EXTENSIONS of REMARKS on Cutting the Budget the Entire Budget by $1.9 Billion, Hardly Tribute to Retiring Secretary of Commerce, a Sufficient Amount to Balance It
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24!52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD·- HOUSE February 2, 1967 By Mr. LANGEN: H.R. 4825. A bill for the relief of Fayez Dominique and his wife, Psyche Dominique; H.R. 4818. A b111 for the relief of 0. P. Khanji to the Committee on the Judiciary. to the Committee on the Judiciary. Becken; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. O'NEILL of :Massachusetts: By Mr. SCHNEEBELI: H.R. 4819. A bill for the relief of Ralph W. H.R. 4826. A bill for the relief of Ach11le H.R. 4833. A b111 to provide for the con Heneman; to the Committee on the Judi Buonapane; to the Committee on the Ju veyance of certain real property of the ciary. diciary. United States situated in the State of Penn H.R. 4820. A bill for the relief of Sylvan H.R. 4827. A b111 for the relief of Marie G. sylvania; to the Committee on the Judi H. Miller; to the Committee on the Judi Ewerton; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ciary. ciary. H.R. 4828. A bill for the relief of Vincent By Mr. WRIGHT: H.R. 482:1. A bill for the relief of Arnold E. Finn; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4834. A bill for the relief of Dr. Cenon Remmen; to the Committee on the Judi By Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI: Q. Baltazar; to the Committee on the Ju ciary. H.R. 4829. A bill for the relief of Rosario diciary. By Mr. McDONALD of Michigan: Buttitta; to the Committee on the Judi H.R. 4835. A b111 for the relief of Mrs. Lui H.R. 4822. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Nazar ciary. Kwong-Sung Ng; to the Committee on the I. Abu-Merta; to the Committee on the Judi By Mr. ROTH: Judiciary. ciary. H.R. 4830. A b111 for the relief of Peter H.R. 4836. A bill for the relief of Epa A. By Mr. MOORE: Drossos; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Onate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4823. A bill for the rellef of Dr. By Mr. ROYBAL: H.R. 4837. A b111 for the relief of Ibrahim Manohar U. Hasrajani to the Committee on H.R. 4831. A bill for the relief of Jesus T. Hassan Sadek; to the Committee on the the Judiciary. Kangleon; to the Committee on the Ju Judiciary. By Mr. MURPHY Of New York: diciary. H.R. 4838. A b111 for the relief of Mrs. H.R. 4824. A b111 for the relief of Rocco Al By Mr. RYAN: Joanna. Ryten Zund; to the Committee on !onzetti; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4832. A b111 for the relief of Cecil the Judiciary. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS On Cutting the Budget the entire budget by $1.9 billion, hardly Tribute to Retiring Secretary of Commerce, a sufficient amount to balance it. Hon. John T. Connor EXTENSION OF REMARKS I have covered about 90 percent of the budget in the above items. The remain OJ' ing Portion deals with items such as pro EXTENSION OF REMARKS HON. JEROME R. WALDIE grams to c·ontrol pollution, prevent floods, OJ' OF CALIFORNIA reclaim unusable lands; or public health HON. EDWARD A. GARMATZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES research into cancer, heart disease, and strokes--or the new program designed OF MARYLAND Thursday, February 2, 1967 to combat crime. None of these areas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WALDIE. Mr. Speaker, as a rela seem too fruitful as services that should Thursday, February 2, 1967 tively new Member of Congress, I have be discontinued. Mr. GARMATZ. Mr. Speaker, al been deluged with proper communica What, then, Mr. Speaker, is the an though the past 2 years have been hectic tions from my constituents urging that swer that a new Member seeking to be and at times frustrating for my commit the budget be cut in a material way. responsible and not wishing to be a dem tee and the maritime industry, they have Perhaps the questions I am asking wlll agog, replies to the constituents demand also been gratifying and rewarding ones seem naive to my more experienced and ing a major slash in Federal spending? because of the opportunity to work with learned colleagues, but I am confused in talented people like John T. Connor, who seeking to find a proper answer to their has just retired as Secretary of Com suggestions. merce. I note that $76 billion is budgeted for Fino Introduces Bill To Extend Medicare I personally felt keen disappointment national defense. Are there many of my Benefits to the Disabled and regret at the news of his departure, colleagues that believe significant cuts and would like to voice my respect and can be made in this Portion of our pro posed expenditures? EXTENSION OF REMARKS admiration for this dedicated public serv OF ant. Fourteen billion dollars is needed to John Connor's extensive knowledge, meet the interest on our public debt. I HON. PAUL A. FINO sk111, and know-how were combined in a cannot conceive of any economies there. OF NEW YORK unique blend of leadership, which Some $6. 7 billion is assigned to vet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES steered America's commerce through two erans programs. Our present level of trying but outstandingly successful years. service to the veteran is too low, and cer Thursday, February 2, 1967 No one regrets his departure more than tainly we cannot find much to slash Mr. FINO. Mr. Speaker, today I have I. As chairman of the House Committee there.. introduced legislation to make all those on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, I There is $3.2 billion set aside for agri persons receiving disability social secu have worked closely with Mr. Connor; to cultural programs and subsidies. Per rity payments eligible for medicare. gether, we have wrestled with the com haps we can cut here but I suspect there One of the most heartening pieces of plex problems of the troubled maritime are not enough votes to cut more than a legislation passed by the 89th Congress industry, and I have been impressed with token amount, if any. was medicare. This year, I expect an his vast knowledge and ability to under The space program proposes an ex other milestone piece of legislation to be stand and his eagerness to help. penditure of $5.3 bUlion. I would be passed-the proposed social security These keen powers of perception are willing to vote for economies in this area hike. especially important now, when Amer but I doubt that many citizens would For my part, I would like to see social ica's ailing merchant marine faces such want to see a major reduction in that security and medicare even more closely critical times. Although I am reluctant national effort. tied together. I think that it ls not to see him go, I want to wish Mr. Connor Some $2 billion will be spent for ele enough to make persons eligible for the best of success in his new endeavors. mentary and secondary education. If medicare at age 65. I believe that those As to the new Acting Secretary of Com we cut this program, the local property persons who are receiving social security merce, Alexander B. Trowbridge, I con tax wm have to pick up the price tag and disability payments ought to be made gratulate him upon his appointment and I think that is undesirable. eligible for medicare. extend to him my personal wishes for We could eliminate the entire poverty Surely there can be no dispute about a brilliant career. I understand that our program, though I personally would be their need-that need is obvious. Very new Secretary is only 37, and I think this lieve that action to be unwise. Even if few of those receiving social security dis is in itself indicative of great talent and we were to be so shortsighted as to dis ability payments have other financial re ability. Mr. Trowbridge's past experi continue this valuable assistance to our sources. Medicare would be a boon to ence as Assistant Secretary of 'Commerce beleaguered cities, we would only reduce them. for Domestic and International Busi· February 2, 1967 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 24'53 ness will no doubt be invaluable to him tion and improve their job skills, and curricular activities available to her in his new important post. thus earn far better incomes. · through her school and her community. I earnestly hope that the new Secre The President painted out in his mes She belongs to the Westwood High tary will-like Mr. Connor-develop an sage to Congress that some 20 percent School Science and Mathematics Clubs interest in and understanding of our of today's veterans have not completed and is a Girl Scout. She has also entered maritime industry, which plays such a high school. I heartily support the Pres projects in Westwood's local science fair. vital role in our Nation's commerce. ident's plan to encourage these young The recognition that the National Toward this end, I pledge close co men to complete their high school educa Science Talent Search has granted to operation of my committee which will tions and take refresher courses, if Marilyn will undoubtedly take her far in avail itself of every opportunity to make necessary, so that they can enter college. her desire to be a biologist or a college Mr. Trowbridge's task an easier one. As The President's program includes other professor, and I am sure that all of my for myself, I will take advantage of every fair and sensible liberalizations of bene colleagues in the House will join me in opportunity to work closely and harmo fits for servicemen and veterans, includ congratulating Marilyn on her achieve niously with Mr.