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THE DEATH OF ms EMINENCE, A year later, he was named vice chancellor Poland was always an important cause in JOHN CARDINAL KROL, D.D., of the Cleveland diocese and, in 1951, he be­ Cardinal Krol's life. He made radio broadcasts J.D.C. , ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS came chancellor. In 1953, he was named aux­ in Polish to his ancestral land for more than OF PIDLADELPIDA, 1910-96 iliary bishop of Cleveland and, later that year, 25 years and headed relief efforts during the vicar general of the diocese. economic crises of the 1980's when his friend HON. JON D. FOX It was from this position he was named Lech Walesa and the Solidarity movement OF PENNSYLVANIA archbishop of Philadelphia in 1961. were challenging Communist rule. As a public figure in Philadelphia, Cardinal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In this country, he offered advice and direc­ Krol often moved among the wealthy and pow­ tion to several American Presidents including Wednesday , March 6, 1996 erful in public life. Still, those who know him Richard Nixon who asked him to deliver ser­ Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, well described the cardinal as shy, compas­ mons in the White House during his Presi­ rise today to share my thoughts about a great sionate, caring, and most at ease with children dency. He offered prayers at two Republican spiritual leader who led the archdiocese of and the disabled. national conventions and traveled extensively Philadelphia for nearly 30 years. It was at the Second Vatican Council in1962 to Israel, Egypt, India, Ireland, Jordan, Leb­ that Bishop Krol became friendly with Karol This week, the city of Philadelphia, the en­ anon, and Poland. He called for Catholics and Jozef Wojtyla, the Polish priest who would tire Delaware Valley region, the United States, Protestants to lay down their arms in Northern and people throughout the world are mourning later become Pope John Paul II. The future Ireland and urged both sides to share the lan­ pope had been born in a town less than 50 the death of one of the great spiritual leaders guage of peace in the Middle East. of our time, John Cardinal Krol, archbishop miles from where Bishop Krol's parents hailed, In 1972, he concelebrated Mass with Pope emeritus of the archdiocese of Philadelphia. and the two could lapse easily into a local Pol­ John Paul II, then a cardinal, in a field at He was 85. He came to Philadelphia an un­ ish dialect that no one around them could un­ Auschwitz honoring the Polish priest and mar­ derstand. known bishop from Cleveland. He leaves with tyr St. Maximilian Kolbe, who volunteered to Bishop Krol had been the only American friends in the city, the Nation, and around the die in place of a Polish Army sergeant. world. named the year before to serve on a commis­ When the Vatican was faced with staggering sion preparing for the Vatican Council. His Ho­ In my capacity of public service, I have had deficits in the early 1980's, Cardinal Krol was liness, Pope John XXlll, called the meeting of the great opportunity to know His Eminence. appointed to a council of 15 cardinals and all the world's Catholic bishops in an ~ffort to Through my contacts with members of his helped rescue the Holy See's finances. In renew the church for life in modern times. It flock, I have come to appreciate the spirit, 1985, Pope John Paul II appointed Cardinal was to be only the 21st such council in the dedication, and integrity of a man who was Krol one of three copresidents over the Ex­ unwavering in his faith in God, his commit­ church's history and the first in a century. It was amid these preparations that Pope traordinary Synod of Bishops, a special con­ ment to his church and its people, and his ference summoned by the Pope to evaluate dedication to the Greater Philadelphia area he John named Bishop Krol to be archbishop of Philadelphia. He succeeded John Cardinal the condition of the church 20 years after the served. He was a prince of the church who close of Vatiean II . never lost touch with the common man and O'Hara, who had died the previous summer. Then the youngest Catholic archbishop in the Cardinal Krol submitted his resignation to woman. He was a doctrinal conservative who the Pope on his 75th birthday as required by had compassion for workers and the poor. He United States, Krol approached his new job with trepidation. Still, he later recalled that he church law. But its acceptance was delayed was, at once, a man who moved in powerful was given a warm welcome by the priest, reli­ out of a reluctance to see him step down. Fi­ worldwide circles which dictated the course of gious, and the people of Philadelphia. nally, 2 years later, after the cardinal had be­ Roman Catholicism and international politics A talented administrator, he kept the arch­ come seriously ill, the Pope named Cardinal and a shepherd whose humble service to God diocese financially secure at a time when even Anthony Bevilacqua, then bishop of Pittsburgh, and His people made him a role model for the Vatican was experiencing monetary prob­ to succeed him. those of all faiths. He served his people and lems. He ran the five-county archdiocese like On the occasion of his ?5th birthday, the his church with strong, steady, and effective a business and responsibly provided for the cardinal listed among the high points of his leadership and with great distinction. 1.5 million Catholics who live there. He main­ tenure in Philadelphia the canonization in The cardinal was born in Cleveland in 1910, tained the Catholic school system, one of the 1977 of his 19th-century predecessor, St. the fourth of eight children of John and Anne best in the Nation, despite severe economic John Neumann, the fourth bishop of Philadel­ Krol, Polish immigrants. One day, the cardinal pressures and a decline in teaching nuns. phia; the meeting in Philadelphia in 1976 of liked to remember, a coworker asked him four At the same time he was administering the the 41 st International Eucharistic Congress, a questions about Catholicism that he couldn't archdiocese with great skill, his stature rose in major gathering of Catholics from around the answer. Annoyed, he began poking around in Rome. During the Vatican Council, Pope John world; Pope John Paul ll's visit to Philadelphia theology books. Instead of answers, he found made him one of the five under secretaries. In in 1979 during His Holiness' first trip to the more questions. That search for answers led 1967, Pope Paul VI named Archbishop Krol a United States; and the development of the him, at age 21, to the door of St. Mary's Semi­ cardinal, a prince of the church. new parishes and the construction of new nary in Cleveland where he enrolled in 1931 In 1971, the cardinal's fellow bishops elect­ churches. as a candidate for the priesthood. There he ed him to a 3-year term as president of the When many Catholics fled the city of Phila­ developed a reputation for scholastic brilliance National Cont erence of Catholic Bishops, so­ delphia for the suburbs, Cardinal Krol adopted and was ordained a priest in 1937. lidifying his position as a premier prelate of the a policy of keeping as many churches and His obvious intelligence and his devotion to Catholic Church in America. schools open as possible in innercity neigh­ God led him to Rome where he studied canon It is widely believed that Cardinal Krol borhoods despite the fact that the majority of law. He arrived in a Europe restless under the played a key role in the 1978 conclave that the people served by the churches and shadow of Adolph Hitler. He visited Poland in elected Wojtyla, then the archbishop of schools there were not Catholic. 1939 to seek out the birthplace of his parents Krakow, Poland, to the papacy. The two re­ Cardinal Krol also took satisfaction in the and managed to flee just before Nazi troops mained close friends and Cardinal Krol was establishment in 1981 of Business Leaders overran the country. Father Krol returned to one of the few people in the world who could Organized for Catholic Schools [BLOCS], an this country and began further law studies at get through to His Holiness on the telephone, organization of local corporate executives, Catholic University here in Washington. He giving him unique input to the decisionmaking Catholic and non-Catholic, that raised millions obtained his doctorate in canon law in 1942. process of the Roman Catholic Church. of dollars for Catholic schools.

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. March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3835 Cardinal Krol stayed on the job longer after the Second Vatican Council and with me per­ weather, cell phones, et al, played a signifi­ reaching retirement age than any other Amer­ sonally throughout my pontificate, I am certain cant part. However, a modernized National ican bishop. that his memory will live on in the community Guard played a huge role in that "golden" 24 hours when everyone must get it right or The Cardinal, whose name in Polish means he so faithfully served." fail. Mud slides and high water made our king, was uncomfortable with the trappings of Mr. Speaker, the death of John Cardinal highway system a shambles. National his office. He disliked pomp and was happiest Krol was a loss to the archdiocese of Philadel­ Guardsmen in many different modes but pri­ when he was with the children of his arch­ phia and the entire Nation as well as to the marily in modernized aircraft or aircraft diocese or helping the poor. Catholic Church, both here in the United with aircrews equipped with night vision de­ Over the years, honors have been States and throughout the world. Cardinal Krol vices and thermal imagers evacuated 68 per­ showered on the prelate. A score of colleges sons from extremely perilous circumstances. was a quiet, graceful man in life and he was To those who say that the Guard is in too and universities, including all the Philadelphia­ graceful in death. He chose to return home many communities and needs to reduce, let area ones, conferred honorary degrees upon where he died, in his own bed, surrounded by me say that we would have failed if we had him. His biography lists 45 awards, including friends, family, and colleagues. By extension, been concentrated only in mega-armories in ones from Poland, Italy, and the Republic of Mr. Speaker, all of us who ever knew him, metropolitan areas. To those who say that Chad. He received the Philadelphia Freedom who ever benefited by his leadership and faith, we can share resources with other compo­ Medal, the city's most prestigious award, in who ever felt the grace of this man were there nents, let me say thank you, but I need dual­ missioned and highly functional units avail­ 1978. as well. He will be missed but his spirit will live able at a moment's notice and under the The last award listed, and perhaps the most on in the lives of all he touched. Governor's control. revered by Cardinal Krol, was the Geographic dispersal, community involve­ Commandery with the Star of the Order of ment, fam111arity with municipal govern­ Merit, presented by Polish President Lech H.R. 1645 AND THE FLOODING IN ment, the right mix of modernized capabili­ Walesa in March 1991. Poland's highest OREGON ties, and unity of command is what the peo­ award for people of other nations who are not ple of Oregon needed and got in their time or peril. heads of state, it had not been awarded in 52 HON. JIM BUNN Only the National Guard can deliver that years. OF OREGON support. I fear that H.R. 1646 may create The health of Cardinal Krol has not been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some false sense that the Army Reserve will good for years, Mr. Speaker, but he never lost ride to the rescue in a dire local emergency Wednesday, March 6, 1996 his sense of humor. "You get tired and you in lieu of a diminished National Guard. get into a rocking chair and you can't get it Mr. BUNN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, with the Additionally, I must tell you of the sup­ recent floods in the Pacific Northwest, one of port I received from fellow TAG's and the started," he quipped. But even when his National Guard Bureau. In the response health was not good, Cardinal Krol kept work­ the things that became clear to me is that process, the California National Guard put a ing on behalf of his church and its people. He there are times when neighbors doing every­ C-130 with 240,000 sand bags in to Portland traveled to Rome to celebrate the elevation of thing they can to help their neighbors just is Air National Guard base within 6 hours of his successor, Anthony Bevilacqua, to the Col­ not enough. These are the times where peo­ the request. In the recovery phase, Califor­ lege of Cardinals in June 1991. And last Octo­ ple need help that only the State and Federal nia, Utah, and Washington put units on ber, he was at Giants Stadium to welcome his governments can provide, whether that be stand-by (primarily ribbon-bridge companies through the Federal Emergency Management and water purification units). This was all dear friend, the Pope, to America. done without an interstate compact because Cardinal John Krol died on the Feast of Agency [FEMA] or the National Guard, or any we made it work without a compact. How­ Katherine Drexel, the Philadelphia heiress and other Government program designed to help ever, please do not diminish your advocacy nun who he sought to elevate to the status of those in the most need. In this case, I was of the national compact. Many important saint. lucky enough to witness first-hand the National questions such as liability and insurance The woman, known as Mother Drexel, was Guard in Oregon and the important role in need to be addressed systematically and not beatified November 20, 1988, in a ceremony saving lives and property. I am very thankful on the tarmac with each event. for having that opportunity. Finally, I can say that the foresight shown at the Vatican. Beatification is the second­ by previous Oregon Adjutants General in se­ highest honor the Catholic Church can confer, Immediately after the rains, I observed the lecting force structure paid great dividends. the next-to-last step in the long process to­ flood-damaged areas while riding in a National At the heart of our operation was the 41st ward granting sainthood to a member. Guard helicopter. During that ride, we found a Brigade and 116th Brigade combat units with Cardinal Krol, then a retired archbishop, family stranded. The National Guard used the their inherent command, control, and com­ said at the time that the honor was a dream helicopter to rescue the family and take them munications. Their Table of Organization come true. to safety. It is actions like this, that happened and Equipment support units of engineer, The quest to honor Mother Drexel began in all across the flooded area, that show how im­ medical, and MP's were supplemented by force multipliers from echelon above division 1964 when Cardinal Krol approved a request portant the Oregon National Guard is to our ARNG aviation, engineers, and transpor­ by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament that State. At this time, I would like to submit for tation units and ANG support units. (I am the church consider the possibility of declaring the RECORD comments provided by Major also pleased to tell you that critical parts for Mother Drexel a saint. General Rees of the Oregon National Guard our CH-47D aircraft were delivered "just in An heiress who lived in poverty as a nun, which further illustrate the need for the Na­ time" by our OSA ANG C-26.) A truly bal­ Mother Drexel gave $20 million to support the tional Guard. anced force of combat, combat support, and combat service support units made the day. church's work among black people and native HEADQUARTERS, OREGON NATIONAL Keep up the fight, we need an informed ap­ Americans. I think it is fitting that Cardinal Krol GUARD, OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT proach on this issue, not a quick legislative chose such a person to champion. Her spirit GENERAL, enactment based on an anecdote. was reflected in his life. Her compassion for Salem, OR, February 26, 1996. Best regards, those in need was mirrored by his own. Her Maj. Gen. EDWARD J. PHILBIN, RAYMOND F. REES, rejection of wealth and status in favor of a life Executive Director, National Guard Association Major General, OR NG, of the United States, Washington, DC. Adjutant General. of service was matched by his rejection of DEAR ED: Knowing the keen interest you earthly trappings in favor of unfailing spiritual­ and the leadership of the NG AUS have shown ity. in regard to H.R. 1646, I have decided to write AFFIRMATIVE STEPS OF THE ST. Unfortunately, Cardinal Krol's friend, Pope this letter to inform you of our experiences LOUIS FIRE DEPARTMENT John Paul II, will be unable to attend the fu­ in the recent traumatic flooding in Oregon. neral services in Philadelphia because of se­ I am proud to say that the men and women curity restrictions but he was saddened by the of the Oregon National guard, Army and Air, HON. WIIllAM (Bill) CLAY OF MISSOURI news of his friend's death. His Holiness said, responded magnificently. A total of over 1,200 individuals responded, reaching a peak "I have received news of the death of Cardinal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 750 on duty at one time. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 John Krol, with a sense of great loss. With im­ In a similar flooding in 1964 over 70 lives mense gratitude for his fruitful and untiring co­ were lost. In 1996, only 4 perished. Techno­ Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, it is a well-known operation with the Holy See from the time of logical improvements such as satellite fact that in spite of the many gains women 3836 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 have made in the workplace, there are still work and outstanding public service of Louise During his distinguished career, Jim has employers who have yet to recognize their tal­ St. Jean. Louise, the department of economic served his union brothers and sisters well in ents and reward them accordingly. This is es­ and community development's executive sec­ various capacities, including the United Way of pecially true in law enforcement. I am proud to retary, is retiring at the end of March after 23 Greater Milwaukee; the Greater Milwaukee say that St. Louis officials have taken affirma­ years of exemplary service with the County of Committee; the Wisconsin Board of Voca­ tive steps to resolve this problem. Recently, San Bernardino in California. tional, Technical and Adult Education; the Mil­ St. Louis Fire Department chief, Neil Louise was born in San Bernardino at St. waukee County Labor Council, AFL-CIO; and Svetanics, appointed the department's first Bernardine Hospital. As the youngest of eight the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. woman captain, Gail Simmons, to the busiest children, she was raised on a 100-acre farm in Best wishes, Jim, to you and Sandy, and to engine company in the city. Bloomington where her dad grew boysen­ your children and grandchildren. Enjoy your I want to share the following editorial re­ berries. Her mother, who is 91, still lives in well-deserved retirement and thanks for every­ garding the St. Louis Fire Department's effort Bloomington. thing over the years. God bless. to recruit and hire women. Entitled "Climbing Louise began her professional work with The Fire Department's Ladder," the editorial San Bernardino County in 1973 as a clerk with HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM BILL appeared in the February 2, 1996, edition of the transportation/flood control department. the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It is my hope that She was promoted in 1975 and served with HON. LYNN C. WOOISEY the account will enlighten my colleagues who the county surveyor's office. A short time later, OF CALIFORNIA have questions regarding employment politics Louise returned to the county and in 1985 was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that target qualified and deserving women and promoted to executive secretary to the director Wednesday , March 6, 1996 other minorities. of Economic and Community Development. Louise was recognized as the department's Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in [From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Feb. 29, strong support of the Kennedy-Kassebaum­ 1996) County Employee of the Year in 1994 by the board of supervisors. She was particularly in­ Roukema health insurance reform bill. Of the CLIMBING THE FmE DEPARTMENT' S LADDER more than 43 million Americans who still have With the elevation of women to the ranks strumental in facilitating the public sector ap­ of captain in both the city's Fire and Police proval process for the issuance of over $800 no health insurance, 21 million lack coverage departments, it now seems rather ludicrous million in tax-exempt housing and industrial because of preexisting conditions. An addi­ that society used to ask whether females development bonds to finance new homes, tional 4 million must stay in their jobs because were capable of becoming police officers and apartments, and commerce in San Bernardino they fear losing coverage if they leave. firefighters. County. The Roukema bill will expand the availability Eventually the question became why so Louise is also well known for her ver~a i i:ity of health insurance by eliminating preexisting few of them held such jobs. That was the and professionalism which has allowed her to condition restrictions anJ guaranteeing port­ issue the Department of Justice raised dur­ ability. Americans who want to change jobs ing the 1970s to prod fire and police depart­ assume many diverse responsibilities. While ments across the country to hire more she has served primarily as the secretary to will no longer be locked into their current jobs women. the ECO director, she was also the secretary because they fear they will lose their health in­ Just recently, the city's Fire Department for the county's appointed economic and com­ surance. reached a milestone of sorts by appointing munity development commission and sec­ Of course, we should continue our efforts to the first woman captain in 139 years. She is retary to the Agua Mansa Growth Association enact comprehensive health care reform legis­ Gail Simmons. comprised of elected officials from the cities of lation that will control costs and ensure univer­ Capt. Simmons is one of 118 captains; she's sal coverage. While the Roukema bill is by no assigned to the city's busiest engine com­ Colton, Riverside and Rialto and the Counties pany, No. 28, at 4810 Enright Avenue. Chief of San Bernardino and Riverside. means the solution to our Nation's health care Neil Svetanics wants to go further. His goal, Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ crisis, it is a good start. he says, is the appointment of the city's first leagues, Louise's husband Ed, their family, In his State of the Union Address, President female batallion chief. Whereas a captain and many friends in wishing her many more Clinton said he would sign the Kennedy­ commands a fire truck, a batallion chief su­ years of happiness and success in writing that Kassebaum-Roukema bill, and he urged Con­ pervises five firehouses within a district. book she has always wanted to write. It is only gress to take quick action on this legislation. Reaching that goal will necessarily mean the The House of Representatives has an oppor­ department will have to accelerate it's re­ appropriate that the House recognize Louise St. Jean today for her many years of dedi­ tunity to move the Roukema health care re­ cruitment and hiring of women. They now form bill one step closer to the President's number 10 in a city firefighting force of cated service to San Bernardino County. about 700. desk by passing it as soon as possible. Unfor­ Police Board President Anne-Marie Clarke tunately, some Members of this body want to adds that recruitment of more women is a TRIBUTE TO JIM ELLIOTT delay enactment of these much-needed re­ priority. The department already is way forms by loading the Roukema bill down with ahead of the Fire Department when it comes HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA controversial provisions. to hiring women. OF WISCONSIN Mr. Speaker, we can't afford to let this mod­ They make up roughly 12 percent of the est, but essential health care reform plan fall city's police force, and the board already has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promoted a woman. Antoinette "Toni" Filla, Wednesday, March 6, 1996 by the wayside. The American people need this health care reform bill, and they need it to the rank of captain. A 21-year veteran, she Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in commands the Eighth District and formerly now. I urge my colleagues to support the Rou­ headed the internal affairs division. tribute to Jim Elliott of Milwaukee, who after kema health care reform bill. Capts. Simmons and Filla don't regard 39 years in the labor movement, 22 of them their achievements as all that special. But as president of the Milwaukee Building and they are special in one important sense. As Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO, re­ A TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS L. trailblazers, these two have opened the doors cently retired. PETERSON for others who will be less stigmatized by the After serving his country in the Air Force, old question of whether women are phys­ Jim returned to Milwaukee and began working HON. GEORGE MILLER ically capable of being cops and firefighters. at Otis Elevator, where he joined the Elevator OF CALIFORNIA Constructors Local 15. Five years later, while IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIBUTE TO LOUISE ST. JEAN still at Otis, following his parent's examples of union activism and involvement, he was elect­ Wednesday, March 6, 1996 HON. JERRY LEWIS ed full-time business manager for the union, a Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I post he held for 18 years. In 1974, Jim put his rise today to pay tribute to Phyllis L. Peterson, OF CALIFORNIA years of union experience to work once again who is retiring after 12 distinguished years as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and was elected president of the Milwaukee president of Diablo Valley College in Concord, Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Building and Construction Trades Council, the CA. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I post he held until his retirement just last Dr. Peterson's career began 37 years ago would like to bring to your attention the fine month. as a high school French teacher. She later March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3837 was recruited into community college adminis­ THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL restore heart rhythm-and medication. Each of tration at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA, ACT OF 1995 these activities must be successfully linked in and later at Cuyamaca College in San Diego a chain of survival. Any weak link in this chain County. HON. GERRY E. STUDDS undermines the likelihood of success. In 1984, Dr. Peterson became the fourth OF MASSACHUSETTS This legislation I am introducing today would president of Diablo Valley College. During her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES encourage States to increase CPR and life illustrious career at DVC, she helped develop saving first aid training for anyone likely to be the Center for Higher Education at DVC's sat­ Wednesday, March 6, 1996 in frequent contact with people at high risk of ellite center in San Ramon, CA, and led the Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to cardiac arrest, such as health professional, college to its highest enrollment of 23,000 stu­ introduce the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of police and fire personnel, athletic coaches, dents. She guided the college's faculty and 1995. This legislation would encourage greater and lifeguards. In addition, States would be staff into an era of shared governance and training of citizens and professionals who re­ encouraged to train members of the lay public, provided the vision for DVC's nationally ac­ spond first to victims whose heart suddenly such as school teachers, high school students, claimed instructional program. stops, known as cardiac arrest, or other cases licensed professionals, and even anyone ap­ Dr. Peterson has proven herself a leader in of serious trauma injury. It would expand the plying for a driver's license. higher education. In 1993, she served as head number of health professionals and members The Secretary of the Department of Health of the Chief Executive Officers of the Califor­ of the lay public who are trained to perform life and Human Services would be directed to de­ nia Community Colleges. The University of savings techniques, such as cardio-pulmonary velop recommendations to States regarding Texas Community College Leadership Pro­ resuscitation [CPR], rescue breathing, reliev­ how to increase training in CPR and other life gram recognized her as an outstanding com­ ing airway obstruction, and other first aid tech­ saving techniques and who should be trained. munity college president and the Association niques. The Secretary would make recommendations of California Community College Administra­ Each year, approximately 350,000 people regarding how to increase the availability of tors honored her with the Harry Buttimer Dis­ die when they suffer cardiac arrest. Less than automatic external defibrillators on ambu­ tinguished Administrator Award. 5 percent of people suffering cardiac arrest lances, in large public buildings, and at large Through her accomplishments as a teacher outside of a hospital survive, according to the public gatherings, such as sports events. and administrator, Dr. Peterson embodies the American Heart Association. The Secretary would also recommend ap­ very best in our educational leadership. I per­ I know we can do better than this. We owe proaches to reduce the cost of liability insur­ sonally want to thank her for her years of it to ourselves and our loved ones to try. For ance associated with defibrillators to make dedicated service to the education community instance, in Seattle, where CPR training is re­ them more affordable and available. The Sec­ and wish her the very best in the future. quired for high school students, cab drivers, retary would study options for self-1; 1surance and Seattle sports arena vendors, and is of­ by the Federal Government for defibrillators it fered free to anyone who wants it, a person is buys and consider the advisability of establish­ five times more likely to survive a cardiac ar­ ing an industry funded compensation fund to RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL rest than in most other parts of the country. In pay claims arising from devices purchased by SPORTSMANSHIP DAY Seattle, the average survival rate for cardiac private entities. arrest is 29 percent and rises to 40 percent for Finally, the Secretary would monitor the fre­ HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY victims who receive the quickest emergency quency of cardiac arrest and survival and re­ OF RHODE ISLAND response. port to the Congress regarding improvement in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a member of the Health Subcommittee, these areas. I have received evidence that strongly sug­ Wednesday, March 6, 1996 This legislation would not mandate any gests that we should be training more people State or local actions and would authorize only Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak­ to learn CPR. Merely eight States currently re­ the funds necessary to carry out authorized er, I rise today in support of National Sports­ quire elementary and secondary school teach­ Federal activities. manship Day, March 7, 1996. Since 1991, stu­ ers to be trained in CPR and first aid before I urge my colleagues to join the American dent athletes from across the country have receiving a teaching certificate. Only 15 States Heart Association, the American Red Cross, come together to celebrate sportsmanship, demand that athletic coaches know CPR, the American Association of Critical Care and the importance of fairness, character, and while 16 States require students to learn CPR. Nurses, and the National Association of EMS ethics in athletics at all levels. Parents, teach­ But even if we expand these programs, we Physicians in support of this potentially life ers, coaches, and students of all ages will must ask, "Are we training the right people?" saving legislation. spend this day participating in creative activi­ A recent study of CPR training courses by Dr. ties that will emphasize the rewards of being Nisha Chandra, a Johns Hopkins researcher a good sport. Teamwork, cooperation, hon­ and member of the American Heart Associa­ COMBATING TERRORISM esty, and integrity are the themes of the life tion's Emergency Cardiac Care Committee, lessons that are learned by the young people found that three out of four of those participat­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON who take part in this day. ing in an American Red Cross CPR training OF NEW YORK For the past 6 years, the Institute for Inter­ course were under age 40. However, the peo­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national Sport, located at the University of ple most likely to be called on to use CPR in Rhode Island, has worked hard to help estab­ the home, where 70 percent of cardiac arrests Wednesday, March 6, 1996 lish greater awareness in the area of physical occur, are those between 50 and 70. We Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to fitness. In addition to National Sportsmanship should be training more older Americans to take this opportunity to condemn in the Day, the institute works all year to promote ini­ perform CPR. harshest terms the recent wave of suicide­ tiatives like the Student-Athlete Outreach Pro­ The need for CPR training is particularly bomb attacks in Israel. These cowardly at­ gram, where student-athletes from high acute in the 1 Oth Congressional District of tacks, carried out by Hamas, indiscriminately schools and colleges travel to local elementary Massachusetts where there is a high propor­ maimed and killed hundreds of innocent civil­ and middle schools to serve as positive role tion of elderly residents. I believe it is essential ians and must be stopped. How many times models and promote good sportsmanship. to increase public awareness of this issue. In must Israel watch her children be butchered in I am proud to offer my support to programs fact, many of my congressional staff have re­ the street while she stands by idly in the name like this that provide students of all ages the ceived CPR training. of peace? How long would the United States opportunity to develop the skills that will help But, according to the American Heart Asso­ tolerate this level of terror if these scenes them through life. I would like to acknowledge ciation, CPR training is not enough. To in­ were played out in the streets of New York or the parents, teachers, coaches, participants, crease survival after cardiac arrest, a se­ Washington? and especially those individuals who have quence of events needs to occur, including The time has come for Chairman Arafat and committed their time and efforts to broaden early CPR response-within 4 minutes-open­ the Palestinian Authority [PA] take action participation in the arena of friendly competi­ ing airways and providing oxygen, administer­ against the perpetrators. If Chairman Arafat is tion and sportsmanship. ing electric shock, known as defibrillation-to serious about achieving a lasting peace in the 3838 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 Mideast and Palestinian self-determination, A photograph of Dr. Bailey and many of the a deep understanding of the history of the then he must step forward and honor his com­ children he has provided with a second black community and displayed the highest mitment to combat terrorism in areas under chance, hangs proudly in my office. I ask that level of compassion for equal justice. She has controlled of the PA. It is time to start disarm­ you join me, our colleagues, and many of Dr. truly dedicated her life to improving the future ing Hamas and apprehending the perpetrators Bailey's friends and colleagues in recognizing of the black community. of these heinous crimes. If Chairman Arafat his remarkable achievements at the official Mr. Speaker, I am honored to salute Mrs. and the PA hope to further appeal to the dedication of the Leonard Bailey Park in Loma Margaret Bush Wilson, a force for good in our United States and international community for Linda. society who has helped change the course of financial assistance they must send a clear African-American history. and unmistakable message to Hamas and other terrorist groups that they are not wel­ SALUTE TO MARGARET BUSH come and further attacks on Israel will not be WILSON TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION tolerated. AND TRAINING In closing let me send my heartfelt condo­ HON. WillIAM (Bill.) CLAY lences to the friends and families of victims of OF MISSOURI HON. LEE H. HAMILTON these horrible bombings and assure the peo­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA ple of Israel that the United States of America IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is firmly committed to combating terrorism and Wednesday, March 6, 1996 its roots abroad. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, in keeping with this Wednesday, March 6, 1996 year's Black History Month theme, "African­ Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I am inserting American Women: Yesterday, Today and To­ my Washington Report for Wednesday, March A TRIBUTE TO DR. LEONARD morrow" I would like to pay tribute to an out­ 6, 1996 into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. BAILEY standing St. Louisan who exemplifies the high­ TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING est values and qualities of leadership in the Although the Indiana economy has shown HON. JERRY LEWIS African-American community, Mrs. Margaret some strengths in past months, I sense a OF CALIFORNIA Bush Wilson. great deal of unease as I travel around the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Wilson is a St. Louis native who grad­ 9th District. People are concerned about the Wednesday, March 6, 1996 uated from Sumner High School and received economy and job security, and worry about their future and their children's future. And Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to a B.A. degree in economics, cum laude, from Talladega College. She went on to earn her . t"!Us is not just in Indiana. Many people bring to your attention the fine work and out­ across the country are uneasy about their standing public service of Dr. Leonard Bailey LLB. from Lincoln University School of Law. economic future in the new global economy of Loma Linda, CA. On March 12, Dr. Bailey, Mrs. Wilson has been a highly respected jurist that means stronger competition and rapidly a pioneer in infant heart transplants, will be in St. Louis for many years and is admitted to advancing technology. Hoosiers are inter­ appropriately honored for his contributions to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. She ested in what it will take to better prepare the health of children, with the dedication of a has also taught at the CLEO Institute and St. themselves in this new global job market. One idea getting increased attention-espe­ 10-acre park named in his honor in Loma Louis University School of Law. Margaret Bush Wilson has dedicated her lite cially for rural areas-is distance learning Linda. through sophisticated computer links. Dr. Bailey is a world famous authority on in­ to the fight for civil rights and racial equality, OPPORTUNITIES fant cardiac transplantation and his education, carrying on a family tradition of community service. Mrs. Wilson's mother, Berenice We often hear of the cyberspace revolution, training, and professional accomplishments the Internet, the Web, and going on-line. Be­ are very well known. In 1984, Dr. Bailey first Casey, served on the executive committee of the St. Louis NAACP in the 1920's and 1930's hind the new and often confusing terminol­ received attention with the transplantation of a ogy is the potential to significantly upgrade baboon heart into a 12-day-old girl. While the and her father, James T. Bush, Sr., a pioneer the skills of Hoosier students and workers. infant, known around the world as Baby Faye, real estate broker in St. Louis was the moving The economy increasingly demands a work­ died 3 weeks later, she was the first of many force behind the Shelley vs. Kraemer case force that is well-educated, particularly in infant heart transplants. Eddie Anguiano-who which led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court math and science, and has important com­ was known as Baby Moses when he was decision outlawing racial restrictive housing munication and computer skills. Rural given a human heart transplant as a four-day­ convenants. areas, such as in southern Indiana, often do not have the resources to build new training old baby in 1984-is today a healthy, active In addition to being a prominent St. Louis leader, Margaret Bush Wilson has served in or education facilities, but can get the latest youngster as a result of Dr. Bailey's work. information and expertise through tele­ Dr. Bailey is chairman of the department of many national positions. She was national communications and computer technologies. surgery and surgeon-in-chief of the Loma chairperson of the NAACP Board of Directors "Distance learning" means using a variety Linda University Children's Hospital. He is pro­ from 1975 to 1984. She has also served in the of technologies to reach learners hundreds of f essor of surgery in the School of Medicine of following Federal, State, and local posts: U.S. miles away. Instead of traditional, instruc­ Loma Linda University and directs surgical attorney, legal division, the Rural Electrification tor-led classroom teaching, people could training programs at the University Medical Administration of the U.S. Department of Agri­ learn through self-directed and interactive courses run through multi-media computers. Center. culture, assistant attorney-general of Missouri, legal services specialist, State Technical as­ Thus, for example, teachers in elementary In 1989, the city of Loma Linda purchased and secondary schools could bring the vast a 10-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Bryn sistance Office, War on Poverty; administrator, resources available on the Internet to our Mawr Elementary School. Elmer Digneo, then Community Services and Continuing Edu­ students, such as accessing the latest news mayor of Loma Linda, suggested that because cation Programs, title I, Higher Education Act stories or taking them on a "virtual field the park was adjacent to an elementary of 1965 in Missouri, and acting director, St. trip" through the Amazon rain forest with­ school, it be named after Dr. Bailey for his life­ Louis Lawyers for Housing. out ever learning their class-room. College long dedication to the health of children. On Mrs. Wilson actively serves in numerous or­ students could tap into courses being taught February 13, 1990, the local city council offi­ ganizations committed to education and social at distant campuses in areas such as life justice. She is a member of Alpha Kappa sciences, business management or engineer­ cially named the park the Leonard Bailey ing technology. Someone working during the Park. Work is now underway to provide di­ Alpha Sorority and is the recipient of many day could spend some time at a business or verse recreational use-a baseball diamond, civic and professional awards including honor­ industry site to improve skills in everything tennis courts, a full-sized soccer field, facilities ary degrees from St. Paul's College, Smith from speech communication to computer­ for little league baseball, and others-at the College, Washington University, Kenyon Col­ aided design. park. Dr. Bailey joins Mayor Digneo and Hulda lege, Talladega College, Boston University, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EFFORTS Crooks as two local citizens distinguished by and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The federal government helped lay the parks named in their honor. Margaret Bush Wilson is a cherished mem­ groundwork for the Internet, the worldwide Mr. Speaker, I have known Dr. Bailey and ber of the St. Louis community and a distin­ connection of computers at libraries, univer­ have admired his work for a great many years. guished black woman. She has demonstrated sities, governments, and businesses. It is also March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3839 helping to build the Information Super­ development policy that is best suited for cieties for their past accomplishments and fu­ highway-including Indiana's version, Access the particular needs of our region. Busi­ ture endeavors. Indiana-which will make access to the nesses interested in expanding their oper­ Internet much easier. ations in southern Indiana have to play a The National Science Foundation recently role in defining the skills they expect from CELESTIAL ECONOMICS funded the Rural Datafication Project, a potential employees. Similarly, teachers nineties version that brought electricity to know our strengths as well as weaknesses, rural areas some sixty years ago. This and are crucial in defending curriculum and HON. ANDREW JACOB.S, JR. project is to determine how rural commu­ teacher training in the new technology so it OF INDIANA becomes an integral part of instruction. nities spread over large areas can be given IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES access to the Internet. The federal govern­ Combining these recommendations with in­ ment also helps promote distance learning puts from the community, we can build on Wednesday, March 6, 1996 and enhance the various programs already in and rural student access to previously un­ Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, the great Sid available courses. the works. President Clinton recently announced an Few things are more important to me than Taylor of the National Taxpayers Union Foun­ initiative that makes upgrading the techno­ the education of our children and good jobs dation takes pen in hand once more, and hits logical literacy of our young people a high for our communities. Distance learning and the bull's eye. priority for his administration. He has pro­ improved computer links will play an in­ CELESTIAL ECONOMICS creasingly important role in our efforts to posed creating a S2 billion seed money fund (By Sid Taylor, Fiscal Poet) that would help connect all U.S. schools and upgrade our students' and workers' skills. It libraries to the Internet. is an investment in our future worth mak­ We had a bitter standoff ing. But, the controversy is through. INDIANA EFFORTS We're going to balance the budget In Indiana, Governor Bayh has undertaken In the fiscal year of 2002. several initiatives to improve distance learn­ SALUTE TO THE FEDERATION OF So, now there's no need to worry, ing and computer use in the schools. DODECANESE SOCIETIES Our national debt is fine, Indiana now ranks among the top ten The White House and Congress states in the ratio of students to computer. Agree on a $5 trillion credit line. Indiana is also among those states which HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY The deficits don't really matter, have state-supported telecomputing net­ OF NEW YORK They're just a little more red ink, works for K-12 instruction, and several K-12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES So, like the sinking of the Titanic schools in the 9th District have already Wednesday, March 6, 1996 $164 billion won't put us in the drink. made their debut on the World Wide Web Now, about those interest payments with their own Home Pages posting a variety Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today To finance our national debt, of information on school activities and edu­ to bring to the attention of my colleagues a They're only $333 billion a year cational material. philanthropic organization that traces its roots So, there's no need to get upset. The Indiana Higher Education Tele­ back to the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. communications System (IHETS) operates a The Dodecanese Islands include Rhodes, satellite-based TV network that delivers its Kos, Patmos, Kasos, Symi, Kalymnos, Haiki, SCHOOL PRAYER programs to 300 sites across the state, in­ Tilos, Astypalea, Kastelorizo, Nisyros, cluding 100 K-12 schools, 48 business and in­ Karpathos, and Leros. These historic islands dustry sites, and 33 hospitals. Most of the HON. DAVID FlJNDERBURK housed the Colossus of Rhodes and are programming allows for " live interaction" of OF NORTH CAROLINA where Hippocrates, the father of medicine, students off-campus. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Indiana Partnership for Statewide founded the first western medical school. Education (IPSE), a consortium of Indiana's These islands are prominently mentioned in Wednesday, March 6, 1996 independent and public higher educational Greek history and legend. Mr. FUNDERBURK. Mr. Speaker, I believe institutions, is developing programs to bring When migrating to the United States, the our leadership should express its concern higher education courses via satellite, cable Dodecanese Greeks brought with them their about the despicable act of an Atlanta TV sta­ TV, and computers to citizens wherever they love of Hellenic culture and Democracy. They may live. It is already offering 300 degree and tion toward one of our Presidential candidates. were the first to form an antifascist movement, I, for one, regret the way Alan Keyes was non-degree courses throughout Indiana. The in New York City, after Mussolini's ascension offerings include undergraduate and grad­ treated by being handcuffed and shoved in a uate, continuing education, professional de­ to power in Italy. The movement's members parking lot. While I have made no endorse­ velopment, and independent study courses. played a major role in the liberation of the is­ ment in this primary, the profamily and Indiana is also act! ve in the Rural lands from Italy and Turkey. The Dodeca­ provalues message of Alan Keyes deserved to nesians who love democracy and freedom, not Datafication Project, with a site in Moores be heard in the Georgia debate. Hill hosted by the Southeastern Indiana only fought in Greece, they served in the ar­ The 104th Congress has spent its first year Rural Telephone Cooperative providing an mies of Abysinnia, Spain, and the American addressing economic issues. While these Internet access program. Another project military on all fronts in the Second World War. initiated by the Wilson Education Centers in On March 7, 1996, the members of the Do­ issues are of vital importance to American Jeffersonville has connected to the Internet decanese Societies in my district together with businesses and families, let us not forget the 180 school buildings in 12 counties in the all the members and friends of the society will contract with American families. Especially in southeastern corner of our state. Various celebrate the 48th anniversary of the unifica­ the absence of White House leadership, it is state grants are available to help schools and now time for us in the second session of the communities hook up to the Internet. tion of the islands with Greece. The members of the Dodecanese Societies are unique indi­ 104th Congress to address the moral and spir­ ASSESSMENT viduals who love their Greek heritage and the itual crisis facing America. The breakdown of The solution to the challenge of upgrading families and the disregard of moral values are the education of our children and the skills United States. They take the best of both worlds, to create a true cultural blend, that is at the very root of our economic woes. of our workers cannot be found in tech­ Many Federal programs may have contrib­ nology alone. But there is no doubt in my better than the individual. mind that we must take advantage of what Today, the society continues its positive uted to increased drug use, promiscuity, technology has to offer. Indiana is taking role. The Federation serves as a link to the breakup of the traditional family unit, alter­ some important steps to improve its distance Hellenic past and a springboard to the future. native lifestyles, and reliance on Government learning programs, and these need our sup­ Under the presidency of Professor Christopher rather than work and individual responsibility. port, especially for the rural areas of our I. Koronieos, the organization is concentrating It's time the Federal Government sends our state. We cannot afford to have another two­ on its young since those individuals will play young people and families a clear message tiered population-those who have access to an important role in the growth and success of regarding values such as hard work, dis­ the information highway and those who do cipline, respect for human life, individual re­ not. the United States. But, they do not forget their But we need more than technology and heritage and will always fight for freedom and sponsibility, and the sanctity of marriage. And hookups. We also need a sustained dialogue human rights, be it in New York or lmia. since we can still begin each day with prayer among students, teachers, businesses, and So I ask my colleagues to join me in con­ in the U.S. House, it's time we return prayer community leaders to formulate a workforce gratulating the Federation of Dodecanese So- to our schools. 3840 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 TRIBUTE TO CARDINAL JOHN Drinking Water Act [SDWA]. This bill, which is SPECIAL APPLICATION OF SEC­ KROL identical to legislation passed unanimously by TION 1034 OF THE INTERNAL the Senate, would cut burdensome regula­ REVENUE CODE HON. CURT WEIDON tions, eliminate unnecessary testing require­ OF PENNSYLVANIA ments, and assist communities in making sure HON. PATSY T. MINK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their drinking water is clean and safe. OF HAWAII Wednesday , March 6, 1996 Since I was elected to Congress, I have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, been working to pass legislation to reauthorize Wednesday, March 6, 1996 I rise today to pay tribute and honor Cardinal and reform the Safe Drinking Water Act. Dur­ Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I John Krol. One of the Philadelphia region's ing the 103d Congress, I joined Congressman introduced a bill to provide for a special appli­ dearest religious leaders, Cardinal Krol passed Slattery and others in introducing H.R. 3392 cation of section 1034 of the Internal Revenue away early Sunday morning at his home in which passed the House and was the main bill Code of 1986. Pennsylvania. around which negotiations centered. Unfortu­ According to section 1034 of the Internal Born on October 26, 1910, in Cleveland, Revenue Code: If a property used by the tax­ OH, Cardinal Krol's beginnings were humble nately, Congress adjourned before final action payer as his principal residence is sold by him and his aspirations never lofty. All that he ever could be completed. I am hopeful that with the overwhelming support this bill received in the and, within a period beginning 2 years before wanted was to be a priest so that he could the date of such sale and ending 2 years after Senate, swift action will be taken in the House better serve God and people. During his 27 such date, property is purchased and used by years as Archbishop of Philadelphia, the Na­ in the near future. the taxpayer as his principal residence, gain tion's sixth largest archdiocese, Cardinal Krol Over the past 3 years, I have visited several from such sale shall be recognized only to the accomplished that goal, helping to create a small water systems in North Dakota. Through extent that the taxpayer's adjusted sales price better lite for the residents of the Delaware my visits and conversations with system oper­ of the old residence exceeds the taxpayer's Valley and everyone whose lives he touched. cost of purchasing the new residence. As Archbishop, his accomplishments in the ators, I have become very familiar with the When Hurricane lniki hit on September 11, Archdiocese of Philadelphia were great. Dur­ workings of this law. Many small and rural 1992, the island of Kauai was totally dev­ ing his tenure, over 100 new churches were water systems simply cannot comply with astated. Thousands lost their homes along built, the Catholic school system was ex­ these mandates-they don't have the tech­ with all of their possessions. The hurricane de­ tended far into the suburbs, and services for nology and they don't have the resources. stroyed documents and caused numerous refugees, the elderly, youth, and the hungry This law has driven many North Dakota com­ other pr .:>blems. The crisis left the County of were expanded. munities to the edge of bankruptcy, while oth­ Best known for his strict conservatism on Kauai unable to process claims already in ers have had to ignore the law in order to sur­ progress in the usual timely fashion. As a re­ matters of Church doctrine, such as his oppo­ vive financially. sition to the ordination of women and his sult, the 24 month IRS rollover period permit­ strong stand against abortion, Cardinal Krol I firmly believe the rules of SDWA should fit ting nonrecognition of gain, on Ms. Rita was steadfast in his beliefs. However, he also the communities it is designed to serve. The Bennington's sale of her old principal resi­ pursued a social policy that championed the original law was based on large water systems dence, expired. The delays caused by the dis­ rights of workers and the poor. Additionally, and subscribes to a one-size-fits-all approach aster are well documented, however the IRS code has no leniency for such unforeseen cir­ Cardinal Krol reformed the confusing and to the problem. I believe a more prudent ap­ cumbersome annulment process in the arch­ cumstances. proach is to take the actual threat to public My constituent, Ms. Rita Bennington, pur­ diocese for Catholics who were trapped in health into consideration and allow commu­ chased her new residence within the meaning marriages without love. nities to target scarce resources to those of section 1034, however was unable to meet Cardinal Krol is also well known as being a needs. close friend of Pope John Paul II, and by its requirements with respect to the sale of her some accounts was instrumental in his elec­ This bill does just that. It reduces the regu­ old principal residence, due to the delays tion as the first Polish pope by the Cardinal latory burden imposed on States and public caused by Hurricane lniki. This bill would allow College in 1978. While Pope John Paul II is water systems, increase State authority and her 2.5 years, instead of 2 years, to complete credited by some as playing a pivotal role in flexibility, provides financial assistance for un­ the transaction thereby allowing her to apply nonrecognition of gain provisions to the sale of freeing Poland and Eastern Europe from com­ funded mandates, and directs the Environ­ munism, Cardinal Krol also worked to achieve her old principal residence. mental Protection Agency to consider costs Natural disasters are truly unfortunate. Nev­ those same goals. Of Polish ancestry himself, and benefits when setting new standards. Im­ Cardinal Krol often made Polish-language ertheless, individuals who suffer as a direct re­ portantly, small systems are given special con­ sult of such destruction should not be addition­ broadcasts on Radio Free Europe. Addition­ sideration under the legislation. The bill re­ ally, Cardinal Krol, like Pope John Paul II, sup­ ally penalized with the denial of an expected quires the EPA to consider system size when ported Lech Walsea and Solidarity in their ulti­ tax deduction. Such circumstances should be determining the best available technology to mately successful anti-Communist activities. given legislative relief. A great religious and spiritual leader, Car­ address a risk, permits States · to issue Mr. Speaker, I urge the immediate consider­ dinal Krol will be remembered in the hearts of variances, and provides for technical assist­ ation of this legislation. the people of Delaware Valley for many years ance grants. to come. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask my Of particular concern to me regarding the IT IS TIME TO STOP THE FLOW OF colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the current law are the arbitrary numbers of spe­ ILLICIT DRUGS IN THE UNITED late Cardinal John Krol. He will be greatly cific contaminants that must be regulated-­ STATES missed by his family, friends, and all of the without regard to the risk they present. Cur­ people of the Philadelphia area. rently, communities must monitor for 83 con­ HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. taminants and the EPA will require monitoring OF FLORIDA LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE for 25 more contaminants every 3 years. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill passed by the Senate and which I have in­ THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Wednesday, March 6, 1996 troduced eliminates this requirement and es­ HON. EARL POMEROY tablishes a process for EPA to select and list Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ troduce legislation that will authorize the impo­ OF NORTH DAKOTA contaminants for regulatory consideration sition of trade sanctions on countries which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on occurrence and health effects. threaten the health and safety of U.S. citizens Wednesday, March 6, 1996 I am hopeful that the House of Representa­ by failing to cooperate fully with the United Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tives will follow the Senate's lead and take States regarding the reduction and interdiction discuss a bill I introduced to reform the Sate swift action to move this bill. of illicit drugs. March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3841 The United States has been saturated by a mulgate rules to carry out certain provisions in be like. They know, because it is precisely flood of illegal drugs which has resulted in our the act. Through the Indian Self-Determination what has happened to them. The heart­ national security being seriously threatened. Act Amendments of 1994, we streamlined the breaking story of the family of Joseph and Startling new statistics reflect a resurgent drug contracting process, curbed the Departments' Jacqueline Savoie is movingly told in an article crisis and a sharp increase in the use of her­ rulemaking authority, and required the Depart­ by Liz Kowalczyk of the Patriot Ledger, pub­ oin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, LSD, and ments to negotiate new regulations with the lished January 6-7, 1996, which I ask to have marijuana by our children-usually between Indian tribes. inserted in the RECORD. the ages of 12 and 17. We have attempted to In order to prevent any further agency in­ Nor is their story unique. I have received let­ fight the drug war by creating joint Federal­ transigence in promulgating regulations pursu­ ters from people throughout New England who State-local task forces and with the Depart­ ant to the Departments' remaining rulemaking have lost family members to hemophilia-asso­ ment of Justice's Weed and Seed sites, and authority, the 1994 amendments contained a ciated AIDS. At least 8,000 people with hemo­ by passing strict sentencing laws for drug traf­ sunset provision which terminates the Depart­ philia and other blood-clotting disorders con­ fickers. ments' ability to issue regulations if they fail to tracted HIV/AIDS from transfusions of con­ Now it is clear, however, that we must not do so within 18 months of the date of enact­ taminated antihemophilic factor [AHF] between only have a tough domestic drug policy, such ment. The Departments' rulemaking authority 1980 and 1987. This means that as many as as by enforcing minimum mandatory sen­ is set to expire on April 25, 1996. half of all individuals who suffer from blood­ tences for drug traffickers, we must also take Since enactment of the 1994 amendments, clotting disorders were exposed to HIV our fight across our borders into other coun­ the tribes and the Departments have pro­ through the use of AHF. tries. We need to send a strong signal to all ceeded to negotiate a draft set of regulations Every death from AIDS is a tragedy that foreign governments that we are serious about to carry out the terms of the act. Although the touches many lives. Yet who can fathom the our war on drugs. tribes and the Departments finished work on sheer devastation inflicted on families such as Despite the increase of drug use this past the draft regulations by the end of October these? The enormity of their experience be­ year, the administration continues to grant sig­ 1995, the two Government shutdowns and a comes still more compelling when one learns nificant trade benefits to countries whose gov­ spate of bad weather prevented the agencies that the Government could have acted to pre­ ernments have failed to cooperate with the from publishing the proposed regulations until vent it. United States in drug interdiction efforts. January 24, 1996. The 60-day public comment In 1980, when the first gay men began fall­ Clearly, Members of Congress must now as­ period runs until March 25. The tribes and the ing ill from the mysterious ailment that would sume this responsibility and ban together to Departments have both committed to a final ultimately be called AIDS, the technology be­ protect our country and children from these meeting prior to publication of the final regula­ came available to pasteurize blood-clotting drugs. tions in order to review, discuss, and reach a agents. Yet for 7 years the Reagan adminis­ My bill authorizes the imposition of trade consensus regarding the comments received tration failed to require the blood products in­ sanctions on countries that fail to cooperate by the Departments. dustry to make use of this technology. Nor did fully with us to stop the flow of illicit drugs. Re­ The tribes and the Departments both fear the Government require the industry to inform ducing U.S. trade benefits will make foreign that there will not be enough time to conduct the public about the risks of contamination governments that willingly allow these drugs to a final meeting and allow for adequate agency with blood-borne pathogens such as HIV. end up on American streets and in American review and integration of tribal comments into The failures of our public health system that schools to think twice before they look the the final regulations by April 25. The tribes contributed to this catastrophe are docu­ other way while drug kingpins in their country and agencies are in agreement that they are mented in a report by the Institute of Medicine cultivate and or transport cocaine right before better off with the negotiated regulations than of the National Academy of Sciences, commis­ their eyes. with no regulations at all. Thus, the tribes and sioned by Secretary Shalala and published I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this im­ the Departments have asked Congress to last year. The report recommends a series of portant legislation· and send a strong message amend section 107(a){2){B) of the Indian Self­ steps that will help ensure the safety of the to foreign countries that the United States is Determination Act to extend the sunset provi­ blood supply so that future tragedies can be serious about halting the flow of illicit drugs. sion by 2 months. prevented. Mr. Speaker, that is what this bill does. I Such forward-looking measures are essen­ would like to note that not only does this bill tial. But we also have a responsibility as a so­ EXTENSION OF AGENCY RULE­ have the support of the Indian tribes and the ciety to make restitution to those for whom MAKING PERIOD UNDER TITLE I administration, but it enjoys bipartisan support these steps have come too late. That is why OF THE INDIAN SELF-DETER­ in the Congress. I urge my colleagues to suir I have joined with Congressman PORTER MINATION AND EDUCATION AS­ port its swift passage. Goss of Florida in introducing bipartisan legis­ SISTANCE ACT lation to provide partial compensation to these individuals and their families. The bill, H.R. HON. GEORGE MILLER THE RICKY RAY HEMOPHILIA RE­ 1023, is known as the Ricky Ray Hemophilia OF CALIFORNIA LIEF FUND ACT: HELPING THE Relief Fund Act. It is named for a young man IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VICTIMS OF HEMOPHILIA-ASSO­ from Florida with hemophilia-associated AIDS, CIATED AIDS who died in 1992, at the age of 15. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 The bill would establish a Federal trust fund Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, HON. GERRY E. STIJDDS to provide $125,000 in compensation to vic­ today I am introducing a simple bill that OF MASSACHUSETTS tims or their survivors. This may seem like a amends title I of the Indian Self-Determination IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES substantial amount of money in these budget­ and Education Assistance Act. The act, which cutting days. In fact, it will not even cover the was enacted in 1975, empowers tribes and Wednesday, March 6, 1996 annual medical costs incurred by many of tribal organizations to take over the operation Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, I would ask these families. As Steve Savoie wrote to me of Federal programs that directly benefit Amer­ each of my colleagues to imagine that you are last year, "I have been stripped of my dignity ican Indian and Alaska Native tribes. In giving the parent of three fine sons, each of whom and can no longer support my family. * * * tribes greater control of the programs which has inherited the gene for hemophilia. Then The financial stress is a big part of our lives. affect their lives on a daily basis, we sought to imagine, if you can, that each of your sons ac­ * * * There are days I can just barely make foster true Indian self-determination as well as quires the AIDS virus through a contaminated it through the day, only to get bill collectors to limit the growth of the attendant Federal bu­ blood transfusion. Your first son dies at age calling the house looking for payment." reaucracy which had sprung up around the 40; the second, at 37, and your surviving son The compensation this legislation would pro­ Federal Indian programs. is very sick. Among them, they have nine chil­ vide cannot undo the terrible harm that has In the 103d Congress, we amended the In­ dren-your grandchildren-all of whom will be been done to Ricky Ray, Joe, Phil, and Steve dian Self-Determination Act in response to the left fatherless. Savoie, and the thousands like them. But it is 6-year refusal of the Departments of the Inte­ At least one family in my congressional dis­ the very least we can and must do. I com­ rior and Health and Human Services to pro- trict does not have to imagine what that would mend Congressman Goss for introducing this 3842 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 bill, and urge my colleagues to join us and our tired Weymouth firefighter who now lives in waited another six months to call for the re­ 181 current cosponsors in supporting it. Abington with his wife. sults. The Centers for Disease Control estimates Steve said he doesn't know exactly when [From the Patriot Ledger, Jan. ~7. 1996) that 10,000 hemophiliacs-half of all those in he was infected. AIDS first started appearing ANGER, TEARS REVEAL FAMILY'S TRAGEDY the United States-contracted the AIDS in the United States in 1981, and the drug (By Liz Kowalczyk) virus before the mid-1980s. That's when drug companies did not start exclusively selling For the past five years, Joseph and Jac­ companies started heat-treating the blood heat-treated blood products until 1985. His queline Savoie have watched life slip away products used in the clotting solution, a pro­ infection was probably sometime in between. from their three youngest sons. But they cedure that usually kills the virus. During that period, Steve worked as a car­ couldn't bring themselves to tell people why. About 2,000 hemophiliacs nation-wide have penter, and as is often the case in his line of When the boys were born with hemophilia died of AIDS. In Massachusetts, 358 people work, he was injured several times. He could in the 1950s. the Savoies thought that was are known to have contracted HIV from have contracted the virus in July 1984, the the worst they would have to face. blood products. Two-thirds of those people month that he replaced the roof on his Each time Joseph Jr., Steven and Ph111p have died. Activists estimate that in the sub­ house. When the wooden planks he was hurt themselves playing baseball or climbing urbs south of Boston about two dozen fami­ standing on collapsed from their metal stag­ a tree, they were guaranteed a series of lies have children who are infected. ing, he fell to the ground. transfusions and weeks in the hospital. The numbers haunt Steve Savoie. LIVING WITH ANGER So when drug companies started selling a "The last time I was in the hospital, I was One day last month, Joseph, Jacqueline, blood-clotting solution that their sons could looking out the window," he said. "I imag­ Steve and Kathy gathered to talk around the inject at home, the Savoies were thankful. ined I saw Joe's and Phil's faces. They were kitchen table at the younger couple's home Then their gratitude turned to outrage. asking me to do something. I'm the only one in Weymouth. The same product that granted Joe, Steve left." Joseph Savoie retired in 1983 after 30 years and Phil such freedom became a death sen­ "WE WERE HELLIONS" as a Weymouth firefighter, and built a house tence. During the 1950s and 1960s, when Joe, Steve in Abington. All of the couple's other chil­ Sometime during the early to mid-1980's and Phi·l were children, hemophiliacs had to dren-Rhona Barone, David Savoie, Joann each of the three brothers contracted the go to the hospital for blood-clotting trans­ Dunbar and Dan Savoie-have stuck close to AIDS virus from contaminated blood used in fusions. home, settling in either Weymouth or Abing­ the clotting solution. Hemophiliacs-who are almost always boys ton. Another child, also named Joseph, died Joe was the first to die of AIDS-related who inherit the condition from their moth­ of meningitis as an infant many years ago. lung cancer in January 1992. He was 40. ers-lack clotting proteins in their blood. But these days many of the family's tradi­ Phil, the baby of the family, died June 6 of Some needed weekly transfusions. Less se­ tionally boisterous birthday and Christmas AIDS-related illnesses, including pneumonia. vere hemophiliacs, like the Savoie brothers, parties end in tears, so they just don't get He was one week short of his 38th birthday. have some clotting power in their blood, and together ;...:: often. Joseph and Jacqueline Steve, 41, is the sole survivor. need transfusions only when they get hurt. have 27 grandchildren, four great-grand­ "I'm really scared," he said. "Since "The doctors said not to climb trees, but children and two more great-grandchildren Thanksgiving, I've had problems with my we did. They said not to ice skate, but we on the way. throat. I'm afraid it's the beginning of did," he said. "We were hellions." "I had everyone over for Christmas, and I things." Steve ended up in the hospital every couple tried to be strong," Steve said. "I didn't His weight has dropped from 200 to 176 of months for the little accidents that al­ want to show my sadness. But it was a ter­ pounds, and his tonsils have become so swol­ most every kid stumbles into. Once, he rible night for me." len in the last few days he just eats Cream of absentmindedly stuck his tongue to an iced­ Steve is one of the quieter members of the Wheat. over porch railing and pulled off the skin. family, and his parents and wife express Steve's mother lies awake at night and Another time, he tripped over some bricks in many of the emotions one would expect him prays. to show. He holds it in. a yard while delivering newspapers. The His wife is hopeful that he will live a long "We prayed for a miracle, we prayed for sprained ankle caused internal bleeding. drugs, we prayed to every saint, and finally time. His father is sad, and his tears come So in 1968, when the FDA approved the easily. When his parents talk about the past you give up," she said. "You feel like you're first clotting powder that hemophiliacs sitting on railroad tracks and you know the could mix with sterile water and inject at 10 years, they both have have spurts of train is coming but there is nothing you can anger. home, it seemed like a gift. Everyone seems numb. do to stop it." But there was a problem. By the late 1970s, "There's no sudden impact," Joseph Savoie Kathy Savoie, Steve's wife, interjected: the clotting medicine was manufactured said. "It's not like you open the door and "We're still praying." from the blood of tens of thousands of do­ there it is. We live with each new pain, day The Savoies told no one but a few close nors, many of them intravenous drug users to day." friends and their extended family what was who were paid for their blood. What makes Joseph and Jacqueline so mad killing their sons. Not their coworkers and The collection centers did not screen them is that all three of their sons were born with not their neighbors in Weymouth and Abing­ for HIV, and just one infected donor could mild cases of hemophilia, so mild that if ton. They worried that people in their subur­ contaminate the entire pool of blood. they'd known about the risk of contracting ban communities would ostracize them or Steve said he had no idea how big a risk he AIDS, they would not have used the clotting ask too many painful questions. was taking each time he injected the solu­ product. They would have waited out the But Steve convinced his family that talk­ tion until one night in 1985 or 1986 when he pain of an internal injury, or checked into a ing about their very personal tragedy will turned on the national news. hospital for a transfusion, which would have help ease their frustration. He was shocked by what he heard: There greatly lessened the chance of HIV infection. Steve and Kathy live in Weymouth with was evidence that the blood products were The more they've found out, the angrier their two teenagers, Steven Jr., 14, and contaminated with the AIDS virus, and he­ they've become. Kelly, 17. Kathy and the children have tested mophiliacs should order heat-treated blood Steve said the drug companies should have negative for HIV, the virus that causes products. Steve said he immediately called been purifying their products with heat AIDS. his brothers to warn them. treatment long before AIDS became a prob­ He decided to tell his story after the Su­ The next morning, Kathy Savoie called the lem. There was suspicion as early as the preme Court declined in October to consider New England Hemophilia Center at Worces­ 1970s that hemophiliacs were contracting a class-action lawsuit, which was brought by ter Memorial Hospital, from which the hepatitis from the blood products. AIDS-infected hemoph1liacs against four Savoies ordered their clotting medicine. He said the National Hemophilia Founda­ drug companies and the National Hemophilia "They said we could not get a new supply tion did not advise members against inject­ Foundation. until ours was gone," she said. "I hung up, ing the products in the early 1980s because it He and the rest of the family are also frus­ we took everything out of the refrigerator received financial support from the drug trated that legislation giving $125,000 to any­ and put it all in a big garbage bag. I called companies, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer; Armour one with hemophilia-related AIDS, or to them back and said 'We're out of it, so send Pharmaceutical; Miles. Baxter Healthcare; their survivors, has been stalled in Congress us the heat-treated stuff.'" and Alpha Therapeutic. for months. Supporters say the money would But it was too late. The manufacturers have said they acted as compensate victims for the Food and Drug Jacqueline Savoie said tests later showed quickly as possible, and that little was Administration's failure to pull the contami­ that Joe, an electrician, was infected some­ known about how AIDS was transmitted. nated products off the market sooner. time in the spring of 1984. She's not sure A recent report from the non-profit Insti­ "It makes me so awful damn mad to think when Phil, a carpenter, contracted the virus. tute of Medicine said the FDA depended too we lost two boys and they sit back and act Steve was so afraid that he waited six heavily on company officials for advice on like it's nothing," said Joseph Savoie, a re- months to get tested for HIV, and then he whether to pull the products off the market. March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3843 And even after the companies started the LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY lowing the terrorist incidents in Japan involving heat treatments in 1983, the companies kept REPRESENTATIVE ED MARKEY the toxin Sarin, an anonymous threat was selling the old product for two years, accor d­ ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS lodged against Disneyland and its thousands ing to Wendy Selig, assistant to Rep. Porter of visitors. The threat demanded a ransom Goss, the Florida Republican who proposed the compensation legislation. HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II note be paid, or the toxic substance would be OF MASSACHUSETTS released in the Disneyland amusement park. Today many AIDS-infected hemophiliacs Fortunately, that incident did not result in the are pursuing individual lawsuits. But in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES threat being carried out, but clearly there is a many states they are running into obstacles, Wednesday , March 6, 1996 such as a statute of limitations. need to address cases where such threats or A few people are suing Worcester Memorial Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. other acts of extortion would occur. Hospital, and Dr. Peter Levine, the former Speaker, I rise in strong support of legislation In summary, there are two important issues medical director of the hemophilia clinic and introduced by Representatives MARKEY, KA­ facing this Congress when considering biologi­ now chief executive officer of the hospital. SICH, and myself addressing problems associ­ cal or chemical weapons legislation. Levine declined to comment. ated with biological and chemical weapons The first is how best we can limit access to biological organisms that can be used by a TOUGH TO KEEP GOING and the potential threat to the American pub­ lic. domestic terrorist to make a weapon of mass Before he died, Phil Savoie served on the Together, we have developed two pieces of destruction without inhibiting the very legiti­ board of directors of the Committee of Ten legislation: first, the measure deals with ac­ mate research of the scientific community in Thousand, which spearheaded the class-ac­ tion lawsuit against the drug companies. cess to etiological agents, also commonly re­ this area. The other issue is how best and ferred to as pathogens, toxins, or disease or­ how swiftly we will address some very glaring Steve used to ignore his brother's pleas for ganisms, and second, a measure, which I will gaps in the current weapons of mass destruc­ help with his work. introduce in the very near future, deals with tion Federal law. "I was running from it," Steve said. "I the appropriate criminal punishments when The legislation I have developed, the Ken­ used to take the documents he'd give me and just file them away. They made me too these agents are used as a weapon of mass nedy-Kasich-Markey legislation, addresses upset.' ' destruction to cause death or inflict harm or issues involving the Federal criminal code, title Today he wishes he had done more then, damage. 18 of the United States Code. and could do more now. He would like people JOHN KASICH, ED MARKEY, and I intend to The FBI and the CIA have both testified be­ to pressure Congress to pass the compensa­ offer amendments to the comprehensive fore Congress that terrorism in the form of bio­ tion bill. antiterrorism legislation scheduled for consid­ logical and chemical weapons is the greatest The family recently contacted one lawyer, eration before the House of Representatives law enforcement challenge of the next decade. but was told they might not be able to sue next week. These bills respond to several recent inci­ successfully because of the state's statute of The Kennedy-Kasich-Markey Biological dents in Ohio, Minnesota, and Mississippi limitations in such cases. The family plans Weapons Restrictions Act of 1996 would add where fringe groups were able to acquire dan­ to investigate this further. provisions recommended by the Federal Bu­ gerous viruses, pathogens, and toxins but, for­ And while Steve says he'd like to be more reau of Investigation, the Justice Department, tunately, were stopped before a domestic ter­ active in the fight for compensation, it's be­ and the Centers for Disease Control [CDC] to rorism incident occurred. come harder to maintain his energy. current law on weapons of mass destruction In closing, I'd also restate my support for He stopped working as a carpenter three and biological and chemical weapons by mak­ the approach developed by Representative years ago when he came down with shingles. ing the criminal misuse of such biological or­ MARKEY, myself, and others. He remained fairly healthy until November, ganisms a Federal crime. Congressman MARKEY'S legislation would when he had to check into Quincy Hospital On the surface, the bipartisan Kennedy-Ka­ allow the Centers for Disease Control to de­ twice for bleeding in his esophagus. But mostly, he is just exhausted. sich-Markey legislation is very basic. But it velop regulations limiting the relative easy ac­ represents some very fundamental and nec­ cess to these dangerous biological agents to "I don't go out much anymore," he said. " There are a lot of lousy moments." essary changes to current law to fill some very those individuals with insincere motives and il­ clear gaps identified by the FBI and Justice legitimate intentions, while also protecting the Steve and Kathy, an auto claims super­ visor for a local insurance company, don't Departments. very sincere and legitimate scientific research have the physical relationship they used to Specifically, the Kennedy-Kasich-Markey bill involving pathogenic or etiological material. have. To feel close, they sit by a fire and and amendment would amend the Federal There is obviously legitimate day-to-day re­ talk. A good day is like the one they spent in criminal statute to impose mandatory pen­ search involving these dangerous viruses, Hyannis in October, visiting craft shops and alties. such as efforts to find an antidote to the Ebola stopping for 1unch. First, against anyone who knowingly devel­ virus, ongoing at dozens, if not hundreds of While Kathy is working, Steve does laun­ ops, produces, stockpiles, transfers, acquires, academic laboratories. This research is ongo­ dry and housework-if he feels well enough. or attempts to acquire under false pretenses ing at both Harvard University and Massachu­ "He'd rather remodel the entire house than any biological agent, toxin or delivery system setts Institute of Technology [MIT] in my con­ do laundry," Kathy said. The last few times for use as weapons, or knowingly assists a gressional district. We must take the appro­ he's felt energetic, Steve built rollers for the foreign or any organization to deliver a weap­ priate steps to protect this legitimate research, kitchen drawers and put down a new base­ on of mass destruction intended to kill, injure and I believe the Markey-Kennedy-Kasich bill ment floor. or otherwise harm any persons living in the is a reasonable step in this direction. He gives Kathy pop quizzes about what to United States; and do if something goes wrong in the house. Second, against anyone who knowingly at­ "He's so afraid that I might not be able to tempts, conspires, or threatens to use any bio­ NARCOTICS TRADE keep things going," she said. "He's tried to logical agent, toxin or delivery system for use pick out his funeral plot and I won't. I hate as a weapon, or knowingly assists a foreign HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN all the planning. I don't want to throw in the state or any organization to do so. towel." OF NEW YORK The legislation would also add the term "re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sometimes they just. sit and cry for hours. combinant DNA material" to the definitions of Steve tries to spend as much time as he what constitutes a potential biological weapon Wednesday, March 6, 1996 can with his children. He let them miss a day if used improperly or as a weapon of mass de­ Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to of school to go sledding. On Thanksgiving join my good friends and colleagues, Mr. eve, he baked nine pumpkin, squash and struction. mincemeat pies with the two teenagers, an Finally, the legislation would expand the cur­ SHAW of Florida and Mr. HAMILTON of Indiana, effort that left him exhausted and in bed the rent definition of what constitutes a criminal of­ in announcing this new and tougher approach next day. fense to include those who threaten to use a in the battle against the international narcotics " We tell them I'm feeling good and doing biological weapon to kill or injure another. trade. Our bill, further linking foreign trade to all the right things," he said. "We just have This gap in current law was evident last the deadly narcotics business from abroad, is to enjoy our time together." year, on Good Friday, when, in the weeks fol- long overdue. 3844 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 Vice President GORE said not long ago that H.W. Fayson, Rev. W.F. Ball, Rev. J.B. the President and the Congress on historic the annual cost to our society here at home Blacknell, Rev. S.A. Cousin, Rev. T.S. John­ preservation matters and commenting to from drug abuse is a staggering $67 billion son, Rev. Ira D. Hinson, and Rev. John F. Federal agencies on the effects of their ac­ tivities upon significant historic properties. each and every year. Most of those drugs White. In 1992, the Council requested the Presi­ come from abroad. While the Vice President's As it begins its second century, Greater dent and the Congress to amend Section 212 estimate is very low in my opinion, it makes Bethel A.M.E. Church is responding to many of the National Historic Preservation Act of amply clear the seriousness of the threat that new challenges. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church 1966 (16 U.S.C. Section 470t) to continue the illicit drugs from abroad pose for our society provides programs for children and senior citi­ appropriations authorization for the Council here at home. For example, the FBI Director zens. The church provides counseling to drug at a level of SS million from FY 1993 through attributes about 90 percent of our crime to and alcohol abusers, shelters and clothes the FY 1996. That amendment was subsequently drugs. homeless, as well as gives support to people enacted as Public Law 102-575 on October 30, 1992. No nation can and should tolerate such de­ infected with HIV. Because the Council's appropriations au­ struction coming from abroad, and not take A solid rock in Miami's African-American thorization expires with the current fiscal drastic and dramatic action. If we were to add community, Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church year, we are now requesting that legislation this $67 billion annual cost from drug abuse to continues to uplift and nurture the human spirit be passed to continue the necessary author­ any yearly trade picture with the major drug while reinforcing the fabric of the community's ization. We recommend that the enclosed bill producing or transit nations-who want easy social and economic well-being. be referred to the appropriate committee for access to our markets-we would see an Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church recognizes consideration, and that it be enacted. The draft bill would coordinate the Council's re­ overwhelming and staggering U.S. trade deficit that salvation and service go hand in hand. authorization with current budgetary plan­ each and every year with these same nations. Church members realize, all too well, that you ning, which attains a balanced budget in FY The American people know something must can't speak to someone about God if they are 2002, by providing appropriations authority be done. Just recently, a survey of public hungry; and that if you're going to save souls, from FY 1997 through FY 2002. opinion on U.S. foreign policy indicated that 85 you have to save their bodies too. Sincerely, percent of the U.S. public believes stopping Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Greater Bethel CATHRYN BUFORD SLATER, the flow of illegal drugs to our Nation is the A.M.E. Church on the first 100 years and I Chairman. most important foreign policy issue, topping wish them much success as they carry on even the concern for protecting U.S. jobs. Our their mission through the next 100 years of A POINT-OF-LIGHT FOR ALL bill responds to that justifiable public concern service and dedication to God and mankind. AMERICANS: MARY ELLEN of the American people. PHIFER-KIR':!"'0N Mr. SHAW'S bill, which I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of, will require the imposi­ LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE tion of trade sanctions on countries failing to THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HIS­ HON.MAJORR.OWENS cooperate fully with U.S. efforts against the TORIC PRESERVATION OF NEW YORK production and sale of narcotics as evidenced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by 2 consecutive years of decertification. HON. JAME'S V. HANSEN Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Under our bill, on the recommendation of OF UTAH Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join the U.S. Trade Representative and the Sec­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands of my constituents and friends in retary of State, one or more of these trade Brooklyn and New York in saluting Mary Ellen sanctions must and should be applied. This Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Phifer-Kirton as a point-of-light for all Ameri­ will provide the administration with yet another Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ cans. vital weapon against the flow of deadly drugs troducing, by request, legislation to reauthorize "First Lady of Brooklyn CORE" is the title into our Nation. the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation we assigned Mary Phifer in the turbulent six­ I want to compliment Mr. SHAW and Mr. for an additional 5 years. The Advisory Coun­ ties, when Brooklyn's chapter of the CORE HAMIL TON for their leadership in this effort. We cil on Historic Preservation, established by movement was on the cutting edge of the are and will continue to be very serious about statute in 1966, is charged with a variety of re­ boldest actions. More than 800 people were drugs, and the American people's deep con­ sponsibilities in carrying out the National His­ arrested challenging discrimination in the con­ cerns, as this effort being announced today toric Preservation Act. The authorization for struction industry at Downstate Medical Cen­ clearly reflects. the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ter. We dumped garbage on the steps of Bor­ is scheduled to expire at the end of the cur­ ough Hall to demand better collection in Bed­ rent calendar year. ford Stuyvesant. We organized over 100 build­ TRIBUTE TO GREATER BETHEL On March 20, the National Parks, Forest ings with rent strikes. Through it all Mary A.M.E. CHURCH, MIAMI, FL and Lands Subcommittee has scheduled a Phifer was our inspiration in Brooklyn CORE. hearing to conduct oversight of the process for Mary Phifer moved to Brooklyn from HON. CARRIE P. MEEK listing resources on the National Register of Kannapolis, NC, in 1948. As a single parent OF FLORIDA Historic Places and the section 106 review she has raised four sons-John, Willis, Ber­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES process for analyzing impacts to National Reg­ nard, and Quentin--a daughter Teresa, plus ister properties, as well as several historic several nieces and nephews. In 1975 she Wednesday, March 6, 1996 preservation measures currently before the married Randolph Kirton. During the entire pe­ Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to subcommittee. It is my intend to consider this riod of her residency in New York, Mary has pay tribute to Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, legislation at this hearing. Therefore, I encour­ always resided in Brooklyn. This adopted the oldest African-American congregation in age all Members who have an interest in this daughter of Brooklyn obtained an AA in public the city of Miami. topic to make their views known to the sub­ administration from Kingsborough Community Since its founding on March 12, 1896, in the committee so they can be fully considered. College and a BS in public administration from home of Mr. A.C. Lightbum, Greater Bethel ADVISORY COUNCIL ON Medgar Evers College. A.M.E. has been at the center of Miami's spir­ HISTORIC PRESERVATION, A very special person, Mary Ellen Phifer­ itual and community development. Washington, DC, February 26, 1996. Kirton is retiring after 28 years of dedicated Today, in fulfillment of its founder's vision, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, service with the New York City Community Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church still nurtures the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash­ Development Agency. Mary has been a com­ spirit of its congregation and the entire Miami ington, DC. mitted community advocate and volunteer. community. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Enclosed is a bill She serves on the boards of the Association Standing on the word, under the cross, in its amending the National Historic Preservation of Community Organizations for Reform Now Act of 1966, as amended, that will continue 100 years of existence, 13 men have served the appropriations authorization for the Ad­ [ACORN], the Brooklyn chapter of the Amer­ as pastor: Rev. W.G. Fields, Rev. W.A. Jack­ visory Council on Historic Preservation. Es­ ican Civil Liberties Union, Fort Greene Senior son, Rev. S.J. Johnson, Rev. A.P. Postell, tablished in 1966, the Council is an independ­ Citizens Council, the Mutual Housing Associa­ Rev. R.B. Sutton, Rev. H.B. Barkley, Rev. ent Federal agency responsible for advising tion of New York, and the United Communities March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3845 Democratic Club. She is also a member of the Thanks to a nomination sent in to the U.S. RURAL AIR SERVICE SURVIVAL Greater Bibleway Temple, 100 Women for Olympic Committee by Lisa Devlin of the ACT Major Owens, and the League of Women Vot­ I.H. Schwartz Center in New Bedford, stating ers, Midwood chapter. Melissa's kindness, generosity and willing­ HON. EARL POMEROY In addition to her lifetime of activism in the ness to always help others, a package arrived OF NORTH DAKOTA world community, Mrs. Phifer-Kirton has de­ at her Chipaway Lane home via UPS, in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forming her of being selected to carry the voted 28 years of her civil service career to Wednesday, March 6, 1996 community action at the New York City Com­ Olympic torch on June 15 in Boston. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ munity Development Agency [CDA]. During "I'm wicked excited, but I didn't really be­ the 6 years that I served as commissioner of lieve it," said Melissa. troducing legislation to ensure the future of commercial airline service in rural America. the CDA, Mary was a staff member. Mary has The road that brought Melissa here has not When Congress passed the Airline Deregu­ been in the field since April 1967 when she been without pain and struggles. lation Act in 1978, it was understood that rural began her first assignment at CDA monitoring Melissa, daughter of Steven and Alice Cor­ air service would deteriorate as airlines raced the neighborhood summer programs. By May nell, was 4 years old when a brain tumor was to compete in high-volume markets. Therefore, 1981, she was the district officer of all of the discovered. She endured three operations to preserve an integrated national air service CDA funded agencies in the borough of that left her partially paralyzed. She was a network, Congress created Essential Air Serv­ Brooklyn. student at the I.H. Schwartz Center before ice, a program to support air carriers that Individuals like Mary are all too rare. She going on to graduate in 1983 from maintain routes in smaller, rural markets. For cares deeply about the community, so much Apponequet Regional High School in the last 15 years, EAS has continued to that she has devoted over two decades of Lakeville. achieve this objective and has received bipar­ struggle in the fight to improve the lives of oth­ She has since given freely of her time at tisan support in Congress. ers. At a time when voluntarism and commu­ the center, and to Easter Seals and many A link to the national air transportation sys­ nity involvement is decreasing, it is appro­ other charitable organizations that she feels tem must be maintained for rural states to fos­ priate that we join with Mary's friends and she can help. ter economic development. The fact is that family in celebrating this point-of-light in the without reliable air service, it is difficult to re­ 11th Congressional District. Before she relo­ Melissa's philosophy for life is one of giv­ ing back to those who have helped her along tain existing businesses and industries, . and cates to Kannapolis, NC, friends and followers even more difficult to attract new ones. As of Mary Phifer are assembling for a special the journey. Some might look at Melissa and see her as physically challenged; I had the farming operations continue to mechanize and tribute to Mary Phifer on Friday, March 8, consolidate, rural America must aggressively 1996. We all welcome this opportunity to show privilege of spending a recent snowy after­ noon watching her teach an 8-year-old to tie pursue efforts to diversify its economy. how much we appreciate Mary's lite of service Key to that diversification is access to the shoes, do origami and zipper, all with the use in New York. She will always be "First Lady" national network of air transportation. With the of only her left hand. It was I who felt chal­ in our hearts. And for the people of the Nation air service supported by the EAS Program, lenged. Mary Ellen Phifer-Kirton is a great point-of­ small cities from North Dakota to Texas and light. Melissa doesn't allow much to slow her . Maine to California can market themselves to down. "I like to get up every day and do investors around the country and indeed things," she says. around the world. However, if the EAS Pro­ MELISSA CORNELL NAMED TO On Feb. 21, Melissa, along with 67 other gram were discontinued and rural air service CARRY OLYMPIC TORCH Massachusetts residents, was honored as a allowed to evaporate, it would be nearly im­ community hero in a reception at Boston possible for communities in rural America to HON. BARNEY FRANK City Hall, with the Boston Mayor Thomas attract new business opportunities. OF MASSACHUSETTS Menino welcoming his guests, along with But EAS is about more than just rural eco­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marion Heard, president of the United Way nomic development. Air travelers around the of Massachusetts Bay, and respresentatives country, whether urban or rural, benefit from Wednesday, March 6, 1996 of Coca-Cola Bottlers of New England. an interconnected, national air service net­ Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Melissa will receive an official Olympic work. In fact, the majority of passengers on one of the few positive issues on which much running uniform that she will wear June 15 EAS routes are not residents of EAS cities but of the world unites these days is support for as she carries the 31h-pound torch and runs people from around the country who are able the Olympic games. For most Americans, the her half mile toward yet another goal: rep­ to reach rural destinations thanks to this pro­ fact that the games will be held in the United resenting Freetown in this official Olympic gram. States makes this year's games especially im­ event. In recent years, the EAS Program has been portant. And for these reasons, the people of We all need heroes to help us remember the under increasing assault in the appropriations southeastern Massachusetts, and especially goodness in all people. process. In fact, the fiscal year 1996 Transpor­ the people of the town of Freetown, are proud tation Appropriations Act reduced the program that Melissa Cornell of Freetown has been Melissa, we are proud to know you and by over 30 percent, forcing airlines to sharply named as one of those who will carry the have you as our hometown hero. We will be reduce the number of round trips in small cit­ Olympic torch. As the accompanying article with you-if not in body, in spirit-on June ies across the country, threatening the viability from the New Bedford Standard Times shows, 15 as you continue on your journey. of rural air service. The legislation I am intro­ Melissa Cornell is an extremely impressive The Olympic Search Committee lists a ducing today will extract EAS from the annual young woman, and I congratulate Lisa Devlin community hero as someone who performs appropriations battle and give rural commu­ of the l.H. Schwartz Center for nominating her outstanding volunteer work, serves as a com­ nities and air carriers a greater degree of cer­ and the U.S. Olympic Committee for selecting munity leader, role model or mentor, per­ tainty about the future of their air service. her for this honor. Mr. Speaker, the story of forms acts of generosity or kindness; and The Rural Air Service Survival Act would this young woman is an inspiring one and I performs extraordinary feats locally or na­ transform EAS, placing the program on solid ask that the article from the New Bedford tionally. fiscal grounds by creating a required expendi­ Standard Times about Melissa Cornell and her The statement of purpose of the U.S. ture within the FAA budget. Funding for the selection as an Olympic torch bearer be print­ Olympic Committee in Atlanta says: "The program would be provided by a user fee as­ ed here. committee for the Olympic Games seeks to sessed to foreign carriers that utilize U.S. air [From the New Bedford Standard Times) honor America's community heroes, people traffic control services. As a result, the legisla­ COMMUNITY HERO CHOSEN TO CARRY OLYMPIC whose service to others embraces the Olym­ tion will have no impact on overall Federal TORCH pic Spirit. For 84 days and 15,000 miles across spending. I should also point out that almost (By Elizabeth Lawton) , America, Community Hero Torchbearers will every major U.S. competitor nation levies simi­ In July, the Olympics will be coming to bring the glow of the Olympic Flame to their lar overflight fees on foreign carriers. Atlanta. For lifelong resident Melissa Cor­ communities along the route of the 1996 Senator DORGAN introduced similar legisla­ nell, the festivities have already begun. Olympic Torch Relay." tion in the Senate which was adopted by 3846 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 unanimous vote in the Commerce Committee TRIBUTE TO PLATO (BUDDY) INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO DES­ as an amendment to the FAA reform legisla­ MATHIS IGN ATE THE UNITED STATES tion. I am hopeful that this proposal will be en­ COURTHOUSE IN WASHINGTON, acted as part of FAA reform when the House DC , AS THE " E. BARRETT and Senate consider this legislation in the HON. CUFF STEARNS PRETTYMAN UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE" coming weeks. OF FLORIDA Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to cospon­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sor and support the Rural Air Service Survival HON. ELEANOR HOLMFS NORTON Act. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday , March 6, 1996 pay tribute to an outstanding employee who Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to WILLIAM V. " BILL" MOORE, has worked at Munroe Regional Medical Cen­ introduce a bill to name the U.S. district courts PHOTOJOURNALIST EXTRAORDI­ ter in my home town of Ocala, FL. Munroe's and circuit court of appeals building for the NAIRE longest serving employee and his name is District of Columbia Circuit after the late chief Plato "Buddy" Mathis. He will be soon retiring. judge E. Barrett Prettyman. I am very pleased that the Chair of the District of Columbia Sub­ HON. RONAID V. DELLUMS Mr. Buddy Mathis' loyalty and dedication to committee is an original cosponsor. Senator Munroe spans over 50 years. He first came to OF CALIFORNIA JOHN WARNER has introduced an identical bill work at the hospital in 1946 as a young boy. in the Senate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In fact, back then he had to stand on a wood­ Judge Prettyman was born in Virginia, en box to perform many of his chores. where he graduated from Randolph-Macon Wednesday , March 6, 1996 College in Ashland. He then graduated from Munroe Regional has seen many changes Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Georgetown University School of Law. both in its physical makeup, not to mention celebrate and chronicle the 28 year career of Judge Prettyman served on the Federal Mr. William V. "Bill" Moore, a photojournalist, changes in personnel. But, one thing that did bench for 26 years. He was the chief judge of who was honored on March 3, 1996. He is the not change over the years at Munroe was the U.S. Circuit Court from 1953 to 1960. He was widely regarded as one of America's first African-American full-time staff news cam­ Buddy Mathis. He remained a constant in the leading legal scholars a• . ~ '3. pioneer for judi­ eraman on television in the State of California. lives of the people who worked in the medical cial reform. He sought the advice of his col­ He has been affiliated with KTVU Channel 2 center and a constant in the community. leagues to better understand the issues to in Oakland, CA, and for the past 5 years serv­ Buddy should serve as a role model to all help improve the efficiency of the judiciary. He ing as chief photographer. of us. He is the exemplification of the true also testified many times before Congress as Bill is a native of Oakland and graduated work ethic. He started working at Munroe a strong advocate for increasing the number from Oakland Technical High School. He at­ when he could barely reach the counter tops of judges on the District's juvenile court. tended Laney College and the California Col­ without standing on a box. And through the As a jurist, Judge Prettyman was known for lege of the Arts and Crafts, majoring in pho­ years he moved up, performing a variety of his centrist positions and his thorough opin­ ions. His most notable opinion concluded that tography. Bill was a freelance photographer duties, including putting away stock and gath­ for the Associated Press before joining what the State Department had the authority to bar ering vegetables from a small garden on the U.S. citizens from entering certain areas of the was then a tiny news staff at KTVU Channel north side of the building. He also assisted fel­ 2. world. He wrote: "While travel is a right, it can low employees such as Felicia Stevens-head be restrained like any other right." The Su­ Bill's assignments ranged from the San cook-Mrs. Annie Lee Stroud, and Mrs. Luella preme Court ultimately upheld the decision. Francisco Police Department Press for 5 years Strupp, among others. Judge Prettyman also championed the to U.S. Presidents since Richard Nixon. In be­ cause of the indigent. At Georgetown Univer­ tween, he covered and recorded on film and In 1951, he joined the military to serve in sity, he established a program where lawyers tape the events related to the assassination of the Korean war and served for several years. were trained to better assist indigent defend­ San Francisco Mayor George Mascone and After the war, he returned to Munroe as a ants. the trial of his accused killer, Dan White, the cook and was also in charge of inventory. He Naming the courts after Judge Prettyman antiwar and civil rights demonstrations of the then attended night school under the GI bill would be a fitting tribute to an outstanding ju­ 1970's; the Oakland-Berkeley hills fire storm of and finished his education. rist and legal scholar. I strongly urge my col­ 1991; the 1989 and 1993 earthquakes in the leagues to support this measure. San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles as During the last 10 years, he and Jim Ruth well as the Nicaraguan earthquake in 1988; have worked as a team, running the dietary department. Buddy has seen many changes GIVING CREDIT FOR THE MISSING the O.J. Simpson murder trial; the training SERVICE PERSONNEL ACT OF 1995 camps and opening season games of the take place in the building and operations of Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants, and the the hospital. San Francisco 49'ers. Bill did films for tele­ HON. BERNARD SANDERS Everybody who has or is still working at the OF VERMONT vision on location in Haiti, Italy, and Brazil. His hospital loved working with Buddy and I'm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skill with the camera is as legendary as his sure they will all hate to see him go. Buddy is good natured way of dealing with his fellow Wednesday , March 6, 1996 respected by all. I am pleased to be able to workers. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, join with his many, many friends and col­ He is married to Belva Davis, an established February 10, in signing the National Defense leagues in paying tribute to Plato "Buddy" Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996, the and accomplished TV news personality, and Mathis for his hard work through the years President signed into law the Missing Service has 2 children, Steven and Darolyn. Bill is and his kindness and generosity over the Personnel Act of 1995, which had been incor­ fondly known as Belva's husband. Let the years. porated into the authorization bill. The pas­ record state that Bill is an all-around-nice-guy, sage of the provisions of the Missing Service and an accomplished professional. I sincerely wish him the best in his retire­ Personnel Act is a significant milestone for William V. "Bill" Moore, photojournalist ment and congratulate him on his outstanding veterans and for the families of our MIA's, and extraordinaire, and his contribution in docu­ service to my hometown hospital, Munroe Re­ I rise today to give credit to some of the peo­ menting historic domestic and international gional Medical Center. ple, including some of my fellow Vermonters, news are a treasure of human events shaping who worked hard for the passage of these the development and future of our world. provisions. March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3847 Their dedication, commitment, and persist­ THE ABORTION PROVISION IN THE the hands of dangerous people while ensuring ence in the face of overwhelming odds has fi­ TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILL that these substances remain available to sci­ nally brought to fruition a matter that has been entists with a legitimate research need for their primary concern for over 13 years. And HON. CORRINE BROWN them. By now, most of Members of this body have I am very proud that my fellow Vermonters OF FLORIDA have played such a significant role in this ef­ probably read news reports about Larry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wayne Harris, the Ohio white-supremacist fort. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 who ordered bubonic plague through the mail I cosponsored the Missing Service Person­ Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the last summer. It is frightening to think that just nel Act of 1995 after being convinced by Patri­ telecommunications bill has been signed into about anybody with a 32-cent stamp and a lit­ cia Sheerin, Don Amorosi, Sean McGuirl, Walt law. It is a bill that I supported and I am tle chutzpah could get a hold of any number Handy, and Al Diacetis of the desperate need pleased to see this important legislation be­ of potentially dangerous infectious substances. for this law. The act is the culmination of years come law. The Ohio case may be an isolated incident or of effort on the part of my fellow Vermonters­ However, I am outraged at the way in which it may not be--we really don't know. Why? Tom Cook, Bob Jones, and Brian Lindner, the this extreme Republican leadership snuck a lit­ Because the Federal Government has no sys­ president, vice president, and chief of re­ tle-known provision into the conference report. tem in place today to regulate the transfer of search, respectively, of the Northeast POW/ In the attempt to eliminate "obscene" material these agents within the United States. I think MIA Network; and Jim Howley-and the veter­ from the Internet, this provision included an that's a situation that needs to be corrected, ans organizations who have supported it, in­ old, outdated definition of the word "obscene." and I am introducing legislation today to do cluding Vietnam Veterans of America, the Known as the Comstock Act, it included as so. Why worry about the flow of potentially dan­ American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign part of the definition of obscene materials "any gerous infectious agents within our borders? Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. drug, medicine, article, or thing * * * intended Let me read you a few lines from an article on Most notable were the contributions of the for producing abortion." This obscure, never enforced law dates back to the early 1900's the threat posed by these agents when they family members of the missing and prisoners: are converted into biological weapons, written Tom Cook, Sharon Roraback, and Sarah and is clearly an unconstitutional violation of free speech. If enforced, this outdated law by U.S. Navy Commander Stephen Rose for Pendris. would prohibit the discussion of abortion over the Naval War College Review. Cmdr. Rose Were it not for a special conference held in the telephone, on the computer, or through the writes that: 1993 by the Northeast POW/MIA Network, we mail. Science can now reshuffle the genetic deck would not today have a law to protect missing The new telecommunication law makes it a of micro-organisms to produce a theoreti­ service persons, to protect their families from cally unlimited number of combinations, felony, punishable by 5 years for the first of­ each with its own unique blend of toxicity, exploitation, and to grant basic human rights fense and 10 years for each subsequent of­ hardness, incubation period, etc. In short, it to the missing as well as their families. Under fense, for anyone to discuss abortion on the is becoming possible to synthesize biological the guidance of a former POW, Lt. Col. Orson Internet. I believe that it would be unconstitu­ agents to military specifications. Thus, the Swindle, participants in that conference were tional to ban citizens from speaking freely on world lies on the threshold of a dangerous able to clarify the goals of the proposed Miss­ the issue of abortion. era of designer bugs as well as designer drugs. ing Service Personnel Act as originally au­ Women's rights have continually been chal­ thored by John Holland. Mr. Swindle pointed a lenged by this Congress. This is just the latest Biological weapons have been called the poor man's atomic bomb. They are relatively new direction: That while we cannot solve all attempt to silence those who advocate a wom­ cheap to produce, and you get an appallingly the problems of the past, we can protect miss­ an's right to choose. I believe that Congress big bang for your buck. In fact, experts report ing service persons in the future, based on should act immediately to ensure that free speech is not violated by this law. that some of the supertoxins that have been what we have learned from past mistakes. I lived through the era before Roe versus developed in recent years are ten thousand Through her courage and intuition, Ver­ Wade. I know what poor women went through times more potent than the nerve gases we monter Patricia Sheerin, policy analyst for the in the back alleys when abortion was not are more accustomed to, which have been de­ Northeast POW/MIA Network, convinced the legal. Any attempt to restrict this medical pro­ scribed as mere perfume in comparison to National Vietnam Veterans Coalition to sup­ cedure is just one more way this Congress is some of their biological competitors. The Of­ port the legislation and work for its passage. throwing away a woman's right to choose. fice of Technology Assessment reports that She also formed a plan and policy uniting vet­ Mr. Speaker, It is outrageous that this ex­ some 15 nations, including Libya, North erans organizations and veterans advocates treme anti-choice movement would use the Korea, and Iraq, are suspected of having bio­ with the sole purpose of correcting and updat­ new telecommunications law to threaten a per­ logical weapons development programs. ing the outdated Missing Service Persons Act son's rights to discuss abortion. Choosing Clearly, the potential of biological weapons of 1942. abortion is the most heartwrenching and per­ to rain devastation down upon their victims sonal decision a woman may ever make. But should give those charged with preventing Crucial to passage of this new law was the It is a decision that should be made between international terrorist attacks on our Nation support of citizens who were informed about a woman, her doctor, her family, and her spir­ cause for serious concern. However, the les­ its benefits. Joe and Paula Donaldson of Fair itual conscience. This Congress should not be son we learned from the tragedy at Oklahoma Haven, VT, deserve credit for organizing a meddling with our ability to freely discuss a City is that we cannot be satisfied to only look weekly vigil as part of this educational effort. woman's most personal medical decision. outward for terrorist threats. We must also be Nationwide distribution of information on the vigilant against home-grown threats from para­ progress of the legislation, a responsibility of military groups within our borders, which could Bob Necci, helped pave the way to passage of INTRODUCTION OF THE INFEC­ use biological or chemical weapons against this important act. Education is often the key TIOUS AGENTS CONTROL ACT OF their fellow Americans to further their radical to success, and such was the case with the 1996 anti-government agendas. Missing Service Personnel Act of 1995. On the morning of March 20, 1995, the Jap­ HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY anese Government was faced with just such a I commend the supporters of this bill for situation. A home-grown Armageddon-group their loyalty and devotion to the men and OF MASSACHUSE'ITS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES called Aum Shinrikyo released sarin gas-a women who wear the uniform of the U.S. deadly nerve agent that is 500 times more Armed Forces. These Vietnam veterans and Wednesday, March 6, 1996 toxic than cyanide gas-in the Tokyo subway family members of those missing and captured Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing system, killing 12 people and injuring thou­ in Vietnam have left a legacy of justice and today the Infectious Agents Control Act of sands more. According to a staff report on the fair treatment for future soldiers who become 1996, which will address the need to keep in­ incident prepared by the Senate Permanent missing while fighting to defend our country fectious agents that could pose a serious Subcommittee on Investigations, the Aum sect and our freedom. threat to the public health and safety out of had its own chemical weapons manufacturing 3848 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 plant, for the production of sarin gas, and was over and over again during the 1992 cam­ I have three of them." This response rein­ trying to develop biological weapons, including paign about the promise he made: "Read my forces what the Bureau of Labor Statistics botulism and anthrax. To get a sense of power lips, no new taxes." President Clinton may found during its review of the number and of those weapons, consider this: 3 billionths of also come to realize just how salty his words types of jobs that were actually created under an ounce of botulism toxin would be enough may become. No doubt he will be haunted by the Clinton administration. to kill me. "it's the economy, stupid" during his campaign It has become very apparent, especially in Incidentally, the staff report concluded that for reelection. President Bush took his lickings the last few months, that people are feeling in­ the Aum sect was "a clear danger to not only about his tax promise; President Clinton will secure and anxious. Many have expressed the the Japanese Government but also to the se­ be subjected to the same standard of scrutiny fear that if they lose their job they will not be curity interests of the United States," which and criticism. After all, he did run on improving able to find a new job that will provide them was the target of much of the Aum leader's the economy. He stated that he believed with the salary that will allow them to have the rhetoric. America should come first. That he would same standard of living. What has caused In an effort to reduce the risk of a similar at­ make the U.S. economy vibrant and he would American workers to think this way? There are tack in the United States, I am introducing leg­ be known for his domestic policy, not just his several factors which account for this negative islation directing the Centers for Disease Con­ foreign policy. He said America will come first. outlook. Corporate downsizing has had the trol to develop a regulatory regime to control Well here we are 4 years later. Guess greatest impact upon middle managers. The access to those infectious agents that could what? The economy does not seem to be im­ statistics bear out the fact that many of these pose the greatest threat to public health if they proving, rather it is stagnating. Edward people trying to reenter the market must ac­ fell into the wrong hands. It is my understand­ Yardeni, chief economist at Deutsche Morgan cept lower pay. Between 1990 and 1992, on ing that a working group including representa­ Grenfell, has stated: "The U.S. is already in average, these workers were forced to take a tives of CDC, the Department of Justice, and recession," "even though we haven't had two pay cut of 20 percent. You might find it hard other relevant Federal agencies already has straight quarters of negative growth in gross to believe but the median income is less now begun to develop such a regime. My bill would domestic product." He believes that GDP will than it was in 1986. ensure that that work is completed and the shrink at a 1.5 percent annual rate during the There is compelling evidence to show that system is in place within 1 year of its enact­ first half of 1996. How did he draw this conclu­ reaching middle class earnings has been on ment. I am pleased to be joined in this effort sion? Since the Commodity Research Bu­ the decline since 1980. According to the Uni­ by Budget Chairman JOHN KASICH and Rep­ reau's price index of raw industrial materials versity of Michigan's Panel Study on Dynam­ resentative JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II. fell 6 percent for the 12 months in January, ics, which has tracked the same families since I am hopeful that this legislation will be this was the signal that led him to make this 1968, they found that 65 percent of white given the swift attention that the issue it ad­ conclusion. American men who turned 2 1 ~efore 1980 were earning middle class wages-twice the dresses demands in the House, and that the Let's be clear about one very important fact. poverty level-by the age of 30. By compari­ Senate will take up similar legislation soon. In the third quarter of 1992, the economy grew 5.8 percent-the Commerce Department an­ son, only 47 percent of those who reached the nounced this number after the 1992 election. age of 21 after 1980 were able to reach this NATION'S TRUE ECONOMIC President Bush tried in vain to get this mes­ same level of earning power. Blacks do not PICTURE sage across but neither the press nor the fare half as well, reaching 29 and 19 percent, respectively. media seemed the least bit interested. Why Since there are more people without a col­ give the American public the facts? For the HON. CUFF STEARNS lege education than people with the benefit of record, the growth rate for the fourth quarter OF FLORIDA a higher education, these workers tend to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was an outstanding 8.6 percent. So, President far more insecure and anxious. Clinton could claim that under his administra­ Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Education can be an influential factor as to tion the average annual rate of growth was 2.5 how successful an individual will be in secur­ Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, who said this? percent since 1993. ing a well-paid job. Education is becoming a "Washington has abandoned working families. Let's examine what happened in 1995, the much more important factor in finding good job Millions of Americans are running harder and first year President Clinton's economic policies opportunities than ever before. As a result, the harder just to stay in place. Wages are flat were fully in effect. Growth that year was a gap in income distribution is increasing, and * • *" dismal 1.4 percent. How does this compare to this is adding to blue collar anxiety. On February 20, 1996 the Labor Depart­ other administrations? From 1982 to 1989, the We must find ways to encourage our work­ ment released its employment cost index, average rate of growth was 3.9 percent. Dur­ ers to get the necessary jobs skills to compete showing the smallest gain in wages and bene­ ing that same period the annual median family in this high tech global economy. We must fits since the Government began keeping sta­ income rose about 2 percent yearly. How does also find a way to provide this training to re­ tistics in 1982. the Clinton administration compare with the train our workers. A far more disturbing figure was given about Reagan administration? Unfortunately, for all We must expand our technological base the median family income. Under Ronald Rea­ of us the family income has only risen 0.25 and find creative and innovative methods to gan's watch, 1982-89, real income increased percent per annum. create new industries. In the past, we have an average of 2 percent annually. President You might say to yourself that all might be been able to transfer a worker's knowledge Clinton declared in his 1996 State of the true but President Clinton fulfilled his promise and ability into learning new skills to allow Union "Our economy is the healthiest it has and created almost 8 million new jobs. OK, them to participate in a new job market. A been in three decades." let's take a look at his claim. The Bureau of good example of this is when Henry Ford cre­ How does the current rate of recovery com­ Labor Statistics backs up the President's num­ ated the automobile and displaced the horse pare to other periods of recovery over the past bers. He has lived up to his promise and cre­ and buggy trade. 35 years? In 1961 through 1969 the increased ated 7.5 million new jobs since taking office in What happened is a lesson that we should real gross domestic product was 23.5 percent January 1993. What is deceptive about these all try to emulate. These same workers started from the low point of the recession. The 197~ numbers is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics working in the Ford factories that had dis­ 80 figure increased by 20 percent. The 1982- counts people, not the number of hours they placed them. The telecommunications bill 90 recovery saw an increase of 17.9 percent. work. For instance, two 20 hour per week passed by Congress and signed into law by I wonder how President Clinton could make part-timers are counted as two jobs. If you the President will provide the same type of op­ such a claim about the state of our Nation's look at the number of hours worked, then only portunities by creating millions of new jobs. economy since the recovery from the reces­ 758,000 new jobs have been created annually So far, President Clinton hasn't delivered. If sion in March 1991 has only been 13.1 per­ since 1993. we balance the budget, we will be well on our cent so far. The Wall Street Journal reported on January way to jump starting. A major factor in the 1992 Presidential elec­ 24, 1996 that during a Democrat focus group, Why is a 7-year balanced budget so impor­ tion was the economy. "It's the economy, stu­ a pollster announced that thanks to Clinton 8 tant? Many leading economists believe that a pid" was the hue and cry of the Clinton cam­ million new jobs had been created. At that balanced budget would result in a drop in in­ paign. Just as President Bush was reminded point, one woman yelled out: "Yeah, I know, terest rates of up to 2 percent. For a 30-year, March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3849 $75,000 mortgage, that's $37,000 saved over gular and distinguished American, and that we could have sent her back and had them peti­ the life of the loan. Americans will have more send our deepest condolences to Walter tion for her, but I didn't. And now it won't take home pay because our budget includes a Krueger's wife, Betty Krueger, to his mother, happen because we don't treat our citizens $500 per child tax credit. We also have true Ruth Droes, to his five daughters, Kathy like that." welfare reform, which is a No. 1 priority for Jenifer, who oversees a hectic operation Logan, Karen Pagel, Judy Shaw, Pam Salada, with a Sl4 million annual budget, considers most Americans. and Patty Krueger, to his eight grandchildren, herself one of the new breed of INS man­ and to both his sisters. Walter Krueger was a agers. While the southern bormost of the strong family man, who loved this Nation and media attention, INS officials say the north­ TRIBUTE TO WALTER W. all that it stands for, who served all of the citi­ ern border has its share of illegal immi­ KRUEGER, A DISTINGUISHED zens of this country, first as a member of our grants-they just don't talk about how AMERICAN WHO SERVED IN armed services and then as an unparalleled many. WORLD WAR II AND FOUGHT advocate for our veterans. I am proud to call Therefore, it's her mission to walk a tight­ FOR VETERANS' RIGHTS rope to satisfy a number of different con­ him my friend, and I am proud to ask that the stituents, from American taxpayers who are House of Representatives of the Nation he disturbed by the lare disturbed by the large HON. FRANK TEJEDA loved so much take a moment to return to him number of illegal aliens entering the coun­ OF TEXAS a little of the honor and respect he showed us try, to immigrants who complain about long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout his life. lines and insensitive treatment at INS of­ Wednesday, March 6, 1996 fices. Mr. TEJEDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to One of Jenifer's first management deci­ TRIBUTE TO CAROL JENIFER sions was to improve the atmosphere by in­ pay tribute to the memory of an American sol­ stalling brighter lights in the crowded wait­ dier, a man who dedicated his life to the de­ ing room. She is considering hiring a cus­ f ense of the freedoms that we enjoy and to HON. JOHN CONYERSt JR. tomer-service representative to handle com­ the veterans who paid for those freedoms with OF MICHIGAN plaints generated by the 48 million people their sacrifice. I respectfully request that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who pass through INS checkpoints in her ju­ risdiction each year, including the Detroit­ U.S. House of Representatives join me in Wednesday, March 6, 1996 mourning the passage of Walter W. Krueger, Windsor Tunnel, the Ambassador Bridge and a man of both vision and action. Having Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, given that we Detroit Metropolitan Airport. She is also de­ are so frequently confronted with the troubles termined to hire an inspector who is fluent served this Nation for so long, Walter Krueger in Arabic because her client base is 50 per­ understood the problems of our noncommis­ and the travails of the Immigration and Natu­ ralization Service, I would like to have the fol­ cent Middle Eastern and no one in the office sioned officers. So after his s~rvice to this Na­ is fluent in that language. tion was over, at a time when many hang up lowing uplifting article from the May 1995 Jenifer has made it a point to get to know their uniforms, salute the flag, and retire, Wal­ issue of Management Review inserted into the the names-and personal details-of the 254 ter Krueger went to work for the noncommis­ RECORD. The article, by Anita Lienert, profiles employees and one drug-sniffing dog who sioned officers of this Nation. And when Wal­ Carol Jenifer, the first African-American work with her in patrolling eight ports of ter Krueger went to work, good things hap­ woman to manage day-to-day operations in an entry along 804 miles of water boundary be­ pened. INS district office. Ms. Jenifer is the District Di­ tween the United States and Canada. Mr. Krueger served this Nation honorably in rector of the INS district office at the United So far, one of Jenfier's "employee" rela­ States-Canada border located in my home­ tions challenges has been communicating the U.S. Army for 33 years. When he retired, with the German shepherd: Gitta only re­ he was serving as Command Sergeant Major town of Detroit, Ml. I hope and expect that the sponds to commands in German. Even so, of the U.S. Army, Europe [ASAREUR]. He INS will continue to attract and promote indi­ Jenifer still knows how to work a room­ served this Nation all over the world, including viduals of Ms. Jenifer's caliber. whether it's full of customers or employees­ assignments in Panama, Korea, Europe, and Carol Jenifer does not look like a huggable in a charismatic style reminiscent of Ronald Vietnam. During his long and very honorable person. She wears her hair in a Marine Reagan. She stops often to ask about sick career, he earned the Combat Infantryman's Corps-style buzz cut and shuns makeup and wives or new husbands. But don't confuse her Badge and the Distinguished Service Medal. jewelry. Although she's six feet tall, she familiarity and warm-and-fuzzy approach While still serving this Nation in Europe, Mr. seems even taller, carrying herself with a with wimpiness. In reality, her management military bearing that reflects her years as a style is much closer to the tenets of Tough Krueger was appointed to the board of direc­ police officer in Washington, D.C. She car­ Love. tors of the Noncommissioned Officers Asso­ ries a gold badge that says "District Direc­ After all, her office deported 1,249 people in ciation. Upon retirement, he was elected vice tor" and has just ordered a Glock handgun to 1994. And shortly after the heartwarming president of the association. A year later, he keep in her desk. To get inside her office at scene with the Haidous family, Jenifer became president. the U.S.-Canada border in Detroit, you need stands firm on a $15,000 bond set by her dep­ Walter Krueger's accomplishments as presi­ to get by a metal detector and armed em­ uty director earlier in the afternoon on a dent of the association are legendary. The Or­ ployees. Jordanian immigrant whose wife had blurted ganization received a Federal Charter from So when one of her clients leaps out of a out during his naturalization interview that seat in the waiting room at the Detroit she had been "paid to marry him." He also this U.S. Congress. The association began its branch of the U.S. Immigration and Natu­ had prior felony convictions and there was medical trust, which awards funds each year ralization Service and gives Jenifer a big an outstanding warrant for his arrest. to military families who need the assistance. It hug, it seems somewhat out of place. But to get a real feel for Jenifer, you need significantly raised the funding for and number "Oh, Miss Jenifer," says Chadia Haidous, a to see her in action at 7:30 a.m., as a single of scholarships awarded to deserving young Lebanese immigrant "I just got sworn in parent in Detroit getting her two daughters, people. The NCOA operation appreciation pro­ today! I'm an American citizen! And now I Eboni and Kia, both 13, off to school, Jenifer gram raised funds for equipment to be used don't have to worry about my daughter." skips breakfast and barks orders like "Kia, by veterans in hospitals. Under his leadership, Jenifer, 45, the first African-American did you finish those dishes?" and "Eboni, woman to manage day-to-day operations at give me that assignment notebook to sign." the organization began the NCOA national de­ one of the 33 INS district offices in the While her girls scurry around, Jenifer fense foundation, which works to ensure that United States, hugs her back and rejoices straightens her simple black dress, snaps on active duty military enjoy their full right to par­ with the Haidous family. a beeper and bundles up in a coat and scarf, ticipate in the democracy which they defend. Moments later, loping up the back steps to stopping only to grab her ever-present black Mr. Krueger received every award offered by her office that overlooks the Detroit River, leather organizer. the association, as is fitting for a man who led Jenifer explains that little Alica Haidous, 11, Outside, it's 20 degrees and still dark, with this organization so well and for so long, a who was born in Senegal, could have faced a light snowfall. Sounding like a typical man who fought for the rights and benefits deportation because her mother was not a mother, Jenifer grumbles that she can't get U.S. citizen. the girls to wear their ski caps to school and due our noncommissioned officers, and who "The family was afraid the daughter would that they keep pestering her to buy a dog. took every opportunity to honor and fight for have to go back to Senegal unescorted," "When I applied for the job a year ago, I our veterans. Jenifer explains. "I could have stuck to the told my supervisors that the girls were a I respectfully ask that this U.S. House of book, but why? I made a heart decision and huge part of my life," Jenifer says in the car Representatives note the passage of this sin- I made it in the name of family unity. I on the way to work. "I told them I would 3850 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6? 1996 have to limit travel because I attend games, The meeting is fast-paced and informal, have ordered more," she muses. "My kids go to parent conferences and pick them up and covers topics ranging from the need for know I hide them under my bed." after school. It didn't seem to hurt, because air fresheners in the office bathrooms to a Jenifer needs to see how work is progress­ I think they wanted someone who could hu­ video for employees about avoiding sexual ing at the tunnel and Detroit's Ambassador manize the office." harassment. Jenifer insists that her man­ Bridge-the largest commercial-vehicle At work, her office is decorated with strik­ agers keep their remarks to a minimum, and entry port in the United States-on the ing paintings of "buffalo soldiers"-the all­ they give their daily reports in a sort of "Portpass" program. Portpass allows pre­ black cavalry who fought and resettled the verbal shorthand that takes a total of 21 qualified drivers to use express lanes, which West. Jenifer explains that since taking the minutes. will speed up the flow of traffic. job last spring, she has been worried about "E-mail is negative," begins administra­ "Traffic can be my worst nightmare," every little detail, including whether or not tive officer Judy McCormack. Jenifer says. "We have a federal mandate to she should have hung the artwork. "No arrests yesterday," pipes up James get people inspected here in less than 20 min­ "I almost took the pictures down," she Wellman, acting assistant district director utes-and we have to keep it moving or the says. "I didn't want to overwhelm people for investigations. complaints start backing up." The INS in­ who couldn't relate to something like that. The issue of bathroom air fresheners spects people crossing the border, while U.S. But after I thought about it, I realized I prompts some discussion. "I don't care what Customs agents inspect things, but the two needed those men (in the pictures) to watch you get, as long as we get them in there," cross-train and work together. To the public, my back. Management has some pitfalls." she says to her staff, slightly annoyed after they are virtually indistinguishable. In private, Jenifer admits that "being a being questioned about what type should be Touring the new tunnel Portpass office, tall, black female has had its problems." ordered. Jenifer is complimentary about the Testifying before a congressional commit­ Jenifer is anxious to end the meeting and countertops that will separate staff and cus­ tee last fall on equal employment oppor­ get down into the public waiting room for tomers. "Good," she notes, "I like them wide tunity protection and employment practices her daily "walkaround" with people who are so nobody can reach across and grab our peo­ at the INS, she described the low points of here to take citizenships tests, file paper­ ple." her career, beginning with her job interview work contesting deportations or apply for She's less sanguine, however, about the 12 years ago for an INS analyst position. green cards. Although she speaks English Portpass signs in the traffic lanes at the tun­ "The interviewer seemed more surprised only, she communicates well, sometimes nel. "The signs are too little," she com­ that I was articulate and a product of the with gestures or hand-holding or by repeat­ plains. "I don't know if people will be able to D.C. public school system than in other ing phrases over and over. see them." qualifying factors," Jenifer told the commit­ Today, about 75 people are assembled by At the bridge at noon, Jenifer is still ob­ tee. "It was quite obvious that I did not fit 9:30 a.m., under disconcerting signs that say sessed with signage. She tells Norman whatever image this manager had regarding things like Fingerprinting-Now Serving Byron, port director for the bridge, that African-Americans. He later remarked that #823. Jenifer later explains that the signs she's worried that people won't be able to see one day I would be his 'boss' ... There re­ record the number of people from January 1 the express lane signs at night. He assures mains a perception that my advancement to the present. Still, the signs just seems to her that they will be well-lit. was due to connections and not based on magnify the "Waiting for Godot" atmos­ The two tour a trailer-type office set up at merit." phere in the room. The Detroit office serves the foot of the bridge to accommodate the She says she had to struggle for every pro­ about 350 people a day and conducts about new program and staff. Jenifer checks out motion at the federal agency, at one point 1,300 naturalization interviews a month. every closet and toilet and pushes back part hiring an attorney to present her concerns Jenifer doesn't identify herself, but of the wall paneling that has bowed out. She about lack of advancement to INS personnel plunges into the crowd, smiling and joking. nearly slips coming down the steps in the officials. "Where are you from?" she asks one man. snow and asks when skid strips will be put Despite those early challenges, Jenifer "Nigeria," he replies tersely. in. says the transition to her new $88,000-a-year "What part?" Jenifer continues. "The skid strip for steps costs $3,000 a position has been relatively smooth, due in "Africa," he says. roll," Byron says. "Some things we can't do part to her long INS experience that ranges "I know it's Africa, silly," she chides him, until the weather gets warmer." from working as an officer in the detention­ laughing. "I've been there. What part?" Back in Byron's office, Jenifer banters and-deportation branch to holding the post By this time, the man and his companions with several INS agents and asks for their of second-in-command in Detroit before she are smiling. Everyone in the room is staring. recommendations on good places to eat near­ got the director's job. Her boss, Carol "Lagos," he says. "Have you been there?" by. They direct her to a restaurant in De­ Chasse, INS eastern region director, de­ She has been accused of working the troit's nearby Mexican Village that looks scribes Jenifer as "a shining star." crowd, but "this is some of the most impor­ like a dive, but turns out to have decent "She's got it," Chasse says. "She's a prac­ tant work I do," she explains afterward. "I food. titioner of good human relations. Leadership got a real feel for front-line work when I Jenifer orders the quesadillas and chicken in the '90s is about people skills and that's worked for the INS processing refugees in enchiladas and ends up taking home a doggie critical here because we deal with huge vol­ Kenya a couple of years ago. It sure gives bag of most of the food for her kids. "I'm a umes of people." you a different perspective on naturaliza­ horrendous cook, so I love leftovers," She Although Jenifer grew up in Washington, tion. It makes you realize that these are peo­ admits. D.C., she never dreamed of working for the ples' lives you're making decisions about." By 1 p.m., she's on her way to Detroit's INS. The daughter of a bookbinder at the Back in her office around 10:15 a.m., Metro airport to check on a request for more Federal Bureau of Engraving wanted to be a Jenifer sucks on another hard candy and INS inspectors to accommodate a 60 percent firefighter. "But back in those days, women meets with Harold Carter, an INS examiner increase in international passengers since didn't get to be firefighters," she says. "I who chairs a committee representing minori­ 1993 due to airline mergers. It's a 45-minute had to settle for police work." Her time on ties in the Detroit district. drive to the airport, and on the way she the D.C. force included a stint undercover on "Come on Harold, get comfortable," talks about the mundane, yet important the prostitution detail. Jenifer coos as she scrabbles around on her issues that face single parents, such as get­ Jenifer later earned two master's degrees, desk looking for a pen. After Carter settles ting the laundry done and whether it's wise one in counseling from the University of the into a chair, she launches into her concerns: to hire a housekeeper. District of Columbia and one in public ad­ "There are no Hispanics in investigations Stuck in rush-hour traffic with Jenifer, ministration for Southeastern University. . .. We don't have any representative [mi­ you find yourself sharing the problems of She said the degrees helped her develop the nority] groups at Sault Ste. Marie. We have raising teenagers and getting along with discipline to manage efficiently. to show we've tried to reach parity. Can we men. She seems more like an old friend by The first order of almost ever day is meet­ get people to work up there? mid-afternoon than an interview subject. ing with her top managers. Six out of seven Carter laughs, noting it's pretty cold at But then, her staff has warned you that of Jenifer's managers are women, which is the Soo, which is an INS port-of-entry lo­ Jenifer often "pulls an Oprah," or gets peo­ notable considering there are no female bor­ cated in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. But ple to tell all unwittingly. der patrol chiefs in the United States and they get serious again quickly. After all, At the INS section of the airport, Michael there are only two female district directors. there is a class-action suit in Los Angeles Freeman, the supervisory immigration in­ On the day of the interview, Jenifer seems to about lack of advancement among black INS spector at the airport, prints up a computer be running later for her daily briefing, until officers. list of how passengers have increased on each she explains that she sets her office clock 15 After the meeting, she's off to the Detroit­ airline since 1989. Jenifer studies the print­ minutes fast on purpose. She grabs a piece of Windsor Tunnel, which runs underneath the out and tells him she'll consider hiring 10 or hard candy from the jar on her desk and Detroit River, but first stops to order Girl 11 new inspectors to ease the crunch. Jenifer heads out right on time. Scout cookies from a coworker. "I should asks Freeman if he's lost weight. It's clear March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3851 Freeman's busting to tell her something else States citizens in Puerto Rico can only be re­ pie choose: independence, separate sov­ and he finally does. solved by adhering to constitutionally and ereignty in free association with the United " I just found out my wife is having a internationally based principles and standards States, or statehood. baby," he says. They chat about children and for full self-government. While many may mis­ There is an important event which took health concerns. If Jenifer ever t ires of the INS, she could probably have her own talk construe this legislation to be designed to ben­ place recently which is relevant to the intro­ show. efit one local Puerto Rico political party over duction of this legislation. On February 29, She makes it a point to shake hands with another, it is, in fact, a serious bipartisan effort 1996, I joined three other House committee or speak to all 12 of the INS inspectors on to enact into law a pragmatic process with the and subcommittee chairmen from the Commit­ duty that afternoon before heading back to long-term objective of resolving the Puerto tees on Resources and International Relations her office. The new hires, whose desks are Rico status dilemma. The legislation divides in responding to Concurrent Resolution 62 of piled with books like The Art of Cross-Exam­ the process into three manageable stages the Puerto Rico Legislature. ination, stiffen when Jenifer walks in the which follow historical precedent set by the In the Concurrent Resolution the legislature room. But within minutes they are relaxed. asks the 104th Congress to respond to the re­ Back at the office, Jenifer goes through Congress in providing for final political the paperwork that has sprouted on her desk statuses of territories and trust territories dur­ sults of the November 14, 1993, status plebi­ over the last few hours. Her secretary puts ing this century. scite in Puerto Rico, wherein the Common­ the most urgent notes on her chair. There The first step in the process is the initial de­ wealth ballot proposition received a plurality of are employee identification cards to sign, a cision stage in which voters are asked which 48.6 percent votes cast, and to indicate the quarterly meeting with immigration lawyers fundamental relationship they prefer with the next steps in resolving Puerto Rico's political to arrange and an application for a bowling United States-one of separate sovereignty status. After extensive research, oversight, tournament with the heads of other federal leading to independence or free association or and a joint hearing, a substantial record was agencies in Detroit, from the Secret Service developed enabling a concise response to to the FBI. under United States sovereignty leading to " Oh," Jenifer groans, "I need a coach to statehood. Concurrent Resolution 62. help me bowl better. I bowled an 80 last time The second and final steps are the transi­ Following is the text of the response to the and have yet to live down the shame." tion and implementation stages which follow President of the Senate and Speaker of the By 4:45 p.m., Jenifer is walking out the the historical patterns of enabling and admis­ House of the Puerto Rico Legislature: door to pick up the girls. They are waiting sion acts for territories becoming States and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, for her in the school library, complaining similar measures for insular areas becoming COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, about their eight-grade class pictures. Washington , DC, February 29 , 1996. Jenifer studies the photos as closely as separate sovereigns. Hon. ROBERTO REXACH-BENITEZ, she's looked at any paperwork today. "Yes, If this self-determination process does not President of the Senate. I'm keeping these for blackmail :i,mrposes," result in voter approval of one of the rcognized Hon. ZAIDA HERNANDEZ-TORRES, she says. The three of them burst out laugh­ options for full self-government, then by demo­ Speaker of the House of Commonwealth of Puer­ ing. cratic choice of the voters-instead of by Fed­ to Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. By 5:15 p.m., the INS manager who insists eral mandate-the status quo will continue DEAR MR. REXACH-BENITEZ AND MS. HER­ that " fair management and families" are the and Puerto Rico will remain a locally self-gov­ NANDEZ-TORRES: The Committee on Re­ cornerstones of her personal and professional erning unincorporated territory under congres­ sources and the Committee on International life, is walking in the side door of her house Relations are working cooperatively to es­ holding the leftover chicken enchiladas in sional administration. tablish an official record which we believe her free hand. Under the U.S. Constitution and applicable will enable to House to address the subject­ principles of international law, the three recog­ matter of Concurrent Resolution 62, adopted nized options for full self-government are inde­ by the Legislature of Puerto Rico on Decem­ UNITED STATES-PUERTO RICO pendence, separate sovereignty in free asso­ ber 14, 1994. While the specific measures ad­ POLITICAL STATUS ACT ciation with the United States, and full integra­ dressing Puerto Rico's status which the 104th tion into the United States leading to state­ Congress will consider are still being devel­ oped, we believe the history of the self-deter­ HON. DON YOUNG hood. In order for Congress to determine how mination process in Puerto Rico, as well as OF ALASKA to respond to the aspirations of the people of the record of the Joint Hearing conducted on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Puerto Rico regarding a permanent, future po­ October 17, 1995 by the Subcommittee on Na­ litical status in a manner which promotes and tive American and Insular Affairs and the Wednesday, March 6, 1996 preserves the U.S. long-term national interest, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, lead Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today, we need to address the status question based to the following conclusions with respect to the introduction of the United States-Puerto on clearly defined principles and standards. the plebiscite conducted in Pertro Rico on Rico Political Status Act will, for the first time November 14, 1993: This is precisely what the bill does. 1. The plebiscite was conducted under local in nearly a century of U.S. administration, pro­ Locally conducted plebiscites have been in­ law by local authorities, and the voting proc­ vide a congressionally recognized framework conclusive, and were unduly influenced by ess appears to have been orderly and consist­ for the inhabitants of Puerto Rico to freely ex­ vested interests exploiting the status quo. It is ent with recognized standards for lawful and press their wishes regarding the options for time for the U.S. Congress to meet its respon­ democratic elections. This locally organized full self-government. I want to acknowledge sibility under the Constitution to provide for a self-determination process was undertaken the insightful leadership of Speaker NEWT self-determination procedure in which the U.S. within the authority of the constitutional GINGRICH in working with the committee to for­ government of Puerto Rico, and is consistent national interest in resolving the status issue is with the right of the people of Puerto Rico mulate a process to advance the United taken into account, rather than allowing the freely to express their wishes regarding their States-Puerto Rico relationship toward a con­ issue to be dominated by local political rival­ political status and the form of government clusive one of full self-government. A number ries and interference from those who thrive under which they live. The United States of Members have been supportive and instru­ opportunistically on the present territorial sta­ recognizes the right of the people of Puerto mental in the development of the legislation, tus. The United States also has a right of self­ Rico to self-determination, including the including ELTON GALLEGLY, chairman of the determination and this process requires action right to approve any permanent political Subcommittee on Native American and Insular by both the United States and Puerto Rico in status which will be established upon termi­ nation of the current unincorporated terri­ Affairs of the Committee on Resources, BEN order to advance toward a full self-government tory status. Congress will take cognizance of GILMAN, chairman of the Committee on Inter­ relationship. the 1993 plebiscite results in determining fu­ national Relations, and DAN BURTON, chairman After 400 years of colonial rule by Spain ture Federal policy toward Puerto Rico. of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemi­ ended in 1898, it should not have taken an­ 2. The content of each of the three status sphere who cochaired with Mr. GALLEGLY the other 100 years of American administration for options on the ballot was determined by the October 17, 1995, joint hearing on the 1993 the U.S. Congress to define the options for full t hree major political parties in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico status plebiscite. There also has and permanent self-government. The United identified with those options, respectively. The U.S. Congress did not adopt a formal po­ been substantial input from Members on the States-Puerto Rico Status Act permits full self­ sition as to the feasibility of any of the op­ other side of the aisle. government to be realized in Puerto Rico in tions prior to presentation to the voters. This matter of tremendous importance to the definitive steps, with a smooth transition to Consequently, the results of the vote nec­ United States and the nearly 4 million United whatever form of full self-government the peo- essarily must be viewed as a an expression of 3852 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 the preferences of those who voted as be­ If the voters freely choose separate sov­ U.S. national interest. In our view, promot­ tween the proposals and advocacy of the ereignty, only those born in Puerto Rico who ing the goal of full self-government for the three major political parties for the status have acquired U.S. citizenship on some other people of Puerto Rico, rather than remaining option espoused by each such party. legal basis outside the scope of the Treaty of in a separate and unequal status, is in the 3. None of the status options presented on Paris citizenship statutes enacted by Con­ best interests of the United States. This is the ballot received a majority of the votes gress during the territorial period will not be particularly true due to the large population cast. While the commonwealth option on the affected. Thus, the automatic combined of Puerto Rico, the approach of a new cen­ ballot received a plurality of votes, this re­ Puerto Rican and U.S. citizenship described tury in which a protracted status debate will sult is difficult to interpret because that op­ under the definition of independence on the interfere with Puerto Rico's economic and tion contained proposals to profoundly 1993 plebiscite ballot was a proposal which is social development, and the domestic and change rather than continue the current misleading and inconsistent with the fun­ international interest in determining a path Commonwealth of Puerto Rico government damental principles of separate nationality to full self-government for all territories structure. Certain elements of the common­ and non-interference by two sovereign coun­ with a colonial history before the end of this wealth option, including permanent union tries in each other's internal affairs, which century. with the United States and guaranteed U.S. includes regulation of citizenship. Under 9. The record of the October 17, 1995 hear­ citizenship, can only be achieved through statehood, guaranteed equal U.S. citizenship ing referred to above makes it clear that the full integration into the U.S. leading to status will become a permanent right. Under realities regarding constitutional, legal and statehood. Other elements of the common­ the present Commonwealth of Puerto Rico political obstacles to implementing the wealth option on the ballot, including a gov­ government structure, the current limited changes required to fulfill the core elements ernment-to-government bilateral pact which U.S. citizenship status and rights will be of the "commonwealth" option on the ballot cannot be altered, either are not possible or continued under Federal law enacted under were not made clear and understandable in could only be partially accomplished the Territorial Clause and the Treaty of the public discussion and political debate through treaty arrangements based on sepa­ Paris, protected to the extent of partial ap­ leading up to the vote. Consequently, Con­ rate sovereignty. While the statehood and plication of the U.S. Constitution during the gress must determine what steps the Federal independence options are more clearly de­ period in which Puerto Rico remains an un­ government should take in order to help fined, neither of these options can be fully incorporated territory. move the self-determination process to the understood on the merits, unless viewed in 7. The alternative to full integration into next stage, so that the political status aspi­ the context of clear Congressional policy re­ the United States or a status based on sepa­ rations of the people can be ascertained garding the terms under which either option rate sovereignty is continuation of the cur­ through a truly informed vote in which the could be implemented if approved in a future rent unincorporated territory status. In that wishes of the people are freely expressed plebiscite recognized by the federal govern­ event, the present status quo, including the within a framework approved by Congress. ment. Thus, there is a need for Congress to Commonwealth of Puerto Rico structure for Only through such a process will Congress 1efine the real options for change and the local self-government, presumably could then have a clear basis for determining and true legal and political nature of the status continue for some period of time, until Con­ resolving the question of Puerto Rico's fu­ quo, so that the people can know what the gress in its discretion otherwise determines ture political status in a manner consistent actual choices will be in the future. the permanent disposition of the territory of with the national interest. 4. Although there is a history of confusion Puerto Rico and the status of its inhabitants Ultimately, Congress alone can determine and ambiguity on the part of some in the through the exercise of its authority under Federal policy with respect to self-govern­ U.S. and Puerto Rico regarding the legal and the Territorial Clause and the provisions of ment and self-determination for the resi­ political nature of the current "common­ the Treaty of Paris. Congress may consider dents of Puerto Rico. It will not be possible wealth" local government structure and ter­ proposals regarding changes in the current for the local government or the people to ad­ ritorial status, it is incontrovertible that local government structure, including those vance further in the self-determination proc­ Puerto Rico's present status is that of an un­ set forth in the "Definition of Common­ ess until the U.S. Congress meets its moral incorporated territory subject in all respects wealth" on the 1993 plebiscite ballot. How­ and governmental responsibility to clarify to the authority of the United States Con­ ever, in our view serious consideration of Federal requirements regarding termination gress under the Territorial Clause of the U.S. proposals for equal treatment for residents of the present unincorporated territory sta­ Constitution. As such, the current status of Puerto Rico under Federal programs will tus of Puerto Rico in favor of one of the op­ does not provide guaranteed permanent not be provided unless there is an end to cer­ tions for full self-government. union or guaranteed citizenship to the inhab­ tain exemptions from federal tax laws and The results of the locally administered 1993 itants of the territory of Puerto Rico, nor other non-taxation in Puerto Rico, so that vote are useful in this regard, but in our does the current status provide the basis for individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico view are not definitive beyond what has been recognition of a separate Puerto Rican sov­ have the same responsibilities and obliga­ stated above. The question of Puerto Rico's ereignty or a binding government-to-govern­ tions in this regard as the states. Since the political status remains open and unre­ ment status pact. " commonwealth" option on the 1993 plebi­ solved. 5. In light of the foregoing, the results the scite ballot called for "fiscal autonomy," Sincerely, November 14, 1993 vote indicates that it is which is understood to mean, among other DON YOUNG, the preference of those who cast ballots to things, continuation of the current exemp­ Chairman, Committee change the present impermanent status in tions from federal taxation for the territory, on Resources. favor of a permanent political status based this constitutes another major political, ELTON GALLEGLY, on full self-government. The only options for legal and economic obstacle to implementing Chairman, Subcommit­ a permanent and fully self-governing status the changes in Federal law and policy re­ tee on Native Amer­ are: (1) separate sovereignty and full na­ quired to fulfill the terms of the "Definition ican and Insular Af­ tional independence, (2) separate sovereignty of Commonwealth." fairs. in free association with the United States; 8. In addition, it is important to recognize BEN GILMAN, (3) full integration into the United States po­ that the existing Commonwealth of Puerto Chairman, Committee litical system ending unincorporated terri­ Rico structure for local self-government, and on International Re­ tory status and leading to statehood. any other measures which Congress may ap­ lations. 6. Because each ballot option in the 1993 prove while Puerto Rico remains an unincor­ DAN BURTON, plebiscite addressed citizenship, we want to porated territory, are not unalterable in a Chairman, Subcommit­ clarify this issue. First, under separate sov­ sense that is constitutionally binding upon a tee on the Western ereignty Puerto Ricans will have their own future Congress. Any provision, agreement Hemisphere. nationality and citizenship. The U.S. politi­ or pact to the contrary is legally unenforce­ cal status, nationality, and citizenship pro­ able. Thus, the current Federal laws and vided by Congress under statutes implement­ policies applicable to Puerto Rico are not SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ing the Treaty of Paris during the unincor­ unalterable, nor can they be made unalter­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, porated territory period will be replaced by able, and the current status of the inhab­ agreed to by the Senate on February 4, the new Puerto Rican nationhood and citi­ itants is not irrevocable, as proposed under 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ zenship status that comes with separate sov­ the "commonwealth" option on the 1993 tem for a computerized schedule of all ereignty. To prevent hardship or unfairness plebiscite ballot. Congress will continue to in individual cases, the U.S. Congress may respect the principle of self-determination in meetings and hearings of Senate com­ determine the requirements for eligible per­ its exercise of Territorial Clause powers, but mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ sons to continue U.S. nationality and citi­ that authority must be exercised within the tees, and committees of conference. zenship, or be naturalized, and this will be framework of the U.S. Constitution and in a This title requires all such committees governed by U.S. law, not Puerto Rican law. manner deemed by Congress to best serve the to notify the Office of the Senate Daily March 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3853 Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ Foreign Relations 2:00 p.m. mittee-of the time, place, and purpose To hold hearings on the Convention on Armed Services of the meetings, when scheduled, and Chemical Weapons (Treaty Doc. 103-21). Readiness Subcommittee any cancellations or changes in the SD-419 To hold hearings on current and future meetings as they occur. Judiciary military readiness as the armed forces As an additional procedure along Youth Violence Subcommittee prepare for the 21st century. with the computerization of this infor­ To hold hearings to examine how youth SR-232A mation, the Office of the Senate Daily violence programs should be funded in Digest will prepare this information for the future. MARCH19 printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD-226 9:30 a.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 2:00 p.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Foreign Relations To hold oversight hearings on activities on Monday and Wednesday of each African Affairs Subcommittee week. of the Federal Communications Com­ To hold hearings to examine the pros­ mission. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, pects for peace and democracy in An­ March 7, 1996, may be found in the SR-253 gola. 10:00 a.m. Daily Digest of today's RECORD. SD-419 Budget MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold hearings on the President's fiscal MARCH 13 year 1997 budget proposals. MARCH8 9:30a.m. SD-008 9:00a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Governmental Affairs Appropriations Business meeting, to consider pending Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ calendar business. tions committee SD-366 To hold hearings to examine the asset To hold hearings to review the status of Governmental Affairs forfeiture program, focusing on issues the reorganization of the Veterans Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ relating to the Bicycle Club Casino. Health Administration and related ini­ tions SD-342 tiatives to improve VA health care de­ To resume hearings to examine global livery methods. proliferation of weapons of mass de­ MARCH20 SD-192 struction. 9:30 a.m. 9:30a.m. SD-342 Appropriations Governmental Affairs 10:00 a.m. Defense Subcommittee Oversight of Government Management and Armed Services To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ The District of Columbia Subcommit­ Personnel Subcommittee tee timates for fiscal year 1997 for the De­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation partment of Defense, focusing on the To hold hearings to examine the over­ authorizing funds for fiscal year 1997 sight of government-wide travel man­ ballistic missile defense program. agement. for the Department of Defense and the SD-192 SD-342 future years defense program, focusing Governmental Affairs Labor and Human Resources on manpower, personnel, and com­ Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ To hold hearings on S. 553, to amend the pensation programs. tions Age Discrimination in Employment SR-222 To resume hearings to examine global Act of 1967 to reinstate an exemption Veterans' Affairs proliferation of weapons of mass de­ for certain bona fide hiring and retire­ To hold hearings to examine the reform struction. ment plans applicable to State and of health care priorities. SD-342 local firefighters and law enforcement SR-418 10:00 a.m. officers. 10:30 a.m. Veterans' Affairs SD-430 Commerce, Science, and Transportation To resume hearings to examine the re­ Joint Economic Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ form of health care priorities. To hold hearings to examine the employ­ committee SR-418 ment-unemployment situation for Feb­ To hold hearings to examine recent de­ 2:00 p.m. ruary. velopments in the Space Station pro­ Energy and Natural Resources 334 Cannon Building gram. Energy Research and Development Sub­ SR-253 MARCHll committee 2:00 p.m. To hold hearings on S. 1077, to authorize 10:00 a.m. Armed Services research, development, and demonstra­ Finance To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ tion of hydrogen as an energy carrier, Social Security and Family Policy Sub­ tion authorizing funds for fiscal year S. 1153, to authorize research, develop­ committee 1997 for the Department of Defense and ment, and demonstration of hydrogen To hold hearings to examine the Social the future years defense plan. as an energy carrier, and a demon­ Security program in relation to future SR-222 retirees, focusing on the original intent stration-commercialization project which produces hydrogen as an energy of the program, expectations of dif­ MARCH 14 ferent generations, and changes nec­ source produced from solid and com­ essary to ensure that retirees born 9:30 a.m. plex waste for on-site use fuel cells, after 1946 will be treated fairly relative Energy and Natural Resources and H.R. 655, to authorize the hydrogen to current and past retirees. To hold hearings on S. 1425, to recognize research, development, and demonstra­ SD-215 the validity of rights-of-way granted tion programs of the Department of under section 2477 of the Revised Stat­ Energy. MARCH12 utes. SD-366 9:30a.m. SD-366 Armed Services Veterans' Affairs MARCH26 To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ To hold joint hearings with the House 2:00p.m. tion authorizing funds for fiscal year Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ Commerce, Science, and Transportation 1997 for the Department of Defense, and view the legislative recommendations Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ the future years defense plan. of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, committee the Jewish War Veterans, the Retired SR-222 To hold hearings on the proposed budget 10:00 a.m. Officers Association, the Association of request for fiscal year 1997 for the Na­ the U.S. Army, the Non-Commissioned Budget tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ Officers Association, and the Blinded To hold hearings to examine immigra­ tration (NASA). Veterans Association. tion and public welfare benefits. SR-253 SD-008 345 Cannon Building 3854 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 6, 1996 MARCH27 AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners view the legislative recommendations 9:30 a.m. of War, the Vietnam Veterans of Amer­ of the American Legion. Commerce, Science, and Transportation ica, and the Military Order of the Pur­ 335 Cannon Building To hold hearings to examine Spectrum's ple Heart. use and management. 345 Cannon Building SR-253 CANCELLATIONS Governmental Affairs APRIL 18 Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ 9:30 a.m. MARCH7 tions Commerce, Science, and Transportation 10:00 a.m. To resume hearings to examine global To resume hearings to examine Spec­ Foreign Relations proliferation of weapons of mass de­ trum's use and management. To hold hearings on the Convention on struction. SR-253 Chemical Weapons. SD-342 SD-419 Veterans' Affairs SEPTEMBER 17 2:00 p.m. To hold joint hearings with the House 9:30 a.m. Select on Intelligence Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ Veterans' Affairs To hold a closed briefing on intelligence view the legislative recommendations To hold joint hearings with the House matters. of the Veterans of World War I, Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re- SH-219