this soft money con- ther correct in that it has an impact on that particular candidate. tribution, unlike the others that we what happens at the State party level It was considered at the time to be have heard so much about on the floor, because I understand now that a State individual participation in politics at is not disclosed. This soft money con- party can use soft dollars to do certain its finest, and it became, I believe, the tribution must be devised by the kind kinds of things unconnected with ad- pattern for the political action com- of mathematical analysis I have just vertising or direct contributions to mittee that we now have. applied to it. I could be completely candidates. They would say: No, you But it is very different from what we wrong. I do not know that it is $700,000 can’t do that if there is a fundraising now have in that now instead of simply to $800,000 that Bank One put into rates effort. The fundraising expenses must inviting the candidates in and letting raising that much money because it is be paid out of the fundraising receipts them speak to the employees and then not disclosed in any way. This is not to and cannot be solicited in soft dollars. inviting employees to make contribu- imply any wrongdoing on Bank One’s Mr. MCCONNELL. Is the principle of tions in whatever fashion and whatever part because the present law does not the Senator from Utah that even amount the employees may want to do require it. They are abiding by the though he, like the Senator from Ken- it, in today’s political action com- present law in a perfectly legitimate tucky, does not oppose non-Federal mittee, the organization—be it a union and proper way. money, if such a standard of Federal or a corporation—goes out and actively The same thing can be said of the money only is established for the na- raises the funds itself. It doesn’t in- International Brotherhood of Elec- tional political parties, and State and volve the candidate in any way except trical Workers Committee on Political local parties in even numbered years, when it gets to the point of disbursing Education. The present law does not then that same principle should apply the funds. require them to disclose the amount of to everyone participating? It has become a major business activ- soft money they put into raising the Mr. BENNETT. The Senator from ity—I say ‘‘business activity’’—a major $2.6 million that they report on their Kentucky is correct. That is exactly campaign activity on the part of cor- FEC report. the position I have taken. porations and unions. But if we are going to be consistent, In the interest of full disclosure of The administrative costs of running if we are going to say that soft money motive, I know there is some conversa- this activity are traditionally borne by is bad, this amendment that I am offer- tion on this floor about raising the lim- the corporation and union. In other ing will close a significant soft money its for hard dollar solicitations. I am words, this is a soft money contribu- loophole. It will close the loophole solidly and strongly in favor of raising tion on behalf of the corporation or the where soft money is currently being the limits on hard dollar solicitations. union which is not disclosed in any spent by both corporations and unions I recognize if this loophole for soft dol- way. and is not being disclosed in any way. lars—as I have pointed out—is, in fact, Let me share with you some numbers I don’t know how controversial this closed it will increase the pressure that come from the summary page of might be. But I offer it because I think when we get to the appropriate amend- reports filed with the Federal Election it shines an appropriate spotlight on an ment to raise the hard dollar limit be- Commission. aspect of the McCain-Feingold bill that cause it will shut off one significant The International Brotherhood of has not been discussed in the past. source of soft dollar contributions that Electrical Workers Committee on Po- I have no desire to take the full hour is currently in the bill. litical Education reported that they and a half. I see that there doesn’t I don’t want to fly under any false raised in the calendar year $2,653,257.29. seem to be a great deal of interest one pretense. I am hoping that by the pas- That is a high enough figure to get way or the other on this. But I will be sage of my amendment we will not everybody’s attention. What were their happy to yield for questions or com- only achieve the intellectual consist- operating expenditures? Zero. ments by any Member of the Senate ency I have been discussing with the Mr. President, you and I and every who wishes to discuss this amendment. Senator from Kentucky, but, quite other person who is in this body knows Mr. MCCONNELL. Will the Senator frankly, it would create some political that you don’t raise $2.6 million with- yield for a question? pressure to raise the hard dollar limits

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But nonetheless, I think Day, Easter, the Fourth of July—I al- Today, the peals ring in the spring. the amendment has an intellectual sus- ready mentioned that—and the coming Across the country, warm days call taining consistency to it because it of spring, the coming of summer, the us forth, out of our stale houses, away takes the position that if, as McCain- coming of fall, the coming of winter, from our rumpled, dormant winter hi- Feingold says, soft money is inherently and so on. Those things do not seem to bernations in front of yammering, yak- corrupting, or gives the appearance of be of great interest around here any- king television sets. As we rake the corruption, this is a form of soft money more. But as one who has been here a drifts of dead leaves from the sheltered that is even more the appearance of long time, I still like to hold on to the corruption because under McCain-Fein- corners where they have gathered, we old ways. stir up the sweet perfume—ah, the gold it is, A, allowed and, B, not dis- Percy Bysshe Shelley said: sweet perfume—of the awakening closed. Oh, Wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be Mr. MCCONNELL. Then as a prac- far behind? earth. Under the cold brown coverlet of dirt, spring’s life-force is beginning to tical matter, just sort of putting it an- Well, spring is here. I was asked by stir. The dainty crocus sparkle amid other way, the treasury funds of unions my friend from Nevada, Senator REID, and corporations cannot be used to un- if I might think of a poem that could the straw colored remains of last year’s derwrite fundraising or administrative be appropriate for this occasion. I have lush lawn. costs in political action committees? thought a little bit about it, and the I was commenting to my wife Erma Mr. BENNETT. The Senator from words of William Wordsworth come to about those crocuses outside, just be- Kentucky is exactly correct. mind. I hope I can remember them. He side the front porch of our house. If this amendment passes, treasury said: Gaudy daffodils, about which Words- funds in the union, treasury funds in I wander’d lonely as a cloud worth wrote, reward the early bum- the corporation, cannot be used to pay That floats on high o’er vales and hills, blebee. Young squirrels are chasing— the expenses of political fundraising in When all at once I saw a crowd, and they like peanuts. I have several a political action committee that is or- A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, squirrels at my humble cottage in ganized by either the union or the cor- Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. McLean, and each night I take a hand- poration. Continuous as the stars that shine ful of peanuts and put them under a Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank the Sen- And twinkle on the Milky Way, table there just outside the door that ator from Utah for the answer. They stretch’d in never-ending line goes out into my backyard. Those Mr. BENNETT. As I said, the amend- Along the margin of a bay: ment is very short. It is very straight- Ten thousand saw I, at a glance, squirrels, by the time I rise in the forward. It does not require the kind of Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. morning, by the time I have a chance complex analysis that went into the The waves beside them danced; but they to take my little dog Billy Byrd out for Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: a walk, sneak away, taking those pea- amendment of the Senator from New A poet could not but be gay, Mexico, which required an entire In such a jocund company: nuts from underneath the table. Then I evening to review and rewrite. I think I gazed—and gazed—but little thought will, a little later, open the door, and it is very straightforward. I am not What wealth the show to me had brought: there are two, three, four, five, or six anxious to prolong the debate, but I For oft, when on my couch I lie squirrels, and I toss them out a handful In vacant or in pensive mood, of peanuts. will, of course, be here to respond to They flash upon that inward eye any comments anyone might have one Which is the bliss of solitude; Those young squirrels are chasing way or the other. And then my heart with pleasure fills, each other up and down and around Mr. DODD addressed the Chair. And dances with the daffodils. tree trunks in a three-ring circus dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. President, today is the first play of acrobatics. Talk about acro- ator from Connecticut. spring day of the third millennium. We batics, they can put on a show. Al- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, at the ap- have survived the great change of the ready, the first robins have returned, propriate time I am going to make calendar, and the world did not end. We and birds are warbling their finest some comments about the pending endured the buffeting of a winter of un- arias in between the labors of nest amendment. But as has been the cus- certainty, with skyrocketing fuel building. The turquoise skies of au- tom over the years, our distinguished bills—and we are still very much en- tumn faded to the pale aquamarine of former leader, the distinguished senior gaged in that matter—threats of winter, but now glow as vibrantly as a Senator from West Virginia, makes it a nor’easters—I wonder why these tele- star sapphire. point, at the change of the seasons in vision people always say ‘‘nor’easters.’’ Again rejoicing Nature sees our country, to remind us of the impor- They just are trying to join in the spir- Her robe assume its vernal hues, tance of transition, hope, and promise. it of things, I suppose. But I still call Her leafy locks wave in the breeze, In the midst of this debate, I would them northeasters—threats of All freshly steep’d in morning dews. like to yield whatever time the Sen- nor’easters and even earthquakes now So wrote the poet Robert Burns. With ator from West Virginia may need for behind us. some remarks that do not pertain di- The NASDAQ, the New York Stock all these signals, I do not need a cal- rectly to this amendment but do per- Exchange, the Dow, the S&P 500—all endar to tell me that the vernal equi- tain to the spirit in which this body have been on a roller coaster ride of nox heralding the official arrival of ought to consider legislation in any short heights followed by heart-stop- spring is at hand. season. ping plunges. The uncertainties of last In the rejuvenating warmth of the So with that, Mr. President, I yield year’s Presidential election have be- spring sun, the dot.com die-off no whatever time the senior Senator from come a comedic staple of dimpled, longer looms as threateningly as the West Virginia may need. pregnant, and hanging chads, the extinction of the dinosaurs. It is pos- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank my punch lines obscuring the gravity of sible to view the stock market correc- friend. ensuring the stable transition of gov- tion—I say to my dear friend from Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ernment power. But today, it is necticut, Senator DODD—with equi- ator from West Virginia. spring—it may not be the first spring librium, if not with enthusiasm. We f day, but it is the first day of spring— have made it through another winter, a MILLENNIAL SPRING and it is a good time to pause, and take winter of our discontent, to paraphrase Mr. BYRD. In the midst of this very a deep breath—ah—and savor the mo- Shakespeare. The great Bard also important discussion on a very serious ment. said—and truly—‘‘Daffodils, that come subject, if we could take just a few The change of seasons is a reassuring before the swallow dares, and take the minutes to call attention to the com- constant in our lives. The slow swing of winds of March with beauty.’’ With the ing of spring. the celestial clock chimes in close har- daffodils, hope also blossoms.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2553 Mr. President, I hope for a spring of God’s in his Heaven— for political action committees to millennial proportions—a spring of re- All’s right with the world! function, rather than make it difficult. newed vigor and energy in this nation The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Also, the Senator from Utah inter- to tackle the challenges ahead. I hope ator from Connecticut. prets this as some way to put pressure for new growth in our economy. Over Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I thank on to increase hard money limits. Hard the past weeks, the Senate has been de- our distinguished colleague from West money limits will be debated, and I am bating the budget and tax cuts. It has Virginia. In the midst of a debate on confident, to some degree, that hard been a difficult task, made more so by campaign finance reform, this was a money limits will be raised. But here is the lack of detail provided by the ad- needed respite from the minutia of the situation: We have a company, a ministration. The size of the tax cut fundraising, attempts to modify the corporation, in Salt Lake City, UT, and promise has been clear, but the spend- present system. His words of eloquence it has a PAC. Where is the office of ing plans to accompany it have been are always welcome in this body but that PAC? Generally speaking, they vague. The administration is asking us never more so than in the midst of the don’t go out and rent a building or a to trade our cow for a handful of magic debate today. home or something. They set up a PAC beans but, unlike Jack in the fable, I I appreciate his quoting of Robert in one of the offices in their building. am not so sure that this fairy tale will Burns and Browning and Wordsworth, Usually, the person who administers end well. It may be that the giant but listening to him describe the ar- that PAC—it is not their sole job. It is comes crashing down on us in the form rival of spring and the departure of something that they many times do on of large future deficits. After all, these winter is poetic in itself. I can see one a voluntary basis and many times with projected surpluses are based upon pro- day people quoting ROBERT C. BYRD, small compensation for their time, and jections of economic growth that have the poet, when they welcome the they are located usually in the build- not, and may not, materialize. spring at some future year. ing. That is generally the way PACs Every good gardener knows, espe- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank my are administered. So how do you get cially in springtime, that garden plans distinguished friend for his overly gra- money for your PAC? You probably put made in the glow of a winter’s fireside cious comments. it in the company newsletter, where do not always pan out when faced with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- you say, ‘‘All employees who want to the vagaries of late frosts, early ator from Arizona. contribute to Acme PAC, please do so,’’ droughts, or insect infestations. In- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I thank and then that money comes in and the deed, one fierce storm can lay low all Senator BYRD for his annual admoni- individual puts it in their account, et of one’s efforts in a single blow. A wise tion to all of us to conduct ourselves in cetera. gardener dreams big but takes care of a way that reflects the dignity and How do you assess the cost of that? the basics first. He builds rich soil, comity of this institution and reminds Who pays for that? The CEO, probably clears it, weeds it well, plants strong us of the transience of all this and the on an annual basis, calls the senior seedlings, and tends to them carefully. importance of friendships and relation- managers together and says: I want all Patience and a long viewpoint are the ships that are established in this very you guys and women to contribute to watchwords. On the national economic unique organization. our political action committee. It is level, that means paying down the debt There is a time for us to pause and that time of year. We are in an election and maintaining the economic infra- reflect. There is no one in this body year and we want to support good old structure that is the soil for our cur- who gives us a more enlightening op- BOB BENNETT. He has always been a rent and future economic growth. Just portunity than the distinguished Sen- friend of business. as a garden needs hoses to carry water ator from West Virginia. What is that worth? How do you as- and flats in which to tend seedlings, so So I thank Senator BYRD. And I also sess the cost of that good friend of Sen- the nation needs transportation net- admire the vest he is wearing today as ator BENNETT’s soliciting money for his works to carry commerce and schools well. I thank the Senator and I will political action committee so he can in which to nurture and teach our chil- speak on the pending amendment. support him? Does a notice of contribu- dren. Then as prosperity blossoms can f tions in an internal newsletter have a value? What is the value in a news- some blooms be harvested in the form BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM letter? of targeted tax cuts, leaving most of ACT OF 2001—Continued the plant intact to set seeds and pre- What about the electricity costs of pare for the coming winter. But one Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, it is the office that houses the PAC of the certainly does not pull up the entire kind of obvious what the strategy is employee who does it on a part-time plant at the first sign of fruit! That is that is going to be employed here, and basis? Well, what we need, obviously, is short-sighted and imprudent. It leaves that is to sort of love this legislation a new arm of the IRS, or the FEC, or nothing to carry the family through to death. In other words, let’s not leave maybe a new organization that we the winter that will surely come. any stone unturned; let’s make sure could call the ‘‘PAC police,’’ who say, But now, Mr. President, it is spring- this is a perfect bill, and anything less aha, you spent 2 hours today, and that, time and everything feels possible. Let than that is not acceptable. So let’s at your hourly salary, is so much us rejoice—my dear friend, Senator have a series of amendments, which I money, and that has to come from hard certainly admit are very clever, includ- MCCAIN, and Senator DODD, an equally money donations. Clearly, my friends, dear and trusted friend—let us rejoice ing this one. this is not an amendment that would in the new growth and in the growing I want to point out that this bill have an effect that we could ever en- strength of the brightening sun. Let us says, basically, ‘‘except that the cost of force, that we could ever make a rea- take up with patience the gardener’s such establishment, administration, sonable kind of a thing. Obviously, it hoe and weed the row before us. Our and solicitation may only be paid from would have some debilitating effects on diligence and care now will bring us re- funds that are subject to the limita- PACs. wards later. Let us savor the moment tions.’’ In other words, only hard dol- The authors of this amendment could and rejoice in the first day of spring. lars can pay for a political action com- not really understand too well how po- Who knows whether we shall see an- mittee’s establishment, administra- litical action committees—particularly other, so let us rejoice in this one. I tion, and solicitation. the small ones—operate, and think close with the words of the poet Robert Well, Mr. President, we try to help somehow that we could assess the costs Browning that have always captured PACs. We try to help political action and then take that out of hard money for me the spirit of this time of year: committees because they provide us, and put it into some kind of payment generally speaking, with small dona- or payback. The year’s at the Spring, tions that are an expression of small So I have to oppose this amendment. And the day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; individuals’ involvement, as opposed to I think it is not workable. I don’t think The hillside’s dew-pearled; the so-called soft money, which we are it is logical or reasonable to do so. The The lark’s on the wing; trying to attack. So we have tried to, Senator from Utah mentioned the fact The snail’s on the thorn: in the past, make it as easy as possible that this is soft money and that we are

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But we certainly are banning soft that is really not fair because we all I say to my colleagues, that is what money for the use in Federal cam- live with this system. We all have ideas is at stake, no less. If we pass up the paigns. about it, like a carpenter would have opportunity to pass a bill, if each of us So I have to oppose the amendment. better ideas about how to carve a has to have his or her own way and say, I hope that my colleagues will under- chair, or a doctor might come and tell I want it my way or no way, we are not stand that this amendment is not an us how to design a better medical sys- just changing the balance of power be- acceptable one. tem. I say to my colleagues who do tween the parties or how this candidate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- care about this Government, and we or that candidate might run in a new ator from Connecticut is recognized. have devoted our lives to it, that if election. We are passing up an oppor- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I yield 15 there were a watchword for this debate, tunity to stem the tide of negativity minutes to my good friend and col- it would be a simple one: Do not let the toward our Government which at least, league from the State of New York, Mr. perfect be the enemy of the good be- it seems to me, is probably the greatest SCHUMER. cause if there was ever a place where problem this Government faces as we Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I the perfect or the desire to attain per- move into the 21st century. thank the Senator from Connecticut fection could kill the good that would I urge my colleagues to summon for yielding. I thank all of my col- come about, it is in campaign finance forth and see the big picture. I urge my leagues—the Senator from Kentucky reform. That is what we have seen over colleagues to not get mired in every and the Senator from Connecticut for and over. single detail because there is no perfect leading this debate, as well as, of I know there are some, such as my system. There is certainly no perfect course, my colleagues from Arizona colleague, my friend from Kentucky, system with Buckley v. Valeo as the and Wisconsin for their leadership on who are just opposed to this bill in supreme law of the land, and there is this issue, which is something I believe broad concept. He believes it violates probably no perfect system without in, as they do. the first amendment, and he has put Buckley v. Valeo as well. We are not As we go through this debate on cam- his money where his mouth is and his going to achieve perfection, and none paign finance reform, I guess there are courage in supporting the amendment of us is going to be 100 percent or even two ways to look at it. They are the against burning of the flag. So I do not 90 percent happy with the bill, but the larger picture and the smaller pic- begrudge his point of view; I disagree alternative, which is we do nothing— ture—the forest or the trees. When you with it. We are not going to win him this is our last chance, that is for look at the trees, it is awfully difficult over. sure—the alternative of doing nothing to come up with a perfect bill. I think The worry I have is with many of my and allowing the mistrust to continue, every one of us has found numerous ob- colleagues who are unsure, who look at the alternative of throwing up our jections to any proposal that is made. one imperfection or another in this bill hands, which is what the public will None of them works perfectly. None of and let it be, let those imperfections think, in deadlock and not reforming is them is without flaws. Much of what prevent us from moving forward at all, too great a danger and too foreboding we will talk about today and over the as move forward we must. to the Republic to entertain. next two weeks will be in discussion of When the Founding Fathers put to- I urge my colleagues, again, to keep those trees: It will be better to do gether our Government and when you their eye on the ball, keep their eye on something this way or there is an in- read the Federalist Papers and some of the big picture, keep their eye on the equity when ‘‘A’’ is put slightly dis- the commentaries, the thing they prob- problem we face and make sure we pass advantaged to ‘‘B.’’ I can figure out a ably worried more about than anything McCain-Feingold because it is so im- scheme that will work for my State else, even more than the overarching portant to rejuvenating the democracy better than the present one. Over and power of a central government, was the we have. over again, we can hear arguments just apathy of the citizens, the lack of in- There is one final point I will make like that. And because of the fragility volvement by the citizens. They won- on an issue I will be speaking a lot of campaign finance reform, because it dered if people would put themselves about the following week, which is the has taken so long for it to come here, forward for public office, and they won- Hagel amendment and soft money. because it is not easy for people to re- dered if people would participate in a I have seen, during the brief time I form themselves, which is basically government where they had control. have run for higher office, how dra- what we are doing, any one of those ar- For quite a while, in the flush of de- matically this has changed, not only guments, those trees, could end up ru- mocracy and with so many of the early the amount of soft money but the re- ining the whole forest. issues, those worries subsided, but strictions on soft money. It is such The other way to look at this is as a since World War II, they have come that in the 2000 elections, one could do forest, Mr. President. Our system is back at us larger than ever in the his- virtually the same thing with soft simply a mess. I say this to my col- tory of our country. money as one could with hard money. leagues on my side of the aisle particu- The percentage of people who vote, Yes, there may be a little sentence put larly but to everybody here as well: We the percentage of people who regard in the commercial that says, ‘‘Call up believe in Government. We don’t be- the Government with only cynicism, so and so,’’ or even some words that are lieve Government is an enemy. We be- the percentage of people who believe put at the bottom of the ad that can lieve Government is something to do they do not have any power, even the hardly be seen, but the bottom line is good, to improve the lives of people. brief antidote of the Florida election that the ability to spend soft money on We believe it is basically a necessity. has not stemmed that tide. virtually everything has made a mock- And this system of finance so erodes One of the main reasons people have ery of the original law we passed in the confidence in this Government that we that apathy, that cynicism which is so seventies. have all dedicated our lives to seeing corrosive to democracy, is the way we The Hagel amendment, which will that something has to change. finance our campaigns. They know allow lots of soft money to continue to The forest is the right argument they cannot write out large checks, cascade into our system, is, in my here—looking from 10,000 feet at the and they believe, rightly or wrongly, judgment, a killer amendment. It is a landscape is far more important than that those who can have far more killer amendment not simply because looking from 100 feet above the land- weight than they do. I think most of us of what it means for McCain-Feingold scape on this issue. It may not be true in this body have to say certainly that in terms of how many votes it has, but of all issues, but it is true of this one. appearance is there, even for those who it is a killer amendment in the sense So if I had a plea to make to my col- do not agree that the reality is there. that the whole idea behind McCain-

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There will be attrac- scribed, to figure out what constitutes thrown out the window. tive amendments on aspects of public volunteer activity on behalf of a PAC When it comes to the Hagel amend- financing which I would like to see and what constitutes activity that ment—and he is a good friend of mine that could upset the balance we have. should be reimbursed out of the hard and I respect completely his sincerity There will be poison pill amendments dollar profits of the PAC, it will be in offering this amendment—but when to try to embarrass one particular se- equally difficult, if not more so, for it comes to the Hagel amendment, we ries of interests such as unions, to try some Federal official to determine would end up being a little bit preg- to kill the bill, and then there will be what constitutes 25 percent or more of nant and that just does not work. so-called alternatives, as the Senator an individual’s time in a single month I thank my colleagues for their ef- from New York has suggested—in par- on a particular Federal activity. There forts. I say to my friend from Wis- ticular, the Hagel alternative offered will be hairsplitting in that regard that consin, he has done a marvelous job on by a colleague we all respect—which is, will go further than the hairsplitting our side. I say to, again, my friend in fact, worse for the current system to which the Senator from Arizona ob- from Connecticut that he, too, has led because it will put the stamp of ap- jected as he made his comments about the early hours of this debate ex- proval on the soft money system once my amendment. tremely well and extremely fairly, and and for all. Let me respond in a different way to that also goes for the Senator from I think the Senator from New York is the comments of the Senator from New Kentucky. right. I don’t think we will ever be able York when he said we should look at I hope in this body we can debate the to change it if we adopt that kind of the forest. I agree with him absolutely. issue as seriously as we can, and then amendment. I am grateful to him for We should look at the forest. I have my sincere hope is that at the end of his work in the House, especially grate- tried to do that in all of my activity the day, we emerge with the same basic ful to him for his work with a small with respect to campaign finance re- bill that the Senator from Arizona and group of Members who have been work- form since I first came here in 1993. the Senator from Wisconsin intro- ing on this for over a year, and particu- The forest I look at, that must be duced. larly grateful for his leadership that preserved and protected—indeed, that I yield back whatever time remains has started today and will continue which I have taken an oath to preserve to me. through this process of pointing out and protect—is the Constitution of the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that the Hagel alternative is, frankly, United States. I do not want to be part CRAPO). The Senator from Wisconsin. worse than no bill at all. My thanks, of a Congress that dilutes the freedoms Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I again, to the Senator from New York that are outlined in the Constitution of thank the Senator from New York. His for his leadership and his commitment the United States and, specifically, the comments are among the most impor- to this issue. first amendment thereto. tant comments that have been made so The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We are in the 250th anniversary of far in this debate and, frankly, on any ator from Utah. the birth of James Madison, little other debate we have had on campaign Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I en- Jimmy, as he was called by his contem- finance reform in the last 6 years. That joyed listening to the Senator from poraries, because he was short. That is because he has identified the real New York and will respond in a mo- seemed to be the kind of nickname issue. ment. We are on my amendment so I that stuck with him. I make this inter- When the Senator from New York would like to talk about the details of esting point about Madison before I go was in the other body, he was part of my amendment. Before I do, the Sen- on. This comes from an article on the solution there. He was part of the ator from Arizona gave an example of money and politics that was printed in effort to get through a similar bill in volunteer activity, all of which is cur- the Wilson Quarterly in the summer of the House where people did see the for- rently exempted under Federal law and 1797. Reference has been made to the est for the trees, exactly the point the which would continue to be exempted Founding Fathers. The Founding Fa- Senator from New York is making. under Federal law. thers were geniuses, the Founding Fa- There are so many amendments that My amendment goes to organizations thers gave us an incredible legacy, but are attractive to us, including many such as those we have all seen in the the Founding Fathers were also very provisions that Senator MCCAIN and I field where there are a number of paid practical politicians or they wouldn’t have offered in the past, having to do employees devoted full time to PAC ac- have been in the positions where they with free television time, having to do tivities, occupying dedicated facilities were. with other improvements in the system that can be easily identified, running Quoting from the Wilson Quarterly: that many of us would like to see. We up travel expenses that are clearly George Washington spent about 25 pounds have to keep our eye on the ball, as the billed to that activity. There would be apiece on two elections for the House of Bur- Senator from New York has suggested. no difficulty on the part of the cost ac- gesses, 39 pounds on another, and nearly 50 I don’t know if he is a Mets or Yankees countant, be it in a union or a corpora- pounds on a fourth, which was many times fan. tion, to identify that kind of PAC ac- the going price for a house or a plot of land. Mr. SCHUMER. Yankees. tivity. There is no question that the Going back to the debate we had with Mr. FEINGOLD. Yankees. sort of informal activity of people talk- the amendment of the Senator from Keeping the eye on the ball is the ing in the workforce, saying they want New Mexico, George Washington was a final goal and the central issue. I am to support Senator BENNETT or Senator wealthy man, trying to buy his elec- grateful after all these years of the MCCAIN, does go on, is voluntary, is tion, if we use today’s rhetoric. frustrating process of coming to the completely exempted from all law now, Washington’s electioneering expenses floor and having a few speeches and a and would continue to be exempted. My included the usual rum punch, cookies cloture vote and having to shut it amendment would not apply to that. and ginger cakes, money for the poll down, we can have a Senator from New I also point out McCain-Feingold has watcher who record the votes, and even York talk about something real, about some of the same aspects of how to an- one election eve ball, complete with a process that can have an end and ac- ticipate time because, as currently fiddler. tually work. It will require the kind of drafted, in Federal election years, Now it talks about James Madison unity and discipline of reformers on McCain-Feingold requires State, dis- and money: both sides of the aisle that has been trict, and local parties to use 100-per- James Madison considered the ‘‘corrupting demonstrated in the other body on a cent federally regulated hard dollars influence of spiritous liquors and other number of occasions. for the entire salary of any State, dis- treats’’ ‘‘inconsistent with the purity of My hat is off to the Senator from trict, or local party committee em- moral and Republican principles.’’ But Vir- ginians, the future president discovered, did New York, but also the reformers in ployees who spend 25 percent or more not want ‘‘a more chaste mode of conducting the other body, particularly Represent- of his or her time in a single month in elections.’’ Putting him down as prideful and atives SHAYS and MEEHAN, who have any of the above-mentioned Federal cheap, the voters rejected his candidacy for shown the way. Now it is up to the Sen- election activities. If it will be dif- the Virginia House of Delegates in 1777.

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James Madison says: Great, Alex- We will not permit you to express your The one thing that Madison guaran- ander, let’s do that. opinion about Senator FEINGOLD or any teed would happen in every election Alexander Hamilton and James Madi- other candidate. We will forbid you was that there would be complete free- son sit down and write a letter to the from speaking. dom of expression at every place and at New York Times protesting the activi- As they turn to walk from the edi- every point. ties of Senator FEINGOLD. tor’s office, with Madison and Ham- Since this is the 250th anniversary of The editor of the New York Times ilton disconsolate about the fact they Madison’s birth, may I, with the sus- says: We are not going to run it. cannot speak their mind, Benjamin pension of belief, resurrect James Madison says: Well, Alexander, you Franklin says: I can fix it. Madison and place him in the gallery, certainly lost your cachet. There was a How can you fix it, Benjamin? He if you will, in the press gallery, be- time when anything you said in New says: I told you I put my money in a cause James Madison has a history of York automatically was run in any CD, and it has been accumulating in- being an author and a journalist, being newspaper. What do we do? terest ever since the 1700s. I have the author of much of the Federalist Alexander Hamilton says: Well, we enough to buy the newspaper. I don’t Papers. Let us have Madison up there, are going to have to buy an ad in the have to buy the ad. I have enough to listening to this debate. Now, he would New York Times. That way they can- buy the paper. Once we own the paper, turn to one of his friends in the press not censor our speech. Money is re- then we will have unlimited free polit- gallery to have him explain terms that quired. How much money do you have, ical speech because, you see, the im- would be unfamiliar to him. He would little Jimmy? pact of McCain-Feingold means the say: What is hard money? What is soft Madison puts his hands in his pocket, people who have the most speech are money? What is the difference? and he pulls out whatever money he the people who truly have the most What is it used for? He would have brought with him from the 18th cen- money—the people who own the news- explained too much hard money is this tury. And he says: Ready cash, I have papers, the people who own the tele- and soft money is that. He might have $7.23. How about you, Alexander? vision station, and people named Tur- a little trouble understanding the dif- Alexander Hamilton says: Don’t get ner who own networks. They have com- ference because he would say: Wait a into the issue of money. I don’t want to plete freedom of speech because they minute. In the first amendment that I talk about the blackmail payments I have enough money. And it has taken authored you were free to speak in have been making. It is a very sore po- almost 250 years for me to accumulate whatever way you wanted. You could litical point. I can’t help you. But enough. But I, Benjamin Franklin, be like Washington and buy rum punch maybe the amount of money you have have enough that I can buy their news- and ginger cakes, if that is what it will do the job. paper. And then I can run an editorial took to get the voters to listen to you; So they call the New York Times and attacking Senator FEINGOLD every day or you could run an ad. You could print say: How much is the full page ad in of the week, if I so choose. a pamphlet. That is what Hamilton and the New York Times? At that point, there are absolutely no Jay and I did. We went out and raised The New York Times says $104,000. limits on any speech. But you, James money and printed our own pamphlets I have $7.23. I can’t speak unless I Madison and Alexander Hamilton, and circulated them. Maybe you have raise some money. Who do we know there are limits on your speech placed seen them. that knows how to raise money? there by McCain-Feingold saying that Madison’s friend up there in the press Snap of the finger and Benjamin there will be no political speech from gallery might say: Yes, I have seen Franklin appears. you during the 60 days before the elec- them. Benjamin, you were one of America’s tion. We call them the Federalist Papers good businessmen. He said: Yes. And I We come back to reality. James today. But we must remember that put mine in a CD that has been accu- Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and when they were written, they cost mulating interest ever since I died in Benjamin Franklin are not available as money. Madison could not have spoken the 1700s, and I have enough for an ad witnesses in this particular debate, if he had not raised and spent some in the New York Times. But let me be even though I called them up rhetori- money. Money was speech all the way practical with you. Not only am I a cally. But I am moved to do that by back in James Madison’s time. practical businessman, but I recognize the comment of the Senator from New As James Madison sits there in the that most of the people in Madison, WI, York who says we must look at the for- gallery, and he hears the details of don’t read the New York Times. That est and we must protect the big pic- McCain-Feingold, James Madison says: is going to come as a great shock to ture. The big picture, as we are debat- Wait a minute. You are telling me that you, Alexander Hamilton. You think ing McCain-Feingold, has to do with there will be limits on how Americans the whole world reads the newspapers freedom of speech. It has to do with ro- can participate in the political proc- in New York. The fact is, if we are bust debate of the American economy. ess? going to have an influence by running It does not have to do with getting Yes. There will be limits. our ad, we are going to do it in Madi- money out of politics because the re- James Madison asks: Who is in son, WI. ality in the big picture is that we never charge of this outrageous idea? They contact the Madison, WI, paper, have had money out of politics, start- You see the handsome young fellow and find out that the cost of a full-page ing with George Washington and his from Madison, named after you, from ad is 10 percent of the cost of the New rum punch and his ginger cakes. And Wisconsin, his name is RUSS FEINGOLD. York Times; $14,000 on a Sunday gets we never will have money out of poli- He has been pushing for this. you a full-page ad in the newspaper in tics. Somebody will find a way to do it. James Madison says: I must do some- Madison, WI. I am a cosponsor with Senator ALLEN thing about this. I must express my Let’s do it. who has offered the Virginia Plan. I am opinion with respect to Senator FEIN- But while they are debating, while not sure it is going to be offered on this GOLD. they are doing this— again we are com- floor. But it is offered in the arena of He snaps a finger and gets his part- pressing time—McCain-Feingold passes public opinion. I hope it gets offered. ner, Alexander Hamilton, to join him. and is the law of the land, and it is Historians will recognize that the He says: Alexander, look what is hap- within 60 days of the election of the Virginia Plan was James Madison’s pening. There is that fellow down there Senator from Wisconsin. plan for the Constitution. from Wisconsin. He comes from a town Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, What is the Virginia Plan for cam- named after me. He is trying to limit and Benjamin Franklin walk into the paign finance reform? Two sentences.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2557 The first one, worthy of James Madi- course on the importance of the first It has been said on the floor of the son, says: No American, any provision amendment through the course of the Senate that a political action com- of law to the contrary notwith- debate and in all of our discussions on mittee cannot get started without ex- standing, shall be prohibited from ex- campaign finance reform. He has made penditures of soft money. We all know pressing himself or herself in any way it so clear and understandable for all of that is not true. There are a number of in any arena or any contribution to our Members. I congratulate him for leadership PACs formed by Members of any party or any candidate. his contribution. the Senate and the House. We do not That sounds like first amendment With regard to his amendment, I am spend soft money to get those leader- language to me. That sounds like told we will be prepared on both sides ship PACs up and running. You get a James Madison language about which to vote at 4 o’clock. I will enter that few hard money checks. You file with he would be very comfortable. consent in a moment. the FEC. You get a few hard money Then the second one, recognizing But let me say, with regard the Sen- checks and you are up and running. where we are in technology, says—I am ator BENNETT’s amendment—— Believe me, it is possible to start a not quoting the legal language, just Mr. REID. Why don’t we do that con- PAC without the expenditure of soft the effect of it—every one of those do- sent request now? money, I say to my friend from Utah. nations will be in the modern world Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Is that correct? disclosed, using the technology that is ask unanimous consent that a vote on Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I have available to us. the Bennett amendment occur at 4 never started a leadership PAC because This means in all probability, 48 o’clock. I have never been in a leadership posi- hours, and it is on the Internet for ev- Mr. REID. A vote on or in relation to. tion. But I understand that it is, in- erybody to see. Forty-eight hours, and Mr. MCCONNELL. It is my under- deed, easy to do; and it is done only electronically the contribution is standing, talking to the Senator from with hard money. There does not seem there. That is the Virginia plan. Nevada, it was going to be an up-or- to be any difficulty in keeping track of When I discuss this with people out- down vote. who is volunteering and who is being Mr. REID. I do not know of anyone side the Senate, they all say: Gee, that paid. who wishes otherwise. I think it will be makes a lot of sense. Why don’t you Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank the Sen- an up-or-down vote. start voluntarily disclosing within 48 ator from Utah. Mr. MCCONNELL: On or in relation So this is really an amendment that hours right now? If you are such a to the amendment. is quite simple. The principle of the un- great campaign finance reformer, why The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there derlying bill, which I, as the Senator don’t you do that immediately? objection? from Utah, do not support, is that Fed- I say: You know, there was one can- Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- eral elections should be conducted in didate for President who did that. ject, the only request I have is Senator Federal money, hard dollars. And in It is a very interesting thing to do. I FEINGOLD wants 5 minutes and Senator pursuit of that principle, McCain-Fein- recommend it to all of you in your LEVIN wants 5 minutes and Senator gold requires the national political town meetings. DODD needs 5 minutes. The time will be parties to operate in 100 percent Fed- I say: There was one candidate for a little uneven, but if the Senator will eral dollars, so-called hard dollars—100 President who did, in fact, disclose agree to that. percent. every one of his donors within 48 hours. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without And in even numbered years, it es- Question: Do you know who it was? objection, it is so ordered. sentially requires all the State and I did this to a group of political Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let local parties in our country to operate, science students the other day. me say, having been involved in this similarly, in Federal hard dollars. The first answer I got back was debate over the years, I have fre- So in the name of fairness, we ask Ralph Nader. quently heard the words, ‘‘Don’t let the the question, Why should labor and I said: No, Ralph Nader did not do it. perfect be the enemy of the good.’’ My business be allowed to, in effect, sub- Then someone answered: Well then, friend from Utah recalls that we hear sidize their hard dollar activities, was it JOHN MCCAIN? that from time to time. which are their political action com- I said: No, it was not JOHN MCCAIN. I have taken a look at when that mittees—100 percent dollars—and why Then someone answered: Gee, Al comes up, ‘‘Don’t let the perfect be the should they be allowed to subsidize the Gore? enemy of the good,’’ and every single raising of their hard dollars when I said: No. The candidate who did it time those words come up—‘‘don’t let America’s political parties can’t do it, is now sitting in the White House. His the perfect be the enemy of the good’’— and when America’s State and local name is George W. Bush. He got little is in relation to an amendment that parties can’t do it in even numbered or no credit for doing it from those who might have some impact on organized years? Where is the fairness? sit in the press gallery because they do labor—some impact. If the idea is that Federal elections not want to admit that he was on to a I have watched this carefully now for should be conducted in Federal dollars, good idea—in my opinion, a better idea some 10 or 12 years, and every time the why is that principle only going to be than the bill we are debating. words ‘‘Don’t let the perfect be the applied to the Nation’s political par- None of this has had anything to do enemy of the good’’ are expressed, it is ties? with my amendment, and I recognize because there is an amendment pend- The Bennett amendment is quite that. But none of the debate on the ing that might have some impact—ever simple. It is easily understood. For other side has had anything to do with so tiny—on organized labor. those who believe soft money is a per- my amendment either. And, if I may, if Now, the Bennett amendment is very nicious thing undermining our democ- the Senator from West Virginia can evenhanded. It is not targeted at orga- racy, then why should they think it talk about spring, I hope the Senator nized labor, by any means? would only be pernicious when raised from Utah can talk about the Constitu- Mr. BENNETT. That is correct. and spent by political parties but per- tion. Mr. MCCONNELL. Is that correct? I fectly OK when raised and spent by I remain ready to answer any ques- ask the Senator from Utah, this is not labor and business? tions about my amendment or respond an amendment targeted at the heart of That is the heart of this amendment. to anything about my amendment. organized labor? That is what this vote will be all But, so far, there has been little or no Mr. BENNETT. The amendment deals about. We will have that vote at 4 debate about it. with activities on the part of corpora- o’clock. I think that pretty well ade- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tions every bit as much as on the part quately describes our side of this ator from Kentucky. of labor. amendment. Mr. MCCONNELL. Does the Senator Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank my friend I will be happy now to yield the floor from Utah yield the floor? from Utah. at this time. Mr. BENNETT. Yes. So this is not about organized labor. Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I yield 5 Mr. MCCONNELL. I congratulate the It is about how you raise money for po- minutes to my friend and colleague Senator from Utah for a brilliant dis- litical action committees. from Michigan.

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Under the 1974 act, tion limits that is constitutional is the tice on; is that on page 1 where it has unions, corporations and membership appearance of corruption, the appear- the biggest impact or on page 4 of the organizations can only solicit their ance of impropriety, and the appear- newsletter; what part of the postage of own members and stockholders, unlike ance of undue influence, that large con- that newsletter goes to that issue; how other organizations which can solicit tributions or the solicitation of large much of the time of the secretary who from the universe within the country. contributions can create. took the minutes of that meeting Under the 1974 act, as you are estab- There is no such appearance problem where we discussed that issue can be lishing your PAC, you can only get the with these expenditures. In fact, the attributed to that request. support from your own organization’s expenditures which the Senator from You have a bookkeeping nightmare membership. That is a significant re- Utah would require to be paid for out that you are creating for no problem. striction which applies to them which of hard dollars has explicitly been ex- There is no problem, that I know of, does not apply to others. cluded from that requirement by law that has been shown over these almost In addition, there is this balance that since 1974. So since 1974, the statute 30 years. Yet in order to try to show was written into the law in 1974, as the under which we have all operated has some kind of a flaw, looking des- Senator from Michigan properly points excluded: perately for a flaw in the ban on soft out, where there has not been any iden- tifiable abuse of this exception in the . . . the establishment, administration, money, the proponents of this amend- and solicitation of contributions to a sepa- ment say: Aha, you are not being con- law whatsoever here. Secondly, because of the universe to rate segregated fund to be utilized for polit- sistent. ical purposes by a corporation, labor organi- Well, we are being consistent because which they are restricted in soliciting zation, membership organization, coopera- in the case of banning soft money, dollars, they then have allowed, in a sense, their general treasuries to be tive, or corporation without capital stock. there is a disease that needs a cure— used in order to communicate with The administrative expenses, the es- unlimited contributions to political their restricted class and member- tablishment expenses, and the solicita- campaigns that are being accomplished ship—not with people outside of that tion of contributions to a PAC have through soft money. not been considered to be limited by The Supreme Court said: We can pro- restricted class membership but with their own membership. Were they com- the hard money restrictions of law hibit that constitutionally. That is municating to the universe at large, since 1974. what the Supreme Court has said. Mr. MCCONNELL. Will the Senator I don’t know of any evidence that then I think the point the Senator yield for a question? this particular provision in law, which from Utah has raised would be appro- Mr. LEVIN. If I could finish my re- has been in place for 26 years now, has priate. But when you are restricting, under the 1974 act, the audience to marks. created a problem. I say to my good which they can communicate, it seems Mr. MCCONNELL. Just a quick ques- friend from Utah, this amendment is to me this balance is appropriate, nar- tion: Isn’t that precisely the point? not needed. It has not been shown to rowly tailored and proper. To disrupt That is precisely the point of the Ben- address a problem in the law. It will nett amendment. that now would be a mistake. create a bookkeeping nightmare to try The point the Senator from Arizona Mr. LEVIN. That is exactly the point to in any way comply. It will put peo- of the Bennett amendment: to repeal a made is also worth repeating; that is, ple into an illegal netherworld for no this is awfully difficult. One of the law which has been in place since 1974 good reason that has been dem- things we don’t want to do is create and has created no harm. Sometimes onstrated. situations which make people potential we say around here that the cure is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- targets of indictment. This gets pretty worse than the disease. This is a cure ator’s 5 minutes have expired. amorphous, as to what constitutes an looking for a disease. There is no dis- Mr. DODD. I yield 1 additional expenditure of soft dollars in order to ease here that has been shown. minute. solicit hard dollars for your PAC. Mr. MCCONNELL. Will the Senator Mr. LEVIN. The appearance of impro- Again, the Senator from Michigan yield for a question? priety, the appearance of corruption, and others have made this point. When Mr. LEVIN. If I could continue, this which is the only basis on which we you get into this area in trying to iden- is just an effort being made to try to can act as a justification for limiting tify how much has been committed or say: Oh, you guys over there who are contributions of a large size to can- whether or not it was committed at all, trying to ban soft money, you are not didates, that justification does not a simple address by the CEO or the being perfectly consistent because, exist here with corporate or union president of a local to the membership look, you allow the establishment, ad- treasury money being spent to admin- of that community—how would you ministration, and solicitation of con- ister a PAC. put a value on that? Your inability to tributions to a PAC to be paid for out I urge that we either table this do so or to provide a proper accounting of treasury dollars. You are not being amendment or defeat this amendment. of it exposes you then to the potential totally consistent. I am sorry my friend from Kentucky of indictment. I don’t think anyone in The answer to that is, wait a minute, did not have a chance to ask me the ad- our interests here should try to nec- the law of 1974 also says that commu- ditional question. I would be happy to essarily do that. It is so difficult to nications by a corporation to its stock- try to answer it, if our good friend write that into law, even when the law holders and executive administrative from Connecticut wants to yield the has only civil jurisdiction. personnel and their families or by a time. I urge a rejection of the amendment. labor organization to its members and Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I think our A communication which is specifically their families on any subject, that is colleagues have covered this. I think protected by the Constitution and rec- not subject either. we can get to a vote fairly quickly. As ognized by Buckley, where it is in- Mr. MCCONNELL. Will the Senator my friend from Utah knows, I think of volved in a significant balance between yield for a question? myself as the third Senator from Utah. the ability to communicate with your Mr. LEVIN. I will in a couple of mo- I am not sure Utah thinks of me as its restricted class or membership and ments. third Senator, but he and I have a won- only that group, then the resources of Here we have a cure looking for a derful relationship and have worked so that organization to do so are appro- problem. There has been no problem on closely together over the years that I priate and proper. To upset that bal- this. There is no practical way to keep am not comfortable disagreeing with ance would be a mistake. track of these expenses, no practical him on his amendment. I admire him The law has worked well for 26 years. way to do this. A corporation sends out immensely. We ought not to change it at this

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2559 point. For those reasons, I respectfully he said, this amendment would disturb tional Committee and the Democratic urge our colleagues to vote against the the balance. That tradeoff has been a National Committee, and 35 percent of amendment. part of the law for 25 years. It is not a the Republican Senatorial Committee I yield whatever time my colleague loophole. It is not a cesspool of soft and the Democratic Senatorial Com- from Wisconsin so desires. money. It is working. It may not be mittee, and federalizing State and Mr. FEINGOLD. How much time re- perfect, but it is the very thing that, local parties for even-numbered years? mains? along with other things, survived after What about the inconvenience to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Five the Buckley case. We have a fairly de- them? Why is it only political parties minutes. cent, but not perfect, system of cam- that it is OK to inconvenience and no Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I paign financing in this country. That is one else? thank the Senator from Connecticut. I what is falling apart. I repeat, every time you hear the ar- thank the Senator from Michigan espe- There is also a constitutional dimen- gument, ‘‘don’t let the perfect be the cially for his excellent remarks on this sion to this amendment. The law al- enemy of the good,’’ you can be sure amendment, and also the Senator from lows corporations and unions to com- the subject being debated on the Sen- Arizona. We are united in our opposi- municate with their members when a ate floor at that time is an amendment tion to it. I, too, as the Senator from union or a corporation solicits mem- that might have some impact on orga- Connecticut, find it a little bit un- bers for a PAC contribution. That so- nized labor. Virtually every time you pleasant to oppose the Senator from licitation is a communication. We can- hear the words ‘‘poison pill,’’ you can Utah. We have thoroughly enjoyed not interfere with that communication be assured the subject matter we are working together and share quite an without running afoul of the first debating at that time will be an affection for his beautiful State and amendment. I would think, given the amendment that might have some im- appreciate those opportunities. On this frequent speeches by the Senator from pact on organized labor. one, we really have to call this amend- Kentucky on the first amendment, that The reform industry, led by the New ment what it is. It is simply another would concern him as well. York Times and the Washington Post, attempt to change the subject. Let me say that I, as well as my lead Somehow it doesn’t trouble the Sen- has been allowed to get away with de- author, Senator MCCAIN from Arizona, ator from Utah or the Senator from fining what reform is. In fact, reform is oppose this amendment. It may be par- Kentucky that soft money to the par- what the New York Times and the ticularly targeted at unions because ties was $82 million in 1992, $260-some Washington Post and Common Cause million in 1996, and is now approaching they have less money and may be per- say it is, and everything else is a poi- $500 million in the year 2000. That ceived that way. As the so-called pay- son pill. doesn’t bother them. That is just fine. check protection amendment, this is Now, the underlying bill is designed What does bother them is somehow an attempt to cripple a labor union. It to reduce the effectiveness of Amer- trying to undo a reasonable balance is a poison pill amendment targeted at ica’s great political parties—the one that was created back in 1974 in the labor unions and perhaps at corporate entity that will always be there for a law at the time after Watergate and in PACs, as well, and is not reform. challenger. Here Senator BENNETT is the Buckley decision. Corporate labor PACs have been per- just trying to say, look, let’s have a The problem is not PACs. The prob- mitted to use treasury funds for their level playing field. If the parties are lem isn’t how PACs raise their hard administrative costs since the passage going to have to operate in 100 percent money contributions. We used to think of the 1974 act. As the Senator from hard dollars, why not the unions and PACs were the problem. I hope the Michigan said so well, there has been the corporations? Why not? Why not, I American people now realize that PACs no showing of abuse of this narrow ex- ask? What is so pernicious about the are limited to giving $10,000. We used to ception—the prohibition of corporate influence of Federal, State, and local think that was a lot of money. Unfor- and union spending of treasury funds in parties that their resources have to be tunately, given this insane soft money Federal elections—and yet these two taken away, their voices lowered, their system, it is starting to look as if it is Senators have virtually nothing to say efforts inhibited, and no one else? spare change. But that is what the Sen- about the enormous abuse of the gap- This is not a ‘‘level playing field,’’ as ator from Kentucky and the Senator ing loophole of soft money that has de- often is said by the other side. I have from Utah want to change the subject stroyed the reforms after the Water- heard the argument over the years that to: Worrying about how union members gate era. All those supporting McCain- we need to have a level playing field. If and perhaps corporate entities get Feingold should strongly oppose the hard dollars are to exclusively be the their people together and spend a little Bennett amendment. We strongly op- future of the parties, why not for busi- money in order to raise the modest pose it. ness and labor? amounts that can be contributed I yield the floor. Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, will through PACs. It is a blatant attempt Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Senator yield for a question? to change the subject. had not realized, until I heard from my Mr. MCCONNELL. Yes. It does not relate at all to the real friend from Michigan, that the Federal Mr. BENNETT. The Senator from abuse in the system, the horrible situa- Election Campaign Act was so sac- Michigan said this is a solution looking tion where huge contributions on the rosanct that it should not be changed. for a problem, that there has been no very day that votes are made are given If that is the case, I don’t know why we abuse of this in the past. I was inter- to the political parties, and then legis- are here at all because the whole pur- ested and pleased to hear the Senator lation passes creating an appearance of pose of the McCain-Feingold bill is to from Wisconsin say we used to say impropriety or corruption that is very change the Federal Election Campaign PACs were a problem. I remember disturbing to the American people. Act of 1974. when the Senator from Kentucky and I To reiterate, the 1974 act that cre- Further, it is suggested that this is were lonely voices here defending PACs ated PACs had an explicit tradeoff. not an abuse. Well, what we do know is as being a legitimate thing in the face Separate segregated funds that are that organized labor spends essentially of those who were attacking it in the connected with the union or corpora- no hard dollars at all raising hard dol- name of campaign finance reform. So tion can use their treasury funds for lars for their PACs. Now, as a defender at least that debate is over and now their administrative costs, but they of soft money, I must tell you I am not PACs are good. can solicit only their members or exec- troubled by that in principle any more To the point the Senator from Michi- utive and administrative personnel for than I am troubled in principle by the gan raised, would the Senator think contributions. On the other hand, non- political parties having nonfederal this exception—I will call it an excep- connected PACs must use their PAC money. It has been suggested on the tion—could, in fact, become a major money for the costs of administration, other side that this would be an incon- loophole in the future if McCain-Fein- but they can solicit the general public. venience for organized labor or cor- gold passes, and that some clever law- That was the tradeoff. porations. What about inconveniencing yers could sit down and figure out a That was the balance to which the the parties—by taking away 40 percent way to create something that came Senator from Connecticut referred. As of the budget of the Republican Na- under this exemption that could raise

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 significant amounts of hard dollars, prohibition 60 days prior to the elec- out the imbalance between taking all funding them with soft dollars that are tion. Can the Senator from Kentucky non-Federal dollars away from parties totally undisclosed, unlike the other help us out on this? at the Federal level—the State and soft dollars to which they object—soft Mr. MCCONNELL. I say to my friend local level in the even-numbered dollars that would be totally undis- from Utah, we are looking up the lan- years—making the parties operate 100 closed, finding a way to turn this into guage. I say to my friend, unless the percent in hard dollars, and yet no one the next monster that we hear about in Senator from—I thought the point of else who expressly advocates a can- campaign finance reform debates 5 to the Snowe-Jeffords language was to didate through a PAC is required to do 10 years from now? make it difficult for—— that. Mr. MCCONNELL. I say to my friend, The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time We have carved out an exception for he described the situation today. That has expired. Under the previous order, corporations and unions so that they is the situation today. We have unlim- the question is on agreeing to the can continue to use millions of dollars ited and undisclosed soft dollars—we amendment of the Senator from Utah, in corporate and union soft money to don’t know how much—underwriting Senator BENNETT. underwrite the expenses of their polit- the PACs of corporations and unions. Mr. DODD. I ask for the yeas and ical action committees. That is the situation today. All I be- nays. Having said that, the next amend- lieve the Senator from Utah is doing is The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ment will be offered by the Senator trying to create a level playing field of BROWNBACK). Is there a sufficient sec- from Oregon, Mr. SMITH, who will be hard dollars. If hard dollars are good ond? here momentarily. Senator DODD and I for parties, why not for companies and There is a sufficient second. would like for that vote to occur at 6:15 labor unions? The clerk will call the roll. or 6:30. We will lock it in, in a few mo- Mr. BENNETT. It is my thought, I The legislative clerk called the roll. ments. It is my understanding that say to the Senator from Kentucky, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there that will be followed by an amendment that the reason we have not considered any other Senators in the Chamber de- by Senator TORRICELLI. this as an abuse in the past is because siring to vote? Mr. DODD. The idea would be I think there have been other things at which The result was announced—yeas 37, at that point, depending on what lead- we have been looking. But if McCain- nays 63, as follows: ership wants, to lay down the Feingold outlaws those other things, [Rollcall Vote No. 39 Leg.] Torricelli amendment. I gather there is there is no reason to believe that this YEAS—37 some event this evening that people be- lieve they are obligated to attend. The will not become the target of campaign Allard Frist Nickles finance reformers in the years ahead, Bennett Gramm Roberts Torricelli amendment will be laid and we will see at that point their Bond Grassley Santorum down, and we will begin debate on that Brownback Gregg thundering rhetoric about how terrible Sessions in the morning at whatever time the Bunning Hatch Shelby it is. Burns Helms leader wants to come in. We might get Smith (NH) a time agreement in the morning on Today, they have no rhetoric and Campbell Hutchinson Smith (OR) they say it is no problem. Of course, I Craig Hutchison Stevens that. I have several amendments I am Crapo Inhofe Thomas lining up for tomorrow afternoon. So say to the Senator from Kentucky, Domenici Lott Thurmond knowing how he feels, I think the thun- Ensign Lugar we will have a clear flow by tomorrow Voinovich dering rhetoric is overheated as to the Enzi McConnell morning as to the amendments we will problem on the other side, but corrup- Fitzgerald Murkowski be proposing tomorrow during the day. tion becomes ultimately in the eye of NAYS—63 Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, the beholder. Akaka DeWine Lieberman point of inquiry: Did I understand from Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank the Sen- Allen Dodd Lincoln the floor managers that there would be ator. Baucus Dorgan McCain a vote at 5:30? Bayh Durbin Mikulski Mr. MCCONNELL. No. It is probably Mr. JEFFORDS. If the Senator from Biden Edwards Miller Utah will yield, I had an opportunity Bingaman Feingold Murray at 6:15. Mr. MURKOWSKI. Many of us are to listen to some of his comments Boxer Feinstein Nelson (FL) Breaux Graham Nelson (NE) going to this March of Dimes event to- about the Snowe-Jeffords provisions. Byrd Hagel Reed night. I think it starts at 6. They were amusing, but far from accu- Cantwell Harkin Reid Carnahan Hollings Rockefeller Mr. MCCONNELL. I think many rate. Members are going to that event. Mr. BENNETT. I am happy to be cor- Carper Inouye Sarbanes Chafee Jeffords Schumer Mr. DODD. The March of Dimes rected. Cleland Johnson Snowe event I know is very important. Maybe Mr. JEFFORDS. First of all, there is Clinton Kennedy Specter we can aim for 6 p.m. nothing in Snowe-Jeffords that pro- Cochran Kerry Stabenow Collins Kohl Thompson It will obviously depend on what Sen- hibits or prevents ads to be purchased Conrad Kyl Torricelli ator GORDON SMITH wants to do. in newspapers. There is no problem Corzine Landrieu Warner Mr. MURKOWSKI. I certainly concur there. Daschle Leahy Wellstone with that because many of us have to Dayton Levin Wyden Mr. BENNETT. Is it only television? cook. Mr. JEFFORDS. Television and The amendment was rejected. Mr. DODD. In that case, knowing radio, probably. Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I move to that my colleague from Alaska may be Mr. BENNETT. So by choosing gen- reconsider the vote. doing the cooking, Members may want tlemen who like the print media rather Mr. FEINGOLD. I move to lay that to stay until 10 tonight. than the electronic media—I miss the motion on the table. Mr. MCCONNELL. After listening to point? The motion to lay on the table was the persuasive speech of the junior Mr. JEFFORDS. He misses the point agreed to. Senator from Alaska, I ask unanimous that all that it requires is disclosure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who consent that a vote occur at 6 p.m. on We would like to know who it is mak- seeks recognition? or in relation to the Smith amendment ing the ads on television. It is a simple Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let shortly to be laid down. disclosure provision that says people me say briefly that the vote which just The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ought to know, if somebody is making occurred is instructive in that I would objection? accusations, who is doing it. predict that any amendment between Mr. FEINGOLD. Reserving the right Mr. BENNETT. Is there no prohibi- now and the end of the debate that to object, Mr. President, without tion for ads 60 days prior to the elec- might have any adverse effect of any knowing what the subject matter of tion? kind on organized labor is likely to be the amendment is, I object until we are Mr. JEFFORDS. There is no prohibi- defeated. able to determine that. tion 60 days prior to the election. Senator BENNETT can speak for him- Mr. MCCONNELL. Senator SMITH will Mr. BENNETT. I stand corrected. It self, but my understanding of the pur- be here shortly. Hopefully, we can lock was my understanding that there was a pose of that amendment was to point in the vote.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2561 Mr. DODD. In the meantime, Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The same fundraising constraints on both President, if I may, Members who want clerk will report. incumbents and challengers. to be heard on the bill itself should The assistant legislative clerk read This is not new. This is a law that take advantage of the time. I suspect as follows: currently operates in many States. In the Smith amendment will not con- The Senator from Oregon [Mr. SMITH] pro- my own State of Oregon, we have long sume all of the hour and a half. We poses an amendment numbered 118. had just such a law on the books; one urge Members who want to make state- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, that I was proud to stand squarely be- ments on the bill to please come to the I ask unanimous consent reading of the hind as a State legislator. The Oregon floor. amendment be dispensed with. law first enacted in 1974 has been in ef- I see now our colleague from Oregon The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fect for 27 years and has been integral is here. While he is getting organized, objection, it is so ordered. to ensuring Oregonians’ confidence in let me in response to my friend from The amendment is as follows: the integrity of their political system Kentucky regarding the last amend- (Purpose: To prohibit candidates and Mem- at the State level. ment that it was not just about labor bers of Congress from accepting certain The core tenet and assumption be- unions. contributions while Congress is in session) hind the McCain-Feingold legislation is This last amendment also covered On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert that money in politics corrupts elected corporations and membership organiza- the following: officials. Backers of the McCain-Fein- tions, among a few others. The 1974 law SEC. 305. PROHIBITION ON ACCEPTANCE OF CER- gold bill often use catch words and made it very specific. We said that gen- TAIN CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE CON- phrases, such as ‘‘quid pro quo,’’ to sug- eral treasury funds from those organi- GRESS IS IN SESSION. Title III of the Federal Election Campaign gest that money can buy not only leg- zations could be used to establish, ad- Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) is amended islative action but legislators them- ministrate, and solicit contributions to by adding at the end the following: selves. be used for political purposes, such as ‘‘SEC. 324. PROHIBITION ON ACCEPTANCE OF This is not my view. It is my belief communicating only with their re- CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE that the vast majority of the men and stricted class or membership. That CONGRESS IS IN SESSION. women with whom I serve in the public ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—During the period de- makes them distinct and different from process and in this body possess the the other organizations which can com- scribed in subsection (b), a candidate seeking nomination for election, or election, to the highest degree of professional and per- municate with the universe. But these Senate or House of Representatives, any au- sonal integrity. However, if the public organizations can only communicate thorized committee of such a candidate, an perceives that campaigns are corrupt, with their members. For that reason, individual who holds such office, or any po- that money talks, then I think we owe the 1974 law specifically wrote into the litical committee directly or indirectly es- it to the public to allay those concerns. law that general treasury funds, if you tablished, financed, maintained, or con- Prohibiting contributions from reg- trolled by such a candidate or individual will, could be used for the purposes of istered lobbyists to candidates and communication. shall not accept a contribution from— ‘‘(1) any individual who, at any time dur- Federal officeholders while Congress is So it was not just about labor unions, in session will go a long way toward it was also about corporations, mem- ing the period beginning on the first day of the calendar year preceding the contribution quelling the perception that we are bership organizations and other such and ending on the date of the contribution, bought and sold. My amendment ad- entities that are confined to commu- was required to be listed as a lobbyist on a dresses the public’s fears directly by nications with their own members. registration or other report filed pursuant to eliminating what they view as the dis- Mr. MCCAIN. Will the Senator yield? the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. ease rather than trying to just treat Mr. DODD. I am happy to yield. 1601 et seq.); the symptoms. Mr. MCCAIN. It is my understanding ‘‘(2) an officer, owner, or senior executive the Senator from Oregon is prepared to of any person that, at any time during the We are not breaking new ground be- go forward with his amendment. It is a period described in paragraph (1), employed cause we will be doing what other pretty simple amendment. It is a fairly or retained an individual described in para- States have done. Oregon is joined by graph (1), in their capacity as a lobbyist; at least 10 other States with laws just straightforward amendment. I think ‘‘(3) a political committee directly or indi- we could get a time agreement, if the like this that prohibit candidates and rectly established, financed, maintained, or officeholders from soliciting or accept- Senator from Kentucky is agreeable, controlled by an individual described in say, for a vote at 6 o’clock. After that paragraph (1) or (2); or ing contributions while their legisla- vote we could lay down another amend- ‘‘(4) a separate segregated fund (described tures are in session ment. So we will be ready to go on in section 316(b)(2)(C)). In 1999, the U.S. Court of Appeals for that, if that is agreeable. ‘‘(b) PERIOD CONGRESS IS IN SESSION.—The the Fourth Circuit, in North Carolina Mr. DODD. That is agreeable. Yes. period described in this subsection is the pe- Right to Life v. Bartlett, upheld the riod— Mr. MCCONNELL. I believe that is constitutionality of North Carolina’s ‘‘(1) beginning on the first day of any ses- acceptable to the Senator from Oregon. law prohibiting lobbyist contributions sion of the body of Congress in which the in- and solicitations while its general as- I, therefore, ask unanimous consent dividual holds office or for which the can- that the time between now and 6 p.m. didate seeks nomination for election or elec- sembly is in session, stating that the be divided in the usual form, and at tion; and law ‘‘serves to prevent corruption and that time the Senate proceed to vote ‘‘(2) ending on the date on which such ses- the appearance of corruption.’’ The on or in relation to the amendment sion adjourns sine die.’’. Fourth Circuit concluded that ‘‘in the about to be sent forward by the Sen- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, end, North Carolina law does nothing ator from Oregon, Mr. SMITH. this amendment is a very simple one more than recognize that lobbyists are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there but one that I believe will go a long paid to persuade legislators, not to pur- objection? way toward restoring public confidence chase them.’’ Last month the Supreme Without objection, it is so ordered. in elected leaders and alleviating the Court agreed by denying the petition Mr. MCCONNELL. Therefore, the perception that politicians are be- for review of this very case. next vote will occur at 6 o’clock. holden to special interests. So I am confident that my amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who My amendment simply prohibits Sen- ment will withstand judicial scrutiny. seeks recognition? ate and House candidates from accept- My amendment only restricts a can- Mr. SMITH of Oregon addressed the ing campaign contributions from lob- didate or officeholder from accepting Chair. byists when Congress is in session. contributions at a certain time and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The amendment is fair and it is bal- place, not if they can eventually. This ator from Oregon. anced. It applies to both incumbents is no different than time and place reg- AMENDMENT NO. 118 and challengers. Since the danger of ulation of other first amendment Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, corruption or the appearance of corrup- issues. I have an amendment that I send to the tion applies with equal force to chal- Furthermore, I think it is important desk and ask for its immediate consid- lengers and incumbents, Congress has to point out that my amendment is eration. ample justification for imposing the narrowly crafted to prohibit candidates

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It is my understanding, from associated with it, and yet at the same tions to candidates but, rather, square- my informed staff, that there was a time you would not understand that ly and more fittingly on the candidate. case in North Carolina that was upheld this bill may have portions of it, par- The onus, therefore, is on the can- but it has never gone any higher than ticularly during the amending process, didate or officeholder, not the lobbyist. that. that the U.S. Supreme Court would In closing, let me emphasize that the Mr. SMITH of Oregon. The Supreme deem unconstitutional, including this touchstone issue is the appearance of Court, I understand, denied certiorari, one which, even if made unconstitu- influence pedaling and corruption and thereby upholding the fourth circuit tional, would not affect the thrust of the role that money plays. If money in decision that allows for this kind of the bill. the system corrupts, then my amend- prohibition of fundraising from special I am hopeful that the Senator from ment lessens its role. Diminishing the interest groups while the North Caro- Oregon will see the logic here—I am role of money is also one of the stated lina legislature is in session. dead serious—because it is going to be goals of the McCain-Feingold bill. But Mr. MCCAIN. What about the fact a big issue, the fact that there should unlike the McCain-Feingold bill, my that you are clearly saying to an indi- be, as there have been in all but 12 bills amendment does so, I believe, in a con- vidual that because you are in a cer- passed by the Congress in the last 10 stitutional way. tain line of work, you are not going to years, a severability clause in this leg- Again, my amendment merely pro- be able to do what other citizens do? islation. hibits House and Senate candidates and How do you respond to that? I would give a lot more credibility to officeholders from accepting political Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I respond to the amendment of the Senator from donations from lobbyists while Con- that by saying that this is not unlike Oregon if he believed, as he has stated, gress is in session. other time-and-place regulation of that there will be constitutional ques- My amendment is evenhanded, it is speech issues. People come to this tions, that this bill should not rise or constitutional, and it addresses the building all the time and would love to fall based on a decision concerning perceived problem that politicians can come in this Chamber and protest from what a lobbyist does because there are be bought and sold, and my amendment the very seats above us. They are not much greater issues at stake. I cer- does so in a way that does not shut allowed to. They are given a place to tainly hope the Senator from Oregon down the entire universe of citizen par- protest but not to disrupt the public’s understands my logic in that argu- ticipation in our political process. work. ment. I hope my colleagues will unani- What I am saying is, this is a time- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I do under- mously support my amendment, fol- and-place regulation of speech. I admit stand that logic. I would be happy to lowing Oregon’s lead, and that of other that. I am saying it passes the smell include this in any nonseverability States, to restore confidence in the in- test far better than our current sys- amendment that I would propose. As a tegrity of our political system. tem. practical matter, as the Senator Finally, some of my colleagues will Mr. MCCAIN. But the Senator does knows—and I have said this to him and worry that this includes the public admit that there might be some ques- Senator FEINGOLD—I have legitimate generally. It does not. It involves reg- tion of the constitutionality of this questions as to the constitutionality of istered lobbyists, PACs, and all special issue raised. McCain-Feingold. I am not a judge. We interest groups. A citizen can send in a Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Clearly, there get really angry at judges who act as contribution to a candidate. That is will be, but ultimately the issue of con- legislators. We are often acting as a fine. But what is disturbing to people is stitutionality is for the Court across bunch of judges. We have a responsi- the nexus that exists between legis- the street to decide. It does not pro- bility to uphold the Constitution. It is lating in the morning and fundraising hibit them from making a contribution their responsibility to interpret it. at night with the very same industries. later. It just says there is a time to do I don’t know how all this will cut. My This will prohibit that. We will sepa- it and there is a time not to do it. concern about the severability clause rate these two activities and restore I think what disturbs all of us is the or a nonseverability clause, which I some confidence that people are enti- notion of holding a hearing on an in- will be happy to include this in, is that tled to have in their political process. dustry in the morning and then going we will leave our country worse off Some people will say this just isn’t to their fundraiser in the evening. That rather than better off if we say to the possible because the Congress is always is the nexus that is wrong. That is political parties: You can’t have a role in session. There may be an unintended what, I agree with the Senator from any longer in elections, but the folks but beneficial consequence. We may Arizona, we ought to do away with. who will go into the smoke-filled have shorter congressional sessions. We This works in my State. It works in rooms, who are not disclosable to the may get our work done more quickly, your State also. Arizona is one of those American people or accountable to the and we may be able to thereby provide States that has this restriction. It American people, will then be the ones the American people a little less rhet- works. It smells better. It doesn’t vio- who have the power because they will oric, a lot more action, a lot more vot- late constitutional rights, but it does run campaigns about candidates. ing, getting their job done and getting vest us with more of a process of integ- Frankly, I have seen this happen home to be with the folks and ulti- rity. with a campaign finance issue in Or- mately to meet with these interest Mr. MCCAIN. Clearly, Arizona has egon. It was not pretty. It was an ugly groups. If they want to support you, the finest State government of any of situation because the citizen and the fine, but they can’t do it while you are the 50, I am sure the Senator from Or- candidate were disenfranchised by it about the people’s business in making egon would agree. and were the victims, along with de- law. Again, I ask the Senator from Or- mocracy in Oregon, because of a sys- I encourage a unanimous vote, and I egon: There is going to be some ques- tem that would empower those who are ask for the yeas and nays on the tion in people’s minds about the con- nondisclosable and unaccountable to amendment. stitutionality of this amendment; you the American people. They get all the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a would agree? power. sufficient second? Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Absolutely. That is my concern, Senator. That is There appears to be a sufficient sec- Mr. MCCAIN. Therefore, it would why I have believed a nonseverability ond. seem to me that the Senator from Or- clause is important in order that we The yeas and nays were ordered. egon would understand that the whole not leave our country worse off. Mr. MCCAIN. Will the Senator yield issue of severability in this bill would With that, I am telling you and the for a question? then take on increased prominence. It whole world, I am prepared to vote for

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If the Senator will tally affect the future of our country. dreds, even thousands, of hours raising agree to one more question, I want to Mr. FEINGOLD. One other question: money. get back on the bill. First, I hope we Is the Senator completely opposed to Mr. MCCAIN. Well, if the Senator will be able to convince the Senator the notion of having the entire bill be will yield further, I agree with what he from Oregon that any provision in this severable? is trying to get at. I think that, frank- bill, if passed, would make us better off Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I am prepared ly, also during the campaign of Presi- than we are today—any provision, in- to include the soft money ban to the dent Bush, this was part of his cam- cluding the Senator’s. Any part of it regulation of the outside groups. And if paign finance reform proposal, as I re- that would stand would improve the we want to include this as well, I am member. But I think we have to worry present situation where, indeed, the comfortable with that. about this language because if I am the case exists, and you have heard my ar- Mr. FEINGOLD. The reason I am senior executive of a company or cor- gument about that before. asking this question—the spirit of this poration away from Washington that The amendment talks about reg- amendment is very positive, as I have employs a lobbyist, and I am not al- istered lobbyists, but does it also add indicated. But what I am trying to de- lowed to contribute at that time, that people who are in charge of political termine is whether we would have a could be a very large number of people. action committees and run PACs? Are fair chance to send a bill over to the I wonder if we can work on language there additional individuals covered by Supreme Court where, if for any reason with the Senator from Oregon to this amendment? you were right about the constitu- achieve this goal, without throwing a Mr. SMITH of Oregon. It does not. tionality about this, the rest of the bill pretty wide net here. If I am thinking Mr. MCCAIN. It is simply people who could still stand. Is that something the through this legislation, which I am are registered lobbyists, who have vol- Senator is open to? looking at for the first time—— untarily decided to register as a lob- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I am open to Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I am happy to byist under the law. discussing it with the Senators. work with the Senator on an amend- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. That is cor- Mr. FEINGOLD. One other question. ment to this amendment. I am not rect. I want to follow up on the scope of this locked down. It is offered in the spirit Mr. MCCAIN. I thank the Senator amendment. I have the amendment in of my experience as an Oregonian. I be- from Oregon. I have enjoyed this lieve Wisconsin and Arizona have simi- chance to pose questions to him. I ap- front of me. Under section 324, there are several different paragraphs relat- lar laws. It works. It will be more dif- preciate the courtesy of his response ficult for Congress, but it ought to be and look forward to working with him ing to who is covered. It refers to ‘‘any individual who, at any time during the done in Congress. on this legislation. Mr. FEINGOLD. If the Senator will period beginning on the first day of the Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I thank the yield for a further question, I will tell calendar year preceding the contribu- Senator also. you one thing: This certainly will tion and ending on the date of the con- Mr. FEINGOLD. Will the Senator shorten legislative sessions, which is a tribution, was required to be listed as a yield for a question? wonderful aspect, as the Senator from lobbyist. . . .’’ Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I am happy to Nevada pointed out. Under sub (4), it Under section (2), it refers to ‘‘an of- yield to the Senator from Wisconsin. refers to a separate segregated fund. I Mr. FEINGOLD. First of all, I appre- ficer, owner, or senior executive of any am advised that this basically would ciate the spirit of the amendment. Our person that, at any time during the pe- include political action committees. riod described in paragraph (1). . .’’ is a two States, Oregon and Wisconsin, are Mr. SMITH of Oregon. That is cor- lobbyist. very similar in our pride and our re- rect. form history. Obviously, this amend- And then in (3), it says, ‘‘a political Mr. FEINGOLD. Is it the Senator’s ment is offered in that spirit. I appre- committee directly or indirectly estab- intention to prohibit the lobbyist from ciate that. lished, financed, maintained, or con- giving individual contributions, but My questions are similar to those of trolled by an individual . . .’’ also PACs during this period? the Senator from Arizona, but I believe And finally, (4), a separate segregated Mr. SMITH of Oregon. That is cor- the Senator from Oregon indicated he fund. rect, during a legislative session. When would consider a severability provision I ask the Senator how he can say it we gavel the session in, you can’t do it with regard to this amendment. only refers to registered lobbyists when until you gavel sine die. If the world of Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I have so much it has three other categories of people special interests wants to evaluate confidence in its constitutionality listed in the face of the amendment. what they think of your performance based on its judicial history already, I Mr. SMITH of Oregon. This is refer- and help you in your election, fine. We would be happy to include it in a sever- ring to a registered lobbyist or those are segregating the function of law- ability clause because I think every- who employ them. making and moneymaking. I think Mr. FEINGOLD. What about a polit- thing we are doing here has a reason- that goes a long way to fixing what you ical committee? able constitutional question. We ought think and feel, rightfully, is broken in Mr. SMITH of Oregon. If they employ to ask the Supreme Court to rule on it. this country. This could be among them in terms of them, they are covered by this amend- Mr. FEINGOLD. Does the Senator be- any nonseverability, as far as I am con- ment. lieve it could be unconstitutional to cerned. Mr. MCCAIN. If the Senator will prohibit PAC contributions? Mr. FEINGOLD. I was interested in yield for a question, it counts not only Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I don’t believe the Senator’s remark that we shouldn’t registered lobbyists, but it is a person so. It doesn’t prohibit them. It regu- act as judges here; we should act as who employs that lobbyist as well. In lates them in terms of time and place. legislators. I agree. I ask the Senator if other words, I am the CEO of a com- Mr. FEINGOLD. I suggest that the ef- he is aware of how infrequently legisla- pany back in Arizona, or I am a presi- fect of this is to unconstitutionally tures, in particular the U.S. Congress, dent of a union back in Arizona, and I prohibit PAC contributions, and I have actually had a nonseverability am not allowed to contribute while would be concerned about that. provision. Does the Senator realize Congress is in session because I have Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I suggest that it is incredibly rare, something employed that lobbyist? the absence of a quorum. that is rather unlikely for legislators Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Under that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to do? guide, that is correct. However, if you ator from Oregon has the floor. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I am aware of sent that person a solicitation in the Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for that, but I think what we are debating mail asking for a maximum hard a question?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Yes. have an advantage by being a Member amendment in order to impinge on the Mr. REID. There is nobody in this of Congress. You probably have a large admitted free speech rights of a poten- body for whom I have more respect. campaign war chest already carried tial contributor? Would this amendment not give a tre- over from your last campaign, if you I take it the Senator thinks we would mendous advantage to wealthy people are a safe incumbent. So these are just be doing enough to help the system, to who are members of the national legis- the facts of life. I don’t know how I can help the Nation by placing these kinds lature? make it perfect, but I know this of limitations on people to overcome Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I don’t believe amendment makes it better. an impingement on their first amend- it would. They can give a hard money Mr. THOMPSON. If the Senator will ment rights. Does my colleague agree contribution of $1,000 per campaign. yield, the Senator is doing an excellent that is the issue with which we are Mr. REID. No. What I am saying is, if job taking on these questions from all dealing? you are a Member of Congress, would corners. But it is a very interesting Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I agree with you not have an advantage over every- amendment. I think my own State of the Senator. Let me read the exact one else if you were rich because it Tennessee has a similar amendment. I wording of the Fourth Circuit’s re- would limit so much of the time for think what happens is anybody comes sponse to that very question. people to do the fundraising? to town a couple days sooner to collect A unanimous Fourth Circuit found Mr. SMITH of Oregon. There is no the money. the restriction was narrowly tailored question but that this amendment will Other than that, my concern, as we and served the compelling interest. do more to drive money out of politics consider these amendments, has to do The restrictions are limited to lobbyists than anything that has been proposed with constitutionality issues. I want to and the political committees that employ yet. There is no question about that. make a couple comments and then ask them, the two most ubiquitous and powerful But we have just passed an amendment a question. Obviously, none of us is players in the political arena. that doesn’t give a perfect playing field going to be able to tell what is con- They found the restrictions cover to the challenger against the multi- stitutional or not. But if we have a only that period during which the risk millionaire, but it gives them a better nonseverability clause—and we don’t of an actual quid pro quo or the appear- playing field than we have had before. know whether or not we will—after we ance of one runs the highest risk. Mr. REID. My friend has not an- have a vote, any amendments that turn Again, it is a time-and-place regula- swered the question. Would this not out to be not constitutional bring the tion. I suspect people in North Caro- give an advantage to a Member of Con- whole bill down. Some people think lina, just as the people of Oregon, have gress who is rich, because during the that is good. I think we will wind up a lot more confidence in hearings going period of time that Congress is in ses- with a hard money increase, which I on in the morning and know there is sion, basically, there would be a tre- think is good, and doing something not a fundraiser going on in the mendous inability to raise money, about soft money, which I think is evening. whereas if somebody finances their own good. So I think that would be a bad Mr. THOMPSON. I say to my col- campaign, it doesn’t matter to them? result if that happened. league, that does carry a certain Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I would con- Personally, I think this so-called amount of logic to it, but we all know cede the point. But I would simply say millionaire amendment we just passed that some of these bills carry on for a that what this does is prohibit the is of very doubtful constitutionality. long period of time, and these big challenger or the Member of Congress That is the reason I voted against it. I issues where people are greatly inter- from being involved in this. I think it don’t see how you make the kinds of ested and their businesses are greatly is a heavy restriction, but I think it is distinctions that that amendment affected sometimes go on for a period the right restriction, and I think if we made when you have free speech pro- of years and we have fundraisers inter- can go to this kind of a standard, it is tection with regard to his spending his spersed with them. going to look better to the American own money, how you then favor one I do not know that I agree the great- people and, frankly, it is going to drive over the other, and what you do about est danger has to do with the time a lot of money out of politics and clean the person who wants to make a con- proximity of the contribution, but I up our day by making us spend time tribution, and he can give up to, say, ask my friend if the rest of his bill lawmaking instead of fundraising. And $5,000 to candidate X, but to candidate tracks what they were doing in that at the end of the day, if somebody Y he can only give $1,000. Fourth Circuit situation in terms of wants to spend their own money, they We already have an amendment that the people involved, in terms of the are going to have to comply with the has been adopted with questions about places limited, in terms of the time re- law or the amendment we just passed, its constitutionality. striction? and it will equalize it somewhat. With regard to your amendment, my Mr. SMITH of Oregon. We have tai- Mr. REID. One more question. While question is this: Will the issue not be lored this amendment after the North the Senator’s amendment bans con- resolved on the basis of whether or not Carolina one in order to make sure it tributions during the time we have there is a compelling State interest? It passes judicial muster. I believe it talked about, it doesn’t ban solicita- seems to me that is the question, and if does. I am willing to put it as part of a tions during that time; is that right? that is the question, if that is the nonseverability clause. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. It does. issue, then I look at it to see whether I say to the Senator, my concern Mr. REID. It does ban solicitations? or not what we are doing is of suffi- about the absence of nonseverability is Mr. SMITH of Oregon. It bans accept- cient compelling State interest to not to every component of this bill. It ing them. overcome the first amendment prob- is the banning of soft money, whereas I Mr. REID. It would not ban solicita- lems. would limit it, as the Hagel proposal. It tions. You could go to the NRA, or Obviously, we are impinging on the is the banning of soft money if you do whoever gives money, and you could first amendment. The Supreme Court not also include these outside groups. ask them for money at that time, and has said in some cases we can impinge The Senator knows firsthand, I am they would have to give it to you at a on the first amendment. That is what sure, as a Republican, when it comes subsequent time when we were out of we are doing when we put hard money time that you are under attack, you session? limits on people. We impinge on the have some very powerful and effective Mr. SMITH of Oregon. It doesn’t pro- first amendment, but the Supreme groups against you. You have the Si- hibit that. I don’t know how to pro- Court says there is a compelling inter- erra Club; you have the trial lawyers; hibit that constitutionally, but I do est to doing that, and that is the ap- you have labor unions, and on and on. know how to constitutionally prohibit pearance of corruption. They are very good at what they do. the time and place in which these ac- The question is, it seems to me, are They hit and they run and are account- tivities are engaged. But the Senator, we doing enough? Is there sufficient, able to no one. They do not even have in his earlier point, said: What does compelling State interest for us to do to tell the truth. But the only rescue this mean to a Member of Congress? this? Is it really helping the system for a Republican is the Republican Sen- You don’t have to be a millionaire to that much in this time-place-manner ate Campaign Committee.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2565 Just in fairness, if you are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BEN- question is whether or not there is a empower such groups, if you are not NETT). Without objection, it is so or- sufficient governmental interest. going to include them, then, frankly, I dered. The case that was cited from the think we do great damage. To Demo- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I realize Fourth Circuit—and that case was in crats who may say this is to our advan- there is a time constraint here because, North Carolina—pointed out that it tage, let me say what will happen. under the UC, we have a vote at 6 only covered a narrow area and that The day this is enacted and soft o’clock. We have been trying to work the Legislature of North Carolina only money is banned and held constitu- out an agreement on this amendment. met for a few months out of the year. tional, every Republican dollar flowing We have been unable to do so. We will This body sometimes meets the en- to that Senate committee is going to go ahead and have the vote at 6. I will tire year. There is no way a person find its way immediately into a Repub- make a tabling motion, but I am com- could raise any money at any time dur- lican Sierra Club, and all of this will mitted to working with Senator SMITH ing the year under those cir- not be disclosable, it will not be ac- to see if there is a way that we can cumstances. Clearly, the Fourth Cir- countable, and we will have dumbed work it out to his and everyone’s satis- cuit is not authority for the constitu- down America’s democracy. faction. It is overly broad in its lan- tionality of this bill. It might be That is the point I am trying to guage at this time, but we have not wrong. The Fourth Circuit might be in- make. That is why those two compo- been able to reach a conclusion. correct in its analysis that it should be nents, soft money versus regulating I regret that because I agree with narrowly tailored. But that causes me outside groups, have to be tied to- Senator SMITH’s intent, and I think he a great deal of concern and difficulty. gether if we are to make our country is trying to do something that would As well meaning as this amendment is, better instead of worse. cure a very bad perception that per- and in many ways as much as I would Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for sists in Washington. like to see it, it causes me great con- a question? I yield the floor. cern to vote for an amendment with Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I will be happy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what I believe raises pretty serious to yield. ator from Oregon is out of time. constitutionality questions. Mr. REID. The Senator said there Mr. DODD. Mr. President, how much Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I yield 5 would not be fundraisers held. There time do I have? minutes to my colleague from Wis- would be nothing wrong. You could The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- consin. Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, it is have fundraisers and solicit the money. ator from Connecticut controls the re- not pleasant to oppose this amend- You just could not collect it; is that mainder of the time, 16 minutes 40 sec- ment. The Senator from Oregon is a right? onds. wonderful Senator. We have worked to- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. If you wanted Mr. DODD. I am glad to yield to my gether on a lot of issues, in the Foreign to tighten up the bill even more on colleague for a couple minutes. Relations Committee, the Budget Com- that account, I would be happy with an Mr. SMITH of Oregon. That would be mittee, and the like. We do share a amendment you might offer to that ef- all I would need. great progressive tradition in our two fect. I am trying to go as far as I can The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- States of Wisconsin and Oregon. That ator from Oregon. constitutionally and say there can be is the spirit of this amendment. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I thank Sen- no exchange of cash when you are in a I have to agree with the distin- ator DODD. I know this is not easy. I legislative session because it does not guished Senator from Tennessee. This look good. It does not smell good. We know Congress meets for a long time. I does raise some real questions because ought to change it, and a lot of States know State legislatures are different it doesn’t apply to State legislatures. are cleaning up their State govern- just in terms of time. In every other re- It applies to this Congress. It may ments with this very kind of law. We spect, this law is as valid here as it is make sense for State legislatures that should do no less in this Congress. other places, in my view. If we are wor- convene for a few months every year, Mr. REID. I appreciate the point. I ried about appearance, if we want to but it doesn’t make sense for this Con- wanted to make sure the record re- move soft money, if we want to move gress. In the year 2000, this Congress flected, in response to a question from money out of politics, nothing will do went into session in January and, as we the Senator from Tennessee, that there that better than this amendment. painfully remember, did not adjourn would not be any fundraisers. There Nothing will shorten congressional ses- until December. There was even a pos- may not be as many, but certainly you sions more than this amendment. sibility that we were going to go up to could have as many fundraisers as you In my opinion, we ought to vote on New Year’s Eve. So it is not realistic to wanted and solicit the money at the it. We ought to pass it. I will pledge my have this kind of limitation that we fundraisers. You just could not collect best efforts to work with Senator have in States such as Wisconsin and the money that night or that day. MCCAIN to get it in a shape that wins Oregon at the Federal level. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I guess my his support as well. It is consistent The cost of campaigns is regrettably question is, Would the Senator like to with the spirit of McCain-Feingold. high. Obviously, future reforms should amend the amendment to include the I thank my colleague for the time. address this problem. As has been said prohibition of these kinds of solicita- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I am happy by other speakers, this amendment is tions? to yield 4 minutes to my colleague overly broad in its attempt to prohibit Mr. REID. Of course, we cannot from Tennessee. congressional candidates from accept- amend anything the way the unani- Mr. THOMPSON. I thank the Sen- ing contributions while the Congress is mous consent agreement is in place. I ator. in session from all the following indi- think the Senator from Arizona wishes Mr. President, following up on my viduals or entities. It is not just reg- to discuss possible amendments with earlier comments, I am concerned istered lobbyists, as some thought the Senator, and that would be some- about this amendment because I fear it when the amendment was first de- thing. may very well be unconstitutional. If scribed. It is much more than that. It Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Would it be one of these amendments is unconsti- is registered lobbyists that are af- appropriate to call for a quorum call to tutional and the reform side does not fected, PACs, senior executives, offi- work it out? win on the severability issue, the whole cers, or owners of any organization Mr. President, I suggest the absence thing falls. Obviously, the question of that employed or retained a registered of a quorum. constitutionality is always important, lobbyist during a calendar year pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The but it is even more important now. ceding the contribution. clerk will call the roll. My concern is this: We have to clear- It would prohibit not just contribu- The legislative clerk proceeded to ly have a compelling governmental in- tions from lobbyists but, as the Sen- call the roll. terest to override the first amendment ator from Arizona has pointed out, con- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask rights of people to give money to can- tributions from executives of any com- unanimous consent that the order for didates. They clearly have that right pany that employs a lobbyist—the ex- the quorum call be rescinded. here. We are clearly overriding it. The ecutives of General Motors, of Federal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 Express, and every other company. It gether, and I enjoy working with him for an opportunity when a modified would prohibit all union and corporate on numerous issues. There has been a version may come back. I thank our PACs from contributing basically al- lot described as to why the amendment colleague for raising the subject mat- most all year-round because, as I point- is troublesome. There is one element ter. I urge rejection of the amendment. ed out, we are in session so much of the not included in the language that I find I don’t know if any more time is year. appealing, and the public might be at- being sought. We can yield back the I am afraid this amendment also tracted to the fact that this may have time left. I think our colleague from gives a huge advantage to wealthy in- the net effect of abbreviating sessions Arizona may want to make an appro- cumbents or any incumbents who have of Congress. That may have some ap- priate motion. We are prepared to yield a substantial war chest. Under the peal to a certain number of Americans. back time on our side. Smith amendment, while challengers If you can only fundraise when Con- Mr. MCCAIN. Would the Senator are unable to raise funds from those gress is not in session, we might be yield me 1 minute? listed above throughout this very ex- through with business in April or May. Mr. DODD. I am happy to yield. tensive time period in a year, the in- Seriously—I am not being facetious in Mr. MCCAIN. I say to Senator GOR- cumbents who have a lot of resources those comments—this is a provision DON SMITH what I said to him before. would be able to rely on their existing that concerned me a little bit. It goes We have our staffs working. I believe I war chests or personal wealth. That back to the debate we had earlier in will be able to table this amendment, concerns me as well. the day about the nonincumbent. I un- but if not, he wins. If it is tabled, we Finally, as the Senator from Ten- derstand the effort may be to modify want to work together with him. It is nessee has focused on, there is a seri- this amendment and bring it back at a the unseemly appearances the Amer- ous question of the constitutionality of later time as a modified amendment. ican people don’t like. We ought to try this amendment. This is one of the rea- But it also affects the nonincumbent. to fix it. I think there should be both sons I asked the Senator from Oregon As I understand the last provision of time and effort in the consideration of at the beginning about whether this af- the bill, ‘‘beginning on the first day of this legislation to narrow this amend- fected PACs. He conceded that banning any session of the body of Congress to ment so it does meet constitutional PAC contributions does raise constitu- which the individual holds office, or for concerns expressed by Senator THOMP- tional questions. It calls into question which the candidate seeks nomination SON and others. the whole bill. for election or election,’’ and it could I thank Senator SMITH not only for Of course, if the Senator from Or- be, of course, that someone in a larger his involvement in this issue but in the egon, as we proceed with this bill, is State would begin to challenge one of entire issue of campaign finance re- willing to work with us on making sure us as incumbents 2 or 3 years out, form. I know he comes from a State this entire bill is severable so that each which is not uncommon today in larger where there is a lot of interest in this provision can stand on its own and the States, and if we are in session in those issue, as there is in mine—the ‘‘clean Court can determine each one, that years, obviously, a challenger who campaign’’ State referendum. I think could be a different story with regard wants to be heard, where you have a he is representing his constituents to that argument, but that is the kind State such as California, or Texas, or when he is heavily involved in this of discussion we need to have. Illinois, or New York, you may want to issue. I look forward to working with I want him to know I am eager to begin that process earlier and they him not only on this one, but as we ap- have those discussions. I appreciate his would be restrained from raising any proach some of the more important attitude toward reform, and I hope money if this amendment were adopted issues in the coming days. I thank him that in the end perhaps we can work as presently crafted. for his efforts. something out relating to this, but So I, too, respect immensely my col- Mr. President, if it is an appropriate even more importantly, he can be part league’s motivations. We talked over time, I move to table the Smith of our efforts. In light of these con- the last 2 days about the fact that amendment, and I ask for the yeas and cerns, I will urge that all those sup- under present circumstances in an av- nays. porting the McCain-Feingold bill erage Senate race of $6 or $7 million— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a should oppose the Smith amendment. that is what an individual has to raise sufficient second? Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I don’t in a contested race—a Member would There is a sufficient second. know if others want to be heard on literally have to raise thousands of dol- The question is on agreeing to the this. If my colleague would like to lars every day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks motion to table the amendment. rebut, I will be willing to yield some a year, for the entire 6-year term. The clerk will call the roll. time to him. Somebody pointed out that in the The assistant legislative clerk called Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I thank the State of California that number is the roll. Senator from Connecticut. I recommit more like $10,000 a day every day when Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- to work with Senator MCCAIN and Sen- you start talking about $20 million or ator from South Dakota (Mr. DASCHLE) ator FEINGOLD and see if we can narrow $30 million. Obviously, for any Member is necessarily absent. this down. We worked on this a long of this body who is raising $10,000 a day The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there time. It is hard to do. We are intruding every day for 6 years, there is a portion any other Senators in the Chamber de- upon speech, there is no question about of your responsibilities, to put it mild- siring to vote? it. The question is whether this is a ly, as a Member of this body that is The result was announced—yeas 74, permissible time-and-place regulation suffering. nays 25, as follows: and is there a legitimate State inter- It goes to the very heart of what Sen- [Rollcall Vote No. 40 Leg.] est. Absolutely, because you are sepa- ators MCCAIN and FEINGOLD are trying rating the fundraising from law- to achieve in this legislation. I don’t YEAS—74 making. That not only will drive subscribe to the notion that it is an in- Akaka Cochran Hagel Allard Conrad Harkin money out of politics, it will help us to evitability that campaigns should in- Allen Corzine Hatch focus more on lawmaking and less on crease in cost exponentially as they Baucus Craig Hollings fundraising. have been. I think you can put on the Bayh Crapo Inouye Bennett Dayton Jeffords There is a time and a season for ev- C AIN brakes. And what Senators M C and Biden DeWine Johnson erything. That season is after we do FEINGOLD are doing is trying to put the Bingaman Dodd Kennedy our business. Everybody can have their brakes on a bit in the area of soft Bond Dorgan Kerry say and make their contribution. You money. Our colleague from Oregon is Boxer Durbin Kohl Breaux Enzi Kyl just can’t do it when we are doing the also trying to put on some brakes, and Byrd Feingold Landrieu people’s business. I respect that. Cantwell Feinstein Leahy Mr. DODD. Mr. President, if I may, I For the reasons articulated by Sen- Carnahan Fitzgerald Levin will take a couple minutes to conclude. ators MCCAIN, FEINGOLD, THOMPSON of Carper Frist Lieberman Chafee Graham Lincoln I have great respect for my friend from Tennessee, and others, I reluctantly Cleland Gramm Lott Oregon. We serve on committees to- oppose this amendment, and I will look Clinton Grassley McCain

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2567 Mikulski Reid Stabenow Mr. TORRICELLI. I ask unanimous ‘‘(A) At least 6 of the top 50 largest des- Miller Roberts Thomas consent the reading of the amendment ignated market areas (as defined in section Murray Rockefeller Thompson 122(j)(2)(C) of title 17, United States Code). Nelson (FL) Sarbanes be dispensed with. Torricelli ‘‘(B) At least 3 of the 51–100 largest des- Nelson (NE) Schumer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Voinovich ignated market areas (as so defined). Nickles Shelby Wellstone objection, it is so ordered. Reed Specter ‘‘(C) At least 3 of the 101–150 largest des- The amendment is as follows: ignated market areas (as so defined). NAYS—25 (Purpose: To amend the Communications ‘‘(D) At least 3 of the 151–210 largest des- Brownback Helms Smith (NH) Act of 1934 to require television broadcast ignated market areas (as so defined). Bunning Hutchinson Smith (OR) stations, and providers of cable or satellite ‘‘(3) BROADCAST STATIONS.—Each random Burns Hutchison Snowe television service, to provide lowest unit audit shall include each of the 3 largest tele- Campbell Inhofe Stevens rate to committees of political parties pur- vision broadcast networks, 1 independent Collins Lugar Thurmond chasing time on behalf of candidates) network, and 1 cable network.’’. Domenici McConnell Warner On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert EFINITION OF ROADCASTING TATION Edwards Murkowski Wyden (e) D B S .— Ensign Santorum the following: Subsection (f) of section 315 of such Act (47 Gregg Sessions SEC. 305. TELEVISION MEDIA RATES. U.S.C. 315(f)), as redesignated by subsection NOT VOTING—1 (a) LOWEST UNIT CHARGE.—Subsection (b) (c)(1) of this section, is amended by inserting of section 315 of the Communications Act of ‘‘, a television broadcast station, and a pro- Daschle 1934 (47 U.S.C. 315) is amended— vider of cable or satellite television service’’ The motion was agreed to. (1) by striking ‘‘(b) The charges’’ and in- before the semicolon. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I move to re- serting the following: (f) STYLISTIC AMENDMENTS.—Section 315 of consider the vote and I move to lay ‘‘(b) CHARGES.— such Act (47 U.S.C. 315) is amended— that motion on the table. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘IN GEN- The motion to lay on the table was paragraph (2), the charges’’; ERAL.—’’ before ‘‘If any’’; agreed to. (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) (2) in subsection (f), as redesignated by as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. subsection (c)(1) of this section, by inserting and ‘‘DEFINITIONS.—’’ before ‘‘For purposes’’; and VOINOVICH). The Senator from Con- (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by necticut. ‘‘(2) TELEVISION.—The charges made for the inserting ‘‘REGULATIONS.—’’ before ‘‘The Mr. DODD. Mr. President, as I under- use of any television broadcast station, or a Commission’’. stand it now there will be no more provider of cable or satellite television serv- Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, to- ice, by any person who is a legally qualified votes today. The intention is to lay morrow I will join my colleagues, Sen- down an amendment to be offered by candidate for any public office in connection ators DURBIN, CORZINE and DORGAN, to my colleague from New Jersey, and with the campaign of such candidate for nomination for election, or election, to such support an amendment designed to re- that debate tomorrow will begin at office shall not exceed the lowest charge of duce broadcast rates for political can- whatever time the majority leader the station (at any time during the 365-day didates and parties. This will be dis- brings us into session. Hopefully, we period preceding the date of the use) for the cussed at length tomorrow. For this might even complete the debate in less same amount of time for the same period.’’. evening’s purposes, it is probably best (b) RATE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL PAR- than 3 hours. to introduce the amendment with the I ask my colleague from New Jersey TIES.—Section 315(b)(2) of such Act (47 U.S.C. words of David Broder today in the if that were possible. In which case, the 315(b)(2)), as added by subsection (a), is Washington Post who writes the cur- very latest would be somewhere around amended by inserting ‘‘, or by a national committee of a political party on behalf of rent campaign finance debate: 12:30, if we follow today’s pattern at such candidate in connection with such cam- all. After that, I understand our col- . . .focuses too much on the people who paign,’’ after ‘‘such office’’. write the checks. It’s time to question, as league from Mississippi has an amend- (c) PREEMPTION.—Section 315 of such Act well, where the money goes. ment, and after that I think Senator (47 U.S.C. 315) is amended— There remains no greater factor in KERRY of Massachusetts has an amend- (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) the astronomical expense in political ment, as do Senator WYDEN and Sen- as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- campaigns than the rising cost of tele- ator WELLSTONE. We have not worked lowing new subsection: vised political advertising. Nearly $1 that out yet, but it will be one of those ‘‘(d) PREEMPTION.— billion was spent on political adver- three amendments to be offered. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in tising in the 2000 Federal campaign, a Mr. MCCONNELL. I say to my friend paragraph (2), a licensee shall not preempt 76 percent increase since 1996. As de- from Connecticut, since Senator COCH- the use of a television broadcast station, or mand for advertising time rose, adver- RAN is aligned with your side on this a provider of cable or satellite television issue, we may want to talk about who service, by an eligible candidate or political tising rates have risen as well. In Philadelphia and in New York comes after Senator TORRICELLI. committee of a political party who has pur- Mr. DODD. OK. chased and paid for such use pursuant to sub- City, the cost of some political ads in- section (b)(2). Mr. MCCONNELL. We will discuss creased 50 percent between Labor Day ‘‘(2) CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND CONTROL OF LI- that and get the lineup set. and Election Day. Political candidates CENSEE.—If a program to be broadcast by a were held hostage by the calendar and I have been told the majority leader television broadcast station, or a provider of would like us to come in at 9:30, so we the television networks took full ad- cable or satellite television service, is pre- vantage. By law, candidates are sup- can anticipate a vote on the Torricelli empted because of circumstances beyond the amendment at 12:30 or before, depend- control of the station, any candidate or posed to pay the lowest unit rate for a ing on what time is yielded back. party advertising spot scheduled to be broad- station’s most favored commercial ad- Mr. DODD. I yield whatever time the cast during that program may also be pre- vertisers. Senator from New Jersey would care to empted.’’. That is the law. take for the purpose of introducing his (d) RANDOM AUDITS.—Section 315 of such The problem is that to ensure their Act (47 U.S.C. 315), as amended by subsection advertisements do not get displaced, amendment. (d), is amended by inserting after subsection The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- candidates often end up paying the (d) the following new subsection: highest rates available. ator from New Jersey. ‘‘(e) RANDOM AUDITS.— AMENDMENT NO. 122 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—During the 45-day period This Congress had an intent, and it Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I preceding a primary election and the 60-day wrote a law that Members of the Con- have an amendment at the desk. I ask period preceding a general election, the Com- gress have available the lowest unit for its immediate consideration. mission shall conduct random audits of des- rate available by station. But it isn’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ignated market areas to ensure that each happening. That is the purpose of this television broadcast station, and provider of amendment. clerk will report. cable or satellite television service, in those The assistant legislative clerk read In Detroit, 88 percent of the adver- markets is allocating television broadcast tisements at one television station as follows: advertising time in accordance with this sec- The Senator from New Jersey [Mr. tion and section 312. were sold above the lowest rate. In TORRICELLI] for himself, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ‘‘(2) MARKETS.—The random audits con- Minneapolis, 95 percent of all the ad- CORZINE, and Mr. DORGAN, proposes an ducted under paragraph (1) shall cover the vertising sold was above that minimum amendment numbered 122. following markets: rate. The lowest unit rate has become

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If I could inter- ding war against commercial interests sure the integrity of our Government rupt the Senator, on tomorrow we will in order to communicate public policy and increase public confidence, and if present to the Senate correspondence issues with the American people. we are to reduce these expenditures illustrating exactly the phenomenon to There is no greater hypocrisy in our without reducing the cost of adver- which the Senator from Nevada was time than the television networks that tising, there is only one possible result: speaking. Political candidates will have maintained the need for a change Less campaign fundraising will result place an ad for $20,000 in compliance of a campaign finance system at the in less communication, less informed with Federal law at the lowest unit same time they are increasing rates voters, and candidates unable to bring rate, and the television station will during the fall campaigns and gouging their message to the people. write back and say: You have an adver- political candidates for more and more There is only one way to avoid this tisement placed at $20,000, and you money. Indeed, political advertising is eventuality: Reduce the amount of should know there is a commercial now the third greatest source of rev- campaign money by reducing campaign buyer for that time. If you do not send enue for the television networks behind costs. That is at the heart of the us another $20,000, you will lose the retailers and the automobile compa- Torricelli - Corzine - Dorgan - Durbin slot. We will move your ad where we nies. amendment. intend to move it, which means the The Torricelli-Durbin-Corzine I will return tomorrow morning with middle of the night. amendment prevents broadcasters from my colleagues. We will present our case In fact, they take a candidate’s time gouging candidates and parties into at length and I think make a real and trying to communicate to the Amer- paying the highest rates for fixed time lasting contribution to the fight for re- ican people in accordance with Federal by: form. law at the lowest unit rate, and then One, requiring stations to charge I yield the floor and suggest the ab- you get into a bidding war with the candidates and parties the lowest rate sence of a quorum. commercial interests because the sta- available throughout the year; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion is trying to take advantage of the Two, ensuring that candidates and clerk will call the roll. time. They know you advertise in Oc- party ads are not bumped by other ad- The senior assistant bill clerk pro- tober and September. vertisers willing to pay more for the ceeded to call the roll. Tomorrow we are going to have a time in the bidding war in which we Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I complete example of what the Senator are now engaged with commercial par- ask unanimous consent that the order is discussing. ties; for the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. ENSIGN. If the Senator will Three, requiring the FCC to conduct The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without yield again, my personal experience random checks during the preelection objection, it is so ordered. with this has gone on. We just had the period to ensure compliance with the Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I broadcasters from Neveda in our office law. yield to Senator ENSIGN of Nevada. last week. I don’t blame them for want- Candidates in markets of all sizes The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing to make a profit. That is their busi- would benefit. A candidate in Alabama ator from Nevada is recognized. ness. I don’t blame them at all. But we could save at least 400 percent on one Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, I have have to spend a lot more time and ef- station alone. We have calculated that been in four very tough campaigns in fort raising money. And this drives up a candidate in Los Angeles could save the last 8 years. I have a lot of experi- the cost of all of our campaigns simply 75 percent at one station by having this ence buying television time. Being a because of what has happened in the lower rate available. small State, the State of Nevada, in last few election cycles. This phe- This amendment does not require which we only have two media mar- nomenon we are seeing has really hap- broadcasters to allocate candidates kets, it is a lot less expensive than in pened in the last three or four election free time, as indeed is done in almost the State of my good friend from New cycles—this bidding up of the prices every other industrial democracy in Jersey. right before election day. the world. Many of my colleagues be- In 1994, our television time was a lot As a matter of fact, when I first got lieve such free time is the answer. We less expensive. Just in the last 8 years, into this in 1994, the television stations are not requiring that in this amend- television has literally at least tripled didn’t like the political season because ment. in price in my State. At election time, it was the time when they lost money We are not altering the content of when the Senator was talking about because they used to give out a lot of their programming nor charging a fee the gouging—whatever term you want low unit rates. But today they love the for use of the public spectrum. All we to use—by the station, there are so election cycles. It is one of their high- are doing is requiring what we required many independent expenditures and so est profit margin times—at least that so long ago, but now enforcing it —now many candidates advertising on tele- is what they tell me—simply because ensuring that it happens in practice; vision that the price goes up. As a mat- there are so many people trying to get that is, that the lowest unit rate be ter of fact, at the beginning when you on the air to advertise. Candidates can- made available. are doing your budgeting for your cam- not get the lowest unit rate. They This will be discussed in length to- paign and you are trying to get the don’t choose to do it anymore. And morrow. But it is eminently reasonable lowest unit rate, it is supposedly going they have to bid up this time. that in a public policy debate, in choos- to be at the end of the campaign so So I applaud the three Senators for ing leaders of this country, the public that you can determine how much bringing this amendment up. I think it airwaves provided on license to the tel- money you will be able to spend on tel- is the right thing to do. I do not know evision networks not be a financial op- evision and how much you will be able whether the amendment is going to be portunity for the networks to get can- to put your message out to the voters. adopted, but I certainly think it is the didates in a bidding war against com- I remember asking my people: What right thing to do. I will be joining with mercial advertisers, and not taking ad- about this lowest unit rate we heard you tomorrow in voting for this. vantage of those weeks before an elec- about? I always hear about that in Mr. TORRICELLI. I thank the Sen- tion when advertisers, by necessity, every campaign. My campaign people ator for his help. I believe we will suc- must be placed and, therefore, an op- say that is really a farce, because the ceed tomorrow on a bipartisan basis. I portunity for the networks to increase lowest unit rate is something that is think people recognize the purpose of their rates to take advantage of the preemptible time, so we don’t rec- campaign finance reform is not that calendar. ommend that you ever buy the lowest the United States have less political This simply assures fair access at a unit rate. I think we bought a few spots debate, not that the American people fair price. It is a necessary component at the lowest unit rate. But other than will be less informed, but that there of campaign finance reform. If we are that, we had to buy nonpreemptible will be less money in the system. If we

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The Senate’s Unfortunately, we are not doing what cause of the cost of television. failure to ban ‘‘soft money’’—large contribu- is done in Britain or France or Eng- Mr. TORRICELLI. If I could share tions to political parties that are made to land, which is providing this time free one of my own experiences: In 1996, in avoid tight restrictions on donations to can- because they are public airwaves. We my own Senate race, we tried to buy didates—drew laments from editorial pages are taking a very modest step. Indeed, the advertising in advance. We knew, to corporate boardrooms, where some busi- we are only putting into law what real- as did the Senator, how many points ness executives now plead, ‘‘Stop us before ly, in fact, was in the law but now is we wanted to buy. We offered to send we spend again.’’ the money to television. They would The advocates of new, improved campaign being evaded, and that is this require- finance reform are well-intentioned but mis- ment of lowest unit rate. not take it because they wanted to in- guided. Of course none of us wishes to live in Indeed, the Senator’s experience in crease the rates. They told us in ad- a plutocracy, where wealth alone determines Las Vegas is not unusual. He has seen vance: These rates will not hold. We political clout. But as Senator Mitch McCon- a 300-percent increase during this dec- will not take your money. The more nell noted in a heated exchange with Senator ade. As I pointed out, the national av- they see the demand from political McCain, American politics today is far from erage, in just 4 years, is 76 percent. candidates, the more they increase the ‘‘corrupt’’ in the traditional sense. And the There is no cost of business for any in- cost. most troubling features of political fund- raising today are the unintended con- dustry I know of that is rising faster Now, to the point, if we are to have a $1,000 limit on all expenditures under sequences of earlier efforts at campaign fi- than the cost of advertising for a polit- nance reform. ical candidate. But what is unbeliev- McCain-Feingold—no soft money—only Begin with the allegations of ‘‘corruption.’’ able is, in the entire national debate on $1,000 contributions, in the city of New Contributions to candidates and parties campaign finance reform, this has York an ad covering much of the State today do not line anybody’s pockets, as they largely been absent. of New Jersey can be $60,000 or $70,000. did in the heyday of machines like Tammany It is as if candidates are raising So it will take 70 people writing $1,000 Hall. Vigilant media and law enforcement contributions to pay for one ad—one. now nip improper personal enrichment in the money because they enjoy it, that bud, as politicians involved in the savings somehow people like to raise money The point becomes, how many people do you need? How much do you have to and loan scandals found out to their det- because it is entertaining. People are riment. raising these phenomenal amounts of raise to run a television campaign? Ef- Political money today instead goes di- money for one purpose: to feed the tele- fectively, for a candidate in New York rectly into political advertising, a quin- vision networks that are demanding it, today, we will never see another Sen- tessential form of political speech. Our large and holding the political system hos- ate campaign that costs less than $25 electoral districts and weak political parties million. At that rate, how many thou- force candidates to communicate directly tage. with large groups of voters. This depends on So I suggest that tomorrow Mr. sands and thousands and thousands of people have to write $1,000 contribu- the use of the privately owned mass media. Brokaw and Mr. Jennings and Mr. Thus getting the candidate’s message out is Rather, who have led this campaign for tions? There is no escaping this addic- expensive. campaign finance reform—we are join- tion of money until we lower these Reformers sometimes decry today’s polit- ing them and going to make the point costs. ical advertising as repetitious and reductive. that rather than being a critic of it, I am very grateful the Senator from But it is not clear what golden age of high- Nevada has joined this cause. I am very minded debate they hark back to; the ante- you can make a contribution. This is grateful on a bipartisan basis it seems cedents of the spot ad are, after all, the their way of making a contribution. We overwhelmingly the Senate is prepared bumper sticker and slogans like ‘‘Tippecanoe are going to lead them to do so tomor- now to have the second leg on the chair and Tyler, Too.’’ row. Nor is there any doubt that restrictions on of campaign finance reform—control Would the Senator like to add a political money amount to restrictions on point? the money, control the costs, and then political speech. Reformers sometimes say Mr. ENSIGN. If the Senator will fur- we have a balanced program for gen- they merely seek to limit money, not speech. ther yield, to just give the American uine reform. But a law, say, barring newspapers from ac- I thank the Senator. I look forward people a little bit of insight into how cepting paid political advertisements or lim- to being with him in the debate tomor- iting the prices of political books would also campaigns work, when you are setting row. limit only the exchange of money. Yet no up your budget, in the beginning you I yield the floor. one would question that it would inhibit po- set up your TV target market and how Mr. WARNER addressed the Chair. litical speech—as do restrictions on cam- much you want to advertise—not how The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- paign finance. many dollars you want to put into it ator from Virginia. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court only but what level of penetration into the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I com- half recognized this point when, in 1976, it market you want to get, something struck down limits on political expenditures mend our colleagues from New Jersey while upholding limits on political gifts. Ex- called the gross rating point. And we and Nevada. This exchange between penditures, the Court reasoned, may not be determine each week from election day these two fine Senators represents the limited in order to level the playing field, backward approximately how many quality of the debate the Senate is now but political contributions may be limited to points we would like to get in the mar- experiencing on this important issue of prevent the reality or appearance that big ket. That will determine how much of campaign finance reform. contributors will have disproportionate in- our message gets to the voters. Then Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I fluence. So we still have in place the 1974 law we try to figure out, after we do that, would like to read into the RECORD the limiting individual contributions to a Fed- approximately how much the stations following article by Stanford law pro- eral candidate to $1,000 per election—the fessor Kathleen Sullivan, entitled equivalent of about $383 in 1999 dollars—and, are going to charge us for each one of perversely, candidates must spend ever more those commercials we put on tele- ‘‘Paying Up Is Speaking Up.’’ In it, she time chasing an ever larger number of do- vision. notes that politics and political cam- nors. In the last few years, because of the paigns are far cleaner today than they The Court’s noble but flawed attempt at huge increases, obviously, we have had were in the days of Tammany Hall. She compromise leaves us in the worst of all pos- to adjust our budgets. From that point also notes that in Bucklay v. Valeo the sible worlds: government may limit the sup- we go forward and determine how much Supreme Court made things worse by ply of political money but not the demand. money we need to raise in our cam- striking down expenditure limits while This is a situation that in a commercial set- ting would produce a black or gray market, paigns. That is why the cost of cam- upholding contribution units, resulting and politics is no different. Instead of money paigns has continued to go up and up in a situation where government may flowing directly to candidates, it flows to and up and up. From 1995 to 1998, we limit the supply of political money but parties as soft money, or to independent ad- spent about $3.5 million in our first not the demand. vocacy organizations for issue ads that often

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Spread that shun corporate and union money and been shifted away from the candidates, who through hundreds of pages of almost indeci- publicly disclose all individual contributions are accountable to the voters, to organiza- pherable legalese understood only by special- above $1,000. tions that are much harder for the voters to ists, these curbs are filled with traps, tech- An even more radical provision would ex- monitor and discipline—a result that turns nicalities, and opportunities for selective en- pose such groups to possible legal sanctions democracy on its head. forcement by politically appointed bureau- if they do anything, at any time, that might Reform proposals such as McCain-Feingold crats and judges. Their main impact has help any candidate with whom they have proceed on the assumption that the answer been to force federally elected officials and ‘‘coordinated’’—a term defined so broadly is to keep on shutting down ‘‘loopholes’’ in their challengers to spend a huge percentage and vaguely as to encompass almost any the system. But in a system of private own- of their waking hours soliciting ever-smaller contacts with candidates or their aides—in ership and free expression, we can never shut (after inflation) contributions from ever- working on issues of mutual interest. So re- all the loopholes down. If the wealthy cannot larger numbers of people. Meanwhile, incum- strictive are these ‘‘coordination’’ rules that bankroll campaigns, they can buy news- bents have become harder to defeat, the in- some of McCain-Feingold-Cochran’s biggest papers or set up lobbying organizations that fluence of special interests has grown, voter champions might have run afoul of them had will draft legislation rather than campaign turnout has declined, and public confidence they been in effect during the 1999–2000 elec- ads. When the cure has been worse than the in our political system has plunged. tion cycle. Common Cause, for example, disease, the solution is not more doses of the The solution, say McCain and other ‘‘re- worked closely (‘‘coordinated’’) with McCain same medicine. formers,’’ is to plug loopholes in the current in late 1999 on strategies for promoting his Does this mean we should eliminate all laws—first and foremost, by ending the abil- bill, while spending lots of its own soft campaign finance regulation? Certainly not. ity of wealthy individuals, corporations, and money touting the bill (and McCain) to the Even if we give up on contribution limits, we unions to circumvent the limits on ‘‘hard- public, at a time when McCain himself was should retain and enhance mandatory disclo- money’’ contributions to candidates by giv- putting campaign finance reform at the cen- sure and public subsidies—two kinds of gov- ing their political parties unlimited sums of ter of his presidential candidacy. Under his ernment intervention that are consistent soft money to be spent promoting the can- own bill, such routine political activities in- with both democracy and the Constitution. didates. This would make it harder for politi- volving Common Cause and McCain might be Mandatory disclosure of the amounts and cians to extort money from those who would deemed illegal corporate campaign contribu- sources of political contributions enables the prefer not to give. That is good. But it would tions. voters themselves, aided by the press, to fol- also weaken the parties’ ability to finance Nor is McCain-Feingold-Cochran’s require- low the money and hold their representa- indisputably healthy grass-roots activities ment that independent groups disclose the tives accountable if they smell the foul such as voter education, registration, and names of all donors of more than $1,000 for aroma of undue influence. Such disclosure is turnout drives, while spurring the many pre-election issue ads as innocuous as it may an extraordinarily powerful and accessible companies, unions, and individuals who want seem. It is, some independent groups argue, tool in the age of the Internet. to be active in politics to take their money mainly for the benefit not of the public, but And more widespread public subsidies, like elsewhere. That is very bad. of powerful incumbents and other politicians those now given in presidential and some The most obvious outlet for private money who might use pressure and intimidation to state races, could, if given early in cam- would be to fund so-called issue advertise- deter people from funding issue ads the poli- paigns, help political challengers reach the ments praising their preferred candidates ticians don’t like. Thus could a bill that pur- critical threshold amounts they need to get and attacking their adversaries, either di- ports to curb the influence of Big Money in their messages out. rectly or by giving to one or more of the in- politics have the effect of increasing the In ongoing debates about campaign finance terest groups that buy such ads. These power of politicians to silence critics both reform, it is worth remembering that free groups range from the Chamber of Com- big and small. speech principles bar the creation of ceilings merce, the National Right to Life Com- Fortunately, McCain-Feingold-Cochran’s on political money, but they do not bar the mittee, and the National Rifle Association proposed restrictions on issue ads and inde- raising of floors. on the right to labor unions, Planned Par- pendent groups will have trouble getting Mr. President, I would also like to enthood, and the Sierra Club on the left. through Congress now that the AFL–CIO is Such a governmentally engineered shift of opposing them—a major break with its usual read into the RECORD a recent article money and power from the parties—our most Democratic allies. And even if enacted, these by Stuart Taylor Jr. of the National broad-based vehicles for citizen participation restrictions have little chance of surviving Journal entitled ‘‘How McCain-Fein- in politics—to single-issue groups and other judicial review. They fly in the face of rules gold Would Constrict Speech.’’ It ex- ideologically driven organizations would laid down by the Supreme Court in a long plains how McCain-Feingold would warp our political discourse. line of First Amendment decisions that guar- make our political system worse, not Not to worry, McCain and his allies say, we antee that issue advocacy by independent better. It notes that each new step also have a plan to curb the financial clout groups, corporations, and unions will enjoy down the road of restricting political of corporations, unions, and independent in- broad protection from all forms of official terest groups. This proposal (Title II of the regulation, including public disclosure re- speech and political spending actually bill) would severely restrict such organiza- quirements. creates new problems. tions’ spending on issue ads and other activi- In any event, any portion of McCain-Fein- Mr. Taylor’s article says: ties designed to disparage or promote federal gold-Cochran that manages to get through It all sounds so clean, so wholesome, so candidates. Indeed, for some incumbents fac- Congress and past the courts would not take righteous: close the loopholes in our cam- ing re-election battles, these provisions are Big Money out of politics. The bill would, paign finance laws. End what Sen. John the main attraction of the McCain-Feingold- rather, increase the relative power of those McCain, R-Ariz., calls the ‘‘corrupting chase Cochran bill. ‘‘We’re totally defenseless moneyed interests that remain unregulated. for ‘soft money.’ ’’ Curb the influence of cor- against the juggernaut of huge, unregulated, These would include individuals rich enough porations and labor unions. Stop special in- undisclosed expenditures’’ by independent to finance their own campaigns, such as Ross terests from polluting our politics with groups, Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., who Perot, Steve Forbes, and the four Senate ‘‘sham issue ads.’’ Mandate greater public faces an election next year, told the Wall candidates (all Democrats) who each spent disclosure of political spending. Street Journal. more than $5 million of their own money to But in reality, the McCain-Feingold-Coch- This part of the bill would, in the words of win their races. This group was topped by ran campaign finance bill would make our Brooklyn Law School professor Joel M. Jon Corzine’s $60 million purchase of a seat politics worse, not better, by further en- Gora, who has long worked with the Amer- to represent New Jersey. Power would also trenching incumbents against challengers, ican Civil Liberties Union on campaign fi- flow to the national news media, which are by weakening our political parties, by in- nance issues, ‘‘effectively silence a great owned by huge corporations such as AOL- creasing the influence of wealthy individuals deal of issue speech and advocacy by non- Time Warner and General Electric, are and huge media corporations, by stifling po- partisan citizen groups, organizations, labor staffed by journalists with their own biases, litical debate, and by attacking the First unions, corporations, and individuals.’’ It and are busily clamoring for restrictions on Amendment’s premise that political speech would altogether bar for-profit corporations the campaign-related spending and First should be free and uninhibited, not hobbled and unions from buying television or radio Amendment rights of everybody else. by a maze of prohibitions and regulations. ads, or giving independent groups money to Those reformers who are most serious We might be able to make our politics buy ads, that so much as mention—let alone about driving Big Money out of politics see cleaner and fairer by supplementing private criticize or praise—a federal candidate dur- McCain-Feingold-Cochran as only a first, campaign funding with some form of public ing the critical 60 days before an election tiny step. They would also cap campaign financing to help give voice to candidates and the 30 days before any primary. These spending by wealthy candidates—a step that and causes with scant financial resources. are precisely the periods during which the would require overruling the Supreme (More on that next week.) We will not public is most attentive to debate about po- Court’s landmark 1976 decision in Buckley achieve this by piling onerous new restric- litical issues and candidates. The bill would vs. Valeo. And a few reformers have asserted tions on privately funded speech. also prohibit independent groups from buy- that, in the words of associate professor

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Hazen of Loyola University Law Although we won a number of the argu- We have nothing to fear from unfettered School in Los Angeles: ‘‘The principle of po- ments we presented in Buckley, we lost the political debate and everything to gain. litical equality means that the press, too, critical one when the court held that the American democracy can ill afford govern- should be regulated when it editorializes for limits on contributions were constitutional. ment control of the political marketplace; or against candidates.’’ Experience, however, has vindicated our wor- but that is where today’s reformers would Each new step down this road of restrict- ries over the practical consequences of these lead us. ing political spending and speech creates and other provisions of the 1974 act. new problems and new inequities, fueling The legislation was supposed to de-empha- f new demands to close ‘‘loopholes’’ by adding size the role of money in federal elections ever-more-sweeping restrictions. How far and encourage broader participation in the MORNING BUSINESS might campaign finance reformers go if they political process. Instead, by limiting the could have their way? Was McCain serious size of individual contributions, it has made Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask when he said on Dec. 21, 1999. ‘‘If I could fund raising the central preoccupation of in- unanimous consent that there now be a think of a way constitutionally, I would ban cumbents and challengers alike; and it cre- period for the transaction of morning negative ads’’? Shades of the Alien and Sedi- ated a bureaucracy, the Federal Election business with Senators permitted to tion Acts. Commission, that has issued regulations gov- speak for up to 10 minutes each. Politics will always be a messy business. erning independent spending that are so The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Money will always talk. And the cure of leg- complex and have made the costs of a objection, it is so ordered. islating political purity and purging private misstep so great that grassroots action has money will always be worse than the disease. virtually disappeared from the political f Finally, Mr. President, I would like scene. Today, anyone intrepid enough to en- gage in such activities is well advised to hire to read into the RECORD an article by DIRECTED ENERGY AND NON- a lawyer; and even then, he must be prepared LETHAL USE OF FORCE Judge James Buckley entitled ‘‘Cam- to engage in protracted litigation to prove paign Finance: Why I Sued in 1974.’’ his independence. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise Judge Buckley was the lead plaintiff in Legislation that was supposed to democ- today to discuss a serious and effective the landmark campaign finance case of ratize the political process has served in- use of new technologies in our military Buckley v. Valeo. This article provides stead to reinforce the influence of the polit- operations. While I will focus on a spe- an important historical context to the ical establishment. By compounding the dif- cific directed energy technology, the current debate over restricting Cam- ficulties faced by challengers, it has consoli- dated the advantages of incumbency and in- Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program Of- paign finances further. creased the power of the two major parties. fice is involved in many other research It says: By limiting individual contributions to areas that provide innovative solutions Twenty-five years ago, I was a member of $1,000, it has enhanced the political clout of to our military men and women in the Senate majority that voted against the both business and union political action their daily missions. legislation that gave us the present limita- committees—the notorious PACs. Recently, the Marines unveiled a de- tions on campaign contributions. Having lost Moreover, if today’s reformers succeed in vice known as Active Denial Tech- the debate on the floor, I did what any red- their efforts to restrict ‘‘issue advocacy,’’ blooded American does these days: I took the the net effect will be to increase the already nology, ADT. This is a non-lethal fight to the courts as lead plaintiff in Buck- formidable power of the media. The New weapons system based on a microwave ley v. Valeo. This is the case in which the York Times or The Wall Street Journal will source. This device, mounted on a Supreme Court held that the 1974 act’s re- be free to throw their enormous influence be- humvee or other mobile platform, strictions on campaign spending were uncon- hind a particular candidate or cause through could serve as a riot control method in stitutional but that its limits on contribu- Election Day. But public interest groups our peacekeeping operations or in tions were permissible in light of Congress’s would be denied the right to advertise their other situations involving civilians. concern over the appearance of impropriety. disagreement with the Times or the Journal The issue of campaign finance is again be- during the final weeks of a campaign. This project and technology was kept fore the Senate. Unfortunately, today’s re- What is needed is not more restrictions on classified until very recently. formers are apt to make a badly flawed sys- speech but a re-examination of the premises The Pentagon noted that further tem even worse. underlying the existing ones. Recent races testing, both on humans and, evi- To understand why, it is instructive to have exploded the myth that money can dently, goats will be done to ensure take a look at the Buckley plaintiffs. I had ‘‘buy’’ an election. Ask Michael Huffington, that it truly is a non-lethal method of squeaked into office as the candidate of New who lost his Senate bid in California after crowd control or a means to disperse York’s Conservative Party. My co-plaintiffs spending $28 million. The voters always have included Sen. Eugene McCarthy, whose pri- the final say. What money can buy is the ex- potentially hostile mobs. The notion mary challenge caused President Lyndon posure challengers need to have a chance. that the Pentagon is using ‘‘micro- Johnson to withdraw his bid for re-election; And while large contributions can corrupt, waves’’ on humans, and especially on the very conservative American Conserv- studies of voting patterns confirm that that animals, has inflamed some human and ative Union; the equally liberal New York concern in vastly overstated. The over- animal rights groups. Among others it Civil Liberties Union; the Libertarian Party; whelming majority of wealthy donors back has simply sparked fear that a new and Stewart Mott, a wealthy backer of lib- candidates with whom they already agree, weapon exists that will fry people. eral causes who had contributed $200,000 to and they are far more tolerant of differences the McCarthy presidential campaign. We on this point or that than are the PACs to This is not the case. And, unfortu- were a group of political underdogs and inde- which a candidate will otherwise turn. nately, few of the media reports offer pendents; and although we spanned the ideo- An alternative safeguard against corrup- sufficient detail or comparisons to logical spectrum, we shared a deep concern tion is readily available—the daily posting of clarify the value of such a system or that the 1974 act would dramatically in- contributions on the Internet. This would put its use in perspective. While ADT is crease the difficulties already faced by those enable voters to judge whether a particular ‘‘tunable,’’ the energy cannot be challenging incumbents and the political contributions might corrupt its recipient. status quo. What makes no sense is to retain a set of ‘‘tuned up’’ to a level that would imme- Incumbents enjoy formidable advantages, rules that make it impossible for a Stewart diately cause permanent damage to including name recognition, access to the Mott to provide a Eugene McCarthy with the human subjects. media, and the goodwill gained from han- seed money for a challenge to a sitting presi- The technology does not cause injury dling constituent problems. A challenger, on dent, or that make elective politics the play- due to the low energy levels used. ADT the other hand, must persuade both the ground of the super rich. does cause heat-induced pain that is media and potential contributors that his The problem today is not that too much nearly identical to briefly touching a candidacy is credible. This can require a sub- money is spent on elections. Proctor & Gam- stantial amount of seed money. As we testi- ble spends more in advertising than do all lightbulb that has been on for a while. fied, Sen. McCarthy could not have launched political campaigns and parties in an elec- However, unlike a hot lightbulb, the a serious challenge to a sitting president and tion cycle. The problem is that the electoral energy propagated at this level does I could not have won election as a third- process is saddled by a tangle of laws and not cause rapid burning. Within a few party candidate under the present law. Large regulations that restrict the ability of citi- seconds the pain induced by this en- contributions from a few early supporters es- zens to make themselves heard and that rig ergy beam is intended to cause the sub- tablished us as viable candidates. Once the the political game in favor of the most privi- ject to run away rather than to con- media took us seriously, we were able to leged players. And because congressional in- reach out to our natural constituencies for cumbents are the beneficiaries of the titled tinue to experience pain. financial support and to attract the cadres of playing field, it is fanciful to believe that Such technologies have never before volunteers that characterized our cam- Congress will re-write the rule book to give been used in a military or peace- paigns. outsiders an even break. keeping endeavor. Therefore, there is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 naturally suspicion or fear of the un- families of all the servicemen who lost hood. He wanted to grow old with his wife. known and usually the worst is imag- their lives in this tragic accident. We He wanted to do work which brought him ined. I believe this is unwarranted, es- owe it to all of our brave servicemen satisfaction and which made the world a bet- pecially when one considers the cur- and those who serve with them to do ter place than he found it. He graduated with distinction and high honors from the Univer- rently available options in these types our best to uncover the cause of this sity of Michigan, and received his law degree of military situations. tragedy, and to do our utmost to pre- from the University of Chicago, where he Think of 1993 in Somalia. The U.S. vent it from happening again. Theirs is was an associate editor of the Law Review. lost 18 soldiers and somewhere between a dangerous profession, and this tragic Mike was the Assistant Deputy Director of 500 and 1,000 Somalis were killed on the accident reminds us of the debt we owe the Office of Special Investigations at the streets of Mogadishu. The Somalis used to those who serve. I join the Presi- U.S. Department of Justice. This office finds, children as human shields, and our dent, Secretary Rumsfeld, and my col- denaturalizes, and deports persons from the military was forced to fire on angry leagues in saluting the courage, com- United States who participated in Nazi atrocities during World War II. Mike left two crowds of civilians, some civilians hav- mitment and sacrifice of these service- children, ages 7 and 4, a wife, a mother, and ing automatic rifles and grenades. men. countless friends. He was 36 years old. Peacekeeping operations are not void f Over the last 12 years, the family members of lethal threats. Oftentimes our mili- of those who were murdered in the Lockerbie tary is confronted with armed civilians STEPHANIE BERNSTEIN’S have worked hard for some measure of jus- or situations where unarmed, defense- ADDRESS ON PAN AM FLIGHT 103 tice. As a result of our efforts, and with the less civilians are intermixed and indis- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, on support of our many friends on Capitol Hill, tinguishable from persons possessing Friday, March 16, Stephanie Bernstein, legislation has been passed which sought to who lost her husband on Pan Am flight make aviation safer from terrorist acts and lethal means. to put pressure on countries such as Libya Regardless of the new Administra- 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, addressed which have been state sponsors of terrorism. tion’s approach to involvement of the a conference on the future of Libyan- The Aviation Security Act of 1992, the Lau- U.S. military in non-traditional oper- American relations hosted by the tenberg Amendment, and the Iran-Libya ations, I believe these types of missions Woodrow Wilson International Center Sanctions Act would not be law without the will continue to be a staple of our mili- for Scholars, the Atlantic Council, and efforts of the Lockerbie families. tary’s daily operations for a long time the Middle East Institute. On January 31 of this year, we achieved an- to come. Further, these missions often Ms. Bernstein’s remarks are insight- other victory when Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, a Libyan security agent (JSO), was convicted involve situations that render U.S. sol- ful and show, in very real human of the murders of my husband and 269 others. diers vulnerable or threaten the lives terms, the pain suffered by the The Scottish Court was strong in its opinion of innocent civilians. Lockerbie families. They also dem- that Megrahi was acting at the behest of the I believe that the applications of di- onstrate the need for the U.S. and the Libyan government: rected energy technologies in these and international community to keep the ‘‘The clear inference which we draw from other operations can provide a more pressure on Qadhafi until he accepts re- this evidence is that the conception, plan- humane and militarily effective ap- sponsibility for the actions of Libya’s ning and execution of the plot which led to proach. Active denial technology is the planting of the explosive device was of intelligence officer, tells what the Gov- Libyan origin.’’ (p.75) merely one device on a list of research ernment of Libya knows about the ‘‘We accept the evidence that he was a and development endeavors currently bombing and compensates the families member of the JSO, occupying posts of fairly underway by the Pentagon’s Joint Non- of the victims for this horrible tragedy. high rank.’’ (p. 80) Lethal Weapons Program. I urge my colleagues to read Ms. Since the verdict, the Bush administration I would encourage my colleagues to Bernstein’s remarks as we consider the has been firm in its insistence that Libya get briefed on the mission and projects reauthorization of the Iran-Libya abide by the terms of the U.N. Security in the Non-Lethal Weapons Program. Council Resolutions, which call for Libya to Sanctions Act. accept responsibility for the bombing, and Further, I believe that the tunability I ask unanimous consent that her for payment of appropriate compensation to of microwave and laser technologies statement be printed in the RECORD. the families. The sanctions are rooted in the will offer a palette of readily available There being no objection, the mate- concept in international law that a govern- options to address operational needs in rial was ordered to be printed in the ment is responsible for the wrongful acts of both traditional and non-traditional RECORD, as follows: its officials. In a meeting with family members on Feb- military operations, and I fully support REMARKS OF STEPHANIE L. BERNSTEIN—CON- ruary 8 of this year, Secretary of State Colin further funding of research in this FERENCE ON U.S.-LIBYAN RELATIONS AFTER Powell was clear in detailing the Bush ad- THE LOCKERBIE TRIAL: WHERE DO WE GO area. ministration’s policy: FROM HERE? f ‘‘President Bush intends to keep the pres- MARCH 16, 2001. TRIBUTE TO ARMY SERGEANT sure on the Libyan leadership, pressure to I would like to thank the Atlantic Council, fulfill the remaining requirements of the PHILLIP FRELIGH the Middle East Institute, and the Woodrow U.N. Security Council, including Libya’s ac- Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I Wilson Center for inviting me to participate cepting responsibility for the actions of its rise today to extend my sympathies to in this conference. officials and paying appropriate compensa- I have been asked to talk from my perspec- the families and loved ones of those tion.’’ tive as someone whose life has been pro- The Bush administration has stated that killed during the recent Naval training foundly and permanently altered by the ac- the investigation into the Lockerbie bomb- exercise in Kuwait. Of the five U.S. tions of the government of Libya. I am not a ing is still open. A $5 million dollar award is military personnel killed in the acci- diplomat or a politician, but an average cit- still in place for information leading to the dent, Sergeant Phillip Freligh, whom I izen of a country, 189 of whose citizens were arrest and conviction of others involved in intend to pay tribute to today, was brutally murdered on December 21, 1988. The the bombing. State Department spokesman from my home state of Arkansas. impact of this savage act of mass murder Richard Boucher said last month that the Army Sgt. Phillip Freligh, of was described in eloquent terms by the Lord United States will follow the evidence Paragould, AR, graduated in 1993 from Advocate of Scotland during his remarks to ‘‘wherever it leads.’’ Secretary Powell, in his the Scottish Court just prior to its sen- Greene County Tech and enlisted in the meeting with the families, elaborated on this tencing of the defendant, Megrahi, who was as well: Army later that same year. He at- found guilty of murder on January 31, 2001: ‘‘However we resolve this and however we tended jump training and was assigned ‘‘More than 400 parents lost a son or daugh- move forward from this point on, we reserve to the 82nd Airborne Division. He then ter; 46 parents lost their only child; 65 the right to continue to gather more evi- was trained as a bomb specialist and women were widowed; 11 men lost their dence and to bring more charges and new was assigned to the 734th Explosive Or- wives. More than 140 children lost a parent indictments...So accepting responsibility dinance Division in White Sands, NM and 7 children lost both parents.’’ as a leader of a nation, and as a nation, and was on a six month deployment in I would like to tell you briefly about one of doesn’t excuse other criminals who might the 270 people who was murdered in the come to the fore and be subject to indict- Kuwait when the accident occurred. Lockerbie bombing. My husband, Mike Bern- ment.’’ I want to express my deepest regret stein, was an ordinary person who died an ex- Unfortunately, there are others who have and sympathies to the family and traordinary death. His dreams were simple: not supported the reasonable aims of the Se- friends of Sgt. Freligh as well as the he wanted to guide his children into adult- curity Council, the United States, and Great

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Con- This distinction made the Soviet in- having ‘‘moved the goalposts’’ on the issue of tinuing to pursue what and who was behind lifting sanctions. the Lockerbie bombing and the acceptance dustry not merely an economic con- ‘‘The condition that Gaddafi must accept of responsibility by the Libyan government cern, but rather a central threat to responsiblity for Lockerbie is totally unac- are goals which will not be abandoned by the international security. As Soviet cen- ceptable. As President for five years I know families. tral authority deteriorated, control that my intelligence services many times Another British expert on Libya, George over its massive military complex also didn’t inform me before they took action. Joffe, was quoted in the same article as fol- crumbled. As such international secu- Sometimes I approved, sometime I rep- lows: rimanded them. Unless it’s clear that rity concerns are not limited to issues ‘‘Gaddafi knows he’s going to have to pay of control over nuclear weapons and Gaddafi was involved in giving orders it’s un- compensation. The question is whether he fair to act on that basis. can control the domestic agenda and curb his material, but include attaining a de- I ask: is it really possible to believe that a own tongue over the next few months, and gree of economic stability to offer sta- Libyan intelligence agent would carry out a whether extremists on the other side of the ble employment to a vast number of massive operation such as the downing of a Atlantic among the families and their sup- persons in military and military-re- passenger aircraft without approval from porters in Congress can be kept under con- lated occupations, especially scientists those higher up the chain of command? trol.’’ Similarly, oil companies, some of whom I and engineers in that sector. The ultimate resolution of the rift between The threat was apparent; the risk of know are represented here today, have seen the United States and Libya does not hinge the verdict as the first step in resuming nor- inadequate action has been readily ap- on whether Gaddafi can ‘‘keep his tongue.’’ mal relations with Libya. Archie Dunham, parent. The national interest, indeed, The ultimate resolution will come when the the Chairman and Chief Executive of Conoco, Libyan government meets its responsibil- the global interest, is in securing sta- stated last month that he was ‘‘very opti- ities to the families and to the international bility in the region. Stability in the re- mistic’’ that President Bush will lift the uni- community. As for the families and our sup- gion equates with global stability, es- lateral U.S. sanctions against Libya, in part porters in Congress being ‘‘kept under con- pecially in light of the potential leak- because of the President and Vice President trol’’—we have been invigorated by the ver- Cheney’s ties to the Texas oil industry. age of knowhow from weapons com- I find these efforts to promote business at dict of the Scottish court, and we will not go plex. the expense of justice to be deeply dis- away. Our approach has come in fits and turbing. I am afraid that comments such as f starts. We have not offered a inte- those by Mr. Dunham and Mr. Mandela send SWORD TO PLOUGHSHARES grated, comprehensive plan for U.S. a message that terrorists and the countries economic assistance or nonprolifera- which sponsor or harbor them will not have Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise tion programs. Increasingly, however, to pay a significant price for their actions. today to discuss some efforts in defense we are coming to recognize the inter- When we allow ourselves to believe, as is a conversion that are reaping great relationship between these two ele- popular view now, that encouraging business gains. In the book, ‘‘The Idea of Na- relationships with countries such as Libya ments of our Russia policy, even if we which carry out terrorist acts will somehow tional Interest’’, Charles Beard wrote: still haven’t achieved a semblance of a inoculate us against further terrorist at- Government might legitimately take the strategy. tacks, I believe that we are dangerously initiative and pursue some interests aggres- I did, however, want to discuss some naive. Is it really good business to do busi- sively. Furthermore, it might make use of efforts that have succeeded. They are ness with terrorists? Every corporation rep- its own citizens and their interests to ad- not sufficient in breadth, depth or fi- resented in this room today must ask if it is vance the national interest. nancial means. Nonetheless, the are an Early on U.S. foreign policy for the worth it to resume business in a country exception to the rule in our efforts to whose leader refuses to acknowledge his re- Former Soviet Union, FSU, was de- provide meaningful, stable employ- sponsibility for the mass murder of 270 signed to do just that: make use of U.S. ment to former Soviet scientists and human beings. Anyone in this room could citizens’ interest to advance our na- have easily had a loved one on Pan Am 103. engineers. Where do we go from here? The govern- tional security objectives. I begin with the efforts of the Cooper- ment of Libya and Col. Gaddafi must accept Today, I would like to briefly under- ative Research and Development Foun- responsibility for the bombing of Pan Am 103 score some successes, specifically in dation, CRDF. CRDF was created pur- and the murders of 270 people. The govern- the realm of defense conversion. Before suant to Section 511 of the Freedom ment of Libya must pay appropriate com- doing so, however, I wanted to offer Support Act of 1992 in 1995. Its mission pensation to the families. The government of some insights regarding the scope of the United States must continue to pursue is to conduct innovative activities of the problem. mutual benefit with the countries of and develop information leading to the in- First, the legacies of a command dictments, arrest, and conviction of the oth- the FSU. Further, CRDF was to offer ers responsible for the bombing. The world economy were prevalent in all nations opportunities to former weapons sci- community must realize that lifting the behind the Iron Curtain. Such legacies entists to achieve transition to produc- sanctions against Libya before Libya has included: a structure of production tive civilian research. They have been fully complied with them sends a signal that dominated by heavy industry, distorted remarkably successful. the civilized countries of the world are not factor and product prices, antiquated Since its inception, CRDF has ex- serious about going after perpetrators of or obsolescent capital stock, inad- mass murder. The business community must pended $16 million of U.S. Government equate skills to compete in a modern funds and $1 million from private foun- know that sweeping Pan Am 103 under the economy; a neglected infrastructure, rug will, ultimately, not be good for busi- dations. The FSU, in turn, has com- ness. We must press for renewal of the Iran- severe environmental degradation, mitted $4.8 million to these activities. Libya Sanctions Act which is due to expire trade oriented towards other uncom- These funds have backed 597 projects in August. We must re-impose the U.N. sanc- petitive markets, and large volumes of that supported a total of 4300 scientists tions if the Libyan government does not non-performing loans and heavy for- and engineers. comply with the terms of the original sanc- eign debt. In addition, with major contracts tions. Support for these positions is em- The FSU was no exception with re- from the DOE, DoD, NIH, and EPA as bodied in a current Sense of Congress resolu- spect to inheritance of these burdens tion which has bipartisan support. well as industry, CRDF is helping U.S. Finally, I think it is vital for everyone to and impediments. And despite all these participants address issues of financial know that the Pan Am families will not go similarities with other eastern Euro- integrity in their dealings with the away. In a Reuters article dated February 13 pean states, the FSU, especially Rus- FSU. Over $30 million for over 500 of this year, Saad Djebbar, a London based sia, was unique in one very important projects has been managed by CRDF lawyer who has advised the Libyan govern- way. through these contracts. ment was quoted as follows: For Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and ‘‘The more the United States sticks to the The Foundation has committed an original agreement that the aim of the proc- Kazakhstan ‘‘heavy industry’’ was that additional $11.8 million to projects in ess was the surrender and trial of the two ac- of defense. Fifty-two percent of Rus- five program areas. cused, the more the Libyans will cooperate sia’s industry was involved in military- CRDF’s industry programs reduce and compensate the families.’’ related research, design and manufac- the risk for U.S. companies to engage

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These grants have le- an investment equal to 80 percent of ceive brand new books, are now enjoy- veraged 300 percent of U.S. Government our own in this fiscal year. ing their gifts. funds through in cash and in-kind con- The Stolar Horizon/NIIIS success is a First Book is making it possible for tributions from U.S. industry. concrete example of the original IPP young children to have access to books I would also note that more than 95 vision: making the world a safer place and take the first steps toward learn- percent of the collaborations formed in through cooperative commercial ef- ing to read and it is making a real dif- CRDF awards will continue, whether forts leading to long-term, well-paying ference in their lives. It is impressive with CRDF support or not. Over 100 jobs in both nations. that last year, First Book was respon- U.S.-FSU teams are seeking commer- The cooperative efforts of USIC sible for distributing more than 4 mil- cial applications for the products of members, DOE–IPP, other U.S. govern- lion books to children in more than 290 their collaborative research. Twenty- ment agencies, and the scientific insti- communities across the country. two teams have filed for patents, four- tutes of the NIS are revolutionizing the A 1999 evaluation of First Book con- teen of which are joint. post-Cold War world, creating new op- ducted by Lou Harris and funded by the For over a year now CRDF has en- portunities for weapons scientists and U.S. Department of Education, showed sured financial integrity for Depart- engineers, and making our world more that after a child’s involvement in ment of Energy projects under the Ini- safe and secure. First Book, 55 percent of them reported tiatives for Proliferation Prevention, I return to the thoughts of Charles an increased interest in reading. Nine- IPP, program. The United States In- Beard. In pursuit of its interests, Gov- ty-eight percent of the local advisory dustry Coalition, USIC, the industry- ernment might make use of citizens’ boards reported that their community arm of the IPP program, now boasts 96 interests to advance the national inter- was better off because of the support of members throughout the U.S. and sev- est. This is the foremost objective of First Book. eral substantial commercial successes nonproliferation programs that seek to Children need to have reading mate- with FSU partners. Through its co- create commercial opportunities in the rials outside of school, and even before operation with CRDF, USIC and the FSU. they start school. It is the best way to IPP program now can ensure that fund- The statistics and examples I’ve of- develop a love of reading early in life. ing for FSU scientists involved in these fered above underscore the successes When President Kennedy was young, research efforts avoids taxation by we’ve achieved. Obviously, our at- two of his favorite books were ‘‘Billy Russian or other officials. This aspect tempts have frequently stumbled some- Whiskers’’ and ‘‘King Arthur and the is critical for maximizing the impact of times as a result of our own false starts Round Table.’’ My mother read for end- U.S. Government or industry invest- and other times due to circumstances less hours to all nine of us, and she was ments to provide stable employment beyond our control. However, at the conscientious about choosing books and a steady income to FSU scientists. same time, we have never faced a situa- that were educational and inspira- Since 1994, the IPP program has en- tion similar to the collapse of the So- tional as well as entertaining. She in- gaged over 6,200 former weapons of viet Union. We had never before legis- stilled a love of reading in all of us. mass destruction scientists. Impor- lated or formulated programs with the Reading is the foundation of learning tantly, USIC members usually surpass express intent of preventing prolifera- and the golden door to opportunity. cost-sharing arrangements with DOE tion through promotion of commercial First Book knows that to open a book expenditures totaling $39.3 million opportunities. We had never confronted is to open a child’s mind to a world of versus the $63.4 million invested by providing economic development aid to new possibilities. U.S. industry. Currently, 75 of USIC’s countries burdened by legacies of a But too many children fail to read at members are engaged in 120 cost-shared command economy. From this perspec- an acceptable level. Reading is a pleas- projects. tive, we’ve made remarkable progress. ure, but today it is also a necessity. I would like to briefly highlight a re- Mr. President, I would conclude on Students who don’t learn to read well cent success story in my home state of the following note: each concrete suc- in their early years cannot keep up in New Mexico. On January 15, I partici- cessful commercial venture will have their later years. That is why literacy pated in a technology demonstration exponential benefits. I am convinced programs are so important. They give and press conference to announce a $20 that these ventures will pay off—by young children practical opportunities million international investment in mitigating immediate potential pro- to learn to read and practice reading. technologies jointly developed by a liferation threats, contributing to a As a volunteer for a reading program small U.S. engineering company, a stable economy in the region, and ad- in Washington, I know that literacy Russian nuclear weapons plant, and vancing U.S. citizens’ own monetary and mentoring programs make a dif- two of the Department of Energy’s fa- interests. ference not only for the children who cilities. f participate in them, but the children in An entrepreneurial American com- the program make a difference in my CONGRATULATING FIRST BOOK pany, Stolar Horizon of Raton, NM, a life, too. long-standing member of USIC, identi- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, last This is the fourth year that Jasmine fied a Russian technology with market Friday, Congressman MIKE CAPUANO and I have been reading partners at potential, then staked over $5 Million and I had the honor of congratulating Brent Elementary School, and it is of its own money to develop it. Stolar First Book for distributing over a quar- very impressive to see her make Horizon worked in tandem with Sandia ter of a million books to children progress as a reader. There is nothing National Laboratories and the Kansas across Massachusetts. My distin- more exciting for Jasmine and me than City Plant through the IPP program to guished colleague from Massachusetts when we get to choose a brand new test and refine the technology for com- is a tireless advocate for ensuring that book to read together. mercial, peaceful applications. children of all ages obtain the reading If we all work together, families, The result: Credit Suisse First Bos- materials and skills they need to be- schools and communities, children will ton has committed $20 million in fi- come active members of our State and have the support they need to become nancing to take the product to the of our Nation, and I am happy to have good readers in their early years, and global market. An estimated 350 new been able to share this important after- gain an appreciation for reading that jobs will be created in New Mexico, and noon with him. will last a lifetime. over 600 jobs await Russian nuclear sci- Thanks to the coordination of First f entists and technicians in Nizhny Book, the generous donations by Ran- Novgorod at the Institute for Meas- dom House Children’s Books and Lit- TAXES, THE ECONOMY AND THE uring Systems Research, NIIIS, are tle, Brown & Company, and the dedi- FUTURE planned. cated volunteers from the Campus Out- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, after I would remind everyone that U.S. reach Opportunity League, the Coast nearly a decade of economic growth, appropriations in FY2001 for the IPP Guard and First Book, thousands of historic gains in productivity and rein- program is only $24.5 million. In this children throughout our state who do ing in the Federal budget deficits, Con- one example, Credit Suisse will provide not always get the opportunity to re- gress is now considering enacting a tax

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2575 cut. I support a tax cut. And I think it pay 21 percent of all taxes, but under The current monthly payment in the should be retroactive to January 1 of the President’s plan they would receive GI bill has not come close to matching this year to provide a needed boost to 43 percent of the tax cut. That’s not the rate of inflation in educational our economy. fair. We should make changes to the costs over the past 50 years. Just con- Cutting taxes now will be helpful President’s plan to provide a larger sider these statistics. At present, the both to individual taxpayers and to our share of the tax cuts to working fami- standard GI bill benefit is $650 per economy. But we also need to use some lies. month for 36 months. That is it. More- of the expected available surplus to pay A tax cut is a priority, but so too is over, we now ask servicemembers who down our Federal debt. If a country fixing our schools, helping family want educational benefits after dis- runs up a debt during tough times, it farmers through tough times, dealing charge to contribute $1200 while they should pay it down during good times. with the high prices of prescription are in the military. By contrast, when And some of the surplus should be used drugs, and strengthening Medicare and it began in 1944, the GI bill benefit in- to do other important things like im- Social Security. Yes, surpluses need to cluded full tuition and fees at any edu- prove our schools, provide emergency be used to cut taxes and reduce the cational institution to which the vet- help to family farmers, and help the el- debt, but some should be used to ad- eran could gain admittance, PLUS a derly afford prescription drug costs. dress other urgent needs that improve monthly stipend equivalent to $500 in There is an effort by some to frame our country. 2001 dollars, $750 for married veterans. this tax cut debate in terms of whether This debate is larger and more impor- We thus find ourselves in an anoma- one supports the President. But it is tant than partisan politics. And these lous situation: at the same time that not about who we support. Rather, it’s decisions are bigger than whether the the Government is ramping up its sup- about what we support. What kind of a Congress is supporting a new Presi- port and subsidy for non-veterans seek- tax cut should we enact and how large dent. ing college educations, the program should it be? Our country works best when we that started this whole thing, and Here’s what I think we should do: think ahead and think together. That which provides key benefits for those One, enact the income tax cut in is what we need to do on this issue. who put their lives at risk for the phases. The projected 10 year budget f country, is lagging way behind. surpluses are just that, projections, VETERANS’ HIGHER EDUCATION The Veterans’ Higher Education Op- and are not at all certain. Therefore we OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2001 portunities Act of 2001 goes a long way should be conservative. Enact the first Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I am priv- toward redressing this situation. The phase of the tax cut now, and make it ileged to be a cosponsor of the Vet- key provision of this bill is quite sim- retroactive to January 1. In 2 years, if erans’ Higher Education Opportunities ple: the total VA educational stipend our economy is still producing the ex- Act of 2001, S. 131, and I will explain under the Montgomery GI Bill will be pected surpluses, add to the tax cut. why this legislation is so important. increased to a level equal to the aver- Two, cut income tax rates and do it No one from either side of the aisle age cost of tuition at 4-year public col- in a way that provides fair tax cuts for questions the importance of education leges. In other words, the standard 36 all tax brackets. as the steppingstone to success in the months of GI bill benefits will be suffi- Three, eliminate the marriage tax 21st century. We all know that the cient to allow a veteran to attend col- penalty in the income tax code. economy of the future is going to re- lege and complete a degree. Four, simplify filing requirements by quire people with specialized training The Veterans Higher Education Op- allowing ‘‘return free filing’’ for up to and skills, while the unskilled labor portunities Act of 2001 provides the 70 million Americans. that typified the 18th and 19th cen- minimal benefit that we should be of- Five, totally exempt all family farms turies is becoming less and less useful. fering to those who are willing to make and family businesses from the estate In this regard, it is hardly surprising the ultimate sacrifice to keep our tax and increase the estate tax exemp- that Congress is flooded with proposals country free and prosperous, and I en- tion to two million dollars for all es- to enhance access to high-quality ele- courage my colleagues to support it. tates—$4 million for married couples. mentary education, secondary edu- f Six, add a tax credit for investments cation, and higher education. I myself that are made in rural States, where FARMERS AND RANCHERS ON have strongly supported expansion of NATIONAL AGRICULTURE there is out-migration of people. We Pell Grants, broadening of student should use this opportunity to use tax loans, and tax incentives to help fami- Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today cuts to stimulate new jobs and eco- lies pay for a college education. marks National Agriculture Day. Un- nomic growth in rural states that have As we rightly promote the impor- fortunately, what should be a celebra- been left behind. tance of government help for higher tion is instead overshadowed by the Here are some of the major issues education, it might be useful to recall grim reality that many of the hard- that we must consider as we enact this that one of the first, and most success- working families producing food for tax cut. ful, of these higher education initia- this Nation and world are having a dif- The President’s plan assumes we will tives was the GI bill that was enacted ficult time making ends meet. have budget surpluses for the next 10 back in 1944. Following World War II, I salute our farmers and ranchers for years. I hope that is the case, but with millions of veterans were able to ob- many reasons. First, Americans spend the current slowdown in our economy, tain college educations through the GI less than anyone in the world on their we ought to be cautious. Economic bill, with the result that many were grocery bill. Roughly 11 percent of our forecasts are no more reliable than able to attain a standard of living they household income is spent on food, and weather forecasts. If we lock in a large could not have imagined. Furthermore, it takes a mere 38 days to earn enough tax cut and then do not get the ex- all this college-trained talent contrib- income to pay a food bill for the entire pected surpluses, we will once again uted to the burst of economic advances year. We truly enjoy the most nutri- put our country in financial trouble. that improved life for all of us over the tious, affordable, and stable food sup- One of the major priorities for using ensuing decades. ply in the world. the surplus should be to pay down the Fast forward 57 years. We still have a Furthermore, the American eco- Federal debt. It grew by trillions in the GI bill, and in our highly successful all- nomic engine depends upon a strong 80s and early 90s. Now we have the op- volunteer military, it turns out that agricultural sector to run on all cyl- portunity and an obligation to use part the single most important factor that inders. Indeed the agricultural econ- of these surpluses to pay down that attracts many young people to join the omy is central to my State’s prosperity debt. military is the availability of edu- or adversity. According to South Da- Our Government collects about $1 cational benefits after discharge. Yet kota State University, the multiplied trillion in personal income taxes and the current GI bill suffers from one big value of agriculture’s impact on South about $650 billion in payroll taxes from flaw: the educational stipend is no Dakota’s economy was $16 billion in individuals each year. The top 1 per- longer sufficient to pay for the cost of 1999, one-fourth of our total economic cent of all income earners in the U.S. a college education. output and more than double that of

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This seems ironic, since issue in earnest. vate businesses that lay the foundation every major farm group has sent my- Former President Eisenhower once for rural communities thrive only self and others on the Senate Budget said, ‘‘farming looks mighty easy when when we have a strong base of inde- Committee a letter agreeing that your plow is a pencil and you’re a thou- pendent family farmers and ranchers in roughly $10 billion per year will be sand miles away from a farm.’’ Because South Dakota. needed to modify the farm bill for fu- we live in a country where the food is Finally, agricultural producers are ture years, and that around $9 billion is safe and affordable, and the environ- the day-to-day stewards of our land. needed in fiscal year 2001 to offset in- ment is not taken for granted, perhaps Environmental and conservation bene- come losses due to low prices and failed some have forgotten President Eisen- fits like clean water and air, rich soil, farm safety-net policies. hower’s simple yet honest-to-goodness and diverse wildlife habitat are enjoyed Already, these farm groups and some words. by the public largely due to the care Members of Congress are suggesting So today, let us not overlook the and management of family farmers and that we will simply assemble a fourth critical role farmers and ranchers play ranchers. consecutive aid package for farmers in in weaving the economic, social, and So, why aren’t we truly celebrating 2001. I will support this imperative aid environmental fabric of this country. National Agriculture Day? when the time comes, but suggest Instead, I join all Americans to salute Because current economic conditions American farmers and taxpayers de- farmers and ranchers on National Agri- are poised to squeeze many of South serve better. These ad hoc emergency culture Day. And I invite all Ameri- Dakota’s 32,500 farmers and ranchers bills, totaling billions of dollars each cans to support efforts to ensure a right out of business—conditions set to year, are a poor excuse for a long term brighter future for the families who reverberate across the entire country. policy fix. I believe Congress can and put food on our tables every day. Absent farm aid and long-term farm should amend current farm policy im- f policy fixes that provide true economic mediately to provide a more predict- CONDEMNATION OF THE security to family farmers and ranch- able, secure safety-net for farmers now. TALIBAN’S WAR ON GLOBAL ers, the environmental benefits and One farm bill alternative I have in- CULTURE food security enjoyed by so many in troduced is S. 130, the Flexible Fallow Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise this country may not survive on a sus- farm bill amendment. Rep. DOUG BE- today to condemn an act of mindless tained basis. REUTER (R–NE) has introduced an iden- destruction by a regime known for its I believe Congress must take two fun- tical bill in the House. Under my Flex intolerance. I am referring to the re- damental steps to remedy this situa- Fallow bill—an idea developed by two ported destruction of the two ancient tion: modify the farm bill now and South Dakota agricultural producers— statues of Buddha carried out by the strengthen our laws so the market- farmers voluntarily devoting part of Taliban government in Afghanistan place is truly competitive and fair for their total cropland acreage to a con- and the Taliban’s call for complete all. servation use receive greater price sup- elimination of all artifacts in the re- Since 1997, U.S. farmers have experi- port on their remaining crop produc- enced a price crisis of enormous pro- gion. tion. My proposal embodies the plant- The Bamiyan Buddha statues were portions, exacerbated by a series of ing flexibility so popular under ‘‘Free- priceless artifacts. They stood for cen- weather-related disasters in many re- dom to Farm,’’ yet strengthens the un- turies as guardians of the silk route gions of the Nation. Surplus crop pro- derlying farm income safety net. In that connected the ancient Greek and duction, both here and abroad, weak fact, my Flex Fallow bill has been en- Roman Empires to Asia. Once one of global demand, marketplace concentra- dorsed by Iowa State agricultural econ- the most cosmopolitan regions in the tion, and an inadequate farm income omist Neil Harl, who believes the pro- world, Afghanistan is now one of the safety net are prime reasons for this posal works in a market-oriented fash- most intolerant and repressive nations price crisis. ion and said Flex Fallow ‘‘is the miss- due to the actions of the ruling Taliban Moreover, given the input-intensive ing link to the 1996 Farm Bill.’’ faction. The destruction of these 1,500- nature of production agriculture, many Furthermore, I believe agricultural year-old statues was ordered and car- farmers and ranchers are paying more producers want to derive income from ried out for fear that they would be each year for critical inputs like fuel the marketplace, and in order to assure used for idol worship. Destroying those and fertilizer. Corn and wheat farmers that can happen, Congress must restore creations because of an irrational fear in South Dakota may be forced to pay fair competition to crop and livestock motivated by intolerance of other cul- up to twice per acre for fertilizer this markets. The forces of marketplace tures and religions should be con- year, and still not cover enough acres concentration are squeezing inde- demned by thoughtful people every- to boost yields to profit-producing lev- pendent farmers and ranchers out of where. els. This situates farmers in a price- profit opportunities. The country of Afghanistan and the cost squeeze making it nearly impos- The livestock market is one case in global community has lost two of its sible to earn income that covers total point. Meatpacker ownership and cap- greatest treasures, and the world is expenses. tive supply arrangements tend to tran- poorer for it. We cannot tolerate the As a result of an inadequate farm spire outside the cash market. As a re- willful destruction of international bill, Congress has enacted multi-billion sult, the process of bidding in an open treasures that are a part of the world’s dollar disaster programs in the last 3 fashion for the purpose of buying heritage. years—a record $28 billion in fiscal slaughter livestock—which is central People of all faiths and nationalities, year 2000. USDA economists predict to competition—is fading away. As including Muslim communities around 2001 may be the worst year ever. With- such, livestock producers—who depend the world, have condemned this action. out supplemental income or emergency upon competitive bidding to gain a fair It is imperative that the United States aid, USDA estimates that net farm in- price—are forced to either enter into Senate join the people and govern- come in 2001 could approach its lowest contractual, ownership, or marketing ments around the world in condemning level since 1984. Clearly, the 1996 farm arrangements with a packer or find these senseless acts of destruction, and bill fails to provide a meaningful, fis- themselves left out of market opportu- call on the Taliban regime to imme- cally-responsible, safety-net for farm- nities. diately cease the destruction of other ers when prices are poor on an annual I have authored a bipartisan bill, S. Pre-Islamic relics. and sustained basis. 142, with Senators GRASSLEY, THOMAS, f I am concerned that the administra- and DASCHLE to forbid meatpackers tion’s budget blueprint apparently does from engaging in these anticompetitive PRESCRIPTION DRUG SOLUTION not grasp the economic obstacles fac- buying practices. While my legislation MUST BE A PRIORITY ing the Nation’s farmers, ranchers, and is just one of many steps that should Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, few rural communities, as illustrated by be taken to bolster our laws to protect issues have caught the public’s atten- the fact that the budget includes zero true market competition, I believe tion more than prescription drugs, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2577 few are more deserving of Congress’ at- In each of the 5 years between 1993 and Medicare beneficiaries both in South tention. 1998, prescription drug spending in- Dakota and around the Nation. We live at a time when we can clear- creased by an average of 12.4 percent. f ly discern remarkable benefits from all In 1999, the drug spending increase was manner of drugs. It is nothing short of 19 percent and just last year we saw an- THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE miraculous when we consider the rel- other double digit increase. My office Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the ative ease and success of today’s treat- recently completed a three-year state- close of business yesterday, Monday, ment of common disorders, as com- wide survey of prescription drug prices March 19, 2001, the Federal debt stood pared with that of only two or three in South Dakota, using a sample of the at $5,729,611,586,294.55, five trillion, generations ago. most heavily prescribed drugs for sen- seven hundred twenty-nine billion, six When World War II began, for exam- iors. I was astonished to find that over hundred eleven million, five hundred ple, penicillin and other similar anti- 60 percent of the drugs’ prices grew at eighty-six thousand, two hundred nine- biotics were known only to a small a pace that exceeded the cost-of-living ty-four dollars and fifty-five cents. number of scientists. At the conclusion adjustment provided by Social Secu- Five years ago, March 19, 1996, the of the War in 1945, penicillin was wide- rity, which many Medicare bene- Federal debt stood at $5,058,839,000,000, ly available, used not only for battle ficiaries rely on to meet their daily fi- Five trillion, fifty-eight billion, eight wounds but for infectious diseases in nancial needs. In fact, 30 percent of the hundred thirty-nine million. the general public as well. Patients drugs increased at a pace that was dou- Ten years ago, March 19, 1991, the with high blood pressure or high cho- ble that of the COLA. Federal debt stood at $3,447,165,000,000, lesterol levels were, at best, only par- In response to evidence such as this, three trillion, four hundred forty-seven tially and inadequately treated in the along with having heard from thou- billion, one hundred sixty-five million. 1940s and 1950s. Now success is the rule, sands of concerned South Dakotans af- Fifteen years ago, March 19, 1986, the rather than the exception. Calvin Coo- fected by skyrocketing drug prices, I Federal debt stood at $1,982,540,000,000, lidge’s son died in 1924 as a result of a have recommitted myself to finding a one trillion, nine hundred eighty-two blister and a skin infection after play- solution for the prescription drug needs billion, five hundred forty million. ing tennis at the White House. An in- of all Medicare beneficiaries. As such, I Twenty-five years ago, March 19, fection such as that today would be have reintroduced two bills that com- 1976, the Federal debt stood at treated as simple, outpatient therapy. prise the main pillars of my prescrip- $599,190,000,000, five hundred ninety- While these examples are noteworthy tion drug plan: the Prescription Drug nine billion, one hundred ninety mil- and provide us with a valuable perspec- Fairness for Seniors Act of 2001, and lion, which reflects a debt increase of tive of times gone by, the hard, cold the Generic Pharmaceutical Access and more than $5 trillion— fact is that many of these modern mir- Choice for Consumers Act of 2001. I $5,130,421,586,294.55, five trillion, one acles are still out of the reach of too don’t proclaim these proposals to be hundred thirty billion, four hundred many American citizens. They simply the magic bullet that solves all of our twenty-one million, five hundred cannot afford the drugs that might so nation’s prescription drug concerns but eighty-six thousand, two hundred nine- often prove lifesaving, because of ei- they are sensible, financially reason- ty-four dollars and fifty-five cents, dur- ther no insurance or lack of drug cov- able approaches that should be a part ing the past 25 years. erage within their insurance. of an overall prescription drug plan for f Recent studies indicate that if you go Medicare beneficiaries. The Fairness to virtually any other industrialized bill would provide Medicare bene- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS democracy, the cost of prescription ficiaries access to prescription drugs at drugs is about half what it is in the the same low prices that drug manufac- A TRIBUTE TO GRACE COLE United States. We pay about double turers offer their most favored cus- what anybody else in the industrialized tomers. As well, I strongly believe we ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I’m world pays. That to me is so utterly cannot develop a financially feasible sad to inform my colleagues that on unacceptable and unfair. prescription drug benefit without Saturday, March 17th, Washington When Medicare was created 35 years maximizing the utilization of generic State lost a great advocate for fami- ago, its benefits were based on private drugs. My proposal would increase ac- lies, and I lost both a good friend and sector coverage, which rarely included cess and choice in Federal programs by mentor, with the passing of Grace Cole. prescription drugs. Now, however, vir- encouraging greater usage of generic At this difficult time, my heart goes tually all private sector plans include pharamaceuticals as a safe, less costly out to her family including her two coverage for prescription drugs, while alternative to an often expensive brothers, four sons, four daughters in Medicare does not. As a result, many brand-name pharmaceutical. Generic law, and six grandchildren. I want millions of Americans, both Medicare pharmaceutical drugs have been shown them to know what the rest of us have age and younger have either inad- to save consumers between 25 percent known for years: Grace Cole made a equate or no prescription drug insur- and 60 percent on their average pre- difference. We are proud of her and ance at all. A byproduct of no coverage scription drug and this plan would grateful for all she did. And even is that these patients wind up paying greatly benefit many of the most vul- though she’s no longer with us, her ac- the highest rates of anyone—an aver- nerable members of society. tivism and her passion live on in the age of 15 percent more than those with I do believe Congress needs to create men and women she led into public insurance. Many of these uninsureds, a universal, voluntary drug benefit in service. including the seniors often called ‘‘The the Medicare program, one that pro- Well-known and well-loved in Shore- Greatest Generation’’ are not filling vides all Medicare beneficiaries with line, in Olympia, and among families prescriptions because of their cost, affordable coverage for drug costs. Per- and educators throughout our State, choosing between food and medicine. haps most importantly for South Da- Grace Cole set a new standard for pub- Or they split pills in half to make them kota’s Medicare beneficiaries, the plan lic service with strong words and a soft go farther. This is shameful. These are must ensure access for beneficiaries in heart. She led the way for advocates very real every day problems that beg rural and hard-to-serve areas including like me to follow her from the local for help. incentives to rural pharmacies and the school board to the Washington State I strongly believe that all Medicare private entity serving those areas to legislature. And most important, she beneficiaries deserve affordable cov- ensure rapid delivery of prescription made a difference for thousands of fam- erage and financial protection as pre- drugs. ilies throughout our state by standing scription drugs costs grow at double- I believe that these efforts are both up for education, the environment and digit rates. Astronomical drug prices comprehensive and achievable in the social justice. have come hand-in-hand with the great 107th Congress, and I will work closely Mr. President, today moms and dads improvements in drug therapy. Spend- with my colleagues to accomplish my who serve their communities in Wash- ing for prescription drugs in the United personal goal of ensuring access to af- ington State know they can go on to States doubled between 1990 and 1998. fordable prescription drugs for all serve at the State and Federal level.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 Years ago, however, that path wasn’t pia, then return home to attend com- outstanding individual and example for so clear. Grace Cole blazed that trail munity meetings and to help others. others. Her service, and commitment and then helped others like me follow During all her public service though, to service, is something of which we her into public service. When I look at Grace made sure to always put her kids should all be proud.∑ the Washington state legislature, I see first. f the impact Grace Cole has made. For me, Grace was a perfect example SIMPLOT GAMES I first met Grace in the early 1980s of selfless community service. Today’s when I started attending Shoreline leaders are too often judged on how ∑ Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I would School Board meetings. During her much press they get or how ‘‘visible’’ like to use this occasion to recognize many years of service on the school they are. Grace was the person who and commend the premier indoor high board, Grace was a strong and honest worked behind the scenes to make peo- school track and field event in the Na- voice who always came down on the ple’s lives better. tion. Found in my very own backyard, side of our children. I will miss Grace. She always knew the Simplot Games are held annually When I decided to run for the Shore- the right thing to say, and she was at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho line School Board, Grace encouraged never afraid of tough votes. She didn’t State University in Pocatello, ID. For me and counseled me. During the time have to be. She knew to do the right the past twenty-three consecutive I served with Grace on the school thing. Grace showed me and countless years, the Simplot Games have pro- board, she always made sure we were others the path to public service. Over vided an opportunity for thousands of youths to compete with top-ranked acting in the best interests of those we the years, so many have followed her— athletes from every corner of the served. Grace knew just what to say, starting in PTA, serving on the school United States and Canada in a nur- and on many occasions, her wise words board, and then going to Olympia to turing and supportive environment. helped ease tense moments. fight for their communities. Run almost solely by volunteers, the In 1983, Grace was appointed to the I know that at this difficult time her Games are a source of inspiration and House of Representatives. She was re- four sons and their families feel tre- pride for all participants. The J. R. elected seven times and retired in 1998. mendous sorrow. We all do, but Simplot Company, a sponsor of the As long as Grace served in the House, I through her work Grace left us so Games, should be applauded for its knew Washington’s children had a much to be proud of: a strong commu- dedication to the athletes, not only fi- strong advocate. nity of good schools, good neighbor- In 1987, I decided to run for the Wash- nancially, but for providing such a hoods, and good friends. stage to showcase so many talented ington State Senate. Once again, Grace Grace had such a strong and positive young people from around the nation. was there for me as a counselor, a sup- spirit that I have a feeling wherever The Simplot Games are held annu- porter, and a friend. Even though she she is, she’s organizing a coffee get-to- ally during the third weekend of Feb- was running for reelection at the same gether to make sure everyone is doing ruary on the fastest indoor track in the time, Grace took the time to make the right thing. If there are envelopes country. It is certain a few national sure that I and others could follow in to lick, phone calls to make, or laws to records will be broken every year be- her footsteps. That is the way Grace write, I am sure Grace is making sure fore a cheering crowd of thousands, not was. She set a path and helped us fol- it gets done. to mention the national television au- low it. I feel fortunate to have known Grace. dience. I had the opportunity to attend Grace Cole also set a new standard I am proud to call her a mentor and the games this year and witness first- ∑ for what it means to be an outstanding guide, and I will miss her greatly. hand the camaraderie and team spirit school board member. In fact, new f these exceptional young adults dis- members of the Shoreline School Board RECOGNITION OF LEA played. It was impossible not to be are often measured by the ‘‘Grace Cole caught up in the excitement of this Standard.’’ I’ve heard people say of new MIHALEVICH ∑ unique event. members, ‘‘She’ll be great—just like Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise to The Simplot Games are sanctioned Grace Cole.’’ In 1998, the Shoreline make a few remarks regarding the tre- by USA Track and Field, and awards School Board honored Grace with its mendous contributions Norma Lea are presented to contenders finishing first Distinguished Service Award. Mihalevich has made to her commu- in the top six places of their respective What made Grace Cole such an icon? nity, her state, and to public edu- events. The Games are not just about First, she knew how to lead. She lis- cation. athletics, but also about providing tened to all sides, helped bring people It isn’t often that we can recognize guidance and advice to the young com- together, and knew how to put people someone who has devoted her life to petitors. Many notable athletes of at ease. She was also a community public service, but Norma Lea Olympic and professional fame make a builder. She worked side-by-side with Mihalevich has done just that. As a personal commitment to be a positive other parents to pass school levies. She lifelong resident of Pulaski County in influence on the participants through put labels on letters and walked Missouri, Norma Lea has spent the their work with the Simplot Games. through neighborhoods knocking on past 24 years in Crocker, MO as Mayor. This year, Olympians included: Al doors to ensure voters would go to the Her continued re-election has been a Joyner, Honorary Chairman of the polls. stamp of approval on the outstanding Simplot Games and 1984 Gold Medalist Most of all, Grace was compassionate job she has done. in the triple jump; Dick Fosbury, 1968 and caring. Her passion for children Norma Lea Mihalevich has also dem- Gold Medalist in the high jump and drove everything she did. I remember onstrated her commitment to public U.S. Olympic Hall of Famer; her bill in the state legislature to out- education by her service on the Crock- Paralympian Marlon Shirley, 2000 Gold law spanking in schools. It seemed like er R–II Board of Education for the past Medalist in the 100-meter dash; Andre such an uphill battle, but Grace would forty-nine years. In addition, she has Phillip, 1988 gold medalist in the 400- always say, ‘‘Kids need to learn by ex- served as a member of the Missouri meter hurdles; and Dan O’Brien, 1996 ample.’’ She said that over and over School Boards’ Association’s Board of Gold Medalist in the decathlon and again for years until her bill finally Directors for eleven years. Ms. University of Idaho graduate. passed. The bill’s opponents eventually Mihalevich knows that the key to im- In conjunction with the Games, the went along because they realized that proving public education is public in- Adidas Golden Spike Invitational meet Grace Cole would never give up on volvement on the local level. She has was held during the Simplot events. something she believed in. definitely led by example and in 1985 This professional event brought a hefty In the State legislature, Grace won she was named as Missouri Pioneer in number of world class athletes to Poca- the respect of all lawmakers on both Education by the Missouri Department tello to challenge each other for quali- sides of the aisle. I knew that her time of Elementary and Secondary Edu- fying marks for the 2004 Summer in the House was a personal sacrifice cation. Olympic Games. Through the competi- for her. She had to leave her family in It is an honor for me to tell my col- tion, one hometown favorite was a par- Shoreline to work long hours in Olym- leagues about Norma Lea. She is an ticular bright spot: Stacy Dragila, 2000

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I encourage all I want to commend the members of ards’’ (RIN1904–AA77) received on March 19, who compete or have sons and daugh- SHRM for taking time out of their de- 2001; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- ters that compete in track and field to manding daily lives to come to Wash- ural Resources. participate in this world-class event. If ington, D.C. to speak with their Sen- EC–1010. A communication from the Sec- you cannot make the competition, or ators and Representatives regarding retary of the Navy, Department of Defense, cheer from a seat in the arena, I invite the issues that affect their profession. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of As a legislator, I cannot stress enough Determination and Findings; to the Com- you to watch this exciting and uplift- mittee on Armed Services. ing event unfold from your own living the importance of legislative con- EC–1011. A communication from the Acting room on television. I am proud that my ferences through which members of as- Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legis- state of Idaho is the home of this won- sociations like the Society for Human lative Affairs, Department of Justice, trans- derful event and its sponsor, the J.R. Resource Management come to our na- mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report Simplot. I am also proud of all the ath- tion’s capital to participate in the leg- concerning the prison impact assessment for islative process. Citizen participation 2000; to the Committee on the Judiciary. letes who compete, not only with the EC–1012. A communication from the Direc- other participants but with them- is a crucial component of the legisla- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, selves, to be the best. It is encouraging tive process because it allows legisla- Executive Office of the President, transmit- for all Americans to see how our chil- tors and their staff to hear their con- ting, pursuant to law, the cumulative report dren are capable of rising above our ex- stituents explain their experiences as on rescissions and deferrals dated March 16, pectations and accomplish great they live and work under our nation’s 2001; transmitted jointly, pursuant to the things. laws. The knowledge that legislators order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the gain through these conversations re- order of April 11, 1986; to the Committees on While I have the focus on Pocatello the Budget; Appropriations; the Judiciary; and Idaho State University, I would sults in sounder legislation and, ulti- and Foreign Relations. like to congratulate the ISU women’s mately, a stronger democracy. Accord- EC–1013. A communication from the Acting basketball team for earning its first ingly, I sincerely thank the members of Executive Director of the Commodity Fu- berth ever to the NCAA Women’s Tour- SHRM for their commitment not only tures Trading Commission, transmitting, nament. The Bengals went undefeated to their profession but to the political pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled in the Big Sky Conference this year process.∑ ‘‘Delegation of Authority to Disclose and Re- quest Information’’ received on March 19, and tied the nation’s longest winning f 2001; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- streak this season with 21 straight vic- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER trition, and Forestry. tories. Despite ISU’s first round loss to COMMUNICATIONS EC–1014. A communication from the Acting Vanderbilt, the Bengals showed a lot of Executive Director of the Commodity Fu- heart and determination, and I am The following communications were tures Trading Commission, transmitting, proud of all they accomplished this laid before the Senate, together with pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendments to the Daily Computation of year.∑ accompanying papers, reports, and doc- uments, which were referred as indi- the Amount of Customer Funds Required to f cated: be Segregated’’ received on March 19, 2001; to SHRM VISIT TO CAPITAL the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, EC–1005. A communication from the Assist- and Forestry. ∑ Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- EC–1015. A communication from the Acting rise today to welcome the members of fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- Executive Director of the Commodity Fu- the Society for Human Resource Man- ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, tures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement, SHRM, to Washington for pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Con- ‘‘Amendments to the Daily Computation of their 18th Annual Employment Law sumer Products; Clothes Washer Energy Con- the Amount of Customer Funds Required to and Legislative Conference. Today, servation Standards’’ (RIN1904–AA67) re- be Segregated’’ (RIN3038–AB52) received on close to 300 SHRM members will visit ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Agri- Capitol Hill to share their views on and on Energy and Natural Resources. culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. experience with issues such as the EC–1006. A communication from the Assist- EC–1016. A communication from the Acting Family and Medical Leave Act, health ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- General Counsel, Office of New Markets Ven- fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- care, the Fair Labor Standards Act, ture Capital, Small Business Administration, ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of pension reform, and Section 127 edu- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled a rule entitled ‘‘New Markets Venture Cap- cational assistance. ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Commer- ital Program’’ (RIN3254–AE40) received on The Society for Human Resource cial and Industrial Equipment; Efficiency March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Small Management, SHRM, is a strong voice Standards for Commercial Heating, Air Con- Business. for the human resource profession. ditioning and Water Heating Equipment’’ EC–1017. A communication from the Acting SHRM represents its members on (RIN1904–AB06) received on March 19, 2001; to General Counsel, Office of New Markets Ven- issues affecting the workplace, employ- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ture Capital, Small Business Administration, sources. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ment, employers, and employees. It EC–1007. A communication from the Assist- a rule entitled ‘‘HUBZone Program—Amend- also provides them with invaluable ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- ments’’ (RIN3254–AE28) received on March 19, services such as government and media fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- 2001; to the Committee on Small Business. representation, education and informa- ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, EC–1018. A communication from the Acting tion services, conferences and semi- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled General Counsel, Office of New Markets Ven- nars, online services, and publications. ‘‘Alternate Fuel Transportation Program; ture Capital, Small Business Administration, SHRM was founded 52 years ago by a Biodiesel Fuel Use Credit’’ (RIN1904–AB00) transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of small group of ‘‘personnel’’ officers to received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee a rule entitled ‘‘New Markets Venture Cap- on Energy and Natural Resources. ital Program; Delay of Effective Date’’ help the nation work through its post EC–1008. A communication from the Assist- (RIN3254–AE62) received on March 19, 2001; to WW II labor-management challenges ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- the Committee on Small Business. and improve the professionalism of the fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- EC–1019. A communication from the Direc- industry. Today, SHRM’s membership ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- includes over 155,000 human resource pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant professionals in all fifty states and ‘‘Contractor Legal Management Require- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- ranges from small one-person con- ments; Department of Energy Acquisition gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to Remove the Aleutian Canada sulting firms to Fortune 500 companies. Regulation’’ (RIN1990–AA27) received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Energy Goose from the Federal List of Endangered SHRM’s members also represent a wide and Natural Resources. and Threatened Wildlife’’ (RIN1018–AF42) re- variety of industries, from the 25 per- EC–1009. A communication from the Assist- ceived on March 15, 2001; to the Committee cent who work in manufacturing to the ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- on Environment and Public Works.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 EC–1020. A communication from the Dep- mitting, pursuant to law, the annual per- Administration, transmitting, pursuant to uty Associate Administrator of the Environ- formance report for Fiscal Year 2000; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Commu- mental Protection Agency, transmitting, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and nity Development Revolving Loan Program pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Pensions. For Credit Unions’’ (12 CFR Part 705) re- ‘‘Clean Air Act Full Approval of Operating EC–1033. A communication from the Acting ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee Permit Program; Tennessee and Memphis- Assistant Secretary of the Occupational on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Shelby County’’ (FRL6956–6) received on Safety and Health Administration, Depart- EC–1043. A communication from the Acting March 15, 2001; to the Committee on Environ- ment of Labor , transmitting, pursuant to General Counsel of the Federal Emergency ment and Public Works. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice of Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant EC–1021. A communication from the Dep- Initial Approval Determination; New Jersey to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspen- uty Associate Administrator of the Environ- Public Employee Only State Plan’’ (RIN1218– sion of Community Eligibilitys’’ (66 FR mental Protection Agency, transmitting, a AB98) received on March 15, 2001; to the Com- 10586) received on March 19, 2001; to the Com- report entitled ‘‘Lead-Based Paint Activities mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facili- Pensions. fairs. ties; Approval of State of Indian Lead Activi- EC–1034. A communication from the Direc- EC–1044. A communication from the Acting ties Program’’; to the Committee on Envi- tor of Regulations Policy and Management, General Counsel of the Federal Emergency ronment and Public Works. Food and Drug Administration, Department Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant EC–1022. A communication from the Acting of Health and Human Services, transmitting, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Secretary of the Army, Department of De- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Flood Elevation Determinations’’ (66 FR fense, transmitting, a report concerning the ‘‘Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addi- 10596) received on March 19, 2001; to the Com- New York and New Jersey Harbor Navigation tion to Food for Human Consumption; Di- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Study; to the Committee on Environment methyl Dicarbonate’’ (Docket No. 00F–0812) fairs. and Public Works. received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee EC–1045. A communication from the Acting EC–1023. A communication from the Chief on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. General Counsel of the Federal Emergency of the Regulation Unit, Internal Revenue EC–1035. A communication from the Direc- Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tor of Regulations Policy and Management, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Food and Drug Administration, Department in Flood Elevation Determinations’’ (66 FR entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 10592) received on March 19, 2001; to the Com- Formula’’ (Rev. Rul. 2001–13) received on pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- March 16, 2001; to the Committee on Finance. ‘‘Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addi- fairs. EC–1024. A communication from the Dep- tion to Food for Human Consumption; EC–1046. A communication from the Acting uty Executive Secretary to the Department, Natamycin (Pimaricin)’’ (Docket No. 00F– General Counsel of the Federal Emergency Health Care Financing Administration, De- 0175) received on March 19, 2001; to the Com- Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes partment of Health and Human Services, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and in Flood Elevation Determination’’ (66 FR transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Pensions. a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Pro- EC–1036. A communication from the Direc- 10590) received on March 19, 2001; to the Com- grams: Physicians Referrals to Health Care tor of Regulations Policy and Management, mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Entities with which They Have Financial Re- Food and Drug Administration, Department fairs. EC–1047. A communication from the Acting lationships: Delay of Effective Date’’ re- of Health and Human Services, transmitting, General Counsel of the Federal Emergency ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant on Finance. ‘‘Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tis- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes EC–1025. A communication from the Chair- sue-Based Products ; Establishment Reg- in Flood Elevation Determinations’’ (66 FR man of the International Trade Commission, istration and Listing’’ (Docket No. 98N–1042) 10588) received on March 19, 2001; to the Com- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- tled ‘‘Lamb Meat: Monitoring Developments on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. fairs. in the Domestic Industry’’; to the Com- EC–1037. A communication from the Direc- EC–1048. A communication from the Acting mittee on Finance. tor of Regulations Policy and Management, Assistant Secretary for Administration and EC–1026. A communication from the Sec- Food and Drug Administration, Department Management, Department of Labor, trans- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- of Health and Human Services, transmitting, mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled concerning inventory of commercial activi- ‘‘Social Health Maintenance Organizations: ‘‘Irradiation in the Production, Processing, ties for 2000; to the Committee on Govern- Transition into Medicare+Choice’’; to the and Handling of Food’’ (Docket No. 00F–0789) mental Affairs. Committee on Finance. received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee EC–1049. A communication from the Acting EC–1027. A communication from the Acting on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, EC–1038. A communication from the Direc- and Budget, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report con- tor of Regulations Policy and Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report con- cerning the promulgation of an interim rule Food and Drug Administration, Department cerning the inventory of commercial activi- which amends 22 CFR 41.2(i); to the Com- of Health and Human Services, transmitting, ties for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee mittee on Foreign Relations. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled on Governmental Affairs. EC–1028. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and EC–1050. A communication from the Acting Director of the Peace Corps, transmitting, Components of Coatings and Paper and Pa- Assistant Secretary for Management and pursuant to law, a report concerning the perboard Components’’ (Docket No. 99F–2081) Chief Information Officer, Department of the Strategic Plan under the Government Per- received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the formance and Results Act for Fiscal Year on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. annual report on the inventory of commer- 2000 through 2005; to the Committee on For- EC–1039. A communication from the Assist- cial activities for year 2000; to the Com- eign Relations. ant Secretary of Housing-Federal Housing mittee on Governmental Affairs. EC–1029. A communication from the Assist- Commissioner, Department of Housing and EC–1051. A communication from the Ad- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant ministrator of the National Aeronautics and ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to to law, the annual report on management re- Space Administration, transmitting, pursu- law, the report of the texts and background form for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee ant to law, the annual Accountability Re- statements of international agreements, on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. port for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee other than treaties; to the Committee on EC–1040. A communication from the Man- on Governmental Affairs. Foreign Relations. aging Director of the Federal Housing Fi- EC–1052. A communication from the Execu- EC–1030. A communication from the Assist- nance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, tive Director of the Committee for Purchase ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Capital Re- From People Who Are Blind or Severely Dis- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to quirements for Federal Home Loan Banks’’ abled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- law, the report of the texts and background (RIN3069–AB01) received on March 19, 2001; to port of additions to the procurement list re- statements of international agreements, the Committee on Banking , Housing, and ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee other than treaties; to the Committee on Urban Affairs. on Governmental Affairs. Foreign Relations. EC–1041. A communication from the Gen- EC–1053. A communication from the Man- EC–1031. A communication from the Assist- eral Counsel of the National Credit Union aging Director of the Federal Housing Fi- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Administration, transmitting, pursuant to nance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidelines the Board’s report under the Government in law, the report of the texts and background for Safeguarding Member Information’’ (12 the Sunshine Act for calendar years 1999 and statements of international agreements, CFR Part 748) received on March 19, 2001; to 2000; to the Committee on Governmental Af- other than treaties; to the Committee on the Committee on Banking, Housing, and fairs. Foreign Relations. Urban Affairs. EC–1054. A communication from the Comp- EC–1032. A communication from the Sec- EC–1042. A communication from the Gen- troller General of the United States, trans- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- eral Counsel of the National Credit Union mitting, pursuant to law, the report of the

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A communication from the Acting partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Director of Employment Service/Staffing ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Policy Division, Office of Personnel Manage- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Groundfish Fisheries by Vessels Using Hook- Off Alaska; Groundfish by Vessels Using port of a rule entitled ‘‘Repayment of Stu- and-Line Gear in the Gulf of Alaska’’ re- Non-Pelagic Trawl Gear in the Red King dent Loans’’ (RIN3206–AJ12) received on ceived on March 16, 2001; to the Committee Crab Savings Area’’ received on March 16, March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Govern- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, mental Affairs. EC–1065. A communication from the Acting Science, and Transportation. EC–1056. A communication from the Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- EC–1073. A communication from the Acting Director of Employment Service/Staffing tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Policy Division, Office of Personnel Manage- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Suitability’’ Northeastern United States; Summer Floun- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled (RIN3206–AC19) received on March 19, 2001; to der, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; ‘‘NMFS Reduces the Trip Limit in the Com- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Emergency for the Summer Flounder Fish- mercial Hook-and-Line Fishery for King EC–1057. A communication from the Gen- ery; Extension of and Expiration Date’’ Mackerel in the Southern Florida West eral Counsel of the Federal Retirement (RIN0548–AO32) received on March 16, 2001; to Coast Subzone to 500 lb (227 kg) of King Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, pur- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Mackerel Per Day in or from the Exclusive suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. Economic Zone (EEZ)’’ received on March 16, ‘‘Correction of Administrative Errors’’ re- EC–1066. A communication from the Direc- 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Science, and Transportation. on Governmental Affairs. National Marine Fisheries Service, National EC–1074. A communication from the Acting EC–1058. A communication from the Acting Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Commandant of the United States Coast Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Guard, Department of Transportation, trans- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Closure of the partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, a report con- Commercial Run-Around Gillnet Fishery for ant to law, the report of a rule entitled cerning the use of the aids to navigation sys- Gulf Group King Mackerel in the EEZ of the ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the tem by commercial, recreational, and public Southern Florida West Coast Subzone’’ re- Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species users; to the Committee on Commerce, ceived on March 16, 2001; to the Committee Fisheries; Change in Pacific Mackerel Inci- Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. dental Catch’’ received on March 16, 2001; to EC–1067. A communication from the Acting EC–1059. A communication from the Acting the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- Transportation. tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department EC–1075. A communication from the Acting of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- a report concerning the status of fisheries of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- the United States; to the Committee on Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska—Final partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Rule to Implement Amendment 66 to the Commerce , Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Fishery Management Plan of the Bering Sea EC–1060. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Aleutian Islands Area (Removes Squid ant Administrator for Fisheries, National Off Alaska; Closure for the Inshore Compo- Allocation to the Western Alaska Commu- Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustain- nent Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory nity Development Quota Program)’’ able Fisheries, Domestic Fisheries Division, Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ received on (RIN0648–AM72) received on March 16, 2001; to Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- March 16, 2001; to the Committee on Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and suant to law, the report of a rule entitled merce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Transportation. EC–1076. A communication from the Acting EC–1068. A communication from the Acting States; 2001 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surf Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- Clams, Ocean Quahogs, and Marine Mahog- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department any Ocean Quahogs’’ (RIN0648–AM50) re- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ceived on March 16, 2001; to the Committee the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–1061. A communication from the Acting Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mack- erel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; 2001 Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 of Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Specifications and Foreign Fishing Restric- the Gulf of Alaska’’ received on March 16, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- tions’’ (RIN0648–AN69) received on March 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1077. A communication from the Acting Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–1069. A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Off Alaska; Groundfish by Vessels Using Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Non-Pelagic Trawl Gear in the Red King tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Crab Savings Subarea’’ received on March 16, of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Science, and Transportation. Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Off Alaska; Trawling in the Seller Sea Lion EC–1062. A communication from the Acting Scallop Fishery; Extension of Closed Areas’’ Protection Areas in the Western Aleutian Administrator for Ocean Services and Coast- (RIN0648–AO71) received on March 16, 2001; to District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- al Zone Management, National Oceanic and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and lands Management Area’’ received on March Atmospheric Administration, Department of Transportation. 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–1070. A communication from the Acting Science, and Transportation. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Rule; No- Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- EC–1078. A communication from the Acting tice of Boundary Expansion; Supplemental tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Management Plan’’ (RIN0648–AO18) received of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- on March 16, 2001; to the Committee on Com- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice of Funds partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- merce, Science, and Transportation. for Financial Assistance for Research and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- EC–1063. A communication from the Acting Development Projects in the Gulf of Mexico lantic Highly Migratory Species; Regulatory Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- and Off the United States South Atlantic Adjustments; Technical Amendment’’ eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Coastal States; Marine Fisheries Initiative’’ (RIN0648–A095) received on March 16, 2001; to partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- received on March 16, 2001; to the Committee the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–1071. A communication from the Acting EC–1079. A communication from the Acting Off Alaska—Closes A Season Directed Atka Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Mackerel Fishing in the Western Aleutian tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- lands Management Area and Opens Trawl the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Gear Fishing in Some Steller Sea Lion Crit- Northeastern United States; Scup and Black ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ical Habitat Areas in the Western Aleutian Sea Bass Fisheries; 2001 Specifications; Com- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching District’’ received on March 19, 2001; to the mercial Quota Harvested’’ (RIN0648–AN71) Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Committee on Commerce, Science, and received on March 16, 2001; to the Committee Component in the Western Regulatory Area Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. of the Gulf of Alaska’’ received on March 16,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: DEWINE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. SPECTER, EC–1080. A communication from the Acting Eurocopter France Model EC120B Heli- Mrs. CARNAHAN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0163)) received MILLER, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. CAR- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- on March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Com- PER): partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- merce, Science, and Transportation. S. 570. A bill to establish a permanent Vio- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1088. A communication from the Pro- lence Against Women Office at the Depart- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- ment of Justice; to the Committee on the Off Alaska; Trawling in Steller Sea Lion ministration, Department of Transportation, Judiciary. Protection Areas in the Central Aleutian transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Mr. THURMOND (for himself, Mr. District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: WARNER, and Mr. ALLEN): lands Management Area’’ received on March Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes’’ S. 571. A bill to provide for the location of 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0162)) received on the National Museum of the United States Science, and Transportation. March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Com- Army; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–1081. A communication from the Acting merce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. CHAFEE (for himself, Mr. GRA- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- EC–1089. A communication from the Pro- HAM, Mr. HELMS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- Mrs. HUTCHISON, and Mrs. LINCOLN): partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ministration, Department of Transportation, S. 572. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of cial Security Act to extend modifications to ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: DSH allotments provided under the Medi- Off Alaska; Closure for the A Season Allow- Boeing Model 737–600, –700, –800, and –700C Se- care, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improve- ance of Pollock in Statistical Area 610, Gulf ries Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0161)) ment and Protection Act of 2000; to the Com- of Alaska’’ received on March 16, 2001; to the received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee mittee on Finance. Committee on Commerce, Science, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Transportation. EC–1090. A communication from the Pro- CHAFEE, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. REED, Mrs. EC–1082. A communication from the Acting gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- MURRAY, and Mrs. BOXER): Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- ministration, Department of Transportation, S. 573. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of cial Security Act to allow children enrolled partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: in the State children’s health insurance pro- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B3, Ba, gram to be eligible for benefits under the pe- lantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fish- C, D, D1; ASE55E, F, F1, F2, and N Heli- diatric vaccine distribution program; to the eries; Vessel Monitoring Systems; Delay of copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0160)) received Committee on Finance. Effectiveness; Request for Comments’’ on March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Com- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: (RIN0648–AJ67) received on March 16, 2001; to merce, Science, and Transportation. S. 574. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–1091. A communication from the Pro- of the Social Security Act to allow States to Transportation. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- provide health benefits coverage for parents EC–1083. A communication from the Acting ministration, Department of Transportation, of children eligible for child health assist- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ance under the State children’s health insur- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ance program; to the Committee on Finance. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Pratt and Whitney JT9D Series Turbofan En- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled gines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0159)) received Ms. SNOWE): S. 575. A bill entitled the ‘‘Hospital Length ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone on March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Com- of Stay Act of 2001’’; to the Committee on Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Eastern merce, Science, and Transportation. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Aleutian District and Bering Sea Subarea of EC–1092. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ re- S. 576. A bill to require health insurance ministration, Department of Transportation, ceived on March 16, 2001; to the Committee coverage for certain reconstructive surgery; transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. to the Committee on Health, Education, EC–1084. A communication from the Asso- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Labor, and Pensions. ciate Bureau Chief of Wireless Telecommuni- Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Model By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: cations, Policy and Rules Branch, Federal 1900D Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0164)) S. 577. A bill to limit the administrative Communications Commission, transmitting, received on March 19, 2001; to the Committee expenses and profits of managed care enti- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ties to not more than 15 percent of premium ‘‘Procedures for Reviewing Request for Re- EC–1093. A communication from the Pro- revenues; to the Committee on Health, Edu- lief from State and Local Regulations Pursu- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ant to Section 332(c)(7)(B)(v) of the Commu- ministration, Department of Transportation, By Mr. DORGAN: nications Act of 1934’’ (Docket No. 97–192) re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of S. 578. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Transportation from amending or otherwise on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. McDonnell Douglas, DC–8–31, –32, –33, –41, –42, modifying the operating certificates of EC–1085. A communication from the Attor- –43, –51, –52, –53, –55, –61, 61F, –62, –62F, –63, major air carriers in connection with a ney Advisor of the Cable Services Bureau, –63F, DC–8F–54, and CD–8F–55 Series Air- merger or acquisition for a period of 2 years, Federal Communications Commission, trans- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0158)) received and for other purposes; to the Committee on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule on March 19, 2001; to the Committee on Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. entitled ‘‘Carriage of Digital Television merce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. BIDEN: Broadcast Signals: Amendments to Part 76 of f S. 579. A bill to amend the Mutual Edu- the Commission’s Rules, Implementation of cational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND to authorize the Secretary of State to pro- of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage JOINT RESOLUTIONS vide for the establishment of nonprofit enti- Issues, Application of Network Non-Duplica- The following bills and joint resolu- ties for the Department of State’s inter- tion-Syndicated Exclusivity Sports Blackout tions were introduced, read the first national educational, cultural, and arts pro- Rules to the Satellite Retransmission of and second times by unanimous con- grams; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Broadcast Signals, First Report and Order tions. and Further Notice of Proposed Rule- sent, and referred as indicated. By Mr. HUTCHINSON: making’’ (Docket Nos. 99–120, 00–96, 00–2) re- By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. S. 580. A bill to expedite the construction ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee COCHRAN, and Mr. HUTCHINSON): of the World War II memorial in the District on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 568. A bill to amend the Agriculture, of Columbia; to the Committee on Govern- EC–1086. A communication from the Legal Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis- mental Affairs. Advisor of the Cable Service Bureau, Federal tration, and Related Agencies Appropria- By Mr. FITZGERALD (for himself and Communications Commission, transmitting, tions Act, 2001, to respond to the severe eco- Mrs. CLINTON): pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled nomic losses being incurred by crop pro- S. 581. A bill to amend title 10, United ‘‘Implementation of the Satellite Home ducers, livestock and poultry producers, and States Code, to authorize Army arsenals to Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Broadcast greenhouse operators as a result of the sharp undertake to fulfill orders or contracts for Signal Carriage Issues, Retransmission Con- increase in energy costs or input costs from articles or services in advance of the receipt sent Issues’’ (Docket Nos. 99–363, 00–96) re- energy sources; to the Committee on Agri- of payment under certain circumstances; to ceived on March 19, 2001; to the Committee culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. the Committee on Armed Services. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. BURNS: By Ms. LANDRIEU: EC–1087. A communication from the Pro- S. 569. A bill entitled the ‘‘Health Care Ac- S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution designating gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- cess Improvement Act’’; to the Committee 2002 as the ‘‘Year of the Rose’’; to the Com- ministration, Department of Transportation, on Finance. mittee on the Judiciary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2583 By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. REID, health plans provide coverage for a (Mr. BUNNING) was added as a cosponsor Ms. SNOWE, Mr. JEFFORDS, Ms. COL- minimum hospital stay for of S. 403, a bill to improve the National LINS, Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. CHAFEE): mastectomies and lymph node dissec- Writing Project. S.J. Res. 9. A joint resolution providing for tion for the treatment of breast cancer congressional disapproval of the rule sub- S. 409 mitted by the United States Agency for and coverage for secondary consulta- At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the International Development relating to the tions. name of the Senator from New Hamp- restoration of the Mexico City Policy; to the S. 256 shire (Mr. SMITH) was added as a co- Committee on Foreign Relations. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the sponsor of S. 409, a bill to amend title f name of the Senator from Washington 38, United States Code, to clarify the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- standards for compensation for Persian sor of S. 256, a bill to amend the Civil Gulf veterans suffering from certain S. 22 Rights Act of 1964 to protect undiagnosed illnesses, and for other At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the breastfeeding by new mothers. purposes. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. S. 258 S. 410 CRAIG) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the 22, a bill to amend the Federal Election name of the Senator from Maryland name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Campaign Act of 1971 to provide mean- (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- CRAIG) was added as a cosponsor of S. ingful campaign finance reform sor of S. 258, a bill to amend title XVIII 410, a bill to amend the Violence through requiring better reporting, de- of the Social Security Act to provide Against Women Act of 2000 by expand- creasing the role of soft money, and in- for coverage under the medicare pro- ing legal assistance for victims of vio- creasing individual contribution lim- gram of annual screening pap smear lence grant program to include assist- its, and for other purposes. and screening pelvic exams. ance for victims of dating violence. S. 96 S. 264 S. 413 At the request of Mr. KOHL, the name At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the of the Senator from Massachusetts name of the Senator from Maryland name of the Senator from North Da- (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- kota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a co- sor of S. 96, a bill to ensure that em- sor of S. 264, a bill to amend title XVIII sponsor of S. 413, a bill to amend part ployees of traveling sales crews are of the Social Security Act to expand F of title X of the Elementary and Sec- protected under there Fair Labor coverage of bone mass measurements ondary Education Act of 1965 to im- Standards Act of 1938 and under other under part B of the medicare program prove and refocus civic education, and provisions of law. to all individuals at clinical risk for for other purposes. S. 125 osteoporosis. S. 488 At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the S. 281 At the request of Mr. ALLEN, the name of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from California HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of of S. 125, a bill to provide substantial (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from S. 488, a bill to amend the Internal reductions in the price of prescription North Carolina (Mr. EDWARDS), the Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a drugs for medicare beneficiaries. Senator from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBER- refundable education opportunity tax S. 149 MAN), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. credit. NZI At the request of Mr. E , the name BOND), and the Senator from Kentucky S. 501 of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) (Mr. MCCONNELL) were added as co- At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the was added as a cosponsor of S. 149, a sponsors of S. 281, a bill to authorize names of the Senator from North Caro- bill to provide authority to control ex- the design and construction of a tem- lina (Mr. EDWARDS), the Senator from ports, and for other purposes. porary education center at the Viet- Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY), and the S. 193 nam Veterans Memorial. Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. KOHL) At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the S. 311 were added as cosponsors of S. 501, a name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the bill to amend titles IV and XX of the BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Alabama Social Security Act to restore funding 193, a bill to authorize funding for Ad- (Mr. SHELBY) was added as a cosponsor for the Social Services Block Grant, to vanced Scientific Research Computing of S. 311, a bill to amend the Elemen- restore the ability of States to transfer Programs at the Department of Energy tary and Secondary Education Act of up to 10 percent of TANF funds to for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and 1965 to provide for partnerships in char- carry out activities under such block for other purposes. acter education. grant, and to require an annual report S. 198 S. 350 on such activities by the Secretary of At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the Health and Human Services. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. names of the Senator from Indiana S. 512 AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. LUGAR) and the Senator from Min- At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the 198, a bill to require the Secretary of nesota (Mr. DAYTON) were added as co- names of the Senator from South Da- the Interior to establish a program to sponsors of S. 350, a bill to amend the kota (Mr. JOHNSON), the Senator from provide assistance through States to Comprehensive Environmental Re- Utah (Mr. BENNETT), and the Senator eligible weed management entities to sponse, Compensation, and Liability from Arkansas (Mr. HUTCHINSON) were control or eradicate harmful, non- Act of 1980 to promote the cleanup and added as cosponsors of S. 512, a bill to native weeds on public and private reuse of brownfields, to provide finan- foster innovation and technological ad- land. cial assistance for brownfields revital- vancement in the development of the S. 202 ization, to enhance State response pro- Internet and electronic commerce, and At the request of Mr. ALLEN, his grams, and for other purposes. to assist the States in simplifying their name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 392 sales and use taxes. 202, a bill to rename Wolf Trap Farm At the request of Mr. SARBANES, the S. 517 Park for the Performing Arts as ‘‘Wolf name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the Trap National Park for the Performing HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Arts’’. S. 392, a bill to grant a Federal Charter CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 255 to Korean War Veterans Association, 517, a bill to authorize funding the De- At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the Incorporated, and for other purposes. partment of Energy to enhance its mis- name of the Senator from Maryland S. 403 sion areas through technology transfer (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the and partnerships for fiscal years 2002 sor of S. 255, a bill to require that name of the Senator from Kentucky through 2006, and for other purposes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 S. 543 There being no objection, the bill was happen in an instant. And while Mon- At the request of Mr. WELLSTONE, the ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as tanans have always been known as a names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. follows: heartier breed of people, we get sick INOUYE) and the Senator from Georgia S. 568 too. It is unreasonable to expect the (Mr. CLELAND) were added as cospon- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- farmer who has had a run-in with an sors of S. 543, a bill to provide for equal resentatives of the United States of America in auger or the elderly rancher’s widow to coverage of mental health benefits Congress assembled, drive two hours or more to get stitched with respect to health insurance cov- SECTION 1. EMERGENCY RELIEF FROM HIGH EN- up or to have a crown on a tooth re- erage unless comparable limitations ERGY COSTS FOR CROP PRO- placed. As doctors, dentists, physicians are imposed on medical and surgical DUCERS, LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCERS, AND GREENHOUSE OP- assistants, mental health providers, benefits. ERATORS. and nurse practitioners are attracted S. 548 Section 815 of the Agriculture, Rural De- to the more urban areas, Montanans At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the velopment, Food and Drug Administration, and others in isolated communities names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, will suffer. We must do what we can to COLLINS) and the Senator from Penn- 2001 (114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–55), is amended— ensure that these health care providers (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘para- sylvania (Mr. SPECTER) were added as come to rural America, we must give cosponsors of S. 548, a bill to amend graph (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (2) and subsection (c)(2)’’; them some incentive to practice in title XVIII of the Social Security Act (2) in subsections (b)(2) and (d), by striking these smaller communities so that citi- to provide enhanced reimbursement ‘‘subsection (c)(2)’’ each place it appears and zens living in these areas can finally for, and expanded capacity to, mam- inserting ‘‘subsection (c)(1)(B)’’; enjoy the medical treatment they de- mography services under the medicare (3) in subsection (c)— serve. program, and for other purposes. (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), This problem is not unique to my S. CON. RES. 14 and (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), re- State of Montana, alone. In fact, At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the spectively, and indenting appropriately; throughout the United States, we con- names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. (B) by striking ‘‘Assistance’’ and inserting the following: tinue to experience scarcity in all or DEWINE) and the Senator from Hawaii ‘‘(1) LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGING WEATHER AND parts of 2,692 counties. In rural areas, (Mr. AKAKA) were added as cosponsors RELATED CONDITIONS.—Assistance’’; and serious shortages exist in the supply of of S. Con. Res. 14, a concurrent resolu- (C) by adding at the end the following: primary care practitioners and spe- tion recognizing the social problem of ‘‘(2) ECONOMIC LOSSES DUE TO HIGHER EN- cialty care practitioners. This is pre- child abuse and neglect, and supporting ERGY COSTS.—The Secretary shall also pro- cisely the reason why this bill is so im- efforts to enhance public awareness of vide assistance under this section to crop portant. it. producers, livestock and poultry producers, Twenty-nine health care organiza- and greenhouse operators for any severe in- S. RES. 16 creased operating costs that the producers tions believe strongly in this legisla- At the request of Mr. THURMOND, the and operators have experienced, or are likely tion, as well. They actively support the names of the Senator from North Caro- to experience, during calendar year 2000 or introduction of this legislation to pro- lina (Mr. HELMS), the Senator from 2001 as the result of an increase in energy vide a tax credit to health care pro- Virginia (Mr. WARNER), the Senator costs or input costs from energy sources.’’; viders establishing practices in under- from Maryland (Mr. SARBANES), the and served areas because they realize it Senator from Texas (Mrs. HUTCHISON), (4) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘Assist- will help thousands of health care pro- ance’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as provided in the Senator from Minnesota (Mr. DAY- viders make decisions to establish subsection (c)(2), assistance’’. TON), and the Senator from Alabama their practices in America’s under- (Mr. SESSIONS) were added as cospon- served communities. So many commu- By Mr. BURNS: sors of S. Res. 16, a resolution desig- nities whose access to qualified health nating August 16, 2001, as ‘‘National S. 569. A bill entitled the ‘‘Health care professionals has been a constant Airborne Day.’’ Care Access Improvement Act’’; to the ‘‘revolving door’’ will be greatly helped AMENDMENT NO. 112 Committee on Finance. by this tax credit. Mr. President, I hold At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise here in my hand a letter on behalf of names of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. today to introduce the ‘‘Health Care these various groups which I ask to be HUTCHISON), the Senator from Ken- Access Improvement Act of 2001.’’ This inserted in the RECORD at the conclu- tucky (Mr. MCCONNELL), and the Sen- bill is designed to dramatically expand sion of my remarks. ator from Kentucky (Mr. BUNNING) rural America’s access to modern The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without were added as cosponsors of amend- health care. objection, it is so ordered. ment No. 112 proposed to S. 27, a bill to The Health Care Access Improvement (See exhibit 1.) amend the Federal Election Campaign Act creates a significant tax incentive, Mr. BURNS. It is important to note Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan cam- which encourages doctors, dentists, that less than 11 percent of the nation’s paign reform. physician assistants, licensed mental physicians are practicing in non-met- health providers, and nurse practi- ropolitan areas, less than 11 percent. f tioners to establish practices in under- This is a significant number, folks. We STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED served areas. Until now, rural areas owe it to the men, women, children, el- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS have not been able to compete with the derly and families living in these non- By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, financial draw of urban settings and urban communities to take steps nec- Mr. COCHRAN, and Mr. HUTCH- therefore have had trouble attracting essary to increase this percentage and INSON): medical professionals to their commu- get more health care providers to their S. 568. A bill to amend the Agri- nities. The $1,000 per month tax credit communities. culture, Rural Development, Food and will allow health care workers to enjoy The Department of Health and Drug Administration, and Related the advantages of rural life without Human Services uses a ratio of one pri- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, to drastic financial sacrifices. But the mary care physician per 3,500 popu- respond to the severe economic losses real winners in this bill are the thou- lation as the standard for a primary being incurred by crop producers, live- sands of Americans whose access to care Health Professional Shortage stock and poultry producers, and health care is almost impossible due to Area, HPSA. More than 20 million greenhouse operators as a result of the a lack of doctors and dentists in small Americans live in rural and frontier sharp increase in energy costs or input town America. HPSAs. Most of the State of Montana costs from energy sources; to the Com- There are nine counties in the great is beyond rural, it’s frontier. As of 1997, mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and state of Montana which do not have more than 2,200 physicians were needed Forestry. even one doctor. In these rural set- nationwide to satisfy these non-metro- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask tings, agriculture is often the only em- politan primary care HPSAs shortages. unanimous consent that the text of the ployer. Farming and ranching is hard, I think this bill is a step in the right bill be printed in the RECORD. dangerous work. Serious injuries can direction.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2585 Mr. President, I urge my colleagues ‘‘(d) OTHER DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL to provide sustained assistance as you move to work with me and join in support of RULE.—For purposes of this section— this proposal forward. this legislation. Rural Montana, rural ‘‘(1) BUREAU.—The term ‘Bureau’ means Sincerely, America, and health service providers the Bureau of Health Care Delivery and As- RICHARD W. VALACHOVIC, D.M.D., sistance, Health Resources and Services Ad- M.P.H. all benefit from increased access, serv- ministration of the United States Public Executive Director. ice and a better quality of life. In Health Service. short, everyone wins with this legisla- On behalf of the: American Academy of Pe- ‘‘(2) PHYSICIAN.—The term ‘physician’ has diatric Dentistry; American Association of tion. I look forward to making this leg- the meaning given to such term by section Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine; American islation work for so many of the men, 1861(r) of the Social Security Act. Association of Colleges of Pharmacy; Amer- women and children in need of quality ‘‘(3) PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.—The term ‘phy- ican Association of Community Dental Pro- health care. sician assistant’ has the meaning given to grams; American Association for Dental Re- I ask unanimous consent that the such term by section 1861(aa)(5)(A) of the So- search; American Association of Public cial Security Act. text of the bill be printed in the Health Dentistry; American College of ‘‘(4) NURSE PRACTITIONER.—The term ‘nurse Nurse-Midwives; American College of Nurse RECORD. practitioner’ has the meaning given to such There being no objection, the bill was Practitioners; American College of Osteo- term by section 1861(aa)(5)(A) of the Social pathic Emergency Physicians; American Col- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as Security Act. lege of Osteopathic Family Physicians; follows: ‘‘(5) PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER.— American Dental Association; American S. 569 The term ‘primary health services provider’ Dental Education Association; American means a provider of basic health services (as Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Dental Hygienists’ Association; American described in section 330(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Pub- resentatives of the United States of America in Medical Student Association; American Op- lic Health Service Act). Congress assembled, tometric Association; American Osteopathic ‘‘(6) HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Association; American Psychological Asso- AREA.—The term ‘health professional short- ciation; American Student Dental Associa- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Health Care age area’ means any area which, as of the be- Access Improvement Act’’. tion; Association of Academic Health Cen- ginning of the eligible service period, is a ters; Association of American Medical Col- SEC. 2. NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT FOR CERTAIN health professional shortage area (as defined leges; Association of American Veterinary PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES PRO- in section 332(a)(1) of the Public Health Serv- VIDERS SERVING HEALTH PROFES- Medical Colleges; Association of Schools of SIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. ice Act) taking into account only the cat- Allied Health Professions; Association of egory of health services provided by the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part IV of Schools and Colleges of Optometry; Associa- subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal qualified primary health services provider. tion of Schools of Public Health; Clinical So- NLY 60 MONTHS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.— Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefund- ‘‘(7) O cial Work Federation; Coalition of Higher In no event shall more than 60 months be able personal credits) is amended by insert- Education Assistance Organizations; Na- taken into account under subsection (a) by ing after section 25A the following new sec- tional Association of Graduate-Professional any individual for all taxable years.’’. tion: Students; National League for Nursing and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of National Organization of Nurse Practitioners ‘‘SEC. 25B. PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES PRO- sections for subpart A of part IV of sub- VIDERS SERVING HEALTH PROFES- Faculties. SIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of By Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. after the item relating to section 25A the fol- an individual who is a qualified primary DEWINE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. SPEC- health services provider for any month dur- lowing new item: TER, Mrs. CARNAHAN, Mrs. ing the taxable year, there shall be allowed ‘‘Sec. 25B. Primary health services providers HUTCHISON, Mr. MILLER, Ms. as a credit against the tax imposed by this serving health professional COLLINS, and Mr. CARPER): chapter for such taxable year an amount shortage areas.’’. S. 570. A bill to establish a perma- equal to $1,000 for each month during such (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments taxable year— made by this section shall apply to taxable nent Violence Against Women Office at ‘‘(1) which is part of the eligible service pe- years beginning after December 31, 2001. the Department of Justice; to the Com- riod of such individual, and EXHIBIT 1 mittee on the Judiciary. ‘‘(2) for which such individual is a qualified Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, today, I primary health services provider. ADEA, ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES AMERICAN DENTAL EDUCATION address once more the subject of vio- PROVIDER.—For purposes of this section, the ASSOCIATION, lence against women. It is still a prob- term ‘qualified primary health services pro- Washington, DC, March 13, 2001. lem. vider’ means, with respect to any month, Hon. CONRAD BURNS, According Justice Department statis- any physician, physician assistant, or nurse United States Senate, tics, violence against women by inti- practitioner, who is certified for such month Dirksen Senate Office Building, mate partners is actually down, falling Washington, DC. by the Bureau to be a primary health serv- 21 percent from 1993 to 1998. Luckily, ices provider or a mental health provider li- DEAR SENATOR BURNS: The 29 undersigned censed under applicable state law who— organizations actively support your intro- we can thank the programs created by ‘‘(1) is providing primary health services duction of legislation to provide a tax credit the Violence Against Women Act, full time and substantially all of whose pri- to health care providers establishing prac- which I introduced almost a decade mary health services are provided in a health tices in underserved areas. This tax credit ago, and the efforts of advocates all professional shortage area, will not only help thousands of health care across this country, from Dover to ‘‘(2) is not receiving during the calendar providers make decisions to establish their Denver, in educating us to confront do- year which includes such month a scholar- practices in America’s underserved commu- mestic violence head-on. ship under the National Health Service Corps nities, but also will provide sufficient time Scholarship Program or the Indian health for them to establish roots in these commu- Yet, unfortunately, we are far from professions scholarship program or a loan re- nities. eradicating this crime. It is a crime payment under the National Health Service Many communities whose access to quali- which harms women, leaving them bat- Corps Loan Repayment Program or the In- fied health care professionals has been a con- tered and blue, sending them to the dian Health Service Loan Repayment Pro- stant ‘‘revolving door’’ will be greatly helped hospital, and causing them to miss gram, by this tax credit. It is estimated that more work. We have also a crime that affects ‘‘(3) is not fulfilling service obligations than 20,000 clinicians are needed to eliminate their children—children who cower all of the Primary Care Dental, Medical and under such Programs, and while watching their mother get bat- ‘‘(4) has not defaulted on such obligations. Mental Health, Health Professional Shortage Such term shall not include any individual Areas (HPSAs) now designated across our na- tered, children who too often then act who is described in paragraph (1) with re- tion. out their own aggression. spect to any of the 3 most recent months Please accept our endorsement for this I would love to say that, in my life- ending before the date of the enactment of critical proposal that will improve America’s time, we will break this cycle of family this section. public health and access to health care in violence. But, we are not there yet. ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE SERVICE PERIOD.—For pur- underserved areas. Thank you for offering One way of working towards this poses of this section, the term ‘eligible serv- such an important proposal at the outset of ice period’ means the period of 60 consecu- the legislative session and for your contin- goal, however, is to preserve the Vio- tive calendar months beginning with the ued leadership. Please let us know how we lence Against Women Office at the Jus- first month the taxpayer is a qualified pri- may be helpful to you as we work together tice Department. Today I, along with mary health services provider. to improve access to care. We are committed Senators DEWINE, LEVIN, SPECTER,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 CARNAHAN, HUTCHISON, MILLER, COL- nated by the President and confirmed (2) hold any office in, or act in any capac- LINS, and CARPER, have introduced a by the Senate. This, too, raises the ity for, any organization, agency, or institu- bill making the Office permanent. prestige of the work that the Violence tion with which the Office makes any con- This office is vital because it has Against Women Office seeks to accom- tract or other agreement under the Violence been instrumental in our efforts to Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public plish day-in and day-out. It also sub- Law 103–322) or the Violence Against Women help women harmed by domestic vio- jects the selection of the Director, who Act of 2000 (Division B of Public Law 106–386). lence. Since its inception, the Violence performs the essential job of imple- (c) VACANCY.—In the case of a vacancy, the Against Women Office has distributed menting the Violence Against Women President may designate an officer or em- over one billion dollars in its first five Act, to the democratic process—there- ployee who shall act as Director during the years to states, localities, tribal gov- by insuring that we attract the best vacancy. ernments, and private organizations. candidates. (d) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be compensated at a rate of pay not to exceed These governments and groups, in Yes, indeed, we are far from solving turn, have used these precious funds to the rate payable for level V of the Executive the crime of domestic violence. But let Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United improve the investigation and prosecu- us take a step in the right direction. States Code. tion of crimes of domestic violence, Join me in making the Violence SEC. 5. REGULATORY AUTHORIZATION. stalking, and sexual assault; to train Against Women Office permanent. The The Director may, after appropriate con- prosecutors, police officers, and judges safety of women and their families de- sultation with representatives of States and on the special aspects of cases involv- pends on it. units of local government, establish such ing violence against women; and to Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- rules, regulations, and procedures as are nec- offer the needed services to victims and sent that the text of the bill be printed essary to the exercise of the functions of the their families. Office, and are consistent with the stated in the RECORD. purposes of this Act and those of the Vio- In particular, this funding includes There being no objection, the bill was the incredibly successful STOP lence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as grants—grants which fund the Services Public Law 103–322) and the Violence Against follows: Women Act of 2000 (Division B of Public Law for the Training of Officers and Pros- 106–386). ecutors. These STOP grants—the larg- S. 570 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- SEC. 6. OFFICE STAFF. est grant program created by the Vio- The Attorney General shall ensure that lence Against Women Act, are espe- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, there is adequate staff to support the Direc- cially effective because each grant tor in carrying out the responsibilities of the must be used to upgrade three vital SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Director under this Act. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Violence areas: prosecution, law enforcement, SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Against Women Office Act’’. and victim services. There are authorized to be appropriated Likewise, the Violence Against SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST such sums as are necessary to carry out this WOMEN OFFICE. Act. Women Office has awarded grants to (a) IN GENERAL.—There is established in encourage arrest policies, which seek the Department of Justice a Violence By Mr. THURMOND (for himself, to educate our police officers that, Against Women Office (in this Act referred Mr. WARNER, and Mr. ALLEN): when they answer a call for help by a to as the ‘‘Office’’) under the general author- S. 571. A bill to provide for the loca- woman being battered, they should not ity of the Attorney General. tion of the National Museum of the turn away. This battery is not a pri- (b) SEPARATE OFFICE.—The Office— United States Army; to the Committee vate matter, to be left behind closed (1) shall not be part of any division or com- on Armed Services. doors—where a man as king of his cas- ponent of the Department of Justice; and (2) shall be a separate office headed by a Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, tle can do as he pleases. No, not any- Director who shall report to the Attorney today I am introducing legislation to more. That woman’s abuser is commit- General through the Associate Attorney create a National Museum for the ting a crime and he is subject to arrest General of the United States, and who shall United States Army. This endeavor is and prosecution. also serve as Counsel to the Attorney Gen- important to every American, every The Office has also distributed mon- eral. ies to our rural areas as part of the veteran, and all Members of Congress. SEC. 3. JURISDICTION. I would be greatly pleased to have program for Rural Domestic Violence The Office— my colleagues join me in sponsoring and Child Abuse Enforcement. I am (1) shall have jurisdiction over all matters sorry to say but this problem is in related to administration, enforcement, co- this worthy legislation. Our great Capital City and its sur- every part of this nation, and the Vio- ordination, and implementation of all re- lence Against Women Office has sent sponsibilities of the Attorney General or the rounding countryside host every kind funds to every corner of America, all Department of Justice related to violence of museum imaginable, but not one for against women, including formula and dis- the way from Orem, UT to Waterbury, one of this Nation’s greatest institu- cretionary grant programs authorized under tions, the United States Army. Area VT. Yet, despite its pervasiveness, do- the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 mestic violence itself is under attack. museums serving the American public (title IV of Public Law 103–322) and the Vio- today are all worthy museums, but this And the Violence Against Women Of- lence Against Women Act of 2000 (Division B fice is leading the fight. Given the suc- of Public Law 106–386); and great city and this great Nation are cess of the many programs of the Vio- (2) shall be solely responsible for coordina- sadly without a museum for its citizen- lence Against Women Act as adminis- tion with other offices or agencies of admin- soldiers who have sacrificed so much tered by the Office, I believe that the istration, enforcement, and implementation for their country. time has come to make the Violence of the programs, grants, and activities au- The purpose of the legislation which Against Women Office permanent by thorized or undertaken under the Violence I introduce today is to designate a Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public statute. This Office is long overdue a place for the Army Museum to be built Law 103–322) and the Violence Against to preserve, interpret, and display the strong foundation. Women Act of 2000 (Division B of Public Law Moreover, the Office is due the pres- 106–386). important role the Army has played in the history of our Nation. tige it deserves. My bill realizes this SEC. 4. DIRECTOR OF VIOLENCE AGAINST aim in a couple of ways. First, my bill WOMEN OFFICE. What I propose is not new. Over the provides that the Office be separate (a) APPOINTMENT.—The President, by and past two decades many sites have been from any division or component of the with the advice and consent of the Senate, suggested and most are unsatisfactory Justice Department. In this regard, shall appoint a Director for the Violence because they have unrealistic develop- with the Office’s Director reporting di- Against Women Office (in this Act referred ment requirements, because their loca- rectly to the Associate Attorney Gen- to as the ‘‘Director’’) to be responsible for tions are unsuitable for such an es- eral, as my bill requires, the Office will the administration, coordination, and imple- teemed building, or they lacked an ap- mentation of the programs and activities of propriate Army setting. Since 1983, the be shielded from any attempts to undo the office. the great work it has historically ac- (b) OTHER EMPLOYMENT.—The Director process of choosing a site for the Army complished. Why mess with success? shall not— Museum has been a long cumbersome Second, my bill provides that the Di- (1) engage in any employment other than undertaking. A site selection com- rector of the Office shall now be nomi- that of serving as Director; or mittee was organized and it developed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2587 a list of 17 criteria which any candidate The Fort Belvoir site is also a winner (2) The Army, the oldest United States site is required to possess before it was historically. It is on a portion of Gen- military service, lacks a primary museum to be selected as home to the Army eral George Washington’s properties with public exhibition space and is in dire Museum. Among other requirements, when he was Commander in Chief of need of a permanent facility to house and the Continental Army. It is located on display its historical artifacts. these criteria required such things as: (3) Such a museum would serve to enhance an area permitting movement of large the historical heritage trail of the the preservation, study, and interpretation military vehicles for exhibits and trac- Mount Vernon Estate, The Grist Mill, of Army historical artifacts. tor trailer trucks for shipments, com- Woodlawn Plantation, Pohick Church, (4) Many Army artifacts of historical sig- manding and aesthetically pleasing and Gunston Hall. Situating the Army nificance and national interest which are vistas, positive impact on environ- Museum at Fort Belvoir is a natural currently unavailable for public display ment, closeness to public transpor- tie to a long established military and would be exhibited in such a museum. tation, closeness to a Washington historic installation that has already (5) While the Smithsonian Institution Tourmobile route, convenience to Fort been approved by the National Capitol would be able to assist the Army in devel- Planning Commission to be used for oping programs of presentations relating to Myer for support by the 3rd Infantry, the mission, values, and heritage of the The Old Guard, accessibility by private community activities, which includes Army, such a museum would be a more ap- automobile, adequate parking for 150 museums, as a part of the Fort Belvoir propriate institution for such programs. staff and official visitors, adequate Master Plan. The Fort Belvoir site (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act parking for a portion of the 1,000,000 meets all 17 criterions originally estab- are— visitors per year that do not use public lished by the Army. (1) to provide for a permanent site for a transportation, food service for staff The bill I am introducing today museum to serve as the National Museum of and visitors, area low in crime and safe names Fort Belvoir as the site for the the United States Army; Army Museum. Fort Belvoir is the best (2) to ensure the preservation, mainte- for staff and visitors, suitable space, nance, and interpretation of the artifacts 300,000 square feet, for construction, a location in the Washington area to host an Army museum. Army veterans and history collected by such museum; low water table, good drainage and no (3) to enhance the knowledge of the Amer- history of flooding and suitability for want to remember and show their con- ican people of the role of the Army in United subterranean construction. tribution to history in an Army setting States history; and Since 1984, more than 60 sites have and culture in which they themselves (4) to provide a facility for the public dis- been studied, yet only a handful has once served. Fort Belvoir is the perfect play of the artifacts and history of the been worthy of any serious consider- place to do this and it qualifies on Army. ation. every criterion established in 1983 by SEC. 3. LOCATION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF The most prominent recent site sug- the Army’s Site Selection Committee. THE UNITED STATES ARMY. The Secretary of the Army shall provide gestions have included Carlisle, Penn- For Belvoir is Army and should host Army history. Therefore, I ask that my for the location of the National Museum of sylvania; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Vir- the Washington Navy Yard; and Fort colleagues support this bill and bring ginia. Belvoir, Virginia. Of these sites, most the 18-year search for a home for the clearly have characteristics which are Army Museum to a close by selecting a ARMY’S NMUSA SITE SELECTION CRITERIA directly contrary to the established worthy home for one of this Nation’s 1. Site large enough for building of 300,000 criteria for site selection. The extraor- greatest institutions. square feet. dinary distance of Carlisle from Wash- Thomas Jefferson wrote to John 2. Suitable soil and other physical prop- ington speaks for itself. The suggestion Adams in 1817, ‘‘A morsel of genuine erties. that the Army locate its museum in history is a thing so rare as to be al- 3. Low water table, good drainage, no his- ways valuable.’’ I am pleased to see tory of flooding and suitable for subterra- Washington’s Navy Yard is also di- nean construction, if necessary. rectly contrary to prerequisites for site that the National U.S. Army Museum is a task for this Congress at the begin- 4. Topography of site permits building de- selection. The Washington Navy Yard sign to include north light for labs and ning of a new century, at a time when is situated in a dangerous and difficult- graphics branch. to-get-to part of Washington, on the all Americans are proud of their Na- 5. Area will permit movement of large tion’s accomplishments and those who Anacostia River and on a precarious 50- military vehicles for exhibits and tractor made it all possible. I am absolutely year flood plain. Because this area trailer trucks for shipments. concerned that all our veterans are 6. Commanding and aesthetically pleasing floods so often, a ‘‘Washington Navy honored, and honored honorably. Every vistas. Yard Army Museum’’, let me pause to year Army veterans bring their fami- 7. Positive impact on environment. repeat this awkward location a ‘‘Wash- lies to Washington and are dis- 8. Close to public transportation. ington Navy Yard Army Museum’’, 9. Close to Tourmobile route. appointed that no museum exists as a might well suffer the embarrassment of 10. Convenient to National Archives and tribute to their service and sacrifice. being closed ‘‘due to flooding.’’ This Library of Congress for staff use. Time is running out for many Army would not be the way America should 11. Convenience to the Pentagon for staff veterans, especially those of World War coordination. honor Army history. The Navy Yard II. I urge my colleagues to review this 12. Close enough to Fort Myer for support over the years has become less military important piece of legislation and sup- by the 3d Infantry, The Old Guard. in character and a patchwork home to port its passage. Mr. President, I ask 13. Accessible by private automobile. various government offices. To locate unanimous consent that the text of 14. Adequate parking for 150 staff and offi- the Army Museum in an old Navy yard, this bill and the site selection criteria cial visitors or space for same. which is sometimes under water, would 15. Adequate parking for a portion of the be printed in the RECORD. 1,000,000 visitors per year that do not use send a clear signal to visitors that There being no objection, the mate- choosing a home to their history was public transportation or space for same. rial was ordered to be printed in the 16. Food service for staff and visitors, if nothing more than an afterthought. RECORD, as follows: not provided in new building. In 1991, the Deputy Secretary of De- S. 571 17. Area low in crime and safe for staff and fense directed that the site searches in- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- visitors. clude the Mount Vernon Corridor as a resentatives of the United States of America in possible location for the Army Mu- Congress assembled, By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, seum. Fort Belvoir quickly became a SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. CHAFEE, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. very attractive location. Fort Belvoir This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National REED, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mrs. offers a 48-acre site, only 5 minutes Museum of the United States Army Site Act BOXER): from Interstate 95, which is traveled by of 2001’’. S. 573. A bill to amend title XIX of over 300 million vehicles annually, it is SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. the Social Security Act to allow chil- 3 minutes from the Fairfax County (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- dren enrolled in the State children’s lowing findings: parkway, and is served by Metro Bus, (1) The Nation does not have adequate health insurance program to be eligible the Fort Belvoir site fronts on US knowledge of the role of the Army in the de- for benefits under the pediatric vaccine Route 1, Richmond Highway and is velopment and protection of the United distribution program; to the Com- next to the main gate of Fort Belvoir. States. mittee on Finance.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I HHS has interpreted the law so nar- Whooping cough and chicken pox are rise today with my colleagues Senators rowly that as many as 630,000 children two examples of diseases for which CHAFEE, DURBIN, REED, MURRAY, and in California under California’s there are vaccinations available. BOXER to introduce a bill to clarify Healthy Families program have lost or We must do more to increase access that children receiving health insur- will lose their eligibility to receive free to vaccinations for our nation’s chil- ance under the State Children’s Health vaccines. Approximately 428,641 kids dren. Insurance Program, SCHIP, in States have lost eligibility to date. In 1998, as many 743,000 poor children like California are eligible for free vac- The VFC program is particularly im- in California, who were uninsured or on cines under the federal Vaccines for portant to California in ensuring ac- Medicaid, received these vaccines. This Children, VFC, program. cess to life-saving immunizations for number is down by approximately Providing low-income children with two reasons. 32,000 children in comparison to the access to immunizations is a high pri- First, California ranks 40th overall 1997 immunization figures for Califor- ority of mine. I believe that we must among states having children fully im- nia’s poor children. work to ensure that our nation’s munized by the age of 19 to 35 months. What can be so basic to public health youngsters begin life protected against In 1996, however, California ranked than immunization against disease? Do the diseases for which there are vac- 32nd. Clearly the situation in Cali- we really want our children to get cinations available. fornia is getting worse rather than bet- polio, measles, mumps, chicken pox, The Centers for Disease Control, ter. Allowing SCHIP children to access rubella, and whooping cough, diseases CDC, estimates that in many areas of immunizations through the VFC pro- for which we have effective vaccines, the U.S. immunization rates continue gram could increase the number of diseases which we have practically to fall below 75 percent among children children receiving vaccinations in the eradicated by widespread immuniza- under 2 years old. This is unacceptable. State. tion? In 1993, the U.S. experienced the larg- Congress recognized the importance est outbreak of whooping cough in over Second, in creating SCHIP in Cali- fornia, the State chose to set up a pro- of immunizations in creating the VFC 20 years. Additionally, from 1989 to program, with many Congressional 1991, a measles outbreak resulted in 123 gram under which the State contracts with private insurers, rather than pro- leaders at the time arguing that child- deaths and 55,000 cases. These are dis- hood immunization is one of the most eases for which vaccinations are avail- viding eligible children care through cost-effective steps we can take to able. Medicaid, Medi-Cal in California. keep our children healthy. While we are doing a better job of The California Managed Risk Medical It makes no sense to me to withhold educating families about the impor- Insurance Board, which is admin- immunizations from children who 1. tance of receiving timely immuniza- istering the new program with the De- tions, we must now focus our efforts on partment of Health Services, wrote to have been getting them when they ensuring access to immunizations for HHS in February 1999: ‘‘It is imperative were uninsured and 2. have no other those most in need. that states like California, who have way to get them once they become in- The federal Vaccines for Children implemented SCHIP using private sured. program, created by Congress in 1993, health insurance, be given the same According to an Annie E. Casey P.L. 105–33, is an excellent example of a support and eligibility for the Vaccines Foundation report, 22 percent of Cali- program that provides vaccines at no for Children, VFC, program at no cost fornia’s two-year olds are not immu- cost to low-income children. as States which have chosen to expand nized. Add to that the fact that we To be eligible for the VFC program their Medicaid program.’’ have one of the highest uninsured rates in the country. under current federal law, a child must A study conducted by the California Over 28 percent of California’s chil- be a Medicaid recipient, uninsured, or Medical Association found that pedi- dren are without health insurance, of American Indian or Alaskan Native atric capitation rates for children ages compared to 25 percent nationally, ac- heritage. 0–21 averages $24.24 per child per cording to the Annie E. Case Founda- The U.S. Department of Health and month. However, a 1998 Towers Perrin tion. Clearly, there is a need. Human Services, HHS, argues that a Study of physician costs for children The San Francisco Chronicle edito- child participating in SCHIP, called ages 0–21 years found averages to be rialized on March 10, 1998: ‘‘More than Healthy Families in California, is not $47.00 per child per month. These num- half a million California children eligible for the free immunizations pro- bers demonstrate the discrepancy be- should not be deprived of vaccinations vided by the VFC program because that tween payment and costs for children child is ‘‘insured.’’ or health insurance because of a tech- enrolled in a capitation plan, which in- I believe the interpretation of ‘‘in- nicality . . .,’’ calling the denial of cludes all children enrolled in Califor- sured’’ is not consistent with vaccines ‘‘a game of semantics.’’ nia’s Healthy Families program. Congress’s intent in establishing Children’s health should not be a SCHIP. I believe that in defining the Add to this discrepancy in payments ‘‘game of semantics.’’ Proper childhood term ‘‘insured’’ at that time Congress the fact that children need 18 to 22 im- immunizations are fundamental to a clearly meant private health insurance munizations before the age of 6. This lifetime of good health. I urge my col- plans. process becomes quite costly! leagues to join me in supporting this Children enrolled in SCHIP, or in my The discrepancy in payment and legislation, to help me keep our chil- State the Healthy Families program, costs means that many California phy- dren healthy. are participating in a federal-state, sicians cannot afford to provide pa- subsidized insurance plan. Healthy tients with the necessary life-saving By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: Families is a state-operated program. immunizations, so children in my S. 574. A bill to amend titles XIX and Families apply to the State for partici- State are often going without vaccina- XXI of the Social Security Act to allow pation. They are not insured by a pri- tions. States to provide health benefits cov- vate, commercial plan, as traditionally This reality has caused serious prob- erage for parents of children eligible defined or as defined in the Vaccine for lems for children in California. for child health assistance under the Children’s law (42 U.S.C. sec. For example: From 1993 to 1997, Or- State children’s health insurance pro- 1396s(b)(2)(B). ange County California had 85 hos- gram, to the Committee on Finance. Several California based provider pitalizations and four deaths related to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President. groups agree. For example, in February chicken pox. Across the State in 1996 Today, I am introducing legislation to 1999 the California Medical Association there were 15 deaths and 1,172 hos- allow States, at their option, to enroll wrote to then-HHS Secretary Donna pitalizations related to chicken pox. parents in the State Children’s Health Shalala: ‘‘As they are participants in a The Immunization Branch in California Insurance Program, known as S- CHIP. federal and state-subsidized health pro- reported over 1,000 whooping cough This bill could provide insurance to gram, these individuals are not ‘‘in- cases, including 5 deaths, in 1998—the 2.7 million uninsured parents nation- sured’’ for the purposes of 42 U.S.C. sec. largest number of cases and deaths wide and 356,000 parents in California 1396s(b)(B).’’ since the 1960s. at a time when the uninsured rate in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2589 the country and in California continues emergency room doctors who ‘‘esti- ance. Over eight in ten of uninsured to rise. mate that anywhere from 20 percent to Californians are working, but they do Congress has appropriated a total of 40 percent of their walk-in patients not earn enough to buy private insur- $17.2 billion for SCHIP for Fiscal Years have no health coverage.’’ ance. SCHIP is a practical and attrac- 1998, 1999, and 2000, or about $4.3 billion Among the 1.85 million uninsured tive alternative. for each Fiscal Year. children in California, nearly two- Many low-income people work for SCHIP is a low-cost health insurance thirds or 1.3 million are eligible for employers who do not offer health in- program for low-income children up to Medicaid or SCHIP, called Healthy surance. In fact, forty percent of Cali- age 19 that Congress created in the Bal- Families in the state, according to the fornia small businesses, those employ- anced Budget Act of 1997. After three University of California at Los Ange- ing between three and 50 employees, do years, SCHIP covers approximately les. not offer health insurance, according two million children across the coun- Last year, we passed legislation ena- to a Kaiser Family Foundation study try, out of the three to four million bling California to keep approximately in June 2000. Californians in 1999 were children estimated to be eligible. $350 million of the $600 million unspent 6.6 percentage points less likely to re- Congress created SCHIP as a way to SCHIP funds. My state and others were ceive health insurance through em- provide affordable health insurance to at risk of losing funds because the law ployers than the average American, uninsured children in families that required states to use all their funds in 62.8 percent versus 69.4 percent, accord- cannot afford to buy private insurance. three years and time was running out ing to UCLA experts. States can choose from three options on the 1998 funds. Since my state and We need to give hard-working, lower when designing their SCHIP program: others still have these funds, as well as income American families affordable, 1. expansion of their current Medicaid funds allotted in fiscal years 1999, 2000 comprehensive health insurance, and program; 2. creation of a separate and 2001, enrolling parents and more this bill does that. State insurance program; or 3. a com- children could be a good way to in- The California Medical Association bination of both approaches. crease enrollment. and Alliance of Catholic Health Care California’s SCHIP is known as the The bill we are introducing today agree with us and support this legisla- Healthy Families program and is set up would gives States the option to ex- tion. as a public-private program rather pand SCHIP coverage to parents whose I urge my colleagues to join me in than a Medicaid expansion. Healthy children are eligible for the program at supporting and passing this bill. By Families allows California families to whatever income eligibility level the giving States the option to cover par- use federal and State SCHIP funds to state sets. In my State, that would ents—whole families—we can reduce purchase private managed care insur- mean a family of four earning up to the number of uninsured, encourage ance for their children. $42,625 would be eligible for coverage. the enrollment of more children, and Under the federal law, States gen- This bill would retain current fund- help keep people healthy by maxi- erally cover children in families with ing formulas, State allotments, bene- mizing this valuable, but currently incomes up to 200 percent of poverty, fits, eligibility rules, and cost-sharing under-utilized program. although States can go higher if their requirements. The only change is to By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself Medicaid eligibility was higher than allow States the option to enroll par- and Ms. SNOWE). that when SCHIP was enacted in 1997 ents. S. 575. A bill entitled the ‘‘Hospital Length or through waivers by the Department An SCHIP expansion should be ac- of Stay Act of 2001’’, to the Committee on of Health and Human Services. In Cali- complished without substituting Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. fornia, eligibility was raised to 250 per- SCHIP coverage for private insurance Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, cent of poverty in November 1999, or other public health insurance that today, Senator OLYMPIA SNOWE and I which increased the number of eligible parents might already have. The cur- are introducing a bill to guarantee that children by 129,000. rent SCHIP law requires that State the decision of how long a patient Basic benefits in the California plans include adequate provisions pre- stays in the hospital is left to the at- SCHIP program include inpatient and venting substitution and my bill re- tending physician. Our legislation outpatient hospital services, surgical tains that. For example, many States would require health insurance plans and medical services, lab and x-ray require that an enrollee be uninsured to cover the length of hospital stay for services, and well-baby and well-child before he or she is eligible for the pro- any procedure or illness as determined care, including immunizations. Addi- gram. This bill does not change that by the physician to be medically appro- tional services which States are en- requirement. priate, in consultation with the pa- couraged to provide, and which Cali- This bill is important for several rea- tient. fornia has elected to include, are pre- sons. More than 75 percent of uninsured The bill is endorsed by the American scription drugs and mental health, vi- children live with parents who are un- Medical Association, the American sion, hearing, dental, and preventive insured. Many experts say that by cov- College of Surgeons, the American Col- care services such as prenatal care and ering parents of uninsured children we lege of Obstetricians and Gyne- routine physical examinations. can actually cover more children. cologists, and the American Psycho- In California, enrollees pay a $5.00 co- If an entire family is enrolled in a logical Association. payment per visit which generally ap- plan and seeing the same doctors, in We are introducing this bill because plies to inpatient services, selected other words, if the care is convenient many people, patients and physicians, outpatient services, and various other for the whole family, all the members have told us that HMOs set limits on health care services. of the family are more likely to be in- hospital stays that are shorter than The United States faces a serious sured and to stay healthy. This is a key what the attending physicians believe health care crisis that continues to reason for this legislation, bringing in are medically necessary. In my view, grow as more and more people go with- more children by targeting the whole only the physician who is taking care out insurance. The U.S. has seen an in- family. of the patient understands the pa- crease in the uninsured by nearly five Private health insurance in the com- tient’s full medical history and the pa- million since 1994. mercial market can be very expensive. tient’s medical condition and needs. Currently, 42 million people, or 17 The average annual cost of family cov- Every patient’s condition and course of percent, of the non- elderly population erage in private health plans is around illness varies. Patients respond dif- in the country are uninsured. In Cali- $6,000. California has some of the low- ferently to treatments. Complications fornia, 22 percent, or 6.8 million, of the est-priced health insurance, yet the arise. The doctor should decide when nonelderly are uninsured. State ranks fourth in uninsured. patients are medically ready to be dis- A study cited in the May 2000 Cali- In California, high housing costs, charged, not an insurance plan. fornia Journal found that as many as high gas and electricity prices, expen- The American Medical Association 2,333 Californians lose health insurance sive commutes, and a high cost-of-liv- has developed patient-based discharge every day. A May 29, 2000 San Jose ing make it difficult for many Cali- criteria which say: ‘‘Patients should Mercury article cited California’s fornia families to buy health insur- not be discharged from the hospital

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 when their disease or symptoms cannot intended consequences. Some 7 in 10 Prohibits plans from providing mone- be adequately treated or monitored in physicians said that in dealing with tary or other incentives to induce a the discharge setting.’’ managed care plans, they have exag- physician to provide care inconsistent A number of physicians have shared gerated the severity of a patient’s con- with these requirements. with me their great frustration with dition to ‘‘prevent him or her from It includes language clarifying that: the health care climate, in which they being sent home from a hospital pre- nothing in the bill requires individuals feel they spend too much of time try- maturely.’’ to stay in the hospital for a fixed pe- ing to get permission and justify their The American College of Surgeons riod of time for any procedure; plans decisions on medical necessity to in- said it all when this prestigious organi- may require copayments but copay- surance companies. zation wrote: ‘‘We believe very strong- ments for a hospital stay determined A California pediatrician told me of a ly that any health care system or plan by the physician cannot exceed copay- child with very bad asthma. The insur- that removes the surgeon and the pa- ments for any preceding portion of the ance plan authorized 3 days in the hos- tient from the medical decision-mak- stay. pital; the doctor wanted 4–5 days. He ing process only undermines the qual- It does not pre-empt state laws that told me about a baby with infant botu- ity of that patient’s care and his or her provide greater protection. lism (poisoning), a baby with a toxin health and well being. . . . specifically, It applies to private insurance plans, that had spread from the intestine to single numbers [of days] cannot and Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, federal the nervous system so that the child should not be used to represent a employees’ plans, Children’s Health In- surance Plan, the Indian Health Serv- could not breathe. The doctor thought length of stay for a given procedure’’, ice. a 10–14 day hospital stay was medically April 24, 1997. ACS wrote, ‘‘We believe very strongly that any health care sys- necessary for the baby; the insurance By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: plan insisted on one week. tem or plan that removes the surgeon S. 576. A bill to require health insur- A California neurologist told my and the patient from the medical deci- ance coverage for certain reconstruc- staff about a seven-year-old girl with sion making process only undermines tive surgery; to the Committee on an ear infection and a fever who went the quality of that patient’s care and Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- to the doctor. When her illness devel- his or her health and well being.’’ sions. oped into pneumonia, she was admitted The American Medical Association Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, to the hospital. After two days she was wrote, ‘‘We are gratified that this bill today, I am introducing a bill to re- sent home, but she then returned to would promote the fundamental con- quire health insurance plans to cover the hospital three times because her cept, which the AMA has always en- medically necessary reconstructive insurance plan only covered a certain dorsed, that medical decisions should surgery for congenital defects, develop- number of days. The third time she re- be made by patients and their physi- mental abnormalities, trauma, infec- turned she had meningitis, which can cians, rather than by insurers or legis- tion, tumors, or disease. be life threatening. The doctor said lators. . . We appreciate your initiative This bill is modeled on a California that if this girl had stayed in the hos- and ongoing efforts to protect patients law and responds to reports that insur- pital the first time for five to seven by ensuring that physicians may iden- ance plans are denying coverage for re- days, the antibiotics would have killed tify medically appropriate lengths of constructive surgery that doctors say the infection and the meningitis would stay, unfettered by third party pay- is medically necessary. Too many plans never have developed. ers.’’ are too quick to label it ‘‘cosmetic sur- The American Psychological Associa- Another California physician told my gery.’’ The American Medical News has tion wrote me, ‘‘We are pleased to sup- office about a patient who needed total called the HMOs stance, ‘‘a classic port this legislation, which will require hip replacement because her hip had health plan word game. . . .’’ all health plans to follow the best judg- failed. The doctor believed a seven-day Dr. Henry Kawamoto, testifying be- ment of the patient and attending pro- stay was warranted; the plan would fore the California Assembly Com- vider when determining length of stay only authorize five. mittee on Insurance stated: for inpatient treatment.’’ A Chico, California, maternity ward It used to be that if you were born with Americans are disenchanted with the something deforming, or were in an accident nurse put it this way: ‘‘People’s treat- health insurance system in this coun- ment depends on the type of insurance and had bad scars, the surgery performed to try, as HMO hassles never seem to end fix the problem was considered reconstruc- they have rather than what’s best for and physicians are effectively over- tive surgery. Now, insurers of many kinds them.’’ A Laguna Niguel, California ruled by insurance companies. Doctors are calling it cosmetic surgery and refusing woman, Gwen Placko, wrote this to and patients feel that patient care is to pay for it. me: ‘‘. . . doctors have become mere compromised in a climate in which Many doctors have told me that be- employees of for-profit insurance com- anonymous insurance clerks interfere fore the heavy penetration of managed panies. They are no longer captains of with medical decision- making. care, repairing a person’s abnormali- their own ‘ships’ so to speak. . . Only This bill is one step toward returning ties was considered reconstructive sur- doctors should be the ones to make de- medical decision- making to those gery and insurance companies reim- cisions for the direct treatment and medical professionals trained to make bursed for the medical, hospital, and benefit of their patients.’’ medical decisions. surgical costs. But today, many insur- Physicians say they have to wage a To summarize, the Hospital Length ance companies and managed care or- battle with insurance companies to of Stay Act of 2001: ganizations will not pay for reconstruc- give patients the hospital care they Requires plans to cover hospital tion of many deformities because they need and to justify their decisions lengths of stay for all illnesses and deem them to be ‘‘cosmetic’’ and not a about patient care. conditions as determined by the physi- ‘‘functional’’ repair. A study by the American Academy of cian, in consultation with the patient, This bill is endorsed by the March of Neurology found that the Milliman and to be medically appropriate; Dimes, Easter Seals, the American Robertson guidelines used by many in- Prohibits plans from requiring pro- Academy of Pediatrics, the National surance companies on length of stay viders (physicians) to obtain a plan’s Organization for Rare Disorders, the are ‘‘extraordinarily short in compari- prior authorization for a hospital American College of Surgeons, the son to a large National Library of Med- length of stay; American Society of Plastic and Re- icine database . .. And that [the guide- Prohibits plans from denying eligi- constructive Surgeons, the American lines] do not relate to anything resem- bility or renewal for the purpose of Association of Pediatric Plastic Sur- bling the average hospital patient or avoiding these requirements; geons and the American Society of attending physician. . . .’’ The neurolo- Prohibits plans from penalizing or Maxillofacial Surgeons. gists found that these guidelines were otherwise reducing or limiting reim- The children who face refusals to pay ‘‘statistically developed’’ and not sci- bursement of the attending physician for surgery are the true evidence that entifically sound or clinically relevant. because the physician provided care in this bill is needed. Here are some of the The arbitrary limits HMOs and insur- accordance with the requirements of examples that were brought to the ance plans have set are resulting in un- the bill; and California legislature:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2591 Hanna Gremp, a 6-year old from Cali- S. 577. A bill to limit the administra- ciation, CMA, called the ‘‘Knox-Keene fornia, was born with a congenital tive expenses and profits of managed Health Plan Expenditures Summary.’’ birth defect, called bilateral microtia, care entities to not more than 15 per- The March 2001 CMA report covering the absence of an inner ear. Once the cent of premium revenues; to the Com- Fiscal Years 1999 to 2000 found a range first stage of the surgery was complete, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, of administrative expenditures from the Gremp’s HMO denied the next sur- and Pensions. plans in my state from a low of 2.7 per- gery for Hanna. They called the other Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, cent, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, surgeries ‘‘cosmetic’’ and not medi- today, I am introducing the Health Southern California, to a high of 22.1 cally necessary. Benefits Integrity Act to make sure percent, OMNI Healthcare, Inc. Michael Hatfield, a 19-year old from that most health care dollars that peo- If HMOs are to be credible, they must Texas, has gone through similar strug- ple and employers pay into a managed be more prudent in how they spend en- gles. He was born with a congenital care health insurance plan get spent on rollees’ dollars. Administrative ex- birth defect that is known as a midline health care and not on overhead. penses must be limited to reasonable facial cleft. The self-insured plan his Under my bill, managed care plans expenses. parents had only paid for a small por- would be limited to spending 15 percent An October 1999 report by Interstudy tion of the surgery which recon- of their premium revenues on adminis- found that for private HMO plans, ad- structed his nose. The HMO also re- tration. This means that if they spend ministrative expenses range from 11 fused to pay any part of the surgery 15 percent on administration, they percent to 21 percent and that for-prof- that reconstructed his cheekbones and could spend 85 percent of premiums it HMOs spend proportionately more on eye sockets. The HMO considered some revenues on health care benefits or administrative cost than not-for-profit of these surgeries to be ‘‘cosmetic.’’ services. HMOs. This study found the lowest rate Cigna Health Care denied coverage This bill was prompted by a study by to be 3.6 percent and the highest 38 per- for surgery to construct an ear for a the Inspector General (IG) for the U.S. cent in California! In some states the little California girl born without one Department of Health and Human maximums were even higher. Services reported under a USA Today and only after adverse press coverage The shift from fee-for-service to man- headline in February, ‘‘Medicare HMOs reversed its position saying that, ‘‘It aged care as a form of health insurance Hit for Lavish Spending.’’ The IG re- was determined that studies have has been rapid in recent years. Nation- viewed 232 managed care plans that shown some functional improvement ally, 86 percent of people who have em- contract with Medicare and found that following surgery.’’ ployment-based health insurance (81.3 in 1999 the average amount allocated Qual-Med, another California HMO, million Americans) are in some form of for administration ranged from a high initially denied coverage for recon- managed care. Around 16 percent of of 32 percent to a low of three percent. structive surgery for a little boy who Medicare beneficiaries are in managed The IG recommended that the Depart- also had microtia, authorizing it only care nationally (40 percent in Cali- ment establish a ceiling on the amount after many appeals and two years fornia), a figure that doubled between of administrative expenditures of delay. 1994 and 1997. By 2010, the Congres- plans, noting that if a 15 percent ceil- The bill uses medically-recognized sional Budget Office predicts that 31 ing had been place in 1998, an addi- terms to distinguish between medically percent of Medicare beneficiaries will tional $1 billion could have been passed necessary surgery and cosmetic sur- be in managed care. Between 1987 and on to Medicare beneficiaries in the gery. It defines medically necessary re- 1999, the number of health plans con- form of additional benefits or reduce constructive surgery as surgery ‘‘per- tracting with Medicare went from 161 deductibles and copayments. formed to correct or repair abnormal to 299. As for Medicaid, in 1993, 4.8 mil- The report said, ‘‘This review, simi- structures of the body caused by con- lion people (14 percent of Medicaid lar OIG reviews, and other studies have genital defects, developmental abnor- beneficiaries) were in managed care. shown that MCOs’ [managed care orga- malities, trauma, infection, tumors, or Today, 17.8 million (55.6 percent) are in nizations’] exorbitant administrative disease to (1) improve functions; or (2) managed care, according to the Kaiser costs have been problematic and can be give the patient a normal appearance, Family Foundation. In California, 52 the source for abusive behavior.’’ Here to the extent possible, in the judgment percent or 2.6 million out of 5 million are some examples cited by the Inspec- of the physician performing the sur- Medicaid beneficiaries are in managed tor General on page 7 of the January gery.’’ The bill specifically excludes care. cosmetic surgery, defined as ‘‘surgery 18, 2000 report: $249,283 for food, gifts In California, the state which pio- that is performed to alter or reshape and alcoholic beverages for meetings neered managed care for the nation, an normal structures of the body in order by one plan; $190,417 for a sales award estimated 88 percent of the insured are to improve appearance.’’ meeting in Puerto Rico for one plan; in some form of managed care. Of the Examples of conditions for which sur- $157,688 for a party by one plan; $25,057 3.7 million Californians who are in gery might be medically necessary are for a luxury box at a sports arena by Medicare, 40 percent, 1.4 million, are in the following: cleft lips and palates, one plan; $106,490 for sporting events managed care, the highest rate in the burns, skull deformities, benign tu- and/or theater tickets at four plans; U.S. As for Medicaid in California, 2.5 mors, vascular lesions, missing pec- $69,700 for holiday parties at three million people, 50 percent, of bene- toral muscles that cause chest deformi- plans; $37,303 for wine gift baskets, ficiaries are in managed care. ties, Crouson’s syndrome (failure of the flowers, gifts and gift certificates at mid-face to develop normally), and in- one plan. And so managed care is growing and juries from accidents. It is no wonder that people today are most people think it is here to stay. This bill is an effort to address the angry at HMOs. When our hard-earned I am pleased to say that in California arbitrariness of insurance plans that premium dollars are frittered away on we already have a regulation along the create hassles and question physicians’ purchases like these, we have to ask lines of the bill I am proposing. We judgments when people try to get cov- whether HMOs are really providing the have in place a regulatory limit of 15 erage under the plan they pay pre- best care possible. Furthermore, in the percent on commercial HMO plans’ ad- miums for every month. case of Medicare, we are also talking ministrative expenses. This was estab- We need our body parts to function about wasted taxpayer dollars since lished in my state for commercial and, fortunately, modern medicine Part B of Medicare is funded in part by plans because of questionable expenses today can often make that happen. We the general treasury. One dollar wasted like those the HHS IG found in Medi- can restore, repair, and make whole in Medicare is one dollar too much. care HMO plans and because prior to parts which by fate, accident, genes, or Medicare needs all the funds it can the regulation, some plans had admin- whatever, do not perform as they muster to stay solvent and to be there istrative expense as high as 30 percent should. I hope this bill can make that for beneficiaries when they need it. of premium revenues. happen. I was also encouraged to introduce This bill will never begin to address the bill because of annual studies pre- all the problems patients experience By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: pared by the California Medical Asso- with managed care in this country.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 That is why we also need a strong Pa- Act of 1961 to authorize the Secretary businesses engaged overseas the oppor- tients Bill of Rights bill. I hope, how- of State to provide for the establish- tunity to publicly support cross-cul- ever, this bill will discourage abuses ment of nonprofit entities for the De- tural understanding in countries where like those the HHS Inspector General partment of State’s international edu- they do business. found and will help assure people that cational, cultural, and arts programs; The non-profit entity would work their health care dollars are spent on to the Committee on Foreign Rela- with the Bureau of Educational and health care and are not wasted on out- tions. Cultural Affairs as well as the Under ings, parties, and other activities to- Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, today I Secretary for Public Diplomacy at the tally unrelated to providing health am reintroducing legislation to author- Department of State. care services. ize the establishment of nonprofit enti- I understand that the House Inter- I call on my colleagues to join me in ties to provide grants and other assist- national Relations Committee is plan- enacting this bill. ance for international educational, cul- ning to consider a version of this bill tural and arts programs through the later this week. I look forward to By Mr. DORGAN: Department of State. This is an initia- working with my colleagues in the S. 578. A bill to prohibit the Sec- tive that was developed last year in Senate on this legislation in the com- retary of Transportation from amend- discussions with officials of the Depart- ing weeks. ing or otherwise modifying the oper- ment of State. I am pleased to be I ask unanimous consent that the ating certificates of major air carriers joined by Representative JIM LEACH of text of the bill be printed in the in connection with a merger or acquisi- the other body, who is introducing the RECORD. tion for a period of 2 years, and for same bill today. There being no objection, the bill was other purposes; to the Committee on We are in an era in which cultural ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as Commerce, Science, and Transpor- issues are increasingly central to inter- follows: tation. national issues and diplomacy. Trade S. 579 Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I am disputes, ethnic and regional conflicts, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- very concerned about the current state and issues such as biotechnology all resentatives of the United States of America in of affairs in our nation’s airline indus- have cultural and intellectual Congress assembled, try. The way airlines have remade underpinnings. SECTION 1. FINDINGS. themselves since deregulation is very Cultural programs are increasingly The Congress makes the following findings: troubling to me and should be very necessary to promoting international (1) It is in the national interest of the troubling to most of the traveling pub- understanding and achieving U.S. na- United States to promote mutual under- lic in this country. tional objectives. American multi- standing between the people of the United Since deregulation we have seen an States and other nations. national companies and other Ameri- (2) Among the means to be used in achiev- unprecedented number of mergers in cans doing business overseas welcome ing this objective are a wide range of inter- the airline industry. What used to be 11 opportunities to support the unique national educational and cultural exchange airlines is now 7, and now with United cultures of nations in which they do programs, including the J. William Ful- wanting to buy US Airways, and Amer- business, as well as telling the story of bright Educational Exchange Program and ican wanting to buy TWA out of bank- America’s diversity in other countries. the International Visitors Program. ruptcy, there is a very high risk that One way they could do this is by (3) Cultural diplomacy, especially the pres- we will quickly be reduced to three helping to sponsor cultural exchange entation abroad of the finest of the creative, mega-carriers in this country. I am programs arranged through the Depart- visual, and performing arts of the United States, is an especially effective means of afraid of what this will mean to com- ment of State. Department officials advancing the United States national inter- petition which is already almost non- tells us, however, that there is appar- est. existent in so many parts of the coun- ently no easy way to do that. More- (4) The financial support available for try. over, many people in our own govern- international cultural and scholarly ex- That is because the major carriers ment are uncertain whether they changes has declined by approximately 10 have spent the last 20 years retreating should engage in presenting the cre- percent in recent years. into regional hubs, such as Min- ative, intellectual and cultural side of (5) There has been a dramatic decline in neapolis, Denver, and Atlanta, where our nation. the amount of funds available for the pur- pose of ensuring that the excellence, diver- one airline will control 50 percent, 70 Under this legislation Congress sity, and vitality of the arts in the United percent, 80 percent of the hub traffic. would authorize the Secretary of State States are presented to foreign audiences by The result has been that a dominant to provide for the establishment of pri- and in cooperation with United States diplo- airline controlling the hub traffic sets vate nonprofit organizations to assist matic and consular representatives. its own prices, and it is the people in in supporting international cultural (6) One of the ways to deepen and expand sparsely populated areas in the country programs, making it both easy and at- cultural and educational exchange programs that end up paying for it with out- tractive for private organizations to is through the establishment of nonprofit en- rageously high prices. support cultural programs in coopera- tities to encourage the participation and fi- nancial support of multinational companies These proposed mergers fly directly tion with the Department of State. In and other private sector contributors. in the face of public interest and ought so doing, we would affirm support for (7) The United States private sector should not to be allowed. We need more than the promotion and presentation of the be encouraged to cooperate closely with the three airlines. Increased consolidation nation’s intellectual and creative best Secretary of State and the Secretary’s rep- would be moving in the wrong direc- as part of American diplomacy. resentatives to expand and spread apprecia- tion. We need more competition, not This initiative would support a broad tion of United States cultural and artistic more concentration. range of cultural exchange programs. accomplishments. That is why I am introducing legisla- Its priority would be to support the or- SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH NONPROFIT ENTITIES. tion today to place a moratorium on ganization and promotion of major, high-profile presentations of art exhi- Section 105(f) of the Mutual Educational airline mergers above a certain size for and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. a couple years so we can take a breath bitions, musical and theatrical per- 2455(f)) is further amended— and evaluate what kind of air transpor- formances which represent the finest (1) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(f)’’; and tation system we want in this country. quality of creativity our nation pro- (2) by adding at the end the following new I hope my colleagues will join me in duces. These should be presentations paragraphs: expressing loudly that we must avoid that reach large numbers of people, ‘‘(2) The Secretary of State is authorized having this country go to three major which contribute to achieving our na- to provide for the establishment of private, tional interests and which represent nonprofit entities to assist in carrying out airline carriers. It would be a step the purposes of the Act. Any such entity backward, not forward. the diversity of American culture. shall not be considered an agency or instru- The bill would provide authority to mentality of the United States Government, By Mr. BIDEN: solicit support for specific cultural en- nor shall its employees be considered em- S. 579. A bill to amend the Mutual deavors, offering individuals, founda- ployees of the United States Government for Educational and Cultural Exchange tions, corporations and other American any purposes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2593 ‘‘(3) The entities may, among other func- spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of and conclusive and shall not be subject to tions— the American people, to the common further administrative or judicial review.’’. ‘‘(A) encourage United States multi- defense of the nation and to the broad- By Mr. FITZGERALD (for him- national companies and other elements of er causes of peace and freedom from the private sector to participate in, and sup- self and Mrs. CLINTON): port, cultural, arts, and educational ex- tyranny throughout the world. It will S. 581. A bill to amend title 10, change programs, including those programs inspire future generations of Ameri- United States Code, to authorize Army that will enhance international appreciation cans, deepening their appreciation of arsenals to undertake to fulfill orders of the cultural and artistic accomplishments what the World War II generation ac- or contracts for articles or services in of the United States; complished in securing freedom and de- advance of the receipt of payment ‘‘(B) solicit and receive contributions from mocracy. Above all, the memorial will the private sector to support these cultural under certain circumstances; to the stand for all time as an important sym- Committee on Armed Services. arts and educational exchange programs; and bol of American national unity, a time- ‘‘(C) provide grants and other assistance Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. President, I for these programs. less reminder of the moral strength rise today to introduce S. 581, a bill ‘‘(4) The Secretary of State is authorized and awesome power that can flow when that will help United States Army ar- to make such arrangements as are necessary a free people are at once united and senals remain competitive and produc- to carry out the purposes of these entities, bonded together in a common and just tive in the 21st century. The Army ar- including— cause. senals have long been an important ‘‘(A) the solicitation and receipt of funds Construction of this memorial is long military resource. They have not only for the entity; overdue. Opponents have had ample op- served as a cost-effective supplier of ‘‘(B) designation of a program in recogni- portunity to make their case, and tion of such contributions; and high-quality military equipment, they ‘‘(C) designation of members, including while I respect their opinions, the sim- have also proven to be an invaluable employees of the United States Government, ple truth is that the site has been se- supplier of last resort, providing mis- on any board or other body established to ad- lected and the time to begin to move sion-critical parts when private con- minister the entity. dirt has arrived. I hope all of my col- tractors have lacked the capacity to ‘‘(5) Any funds available to the Department league swill join me in sponsoring this meet emergency needs or have of State may be made available to such enti- resolution. Let us, as a nation, prevent breached their contracts with the gov- ties to cover administrative and other costs the cheapening of this tribute by put- for their establishment. Any such entity is ernment. This bill will help ensure that authorized to invest any amount provided to ting a stop to frivolous legal chal- these important facilities do not fall it by the Department of State, and such lenges. Let us say thanks to those who into disuse during the periods between amount, as well as any interest or earnings fought to save the babes of humanity national emergencies and heightened on such amount, may be used by the entity from the wolves of tyranny. Let’s build military needs. to carry out its purposes.’’. the World War II memorial, let’s build Rock Island Arsenal, in my home it upon the National Mall, and let’s state of Illinois, was acquired by the By Mr. HUTCHINSON: build it now. United States in 1804. Located on an is- S. 580. A bill to expedite the con- I ask unanimous consent that the land in the Mississippi River, the area struction of the World War II memorial text of the bill be printed in the was converted to its current function, in the District of Columbia; to the RECORD. and named Rock Island Arsenal, in Committee on Governmental Affairs. There being no objection, the bill was 1862. Since then, Rock Island Arsenal Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as has built weapons and military equip- rise today to introduce legislation that follows: ment for all of our nation’s wars, devel- would expedite construction of the S. 580 oping a specialty in the manufacture of World War II Memorial. Some of our Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- howitzers. colleagues may not be aware that even resentatives of the United States of America in Today, Rock Island Arsenal is the after having had the opportunity to Congress assembled, Department of Defense’s only general- argue their case before the twenty-two SECTION 1. EXPEDITED COMMENCEMENT BY purpose metal-manufacturing facility, public hearings over the last five years AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS performing forging, sheet metal, and regarding the site and design of the COMMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION OF welding and heat-treating operations memorial, opponents have now turned WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL. that cover the entire range of techno- to the courts to overturn the Memo- Section 2113 of title 36, United States Code, logically feasible processes. Rock Is- as added by section 601(a) of the Veterans rial’s approval. Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act land Arsenal also contains a machine Regrettably, it is now clear that leg- (Public Law 106–117; 113 Stat. 1576), is amend- shop that is capable of such specialized islation will be needed if the World War ed by adding at the end the following new operations as gear cutting, die sinking, II Memorial is to be constructed before subsection: and tool making; a paint shop certified all the patriots who fought in defense ‘‘(i) CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTION TO COM- to apply Chemical Agent Resistant of liberty have passed on. The ugly MENCE CONSTRUCTION.—(1) Subject to para- Coatings to items as large as tanks; truth is that every day we lose more graph (2), the Commission shall expedi- and a plating shop that can apply than a thousand members of our great- tiously proceed with the construction of the World War II memorial at the dedicated chrome, nickel, cadmium, and copper, est generation. How many more will be Rainbow Pool site in the District of Colum- and can galvanize, parkerize, anodize, deprived of the joy of seeing this richly bia without regard to the National Environ- and apply oxide finishes. deserved tribute to their heroic service mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et These capabilities have proven essen- completed? seq.), the Commemorative Works Act (40 tial to the functioning of the United According to the American Battle U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), or any other law per- States military. In recent years, Rock Monuments Commission, the World taining to the siting or design for the World Island Arsenal has been called on to War II Memorial will be the first na- War II memorial. produce M16 gun bolts when a private tional memorial dedicated to all who ‘‘(2) The construction of the World War II contractor defaulted on a contract. It served in the armed forces and Mer- memorial by the Commission shall be con- sistent with— has also produced mission-critical pins chant Marine of the United States dur- ‘‘(A) the final architectural submission and shims for Apache helicopters when ing World War II and acknowledging made to the Commission of Fine Arts and outside suppliers have proven unre- the commitment and achievement of the National Capital Planning Commission sponsive to the Army’s needs. the entire nation. All military veterans on June 30, 2000, as supplemented on Novem- S. 581 will help guarantee that United of the war, the citizens of the home ber 2, 2000; and States arsenals will be there again front, the nation at large, and the high ‘‘(B) such reasonable construction permit when the military needs them in an moral purpose and idealism that moti- requirements as may be required by the Sec- emergency, by helping to ensure that vated the nation’s call to arms will be retary of the Interior, acting through the arsenals have an adequate workload in National Park Service. honored. ‘‘(3) The decision to construct the World normal times. During the 1990s, the De- Symbolic of the defining event of the War II memorial at the dedicated Rainbow partment of Defense shifted away from 20th century in American history, the Pool site, and the decisions regarding the de- direct funding of arsenals to the Work- memorial will be a monument to the sign for the World War II memorial, are final ing Capital Fund, ‘‘W.C.F.’’, system,

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PERFORMANCE OF ORDERS FOR AR- Ronald Reagan and the Congress of the TICLES OR SERVICES BY ARMY AR- parency and discouraging the over- SENALS BEFORE RECEIPT OF PAY- United States proclaimed the rose as consumption of arsenal goods and serv- MENT. the National Floral Emblem of the ices. (a) AUTHORITY.—(1) Chapter 433 of title 10, United States of America. Unfortunately, implementation of United States Code, is amended by inserting This proclamation was as a result of the W.C.F. system has also produced after section 4541 the following new section: the handiwork and dedication of the some unintended consequences. As ar- ‘‘§ 4541a. Army arsenals: performance before American Rose Society. The American senals have been placed in competition receipt of payment Rose Society is the premier organiza- with private firms, they have remained ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—Regulations under sec- tion dedicated exclusively to the cul- tied down by government rules that tion 2208(h) of this title shall authorize the tivation of roses. Since 1892, the Amer- Army arsenals to undertake, with working- place the arsenals at a competitive dis- ican Rose Society has strived to en- capital funds, to fulfill orders or contracts of hance the enjoyment and promotion of advantage—and that hamper their ef- customers referred to in subsection (b) for forts to secure a full workload. One of articles or services in advance of the receipt roses to gardeners of all skill levels. In these rules is the requirement that ar- of payment for the articles or services. 2001, the American Rose Society, in senals be paid in advance for all serv- ‘‘(b) TRANSACTIONS TO WHICH APPLICABLE.— conjunction with the 37 member coun- ices and products that they provide. The authority provided in subsection (a) ap- tries that make up the World Federa- Private firms are not required to oper- plies with respect to an order or contract for tion of Rose Societies, the National ate under such conditions, they rou- articles or services that is placed or entered Council of State Garden Clubs, and the into, respectively, with an arsenal by a cus- American Nursery and Landscape Asso- tinely receive payment only once they tomer that— have delivered on their contract. As a ‘‘(1) is— ciation began waging a campaign to result, a military department seeking ‘‘(A) a department or agency of the United honor our national floral emblem, the goods or services, or a private con- States; Rose. tractor seeking help in supplying the ‘‘(B) a person using the articles or services In an effort to increase support for government—is discouraged from con- in fulfillment of a contract of a department public rose gardens in the United tracting with an arsenal. Even when an or agency of the United States; or States; recognize the beauty and inspi- arsenal can provide higher quality or ‘‘(C) a person supplying the articles or ration roses add to the environment services to a foreign government under sec- and landscapes of cities, and commu- at lower cost, the requirement of up- tions 22, 23, and 24 of the Arms Export Con- front payment may prove burdensome trol Act (22 U.S.C. 2762, 2763, 2764); and nities around the country; to introduce enough to convince purchasers to meet ‘‘(2) is eligible under any other provision of the therapeutic benefits of roses to their needs elsewhere. law to obtain the articles or services from people of all ages and background; to The legislation that I introduce the arsenal.’’. provide educational programs designed today will place United States Army (2) The table of sections at the beginning of to stimulate and teach about the joys arsenals on a more equal footing with such chapter is amended by inserting after of gardening, especially rose gardening; the item relating to section 4541 the fol- their private competitors. It will limit and to teach the great history and di- lowing new item: versity the genus offers, the American the advance-payment requirement to ‘‘4541a. Army arsenals: performance before only those circumstances where pay- Rose Society, whose national head- receipt of payment.’’. quarters is located in Shreveport, Lou- ment is less than certain, and will oth- (b) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of De- erwise allow arsenals to accept pay- fense shall prescribe the regulations to carry isiana, is requesting a joint congres- ment after performance. Specifically, out section 4541a of title 10, United States sional resolution proclaiming the year arsenals will be allowed to accept later Code (as added by subsection (a)), not later 2002 as the Year of the Rose. payment when the United States pur- than 60 days after the date of the enactment The American people have long held chases directly from an arsenal, when of this Act. a special place in their hearts for roses. Let us continue to cherish them, honor an arsenal supplies a contractor serv- By Ms. LANDRIEU: ing the United States, or when pay- the love and devotion they represent S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution desig- and to bestow them upon all we love ment for foreign military purchases is nating 2002 as the ‘‘Year of the Rose’’; guaranteed by the United States. In just as God has bestowed them on us. to the Committee on the Judiciary. I ask unanimous that the text of this these cases, an advance-payment re- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I rise quirement is unnecessary—it serves resolution be printed in the RECORD. today to bring to the attention of the There being no objection, the joint only to put the arsenals at a competi- Senate, the continuing beauty and ap- tive disadvantage. Application of the resolution was ordered to be printed in peal that flowers bring to our nation. the RECORD, as follows: requirement in these circumstances Americans have always loved the flow- S.J. RES. 8 should be ended. ers which God has chosen to decorate S. 581 will help ensure that Army ar- our land. In particular, we hold the Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in senals will be able to secure an ade- rose dear as symbols of life, love, devo- quate workload in periods between sup- the United States for over 35,000,000 years; tion, beauty, and eternity. For the love Whereas the rose is grown today in every ply emergencies. This bill will also of man and woman, for the love of State; serve taxpayers’ money by encouraging mankind and God as well as for the Whereas the rose has long represented efficient use of reserve resources, love of country, Americans who would love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devo- which must be maintained regardless speak the language of the heart do so tion of the American people to their country; of whether or not they are fully in use. with a rose. Whereas the rose has been cultivated and Therefore, in the interest of encour- We see evidence of this everywhere. grown in gardens for over 5,000 years and is referred to in both the Old and New Testa- aging optimal utilization of an invalu- The study of fossils reveals that the able national resource, and to help in- ments; rose has existed in America for ages. Whereas the rose has for many years been tegrate the Army arsenals into the pri- We have always cultivated roses in our the favorite flower of the American people, vate-competition system of the Work- gardens. Our first President, George has captivated the affection of humankind, ing Capital Fund, I today introduce s. Washington bred roses and a variety he and has been revered and renowned in art, 581. named after his mother is still grown music, and literature; Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- today. The White House itself boasts of Whereas our first President was also our sent that the text of the bill be printed a beautiful Rose Garden. We find roses first rose breeder, 1 of his varieties being named after his mother and still being grown in the RECORD. in our art, music, and literature. We today; and There being no objection, the bill was decorate our celebrations and parades Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as with roses. Most of all, we present and adopted as the national floral emblem of follows: roses to those we love, and we lavish the United States: Now, therefore, be it

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2595 Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- S.J. RES. 9 When President Bush reinstated the resentatives of the United States of America in Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Mexico City Policy, he turned the Congress assembled, That Congress— resentatives of the United States of America in clock back on women around the world (1) designates the year of 2002 as the ‘‘Year Congress assembled, That Congress dis- by almost two decades. Today, Senator of the Rose’’; and approves the rule submitted by the United (2) requests the President to issue a procla- States Agency for International Develop- BOXER and I are looking toward the fu- mation calling on the people of the United ment relating to the restoration of the Mex- ture and taking the first step to repeal States to observe the year with appropriate ico City Policy (contained in Contract Infor- this antiquated, anti-woman policy. ceremonies and activities. mation Bulletin 01–03, dated February 15, f 2001), and such rule shall have no force or ef- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. fect. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & REID, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. JEF- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am PROPOSED FORDS, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. SPEC- pleased to join Senator BOXER in intro- SA 115. Mr. DOMENICI (for himself Mr. TER, and Mr. CHAFEE): ducing a joint resolution of congres- DEWINE, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mrs. FEIN- S.J. Res. 9. A joint resolution pro- sional disapproval relating to the res- STEIN, Ms. COLLINS and Mr. MCCONNELL) pro- viding for congressional disapproval of toration of the Mexico City Policy. posed an amendment to the bill S. 27, to the rule submitted by the United We are taking this step because the amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of States Agency for International Devel- global gag rule—which denies funding 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform. opment relating to the restoration of SA 116. Mr. THOMPSON submitted an to any organization that uses its own amendment intended to be proposed by him the Mexico City Policy; to the Com- funds to provide or promote abortion to the bill S. 27, supra; which was ordered to mittee on Foreign Relations. services overseas—is an ill-conceived, lie on the table. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, on Feb- anti-woman, and anti-American policy. SA 117. Mr. BENNETT proposed an amend- ruary 15, the United States Agency for The President’s rationale for reim- ment to the bill S. 27, supra. International Development issued Con- posing the gag rule was that he wanted SA 118. Mr. SMITH, of Oregon proposed an tract Information Bulletin 01–03 re- to make abortions more rare. Yet the amendment to the bill S. 27, supra. garding the ‘‘Restoration of the Mexico last time the Mexico City Policy was in SA 119. Mr. ALLARD submitted an amend- City Policy.’’ effect, there was no reduction in the ment intended to be proposed by him to the This bulletin reinstates the inter- number of abortions, only reduced ac- bill S. 27, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. national gag rule, which prohibits cess to quality health care services, SA 120. Mr. ALLARD submitted an amend- international family planning organi- more unintended pregnancies and more ment intended to be proposed by him to the zations that receive federal funding abortions. Research shows that the bill S. 27, supra; which was ordered to lie on from using their own privately-raised only way to reduce the need for abor- the table. funds to counsel women about abor- tion is to improve family planning ef- SA 121. Mr. ALLARD submitted an amend- tion, provide abortion services, and forts that will decrease the number of ment intended to be proposed by him to the lobby on reproductive rights. unintended pregnancies. Access to con- bill S. 27, supra; which was ordered to lie on Today, I am introducing, along with traception reduces the probability of the table. SA 122. Mr. TORRICELLI (for himself, Mr. Senators REID, SNOWE, JEFFORDS, COL- having an abortion by 85 percent. DURBIN, Mr. CORZINE and Mr. DORGAN) pro- LINS, SPECTER, and CHAFEE, a joint res- It the only reason to repeal the Mex- posed an amendment to the bill S. 27, supra. olution of disapproval under the Con- ico City Policy was to decrease the f gressional Review Act. need for abortions then that would be As my colleagues know, the CRA es- enough. But our support of inter- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS tablishes a procedure for the expedited national family planning programs lit- SA 115. Mr. DOMENICI (for himself, consideration of a resolution dis- erally means the difference between Mr. DEWINE, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, approving an agency rule. life or death for women in developing Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. I can think of no other case where ex- countries. At least one woman dies MCCONNELL) proposed an amendment pedited procedures are more appro- every minute of every day from causes to the bill S. 27, to amend the Federal priate. Women’s lives are at stake. related to pregnancy and child birth in Election Campaign Act of 1971 to pro- Approximately 78,000 women developing nations. This means that al- vide bipartisan campaign reform; as throughout the world die each year as most 600,000 women die every year from follows: a result of unsafe abortions. At least causes related to pregnancy. Family On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert one-fourth of all unsafe abortions in planning efforts that prevent unin- the following: the world are to girls aged 15–19. By tended pregnancies save the lives of SEC. 305. MODIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL CON- 2015, contraceptive needs in developing thousands of women and infants each TRIBUTION LIMITS IN RESPONSE TO countries will grow by more than 40 year. EXPENDITURES FROM PERSONAL percent. In addition to reducing maternal and FUNDS. As a result of the gag rule, the orga- infant mortality rates, family planning (a) INCREASED LIMITS FOR INDIVIDUALS.— nizations that are reducing unsafe helps prevent the spread of sexually (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 315 of the Federal abortions and providing contraceptives Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a) transmitted diseases. This effort is par- is amended— will be forced either to limit their serv- ticularly critical considering that the (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘No ices or to simply close their doors to World Health Organization has esti- person’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as provided in women across the world. And this will mated that 5.9 million individuals, the subsection (i), no person’’; and cause women and families increased majority of whom live in developing (B) by adding at the end the following: misery and death. nations, become infected with HIV al- ‘‘(i) INCREASED LIMIT TO ALLOW RESPONSE Make no mistake, the international most every year. TO EXPENDITURES FROM PERSONAL FUNDS.— gag rule will restrict family planning, Let me be clear: We are not asking to ‘‘(1) INCREASE.— not abortions. In fact, no United States use one single taxpayer dollar to per- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph form or promote abortion overseas. (2), if the opposition personal funds amount funds can be used for abortion services. with respect to a candidate for election to That is already law, and has been since The law has explicitly prohibited such the office of Senator exceeds the threshold 1973. This gag rule does, however, re- activities since 1973. Instead, the Mex- amount, the limit under subsection (a)(1)(A) strict foreign organizations in ways ico City Policy would restrict foreign (in this subsection referred to as the ‘appli- that would be unconstitutional here at organizations in a way that would be cable limit’) with respect to that candidate home and that is why we seek to re- unconstitutional in the United States. shall be the increased limit. verse it in an expedited fashion under The Mexico City Policy violates a fun- ‘‘(B) THRESHOLD AMOUNT.— the CRA. damental tenet of our democracy— ‘‘(i) STATE-BY-STATE COMPETITIVE AND FAIR Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- freedom of speech. Exporting a policy CAMPAIGN FORMULA.—In this subsection, the threshold amount with respect to an election sent that a copy of the joint resolution that is unconstitutional at home is the cycle of a candidate described in subpara- be printed in the RECORD. ultimate act of hypocrisy. Surely this graph (A) is an amount equal to the sum of— There being no objection, the resolu- is not the message we want to send to ‘‘(I) $150,000; and tion was ordered to be printed in the struggling democracies who are look- ‘‘(II) $0.04 multiplied by the voting age pop- RECORD, as follows: ing to the United States for guidance. ulation.

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‘‘(ii) VOTING AGE POPULATION.—In this sub- ‘‘(C) LIMITATION ON REPAYMENT OF PER- manner in which the candidate or the can- paragraph, the term ‘voting age population’ SONAL LOANS.—Any candidate who incurs didate’s authorized committee used such means in the case of a candidate for the of- personal loans after the date of enactment of funds. fice of Senator, the voting age population of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001 ‘‘(D) ENFORCEMENT.—For provisions pro- the State of the candidate (as certified under in connection with the candidate’s campaign viding for the enforcement of the reporting section 315(e)). for election shall not repay (directly or indi- requirements under this paragraph, see sec- ‘‘(C) INCREASED LIMIT.—Except as provided rectly), to the extent such loans exceed tion 309.’’. in clause (ii), for purposes of subparagraph $250,000, such loans from any contributions (c) DEFINITIONS.—Section 301 of the Federal (A), if the opposition personal funds amount made to such candidate or any authorized Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431) is over— committee of such candidate after the date is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(i) 2 times the threshold amount, but not of such election.’’. lowing: over 4 times that amount— (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment ‘‘(20) ELECTION CYCLE.—The term ‘election ‘‘(I) the increased limit shall be 3 times the made by subsection (a) shall apply with cycle’ means the period beginning on the day applicable limit; and resepct to loans made or incurred after the after the date of the most recent election for ‘‘(II) the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall date of enactment of this Act. the specific office or seat that a candidate is seeking and ending on the date of the next not apply with respect to any contribution (b) NOTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES FROM PERSONAL FUNDS.—Section 304(a)(6) of the election for that office or seat. For purposes made with respect to a candidate if such con- Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 of the preceding sentence, a primary election tribution is made under the increased limit U.S.C. 434(a)(6)) is amended— and a general election shall be considered to of subparagraph (A) during a period in which (1) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as be separate elections. the candidate may accept such a contribu- subparagraph (E); and ‘‘(21) PERSONAL FUNDS.—The term ‘personal tion; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the funds’ means an amount that is derived ‘‘(ii) 4 times the threshold amount, but not following: from— over 10 times that amount, the increased ‘‘(B) NOTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURE FROM ‘‘(A) any asset that, under applicable State limit shall be 6 times the applicable limit; PERSONAL FUNDS.— law, at the time the individual became a and ‘‘(i) DEFINITION OF EXPENDITURE FROM PER- candidate, the candidate had legal right of ‘‘(iii) 10 times the threshold amount— SONAL FUNDS.—In this subparagraph, the access to or control over, and with respect to ‘‘(I) the increased limit shall be 6 times the term ‘expenditure from personal funds’ which the candidate had— applicable limit; means— ‘‘(i) legal and rightful title; or ‘‘(II) the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall ‘‘(I) an expenditure made by a candidate ‘‘(ii) an equitable interest; not apply with respect to any contribution using personal funds; and ‘‘(B) income received during the current made with respect to a candidate if such con- ‘‘(II) a contribution or loan made by a can- election cycle of the candidate, including— tribution is made under the increased limit didate using personal funds (or a loan se- ‘‘(i) a salary and other earned income from of subparagraph (A) during a period in which cured using such funds) to the candidate’s bona fide employment; the candidate may accept such a contribu- authorized committee. ‘‘(ii) dividends and proceeds from the sale tion; and ‘‘(ii) DECLARATION OF INTENT.—Not later of the candidate’s stocks or other invest- ‘‘(III) the limits under subsection (d) with than the date that is 15 days after the date ments; respect to any expenditure by a State or na- on which an individual becomes a candidate ‘‘(iii) bequests to the candidate; tional committee of a political party shall for the office of Senator, the candidate shall ‘‘(iv) income from trusts established before not apply. file a declaration stating the total amount of the beginning of the election cycle; ‘‘(D) OPPOSITION PERSONAL FUNDS expenditures from personal funds that the ‘‘(v) income from trusts established by be- AMOUNT.—The opposition personal funds candidate intends to make, or to obligate to quest after the beginning of the election amount is an amount equal to the excess (if make, with respect to the election will ex- cycle of which the candidate is the bene- any) of— ceed the State-by-State competitive and fair ficiary; ‘‘(i) the greatest aggregate amount of ex- campaign formula with— ‘‘(vi) gifts of a personal nature that had penditures from personal funds (as defined in ‘‘(I) the Commission; and been customarily received by the candidate section 304(a)(6)(B)) that an opposing can- ‘‘(II) each candidate in the same election. prior to the beginning of the election cycle; didate in the same election makes; over ‘‘(iii) INITIAL NOTIFICATION.—Not later than and ‘‘(ii) the aggregate amount of expenditures 24 hours after a candidate described in clause ‘‘(vii) proceeds from lotteries and similar from personal funds made by the candidate (ii) makes or obligates to make an aggregate legal games of chance; and with respect to the election. amount of expenditures from personal funds ‘‘(C) a portion of assets that are jointly ‘‘(2) TIME TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER in excess of 2 times the threshold amount in owned by the candidate and the candidate’s INCREASED LIMIT.— connection with any election, the candidate spouse equal to the candidate’s share of the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph shall file a notification with— asset under the instrument of conveyance or (B), a candidate and the candidate’s author- ‘‘(I) the Commission; and ownership, but if no specific share is indi- ized committee shall not accept any con- ‘‘(II) each candidate in the same election. cated by an instrument of conveyance or tribution under the increased limit under ‘‘(iv) ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION.—After a ownership, the value of 1⁄2 of the property.’’. paragraph (1)— candidate files an initial notification under ‘‘(i) until the candidate has received notifi- clause (iii) the candidate shall file an addi- SA 116. Mr. THOMPSON submitted cation of the opposition personal funds tional notification each time expenditures an amendment intended to be proposed amount under section 304(a)(6)(B); and from personal funds are made or obligated to by him to the bill S. 27, to amend the ‘‘(ii) to the extent that such contribution, be made in an aggregate amount that exceed when added to the aggregate amount of con- Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 $10,000 amount with— to provide bipartisan campaign reform; tributions previously accepted under the in- ‘‘(I) the Commission; and creased limits under this subsection for the ‘‘(II) each candidate in the same election. which was ordered to lie on the table; election cycle, exceeds 110 percent of the op- Such notification shall be filed not later as follows: position personal funds amount. than 24 hours after the expenditure is made. On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert ‘‘(B) EFFECT OF WITHDRAWAL OF AN OPPOS- ‘‘(v) CONTENTS.—A notification under the following ING CANDIDATE.—A candidate shall not accept clause (iii) or (iv) shall include— SEC. 305. MODIFICATION OF CONTRIBUTION LIM- any contribution under the increased limit ‘‘(I) the name of the candidate and the of- ITS. after the date on which an opposing can- fice sought by the candidate; (a) INCREASE IN INDIVIDUAL LIMITS.—Sec- didate ceases to be a candidate to the extent ‘‘(II) the date and amount of each expendi- tion 315(a)(1) of the Federal Election Cam- that the amount of such increased limit is ture; and paign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(1)) is attributable to such an opposing candidate. ‘‘(III) the total amount of expenditures amended— ‘‘(3) DISPOSAL OF EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS.— from personal funds that the candidate has (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The aggregate amount made, or obligated to make, with respect to ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$3,000’’; of contributions accepted by a candidate or a an election as of the date of the expenditure (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking candidate’s authorized committee under the that is the subject of the notification. ‘‘$20,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$60,000’’; and increased limit under paragraph (1) and not ‘‘(C) NOTIFICATION OF DISPOSAL OF EXCESS (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking otherwise expended in connection with the CONTRIBUTIONS.—In the next regularly sched- ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000’’. election with respect to which such contribu- uled report after the date of the election for (b) INCREASE IN AGGREGATE INDIVIDUAL tions relate shall, not later than 50 days which a candidate seeks nomination for elec- LIMIT.—Section 315(a)(3) of the Federal Elec- after the date of such election, be used in the tion to, or election to, Federal office, the tion Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. manner described in subparagraph (B). candidate or the candidate’s authorized com- 441a(a)(3)), as amended by section 102(b), is ‘‘(B) A candidate or a candidate’s author- mittee shall submit to the Commission a re- amended by striking ‘‘$30,000’’ and inserting ized committee shall return the excess con- port indicating the source and amount of ‘‘$75,000’’. tribution to the person who made the con- any excess contributions (as determined (c) INCREASE IN MULTICANDIDATE LIMITS.— tribution. under paragraph (1) of section 315(i)) and the Section 315(a)(2) of the Federal Election

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2597 Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(2)) is tablished, financed, maintained, or con- TITLE I—CONTRIBUTIONS amended— trolled by such a candidate or individual (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking shall not accept a contribution from— SEC. 101. REQUIREMENT FOR IN-STATE AND IN- ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000’’; ‘‘(1) any individual who, at any time dur- DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS TO CON- GRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ing the period beginning on the first day of ‘‘$15,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$45,000’’; and the calendar year preceding the contribution (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 315 of the Federal (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking and ending on the date of the contribution, Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a) ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000’’. was required to be listed as a lobbyist on a is amended— (d) INDEXING OF INCREASED LIMITS.— registration or other report filed pursuant to (1) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 315(c) of the Fed- the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. and (h) as subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i), re- eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.); spectively; and 441a(c)) is amended— ‘‘(2) an officer, owner, or senior executive (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol- (A) in the second sentence of paragraph (1), of any person that, at any time during the lowing: by striking ‘‘subsection (b) and subsection period described in paragraph (1), employed ‘‘(e) REQUIREMENT FOR IN-STATE AND IN- (d)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsections (a), (b), and or retained an individual described in para- DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONGRESSIONAL (d)’’; and graph (1), in their capacity as a lobbyist; CANDIDATES.— (B) in paragraph (2), by striking subpara- ‘‘(3) a political committee directly or indi- ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: graph (B) and inserting the following: rectly established, financed, maintained, or ‘‘(A) IN-STATE CONTRIBUTION.—The term ‘‘(B) the term ‘base period’ means— controlled by an individual described in ‘in-State contribution’ means a contribution ‘‘(i) in the case of subsections (b) and (d), paragraph (1) or (2); or from an individual that is a legal resident of calendar year 1974; and ‘‘(4) a separate segregated fund (described the candidate’s State. ‘‘(ii) in the case of subsection (a), calendar in section 316(b)(2)(C)). ‘‘(B) IN-DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION.—The term year 2001.’’. ‘‘(b) PERIOD CONGRESS IS IN SESSION.—The ‘in-district contribution’ means a contribu- (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments period described in this subsection is the pe- tion from an individual that is a legal resi- made by this subsection shall apply to cal- riod— dent of the candidate’s district. endar years after 2002. ‘‘(1) beginning on the first day of any ses- ‘‘(2) LIMIT.—A candidate for nomination to, sion of the body of Congress in which the in- or election to, the Senate or House of Rep- SA 117. Mr. BENNETT proposed an dividual holds office or for which the can- resentatives and the candidate’s authorized amendment to the bill S. 27, to amend didate seeks nomination for election or elec- committee shall not accept an aggregate the Federal Election Campaign Act of tion; and amount of contributions of which the aggre- 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign re- ‘‘(2) ending on the date on which such ses- gate amount of in-State contributions or in- form; as follows: sion adjourns sine die.’’. district contributions, as appropriate, is less On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert than 50 percent of such total amount of con- the following: SA 119. Mr. ALLARD submitted an tributions accepted. ‘‘(3) TIME FOR MEETING REQUIREMENT.—A SEC. 305. PROHIBITING SEPARATE SEGREGATED amendment intended to be proposed by FUNDS FROM USING SOFT MONEY him to the bill S. 27, to amend the Fed- candidate shall meet the requirement of TO RAISE HARD MONEY. eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 to paragraph (2) at the end of each reporting pe- Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election provide bipartisan campaign reform; riod under section 304. Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b(b)(2)(C)) which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(4) PERSONAL FUNDS.—For purposes of this subsection, a contribution that is attrib- is amended by inserting before the period at as follows: the end the following: ‘‘, except that the utable to the personal funds of the candidate costs of such establishment, administration, Strike all after the enacting clause and in- or proceeds of indebtedness incurred by the and solicitation may only be paid from funds sert the following: candidate or the candidate’s authorized com- that are subject to the limitations, prohibi- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. mittee shall not be considered to be an in- State contribution or in-district contribu- tions, and reporting requirements of this (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Act’’. the ‘‘Campaign Finance Integrity Act of tion.’’. SEC. 306. PROHIBITING CERTAIN POLITICAL 2001’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 315 COMMITTEES FROM USING SOFT (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 MONEY TO RAISE HARD MONEY. tents of this Act is as follows: (2 U.S.C. 441a) is amended— Section 323 of the Federal Election Cam- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘(e)’’ paign Act of 1971, as added by section 101, is and inserting ‘‘(f)’’; amended by adding at the end the following: TITLE I—CONTRIBUTIONS (2) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ‘‘(e)’’ ‘‘(f) OTHER POLITICAL COMMITTEES.—A po- Sec. 101. Requirement for in-State and in- and inserting ‘‘(f)’’; and litical committee described in section district contributions to con- (3) in subsection (d)(3)(A)(i), by striking 301(4)(A) to which this section does not oth- gressional candidates. ‘‘(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘(f)’’. erwise apply (including an entity that is di- Sec. 102. Use of contributions to pay cam- rectly or indirectly established, financed, SEC. 102. USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO PAY CAM- paign debt. maintained, or controlled by such a political PAIGN DEBT. Sec. 103. Modification of political party con- committee) shall not solicit, receive, direct, tribution limits to candidates Section 315 of the Federal Election Cam- transfer, or spend funds that are not subject when candidates make expendi- paign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a), as amended to the limitations, prohibitions, and report- tures from personal funds. by section 101, is amended by adding at the ing requirements of this Act.’’. Sec. 104. Modification of contribution lim- end the following: SA 118. Mr. SMITH of Oregon pro- its. ‘‘(j) LIMIT ON USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO PAY posed an amendment to the bill S. 27, TITLE II—DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS CAMPAIGN DEBT.— ‘‘(1) TIME TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS.—Be- to amend the Federal Election Cam- Sec. 201. Disclosure of certain non-Federal ginning on the date that is 90 days after the paign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan financial activities of national date of a general or special election, a can- campaign reform; as follows: political parties. didate for election to the Senate or House of On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert Sec. 202. Political activities of corporations Representatives and the candidate’s author- the following: and labor organizations. ized committee shall not accept a contribu- SEC. 305. PROHIBITION ON ACCEPTANCE OF CER- TITLE III—REPORTING REQUIREMENTS tion that is to be used to pay a debt, loan, or TAIN CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE CON- Sec. 301. Time for candidates to file reports. other cost associated with the election cycle GRESS IS IN SESSION. of such election. Sec. 302. Contributor information required Title III of the Federal Election Campaign ‘‘(2) PERSONAL OBLIGATION.—A debt, loan, for contributions in any Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) is amended or other cost associated with an election amount. by adding at the end the following: cycle that is not paid in full on the date that Sec. 303. Prohibition of depositing contribu- is 90 days after the date of the general or ‘‘SEC. 324. PROHIBITION ON ACCEPTANCE OF tions with incomplete contrib- CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE special election shall be assumed as a per- utor information. CONGRESS IS IN SESSION. sonal obligation by the candidate. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—During the period de- Sec. 304. Public access to reports. ‘‘(3) DEFINITION OF ELECTION CYCLE.—In this scribed in subsection (b), a candidate seeking TITLE IV—USE OF GOVERNMENT subsection, the term ‘election cycle’ means nomination for election, or election, to the PROPERTY AND SERVICES the period beginning on the day after the Senate or House of Representatives, any au- Sec. 401. Ban on mass mailings. date of the most recent general election for thorized committee of such a candidate, an the specific office or seat that a candidate is individual who holds such office, or any po- TITLE V—EFFECTIVE DATE seeking and ending on the date of the next litical committee directly or indirectly es- Sec. 501. Effective date. general election for that office or seat.’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 20, 2001 SEC. 103. MODIFICATION OF POLITICAL PARTY ‘‘(i) for purposes of subsections (b) and (d), bursements during a year in an amount CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO CAN- calendar year 1974; and equal to or greater than $1,000 for any activ- DIDATES WHEN CANDIDATES MAKE ‘‘(ii) for purposes of paragraphs (1)(A) and ity described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) EXPENDITURES FROM PERSONAL of section 316(a)(2) shall submit a statement FUNDS. (2)(A) of subsection (a), calendar year 2002.’’. to the Commission (not later than 24 hours (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 315 of the Federal TITLE II—DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS after making the payment) describing the Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a), SEC. 201. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN NON-FED- amount spent and the activity involved.’’. as amended by section 102, is amended by ERAL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF NA- adding at the end the following: TIONAL POLITICAL PARTIES. TITLE III—REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ‘‘(k) CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR POLITICAL Section 304(b)(4) of the Federal Election SEC. 301. TIME FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE RE- PARTY COMMITTEES IN RESPONSE TO CAN- Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(b)(4)) is PORTS. DIDATE EXPENDITURES OF PERSONAL FUNDS.— amended— (a) MONTHLY REPORTS; 24-HOUR REPORTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a general (1) in subparagraph (H)(v), by striking Section 304(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Election election for the Senate or House of Rep- ‘‘and’’ at the end; Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(2)(A)) is resentatives, a political party committee (2) in subparagraph (I), by inserting ‘‘and’’ amended— may make contributions to a candidate after the semicolon; and (1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the without regard to any limitation under sub- (3) by adding at the end the following: end; and sections (a) and (d) until such time as the ag- ‘‘(J) for a national political committee of a (2) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the gregate amount of contributions is equal to political party, disbursements made by the following: or greater than the applicable limit. committee in an aggregate amount greater ‘‘(iii) additional monthly reports, which ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE LIMIT.—The applicable than $1,000, during a calendar year, in con- shall be filed not later than the 20th day limit under paragraph (1), with respect to a nection with a political activity (as defined after the last day of the month and shall be candidate, shall be the greatest aggregate in section 316(c)(3));’’. complete as of the last day of the month, ex- amount of expenditures that an opponent of cept that monthly reports shall not be re- SEC. 202. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF CORPORA- quired under this clause in November and the candidate in the same election and the TIONS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. December and a year end report shall be filed opponent’s authorized committee make (a) DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYEES AND SHARE- not later than January 31 of the following using the personal funds of the opponent or HOLDERS REGARDING POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.— calendar year; and proceeds of indebtedness incurred by the op- Section 316 of the Federal Election Cam- ponent (including contributions by the oppo- ‘‘(iv) 24-hour reports, beginning on the day paign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b) is amended that is 15 days preceding an election, that nent to the opponent’s authorized com- by adding at the end the following: mittee) in excess of 2 times the limit under shall be filed no later than the end of each ‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED FOR POLIT- 24-hour period; and’’. subsection (a)(1)(A) with respect to a general ICAL ACTIVITY.— election. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except with the sepa- ECTION 304 ‘‘(3) DEFINITION OF POLITICAL PARTY COM- (1) S .—Section 304(a) of the Fed- rate, written, voluntary authorization of eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. MITTEE.—In this subsection, the term ‘polit- each individual, a national bank, corporation 434(a)) is amended— ical party committee’ means a political com- or labor organization described in this sec- mittee that is a national, State, district, or (A) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii), by striking tion shall not— ‘‘quarterly reports’’ and inserting ‘‘monthly local committee of a political party (includ- ‘‘(A) in the case of a national bank or cor- ing any subordinate committee).’’. reports’’; and poration, collect from or assess its stock- (B) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘quarterly (b) NOTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES FROM holders or employees any dues, initiation PERSONAL FUNDS.—Section 304(a)(6) of the report under paragraph (2)(A)(iii) or para- fee, or other payment as a condition of em- Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 graph (4)(A)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘monthly re- ployment or membership if any part of the U.S.C. 434(a)(6)) is amended— port under paragraph (2)(A)(iii) or paragraph dues, fee, or payment will be used for a polit- (1) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as (4)(A)’’. ical activity in which the national bank or subparagraph (C); and (2) SECTION 309.—Section 309(b) of the Fed- corporation is engaged; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. ‘‘(B) in the case of a labor organization, following: 437g(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘calendar ‘‘(B)(i) The principal campaign committee collect from or assess its members or non- quarter’’ and inserting ‘‘month’’. of a candidate for nomination to, or election members any dues, initiation fee, or other SEC. 302. CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION RE- to, the Senate or House of Representatives payment if any part of the dues, fee, or pay- QUIRED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN shall notify the Commission of the aggregate ment will be used for a political activity. ANY AMOUNT. amount expenditures made using personal ‘‘(2) EFFECT OF AUTHORIZATION.—An author- (a) SECTION 302.—Section 302 of the Federal funds of the candidate or proceeds of indebt- ization described in paragraph (1) shall re- Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 432) edness incurred by the candidate (including main in effect until revoked and may be re- is amended— contributions by the candidate to the can- voked at any time. (1) in subsection (b)— didate’s authorized committee) in excess of ‘‘(3) DEFINITION OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY.—In (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘, and if an amount equal to 2 times the limit under this subsection, the term ‘political activity’ the amount’’ and all that follows through section 301(a)(1)(A). includes a communication or other activity the period and inserting: ‘‘and the following ‘‘(ii) The notification under clause (i) that involves carrying on propaganda, at- information with respect to the contribu- shall— tempting to influence legislation, or partici- tion: ‘‘(I) be submitted to the Commission not pating or intervening in a political party or ‘‘(A) The identification of the contributor. later than 24 hours after the expenditure political campaign for a Federal office. ‘‘(B) The date of the receipt of the con- that is the subject of the notification is ‘‘(d) DISCLOSURE OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR tribution.’’; and made; POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.— (B) in paragraph (2)— ‘‘(II) include the name of the candidate, ‘‘(1) CORPORATIONS AND NATIONAL BANKS.—A (i) in subsection (A), by striking ‘‘such con- the office sought by the candidate, and the corporation or national bank described in tribution’’ and inserting ‘‘the contribution date and amount of the expenditure; and this section shall submit an annual written and the identification of the contributor’’; ‘‘(III) include the aggregate amount of ex- report to shareholders stating the amount of and penditures from personal funds that have each disbursement made for a political activ- (ii) in subsection (B), by striking ‘‘such been made with respect to that election as of ity or that otherwise influences a Federal contribution’’ and all that follows through the date of the expenditure that is the sub- election. the period and inserting ‘‘, no later than 10 ject of the notification.’’. ‘‘(2) LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.—A labor orga- days after receiving the contribution, the SEC. 104. MODIFICATION OF CONTRIBUTION LIM- nization described in this section shall sub- contribution and the following information ITS. mit an annual written report to dues paying with respect to the contribution: Section 315 of the Federal Election Cam- members and nonmembers stating the ‘‘(i) The identification of the contributor. paign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a) is amended— amount of each disbursement made for a po- ‘‘(ii) The date of the receipt of the con- (1) in subsection (a)— litical activity or that otherwise influences tribution.’’; (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking a Federal election, including contributions (2) in subsection (c)— ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,500’’; and and expenditures.’’. (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘$5,000’’ (b) DISCLOSURE TO THE COMMISSION OF CER- (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘or con- and inserting ‘‘$2,500’’; and TAIN PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES BY LABOR OR- tributions aggregating more than $200 during (2) in subsection (c)— GANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS.—Section 304 any calendar year’’; and (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘sub- of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (C) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and section (b) and subsection (d)’’ and inserting (2 U.S.C. 434) is amended by adding at the (5) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respec- ‘‘paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(A) of subsection end the following: tively; and (a) and subsections (b) and (d)’’; and ‘‘(e) REQUIRED STATEMENT OF CORPORA- (3) in subsection (h)(2), by striking ‘‘(c)(5)’’ (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘means TIONS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.—Each cor- and inserting ‘‘(c)(4)’’. the calendar year 1974.’’ and inserting poration, national bank, or labor organiza- (b) SECTION 304.—Section 304(b)(3)(A) of the ‘‘means— tion that makes an aggregate amount of dis- Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2599 U.S.C. 434(b)(3)(A)) is amended by striking SEC. 305. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN NON-FED- ‘‘(iii) additional monthly reports, which ‘‘whose contribution’’ and all that follows ERAL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF NA- shall be filed not later than the 20th day through ‘‘so elect,’’. TIONAL POLITICAL PARTIES. after the last day of the month and shall be Section 304(b)(4) of the Federal Election complete as of the last day of the month, ex- SEC. 303. PROHIBITION OF DEPOSITING CON- Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(b)(4)) is TRIBUTIONS WITH INCOMPLETE cept that monthly reports shall not be re- CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION. amended— quired under this clause in November and (1) in subparagraph (H)(v), by striking Section 302 of Federal Election Campaign December and a year end report shall be filed ‘‘and’’ at the end; Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 432) is amended by add- not later than January 31 of the following (2) in subparagraph (I), by inserting ‘‘and’’ ing at the end the following: calendar year; and after the semicolon; and ‘‘(j) DEPOSIT OF CONTRIBUTIONS.—The treas- ‘‘(iv) 24-hour reports, beginning on the day (3) by adding at the end the following: that is 15 days preceding an election, that urer of a candidate’s authorized committee ‘‘(J) for a national political committee of a shall not deposit or otherwise negotiate a shall be filed no later than the end of each political party, disbursements made by the 24-hour period; and’’. contribution unless the information required committee in an aggregate amount greater by this section is complete.’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— than $1,000, during a calendar year, in con- (1) SECTION 304.—Section 304(a) of the Fed- SEC. 304. PUBLIC ACCESS TO REPORTS. nection with a political activity (as defined eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. Section 304(a)(11)(B) of the Federal Elec- in section 316(d));’’. 434(a)) is amended— tion Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. SEC. 306. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF CORPORA- (A) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii), by striking 434(a)(11)(B)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and TIONS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. ‘‘quarterly reports’’ and inserting ‘‘monthly publicly available at the offices of the Com- (a) DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYEES AND SHARE- reports’’; and mission’’ after ‘‘Internet’’. HOLDERS REGARDING POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.— (B) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘quarterly Section 316 of the Federal Election Cam- TITLE IV—USE OF GOVERNMENT report under paragraph (2)(A)(iii) or para- paign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b), as amended PROPERTY AND SERVICES graph (4)(A)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘monthly re- by section 203, is amended by adding at the port under paragraph (2)(A)(iii) or paragraph SEC. 401. BAN ON MASS MAILINGS. end the following: (4)(A)’’. ‘‘(d) DISCLOSURE OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3210(a)(6) of title (2) SECTION 309.—Section 309(b) of the Fed- 39, United States Code, is amended by strik- POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.— eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. ing subparagraph (A) and inserting the fol- ‘‘(1) CORPORATIONS AND NATIONAL BANKS.—A 437g(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘calendar lowing: corporation or national bank described in quarter’’ and inserting ‘‘month’’. ‘‘(A) A Member of, or Member-elect to, this section shall submit an annual written report to shareholders stating the amount of SEC. 306. CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION RE- Congress may not mail any mass mailing as QUIRED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN franked mail.’’. each disbursement made for a political activ- ANY AMOUNT. ity or that otherwise influences a Federal (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- (a) SECTION 302.—Section 302 of the Federal MENTS.— election. Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 432) (1) Section 3210 of title 39, United States ‘‘(2) LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.—A labor orga- is amended— Code, is amended— nization described in this section shall sub- (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in subsection (a)— mit an annual written report to dues paying (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘, and if (i) in paragraph (3)— members and nonmembers stating the the amount’’ and all that follows through (I) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘, in- amount of each disbursement made for a po- the period and inserting: ‘‘and the following cluding general mass mailings,’’; litical activity or that otherwise influences information with respect to the contribu- (II) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘‘or a Federal election, including contributions tion: other general mass mailing’’; and and expenditures. ‘‘(A) The identification of the contributor. (III) in subparagraph (J), by striking ‘‘or ‘‘(3) DEFINITION OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY.—In ‘‘(B) The date of the receipt of the con- other general mass mailing’’; and this subsection, the term ‘political activity’ tribution.’’; and (ii) in paragraph (6)— includes a communication or other activity (B) in paragraph (2)— (I) by striking subparagraphs (B), (C), and that involves carrying on propaganda, at- (i) in subsection (A), by striking ‘‘such con- (F); tempting to influence legislation, or partici- tribution’’ and inserting ‘‘the contribution (II) by striking the second sentence of sub- pating or intervening in a political party or and the identification of the contributor’’; paragraph (D); and political campaign for a Federal office.’’. and (b) DISCLOSURE TO THE COMMISSION OF CER- (III) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) (ii) in subsection (B), by striking ‘‘such TAIN PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES BY LABOR OR- and (E) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respec- contribution’’ and all that follows through GANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS.—Section 304 tively; and the period and inserting ‘‘, no later than 10 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (iii) by striking paragraph (7); days after receiving the contribution, the (2 U.S.C. 434), as amended by sections 103 and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘sub- contribution and the following information 201, is amended by adding at the end the fol- section (a) (4) and (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘para- with respect to the contribution: lowing: graphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a)’’; ‘‘(i) The identification of the contributor. ‘‘(f) REQUIRED STATEMENT OF CORPORATIONS (C) by striking subsection (f); and ‘‘(ii) The date of the receipt of the con- AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.—Each corpora- (D) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- tion, national bank, or labor organization tribution.’’; section (f). that makes an aggregate amount of disburse- (2) in subsection (c)— (2) Section 316 of the Legislative Branch ments during a year in an amount equal to (A) by striking paragraph (2); Appropriations Act, 1990 (39 U.S.C. 3210 note) or greater than $1,000 for any activity de- (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘or con- is amended by striking subsection (a). scribed in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of tributions aggregating more than $200 during (3) Section 311 of the Legislative Branch section 316(a)(2) shall submit a statement to any calendar year’’; and Appropriations Act, 1991 (2 U.S.C. 59e) is the Commission (not later than 24 hours (C) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and amended by striking subsection (f). after making the payment) describing the (5) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respec- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments amount spent and the activity involved.’’. tively; and made by this section shall take effect at the (3) in subsection (h)(2), by striking ‘‘(c)(5)’’ beginning of the first Congress that begins SA 121. Mr. ALLARD submitted an and inserting ‘‘(c)(4)’’. after December 31, 2002. amendment intended to be proposed by (b) SECTION 304.—Section 304(b)(3)(A) of the TITLE V—EFFECTIVE DATE Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 him to the bill S.27, to amend the Fed- U.S.C. 434(b)(3)(A)) is amended by striking SEC. 501. EFFECTIVE DATE. eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 to ‘‘whose contribution’’ and all that follows Except as otherwise provided in this Act, provide bipartisan campaign reform; through ‘‘so elect,’’. this Act and the amendments made by this which was ordered to lie on the table; SEC. 307. PROHIBITION OF DEPOSITING CON- Act shall take effect 30 days after the date of as follows: TRIBUTIONS WITH INCOMPLETE enactment of this Act. On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION. the following: Section 302 of Federal Election Campaign SA 120. Mr. ALLARD submitted an SEC. 305. TIME FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE RE- Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 432) is amended by add- amendment intended to be proposed by PORTS. ing at the end the following: him to the bill S. 27, to amend the Fed- (a) MONTHLY REPORTS; 24-HOUR REPORTS.— ‘‘(j) DEPOSIT OF CONTRIBUTIONS.—The treas- eral Election Campaign Act of 1971 to Section 304(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Election urer of a candidate’s authorized committee Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(2)(A)) is shall not deposit or otherwise negotiate a provide bipartisan campaign reform; contribution unless the information required which was ordered to lie on the table; amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the by this section is complete.’’. as follows: end; and SEC. 308. PUBLIC ACCESS TO REPORTS. On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert (2) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the Section 304(a)(11)(B) of the Federal Elec- the following: following: tion Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C.

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND the bill S. 27, to amend the Federal ‘‘(D) At least 3 of the 151-210 largest des- MANAGEMENT SUPPORT Election Campaign Act of 1971 to pro- ignated market areas (as so defined). Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ‘‘(3) BROADCAST STATIONS.—Each random ask unanimous consent that the Sub- vide bipartisan campaign reform; as audit shall include each of the 3 largest tele- follows: committee on Readiness and Manage- vision broadcast networks, 1 independent ment Support of the Committee on On page 37, between lines 14 and 15, insert network, and 1 cable network.’’. the following: (e) DEFINITION OF BROADCASTING STATION.— Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on SEC. 305. TELEVISION MEDIA RATES. Subsection (f) of section 315 of such Act (47 (a) LOWEST UNIT CHARGE.—Subsection (b) U.S.C. 315(f)), as redesignated by subsection Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 9:30 a.m., in of section 315 of the Communications Act of (c)(1) of this section, is amended by inserting open session to receive testimony on 1934 (47 U.S.C. 315) is amended— ‘‘, a television broadcast station, and a pro- the readiness impact of range en- (1) by striking ‘‘(b) The charges’’ and in- vider of cable or satellite television service’’ croachment issues, including: endan- serting the following: before the semicolon. gered species and critical habitats; (f) STYLISTIC AMENDMENTS.—Section 315 of ‘‘(b) CHARGES.— sustainment of the maritime environ- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in such Act (47 U.S.C. 315) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘IN GEN- ment; airspace management; urban paragraph (2), the charges’’; sprawl; air pollution; unexploded ordi- (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) ERAL.—’’ before ‘‘If any’’; as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (2) in subsection (f), as redesignated by nance; and noise. and subsection (c)(1) of this section, by inserting The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘DEFINITIONS.—’’ before ‘‘For purposes’’; and objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(2) TELEVISION.—The charges made for the (3) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by use of any television broadcast station, or a inserting ‘‘REGULATIONS.—’’ before ‘‘The f provider of cable or satellite television serv- Commission’’. ice, by any person who is a legally qualified f PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR candidate for any public office in connection Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask with the campaign of such candidate for NOTICE OF HEARING unanimous consent my law clerk, nomination for election, or election, to such COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL office shall not exceed the lowest charge of RESOURCES Susan Bruno, be granted floor privi- the station (at any time during the 365-day Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I leges during the pendency of the cam- period preceding the date of the use) for the would like to announce for the infor- paign finance reform debate. same amount of time for the same period.’’. mation of the Senate and the public The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (b) RATE AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL PAR- objection, it is so ordered. TIES.—Section 315(b)(2) of such Act (47 U.S.C. that a hearing has been scheduled be- 315(b)(2)), as added by subsection (a), is fore the Committee on Energy and Nat- f amended by inserting ‘‘, or by a national ural Resources. committee of a political party on behalf of The hearing will take place on Tues- CALLING UPON THE PEOPLE’S RE- such candidate in connection with such cam- day, March 27, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in room PUBLIC OF CHINA TO END ITS paign,’’ after ‘‘such office’’. SD–106 of the Dirksen Senate Office HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN (c) PREEMPTION.—Section 315 of such Act Building in Washington, D.C. CHINA AND TIBET (47 U.S.C. 315) is amended— The purpose of this hearing is to con- (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) sider national energy policy with re- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and unanimous consent that the Foreign (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- spect to impediments to development of domestic oil and natural gas re- Relations Committee be discharged lowing new subsection: from further consideration of S. Res. ‘‘(d) PREEMPTION.— sources. 22, and the Senate then proceed to its ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Because of the limited time available paragraph (2), a licensee shall not preempt for the hearing, witnesses may testify immediate consideration. the use of a television broadcast station, or by invitation only. However, those The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a provider of cable or satellite television wishing to submit written testimony objection, it is so ordered. service, by an eligible candidate or political for the hearing record should send two The clerk will report the resolution committee of a political party who has pur- by title. chased and paid for such use pursuant to sub- copies of their testimony to the Com- mittee on Energy and Natural Re- The senior assistant bill clerk read as section (b)(2). follows: ‘‘(2) CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND CONTROL OF LI- sources, United States Senate, SRC–2 CENSEE.—If a program to be broadcast by a Russell Senate Office Building, Wash- A resolution (S. Res. 22) urging the appro- television broadcast station, or a provider of ington, D.C. 20510–6150. priate representative of the United States to cable or satellite television service, is pre- the United Nations Commission on Human For further information, please call Rights to introduce at the annual meeting of empted because of circumstances beyond the Trici Heninger or Bryan Hannegan at control of the station, any candidate or the Commission a resolution calling upon party advertising spot scheduled to be broad- (202) 224–7932. the People’s Republic of China to end its cast during that program may also be pre- f human rights violations in China and Tibet, and for other purposes. empted.’’. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO (d) RANDOM AUDITS.—Section 315 of such MEET There being no objection, the Senate Act (47 U.S.C. 315), as amended by subsection proceeded to consider the resolution. (d), is amended by inserting after subsection COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Mr. WARNER. I ask unanimous con- (d) the following new subsection: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sent that the resolution be agreed to, ‘‘(e) RANDOM AUDITS.— ask unanimous consent that the Com- the preamble be agreed to, the motion ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—During the 45-day period mittee on Finance be authorized to preceding a primary election and the 60-day to reconsider be laid upon the table, period preceding a general election, the Com- meet during the session of the Senate and, finally, any statements relating to mission shall conduct random audits of des- on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 to hear tes- the resolution be printed in the ignated market areas to ensure that each timony on the Jordan Free Trade RECORD. television broadcast station, and provider of Agreement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cable or satellite television service, in those The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. markets is allocating television broadcast objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 22) was agreed advertising time in accordance with this sec- SUBCOMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS tion and section 312. to. ‘‘(2) MARKETS.—The random audits con- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The preamble was agreed to. ducted under paragraph (1) shall cover the ask unanimous consent that the Com- The resolution, with its preamble, following markets: mittee on Foreign Relations be author- reads as follows:

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I further ask neva, Switzerland, provides a forum for dis- such resolution. consent that on Wednesday, imme- cussing human rights and expressing inter- f diately following the prayer, the Jour- national support for improved human rights nal of proceedings be approved to date, performance; EXECUTIVE SESSION the morning hour be deemed expired, Whereas, according to the Department of State and international human rights orga- the time for the two leaders be re- nizations, the Government of the People’s EXECUTIVE CALENDAR served for their use later in the day, and the Senate then resume consider- Republic of China continues to commit wide- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask spread and well-documented human rights ation of the Torricelli amendment to unanimous consent that the Senate im- abuses in China and Tibet; the campaign finance bill. mediately proceed to executive session Whereas the People’s Republic of China has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to consider the following nominations yet to demonstrate its willingness to abide objection, it is so ordered. by internationally accepted norms of free- on the Executive Calendar: Nos. 19 and dom of belief, expression, and association by 20, and all nominations on the Sec- f repealing or amending laws and decrees that retary’s desk in the Coast Guard. I fur- restrict those freedoms; ther ask unanimous consent that the PROGRAM Whereas the Government of the People’s nominations be confirmed, the motion Mr. WARNER. For the information of Republic of China continues to ban and crim- to reconsider be laid upon the table, all Senators, the Senate will resume inalize groups it labels as cults or heretical organizations; any statements relating to the nomina- consideration of the Torricelli broad- Whereas the Government of the People’s tions be printed in the RECORD, the casting amendment beginning at 9:30 Republic of China has repressed unregistered President be immediately notified of a.m. tomorrow. Senators should expect religious congregations and spiritual move- the Senate’s action, and the Senate a vote in relation to the amendment to ments, including Falun Gong, and persists in then return to legislative session. occur at approximately 12:30 p.m. persecuting persons on the basis of unau- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Amendments will continue to be of- thorized religious activities using such objection, it is so ordered. fered and voted on every 3 hours measures as harassment, prolonged deten- The nominations considered and con- throughout the day unless time is tion, physical abuse, incarceration, and clo- sure or destruction of places of worship; firmed are as follows: yielded back on the amendments Whereas authorities in the People’s Repub- IN THE COAST GUARD f lic of China have continued their efforts to The following named officer for appoint- extinguish expressions of protest or criti- ment as Commander, Atlantic Area, United ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. cism, have detained scores of citizens associ- States Coast Guard, and to the grade indi- TOMORROW ated with attempts to organize a peaceful op- cated under title 14, U.S.C., section 50: Mr. WARNER. If there is no further position, to expose corruption, to preserve To be vice admiral their ethnic minority identity, or to use the business to come before the Senate, I Internet for the free exchange of ideas, and Rear Adm. Thad W. Allen, 0000 now ask unanimous consent that the have sentenced many citizens so detained to The following named officer for appoint- Senate stand in adjournment under the harsh prison terms; ment in the United States Coast Guard to previous order. Whereas Chinese authorities continue to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., There being no objection, the Senate, exert control over religious and cultural in- section 271: at 6:48 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- stitutions in Tibet, abusing human rights To be rear admiral (Lower Half) day, March 21, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. through instances of torture, arbitrary ar- Capt. Harvey E. Johnson, Jr., 0000 rest, and detention of Tibetans without pub- Capt. Sally Brice-O’Hara, 0000 f lic trial for peacefully expressing their polit- CONFIRMATIONS ical or religious views; NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Whereas bilateral human rights dialogues DESK Executive nominations confirmed by between several nations and the People’s Re- IN THE COAST GUARD the Senate March 20, 2001: public of China have yet to produce substan- PN11 Coast Guard nominations (135) begin- IN THE COAST GUARD tial adherence to international norms; and ning Timothy Aguirre, and ending William J. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT Whereas the People’s Republic of China has Ziegler, which nominations were received by AS COMMANDER, ATLANTIC AREA, UNITED STATES signed the International Covenant on Civil COAST GUARD, AND TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER the Senate and appeared in the Congres- TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 50: and Political Rights, but has yet to take the sional Record of January 3, 2001. steps necessary to make the treaty legally To be vice admiral f binding: Now, therefore, be it REAR ADM. THAD W. ALLEN, 0000 Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate LEGISLATIVE SESSION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- that— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- DICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: (1) at the 57th Session of the United Na- ate will now return to legislative ses- To be rear admiral (lower half) tions Human Rights Commission in Geneva, sion. Switzerland, the appropriate representative CAPT. HARVEY E. JOHNSON JR., 0000 of the United States should solicit cospon- f CAPT. SALLY BRICE-O’HARA, 0000 sorship for a resolution calling upon the ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH IN THE COAST GUARD Government of the People’s Republic of 21, 2001 COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING TIMOTHY China to end its human rights abuses in AGUIRRE, AND ENDING WILLIAM J. ZIEGLER, WHICH Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- China and Tibet, in compliance with its PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JANUARY international obligations; and unanimous consent that when the Sen- 3, 2001.

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HONORING GAYE LEBARON HONORING CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON The bill reduces all excess SEC fees: trans- OF THE LADY BLUE DEVILS action, registration, merger/tender, single stock futures, and the trust indenture fee. The fee HON. MIKE THOMPSON HON. BART GORDON relief bill provides a stable funding structure for the SEC by ensuring that appropriators OF CALIFORNIA OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have sufficient funds to meet the agency’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 20, 2001 funding needs. The fee relief bill also includes a pay parity Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to provision to help the Commission attract and recognize the championship season of the Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, retain first-rate attorneys, accountants, and Jackson County Lady Blue Devils. The Lady I rise today to recognize my good friend and economists. In the post-Gramm-Leach-Bliley Blue Devils recently won a second straight financial services world, SEC professionals a true Sonoma County legend, Gaye LeBaron. Class AA girls basketball state championship. performing the same work as their colleagues Ms. LeBaron is stepping down as a daily Residents of Jackson County, Tennessee, in the banking agencies should receive similar columnist with the Press Democrat newspaper can be proud of their Lady Blue Devils. The compensation. in Santa Rosa after nearly 46 years with the team went 22–10 this season and showed re- I would like to commend our colleagues in paper. markable perseverance and resilience. Just the other Body, specifically Senators PHIL hours before the team beat their opponents by GRAMM and CHUCK SCHUMER, for their excel- She began her career in journalism in 1951 a 46–42 score, the mother of senior guard lent work in moving similar legislation, S. 143, as a correspondent with the Sonoma Index Sarah Gipson died after a two-year fight with through the Senate Banking Committee. I look Tribune. She joined the Press Democrat as a cancer. forward to seeing the Senate act on that legis- student intern in 1955 and graduated to cub The team played with guts and determina- lation soon. reporter in 1957. Over the years she has per- tion despite Sarah’s heart-wrenching loss. Here in the House, I thank my numerous formed almost every job in the newsroom. She Sarah’s mother, the former Dianne Spivey, colleagues from both sides of the aisle who began writing her Press Democrat column in was a member of the school’s state champion- have joined Mr. FOSSELLA as original cospon- ship team in 1973. 1959 and it has since become a daily staple sors of this legislation and given it such strong I commend the team and its coach, Jim bipartisan support right from the start. I look in the lives of thousands of Sonoma County Brown, for a fine season and gutsy win. The forward to moving this bill through the financial readers. following are members of the 2000–2001 state Services Committee expeditiously. Gaye LeBaron embodies the county’s col- champion Lady Blue Devils: Candace Stafford, f lective memory. She has written on both Courtney Childress, Kayla Olson, Becca events she has witnessed and experienced Focer, Sarah Gipson, Sheena Hager, Jennifer HONORING THE HOPKINTON and on the county’s colorful and more distant Harris, Ashley Hopkins, Amanda Naff, Deanna BASKETBALL TEAM past. Apple, Andrea Davidson, Emily Lane, Marissa Hensley, Megan Pepper, Alyssa Bowman, HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN She co-authored a two-volume history of managers Lucy Anderson, Stephenee Clayton, Santa Rosa and Sonoma County and edited a Faith Henshaw, Lacy Sircy, and trainer Shawn OF MASSACHUSETTS third volume on Sonoma County in the 19th Moffitt. Kevin Bray and Barbara Brown also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Century. Her class on the History of Sonoma serve as the team’s assistant coaches. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 County at Santa Rosa Junior College is one of f Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the most popular offerings each semester. INTRODUCTION OF THE INVESTOR to join the community of Hopkinton, Massa- To her colleagues at the paper, she was the AND CAPITAL MARKETS FEE RE- chusetts in celebrating the accomplishments newsroom’s ‘‘go-to-guy’’ who could tell them LIEF ACT and performance of the Hopkinton High when a highway opened, or how a local land- School Girl’s Varsity Basketball Team. Their banner season came to a remarkable conclu- mark got its name or whether an obituary HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY sion on March 13, 2001 at the Fleet Center in should run on page one. OF OHIO Boston where they captured the 2000–2001 To her readers she was an artist who paint- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Massachusetts Division IV State Champion- ed broad word pictures of how the county Tuesday, March 20, 2001 ship. once was and made us all feel part of the con- Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I applaud my col- There are many stories of note surrounding tinuum of history. leagues Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. BAKER, Mrs. KELLY, this group of remarkable athletes. Of the 15 members of the team, 12 are underclassmen. But there was another side to Gaye and Mrs. MALONEY for introducing legislation that is vitally important to every American in- Such an accomplishment for a team of rel- LeBaron. Many of her columns reflected her vestor indeed, to every American business atively young women is certainly impressive. keen observations of the contemporary polit- seeking access to our capital markets. It’s Another story is the inspirational play of soph- ical and social landscape, often seen through called the Investor and Capital Markets Fee omore forward Meg Davis, who overcame a the eyes of her acerbic informant, ‘‘Sam the Relief Act, and it will save investors and mar- painful back injury to play in the tournament. Shark.’’ Whether a literary device or Sonoma ket participants $14 billion dollars over the In the first half, while the Hillers were trailing County’s own ‘‘Deep Throat,’’ Sam asked the next ten years. the Manchester Hornets, Davis and junior questions that more dignified people perhaps Congress must take action. If nothing is guard Mari Levine, who finished with a team- would not and together Sam and Gaye stirred done to stop the flow of investors’ cash into high 20 points, sparked a critical run, ulti- the debate and moved us forward. government coffers, more than $24 billion mately leading their team to a convincing 61– overcharges will be collected over the next ten 39 victory. Mr. Speaker, Gaye LeBaron has received a years. Teamwork was the key to the Hillers’ suc- multitude of awards and acknowledgments. This fee Relief legislation reduces fees to a cessful season. Led on the court by senior co- She is revered in her community and is a level more consistent with Congress’s original captains Connie Chace and Jen Sanborn, giant in her profession. It is therefore fitting intent. Fees will recover the Commission’s every player added to the Hillers’ fairy tale and proper that we honor her today for her costs of supervising the markets, but they will season: senior Kelley Connelly, juniors Allison long and distinguished career and for her no longer be a burdensome tax on investors Azar and Shawna McCabe, sophomores Katie many accomplishments. and capital formation. Baldiga, Taylor Chance, Julia Weaver, Lindsey

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VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.000 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 E394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 Dragin, and freshmen Lauren Aulds, Erika HONORING THE INTERNATIONAL emotions about her leaving. We are happy for Steele, Callie Nealon and Jackie Pappas. And YEAR OF VOLUNTEERS the new chapter beginning in her life but sad- of course, special recognition must be ex- dened to see her leave us.’’ tended to Coach Dick Bliss for his inspirational HON. MIKE THOMPSON Ms. Bruno continues, ‘‘Mrs. Cullen is truly a leadership. OF CALIFORNIA remarkable woman and a credit to the teach- Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous pride that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing profession. Pat Cullen truly personifies what a teacher should be.’’ I recognize the exceptional student-athletes of Tuesday, March 20, 2001 the Hopkinton High School Girl’s Varsity Bas- Mr. Speaker, I am deeply committed to pro- ketball team for an unforgettable season. I Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, viding more resources at the federal level so congratulate them on their accomplishment Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the that Patricia Cullen, her colleagues, and those and wish them the best of luck in years to International Year of Volunteers. The United who will join this profession can do an even come. Nations General Assembly has designated the better job than they have been doing. But in year 2001 to encourage and advance the con- addition to the material resources which we cept of volunteer service. owe these dedicated public servants, we owe f In Humboldt County, California, the North them better recognition as well for the job they HEATHER HAGAN—AMERICAN Coast Regional Network for Service and Vol- do in often difficult circumstances. I am de- HERO unteerism was founded to facilitate and im- lighted to join Patricia Cullen’s students and prove effective volunteer efforts. The North colleagues in recognizing her excellent work, Coast Regional Network joins other volunteer and wishing her well. HON. PHIL ENGLISH groups throughout the nation in working to f promote and strengthen volunteerism. Hun- OF PENNSYLVANIA dreds of California’s North Coast residents en- HONORING THE 270TH BIRTHDAY OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thusiastically volunteer their time to enhance the quality of life in our community. They work VIRGINIA Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in a wide variety of non-profit organizations, educational institutions, senior and youth pro- HON. TOM DAVIS Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, in a time of cri- grams, the arts and health services. OF VIRGINIA sis, many of us choose not to get involved. Mr. Speaker, the International Year of Vol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, we’ve all read the newspaper unteers recognizes and honors the voluntary Tuesday, March 20, 2001 headlines when someone has witnessed a commitment of individuals and groups who crime or even saw someone get injured and contribute their time and resources and share Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I they chose not to get involved because they their skills to build better communities. For that would like to take this opportunity to recognize didn’t want to complicate their lives. reason, Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this Prince William County, Virginia, which will be Today, I rise to pay tribute to someone who time that we honor the efforts of the North celebrating its 270th birthday on March 20, acted differently, bravely. Heather Hagan per- Coast Regional Network, and all volunteers, 2001. sonifies a hero’s life. She chose to get in- for their dedication to community service. Prince William County was established by volved and in the end saved a woman’s life. f the Virginia General Assembly on July 9, At 15 years old, Heather showed incredible in- 1730, when the population increased to a tuition, caring, and determination for one so GOODBYE MRS. CULLEN point that the formation of a new county was young. necessary. It took several months for the leg- HON. BARNEY FRANK islation to become law. In 1731, Prince William On March 12, as she was doing her daily County was recognized as a county and in- rounds delivering The Herald to her customers OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluded Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudon on her paper route, she noticed something dif- and Fauquier. Named for William Augustus, ferent at the home of Josephine McCutcheon. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 the second son of King George II, the county The newspapers were piled up against the Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, as we in Con- was cut to its current size in 1759. Within the door, unclaimed for several days. Additionally, gress and in the Executive Branch intensify county there are also two independent cities, Heather realized she had not seen the 81- our efforts better to support public education in Manassas and Manassas Park. year-old woman in days. this country, we should be sure to continue to The citizens of Prince William County are Heather completed her route. She thought focus on teachers as the central element in continually contributing to the country’s history about how odd it was that Mrs. McCutcheon this effort. The dedicated men and women and cultural heritage. The county was home to had not picked up her newspaper or even who have entered the teaching profession some of the nation’s first European settle- stopped delivery if she was going out of town. over the years deserve far better treatment ments. Many of the first arrivals to the county Worried, she called the elderly woman’s house than we have given them. Too often they are were of Irish descent. They settled on vacant but the line was busy. inadequately compensated, and given too little plots and began to farm, aided only by con- Heather chose not to let it end there. She to work with in the way of resources. Despite victs who had been sent from England. It also knew something was not right so she returned that, large numbers of talented, intelligent, cre- played an important role in the American Rev- to the home of the former Mercer council- ative individuals have continued to go into the olution by aiding in the formation of the new woman and county commissioner. There was teaching profession because of their love of country. no response when she knocked at the door. learning and their concern for young people. Prince William County was the site of many Sensing something was wrong, Heather con- In June, one individual who is an excellent Civil War battles. One of the most notable of tacted the local authorities, who found Mrs. example of this tradition will be retiring. the Civil War conflicts was the Battle of First McCutcheon lying on the floor of the house Patricia Cullen is a sixth grade teacher at Manassas, which was the first major encoun- after a fall, unable to summon help. the Wareham Middle School in Wareham, ter between the North and South. The Manas- Massachusetts and she will be enjoying a well sas Battlefields are now National Parks visited Mr. Speaker, in a time when the news is full deserved retirement after 33 years of dedi- by thousands every summer. of stories of insensitive and selfish people, cated teaching at the end of this year. In the Prince William County continues, to this they have not been introduced to teens such words of Judith Bruno of the Wareham Middle day, to have a close connection to our military. as Heather Hagan. She broke the mold. She School staff, speaking on behalf of the faculty In fact, the town of Quantico is completely sur- gives me hope for the coming generations. and staff of the school, ‘‘Mrs. Cullen is a dedi- rounded by a Marine Corps Base. The military The easy thing to do would’ve been for cated, caring and loving teacher to all of her history of this town goes back to the Revolu- Heather to do her job and leave it at that. But students. She focuses on her student’s tionary and Civil Wars, when the land was she, in the immortal words of Robert Frost, strengths and positive attributes instead of the used for Virginia Naval Operations. The Ma- took the road less traveled by, going out of negatives. Pat helps her students to strive, to rine Corps Base was established there in her way, having a dramatic impact on some- achieve, and to be successful in their endeav- 1917. one’s life. I would like to say thank you to ors. All her students love and respect her. The Today, Prince William County is the second Heather—she is truly a treasure to our com- faculty and staff have the same feelings for most populous county in the Commonwealth. munity. her and trust me when I say we have mixed The rich history in this county makes it one of

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.004 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E395 the most historical counties in the nation. The gratitude for his contributions to the industry CONGRATULATING THE OUR LADY citizens are proud to keep this history alive and his community. OF LOURDES WARRIORS and are continually reminded of the past by f the collective knowledge of those who live and HON. SUE W. KELLY work there. Moreover, Prince William County TEACHER SABBATICAL LEAVE GRANTS ACT OF NEW YORK is a leader in a new Virginia revolution, a tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology revolution. I am certain that her citizens will continue their role as leaders of Virginia’s HON. PATSY T. MINK Tuesday, March 20, 2001 and America’s futures. OF HAWAII Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, in closing, I wish continued IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to a group of hard working women prosperity for the County of Prince William and Tuesday, March 20, 2001 who have given their all in order to continue I call upon all of my colleagues to join me in Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I one of the Hudson Valley’s greatest dynasties. applauding this remarkable milestone. I am am introducing the Teacher Sabbatical Leave On Sunday afternoon, the 14 members of the proud to represent a portion of Prince William Grants Act. Our Lady of Lourdes women’s basketball team County in the House of Representatives. Without a quality teacher in the classroom, cruised to their third consecutive Class B f it is impossible for us, as a nation, to provide State title, the Warriors’ eighth crown in the the education our children deserve. It is es- past 15 years. A TRIBUTE TO FRANK E. Under the guidance of 18th year coach MCCARTHY sential that we ensure quality teachers are in every classroom in every school. Brian Giorgis, Our Lady of Lourdes won their Professional development helps ensure our final 27 games en route to a 27–1 record and HON. DON SHERWOOD teachers’ skills grow and change as our stu- a 22nd place ranking in USA Today’s national OF PENNSYLVANIA dents grow more diverse and as our tech- poll. After defeating Garden City, 57–37 to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology changes. However, our teachers will reach the championship games, the Warriors Tuesday, March 20, 2001 never get the in-depth development training put the crown jewel on their season by setting they need to stay on top of their field from down Iroquois, 57–28 in the final. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to in- one-day workshops. Throughout the year, the Warriors embodied form my colleagues of the recent passing of Recent findings have shown that 99 percent the American ideal, working together as a Frank E. McCarthy, the President of the Na- of our teachers have participated in at least team to accomplish a goal. From seniors who tional Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). one professional development activity in the had played on two previous State champion- Frank died on February 25 as a result of com- past year. However only 12 percent of teach- ship teams to first year players getting their plications from his battle with kidney cancer. ers who spent only 1 to 8 hours in profes- first taste of interscholastic competition, the Before my election to Congress, I was a sional development said it improved their team formed a cohesive unit under coach franchised new car dealer and a member of teaching a lot. That is a dismal figure. We Giorgis and steamrolled the competition, NADA, so I can personally attest to the role must work to provide teachers with intensive outscoring its opponents by a whopping 1,905 that Frank McCarthy played as an automotive professional development, so 100 percent of to 978. At the same time they showed dedica- industry leader for more than three decades. teachers who receive the training feel that it tion to their sport and their teammates, they Dealers, automotive executives, and policy- improved their teaching. Without it, we will held the same high standard towards their makers alike will miss his determination, rea- never be able to ensure our children are being education and the local community, making it soned voice, and knowledge of the industry. taught by quality teachers. easy to understand their near invincibility. NADA is the Voice of the Dealers and for 33 My bill will give teachers the opportunity to While Our Lady of Lourdes is not a large years Frank McCarthy was the heart of NADA. receive intensive professional development school, it looms large in the annals of wom- Frank had been the chief executive of training. This bill creates a program to provide en’s basketball. My fellow colleagues, please NADA since 1968, making him one of the grants for public school teachers who take one join me in congratulating coach Brian Giorgis, deans of the trade association community in or two semesters of sabbatical leave to pursue the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, the nation’s capital. To put his service in per- a course of study for professional develop- Kristin Keller, all-tournament team members spective, Frank assumed the helm of NADA ment. The grant covers one-half of the salary Jenna Viani and Kristen Vilardi, team mem- when Lyndon Johnson was President and the the teacher would have earned if the teacher bers Kelly Barnum, Kim Boone, Sue Clanci, 1968 Ford Galaxie was the best selling car in had not been granted a leave of absence. Kathy Duffy, Jocelyn Kelly, Vicki Koster, America. During his entire tenure, Frank en- Teachers are eligible if they have been ap- Lauren Martinez, Aimee Meyer, Kelly Roche, joyed the utmost respect among Members of proved for sabbatical leave and if they have Natalie Serkowski and Julianne Viani and all Congress, professional staff, and his col- enrolled in a course of study at an institution who assisted the Our Lady of Lourdes War- leagues in the private sector. of higher education designed to improve class- riors in building the latest empire in the Empire On behalf of dealers, Frank built strong rela- room teaching. State. tionships with the automobile manufacturers. By providing teachers with financial re- f He had a unique abilty to convey the concerns sources, they will be free to pursue an inten- IN HONOR OF DENNIS WEBER FOR of the franchised dealers directly and con- sive course of study that can greatly improve HIS SERVICE TO DISABLED cisely without sacrificing civility or profes- their teaching skills. sionalism. Under his leadership, NADA has And studies have shown that the more AMERICAN VETERANS AND OUR become one of the largest trade associations qualified a teacher is, the better the students’ NATION in the United States, providing a wide variety performance will be. of services to dealers and their more than one For instance, in Boston, students assigned HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ million employees. In all of these efforts, Frank to the most effective teachers for a year OF CALIFORNIA was the consumate team player, always seek- showed 18 times greater gains in reading and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing credit for others rather than himself. nearly 16 time greater gains in math than Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Despite Frank’s extraordinary professional those students who were assigned to the least accomplishments, he never lost sight of what effective teachers. Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay is truly important in life. During the eulogies In Tennessee, similar students with 3 very tribute to Dennis Weber, Commander of the delivered at his funeral earlier this month, his effective teachers in a row scored 50 per- California chapter of the Disabled American family and colleagues spoke eloquently about centile points better than students who were Veterans for his service to his community, his the balance in Frank’s life. His deep faith was assigned 3 very ineffective teachers in a row. country and as a proud member of the Armed a guiding force in his approach to life, and his All of our students deserve to achieve these Services. professional responsibilities never over- same gains. Mr. Weber, a true Californian, was born on shadowed his commitment to his wife, Pat, By providing teachers with the opportunity to February 21, 1948 in Los Angeles, California. and their five children and 12 grandchildren. In receive intensive professional development, Upon graduating from high school Mr. Weber that regard, Frank McCarthy was a role model my bill will help put more effective, qualified enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. to working men and women in all walks of life. teachers in the classroom. While serving with the 3rd Marine Engineer At this time, we all feel a tremendous sense I urge my colleagues to support the Teacher Battalion near An Hoa, Mr. Weber’s platoon of loss, but also reflect with great affection and Sabbatical Leave Grants Act. was ambushed by the Viet Cong. As platoon

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.008 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 E396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 leader and while severely wounded, Mr. Richard’s ‘‘Ooh My Soul.’’ He joined The Sil- the nation’s leading maritime educators. He Weber encouraged his men to stand strong houettes, a typical high school garage band assumed the position of President of Cal Mari- against the ambush and managed to lead his that played the popular tunes of the day at time on July 1, 1996. platoon to safety. Unfortunately two of his men high school sock hops, church dances and President Aspland’s tenure has been were killed in the battle. After spending a year local parties. Playing for the Silhouettes marked by numerous advances for the institu- in the hospital recovering from his wounds Mr. helped Valens realize that making music was tion. Cal Maritime has become fully involved Weber was medically discharged and returned what he wanted to do more than anything with the CSU system, as its twenty-second to Los Angeles where he immediately began else. campus. Enrollment has nearly doubled. Nu- serving his country’s needs in the Los Angeles In 1987, Columbia Pictures released the film merous improvements to their facilities have city government. La Bamba, written and directed by admired been completed on his watch, including the re- During Mr. Weber’s year as Commander he Chicano playwright Luis Valdez, which immor- cent opening of a new, state-of-the art labora- has lead the organization in assisting veterans talized Valens’ brief life. The movie rejuve- tory building, infrastructure and technology re- in filing more than 16,000 claims for VA bene- nated his music nearly thirty years after his placement and upgrading, seismic retrofits, fits, assisted in transporting more than 49,000 death. A whole new generation of fans grew to and the acquisition of additional training ves- veterans to medical appointments covering love Valens’ as his hits were re-recorded and sels. Ground will be broken soon for a new over 1 million miles, and his given veterans performed by the East Los Angeles Chicano technology center on the campus. A second countless amounts of emotional support. group, ‘‘Los Lobos,’’ for the La Bamba sound- annual summer training cruise has been intro- The State of California and this nation is track. This contemporary band went on to be- duced, thereby doubling the number of training proud to have Mr. Weber as a native son. Mr. come a musical phenomenon, in large part be- billets. Academic programs have been ex- Weber is an example of the finest product of cause of Valens’ achievements in the early panded, and further options are in the plan- this nation and I want to thank him for his pro- days of rock and roll. ning stages. Under his leadership, Cal Mari- fessionalism, initiative and unwavering devo- Since the release of the movie La Bamba, time was the first U.S. maritime academy to tion to veterans. As commander of the Cali- Valens’ contributions to rock and roll have receive preliminary approval for having its fornia chapter Mr. Weber’s performance has been honored many times: he received a star educational program meet the requirements of truly been in keeping with the highest tradition on the Hollywood walk of Fame, The United the international Standards for Training, Cer- of the Disabled American Veterans, the state States Postal Service recognized his life and tification, and Watchkeeping. A new strategic of California, and the United States of Amer- career with a commemorative postage stamp, plan has just been published, and the institu- ica. the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center was for- tion is in readiness for its next academic ac- Colleagues, please join with me as we mally dedicated at a park in his hometown of creditation visit scheduled this fall. honor Mr. Dennis Weber with his wife Pam for Pacoima, and he was inducted into Holly- By any measure the Aspland years at the his outstanding contributions to our nation. wood’s Rock Walk for his contributions to pop California Maritime Academy have been years f music. Additionally, an annual music festival, of accomplishment in every aspect of this dis- ‘‘The Legend Lives On,’’ is held in his honor. tinguished academic institution. I invite my col- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE RITCHIE It was an honor to work with Valens’ family, leagues to share my great pride in all that Cal VALENS friends and fans to urge the recording industry Maritime has contributed and continues to to name this outstanding artist to the Rock contribute to its students, graduates, and to HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN and Roll Hall of Fame. Although long overdue, the maritime interests of the Unite States. OF CALIFORNIA Valens’ inclusion is richly deserved and is Finally, on behalf of the constituents of my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause for great celebration in Pacoima today. district and my colleagues here in this cham- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring ber, I wish to extend to President Jerry the late Ritchie Valens, rock and rolls’ first Aspland our deeply felt appreciation for all that Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Chicano star! has been accomplished on his watch, along tribute to the late Ritchie Valens, who was in- f with our very best wishes for the happy, ducted into the Rock of Roll Hall of Fame on healthy retirement that he and his wife, Carol, TRIBUTE TO CALIFORNIA MARI- March 19th. Although Valens died over forty have earned and so richly deserve. years ago, his presence is still strongly felt in TIME PRESIDENT JERRY my congressional district, especially in the ASPLAND f Northeast San Fernando Valley where he PERSONAL EXPLANATION grew up. The recognition he is receiving HON. GEORGE MILLER brings honor to his entire community. OF CALIFORNIA HON. JOHN B. SHADEGG A pioneer in the history of rock and roll who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped shape American music, Valens is con- OF ARIZONA sidered to be the first Chicano rock and roll Tuesday, March 20, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES star to cross over into mainstream America Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 with his hits, ‘‘Come On, Let’s Go,’’ the ballad Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention ‘‘Donna’’ and the flipside, ‘‘La Bamba’’ which of my colleagues another milestone in the sev- Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Speaker, on March 7, is still heard all over the world. At age seven- enty-two year history of the California Maritime 2001, I missed rollcall votes 31 and 32. I was teen, his career ended tragically when he died Academy, located in the City of Vallejo in my chairing a hearing with Vice President Che- in a plane crash along with rock and roll leg- district of California. In furthering its mission of ney. Had I been present I would have voted end Buddy Holly and fellow rocker the Big supporting the maritime interests of the United ‘‘yea’’ for H.R. 624, the Organ Donation Im- Bopper (J.P. Richardson) on February 3, States, Cal Maritime receives federal assist- provement Act of 2001, and ‘‘yea’’ for H. Con. 1959. ance, primarily in the form of its training ship, Res. 47, which honored the 21 members of Valens achieved success and stardom at a the T.S. Golden Bear. Many of its graduates the National Guard who were killed in the trag- younger age than many of rock’s superstars, become licensed officers on merchant marine ic crash of a National Guard Aircraft on March including John Lennon, Paul McCartney and vessels, or in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard. 3, 2001. Bob Dylan. The music Valens made is as vi- As a federally designated regional maritime f brant today as it was when his hits were re- academy for the Western states, Cal Maritime leased in the late 1950’s. is the maritime college of choice for students SCHOOLS INVITED TO APPLY FOR Born Richard Steve Valenzuela, Valens from California, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, FREE 3M LIBRARY SECURITY began his music career by imitating the ear- Arizona, and other western states. PRODUCTS liest rock and roll artists, especially Elvis, On June 30, 2001, California Maritime Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Academy President Jerry A. Aspland will re- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS The Penguins and The Drifters. Like so many tire, completing five years at the helm of this OF NEW YORK of that era, Valens was caught up in the ex- fine institution. President Aspland, a Cal Mari- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citement of rock and roll. The performer with time graduate, had previously retired from his the greatest influence on his music, however, position as President of Arco Marine, Inc., Tuesday, March 20, 2001 was Little Richard. Ritchie would entertain visi- when the California State University system Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- tors in his household with his versions of Little called him to begin a second career as one of lowing for the RECORD.

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.012 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E397 3M ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO DONATE also known as the @ your libraryTM cam- lation that passed, on a bipartisan vote of 31– $1.5 MILLION TO SCHOOLS paign. This five-year public education cam- 1, the House Banking and Financial Services 3M, in partnership with the American As- paign is designed to help promote the value Committee in the 106th Congress. Unfortu- sociation of School Librarians, will select 100 of all types of libraries and librarians in the 21st century. The sponsorship further dem- nately, the full House did not consider this leg- schools to receive 3M security products that islation in the previous Congress. But I am protect their valuable resources. onstrates 3M’s commitment to helping li- hopeful that we will make a serious effort in ST. PAUL, MINN.—March 6, 2001—3M today braries better meet the changing needs of li- announced the company will donate $1.5 mil- brary professionals and their customers— the 107th Congress to enact this important bill lion to middle and high schools through its now and in the future. into law. The purpose of the International Counter- ‘‘3M Salute to Schools’’ program in 2001, f which provides much-needed security prod- Money Laundering and Anti-corruption Act of ucts that help reduce the loss of valuable li- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DR. 2001 is to provide the United States with new brary resources. ROBERT HUTCHINGS GODDARD tools to combat foreign money laundering One hundred schools will be selected to re- threats, and to prevent the use of the domes- TM ceive, free of charge, up to two 3M Detec- tic financial system by money launderers and tion Systems for the entrance/exit of their li- HON. STENY H. HOYER brary media centers, a supply of 3MTM Tat- OF MARYLAND corrupt foreign officials. The bill specifically ad- tle-TapeTM Security Strips for making mate- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dresses the abuse of offshore secrecy havens by criminals who seek to launder their illicit rials and materials processing accessories—a Tuesday, March 20, 2001 package with an average value of about monetary gains. $15,000. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I represent the Let me stress an important point: offshore Now in its second year, ‘‘3M Salute to 5th Congressional District of Maryland which secrecy havens are used by financial institu- Schools’’ is sponsored by 3M, in partnership is home to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight tions and businesses around the world for per- with the American Association of School Li- Center. I would like to take this opportunity to fectly legal and legitimate transactions. How- brarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association. 3M and AASL both celebrate the achievements of Dr. Robert ever, the officially recognized secrecy, and al- share a strong commitment to education and Hutchings Goddard who, 75 years ago this most non-existent supervision, of the financial value investing in the nation’s schools. month, launched the world’s first liquid propel- sectors in many of these jurisdictions, make it ‘‘Protecting a school’s most valuable lant rocket. Indeed, the flight of Goddard’s remarkably easy for criminals to abuse them. learning tools is an ongoing challenge for a rocket on March 16, 1926, at Auburn, MA, And with the global growth of electronic com- library media center with limited resources was a feat as epochal in history as that of the merce and banking, and the unprecedented and no proven security,’’ says Don Leslie, 3M Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. During his life- expansion of global commerce in general, the Library Systems. ‘‘One of the fundamental time Dr. Goddard designed, built, and financial system is more vulnerable to abuse. goals of ‘3M Salute to Schools’ is to enhance In a speech to international bankers in the education by making detection systems launched 35 rockets of increasing sophistica- more available to schools that might not tion. Dr. Goddard was the first scientist who Spring of 2000, former Treasury Secretary otherwise have the resources to purchase not only realized the potential of missiles and Larry Summers highlighted three important them.’’ space flight but also contributed directly in reasons to embark on an aggressive fight In 2000, 3M donated $1 million to schools bringing them to practical realization. against money laundering: through ‘‘3M Salute to Schools.’’ AASL se- Mr. Speaker, on September 16, 1959, the First, it help us pursue criminals who com- lected 70 schools to receive a 3M detection 86th Congress of the United States authorized mit the underlying organized crimes that gen- system from among more than 500 the issuance of a gold medal in honor of Dr. erate tainted money, such as drug trafficking, applicants. Goddard. When measuring the importance of tax evasion, and fraud; ‘‘Research shows the highest-achieving Second, it helps us fight the foreign corrup- students attend schools with good library Dr. Goddard’s innovative contributions, there media centers, and protecting library re- is no greater proof of his originality than his tion that undermines U.S. and multilateral as- sources contributes to the overall improve- United States patents. In addition to the two sistance programs to promote democracy and ment of library media services for young patents issued in July 1914, 56 more would be economical development abroad; and lastly, people.’’ says Harriet Selverstone, president issued to him in his lifetime. Thirty-five patents It helps us protect the stability of the inter- of AASL. ‘‘AASL is pleased to again partner pending were issued after his death in 1945. national financial system. with 3M to help school libraries preserve An additional 131 patents, based upon his The bill we are introducing today enshrines these resources for students throughout the notes, sketches, and photographs, were ap- these principles. The bill provides the Treasury country.’’ plied for by his widow, Esther C. Goddard. In Secretary with the authority and discretion to ‘‘3M Salute to Schools’’ is open to middle address a specific money laundering problem and high schools in the United States. 1960, the U.S. Government acquired the rights Schools selected to receive the donation will to use these 214 patents. with precision—which cannot be done under be awarded up to two 3M detection systems Mr. Speaker, Dr. Goddard created the build- current law. for the entrance/exit of their library media ing blocks which others would later invent Current law provides limited options for law centers, a supply of 3MTM Tattle-TapeTM Se- independently. Dr. Goddard considered both enforcement; the Treasury Secretary can ei- curity Strips for marking items in their col- manned and unmanned vehicles to explore ther issue informational advisories to U.S. fi- lection and necessary materials processing the moon and planets, solar power, electric nancial institutions about specific offshore ju- accessories. Individual donations will vary propulsion, and even flight to the stars. Today, risdictions, or take the more extreme approach depending upon specific needs of the library, of invoking sweeping and often disruptive eco- such as the size of a collection and the phys- the Armed Forces, NASA, and many others in ical layout of the media center. To be consid- the science community are able to construct nomic sanctions. In an effort to strengthen our ered for the donation, a school must meet rockets, missiles, weather instruments due to ability to fight money laundering, the bill I am eligibility requirements and be able to dem- Dr. Goddard’s vision. On this day, I would like introducing today provides new discretionary onstrate a need for a detection system. to honor and recognize one of the greatest authority to the Treasury Secretary, which can Applications are available online at scientists and the father of modern rocket pro- be invoked under certain select cir- www.3M.com/library of by calling the Amer- pulsion, Dr. Robert H. Goddard. cumstances. For instance, the Secretary can ican Library Association Fax-On-Demand f use these discretionary tools if he or she were system at 1–800–545–2433, then press 4 and re- to identify an area of ‘‘primary money laun- quest document no. 802. Recipients will be INTRODUCTION OF THE INTER- announced at the American Library Associa- dering concern’’ offshore. If invoked by the tion Annual Conference, June 14 through 20 NATIONAL COUNTER-MONEY Treasury Secretary, these discretionary tools in San Francisco. Applications must be post- LAUNDERING AND ANTI-CORRUP- only apply to the activities of U.S. financial in- marked by May 1, 2001. TION ACT OF 2001 stitutions outside the U.S., but not domesti- For more information about the 2001 ‘‘3M cally. Salute to Schools’’ program, contact the HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE Our bill grants the Treasury Secretary the AASL Awards Program at 1–800–545–2433, ext. OF NEW YORK authority, and policy discretion, to use several 4383, or [email protected]. new tools that fall between informational The global leader in library security for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advisories, on the one hand, and economic more than 30 years, 3M protects literally bil- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 lions of individual items in thousands of li- sanctions on the other. For example, the Sec- braries throughout the world. 3M is a Found- Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to retary could identify a particular institution in a ing Partner to the American Library Asso- be introducing today, in cooperation with Sen- foreign jurisdiction as a primary money laun- ciation’s Campaign for America’s Libraries, ator JOHN KERRY, anti-money laundering legis- dering concern without making a determination

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.016 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 E398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 regarding the entire foreign jurisdiction, and financial institutions—that our current regu- tural awareness, teachers children that being then, impose restrictions on activities con- latory and law enforcement system may not different is good. cerning such an institution. The approach be as protected as we like to think. A well tar- I commend Meadowbrook for the focus on taken in the bill offers the kind of regulatory geted, common sense approach—such as the special education students. I have a learning flexibility, which does not exist today, needed one in this bill—that fills in gaps in current law disability that wasn’t diagnosed until I was an to tackle a fast-moving and remarkably adapt- makes sense. Moreover, keeping in mind the adult, so I’m particularly gratified to know chil- able class of criminals. need to protect legitimate commerce, the bill is dren are being helped at a young age. It’s More specifically, the bill would do the fol- crafted in a way that evenly balances burden- also comforting to me that these kids don’t lowing: sharing between regulators and the financial feel ‘‘different.’’ I know that feeling, and it’s not Authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to services industry. a good one. impose one or more of five new special meas- In sum, I am pleased to propose com- Congratulations, and keep up the good ures upon finding a jurisdiction, financial insti- prehensive money laundering legislation to ad- work. tution operating outside the United States, or dress one of the most insidious and chal- class of international transactions to be of ‘‘pri- lenging of financial crimes. Money laundering f mary money laundering concern’’; is now estimated to absorb somewhere be- Require the Secretary, in selecting a meas- tween 2 and 5 percent of the world’s domestic TRIBUTE TO REV. VERSIE ure, to consult with the Federal Reserve and product, or nearly $600 billion, and represents PULPHUS EASTER OF THE consider several factors of concern to domes- a significant threat to the international financial CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPIS- tic financial institutions; system. The enhanced tools in this proposed COPAL CHURCH, TURNER CHAP- Outline the special measures, including en- legislation will lead to improved ways of pre- EL CHURCH hanced recordkeeping and reporting; collection serving the integrity of the international finan- of information on beneficial ownership of cer- cial system, working in partnership with our tain accounts; conditions on opening so-called major trading partners and the world’s market HON. DAVID E. BONIOR payable-through and correspondent accounts; economies. OF MICHIGAN and prohibition of payable-through or cor- As we consider policy changes in this area, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES respondent accounts; we must address the appropriate needs of law Require the Secretary to consult with se- enforcement without impeding legitimate com- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 lected Federal officials and consider a number merce. By empowering the Federal govern- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the Christian of factors in making a finding relative to a pri- ment with more flexible and effective tools Methodist Episcopal Church is an organization mary money laundering concern; than those offered under existing law, the bill with a noble mission: to preach the Good Require the Secretary to notify Congress moves us closer to meeting this goal. I look News, teach divine truth and health life by the within 10 days of taking a special measure; forward to working with the Bush Administra- power of God. Extending from the efforts of Authorize banks to share suspicions of em- tion, law enforcement officials, and the finan- first generation pioneers to present day evan- ployee misconduct in employment references cial services industry, to enact a common gelists, CME’s mission has always been to with other banks without fear of civil liability, sense approach to fighting money laundering. spread good faith to communities worldwide. and clarify prohibitions against disclosure of a f Each year the Turner Chapel Christian suspicious activity report to the subject of the Methodist Episcopal Church has held a week- report; APRIL SCHOOL OF THE MONTH long spiritual revival, encompassing several Clarify penalties for violating Geographic area churches and welcoming members of all Targeting Orders issued by the Secretary to HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY denominations of faith. During this revival, combat money laundering in designated geo- OF NEW YORK congregation members join together in spir- graphical areas; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Require the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory itual song, spoken word, and biblical teach- Group to include a privacy advocate among its Tuesday, March 20, 2001 ings, renewing and strengthening their reli- gious beliefs. This evening, as the Turner membership and to operate under the ‘‘sun- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- shine’’ provisions of the Federal Advisory er, I have named Meadowbrook Elementary Chapel Church culminates its revival week Committee Act; School in East Meadow as School of the with its final service, they have chosen to Require reports from the Treasury Depart- Month in the Fourth Congressional District for honor visiting revival leader Rev. Versie ment and banking agencies regarding pen- April 2001. Pulphus Easter, for her treasured contributions alties for Bank Secrecy Act and safety-and- Thomas Mangano is Principal of to the community. soundness violations; Meadowbrook Elementary, and Dr. Robert R. A life long evangelist and missionary to the Express the sense of the Congress that the Dillon is the Superintendent of Schools for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. U.S. should press foreign governments to take East Meadow Union Free School District. Easter has demonstrated her dedication and action against money laundering and corrup- The school motto says it all—‘‘Four Walls commitment through her outstanding service tion, and make clear that the United States will with the Future Inside.’’ For over 45 years, with her community and beyond. A certified work to return the proceeds of foreign corrup- Meadowbrook has been educating Long Is- United States Chaplain Association member, tion to the citizens of countries to whom such land’s future generations on the importance of ordained Elder in Full of the CME Church, and assets belong; and, accepting everyone as is. These children have veteran pastor of over 31 years, she has Express the sense of the Congress that the learned that being ‘‘different’’ doesn’t matter. made history as the first Female Presiding U.S. should support the efforts of the Financial Boasting a 100 percent teacher PTA mem- Elder of the CME Church. Captivating audi- Action Task Force, an international anti-money bership, Meadowbrook fosters a culture of in- ences as a world evangelist as well, her mes- laundering organization, to identify jurisdictions clusion and emphasizes a strong school, fam- sage and ministry have been received in Aus- that do not cooperate with international efforts ily and community partnership. All teachers tralia, the Bahamas, Germany, and Brazil, to combat money laundering. have been trained in the ‘‘World of Difference’’ Currently serving as pastor of the Womack We are often told by the financial services program which fosters a respect for diversity Temple CME Church in Dyersburg, Ten- industry that it self-regulates well in the area at all levels. Meadowbrook is a multi-cultural nessee and living by the motto: Where God of international and correspondent banking, school representing a variety of countries such Guides, He Provides, her distinguished service and that, therefore, no legislation is needed. as India, Pakistan, Columbia, South Korea, and remarkable dedication to improving the However, a recent staff report by the Senate’s South Vietnam, China, El Salvador, Egypt, lives of people through faith continue to serve Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Israel and Russia. as an example to communities around the concluded that U.S. correspondent banking Meadowbrook, recognized as a New York world. provides an important avenue for rogue for- State Blue Ribbon School, is one of five ele- I applaud the Turner Chapel Christian eign banks and their criminal clients to carry mentary schools in the East Meadow Public Church and Rev. Versie Pulphus Easter for on money laundering and other criminal activ- School District and has 510 students. their leadership, commitment, and service. I ity in the U.S. We are also too often reminded Meadowbrook is one of two sites which pro- know that Rev. Easter is honored by this rec- by egregious cases—such as the recent one vides educational services to children who ognition and I urge my colleagues to join me involving the laundering of Russian organized face special educational challenges. This, in saluting her for her exemplary years of faith crime funds through offshore centers and U.S. combined with the school’s emphasis on cul- and service.

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.020 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E399 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURKEY’S bership in the European Union, before a set- unsecured debt or $6,000 (or $100 a month), INVASION OF THE REPUBLIC OF tlement of the Cyprus issue. whichever is greater, or $10,000, they will CYPRUS Mr. Denktash and his government at have access to Chapter 7 without qualification. present are experiencing some difficulties of These precautions are taken to ensure that HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO their own. Faced with collapsing banks, unem- those who can afford to pay their debts are re- OF MASSACHUSETTS ployment, inflation and devalued wages—the quired to do so. And even if a filer is above IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES situation could be ready for change. the limits, this bill protects those who have Mr. Speaker, I reiterate my argument from special circumstances such as a decline in in- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 last year that the continued occupation of come or unexpected medical expenses that Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, on July 20th Northern Cyprus is clearly an affront to over can be taken into account and preclude mov- 2001, we will mark the 27th anniversary of 90 United Nations and Security Council reso- ing the filer into Chapter 13. Turkey’s invasion of the Sovereign State of lutions calling on Turkey to withdraw its forces All of these provisions are included to en- Cyprus. On this date in 1974, Turkish troops and return refugees to their homes and for sure that bankruptcy relief is available to those began a campaign to forcibly evict nearly Turkey to respect the sovereignty, independ- who are truly in need, while ending the abuses 200,000 Greek Cypriots from their homes lo- ence and territorial integrity and unity of the in the system by irresponsible debtors who are cated in the northern part of the island of Cy- Republic of Cyprus. This is an insult to the capable of repaying their debts. prus. After twenty-seven years, Greek Cypriots United States and the global community which Furthermore, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 333 in- are still prohibited from returning to their has worked tirelessly to unify Greek and Turk- cludes provisions to protect women and chil- homes and remain refugees within their own ish Cypriots in a peaceful manner. dren, those individuals who typically have the country. I hope that the United States and the inter- most to lose in bankruptcy proceedings. There Nearly 1,000 women were raped, their ages national community will continue to advocate has been criticism that the bill would put vary from 12 to 78, while over 6,000 Greek for a peaceful solution to this conflict that has women and children in competition with credit Cypriots were massacred, many of them tor- torn Cyprus apart and caused 27 years of suf- and finance companies for scarce resources tured to death. Over 1,600 men, women and fering for thousands of innocent people. of the debtor. This is not the case, however. children who vanished during the invasion f Current bankruptcy law puts child support and have not been accounted for, and the Turkish alimony payments in seventh priority. H.R. 333 government continues to refuse to provide in- H.R. 333 PROVIDES RELIEF TO moves alimony and child support to the first formation as to their whereabouts. FAMILIES, CONSUMERS, FARM- priority of debts to be repaid. H.R. 333 also Despite these heinous crimes, Turkey con- ERS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES protects savings for a child’s education and re- tinues to relocate some 80,000 Turkish citi- tirement savings. Additionally, it strengthens zens to Northern Cyprus, thus changing the HON. DENNIS MOORE the ability of women to collect marital dissolu- demographic structure in the north. Many of OF KANSAS tion obligations. these Turkish citizens occupy homes and es- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Also of importance is the provisions that tates once belonging to Greek Cypriots who Tuesday, March 20, 2001 permanently extends Chapter 12, the agricul- were evicted during the invasion. Additionally, tural bankruptcy chapter. It also adjusts the ju- historical institutions of religious and cultural Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share risdictional debt limit so it may be adjusted pe- heritage have been willfully pillaged and de- my support for H.R. 333, the Bankruptcy riodically pursuant to the Consumer Price stroyed. Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Index and provides different treatment for cer- Tragically, there are only 500 Greek Cyp- Act of 2001. H.R. 333 is the culmination of tain tax claims arising from the disposition of riots still living in the occupied area, and even many years of compromise and discussion in a family farm. Protection of family farms is es- those few families are subject to constant and Congress and among consumer advocates pecially important given the low commodity systematic campaigns of harassment and in- and business representatives. This bill is the prices of recent years. Farmers need this pro- timidation. They are forbidden to attend school culmination of efforts to protect families filing tection. or work, denied medical assistance and can- bankruptcy, family farmers, and small busi- Finally, H.R. 333 contains a number of pro- not visit their families living in the Republic of nesses without negatively harming responsible visions that were devised to address serious Cyprus. This blatant violation of international borrowers. problems in the small business bankruptcy law and basic human rights must not be toler- In recent years, the bankruptcy filing rate context. Small businesses often work with ated. has increased rapidly, with a record high of small profit margins and an even smaller mar- In 1983, Turkey encouraged a ‘‘unilateral 1.4 million in 1998. In 2000, over $40 billion gin for error. Thus they cannot afford the declaration of independence’’ by the Turkish was discharged through bankruptcies. Retail- losses they are faced with by bankruptcy Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The ers pass on the costs of losing this money to abuses. United Nations Security Council as well as our all consumers by raising prices for goods and Currently, the bankruptcy system signifi- government condemned this declaration. To services. All consumers, regardless of their cantly harms small businesses with endless date the TRNC is not officially recognized as use of credit, pay for these discharged debts. delays that last for months and even years. a sovereign State by any country except for In fact, bankruptcies cost each household in H.R. 333 includes provisions improving the Turkey. America $400 per year. management of bankruptcies by providing ef- Mr. Speaker, since that time, the inter- Furthermore, creditors are forced to restrict fective cost and delay reduction by incor- national community has made some progress access to credit as bankruptcies cost creditors porating several time-tested techniques. on this issue. In June of 1999, the European more and more money. This restricted access Specifically, the bill directs bankruptcy Commission of Human Rights found Turkey to credit disproportionately affects low-income judges to actively manage Chapter 11 cases, responsible for continuing to violate several Americans, who are most in need of afford- thereby encouraging debtors and creditors to provisions of the European Convention of able credit for mortgages and consumer pur- work together to try to move businesses out of Human Rights, including not accounting for chases. It is more important than ever, given bankruptcy, and restore them to normal busi- missing persons, limiting the living conditions the recent economic downturn, that we fight to ness practice and protecting employees. of the enslaved, and failing to protect the lower prices for consumers and provide equal The bill also encourages the development of properties of the displaced persons. access to credit to all Americans. standard-form plans and disclosure state- The recent decision of the European Par- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 333, fairly addresses the ments. Current law requires disclosure state- liament (EP) to approve a report delivered by concerns of bankruptcy filers, consumers, and ments to be drafted from scratch, which great- Jaques Poos, the former Foreign Minister of creditors. This bill contains a needs-based for- ly contributes to the costs of the Chapter 11 Luxembourg and the Cyprus Rapporteur of the mula that directs filers into chapter 7 or Chap- process. The use of standard-form plans and EP Foreign Relations Commission, has rattled ter 13 based on their ability to pay. Filers disclosure statements would free up vital as- Turkey and the Denktash regime. The deci- earning less than the national median income sets that companies could otherwise use to sion accused the illegal TRNC regime and are not affected by this legislation. Further- help in the reorganization. Turkey of a lack of progress in efforts to find more, if filers earn more than the national me- I believe in personal responsibility, and not a solution on the island. In addition to insisting dian income, but if after paying the allowable spending more than you make. I also realize, that the Turkish occupation forces withdraw monthly deductions and secured debts pay- however, that there are circumstances in life from the island, the report defended the Greek ments the filers are unable to pay not less that prevent honest and hard-working individ- Cypriot’s position that would allow for its mem- than the lesser of 25 percent of non-priority uals and families from getting ahead. A death

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.022 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 E400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 in the family, divorce, job loss, unexpected Sheer numbers tell us that AIDS is one of the Dress for Success is a non-profit organiza- medical expenses and other events can all most pressing humanitarian issues that faces tion that helps low-income women to make the contribute financial hardships. Our family farm- the international community. From Africa, to transition into the workforce. To assist in this ers are facing low commodity prices and other Bangladesh, to back home in Michigan, AIDS transition, Dress for Success provides each of unavoidable situations, and their farms should is crippling the human condition. It is our re- its clients with one business suit when they re- be protected. Small businesses should be pro- sponsibility to do all that we can to thwart this ceive an interview and a second suit when vided with the ability to get out of bankruptcy deadly pandemic. they secure job placement. Most of these quickly. We all want to enable these groups to Internationally, we should take a leadership women are referred by organizations such as find relief in filing for bankruptcy, while ensur- role in combating AIDS. Of the 36 million peo- domestic violence shelters, job training pro- ing that all consumers are protected. Mr. ple infected by the HIV virus today, 25 million grams, and programs for incarcerated women. Speaker, I believe that H.R. 333 accomplishes live in sub-Saharan Africa. That is why the To date, Dress for Success has provided suits these goals, and I urge my colleagues to sup- World Bank AIDS Trust Fund needs the full to over 50,000 women. port this legislation. $150 million to fund its efforts to assist those ‘‘Clean Your Closet Week’’ is its annual f countries hardest hit by HIV/AIDS, particularly major business suit drive, and it is being ob- those in sub-Saharan Africa. I urge President served during the period of March 17th— MARCH CITIZEN OF THE MONTH Bush to continue to support President Clin- March 24th. This year ‘‘Clean Your Closet ton’s initiative that made the patent laws over Week’’ will be celebrated in over 50 cities in HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY HIV/AIDS drugs in sub-Saharan Africa less the United States. One of the drop off points OF NEW YORK stringent. This will allow African AIDS patients may be in or near your district. I encourage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to more easily get their hands on the medicine you to inform your constituents about this wor- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 which they so desperately need. In promoting thy and important event so that more women education and prevention abroad, we are tak- can be aided with re-entry into the work force. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- ing fundamental steps to battling this crisis at To find the Dress for Success site nearest er, I have named Frederick Brewington, Attor- home which knows no borders, age, or race. you, please visit their web site at ney and community activist in Hempstead as AIDS is also hitting us hard at home. More www.dressforsuccess.org. Citizen of the Month in the Fourth Congres- than 700,000 cases of AIDS have been re- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues sional District for March 2001. ported in the United States since 1981, and as to explore how this program works to provide When there is an issue the public is con- many as 900,000 Americans may be infected appropriate business attire to women, and cerned about, you can bet Frederick is there, with HIV. In Michigan, Detroit hospitals are how it acts to improve their self-esteem. This fighting against injustices, and seeking the having a hard time providing quality HIV/AIDS program promotes charitable giving to individ- truth. Our community is better because Fred- care because of the costs involved. Nation- uals in needs of assistance. We all aspire to erick is with us. wide, we need to ensure that hospitals have dress for success, therefore, we should en- A graduate of Northeastern University the proper resources to provide AIDS patients deavor to help those who are less fortunate to School of Law, Frederick opened his personal with the quality care they deserve. Half of all realize their goals to look and feel their best. practice in Hempstead over 13 years ago. His new HIV infections are estimated to occur be- f law firm handles civil and voting rights, em- tween the ages of 13–24. We need to ensure ployment discrimination, constitutional law, that our young people have the knowledge HONORING ELDRED CLIFFORD and fair housing cases. and counseling necessary to prevent and bat- SCHROEDER In addition to his practice, Frederick also tle this disease. finds time to teach Federal Pretrial Litigation Concrete steps need to be taken to battle HON. GARY MILLER and Trial Practice at Touro College in Hun- this overwhelming problem. The Housing Op- OF CALIFORNIA tington. A much-sought after public speaker, portunities for Persons with AIDS program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Frederick has addressed the Nassau Bar As- needs at least $300 million this year to con- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 sociation on numerous occasions, taught at tinue to do its job. It is the only Federal pro- Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- the Practicing Law Institute, and conducted gram that helps our cities and States address er, I rise to commend the heroic deeds of many media interviews. the housing crisis facing people living with Eldred Clifford Schroeder, a distinguished Frederick stands out from the crowd be- AIDS. The Centers for Disease Control and cause of his commitment to all elements of World War II veteran. Prevention is in need of $10 million dollars to In February of 1943, at the height of World community activism. Well-fought legal battles develop and implement a grassroots HIV/AIDS War II, 24-year-old Eldred Clifford Schroeder are only part of his contribution to Nassau. He prevention media campaign for minorities. was drafted into the United States Army, is an active member of the Church of the Every dollar we spend on prevention saves where he was assigned to the 786th Bom- Good Shepherd, where he serves as a Trust- many lives and dollars in the long run. bardment Squadron in the European theater of ee, and he is a certified Lay Preacher. It is crucial that we are not only reactive in operations. He climbed the ranks to become a He has proven that a community is what this situation, but strongly proactive as well. I Technical Sergeant and served as a tail gun- you make of it. He has lived on Long Island, hope that all of my colleagues will do the right ner on a B–24 Liberator. in Albany, and in Massachusetts. Frederick things, and support funding for AIDS preven- After flying 22 successful combat missions, has been honored by all three communities, tion and increasing access to medication for Schroeder and his crew were shot down over and has a long list of titles, awards of recogni- our worldwide community. We need adequate France. Fortunately, the French underground tion, and certificates of appreciation from resources to deal with this terrible crisis at rescued him and returned him to England each. home and abroad. Millions of lives are at where his leg was treated for shrapnel Every so often you come across someone stake. wounds. He resumed flying, but on his 26th who is so actively, so immersed in his or her f combat mission, he was again shot down over community, that you have to stop and wonder France. This time, German troops found how he or she does it. Frederick is one of DRESS FOR SUCCESS: EMPOW- Schroeder, and he was taken as a prisoner of those people. ERING WOMEN THROUGH CHARI- Frederick and is wife, Adrienne, who is pas- TABLE GIVING war. He was imprisoned at Stalag Luft One, in tor of United Methodist Church of Westbury, Barth, Germany, until the camp was liberated reside in Freeport. HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD nine months later by the Russian Army in May OF CALIFORNIA of 1945. f Mr. Schroeder, a distinguished veteran, died IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AIDS CRISIS in 1968 without receiving the numerous med- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 als and honors he earned. His World War II HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, experience reads like a Hollywood movie, but OF MICHIGAN in keeping with the celebration of Women’s the bravery he demonstrated in the face of History month, I rise to inform my colleagues danger was real. Today, I am honored to cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and their constituents about a unique program, brate the contributions he made to help win Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Dress for Success, designed to provide low-in- the war in Europe, and privileged to present Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the AIDS death come women with appropriate dress clothing these tokens of a grateful nation to the family toll now stands at a staggering 21,800,000. for job interviews. of a true American hero.

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.025 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E401 On behalf of the United States Army, I level. PUHCA’s primary purpose was to sim- duplicative SEC-related provisions of the Pub- proudly present the Schroeder family an Air plify complex holding company structures and lic Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, while Medal with three oak-leaf clusters, a Purple to limit inappropriate business practices. This assuring that the SEC retains all of its non- Heart, a POW Medal, an American Campaign purpose was accomplished in the 1950’s and PUHCA jurisdiction of securities and securities Medal, a European, African, Middle-Eastern the SEC has recommended to Congress that markets in order to protect investors. The bill Campaign Medal, and Honorable Service PUHCA be repealed since 1981. would put gas and electric power companies Lapel Pin, WWII. Today, a significant number of electric and on an equal competitive footing, allowing them Mr. Speaker, I ask that this 107th Congress gas utility holding companies are required by to take advantage of market opportunities that join me in posthumously recognizing a mem- PUHCA to operate under arbitrary rules that benefit consumers, investors and utility com- ber of our Greatest Generation, Eldred Clifford preclude them from investing in areas of need, panies. Schroeder. developing new technologies and services, Registered companies will continue to be f and competing in open markets. Other utility subject to the same government regulation in- companies are exempt from PUHCA’s restric- tended to protect consumers and investors as INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION tions, but must operate primarily within one that to which other industry participants are TO REPEAL PUHCA state in order to maintain their exemptions. subject. SEC authority under the Securities Our nation’s gas and electric utility companies, Act, Exchange Act, Investment Advisers Act, HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING therefore, must operate principally within cer- and Trust Indenture Act will all remain in OF MISSISSIPPI tain geographic ‘‘boxes.’’ This stifles innova- place. The State securities commissions will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, hinders competition, and creates market also have available to them the various State Tuesday, March 20, 2001 power problems in the regional electricity mar- Blue-Sky laws. The bill will assure FERC ac- kets which conflicts directly with FERC’s ef- cess to those books, records, accounts, and Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased forts to open the country’s wholesale markets other documents of holding companies, their to introduce a bill today to help America’s en- and transmission lines. affiliates and subsidiaries, which are relevant ergy consumers by repealing an outdated law PUHCA also delays or, in some cases, pre- to costs incurred by a public utility company that serves as a barrier to competition for in- vents registered companies from offering new and which are necessary for the protection of creased supply and transmission in today’s products and services to their consumers. As consumers with respect to rates. troubled energy marketplace. This bill, which a barrier to entry for gas and electric utilities In the new environment confronting the util- is identical to legislation introduced by Chair- in all states, PUHCA limits investment and ity industry, PUHCA has become nothing more man TAUZIN in the last Congress and very growth opportunities on a nationwide basis in than a bottleneck that constrains the ability of similar to legislation approved by the Senate the gas and electric industries. PUHCA also our nation’s natural gas and electric power in- Banking Committee in the last Congress, unnecessarily restricts the flow of capital into dustries to serve consumers. PUHCA is an would repeal a New Deal Law, the Public Util- all states thereby inhibiting the development of anachronism that burdens utility systems with ity Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA). new transmission and generation capacity. costs and restrictions that impair their competi- I am pleased to be joined by Representative PUHCA stands in the way of the efforts by our tiveness and prevent them from adapting to TOWNS, Representative STEARNS and Chair- nation’s utility industry to serve consumers in the new and more competitive environment. man TAUZIN in introducing this important bipar- a more competitive manner. PUHCA is no longer a solution because the tisan legislation. I will be working closely with The counterproductive restricts that PUHCA problems of the 1930’s have been replaced by these members as we seek to bring an end to places on the natural gas and electric power effective state and federal legislation and by this outdated policy which has outlived its use- industries are based on historical assumptions the realities of today’s marketplace. Simply fulness and purpose. Chairman TAUZIN has that are no longer valid. The factors that ex- put, America no longer can afford the Public been the author of this legislation in the past isted when PUHCA was enacted in 1935 no Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. It is time and I am proud to take his mantle forward. In longer exist today. Federal and state laws at for Congress to act on the recommendations addition, Representative STEARNS and TOWNS that time were inadequate to protect con- of the SEC and to enact this legislation. have long been involved in the fight to repeal sumers and investors 66 years ago. Today, f PUHCA and I look forward to working with federal and state regulations have become them and having their leadership on this effort. much more comprehensive and sensitive to IN HONOR OF THE MEMBERS OF This legislation is a bipartisan initiative. The market conditions. PUHCA, however, remains THE FEDERATION OF THE DODE- current Republican and previous Democratic an economic drag on America’s energy indus- CANESIAN SOCIETY OF AMERICA Administrations have called for the repeal of try. AND CANADA PUHCA. Further, the bill would implement the Mr. Speaker, I first became aware of recommendations of the Securities and Ex- PUHCA’s outdated restrictions when I served HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY change Commission (SEC) made in 1995 fol- as an aide to Senator Lott on the Tele- OF NEW YORK lowing an extensive study by the SEC of the communications Act of 1996. At the time, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effects of this outdated law on the energy mar- were trying to modernize the Communications Tuesday, March 20, 2001 kets. Act of 1934, another command and control Mr. Speaker, one of the factors that has New Deal legislation like PUHCA. PUHCA had Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, contributed to the current California energy cri- to be amended to allow competition in our I rise today to pay tribute to the members of sis and will stand in the way of any permanent telecommunications industry. Today, we need the Federation of the Dodecanesian Society of solution is the structural and financial re- to repeal the 1935 Act and replace it with one America and Canada. The Dodecanesian Is- straints imposed under PUHCA. PUHCA un- that makes sense in today’s energy and cap- lands include the twelve Aegean islands of an- necessarily restricts the flow of capital into the ital markets. cient Greece ringing Asia Minor. The goal of troubled California market, which is inhibiting There exists no reason to retain this out- the Federation is to salute the islands’ struggle the development of new generation and trans- dated regulation. The ability of State commis- to remain Greek through years of occupation mission capacity. Repeal of PUHCA would sions to regulate holding company systems and their ultimate triumph 50 years ago when eliminate these articial structural and financial and, together with the development of regula- the twelve islands united with modern Greece. barriers and could contribute tot he alleviation tion under the Federal Power Act of 1935 and The Federation will celebrate their 50-year of California’s energy problem and the West- the Natural Gas Act of 1938, have eliminated independence on Saturday, March 11, 2001. ern regional energy problem. the regulatory ‘‘gaps’’ that existed in 1935 with The Dodecanesian Islands most certainly PUHCA is a law that has long outlived its respect to wholesale transactions in interstate have a remarkable history that dates back to usefulness. It imposes unnecessary costs on commerce. The expanded ability of State com- ancient times. The epic and legendary story of consumers and directly undermines the intent missions and the FERC to regulate inter-affil- the Dodecanesian Islands is truly one of capti- of recently enacted federal and state policies iate transactions have further rendered the vating heroics. The chain of islands, which in- designed to bring more completion and capital 1935 Act unnecessary. In addition, important clude the island of Rhodes whose great colos- to America’s energy market. market power issues will continue to be re- sus was one of the seven wonders of the PUHCA was enacted in 1935 to address viewed by FERC, the Department of Justice world, are where Hippocrates, the father of abuses arising out of pyramid corporate struc- and the Federal Trade Commission. Medicine, called home and began his first sci- tures at a time when electric utility regulation This legislation would reform the regulation entific investigation of disease and the organs was just starting at both the federal and state of utility holding companies by repealing the of the body.

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.029 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 E402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 Certain individual Dodecanesian Islands Ralph has also found time to be active in This legislation is part of a package of bills have fascinating histories that accurately illus- Rotary International, the Optimist Club, IEEE, I plan to introduce or cosponsor that together trate Greek history. The Dodecanesian island the Hamilton Baptist Church, and the United will promote ‘‘federal smart growth.’’ As we of Patmos sheltered Saint John the Evangelist Congressional Church of Crested Butte. have seen in my state of Colorado, sprawl and it was there he wrote the Book of Revela- Mr. Speaker, Colorado’s ski industry is los- around our fast-growing towns and cities de- tion. The island of Kassos contributed a large ing one of its great leaders. He has done so stroys valuable open space, farmland, wildlife, fleet to the independence struggle and as well much for the ski industry, and for Crested and natural, cultural and recreational re- a large part of the Greek merchant fleet which Butte. I would like to take a moment to thank sources. I believe that the federal government aided the allied cause in the Second World Ralph for all his work and wish him good luck can do a better job to support state and com- War. Homer writes that the Dodecanesian Is- in his future endeavors. munity efforts to control growth and prevent lands aided Agamemnon in the siege of Troy, f sprawl. where Rhodes bought from ‘‘that most pleas- I am introducing the High Performance BERENSTEIN BEAR BOOK DONA- ant land’’ nine ‘‘tall ships.’’ Schools Research Act in conjunction with a bill Mr. Speaker, the members of the Federation TION FOR THE CHILDREN OF I am reintroducing today, the High Perform- of the Dodecanesian Society of America and SAN ANTONIO ance Schools Act of 2001 (H.R. 3143 in the Canada do valuable work ensuring that the 106th Congress). The High Performance American and Canadian Dodecanese dece- HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ Schools Act takes the concept of ‘‘whole build- dents develop strong and unbinding ties to OF TEXAS ings’’ and puts it into the context of our their homeland of Greece. This organization IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES schools, establishing a program in the Depart- does an admirable job promoting and instilling Tuesday, March 20, 2001 ment of Energy to help school districts produce ‘‘high performance’’ school buildings. ‘‘enosis,’’ the Greek word for ties to one’s Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I homeland, for thousands of my constituents With energy costs and school enrollment on would like to share with you the devotion to the rise and school buildings across the coun- and I am proud to recognize them today. public service displayed by a group known as f try in need of construction or major repairs, the Southwestern Bell Communications (SBC) school districts need to have the appropriate TRIBUTE TO RALPH O. WALTON, Telephone Pioneers. The San Antonio Council tools and assistance to make good building JR., A SKI INDUSTRY LEADER #40 of this organization worked diligently to decisions. The High Performance Schools Act have 991 popular Berenstein Bear books do- is intended to help school districts make these HON. SCOTT McINNIS nated to their community’s schools. With this good decisions, as well as to conserve energy donation they are taking concrete steps to pro- and protect the environment. OF COLORADO mote reading of these fun books and others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to the economic and environ- by elementary school children. mental benefits of smart building choices, evi- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 The SBC Telephone Pioneers have the goal dence is growing that high performance build- of impacting over 86,000 families by donating Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ings are beneficial for student performance. A take a moment to pay tribute to a ski industry a set of eleven books to ninety-one elemen- growing number of studies link student leader. Ralph O. Walton Jr. announced on tary schools in three different San Antonio achievement and behavior to the physical March 14th that he is retiring as Chairman of school districts. The hope is that the teachers building conditions. A study from Mississippi the Board of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, will read these stories about the popular State University, for example, showed that in Inc. where he has been the driving force be- Berenstein Bear family to help children better schools in North Carolina, Texas and Nevada, hind shaping Crested Butte as one of Colo- understand life’s little and big issues while variables such as natural light and climate rado’s premier destination mountain resorts. gaining an appreciation of reading books. control played a role in improved test scores, His leadership in this important industry de- Brother and sister bear share their stories of higher morale and fewer discipline problems. serves the recognition and praise of this body. starting school, making friends, and dealing And in one of the most rigorous studies of its In 1970, Ralph and his brother-in-law, How- with their feelings while Mama and Papa give kind, a 1999 report commissioned by Pacific ard H. (Bo) Callaway bought the Crested Butte advice. They learn about honesty, sharing, Gas & Electric found that students who took Ski area. In the 30 years since, he has been and responsibility. These wonderful stories will their lessons in classrooms with more natural the senior officer. ‘‘I have had a great 30 not only help the children relate to different sit- light scored as much as 25 percent higher on years at Crested Butte, but now is the right uations, but hopefully will also inspire the chil- standardized tests than other students in the time for Martha and me to spend a little more dren to continue learning through reading. same school district. This tremendous donation by the SBC Tele- time together and let the younger generation But while these studies have begun to re- phone Pioneers is commendable. The over take the ski area forward,’’ Ralph said. veal important information correlating a school Under his leadership, the resort invested 40,000 students that will have access to these building’s environment with student perform- over $100 million in improvements, including books are fortunate. The SBC Telephone Pio- ance, no large-scale, comprehensive study 13 lifts, two warming houses, and 700,000 neers have set an example of how to improve has been conducted to date. Understandably, square feet of construction at the base area. our communities one child at a time. The do- school districts are reluctant to base infrastruc- He pioneered the first non stop, scheduled jet nation of these books is a special tribute to ture investment decisions on the results of a service to regional mountain airports, and de- the children of San Antonio and volunteers few narrowly conceived studies. So to give veloped both the Crested Butte Marriott Hotel who cared enough to make a difference. them the information they need to make better and the Crested Butte Sheraton Hotel. f decisions, I am introducing the High Perform- ‘‘Ralph Walton has been the guiding force HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS ance Schools Research Act, which will estab- behind the ski area at Crested Butte for the RESEARCH ACT lish a National Science Foundation research past 30 years and the ski area owes him a program to thoroughly investigate the linkages great debt of gratitude for helping it get to its HON. MARK UDALL between specific characteristics of the physical position today. Everyone in Crested Butte will environment of a school and student learning. OF COLORADO sorely miss his active leadership but we un- My hope is that further research will confirm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derstand his desire to retire at this time,’’ said initial findings correlating a school’s environ- Bo Callaway, the Resort’s co-owner. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 ment to academic achievement, thus bol- The 70 year old Georgia native graduated Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today stering the case for high performance schools, from Auburn University in 1951 with a BS in I am introducing the High Performance which are themselves important components Electrical Engineering and spent two years in Schools Research Act, a bill that would estab- in any smart growth plan. the United States Army as a First Lieutenant. lish a research program at the National I look forward to working with my colleagues Ralph has also been associated with the Science Foundation to quantify the relation- Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. HONDA and other National Ski Areas Association as a board ship between the physical characteristics of el- Members of the House to move forward with member. He spent time as the Vice Chairman ementary and secondary schools and student this initiative. of the Board of Colorado Ski Country, USA academic achievement in those schools. THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS RESEARCH and as a board member. He also worked for I am pleased that my colleagues Mr. ACT Westinghouse Electric Corporation for sixteen ETHERIDGE and Mr. HONDA are joining me as The High Performance Schools Research years. original cosponsors of this bill. Act would establish a research program at

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.032 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E403 the National Science Foundation to quantify who are illegally trafficked around the world, scendants Association of San Antonio, Texas, the relationship between the physical char- with at least 50,000 coming into the United I hereby recognize the role of the Canary Is- acteristics of elementary and secondary States. Some 130 million girls and young landers in the founding of the Villa De San schools and student academic achievement in those schools. women have undergone female genital mutila- Fernando in 1731—later named San Antonio, This bill is intended as a companion to the tion and it is estimated that in the United Texas. High Performance Schools Act of 2001, which States there are at least 10,000 girls at risk of The founding of the city of San Antonio was takes the concept of ‘‘whole buildings’’ and this practice. achieved formally under the law of the Council puts it into the context of our schools, estab- Women’s lives are endangered by violence of the Indies which was the Spanish law gov- lishing a program in the Department of En- which is directed at them simply because they erning Nueva Espana in 1731; ergy to help school districts produce ‘‘high are women. We must stop what I believe has With the arrival of the Canary Islanders, performance’’ school buildings. become too accepted and tolerated in our so- having the required number of ten families, the CONTEXT ciety. Violence against women is not accept- number required by the Laws of the Indies, to In addition to the economic and environ- able and we must get that message out to establish a town, the settlers were thus enti- mental benefits of smart building choices, both the perpetrators of the violence and the tled to organize their own civil government, to evidence is growing that high performance women who endure it. receive lands for the construction of their buildings are beneficial for student perform- ance. A growing number of studies link stu- We recently witnessed a landmark moment homes and the sowing and raising of crops, to dent achievement and behavior to the phys- in international justice, when three Bosnian have a church and town hall, and to build a ical building conditions. Although these Serbs were convicted for the rape, torture, and town with a public square and regularly studies have begun to reveal important in- sexual enslavement of Muslim women during planned streets; formation correlating a school building’s en- the Bosnian war. For the first time in the inter- After reaching their destination, following un- vironment with student performance, no national justice system, sex crimes against told hardships, the exhausted travelers were large-scale, comprehensive study has been women are being specifically identified and received by Captain Juan Antonio de Almazan conducted to date. punished. In the past, UN war crimes tribunals of the Presidio of Bejar; on the following day HOW IT WOULD WORK ignored mass rape and sexual enslavement they were lodged in the best houses of the The High Performance Schools Research and considered these crimes to be a natural soldiers; Act is intended to help give school districts occurrence in war. Crimes against women Following the detailed instructions of Viceroy the information they need to make better such as forced prostitution and rapes that took Juan de Acuna, Marquez de Casafuerte the decisions. The bill would establish a Na- tional Science Foundation research program place during WWI were never even pros- survey and distribution of the lands for the es- to thoroughly investigate the linkages be- ecuted in the international tribunals that fol- tablishment of a new settlement was made; tween specific characteristics of the physical lowed the war. Today, perhaps most signifi- On March 12, 1731 Captain Almazan took environment of a school and student learn- cantly, the judges ruled that mass rape is a the heads of families to the Arroyo (now called ing. crime against humanity, the most serious cat- San Pedro Creek) and divided the lands f egory of international crimes after genocide. among them for a later time when they might However, while there is still even one divide the lands with more care. He urged VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN woman out there who endures violence, our them to plant crops before June 30; work will not be complete. We need more By July 2, 1731 the settlers gave their ef- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY money for services such as transitional hous- forts to the establishment of the proposed OF ILLINOIS ing and job placement and training to support town, the church, and the public square; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women while they seek to escape abusive sit- On the following day July 3, 1731 lots were distributed to the families to build their homes Tuesday, March 20, 2001 uations. We also need to provide trainings to educate boys and girls against violence so the adjoining the church and Casa Real. Then a Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would problem stops. large cross was formed at the main entrance like to thank my colleagues in the Women’s We must change our attitudes to come up of the Church as the center. By completing Caucus who have been organizing weekly with remedies to cure this epidemic, not just each of the four squares of the four sides of special orders around topics of great concern treat its symptoms. We as women must be the cross a perfect larger square two thousand to women during the time when we celebrate empowered to challenge the culture of vio- one hundred eighty-six varas on each side Women’s History Month. lence. Our work can not be complete until the was delineated. The corners were identified by Today’s topic is violence against women. Vi- women of the world live free from an ever four long rocks as markers. A deep furrow olence against women is a profound and ex- present fear of violence. was plowed from corner to corner to indicate tremely pervasive problem, striking across bor- f the boundary in accordance with the instruc- ders, across economic, cultural and ethnic tions of the Viceroy; backgrounds, and across all the age groups. It TRIBUTE TO THE FOUNDERS OF On July 20, 1731 the first civil government is an epidemic that affects not only women, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS was established when Captain Almazan ap- but their children and families as well. pointed the members of the city council and We, in Congress, should be proud that we HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ other officers. were able to reauthorize the Violence Against OF TEXAS The Canary Islanders who were sent by Women Act last session. Now, we must live IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES King Philip V to establish the Villa de San Fer- up to our promise and appropriate full funding Tuesday, March 20, 2001 nando did accomplish and played an important to the programs included in this bill. role in the beginning of the development of the Furthermore, pervasive discrimination con- Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today magnificent City of San Antonio, in the region tinues to deny women full political and eco- to honor the founders of San Antonio, Texas, first known as Tejas, which developed into the nomic equality, and is often at the root of vio- the city I represent here in the United States great State of Texas. lations of their basic human rights. This is re- Congress. Friday, March 9, 2001 marked the f flected in the various manifestations of vio- 270th anniversary of the founding of La Villa lence women endure: domestic violence; fe- de San Fernando, the settlement which would TUNISIA 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF male genital mutilation; sex trafficking; rape later become known as the City of San Anto- INDEPENDENCE during times of armed conflict; sexual assault; nio. ‘‘honor’’ killings; sex-selection or gender pref- On March 9, 1731, the Spanish Government HON. MARK KIRK erence abortions; and other manifestations, in- founded the first permanent civic settlement in OF ILLINOIS cluding neglect in areas of education and nu- what is now the State of Texas. On this day, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trition women and girls endure, both here and under the stewardship of Spanish King, Philip abroad. V, sixteen Canary Island families arrived in the Tuesday, March 20, 2001 The statistics are appalling. Globally, 1 out territory then known as Tejas to establish La Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like of every 3 women has been beaten or sexu- Villa de San Fernando. It would become the to recognize a great ally of the United States, ally abused in her lifetime. In the United first civic government in Texas. Tunisia, as she celebrates 45 years of inde- States, 1 out of every 6 women has been In honor of the sacrifices and contributions pendence. In 1797, the United States signed beaten or sexually abused. There are some- of the founding families of the City of San An- a Treaty of Peace and Friendship with the where between 1 to 2 million women and girls tonio, and on behalf of the Canary Islands De- North African country of Tunisia. Over 150

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.035 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 E404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 years later, Tunisia peacefully gained inde- By passing the National Right to Work Act, of San Antonio was his education. At Trinity pendence from France. Today, we congratu- this Congress will take a major step toward re- University he earned his undergraduate de- late Tunisia for 45 years as an independent storing the freedom of America’s workers to gree in economics where he graduated magna nation. choose the form of workplace representation cum laude. He then continued his education to The Republic of Tunisia has remained a that best suits their needs. earn his Master’s in Urban Studies. His serv- steadfast friend to the United States, joining In a free-society, the decision of whether or ice as a captain in the United States Army Allied forces during World War II and con- not to join or support a union should be made was another invaluable source of education tinuing support throughout the Cold War. by a worker, not a union official, not an em- that prepared him for his future years in city Today, Tunisia enjoys a burgeoning economy, ployer, and certainly not the U.S. Congress. government. as the nation’s per capita income continues to The National Right to Work Act reduces fed- We should all commend the dedication of grow substantially. One of Tunisia’s most valu- eral power over America’s labor markets, pro- this man to hlsj’ob and his community. He was able assets has been its continued willingness motes economic growth and a higher standard born and raised in San Antonio, received his to further the Middle East peace process. De- of living, and enhances freedom. education in life there, and stayed to help spite being surrounded by nations engulfed in I urge my colleagues to quickly pass the build its future. San Antonio is a better place political turmoil, Tunisia continues to take an National Right to Work Act and free millions of because of Mr. Brisen˜o’s service. We wish active role in fighting terrorism and inter- Americans from the tyranny of forced-union him well in all future endeavors. national unrest. dues. f I congratulate Tunisia on 45 years of inde- f pendence and look forward to the United HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS ˜ States’ continuing strong relations with Tunisia TRIBUTE TO ALEX BRISENO FOR ACT OF 200l for years to come. Please join me in cele- THIRTY–FOUR YEARS OF SERV- brating the 45th Anniversary of Tunisia’s inde- ICE TO THE CITY OF SAN ANTO- HON. MARK UDALL pendence. NIO OF COLORADO f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK ACT Tuesday, March 20, 2001 OF TEXAS OF 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing the High Performance HON. BOB GOODLATTE Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Schools Act of 2001, a bill intended to help OF VIRGINIA Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today it is school districts build schools that provide bet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my privilege to recognize Alex Brisen˜o for his ter learning environments for children, while Tuesday, March 20, 2001 34 years of service to the City of San Antonio. also saving on energy costs and protecting the As Mr. Brisen˜o retires from his current position environment. Mr. GOODLATTE Mr. Speaker, I am as the City Manager to one of the largest cit- I am pleased that my colleagues Represent- pleased today to introduce the National Right ies in Texas we know that his hard work and atives SHERWOOD BOEHLERT, GEORGE MILLER, to Work Act of 2001. dedication will be greatly missed by the people DAVID BONIOR, BOB ETHERIDGE, and MIKE This Act will reduce federal power over the of our community. HONDA are joining me as original cosponsors American workplace by removing those provi- Nobody understands San Antonio’s govern- of this bill. sions of federal law authorizing the collection ment better than Alex Brisen˜o. He began his This legislation is part of a package of bills of forced-union dues as part of a collective career with the City of San Antonio in 1977 as I plan to introduce or cosponsor that promotes bargaining contract. Since the Wagner Act of 1935 made forced- assistant to the city manager. Within three sustainable development and preserves qual- union dues a keystone of federal labor law, years he advanced to become an assistant ity of life in communities that are undergoing millions of American workers have been city manager. During his next ten years of intense growth. As we have seen in my State forced to pay for union ‘‘representation’’ that service he learned the intricacies of different of Colorado and in many parts of the West, they neither choose nor desire. departments within the city, knowledge that unprecedented population growth has led to The primary beneficiaries of Right to Work would empower him to manage the city staff urban sprawl and congestion, which has erod- are America’s workers—even those who vol- with the wise hand of experience. He super- ed much of the quality of life we value, includ- untarily choose to pay union dues, because vised numerous different departments ranging ing valuable open space, farmland, wildlife, when union officials are deprived of the from the Budget Department to the Information and natural, cultural and recreational re- forced-dues power granted them under current Services and Health Department. He was well sources. federal law, they will be more responsive to prepared for the challenges he would face as I believe that the Federal Government can the workers’needs and concerns. city manager, the city’s top non-elected execu- do a better job to support State and commu- Mr. Speaker, this act is pro-worker, pro-eco- tive position. nity efforts to control growth and prevent nomic growth, and pro-freedom. In 1990, Mr. Brisen˜o became city manager sprawl. And this bill is one step toward that The twenty-one states with Right to Work for a city that currently has more than 1. 1 mil- goal. laws, including my own state of Virginia, have lion people and covers an area of 417 square Many of you know about my interest in a nearly three-to-one advantage over non- miles. He oversaw a budget of more than $1 clean energy. As lead co-chair of the Renew- Right to Work states in terms of job creation. billion and managed 11,000 employees. able Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus in Workers who have the freedom to choose Through his leadership in the past ten years the House, I am committed to promoting these whether or not to join a union have a higher San Antonio has continued to grow and de- technologies that further our national goals of standard of living than their counterparts in velop. broad-based economic growth, environmental non-Right to Work states. The National Right Mr. Brisen˜o not only shared his leadership protection, national security, and economic to Work Act would make the economic bene- skills with the city while acting as city man- competitiveness. fits of voluntary unionism a reality for all Amer- ager; he also served the community through In recent years, we’ve seen a wide array of icans. his service in various organizations. He has successes in developing these technologies. While this bill is about economics, it is more been on the board of directors of the Boy In particular, much research has focused on about freedom. Scouts of America, helping to develop the improving energy efficiency and increasing the Compelling a man or woman to pay fees to youth of our nation. He has served on the use of renewable energy in buildings in a a union in order to work violates the very prin- United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County ‘‘whole building’’ approach to design and con- ciple of individual liberty upon which this na- Board of Trustees to better the lives of those struction. By incorporating advanced energy tion was founded. Oftentimes, forced union in need, served on the board of directors of efficiency technologies, daylighting, and re- dues are used to support causes that worker his alma mater, Trinity University, to improve newable energy, ‘‘whole buildings’’ provide does not wish to support with his or her hard- education in the city, and worked with the benefits in the way of energy savings, environ- earned wages. Alamo Area Council and Free Trade Alliance mental protection, and economic efficiency. As Thomas Jefferson said it best, ‘‘...to San Antonio to create new opportunities for buildings account for roughly a third of our an- compel a man to furnish contributions of growth and advancement. nual energy consumption and a commensu- money for the propagation of opinions which One aspect of this Mr. Brisen˜o’s life that rate share of greenhouse gas emissions, this he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical.’’ helped to prepare him for leadership in the city research focus seems well justified. They are

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.038 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E405 also important components in any smart with more natural light scored as much as 25 and communities, and coordinate public ben- growth plan. percent higher on standardized tests than efit programs. The bill I am introducing today—the ‘‘High other students in the same school district. f Performance Schools Act of 2001’’—takes the We wouldn’t dream of putting only manual concept of ‘‘whole buildings’’ and puts it into typewriters in new school buildings—we would TRIBUTE TO JERALD T. MAHSHIE the context of our schools. My bill would es- install today’s computer technology. Nor tablish a program in the Department of Energy should we build yesterday’s ‘‘energy ineffi- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY to help school districts produce ‘‘high perform- cient,’’ non-sustainable, and less effective OF INDIANA ance’’ school buildings. It would provide block schools. Our kids are our country’s future, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grants to State offices of energy that would they should have the best school facilities, es- Tuesday, March 20, 2001 then be allocated as grants to school districts pecially if they will cost less and benefit us all for building design and technical assistance. in other ways. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is truly my These grants would be available to school dis- In short, we have an enormous opportunity distinct honor to pay tribute to one of North- tricts that are faced with rising elementary and to build a new generation of sustainable west Indiana’s hidden treasures, Jerald T. secondary school enrollments, that can’t afford schools, schools that incorporate the best of Mahshie, of Schererville, Indiana. Jerry is one to make major investments in construction or today’s designs and technologies and as a re- of the most dedicated, distinguished and cre- renovation, and that commit to work with the sult provide better learning environments for ative citizens of Indiana’s First Congressional state agencies to produce school facilities that our children, cost less to operate, and help District. incorporate a ‘‘high performance’’ building ap- protect our local and global environment. The For the past 31⁄2 years, Jerry has been the proach. High Performance Schools Act would start us Director of Food and Beverage at the Now is the time for improving the way we on the road to achieving these goals. I look Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, In- build our schools. One reason why—the cur- forward to working with Reps. BOEHLERT, MIL- diana. While Jerry has been a resident of the rent energy crisis is taking its toll on school LER, BONIOR, ETHERIDGE, and HONDA and First Congressional District for only a short districts across the country. Many of them are other Members of the House to move forward time, Northwest Indiana has certainly been re- being forced to pay higher heating bills with with this important initiative. warded by the true service and uncompro- funds that had been budgeted for textbooks or THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS ACT OF 2001 mising dedication he has displayed to both its new teacher salaries. We must do all we can The High Performance Schools Act would citizens and communities, as well as his em- to ensure that scarce education resources are enable our school districts to build today’s ployer. used primarily for education purposes, not to schools with today’s designs and tech- During his tenure at the Radisson Hotel, keep our children warm. nologies, producing school buildings that Jerry’s consummate professionalism and at- Another reason why the timing for this initia- take advantage of advanced energy conserva- tention to detail enabled the facility to become tive is critical—this country is currently experi- tion technologies, daylighting, and renew- one of the premier meeting and dining loca- encing a dramatic increase in student enroll- able energy. Not only has this ‘‘whole build- tions in the First Congressional District. ment due to the ‘‘baby boom echo,’’ the chil- ing’’ approach been demonstrated to improve When I think of Jerry, the first image that student performance, but such buildings also dren of the baby boom generation. During the cost less to operate and help protect our comes to my mind is not his successful pro- 20 years from 1989 to 2009, this Nation is local and global environment. fessional career, but his extraordinary leader- being asked to educate an additional 8.3 mil- CONTEXT ship and care for others. Whenever a project lion children. At the same time, over 70 per- Fully 25 percent of the energy used in to- has needed a leader or an issue has needed cent of our Nation’s schools were built before day’s schools is wasted, costing schools some to be addressed, Jerry has stepped forward to 1960 and are now in need of major repairs. $1.5 billion every year. Ending this waste accept the challenge. Unfortunately, Northwest Visiting schools in the 2nd Congressional could pay for the entire careers of 70 addi- Indiana will be losing this hidden treasure, as district in Colorado, I have seen firsthand the tional teachers in each of our congressional Jerry has accepted a position in the Indiana’s spaces in which our children are learning and districts. These savings could be especially capitol, Indianapolis. growing. Many districts can’t afford sorely significant at a time when there is a clear Jerry is truly a remarkable man. His hard needed remodeling or construction of new need for more teachers. work has earned him a number of accomplish- There is also a clear need for school con- schools, while others are scrambling to ad- struction. Students of the ‘‘echo boom’’ gen- ments and awards. Such achievements in- dress severe overcrowding issues. And we eration—the children of the baby boomers— clude: Member of the American Academy of aren’t alone: School enrollment in Colorado in- are reaching school age even while class sizes Chefs, President of the American Culinary creased by 70,000 students in the last five are being reduced. At the same time, studies Federation Chefs of Northwest Indiana, Cer- years. While new schools open at or above show that over 70 percent of our nation’s tified Executive Chef, 1999 Lake County Con- capacity, enrollment is projected to grow in schools were built before 1960 and are now in vention and Visitors Bureau Hospitality and Colorado by 120,000 in the next decade. need of major repairs. School construction Professional of the Year. In addition to his de- Clearly, there’s an urgent need for school and modernization earned an ‘‘F’’ from the votion to his job, Jerry finds time to serve his construction—in Colorado and in every State American Society of Civil Engineers in its 1998 Report Card for America’s Infrastruc- community. He is a past member of the Ham- across the country. Thousands of communities ture. Many districts can’t afford sorely need- mond Area Career Center Advisory Board and nationwide are even now in the process of ed remodeling or construction of new the Ivy Tech Gary Campus Advisory Board, as building new schools and renovating existing schools, while others are scrambling to ad- well as the Chairman for the 2001 Taste of ones. But in drawing up construction plans, dress severe overcrowding issues. Northwest Indiana. schools often focus on short-term construction HOW IT WOULD WORK Mr. Speaker, I applaud Jerry Mahshie for costs instead of longterm, life-cycle savings. The High Performance Schools Act of 2001 his remarkable accomplishments, enduring My bill would help ensure that school districts would help give school districts the tools and service, and the unforgettable effect he has have the tools and assistance they need to assistance they need to make good building had on the people of Northwest Indiana. We make good building decisions. choices. The bill would establish a program will surely miss him. May the future continue High performance schools are a win for en- in the Department of Energy to help school to hold great things for this outstanding profes- ergy savings and a win for the environment, districts produce ‘‘high performance’’ school buildings. Funds would be directed to school sional. but best of all, they are also a win for student districts through state offices of energy for f performance. A growing number of studies link building design and technical assistance. student achievement and behavior to the These grants would be available to school TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE physical building conditions. A study from Mis- districts that are faced with rising elemen- PATSY MINK OF HAWAII sissippi State University, for example, showed tary and secondary school enrollments, that that in schools in North Carolina, Texas and lack the resources to make major HON. JUDY BIGGERT infrastructural investments, and that com- Nevada, variables such as natural light and OF ILLINOIS climate control played a role in improved test mit to work with the state agencies to produce school facilities that incorporate a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scores, higher morale and fewer discipline ‘‘high performance’’ building approach. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 problems. And in one of the most rigorous Some grants would also be available to fa- studies of its kind, a 1999 report commis- cilitate private and public financing, pro- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, March is sioned by Pacific Gas & Electric found that mote the use of energy service companies, Women’s History Month, a time to reflect upon students who took their lessons in classrooms work with school administrations, students, and honor the contributions of women that E406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 20, 2001 have made this country a better place. Today, which will improve the efficiency and effective- More importantly, many small school dis- we are going to recognize one of our own. ness of the Small Business Administration tricts often can’t qualify for federal programs Few dispute the positive impact of Title IX, (SBA). As you know, the Small Business Ad- based on their small enrollments, and some the landmark civil rights legislation that pro- ministration (SBA) is responsible for aiding, money-distribution formulas do not fit many hibits sex discrimination in federally-funded counseling, assisting, and protecting the inter- states’ county-wide system of school dis- education programs. But I wonder how many ests of the nation’s small businesses. Accord- tricting. of my colleagues realize that we have the ing to the U.S. General Accounting Office, as All these problems add up to one thing: our privilege to serve with one of the driving forces of September 30, 2000, SBA’s total loan port- rural schools need more funding opportunities. behind that law—the Gentlelady from Hawaii, folio was about $52 billion, including $45 bil- REDI provides this opportunity and gives our Patsy Mink. lion in direct and guaranteed small business rural students a chance to succeed. This legis- As a member of the House Education and loans and other guarantees and $7 billion in lation creates a grant program to assist rural Labor Committee, Patsy was one of the archi- disaster loans. The SBA plays a critical role in areas with technology efforts, professional de- tects of Title IX. And since its enactment 30 the development of small businesses all velopment activities designed to prepare years ago, she has been a leading voice in around the nation. teachers who are teaching out of their primary the call for full enforcement of the law. However, in a recent report, GAO found that subject area, academic enrichment programs, The importance of her work cannot be un- SBA’s lack of a coordinated lender oversight and activities to recruit and retain highly quali- derstated. This is demonstrated by my own program increases the potential for program fied teachers in special education, mathe- family’s experience. abuse and unnecessary financial risk. There- matics, or science. Only the youngest of my three daughters, fore, GAO recommended that SBA ensure that REDI is bi-partisan and is supported by the Adrienne, had the opportunity to play soccer the required 7(a) lender oversight reviews are National Education Association (NEA). I look from kindergarten on through college. conducted. Additionally, GAO recommended forward to working with my Colleagues to As the assistant soccer coach for her team that SBA establish organizational responsibil- in the mid and late 1980s, I can well remem- enact REDI and realize our goal of parity for ities and a mechanism for ensuring that infor- rural students. ber the excitement of the girls—and their par- mation on the lender review process is col- f ents—when girls’ soccer first became a recog- lected, reported and analyzed. nized team sport in our high school. That I am introducing this legislation to ensure POLITICIZING THE FEDERAL meant that Adrienne, just like my son Rody that GAO’s recommendations are carried out. JUDICIARY before her, would have the opportunity to play My bill, if enacted, would not only address a sport she loved throughout her years in GAO’s concerns by establishing an office HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. school. which has responsibility for lender oversight But the impact of Title IX is widespread. OF MICHIGAN reviews but would also bring forth a mecha- Thanks to its passage in 1972, my daughter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nism for ensuring that information on the lend- Adrienne and so many other young women Tuesday, March 20, 2001 and girls throughout America have come to er review process and lender compliance is benefit from the opportunities enjoyed for so collected, analyzed and reported to relevant Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘Bipartisan- long by young men and boys in America. Congressional Committees. ship.’’ ‘‘The rule of law.’’ A judiciary that ‘‘looks A recent GAO study reported that, since the Mr. Speaker, this bill is not a partisan issue, and feels like the diverse country’’ we are. All enactment of Title IX, the number of women but it is a good government issue because it ideas that then-Governor Bush’s campaign enrolled in college has more than doubled not only assures that the people’s money is promised to deliver on during the fall cam- from about 3.7 million to 8.2 million. The num- spent wisely but empowers the SBA to ensure paign. ber of women participating in intercollegiate that the laws are followed. I urge my col- Many believe that these slogans were just sports also has grown from about 30,000 to leagues to support this legislation and I look that: Bromides intended as camouflage, as 157,000—this is an increase from 1.7 percent forward to being able to vote on this bill on the feel-good dressing for a right wing agenda far to 5.5 percent of all full-time, undergraduate house floor. outside the political mainstream. women. The unparalleled opportunities that f President Bush’s actions with the federal ju- women and girls currently have in the class- RURAL EDUCATION diciary in just the past week—when the White room and on the playing field are due in large House may believe that everyone is distracted part to Title IX. with the tax cutting plan for the rich—may in Title IX has enabled young women to par- HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN fact prove just how far out of touch with the ticipate in school sports—to learn the value of OF LOUISIANA mainstream, and its own campaign rhetoric, teamwork and competition, and to gain the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this administration really is. self-confidence and skills that are so valuable Tuesday, March 20, 2001 First, the White House has floated a balloon in business and in other future careers. Mr. JOHN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to that it’s considering abandoning the long- I cannot say enough about how instrumental reintroduce the Rural Education Development standing practice of soliciting comments from Patsy was in bringing out these opportunities Initiative (REDI) Act which calls for an in- the ABA for judicial nominees. This could be for young women. As with any issue on which creased focus on rural education and provides the clearest signal that ideology and a crass Patsy Mink takes a stand, she has consist- assistance to the many small, poor, rural desire to politicize the judiciary—rather than ently shown her passion for enforcing gender schools in our country. As the House begins judicial competence—will be touchstone for equity, particularly as it relates to education. the reauthorization of the Elementary and Sec- Bush nominations to the federal judiciary. And as the legislative record shows, she has ondary Education Act, REDI will ensure that And then today, the Bush administration has been steadfast in her commitment to pre- the educational opportunities for rural areas announced that it would rescind nominations serving the advances and effectiveness of are not forgotten. for the federal bench made by the Clinton Ad- Title IX. The National Center for Education Statistics ministration. Among the casualties, African Congresswoman Mink is to be commended (NCES) reports that 46 percent of our Nation’s American judges who bore the stamp of en- for her leadership on Title IX. She will long be public schools serve rural areas, yet they only thusiastic approval from the ABA and from Re- remembered for her tireless efforts toward receive 22 percent of the Nation’s education publicans. Judges such as Roger Gregory, achieving true equality for women. And her ef- funds annually. In addition data from the Na- who had support of two Republican senators forts truly represent the spirit and ideals of tional Assessment of Educational Progress in Virginia, and who would represent the first Women’s History Month. (NAEP) consistently shows large gaps be- African American appointment on the 4th Cir- f tween the achievement of students in high- cuit Court of Appeals. Judge Gregory was ap- SBA LEGISLATION poverty schools and those in other schools. pointed to the court in a recess appointment Another critical problem for rural school dis- after the Republican Senate would not sched- tricts involves the hiring and retention of quali- ule a confirmation vote. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON fied administrators and certified teachers, es- Both actions speak loudly to African Ameri- OF TEXAS pecially in special education, science, and cans. They portend a plan by this Bush White IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mathematics. Consequently, teachers in rural House to politicize the judiciary. They both Tuesday, March 20, 2001 schools are almost twice as likely to provide turn the clock backwards. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. instruction in two or more subjects than teach- Today’s Detroit News has the following arti- Mr. Speaker, today I rise to introduce a bill ers in urban schools. cle which is on point.

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.045 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E407 [From the Detroit News, Mar. 20, 2001] LASTING PEACE IN NORTHERN Dr. Reid; First Minister Trimble; Deputy IRELAND IN U.S. NATIONAL IN- First Minister Mallon. Thank you all for BUSH WITHDRAWS MICH. JUDICIAL NOMINEES TEREST being here. (By Jesse J. Holland) I want to thank the ambassadors who are here; I want to thank the other leaders from WASHINGTON.—President Bush on Monday HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Northern Ireland who are here. It’s most gra- dumped former President Clinton’s last judi- OF NEW YORK cious of you to take your time to come and cial nominees, including two Michigan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us. Mr. women nominated for the 6th U.S. Circuit Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Speaker, it’s good to see you again, sir, as Court of Appeals who never got a hearing. well. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, last week was The Taoiseach and I just had an excellent Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Helene Saint Patrick’s Day and Irish events all around meeting. We spent a good hour of frank dia- White waited for a Senate Judiciary Com- our country and the globe, commemorated the logue. He gave me Dublin’s perspective on mittee hearing for four years—longer than the peace process in Northern Ireland, just any other judicial nominee in history. patron Saint of Ireland. The Irish in America proudly celebrated their heritage and prayed as Prime Minister Blair gave me London’s And Detroit attorney Kathleen McCree perspective when we met last month. An for lasting peace and justice in the long di- Irish proverb tell us that a friends’s eye is a Lewis, a partner in the Dykema Gossett law vided and troubled north of Ireland. Along with firm who often argues cases before the 6th good mirror. and I can tell you that what is Ireland’s many friends around the globe, we Circuit, was nominated in September 1999 striking about my meetings with both Prime but never had a hearing. joined in that prayer for lasting peace. Minister is now similar their persepective Former President Bill Clinton played an im- are, how optimistic they are and how deter- ‘‘I’m very disappointed,’’ she said. ‘‘I knew portant role, along with former Senator George mined they are. it could happen, but because there had been Mitchell, in bringing about the historic Good It is clear that all sides want the Good Fri- statements about bipartisanship, it was my Friday Accord of April 1998 that has the best day Agreement to succeed. It is also clear hope that it wouldn’t.’’ chance for making that peace a reality, if the that all sides are seeking to overcome very difficult internal obstacles and to keep up Bush officially withdrew 62 executive and accord is carried out and honored by all sides. judicial nominations. forward momentum. The agreement nego- Now, I am pleased to note that our new tiated by both Prime Ministers in Belfast Besides Michigan, the 6th Circuit includes President, George W. Bush, has willingly and last week is a reflection of a common com- Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky. aggressively picked up the mantle of our con- mitment. As always, we deeply appreciate ‘‘Both of these nominees were not only tinued U.S. support for finding and sustaining the efforts. very qualified and widely respected, but a lasting peace and justice in the north. Unlike And, again, I want to pledge what I said would have been excellent members of the any President of the United States in my yesterday; the United States stands ready to federal bench,’’ said Rep. Debbie Stabenow, memory, President Bush last week at the help. (Applause.) It is in our national inter- est that there be a lasting peace, a real last- D–Lansing. ‘‘While the President has contin- White House ceremony for Saint Patrick’s Day ing peace, in Northern Ireland. ued to talk about the need to reach out to stated, ‘‘It is in our national interest that there I also want to say how much I appreciate Democrats and foster greater bipartisanship be lasting peace, a real lasting peace, in the contributions that Irish-Americans have in Washington, it’s time he needs to follow- Northern Ireland. made to the cause of peace. Many of you are up his words with bipartisan deeds.’’ I join with all of the Irish American commu- right here in this room, and our nation Stabenow and Sen. Carl Levin, D–Detroit, nity in thanking President Bush for that strong thanks you. By supporting those committed had been pushing for a hearing for the two and unambiguous statement of our continued to a peaceful approach, you’re truly giving Michigan nominees. U.S. interest and support in the long and dif- something back to your native land. Today is also about celebrating what Irish- ‘‘Some of these individuals will be consid- ficult struggle for lasting peace in Northern Ire- Americans have given to their adopted land. ered for positions in the Bush administra- land. Mr. Speaker, I request that the full text of The White House itself was designed by an tion,’’ White House spokesman Scott McClel- Irish-Americas. This fact about America’s lan said. ‘‘No one should be considered ruled President Bush’s remarks at the White House home is symbolic of the contributions made in or out at this point.’’ ceremony for Irish American Leaders held on by millions of Irish of both Catholic and The decision to withdraw the Clinton judi- March 16, 2001 be included at this point in the Protestant persuasion. cial nominees comes as Bush starts to look RECORD, and I invite my colleagues to review Your industry and telent and imagination at filling the remaining vacancies with his the President’s significant supporting state- have enriched our commerce and enriched own nominees. ment for peace in Ireland and I look forward our culture. The strong record of public serv- ice has fortified our democracy. And the White House counsel Albert Gonzales and to join in a bi-partisan effort to support the President’s initiative here in the Congress. strong ties to family and faith and commu- Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft met with top offi- nity have strengthened our nation’s char- cials from the American Bar Association on REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT DURING acter. In short, the Irish are a big reason Monday to discuss the nomination process. A RECEPTION FOR IRISH-AMERICAN LEADERS why we’ll always be proud to call outselves a committee of senior administration officials The President: Thank you very much. It nation of immigrants. led by Gonzales has interviewed more than 50 sounds like we invited some rowdy Irish- Happy St. Patrick’s Day. (Applause). candidates in a drive to fill nearly 100 vacan- Americans. (Laughter.) Thank you all for And now, would you join us, please, for cies with judges who share Bush’s conserv- coming. Taoiseach, thank you very much, some refreshments in the State Room. Wel- ative philosophy. sir. Secretary of State of Northern Ireland, come to the White House. (Applause.)

VerDate 112000 04:30 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MR8.048 pfrm01 PsN: E20PT1 Tuesday, March 20, 2001 Daily Digest Senate mittees of political parties purchasing time on behalf Chamber Action of candidates. Pages S2567–71 Routine Proceedings, pages S2535–S2601 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Measures Introduced: Fourteen bills and two reso- viding for further consideration of Torricelli Amend- lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 568–581, and ment No. 122 (listed above) of the bill on Wednes- S.J. Res. 8–9. Pages S2582–83 day, March 21, 2001. Page S2601 Measures Passed: Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- lowing nominations: China Human Rights Violations: Committee on 3 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admi- Foreign Relations was discharged from further con- ral. sideration of S. Res. 22, urging the appropriate rep- A routine list in the Coast Guard. Page S2601 resentative of the United States to the United Na- tions Commission on Human Rights to introduce at Executive Communications: Pages S2579–82 the annual meeting of the Commission a resolution Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S2584–95 calling upon the People’s Republic of China to end Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2583–84 its human rights violations in China and Tibet, and the resolution was then agreed to. Pages S2600–01 Amendments Submitted: Pages S2595–S2600 Campaign Finance Reform: Senate continued con- Additional Statements: Pages S2577–79 sideration of S. 27, to amend the Federal Election Notices of Hearings: Page S2600 Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan cam- Authority for Committees: Page S2600 paign reform, taking action on the following amend- ments proposed thereto: Pages S2536–52, S2553–71 Privileges of the Floor: Page S2600 Adopted: Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. By 70 yeas to 30 nays (Vote No. 38), Domenici (Total—40) Pages S2550, S2560, S2566–67 Amendment No. 115, to amend the Federal Election Adjournment: Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and ad- Campaign Act of 1971 to modify individual con- journed at 6:48 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednes- tribution limits in response to expenditures of a can- day, March 21, 2001. (For Senate’s program, see the didate from personal funds. Pages S2547–50 remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Rejected: Record on page S2601.) By 37 yeas to 63 nays (Vote No. 39), Bennett Amendment No. 117, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit separate seg- Committee Meetings regated funds and nonconnected political committees (Committees not listed did not meet) from using soft money to subsidize hard dollar fund- raising. Pages S2550–52, S2553–60 ENCROACHMENT ISSUES Smith (OR) Amendment No. 118, to prohibit Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- candidates and Members of Congress from accepting ness and Management Support concluded hearings to certain contributions while Congress is in session. examine the readiness impact of range encroachment (By 74 yeas to 25 nays (Vote No. 40), Senate tabled issues, including endangered species and critical the amendment.) Pages S2561–67 habitats; sustainment of the maritime environment; Pending: airspace management; urban sprawl; air pollution; Torricelli Amendment No. 122, to amend the unexploded ordinance; and noise; after receiving tes- Communications Act of 1934 to require television timony from Maj. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Jr., broadcast stations, and providers of cable or satellite USA, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Man- television service, to provide lowest unit rate to com- agement; Vice. Adm. James F. Amerault, USN, D235

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Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Fleet Readiness Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Timothy E. Deal, and Logistics; Maj. Gen. Edward Hanlon, Jr., United States Council for International Business, USMC, Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Thomas J. Donahue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Camp Pendleton, California; Maj. Gen. Walter E. L. Rodger Schlickeisen, Defenders of Wildlife, and Buchanon, III, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air John J. Sweeney, American Federation of Labor and and Space Operations; and Brig. Gen. William G. Congress of Industrial Organizations, all of Wash- Webster, USA, Director of Training. ington, D.C.; and Jagdish Bhagwati, Columbia Uni- U.S.-JORDAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT versity and the Council on Foreign Relations, New York, New York. Committee on Finance: Committee held hearings on the United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, focus- Hearings recessed subject to call. ing on regional economic integration in the Middle East, support for Jordan’s economic reform program, NOMINATION and development of a comprehensive and innovative Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Free Trade Agreement, receiving testimony from hearings on the nomination of Marc Isaiah Gross- Charlene Barshefsky, Woodrow Wilson International man, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of State for Center for Scholars, former U.S. Trade Representa- Political Affairs, after the nominee, who was intro- tive, Samuel R. Berger, former National Security duced by Senator Gordon Smith, testified and an- Advisor, Michael B. Smith, Cantabs, Inc., former swered questions in his own behalf. h House of Representatives Expressing Sympathy for the Victims of Earth- Chamber Action quakes in El Salvador: H. Con. Res. 41, expressing Bills Introduced: 42 public bills, H.R. 1096–1137; sympathy for the victims of the devastating earth- 11 resolutions, H.J. Res. 39; H. Con. Res. 67–72, quakes that struck El Salvador on January 13, 2001, and H. Res. 92–95, were introduced. Pages H1010–12 and February 13, 2001, and supporting ongoing aid Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: efforts (agreed to by a yea and nay vote of 405 yeas H. Res. 92, providing for consideration of motions to 1 nay, Roll No. 52). Pages H969–77, H978–79 to suspend the rules (H. Rept. 107–23); and Recess: The House recessed at 3:25 p.m. and recon- H. Res. 93, providing for consideration of H.R. vened at 6 p.m. Page H977 247, to amend the Housing and Community Devel- opment Act of 1974 to authorize communities to Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission: The use community development block grant funds for Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of Rep- construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured resentative LaHood to the Abraham Lincoln Bicen- home parks (H. Rept. 107–24). Page H1010 tennial Commission. Subsequently, read a letter from the Minority Leader wherein he announced his ap- Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by Dr. pointment of Representative Phelps to the Commis- Cheryl J. Sanders, Third Street Church of God of sion. Page H977 Washington, D.C. Page H962 Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group: Recess: The House recessed at 12:41 p.m. and re- The Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of convened at 2 p.m. Page H962 Representative Houghton as Chairman of the Can- Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules ada-United States Interparliamentary Group. and pass the following measures: Page H977 Combating and Eradicating Tuberculosis and Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation: The Acknowledging its Impact on Minority Popu- Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of Rep- lations: H. Res. 67, amended, Recognizing the im- resentatives Emerson and Skelton to the Board of portance of combating tuberculosis on a worldwide Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Founda- basis, and acknowledging the severe impact that TB tion. Page H977 has on minority populations in the United States (agreed to by a yea and nay vote of 405 yeas to 2 Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate nays, Roll No. 51); and Pages H964–69, H977–78 today appears on page H962.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:03 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D20MR1.REC pfrm02 PsN: D20MR1 March 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D237 Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea and nay votes de- MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES veloped during the proceedings of the House today Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a resolu- and appear on pages H977–78 and H978–79. There tion providing that certain suspensions will be in were no quorum calls. order at any time on the legislative day of Wednes- Adjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and ad- day, March 21, 2001, or Thursday, March 22, 2001. journed at 9:17 p.m. TORNADO SHELTERS ACT Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, an open Committee Meetings rule providing one hour of debate on H.R. 247, Tor- nado Shelters Act. The rule provides that it shall be LABOR, HHS, AND EDUCATION in order to consider as an original bill for the pur- APPROPRIATIONS pose of amendment the amendment in the nature of Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and Health and Human Services and Education contin- numbered 1. The rule provides that the amendment ued appropriation hearings. Testimony was heard in the nature of a substitute shall be open for from public witnesses. amendment at any point. The rule allows the Chair- Hearings continue tomorrow. man of the Committee of the Whole to accord pri- ority in recognition to Members who have OVERSIGHT—ELECTRICITY MARKETS: preprinted their amendments in the Congressional CALIFORNIA Record. Finally, the rule provides one motion to re- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on commit with or without instructions. Testimony was Energy and Air Quality held an oversight hearing on heard from Chairman Oxley and Representatives Electricity Markets: California. Testimony was heard Bachus and Frank. from the following officials of the Federal Energy MEDICARE SOLVENCY and Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy: Curtis I. Hebert, Jr., Chairman; and William L. Committee on Ways and Means: Held a hearing on Massey and Linda K. Breathitt, both Commissioners. Medicare Solvency. Testimony was heard from Rich- Hearings continue March 22. ard S. Foster, Chief Actuary, Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human SINGLE-FAMILY MUTUAL MORTGAGE Services and Dan L. Crippen, Director, CBO. INSURANCE FUND—FINANCIAL HEALTH Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Joint Meetings Housing and Community Opportunities held a hear- SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE ing on the Financial Health of the Federal Housing TRUSTEES REPORTS Administration’s Single-Family Mutual Mortgage In- surance Fund. Testimony was heard from Thomas J. Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Finance con- McCool, Managing Director, Financial Markets and cluded joint hearings with the House Committee on Community Investment, GAO; Susan Gaffney, In- Ways and Means to examine the 2001 Social Secu- spector General, Department of Housing and Urban rity and Medicare Trustees Reports, after receiving Development; and Marvin Phaup, Deputy Assistant testimony from Paul H. O’Neill, Secretary of the Director, CBO. Treasury. f NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENT REGULATION— COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, STATUS MARCH 21, 2001 Committee on Government Reform: Held a hearing on (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Six Years After the Enactment of DSHEA: The Sta- Senate tus of National and International Dietary Supple- ment Regulation and Research. Testimony was heard Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense, from Representative Pallone; the following officials to hold hearings to examine issues surrounding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 10 a.m., SD–192. of the FDA, Department of Health and Human Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness Services: Joseph Levitt, Director, Center for Food and Management Support, to hold hearings on proposed Safety and Applied Nutrition; and Elizabeth Yetley, legislation authorizing funds for fiscal year 2002 for the U.S. Delegate to the CODEX Alimentarius Commis- Department of Defense and the Future Years Defense sion on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Program, focusing on installation readiness, 9:30 a.m., Uses; and public witnesses. SR–232A.

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service and General committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- Government, on Inspector General, and Inspector General rine, to hold oversight hearings to examine activities of for Tax Administration, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. the Surface Transportation Board since its establishment; Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agen- and the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year cies, on public witnesses, 9 a.m., and 1 p.m., H–143 2000 for the Board, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. Capitol. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold over- Committee on Armed Services, hearing on U.S. National sight hearings to review current United States energy Security Strategy, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. trends and recent changes in U.S. energy markets, 9:30 Committee on the Budget, to mark up Budget Resolution a.m., SD–106. for Fiscal Year 2002, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. Subcommittee on Water and Power, to hold oversight Committee on Education and the Workforce, to consider the hearings on the Klamath Project in Oregon, including following: Committee Oversight Plan for the 107th Con- implementation of PL 106–498 and how the project gress; and other pending business, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Ray- might operate in what is projected to be a short water burn. year, 2 p.m., SD–628. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on committee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, hearing on Nuclear Safety, to hold hearings on harmonizing the Airline Mergers and Their Effect on American Con- Clean Air Act with our nation’s energy policy, 9 a.m., sumers, 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. SD–406. Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Inter- Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings on the net, to mark up H.R. 718, Unsolicited Commercial Elec- nomination of Grant S. Green, Jr., of Virginia, to be tronic Mail Act of 2001, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Under Secretary of State for Management, 2 p.m., Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital SD–419. Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enter- Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings on prises, to consider the Investor and Capital Markets Fee intelligence matters, 3 p.m., SH–219. Relief Act, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Antitrust, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Business Rights, and Competition, to hold hearings on S. Credit, to consider the following bills: H.R. 974, Small 520, to increase and maintain competition in the domes- Business Interest Checking Act of 2001; and H.R. 1009, tic aviation industry, 10 a.m., SD–226. Business Checking Freedom Act of 2001, 2 p.m., 2128 United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Con- Rayburn. trol: to hold hearings to examine the use and effects of Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on the the drug ecstasy, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. District of Columbia, hearing on America’s Main Street: House The Future of Pennsylvania Avenue, 10 a.m., 2154 Ray- burn. Committee on Agriculture, to continue hearings on Fed- Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial eral Farm Commodity Programs, 10 a.m., 1300 Long- Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, to mark worth. up a Committee Report entitled: ‘‘A Citizens Guide on Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agri- Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra- Act of 1974 to Request Government Records,’’ 10 a.m., tion and Related Agencies, on Commodity Futures Trad- 2247 Rayburn. ing Commission, 9:30 a.m., 2362A Rayburn. Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Con- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State and Judici- stitution, to mark up H.R 503, Unborn Victims of Vio- ary, on Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and Ju- lence Act of 2001, 2 p.m., 2237 Rayburn. dicial Offices, 10 a.m., H–309 Capitol. Subcommittee on Crime, to mark up H.R. 863, Con- Subcommittee on Defense, executive, on Military Readiness, 9:30 a.m., H–140 Capitol. sequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2001, 10 a.m., Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financ- 2237 Rayburn. ing and Related Programs, on implementation of the Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Research, hearing Hurricane Mitch Supplemental with the GAO and the on Life in the Subduction Zone: The Recent Nisqually Inspector General of AID, 10 a.m., H–144 Capitol. Quake and the Federal Efforts to Reduce Earthquake Subcommittee on Interior, on Special Trustee (Trust Hazards, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Reform), 10 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services committee on Highways and Transit, to meet for organi- and Education, to continue on public witnesses, 10 a.m. zational purposes, and to hold a hearing on the Outlook 2358 Rayburn. for the Nation’s Highway and Transit Systems, 10 a.m., Subcommittee on Military Construction, on Family 2167 Rayburn. Housing Privatization, 10 a.m., B–300 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to mark up the following Subcommittee on Transportation, on AMTRAK, 10 bills: H.R. 801, Veterans’ Opportunities Act of 2001; a.m., and on Members of Congress, 2 p.m., 2358 Ray- and H.R. 811, Veterans’ Hospital Emergency Repair Act, burn. 9:15 a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Committee on Ways and Means, to continue hearings on Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Terrorism the Administration’s proposed tax relief proposals, 10 Working Group, executive, briefing on Worldwide Ter- a.m., 1100 Longworth. rorist Threat Posed by the Usama Bin Laden (UBL) Orga- nization and U.S. Countermeasures, 2 p.m., H–405 Cap- itol.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 21 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 21

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of Suspensions: ation of S. 27, Campaign Finance Reform. (1) H. Con. Res. 43, Revised Printing of ‘‘Black Amer- icans in Congress, 1870–1989’’; (2) H.R. 1042, to prevent the elimination of certain reports; (3) H.R. 1098, Maritime Policy Improvement Act; (4) H.R. 1099, Coast Guard Personnel and Manage- ment Safety Act; and (5) H.R. 496, Independent Telecommunications Con- sumer Enhancement Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E397 Moore, Dennis, Kansas, E399 John, Christopher, La., E406 Oxley, Michael G., Ohio, E393 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E396 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E406 Pickering, Charles W. ‘‘Chip’’, Miss., E401 Biggert, Judy, Ill., E405 Kelly, Sue W., N.Y., E395 Rodriguez, Ciro D., Tex., E402, E404 Bonior, David E., Mich., E398, E400 Kirk, Mark, Ill., E403 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E395 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E399 LaFalce, John J., N.Y., E397 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E403 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E406 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E398, E400 Shadegg, John B., Ariz., E396 Davis, Tom, Va., E394 McGovern, James P., Mass., E393 Sherwood, Don, Pa., E395 English, Phil, Pa., E394 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E402 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E393, E394 Frank, Barney, Mass., E394 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E401 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E396 Gilman, Benjamin A., N.Y., E407 Millender-McDonald, Juanita, Calif., E400 Udall, Mark, Colo., E402, E404 Gonzalez, Charles A., Tex., E403 Miller, Gary, Calif., E400 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E405 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E404 Miller, George, Calif., E396 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E393 Mink, Patsy T., Hawaii, E395

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