27328 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 9, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS ADL HELPS BLACK-JEWISH black/Jewish problem; it's a problem of big­ greater care and humanitarian treatment by COOPERATION otry." Israel MASSACHUSETTS tion coleader Rev. Charles Stith of Boston's stand his feelings about the right of self-de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Union United Methodist Church and na­ termination-not a minor concern for any of tional president of the newly-formed Orga­ us. It was by no means an Israel cheerlead­ Friday, October 9, 1987 nization for a New Equality New England re­ "The real strength of black/Jewish rela­ with a great deal of hope. gional office of the Anti-Defamation League of tions is in the communities where we are "It's important to realize that Israel is B'nai B'rith has done outstanding work in a working together," said Zakim. "Efforts are really a Third World country," said Zakim. number of areas. One area where it has been going on in many places around the country "Israel is struggling to find its identity." especially important is that of relations be­ that haven't been focused on by the media, Zakim said, "one of the most beautiful tween the Jewish and black communities. At a who have focused on the strains." scenes" of the trip was a visit to a kindergar­ time when a number of people have tried to Zakim, emphasizing the "bridge-building" ten class in an absorption center where goal of the mission, said the group is com­ Ethiopian children were being assimilated disrupt the alliance on issues of public policy mitted to working on an alliance between along with Canadians and Americans. "But that has linked these two communities for a blacks and Jews that is relevant in 1987. not without respect for their different cul­ number of years, I very much admire the work "This is no longer the 1960s. The relation­ tures," he said. "We were pleased at the that Leonard Zakim and his colleagues have ship between blacks and Jews is different extent of that absorption and only wish im­ done, in cooperation with black leaders in than it was in the '60s." He said it is impor­ migrants to America were so quickly ab­ Boston, and to remind people that these two tant to spread the word about cooperative sorbed." communities continue to have a great deal in efforts and accomplishments. common in their views of proper public policy. Zakim and Stith spoke to the press with [From the Boston Jewish Times, Sept. 24, others who had visit ed Israel with them: 1987] Recently, a delegation of black and Jewish George Bachrach, City of Boston Treasurer leaders from Boston returned from a 10-day George Russell, State Rep. Susan Schur and BOSTON'S BLACK-JEWISH DELEGATION trip to Israel sponsored by the Anti-Defama­ Dr. Nathan Allen of the Lena Park Commu­ RETURNS FROM TRIP TO ISRAEL tion League. As the accompanying articles nity Center. Twenty-five black and Jewish

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. October 9, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27329 South Africa, he said. Japan is also promi­ DOUGLAS FRASER TRIBUTE Fraser for his outstanding contributions to the nently in compliance with the dictates of effort to assure equal rights for all in the work­ the Arab boycott of Israel. HON. HOWARD WOLPE place, in Michigan, and throughout the Nation. "Our two communities are on the receiv­ We would also want to congratulate him on ing end of Japan's ill-aimed policies," Zakim OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the recognition he is being accorded by his said. The groups have agreed to raise the selection as this year's recipient of the Michi­ issue jointly with Japanese diplomats in Friday, October 9, 1987 gan Women's Hall of Fame Philip A. Hart Boston, New York and Washington. Mr. WOLPE. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, Oc­ Schur characterized the groups' interac­ Award. tion as open and honest. Many different tober 17, 1987, the Michigan Women's Stud­ opinions were expressed during the trip and ies Association will present its prestigious Michigan Women's Hall of Fame Philip A. Hart AGENT ORANGE AND THE NEXT discussions tended to get intense at times. CHAPTER FOR VETERANS The process reinforced the bridge-building Award to one of this country's truly great labor between the two communities and led to a leaders, former UAW President Douglas A. better mutual understanding. Fraser. HON. JAMES J. FLORIO Among the participants was Martin The Philip A. Hart Award was established to OF NEW JERSEY Luther King III, the son of the late Martin honor each year one male Michigan citizen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Luther King, Jr. Zakim said that a particu­ who "* * * has demonstrated unique under­ larly poignant moment of the trip came standing and support of women's issues and Friday, October 9, 198 7 when the delegation planted young saplings concerns * * *" in the conscientious manner Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, when our Na­ in Israel's Martin Luther King forest. of our admired former Senator Philip Hart. tion's servicemen went to Vietnam in the Young King received considerable media at­ During his many years of union representation 1960's and 1970's as part of the Armed tention while in Israel. and public service, Doug Fraser has repeated­ Forces fighting the Vietnam war, they served The group spent quite a bit of time deal­ ly exhibited these admirable qualities. In addi­ their country bravely. But at the same time ing with the issue of the Black Hebrews, a tion to his determined advocacy of the equal that they were fighting an often hidden enemy, non-Jewish, American sect which has taken rights amendment, within the UAW Doug they were fighting another hidden enemy that up residence in Israel and created quite a bit of controversy. They inet with Black Fraser steadfastly sought to advance the attacked them from their own side, agent Hebrew leader Ben-Ami Carter to get a rights of women with respect to union and orange. better understanding of the situation and corporate decisionmaking, collective-bargain­ Intended to destroy the leaf cover hiding urged both the American and Israeli govern­ ing agreement, and pay rates; he appointed the Vietcong from American servicemen, ments to deal with the problem more expe­ the first woman to serve as a UAW adminis­ agent orange, a defoliant, contained a power­ ditiously. trative assistant, and he helped to secure the ful chemical, dioxin. They also met recent Ethiopian immi­ appointment of the first woman on the Inter­ For thousands of veterans affected by this grants, who are both black and Jewish. national UAW Executive Board. toxic chemical, the consequences have been They marveled at the integration of the There have been many highlights in Doug nightmarish. Ethiopian children in a kindergarten class. Fraser's long and successful association with The consequences of agent orange have They met with American Blacks who have the auto industry and labor interests in Michi­ the potential to be far reaching, since dioxin settled in Israel and who told the group of gan. Beginning modestly as a metal finisher in has been proven to be carcinogenic in lab the near absence of color bias in that coun­ the DeSoto plant of Chrysler Corp., he tests with animals. In fact, dioxin is one of the try. became active in the UAW Local 227 and was most potent, carcinogenic chemicals known to Zakim pointed out that one of the pur­ poses of the trip was to overcome the elected to various local offices, including the man. strains which have existed between the two local presidency in 1943. Appointed to the Not only were thousands of servicemen put communities in recent years and to create UAW International staff in 1947, he was se­ at risk when they were initially exposed to an agenda of common concern for the lected by President Walter P. Reuther to be agent orange in the jungles of Vietnam, but future. He feels that was accomplished. his administrative assistant in 1951. He held also the next generation of those service­ Questioned about Black leadership re­ that position, as he held many of his subse­ men's children are also at risk of developing sponse to Louis Farrakhan, Rev. Stith said quent positions, both elected and appointed, numerous forms of cancer. that it is important to speak cogently and for several terms. Elected codirector of But the treatment that the Veterans' Admin­ clearly in response to any instance of racism Region 1A in 1959, he served on the interna­ istration and the Centers for Disease Control or anti-Semitism. "Our efforts, however, tional executive board as a member in 1962, a have accorded this vital concern of Vietnam must be proactive rather than reactive." vice president in 1970, and president in 1977. veterans leaves a great deal to be desired. Rev. Stith added, "I don't care to give him His long presidency of the UAW, his member­ Only after the report was made public a backdrop against which to respond." ship as a UAW representative on the Chrysler through unofficial sources, the VA finally re­ Zakim said that the Black leadership of Board of Directors, and his membership on leased a study that shows a higher incidence this communit y have made it clear they do not support Farrakhan's efforts. "Farrak­ the executive council of the AFL-CIO stand of cancers in a survey of the death certificates han is a Black-Jewish problem," he said. out as exceptional accomplishments in an ex­ of 52,000 marines. In that survey, Vietnam "But it is also a problem of bigotry." traordinary career. marines who were likely to have been ex­ A question was also raised about the anti­ While Doug Fraser is officially retired from posed to agent orange were shown to have Israel and possibly anti-Semitic pronounce­ the UAW, it is fitting that the Women's Hall of developed cancer in numbers that are dispro­ ments of South African Bishop Desmond Fame would bestow the Philip A. Hart award portionate to the rate observed in nonexposed Tutu. Allen said that he felt Israel and upon him at this time. He played a key role in veterans. Black South African leaders should get to­ many of the UAW's historic achievements on In particular, the study shows a correlation gether and resolve the issues. He said that a behalf of women. But more importantly now, between the number of cancers overall and member of the group was close to Bishop retirement has hardly slowed Doug's advoca­ the number of marines who were exposed to Tutu and felt that he would convey some cy for women's rights. His continued involve­ agent orange. sense of Israel's position to Bishop Tutu. ment with several labor, civic, and government That study itself shows that exposure to In his opening remarks, Rev. Stith said organizations-including the Aspen Institute agent orange in Vietnam translates into a that members of the Black community went for Humanistic Studies, the Leadership Con­ to Israel as friends and the Jewish members greater likelihood of developing cancer. ference on Civil Rights, the United Way of of the delegation went as family. It was ob­ At the same time that the results of the VA vious, upon their return that both entities America, the Governor's Commission on Jobs report finally became public, the Centers for had a better understanding of Israel and and Economic Development, all attest to Disease Control came out with its own as­ that they had forged personal and commu­ Doug's continued dedication to his struggle for sessment of the agent orange investigation. nity friendships which will positively serve social justice that has been the distinguishing Instead of providing any substantive informa­ the two groups in the future. characteristic of his entire life. tion to show for the $63 million set aside for Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues the study, the CDC simply responded that will want to join with me in saluting Douglas there is no way that it can track down the 27330 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 9, 1987 servicemen who were exposed to agent Just above the treetops to the distant left soon as possible to join as a cosponsor of orange in order to test them for any defoliant­ and right were gunships, hunting. But vio­ new Cabinet level legislation which is very related cancers. lence felt very far away and Vietnam still similar to H.R. 1707. seemed to me a place of untouchable However, that claim by the CDC flies in the beauty. The bill I am introducing today contains face of the study results from the VA. The second day I went to Long Binh. technical amendments which have been On the one hand, the VA itself comes out Red dust covered every jeep, every boot, worked out with the Veterans' Affairs Commit­ with a study that raises questions and the every inch of exposed flesh. Within the tee and · the Veterans' Administration. The possibility that agent orange is, in fact, to camp's 47-mile perimeter, a few mutant Government Operations Committee has blame for the high number of cancers among bushes fought their way out of the cracked agreed to hold hearings on this matter on Oc­ the veterans exposed to this toxic defoliant, and rusty earth. Defoliants had taken every­ tober 27. thing else. and on the other, the CDC says that there is In 1962, and for eight years that followed, I respectfully request the 240 Members of no way that it can arrive at a satisfactory con­ the U.S. Government sprayed the defoliant Congress who are currently cosponsoring clusion. Agent Orange in Vietnam in a fruitless H.R. 1707 to contact us at 5-9758 as soon as That is obviously a contradiction. effort to deprive the enemy of places to possible and sign onto the corrected version One Federal agency does have figures, and hide. Agent Orange contained Dioxin, which of the legislation. another says that no figures are available. has been proven to be highly toxic to ani­ This bill has insignificant costs to the Feder­ Between those two different accounts of mals. The spraying is suspected to have al Treasury, is bipartisan and is strongly sup­ caused high rates of cancer in veterans and the agent orange investigation, the thousands Vietnamese and birth defects in their chil­ ported by every veterans' organization in the of Vietnam servicemen who were exposed to dren. United States. the rain of agent orange are left hanging. Twenty-five years later our government COSPONSORS-H.R. 1707 They served their Nation proudly. Although will not compensate veterans for health Mr. Ackerman of New York. they were armed to defend their lives against problems that could have been caused by Mr. Akaka of Hawaii. the physical threats that befell them, as it Agent Orange. And it won't even aggressive­ Mr. Annunzio of Illinois. turns out, they were not even aware of the ly pursue the research necessary to alert Mr. Applegate of Ohio. long-term dangers that they were facing from veterans and their families to the hazards Mr. Badham of California. they might eventually face. The govern­ Mr. Baker of Louisiana. the defoliants sprayed around them. ment insists there is no known link between Scientific studies with animals have shown Mr. Bateman of Virginia. the herbicide and the health disorders. Mr. Bennett of Florida. that agent orange and dioxin are some of the But, hold it, don't reach for that Dioxin Ms. Bentley of Maryland. most potent and toxic chemicals manufac­ cocktail yet. Mr. Bevill of Alabama. tured by man. Indeed, these studies have Despite pressure from Congress to finally Mr. Biaggi of New York. shown agent orange and related herbicides to perform conclusive Agent Orange research, Mr. Bilbray of Nevada. be directly responsible for several cancers, government scientists in August aborted a Mr. Bilirakis of Florida. notably non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and lung multimillion dollar study, casting real doubt Mr. Blaz of Guam. on the notion that there was a connection Mr. Boehlert of New York. cancer. between the spraying and illnesses. The As if to underline further the significance of Mrs. Boggs of Louisiana. battle seemed lost. Mr. Boner of Tennessee. the animal studies and the concerns of ex­ Then a few weeks ago someone in the Vet­ Mr. Bonior of Michigan. posed veterans, the VA study of several hun­ erans Administration leaked key portions of Mr. Borski of Pennsylvania. dred marines indicates that Vietnam marines a different study to the New York Times. Mrs. Boxer of California. had much higher incidences of non-Hodgkin's It turned out that the VA had suppressed Mr. Broomfield of Michigan. lymphoma and lung cancer, diseases that for six months the largest mortality study Mr. Brown of California. have been linked to dioxin exposure. of Vietnam veterans yet conducted. It re­ Mr. Bryant of Texas. vealed that Marines who served in Vietnam Mr. Beuchner of Missouri. The CDC, in its final study, did not actually had a 58 percent higher rate of death from exhaust all the avenues of exploration avail­ Mr. Burton of Indiana. lung cancer than would be expected and a Mr. Bustamante of Texas. able to them. Indeed, in my State of New 110 percent higher rate of death from sever­ Mrs. Byron of Maryland. Jersey, the New Jersey Agent Orange Com­ al rare types of cancer of the lymph system. Mr. Callahan of Alabama. mission has developed a method which can, While the study did not identify the cause, Mr. Chappell, Jr. of Florida. in fact, test for the link between cancer and the Agent Orange issue was reignited. Mr. Clinger of Pennsylvania. agent orange in affected veterans. "There is only one reason the people in Mr. Coats of Indiana. With these options available to them, with Washington don't want to find out the real Mr. Coelho of California. effects of Agent Orange," says Camden Mr. Coleman of Texas. all of the evidence already amassed ready for County Congressman James Florio, a leader investigation, there is no reason why the Fed­ Mr. Conte of Massachusetts. on the issue. "It's budgetary." Mr. Conyers of Michigan. eral Government cannot proceed in an expe­ We've seen the movies "Platoon" and Mr. Craig of Idaho. ditious manner to compensate these veterans "Full Metal Jacket" and "Hamburger Hill" Mr. Crockett of Michigan. for their sacrifices. and now there's even a weekly TV drama on Mr. Daniel of Virginia. Recognizing the damage done and compen­ the Vietnam War. Last week the grunts Mr. Daub of Nebrasks. sating the servicemen who suffered as a merited a float in the Constitution Day Mr. Davis of Illinois. result of exposure to agent orange is a first parade and next month they get a parade Mr. Davis of Michigan. all their own here. America has finally rec­ Mr. DeFazio of Oregon. step in alleviating the pain that these veterans ognized the Vietnam vets. have endured. Mr. de la Garza of Texas. But when do we admit we poisoned them? Mr. DeLay of Texas. One of the exposed veterans is Terry Stal­ Mr. Dellums of California. berg, the editor of the Philadelphia Daily Mr. de Lugo of the Virgin Islands. News. I am including below his recent editorial ALERT TO COSPONSORS OF VA Mr. Derrick of South Carolina. on his experience in Vietnam and his reaction CABINET LEVEL LEGISLATION Mr. DeWine of Ohio. to the latest developments in the agent Mr. Dicks of Washington. orange situation: HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Mr. DioGuardi of New York. [From the Philadelphia Daily News, Sept. OF NEW YORK Mr. Donnelly of Massachusetts. 21, 1987] Mr. Dornan of California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Dowdy of Mississippi. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Friday, October 9, 1987 Mr. Downey of New York. Minnesota. TRIBUTE TO RAY MADDEN Mr. Gallegly of California. Mr. Owens of New York. Mr. Garcia of New York. Mr. Owens of Utah. Mr. Gejdenson of Connecticut. Mr. Packard of California. HON. NEAL SMITH Mr. Gekas of Pennsylvania. Mr. Panetta of California. OF IOWA Mr. Gephardt of Missouri. Mr. Parris of Virginia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Gilman of New York. Mr. Pashayan of California. Mr. Goodling of Pennsylvania. Ms. Pelosi of California. Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Mr. Gordon of Tennessee. Mr. Penny of Minnesota. Mr. SMITH of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I am Mr. Grandy of Iowa. Mr. Pepper of Florida. pleased that the gentleman from Indiana who Mr. Grant of Florida. Mr. Perkins of Kentucky. now represents the district once represented Mr. Gray of Illinois. Mr. Petri of Wisconsin. by Ray Madden has requested a special order Mr. Guarini of New Jersey. Mr. Pickett of Virginia. Mr. Gunderson of Wisconsin. Mr. Price of Illinois. so that colleagues may express our respect Mr. Hall of Texas. Mr. Quillen of Tennessee. and admiration for him. Mr. Hall of Ohio. Mr. Rahall II of West Virginia. By the time I came to Congress in January Mr. Hammerschmidt of Arkansas. Mr. Rangel of New York. 1959, Ray Madden was well established as a Mr. Hansen of Utah. Mr. Ravenel of South Carolina. power in Congress and had a national reputa­ Mr. Hastert of Illinois. Mr. Regula of Ohio. tion for standing up for what he thought was Mr. Hawkins of California. Mr. Rhodes of Arizona. right and being attuned to the views of his Mr. Harris of Alabama. Mr. Richardson of New Mexico. constituents and the American public in gener­ Mr. Hayes of Illinois. Mr. Ridge of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hefner of North Carolina. Mr. Robinson of Arkansas. al. Mr. Hochbrueckner of New York. Mr. Rodino of New Jersey. I served with Ray on some special commit­ Mr. Holloway of Louisiana. Mr. Roe of New Jersey. tees in the House and he was a personal Mr. Hopkins of Kentucky. Mr. Roemer of Louisiana. friend. I found him to be a man of outstanding Mr. Horton of New York. Mr. Rose of North Carolina. integrity who was always eager to listen to Mr. Howard of New Jersey. Mr. Rowland of Connecticut . every point of view before making a decision, Mr. Hubbard, Jr. of Kentucky. Mr. Rowland of Georgia. but who never hesitated to make a decision Mr. Huckaby of Louisiana. Mr. Savage of Illinois. Mr. Hughes of New Jersey. Mr. Saxton of New Jersey. based upon his informed opinion. He had a Mr. Hunter of California. Mr. Schaefer of Colorado. long and distinguished career upon which to Mr. Hutto of Florida. Mr. Scheuer of New York. draw in forming those opinions and he served Mr. Jeffords of Vermont. Miss Schneider of Rhode Island. his country during troubled times with great Mr. Jenkins of Georgia. Mr. Schuette of Michigan. wisdom and honor. I cherish his memory and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota. Mr. Shaw of Florida. feel blessed to have known and worked with Mr. Jantz of Indiana. Mr. Sisisky of Virginia. Ray Madden. Mr. Kanjorski of Pennsylvania. Mr. Slattery of Kansas. Mr. Kastenmeier of Wisconsin. Mr. Slaughter of Virginia. Ms. Kaptur of Ohio. Ms. Slaughter of New York. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE Mr. Kostmayer of Pennsylvania. Mr. Smith of Florida. HONORABLE RAY J. MADDEN Mr. Kildee of Michigan. Mrs. Smith of Nebraska. Mr. Kolter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Smith of New Hampshire. Mr. Lagomarsino of California. Mr. Smith of New Jersey. HON. JIM JONTZ Mr. Lancaster of North Carolina. Mr. Smith of Oregon. OF INDIANA Mr. Lantos of California. Ms. Snowe of Maine. Mr. Leath of Texas. Mr. Solomon of New York. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Lehman of California. Mr. Spence of South Carolina. Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Mr. Levine of California. Mr. Staggers of West Virginia. Mr. Lewis of Florida. Mr. Stangeland of Minnesota. Mr. JONTZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. Lewis of Georgia. Mr. Stenholm of Texas. thank the gentleman from Indiana's First Dis­ Mr. Lewis of California. Mr. StGermain of Rhode Island. trict, Mr. VISCLOSKY, for holding this special Mr. Lightfoot of Iowa. Mr. Stratton of New York. order. Mr. Lipinski of Illinois. Mr. Studds of Massachusetts. The Honorable Ray John Madden was a Mr. Lloyd of Tennessee. Mr. Stump of Arizona. truly remarkable man. I am deeply saddened Mr. Lujan of New Mexico. Mr. Sunia of American Samoa. by his passing. Mr. Luken of Ohio. Mr. Sundquist of Tennessee. Mr. Madden first entered the political realm Mr. Madigan of Illinois. Mr. Swift of Washington. Mr. Markey of Massachusetts. Mr. Swindall of Georgia. at the age of 23 when he ran for city judge in Mr. Marlenee of Montana. Mr. Tallon of South Carolina. Omaha. He was first elected to Congress in Mrs. Martin of Illinois. Mr. Taylor of Missouri. 1942 and went on to serve Indiana's First Dis­ Mr. Martin of New York. Mr. Thomas of Georgia. trict for 34 years as a consistent supporter of Mr. Martinez of California. Mr. Torres of California. labor. He also served as a delegate to every Mr. Matsui of California. Mr. Torricelli of New Jersey. Democratic National Convention from 1940 Mr. Mavroules of Massachusetts. Mr. Towns o:( New York. through 1968. Mr. Madden was a graduate of Mr. McCollum of Florida. Mr. Traficant of Ohio. Creighton University Law School, and served Mr. McDade of Pennsylvania. Mr. Udall of Arizona. Mr. McEwen of Ohio. Mr. Valentine of North Carolina. under our Nation's Armed Forces during Mr. McGrath of New York. Mr. Volkmer of Missouri. World War I. Mr. McMillan of North Carolina. Mrs. Vucanovich of Nevada. I first met Mr. Madden when, as a college Mr. Mica of Florida. Mr. Watkins of Oklahoma. student, I traveled to Washington to lobby my Mr. Moakley of Massachusetts. Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania. State's congressional delegation about some 27332 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 9, 1987 issues I was interested in at the time. I re­ AIDS, and another marked with a radiation ditioning Federal benefits on compliance with member very well Mr. Madden taking me into emblem. the registration requirement and am proud to his office, showing the photos and memora­ On an even more alarming note, late last place these comments in the CONGRESSIONAL bilia he had collected over the years, and year, St. Louis' major newspaper reported that RECORD. giving me the red carpet treatment. I was not several cases of hepatitis, AIDS, and bacterial YOUNG AMERICANS-A RESPONSIBLE a constituent of Mr. Madden's, and he had no meningitis were connected to the improper GENERATION reason to take his valuable personal time with handling or disposal of infectious waste. a college student from another part of Indiana. Although EPA defines infectious waste as But, the fact that he was such a gracious host "waste capable of producing an infectious dis­ A successful U.S./Soviet arms control ease," there are no regulations on managing treaty eliminating intermediate range nucle­ reflected his genuine concern about people. ar weapons in Europe will increase NATO's Today I represent Indiana's Fifth District in its generation, transportation, treatment, stor­ reliance on conventional forces. It will mean Congress which includes a substantial part of age, or disposal. It is therefore up to States to that America must be capable of quickly Lake County and the district which Mr. develop their own recommendations on han­ augmenting its conventional forces in Madden represented for so many years. I dling red-bag waste. Although most States Europe and elsewhere. know, not only from my personal experience, have some standards governing its proper The prospects of greater dependence on but from what so many of my Lake County treatment, fewer than 30 enforce them. A conventional troops provides yet another constituents have told me about Mr. Madden's 1983 EPA survey revealed that even in States cogent reason why our nation's young men service to them and their families, that he was with set guidelines, the procedures were must visit any U.S. Post Office to complete a simple Selective Service registration form truly a friend of labor, working people, and either contradictory or too difficult to follow. when turning 18. Simply stated, peacetime northwestern Indiana. Consequently, many health care facilities are registration allows our nation to continuous­ Ray Madden should not only be remem­ free to determine their own ways of treating ly take stock of its manpower and save valu­ bered as a gifted statesman but also as a fine red-bag waste. This lack of direction or con­ able time upon mobilization. This serves as human being who displayed qualities of be­ sistency is troubling and the Nation can't a deterrent. Our adversaries know that we nevolence and virtue throughout his life. He afford a catastrophe of Chernobyl proportions have over 14 million registrants, and in any will be missed by all who knew him. to spur it into action. future crisis causing Congress to direct a The unknown nature of hospital discards return to a draft, men could be ordered to found at landfills, trash bins, and on our duty in a matter of days instead of months. LEGISLATION ON INFECTIOUS shores has frightened the public, and a re­ In 1982, after extensive debate, Congress AND PATHOLOGIC WASTE approved legislation twice or three times during the course commitment to strengthening and extending of a productive lifetime," he said. "The ing community. the educational opportunities available to all workplace has got to become part of the In conjunction with the Providences Com­ Americans. Mr. SAWYER places the education educational infrastructure. The workplace is munity Association, the Greater Odenton of our children and our workforce at the very the most opportune instrument for retain­ Chamber of Commerce is currently involved center of our strategy to redefine and improve ing and continuing education which goes with cleaning up a sedimentation problem at our country's competitive stature. beyond specific job skills to include creative Lake Marian. Lake Marian feeds into the THOMAS SAWYER: "EDUCATION Is KEY TO thinking and problem solving." Severn River, which is a tributary of the bay. COMPETITIVENESS" As evidence of his capabilities as a fresh­ This project will be very helpful in the ongoing Thomas C. Sawyer's career has taken him man legislator, provisions introduced by cleanup efforts for the bay. from public school classrooms to the Ohio Sawyer dealing with teacher training and The Greater Odenton Chamber of Com­ legislature, the Akron mayor's office and retraining were incorporated into HR 5, also merce has also been active in the Odenton the U.S. House of Representatives. called the Critical Skills Improvement Act Clean-up Program and the Odenton Beautifi­ But he's living proof that taking a teacher of 1987. The bill has been approved by the cation Program. These efforts have been very from the classroom doesn't diminish his in­ House and is now in the Senate Labor and successful in enhancing the natural beauty of Human Resources Committee. terest in and concern for education. the Odenton area of Anne Arundel County. In an appearance before the Growth Asso­ The bill would authorize $400 million an­ ciation's Public Affairs Committee and an nually for a variety of programs to improve Also a member of the Anne Arundel County interview with The Clevelander, Sawyer re­ math and science teaching skills and would Trade Council and the Maryland Chamber of peatedly stressed the vital link between edu­ target the funds to the local level. Improv­ Commerce, the Greater Odenton Chamber of cation and economic development. ing the quality of instruction in math and Commerce is very active in education efforts "Education may be the single most impor­ science in elementary and secondary schools for its members and others with an active in­ tant infrastructure of our community and would result in a better trained, more effi­ terest in local business. A series of briefings our nation. No legislator, no economic devel­ cient workforce, he contends. this year have focused on business topics as oper, no chamber of commerce can afford Sawyer said the shrinking of industries diverse as the liability insurance crisis and not to place education at the pinnacle of its which were once the mainstays of our na­ priority list," he said. school redistricting. I have benefited from the tional and regional economies is leaving Greater Odenton Chamber of Commerce's "As a nation with 16,000 public school dis­ urban areas with enormous probems. tricts and 16,000 educational policies, we education efforts in their advice on legislative cannot compete globally against major in­ "But we react with outdated economic initiatives, and issues of local, State, and na­ dustrial powers whose educational policies devleopment policies. Government and in­ tional importance. dustry are not investing enough in infra­ are the bedrock of their economies," he Mr. Speaker, the Greater Odenton Chamber added. structure, capital equipment, new plants and employee development-investments of Commerce was founded by nine business­ "We need to readjust our funding and our people with a vision for Odenton and a con­ thinking and to recognize that our economic fundamental to sustained growth in produc­ viability is defined by the educational sys­ tive capacity," he said. cern for the economic development of their tems we have in place." Sawyer is particularly concerned about area, and the State of Maryland. Their suc­ Sawyer, serving his first term as repre­ the staggering increase in business mergers cess is demonstrated by the thriving growth of sentative of Ohio House District 14, is a and acquisitions, noting that in 1986, $150 both Anne Arundel County and Maryland. It is member of the Education and Labor and billion was spent on such transactions. a pleasure to call the attention of the House Government Operations Committees as well "That's a devastating figure," he said, to the Greater Odenton Chamber of Com­ as the Select Committee on Children, Youth adding that Akron's Goodyear Tire and merce. and Families. Rubber Company spent $2.6 billion fighting From 1983 to 1987, he served as mayor of its recent takeover attempt. "That money Akron and from 1977 to 1983, was a member could have been invested in technological of the Ohio House of Representatives where A TRIBUTE TO GENERAL improvements in Goodyear's Akron plant CASIMIR PULASKI he chaired the House Education Committee and in modernizing its Maryland plant and represented the House on the Ohio which has been closed. Board of Regents. A native of Akron, Sawyer taught in the "Mergers and acquisitions are using up HON. FRANK ANNUNZIO enormous amounts of capital which could Cleveland public schools and was an admin­ OF ILLINOIS have gone into research and development," istrator at a state school for delinquent boys IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before entering the political arena. he noted. " If we continue to waste precious Sawyer recalled that two years ago, when investment capital, we will fail to achieve Friday, October 9, 1987 he was mayor, Akron placed on the ballot our potential." its first school levy in 15 years. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, on October "I took on the leadership of that cam­ 11, 1779, the great American patriot and cou­ paign even though people told me I was out rageous military leader, Gen. Casimir Pulaski, of my mind," he said. "But if I h adn't sacrificed his life for the cause of American in­ worked to get the school levy passed, all the dependence during the Battle of Savannah. 27334 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 9, 1987 Casimir Pulaski was born in the Province of Freedom and Ours," they went forth to er in Jefferson City, and his knowledge of and Podolia in 1748 to an aristocratic and distin­ many nations in support of freedom, justice, interest in labor, aging, education, and com­ guished family. Rejecting a life of leisure, independence, and individual rights. These munity improvement issues gained my respect Count Pulaski spent 31 years of his life fight­ ideals are forever part of Poland's heritage; they are dear to the Polish people, and this for his fairness and integrity. ing to free his native land of Poland from for­ devotion continues to inspire America and Senator Panethiere is a native of Kansas eign encroachments. He had fought bravely to the rest of the world. City and a graduate of Manual High School prevent the partitioning of Poland, and al­ The freedoms for which General Pulaski and the University of Missouri at Columbia, though he was unsuccessful in his efforts, his fought and died-the freedoms he helped where he received an A.B. in economics in deep commitment to the ideals of freedom America win-have not yet been realized in 1949 and his J.D. in law in 1952. His educa­ never diminished. Count Pulaski recalled his many parts of the globe. The United States tion at the University of Missouri was interrupt­ selfless reasons for joining the American colo­ of America will always champion religious, ed by his distinguished military service during nies in their fight for independence, stating: political and economic liberty, tolerance, and human rights around the world. Wher­ the World War II, when he served for over 5 As an enthusiastic Zeal for the glorious ever mankind's fight for freedom continues, years and saw combat in the Pacific. Upon re­ cause which animated America, when I there stands the spirit of Pulaski and there turning from the service, he received his came over, and a contempt of death, first in­ stands the hope, the commitment, and the degree and spent several years practicing law. troduced me in your service. help of the United States-"For Your Free­ Senator Panethiere established his own law I could not Submit to Stoop before the So­ dom and Ours." firm in 1973 and has appeared before the Su­ vereigns of Europe. So I came to hazard all Now, therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, Presi­ the freedom of America, and desirous of preme Court regarding labor issues. dent of the United States of America, by Senator Panethiere presently serves on passing the rest of my life in a Country virtue of the authority vested in me by the truly free and before settling as a Citizen, to nine committees and is chairman of the Com­ fight for liberty. Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, October 11, mittee on Mental Health and Aging. He has Arriving in Boston during the summer of 1987, as General Pulaski Memorial Day, and received numerous awards for his distin­ 1777, Pulaski volunteered his services and ex­ I direct the appropriate government offi­ guished service, including the Outstanding pertise to General Washington's army, and cials to display the flag of the United States Legislator Award of the Missouri Association distinguished himself at the Battle of Brandy­ on all government buildings on that day. In of Public Employees, the Horace Mann Award wine. Because of his meritorious efforts, the addition, I encourage the people of the of the Missouri National Education Associa­ Continental Congress granted him a commis­ United States to commemorate this occasion tion, and 1 of the 10 Best Legislators Award as appropriate throughout our land. sion as a brigadier general and placed him in In witness whereof, I have hereunto set of the Missouri Times. His outstanding legisla­ charge of a newly created American cavalry. my hand this first day of October, iri the tive and community service have also been General Pulaski exercised great military skill year of our Lord nineteen hundred and recognized by such organizations as the Mis­ and ability in his task of organizing this inde­ eighty-seven, and of the Independence of souri Bar Association, the United Auto Work­ pendent corps of cavalry and light infantry, the United States of America the two hun­ ers, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Senator known as the Pulaski Legion, and his forces dred and twelfth. Panethiere is also an active member of many contributed to the successes of the American RONALD REAGAN. civic organizations. military cause throughout 1778. The following Mr. Speaker, General Pulaski made the su­ Although I no longer have the honor of year in several fierce encounters against the preme sacrifice in the timeless struggle for working with Senator Panethiere, I still value British in South Carolina, Pulaski reinforced freedom, and I am proud to join with Ameri­ him as a friend and a trusted colleague in his reputation as a superior military command­ cans of Polish descent in the 11th Congres­ government. I wish to take this opportunity to er. Sadly, however, on October 9, 1779, in a sional District of Illinois which I am honored to congratulate Senator Panethiere on this honor final act of bravery, General Pulaski lost his represent, and Polish Americans all over this and extend to him my very best wishes for life on the battlefield while leading his famous Nation in commemorating the 208th anniver­ continued success on all his future endeavors. cavalry legion in driving the British out of Sa­ sary of General Pulaski's inspiring acts of vannah, GA. courage and his unwavering commitment to Pulaski neither lived to see victory achieved the ideals of freedom during our American HALL AND SENSENBRENNER on the battlefield, nor did he live to see Amer­ Revolutionary War. INTRODUCE SSC LEGISLATION ica win her fight for independence, yet his val­ iant efforts were instrumental in establishing HON. RALPH M. HALL this great country, and his actions are repre­ HONORING STATE SENATOR OF TEXAS HENRY PANETHIERE sentative of the many outstanding contribu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions that Polish-Americans have made to our Friday, October 9, 1987 Nation. HON. ALAN WHEAT President Reagan has issued a proclama­ OF MISSOURI Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today tion commemorating the courageous actions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and my colleague from Wisconsin, the ranking member of the Subcommittee on International of General Pulaski, designating October 11 as Friday, October 9, 198 7 "General Pulaski Memorial Day," and a copy Scientific Cooperation, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, of that proclamation follows: Mr. WHEAT. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday are introducing a bill that will assist the Con­ [Proclamation 5715 of Oct. 1, 19871 evening the Kansas City chapter of the Ameri­ gress in determining the true extent of interest can Sons of Columbus will hold its annual in foreign participation and support for the GENERAL PuLASKI MEMORIAL DAY, 1987 banquet. Although I will not have the privilege proposed superconducting super collider. By the President of the United States of America of attending this event, I take pleasure in join­ I believe that the bill is a necessary first ing the Sons of Columbus in honoring their step in getting a better and more realistic un­ A PROCLAMATION special guest, Missouri State senator, Henry derstanding of what the total Federal outlays The American people proudly and grate­ Panethiere. Today, I rise in recognition of Sen­ will have to be if this project is built. Cost esti­ fully observe every October 11 in memory of General Casimir Pulaski, because on that ator Panethiere's many admirable accomplish­ mates range from $4.4 to $6 billion, and I date in 1779 this young Polish count and ments and his valuable contributions to the think it is important that we begin now to de­ cavalry officer, wounded two days before community. termine, to the extent we can, how much of while leading a charge during the siege of Senator Panethiere and I went to the State the total could be offset through foreign sup­ Savannah, gave his life for our country. capitol together after my election to the Mis­ port and thereby reduce the cost to the Amer­ Before casting his lot with America, Casi­ souri House of Representatives and his elec­ ican taxpayer. mir Pulaski had fought bravely against tyr­ tion to the State Senate in 1976. While I Other than the location of the site for the anny and foreign domination in his beloved served in the Missouri House of Representa­ one of the big unknowns is the level and Poland and had been forced into exile. He sse, and other Polish freedom fighters well un­ tives, I came to know Senator Panethiere as a forms of possible foreign participation and derstood that humanity's battle for liberty hard-working legislator who kept the interests support for this project. I think it is important and self-government is indivisible around of his constituency at heart. I worked with the for the Congress to have the most current in­ the world; with the immortal cry, "For your Senator on many bills during our years togeth- formation available on possible foreign sup- October 9, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27335 port as it considers authorizations and appro­ On this visit, I heard some very good news ment from charges that it is intimately in­ priations for this project over the next few that demonstrates the high level of compe­ volved in these actions, the evidence implicat­ years. tence and training of our troops in Germany, ing Prime Minister Gandhi's oppressive gov­ Our bill directs the Secretary of Energy, as but which news has received little notice in ernment mounts. the administration's designated lead agency this country or in Congress. Recently, the Indian Parliament, which is tor the project, to make formal inquiries of for­ Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to controlled by Mr. Gandhi's party, Passed legis­ eign governments through the appropriate the attention of this body two international lation which authorizes the detention of pris­ channels and to consult with the Committee awards recently won by our soldiers in Germa­ oners in the Punjab without trial for up to 2 on Science, Space, and Technology and the ny. A team of tankers from the 3d Armored years. Sikhs, since they constitute the majority . Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Re­ Division, won the 15th Canadian Army Trophy of the population in this region, have reason sources on what the Department has learned Competition. Soldiers of the 11th Armed Cav­ to be fearful of this legislation which gives by the beginning of the next budget cycle. The alry Regiment won the 1987 Boeselager Cup. police broad authority and denies justice to in­ consultations would include, but not be limited These are premier international competitions nocent opponents of the Gandhi regime. to, the likely nature and extent of foreign par­ pitting our troops against the best from other ticipation in the sse, usefulness and budget­ allied countries. Indian Jurist V.M. Tarkunde was quoted earlier ary impact of such assistance, any potential In the 14 previous competitions for the Ca­ this month in the Christian Science Monitor as national security problem and the implications nadian Arrny Trophy, no American team had stating that this law actually increases the of foreign participation on domestic competi­ ever won. This competition pits platoons possibility of terrorism: "Sikhs think that the tiveness. against each other in a tank gunnery exercise laws are aimed at them, and since anyone We hope that this legislation will be consid­ to evaluate gun accuracy, speed of engage­ now can be arrested arbitrarily and denied ered quickly by the House Science Committee ment, and platoon fire control. Points are bail, Sikhs feel like second class citizens. and brought before the House very soon. awarded on the basis of percentage of main These laws are indeed encouraging terror­ gun target hits, machine gun target hits, and ism." DEMOCRACY IS THE ONLY the amount of time used. Firing from the M1 On September 1 of this year, hundreds of GUARANTEE OF PEACE Abrams, soldiers from the 1st Platoon, D Indian Security Forces raided the offices of Company, 4th Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 3d Ar­ the independent newspaper Indian Express. HON. JACK BUECHNER mored Division, beat 24 tank crews from six This publication has been in the forefront of NATO countries. Placing third was 1st Pla­ investigations into alleged corruption in Mr. OF MISSOURI toon, A Company. Gandhi's government. The police seized docu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This victory in the Canadian Army Trophy ments, searched the premises, and threat­ Friday, October 9, 198 7 competition culminated almost 1 year of rigor­ ened employees of the paper; reprehensible Mr. BUECHNER. Mr. Speaker, President ous training and real sacrifice on the part of !nfringements on the constitutional guarantee Reagan called for "full democracy in Nicara­ the men involved. Long hours in the field of a free press that should be condemned in away from their families were rewarded in this gua" in his address to the organization of the strongest terms. unprecedented win. 1st Lt. Ed Massar and his American States. The peace plan, while con­ Now, spurred by these actions, four of the crew are to be commended for bringing this taining elements of democracy, is not a guar­ five chief priests for the Sikh religion have de­ antor of complete freedom. The Congress of great honor to our country. In a similar competition for cavalrymen, sol­ clared their support for those whose goal is a the United States has made a commitment to separate Sikh nation in the Punjab. Gandhi's father democracy in Central America, and by diers of the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cav­ alry Regiment, won the 1987 Boeselager Cup refusal to recognize the basic human rights of this we must abide. We are obligated under a his constitutents promises to bring further moral contract, to insure-not just peace-but Competition, beating 22 NATO teams. The bloodshed to the nation. His Union Environ­ peace with full democracy in the region. week-long contest consisted of air reconnais­ ment Minister, Mr. Bhajan Lal, recently stated I applaud the initial response to the Guate­ sance, night operations patrol, enemy identifi­ that any Sikhs suspected of terrorism should mala peace plan. I recognize the reopening of cation, mounted armor reconnaissance patrol, La Prensa, although underestimated, and swimming, small arms fire, vehicle driving, and be shot dead on sight, claiming that they do Radio Catolica, although underpowered, as a 3,500-meter-cross-country course with man­ not deserve to be arrested and tried by courts fundamental advances toward democratic made obstacles and grenade throw targets. of law. Is this the kind of action that our State reform. It is my hope that these are only the This is one of the most grueling of all interna­ Department condones? I would certainly hope beginnings of long-lasting peace and enduring tional soldier competitions. Victory would not not. democracy in Central America. have been possible without tremendous sacri­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit for the As the voices of the Latino Americas fice, extensive training, and great skill. record an article from the New Delhi Sunday demand freedom as their birthright, so we, Mr. Speaker, I am sure that you and our Observer which details the case of a 27-year­ Norte Americanos, must settle for nothing colleagues in the House join with me in com­ old British citizen who was detained without less. I call upon the Congress of the United mending and congratulating these fine sol­ trial or charges for 19 months simply because States of America to stand behind our com­ diers on the honor they have brought us by of his Sikh heritage. When he finally was al­ mitment to support the Nicaraguan resistance winning these important, international competi­ lowed to appear before court, the judge stated until the peace plan is complete. We must tions. that "the material placed before me in no way remain steadfast in our faith that democracy is disclosed any criminal offense against the ac­ the only guarantee of peace. CONTINUING TRAGEDY IN THE cused person." This is only one of the numer­ PUNJAB ous similar examples of the discrimination AMERICAN TROOPS IN GERMA- taking place in the Punjab. After discussions NY WIN INTERNATIONAL HON. WALLY HERGER with officials from the Indian Government, as AWARDS OF CALIFORNIA well as Sikh Leaders, including Dr. Gurmit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Singh Aulakh, I remain convinced that this se­ rious condition continues. I would urge the HON. H. MARTIN LANCASTER Friday, October 9, 198 7 OF NORTH CAROLINA State Department to reconsider their analysis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I want to again of the situation in the Punjab, and the Indian rise to shed light on the continuing tragedy in Friday, October 9, 1987 Government to abandon their oppressive tac­ the Punjab State in India. As I have said on a tics and recognize the need for a more con­ Mr. LANCASTER. Mr. Speaker, it was my number of occasions, I believe that it would structive agenda for the region. pleasure and good fortune to recently partici­ be unfortunate if those of us in this body were pate in a U.S. Army Quick Look visit with our to ignore what has become a struggle of inter­ troops in Germany, an experience that I would national concern. While the U.S. State Depart­ commend to each of my colleagues. ment continues to defend the Indian Govern- 27336 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 9, 1987 TRIBUTE TO DELTA TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION AND EN- ments about worker rights are not followed AREA OF EATON COUNTY, MI FORCEMENT OF WORKER between now and next April with concrete RIGHTS LAWS MUST BE IM­ action, then GSP preferences should be PROVED withdrawn. Beneficence is no substitute for HON. HOWARD WOLPE rights. As for Chile, I frankly was surprised that OF MICHIGAN HON. DONALD J. PEASE GSP eligibility was not withdrawn last Jan­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO uary. You heard extensive testimony during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES your general review on the severity of Friday, October 9, 198 7 worker rights violations perpetrated by the Friday, October 9, 1987 Mr. WOLPE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay to Pinochet regime, complete with accounts of special tribute to the Delta Towns hip area of Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, this week the the murder, kidnapping and torture of trade GSP Subcommittee, under the direction of the unionists. Yet, an improvised determination Eaton County, Ml, as it celebrates 160 years was made to put Chile on probation, in of colorful and successful history, together Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, con­ effect, during 1987 without any loss of GSP with the celebration of the county and State ducted its first annual review since· new provi­ preference pending further review. sesquicentennials. sions to the GSP law were enacted in 1984. Even more disturbing is information relat­ The Delta Township area's history began The purpose of such annual reviews is to hear ing to your inaction that first came to light testimony and build a public record for deci­ on Capitol Hill last January. I refer to this with a man named Musgrove Evans, who first sions due next April from USTR on what memorandum, which I request be made a platted the fertile and densely forested land of countries and products will receive duty-free part of the hearing record, written by the this region in 1827; 1835 saw the arrival of access to the U.S. market. Director of the U.S. Labor Department's Erastus and Sally Ingersoll and their family of Office of Foreign Relations in the Bureau They provided the first forum for concerned of International Labor Affairs in which he 12 children, the area's first settlers. When the individuals and organizations to present de­ township was organized in 1842, its growing challenges a policy decision to not even tailed information about why certain foreign raise questions of murder, kidnapping, and number of citizens elected nine of the Inger­ countries ought not be eligible for GSP be­ torture as concerns of the U.S. Government solis to township offices; chose the name cause they continue to systematically deny in its GSP consultations and negotiations Delta, representing the shape of an island in basic worker rights to get ahead in internation­ with the Government of Chile. the Grand River nearby; and established such al trade. It was also the first chance to point In the case of Chile, this administration practical policies as the decree that bulls and out the serious shortcomings in how the has been willing to go to extreme lengths to boar hogs must be fenced in. minimize the law in order to sustain GSP Reagan administration has enforced the new eligibility. A more tortured policy determi­ Bulls or boar hogs did not remain a staple sections of the law. Following is a copy of my nation can hardly be imagined. of Delta Township's economy for long. testimony in these proceedings. It reveals yet The determinations made in prior worker Indeed, from its settlement through the early another case where the Reagan administra­ rights cases brought against South Korea 1900's, this area was largely supported by tion, not approving of changes in the law en­ and Chile, to cite just two examples, call farming, grist mills, and sawmills. Around acted by the Congress, has consciously been into question the commitment your agencies 1940, the area's economy began to grow dra­ working to evade and minimize enforcement have to administering and enforcing the law of the law. in good faith. Without improvement on matically. The population mushroomed from your part, additional legislation may be nec­ less than 3,000 in 1940 to nearly 28,000 in The material follows: essary. 1987. The State tax evaluation grew at the STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN DON J. PEASE Let me focus upon two aspects of this ad­ BEFORE GSP SUBCOMMITTEE OF TRADE ministrative review process as it pertains to same time from $1.48 million to the current POLICY STAFF COMMITTEE level of $475 million. Encouraged in its expan­ worker rights cases that urgently need to be I appear before you today as the author of changed. The same problems may also have sion by the attainment of charter status in the provision enacted in 1984 that prohibits arisen in formal requests alleging violations 1962, Delta soon became known as the fast­ the awarding of GSP benefits to foreign of intellectual property rights. est growing township in Michigan. Farms gave countries that do not respect the fundamen­ First, I must protest this committee's deci­ way to residential neighborhoods. An exten­ tal rights of their working people. First, I sion to reject without so much as a public sive recreation facility was built. Large industri­ want to comment on the pending review of hearing the formal requests filed for the al, merchandizing, commercial, and hotel cen­ country eligibility for South Korea and first time to review worker rights conditions Chile. Second, I want to emphasize in the in El Salvador, Singapore, and Zambia ters were established. Though Delta is still a strongest of terms widespread concern in during this year's GSP annual review. This township without an incorporated local unit of the Congress about inadequate enforcement action is at odds with the clear intent of the government within its boundaries, it offers of this section of the law and willful disre­ Congress as expressed in the legislative his­ services comparable to those of cities its size gard of the clear intent of the Congress on tory of the worker rights provision of the that have a "big city" government. the part of USTR and the other executive GSP law. Specifically, the report language agencies represented on this inter-agency to accompany the law reads: Economic progress is the hallmark of Delta committee in the conduct of this annual It is the subcommittee's intent that USTR Township. At the same time they have pre­ review. establish a formal procedure through which served a strong sense of the importance of Regarding South Korea, in the past few parties interested in the implementation their history. This is evidenced by such histori­ months the world has witnessed a stirring and protection of internationally recognized cal structures as the clapboard township hall, example of the importance of promoting re­ worker rights at least once a year can offer built in the 1870's and still in use as late as spect for basic worker rights to establishing testimony or submit written comments a democracy. I am mindful that this com­ during at least one public hearing on issues 1955; and a log cabin called the Sands Moon mittee determined, upon conclusion of your pertaining to countries' eligibility for desig­ house, which dates from the 1850's and was general review last January, that the Gov­ nation as beneficiary developing countries." moved from an industrial site to the Woldumar ernment of South Korea had taken suffi­ Moreover, refusal to hear criticism of Nature Center in 1980, where it has become a cient steps to revise a long-established pat­ these countries significantly undermines the demonstration museum commemorating tern of brutal labor repression to avoid loss efficacy of the administrative review proc­ of GSP benefits. Six months later the work­ ess. It sets a very bad and dangerous prece­ Delta's early pioneers. ers of South Korea took nonviolent action dent for arbitrarily restricting public input Mr. Speaker, I feel privileged to represent of their own that exposed the timidity of into the formulation of U.S. trade policy. the capable and confident people of Delta your earlier determination. In actuality, the Congress intended for Township. I celebrate with them their area's Now, as South Korea strives to meet the this inter-agency committee to regularly ex­ history of great success. Truly, as this commu­ challenge of becoming a democracy, the amine the status of worker rights in all nity continues to thrive and grow, it continues U.S. Government has at our disposal GSP countries eligible for GSP preferences. leverage to ensure fuller participation by Short of that, certainly when serious chal­ to offer its citizens just what its first settlers the working people of South Korea in that lenges are brought to USTR alleging worker were seeking when they arrived in Delta, Ml: a process. A change of Government policy and rights violations in one or more countries "great place to live, work, and play". attitude toward respect for worker rights for the first time, the request ought to be has been promised in South Korea. If recent scheduled for a public hearing during the and encouraging Government pronounce- GSP annual review. If the allegations are October 9, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27337 not well-founded and if contradictory infor­ This report to the Congress will be very were not pursued, we will have injured our mation is available through official chan­ helpful to all parties concerned. From a pro­ special relationship with them. The AFL­ nels to that presented in the requests, then duction standpoint, much of the work is as­ CIO can understand that foreign policy con­ USTR and other agencies represented on sembly and reproduction of the information siderations could dictate the Administra­ the inter-agency committee can and should exchanged in these hearings and the rest is tion's timid approach to the Chileans. What bring those facts to light in the public hear­ committing to paper the basic reasoning the AFL-CIO will not understand is !LAB's ing itself or during the subsequent six that goes into the official policy determina­ participation in the misrepresentation of months during which a determination is tions made by the executive branch for each what the U.S. is trying to achieve. made on what action will be taken pursuant country challenge. Building a strong written to each request. record and explaining policy determinations I have not heard any good reason why the to the Congress and the concerned public TPSC PAPER three country requests regarding El Salva­ are very important in this increasingly im­ CHILE.-Complaints regarding workers dor, Singapore and Zambia were not accept­ portant dimension of U.S. relations with the rights in Chile center on freedom of associa­ ed for hearing and discussion at this time. rest of the trading world. Policy-makers tion and the right to organize and bargain The right of Americans to petition our Gov­ throughout the Government will then have collectively. Some of the complaints were ernment and be heard is one of our most a yardstick by which to measure progress found to be unsubstantiated. However, cherished freedoms that ought not be over time toward making certain that the many were found to be valid. In some cases, abridged. I urge this committee to amend benefits of GSP are spread more evenly the problems are inherent in particular your plans and accept for public hearing in with working people within beneficiary de­ Chilean laws, while in other cases the prob­ the next 4-6 weeks the timely requests filed veloping countries. lems stem from the manner in which the in relation to GSP benefit and worker rights law is applied or from extra-legal actions. It in El Salvador, Singapore, and Zambia. It is U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, should also be noted that application of cer­ not too late to stop flouting the will of the BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL tain laws in Chile is subject to limitation Congress. Ample time is available to hear LABOR AFFAIRS, during declared states of national emergen­ these concerns and respond by next April. Washington. DC, June 24, 1986. cy and siege, during which freedoms of per­ Second, this inter-agency committee has Memorandum for: James F. Taylor. sons and institutions are substantially re­ done a very poor job of establishing and From: Jack Buchanek. stricted, and abuses have occurred affecting publishing a clear, readily accessible public Subject: GSP Process on Chile. the rights of trade unions and their leaders. record and of reporting to the Congress on The purpose of this memoradum is to The key complaints are as follows: the content of each formal worker rights alert you to the direction that the GSP (1) It is legally possible for all unions in challenge brought to USTR, the issues cov­ process on Chile has taken and the trouble Chile to form an overall confederation, ered in the corresponding negotiations with that this may cause for !LAB. crossing industrial and/or professional lines, the foreign countries concerned, and the About a year ago, the AFL-CIO, one and have that confederation include the ex­ final disposition of those issues. I suspect union, and Americas Watch petitioned the isting federations and local unions. The the same is true regarding intellectual prop­ USTR to remove Chile from the GSP list. process necessary to accomplish this, howev­ erty rights cases. These groups cited several violations of er, is quite restrictive and appears to be time In 1985 and 1986, during conduct of the internationally recognized worker rights consuming. general review, detailed challenges and tes­ (2) Unions are prohibited from engaging timony were presented alleging worker which were substantiated in the !LAB rights violations in 11 countries (14 coun­ review. in political activities, although union mem­ tries have been challenged in this year's The most serious violation is the murder, bers and officers have the right to be indi­ annual review). Action was taken last Janu­ torture and arrest of trade union leaders. vidually active in politics or political organi­ ary against 3 countries, while a fourth was Another important violation is the govern­ zations. continued under review. Since that time, ment's refusal to allow unions to engage in <3> Chilean law provides for oversight of only a short, sketchy memorandum has political activity. A third serious violation is unions by the government. Unions are re­ been released to the general public to very the prohibition of collective bargaining in quired to submit their end-of-year balance generally explain the policy decisions made state-financed companies and agencies or on to the Ministry of Interior, which can only in response to hundreds of pages of testimo­ an industry-wide basis. It is one thing to take legal action if there are discrepancies ny. In a few cases, those parties who prohibit strikes but much worse to prohibit in the statement of how the union officers brought formal country challenges typically collective bargaining. used member's dues during the year. Elec­ received brief 1 '12 page letters by way of an For some reason, USTR has decided to tion of union officers can be certified by the official explanation of what had been decid­ drop these three items from the negotiating Labor Ministry or a notary public. ed in response to their requests. But if such table, with the exception of the prohibition (4) The Government has, at times, inter­ responses were not specifically and persist­ of industry-wide bargaining which would be fered in union activities through the search ently sought, then no information or re­ pursued. petitioners the bad news now, we will be in bargaining and can coordinate the bar­ In fact, looking at the agenda for these Oc­ laying the groundwork for a more positive gaining of affiliated unions. This restriction tober hearings, such reports can reasonably assessment of the concessions that we ulti­ harms the negotiating strength of unions be expected to speak to any and all GSP mately receive from Chile. If, on the one and has had a specially negative impact on country challenges brought pursuant to the hand, the US gets the AFL-CIO and others workers in small economic units. Revisions mandatory 502(b) criteria, including worker to lower their present expectations, then affecting port workers Oaw 18.462> have rights violations. This sort of annual USTR they may be heartened by the concessions hindered rather than helped union activi­ report to the Congress need not be unwieldy that we get in the future. On the other ties. or administratively burdensome. But every hand, if we don't tell them what's going on <6> Limitations on the right to strike exist. effort should be made to declassify as much then whatever concessions we announce in For example, if a strike exceeds 59 days, all material as possible pertaining to official January will probably be ridiculed. strikers are considered to have voluntarily consultations with foreign governments My second concern relating to !LAB's resigned and forfeit any benefits. that are designed to promote respect for credibility is . that we are participating in <7> Collective bargaining is prohibited in worker rights or intellectual property meetings with the AFL-CIO in which they state-financed companies or government rights, for example, and any commitments are being told that all of their allegations agencies and in institutions with over 50 made therein by the foreign governments in are being pursued. When the AFL-CIO percent of their budgets provided by the question and to include it in the report. eventually finds out that certain allegations government. 27338 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 9, 1987 (8) Strikes are prohibited by law in all misrepresentation of what the U.S. is trying law that had to be imposed 36 years ago. The public utilities and the Chuquicamata to achieve." powers the military has administered are being copper mine ("strategic industries"). If the I do not think that we are guilty of duplic­ put into civilian hands. Civilians are now to· be two sides in a dispute cannot agree on an ar­ ity where the AFL-CIO is concerned, I bitrator, the government has the right to think that "all of their allegations are being tried in civilian courts. Taiwan has made re­ appoint one. pursued" with sincerity, seriousness and in­ forms of its financial system. All of this proves It is recommended that we advise the tegrity. that democracy works and evolves. As Fre­ Government of Chile that these practices drick Chien said: are the key problem areas under the worker These are exciting times for the Chinese rights provisions of the GSP program. We MAY THE CHINESE PEOPLE people in Taiwan. Martial law has ended. also should advise them that we would be PROSPER The military has turned over censorship prepared to consider a package of actions powers to the civilian Government Informa­ similar to the following as "taking steps": HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ tion Office. Foreign exchange controls have (a) Permitting collective bargaining at a been cut back permitting free capital out­ level beyond that of individual enterprises. OF CALIFORNIA flow. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (b) Elimination of the provision relating Yes, Ambassador Chien is right. to the automatic termination of employ­ Friday, October 9, 1987 Taiwan is displaying a new political confi­ ment contracts of striking workers at the Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to end of 59 days. dence and maturity to go with its economic (c) Elimination of Labor Ministry audits speak of the important ongoing changes in prosperity. Psychologically and politically this except by court order. the Republic of China. As many of you know combination is a courageous and significant (d) Amendment of labor legislation to the 10th of October is Taiwan's National Day. step toward building a stronger democracy in allow for easier formation of larger cross­ On this day, I want to talk to you about two Taiwan. As an American and a believer in de­ sectoral confederations. types of progress which is occurring in the mocracy, I congratulate Taiwan on its Greater protections for collective bar­ Republic of China; economic and democratic. progress and hope that it continues to strive gaining in strategic industries denied the Today when economists talk of Taiwan, toward even greater economic and democratic right to strike, such as giving unions partici­ they talk of a dragon-they talk of soaring success. pation in establishment of the list of arbi­ trators for settlement of labor disputes in growth that has transformed a small island And on the occasion of the 76th birthday of these industries. into one of the world's most important econo­ the Republic of China, I wish to compliment (f) A commitment not to interfere in the mies. The numbers are startling: Taiwan has President Chiang Ching-kuo on these accom­ legitimate activities of unions and their offi­ become the fifth largest trading partner of the plishments. He has transformed an impover­ cers, including refraining from the search of United States. Its per capita income is the ished island country into an economic giant all union offices and seizure of union records, fourth highest in East Asia and 10 times within a period of 25 years. The Chinese prior to completion of judicial review. higher than Communist China's. The ties be­ people are fortunate to have Mr. Chiang as tween Taiwan and my home State of Califor­ their leader. May the Chinese people prosper. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, nia are particularly close. In 1965, Taiwan was BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL California's second largest international trade LABOR AFFAIRS, partner. THE PROBLEM WITH H.R. 3030 Washington, DC, June 26, 1986. Memorandum for Jack Buchanek, Director, But with Taiwan, trade is not a one-way Office of Foreign Relations. street. They have built what I consider a HON. EDWARD R. MADIGAN From: James F. Taylor, Associate Deputy model for the world: the Taipei World Trade OF ILLINOIS Under Secretary, International Affairs. Center. Taiwan is encouraging the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Subject: GSP Process on Chile. States and others to bring their products and I have these comments concerning your services to the trade center, to set up sales Friday, October 9, 1987 memorandum of June 24, 1986 concerning offices, and to sell to Taiwan. Mr. MADIGAN. Mr. Speaker, Farm Credit "GSP Process in Chile": In August, a Hispanic trade and cultural mis­ You say "USTR has decided to drop these System representatives came to the Agricul­ three items [murder, torture and arrest of sion visited Taiwan to establish better rela­ ture Committee early this year indicating that trade union leaders; prohibition of political tions between the Hispanic community and the system needed financial assistance and activity; prohibition of collective bargaining the Taiwanese people. What we saw was a further legislation to remain viable, despite in state-financed companies or on an indus­ model of economic success to the world. Tai­ previous passage of the 1965 and 1986 try-wide basis] from the negotiating table". wan's prosperity was evident: Hundreds of amendments. Because I, like most Members I do not think this is true. skyscrapers dotting the Taipei cityscape; of the House, have always supported a 1. The TPSC paper, on page 1, refers to American and Japanese autos snarling down­ strong, cooperative farm lender, we spent "substantiated reports of torture .. . town Taipei traffic; stylish men and women most of this year working on a legislative murder" and on page 2 recommends " .. . engaging in the business of making even remedy to the system's problems. After that we advise the Government of Chile that these practices are the key problem more money and Taiwan's central banks bulg­ months of effort, however, I find myself unable . . ." and under action item (f) calls for " ... ing with 60 billion United States dollars in re­ to support the bill as passed by the House . commitment not to interfere in the legiti­ serve. Taiwan is a country where everyone The Farm Credit System came to Congress mate activities of unions and their officers. has a chance to make a good living and it has asking for a $6 billion no interest loan with up a government dedicated to nationalism, de­ to 60 years to repay the taxpayer. At no time 2. The TPSC paper records, on page 1, the mocracy, and the social well being of its was the Agriculture Committee able to obtain allegation about political activity and on people. a single generally accepted amount of finan­ page 2 includes this as one of the "prac­ Politically, there's a new opposition party, its cial assistance that the system needed. This tices" we consider to be "the key problem." 3. The TPSC paper records, on page 1, the formation being the result of President Chiang bill that the House passed Tuesday provides allegation about collective bargaining re­ Ching-kuo's determination to open the political $2.5 billion for next year and such sums as strictions, says on page 2 that this practice system to all political parties. We understood are necessary for later years. In addition, the is a "key problem", and includes, as action that the ruling Kuomintang is also planning to House adopted an amendment that has the item, (a) "Permitting collective bargaining overhaul the aging parliamentary system, to potential to increase the total cost of the bill at a level beyond that of individual enter­ grant even more political freedoms to the by several hundred million dollars. prises." people and to possibly lift its travel ban to Recent profit/loss estimates coming from I do not think the TPSC paper warrants mainland China. the Farm Credit System itself show that their you using language like "If USTR wants to In short, it would seem that the national fortunes are dramatically improved over their drop the murders and other issues from the negotiations . . . if the Administration gives government itself never intended martial law own previous projections. It is reasonable to the petitioners the bad news now . . . the to last beyond their need to establish a stable wonder on balance whether they really want Administration's timid approach to the democracy. In justification of that belief, we this bill with all its attendant restrictions and Chileans. . .. What the AFL-CIO will not now see an important change. The Republic subsidized competitors. House Members with understand is ILAB's participation in the of China has decreed an end to the martial agriculture constituencies may also wonder October 9, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27339 about whether or not money given to the to make H.R. 3030 a more acceptable reform and cartographer of the late 15 century. Cris­ Farm Credit System will exacerbate the of the Farm Credit System. tofaro Colombo was an Italian. Gramm-Rudman implications for the agricul- When Cristoforo Colombo drafted his will ture function of the budget in future years. before his third expedition to the Americas, he The improved estimates of the system's fi- CONGRESSMAN MILLER HONORS ordered his heirs to maintain a home in nancial health are in large part due to farm CARL REHFUSS Genoa, "because from it I have come and in it income levels being higher than system ex­ I was born." This indisputable evidence is perts expected them to be. A variety of Gov­ HON. GEORGE MILLER reason for pride among Italian Americans. ernment payments is the major component in OF CALIFORNIA Christopher Columbus has served as a role this improved farm income level. Is it not fair model for all Americans. His courage has re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to question whether it makes sense to give mained as a reminder to all of us of that de­ money to the Farm Credit System and, as a Friday, October 9, 1987 termination in the face of skepticism is a meri­ consequence, deny payments to farmers who Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, on torious trait. then will be unable to repay their mortgages Friday, October 23, 1987, over 100 friends Yet the ethnic origin of Columbus is not from the Farm Credit System? Is it really wise and dignitaries will gather at the Richmond, what the Nation celebrates on October 12 of to put large sums of money into a system that CA, Rotary Club to honor Carl W. Rehfuss on each year. We celebrate the beginning of the may or may not need, it, that may indeed hold the occasion of his 90th birthday. I join with European migration to this hemisphere and the money in a reserve that would be neces­ his many friends in saluting a dedicated citizen the dawning of a new era in the history of sary only if income to farmers dropped, when and businessman who has given many years man. The land discovered by Columbus and the consequence of that action would insure of leadership and service to Richmond, CA. by all the men and women who followed his that income to farmers would drop? Mr. Rehfuss graduated from Stanford Uni­ path across the Atlantic has contributed inex­ The House Committee on Agriculture versity in 1922 and joined Standard Oil of plicably to the development of man and the thought it wise to vest a greater degree of de­ California, now Chevron USA, in 1924. Carl re­ wealth of new nations. cisionmaking in local credit associations, that tired from Standard Oil as the Richmond refin­ I hope that my colleagues will join me in is, production credit associations and Federal ery general manager in 1962 after 38 years of celebrating Columbus Day and in recognizing land bank associations, in a basic reorganiza­ service. During his tenure at Standard Oil, Carl the full importance of the voyage made by tion of the system. On the floor, however, began an association with the Richmond that great Italian almost 500 years ago. Members reversed that decision and adopted Rotary which continues to this day. He joined an amendment that vests authority in a group the Rotary in 1944 and served as Richmond of new regional banks, reducing the number A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM Rotary Club president from 1952-53; district of banks from 36 to 6. This amended reorga­ BOBOLIS governor, Rotary International, 1967-68; sec­ nization scheme makes each bank's territorial retary of Richmond Rotary, 1969-87; and is responsibility greater and its activities even HON. VIC FAZIO currently secretary emeritus. Both he and his more remote from local concerns. By leaving OF CALIFORNIA wife Elizabeth are Paul Harris fellows of the bank with control over the basic decision Rotary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whether money will or will not be made avail­ In addition, Carl has served the city of Rich­ Friday, October 9, 1987 able to the associations, H.R. 3030 does little to strengthen the local control of the associa­ mond in many capacities. He is the past presi­ Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tion members and leaves entirely too much dent of the Council of Richmond Industries, tribute to Mr. William Bobolis. An accom­ power in the hands of the regional banks. Navy League, Richmond Boy's Club, and plished musician, a dedicated teacher, and a H.R. 3030 also provides, for the first time, Chamber of Commerce. Carl has also been a devoted member of his church, Bill will be pre­ Government financial guarantees of competi­ board member of Children's Hospital of the sented with the Medal of St. Paul at a dinner tion for the Farm Credit System from commer­ East Bay, two-term Contra Costa grand jury in his honor, October 18, 1987. cial banks and insurance companies. This member and Richmond Youth Center Board. Bill is the son of Greek immigrants. His par­ takes the form of a 90-percent Federal guar­ Carl Rehfuss has helped make Richmond, ents, James and Hrisagye (Dedes) Bobolis, antee of farm real estate loans sold into the CA, a unique place to live and work and is came to the United States from Megali Valsa, newly established secondary market or one of the city's truly outstanding citizens. I Corinth, Greece. "Farmer Mac." Because the Farm Credit congratulate him on his many achievements With a desire to share his love and devotion System has many troubled farm real estate and wish him, his wife Elizabeth, their children, of music with others, Bill became a music ed­ loans and these new competitors do not, the grandchildren, and great-grandchildren much ucator 35 years ago. He is the choir director system will be operating at a disadvantage. happiness in the years ahead. at the Annunciation Church in Sacramento The already weakened system will face the and is currently the music department chair­ loss of many of its best borrowers to the person at Sacramento Senior High School. A GREAT ITALIAN­ Under Bill's direction for the past 24 years, newly created secondary market, forcing an CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS increase in interest rates on its remaining bor­ the Annunciation choir has become one of the rowers. largest choirs in the Western Choir Federation The disadvantage of the system is exacer­ HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE and his high school group-the Starmakers­ bated because the bill imposes borrower OF MASSACHUSETTS is often asked to perform throughout the rights and affirmative action requirements on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. the Farm Credit System, but not on its newly Since moving to Sacramento in 1963, Bill enfranchised competitors. One other fact Friday, October 9, 1987 has performed numerous baritone roles in about the secondary market should be noted. Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to local operas and oratorios. His wife, Evelyn, Under the House-passed bill the Government commemorate a great figure in our national and his daughters, Stephanie, Kristie, and could be assisting a multimillion-dollar pur­ history and a great Italian. Before we cele­ Jamie, share his musical talent and sing in the chase of agricultural properties by foreign in­ brate the Federal holiday on Monday, I want Annunciation choir. vestors. Why should this be the responsibility to share with my colleagues a few remarks Bill Bobolis is truly a community leader. De­ of the American taxpayer? about the proud origins and world-shaping voted to his family, his church, music, and These are among the reasons that led me achievements of Christopher Columbus. teaching, he has touched us all. to oppose the Farm Credit System bill on final According to the great Harvard historian, Mr. Speaker, Bill Bobolis is appropriately passage, even though I, as ranking member of Samuel Eliot Morison, there are no fewer than being honored with the prestigious medal of the committee, was a part of the overwhelm­ 11 countries that claim to be the homeland of St. Paul. I join His Grace, Bishop Anthony and ing 41-2 majority that voted the bill favorably Christopher Columbus. But as an American of Bill's family and friends in commending him out of committee earlier this year. I will contin­ Italian descent, there is no doubt in my mind for the many accomplishments and great gifts ue to work through the full legislative process about the native origin of that great explorer he has shared with this community. (