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THE ALBANIAN PERSPECTIVE ON battle a t Trenton. That battle turned the wants you to believe. They did not chase PEACE IN THE BALKANS revolution around so that those 13 small Greeks out of southern Albania like Mr. American colonies could defeat the greatest Papandreou, the President of Greece wants power in the world at that time, Great Brit­ you to believe. They were there all the time. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ain. And let us not forget that Thomas Paine The Slavs came to the Balkans in the 5th OF t\EW YORK wrote an important book called .. The Rights century. As a matter of fact, the Albanians IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Man··. He may be the quintessential are the descendants the Illyrians. They have human rights activist of all times. Listen to been in the Balkans for 6,000 years. They Thursday, April 21, 1994 his words because I came here in his spirit as have not moved. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, a former Mem­ well. He said: '·the world is my country, to The Albanians were gerrymandered and po­ ber of this body, the Hon. Joe DioGuardi, has do good is my religion"'. Think about that. litically emasculated after Nov. 28 , 1912 in order to create the now failed south slave long been a tireless advocate of the rights of What Paine meant was that when it comes to people and their human rights and free­ states called Yugoslavia. What they did was ethnic Albanians, both in Albania proper and dom, borders and countries are meaningless, arbitrarily draw a new border around one in the other States of the Balkans region. As because the people transcend governments half of the Albanian people to put them in a president of the Albanian-American Civic and borders. The people are more important Slavic state. The Albanians are not Slavs. League, Mr. DioGuardi was invited to address than governments. political parties and bor­ They are Inda-Europeans. The Albanians do an international conference on the Balkan ders. And mind you, he said that more than not use the Cyrillic alphabet. They use the States and the problems of that region, held in 200 years ago. Latin alphabet. The Albanians have nothing Istanbul, Turkey from April 7 to 10. I was Why did communism collapse as a system? in common with the culture of Slavs. Fi­ Because it put the party and government nally, the Albanians want democracy. The pleased that Mr. DioGuardi presented me with above the people. Why is the U.S. so strong Slavs in Serbia want communism, at least a copy of his speech to that conference. I today as a democracy? Because people come the ones who follow Slobodan Milosevic. So, have found it an informative presentation of first. The people in '·We The People", the the Albanians are looking towards Europe the Albanian point of view regarding the con­ first three words of our Constitution, are and America. Mr. Milosevic he is looking the flicts in the Balkans and the rights of ethnic Al­ above the government and the parties. and other way. In fact he is looking to hell as far banians, and I would like to commend it to the we must understand this even more today in as the Albanian people are concerned. Any attention of my colleagues. order to see the Balkans flourish again. It's time you can do to people, to any people, people like Slobodan Milosevic, the Presi­ what is being done in Bosnia and in Kosova PEACE IN THE BALKANS-THE ALBANIAN dent of Serbia who are going the other way. today- it is nothing less than inhuman and PERSPECTIVE He is a Stalinist communist. He has never satanic. Let me first thank the Solidarity Founda­ changed. He is promoting the evil values of Look at the logo of the Albanian American tion for inviting me to address this Balkan "ethnic cleansing" to create a geo political Civic League. It is the symbol of the Conference as President of the Albanian nightmare called "greater Serbia." Slobodan Alabanian people. It is the old Byzantine American Civic League. For those who do Milosevic like Adolf Hitler will fail because symbol-the eagle with two heads, which is not know what Albanian American Civic he is going against human nature, democ­ the national flag of Albania today. This logo League is, it is an independent non-govern­ racy and everything that is right. represents 15 million Albanians around the mental organization that represents not only And, when it also comes to religion think world- 7 million of whom are in the Balkans t.he domestic concerns of the Albanian Amer­ about what Thomas Pane said '·to do good is and another 8 million in different countries. ican people but even those international geo­ my religion" . I am Roman Catholic but most Melbourne, Australia, for instance, has political and cultural interests of ethnic Al­ Albanians are Muslims, many are Eastern about 20 thousand, mostly from Macedonia. banian Americans like myself. Orthodox and some are Roman Catholic. Al­ The United States has 400,000 Albanians, in­ I was born in America, I'm proud to be banians tolerate all religions. Approximately cluding 200,000 in the New York area. And American and I'm proud my father was Alba­ 60% of the Albanians in the world today are what about Turkey? I'm told that at least 5 nian. He was born in Italy, in a small Alba­ Muslims (90% in Kosova), 25% are Eastern million Albanians are here in the Istanbul nian village, where after 500 years the Alba­ Orthodox and 15% are Roman Catholic. Look area. nian language and culture still survive. He at Albania- the great democratic President I met with the Albanian community here was a poor young farmer who came to Amer­ of Albania Dr. Sali Berisha is a Muslim. the last night. Albanians are good citizens of ica for a job and managed to get that great chairman of the parliament, Pjeter Arbnori Turkey, but are still proud to be Albanian. opportunity that America offers everybody (who spent 28 years in jail under the worst They are lobbying Ankara very hard to pro­ who works hard. That is the secret of Amer­ communism in Albania) is a Roman Catho­ tect the Albanians in the Balkans, the way I ica. You have to dream, but you have to lic, and the Prime Minister, Aleksander and other Albanian Americans are lobbying work. If you do both those things you can Meksi, is Eastern Orthodox. So religion is very hard in Washington today, as a strong succeed anywhere there is free enterprise not an issue with the Albanian people. They voice for the Albanian people. We don't rep­ and democracy. My father and I know this tolerate and respect all religions. They be­ resent the Albanian government in either Al­ from personal experience. lieve in the individual and they believe in de­ bania or Kosova. We don't represent any Al­ I thank the Solidarity Foundation for this mocracy. Albanians know that no religion banian political party. The Civic League rep­ Forum and the opportunity to tell the truth has a monopoly on doing good. resents the interests of the Albanian Amer­ about what is happening in the Balkans. It's Today if you look at the Albanian nation ican people who want to tell the truth about important to give good information to the of seven million people in the Balkans, only what is really happening in the Balkans, es­ people and to the world. Thomas Jefferson, 3.5 million are in Albania and there is an­ pecially against the Albanians in Kosova, one of the great founding fathers of the Unit­ other 3.5 million on the borders of Albania- Macedonia and Montenegro. Now, this is our ed States of America, said that '" information 2 million in Kosova, 1 million in Macedonia, message and please listen carefully. There is the currency of democracy" (like money is 100,000 in Montenegro and another 100,000 in will be no peace in the Balkans until the Al­ the currency of a bank). Information pro­ Presheva, Bujanovc and Medvegje. They are banian National issue is resolved. No matter motes democracy! all together, not separated by hundreds of what you hear about Bosnia, and we must I came here also in the spirit of another miles like Krajina to Belgrade. Do you know help the Bosnian people in every way, we great American. His name was Thomas why Albanians are located together? Because must support democracy everywhere, espe­ Paine. He was not as celebrated as Thomas on Nov. 28 , 1912 when Albania declared its cially in Kosova. J efferson, but many believe it was his words independence from the Ottoman Turkish So, let me repeat there will be no peace in in the Crisis Papers and in the Common Empire, The country of Albania included all the Balkans until the national aspirations of Sense Pamphlet during the American revolu­ the Albanian people. They did not move to 7 million Albanians in the Balkans is re­ tion that gave winning spirit to the Amer­ Kosova like Mr. Milosevic wants you to be­ solved! What do we mean by that? Do we ican soldiers at Valley Forge when they were lieve. They did not move to Macedonia like mean that there is a quest for a greater Al­ about to collapse just before the important Mr. Gligoroy, the President of Macedonia bania. NO! The Albanians are not looking to

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8405 redraw the borders. They understand what what is Papandreou doing? He is naive and is peace loving Alabania on your border. and the Helsinki process means. They understand being used by Milosevic to discredit the not Serbia! that, to be secure, they must agree under President of Albania. Dr. Berisha. by saying And. shame on you Mr. Gligorov. because Helsinki that all borders must stay the way that the Greek minority in Albania is being you are dishonest. You speak good words to they are. But Slobodan Milosevic does not treated the way the Serbs are treating the the Albanians in Skopje. Your words are believe that. He wants to change the borders Albanians in Kosova. That is sheer nonsense! good, but your deeds are not. You are treat­ by force and by blood. The Albanians want to There is no moral or other equivalency be­ ing the Albanian people like second class preserve the borders but within those bor­ tween the issues of Kosova and the Greek citizens. Just look at the report of the un­ ders, they want to be respected for who they minority in Albania! But it is this kind of represented Nations and people organization. are. They are not a minority. Let me repeat gross misrepresentation that sounds like the It was just issued and talks about how infe­ the Albanian people are not a minority any­ truth. if it goes unresponded. The Greeks in rior the public roads and facilities. including where in the Balkans. They are a divided na­ Albana are treated fairly. Is life for Greeks the schools, are in Albanian towns and vil­ tion of people, all together, in a geographic in Albania perfect. Probably not. But life for lages compared to those in Macedonian compact area. Albanians in Kosova is like living in Hell. towns and villages. Yet the Albanian people I have a map which I sent to the Congress Please read the reports I have distributed are working hard to make a strong state in of the U.S. to my friend Senator Bob Dole from independent and well recognized inter­ Macedonia. So shame on you Mr. Gligorov and many other important Congressmen, so national groups. for not keeping your word to give the Alba­ that they can see the map of the Balkans in­ Let me conclude my talk by mentioning a ni ans in Macedonia an equal partnership cluding Albania with 3.5 million and another few people. First let me recognize Judge with the Macedonian slavs who now control 3.5 million outside Albania with no separa­ Bardhyl Cavushi from Kosova. He's in the them as second class citizens. tion 7 million Albanians all in the same area. audience. Just before he came here the Serbs And, shame on you Mr. Bush. Shame on Albanians are asking for equality in Macedo­ ransacked his house. They damaged his files you because you said you stood for democ­ nia. They don't want to be treated as second and books. Talk about the rule of law! Here racy and you knew that the Albanian people class citizens. They want to be treated equal is a judge who now has to worry about his supported you. What you did to the Albanian to the Macedonian Slavs. They believe they family, his library and what will happen to people after they got Senators Nickles and have as many people as the Macedonian him when he returns to Kosova from this D'Amato to amend the foreign aid bill and Slavs, and they want to have a fair census Conference. They are likely to detain him take foreign aid away from Serbia was un­ taken to prove it. If Macedonia wants to be and probably torture him and throw him in conscionable. Your Secretary of State, a sovereign State. If it wants aid from the jail. That is the rule of law in Serbia! It is James Baker, who was badly counseled by U.S., it must count all of its citizens because happening day in and day out to many Alba­ his undersecretary Mr. Eagleburger, ce1·tifiecl Macedonia is a multi-ethnic state. Albanians nians. But, you don't hear it. And why don't incredibly that Serbia was in compliance believb the Macedonian Slavs represent 40 you hear it? Because Milosevic has thrown with International Human Rights Conven­ percent (1,000,000), the Albanians represent out the Helsinki commission. He has thrown tions in Kosova. If you had taken the aid another 40 percent (1,000,000), with the other out all the human rights groups. Milosevic away from Serbia in 1991, Bosnia and Kosova 500,000 being Turks, Gypsies, ethnic Bul­ doesn't want you to see what he is doing. would not be in such a terrible crisis today. garians, Serbs etc. So we tell Mr. Gigorov to Just like Adolf Hitler didn't want you to see And, shame on you Mr. Clinton! Shame on treat the Albanians fairly and they will treat the concentration camps. Milosevic doesn't you because you ran for the presidency and you fairly. The Albanian people want to be want you to see his dirty work unit it is too you promised the Albanian and Bosnian peo­ equal with the Macedonian Slavs in making late. ple a lot when it came to bringing peace to the Macedonian state strong. And it should Let me also recognize Dr. Negib Sacirbey the Balkans. But you have delivered even be a strong independent state to withstand and his son Ambassador Mohammad less than President Bush. Just look at what the rampant chauvinism in the region. Sacirbey for all they are doing to help their your Defense Secretary, Mr. Perry, said a When it comes to Kosova what do the Al­ great President, Alija Izetbegovic, to reach a few days ago in connection with Bosnia. Spe­ banians want? The Albanians in Kosova are just peace for the oppressed people of Bosnia. cifically he said "Safe havens" like Gorazhde not looking to join with the Albania. That is While nothing can be compared today to the "shouldn't count on us to help". So shame the propoganda of Milosevic from 1989 when atrocities we have seen against the innocent on you Mr. Clinton and Mr. Perry! he began to suppress the Albanian people civilians of Bosnia, let us not forget that the And, shame on you Mr. Tudjman because there and forcibly took away their auton­ Serbs are conducting another form of ethnic as President of Croatia you sold out the Al­ omy. The Albanians of Kosova have declared cleaning in Kosova, including raping young banians in 1990 when you tried to buy peace their independence under international law. Albanian women in front of their families, with Mr. Milosevic by appeasing him in say­ And why do they want independence? Well torturing those detained, banging down ing that Kosova was an internal problem of just look at what the Serbs have done to doors at night, etc ... There is constant in­ Serbia! Kosova is a Balkan-European prob­ Bosnia. They can't trust the Serbs! Look at timidation because Milosevic wants to see lem and it is now going to be a world prob­ what the Serbs for 50 years have done to the the Albanians leave. He wants to fulfill the lem if we don't set up an international pro­ Albanians in Yugoslavia. They need their medieval dream of Stephan Dushan. He tectorate or U.N. trusteeship there right independence and they should have it. wants a greater Serbia and, even worse than away. Mr. Tudjman, you finally woke up by Legally. Kosova deserves to be an inde­ that, he is following what was written by joining with the good Bosnian people in a pendent state. When it was part of Yugo­ Vaso Cubrilovic in 1937 on " The Expulsion of Confederation in Bosnia. Wake up again and slavia, Kosova was treated equally with Ser­ the Albanians" (in effect " The Extermi­ go meet with Dr. Rugova, the President of bia and the other Republics in the confederal nation of the Albanians"). This is what the Kosova, and stand together with him to show presidency. Kosova voted equally with Ser­ Albanians are facing today and the world Mr. Milosevic that Croatians and Albanians bia. So it always had been considered an hardly knows about it. stand together against Serbian barbarism independent unit of the former Yugoslavia. So let me finally conclude by saying shame and chauvinism. Milosevic is only winning And now there is no Yugolsavia! There is on you Mr. Milosevic! Shame on you for fol­ because he is Croatian enough to take on one only an outlaw, renegade state run by a war lowing the traditions of Adolf Hitler by fan­ battle at a time. First Kosova in 1989, then criminal called Milosevic. It is not even rec­ ning the flames of ultra-nationalism to cre­ Slovenia in 1990, Croatia in 1991 and now ognized by the U.N. and the U.S. And, Alba­ ate such barbaric conditions on the Albanian Bosnia. He is too smart to take on more than nians do not want to be part of that outcast and Bosnian people in the Balkans today. one nation at a time and you are naive for state! Kosova wants to be its own sovereign And, shame on you Mr. Papandreou. letting him do it. So shame on you Mr. Republic and there is a legal basis for it. Shame on you because you are naive to fol­ Tudjman. Let me go on now to Mr. Papandreou be­ low the ul tranationalist policies of And, shame on you Boutros Ghali! You cause in southern Albania there is big propa­ Milosevic. You should know that this is not should know better than passing UN resolu­ ganda today about the so called 400,000 Greek in the interest of the good Greek people. tions that you do not support. This creates minority there. That is not the case and And, by the way, all people are good. The false hope for the Bosnian and Albanian peo­ that's why I put these reports together for Serbian people are good. The Bosnian people ple and more "green lights" for Serbian you from the CSCE (Helsinki) High Commis­ are good. The Macedonian and Albanian peo­ atrocities. So shame on you Boutros Ghali. sioner on Human Rights and the Unrepre­ ple are good. It's their governments that Finally let me say that the two most im­ sented Nations and Peoples Organization. stink and we condemn those leaders who portant countries in the world for solving They count only 58 ,000 Greeks in Albania! misrepresent their people. So Mr. the Balkan crisis are Turkey and the United And they report that the Greeks have elect­ Papandreou, you are naive for following States. Turkey is an essential part of NATO ed members of the Albanian parliament, Milosevic because you have forgotten that and can resolve this problem in the spirit of Greek newspapers, many businesses (go to the dream of greater Serbia has always in­ that great Turkish President and leader Tirana and you'll see all the Greek stores cluded the port of Salonika. Consider your­ Turgut Ozal who willingly and rightly tried that are opened) and even Greek schools. So, self lucky to have poor, but democratic and to assert his and Turkish democratic values 8406 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 to solve the Balkan crisis before he died. So In the 1940's, the Federal Government TRIBUTE TO SANFORD "SANDY" A. I ask Prime Minister, Tansu Ciller. and moved to require the fortification of bread with RUBENSTEIN President, Suleiman Demirel, to follow in niacin, thiamin, and riboflavin to protect people his footsteps. Thank you for having me here. against the B-vitamin deficiency diseases beri­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS In Turkish- tesekkur ederim! beri and pellagra. Since that time, these dis­ OF NEW YORK In Albanian-falemnderit shume! eases have been virtually eradicated from our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And, in plain old American-God be with society. The Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act, you all. Thursday, April 21, 1994 which has the support of the Older Women's Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure League, the National Osteoporosis Founda­ to introduce my House colleagues to Sanford THE OSTEOPOROSIS RISK tion, and the American Dietetic Association, "Sandy" Rubenstein, who will be honored on REDUCTION ACT OF 1994 would pave the way for FDA to take similar May 4, 1994, as the Brooklyn Democrats Man steps to help America's women and girls pro­ of the Year. · HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY tect themselves against osteoporosis. Sandy is the senior partner in the law firm OF YIASSACHUSETTS of Rubenstein & Flatow, a well known and re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spected personal injury law firm. Mr. Thursday, April 21, 1994 Rubenstein enjoys a reputation for winning big TRIBUTE TO JASPER NEELY cases that involve personal injury tragedies. Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to His celebrated trial accomplishments have af­ introduce legislation that will help America's forded him opportunities to appear on numer­ women to protect themselves from the dis­ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ous television programs. abling effects of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis OF MISSISSIPPI A tireless servant, Sandy serves on the affects 25 million Americans, 80 percent of Kings County Democratic Supreme Court whom are women. Each year, osteoporosis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Screening Panel, and is also a member of the causes almost 1.5 million hip, spine, and other Thursday, April 21, 1994 New York State Trial Lawyers Association and fractures and costs our health care system up the Board of Governors of Trial Lawyers of the to $10 billion. While a number of risk factors Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak­ city of New York. have been linked to the disease, scientists er, I am pleased to honor a native of Grenada President Clinton has recognized Sandy for agree that by consuming adequate amounts of County, MS, who has been an agent of his efforts to promote democracy in Haiti and calcium and achieving maximum bone mass, change in the State for a quarter of a century. peace in the Middle East. Additionally, he was individuals can reduce their risk of getting Mr. Neely has spent much of his life challeng­ the recipient of the Israel Freedom Award for osteoporosis. his efforts to promote economic development. ing the injustices that exist in the public and The Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act of Mr. Rubenstein was also given the Haiti private sector. 1994 would direct the U.S. Food and Drug Ad­ Friendship Award on behalf of his efforts to ministration to review the relationship between Mr. Neely was a major plaintiff in a lawsuit promote democracy. Mr. Rubenstein's humani­ calcium consumption and osteoporosis, estab­ against Liberty Supermarket of Grenada, MS, tarian efforts abroad are matched by his phil­ lish optimal levels for calcium consumption, in 1970. Mr. Neely's courageous action lead to anthropic efforts in Brooklyn and Rockland and, based on this information, develop appro­ the hiring of African-Americans in nontradi­ County to improve the plight of the needy and priate guidelines for the fortification of bread, tional positions. less fortunate. cereal, and other grain products with calcium A resident of Rockland County, Sandy has Mr. Neely was also a successful plaintiff in to help Americans reach these optimal levels. been elected to five consecutive terms to the In recent weeks, we in Congress have a class action suit against the city of Grenada Rockland County Legislature. He represents talked a great deal about the importance of and all of its departments and agencies, in the town of Ramapo, and serves as the legis­ preventing illness, to make America a 1974 for discriminatory hiring, training, and lature's majority leader. healthier nation, and to ease the burden that promotion policies. For the first time in the It is my pleasure and honor to salute Sandy spiraling health care costs have placed on city's history, African-Americans were hired in Rubenstein for his vast political, profess·ional, consumers and businesses. My bill is a very positions other than those of laborers. and humanitarian efforts. real, direct step in this direction. It will help In 1975, Mr. Neely was a plaintiff in a law­ America's women and girls reduce their risk of suit challenging the apportionment of city dis­ getting. osteoporosis by increasing the number TRAVEL AND TOURISM of calcium sources in their diets, boosting their trict lines. This notable lawsuit resulted in the calcium intake, and helping them to achieve election of two African-American councilmen. HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS maximum bone density. Mr. Neely represented Ward 2 on the city OF PENNSYLVANIA Today, many Americans, particularly girls council from 1976 through 1990. While serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and women, fail to consume adequate in this position, Mr. Neely worked with local, Thursday, April 21, 1994 amounts of calcium at key points in their lives. State, and Federal agencies to address issues In fact, according to the U.S. Department of that affected the social and economic develop­ Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, National Tourism Agriculture, women get only about 80 percent ment of the city of Grenada. From 1977 to Week will be held May 1-7 of this year, and of their calcium recommended daily allowance today the American Society of Travel Agents 1980 Mr. Neely represented Mississippi on [RDA] on average, and teenage girls get as lit- [ASTA] is hosting its annual March on Wash­ President Carter's Minority Affairs Council. - tie as two-thirds of their calcium RDA. In addi- ington. It is only appropriate, then, that I rise ·-----.. ·- . ..tton, many people believe that the RDA's may Mr. Neely's commitment to change is further today to bring to the Members' attention the not be high enough to protect women and girls reflected in his 22 years of service as presi­ benefits of our country's No. 1 exporter and from osteoporosi_s. dent of the Grenada NAACP; his tenure as No. 2 employer: travel and tourism. - - _ The Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act would president of the Grenada Concerned Citizens Few Americans realize that the travel tour­ ·re~FDA to: First, review the scientific data Committee; his active participation in the State ism industry generates a whopping $350 bil­ describing thB relationship between calcium in­ and National Democratic Party and through lion in annual sales-7 percent of the gross take and osteoporosis; second, determine how the Masonic Lodge. domestic product [GDP]. And, in 1992, for the many Americans are consuming too little cal­ region encompassing my central Pennsylvania cium and measure how much their consump­ Mr. Neely has received an impressive list of congressional district, travel and tourism tion of calcium should increase to reduce prestigious awards and accolades including brought in spending by visitors of nearly $500 more effectively their risk of osteoporosis; and the Harriet Tubman Award, National Council of million, a payroll of over $200 million, local third, develop guidelines, based upon these Negro Women Appreciation Award , and the and State tax receipts of $50 million, and an findings, for the fortification of bread, cereal, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services Award, employment base of over 15,000 people. By and other grain products with calcium. for his continuous fight to end discrimination. any standard this is a major industry, and one April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8407 expected to continually grow as working cou­ H.R . 3600, would include a single deductible legislation for exposed atomic veterans and for ples seek relaxing getaways, older couples of $500 per individual/$750 per family and downwinders from atomic tests. In light of that spend more of their time traveling, and fami­ coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, with debate, I think it is appropriate for the adminis­ lies decide to vacation as the way to spend an additional $500 deductible, 20 percent tration to review these and other compensa­ time together. cost-sharing, and $1,000 out-of-pocket cap. It tion systems and then develop an appropriate However, the industry is not without its would also prevent health plans from denying system for the victims identified here today. problems. Travel taxes are becoming the per­ coverage to any eligible group or individual. The best system would merge science with ceived solution to everyone else's revenue Under our reform bill, Dr. Schrager's annual compassion in determining standards for com­ problems, making the taxes a nearly unman­ health insurance bill would be under $2,000 passion. Provision should also be made for ageable burden to the traveler and the pro­ and she would not have the fear of loss of appropriate remedies other than monetary vider. And, telemarketing fraud and crimes coverage. compensation to unwitting subjects who suf­ against tourists must be addressed if the in­ fered dignity injury. dustry is to provide consumers with the most I would like to briefly describe my involve­ for their tourism dollar. ment with these issues. In October 1986, I re­ RADIATION EXPERIMENTATION Travel and tourism activities are important to leased "American Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Three those who economically benefit from them­ VICTIMS ACT OF 1994 Decades of Radiation Experiments on U.S. the providers-and those that use them-the Citizens," a staff reports of the House Sub­ tourists. We all suffer if travel and tourism suf­ HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY committee on Energy Conservation and fers. That's why next year's White House Con­ OF MASSACHUSETTS Power. This report revealed the frequent and ference on Travel and Tourism is vital to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES systematic use of human subjects as guinea continued effort to expend and improve the in­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 pigs, describing 31 experiments in which near­ dustry, for the economy and for those who ly 700 persons were exposed to ionizing radi­ take advantage of the wonderful opportunities Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am today in­ ation that provided little or no medical benefit for enjoyment that the United States' travel troducing the Radiation Experimentation Vic­ to the subjects. and tourism industry provides. tims Act of 1994. The recent acknowledge­ The 1986 report also discussed some of the ment by Federal officials that the Government more repugnant or bizarre experiments. At the conducted radiation experiments with human top of this list were the plutonium injection ex­ HOW CAN WE KEEP PAYING EVER guinea pigs grabbed the attention of all U.S. periments, in which patients designated termi­ HIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUMS? citizens, and the reason is that most people nal within 10 years were given plutonium to assumed that our country would not engage in determine how the body handled this radio­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK this kind of activity. I think the fact that the active material. This experiment provided no Federal Government-our Government-fund­ OF CALIFORNIA medical benefits to the subjects, and is marred ed or engaged in this kind of activity is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by a lack of informed consent, since even the most disturbing aspect of this whole story. word plutonium was classified during the Thursday, April 21, 1994 Most Americans thought that our country 1940's. Moreover, as my staff report docu­ Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the American would not take that kind of action. To close ments, when the Atomic Energy Commission people cannot continue to afford the ever in­ the door on this regrettable legacy, we should conducted a followup study in 1973 to deter­ creasing medical insurance premiums nor can focus on the proper remedies to respond to mine the amounts of plutonium remaining in they tolerate the threats of policy discontinu­ past wrongs, make certain these things can subjects' bodies, informed consent was not ation. While we strive for universal coverage, never happen again, and do the right thing obtained from patients who were still alive, nor high insurance premiums counteract this goal. today by compensating those who suffered in­ from families who were asked for permission I have received innumerable letters and phone jury. Accordingly, today I am introducing legis­ to exhume the bodies of deceased subjects. calls from people telling their stories of insur­ lation to address past wrongs. My focus is on Sadly, 30 years later, the word plutonium was ance woes. They have told me about premium the Department of Energy, because that is the still too explosive for the Federal Government increases, threats of cancellation, preexisting agency with which I have the most experi­ to tell the victims. condition clauses, and so on. We need to ence. My legislation has three goals. It is my The response of the Reagan administration pass legislation to alleviate these problems hope that the administration will accomplish to my 1986 staff report can be described as, and fears. The following are excerpts from one these goals before legislation is enacted, but "Thanks for the information, we're not going to letter that demonstrates these problems. It is I desire to have the force of legislation if the do anything," and the report languished on a from Dr. Susan Schrager of South Weymouth, executive branch should falter in meeting shelf at the Department of Energy until re­ MA: these goals: cently. Then in November 1993, a series of ar­ I just received a bill from State Farm Require full disclosure from the Department ticles by Eileen Welsome, a reporter at the Al­ Health Insurance in Ballston Spa, New York of Energy, while protecting the privacy of sub­ buquerque Tribune, identified some victims of for my annual premium. Are you ready? It is jects and their families, on experiments with the plutonium injection experiments and their for a lump sum of $7,712.00 plus an additional ionizing radiation that provided little or no ben­ families, and put a human face on the issue. $145.60 for a hospital indemnity. This is not efit to the subjects and were funded by the Last week, Eileen Welsome was awarded the a family premium. It is for one person. How Department or its predecessor agencies; Pulitzer Prize for these articles. When Sec­ can we keep paying ever higher premiums? Require the Department of Energy to formu­ retary of Energy Hazel O'Leary learned of This bill is up more than a thousand dollars from last year! Also, most of my prescrip­ late a plan to conduct proper medical followup these experiments and my 1986 staff report, tions aren't even covered! of subjects where it seems feasible and indi­ she decided that the appropriate course of ac­ Why don't I go to another insurance com­ cated; and to provide free medical care for in­ tion was full disclosure of all information on pany? In 1985, my work took me to India juries related to experiments; experiments with human subjects. In January where I picked up a bug. I finally had to re­ Require the Secretary of Energy, after con­ 1994, President Clinton formed the Human sign from my work in November of 1989. My sultation with other appropriate Federal offi­ Radiation lnteragency Working Group, and an­ doctor said that if I didn't rest and follow his cials, to recommend appropriate compensation nounced that he would establish an Advisory prescribed regimen, I'd be dead in five years. for those subjects or their families who have Committee for the Working Group. The Advi­ I did and I am well now and will return to work in the Fall. State Farm paid very little suffered damages, and make any other rec­ sory Committee is meeting for the first time towards my medications. I paid thousands ommendation for appropriate compensation for today. I commend the President for his leader­ out of my own pocket. However, I now have those who have been wronged. ship, and I commend Secretary O'Leary for a " pre-existing condition" (even though I am The legislation I am introducing does not im­ her efforts to lift the shroud of secrecy on her cured) and may not get other insurance. On pose a particular compensation plan, but rath­ Department, and bring the questionable past top of this, State Farm threatened to cancel er directs the Secretary of Energy to report to of the Department and its predecessor agen­ my policy last year! Congress in 6 months on what should be the cies into the sunshine of public scrutiny. Mr. Speaker, how can we hope for universal appropriate scheme. I recognize that there is In another set of experiments which came to coverage if it is not affordable or accessible? some debate on the effectiveness of existing light in late 1993, at the Fernald School in 8408 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 Massachusetts during the 1940's and 1950's, were widely discussed in the era of bomb similar to those by which such experiments schoolboys classified as mentally retarded shelters and air raid drills. Moreover, the Nur­ are being judged today. If this in fact was AEC were fed radioactive calcium and iron with emberg Code was in effect, written by the policy, it must have been overturned or vio­ their breakfast meals. Yet parents of these United States and the Allies in the aftermath lated by many later experiments. It seems ap­ children were deceived about the nature of the of World War II, and it established guidelines propriate for the Working Group to determine experiments when they gave their consent. on obtaining informed consent for experi­ what standards were in place in the late With at least one experiment, the letter from ments. Clearly, the Fernald School experi­ 1940's, and whether they deteriorated over the school requesting consent never men­ ments violate this basic human rights stand­ time. tioned that radioactive material would be fed, ard. In February 1987, the Department of Energy noted that experimental subjects were se­ In this regard, I commend the recent state­ notified me that they would not conduct further lected from a "group of our brighter patients," ment of Charles Vest, president of MIT, who followup of experimental subjects. However, at and implied that the experiment might result in acknowledged that while doses at the Fernald the same time, the Department was des­ "gains in weight and other improvements." School may have been relatively low, he was perately trying to conduct followup with the These experiments were funded by the sorry for the experiments, because of the chil­ family of a deceased patient, an Australian na­ Atomic Energy Commission, the National Insti­ dren selected and the lack of informed con­ tional injected with plutonium before his fifth tutes of Health, and the Quaker Oats Com­ sent. MIT explained that President Vest issued birthday. It seems appropriate for the Working pany, and research was conducted by faculty his statement because "it seemed the decent Group to determine the full extent of any fol­ at MIT and Harvard. These experiments clear­ thing to do," and I applaud his decency. lowup conducted in the 1980's, and evaluate ly fit within the scope of the documents that I I wish to make clear that I consider such whether the efforts then might facilitate follow­ requested from the Department of Energy in ethically questionable experiments to be aber­ up of subjects now. the mid-1980's, yet they were not reported rations, and I do not desire to cast doubt upon In addition, I want to emphasize the need to then. With the revelation of the Fernald School the overwhelming majority of biomedical re­ maintain the integrity of Government records experiments, I began to question whether we search, representing laboratory experiments, during the search for documents on radiation know the full scope of human experimentation; legitimate nuclear medicine for treatment and experiments with human subjects. I have rec­ whether the 1986 staff report provided a rea­ diagnosis, and ethical clinical trials. I have ommended that steps be taken to avoid re­ sonably accurate picture or whether the extent long been a strong advocate of public funding view of files by individuals who may have di­ of testing was larger. for basic research, and I commend those in­ rect conflicts of interest. This question has been reinforced by find­ vestigators who work daily to understand, pre­ In summary, what has been revealed is no ings of the Massachusetts Department of vent, and treat disease. less than the frequent and systematic use of Mental Retardation (DMR), which after the Nor is it my desire to blame present leaders U.S. citizens as guinea pigs during experi­ revelation of the Fernald School experiments of organizations and institutions for past mis­ ments with ionizing radiation. These experi­ launched its own investigation for full disclo­ takes. My concern is that institutions work with ments shock the conscience and demand a sure. With the assistance of Harvard Univer­ Congress today to do the right thing to ad­ response. I look forward to working with my sity, the DMR identified additional experiments dress past abuses. I therefore welcome the colleagues and the administration to gain full during the 1960's at the Wrentham School, leadership by the Clinton administration, and I disclosure of this shameful past, to provide the where tiny children as young as two years old look forward to working with my colleagues in medical followup and treatment that experi­ were administered radioactive iodine to test Congress, the administration and its Advisory mental subjects deserve, and to take other potential countermeasures to atomic fallout, in Committee, and the scientific community in measures as necessary for restitution to those work funded by the U.S. Public Health Serv­ formulating proper responses today. citizens who have suffered injury. ice, Division of Radiological Health. In March 1994, as part of the administra­ One reason why I find these experiments so tion's commitment to full disclosure, Secretary repugnant is because of the vulnerable nature of Energy O'Leary released two boxes of doc­ TRIBUTE TO WINSON HUDSON of the subjects used. It was no accident that uments related to the plutonium injection ex­ students at the Fernald and Wrentham periments. I reiterate my commendation of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Schools were fed radioactive material, and not Secretary O'Leary, and note that her efforts OF MISSISSIPPI university students. It is no accident that the have already produced results not seen pre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terminally ill were experimental subjects, in­ viously from the Department of Energy. None­ cluding some who were comatose. It is no ac­ theless, an analysis by my staff concludes that Thursday, April 21, 1994 cident that the elderly, soldiers, and prisoners these plutonium papers raise some issues Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak­ were used for testing with radioactive material. which have not yet been resolved. Matters er, I stand today to pay tribute to Mrs. Winson Such members of society are not fully enfran­ identified, and their relevance to the ongoing Hudson of Leake County, MS. Mrs. Hudson's chised and lack control over their lives. They work of the lnteragency Working Group, or of contributions to Leake County, the State of deserve protection, not exploitation as human the Advisory Committee, as it sees fit, are as Mississippi, and the Nation are numerous. guinea pigs. Certainly, experimental drugs or follows: Working with slain civil rights leader, treatments intended to make the patient better The precise number of persons exposed to Medgar Wiley Evers, Mrs. Hudson and her may be used. But that was not the case with plutonium in experiments remains an open sister were the first African-Americans to file a these experiments. We must again look at our question. On this matter, the Working Group is lawsuit against the State of Mississippi to de­ ethical guidelines to make certain they protect already committed to full disclosure on all ex­ segregate the public school system. In her ef­ the vulnerable. periments. fort to register to vote, Mrs. Hudson recruited When I released my staff report in 1986, I The plutonium papers indicate, more clearly a Justice Department lawyer to investigate the had assumed that experiments of such nature than material provided to my subcommittee in registration process which resulted in her be­ were the product of the arrogance of the early the 1980's, the coordinated nature of the plu­ coming a registered voter after she interpreted atomic age, and the paranoia of the cold war. tonium injection experiments, and their con­ the constitution in this manner: "It said what it But as these experiments have gained new at­ nection to other experiments with human sub­ meant and meant what it said." tention, I have been shocked and dismayed to jects, specifically injection of plutonium and Mrs. Hudson is a founder and current presi­ find that individual scientists feel compelled uranium. It seems appropriate for the Working dent of the Leake County NAACP where she even today to defend these experiments of Group to determine to what extent experi­ has served for more than 25 years. She is years ago. Some have stepped forward to ments represent a coordinated Federal effort also the cochairman of the Leake County claim that such experiments should not be rather than a collection of isolated studies. Democratic Party. Through these positions, judged according to today's standards, and The plutonium papers suggest that for a she has worked to organize programs that besides, the doses given were low. To these brief period of time in the late 1940's, the benefit the poor and underserved population. attitudes, I have two responses: First, contrary Atomic Energy Commission required that ex­ Some of those programs include establishing to such opinions, the 1940's and 1950's were periments with ionizing radiation and human a local Head Start Program; a community not devoid of patient knowledge or ethical subjects should be conducted only if the sub­ health center for a tricounty area; Women, In­ standards. Radiation and its health effects jects received medical benefits-a standard fants, and Children [WIG] and other nutrition April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8409 programs for school aged children and the el­ The bill next encourages the development of pressed satisfaction, and their impact on the derly; obtaining a multipurpose building for specialized comprehensive, community-based health status of the community. Each CHAD Leake County; and challenging the county's managed care programs to serve CHAD's. will also be subject to regular quality evalua­ revenue distribution to ensure that streets and Each State with a CHAD within its borders tions by independent evaluators. roads were paved in African-American com­ would be required to contract with such a plan On a national level, outcomes and other munities. to serve the health access district. Health alli­ data from all CHAD plans will be collected and Her numerous accolades include being the ances or similar structures created as a result analyzed. In this way, we can determine which recipient of the following awards: Fannie Lou of the enactment of comprehensive health approaches are most successful in improving Hamer Award from Jackson State University; care reform would also have to assure that a health status and replicate them in other com­ Mississippi Council of Aging Award; Leake specialized health access plan is available to munities across the country. County NAACP Meritorious Awards; Medgar serve people living in comprehensive health Finally, in order to facilitate States' ability to Evers Award from the Mississippi NAACP; access districts. contract with health access plans, the bill ex­ Senior Counsel Advisor Award from President The legislation then spells out the service, empts such plans from the so-called 75-25 Jimmy Carter and her biography was listed in access, quality, and other performance stand­ composition of enrollment rule. This rule pro­ the book "'I Dream A World': Seventy-Five ards that managed care programs will have to hibits a State from contracting with a managed Portraits of Black Women Who Changed satisfy in order to be certified as qualified to care plan unless the plan has at least 25 per­ America." She has also been a delegate to serve a comprehensive health access district. cent commercial enrollment. The 75-25 rule several democratic national conventions and CHAD programs will, first of all, be com­ was intended originally to promote quality of testified before Federal commissions for social prehensive. They will provide a broad range of care, by ensuring that a plan's Medicaid mem­ and medical programs. health care services, with the emphasis on bers would receive the same services as its Recently, Mrs. Hudson was honored by the preventive and primary care. CHAD programs private-pay members. Leake County Chamber of Commerce for her will be required to link each person served The 75-25 rule, however, ignores the reali­ outstanding contributions. Mrs. Hudson re­ with a primary care physician, and guarantee ties of the inner-city neighborhoods where flects on the social progress that has been round-the-clock access to that doctor. These most Medicaid recipients live. In those neigh­ achieved since the 1960's and says if she requirements will take treatment out of the borhoods, there are not likely to be enough could talk to Fannie Lou Hamer she would tell costly hospital emergency room and assure privately insured individuals for a plan to sat­ her that there is an African-American in Con­ that individuals receive regular, timely, and ap­ isfy the 25 percent commercial enrollment re­ gress from Mississippi and African-Americans propriate care. quirement. Imposing the 75-25 rule on health throughout the Nation are serving in greater To make sure that happens, CHAD pro­ access plans would therefore be counter­ numbers in State legislatures, county boards grams will institute aggressive quality assur­ productive, since it would divert their energy of supervisors, and city councils. ance programs. Providers who do not meet and resources from the medically and eco­ CHAD quality standards will be penalized and, nomically disadvantaged communities they are if necessary, terminated from participation. intended to serve. Therefore, rather than at­ COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ACCESS In addition to providing medical care and tempt to achieve quality indirectly by means of DISTRICT ACT services, CHAD programs will stress health the 75-25 rule, the bill approaches the issue education and outreach, and develop pro­ head on by imposing rigorous quality assur­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS grams that come to grips with the social, cul­ ance standards on health access plans. OF NEW YORK tural, and economic factors that can influence Health care is a significant factor in rebuild­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health and well-being. CHAD programs will ing inner-city communities. If we want to identify the leading causes of illness and produce an employable work force, individuals Thursday, April 21, 1994 death within their community, and develop ap­ living in these communities must be healthy Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to propriate interventions to address these prob­ and free of high-risk and destructive behav­ rise today to introduce the Comprehensive lems. Problems related to poor housing, lack iors. Health care, in short, is the cornerstone Health Access District Act. This legislation of education, substance abuse, and family of economic opportunity. This legislation is in­ would reform the health care system where re­ breakdown will be addressed. Linkages will be tended to erect that foundation by rebuilding form is needed most-in our inner cities and forged between CHAD programs and other the health care infrastructure in low-income other medically and economically disadvan­ community services so that health issues are communities, by coordinating the delivery of taged communities. The bill recognizes that not dealt with in isolation. health care, and by linking health care with health care cannot be delivered in a vacuum. Just as important as the comprehensive economic revitalization. This is an ambitious Health care delivery systems must take into range of services provided by CHAD programs goal, and one which has been put off for far account all of the factors-social, cultural, and is the fact that they will be community-based. too long. economic-that affect well-being. A CHAD program's primary offices must be lo­ A comprehensive approach to tackling cated in the access district being served, so health care problems, one that both expands that it contributes to the economic develop­ IN HONOR OF THE SOTH ANNIVER­ access to health care and creates economic ment of the health access zone. CHAD pro­ SARY OF COLONIAL PARK FIRE opportunities, is needed in my district in grams will hire people who live within the CO. NO. 1 Brooklyn and in communities like it throughout CHAD, and its provider network will be sen­ the country. The Comprehensive Health Ac­ sitive to the cultural and racial backgrounds of HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS cess District Act provides the structure for just the people being served. OF PENNSYLVANIA such a comprehensive approach. CHAD programs will also strengthen the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First, the legislation designates communities communities they serve by utilizing existing whose indicators of basic health are signifi­ health care providers, such as community Thursday , April 21, 1994 cantly worse than those of the Nation as a health centers and public hospitals. These en­ Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a whole as "Comprehensive Health Access Dis­ tities have been the backbone of health care pleasure to recognize the 50th anniversary of tricts" or "CHAD's." CHAD's are the neighbor­ in medically disadvantaged communities; a central Pennsylvania institution, the Colonial hoods where residents receive primary care in CHADs need to draw upon their expertise and Park Fire Co. No. 1. hospital emergency rooms, where children do make them integral parts of CHAD-provider Since its creation by a group of community­ not receive age-appropriate immunizations, networks. In addition, CHAD programs will in­ minded citizens in February 1944, the Colonial where the incidence of AIDS and tuberculosis vest in the communities they serve and to de­ Park Fire Co. has been there in times of need is soaring, and where lack of attention to velop new health resources, such as school­ for residents of Lower Paxton Township. Dur­ chronic conditions such as diabetes and high based clinics, clinics in public housing and ing a half-century of service, the company has blood pressure force people into the hospital. mobile screening programs. saved many valuable lives and hundreds of These are communities, too, where unemploy­ CHAD programs will be publicly account­ thousands of dollars worth of property. ment is the norm and where poverty is a fact able, their performance measured by their Of course, a fire department is only as of everyday life. record in controlling costs, their members' ex- strong as the people it protects, and the Colo- 8410 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 nial Park Fire Co. has been fortunate enough birthday, but has shown us all that age does Earlier this week, the conference committee to serve a community of solid supporters who not diminish a person's ability to serve others. on the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, built the company from the ground up. Teaching has been the lifelong devotion of Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, H.R. 2333, ap­ I want to congratulate the Colonial Park Fire Mrs. Jackson of Bellflower, CA, who cele­ proved a provision for the conference report Co. for its 50 years of public service, and ex­ brated her 1OOth birthday in March . She on that measure that amply explains the legal tend my best wishes for its future. began her career as an educator in a one­ and policy basis for unilateral termination of room schoolhouse in Nebraska almost 80 the United States arms embargo of Bosnia years ago and, today, whe is still teaching and Herzegovina. That provision goes on to IN HONOR OF JOHN CASTILLO, JR., groups of English-as-a-second-language stu­ urge the President to unilaterally terminate the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE dents who come to her home. In between, she arms embargo and to provide appropriate mili­ SAN LEANDRO BOYS' AND GIRLS' left Nebraska in 1929, moving to California, tary assistance to the Government of Bosnia CLUB where she earned her master's degree at the and Herzegovina. The conference report on University of Southern California by working in the Foreign Relations Authorization Act should HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK a hardware store and selling toothbrushes be approved by both Houses of Congress next OF CALIFORNIA door-to-door. In 1942, Mrs. Jackson took a week, and I fully expect that it will be signed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teaching position in Paramount, CA. She re­ into law. tired from there in 1962 after serving as prin­ The bill I have introduced today builds on Thursday, April 21, 1994 cipal of Lincoln Elementary School. the Bosnia and Herzegovina provision of the Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to But even in retirement, teaching was still in Foreign Relations Authorization Act by putting honor John Castillo, Jr., the executive director her blood. At the age of 68, Mrs. Jackson into practice the policy urged by that provision. of the San Leandro Boys' and Girls' Club, for joined the Peace Corps and was sent to Lima, There should be no question about the wis­ his many dedicated years of service to the Peru, where she taught English. dom of ending the arms embargo. President youth of San Leandro. When Mrs. Jackson returned to southern Clinton endorsed that step many months ago, John Castillo has been affiliated with the California after her Peace Corps service, she and he has never retreated from that position. club since 1946, when he began as a junior learned that the Paramount Unified School The only question is whether the United staff member and joined the boxing team. District was having problems with a growing States must wait for the United Nations to act Over the next 10 years, under the guidance of number of new students who did not know before ending the embargo, or end the embar­ Mike Luciano, he became the northern Califor­ English. Mrs. Jackson responded by starting go on its own. The Foreign Relations Act nia boxing champion of Boys' Clubs and was what would become Paramount's first English­ makes clear that the United States can act on once selected as Boy of the Year. Boxing as-a-second-language [ESL] program. its own. Considering the human and moral dis­ brought John to California State-Chico on a At first, Paramount's ESL program was run aster confronting us in Bosnia and scholarship and then into the Army for 2 out of Mrs. Jackson's house. Later, it moved Herzegovina, there can be no excuse for fur­ years, where he served with the 6th Army in to the Paramount Adult School campus. And ther delay. Washington and 7th Army in Korea as a box­ today, 32 years after her official retirement The Senate is today considering a measure ing coach . After leaving the service, John from the classroom, Mrs. Jackson is still being offered by Senator DOLE that would im­ Castillo became a trusted and successful local teaching a few ESL students at her home. plement essentially the same policy as our bill. insurance agent; his best years with the Boys' In addition to her work with non-English­ The House should also proceed expeditiously Club were yet to come. speaking students, this exceptional woman is to consider this issue. In 1970, John became an active member of writing two books about her family history. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I urge rriy col­ the board of directors of the San Leandro When published, these volumes will join Mrs. leagues to support this timely measure. I re­ Boys' Club. Since 1978, he has been execu­ Jackson's other works, which are collections quest that the full text of the legislation be in­ tive director of the club. Over the years he has of letters and poetry. cluded at this point in the RECORD. been recognized for his leadership on several Leone Jackson is an inspiration for us all . H.R. 4290 occasions: I in 197 4 he was selected to re­ Not only does she have extraordinary energy Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of ceive the Man and Boy Award from the club; and longevity-which she attributes to never Representatives of the United States of America in 1984 he received the Professional of the staying overnight in a hospital and to drinking in Congress assemb led, Year Award, and in 1990 was named Citizen gallons of milk-but she has maintained a SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. century-spanning commitment to helping oth­ This Act may be cited as the "Bosnia­ of the Year by the San Leandro Lions Club. Hercegovina Self-Defense Act of 1994. " At the end of February, John Castillo retired ers. I join with Leone Jackson's family, friends, SEC. 2. FINDINGS. as executive director. His family, friends, and The Congress makes the following findings: colleagues will host a special dinner for him and students, both current and former, . to wish (1) For the reasons stated in the conference on Saturday, April 30, 1994, to recognize his her a happy 1OOth birthday and to praise her report on the Foreign Relations Authoriza­ commitment and service to the club. continuing dedication to serving her commu­ tion Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (H.R. I salute John Castillo, Jr., for his hard work, nity. 2333), the Congress has found that continued application of an international arms embar­ patience, and dedication to the San Leandro go to the Government of Bosnia-Hercegovina Boys' and Girls' Club. His work in our commu­ INTRODUCTION OF BOSNIA AND contravenes that government's inherent nity is probably far from over. Mr. Speaker, I HERZEGOVINA SELF-DEFENSE right of individual or collective self-defense hope you and my colleagues will join me in ACT OF 1994, H.R. 4290 under Article 51 of the United Nations Char­ congratulating this leader who has changed ter and therefore is inconsistent with the the lives of many young citizens. international law. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN (2) Before deploying United States Armed OF NEW YORK Forces to defend the territorial integrity and SERVICE TO OTHERS KNOWS NO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES political independence of Bosnia­ AGE LIMITS- SALUTE TO A CON­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 Hercegovina, or to enforce United Nations mandates in Bosnia-Hercegovina, the United TRIBUTING CENTENARIAN Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I have today in­ States should seek to provide the govern­ troduced the "Bosnia and Herzegovina Self­ ment of Bosnia-Hercegovina with the means HON. STEPHEN HORN Defense Act of 1994," H.R. 4290, along with necessary to exercise its inherent right of OF CALIFORKIA Mr. HYDE, Mr. GINGRICH, and Mr. DORNAN. self-defense. SEC. 3. TERMINATION OF ARMS EMBARGO. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This legislation requires the President to ter­ minate the United States arms embargo of the (a) TERMINATION.-The President shall ter­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 minate the United States arms embargo of Government cif Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Government of Bosnia-Hercegovina upon Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, today I have the addition, it makes available to the President receipt from that government of a request privilege of honoring a remarkable American up to $200 million in drawdown authority to for assistance in exercising its right of self­ from my district, California's 38th. Mrs. Leone provide United States military assistance to defense under Article 51 of the United Na­ Jackson not only has reached her centennial the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. tions Charter. April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8411 (b) DEFINITION.-As used in this section, TRIBUTE TO THE 1993 MISSISSIPPI share his knowledge and experience with the the term ··United States arms embargo of DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE black community and church. His ministerial the Government of Bosnia-Hercegovina" FOOTBALL TEAM efforts are international in scope. Bishop means the application to the Government of Bosnia-Hercegovina of- McKinley believes in ministering to individual (1) the policy adopted July 10, 1991, and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON and community needs; which is why he has published in the Federal Register of July 19, OF MISSISSIPPI been directly responsible for revitalizing the 1991 (58 Fed. Reg. 33322) under the heading IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community he resides in. His efforts include ··suspension of Munitions Export Licenses to Thursday, April 21, 1994 the refurbishment of seven buildings, consist­ Yugoslavia"; and ing of a school and three residences. Addition­ (2) any similar policy being applied by the Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I stand ally, he has offered an attentive ear and com­ United States Government as of the date of today to recognize the 1993 football team of passionate heart to homeless men and receipt of the request described in subsection Mississippi Delta Community College in Moor­ (a) pursuant to which approval is denied women in shelters on Bedford and Lexington for transfers of defense articles and defense head, MS, on winning the National Junior Col­ Avenues. services to the former Yugoslavia. lege Athletic Association Championship. Bishop McKinley founded his church 29 SEC. 4. PROVISION OF UNITED STATES MILITARY The Mississippi Delta Community College years ago. Located on Madison Street in ASSISTANCE. Trojan football team had a perfect 11-0 sea­ Brooklyn, it has over 1 ,ODO members, with a (a) POLICY.-The President should provide son in 1993 and was ranked as the number personal staff of 12 to attend to the needs of appropriate military assistance to the Gov­ one team in the Nation for 6 weeks during the ernment of Bosnia-Hercegovina upon receipt his congregation. regular season. The team averaged 378 yards I have personally witnessed the profound from that government of a request for assist­ in total offense per game and limited opposing ance in exercising its right of self-defense impact of Bishop McKinley's efforts within the teams to 200 yards in total offense per game. under Article 51 of the United Nations Char­ Brooklyn community. I am pleased to acknowl­ ter. In addition, the Trojans averaged 32 points edge Bishop McKinley and his selfless acts of (b) AUTHORIZATION OF MILITARY ASSIST­ per game and held opponents to an average service to his Lord. ANCE- of 10 points per game. (1) DRAWDOWN AUTHORITY.-If the Govern­ The Trojans also won the State Champion­ ment of Bosnia-Hercegovina requests United ship and the Region 13 title which is com­ RETURN TO STRONGER 5 MPH States assistance in exercising its right of prised of teams in Mississippi and Louisiana. BUMPER STANDARD self-defense under Article 51 of the United Many of these young men also received nu­ Nations Charter, the President is authorized to direct the drawdown of defense articles merous individual honors during the regular HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON season and the playoff season. from the stocks of the Department of De­ OF CALIFORNIA fense, defense services of the Department of The 1993 Trojan football team was led by Defense, and military education and training head coach James Gray, assistant coaches IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in order to provide assistance to the Govern­ Jim Southward, Jeff Tatum, Terry Moore, and Thursday, April 21, 1994 ment of Bosnia-Hercegovina. Such assistance John Withrow and athletic trainer Domino Mr. BEILENSON. Mr. Speaker, today I am shall be provided on such terms and condi­ Bellipanni. These men were named coaches reintroducing legislation I have proposed dur­ tions as the President may determine. of the year among coaches in the State com­ (2) LIMITATION ON VALUE OF TRANSFERS.­ ing each of the last five Congresses to restore The aggregate value (as defined in section munity colleges. automobile bumper protection standards to the 664(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) This football team has brought national at­ 5-mile-per-hour requirement that was in force of defense articles, defense services, and tention to Mississippi Delta Community Col­ when the Reagan administration took office in military education and training provided lege and the town of Moorhead, MS. Many of 1981. under this subsection may not exceed these young men excel in the classroom and Beginning in 1978, new cars were equipped $200,000,000. in their extracurricular and community activi­ with bumpers capable of withstanding any (3) EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATION.-The au­ ties. These young men are to be commended thority provided to the President in para­ damage in accidents occurring at 5 m.p.h. or graph (1) expires at the end of fiscal year for their outstanding athletic achievement and less. That action was taken in accordance with 1995. contributions to the State and Nation. the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Sav­ (4) LIMITATION ON ACTIVITIES.- Members of ings Act of 1972, which requires the National the United States Armed Forces who per­ TRIBUTE TO BISHOP WILBERT Highway Traffic Safety Administration form defense services or provide military [NHTSA] to set a bumper standard that education and training outside the United MCKINLEY States under this subsection may not per­ seek(s) to obtain the maximum feasible reduc­ form any duties of a combatant nature, in­ tion of cost to the public and to the consumer. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS As part of the Reagan administration's effort cluding any duties related to training and OF NEW YORK advising that may engage them in combat to ease what it called the regulatory burden on activities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the automobile industry, NHTSA reduced the (5) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.- Within 60 days Thursday, April 21, 1994 standard to 2.5 m.p.h. in 1982, claiming that after any exercise of the authority of para­ Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, we all believe weaker bumpers would be lighter, and would, graph (1) and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall report in writing to the that serving the public is a noble endeavor, therefore, cost less to install and replace, and Speaker of the House of Representatives and and that is why we serve in the House of Rep­ would provide better fuel economy. This sup­ the President pro tempore of the Senate con­ resentatives. An equally difficult and even no­ posedly meant a consumer would save money cerning the defense articles, defense services, bler service is being one of the Lord's serv­ over the life of a car, since the lower purchase and military education and training being ants. Bishop Wilbert McKinley of Elim Church and fuel costs should outweigh the occasion­ provided and the use made of such articles, in Brooklyn, NY serves his Lord through var­ ally higher cost of any accident. The adminis­ services, and education and training. ious religious and civic activities. tration promised at the time to provide bumper (6) REIMBURSEMENT.-(A) Defense articles, defense services, and military education ·and Bishop McKinley was reared in Panama, data to consumers, so that car buyers could training provided under this subsection shall and at the age of 13 answered the call to make informed choices about the amount they be made available without reimbursement to serve his Lord. His unsatiable thirst for knowl­ wished to spend for extra bumper protection. the Department of Defense except to the ex­ edge about man's duties to God led him to This experiment has been a total failure. tent that funds are appropriated pursuant to seek knowledge in a variety of settings. He None of the anticipated benefits of a weaker subparagraph (B). studied at Zion Bible Institute in Providence, bumper standard has materialized. Crash tests (B) There are authorized to be appropriated RI; the University of Pittsburgh, where he re­ conducted by the Insurance Institute for High­ to the President such sums as may be nec­ ceived a degree in history; the Reformed way Safety [llHS] have shown year after year essary to reimburse the applicable appro­ priation, fund, or account for the value (as Presbyterian Seminary, and the Reformed that bumper performance has little or nothing defined in section 664(m) of the Foreign As­ Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, to do with bumper weight or car price. Lighter sistance Act of 1961) of defense articles, de­ where he received a master of divinity degree. bumpers seem to perform just as well as fense services, or military education and The bishop has incorporated unabiding faith heavier ones in accidents, and bumpers on in­ training provided under this subsection. in action with scholarship. He has sought to expensive autos perform just as well as or 8412 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 better than the bumpers on expensive autos. TRIBUTE TO LINDA BRITSCHGI Pass legislation to promote travel safety. In fact, some of the heaviest and most expen­ The Travelers Protection Act is part of the sive bumpers serve no energy-absorbing pur­ HON. DUNCAN HUNTER major crime bill now under consideration. It is pose at all. Adding insult to injury, NHTSA has OF CALI FORKIA designed to strengthen penalties against those virtually ignored its promise to make adequate IN THE HO USE OF RE PRESENT ATIVES who commit a crime against a domestic or for­ crash safety and damage information available Thursday , April 21 , 1994 eign tourist. Further exploration of ways to to consumers. make America safer for guests also is needed. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Combat telemarketing scams through legis­ What has happened is that consumers are recognize the retirement of an outstanding lation such as the Telemarketing Consumer spending hundreds of millions of dollars in public servant in my home district. Over her Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, which is extra repair costs and higher insurance pre­ long and distinguished career, Linda Britschgi now in conference. This measure makes it miums because of the extra damage incurred served the city of Holtville, CA, as a true rep­ more difficult for travel scam artists to operate. in low-speed accidents. In llHS's latest series resentative of the people. I thank the American Society of T;avel of 5-mile-per-hour crash tests, all of the nine Her service for 5 years on the Holtville Plan­ Agents for bringing the importance of its in­ 1993 midsize four-door models tested sus­ ning Commission, 12 years on the City Coun­ dustry to the attention of the U.S. Congress tained more than $1 ,000 in damage; five sus­ cil and two terms as the Mayor of Holtville and wish the members much success in their tained more than $3,000 in damage. That a composed an important chapter in the history annual march on Washington. consumer would be faced with this amount of of this small desert town. Whether she was damage after an accident occurring at 5 fighting for street repairs or other infrastructure m.p.h. is both offensive and totally unneces­ projects, Linda Britschgi maintained the inter­ IN RECOGNITION OF DRUG-FREE sary. ests of Holtville as her first priority. Over the DRESS UP SUMMIT DAY, 1994 years, she recognized the need to attract new There is no doubt that consumers over­ business to the area and helped facilitate the whelmingly favor a stricter bumper standard­ HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ Imperial Valley's increasing role as a region of OF NEW JERSEY a survey conducted in 1992 by the Insurance commerce. Linda championed the cause of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Research Council found that almost 70 per­ providing low-income housing for city resi­ cent of respondents said cars should have dents. and represented the interests of the Thursday, April 21, 1994 bumpers that provide protection in low-speed family as chairperson of the Wesley Day Care Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like collisions and over 80 percent said they would Board of Directors. Throughout her tenure, to take this opportunity to recognize Friday, choose protective bumpers over stylish bump­ she was also deeply involved in community April 22, as Drug-Free Dress Up Day at sev­ ers. Surely no one buying a new car would group activities. eral of Jersey City's public schools, and to pay prefer the extra inconvenience and cost asso­ As the mother of three, Linda Britschgi bal­ tribute to all of those people who have worked ciated with damage sustained in low-speed anced her family life with the life of a deter­ so hard on this program as part of the war accidents with weaker bumpers to the virtually mined public servant. Such dedication is wor­ against drugs. negligible"a~onal cost, if any, of stronger thy of compliment and I wish her the best in Obviously, but unfortunately, drug abuse is bu~s. all of her future endeavors. a serious problem which we face not only in Both Consumers Union, which has peti­ New Jersey, but all across this Nation and around the world. Drugs destroy relationships, tioned NHTSA unsuccessfully to rescind the TRAVEL AGENTS HONORED FOR and eventually lives. Drugs can turn the most change, and the Center for Auto Safety THEIR ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS strongly support Federal legislation requiring a promising individual into a helpless victim. return to the 5 m.p.h. bumper standard. The HON. SHERWOOD L BOEHLERT Substance abuse is a problem we must work insurance industry also strongly believes roll­ together to solve. We cannot let it destroy our OF NEW YORK youth and therefore, our Nation's future. That ing back the bumper standard was an irre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsible move and supports a stronger is what a group of students from Jersey City Thursday , April 21, 1994 standard as a way of controlling auto insur­ public schools are working toward. ance costs. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in By hosting their first annual Drug-Free support of the travel and tourism industry on Dress Up Day Summit, students from public Mr. Speaker, the Reagan administration the occasion of the travel industry march on schools Nos. 8, 27, Christa McAuliffe School made a serious, costly mistake when it rolled Washington sponsored by the American Soci­ No. 28, and Fred W. Martin School No. 41 are back the bumper standard. It has cost con­ ety of Travel Agents. demonstrating their commitment to saying no sumers many hundreds of millions of dollars­ The importance of the travel and tourism in­ to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. They are also with no offsetting benefit at all. Some manu­ dustry often is overlooked, but the industry is saying no to violence and yes to safe neigh­ facturers have continued voluntarily to supply our Nation's number one exporter, number two borhoods and strong community schools. They the stronger bumpers. But car buyers, who employer and will be America's largest indus­ are showing that they appreciate the value of cannot look at a bumper system and judge try by 2000. It generates $350 billion in annual a good education and the role it can play in how it would perform, have no easy way of sales, which adds up to 7 percent of the gross their lives. They are striving to educate them­ knowing whether cars have the stronger or domestic product. The march provides indus­ selves and their fellow Americans about the weaker bumpers. try leaders with an opportunity to discuss their dangers of substance abuse and the negative Reestablishing a 5 m.p.h. bumper standard concerns with Members of Congress. impact it can have on their lives. would be one of the most effective and easiest Travel and tourism is a growing industry for The Drug-Free Dress Up Day Summit is de­ measures Congress could approve this year to a very simple reason : Americans are traveling signed to urge students to exercise the best moral values, build positive self-esteem, and help reduce excessive automobile insurance in record numbers. Travel agents want our develop self-confidence. More importantly, the costs. We can save consumers hundreds of help to keep the industry healthy and growing. program seeks to help students develop the millions of dollars by reinstating a proven reg­ There are several things we can do: Reduce the tax burden on travelers. The in­ discipline they need to reach their full aca­ ulation that worked well in actual practice. We dustry is stymied by the heavy tax burden it demic potential. These are all ingredients cannot allow rhetoric about the burden of Gov­ carries. That is the principle focus of this which are necessary for achieving success. ernment regulation and the advantages of free year's march on Washington. In the last 5 Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to market economics to blind us to the reality of years, travel taxes at the Federal, State and pay tribute to those who have worked so hard the unnecessary costs of minor automobile ac­ local levels have increased a staggering 75 to make this day a reality and who are com­ cidents. It is long past time to restore rational­ percent. Travel and tourism activities will not mitted to doing their part in the war against ity to automobile bumper protection standards. be able to compete effectively if the cumu­ drugs. Justin Brown, Nandanee Ramdin , Luis Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join lative burden of taxes at all levels of govern­ Suarez, Michael Sidhom, Shatabdi Pokal, me in supporting this proposal to restore the ment forces consumers to spend their discre­ Kareema Gadsden, Michelle Cosby, Antoine 5-mile-per-hour bumper standard. tionary dollars elsewhere. Williams, Tamika Haywood, Dana Cohen, April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8413 Luzyvette Severino, Melissa Torres, and Ashia prised of 27 young men and 42 young women. lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COS­ Garnes all deserve a great deal of recognition The choir has consistently received superior METIC, TOILETRY, AND FRA­ for their efforts. If these current efforts are any performance ratings in State choral contests. GRANCE ASSOCIATION indication of what their futures will be like, I While in Washington, the choir will sing at the am confident that they will be very promising. U.S. Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Penta­ HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA gon and at Arlington National Cemetery in a OF MARYLAC'o/D ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Sol­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELEANOR KRATZER IS A LIVING dier. LEGEND Thursday, April 21, 1994 The Yazoo City high school chorus is com­ prised of an outstanding group of young men Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, 1994 marks HON. RICK SANTORUM and women. Many students are honor stu­ the 1OOth anniversary of the Cosmetic, Toi­ OF PEC'-11\'SYLVAJ\'IA dents, participate in numerous extracurricular letry, and Fragrance Association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES activities and serve as volunteers with various This organization admirably serves its 500 Thursday, April 21, 1994 nonprofit organizations in the Yazoo City com­ members and millions of consumers through a munity. In addition, these students graduate variety of safety, regulatory, and public service Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. Speaker, it is truly from high school and proceed to attend col­ programs. One such program, which I have special when a community finds the oppor­ lege and assume leadership positions in the personally observed, is "Look Good . . . Feel tunity to pay tribute to a worthy citizen. I am State and the Nation. These young men and Better," which is a joint effort of CTFA, the honored to join in such a tribute for Eleanor women are to be commended for this high American Cancer Society, and the National Kratzer, a woman of extraordinary energy and honor. They will represent Yazoo City and the Cosmetology Association. This free program talent with an unswerving commitment to her State of Mississippi with great distinction. helps women cancer patients learn how to use community. makeup techniques to cope with changes in The list of people who have been touched appearance caused by chemotherapy and ra­ in some way by Eleanor Kratzer's giving is diation treatments. Last year, 26,000 women unending. Throughout the years, Eleanor has DEMOCRATS' 3-D STRATEGY TO were helped by the program, which is avail­ contributed her leadership efforts to such or­ THWART CONGRESSIONAL REFORM able in every State and four foreign countries. ganizations as the McKeesport Pre-School for The program is also available in Spanish to Exceptional Children, the Women's Club of better serve the Latino community. McKeesport, the Mon-Yough Unit of the Amer­ HON. GERAID 8.H. SOLOMON President Clinton paid special tribute to ican Cancer Society, the McKeesport Area "Look Good . . . Feel Better" in his congratu­ Thiel College Women's Club, the YWCA OF NEW YORK latory message to the CTFA membership dur­ board, the Semper Fidelis Club, and many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing its recent centennial anniversary meeting. others. She has also worked throughout her I would like to join President Clinton in saluting life with the Girl Scouts and Hadassah . Thursday, April 21, 1994 CTFA for its 100 years of achievement, and I Currently, Eleanor is a trustee of the YWCA, Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I was very ask that his message be inserted in the a member of the Salvation Army Corps advi­ RECORD: sory board, the McKeesport Symphony Auxil­ distressed to read earlier this week that the Speaker is now talking about putting off con­ THE WHITE HOUSE, iary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Washington, DC, March 1, 1994. 20th Century Club, among others. Frankly, her sideration of the bipartisan congressional re­ Greetings to everyone gathered in Boca generous efforts are so numerous and exten­ form bill until later this summer, if then, and Raton, Florida, for the centennial anniver­ sive that even this forum provides insufficient that he may even agree to splitting it up into sary meeting of the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and space to appraise them. several measures. Moreover, I have learned Fragrance Association. I am delighted to that the Rules Committee will probably come congratulate all of you on one hundred years As a professional journalist and an editor of dedicated service to the personal products with the McKeesport Daily News in McKees­ out with a chairman's mark for amendment purposes that will water down the joint reform industry. port, PA, Eleanor had the opportunity to share In coming together on this occasion, you committee's work considerably. her insight with readers throughout the Mon are renewing your time-honored commit­ Valley. Her work as a journalist has earned Mr. Speaker, I think the writing is on the ment to quality, innovation, and excellence. her the considerable respect and admiration of wall as to what is going on here. It seems evi­ Best exemplified by your "Look Good . .. both her colleagues and readership. dent to me that the Democrat leadership is Feel Better" program to help cancer patients regain a strong self-image after treatment, Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Eleanor adopting a 3-D strategy to thwart congres­ the members of your organization have con­ Kratzer's contributions to her community de­ sional reform. The 3-D's stand for divide, di­ sistently proven your dedication to serving serve our highest accolades and profound ad­ lute, and d~lay. communities across the country. I hope you miration. I join her friends, colleagues, and Unlike the old 3-D movies where you wore will take advantage of this exciting oppor­ family in saluting her. special glasses so that things would seem to tunity to exchange information and to exam­ jump out at you from the screen, the Demo­ ine new ways of meting the needs of consum­ crats' 3-D policy is one of wearing blinders ers. As we work to create new jobs and build TRIBUTE TO THE YAZOO CITY the foundations of prosperity for the coming when it comes to recognizing and addressing HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS century, I commend you for your many con­ the internal problems that beset this Con­ tributions to these worthy goals. gress-all in the hope that they disappear Best wishes for an enjoyable and produc­ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON from the screen. tive meeting. OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. Speaker, there is no reason for us not BILL CLINTON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to pass a strong congressional reform bill this Thursday, April 21, 1994 spring before we take up the appropriations INSURANCE FRAUD Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak­ and health bills on the floor. er, I stand today to recognize the Yazoo City Everyone knows that the closer we get to HON. EARL POMEROY high school chorus of Yazoo City, MS for adjournment the more excuse the leadership OF NORTH DAKOTA being selected to represent the State of Mis­ will have either to avoid allowing for amend­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sissippi in the 1994 American Musical Salute ments to strengthen the bill, or for even taking to the Veterans of World War II and the Bicen­ up the bill at all. Let's not try to kid ourselves Thursday, April 21, 1994 tennial Anniversary of the Founding of Wash­ or the American people that this place ain't Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, the National ington, DC., which will be held in Washington broke and don't need fixing. The voters know Association of Insurance Commissioners from May 8, 1994 through May 14, 1994. better and will tell us so at the polls in Novem­ [NAIC], in April 1991, initiatec( the call for a The Yazoo City high school chorus, under ber if we don't set about cleaning our own Federal fraud statute aimed at white-colla'tin­ the direction of Mrs. Jevonne McCoy, is com- House now. surance fraud. Founded in 1~~e nonprofit 8414 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 NAIC is our Nation's oldest organization of ment can be made that including a substantial great Irish author James Joyce. Each segment State officials. The NAIC is comprised of the prison term in a statute provides a concrete in­ of the course is named after a Joyce literary chief insurance regulatory officials from the 50 dication of the importance Congress places on work and actors perform staged readings States, the District of Columbia, American a particular crime. For example, the bank throughout the race. This along with traditional Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Is­ fraud statute, on which the NAIC modeled its folk music, bagpipes, and Irish stepdancing, lands. At that time, I was proud to be the insurance fraud proposal, provides for 30-year combine to create the unique and festive envi­ Commissioner of Insurance for North Dakota prison terms. The statute passed today pro­ ronment that is enjoyed by runners and spec­ and the immediate past president of the NAIC. vides for 10-year prison terms, which can be tators alike. The NAIC's proposal included the basic ele­ increased to 15 years when the safety or At the heart of tr.is event is charity. The ments-false reports or overvaluing of land, soundness of a financial institution is jeopard­ race has donated well over $20,000 to the property, or security; embezzlement or theft; ized. I continue to believe, along with the Dana-Faber Institute for Cancer Research. I false entries; and obstruction of regulatory pro­ NAIC, that the fines should be increased to $1 am confident that with strong public support ceedings-incorporated in the conference re­ million, rather than the fines in the proposed and the assistance of the many fine sponsors port to the omnibus crime bill from the 102d statute of $250,000 for individuals and it will continue being an important contributor. Congress. On January 27, 1993, Representa­ $500,000 for organizations. Beyond this fine charity work, the Ramble tives DINGELL and BROOKS introduced H.R. Finally, I will note that in the 102d Congress serves another equally important purpose. 665, the Insurance Fraud Prevention Act of one word was added in the conference com­ Each year the Ramble actively supports and 1993, a freestanding insurance-fraud provi­ mittee, and included in H.R. 665, that remains petitions on behalf of an amnesty international sion, which the Committee on the Judiciary troubling to those of us interested in the best writer and prisoner of conscience. This effort has included in H.R. 4092, the omnibus crime possible regulation of the business of insur­ has raised public consciousness over the bill. I congratulate Representatives, DINGELL ance. The adjective "financial" was added be­ plight of a number of authors, most notably and BROOKS for sponsoring H.R. 665, and I fore "reports and documents" submitted to Vaclav Havel. note that they introduced a similar bill in the regulators or examiners, as in proposed This year the race is dedicated to Aung San 102d Congress, Further, I applaud the efforts § 1033(a)(1 )(A). As a former insurance regu­ Suu Kyi, a leader in Burma's democracy of Representative SCHUMER for moving this lator, I believe this is a troubling addition. The movement who has been held without charge legislation through the Subcommittee on insurance-fraud proposal does not include a or trial since 1989. Aung San Suu Kyi is the Crime and Criminal Justice. definition of "financial" or of "financial reports General Secretary for the National League of While insurance should remain state regu­ or documents". A number of reports and docu­ Democracy and her only alleged crime is the lated, there is certainly a role for the Federal ments are not explicitly "financial" in nature, organization of peaceful protests. In her own Government to play in concert with the State but are nevertheless extremely important to ef­ words her protests are, "no more violent than insurance departments and · the NAIC. The fective insurance regulation. In "Failed Prom­ is necessary to bank the keys of a typewriter." NAIG proposed this statute because the Fed­ ises: Insurance Company Insolvencies," a re­ To date, she remains imprisoned with no con­ eral Government has unequaled clout, reach, port by the Subcommittee on Oversight and tact with the outside world and there is no in­ and investigatory and law enforcement re­ Investigations of the House Committee on En­ dication that she will ever be released. sources. The State insurance departments are ergy and Commerce, Committee Print 101-P, I join the James Joyce Ramble and Am­ ready and willing to investigate and prosecute February 1990, the Subcommittee on Over­ nesty International in urging the immediate re­ insurance fraud, often in cooperation with Fed­ sight and Investigations suggested there were lease of Aung San Suu Kyi on humanitarian eral law enforcement agencies. In certain cir­ abuses connected to such nonfinancial infor­ grounds. We can not ignore this case. There cumstances, the States have not been able to mation as applications for licenses; filings on is no justification for the indefinite imprison­ prosecute wrongdoers-extradition, for exam­ holding company transactions; filings on par­ ment of a peaceful activist, without a charge ple, can pose a formidable barrier-and this ent-subsidiary transactions; and filings on and without a trial. has motivated the State insurance depart­ mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions. I would also take this opportunity to salute ments and the NAIC to seek Federal assist­ With the addition of one word-"financial"-it the Ramble collaborative, race founder Martin ance. Federal criminal statutes, with the law is quite possible that fraudulent activities in Hanley, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, enforcement and judicial authority and re­ these areas would not be covered as Federal the American Legion and Disabled American sources of the United States behind them, offenses. Based on my 7 years of experience Veterans, and the countless others who help offer both deterrence and punishment. While as the commissioner of insurance for North organize the James Joyce Ramble and make reasonable people may disagree over the Dakota, I happen to believe that these are it a success year after year. The spirit of char­ need for Federal regulation of the business of rather significant activities. I believe that this ity and humanity that this event embodies can­ insurance, I think we can all agree that a Fed­ legislation, without an adequate definition of not be overlooked. eral criminal statute should be viewed as en­ "financial", should not include that adjective. hancing, not superseding, State law enforce­ Mr. Speaker, the Senate has already ment. Indeed, in a recent op-ed piece in the passed an omnibus crime bill that includes an IN HONOR OF DONALD L. BROWN'S New York Times, March 11, 1994, Maryanne insurance-fraud statute. With our action today, WORK ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN Trump Barry, a Federal district judge in New I hope the 103d Congress will soon pass this Jersey and the chairwoman of the Criminal provision. By making white-collar insurance HON. STENY H. HOYER fraud a Federal offense. we will give State in­ Law Committee of the Judicial Conference of OF MARYLAND surance departments a strong weapon in their the United States, while criticizing too wide of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fight against insurance fraud. an extension of Federal criminal jurisdiction, Thursday, April 21, 1994 acknowledged that "U.S. courts have tradition­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ally handled complex cases with nationwide RECOGNITION OF THE llTH recognize and commend the accomplishments impact: serious interstate offenses, organized ANNUAL JAMES JOYCE RAMBLE crime and major drug enterprises, white-collar of an outstanding individual who has done an crime, State and local corruption and inter­ HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY exceptional job of working for the health and national offenses." Surely, complex, white-col­ welfare of the children in the Washington met­ OF MASSACHUSETTS lar insurance fraud, often perpetrated by so­ ropolitan region and throughout the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phisticated, international criminals, should be a States. Federal crime. Thursday, April 21. 1994 On April 30 this year, Mr. Donald L. Brown, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the NAIC's Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to president of Children's National Medical Cen­ original proposal called for stiff fines and long recognize the 11th annual James Joyce Ram­ ter, will conclude 1O years of service at the prison terms. As it would appear that the Fed­ ble. This road race is one of the truly extraor­ helm of that institution. eral Sentencing Guidelines determine the dinary community events in my district and is Mr. Speaker, health care is one of the most length of prison terms, I am not prepared to unlike any other running event in the country. critical issues facing America. The health of argue that the higher NAIC prison terms The Ramble takes place on the historic our children is paramount and we must invest should have been adopted, though an argu- streets of Dedham, MA and is named for the in their well-being because they will determine April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8415 the future of our Nation. Today, young people of trauma patients in the emergency room is highest expressions of that responsibility, in our community have a strong and vibrant more than 90 percent today. such was U.S. Representative William H. health care facility to serve them because of Mr. Speaker, I believe we all agree, Donald Natcher of Kentucky. Truly a giant has passed from us. Many of his peers and many Brown has been the guiding light bringing the the commitment and foresight of Don Brown's people would call him "noblest member of leadership at Children's National Medical Cen­ best possible service and medical treatment to the American Congress. a true servant of the ter. children in our area. We, the people of the people." When many spoke with this respect Today, Children's Hospital rests on a solid, community, all owe a debt of gratitude for his or lack of confidence in our elected rep­ enduring foundation. Our children, including years of dedicated service and join together in resentatives, we could all point with pride to those who live in Prince George's, Charles, St. commending him for showing great determina­ our Representative William H. Natcher as a Mary's, Calvert, and Anne Arundel Counties, tion and commitment to Children's Hospital. man with great integrity, ability and wis­ which I represent, and children from through­ We thank you for your service and wish you dom. He will be greatly missed. He once gave me a profound statement out the region and, indeed, the country, con­ all the best in your future endeavors. about his philosophy of life which I would tinue to have access to one of the finest pedi­ like to share: ·· I want to wear out, never to atric hospitals in the world. We owe a great rust out. While I burn my candle on both deal of thanks to Don Brown for his effective STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ends, I hope to be able to enjoy every flicker leadership. of the flame of life." Don began his association with Children's HON. TIWE K. FOWLER That he did! Hospital in 1984, when he joined the hospital My response was the poem in "Ideals and OF FLORIDA Inspirations": as executive vice president and chief operat­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing officer. In October 1986, he was named LET YOUR LIFE LIKE A BURNING CANDLE BE president and chief executive officer. Since Thursday, April 21, 1994 Let your life like a burning candle be then, he has provided outstanding leadership Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, each year To cast light upon time for all to see. some 4 million women are battered by their Let it have a wide base that is strong in guiding the development and growth of Chil­ With a wick and enough wax to make it long. dren's Hospital. partners. The pain and suffering imposed on Let its base have a deep, deep cup Born in Fort Sill, OK, Don graduated from these women merits the strongest response Upon which the melted wax may sup Oklahoma State University in 1965 with a from Congress. I am pleased to see that the To then prolong the flicker and the flame bachelor's degree in business administration Crime bill includes the Violence Against To capture actions worthy of your name; and finance. Next, he received a master of Women Act, which will provide needed funding And, if fate is generous, to give you fame. business administration degree in 1978 from to combat sexual and domestic violence. We must try to live up to his example of Central State University, in Edmond, OK. In my district there are two facilities that high moral standards and conduct and be From 1965 to 1968, Don spent 3 years of ac­ grateful for the life of service he gave to us. offer alternatives for battered women. The " Rest well thou good and faithful servant." tive duty as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Hubbard House provides a full range of serv­ There are many who loved you. Army, serving in both command and staff ices to victims of domestic violence, offering roles. As a member of a combat air assault them safe refuge and an ability to overcome helicopter company, he delivered troops to the challenges they face, rehabilitate their TRIBUTE TO THOMAS J. STACK combat operations and flew dust-off missions, partners, and restore their lives to their fullest picking up wounded soldiers and taking them potential. HON. LANE EVANS to appropriate evacuation hospitals in Viet­ The Victims Services Center, the brainchild OF ILLINOIS nam. As he would tell you, this was his first of Jacksonville City Councilman Eric Smith, is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES experience in triage and trauma medicine. a highly successful model program funded by These events directed Don. He brought the the city of Jacksonville, foundations, and local Thursday, April 21, 1994 Children's National Medical Center his prac­ businesses. It provides needed services to vic­ Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, as a former ma­ tical life experience, his single-minded deter­ tims of all types of crime including sex crimes, rine and co-chair of the Vietnam-era Veterans mination, his management skill, and his genu­ domestic violence, and crimes against chil­ in Congress [VVIC], I would like to call our col­ ine vision for delivering the best possible pedi­ dren. leagues attention to a story that appeared in atric health care. Mr. Speaker, we need more programs like Wednesday's Chicago Sun-Times about Mr. Speaker, the development of dozens of these. Support for the Violence Against Thomas J. Stack. model national programs from child protection Women Act will give battered women across Mr. Stack recently died after a 17-year long to trauma, and their consolidation at a finan­ this Nation new opportunities to put their lives fight against cancer. We should all be proud of cially sound and robust institution, illustrate the back on track. this individual. After distinguishing himself in story of Don's 1O years of leadership at Chil­ Vietnam by his bravery and devotion to his fel­ dren's National Medical Center. The evidence low soldiers, he returned to the States and of his clear vision abounds and is visible in the TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. NATCHER helped other Vietnam veterans readjust to ci­ expansion of Children's clinical and research vilian life. programs, as well as its financial management HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOU [From Chicago Sun-Times, April 20, 1994] and physical plant modernization. Don Brown OF KENTUCKY THOMAS J . STACK RESTORED PRIDE FOR significantly expanded the financial base of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VIETNAM VETERANS Children's Hospital. Don has overseen a long (By Steve Neal) Thursday, April 21, 1994 range capital development plan, comprised of He was among the more decorated soldiers major fund-raising efforts for expansion of the Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, I commend to of the Vietnam War. hospital's facilities, research, and patient serv­ the attention of my colleagues a tribute to the But Thomas J. Stack seldom talked about ices. For example, the hospital has grown late William H. Natcher written by a very dear this combat record. from 442,000 square feet in 1986 to 617,000 friend of mine from Louisville, who is also an On his return from Vietnam, Stack had a reunion in is basement with some of his pals square feet in 1993. Space for research has eminently and nationally renowned pediatri­ from the Southwest Side. He wanted to know grown from 30,000 square feet in 1986 to cian, Dr. Billy F. Andrews. how they were doing. Stack never talked 75,000 square feet in 1993. Dr. Andrews has written eloquently about a about himself much. But he helped a genera­ In addition, under Don's leadership, Chil­ giant of the Congress and a revered political tion recover its lost pride. dren's expanded a number of its clinical activi­ figure in Kentucky. I am sure all of my col­ Stack, 50, who died on Saturday after a 17- ties. The hospital developed a pediatric trau­ leagues will enjoy Dr. Andrews' words about year bout with cancer, was a sergeant in the ma service-a national model-to provide our late colleague, Bill Natcher. 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam who earned care to children suffering from serious injuries. two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars for TRIBUTE TO U.S. REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM H. valor and the Air Medal for taking part in A 17-member team responds each time a seri­ NATCHER more than 25 aerial missions over hostile ter­ ously injured child arrives at the hospital. Last A perfect gentleman of the old school when ritory. year, more than 1,600 children were admitted duty, honor and country were highly re­ '·He was a hell of a man," said retired Gen. to Children's trauma service. The survival rate spected and service in government one of the William C. Westmoreland, who commanded 8416 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 U.S. forces in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968. This industry has provided a boost not only to Mr. Speaker, I am proud to pay tribute to ··Tom showed great bravery and valor on the my district and State, but also to the entire the talented young people of the Monroe High battlefield. He put his life on the line to pro­ Nation. The travel and tourism trade is the Na­ School choirs who will be representing Michi­ tect his men," Westmoreland said Tuesday. tion's number one exporter, number two em­ gan at the Normandy Liberation and Bicenten­ He recalled that Stack was among the more selfless men that he had known. ployer, and it is estimated that it will be Ameri­ nial Music Celebration. I am also pleased to In Stack·s final hours, his spirits bright­ ca's largest industry by the year 2000. recognize the outstanding achievements of ened when he received a phone call from The United States offers travellers and va­ this extraordinary program located in my con­ Westmoreland at St. Francis Hospital in cationers more diverse and exciting opportuni­ gressional district. I hope my colleagues will Blue Island. Stack smiled when he got the ties than any other nation in the world. And join me in congratulating these fine musicians call from his wartime commander. ··I just Americans have been taking advantage of and their instructors who together have dedi­ told him how much he meant to all of us and these opportunities. A record number of indi­ cated themselves to excellence. that we were pulling for him," said West­ viduals and families are leaving home in moreland, 80, who frequently corresponded search of either adventure or relaxation. with Stack. ··He's going to be missed." Sometimes both. · HONORING THE MILFORD, CT, When he was under fire in Vietnam, Stack SENIOR CENTER responded with toughness and courage. In Every time you see a visitor here in this his­ the face of enemy fire, he dove into a stream, toric city, chances are that a travel and tour­ saved an American soldier from drowning ism professional was instrumental in arranging HON. ROSAL. DeLAURO and also captured a Viet Cong officer. While some aspect of this educational trip. I would OF CONNECTICUT serving as a platoon leader, Sgt. Stack was like to personally thank our Nation's travel and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES under fire with his men behind a rice-paddy tourism professionals for bringing such fulfill­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 dike. Stack led a charge that wiped out five ment and happiness to the lives of so many Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, as the Nation bunkers, rescued wounded American soldiers, individuals. and took heavy Vietnamese casualties. On focuses on health care reform, it is important another occasion when his platoon was under to recognize programs, organizations, and heavy fire. Stack led an assault that MONROE HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS people who are working to obtain our national knocked out enemy snipers. Stack was a sol­ HONORED goals: Lowering costs of health care and dier's soldier. broadening coverage so that all Americans On coming home from the Vietnam War. Stack and other veterans were greeted by HON. JOHN D. DINGELL can take advantage of the highest quality health care in the world. Through the leader­ protesters who called them names. It both­ OF MICHIGAN ship and initiative of residents of the Third ered him that Vietnam veterans weren't IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treated fairly. Stack was in Washington, DC Congressional District of Connecticut, south in 1982 for the dedication of the Vietnam Thursday, April 21, 1994 central Connecticut has many models of Veterans Memorial. He was deeply moved by Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I take great health care delivery worthy of recognition. the Wall and visited it often. pleasure in rising today to recognize the tre­ Today, I want to honor one such program: The As part of the healing process from the mendous achievements of the vocal perform­ Pre-Day-Care Frail Program of the Milford Vietnam era, Stack organized the 1986 Viet­ ance groups of Monroe High School in Mon­ Senior Center in Milford, CT. nam Veterans Welcome Home Parade that In a time of shrinking budgets and increased brought more than 250,000· Vietnam veterans roe, Ml. to Chicago. It was an extraordinary event. Monroe High School's concert choir and demands, many local governments find them­ Westmoreland said Tuesday that Stack singing groups, Generations of Sound and Ex­ selves cutting back on the critical programs played an important role in the process of pressions, have been selected to represent that enhance daily life for their residents. But national reconciliation. "That cracked the the State of Michigan in the upcoming Nor­ the city of Milford has refused to allow budg­ ice. Vietnam was an unpopular war, and that mandy Liberation and Bicentennial Music etary challenges to alter its role as a vital and rubbed off on the veterans," said Celebration. Michigan's Governor has issued a responsible government. The Milford Senior Westermoreland. "But the Chicago parade proclamation recognizing these performers as Center stands as an example for all who are cracked the ice on the country's attitude to­ the official Michigan representatives to this concerned with providing adequate care to our ward the Vietnam veteran and the veteran's attitude about himself. Other cities began prestigious festival. As part of this highly re­ senior citizens. honoring their veterans. Tom Stack started garded event, taking place here in our Na­ The senior center offers elderly residents of it all." tion's capital from April 28 through May 1, the Milford an opportunity to share a good meal, Stack received thousands of letters from groups will perform at the Pentagon, the Navy go dancing, get exercise, play cards, or just parents and children of soldiers who had died Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. They will visit with one another 5 days a week. With no in Vietnam, from veterans and from families also perform during a wreathlaying cer_emony cost to the participant, elderly residents can of surviving veterans that thanked him for' at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Na­ patronize the center as little or as often as honoring the courage and sacrifices of Amer­ tional Cemetery. possible, without having to worry about a fi­ ican soldiers. He was among the more heroic figures in Selection to represent the great State of nancial burden or social stigma. his generation. Michigan in the Normandy Liberation and Bi­ Committed to assisting Milford's elderly in centennial Music Celebration is only the most remaining active and independent, Executive recent accomplishment of this exceptional Director Kathi McDonnell-Bissell, recognizes THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAV­ vocal music department whose hallmark is ex­ that the center has a responsibility to those EL AGENTS' MARCH ON WASH­ cellence in performance. Director John C. residents whose fragile condition prevent them INGTON Tyner, and Assistant Director Catherine from visiting the center on their own. Equipped Brodie, have worked with accompanist Noreen with coordinator, Betti Shey, several part-time HON. EARL HUTIO Monhollen to build a program that stands as a nurses, and many, many committed volun­ OF FLORIDA shinning example for schools in Michigan and teers, the program provides seniors' care­ givers with auxiliary care and a much needed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the Midwest. Their hard work, cou­ pled with the dedication and perseverance of break. In many cases, the center gives family Thursday, April 21, 1994 many gifted students, made the successes of members an opportunity to work outside the Mr. HUTTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the Monroe High School choirs possible. home that they would not otherwise have. Be­ recognition of the American Society of Travel The Monroe High School singers have per­ cause of the center, seniors can stay at home Agents' march today on Washington. We are formed at many State music conferences, longer, and receive needed care and compan­ indeed blessed to have among us in our beau­ toured cities such a Toronto, Boston, St. ionship. On any given weekday morning, staff tiful city, these dedicated and hard-working in­ Louis, New York, and Washington, and re­ arrive at the homes of over 95 seniors, to as­ dividuals who help turn our travel dreams into leased several outstanding recordings. In sist them in getting dressed and transport reality. 1992, the choirs received the distinct honor of them to the center. They remain at the center Each year, with the help of travel and tour­ being declared National Grand Champions at until late afternoon, enjoying the company of ism professionals, thousands of tourists visit the National Music Heritage Festival in St. others and participating in a variety of social the sugar-white beaches of northwest Florida. Louis. activities. April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8417 Mr. Speaker, the Milford Senior Center is a courage all who want to know more about this ACCESS TO RURAL HEALTH community response to a nationwide need. exciting sport to visit. INFORMATION ACT When an elderly pare.nt or spouse needs spe­ cial care and the company of others, but their HON. KARAN ENGLISH caregiver must work outside the home, Amer­ OF ARIZO:--iA ican families are often faced with a very dif­ U.N. MEMBERSHIP FOR TAIWAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficult decision. Thursday, April 21, 1994 Fortunately, for the residents of Milford, they have a choice, a choice that works. The Mil­ HON. NEWT GINGRICH Ms. ENGLISH of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, rise today to introduce the Access to Rural ford Senior Center answers the modern prob­ OF GEORGIA Health Information Act. This legislation will lem of spiraling health care costs with old help provide rural Americans with information fashioned community support. It is taking Con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they need to make sound decisions about necticut residents one step closer to our na­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 their health. tional heath care objective by providing acces­ The Access to Rural Health Information Act sible and affordable care to its elderly. Seniors Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, as we mark would establish a toll-free rural health care can stay in the homes that they love, remain the 15th anniversary of the passage of the telephone hotline, through which rural resi­ independent longer, and receive the care and Taiwan Relations Act, the legislative keystone dents can obtain information about medical companionship that they need. I applaud the services available in their area including physi­ Milford Senior Center and its Pre-Day-Care governing United States relations with the people of Taiwan, it is an ideal time to reflect cian referrals, emergency services, preventive Frail Program for presenting the families of and prenatal care, immunizations, and the Milford with an alternative to costly, institu­ on the fact that there are still a handful of countries in the world that are not represented availability of counseling for substance abuse, tionalized and antiseptic care for our seniors. domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Informa­ in the United Nations, and Taiwan (Republic of tion about location of health providers, and China) is one of these countries. The people travel times and directions would also be INTERNATIONAL SURFING and Government of Taiwan have expressed a MUSEUM available. strong desire to participate in the United Na­ Mr. Speaker, 25 percent of all Americans re­ HON. DANA ROHRABACHER tions and its affiliated organizations. side in rural areas like district 6 in Arizona. In the economic field, Taiwan is the 14th Rural residents are all too familiar with the OF CALIFORKIA largest trading nation in the world; its gross frustration of trying to locate even basic infor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mation in areas of this country that have been national product is the world's 20th largest; its Thursday, April 21, 1994 traditionally underserved by the health care annual per capita income exceeds $10,000; it delivery system. Making sure that people can Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, in the has the largest foreign exchange reserves easily get this information is the first step to­ United States we take great pride in our peo­ worldwide at $80 billion; it is the United States' ward improving access, quality, and cost con­ ple's athletic ability. In California in particular sixth largest trading partner. But Taiwan is not tainment in rural areas. surfing is a sport that has captured our imagi­ a member of the United Nations. There is also a personal side to this story. nation and impacted our culture. Huntington In the field of democracy, Taiwan has begun Some health problems may carry a social stig­ Beach is the location of the International Surf­ ma in small towns. In urban areas, all it takes to make exceptional progress in recent years ing Museum that claims international status is opening the telephone book to find a de­ and exclusivity. This museum is dedicated to toward establishing democracy and securing tailed listing of physicians, clinics, support the sport of surfing. Huntington Beach claims political freedoms for its people. Martial law groups, and other critical information about the title "Surf City, USA." was lifted, political prisoners were released, health problems. In rural areas, where people This museum is the product of the vision improvements were made allowing the people may have grown up with the only doctor in and dedication of many generous surfing en­ of Taiwan to exercise more basic freedoms. town, confidentiality may be a problem. A toll­ thusiasts. This museum celebrates the rich But again, Taiwan is not a member of the free hotline will help people easily find a pro­ culture and the pioneers of this exciting sport. United Nations. fessional, confidential source from which to The sport of surfing encompasses dedicated Despite this economic and political progress learn about various medical problems. sportsmen and women of all ages and walks My bill would require the existing State of­ of life. and despite the people of Taiwan's wish to be fices of rural health to administer the rural As a surfer it is with special pride that I an­ recognized, Taiwan has never been rep­ health care hotline. The office of rural health nounce that museum directors Ann and Earl resented in the United Nations as a country. has done a tremendous job serving as a clear­ Beasley of Huntington Beach will represent This gross lack of international recognition has inghouse for rural communities and health pro­ the International Surfing Museum at the Inter­ left 21 million voices unheard in world affairs. fessionals who need to learn the newest medi­ national Amateur Surfing Contest to be held in Despite the possibility of China's threat of cal technology or to recruit a primary care Brazil from May 1 through 17, 1994. using its veto power, the past and current physician. My bill would build on this success Over 500 contestants from 40 countries in­ United Nations practices concerning the par­ and make information available directly to the cluding 25 surfers from the United States will allel representation for the two Germanys and consumer. participate in the world series of surfing. Rural America faces a tough challenge in the two Koreas have set a useful and impor­ On behalf of the House of Representatives providing health care to its residents. Pri­ I wish all the U.S. contestants the best of luck. tant precedent for both sides of the Taiwan marily, these problems can be attributed to the I also wish the International Surfing Museum Straits to be represented in the United Nations lack of primary care providers, physical and in Huntington Beach, CA continued success in respectively. economic barriers, and the fragile nature of progress toward becoming the recognized re­ Mr. Speaker, the fact remains that 21 million rural health care delivery systems dependent pository of the memorabilia that will celebrate residents of free and democratic Taiwan are on a sparse population base. When a rural the history and culture of a sport in which I am not represented in the United Nations clearly area loses its doctor, it often loses its health pleased to participate. goes against the United Nations principle of care. The foundation that operates the museum Rural areas find it difficult to attract and re­ universal representation. With Taiwan's ever encourages all those interested in surfing to tain medical professionals for many reasons. increasing economic and political importance, join in active participation through membership These include lower incomes earned by rural and donations of memorabilia from throughout the argument which was used for China over physicians, higher operating costs, heavier pa­ the world so that there can be assembled in 20 years ago must be applied to Taiwan's cur­ tient case loads, and isolation from major one place a definitive collection explaining of rent bid to enter the United Nations; Taiwan medical facilities. In Holbrook, AZ., three pri­ the history of this international sport. must now join the United Nations to strength­ mary care physicians serve 7 ,000 residents. The International Surfing Museum is located en the authority and prestige of the United Na­ Even when a person drives 2 hours to seek at 411 Olive St. in Huntington Beach and I en- tions. care from a doctor, he or she may spend all 8418 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 day waiting to get treated. The Winslow Indian Improvements and innovations in tele­ having a million of its citizens in prison. We Health Center, bu ilt in 1930, has a standard 3- communications will enable rural doctors and are not far from that now- more than to 4-hour wait just for a basic appointment. patients to have improved access to medical 925,000-and the number of prison inmates is These and many other medical facilities face technology and health information. The rural growing almost as fast as the national debt. doctor shortages and other serious problems. health hotline will be one of the important links In the year ending last June 30 alone, prison The deteriorating physical infrastructure and population increased by 70,000. to bring physician referrals and health informa­ To visualize what that last figure means, fragile nature of rural health delivery systems tion to many people who don't know where to think of putting high walls. triple-strand threaten access to care. Hospitals in rural find the closest doctor, wh ich may be an hour barbed wire and guard towers around en tire areas struggle to stay open, and community or two away, cities the size of Lynchburg, Va., St. Joseph, and migrant health centers continually face With the possibility of increasing numbers of Mo., East Orange, N.J., or Appleton. Wis. uph ill financial battles to remain solvent. In primary care physicians, it will be critical for The incarceration rate in the United Globe, AZ, the only hospital shut down re­ patients to be able to find new doctors in their States is almost three times that of Canada cently leaving an entire city and its surround­ surrounding communities. Another vital tele­ and six times that of Italy. Add in the half­ ing area without any needed medical facilities. communications link, telemedicine, has proven million people being held in local jails on Beyond the obvious problem of lack of med­ very successful in some of the pilot projects any given day, and you have a total that is even more impressive- or depressing. existing in rural States. With improved video ical facilities, rural Americans typically find In the 1980s, the number in prison and in themselves left out of the employment-based technology, telemedicine can bring the knowl­ jail more than doubled. During that decade, health insurance system. With a large percent­ edge and expertise from specialists located the number behind bars grew at a rate 10 age of rural Americans working in seasonal hundreds of miles away to the doctor's office times higher than the growth of the adult jobs, in small businesses, self-employed, or of a rural practitioner. My bill says we should population. It was 17 times higher than the unemployed, many lack any health insurance take telemedicine a step further. Let's use this increase in serious crimes. at all. In fact, over 7 million rural Americans technology to overcome some of the problems Where all this will end is anyone's guess. are without basic health insurance, and are that limit access and impede efficient health One thing it is surely doing is straining the unable to pay high out-of-pocket costs for services delivery in rural areas. budgets of all levels of government. One thing it is not doing is easing people's fear of even routine, preventive treatment. Improving access to medical care for rural Americans is not an impossible task. Focusing crime. Yet voters and politicians continue to Finally, one of the most critical health prob­ believe that locking up criminals is the key lems associated with rural communities cen­ limited resources on improving the number of to getting safer streets and neighborhoods. ters around the problem of transportation. providers and bolstering the existing health fa­ The House of Representatives is about to Sheer travel distance is a problem. Poor road cilities will go a long way in bringing medical pass another crime bill, which will build conditions and bad weather can make travel­ care to more rural residents. Creative ideas for more prisons to incarcerate still more thou­ ing to seek medical treatment a hazard in and dealing with few health professionals and long sands. The legislation includes a version of of itself. The lack of emergency medical serv­ travel times to reach doctors will enable rural the popular "three strikes and you're out" ices increases the risk of fatalities from car, residents better access to health services. requirement for lifetime sentences for those convicted of three violent crimes. It is more farming, and other accidents. It is estimated A rural health care telephone hotline will help ensure that rural residents will be better restricted in its language than the crime bill that a well organized emergency medical serv­ passed by the Senate late last year, but it ice can cut injuries and deaths by as much as able to locate a doctor when they need one, it will help people find emergency medical still embodies the prospect of senescent 15 to 20 percent. former muggers spending their declining There are complex, and unique problems treatment. It will help people take advantage years in prison hospitals, while their facing rural Americans as they seek access to of preventive health services, gain medical in­ grandsons' generation causes mayhem on the medical care. These issues must be ad­ formation on a confidential basis and learn streets. dressed in the context of the on-going health where their health insurance is accepted. Crime is at the top of almost every local care reform debate. Many existing, innovative Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with news show and, not coincidentally, the issue programs including the area health education my colleagues to address the problems asso­ voters say is most on their mind. Congress, which is nothing if not responsive, aims to centers, National Health Service Corps, and ciated with rural health care access and deliv­ ery. I urge support for the concept of easily give the people what they want. The quaint­ the development of telecommunications have ly named subcommittee on intellectual prop­ already started to deal with access to care in accessible, toll-free health services information telephone hotline. erty and judicial administration of the rural areas. Building on these and other suc­ House Judiciary Committee decided last cessful programs will help ensure quality, month by voice vote to authorize $3 billion medical care to rural America. ALL LOCKED UP over 5 years to build new cells for repeat of­ The development of integrated delivery sys­ fenders. The Republicans tried to increase tems will enable rural communities to have im­ HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY the amount to $10 billion. Next year, as we proved access to medical services. Federal, approach a presidential election, someone OF NEW YORK State, and local entities can create incentives will undoubtedly bid $20 billion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Once you have convinced yourself that you for hospitals, physicians, and other providers Thursday, April 21, 1994 can eliminate criminals by locking them up to participate in community-based systems of and throwing away the key, there is no limit care. By identifying and working to support a Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask that to what you can spend. But there are some town's health facility, communities can solidify David Broder's thoughtful column on crime voices being raised to challenge the popular their sole source of emergency, acute, pri­ that appeared in last Sunday's Washington notion that punishment is the best way to mary, and long-term care. Bringing together Post be included in the CONGRESSIONAL reduce crime. medical professionals and facilities to collabo­ RECORD. He raises important questions about I have cited several such reports in recent rate with one another will help address the legislative responses to crime. Most impor­ columns, and this week I received another health problems of underserved communities. tantly, Mr. Broder points out that while preven­ one from the office of California Assembly­ man John Vasconcellos (D). It is written by Increased recruitment and retention of pri­ tion may be a more difficult strategy and really Joan Petersilia of the University of Califor­ mary care physicians will reduce the shortage a tougher one than the simple slogans we nia, Irvine, the director of the criminal jus­ of medical providers. A restructuring of the in­ hear about "getting tough on crime," it may be tice program at the RAND Corp., a private centives in training physicians to promote the the more promising approach. Prevention research organization with close ties to the education of primary care physicians will fur­ starts with jobs, school, and job-training pro­ Pentagon. ther reduce physician shortage areas. Physi­ grams that teach our young people values and The report reviewed California's get-tough cians and health professionals are the corner­ give our children hope about their futures. I strategy, which quadrupled the prison popu­ stone of a community's health care system. hope we can all give his ideas serious lation between 1980 and 1992, and pronounced Without them, people lose their personal con­ attention. it a failure. " The analysis suggests that the much higher imprisonment rates in Califor­ nection and sometimes only source of medical [From the Washington Post, April 17, 1994] nia had no appreciable effect on violent treatment. More equitable reimbursement for ALL LOCKED UP crime and only slight effects on property all providers as part of health care reform will (By David S. Broder) crime," she said. enable more rural providers to better deal with Well before the end of the century, the To be fair, the crime bill passed by the the hardships of living in a rural community. United States will achieve the distinction of Senate and the measure being debated in the April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8419 House do more than toughen penal ties and A native of Athens, WV, Dr. Reed first came ments are threatening many of our tradi­ build prisons. They also finance additional to Toledo to do his residency at Toledo Hos­ tional policies for achieving universal serv­ police, drug treatment and crime prevention pital. We are very fortunate that he decided to ice, which leaves rural America especially programs. But the keynote here. as in Cali­ put down roots and raise his family here in vulnerable. We will need to find new means fornia, is the easy-to-sell .. three strikes and for assuring that all Americans have access you're out .. provision. Delta. to basic telephone service, and that, as new Petersilia argues the futility of that ap­ On behalf of all the citizens of Delta, I would advanced services are made available in proach. ··If 34 million serious crimes are like to congratulate Dr. Reed on his selection urban areas, they are introduced in rural being committed in this country (as authori­ as Delta's 1994 Citizen of the Year, and thank areas, as well. ties estimate) and 31 million are never de­ him for his years of dedication to improving The challenge to prepare rural commu­ tected, the only way truly to reduce crime is the lives of all the citizens of northwest Ohio. nities to use telecommunications tech­ to find some way to stop some of the crime nologies effectively is just as formidable. We from being committed in the first place.·• need new partnerships that will improve Most of the violent crimes are committed communication among telecommunications by young offenders, often when they are NADO RELEASES TELECOM WHITE providers and policy makers, economic de­ drunk or drugged-up and reacting to stress PAPER velopment professionals, and rural commu­ or giving vent to antisocial impulses. The de­ nities. We must also look for new ways to in­ terrent value of threatened long sentences HON. RICK BOUCHER form potential customers about tele­ for them is questionable, given the odds OF VIRGINIA communications applications, and give them against their arrest and conviction. The only the skills to deploy those applications effec­ effective way to curb such crimes is not by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tively. punishment but by deterrence. Thursday, April 21, 1994 We suggest the following set of goals for Deterrence is difficult-and less emotion­ the telecommunications industry and policy ally satisfying than muttering "three strikes Mr. BOUCHER. Mr. Speaker, the impor­ makers: and you're out." It starts with effective po­ tance of advanced telecommunications for 1. Comparable Service Delivery: The tele­ licing and moves back to job-training, school economic development of our small towns and communications infrastructure in rural com­ and even preschool programs that instill de­ rural communities is detailed in a white paper munities should support services that are cent values and equip youngsters with op­ released this week by the National Association comparable in quality, availability, and cost tions outside crime. That is the only ap­ to those provided by urban infrastructure. proach that will keep us from adding another of Development Organization [NADO] entitled, 2. Community Preparation: Rural commu­ million wasted lives to our prison popu­ ''Telecommunications and Its Impact on Rural nities should be familiar with the types of lation. America." telecommunications services available in The paper highlights the role that tele­ their community, and have the skills to plan communications applications can play in help­ for, implement, and evaluate new services DR. BENJAMIN REED SELECTED ing rural communities overcome the barriers and equipment effectively. 1994 DELTA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR that result from geographic isolation. It also 3. Access to Funding and Financing: Rural communities should have access to adequate serves as a timely reminder of the importance capital financing and other forms of funding HON. MARCY KAPTUR of consideration of rural America's unique for telecommunications-related equipment OF OHIO needs when crafting telecommunications re­ and services. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form legislation. 4. Economic Development Strategy: In Thursday, April 21, 1994 The NADO white paper includes a set of each rural community, telecommunications­ policy goals and specific recommendations de­ related development strategies should be in­ Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on April 23, the tegrated with the larger economic develop­ citizens of Delta, OH, will honor Dr. Benjamin signed to ensure that the information super­ ment strategies of the community and re­ Reed as the 1994 Citizen of the Year. This highway not only traverses rural America, but gion. prestigious honor is bestowed each year upon also that rural communities are prepared to We have included several recommendations an individual of the community that embodies take advantage of its offerings. that will help achieve these goals. The rec­ Included with my comments is a copy of the ommendations support the two requirements the solid values and giving spirit for which of creating an adequate and affordable tele­ northwest Ohioans are known. Dr. Reed is a paper's executive summary. I urge my col­ leagues to carefully consider the rec­ communications infrastructure and prepar­ fitting example of why the nostalgia for small­ ing our communities to take advantage of town America is stronger than ever here in our ommendations contained therein in anticipa­ such an infrastructure. Nation. tion of House action on H.R. 3626 and H.R. Our first set of recommendations target Dr, Reed is one of those rare individuals 3636. national and state policies that assure rural whose generosity toward his fellow man EXECUTIVE SU'.\1'.MARY America has an adequate and affordable tele­ knows no bounds. He is as devoted to his pa­ Telecommunications has significant poten­ communications infrastructure. These rec­ ommendations are based on the assumption tients as they are to him. Dr. Reed has helped tial to contribute to economic development in rural America. Applications of informa­ that competition in the telecommunications some of his patients out financially when times industry is both desirable and inevitable, and were tough; and has given many young peo­ tion technologies in rural businesses, schools, health care institutions, and govern­ that the role of policy makers should be to ple in his community the financial boost they ment agencies can help make those organiza­ facilitate that competition and safeguard needed to further their education. consumer interests. These recommendations tions more efficient and effective, help them include: For over 40 years, Dr. Reed has practiced to overcome the ' -rural penalty" that results medicine in the village of Delta. In addition, he Lift current restrictions on increased com­ from geographic isolation, and help rural petition in the telecommunications industry has also served as mayor of Delta and as a communities to diversify their economies. including long distance telephone, local tele­ member of the village council. Although he This report describes some of these applica­ phone and cable television services as well as now lives in nearby Wauseon, he continues to tions, and the opportunities they present for manufacturing and other communications stay active in all aspects of the community. rural communities. related services. Dr. Reed's professional commitments are For the full power of these opportunities to Protect rural communities from potential be realized, however. action is required by numerous. For 30 years he has served as the negative effects from competition which many different players in a number of juris­ may result in reduced capital investments in Fulton County coroner, He is active on the dictions and industries. We must work to­ staff of the Fulton County Health Center; and rural telecommunications through appro­ gether to meet two requirements: priate timing of local competition and uni­ has served as past president for the Fulton A rural public telecommunications infra­ versal service safeguards; County Medical Society, the Fulton County structure that is capable of supporting ad­ Bring down long distance rates through in­ Heart Association, and the Northwest Chapter vanced equipment and services at reasonable creased competition and extended local call­ of the American Heart Association, as well as prices; and ing areas; many other local and State medical organiza­ Community preparedness to make in­ Protect universal service funds and broad­ formed decisions about the planning, pur­ en the base of contributors to universal serv­ tions. chase, implementation, and evaluation of An avid sports fan, Dr. Reed devotes much ice to include all providers of telecommuni­ new information technologies. cations services; of his free time each fall as team physician for This report discusses the challenges raised Create a new definition of basic telephone the Pike-Delta-York local school system in by these two requirements. Changes in mar­ service for all consumers that evolves over Delta, OH. ket structure and technological advance- time to take advantage of new technologies; 8420 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 Support infrastructure sharing between Finally, I would like to take this opportunity Like so many others, they were earmarked for larger and smaller local telephone companies to commend the travel and tourism industry for certain death. It was there where they met in order to allow rural customers access to their extensive contribution to the success of advanced telecommunications services; and Oskar Schindler and worked in his factory. Provide incentives for local telephone com­ our Nation's economy. I urge my colleagues to They were designated essential workers and panies to invest in rural telecommunications take this opportunity to address the concerns thus saved from certain death. infrastructure through alternative state reg­ of one of our Nation's most important indus­ ulations. tries. In 194 7, Leopold Page left Poland and The second set of recommendations target made a parting promise to Oskar Schindler rural communities. telecommunications pro­ that his remarkable effort would never die for viders, and economic development profes­ TRIBUTE TO TIMOTHY ALBIN he would tell the story over and over so that sionals in order to help them prepare for the HOPE opportunities that an expanded information the world would not forget what happened and infrastructure provides in job creation and how the efforts of one man saved the lives of economic growth . These recommendations HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH over 1,200. include: OF NEVADA Leopold Page immigrated to the United Include telecommunications strategies as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a component within comprehensive, locally States of America and settled in Beverly Hills, based economic development plans which are Thursday, April 21, 1994 CA, where he opened up a leather shop. created in partnership with regional develop­ Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would There he told anyone who would listen the un­ ment agencies; Create opportunities for better commu­ like to take this opportunity to commend my believable story of Oskar Schindler. One day nications and interaction between tele­ constituent, Mr. Timothy Albin Hope, of Car­ in 1980 someone listened. Acclaimed Aus­ communications companies and economic son City, NV, for receiving the Good Conduct tralian writer Thomas Keneally walked in to development professionals; Medal from the U.S. Air Force. buy a briefcase and spent the rest of the day Better educate rural leaders in govern­ Mr. Hope served in the U.S. Air Force from transfixed as Leopold Page told his story. ment, education. and key industries about June 1979 through June 1983, and during this telecommunications technologies and appli­ time, in addition to receiving the Good Con­ Keneally subsequently wrote the story and in cations; and 1982 published the international best seller, Include the creation and funding of tele­ duct Medal, he also received the Air Force communications strategies as an integral Training Ribbon and the Air Force Longevity "Schindler's Ark." This book was the inspira­ part of existing federal rural development Service Ribbon. During his tenure in the Air tion and basis for Steven Spielberg's 1993 programs. Force, he ascended to the rank of staff ser­ film , "Schindler's List," which won the Acad­ geant, serving in air base ground defense op­ emy Award for Best Picture of 1993. erations and also as a security specialist. Without Leopold Page's tireless commitment AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL While Mr. Hope's outstanding service record AGENTS' MARCH ON WASHINGTON and a promise which he made, the story of speaks for itself, I would once again like to take this opportunity to commend and con­ Oskar Schindler would never have been told. HON. SUSAN MOLINARI gratulate him for his achievements and excep­ As a result of Page's determination, millions of OF NEW YORK tional service to his country. people have been educated, moved, and in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spired by the story of the Schindler Jews and Thursday, April 21, 1994 the lessons of the Holocaust. I commend Mr. Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased TRIBUTE TO LEOPOLD " POLDEK" Page in the strongest possible terms for taking to announce that the American Society of PAGE-A LIVING REMEMBRANCE on the task of remembrance and educating TO OSKAR SCHINDLER Travel Agents [ASTA) will be conducting a our younger generation about an episode in march on Washington on April 21, 1994. I history that must never be forgotten. In the urge my colleagues to take this opportunity to HON. TOM LANTOS words of Rabbi Levertow: "I, as a Rabbi meet with members of this vastly growing in­ OF CALIFORKIA should believe only in one God. But, I have to dustry which will be America's largest by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES admit, for me there are two Gods; the second year 2000. Thursday, April 21, 1994 Americans are talking advantage of travel one is Oskar Schindler." Schindler, a Nazi, and tourism in record numbers. From working Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, "I am more than risked everything to save a people from the couples seeking more frequent long weekend a survivor. I am a witness to the truth." These evils of his own government. He bribed Nazi getaways, to older Americans looking for soft are the words uttered by Leopold Page upon officials and spent over 4 million Reichmarks adventure, to families enjoying all inclusive re­ recalling his experience in the Holocaust. I rise to open a factory and purchase the lives of sort and cruise packages, the travel and tour­ today to honor this man to whom each of us 1 ,200 Jews who came to work for him in his ism industry is big business in this country, owes a lifetime of thanks. Leopold Page spent enamelware factory. "To save one life is to generating $350 billion in annual sales. The his life retelling the story of the man who save the world." This is really the story of two saved his life and the lives of 1, 200 others. march will provide industry leaders with an op­ men joined by chance. One who gambled his Through Leopold Page's tireless effort and portunity to discuss their concerns with Mem­ life to save others; the other who pledged bers of Congress. dedication to the task of remembrance, we never to let the world forget. Foremost on AST A's agenda are the exces­ have come to know the remarkable story of sive industry taxes which have increased 75 Oskar Schindler and the Schindler Jews. Leopold Page, who now goes by his original percent during the last 5 years. Congress Leopold Page is a Schinglerjugen ("Schindler name Poldek Pfefferberg, talks to us not must address the negative impact of these Jew") and, through his singular commitment to merely as a survivor, but as a witness. He has taxes on the travel and tourism industry, our preserve the story and never let any forget, fulfilled his pledge and ensured that the les­ Nation's No. 1 exported and second largest his effort culminated in the making of the sons of the Holocaust are never forgotten and major motion picture, "Schindler's List." employee. Such taxation will force consumers for this we owe him an undying debt of grati­ to spend their discretionary dollars elsewhere, Leopold Page was born Poldek Pfefferberg tude. In his continuing effort to enlighten, Page thereby severely limiting the travel industry's on March 20, 1913, in Krakow, Poland. A 27- helps to administer the Oskar Schindler Hu­ ability to compete effectively. year-old professor at a Jewish high school in The crime bill is another area of concern to Krakow when the Nazis invaded Poland, Page manities Foundation, which honors examples AST A. The troubling rise in crime directed to­ joined the Polish Army to help defend his of man's humanity to man. He is an inspiration ward tourists has compelled AST A to advo­ homeland. After fighting the Germans for 2 to all who fight racial hatred. Leopold Poldek cate a crime bill which strengthens the pen­ months he was wounded, captured, and Page tells us "hate is the biggest mental sick­ alties for crimes committed against domestic shipped back to Krakow, where he met his ness which exists in humanity. There are or foreign tourists. The group also focuses on wife to be, Ludmila, and they were married in never heroes, there is only destruction." educating the American public about battling the Krakow ghetto. They were then sent to Schindler would have agreed with him. telemarketing fraud. Plaszow, a forced-labor camp outside Krakow. April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8421 RANGEL AMENDMENT SUPPORTED jected claims that statistical showings of ra­ Colonel Likes. let m e congratulate you and cially discriminatory patterns in the application your organization on this-its 187th anniver­ of capital punishment proves the death penalty sary. I have read the history of your organi­ HON. SANDER M. LEVIN zation a nd it is replete with distinguished OF :vt!CHIGAI\ is being administered in violation of the eighth service to country. State and community. I and fourteenth amendments to the U.S. Con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am certain the next 187 years for the Wash­ stitution. ington Light Infantry will be equally distin­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 The language in the crime bill permits a guished. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong major change in focus in our criminal justice The other evening. my wife and I were support of the Rangel amendment to the Vio­ system. Instead of focusing on the particular talking about America and especially how lent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act facts of the case and on whether the individual blessed we were as a nation to have had men of 1994. defendants committed the charged offense, like Washington and Lincoln at their mo­ the sentence outcome will hinge on the collec­ ments in history. George Washington. for The Byrne Grant Program funds many ef­ whom this organization is named, was cer­ fective crime-fighting activities across the tive statistics in other unrelated capital cases. tainly a man of destiny . . . first leading the country, allowing cities and States to target Capital case decisions are supposed to be fl edgling armies that won our independence their own particular problems, and to find the race neutral. Rather than minimizing the risk and later becoming a magnificent statesman solutions that work best for them. I am a of race considerations this language in effect and our first president. He also had a major staunch supporter of programs like this, that introduces "race consciousness" into capitol voice in the development of our remarkable provide hard-pressed localities with additional cases. Constitution in 1787 . What a magnificent leg­ resources and the flexibility to use them wise­ Furthermore, it is virtually assured that the acy he left us! Then, my wife and I began wondering what ly. compliance of the State with the bill's require­ ments will be relitigated in every Federal ha­ it would be like to bring Washington and In the 17 suburban communities from Oak­ Lincoln back to life for a short time to see land and Macomb Counties from Michigan that beas proceeding. If a defendant can show the this land they had such force in shaping. I represent, Byrne grants help fund our re­ State failed to comply in any manner with the Imagine with me for a moment, the brief re­ gional crime-fighting task forces. These multi­ data requirements or failed to provide suffi­ incarnation of George Washington so that he jurisdictional crime-fighting teams pool to­ cient funds for presentation of the discrimina­ might see and learn about the America of gether resources across community lines to tion claim, that claim can be determined inde­ 1994 . I'm certain he would be awestruck with combat narcotics, violent criminals, and car pendently in Federal court, as if the State de­ our modern transportation systems, commu­ terminations never occurred. This will provide nications networks, the results of the expan­ thefts. With the effective and dedicated leader­ sion westward and the great cities in this great incentive fc~ defense counsel to litigate ship of our local chiefs of police and law en­ land of ours. However, since Washington was forcement officers, these task forces have the compliance issue in each Federal case. a man of the world, I am confident he might been a major crime-fighting force. The current language in the bill imposes a ask about our place in the world today. We In fact, all of our communities are involved burden on the prosecution that is too onerous can recall that he had concerns for our na­ because they recognize that crime does not and places an expense on the taxpayers that tional security during his lifetime and I am respect municipal borders. In some of our is too great. certain he would want to know today if the smaller communities, these regional task Because of the aforementioned reasons, I freedoms he and his men fought so valiantly forces are absolutely vital to combatting crime. respectfully submit this statement in expla­ for were still intact. And ... I think if we explained the history of America over the Byrne grant funding provides needed nation of my error. Mr. McCOLLUM's amend­ ment, which would codify the current law pro­ last 100 years to him and asked him about sources to fight crime in the ways most effec­ the challenges of today .. he would agree tive for our communities. That is why I strongly hibiting a defendant in a capitol case to intro­ that we are indeed at one of the great inter­ support this amendment, and why I will con­ duce statistical data at the sentencing phase sections of history. tinue to support full funding for the Byrne of a trial is the correct path, and the one I in­ For today is a time when the old world Grant Program. I urge all my colleagues to do tend to use. with its special problems ... is giving way the same. to a new world ... a world with its own set of unique challenges. The world that is end­ THE 187TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ing is the world shaped by World Wars I and PERSONAL EXPLANATION WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY II ... and by the long cold war that fol­ BATTALION OF CHARLESTON, SC lowed. After the Second World War .. . we were HON. JAMES A. BARCIA forced to wage a long war of ideas against a OF MICHIGAN HON. ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. deadly, implacable foe * * * but it was a war OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of ideas that also required action. In Korea IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Vietnam we put steel and blood behind Thursday, April 21, 1994 Thursday, April 21, 1994 our words as part of the grand strategy of containment. We've won this long war. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. RAVENEL. Mr. Speaker, the following take this opportunity to acknowledge the fact Along the way there were defeats and partial speech was delivered by my constituent, Maj. victories but in the final analysis our tri­ that I voted in error yesterday when voting on Gen. Roy E. Moss, U.S. Marine Corps [re­ umph has been complete. The professional Representative McCOLLUM's equal justice tired], before the Washington Light Infantry soldiers * * * sailors * * airmen and marines amendment to H.R. 4092, Violent Crime Con­ Battalion of Charleston, SC, on the occasion along with their counterpart citizen soldiers trol and Law Enforcement Act. I should have of their 187th anniversary. I believe that all * * * who fought in the cold and snow of voted in favor of the amendment and I would Korea and the heat and humidity of Vietnam Americans will appreciate and benefit from its like to explain why the amendment is correct. * * * and in a dozen other places from Leb­ reading. anon to the Dominican Republic * * * made I have always been a supporter of the death The speech follows: penalty, when available and appropriately our victory possible. SPEECH BY MAJOR GENERAL ROY E. Moss, Unfortnnately, the aftermath of victory used. Under current law a jury is prohibited USMC [RET.] AT THE 187TH ANNIVERSARY OF isn't always neat, clean or even final. Uncer­ from considering race in determining a sen­ THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY, tainty is the defining characteristic of the tence for a defendant and therefore, I feel that CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLI.'.'IA, FEBRUARY new world we're entering. The residue of the the current language in the crime bill, the so­ 22, 1994 cold war doesn't present a set of problems called Fairness in Death Sentencing Act which Thank you Colonel Seigling for that nice that can be solved by a second Congress of would permit a capital case defendant to intro­ introduction. Vienna. Even Metternich would be chal­ duce statistical data regarding race at the sen­ General Westmoreland, General Cook, Con­ lenged by the global complexities of the cur­ tencing phase, would effectively abolish the gressman Ravenel and the distinguished gen­ rent international security situation . eral officers and other friends here at the Bearing this in mind, I'd like to talk about death penalty. head table, and to all of the many members, the strategic landscape of the world that The Supreme Court has specifically rejected friends and supporters of the Washington confronts us at the end of the twentieth cen­ a statistical premise similar to that suggested Light Infantry here tonight, let me say how tury * * * the world we're going to have to in the language of the bill in McCleskey versus pleased I am to be here with you this deal with in the decades ahead. We 've set Kemp. In that case, the Supreme Court re- evening. aside our grand strategy of containment 8422 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 * * * it worked * * * but it's over now. The that our military force was unequal to our against· the unrestrained use of force ... bipolar world * * * that of we and the Soviet diplomatic intent. A failure to deter . . a force that in all of these situations might Union * * * that dominated all of our defense failure to field and maintain credible Armed well have been counterproductive. Although planning is obsolete. And it became obsolete Forces ... often leads to war ... and some­ we possess . in relative terms ... vir­ virtually overnight. The stunning visual times not at a time and place of our choos­ tually unlimited force, we don·t have the au­ image of the Berlin Wall coming down in No­ ing. So, how we defend our Nation in this thority, and in many cases the will, to wield vember 1989 will forever be the symbol of strange new world is both straightforward it unrestrained. three key events that outline this hinge of . . . yet difficult. We must be ready. . both We stand on the verge of a new world . . . history: for the rational and the obvious . . and also a world we won by our long vigil of contain­ The end of the Warsaw Pact as a coherent for the irrational and the unexpected. ment. but a world full of new dangers and re­ alliance; Our ability to deter. and defend if need be. sponsibilities. I see this new era as a time The disintegration of the former Soviet will a lways remain linked to the quality of when our soldiers. sailors, airmen and ma­ Union; and our Armed Forces. We don't know were. we rines are going to be used more and more fre­ The birth of democracy in Eastern Europe. can't predict accurately when, but on one quently. for diverse and challenging tasks But the post-containment world is more thing I'll give a stiff wager: the United ... from major regional contingencies ... confused * * * and at least as violent * * * as States will again commit its young sons and to peacekeeping ... to deterrence, and ev­ the old bipolar one. This world will continue daughters to conflict; and as much as we erything in between. to require the United States * * * the only might hope that it will be the sterile, pre­ As long as we recognize that the military military and economic superpower left cise, video-game, hi-tech. low or no-casualty element of power must be truly credible and standing * * * to be an active player on the conflict some strategists would like, it will. up to the tasks we may require it to under­ international scene. We may not be Bis­ unfortunately, involve infantry, and mud take, the security of our Nation should con­ marck's "honest broker" in all cases, but we and rifles . . . and body bags. tinue in good order. To maintain credible will have to remain engaged. Regional A quick look at where this could happen: Armed Forces will require a continuing will­ threats have now replaced the ·· evil empire' '. First. there is the running sore that is ingness by the American people to bear the But as we saw in Kuwait, even regional Bosnia. In the Balkans, the armed ethnic burden of defense . .. and I believe they are threats can be very dangerous to world sta­ factions of the former Yugoslavia ravage the willing to do this especially when they un­ bility. economic life of the affected region. to say derstand the issues and problems confronting While we certainly dominate the global little of the senseless loss of innocents us, and the dangers of a short-sighted balance of power, that superiority becomes caught in the struggle. It tears the heart to downsizing of our defense capabilities. As less obvious and more difficult to apply with­ witness ... through the immediacy of tele­ Secretary of the Navy John Dalton has said, in a regional environment. And, frankly, I vision . . . the maimed children and the we must rightsize . .. not just downsize. believe our strategy and outlook for the fu­ cruel obstruction of humanitarian relief. The price of freedom in an unfriendly ture is going to be regional in nature. There Despite our very real concern for this trag­ world has always been steep. George Wash­ are some dangerous bullies out there. As ic situation, the question of United States ington knew this very well. In my mind's Colonel Harry Summers, a noted army histo­ intervention must turn on how many dead eye, I can see quiet, green American military rian has said, "There are tigers out there" young Americans we are willing to see come cemeteries on foreign shores .. .. From the * * * and some are stalking us. This con­ home, and, how much national treasure we Meuse-Argonne to Omaha Beach, to the Phil­ fused, violent picture is the backdrop against are willing to expend. ippines ... . All testimony to the courage of which our national defense must be planned. While America is doing a number of things American fighting men and women who have Quite reasonably, many Americans are de­ now to support the United Nation's effort, we gone forth when needed. Through their cour­ manding more butter and fewer guns. As a are all concerned about an expanded role for age we now have a new world for a new gen­ result, we're in a period of steep decline of our forces without a substantive, clear, po­ eration, and that's a very fine legacy for us defense spending. This decline is probably litical agreement, ratified by all of the par­ all. steeper than you might realize. Let me share ties. Yes ... the situation there is a tragedy As we look forward to this new world, we a couple of details with you: the 1994 Defense ... but the painful fact is that we can't af­ mustn't forget the underlying lesson that budget represents the ninth year in a row ford to become militarily involved in every America·s wars in this century have taught that DOD budgetary authority has declined tragedy across the globe that screams for us ... a lesson purchased in blood . .. and when measured in constant dollars. The help. Before committing our military forces, that is this: the forces that defend our Na­ spending level for defense as a percentage of we must apply a discriminating test that tion must have the capabilities to meet not the GNP is the smallest since 1948. The pro­ balances the probable risk ... measured in only the crises we can anticipate and prepare curement account to replace equipment and American blood and treasure ... against the for . .. but also the unforeseeable and un­ take advantage of new technology alone has probable gain . . . measured in national, comfortable hot spots . . . the threats to declined 64% over the same nine year period. international and regional interests. freedom that are certain to arise in this new The military services are on track to In Somalia, the 1992-1993 operation "re­ and uncertain world. To do this will require have ... by 1997 ... the fewest number of store hope", categorized as a "humanitarian some difficult trade-offs for American citi­ men and women in uniform in 57 intervention" ... was to save as many dying zens. But as we continue our very good start years . . . or since 1940. Somali lives as possible. The irony of Soma­ into this post-cold war world, these are les­ While some of this drawdown is reasonable lia for Americans is that our troops were sons that are too bloody to be forgotten and to undertake, in our quest for butter, we fighting ... even killing ... to feed people too dear to be re-learned. must keep some guns. And, like college tui­ and to save lives. To date. our share of the I'm certain if General Washington were tion, in this technological age, the price of bill for Somalia is estimated to be about $10 here tonight, he would be proud of what our guns continually rises. I certainly don't be­ billion . .. and, it has been estimated we Nation has accomplished .... And I know lieve we can solve all of 'the ills of society saved one million human lives. We should be he would share our concern for the future. with the defense budget ... but we can cer­ proud of this. But in a time of significant fis­ The price of freedom . . . in his time and tainly cripple our own defense through poor cal contraction, where we choose to apply ours . . . has never been something we ca~ overseas military installations as part of force must ... as in the case of Bosnia ... simply take for granted. this draw down. There is also the difficult involve a careful risk-gain balancing act. Thank you very much and may God con­ business of closing 79 bases and installations Last, let me turn closer to home. Many of tinue to bless this very great land of ours. here in the United States including our own you will remember the scenes of the USS naval base right here in Charlestown. That's Harlan County, an amphibious ship, being a massive realignment of resources. turned away from Port au Prince, Haiti. In a HEALTH CARE QUALITY IMPROVE­ I'd like to make a point that we need to nutshell, this summarizes many of the prob­ MENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF keep in mind as we think about how to use lems we are going to face in this new world. 1994, H.R. 4274 the military element of our national power. Under what circumstances are we going to We can't always choose when and where we'll intervene in the internal affairs of a sov­ HON. RON WYDEN have to fight. All states don't behave ration­ ereign nation? America no longer practices OF OREGON ally. For example . . . Japan in 1941 . . . gunboat diplomacy. North Korea in 1950 ... and Iraq in 1990 These three situations ... Bosnia, Soma­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weren't operating within the same rational lia and Haiti ... like all politico-military Thursday, April 21, 1994 calculus that shapes our own foreign policy. crises ... have a common thread: their ulti­ Unfortunately, Americans sometimes tend to mate solution must be political and eco­ Mr. WYDEN. Mr. Speaker, 7 years ago, see others through the mirror of our own mo­ nomic, not military. Geography, the con­ President Ronald Reagan signed into law the tivations and likely actions. This has hurt us cerns of our own citizens. and the inter­ Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, more than once in the past ... as we found national diplomatic situation all militate that established the National Practitioner Data April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8423 Bank to keep track of disciplinary and mal­ Government to withhold vital quality informa­ This memorable day begins with mass at St. practice actions against physicians and other tion from them. Yet, that is exactly what is Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Gary, licensed health professionals. going on today. For example, consumers are IN, officiated by the revered Father Benedict The data bank was the first national system denied access to information in the Govern­ Benakovich. The regular monthly meeting will designed to keep incompetent medical provid­ ment's possession that would reveal whether follow, to be succeeded by the anniversary ers from slipping through the cracks in the the doctor treating them is one of the 13,000 banquet. Croatian Fraternal Union national American system for ensuring quality medical doctors disciplined by a medical licensure secretary-treasurer, Edward W. Pazo, will be care. By helping to weed out substandard phy­ board or hospital peer review committee in the this year's distinguished guest speaker. Fes­ sicians, the data bank is a tool to reduce the United States in the past 2 years. tivities will be enriched by the music of the number of botched surgeries, missed diag­ This information is contained in the National Croatian glee club, "Preradovic," directed by noses, adverse drug reactions, and resulting Practitioners' Data Bank, but the consumer brother Dennis Barunica and by the Hoosier high medical bills. whose taxes are deposited in the Treasury to Hrvati Adult Tamburitza orchestra, directed by The 1986 law requires hospitals and health pay for the data bank are not allowed to with­ Ed Sindicich. The Croatian Junior maintenance organizations [HMO's] to check draw information from it. Tamburitzans, under the direction of Dennis the data bank for information on doctors they The public has a tremendous and justifiable Barunica, as well as the Drina Tamburitza or­ might hire or grant privileges to. This obliga­ appetite for information on disciplinary actions chestra with Brother Jack Tomlin will perform. tion is backed-up by real financial incentives and other indicators of poor quality care. At a I am proud to commend lodge president for hospitals and HMO's to watchdog the phy­ minimum, this means that the National Practi­ Elizabeth Morgavan, as well as every member sicians they allow to be part of their team. tioner Data Bank must be open to the public. of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. Under the law, hospitals and HMO's are le­ In a health reform debate filled with partisan 170, for their loyalty and radiant display of gally responsible for acting on the basis of the maneuvering and sniping, Mr. KLUG and I are passion for their ethnicity. It is my hope that information in the data bank. If a hospital or undertaking a bipartisan, common sense initia­ this year will bring renewed hope and prosper­ HMO fails to check a doctor's record in the tive to let the public know the names of doc­ ity for all members of the Croatian community data bank, they are nonetheless accountable tors who have paid multiple malpractice pay­ and their families. May this 86th anniversary for knowing what is in the data bank. ments, or who have been sanctioned through celebration and 50-year membership banquet Setting up the data bank has been an enor­ hospital disciplinary actions or State licensure prove to be most joyous. mous and unprecedented undertaking. It took boards. . years to get necessary appropriations and to The legislation was are introducing today work out the bugs in the new system. But this would open up the National Practitioner Data ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF EARTH year, the National Practitioner Data Bank won Bank, and will help consumers avoid some of DAY the prestigious Federal Leadership Award for the worst providers and repeat offenders. As excellence in government information tech­ the principal sponsor of the legislation creating HON. RICK LAZIO the data bank, I intend to push for enactment nology. According to the judges, the data bank OF l\EW YORK of this legislation in the health reform legisla­ can now be accessed electronically by hos­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pitals and HMO's, error rates have been re­ tion being marked up this month by the En­ Thursday, April 21, 1994 duced, and the time needed to respond to ergy and Commerce Committee. hospital and HMO inquiries submitted on Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in the observation of the paper have been reduced to only 5 days. All 86th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRO­ this has been accomplished while administra­ 24th annual celebration of Earth Day. We, as ATIAN SONS LODGE NO. 170 OF a people, have a shared responsibility to pro­ tive costs have been cut by 75 percent. THE CROATIAN FRATERNAL tect and preserve our natural resources. The Within the next 30 days, three major com­ UNION mittees of the House of Representatives are way we respect and care for our environment likely to finish work on national health reform is not only essential for maintaining life on legislation that may completely restructure the HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Earth as we enjoy it today, but necessary for health care system in this country. Many as­ OF I:'.'IDIA!\A the survival, prosperity, and quality of life of pects of health reform are uncertain. But this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES future generations. much is clear: Tomorrow's consumers are Thursday, April 21, 1994 Earth Day festivities and programs take var­ going to be asked to be more involved in the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis­ ious forms all around the country. I am espe­ choice of their health care and their providers. tinct honor to congratulate the Croatian Sons cially enthusiastic about the level of commit­ In my judgment, if the reformed health sys­ Lodge No. 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union ment to the environment demonstrated by my tem is to be built on the principle of consumer on the festive occasion of its 86th anniversary Long Island constituents. Residing on a thin choice, consumers must have ready access to and "50-Year Member" banquet. strip of land with a population in the millions, reliable, comparative information on quality. This year the Croatian Fraternal Union will Long Islanders are acutely sensitive to the It's not enough to give consumers information hold this gala event at the beautifully ren­ need to protect and preserve our environment. on the quality of health insurance plans. A ovated Croatian center in Merrillville, IN. Tradi­ Recent severe Nor'easter storms and the re­ plan may be the key component of the health tionally, the anniversary ceremony includes a sulting Atlantic waves have pounded Long Is­ care system to economists and providers, but recognition of those members who have land's protective barrier beaches and threat­ consumers are more interested in the quality achieved 50 years of membership. Honorees ened the south shore, bringing the problem of of care provided by doctors, hospitals and clin­ who have pledged their allegiance include: beach erosion forcefully to our attention. Our ics. In fact, when they can afford to, people Barbara Augustinovich, Ann Babich, Elizabeth single-source aquifer, responsible for almost choose their health plans because of which Baricevich, Catherine A. Bartkowski, Ludwig all of Suffolk county's water supply, strength­ doctors the plan will let them see. D. Bishop, Ann J. Bubas, Violet Burke, John ens our determination to guard against pollut­ No matter how elegant the new health care Carija, Margaret Dittman, George Frankovich, ants and contaminants. The alarmingly high system is in its conception, it will fall apart if Frank Gass, Karmela Gerovac, Rose M. incidence of breast cancer in our area, and it's built on top of a rotten foundation of Glibota, George Katunich, Anna J. Krpan, Eliz­ the ongoing studies which seem to indicate skimpy and fragmented information on cost abeth Lichari, Anna M. Lieber, Irene Lugar, that environmental factors may be a causal and quality. At the very least, consumers have Peter John Milobar, Michael Mysliwy, Frances factor, reinforce our belief that the health of a right to know more about which health care Offineer, William J. Poje, Rudolph V. our environment directly effects the health of providers they may wish to avoid. Unfortu­ Rujevcan, Margaret Sibincic, John Svaco, us all. nately, Americans today have more perform­ Mary Torie, Helen Vale, Doris Wayton, Kath­ These serious concerns, however, are not ance information available to them when pur­ erine B. Wilkening, Anne Wozniak. the only unique environmental characteristics chasing breakfast cereal than when choosing These loyal and dedicated individuals, share affecting residents of Long Island every day. a heart surgeon. this prestigious honor with a total of 256 addi­ The miles of coastal shoreline and sandy The last thing consumers need or expect tional lodge members who have attained this beaches-packed with thousands of sunbath­ from national health reform is for the Federal status. ers and swimmers on warm sunny days-are 79-059 0-97 Vol. 140 (Pt. 6) 34 8424 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 an integral part of summer on Long Island. crowded neighboring schools. But, it was only year and afflict another 182,000, and I submit The nine wildlife refuges which make up the 1 short year later than the community outgrew the Kinsley article for inclusion in the CON­ Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex the original facility and constructed a 12-room GRESSIONAL RECORD. received over 350,000 visits in 1992. From the addition. They have continued to grow and [F rom The New Republic Apr. 11, 1994] Fire Island National Seashore, to the South have offered the highest quality education to TRB FROM WAS HINGTON Shore Estuary, to the many beautiful parks thousands of Northern Virginia students over (By Michael KinsleyJ that enhance our communities, Long Island's the years. In 1993 alone, they boast four na­ In December the National Cancer Institute sensitive island ecosystem provides residents tional merit scholars, three national merit final­ revised its guidelines on ma mmogram with a unique appreciation for environmental ists, and four semi-finalists. screening for breast cancer. Previously, the concerns. Testimony to the good will engendered by NCI had recommended mammograms every On the national level, steps to improve the Annandale High School faculty and staff over year or two for all women over the age of 40. environment have increased since the time of the years is that 1O teachers on staff are Now it recommends annual mammograms the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. In­ alumni of the high school, including varsity for women over the age of 50. As for those be­ tween 40 and 50, the institute's position is creased public awareness is primarily respon­ football coach, Richard Adams. As a student that the evidence is not clear one way or the sible. In the past 24 years, we have witnessed athlete, Coach Adams helped to lead the An­ other. Women . it says, should study the data the enactment of a number of landmark envi­ nandale Atoms to one of their first State and decide for themselves. ronmental laws including the Clean Air Act championships, and in 1993, he coached the This is a deeply unsatisfying recommenda­ and the Clean Water Act; the Superfund pro­ team to their fifth. Annandale High School has tion, for two reasons. First, if the full-time gram to clean up hazardous waste sites; and, also achieved State championship status in experts at the National Cancer Institute the enactment of the Ocean Dumping Ban Act golf, boys gymnastics, girls soccer, boys cross can' t decide whether mammograms are to stop the dumping of sewage sludge into our country, and girls baseball. worthwhile for women in their 40s, how on earth is a nonexpert with other demands on The students, alumni, faculty, and staff of oceans. her time supposed to make a sensible deci­ The 103d Congress has a number of impor­ Annandale High School, along with the com­ sion for herself? tant environmental bills on its agenda. Reau­ munity, should be very proud of their growth Second, this is not a question that society thorization of the Marine Mammal Protection and accomplishments. By steadfastly providing can leave completely up to individual Act and the Endangered Species Act will a solid education coupled with a top notch ath­ women. In various circumstances, a decision hopefully be completed this session. It also is letic department, Annandale has strengthened must be made at the level of social policy. my hope that Congress will approve H.R. and enriched our community in many ways. Health care reform is the most obvious ex­ 1345, a bill to elevate the Environmental Pro­ It is a privilege to be a part of this celebra­ ample. If we are going to guarantee some­ thing called ;! health care" to everyone- one tion and I ask that my colleagues in the House tection Agency to Cabinet-level status. I am an way or another-does that or does it not in­ original cosponsor of this proposal. join me in extending a heartfelt congratulations clude mammograms for women in their 40s? In addition to these important bills, on No­ to Annandale High School on their 40th anni­ But the question arises apart from health vember 3, 1993, I introduced H.R. 3727, the versary. care reform. Even under current arrange­ Environmental Defense Act of 1993. The goal ments, insurance companies must decide of this legislation ultimately is to create a na­ whether this is a benefit they will pay for, tional academy, based on the model of our MAMMOGRAMS: MIXED MESSAGES and the government must decide whether to Nation's military service academies, to train ON A LIFE AND DEATH ISSUE cover it in Medicaid, the military heal th sys­ tem, etc. environmental engineers and other environ­ So what's the answer? mental professionals. H.R. 3727 calls for the HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER It seems obvious, to start. that there is no Department of Education to conduct a study OF COLORADO magical dividing line at age 50. The experts on the feasibility of creating this Environmental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are unanimous that regular mammograms starting at 50 cut the breast cancer death Academy. I firmly believe that this academy Thursday, April 21, 1994 would greatly assist our efforts to protect rates by one-third. But if mammograms are America's environment, public health, and in­ Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I draw my tremendously valuable at age 50, they can't creasingly endangered natural resources. colleagues' attention to a column in the April be worthless at age 49. And if they are at 11, 1994, New Republic magazine about the least somewhat valuable at 49, they are only Without public participation and support, slightly less valuable at 48, and so on. Clear­ mixed messages going out to women on when however, all the legislation in the world is not ly it's a continuum: the exam gets more use­ sufficient to properly care for our environment. to get mammograms. ful as you get older. Anywhere you draw the I applaud the extensive efforts that citizens The author, Michael Kinsley, makes a num­ line is going to be arbitrary. such as those of Long Island have made. I en­ ber of good points, among them that the Na­ It seems implausible, therefore, that regu­ courage people to join or organize community tional Cancer lnstitute's recent about-face on lar mammograms at ages under 50 can be service groups and become educated and ac­ the age at which women should get annual completely without purpose. After all, mam­ mograms of women in their 40s do catch can­ tive on issues affecting the environment. Earth screenings has placed an unfair burden on women to make choices the experts can't cer in about one out of 400 cases, and it has Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the to be better to catch such cases earlier rath­ natural bounty of our planet and for people to make. er than later. One doctor quoted in The New get involved in projects designed to protect it. Kinsley also points out that such Govern­ York Times said that women should be ment recommendations are crucial when it warned of the '·drawbacks" of mammograms comes to insurance coverage. in their 40s. To be sure. But the drawbacks THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF The Congressional Caucus for Women's Is­ seem pretty farfetched. The test itself is ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL sues has said that screening mammograms harmless. There is the psychological trauma should be covered every 2 years for women of " false positives"- initial diagnoses of can­ HON. LFSLlE L. BYRNE 40 to 49, with applicable cost-sharing on a cer that turn out to be wrong. And appar­ sliding scale; and every one to two years for ently scar tissue from the biopsy of lesions OF VIRGINIA that prove benign can sometimes block the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women 50 and older, with no cost-sharing. Ad­ view of genuine cancerous lesions in later ditional screening mammograms should be years. Still, if that was the entire downside, Thursday, April 21, 1994 free for any women at high risk. And annual it would be hard to see the problem with Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I will soon have clinical breast exams should be covered for making mammograms standard for women the pleasure of celebrating with my constitu­ women over 40. in their 40s. ents the anniversary of Annandale High It is the caucus' position that until there is a Of course there's the cost. The NCI insists School. Annandale High School is home to clear consensus on this issue, it is better to that economic considerations did not figure in its guideline change. But they inevitably approximately 2,000 students in Fairfax Coun­ err on the side of caution. Key to developing figure in real life. If all 18 million American ty and has produced well-educated, athletic, that consensus will be better research, and women in their 40s got an annual mammo­ and gifted young adults for 40 years. women will be watching for that. gram, at $150 a pop, that. would cost $2.7 bil­ The school was opened on September 1, I remind my colleagues that breast cancer is lion per year. The Cancer Institute main­ 1954, to 1,000 students who came from over- expected to kill 46,000 American women this tains there is no good evidence that any lives April 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8425 would be saved as a result. But future studies WORKER RIGHTS AND LABOR 1951- In his first State of the Union Ad­ may change that conclusion. As a very rough ST AND ARDS TRADE ACT dress. President Eisenhower identified labor back-of-the-envelope calculation. take the standards as one of the most important is­ one in every 400 that identify a cancer, and sues to be dealt with during renewal of the figure that (say) half of those might other­ HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. Reciprocal Trade Agreements. wise have gone undiagnosed until it was too OF CALIFORJ'\IA 1953-U.S. negotiators informally proposed late. It works out to more than $100,000 per IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adding the following labor standards provi­ sion to the GATT; .. The Contracting Parties Thursday, April 21, 1994 life saved. recognize (1) that all countries have a com­ Worth it? You can argue that one either Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, mon interest in the achievement and main­ way. But the larger point doesn't go away in rise in strong support of the Worker Rights tenance of fair labor standards related to any event. What about women in their 30s? and Labor Standards Trade Act (H.R. 4721) productivity, and thus in the improvement Their 20s? Their teens? What about prostate which was introduced by my colleague, Con­ of wages and working conditions as produc­ tivity may permit, and (2) that unfair labor exams for younger and younger men? These gressman PETE VISCLOSKY yesterday. conditions (i.e. the maintenance of labor exams will be ever more expensive per life This bill calls upon President Clinton to mo­ conditions below those which the productiv­ saved, yet they are unlikely to prove com­ bilize the necessary international support for pletely worthless. But you·ve got to draw the ity of the industry and the economy at large the establishment of a GATT working party to would justify). particularly in production for line somewhere. and at the point where you immediately begin examining the relationship draw that line you are putting a price tag on export, may create difficulties in inter­ between trade and basic worker rights and national trade which nullify or impair bene­ human life-even your own life in some fits under this Agreement. In matters relat­ cases. labor standards for the people who make the goods and provide the services in international ing to labor standards that may be referred Americans are notoriously bad at ques­ commerce. It also calls for mobilizing the req­ to the Contracting Parties under Article tions like this. We find it hard to make ra­ uisite international support to establish a XXIII they shall consult with the Inter­ tional judgments about very small risks of national Labor Organization." standing committee in the newly proposed very bad outcomes (like the risk of dying of 1954-The U.S. Commission on Foreign breast cancer due to forgoing a mammogram World Trade Organization to develop rec­ Economic Policy urged that no tariff conces­ in your 40s). Usually, political conservatives ommendations to link respect for internation­ sions be extended on '·products made by are the more hardheaded bunch. They enjoy ally recognized worker rights to the conduct of workers receiving wages which are sub­ ridiculing-often accurately-liberal hys­ international trade. standard in the exporting country." The teria on matters ranging from environ­ As the chronology following this statement term ··substandards" was defined as wages for a specific commodity that were substan­ mental hazards to auto safety to nuclear de­ amply demonstrates, Mr. Speaker, linking re­ spect for fundamental worker rights and labor tially below accepted standards in the ex­ terrence. On this question of mammograms, porting country. however, they have seen an opportunity to standards to trade is not a new or radical idea. 1964-Informal, exploratory discussions score points off of President Clinton by pan­ Several U.S. Presidents, Republican and were held between U.S. Labor Department dering to exactly the sort of anxieties they Democrat alike, have raised this policy ques­ officials and ranking officials of the GATT usually mock. tion at the GATT in different ways repeatedly and the ILO concerning international fair The standard benefits package under the for nearly 40 years. Other national govern­ labor standards in conjunction with the Ken­ Clinton health care reform plan offers mam­ ments have also called for positive action on nedy Round of Multilateral Trade Negotia­ mograms beginning only at age 50. ·'As if by this longstanding and growing trade problem. tions. imperial edict," charges Bernadine Healy, I am heartened that President Clinton has 1971- The Commission on International the Clinton plan .. has ruled out screening personally committed his administration to Trade and Investment Policy, appointed by mammography for women in their 40s." She President Nixon, recommended that the U.S. forging an international consensus to link trade support the development and adoption of a accuses Clinton of using the NCI revised liberalization to international respect for basic multilateral code pertaining to fair labor guidelines ··to justify a cost-based decision worker rights such as freedom of association standards. to limit women's health care choices." Healy and the right to organize and bargain collec­ 1974-The Congress enacted a provision in was director of the National Institutes of tively. During his official visit to Europe last the Trade Act of 1974 calling upon the Presi­ Health until 1993. The National Cancer Insti­ January, the President stated, "I see this dent to seek various revisions in the GATT tute is part of NIH. Thus the guidelines revi­ including " the adoption of international fair sions she objects to were formulated largely whole worker rights issue as more a function of the global economy and one that will help labor standards and of public petition and on her own watch. But now she is a Repub­ confrontation procedures in the GATT." lican Senate candidate from Ohio, and so she us to . build up· ordinary citizens everywhere, In its report to accompany this provision, has happily taken up this theme, shared by which I think should be our ultimate objective." the Senate Finance Committee stated: "The other " conservative" critics of the Clinton Surely, if the trading nations can agree upon Committee believes that international fair plan. legally binding agreements in the Uruguay labor standards and procedures to enforce In truth, the Clinton plan "rules out" round to protect intellectual property rights and them should be established. The Committee to prevent capital subsidies, then civilized so­ is including in this bill certain measures to nothing. It defines a minimum benefits level, assist in the economic adjustment which which any plan purporting to assure heal th cieties should also agree to protect the basic rights and labor standards of working people may be necessitated by increased imports. It care for everyone must do. Women in their believes, however, that additional steps are 40s who could afford them would be perfectly everywhere in the conduct of international needed which would lead to the elimination free to have mammograms, and insurance trade. of unfair labor conditions which substan­ companies would be perfectly free to offer HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY OF GATT INACTION tially disrupt or distort international trade. mammogram coverage. (Free market con­ ON WORKER RIGHTS The international trading community should servatives, though, should realize that there 1947-Preamble to the GATT provides that seek to develop principles with respect to is little point in "insuring"against a certain relations among countries "the field of trade earnings, hours and· conditions of employ­ event-like an annual mammogram. The and economic endeavor should be conducted ment of workers, and to adopt public peti­ extra cost of the insurance will have to equal with a view to raising standards of living and tion and bargaining procedures." the cost of the mammogram itself-plus in­ ensuring full employment". 1978-The Office of the U.S. Trade Rep­ surance company overhead.) And don't forget The GATT incorporates by reference Arti­ resentative created an interagency group to that Clinton's plan would make mammo­ cle 7 of Chapter II of the proposed Inter­ explore issues pertaining to international grams available for the first time to millions national trade Organization Charter: "The fair labor standards during the Tokyo Round of women in their 50s, for whom the value is members recognize that measures relating to of Multilateral Trade Negotiations. Some unquestionable. employment must take fully into account discussions and consultations were held with the rights of workers under intergovern­ foreign governments. Ultimately, U.S. pol­ But the telling phrase is "cost-based." Is it mental declarations, covenants, and agree­ icy-makers failed even to have fair labor now the ·•conservative" position that any ments. The members recognize that all coun­ standards added to the agenda of the post " cost-based" health care decision is im­ tries have a common interest in the achieve­ multilateral trade negotiations work pro­ moral? That any consideration of the ratio ment and maintenance of fair labor stand­ gram of the GATT Consultative Group. of cost to benefit amounts to health care ra­ ards related to productivity, and thus in the 1980-The Report of the Independent Com­ tioning? If so, "hold onto your wallet," as improvement of wages and living standards mission on International Development Issues those guys used to like to say. as productivity may permit ...." (the Brandt Commission) concluded: ··Ex- 8426 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 21, 1994 ports that result from working conditions creasing become a matter of international tives. and related instruments with a view to which do not respect minimum social stand­ concern and review.·· ensuring that the benefits of the trading sys­ ards relevant to a given society are unfair to 1988-The Congress enacted into a law a tem are available to all workers; and the workers directly involved, to workers of provision as part of the Omnibus Trade and "(C) to adopt, as a principle of the GATT, competing Third World exporting countries Competitiveness Act that makes worker that denial of worker rights should not be a and to workers of importing countries whose rights a principal U.S. negotiating objective means for a country or its industries to gain welfare is undermined. They are also unfair in the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade competitive advantage in international to business concerns and countries which en­ Negotiations. Specifically, it calls upon U.S. trade." courage social progress. Just as developing negotiators to the GATT: 1993-President Clinton notifies the Con­ countries concern themselves with the indus­ "(A) to promote respect for worker rights; gress that agreement has been reached in the trial adjustments of other countries, so their "(B) to secure a review of the relationship Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Nego­ own domestic industrial conditions will in- of worker rights to GATT articles. objec- tiations, but no mention of worker rights.