S3918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 1, 1997 by your contributions to the Burned Church- have helped to pay for thousands of op- Arthur’s repertoire consists almost exclu- es Fund. It is just another indication of why erations, utility bills, and ramps for sively of and folk I feel so strongly about the men and women people with disabilities. songs. She was raised in the Ozarks of Mis- who make International Paper’s team so ex- The recent Presidents’ Summit on souri and moved to Vermont in 1948. She traordinary.’’ Volunteerism drew the Nation’s atten- spends winters in Arizona. Therefore, she One aspect of this story is perhaps even also sings many songs from Missouri, nearby more extraordinary: International Paper did tion to the importance of giving back Kentucky and Arizona. not publicize its donation—no corporate to our communities. The people of War- She said that she will certainly take along news conference, no announcement, not even ren, like those in so many communities her harp-zither, which was given to her by a press release. Dillon apparently did not throughout the country, are truly for- the family of Rawsonville farmer Merle want the donation to be seen as a bid for tunate to dedicated Kiwanis Club mem- Landsman after it was found in his barn. publicity. bers as their neighbors. She said she will perform songs from a col- The article you are reading would never I hope my colleagues will join me in lection of 7,000 Vermont songs compiled by have been written if the author had not hap- expressing congratulations and grati- Helen Hartness Flanders. Flanders was the pened to hear about the donation from a wife of the late Sen. , and Presbyterian minister who has a friend tude to the Kiwanis Club of Warren for MacArthur enjoys the connection between working at the National Council of Church- their 40 years of good works.∑ their lives in Washington D.C. and her per- es. When Sky contacted International Paper f formance at the Kennedy Center. headquarters, the publicity staff—profes- ‘‘This will give me a good opportunity to sionals who are paid well to make sure Dil- TRIBUTE TO MARGARET honor her and her collection,’’ she said. lon and the company look good—agreed to MACARTHUR The New England Art Biennial, panel from provide copies of Dillon’s notes to his compa- ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise the University of , Amherst, ny’s work force but rebuffed a request to today to pay tribute to Margaret Mac- chose MacArthur in 1985 as a ‘‘New England interview the CEO for this article as ‘‘not Arthur. Margaret has been selected to living art treasure.’’ Her recording career necessary.’’ appear at the John F. Kennedy Center spans to the early 1960s, when she recorded Dozens of black congregations across the ‘‘Folksongs of Vermont’’ on Folkways South, meanwhile, are eager to sing the for Performing Arts on May 1, 1997. She records. She has since recorded eight more praises of International Paper. ‘‘Oh, good!’’ will be appearing as the sole represent- albums, including several with members of Shirley Hines exclaimed when told that Sky ative of Vermont in an annual celebra- her family, who also live in Marlboro. was running a story about the International tion which will host artists from across Recent local performance ventures in- Paper donation. Hines, in charge of the re- the Nation. cluded the Brattleboro Museum and Art Cen- building committee at Greater Mount Zion Margaret represents the very best of ter, as part of a series on farming in Ver- Tabernacle Church in Portsmouth, Virginia, Vermont. Her talent and hard work mont. says the congregation did not know if the have been recognized time and time She is currently completing her 10th re- church could be rebuilt after it burned in again. In 1985, she was selected by the cording, which is being produced at Sound May 1995; the estimated cost of $340,000 was Design in Brattleboro and is entitled ‘‘Them just too much. New England Art Biennial as a New Stars.’’ International Paper’s donation last au- England living art treasure. MacArthur believes it was her work as art- tumn of wood, doors, wall paneling and other Margaret’s repertoire consists almost ist-in-residence in schools throughout the building supplies, however, took care of exclusively of Vermont and other New state that brought her to Jeffords’ attention. three-quarters of the cost of materials and England folk songs. She embodies the As a visiting artist, she had children set let the congregation celebrate Christmas in spirit of our Green Mountain State and local folk tales to music which culminated its new, rededicated church. ‘‘International has successfully shared its heritage, two years ago with the production of ‘‘Ver- Paper told us to tell them what we needed. through music, with people throughout mont Heritage Songs.’’∑ We faxed in a list, and in less than a week it the country. Once again, I would like f was here. It was unbelievable,’’ Hines says. to extend my best wishes and congratu- ‘‘If not for International Paper, this church CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE INSUR- would have had to wait two or three years to lations to Margaret MacArthur. Mr. President, I ask the following ar- ANCE PROVIDES SECURITY reopen, if it ever did.’’ [CHIPS] ACT Hines recalled the dreary day when she, ticle from the Brattleboro Reformer be her pastor and several other church members printed in the RECORD. ∑ Mr. ROBB. Mr. President, I’m pleased waited in the rain for the first lumber deliv- The article follows: to be an original cosponsor of the Chil- ery. When the big truck pulled up, she says, [From the Brattleboro Reformer, Dec. 6, dren’s Health Insurance Provides Secu- they laughed and shouted and cried and 1996] rity [CHIPS] Act because I support ex- danced in the rain, snapping pictures of the LOCAL FOLK ARTIST TO PERFORM AT KENNEDY panding access to health care for chil- forklift unloading the first pallets of wood CENTER that would become their new church. dren who lack coverage today, and be- ‘‘It made us realize that God is real,’’ she (By Jared Bazzy) cause I believe this bill is both flexible says, ‘‘and He is still in the blessing busi- MARLBORO.—Folk singer Margaret Mac- and targeted to children in families ness.’’∑ Arthur has been selected to appear at the least likely to have employer-based John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts f coverage and least able to purchase in Washington, D.C., this spring, as part of health insurance on their own. the Vermont State Day celebration. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATE- U.S. Sen. James M. Jeffords, R–Vt., picked It is my hope that States will find MENT HONORING 40TH ANNIVER- MacArthur to be the lone performer rep- the enhanced Federal Medicaid match SARY OF THE WARREN KIWANIS resenting the Green Mountain State. included in this bill to be a valuable CLUB Jeffords, who chairs the Senate Sub- tool to assist many vulnerable fami- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise committee on Education, Arts, and Human- lies, particularly families moving from ∑ ities, said Thursday, ‘‘Margaret represents today to salute the Kiwanis Club of welfare to work. Far too many welfare what’s best about Vermont’s history and cul- recipients will, at least initially, move Warren, MI, for its 40 years of service ture,’’ adding, ‘‘This is a wonderful oppor- to the Warren community. tunity for visitors from across the nation to from dependency into hourly jobs with In 1957, a group of concerned hear a true Vermont artist share our herit- little pay and few, if any, benefits. businesspeople, professionals, and citi- age.’’ Children should not lose their health zens formed the Kiwanis Club of War- MacArthur said she was invited a few care because their parents work.∑ weeks ago, just after she returned from per- ren to help meet the needs in their f forming at the Folk Song Society in Wash- community which were not being ad- ington, D.C. HONORING THE CENTRAL/DELPHI dressed by government or charities. ‘‘But I’ve never sung at the Kennedy Cen- Since its beginning, the Warren ter for gosh sakes. It’s pretty exciting,’’ she FIRST TEAM Kiwanis has provided numerous serv- said in a telephone interview from her home ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise ices to people in need, including per- in Marlboro. today to recognize the achievements of sons with disabilities, senior citizens, The Kennedy Center annually celebrates a remarkable group from my home all 50 states with a performance by a local and people requiring medical care. The artist from each one. MacArthur will per- State of Michigan. A team of students Warren Kiwanis donated a bus to the form May 1, 1997. from Pontiac Central High School and Salvation Army, funded a fitness trail Accompanying herself at different times engineers from Delphi Interior and at a local park for disabled people, and on guitar, dulcimer and harp-zither, Mac- Lighting Systems won two national May 1, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3919 awards at the prestigious FIRST [For support ratification absent certain cer- in the form of yet another inter- Inspiration and Recognition of Science tifications by the President prior to de- national agreement, no matter how and Technology] competition held posit of our instrument of ratification. many other nations have signed on. April 10–12 in Orlando, FL. Faced with the fact that the treaty is If the United States is to make a The Central/Delphi team received the largely unverifiable, some ratification unique moral statement as proponents tournament trophy as a finalist in the supporters argue that no treaty is 100 urge, we shouldn’t be stampeded into robotics competition, and the team percent verifiable, and that, while not ratifying this treaty ‘‘because other also won the competition’s highest perfect, the CWC is better than noth- nations have.’’ The United States honor, the Chairman’s Award, given to ing, especially since chemical weapons passed on joining the League of Na- the most comprehensive school-cor- are so morally objectionable. Pro- tions even though, as with the CWC, it porate partnership program among the ponents further assert that the CWC is had promoted the League in the begin- 155 competitors. As Chairman’s Award needed because it establishes an inter- ning and many other nations had de- winners, the team will be honored by national norm that stigmatizes these cided to join it. Too often the inter- President Clinton at a Rose Garden re- weapons; that the CWC will bring us national community has pronounced ception. some intelligence we do not now have itself greatly pleased at solving the The Central/Delphi FIRST team regarding the possession and manufac- latest crisis with yet another treaty helps to open young minds to science, ture of these weapons; and that it will like the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928 mathematics, and technology. Pontiac provide trade benefits to U.S. chemical which outlawed war as an instrument Central students also have an oppor- companies. Finally, they argue that we of national policy. And too often, as tunity to work at Delphi during the need to be a party to the treaty to pro- here, disappointment has followed be- summer, which helps them continue tect our interests as details of imple- cause of the disconnect between the learning outside of school and gain val- mentation are worked out by the var- good intentions and the hard reality. uable on-the-job training. The innova- ious parties. To the argument that we will look bad For the sake of argument, even as- tive CADET program, an extension of because it was our idea in the first suming that these relatively modest Central/Delphi FIRST, uses unique ac- place, opponents say that real respect benefits claimed for the treaty would tivities to promote the fun of math, is rooted in responsible, honest posi- in fact materialize, we believe these science and technology to students at tions; and that U.S. leadership in tak- claimed benefits do not outweigh the seven elementary and junior high ing a different approach will be re- costs. schools. As the presenter of the Chair- warded in the long term. man’s Award said, ‘‘The judges believe Opponents are convinced that the that this team has turned many chil- costs of ratifying the CWC outweigh It is not possible to ban the manufac- dren on to science and math. Through the advanced benefits in several impor- ture and possession of chemical weap- their strong partnership, FIRST be- tant respects, including the following: ons, and we should not delude ourselves came the avenue for an entire school of First, it would create a United Na- into thinking it is possible. What we talented students to reach personal tions-style bureaucracy, 25 percent of can do is back up our demand that no success.’’ the cost of which must be paid for by one use chemical weapons, with inter- The success of the Central/Delphi U.S. taxpayers. Second, it would put national cooperation based on the will team and the FIRST program in gen- American businesses under a finan- to punish violators so severely that use eral is a powerful example of what edu- cially burdensome, security-com- is deterred. That too is not easy; but, cators and corporations can do to im- promising, and quite possibly unconsti- as the use of nuclear weapons has been prove opportunities for our young men tutional inspection regime. Third, it deterred, so too can the use of chemical and women. I commend Delphi Interior would exacerbate the chemical threat weapons be deterred if we have the and Lighting for their commitment to we face by undermining existing multi- will. education. I am proud of the talented lateral trade restrictions, sanctions, THE CWC IS NOT GLOBAL and embargoes the United States has students who achieved so much at this The original goal of the CWC was placed on rogue countries like Iran and prestigious competition. I hope my col- that it would ban the manufacture and Cuba. Fourth, it would require infor- leagues will join me in congratulating use of chemical weapons by all the na- mation sharing that signatory nations, the young men and women of Pontiac tions of the world. Unfortunately, the if so inclined, could use to advance Central High School and the employees countries with chemical weapons that their chemical weapons programs. of Delphi Interior and Lighting for we are most concerned about—Iraq, Fifth, the convention would give the their achievements at the sixth annual Libya, Syria, and North Korea—have Nation with the largest CW stockpile— FIRST competition. not yet signed the CWC, let alone rati- Russia—an excuse to abrogate the Bi- f fied it. Pakistan, Iran, and Russia also lateral Destruction Agreement [BDA] have chemical weapons programs; CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION it entered into with the United States while they have signed the agreement, Mr. KYL. Mr. President, everyone to destroy chemical weapons. And this ∑ they may not ratify. So, the nations agrees that ridding the world of chemi- is not hypothetical speculation—there that pose the most serious threat may cal weapons is a noble and worthy goal are growing indications Russia does never fall under the CWC’s strictures. to pursue. These are weapons that no not intend to comply with the BDA, nation should have in its stockpile— which is much more restrictive than Nor is the CWC global in terms of the and that includes the United States. the CWC. Sixth, the prospect of ratifi- chemical substances it covers. While it By law, the U.S. stockpile will be de- cation would create—there are already prohibits the possession of many dan- stroyed whether or not the Chemical signs that it is creating—a false sense gerous chemicals, two that it does not Weapons Convention [CWC] is ever of security that encourages the United prohibit were employed with deadly ef- ratified by the Senate. Opponents of States to let its guard down on defend- fect in World War I: phosgene and hy- the Convention support that action. ing against the use of chemical weap- drogen cyanide. But they are too wide- Notwithstanding agreement on the ons against American troops. Seventh, ly used for commercial purposes to be goals of the CWC, we do not believe it degrades the value of treaties and banned, which speaks volumes about that this treaty can ever achieve the moral statements because all nations this treaty’s impracticality. goals. It will not accomplish its objec- understand it is unenforceable. Nor does the CWC control as many tive of being global, verifiable, and ef- The CWC represents hope over re- dangerous chemicals as does an export fective ban on these weapons. More- ality. It makes people feel good to say control regime currently employed by over, because of deficiencies in the they have done something about a 29 industrialized countries. The Aus- treaty—which, by its terms, adopting class of weapons we all abhor. But sign- tralia Group regime already controls parties must ratify wholesale without ing this piece of paper is not going to trade in 54 chemicals that could be amendment—we believe the United solve the problem—and that’s the prob- used to develop chemical weapons. Of States is better off without the CWC lem. Hard problems can’t be wished the 54 chemicals subject to the Group’s than with it. As a result, we could not away with naive hopes and tough talk export controls, 20 are not covered by