6060 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS United States POLICY TOWARD States. In the 1960s and into the early tion-are facing their most serious chal­ CUBA 1970s, the CIA attempted assassinations, lenge. Shifting Soviet priorities have dam­ sabot age and, the Cubans charge, biological aged an economy already in trouble from in­ warfare. efficiency and from the plagues of most HON. GEORGE MILLER President Bush might reflect on the past, Third World countries: unpalatable debt to OF CALIFORNIA including the lessons of the 1962 missile Western and Eastern banks and the yearly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crisis, when the United States and the imbalance between what it receives for its Soviet Union terrified the world over the basic exports, like sugar and coffee, and Thursday, March 29, 1990 issue of Soviet nuclear weapons on the what it must pay for imports. Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, the island. The reason for all this activity was to Dissent and demoralization are spreading, following article on United States policy remove Soviet influence in Cuba. and Castro has responded with increased re­ toward Cuba warns that recent and continued Now, ironically, after all of this effort, the pression as he did especially in the early United States is demanding that Castro re­ years of revolution. But by increasing at­ hostilities by our Government against Cuba store Soviet influence, lock, stock and peres­ will not bring about the desired democratic tacks against Cuba, Bush hands Castro pre­ troika. Castro, predictably, is having none of cisely the weapon with which he has histori­ changes in that island nation. The author, an it. In addition to his customary, and appar­ cally been able to mobilize the population: expert on Cuba, argues that the lesson from ently valid charges against the United anti-Americanism. The captain of the ship United States policy toward Cuba since the States for its imperialist behavior, he is ac­ attacked by the Coast Guard has returned revolution in 1959 is that aggressive attacks cusing Soviet leaders of political irresponsi­ to Havana to a hero's welcome. against Cuba only hardens its alliance with the bility: for bringing chaos and capitalism to their land and Eastern Europe. WHAT U.S. SHOULD DO Soviet Union and unnecessarily separates the "CIRCLING THE WAGONS" President Bush should look to Soviet be­ United States and Cuba. I submit this article havior in Eastern Europe for Cuba-policy by Saul Landau in the San Francisco Chron­ Castro sees attacks coming from both su­ perpowers, one anxious to recover its former guidance. There, people began their process icle for the benefit of all of our colleagues. albeit unofficial colony, the other, desirous of self-determination only after Soviet Mr. Speaker, I submit also, as the most of shedding economic burdens that it can ill President Gorbachev assured them, and the recent example of the aggressive United afford in its current internal reform phase. world, that he would abide by international States policy toward Cuba, an article from the As one Cuban diplomat admitted, "Fidel is law and not intervene in their political proc­ Washington Post on the insistence of the circling the wagons." And like the stero­ esses. typed Indians in the old Westerns, the U.S. The United States has given quite the op­ United States to broadcast TV Marti into Cuba posite message to people in the Caribbean despite Cuba's insistence to jam the signal government is increasing the pressure. Lots of wishful thinking is going on in Basin. Castro like the rest of Latin America, because it argues the show is a violation of Washington and in Miami's Cuba exile cir­ has noted the 1989 U.S. invasion and mili­ Cuba's sovereignty: cles, that Castro will fall from the East Eu­ tary occupation of Panama and the interfer­ [From the San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 26, ropean domino effect, that the economy will ence in the electoral process in Nicaragua. 19901 crack because the Soviet and Eastern bloc "We have every reason to fear U.S. inter­ WILL THE ELUSIVE CUBAN DOMINO FALL? nations withdraw aid, that the Cuban vention," a high-level Cuban diplomat told me. "If the Soviet Union was our neighbor masses will pour into the streets and create an ungovernable situation where the 63- who knows what kinds of open processes Flush with perceived triumphs in Eastern year-old president will be forced to resign might be occurring in Cuba?" Europe and Panama, the Bush administra­ Comparisons with Eastern Europe are mis­ tion appears eager to take on its next leading. The Cuban Resolution was an in­ [From the Washington Post, Mar. 27, 1990] domino: Castro's Cuba. digenous process, not one propelled by the In late January, a Coast Guard vessel rid­ occupying Soviet Army as was the case in TV MARTI: IGNITING WAR OF AIRWAVES.-AS dled a Cuban-chartered vessel with bullets Eastern European communism. THREE-MONTH TEST NEARS, CUBA THREAT­ in international waters when its captain re­ Although Castro is ideologically alone in ENS RETALIATORY JAMMING fused a demand to board and search for the Communist world today, he has separat­ run of game Castro has used U.S. hostility as a foil to shows and basketball games to Havana sev­ news and political analysis from a pro-U.S. eral hours a day. point of view. It will complement Radio put Cuba in the mainstream of world histo­ Marti, which for several years has been ry. Fidel is seen in much of Africa as a hero. But TV Marti does not plan to stay with Cuba's decisive defeat of South African the soft stuff for long. Visions of Tianana­ sending the U.S. version of reality on AM men Square and bloody revolution in Roma­ radio in Cuba. forces in Angola in 1988 at the battle of Cuito Cuanavale forced the apartheid nia are just around the corner, and Cuban TURNING THE SCREWS regime to come to the bargaining table, a President Fidel Castro apparently is steam­ U.S. thinking on Cuba is that the Castro process that led to Namibian independence. ing. He has threatened to jam TV Marti's regime is in deep trouble and by turning the In 1990, all but the most subservient of signal and disrupt U.S. television and radio screws it will force it to crack. U.S. ·clients have restored relations with if the telecasts proceed. Neither the thinking nor the current ag­ Cuba, or have announced plans to do so, Friday evening, in what American broad­ gressive posture toward the Castro regime is Even the ingratiating Honduran regime in­ casters viewed as a "warning shot," a radio new. What is striking is how little the ad­ vited a Cuban parliamentary delegation to speech by Castro was beamed toward the ministration has learned from the past. visit last year. Cuba enjoys relations with U.S. mainland, disrupting six AM radio sta­ Bush is the eighth president who has tried 110 countries, double the number in 1959, tions along the Florida coast. Castro came to destroy the Cuban Revolution and when the U.S. backed Batista dictatorship in loud and clear on radio at 11:00 AM in remove its leader, Fidel Castro, from power. governed. Miami, and radio announcers as far away as The attacks on Cuba, however, have tended For all of his external and internal accom­ Nashville reported picking up portions of to strengthen Fidel and hurt the United plishments, Fidel-and the Cuban Revolu- the three-hour speech.

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 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6061 "It certainly appears to be a warning Marti, abruptly removed from his job this Following his graduation from high school, shot," said Susan Kraus, spokeswoman for month, accused the powerful Cuban Ameri­ he answered his country's call when his coun­ the National Association of Broadcasters, can National Foundation of muscling him try needed him. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy which opposes TV Marti broadcasts. "Cuban out in order to gain control over Radio officials made it very clear that they intend Marti and TV Marti. and served in the Pacific during World War Ii. to retaliate if TV Marti goes on the air." Aside from the political implications, Today, David Jaicks is an active supporter Indeed, the Cuban government regards many technical experts expressed doubt of many local, State, and national organiza­ TV Marti as a violation of international law that TV Marti, which is expected to cost $40 tions as well as the benefactor of numerous and broadcast regulations. Cuban newspa­ million over two years, will be a technical other charities. In fact, I first came to know pers are full of condemnations of TV Marti success. Broadcasters contend that the David as we both worked to improve the by government officials. Students at the signal can be jammed easily and inexpen­ public education system in our respective University of Havana, featured in news sto­ sively. communities. He served as past president and ries, said they consider TV Marti to be "im­ Since Friday's jamming, other U.S. broad­ moral" and showing a "lack of respect." casters have expressed renewed concerns trustee of the Waldwick, NJ Board of Educa­ "We are prepared to block it totally. We about the effect of TV Marti on radio sta­ tion. are sure we can," said Gary Gonzalez, vice tions in 30 states. Across the country, communities are strug­ president of the Cuban Institute of Radio "We are very vulnerable in the United gling to improve the quality of their schools. I and Television, the Miami Herald reported. States," Kraus said. "TV Marti could pro­ would suggest that had comrnunities across At TV Marti headquarters in Washington, voke a radio war.... " The Cubans can our country had the benefit of their own local officials discounted Friday's disruption as "jam our radio stations by using giant trans­ David Jaicks, our American education system minor. mitters that can reach as far north as the would not be mired in mediocrity. His energy "The Cubans have done this periodically Canadian border and as far west as Utah." for years," said Michael Schoenfeld, spokes­ One of Cuba's three Soviet-built radio and his fundamental good sense has paid man for the Voice of America. "Every once transmitters has 1 million watts of power, dividends year after year. in a while, they crank up their transmit­ and the other two each have 500,000 watts, Subsequently, we worked with other civic­ ters." He said plans to put TV Marti on the Kraus said. U.S. transmitters are limited to minded community leaders in the Ridgewood air have not changed and added, "We're 50,000 watts of power. Association for Good Schools, volunteer pro­ looking at several possible ways to overcome Msgr. Bryan 0. Walsh, director of Catho­ grams to preserve open space and led efforts the jamming, if there is jamming." lic Community Services here, said in a to reform Government to referenda. He noted that the Cuban government recent interview that the premise behind Mr. Speaker, David Jaicks is a man who un­ threatened to jam U.S. radio stations when TV Marti and Radio Marti is "based on Radio Marti went on the air five years ago myth ... that Cuba is hermetically sealed. derstands the value of service. In his role as a but did not. You can hear 40 radio stations in Cuba. The business leader, he has fostered economic The start-up date and channel selected for BBC, Radio Netherlands. These broadcasts development and created valuable jobs for TV Marti have been kept secret by the U.S. are in Spanish. You can buy Le Monde in Americans. In his role as community leader, Information Agency, which oversees Radio Havana.'' he has worked to develop the strong neigh­ Marti and TV Marti. But Cuban exiles here, In fact, Cuban government officials esti­ borhood roots that form the foundation of our who monitor every nuance of the highly po­ mate that one-third of Cuba's television pro­ society. liticized project, expect the telecasts to start gramming is foreign and that almost half of It has been my honor to recognize the ac­ any day. movies shown there are from the United TV Marti's supporters say successful States. Some television programs shown complishments of a man who is respected as broadcasts will weaken Castro's 31-year hold there are purchased; others are nabbed much for his compassion and abiding concern on the island. "Cubans in Miami feel that, from satellite transmissions. for others as his superior business skills. We by showing the Cuban people what really is Gonzalez criticized the United States for owe David Jaicks a debt of gratitude. He has happening around the world, it will be a lot trying to "decide" what Cubans will watch truly enriched the lives of those who know harder for Castro to maintain control," said on the small screen. him. Frank Calzon, a human-rights activist in "What are you going to tell us?" he asked. Washington. "Cubans remember that Radio "That we don't have enough food? We know Rebelde, Fidel's short-wave station in the that. That we don't have enough shoes? We A TRIBUTE TO THE INDEPEND­ mountains, played an important role in mo­ know that." ENT NATION OF LITHUANIA bilizing public opinion against Batista during the revolution." Fulgencio Batista ruled Cuba from 1934 until Castro's guerril­ A TRIBUTE TO DAVID JAICKS HON. BILL SCHUETTE las forced him into exile Jan. 1, 1959. OF MICHIGAN The trial telecasts are to involve transmit­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ting signals from an Air Force balloon teth­ HON. MARGE ROUKEMA ered 10,000 feet above the Florida Keys. If OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, March 29, 1990 the $7 .5 million experiment is successful, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SCHUETTE. Mr. Speaker, ladies and TV Marti plans to add programming, includ­ gentlemen of the House, my purpose before ing nightly news broadcasts prepared by Thursday, March 29, 1990 you today is threefold. First, I would like to Cuban exiles in a small Miami news bureau. Some of those segments are to include re­ Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I would like praise the people of Lithuania in their ongoing ports about the Cuban human-rights move­ to take this opportunity to honor the career quest for democracy and their recent procla­ ment, Nicaraguans considering returning and efforts of David P. Jaicks, who is retiring mation of sovereignty; second, I want to stren­ home from here after the recent election as chairman of American Home Food Prod­ uously condemn the force which continues to defeat of the Sandinista.s and Haitian reac­ ucts, Inc., after a distinguished 26 years. occupy and terrorize these citizens against tion here to the fall of Lt. Gen. Prosper David Jaicks is the prototype of the self­ their will, the Red army of the United Soviet Avril. made man. He started his career as an office Socialist Republics; and third, I want to urge The news broadcasts are to feature veter­ trainee at the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency the administration to formally recognize the in­ an Cuban newscasters in U.S. exile. Gilberto Rosal, a Radio Havana broadcaster in the in Chicago. He rose through the ranks of Leo dependent state of Lithuania and the Lithuani­ 1960s and 1970s, is to be a news anchorman, Burnett and then General Foods before join­ an people's right to self-determination. and William Valdes, another Cuban radio ing American Home Food Products 26 years I was privileged to be present at the Berlin and television broadcaster, who fled Cuba in ago. He has guided American Home Food Wall when those joyous first winds of freedom 1982, a Miami correspondent. Products for 15 years and is responsible for and liberty began to blow down that stark TV Marti also plans a steady diet of Amer­ building his company into one of America's symbol of repression of the free human spirit. ican programming. For instance, "Alf," with largest prepared food manufacturers. But The events of the past year in Eastern and its extraterrestrial star, will be dubbed in David Jaick's contribution goes well beyond Central Europe have proven to the World Spanish, as will "Kate and Allie." The programming content has been a his business achievements. As much as he what we in America have always held as source of controversy in the Cuban exile earned the respect of his colleagues as a true-that given an honest choice, voters community, where powerful factions have leader of business, so has David Jaicks devel­ choose freedom, not repression; embrace de­ warred to gain political control of the fledg­ oped a reputation of sincere concern for his mocracy, not domination. We have seen this ling station. The news director of Radio community and his Nation. proven recently with the fair elections in 6062 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and East Environmental Protection or the President of during World War II. They met in 1946 at Germany, and I envision similar results in the the United States. This bill actually prohibits radio station WHDH, were Elliott was a disc upcoming elections in Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, review of disseminated data within the Depart­ jockey and Mr. Goulding was a newscaster. and Romania. ment or from the executive branch. A require­ Their early-morning quips soon put them in This same yearning to be free has over­ ment such as this disclosure of unchecked demand as a team. "We were on the same wave-length, and come Lithuania. The Baltic States have never data will seriously impact the ability of the De­ these things just sort of developed natural­ accepted their 1940 incorporation into the partment of Environmental Protection to col­ ly;" Mr. Goulding once said. U.S.S.R. Their long-sought right to self-deter­ lect the highly sensitive information necessary Mr. Goulding's films include "Cold mination led the nation of Lithuania to pro­ to formulate sound policy or to conduct moni­ Turkey" in 1969 and "Author! Author!" in claim its independence on March 11, 1990. toring activities. 1982. He and Elliott also appeared in the This should be occasion for us to celebrate The President supports an unencumbered Br:oadway play "The Two and Only," which with the nation of Lithuania her rebirth. elevation and has stated that he will veto H.R. ran from 1970 to 1971. But all is not well. At this very moment, 384 7. The Senate has already passed legisla­ The pair also wrote the book "From Ap­ tion providing for the unadorned elevation of proximately Coast to Coast ... It's the Bob Soviet troops continue to mobilize, occupy and Ray Show," which was published in prominent Government buildings, and conduct EPA. Furthermore, my colleague, Mr. HAS­ 1983. a campaign of intimidation against Lithuanians TERT, offered, as a substitute to H.R. 3847, a Their humor earned them Grammy nomi­ by dropping antisecessionist literature from straight elevation of EPA to the Department of nations in 1987, for the record "A Night of military helicopters. Though I deeply hope Mr. Environmental Protection. I supported the Two Stars Recorded Live at Carnegie Hall," Gorbachev's reputed desire for a peaceful so­ Hastert amendment because it eliminated all and in 1988, for "The Best of Bobby & lution is a true one, one need only recall the of the extraneous provisions surrounding Ray-Volume One." Soviet actions against Czechoslovakia in 1948 some individuals' idea of what elelvation of Mr. Goulding is survived by his wife of 45 and 1968, and Hungary in 1956, to know what the Agency is all about. Because H.R. 3847 years, Elizabeth Goulding; six children; and six grandchildren. disaster Soviet military intervention can bring. contained such an outrageous conglomeration Mr. Speaker, and my fellow colleagues, of unnecessary provisions, I was constrained please join with me today in congratulating to vote against the passage of the bill. THE SPREADING OYSTER President Landsbergis and the people of Lith­ I support the elevation of EPA. It was with BLIGHT uania in their new-found democracy. Self-de­ regret that I voted against H.R. 3847, and I termination is a right we Americans hold dear. can only hope that Representatives appointed The brave people of Lithuania should be ac­ as conferees will accept the Senate version of HON. ROY DYSON corded the same right. EPA elevation. I look forward to a clean ver­ OF MARYLAND sion of the President's initiative which I can support. Any legislation as important as that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WE NEED A STRAIGHT ELEVA­ which creates a new Department and Cabinet­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 TION OF EPA, CLEAR AND level position should be passed on its own Mr. DYSON. Mr. Speaker, this morning I · SIMPLE merits without any extra baggage. testified before the House Appropriations Sub­ HON. ALFRED A. (AL) McCANDLESS committee on Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary, about a problem of grave con­ OF CALIFORNIA RAY GOULDING MADE US LAUGH cern to the constituents of Maryland's First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District and to every community Thursday, March 29, 1990 HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. where commercial oystering has been a tradi- Mr. McCANDLESS. Mr. Speaker, I support OF INDIANA tional livelihood. · elevation of the Environmental Protection IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Native stocks of American oysters are now Agency [EPA] to Cabinet-level status and I being decimated by two diseases that long Thursday, March 29, 1990 voted in favor of the elevation when the ago eliminated Pacific coast oyster beds, matter came before the Committee on Gov­ Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, for nearly a half those of the once thriving Delaware Bay, and ernment Operations earlier this year. As I a century Ray Goulding made us laugh. now threaten to destroy the oyster beds in the have stated earlier on the House floor and in Now, for his encore, he is making us cry. Chesapeake Bay, where over 80 percent of committee, I feel that the EPA should be a co­ RAY GOULDING OF "THE BOB AND RAY SHOW" the oyster beds are infected, and where mor­ equal part of our govenmental system with a DIES tality rates for infected beds are between 80 voice in the President's Cabinet. Unfortunate­ Ray Goulding, half of the gently offbeat and 90 percent. ly, H.R. 3847, the bill which was passed in the Bob and Ray comedy team, died in his sleep I testified in favor of a request to appropri­ House of Representatives goes far beyond March 24 in Manhasset, N.Y., after a long ate $3 million for a multi-year, nationwide pro­ the scope of the President's original proposal, battle with kidney failure. He was 68. gram of basic research into oyster diseases Mr. Goulding was best known for his part and my support for a straight elevation of the in "The Bob and Ray Show" which the and innovations into natural resource manage­ EPA. For this reason, it was with regret that I Lowell Mass., native created in Boston in ment. I have worked to have authorizing lan­ could not support H.R. 3847. the late 1940s with partner Bob Elliott. guage included in the appropriate legislation, The legislation which passed the House has The two, who played a wide variety of and will continue my efforts to have that au­ excess provisions, eight additional amend­ characters, brought their radio and televi­ thority funded. ments, and is seriously out of sync with the sion act to New York City in the early The challenge we face is nothing less than bill's original intent. Most troublesome to me 1950s. They went on to appear in numerous the preservation of the native American oyster are the provisions in H.R. 3847 which give a radio and television productions, motion pic­ as a commercial resource. The effort will re­ tures and commercials. disproportionate and unchecked degree of The pair created such classic characters as quire the combined expertise of our best power to a newly created entity in this legisla­ newsman Wally Ballou; the befuddled Mr. marine scientific research and resource man­ tion called the Bureau of Environmental Statis­ Science; Mary Back.stage; Noble Wife; and agement specialists, guided by the insights tics. I am very concerned about the mandato­ Jack Headstrong, All-American American. and experience of commercial oystermen. ry delegation of all information collection, They did commercials for bogus business­ It will also require funding. The Commerce analysis, and distribution from the Secretary of es as well as real ones. Among them were Department's National Oceanic and Atmos­ Environmental Protection to this new Bureau. "Height Watchers International: Offering pheric Administration has provided consider­ Another serious problem is the requirement six ample servings of low vitamins and nu­ able support for research over the past few trients in artificial colorings" and "Ein­ for broad disclosure of data collected by the binder Flypaper: The brand you've gradual­ years. That support has enabled the scientific newly created Bureau of Environmental Statis­ ly grown to trust over the course of three community to join with public natural resource tics. This disclosure is to occur without regard generations." managers in forging a comprehensive pro­ for effective confidentiality sat eguards and The men made separate starts in Boston gram for oyster disease research and re­ without final approval from the Secretary of radio about 1940, then entered the military sponse. March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6063 In the te~timony that I will now submit for in­ field and laboratory experiments, monitor­ brutal reality of abortion-literal dismem­ clusion in today's RECORD, I describe the ing and commercial innovations. berment of the baby and poison shots-and progress we have already achieved and poi~t But without the necessary funding, we wonder how an ostensibly sane, compassion­ to the direction that future research efforts will cannot expect to bring this strategy to victo­ ate society could have been so deceived. ry. All of this will be particularly perplexing follow in the effort to defeat the spreading The funds that I am requesting will help in light of the tremendous advances made oyster blight. us restore the native American oyster as a during the 70's and 80's in society's under­ TESTIMONY OF HON. ROY DYSON commercial resource. The funds will help to standing of human life before the "event" Good morning Mr. Chairman, thank you generate new contributions to basic and ap­ of birth. And in any discussion of this issue plied research on marine diseases. We will all should be intellectually honest enough for providing me this opportunity to review learn more about genetic research into a problem that threatens to make the native to acknowledge that birth is an event and hybrid species and provide a boost for the only an event in a baby's life-it is not the American oyster extinct as a commercial re­ technical innovations needed to germinate source. beginning of a child's existence. new aquaculture enterprises. While it is true that the abortionists cloak I will be brief, Mr. Chairman. Among the But if these funds are used as planned, in programs operated by the Department of their killing in the language of humanitar­ a concerted effort linking science with ianism and basic rights, the fact of the Commerce is the National Sea Grant Pro­ public management of public resources, gram of Strategic Research. This year, the matter is that abortion is child abuse. Chil­ they will also help to preserve a way of life dren who suffer this abuse are cut and dis­ administration has requested funding so that has been the unique signature of rural, that this program can continue its scientific membered, and millions have been killed by coastal fishing communities since before injections of poison. This is not an issue of research activities. this Nation was founded. I am requesting that the subcommittee choice or "who decides." This is an issue of The watermen in my district, Mr. Chair­ child abuse. And that is not a matter of appropriate an additional $3 million for ac­ man, practice a livelihood many inherited tivities that have not yet been included in choice in a civilized society. from their fathers and their grandfathers Mr. Chairman, in a common method of the administration proposal. before them. They lead a solitary life of Mr. Chairman, as you know, stocks of abortion known as vacuum aspiration, a fierce independence. They take to the loop shaped knife attached to a high pow­ native American oysters have been decimat­ waters of the bays and coves of the Chesa­ ed by two distinct types of oyster ~iseases. ered suction machine rips and shreds the peake each fall, and throughout the long unsuspecting child to pieces. The body parts The only things we know for certam about winter they pluck their fortunes from the these diseases is that they pose no threat to are then vacuumed into a bottle and they're bay's once teeming fishing grounds. disposed of. The power of the vacuum is human beings and they are absolutely Many of the bays resources have fallen lethal to productive oysters beds. said to be about 30 times that of a house­ victim to decades of pollution and misman­ hold vacuum cleaner. I have appeared before you in past years agement. The oyster, over the years, has to draw the subcommittee's attention to the become the staple of the watermen's liveli­ In a D&C and D&E abortion, the child is devastation these diseases have wrought, dismembered, literally dismembered, by a hood. Now that livelihood is threatened, surgeon's scalpel without even the benefit throughout the the rural water-depende~t and there are few other resources available communities of the Chesapeake Bay, and m to the traditional waterman. of anesthesia. every coastal community where oystering is We can help, Mr. Chairman. We can let In saline abortions, Mr. Chairman, usually a traditional livelihood. these men and women know that they are done in the second trimester, the unborn I've described the complete elimination of not alone in the battle against an unknown child, the unborn baby, has his or her life all oyster stocks in the Delaware Bay. I've and invisible enemy. We have the science, purposely snuffed out by an overdose of in­ reported on the spread of these diseases the equipment, the imagination and the jected salt water. A baby terminated in this from Long Island to North Carolina, how battleplan. way dies a very slow, excruciating and pain­ they have been detected in the Gulf of Grant this funding request, Mr. Chair­ ful death. After the salt is injected by a Mexico and how they altogether wiped out man and I am convinced that we can yet hypodermic needle into the infant's amnio­ the Pacific Coast oyster a decade ago. ensu're that the Chesapeake Bay, and native tic sac, the child breathes in the fluid and Each year I have requested this subcom­ oyster beds along the seaboard, will yet gets sick. The salt burns the outer layer of mittee to appropriate funds for a full­ revive. the skin and gets into the blood stream, and fledged scientific assault on these diseases, kills the vital organs of the child. A day or and you have been supportive. I appreciate two later, the mother goes into labor and your support, especially during these ex­ ARGUMENTS AGAINST gives birth to a chemically burned baby tremely cost-conscious times. ABORTION ON DEMAND whose appearance resembles the first Your support has helped to intensify the degree burn victim. · scientific investigation into the origin and li­ HON. HENRY J. HYDE This, Mr. Chairman, is the horrific reality fecycle of these diseases. We now know ap­ of abortion-dead babies. preciably more about transmission and mor­ OF ILLINOIS Every abortion stops a beating heart. tality rates. We are, I believe close to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At a time when serious reevaluation of point where natural resource specialists, Thursday, March 29, 1990 abortion on demand is underway in the sev­ marine biologists, and commercial oyster­ eral States, S. 1912 and its companion meas­ men will be able to forge a comprehensive Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, March ure in the House and Tony Hall led the fight It is this program that I strongly urge you so much attention to civil rights at home to end United States support for the to fund, Mr. Chairman. I have taken tl~e and human rights abroad could have al­ Ceausescu regime. I was prime sponsor of steps to see that the sea grant program. is lowed-even promoted-the violent destruc­ the legislation to suspend Most Favored authorized to launch a comprehensive tion of over 25 million children. Nation trading to Romania because oyster disease research strategy. The best They will weigh the misleading cliches, of human rights abuses which was adopted minds available for carrying that strategy slogans, and euphemisms of our day prof­ after a bitter three-year fight. Senator Arm­ out are in agreement and ready to begin fered by the abortion lobby against the strong offered it in the Senate.

39-059 0-91-49 (Pt. 4) 6064 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 Ceausescu, like the population control fa­ A TRIBUTE TO BOB HUGHES "WHY I AM PROUD OF AMERICA" natics in the People's Republic of China, . fied as a ban on discussing abortion at any violation of the separation of church and church function). Cardinal John O'Connor state. of New York has backed up his two bishops, To his credit, Cuomo does not join the lib­ WHY I AM PROUD OF AMERICA continuing the argument he started with eral chorus in denying the prelates a right Cuomo in 1984 about whether it is possible to speak as they wish on abortion. Not so to have it both ways, Taney-like, on abor­ for many of his backers. When it suits their HON. BOB LIVINGSTON tion. political purposes they approve, they demand, that the church stand up for right. OF LOUISIANA Liberal commentary has rushed into the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES breach to argue not so much the merits of When it does not suit them, Schlesinger the issue, but the propriety of the bishops' comes forward to warn darkly that such Thursday, March 29, 1990 outspokenness risks stirring up anti-Catho­ getting involved in the first place. The claim Mr. LIVINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, every year, is that these clerical admonitions constitute lic bigotry. an assault on the separation of church and On the face of it, I would say .it already the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies' state, a denial of religious pluralism, a form has. Auxiliary conduct the Voice of Democracy of religious tyranny. These prelates, writes broadcast scriptwriting contest for secondary Arthur Schlesinger, "seem to be doing their THE INCREDIBLE SEASON OF school students. best to verify the fears long cherished by THE RENSSELAER RAMS This year, more than 137,000 secondary . . . a succession of anti-Catholic dema­ school students participated in the contest, gogues that the Roman Catholic Church the theme of which was "Why I am proud to would try to overrule the American demo­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON be an American." cratic process." OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, the winner from the great This idea of overruling is outright non­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sense. The Catholic Church is in no way State of Louisiana is 20-year-old Raymond compelling anyone to do anything, let alone Thursday, March 29, 1990 Oliver "Ross" Squires of the Clifton L. Ganus interdicting the will of the majority. If it Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, It's a lucky School. I believe his essay is a fine tribute to does manage to persuade a majority of athelete who is part of a team that people talk our American values and I insert it into the Americans that abortion is wrong and ought about 10, 20, 30 years after the final whistle RECORD: to be banned, how is that different from any other group persuading a democratic of the final game is blown. WHY I AM PROUD OF AMERICA majority to ban, say, polygamy or drug­ A team that puts together a magic season single-season victories. person's social status may be, one is given giously derived, if it ultimately becomes law, the choice to decide one's own future. We that constitutes an imposition of religion. The people of Rensselaer have already are given the choices of education, profes­ This argument is nonsense too. Under given their team a parade, but Mr. Speaker, sion, and/or travel; all of this and more American concepts of political pluralism, it today it is my pleasure to ask the entire simply by being born in this glorious coun­ makes no difference from where a belief House to join me in saluting the Rensselaer try. So, any individual can enroll in a col- March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6067 lege, if he meets the required criteria, so granted Mr. Church a honorary doctor of laws ognized crusader for human rights and author that he could be trained for the hardships degree. of the famous speech "Ain't I a Woman," to in the job market and the world at large. Dr. Church graduated in 1942 from Michi­ We, as American individuals, are granted Alexa Canady, M.D., chief of neurosurgery of the privilege of deciding our own profession, gan State University with a bachelor of arts Children's Hospital in Detroit, 1 of 50 women even if a job isn't desired. Also, one could degree in journalism. Following his 3-year neurosurgeons in the United States and 1 of change his profession if the job has become tenure with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 1O women specializing in pediatrics. displeasing to that person per se; quicker in the Pacific theatre, Lieutenant Church mar­ These women, and countless more, de­ than you could say "capitalism". The job ried Miss Hannah Baker in 1946. They were serve our recognition during Women's History transition could be completed simply and ef­ blessed with eight children, four daughters, Month. As a member of the "Congressional fectively through our freedom of opportuni­ and four sons: John, Mary, Susan, William, ties. Now, the opportunity of travel comes Caucus for Women's Issues," I applaud these to my mind. Americans need quality time Sarah, Thomas, James, and Margaret. women for their outstanding lifetime achieve­ outside their vocations, so travel agencies Dr. Church is a former 9th district commo­ ments and for serving as role models for both were born, which created vacation. dore of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, as well women and men alike. Education, vocation, and travel; these are as a founding director, past president, and life just some basic opportunities Americans member of the Coast Guard Foundation. In have, but are they truly noticed as such? 1981, Dr. Church was awarded the U.S. Coast REBUILDING AMERICA'S INFRA­ Sure, I know what you're thinking; all de­ Guard's Distinguished Public Service Award. STRUCTURE: A TWO-PRONGED mocracies are the same and grant the same BATTLE rights; not so I say. In retrospect, Athens, Dr. Church belongs to Memorial Presbyterian the birthplace of democracy, did not grant Church, as well as the Midland Rotary. women or slaves suffrage. But for the sake Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues in the HON. BOB TRAXLER of my argument, I'll redefine suffrage as the House, please join me in honoring Dr. John A. OF MICHIGAN opportunity of governmental voice or Church for his service and leadership both to action. On the other hand, all American citi­ his community and country. Please join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens have the right of suffrage. offering our congratulations and best wishes Thursday, March 29, 1990. This opportunity is the most crucial to to Dr. John A. Church and his family on this our society, and yet, some people neglect its Mr. TRAXLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to importance. But, I can honestly boast that joyous occasion. share with my colleagues an article from a when it comes time for me to flick those recent newsletter that I sent to the members ballot machine levers, I'll hold my head WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH of my congressional district. In the article I high in pride knowing that I, a pawn, could suggest that the improved world climate now have made an important move for the bet­ gives us the opportunity to do what the eco­ terment of society's chess board. Most HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Americans don't feel this way and take for nomic future of the United States requires: in­ OF MICHIGAN crease investment in our physical and human granted our most common freedom, oppor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tunity. infrastructure. The person who once said, "Opportunity Thursday, March 29, 1990 So far the response from my constituents knocks but only once," obviously was not a Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise. today in on the newsletter article has been very posi­ United States citizen because opportunity recognition of Women's History Month cele­ tive. With that in mind, I would strongly en­ floods through our doors, and we overlook courage all of my colleagues to take time to them. Yes, I can truly believe in this aspect brated nationally during the month of March. Historically, women have played an important, carefully review my views on this important of our culture, and opportunity is the basis matter. for my pride in America; because if I choose and yet often unrecognized, role in the devel­ to quit school yesterday, you wouldn't be opment of our society. Their involvement in all [From the Washington Report of hearing my ·words today. And that dear walks of life, including education, politics, the Congressman Bob Traxler, December 19891 friends could ruin my future plans with a arts and humanities, and leadership in the sci­ REBUILDING AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE: A definite checkmate! ences, to name a few, has played a critical Two-PRONGED BATTLE part in America's emergence as a world America is in crisis. We face multi-billion A TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN A. leader. dollar trade and budget deficits. Many U.S. A number of women from the State of industries have lost the competitive advan­ CHURCH tage which made this nation the world's Michigan have been leaders in their respec­ economic leader. Drugs are widely available HON. BILL SCHUETTE tive fields and their recognition during in urban and rural America. Escalating OF MICHIGAN Women's History Month is deserved in light of healthcare costs have reduced healthcare IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their lifetime contributions. In particular, Michi­ availability to millions of low income and el­ gan is home to such politically active women derly Americans. Cheap Third World im­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 as Martha Griffiths, Lieutenant Governor of ports have seriously damaged our industries Mr. SCHUETTE. Mr. Speaker, I have the the State of Michigan and former U.S. Repre­ and eliminated the jobs of hundreds of privilege today of commending a distinguished sentative; Helen Milliken, currently serving on thousands of highly skilled, well-paid work­ ers. In our universities there is a continuing citizen of Michigan, Dr. John A. Church, on the board of directors of the Women's Re­ decline in the number of science and engi­ the occasion of his retirement as president of search and Education Institute, wife of former neering enrollments. Even more startling is the Wolverine Federal Savings and Loan As­ Michigan Gov. William G. Milliken, and politi­ the fact that over half of our science PhD sociation. cally active with women's issues and the arts; candidates are foreigners, most of whom Dr. Church joined the board of directors of Helen Thomas of Detroit, dean of the White return to their country after completing Wolverine Federal Savings and Loan Associa­ House Press Corps and White House Bureau their education in the United States to tion in 1957, was elected chairman in 1976, Chief for United Press International; and Mary become our greatest competitors. While the and president in 1980. First chartered in No­ Coleman of Battle Creek, Ml, former chief jus­ dollar is currently strong, the Japanese and Germans have become the international fin­ vember 1933 as the Midland Federal Savings tice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Indeed, anciers to the world. While we have been and Loan Association, Wolverine Federal Sav­ time does not permit me to mention all of the spending hundreds of billions of dollars ings and Loan Association was Michigan's fine women currently serving in the State leg­ each year on the defense of Europe and first federally chartered savings and loan. islative, executive, and judicial branches. Japan, they have been investing billions of From its original Midland office, Wolverine Throughout Michigan's 153 years as a dollars in building their industrial and now claims a total of six offices in four differ­ State, the list of prominent women goes on human infrastructure in preparation for the ent cities, including Cadillac, Sanford, and and on, many of whom have been recognized economic contest of the 1990's and the next Frankenmuth, with combined assets exceed­ by the Michigan Women's Historical Center century-an economic contest in which the United States is no longer prepared to com­ ing $100 million. and Hall of Fame. The list ranges from lead­ pete. Dr. Church also serves as a trustee of the ers in our Nation's past to leaders in today's To make our nation stronger, we must Northwood Institute, with which he has been medical field. From Sojourner Truth-1797- know where we have been and where we are associated since 1969. In 1986, Northwood 1883-a slave who became a nationally rec- going. Most importantly we must continue 6068 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 to maintain the foundation upon which this In 1984, federal, state, and local govern­ Develop positive human relationships; great country was originally built. This ments together devoted only 6.8% of their Be able to get a job; and means that we must begin to decrease the budgets to public works, a decrease from Have the freedom to be creative. amount of money that we are currently 19% in 1950. From 1962 to 1987 total federal It is interesting to me that a majority of spending on defense and place greater em­ outlays for physical infrastructure dropped studies conducted in inner cities focus on phasis upon rebuilding America's infrastruc­ from 10.9% of total non-defense spending to the prevalence of crime and drugs. Why, we ture-both physical and human. 4.5%. must ask ourselves, are we not focusing our Defense expenditures economically bene­ Clearly we must reevaluate our priorities. attention towards looking at the success sto­ fit only limited sections of the country. In recent years the erosion of our infra­ ries in these .areas-those families who are Public works, on the other hand, reach structure has hampered our growth and able to survive and make a go of things. every state, city, and village in the nation. productivity. Deteriorated highways and These are the families where aspirations They increase demand for contractors, pipe bridges have slowed the transportation of and hope still exist. If we are to be success­ manufacturers, cement producers, steel and goods, while air and highway delays have ful, we must begin to study what these fami­ heavy equipment manufacturers, and truck added to labor costs. It is time to launch a lies are doing different from the rest. . manufacturers. Public works also provide major effort to rebuild our country, striving Because we focus on failures as opposed to well paying jobs to various types of skilled to leave America in better shape than we success, we tend to prescribe "band-aid" so­ and unskilled workers. The economic spin­ find it today. lutions. These "band-aid" approaches treat off from all this activity is very positive for According to David Aschauer, Senior the symptoms rather than root causes of national and local businesses. Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of our problems, and thus, they are unsuccess­ Infrastructure is the underlying base of Chicago, defense spending has a neutral ful. It is time for us to realize that we will essential elements necessary to build and effect on productivity growth. This is not not solve our nation's problems just by run­ maintain a strong nation. Physical infra­ the case, however, for physical infrastruc­ ning programs for pregnant teenagers, pro­ structure is our public works-highways, ture spending. Aschauer estimates that a viding drug and alcohol treatment, setting buildings, public transit systems, railroads, $50 billion annual increase in our physical up more programs for dropouts, and con­ airports, solid waste facilities, sewer and infrastructure spending would, in tum, lead structing more prisons and correctional fa­ water systems built by the government at to an increase in the productivity growth cilities. While these programs are necessary public expense for public use. Human infra­ rate of one percent a year. This alone, says and important, they should not be the structure, on the other hand, might best be Aschauer, will go a long way in helping to entire focus of our efforts to rebuild the described as "people power"-i.e., the ability reduce the productivity slump which the human infrastructure. of a country's citizens to become self-suffi­ U.S. has experienced since the early 1970's. One of the keys to success in rebuilding cient and productive members of the society However, that's not all. Aschauer's figures our human infrastructure is early interven­ in which they live. also suggest that the same $50 billion in­ tion and prevention. According to recent es­ Knowing the importance of a strong phys­ crease in public investment would cause a timates by the National Alliance of Busi­ ical infrastructure, our American predeces­ subsequent $1.25 billion increase in private ness, every dollar spent on intervention/pre­ sors built railroads, highways, bridges, air­ investment, for a net increase in national in­ vention programs for youth will save $4.75 ports and transit systems that allowed vestment of $62.5 billion. in reduced remedial education, welfare and people to move freely from one end of the It is interesting to note that between the crime costs. Other studies have estimated country to the other. They built dams and Group-of-Seven-Countries to 2.5% between 1960 they want to: We must get business more heavily in­ and 1985. Even more frightening is the fact Be healthy; volved in our education and prevention ef­ that since 1985 we have witnessed a total re­ Feel good about themselves; forts. In recent years, all too often we have duction in federal infrastructure spending Be cared for and loved; heard business state that we are producing of over $3 billion in 1980 dollars. Be sensitive to the needs of others; an increasingly nonproductive and unedu- March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6069 cated work force. Yet part of this very prob­ and sixth graders, but now reaches younger ful steps toward a nonviolent resolution of the lem has been caused by the fact that Wall grades and does followup instruction in junior conflict, and erodes the development of trust Street has encouraged business to .focus on high and high school as well. and confidence which is essential to progress the bottom line with no incentive for com­ The classes are taught by specially trained in the peace talks. munity reinvestment. American business must come to realize that a strong human veteran police officers who have direct experi­ I commend the following piece from the infrastructure is one commodity that it ence with the tragedies and crime caused by Wall Street Journal to my colleagues, and I cannot do without and one that is worthy of drug abuse. Each police officer completes an urge the administration to cease this sense­ its investment. 80 hour D.A.R.E. training program including in­ less policy of blindly protecting the PLO from Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we struction on teaching techniques, develop­ criticism or accountability. must work to restore the foundations of ment of self-esteem in children, and communi­ Steven Emerson, formerly a senior editor community and family support which have cation skills. In addition, the D.A.R.E. Program for U.S. News and World Report, was award­ always made our country strong. This can offers the opportunity for law enforcement, be done by focusing our attention on keep­ ed the Investigative Reports and Editors ing youth in schools so that they have the teachers, and school administrators to work Award in 1988. Mr. Emerson specializes in na­ opportunity to develop their potential and together in a collective effort to curb drug tional security and intelligence affairs, and is fulfill their aspirations. We must target re­ abuse. coauthor of the forthcoming book, "The Fall sources to the highest-need communities Originally developed as a cooperative effort of Pan Am 103: Inside the Lockerbie Investi­ and expand successful education programs of the Los Angeles Police Department and the gation." that focus on at-risk youth. We must train unified school district, the D.A.R.E. program [From the Wall Street Journal, Mar. 22 more youth professionals and volunteers to now reaches 4.5 million students in 49 States 1990] work with young people, families, neighbor­ and the District of Columbia, and has been hoods, and the larger community to prevent THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S PLO COVER· UP adopted for international use in the Depart­ and treat problems. We must establish coali­ tions to deliver and support comprehensive ment of Defense dependent schools. Independent research has confirmed the A month ago, terrorists opened fire on a community prevention programs to reach bus of Israeli tourists near Cario. Nine Is­ parents, youth, and community leaders. success of D.A.R.E. Graduates of the program raelis were machine-gunned to death. When Through such efforts we can keep hope are both less accepting of drug use and more the Palestine Liberation Organization alive for a young child who might otherwise able to resist peer pressure to use drugs. The issued a statement that appeared to justify drop out of school or turn to drugs. program also contributes to improved grades the attack, the Egyptian government made I believe now is the time to begin to re­ and study habits, decreased vandalism and its fury known to the PLO and the world build America's infrastructure. Each dollar gang activity, improved relations between media. And what was the official American that we invest today will be returned to us reaction to the PLO statement? Nothing. many times over in the years to come. It is ethnic groups, and a more positive attitude toward the police and school. Not a word. clear that the dramatic changes taking Refusal to criticize the PLO has now place in the Soviet Union and Eastern The success of D.A.R.E. is also demonstrat­ become a cornerstone of Bush administra­ Europe today will permit us to reduce our ed in a student-parent survey taken in the Los tion policy. The latest manifestation of this military presence in Western Europe and in Angeles Unified School District. Before partici­ disposition to white-wash the Palestinian the Pacific. These billions of dollars in pating in the D.A.R.E. Program, 51 percent of group is the report the State Department annual savings should be first directed to the students surveyed equated drug use with presented to Congress on Monday, as re­ deficit reduction. In order to avoid a severe having more friends. After completing the pro­ quired by the PLO Commitments Compli­ recession, the rebuilding of a physical and ance Act enacted last month. human infrastructure should go forward. gram, only 8 percent of the students made this association. Similarly, before witnessing In December 1988, Yasser Arafat told the We cannot continue to pour billions of dol­ world that he "renounced" terrorism and lars into the defense of our great nation at the D.A.R.E. presentation, 61 percent of par­ "recognized" the state of Israel. By uttering the expense of the very foundation upon ents thought that there was nothing that par­ those magic words, Mr. Arafat immediately which the nation was built. If this continues ents could do to prevent their children from gained the recognition of the U.S. But Mr. to be the direction that we choose to take, I using drugs. After the D.A.R.E. presentation, Arafat has a long history of saying one am afraid that we may wake up to the real­ only 5 percent of the parents still held this thing and doing another. In fact, just one ization that there is no nation left to month before, Mr. Arafat had been denied a defend. belief. D.A.R.E. has become one of our most ef­ visa to the U.S. by the Reagan State De­ fective weapons in combating the war on partment because it found that, despite his NATIONAL DRUG ABUSE claims that he ·had abandoned terror, he drugs. It has set the national standard for drug was directing terrorist acts through such RESISTANCE EDUCATION DAY education programs because it is innovative, front groups as Force 17 and the Hawari Or· cost-effective, and it works. For parents and ganization. HON. MEL LEVINE students on the front lines of our drug crisis, CONDEMN TERROR OF CALIFORNIA D.A.R.E. sends a beacon of hope. I am At the first meeting between U.S. and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleased to have the opportunity to recognize PLO representatives in December 1988, the Thursday, March 29, 1990 this outstanding program once again.% Americans told the PLO-according to a list of "taking points" recently published by the Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Israeli government-that the dialogue to introduce, along with my distinguished col­ THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S would be broken off if the PLO resumed ter­ league from Virginia, FRANK WOLF, legisl~ti~n PLO COVER-UP rorism: "No American administration can designating September 13, 1990, as National sustain the dialogue if terrorism continues Drug Abuse Resistance Education Day. This HON. BILL GREEN by the PLO or any of its factions." In addi­ resolution, which was signed into law in 1988 tion, the U.S. required the PLO to "publicly OF NEW YORK disassociate" itself from "terrorism by any and 1989, recognizes D.A.R.E. as an out­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Palestinian groups operating anywhere." Fi­ standing drug abuse education and prevention Monday, April 2, 1990 nally, the U.S. said that it expected the PLO program. to condemm any terrorist act carried out by The D.A.R.E. Program consists of a 17- Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, as the following "any element of the PLO" and to expel that week curriculum, taught once a week over the piece points out, "Refusal to criticize the PLO element from the PLO. course of a semester. It includes such sub­ has now become a cornerstone of Bush ad­ The Bush administration maintains that jects as drug use and misuse, decisionmaking ministration policy." the PLO has met those conditions. Mon­ and risktaking, resistance techniques, and as­ The State Department's refusal to hold the day's State Department report says, "the PLO accountable for its many acts of violence PLO has adhered to its commitment under­ sertive response styles. Other D.A.R.E. class­ taken in 1988 to renounce terrorism." es help students understand self-image, rec­ and inflammatory rhetoric is outrageous and But what about the numerous terrorist at­ ognize stress and manage it without taking clearly in violation of the terms established for tacks on Israel since December 1988? The drugs, and analyze and resist media presenta­ the dialog the United States has entered into State Department report reluctantly ac­ tions about alcohol and drugs. The semester­ with the PLO. Such as approach greatly re­ knowledges that nine "border attacks"-the long program was originally targeted to fifth duces incentives for the PLO to take meaning- new diplomatic euphemism for terrorist at- 6070 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 tacks-against Israel have been-launched by exercise such control, it raises questions [Mr. Arafat] of terrorist activity." If Mr. "constituent groups of the PLO" over the concerning the commitment undertaken in Baker has not seen the evidence, it is be­ past 14 months. Those incidents do not in- the name of the PLO-indeed, questions cause he· has ordered his underlings not to validate the report's conclusion, the report about the PLO's ability to carry out its com­ collect it. says, because "the intended target of the mitments." attack in which the report concedes that The Bush administration is particularly at "civilians appeared to be the target." But pains to avoid criticism of Mr. Arafat's own WHY I AM PROUD OF AMERICA the three attacks directed at civilians were, Fatah wing of the PLO. On Dec. 5, five the report insists, neither authorized nor guerrillas infiltrated the Israeli Negev from approved by Mr. Arafat or the PLO Execu- the Egyptian Sinai. They carried no identifi­ HON.ANDY IRELAND tive Committee. cation and the labels in their clothes have OF FLORIDA All of this is dangerously misleading or been cut out-all they had were Kalashni­ positively untrue. The State Department kov rifles, explosives and 51 grenades. Israe­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES report omits any mention of the multiple Ii soldiers intercepted them. Thursday, March 29, 1990 terrorist attacks carried out by groups that Faced with incontestable documentation sit on the PLO Executive Committee, in- that the five were affiliated with Fatah, Mr. IRELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to eluding raids by Mr. Arafat's Fatah group. John Kelly, assistant secretary of state for commend the winner from the State of Florida Constituent groups of the PLO have openly Near East and South Asian Affairs argued of the Voice of Democracy broadcast scrip­ taken credit for more than 18 attempted before Congress three weeks ago that while writing contest. Jennifer C. Raynor of Braden­ terrorist attacks on Israel from Lebanon, "there may have been Fatah members in­ ton, FL, was chosen by the Veterans of For­ Egypt, Jordan and the Mediterranean over volved," they were "operating without sanc­ eign Wars of the United States and its Ladies the past 14 months. In the west Bank and tions from their leadership." In private con- . Gaza, many Palestinians have been mur- versation, though, State Department offi­ Auxiliary as the winning contestant from the dered at the explicit-and documented-di- cials have admitted Fatah sponsorship of State of Florida for her script, "Why I Am rection of the PLO and Fatah. the attack. It is highly unlikely that Mr. Proud of America." More than 137,000 stu­ As for the nine PLO acts that the State Arafat, a man who insists on approving the dents nationwide participated in this year's Department report does acknowledge, it is smallest actions of his Fatah organization, competition. Here is what she had to say not true that there is no evidence about down to the purchase of its fax machines, about our great country: their targets. There is clear and compelling could have been unaware of it. The attack is Yes, I am an American. I say the pledge evidence that the intended target of each not mentioned in the State Department every morning and sing the Star Spangled one of them was civilian. report. Banner at the sporting events. But, really, To take just one example: On Jan. 26, The contortions the Bush administration that's only a small representative part of . three guerrillas armed with machine guns, goes through to protect the PLO can verge being an American. grenades and explosives attempted to pene- on the grotesque. Last August, a Palestinian Remembering back to American civics trate the northern Israeli border from Leba- fundamentalist from Gaza wrenched the steering wheel of an Israeli bus away from class or the family vacation to Washington, non. Intercepted by Israeli soldiers, the the driver. The bus plunged into a ravine; 15 D.C., most people have read or heard this squad was killed in a shootout. In the ter- Israelis and one American were killed. The statement: "We hold these truths to be self­ rorists' possession, besides weapons, was a terrorist act was captured on television, and evident, that all men are created equal, that map revealing one-and only one-target: a within six hours of the incident, the Israeli they are endowed by their Creator with cer­ kibbutz called Misgav Am. The group that tain unalienable rights, that among these claimed responsibility for the abortive government had provided a detailed ac- counting of the attack. are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi­ Misgav Am attack-as well as five others The usual unnamed State Department of- ness . . . " This part of the preamble to the that were equally unsuccessful-is the Declaration of Independence represents a Democratic Front for the Liberation of Pal- ficial termed the event "senseless" and country who, in the words of Marvin Karp, estine, which sits on the PLO Executive "tragic"-but categorically refused to label has from the time of its birth until now, has Committee. One of the DFLP's senior offi- it an act of terrorism. withstood the test of financial panic, eco­ cials, Yasser abd al-Rabbu, is the head of WHY THE DELAY? nomic depression, a civil war that temporar­ the PLO delegation to the U.S.-PLO dia- Only after two days had elapsed-and ily divided it, two World Wars and other logue in Tunis. after a bitter Israeli protest that the Bush military involvements, even corruption in Confronted with this accumulation of evi- administration's failure to condemn the high places. Out of these trials and tribula­ dence, State Department spokesman Adam murder gave a "license to kill to every Pales­ tion has emerged one of the world's super­ Shub averred: "None of the cross-border at- tinian individual or organization"-did the powers. tacks has succeeded, so we don't know what State Department see fit to label it a terror­ This nation is the United States of Amer­ the targets would have been. Therefore we ist attack. Why the two day delay? A State ica. It is a land where any person can be can't call them terrorist. We don't know Department spokesman said at the time proud of his heritage and culture; for it has what they were planning." The State De- that the U.S. had only belatedly acquired given this citizen freedom. The freedom to partment dismisses the written evidence the necessary information. But in fact, ac­ live his dreams regardless of race, origin or from the Misgav Am raid as "inconclusive." cording to a senior U.S. official, the real religion. When offered transcripts of the confessions reason was that the Bush administration Americans both young and old relate to of captured terrorists by the Israeli govern- . was afraid that the mass slaying had been a the reassurance of knowing their country ment, the State Department said that the PLO operation. Only when PLO responsibil­ stands firm on its beliefs and promises. The interrogations were not "reliable." When of- ity was ruled out did the administration feel political responsibility of listening to its fered an opportunity to interview the cap- free to call it a terrorist operation. public, working for the people, and promot­ tured guerrillas firsthand, the U.S. refused. Last summer, the Israelis dispatched Yigal ing justice is a common practice among the When the Bush administration finds itself Carmon, the Israeli government's adviser on natjon. America protects is citizens' rights. unable to deny that an attack occurred, it counter-terrorism, to Washington with Citizens of other countries revolt and blames some rogue Palestinian element, proof-maps, documents, leaflets-that, de­ struggle everyday for a simple freedom of never the PLO itself. As Monday's report spite the American "talking points," PLO speech. Something Americans may openly puts it, "We have no evidence in those cases groups had not ceased their terrorist raids. express as they walk down the street. The or any others that the actions were author- He also brought tapes of speeches in Arabic joyous jubilation over the recent tearing ized or approved by the PLO Executive by Mr. Arafat in which he condoned terror- down of the Berlin wall made such an Committee." ist attacks. impact on the German citizens. It was a But this is to misunderstand how the PLO State Department officials at first refused celebration of both our countries, because works. The PLO is an umbrella organiza- to meet with Mr. Carmon, before finally they no longer must risk escape. But other tion, and its central committees do not at- agreeing to a perfunctory meeting. But the countries aren't as fortunate. tempt to control the operations of its Bush administration apparently did not feel The fact is, New York City holds more member groups. The issue is not, what does confident that others would find Mr. Car­ Italians than Rome and more Jews live the PLO Executive Committee order or au- mon's documents quite so uninteresting-so there than Tel Aviv. You see, more and thorize; the issue is, are the groups that he was instructed not to speak to Congress more immigrants cross the United States constitute the PLO complying with the and the media. border every day for the hope of even one of commitment they collectively made to the On March 1, Secretary of State James our freedoms. They come expecting a nation U.S. in December 1988? As State Depart- Baker testified before Congress, " ... we with visions of justice. They expect from ment spokesman Charles Redman said in have not received or seen evidence of com­ their new country an honorable character March 1989, "If the PLO cannot or will not plicity or encouragement or acquiescence by and enduring beliefs. These people endure March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6071 personal tragedies and private griefs when capitalized and returned to a profitable posi­ most concerned about the vulnerability of they feel our nation itself is worthy. tion. public television stations in the absence of Our forefathers fought hard for our Mr. Speaker, each day we are bombarded must-carry. These are stations in which tax­ rights. America is proud of their accom­ plishments and does stand worthy in the with news from across the globe which re­ payers have made substantial investments. eyes of these aliens. They seek our pride in minds us of the tremendous evils existing in Many are licensed to units of Government. the work we accomplish and actions we our society. At the same time, we in America Others are licensed to educational institutions. take. Americans do stand tall and proud of are comforted by the many successful citizens All do an outstanding job providing program­ what their country represents. who use their talents to help those who are ming-especially children's programming-to We have so much to feel proud of. Not less fortunate. This is the true spirit of being the public. just personal rights and freedom of choice, an American, and Mr. Hill embodies this spirit. It is my hope that our introduction of this bill but also a nation who listens to what its He is a tireless public servant of Greater­ will stimulate the commercial broadcasters people have to say. Where one person can make a difference in the lives of many. This Miami, his most noted accomplishment was and the cable operators to resume their dis­ is the kind of country whose citizens are being a founding member of the Greater­ cussions and reach an agreement on a statu­ proud to say they belong. Americans don't Miami Chamber of Commerce's Drug Free tory must-carry provision. Failing that, howev­ have to hide their opinions or run towards Workplace Program, which has become a er, it is my intention to move forward with this freedom. It is already ours. And it is some­ model for other organizations across the legislation, and secure the position of public thing that any American may be proud of. Nation. Efforts such as those of Mr. Hill en­ television stations on the cable systems of the Yes, we are Americans. We say the pledge courages all of us t<:> discipline ourselves and Nation. every morning and sing the National work for the good of our entire Nation. I would like to commend the public televi­ Anthem at every sports event. But we don't Other of Mr. Hill's honors include member­ do it because we have to ... we do it be­ sion community, especially the National Asso­ cause we want to . . . and are proud to. ship in the 1989 Business Leadership Hall of ciation of Public Television Stations, and the Mr. Speaker, I am proud of Jennifer Raynor Fame, sponsored by Junior Achievement of National Cable Television Association for their and her clear understanding of the common Greater Miami, and his selection as one of 24 willingness to work out this compromise. I bonds of goals and beliefs that set Americans Americans who participated in the British­ look forward to working with them as the leg­ apart from the rest of the world. It gives me American "Successor Generation" project islation moves through the House. great pleasure to know that she, and many sponsored by the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, the Royal In­ others like her, will strive to preserve those THE WEARING OUT OF goals and beliefs for future generations. stitute of London, and the Pew charitable trust. He was also State chairman of black AMERICA Republicans for Bush in 1988. With his tre­ HONORING ARTHUR J. HILL, mendous experience, I am certain that Mr. Hill HON. BOB TRAXLER GOVERNM~NT NATIONAL will be an excellent leader as president of the OF MICHIGAN MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION GNMA in furthering the availability of housing PRESIDENT for those in need. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Hill is one of the uncountable success Thursday, March 29, 1990 HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN stories we have in this great Nation of ours. Mr. TRAXLER. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this OF FLORIDA As Americans we have an obligation to help opportunity to call the attention of my col­ IN THE HOUSE Ol' REPRESENTATIVES others who are less fortunate, for in the end, it leagues to a recent column by George Will Thursday, March 29, 1990 enables our Nation to maintain its excellence. titled "The Wearing Out of America," which Join me today in honoring a truly great gentle­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today at appeared in the March 9 edition of the Detroit man who embodies a congenial spirit we News. In the column, Mr. Will discusses the 4 p.m., Mr. Arthur J. Hill will be sworn in as should all emulate. the 10th president of the Government Nation­ decaying state of our country's physical infra­ al Mortgage Association [GNMA]. This is a structure. Drawing upon the transportation particuarly special occasion for myself and the THE PUBLIC TELEVISION CABLE policies of previous conservative Presidents, citizens of Greater Miami, for Mr. Hill has CARRIAGE ACT OF 1990 Mr. Will also questions the Bush administra­ made invaluable contributions for the better­ tion's understanding of the need to spend ment of our community. Mr. Hill is one Ameri­ HON. JOHN D. DINGELL money to build and maintain our Nation's can who I am very proud to recognize as a physical infrastructure. Given the importance OF MICHIGAN of this matter, I strongly urge that all Members dedicated community leader and a role model IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for youngsters. of Congress take the time to review this Born on the Fourth of July, 1948, he grew Thursday, March 29, 1990 column. up in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Hill moved to Miami Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I am introduc­ [From the Detroit News, Mar. 9, 19901 in 1968 and eventually went on to receive his ing, together with my colleagues, Mr. LENT, THE WEARING OUT OF AMERICA bachelor of science degree in business ad­ Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. RINALDO, the Public Tel­ (By George Will) ministration and economics from Florida Me­ evision Cable Carriage Act of 1990. This legis­ On March 9, 1832, a 23-year-old candidate morial College, and his master's degree in ag­ lation establishes a framework for the carriage for the Illinois General Assembly told San­ ricultural economics from the University of of public television stations by cable systems gamon County voters "my sentiments with Florida. Mr. Hill then received a graduate di­ operators. It is a good compromise, balancing regard to local affairs." His first sentiment ploma from Southern Methodist University's the compelling national interest in making was "the public utility of internal improve­ Graduate School of Banking which launched public television available to all Americans ments," particularly "the opening of good him into a very prosperous business career. with the rights of cable system operators. roads or functionally Jill comes to the conclusion that "there is tion. The landfill should be covered daily, obsolete. A bridge fails every two days. Con­ 11 have monitoring systems installed, and the sider one bridge with a light load of 2,000 no one answer to the garbage problem, but focuses on recycling and other alternatives full landfills should be maintained for cars and 200 trucks a day: If trucks must thirty years after closing. 12 detour, addLTlg five miles to their routes at which are all parts of the answer to a difficult Although only ten percent of the United 50 cents a mile, costs increase $182,500 per problem. States' garbage is currently being recycled, year. If cars must detour (figuring 20 cents To borrow the final phrase of Jill's essay, it is estimated that seventy-five percent a mile), the annual cost is $730,000. "We can no longer afford to support our could be. Even a simple program can During the last two decades, traffic has 11 grown five times faster than highway capac­ throwaway society. achieve thirty to fifty percent recycling of ity. In the next two decades, congestion is She is absolutely correct. wastes. Recycling is most successful when projected to become five times worse. Air­ I pay tribute today to a bright student and a made convenient, such as providing pickup ports anticipate a 72 percent increase in pas­ young lady concerned about the future of our schedules and special bins. Some wastes, such as the fifty percent that is paper and senger volume in this decade; by 1997, 33 planet. major airports are expected to experience, yard waste, is more readily recyclable than I submit her essay for the RECORD, and ask the forty percent that is metal, glass, food, cumulatively, 20,000 hours of delays annual­ my colleagues to join me in this tribute: ly. More billions of gallons of gasoline and and plastic, and the ten percent that is billions of dollars worth of aircraft fuel and SOLVING 0~ LANDFILL CRISIS wood, rubber, and leather. fight crew time will be wasted yearly. hit the vulnerable and a chart on the other. Congress realize the degree to which they U.S. islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific. One point leaps out at the reader: Only a are voting on a matter for or against Ameri­ These disasters can devastate small, isolated tiny percentage of U.S. exporters-2.5 per­ can manufactured exports when they vote islands like the Virgin Islands, Guam, Ameri­ cent-sell big-ticket items, those that aver­ on the Export Administration Act. They can Samoa, and others. When 200-mile-per­ age $100,000 or more. Yet these large ship­ tend to think about this as affecting only ments account for 25 percent of the total hour winds hit these islands, unlike mainland the thin edge of the technology wedge. In communities, these local governments cannot value of U.S. exports. At the other end of reality, we are talking about 40 percent of the scale, the study found that the vast bulk draw on the resources of a larger State or ad­ of U.S. exporters-nearly 60 percent-have U.S. exports, including many "ordinary" jacent communities that easily truck in emer­ export shipments averaging less than products. From these examples, it should be gency supplies. This bill recognizes the spe­ $10,000 but accounting for only about 7 per­ clear what policies I would include in the export drive this country needs to launch: cial vulnerability of these U.S. islands, and cent of the total value of our exports. In be­ sets up a special, long-term funding mecha­ tween, we have the rest, with average ship­ Beef up the U.S. export promotion pro­ ments between $10,000 and $100,000. These grams in the Foreign Commercial Service. nism that will enable the insular governments account for 38 percent of the total number Protect U.S. commercial interests overseas to speed up their recovery efforts. of U.S. export shipments and about 60 per­ in such areas as product standards; . In addition, I strongly support Chairman cent of the value of American exports. Strengthen U.S. official export financing CROCKETT'S legislation in the Supplemental What does this tell us? Certainly it should with a credible mixed credit program and Appropriations bill that will provide $20 million tell us that decimating Eximbank's direct reexamine U.S. support for capital projects in disaster relief and economic support for the loan program over the past decade was not in the U.S. foreign assistance programs; small independent islands of the Eastern Car­ the wisest of policies, especially since our Drop counterproductive policies, such as ibbean, which were so heavily damaged by competitors were keeping export-finance Hurricane Hugo and which are such good programs strong. the recent Treasury proposals for changes in taxes on export income; friends of the United States. A total of $15 If the value of U.S. export shipments were million will be available for economic support concentrated at the bottom end of the Examine all major policy actions in terms of their impact on U.S. competitiveness; and for the independent islands that have ·com­ scale-$10,000 and less-the policy the U.S. plied with U.S. standards to become eligible government pursued might not have made Eliminate unnecessary export disincen­ much of a difference, since not many ship­ tives, beginning with a major effort to for the Caribbean Basin Initiative programs, ments of this size would be financed with streamline the export control system both and $5 million would be designated for Hurri­ 10-year loans for Eximbank. But that is not for commercial products and munitions. cane Hugo relief for the islands qf St. Kitts, the case, and I think we are paying dearly Each of these recommendations repre­ Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, and Dominica. for our neglect and our ignorance of this sents a large subject, with many concomi­ Chairman CROCKETT has been a true friend non-macroeconomic policy issue. tant policies in each. And these are not the to the Caribbean. I admire his determination to We are foolish to dismiss specific export­ only areas that require action. We also need help our friends in the Eastern Caribbean related policies as so much tinkering around to examine a range of other policies affect­ even though the U.S. Agency for International the edges. Large amounts of trade are heavi­ ing U.S. exports, including greater use of Development has ignored prior congressional ly influenced by so-called narrow trade poli­ trading companies, improved trade relations mandates to provide hurricane assistance. I cies as these examples show: with Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, am saddened to hear of his plans for retire­ Approximately $5 billion in exports is gen­ arms exports policy and antitrust reform. ment, which will deprive me of a good neigh­ erated each year by the foreign source tax rule on exports which the Treasury Depart­ Let me leave you with one- additional bor in the Rayburn Building and will deprive ment over the past several years has wanted thought about the importance of export this House of a great leader who is committed to change. drive. If we do it 'right, it will be a symbol of to fairness and justice for the people of our our commitment to international competi­ Last year, the industrial nations increased country and people around the world. direct credit export financing by 55 percent: tiveness and to the international trading Mr. Speaker, the primary purpose of the In­ from $8.0 billion to $12.5 billion. If the system. Widespread skepticism exists sular Areas Recovery Act that I am introduc­ United States is lucky, our Eximbank will be around the world about this and with good ing today is to set up a fund to be available reason. We are telling the world that we able to book new direct loan business this for the unpredicatable moment when a hurri­ year equal to only 4 percent of this total. have a problem; yet, we are doing relatively little to support and encourage exports. We cane, typhoon, or comparable disaster hits the A recent Eximbank study on mixed credits U.S. islands in the Caribbean or Pacific. The found that the lack of a U.S. mixed credit are signaling that we are not that serious program meant that U.S. companies were about competing or protecting our interna­ fund would be designated for special pur­ shut out of a $4-6 billion capital goods tional commercial interest. When we send poses that not only enhance immediate recov­ market in the Third World each year. That that signal, we not only hurt ourselves eco­ ery, but also reduce the severity of damage in is equal to 20-30 percent of total U.S. capital nomically, we undermine the international future disasters by "hardening" essential goods exports to the LDCs. trading system that we are now so desper­ public facilities such as civil defense shelters Under our national security export con- ately trying to strengthen. and emergency communications equipment. It March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6075 makes much more sense to "harden" these tion by authorizing REA to make loans for the lower the Japanese standard of living also items so they survive future disasters, which "hardening" of electrical distribution systems promote Japan's huge global trade surplus. can come with great frequency, instead of re­ or the construction and operation of power If the Japanese address United States con­ pairing them over and over again. plants that have been damaged by the disas­ cerns, we should see positive benefits for This kind of approach, with the emphasis on ter. Again, as with the proposed waiver, this both of our countries. If Japan increases in­ effective long-term recovery, is being taken by bill simply authorizes REA to evaluate the situ­ vestment in public works projects, repeals the Governor Alexander Farrelly and Lieutenant ation and make loans if it determines they are large-scale retail store law, strengthens the Governor Derek Hodge in the U.S. Virgin Is­ proper and necessary. Anti-Monopoly Act, makes tax policy neutral lands. Today, more than 6 months since Hugo Mr. Speaker, I am introducing this bill on the with regard to alternative uses of land and hit, the Virgin Islands is still recovering from a same day that that good friend of the insular limits the mutual holding of noncontrolling disaster of unprecedented magnitude that areas, Senator J. BENNETI JOHNSTON, Chair­ stock among Japanese firms, not only will for­ wiped out our communications, electricity, and man of the Energy and Natural Resources other vital services for several months, and Committee, introduces it in the other body. eign producers be able to sell more products will hurt our community, especially St. Croix, Chairman JOHNSTON is a longstanding friend in the Japanese market, but Japanese con­ for years to come. Governor Farrelly and Lieu­ and champion of the insular areas, and I look sumers will have better variety, and lower tenant Governor Hodge are working excep­ forward to working closely with him to assure prices. They'll have better roads, parks, and tionally hard to develop the kind of recovery that this legislation passes rapidly to become medical care. The United States and other for­ program that this legislation would help pro­ law. eign businesses will enjoy the type of access vide. I also want to commend the members of and opportunities in the Japanese market Governor Farrelly's special task force, who which Japanese companies have enjoyed in are devoting themselves to the long-term re­ STRUCTURAL IMPEDIMENTS foreign markets for years. covery of the Virgin Islands so we will be INITIATIVE In the United States, our staggering budget better equipped to survive future disasters. deficit, the high cost of capital, the short-term The special fund established by the Insular HON. FRANK J. GUARINI outlook of U.S. businesses, and the lack of Areas Recovery Act would be built up over a OF NEW JERSEY training and education of our work force se­ period of years through annual appropriations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES verely drain our Nation's competitiveness. to be approved by this Congress and to be Deficit reduction must continue to be our No. available only when the President declares a Thursday, March 29, 1990 disaster in one of the insular areas. In such a Mr. GUARINI. Mr. Speaker, today, I join with 1 priority. We must lower the cost of capital situation, the local governor would be able to Senator MAX BAucus and 34 of my col­ for our companies and give them incentives to draw on the insular area's portion of the fund leagues to introduce legislation that will put develop long-term strategies. We must invest for eligible projects without any delay. That's teeth into our structural impediments initiative more in the training and education of our the kind of fast action that is essential in with Japan. My bill would put the Sii under the workers and encourage more joint research major disasters in isolated insular areas, rubric of section 301 and provide a mandate and development. I'm willing to support meas­ where the Federal Emergency Management for acting to eliminate severe structural im­ ures to address all of these issues which the Agency, despite its tremendous recent per­ pediments to trade. Japanese have cited as barriers to trade. I be­ formance, cannot go into action immediately. The administration's decision last May to lieve that the Japanese must do likewise. Given our Federal budget restraints, this dis­ enter into negotiations with the Japanese on If past experiences are an indicator, howev­ aster fund would have to be built up over a structural barriers to trade was a critical step er, without outside pressure, the threat of period of years, but it is essential to get that in rectifying our trade problems with Japan. sanctions, or mandated targets, the United process started and begin preparing ourselves For a number of years, we have been negoti­ States does not have sufficient leverage to for future disasters. ating with Japan on a sector-by-sector basis generate action to implement the types of re­ The Insular Areas Recovery Act provides under section 301 of the Trade Act of 197 4. forms required. We can negotiate with the other forms of aid and flexibility as well. It That approach, however, has not helped recti­ Japanese until we are blue in the face, but not would allow insular governors to shift certain fy problems that cut across many key indus­ achieve results. And if we are lucky enough to Federal grants, such as low-income energy tries which unsuccessfully try to penetrate the be able to reach an agreement, there is no assistance, to high priority disaster needs Japanese market. The Sii negotiations provide mandate to abide by it. when demanded by an emergency. It would a mechanism to address major areas of con­ That's why a mandate for action and an en­ enable the President, in consultation with the cern in the Japanese economy including land forcement mechanism for the Sii is critical. My Secretary of Interior and local governor, to use policies, interlocking directorships, the dis­ bill provides that mandate. It provides that en­ provide greater technical assistance if an tribution system, pricing mechanisms, exclu­ forcement mechanism. Under the bill, the emergency overwhelms an insular government sionary business practices, and the lack of in­ and if the assistance is necessary to assure a vestment in public infrastructure. USTR is required to initiate a section 301 in­ smoother recovery. Both the United. States and Japan have a vestigation if no agreement is reached by Furthermore, the act would lift certain ceil­ great deal to gain from the successful conclu­ September 1, 1990. If an agreement is ings for disaster mitigation programs. Under sion of the Sii negotiations. Addressing the reached, the bill mandates a section 301 in­ current law, FEMA's hazard mitigation funding United States concerns would increase the vestigation 18 months after the date of the for .any area is limited to 1O percent of purchasing power and improve the standard agreement to ensure that the agreement has FEMA's total public assistance to the area. of living for all of Japan's citizens. One-third of been faithfully implemented and that United Sometimes that limitation is counterproduc­ the houses in Japan are not connected to States exports have increased accordingly. tive. Sometimes, it makes more sense, and sewer systems. Japan's roads and parks are The Sii represents a unique opportunity to provides more long-term savings, to provide far below those of other OECD countries. Its address severe trade barriers that hurt· the hazard mitigation funding that will be used to medical facilities are substandard. This is par­ competitiveness of many key United States in­ improve the survivability of essential public fa­ ticularly critical in light of Japan's rapidly aging dustries both in Japan and the United States. cilities so they will withstand future disasters population. We have a large stake in the successful out­ and break the cycle of constant repairs to Moreover, Japan's monopolistic business come of these negotiations. This bill will help damaged facilities. This bill does not assure practices and multilayered and inefficient dis­ ensure that success and put Japan on notice the waiver, but it authorizes the President to tribution system make prices of United States that the United States is seriously pursuing a waive the 1O percent ceiling if the President and Japanese goods much higher in Japan world of freer trade in goods and services. I finds that it would be beneficial. than in other countries. Japan's system of urge my colleagues to lend their strong sup­ Finally, the act would authorize the Rural land use whereby land near major cities is re­ port for this measure. Electrification Administration to provide finan­ served for farmers makes the cost of ware­ cial assistance to insular areas for 5 years houses and distributorships near the cities after the President declares a disaster. This prohibitive. It has a similar impact on residen­ provision also enhances future disaster mitiga- tial housing. These practices which serve to 6076 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 STERILIZATION OR YOUR JOB beyond the specific statutory sex discrimina­ capable of preventing these firms from getting tion issues raised by the Johnson Controls new EPA contracts. HON. PAT WILLIAMS case which the Court will review. So that we I became aware of this heinous problem OF MONTANA are both prepared to act expeditiously and are when a company in western New York with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fully advised on the state of the background close financial and managerial ties to other title VII law, I intend to urge my chairman to Thursday, March 29, 1990 companies and individuals guilty of numerous hold hearings on this bill this year, but not to environmental violations and other criminal ac­ Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to consider this legislation until after the Su­ tivities, received a contract to do a cleanup introduce legislation to prevent the sterilization preme Court issues its opinion in 1991. project in my congressional district-one of of employees as a condition of employment My bill would provide the minimum work­ the costliest Superfund cleanup projects ever by employers involved in or affecting inter­ place standards described above to protect in New York State. state commerce. men and women who wish to safeguard their Mr. Speaker, my legislation would require This legislation would protect America's right to have children. This legislation offers that all firms and individuals seeking contracts workers from being forced to choose between gender-neutral protection and does not re­ or other benefits from the EPA disclose exten­ either keeping their job or being sterilized. The quire a worker to demonstrate discimination in sive information about the owners, executives, bill would provide relief, in addition to that al­ order to invoke the bill's protections. These managers, key employees, and others in­ ready provided by existing civil rights laws, to hearings will explore the need for this legisla­ volved in the company. This information will any worker, male or female, faced with such a tion and whether males and females alike be used by the EPA to screen these firms and choice. It would include access to prompt need the assurance that their potential vulner­ individuals in the waste disposal business. remedies to prevent abuses by employers, ability to workplace hazards will not be used Any found to have violated serious environ­ and when employers fail to comply, it would as an excuse to deny them employment or in­ mental laws would be banned from receiving provide damages to employees. Help is fringe on their right to privacy. EPA contracts or other benefits for a period of needed quickly to ensure that workers are not This legislation is supported by the United up to 1O years. forced to make this choice. I will consider and Auto Workers, the American Federation of This legislation will give the Environmental pursue whatever legislative method will ensure State, County, and Municipal Employees, the Protection Agency the authority it needs to the most rapid enactment of these necessary American Civil Liberties Union. keep dangerous "Bad Actors" out of the toxic protections. and hazardous waste disposal business. My bill makes it unlawful for any employer Mr. Speaker, I wish to once again thank my to: LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE EPA colleague, Mr. SYNAR, and urge Ot!r other col­ First, directly or indirectly, to require, re­ TO SCREEN DISPOSAL FIRMS leagues from both sides of the aisle to join us quest, suggest, or cause any employee or pro­ AND INDIVIDUALS in this critical effort to help protect our fami­ spective employee to submit to sterilization or lies, communities and environment from "Bad a fertility test, or to refrain from procreation, HON. BILL PAXON Actors." as a condition of employment, promotion or Additionally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to transfer; OF NEW YORK insert two articles from the Buffalo. News re­ Second, to use, accept, refer to, or inquire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES garding the Buffalo firm I referred to into the concerning the results of any fertility test, or RECORD at this point: to inquire about the procreative ability or histo­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 ry of any employee or prospective employee; Mr. PAXON. Mr. Speaker, Americans have [From the Buffalo News, Dec. 10, 19891 Third, to discharge, discipline, discriminate suffered for far too long from toxic and haz-' FIRM GETS JOB IN BRANT DESPITE PROBE against in any manner, or deny employment or ardous waste that has been dumped along INTO TIES-FEDERAL DOCUMENTS REVEAL promotion to, or threaten to take any such their highways, poured in their rivers, and LINK TO COMPANY INVOLVED WITH MOB action against any employee or prospective buried in their neighborhoods. (By Douglas Turner) employee who refuses, declines, or fails to People in western New York and the Finger WASHINGTON.-A company that documents take or submit the sterilization or a fertility Lakes region know this suffering all too well. show is closely tied to a Buffalo firm with a test, or to refrain from procreation, or any em­ We have had more than our share of environ­ history of mishandling dangerous chemicals ployee or prospective employee on the basis mental disasters in our small corner of the and links to organized crime will perform one of the costliest Superfund cleanup jobs of the results of any fetility test. country, disasters that have led to death and ever awarded in New York State. This legislation is partially in response to disease in our own communities and families. Wide Beach in Brant, a summer resort on the Johnson Controls decision in the seventh What is most appalling about these disas­ Lake Erie that was contaminated by tainted circuit and is modeled after the Employee ters is that the unscrupulous people who oil sprayed on roads to keep down dust, is Polygraph Protection Act. This decision upheld create them by polluting our soil, water, and the site marked for cleaning under the fed­ the policy of excluding women of childbearing air are .the very people who very often are eral government's Superfund. The cost of age from certain jobs. The court of appeals contracted by our Government to clean them cleaning up the PCBs-or cancer-causing held that employers can exclude women who up. polychlorinated biphenyls-is $15.5 million. The firm that won this massive cleanup do not present proof of sterility in order to pre­ Mr. Speaker, I have introduced today a job is Kimmins Thermal Corp. of Niagara clude the possibility of fetal harm. That court piece of legislation that I feel will empower the Falls. It is tied in organization and money to ignored the evidence of a variety of serious EPA with the authority it needs to identify and Envirosure Management Corp. of Buffalo. health effects including cardiovascular and re­ remove violators of environmental laws from Federal investigators testified last year productive risks to male workers. One of the the waste disposal business. that Envirosure had connections to orga­ dissenting judges called the case "the most I am extremely pleased that my colleague nized crime and had repeated violations important sex discrimination case in any court from the State of Oklahoma, Mr. SYNAR, the that resulted in $2.4 million in fines for mis­ distinguished chairman of the Subcommittee handling PCBs in the Kansas City, Mo., since 1964," and estimated that the majority area. opinion in the case could result in closing 15 on Environment, Energy, and Natural Re­ According to congressional testimony and to 20 million industrial jobs to working women. sources, has joined me in sponsoring this im­ federal documents, the common thread run­ I am delighted that the Supreme Court an­ portant, bipartisan legislation. ning through Kimmins Thermal and Envir­ nounced on Monday, March 26, that it decid­ Mr. SYNAR has conducted extensive investi­ osure is the Williams family of Niagara ed to review the decision of the seventh cir­ gations into the problem of "Bad Actors"­ Falls, mainly James H. "Harry" Williams cuit in this case and plans to respond in 1991. firms or individuals that have been convicted and his brother Francis M. Williams. It is my hope and expectation that the Su­ of environmental violations and then turn Williams relatives are officers in both around, and under a new name, receive Gov­ companies and the two brothers are person­ preme Court will faithfully implement title VII ally guaranteeing Kimmins Thermal on the and reverse the seventh circuit's erroneous ernment contracts to do additional EPA work. Wide Beach job through a $15.5 million per­ decision. The subcommittee chaired by Mr. SYNAR re­ formance bond and a $2.5 million penalty The legislation that I am introducing today ported that despite the fact that investigators bond. Insurance companies refused to grant does not amend title VII and indeed goes often knew of past violations, they were in- the bonds. March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6077 The Williams family denies the allega­ merits that played a key role in Kimmins Other witnesses testified in 1987 that tions that it is tied to the Kansas City oper­ Thermal's winning government approval on tainted transformers, which were supposed ations as well as charges that James H. Wil­ the Wide Beach job. to be neutralized by a chemical process, liams has a role in Kimmins. In addition, Francis Williams is chief exec­ were still contaminated when sold as scrap "To say the family, which is utive and majority stockholder of Kimmins to unwary salvage yards. 100 people strong, had something to do with Environmental Service Corp., which owns As a result of the sloppy PCB-disposal and some jerks in Kansas City is unconscion­ Kimmins Thermal. The name Kimmins de­ slipshod record-keeping at those sites, the able," said Francis Williams, chief executive rives from Kimmins Construction Co., EPA levied fines totaling $2.4 million officer of Kimmins Thermal. which was founded in Buffalo 60 years ago. against these companies associated with En­ But Rep. Mike Synar, D-Okla., chairman It was acquired in 1973 by Land Reclama­ virosure. Eventually, though, the EPA let of the House Government Operations Sub­ tion Inc., whose president was James Wil­ them settle the cases for only $100,000-or 3 committee on the Environment that investi­ liams. percent of the maximum. gated Envirosure for more than two years, There are other connections. Their broth­ was infuriated when he learned that the er-in-law, Roger C. Bennett, was a vice presi­ CORPS DENIES KNOWING OF LINKS landmark Wide Beach contract had been dent for Envirosure and was the financial On the Wide Beach cleanup, Kimmins awarded to a new company with links to En­ vice president of Kimmins Thermal when it Thermal, working with a Syracuse subcon­ virosure. was organized. And an Envirosure prospec­ tractor, Galson Remediation, Inc., will A report by Synar's subcommittee from tus shows that in 1984 stock worth $60,000 scrape up about 20,000 tons of PCB-con­ 1988 contains accusations that Envirosure was held in trust by Bennett for his niece, taminated road and cook it in a kind of began with a $1 million loan from James H. the daughter of James Williams. chemical stew. Work is scheduled to start in Williams, a charge he denies. James H. Wil­ That holding grew to $7 million when En­ the spring. liams does acknowledge being a consultant virosure's over-the-counter stock hit a high The novel process is supposed to make to the organization in late 1988. of 43 cents a share. It last sold for about a PCBs harmless. "In 1986, 1987 and 1988, our subcommittee In awarding this new project at Wide had extensive hearings involving the Envir­ penny a share, but the current value is un­ known because Envirosure has not filed re­ Beach, the EPA used the Kansas City office osure complex of companies and EPA's fail­ of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ure to heed their own investigators' report quired financial statements with the Securi­ ties and Exchange Commission since May review proposals and give out the contract. of criminal activity by officers and princi­ The corps rated Kimmins' "business and pals of those companies," Synar said. 1988, according to its underwriter, Blinder Robinson Co. financial reputation and integrity" as satis­ Testimony before the subcommittee factory. The corps gave the same rating to showed how little interest the administra­ PURSUIT BY FEDERAL AGENCIES Kimmins' "past record of performance." tion had in policing bad actors who, when Persons and companies associated with To assess the track record of Kimmins caught violating the hazardous waste law Envirosure have at various times in the past Thermal, which is less than a year old, the under one firm name, would fold the errant four years been pursued by the FBI, the company only to open up a brand-new dis­ Army pulled a Dun & Bradstreet financial EPA and the special investigations branch report and questioned one of Kimmins' cus­ posal business. of the U.S. General Accounting Office, as Emanuel Duke, who represents the Wil­ tomers. well as Synar's subcommittee. Corps officials said a key factor in decid­ liams brothers' business interests, said they Synar's panel said Envirosure in 1986 ac­ have been smeared by Synar's subcommit­ ing a firm's reliability is its ability to obtain quired another company, Environmental a contract performance bond. tee. Resource Management Corp., about the The testimony at the 1988 hearings, Duke But Kimmins Thermal could not get a same time it was assessed another $1.56 mil­ performance bond from an insurance com­ charged, "was totally guilt by association lion in EPA fines. Witnesses at Synar's ... It's the old McCartliy routine.... I'm pany and instead offered the personal hearing accused still another Envirosure surety of the Williams brothers on the $15.5 outraged by some of the statements Synar subsidiary in Niagara Falls, Frontier Chemi­ made.'' million performance bond and on a $2.5 mil­ cal Waste Process Inc., of falsifying its lion penalty bond. The Army Corps of Engineers, the De­ waste-disposal record. fense Logistics Agency and the Environmen­ Col. John Atkinson, the Army's district In addition, James Williams was named in engineer in Kansas City, said the corps had tal Protection Agency all had a crack at a civil suit brought under interstate racke­ stopping Envirosure or its offshoots along no idea there might be a connection be­ teering laws, charging he bribed Donald tween Kimmins and Envirosure. the way, but didn't. O'Hara, one-time Niagara Falls city manag­ Official reactions from the EPA, which is Reacting, Synar exploded. er, to obtain a Love Canal remedial con­ "If the corps doesn't have any knowl­ responsible for the Wide Beach cleanup, tract. The suit is still pending. range from embarrassment to evasiveness. edge," the congressman said, "we have an­ Despite the record accumulated by these other example of the left hand of the gov­ There is no law barring repeat violators agencies on the officers and financial back­ from getting new EPA jobs, and the EPA ernment not knowing what the right hand ers of Envirosure, the government on Oct. is doing." hasn't asked for one. 16 in a pre-award survey said it has "no DOCUMENTS REVEAL TIES reason to question" the integrity of Kim­ WHAT HAPPENED WITHIN EPA An EPA spokesman in Washington, Sean mins Thermal's corporate parent, Kimmins The Envirosure network of firms operat­ Mcllhenney, said the agency "is interested Environmental. ing in the Kansas City area was aided by in" the Wide Beach contract award and "is The EPA's Kansas City office initially the perplexing secretiveness of a special in­ looking into it." awarded contracts to Envirosure-related vestigations division of the EPA during the Documents obtained by The Buffalo News companies in the early 1980s for several gov­ Reagan administration. through Freedom of Information Act re­ ernment cleanup projects in the Midwest. The EPA's special investigations division quests and congressional testimony indicate During this period, Envirosure obtained had damaging information about Enviro­ a pattern of relationships between Enviro­ $6 million worth of contracts from the De­ sure affiliates. But for a year and a half, it sure and the newly organized Kimmins fense Logistics Agency to clean PCB-con­ refrained from reporting the companies' Thermal Corp. taminated electric transformers and capaci­ shoddy records to a sister office in the EPA Despite these documents, the Williams tors from military bases. Envirosure was the that cleared waste-handling permits. family insists there are no business ties. exclusive marketing agent for PCB Inc. and EPA's special intelligence office, the Na­ Francis Williams says he has no manageri­ CB Oil Inc., which did the work. tional Enforcement Investigations Center in al or decision-making connection with En­ The most pressing problem from work on Denver, was so stingy with unpleasant infor­ virosure. Although he conceded in an inter­ these Envirosure contracts was that federal mation about hazardous-waste handlers view that there appear to be connections be­ inspectors repeatedly cited CB Oil and PCB that a congressional committee ordered that tween Kimmins Thermal and Envirosure, he Inc. for either contract or health-code viola­ the agency be investigated by the General also insisted the two companies are entirely tions. Accounting Office. distinct entities. Parts of the contaminated electrical The GAO's top investigator testified He also said his brother, James, is not an equipment from the military bases were to before Synar's subcommittee that the EPA's investor in Kimmins Thermal nor does be buried in licensed landfills. One employ­ intelligence agency had access to the follow­ James have any policy-making authority in ee of PCB Inc. testified he was ordered to ing information: Kimmins. James also said in an interview take 10 to 15 truckloads a week and dump Persons associated with Envirosure were, that he "has nothing to do with the man­ them in rivers and lakes around the Kansas according to the GAO's congressional testi­ agement" of Kimmins. City area. The testimony was later chal­ mony, linked "with members of the La Cosa However, the names of both James and lenged by the EPA and the Defense Depart­ Nostra families in Buffalo . . . and in Francis Williams appear on bonding docu- ment. Kansas City." 6078 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 Another officer of PCB Inc. was the sales Corps of Engineers awarded a $15.5 million handle, store, treat, and dispose of hazardous manager of a meat company identified as a contract to cleanse 20,000 tons of road dirt wastes. As a result, our subcommittee investi­ front for organized crime. It was controlled in the community. The roads had been by the head of La Cosa N ostra in Kansas sprayed with oil containing cancer-causing gations have uncovered numerous instances, City. polychlorinated biphenyls, called PCBs. for example, of EPA-permitted PCB disposal "(Kansas City area> officers of PCB Inc. The Army corps, the contracting agency companies who were suspected of extensive and CB Oil were suspected of involvement for the Environmental Protection Agency, criminal activity, who had ties to organized in narcotics, prostitution, pornography, ille­ awarded the project to Kimmins Thermal crime, and/or had repeated environmental vio­ gal gambling, fraud, extortion (and) arson." Corp. Using a process developed by Galson lations. A former president of CB Oil, Michael Remediation Inc., of Syracuse, Kimmins Canova. had been convicted of tax evasion Thermal intends to reduce the PCBs to an Based on the extensive investigations and and mail fraud in Kansas City. James Wil­ inert, biodegradable form by putting the hearings by my subcommittee, the Committee liams once loaned Canova more than substance through a kind of chemical pres­ on Government Operations last year approved $10,000. sure cooker. a report which forcused on the ways in which An officer of one of the two Kansas City Francis M. Williams, chief executive offi. this failure has manifested itself with respect companies had ties to Martha C. Rose cer and majority stockholder of Kimmins to EPA's efforts to adequately enforce its PCB Chemical Inc., which abandoned 13 million Environmental, said in an interview that pounds of PCB-tainted items in the Missou­ neither he nor his brother, James H. regulatory program. Among other findings, the ri town of Holden. "Harry" Williams, had any role in the man­ commitee concluded that: Synar's frustrations boiled over during an agement of Envirosure prior to 1988, and EPA's criminal investigators within the Na­ August 1988 hearing he called on Enviro­ maintained that the company was not a tional Enforcement Investigations Center sure. family enterprise. Francis Williams said [NEIC] were in some cases actually aware Questioning Thomas Gallagher, head of there is no link between Envirosure and that owners and operators of EPA-permitted the EPA's intelligence section, about why Kimmins. he didn't alert the EPA's licensing unit in "This legislation will disqualify companies PCB disposal companies were suspected of the mid-1980s about these companies, Synar from receiving grants, contracts or licenses, involvement in extensive criminal activity, but demanded: if found to have repeatedly violated EPA did not share that information with agency "What good are you? laws, and regulations," Paxon said. personnel responsible for ensuring that the "What good were you in this case, to let Paxon's legislation will require all appli­ companies complied with PCB regulations. As these companies continue to operate, given cants for contracts and funds to file detailed a result, the companies continued to operate all this information? ... When you did find personal disclosure forms. information, you didn't share it with any­ The forms will include such questions as in violation of the regulations. body." present and former business relationships, EPA had made little, if any, effort to identify Gallagher retired in February .. the names or key employees and stockhold­ disposal companies that exhibited some But EPA's chief criminal enforcement of­ ers, firms that do business with the appli­ common traits or patterns of operation which ficer in the Bush administration, Paul B. cant listing violations, prosecutions, and would have made them suspect or might have Thompson, said: "We have only 46 EPA convictions of current and former employ­ evidenced control by individuals suspected of criminal investigators to cover the whole ees, and links to labor union and trade asso­ involvement in criminal activity. EPA did not country. It would be ludicrous for us to get ciations. deeply involved in prosecuting organized New Jersey's tough law was outlined in have an effective policy or procedure for as- . crime." 1988 hearings conducted by the House Gov­ sessing financial relationships of companies Thompson said the EPA can bar a compa­ ernment Operations Subcommittee on the and individuals participating in the hazardous ny from getting a hazardous-waste permit; Environment, conducted by Rep. Mike waste industry, because no kind of financial but only if the firm has been convicted of a Synar, D-Okla. disclosure was required of an applicant for a crime related to disposal. New York has a bad-actors statute but PCB or hazardous waste permit. only contractors that have been convicted Rick Young, an aide on Synar's subcom­ The agency does not have an effective mittee staff, said in an interview, "I've of environmental crimes can be barred. It heard Thompson's song and dance before." does not permit debarment on reasonable policy or procedure for investigating the integ­ The EPA "never makes the effort" to nail suspicion as New Jersey's law and Paxon's rity of individuals or companies seeking EPA firms with ties to organized crime, Young proposed legislation do. permits or to determine whether company offi­ said. Paxon said his bill provides that "if an ap­ cials requesting permits have been involved in "We are two steps behind the criminal ele­ plicant was found to be associated with an other companies with serious environmental ment because there is no coordinated feder­ organization that has violated an EPA law, compliance problems. In fact, the agency had al effort to keep track of them," Young said. or there is reasonable suspicion that an as­ sociation exists, the applicant's request for a no formal policy for denying permits to com­ BAN ON WASTE BUSINESS JOBS EYED FOR license, contract or grant will be disquali­ panies or individuals that have exhibited re­ BIDDERS WITH TIES TO VIOLATORS fied." peated regulatory noncompliance. (By Douglas Turner> Mr. Speaker, given the serious environmen­ tal threats posed by improper disposal of haz­ WASHINGTON.-Rep. Bill Paxon, R·Am· LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE EPA herst, announced plans last week to intro­ ardous wastes and the costs imposed upon duce legislation barring "bad actors" in the TO SCREEN DISPOSAL FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS society in cleaning up these messes, it is es­ hazardous waste business from obtaining sential that the Agency have at least some more federally funded contracts. mechanism for keeping track of and weeding Paxon's legislation is based on New Jer­ HON. MIKE SYNAR sey's tough law, which allows that state's at­ out the unscrupulous individuals and compa­ OF OKLAHOMA nies in this industry. The State of New Jersey torney general to bar a contractor if he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reason to believe the bidder is tied to firms has taken the lead in addressing this problem with a long record of violations. Thursday, March 29, 1990 by establishing a system of background inves­ The congressman said in an interview he Mr. SYNAR. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to tigations of companies and individuals holding became interested in such legislation after join with my colleague from New York, Mr. or seeking PCB or other hazardous waste per­ The Buffalo News disclosed allegations from mits. The New Jersey program precludes indi­ congressional testimony and other federal PAXON, in introducing bipartisan legislation de­ documents that link a Buffalo-based compa­ signed to help us ensure the integrity and viduals or companies from participating in the ny, Envirosure Management Inc., to a new competence of persons and companies in­ waste industry if the applicant can not demon­ firm that has been awarded a major Super­ volved in the waste disposal industry. strate reliability and competence. The State fund contract at Wide Beach, a community This issue has been an important focus of reports that the program has resulted in the along the Lake Erie shoreline in the Town investigation by my Subcommittee on Environ­ voluntary forfeiture of hazardous waste li­ of Brant. ment, Energy, and Natural Resources over the censes by organized crime operative anxious Companies owned by or controlled by En­ past few years. Mr. Speaker, the Environmen­ to avoid further investigation. virosure were fined more than $54 million in proposed EPA penalties in 1986 and 1987 for tal Protection Agency currently has no effec­ The concept of full disclosure which lies at violations in the Kansas City, MO. tive procedure for tracking and cross-checking the heart of the bill Mr. PAXON and I are intro­ Wide Beach is in Paxon's 31st Congres­ the environmental or criminal records of per­ ducting today will go a long way toward help­ sional District. In mid-October, the Army sons and companies appying for permits to ing the Agency identify and root out those in- March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6079 dividuals and companies not fit to participate in exchange-rather than authorizing the si­ geles County public libraries, she is also well in the hazardous waste industry. multaneous exchange of deeds, which has respected in local professional, social and Mr. Speaker, this legislation would require become the modern exchange procedure­ civic organizations. those seeking permits to fully disclose: who and the Secretary of the Interior imposed that A past president of the Pan American Asso­ runs the company; who actually owns equity requirement by regulation. ciation, she has served on the board of direc­ in the company; what other waste companies In any event, many private land-owners re­ tors of the Greater Lakewood Community are owned by those parties; information rele­ linquished their lands to the United States by Hospice. She was a member of the women's vant to the applicant's experience and compe­ a formal conveyance as a condition to the se­ division of the Lakewood Chamber of Com­ tence in the waste business; and information lection of the Federal "in lieu" lands. Howev­ merce, the Lakewood Coordinating Council, on, and an explanation of, certain environ­ er, for a variety of reasons-at least in part The Friends of the Lakewood Libraries, and mental offenses for which the applicant and because subsequent laws restricted the kinds honorary life member of the Pilot Club of related parties have been convicted. This in­ of land available for selection-many private formation is essential to allowing an informed landowners never made a formal selection of Lakewood and many more. Within the context decision by EPA about the reliability, compe­ the compensating Federal lands, or if they did, of professional library related organizations, tence, and integrity of the applicant. I believe their selection was not approved. Since that she served as the 1982 president of the Cali­ it may be the least burdensome means avail­ time, a number of actions by the administra­ fornia Society of Librarians, a chapter of the able to us for preventing permits from being tion, courts, and Congress have addressed by California Library Association [CLA]. She granted to parties demonstrably unfit to hold the thousands of outstanding title questions served on the intellectual freedom committee them. through a variety of solutions. Congress cur­ and the government relations committee of Finally, Mr. Speaker, I want to emphasize rently deals with the situation on a case-by­ the CL.A. In 1980 Helen was honored as Li­ two important points about the legislation. case basis through private bills. brarian of the Year by the Los Angeles County First, the program of full disclosure is de­ It is currently estimated that clouded titles Library. signed to identify serious violations of the law exist on approximately 19,000 acres of land The hard work and dedication of Helen on the part of an applicant, not relatively managed by the Forest Service and 8,000 Amestoy will be missed by the community of minor compliance problems such as paper­ acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Lakewood, and especially those associated work violations. Second, the legislation con­ Management. These lands are owned by with the Los Angeles County Public Library. tains provisions allowing the Agency to waive some 2,300 separate owners. Both agencies My wife, Lee, joins me in extending our con­ the ineligibility requirements in cases where it are aware of these title problems and desire gratulations to this caring and giving woman. can be demonstrated that an individual or to resolve them. She is truly a remarkable individual who has company has rehabilitated its integrity. There The bill which I have introduced was drafted devoted her talents and energies to providing is no intention on our part to deny environ­ by the Forest In Lieu Selection Committee a better education an9 way of life for the mental permits to those who have taken ap­ which represents many of these private people of Lakewood. We wish Helen, her hus­ propriate action to clean up their act. owners. Thus, it is intended as a discussion band, Michael, their children, Margot, Michele, I would also note parenthetically that the full draft which will be reviewed in detail through and Kami, all the best in the years of come. disclosure requirements are very similar to the the hearing and markup process. The final bill disclosure requirements contained in H.R. will provide a solution to this issue which is 252, the hazardous waste export legislation equitable for both the Government and private CASTRO SHUTS OUT THE which many of us recently introduced in the land owners. I look forward to working with my TRUTH: TV MARTI House of Representatives. colleagues on this measure which will resolve Mr. Speaker, this bill represents an impor­ these title questions both comprehensively tant step in our efforts to get unscrupulous and consistently. HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD parties out of the hazardous waste industry. I OF MICHIGAN hope our colleagues will join us in support of it so that we can enact the proposal during the A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HELEN MONNETTE AMESTOY current session. Thursday, March 29, 1990 HON.GLENNM.ANDERSON Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, who is FOREST SERVICE AND BUREAU OF CALIFORNIA afraid of letting the Cuban people see Ameri­ can soap operas and the World Series? OF LAND MANAGEMENT "IN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LIEU" SELECTION BILL Who doesn't want families in Havana to Thursday, March 29, 1990 watch "Kate and Allie" and music video HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today chips? OF CALIFORNIA to pay tribute to an outstanding individual who Who denies the citizens of that country the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has devoted many years of her life to the bet­ right to see how good life is beyond Cuba's terment of the Los Angeles and Lakewood shores? Thursday, March 29, 1990 communities. Helen Monnette Amestoy, librari­ You know the answer. Castro, the last of Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I am an in charge at the A.M. lacoboni Library, is the old-line revolutionaries, is the culprit. today introducing a bill to begin the process of retiring after 25 years with the Los Angeles A few days ago, he jammed TV Marti's first resolution of land title issues on Federal lands County Public Library and 22 years in Lake­ test broadcast after only a few minutes of in the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, wood. In recognition of this achievement, she transmission. will be honored on Friday March 30, 1990, at Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Castro has much to fear. Cuba's economy Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. This bill ad­ the Lakewood Country Club. This occasion is a disaster. He is growing isolated in the dresses an issue which has been outstanding gives me the opportunity to express my sin­ world. By any standard, his Cuban revolution for 93 years. cere appreciation for her many years of hard is a failure. A democratic revolution is sweep­ This issue arose in 1897 with the passage work and unending commitment. of an act (30 Stat. 11, 36) which was intended Helen Amestoy received both her B.A. ing the world. Is there any wonder that he to consolidate lands within the newly created degree in history of art, and her masters in li­ fears the free flow of information? national forest system. This 1897 act was the brary service of art from UCL.A. She began Castro can block television signals, but he first of a number of statutes authorizing the her career in the UCLA engineering library, can't stop the rising tide of freedom that will exchange of Federal and non-Federal lands to and later moved to the Los Angeles County someday sweep over the shores of Cuba. promote more efficient Federal land manage­ Public Library located in Carson. She later left Then, Castro will be but a bad memory for the ment. Unfortunately, the wording of the 1897 Carson and began working at the Lynwood Li­ Cuban people. act suggested that the landowner first had to brary. In October of 1968, Mrs. Amestoy came relinquish the private tract to t.he United to Lakewood. While she forged a successful States as a condition of selecting Federal land professional career working with the Los An- 6080 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 GATT SHOULD CONSIDER meeting our own environmental goals. I hope by a high school basketball team in our dis­ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Members will join with me in supporting this trict. The Page Pirates of Greensboro, NC, resolution to help keep the global environment completed a perfect basketball season on HON. AL SWIFr clean and international trade competitive. March 24, 1990, with a victory in the Class 4- OF WASHINGTON A State championship. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF THE LAN­ The Page Pirates finished a remarkable Thursday, March 29, 1990 GUAGE OF GOVERNMENT ACT season with a 31-0 record. Thirty-one times Mr. SWIFT. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing they took to the basketball hardwood this today a resolution recognizing the growing HON. BILL EMERSON season and 31 times they came away with a need for coordinated action among nations in OF MISSOURI victory. That is a remarkable achievement in order to succeed in the fight against world­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES itself. What makes this perfect season even wide pollution. Thursday, March 29, 1990 more remarkable is the fact that the Pirates Our country has had to spend large sums to had a combined grade-point average of 3.8. Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, America is a clean up our own environment. We have had This team inserted the word student back into no choice in the matter. There is a compelling nation of immigrants. As President Franklin the concept of student-athletes. Delano Roosevelt once said, "All of our need to rid our Nation of toxic pollutants. And This was a special team for another reason. people all over the country-except the pure­ we are making significant and continuing Everyone involved with the Pirates this season progress in cleaning up our air, water, and blooded Indians-are immigrants or descend­ ants of immigrants, including those who came spoke of family. From head coach Mac Morris land resources. But as we spend a multitude to each member of the squad to the coaching of dollars in this task, many other nations over here on the Mayflower." Indeed, we are a diverse lot. We are a and support staff, the Pirates worked together refuse to spend even pennies to clean up like a closely knit family. This togetherness their own environment. country of many peoples, each with an individ­ ual cultural heritage and tradition. It is not culminated at the championship game as It is becoming increasingly clear that prob­ Page defeated Wilson Fike High School 46 to lems of pollution do not begin or end at na­ often that people of so many varying cultures 43 to capture the State 4-A basketball crown. tional borders. We are all dependent upon a and backgrounds can live together in harmo­ "We have talked all year about being a healthy Amazon basin for the ultimate quality ny, for human nature often leads us to resist of the air we breathe for example, and upon and fear those who are different from us. Yet family," Coach Morris told the Greensboro the health of the world's seas and oceans for despite our differences, we do have a News & Record, "and I think tonight may the water we drink and the food we eat. The common bond. We have a common tongue, have been the culmination of the family effort. environment of the entire Earth stands in the English language, that connects us to one This is absolutely the proudest moment I can jeopardy from the poUution created by growing another and creates our national identity. It is ever imagine." worldwide industrial activity. And these prob­ this unity in diversity that defines us as Congratulations must begin with Mac lems can only be addressed effectively if all uniquely American. Morris, who in his 22d year of coaching turned nations work in concert. Today, Representative SKELTON and I are a team with 12 losses the previous year into a There is another economic burden that our introducing the "Language of Government squad with a 31-0 record. It was quite an ac­ country has had to shoulder in the fight Act," legislation that would declare English to complishment, but Coach Morris will be the against pollution; but unlike the necessary be the official language of the Federal Gov­ first to tell you that it was a team-a family costs of environmental cleanup that we must ernment. Let's ensure that every American effort. Congratulations also to each member assume, this burden has been both unfair and has access to his or her Government through of the squad: Marc Lewis, the most valuable a single official language. Let's promote and unnecessary. That is the fact that our U.S. player in the title game; Brad Roland, Pearce encourage the use of a unifying language, and manufacturers must compete at a disadvan­ Landry, Kevin Ryan, Alfred Hamilton, Billy let's make sure that every American has the tage when the necessary costs of meeting na­ Kretzer, Chris Lowe, James Bassett, Herb opportunity to learn English and to fully partici­ tional environmental standards are not costs Connor, Burnhardt Frazier, Rick Gardner, Pat­ that our foreign competitors must also under­ pate in our society. The legislation introduced today will not rick Hamm, Derrick Steele, and Ronnie Wim­ take to meet. berly. Special thanks must also go to the When foreign competitors pollute, they not stifle or prohibit the use of languages other than English in this country. It will not ask im­ other members of the Pirate family who con­ only degrade the global environment that we tributed to this perfect season. We salute as­ all live in, they also are able to undercut migrants to give up their varied cultures and sistant coach Clayton Nance; team physician, American producers by avoiding pollution con­ native languages. What this bill would do is re­ Dr. Jeff Todd; team trainer, Tim Via; student trol costs that our manufacturers rightfully affirm that one language above all others is have to meet. So we as Americans are in the common tongue, the unifying element in trainers, Nick Gregory and David Greaves; double jeopardy; foreign pollution affects both our society, and it is the one language in team managers, Rod Harrelson and Scott the health of our citizens and the health of our which our official business should be conduct­ Woodard; video assistant, Laurie McElhone; economy. ed. and statistician, Will Rothschild. I am introducing today a resolution calling As Americans, we should not remain strang­ In 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates sang "We upon the President to seek, through existing ers to each other, but must use our common Are Family" as they won the World Series and prospective trade negotiations, agree­ language to develop a fundamental and open over the Baltimore Orioles. In 1990, the Page ments with our trade partners on the reduction means of communication and to break down Pirates said they played together like a family. of the competitive disadvantages resulting artificial language barriers. By preserving the Pirates and family-the two terms seem to go from the gap between our national environ­ bond of a unifying language in Government, together. It certainly worked for the Page Pi­ mental standards and those of other nations. this Nation of immigrants can become a rates. Each member of the Pirate family, in­ It should become a stated policy of the United stronger and more unified country. cluding their countless fans, can take pride in States that nations who do not require rea­ what was accomplished this season. Perfec­ sonable and necessary pollution controls of PAGE PIRATES COMPLETE tion does not come along often in life; today their manufacturers shall not be able to use PERFECT BASKETBALL SEASON we celebrate the perfect season of the Page any of such savings in their cost of manufac­ Pirates basketball program. turing to underprice American manufacturers. HON. HOWARD COBLE Nearly every day it seems, we discover new OF NORTH CAROLINA examples of the fragility of our global environ­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, and how widespread are the effects of worldwide industrial pollution. We need to Thursday, March 29, 1990 create disincentives for others to pollute; we Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, perfection is also need to ensure that our manufacturers rarely found in life. We all strive to achieve it, are not penalized for acting responsibly in but few do. Perfection was achieved recently March 29, 1990 . EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6081 INTRODUCTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES PROGRAM FOR EL- to transfer jurisdiction, custody, and control of TV CABLE CARRIAGE ACT OF DERLY AND DISABLED WORKS the Pentagon from the General Services Ad­ 1990 AND DESERVES FUNDING ministration [GSA] to the Department of De­ fense [DOD]. HON. MATTHEW J. RINALDO HON. JOSEPH E. BRENNAN This issue was hotly contested, largely on OF MAINE jurisdictional grounds, in last year's confer­ OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence committee on the defense authorization IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill. The committees which oversee GSA felt Thursday, March 29, 1990 blind sided by the inclusion of this language in Thursday, March 29, 1990 Mr. BRENNAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ the defense authorization bill. So, the transfer Mr. RINALDO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to troducing legislation which will authorize ap­ language was dropped and the conference be an original cosponsor of the Public TV propriations of $12 million for the Congregate report told GSA to come up with a plan to fix Cable Carriage Act of 1990. I am joined in this Housing Services Program. The President has up the Pentagon. GSA developed a plan, but effort by the chairman of the · Energy and proposed to eliminate funding for this suc­ when the Office of Management and Budget Commerce Committee, the gentleman from cessful program in his fiscal year 1991 saw the $1.2 billion price tag, OMB decided Michigan [Mr. DINGELL]; the ranking Republi­ budget-an action which I regard as highly im­ that the building should be transferred and the can member of the committee, the gentleman prudent. military construction budget would pay for ren­ from New York [Mr. LENT]; and the chairman Since 1978, the Congregate Services Pro­ ovation. gram has provided elderly and disabled resi­ I have not decided what the right solution is. of the Telecommunications Subcommittee, the dents of public housing and section 202 hous­ I do know that the Pentagon is in terrible gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. MARKEY]. ing for the elderly and handicapped with shape. Something has to be done. So, the Our bill would require cable TV systems to meals, housekeeping, transportation to and Subcommittee on Military Installations and Fa­ carry their local public television stations. This from appointments, personal assistance, and cilities, which I chair, will hold a hearing next legislation is necessary because the Federal other services which allow them to maintain a Wednesday at 2 p.m. on this legislation. We Communications Commission's must-carry level of independence in a home environment. will work with the other committees to develop rules, which guaranteed that local broadcast For most of the residents who rely on this pro­ a rational approach to renovate the Pentagon TV stations would be seen on local cable sys­ gram daily, any cessation of funding would and protect the taxpayer. tems, were struck down by a Federal court 5 almost surely mean institutionalization. years ago. There now is no requirement that Certainly we all realize that there are many, cable TV systems, which serve nearly 6 out of many elderly and disabled people who are not IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS 1O Americans, carry any local broadcast TV in need of constant medical attention, who are OF THIS EPA stations. Public TV stations may have been not in need of institutional care, but who do harmed the most by the court's elimination of require assistance with some of the daily HON. GEORGE E. SANGMEISTER must-carry; it is estimated that more than 100 tasks that you or I might take for granted. For OF ILLINOIS public TV stations have been dropped from such people to enter nursing homes makes no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cable TV systems over the past 5 years. sense at all, especially considering the vast Thursday, March 29, 1990 The lack of must-carry rules for public TV discrepancies in many areas of the country between the demand for nursing home beds Mr. SANGMEISTER. Mr. Speaker, the task stations is particularly unfortunate, because it of t')reserving our environment has taken a often results in making public TV programming and the availability of spaces. Even more compelling perhaps is the finan­ back seat for too long in this country. The unavailable to the same people who directly Envrionmental Protection Agency has fought support it through their tax dollars and their cial sense which the Congregate Services Program makes. One recent study estimates a for years to enforce clean air and water legis­ generous contributions. Congress now appro­ savings of $5,000 per person, per year in lation, administer the Superfund cleanup pro­ priates over a quarter of a billion dollars annu­ comparison to institutional care, although gram, and promote recycling and conservation ally to support public broadcasting. Those even this figure is a conservative one, and in efforts. Regrettably, this agency has had to funds are used to provide educational and in­ some areas of the country the savings could address these monumental tasks with limited formational programming to supplement the be even greater. In my home State of Maine, resources and limited respect. Mr. Speaker, programming available from commercial televi­ residents of congregate housing in Brunswick, yesterday this body voted overwhelmingly to sion. Rockland, and Old Town could be saving as elevate the Environmental Protection Agency Our substantial investment in public broad­ much as $20,000 per year. to Cabinet level. By acknowledging this Agen­ casting gives us a uniquely compelling nation­ I recently met with elderly Maine residents cy's important contributions, we have set the al interest in making sure that public television who benefit from this program. As one woman stage for a more focused national environ­ programming is available to all our citizens. explained, "I had a stroke, and I thought I mental agenda. I continue to support must-carry rules that could manage my life by myself but I couldn't. Since the preservation of planet Earth cuts would apply to all local television stations, as [This program] makes all the difference in the across political lines, I am heartened the bill do my cosponsors. We have waited patiently world. I'm 84 and you don't have many friends clarifies that political affiliation will not be the for the broadcasting and cable industries to left. I feel very independent." primary factor taken into account when ap­ pointing regional administrators. Again, I ap­ strike an agreement so that must-carry legisla­ I urge my colleagues to support legislation plaud this initiative and would like to take this tion can move forward. That patience is begin­ to reinstate funding for the Congregate Hous­ ing Services Program-a program with dem­ opportunity to acknowledge a constitutent ning to pay dividends. Our bill incorporates a who had the foresight to recognize the impor­ must-carry agreement between the cable tele­ onstrated success which should be allowed to continue and expand. tance of preserving our environment before it vision industry and public television stations became fashionable to do so. Mr. Jim Mar­ that was concluded just yesterday. I commend zuki, a resident of Park Forest, IL, cared about both groups for working in good faith to re­ INTRODUCTION OF PENTAGON the environment throughout the Reagan era, solve their differences and arrive at a compro­ TRANSFER LEGISLATION when many environmental problems were vir­ mise which we can recommend to the House tually ignored. Now that Americans have today. HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER become more environmentally aware, he has I hope that their agreement, and our intro­ OF COLORADO continued to help educate the citizens in his duction of this legislation today, will set the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. stage for subsequent must-carry agreements As one of the original organizers of the Thursday, March 29, 1990 between cable and commercial broadcasters Thorn Creek Preservation Society, Mr. Marzuki that will put must-carry rules that apply to all Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, Congress­ was instrumental in having nearly 900 acres of local broadcasters in place once and for all. man DAVID MARTIN and I are today introduc­ woodland set aside as an Illinois nature pre­ ing, at the request of the administration, a bill serve. He also served on the board of direc- 6082 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 tors of the Illinois Environmental Council and INTRODUCTION OF THE BUSH I am honored to be joined in introducing this as conservation chair for the Thorn Creek Au­ ADMINISTRATION'S COASTAL needed legislation by the distinguished chair­ dubon. Currently, he is a member of the Na­ ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT RE­ man of the Select Committee on Hunger, tional Audubon, the Illinois Audubon, the AUTHORIZATION BILL TONY HALL, of Ohio. Thorn Creek Audubon Open Lands Project, Homelessness is on the rise, and the ranks the National Wildlife Federation, and the HON. NORMAND. SHUMWAY of people living below the poverty line have Sierra Club-as a member of the legislative OF CALIFORNIA swelled over the last decade. Soup kitchens committee for the Sauk-Calumet chapter. I ap­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have played an increasingly important role as plaud Mr. Marzuki's energy and accomplish­ one of the few sources of support left for ments-his efforts serve to underscore that Thursday, March 29, 1990 needy people. According to the U.S. Confer­ individuals can make a difference in the fight Mr. SHUMWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise, as the ence of Mayors, requests for emergency food for a clean, safe environment. ranking minority member of the House Ocean­ assistance have increased 19 percent in each ography Subcommittee, to introduce, along of the last 2 years. Sixty-one percent of those with a number of my Republican subcommit­ HONORING THE NEW JEFFER­ seeking assistance are families with children. tee colleagues, the President's legislation to The old stereotypes about the homeless no SON COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT reauthorize and amend the Coastal Zone ENFORCEMENT OFFICES longer accurately reflect the demographics of Management Act of 1972. those seeking assistance these days. The The President and the new leadership at poor now include many working families who HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI NOAA are to be commended for their efforts struggle month to month to make ends meet OF KENTUCKY in support of reauthorizing this important stat­ on minimum-wage paychecks. IN THE HOUS.E OF REPRESENTATIVES ute which for nearly 20 years has played an Most soup kitchens are run by community Thursday, March 29, 1990 important role in ensuring that coastal protec­ and church groups and rely upon donations of tion and development have taken place in a Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, on March 16, I time, food, and money. Federal commodity balanced fashion. programs administered under the soup kitchen was pleased to take part in the dedication of This act was originally a Republican-spon­ the new Jefferson County Child Support En­ and TEFA titles of the Hunger Prevention Act sored initiative and it properly places the role have helped meet some needs by channeling forcement Office located in downtown Louis­ of coastal management decisionmaking con­ ville. food to soup kitchens and food pantries. How­ trol in the hands of the coastal States them­ ever, beginning in 1982 with the curtailment of In my remarks at the ceremony, I com­ selves. mended Jefferson County Attorney Mike Con­ the Special Milk Program, dairy products have As the House sponsors of this administra­ played a smaller role in commodity distribution liffe and director of the Child Support Enforce­ tion bill, we recognize that there are many ment Division, David Cathers, for their dedica­ programs. This has been especially true in the areas of concern and even controversy which last year and a half because Government tion and hard work in making the Jefferson will undoubtedly be addressed during commit­ County Child Support Enforcement Office one CCC surpluses of cheese and nonfat dry milk tee and House consideration of CZMA reau­ have disappeared, effectively eliminating that of the most successful operations in the thorization legislation. Moreover, we recognize Nation. flow of dairy products to the needy. that Chairman JONES has introduced his own The Milwaukee Meal Coalition in my district, Currently, the Jefferson County Child Sup­ comprehensive legislation to reauthorize this port Center handles 35,000 claims annually representing over 22 meal programs across act, and that his bill, H.R. 4030, is the proper the metro area and serving around 696,000 and collects at least $20 million annually in vehicle for congressional action. Nonetheless, delinquent child support payments. meals annually, has had difficulty providing we believed it important that the administra­ milk. In some cases, water has been served The office's clients actually are the children tion's effort be formally introduced both to whose parent or parents refuse to provide when a soup kitchen was unable to afford recognize their important leadership on this milk. them with the court-ordered support for the issue and to ensure that it is given the proper The problems experienced in Milwaukee are food, shelter, and clothing they need. Thus, attention it deserves by the Merchant Marine repeated throughout the country where the the child support office does great good for and Fisheries Committee and the House as number of homeless and needy persons out­ the children of our community. the reauthorization process moves forward. Many counties in the Commonwealth use weigh the combined Government and private the pioneering procedures of the Jefferson resources to alleviate hunger. County Child Support Enforcement Center in THE HUNGER PREVENTION AND Nutritional needs do not stop at the end of their child support collection efforts and have NUTRITION EXPANSI ON ACT a school day, nor do they end when a person become more efficient and effective as a OF 1990 turns 18. Many young children, needy adults, result. and elderly citizens rely on soup kitchens to Because of the contributions the child sup­ HON. JIM MOODY provide them with a nutritional dinner. For far port office makes to our community's children OF WISCONSIN too many people, that evening meal at a soup and to the Commonwealth, I was pleased to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kitchen may be the only full hot meal of the assist County Attorney Conliffe in obtaining day. It is important that the nutritional needs $204,000 in Federal matching funds to up­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 of the homeless and the needy are being met grade the child support office's computer Mr. MOODY. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro­ and milk is a vital component to any healthy system. ducing legislation that takes an important and balanced diet. In my district of Milwaukee, Originally, his funding request of $140,000 necessary step toward providing the homeless some soup kitchens have had to serve water had been denied. However, when Mike and and needy with an essential nutritional dietary with their meals because money is tight and David came to Washington, I arranged for component: milk. The Hunger Prevention and the meal sites have not been receiving Gov­ Federal officials to come to my office to Nutrition Expansion Act of 1990 amends the ernment or private donations of dairy prod­ review the county's request. Once these offi­ Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 to direct the ucts. My bill would make it easier for soup cials had the opportunity to talk with Mike and Secretary of Agriculture to purchase and dis­ kitchens to serve milk on a regular basis. Dave directly and study the proposal, the Fed­ tribute 1O million dollars' worth of milk to soup This bill is good for the dairy industry which eral officals granted the $140,000 and an ad­ kitchens for each of the years 1991 through has seen its role in providing milk and other ditional $64,000 for good measure. 1995. This money would be in addition to the dairy products to the needy through Govern­ Mr. Speaker, I wish to commend Jefferson current $32 million annual authorization for the ment programs diminished in recent years­ County Attorney Mike Conliffe and Child Sup­ Soup Kitchen Commodities Program. just the opposite of what should be happen­ port Enforcement Director David Cathers and My bill is designed to serve as a bridge to ing. This legislation will guarantee a stable their staff on a job well done, and I look for­ the already existing Federal School Lunch supply of milk so that soup kitchens won't ward to working with them to continue and im- · Program and Special Milk Program by provid­ have to ride along with the dairy industry on prove our efforts in behalf of the children of ing milk to needy families and individuals at the roller coaster ride of market supply and Louisville and Jefferson County. meal sites throughout the country. demand, surplus, and shortage. Both the dairy March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6083 industry and the soup kitchens could be as­ the needs of family and child care arrange­ all walks of life-to become involved in the sured of a constant, consistent channel of ments. political process. He had great confidence in milk. Health care workers employed by hospitals, their ability to shape our political future for the Mr. Speaker, expansion of the Soup Kitchen nursing homes, and other inpatient facilities better. From that confidence he projected, Commodities Program is of great benefit to are required, by nature of the work, to provide Jerry inspired a sense of loyalty in those he the millions of needy Americans-young and 24-hour, 7-day-a-week staffing of these facili­ introduced to the American political scene. old, urban and rural-who rely on soup kitch­ ties. The demands of shift work and weekend Jerry's influence on the political landscape will ens for a hot meal each day and to those work, which do not often accommodate per­ continue as the young people who received dedicated people who run the meal sites sonal schedules, have contributed to the cur­ their political training under AFSCME's politi­ around the country. rent difficulties in recruiting and retaining cal action program assume positions of lead­ Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join nurses and other health care professionals. ership in their own right. TONY HALL and me in expanding the current Health care facilities have begun to lengthen I express my condolences to his family, to soup kitchen commodities list to include $1 O work periods, such as expanding an 8-hour his coworkers and staff of AFSCME's political million of milk. shift to 1O or 12 hours of duty, with workers action department, to AFSCME International being given compensatory days off. For exam­ President Gerry McEntee and Secretary­ ple, rather than being assigned to work every Treasurer William Lucy, and to the brothers THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF other weekend, a nurse can be assigned and sisters of AFSCME. THE "SOCIETA SAN SILVERIO every third week-end and receive additional We have lost a good and dear friend, and DEi PONZESI" days off during the week. This type of sched­ we will miss him dearly. uling is particularly attractive to two-income HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL families who are attempting to balance work and child care responsibilities. LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT PRI­ OF NEW YORK VATE COLLEGES AND UNIVER­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The problem that has occurred is that under current law, employers are required to adhere SITIES Thursday, March 29, 1990 strictly · to a 40-hour work week, designed Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, April 1, 1990, around a traditional 8-hour work day and in­ HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary cluding 5 working days per week. To protect OF CALIFORNIA of the Societa San Silverio dei Ponzesi, which, the worker, the law requires that health care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was founded on February 26, 1940, by its first facilities pay overtime for work in excess of 8 Thursday, March 29, 1§90 president, Mr. Silverio Deluca. hours in any work day and in excess of 80 The society was located originally on Morris hours in a 14-day period. This precludes the Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ Avenue, in the Bronx, the very same street on type of scheduling which many health care troduce legislation which will make two vital which I was born. The society acted as a workers would prefer. changes in the Internal Revenue Code's tax­ place for immigrants from the island of Penza My legislation expands the number of shift exempt bond rules for private, nonprofit col­ to meet and organize. This made it easier for hours allowed and the cycle over which the leges and universities. I am pleased to be many of the new immigrants to adjust to life in work may be completed while still protecting joined by nine of my colleagues on the Com­ the United States. In addition, the society the rights of the worker. This expansion would mittee on Ways and Means. helped to promote pride in one's culture and be allowed only if the workers and the em­ There are approximately 1,600 accredited heritage. ployer agreed to the change in writing. I be­ independent colleges and universities in the As you know, Mr. Speaker, this Nation was lieve this bill allows flexibility while still protect­ United States. These institutions enroll ap­ founded by immigrants. These immigrants ing workers' rights. proximately 2.65 million students, of which in brought with them a wide variety of cultural 1987 nearly 30 percent of the freshmen were backgrounds which added to the cultural in the first generation of their families to mosaic that now makes America the great A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF attend college. country that it is. JERRY CLARK The tradition of private, nonprofit higher For the past 50 years this organization has education dates from the earliest days of our helped foster pride and create a sense of HON. ALBERT G. BUSTAMANTE country, and the United States is the only community for the immigrants of Penza now OF TEXAS country in the world with this tradition. Yet de­ residing in the New York metropolitan area. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spite this long practice, the Internal Revenue Code's tax-exempt bond rules characterize would like to congratulate the society on its Thursday, March 29, 1990 community service and express my hope for these colleges and universities as "private its continued success. Mr. BUSTAMANTE. Mr. Speaker, it is with businesses". Yes, Mr. Speaker, private educa­ Under its current president, Mr. Luigi Maz­ great sadness that I learned of the passing of tional institutions treated just like for-profit cor­ zella, and with help from active members like one of the great political leaders in America's porations! In addition, a special $150 million Silverio Iodice, the society continues to serv­ labor movement-Jerry Clark, political action limit on the amount of bonds that any single ice the large Penza community within the New director for the American Federation of State, institution could have outstanding included in York metropolitan area. County, and Municipal Employees. current tax law precludes any use of tax­ Many of us who are privileged to serve in exempt bonds to finance such facilities as this Chamber knew Jerry and benefited from dormitories, classrooms, and libraries at 24 of FLEXIBILITY IN WORK his advice and counsel. As candidates, one of our best research universities. SCHEDULES the first orders of campaign business was to This legislation corrects this misunderstand­ call Jerry and inform him the campaign plans ing of the role of independent colleges and HON. TIMOTHY J. PENNY for the upcoming election. After you were fin­ universities by treating tax-exempt bonds for OF MINNESOTA ished meeting with him, Jerry Clark made sure section 501 (c)(3) organizations the same as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that AFSCME played a key role in helping the bonds for State and local governments. In tax­ campaign reach its goals. He always deliv­ exempt bond parlance, bonds for these orga­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 ered. That's the kind of man he was-always, nizations would no longer be treated as "pri­ Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ reliable; always there when needed. vate activity bonds." Simply stated, the tax­ ducing legislation that was suggested by Jerry was responsible for developing exempt bond rules would recognize that the nurses at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, AFSCME's political action department and for activities of independent colleges and univer­ MN, but should assist many other health care making AFSCME the political force it is today. sities are indistinguishable from those of their professionals. The legislation, which would But he was responsible for more than making governmental counterparts. amend section 70) of the Fair Labor Stand­ AFSCME's political action program one of ·the Second, my bill also would repeal the spe­ ards Act, allows workers more flexibility in best in the country. Jerry also induced many cial $150 million limit on outstanding bonds for work schedules that are more amenable to young people-young men and women from independent colleges and universities. As I 6084 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 stated previously, this limit totally prevents 24 !RCA ANTI-DISCRIMINATION sional District and served his country in the of our prominent universities from benefiting AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1990 Marine Corps. from any additional tax-exempt bonds. These Bill was born on August 11, 1934 in New 24 institutions represent 20 percent of the in­ HON. JOHN BRYANT Castle, PA, to Herman "Red" and Margaret dependent doctorate-granting universities. OF TEXAS Johnston. While serving in the Marine Corps, This limit makes no sense in an era when new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he served as a White House guard under jobs increasingly require post-secondary edu­ President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bill was also Thursday, March 29, 1990 cation as the United States moves to a high­ the chairman of the Inland Water Way Author­ technology economy in today's intensely com­ Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, the IRCA Anti­ ity and chairman of lntermodal Transportation petitive world marketplace. Discrimination Amendments Act of 1990 ad­ of Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. From A recent report by the National Science dresses the critical need for the Government 1982 until his death, he owned and operated Foundation maintains that despite current fa­ to strengthen its efforts to combat immigra­ the Trailstar Manufacturing Co., of Alliance, cilities needs, colleges and universities are de­ tion-related discrimination against citizens and OH, which manufactures aluminum semi- and ferring $3.60 of repair and renovation work for other legal job applicants. dump-trailers. He was also a member of the The Immigration Reform and Control Act of Alliance Chamber of Commerce and chairman every $1 spent on such work they undertake. 1986 [IRCA] prohibits employers from hiring emeritus of the Dump Trailers Industry Asso­ Of all expenditures, repair and renovation undocumented illegal immigrants and includes ciation. work is probably the most dependent on debt tough antidiscrimination provisions. As a Besides his parents, Bill leaves behind his financing. Institutions frequently find that other result, it is not only illegal for employers to wife Pauline, and four children: Eric, Aaron, funding sources, such as gifts, are much more hire and exploit illegal workers, but also for Yvonne, and Desiree, as well as two grand­ readily available for new construction activities employers to discriminate in hiring because of children. because of their greater visibility. Put more an applicant's race or accent or other un­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ bluntly, roof or heating system repairs are less founded suspicion that the person is an un­ tunity to recognize William Johnston. I had the likely to attract large donations than a new documented worker. honor to know Bill, he was a caring and dedi­ building. Unfortunately, preliminary General Account­ cated man who will be missed by all. Our Federal budget deficit prevents our pro­ ing Office reports, required by IRCA, as well viding new direct assistance for these impor­ as studies in New York and California, indicat­ tant projects. Yet, if the United States is to ed that many employers are disciminating A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO remain competitive in the rapidly changing against legal job applicants because of their JOHN E. BOOKER world economy, the urgent facilities needs of appearance or their manner of speech. It is our independent colleges and universities likely that the next GAO report will come to HON. WALTER E. FAUNTROY must be met. This legislation provides relative­ even more disturbing conclusions about the ly inexpensive, yet effective assistance for extent of immigration-related discrimination. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA these worthy purposes. The IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my col­ Act of 1990 will address this problem by re­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 leagues on the Ways and Means Committee quiring the Immigration and Naturalization Mr. FAUNTROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for joining with me to introduce this legislation, Service to launch an extensive public educa­ to pay tribute to an outstanding individual who and I urge my colleagues in the House to join tion campaign designed to inform potential has devoted 30 years of his life in service to in this effort. employees about their rights and remedies under the antidiscrimination provisions of and defense of this great country. Today, IRCA and advise employers of their responsi­ master chief cryptologic technician-adminis­ IN HONOR OF GEORGE MORRIS bilities under the law. tration-John E. Booker retires from active This measure requires the Office of the duty with the U.S. Navy. Special Counsel, charged under IRCA antidis­ Master Chief John E. Booker, a native of HON. PETER H. KOSTMAYER crimination enforcement, to establish regional Cumberland, VA, commenced his naval career OF PENNSYLVANIA offices more accessible to the victims of dis­ nearly 30 years ago. He has had the opportu­ nity to serve in Puerto Rico, Philippines, Oki­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crimination and to more aggressively pursue those who violate the law. The GAO would nawa, and Washington, DC, (4 tours). He has Thursday, March 29, 1990 continue to monitor immigration-related dis­ also seen duty in Spain, Florida, South Caroli­ na, Japan and Guam, plus numerous Mr. KOSTMAYER. Mr. Speaker, it is with crimination for an additional 2 years. TEMADD stations. His decorations and great pleasure that I draw the attention of my The effort to stop the exploitation of undoc­ awards include the Overseas Ribbon-four colleagues to the estimable accomplishments umented immigrants by unscrupulous employ­ ers-one of the purposes of I RCA-must be awards; National Defense, Meritorious Unit of Mr. George Morris of Levittown, PA. and Navy Unit Commendation-three awards; For 35 years, Mr. Morris has been a continued. But we must also assure every legal job applicant that he or she will not be Good Conduct-seven awards; and the Navy member of the Pennsylvania Lions Club in Achievement Medal. He has spent over 17 Multiple District 14A. During that span, he has discriminated against. Any unlawful discrimina­ tion in employment is inexcusable and intoler­ years in the human resources management attended every meeting without fail. Now, after field earning NEC's 9515-equal opportunity a distinguished career, he is retiring from able. I have introduced legislation today to combat this discrimination, and I invite my col­ program specialist-and 9528-human re­ active service to the club. source management specialist. He was the Although he is retiring, George Morris leagues to join me in cosponsoring this impor­ tant measure. first cryptologist to attend the DOD's Defense achievements will not be forgotten. In his 14- Race Relation Institute. Master Chief Booker year service as club treasurer and fund raising made naval security group history when he chairman, he succeeded in raising over TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM was the first black to be promoted to CT ACS $700,000 for Lion projects and needy families. . JOHNSTON only to break that record 3 years later when Truly, the unceasing dedication of Mr. Morris he was promoted to CTACM. Today he is one to many worthwhile charitable causes is a HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. of the two blacks ever to hold the grade of point of light at which we can all gaze with ad­ OF OHIO CT ACM. miration. His work has helped out people in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A graduate of the Navy's Senior Enlisted need and enriched his community and his Academy in 1983, Booker also hold degrees country. Thursday, March 29, 1990 in social psychology and sociology from Los Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to pay tribute Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Angeles Community College and the Universi­ today to Mr. George Morris and his valuable to pay tribute to William Johnston who passed ty of Maryland respectively. He came to and patriotic contributions to his community as away on February 26, 1990, at the Cleveland Washington from a short stint at NAVCAMS a life member of the Lions Club. Clinic. Bill was involved in my 17th Congres- WESTPAC Guam, and serves as special as- March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6085 sistant for NATO and joint staffs to the master of our Nation. Medical research plays a critical peared. An additional 135 persons were ab­ chief petty officer of the Navy. role in making our Nation preeminent in all ducted by the security forces but later reap­ He is married to the former Agnes Ivory, of fields of endeavor. The time has come for us peared. Many of them reported that they were Ivy, VA. They have two daughters, Stacy, a to reaffirm our commitment to support bio­ tortured or mistreated by the Peruvian security junior at St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, VA, medical research this year and in the years to forces during their detention. and Leslie who attends Robert E. Lee High come. The military's purpose in "disappearing" School, Springfield, VA. those it arrests is to absolve itself from ac­ Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to salute PERU'S "DISAPPEARED" countability for the people it held in detention. master chief John E. Booker, for giving in his It is one of the cruelest human rights viola­ life of service a brilliant and scintillating per­ tions because family members live in terror, sonification of the profound commitment to HON. GERRY E. STUDDS and at the same time, keep on hoping that mission that has made our Nation great OF MASSACHUSETTS their loved ones will reappear. One way we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can help keep faith with the disappeared and SUPPORT BIOMEDICAL Thursday, March 29, 1990 their grieving families is to recount their RESEARCH Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, one of the little names, and call upon the Peruvian authorities noticed human rights tragedies of our time is to investigate the disappearances and provide HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN taking place in Peru. That country has been a full accounting of their whereabouts. We wracked by violence; violence from the Sen­ also call upon the authorities to initiat~ a thor­ OF ILLINOIS ough and independent investigation of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dero Luminoso-the terrorist guerrilla group which regularly targets civilians for assassina­ phenomenon of disappearances, and bring to Thursday, March 29, 1990 tion-and violence from government forces justice those members of the security forces Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, when we are which are combating Sendero Luminoso in who order and engage in such practices. feeling well, it is easy to take our health for Peru's Indian highlands. Attached is a list of 306 Peruvian citizens granted. But it is only through medical re­ Mr. Speaker, Sendero Luminoso is one of who "disappeared" in the past year, compiled search that any one of us can enjoy good the most ferocious terrorist movements in the by the Lima-based Comision de Derechos Hu­ health. What we often forget is that every world. The Peruvian Senate reported that manos. modern advance in medicine and health can Sendero committed 1,526 assassinations in PERU'S "DISAPPEARED" be attributed to medical research. That is why 1989. The 1989 State Department Country 1. Cristobal Achayca. we take time to observe March 27 as National Reports on Human Rights reported that the 2. Casimiro Achayca Llactas. Medical Research Day and devote the week victims included teachers, engineers, develop­ 3. Lenoncio Aguilar Espinoza. of March 26 to raising awareness of the im­ ment and human rights workers, Indian peas­ 4. Manuel Aguilar Huicho. portance of medical research to our country. It ants, and political candidates, as well as gov­ 5. Leoncio Aguilar sulca. is my pleasure to offer this statement to sup­ ernment, police, and ruling party officials. But 6. Victor Aguirre Espinoza. port our Nation's investment in medical re­ 7. Pascual Aguirre Farfan. Sendero Luminoso's abuses against innocent 8. Ruben Alarcon Anaya. search. noncombatants and its attacks on Peru's civil­ 9. Maxi Alata Vaderrama. Congress needs to renew its commitment to ian institutions do not justify comparable 10. Milo Almandoz Leandro. the health of our Nation. This can only be re­ abuses against civilians by the government. 11. Elisa Alsa Luna. alized through increased support of medical Human rights violations by the Peruvian mili­ 12. Santox Alzamora. research. The truth is that the number of tary and intelligence police, including torture 13. Leonardo Antay Anca. worthy projects for biomedical research has and "disappearances" of civilians following 14. Cipriano Arando Arteaga. outgrown the current allocation of research 15. Juan Cansio Arando Arteaga. their arrest by the security forces have mount­ 16. Petronila Arias Huaman. dollars. We are at the brink of major research ed dramatically in recent years. Respected · breakthroughs for diseases such as cancer, 17. Saturnio Arone. human rights organizations, such as Amnesty 18. Carlos Arones Palomino. diabetes, and AIDS, to name only a few. This International and Americas Watch as well as 19. Leonel Arones Palomino. Nation cannot afford to be complacent when serious human rights organizations within Peru 20. Juan de Dios Atachauhua Garay. there is so much potential. The logic behind a have reported on the country's growing 21. Martin Avalos Laime. commitment to increased support of biomedi­ human rights disaster. 22. Victor Ayala Coronado. cal research is well-founded. There are few The phenomenon of "disappearance" ap­ 23. Pedro Ayala Diaz. Federal investments that can return so much 24. Giraldo Ayala Sayas. pears to be a deliberate and systematic policy 25. Timoteo Aymetupa Llachua. in dividends. Even at times of budget deficits of the armed forces, particularly in the coun­ and belt tightening, we must continue to 26. Daniel Azareno. try's emergency zones, where constitutional 27. Manuel Azareno Leon. invest in the future of our Nation. How else rights have been suspended and military 28. Ebert Azareno Papa. can we ensure a healthy and productive coun­ powers have been enhanced. A disappear­ 29. Elias Azareno Toribio. try? ance occurs when persons are arrested by 30. Jose Aznaran Castro. In 1987, the National Health Council, which the security forces, and they then simply 31. Leoncio Azurin Garcia. represents 39 voluntary health associations, vanish off the face of the Earth. While some 32. Marcelino Barbaran. established the Medical Research: Invest in 33. Javier Barbaran Galindo. of those disappeared eventually reappear­ 34. Tania Bautista Navarro. America's Health campaign. Since then, the usually in military custody-most are never campaign has found a variety of ways to draw 35. Berna Jimenez. heard from again, and their families are left to 36. Glavio Bilbao Valenzuela. attention to the legacy and promise of medical mourn the loss of loved ones without even research. One such way is a yearly brochure 37. Hugo Bilbao Valenzuela. havng a body to bury. The 1989 State Dep?trt­ 38. Rosel Cahuana Castro. that takes a unique focus. Instead of examin­ ment Country Report notes that: 39. Juna Camacho Cervantes. ing biomedical research and its impact from a 40. Margarita Camacho Meza. scientist's perspective, the brochure looks at The bodies of disappearance victims are rarely found. Based on the testimony of sur­ 41. Gergorio Canales Nalvarte. the immeasurable benefits of such research vivors, it appears that most victims are 42. Americo Canrina Sulca. from our perspective-the consumers of bio­ taken to military bases for interrogation. 43. Zosimo Carbajal N. medical research. Some are turned over to the police after 44. Jose Cardenas Garcia. On National Medical Research Day, individ­ lengthy detentions and are later freed for 45. Cirilo Cardenas Vallejos. uals from voluntary health agencies and the lack of incriminating evidence. Human 46. Glicerio Carhuas N. rights groups argue persuasively that the 47. Jose Carrion Chavez. pharmaceutical industry come together to 48. Paulino Cartagena Caceras. bring a strong collective voice to Capitol Hill rest are summarily executed by the armed forces. 49. Wenceslao Castaneda Chicclla. focusing on the importance of medical re­ 50. Ismael Castaneda Mandoza. search and our Nation's commitment to it. In the past year, Peruvian human rights 51. Feliciano Castillo Peralta. I ask my colleagues to take a moment to groups have compiled the names of 306 un­ 52. Antero Castillo Pezo. consider the immediate and long-term needs armed citizens who were arrested and disap- 53. Fernando Ccasani Aroni. 6086 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 54. Santos Ccasani Villafuerte. 139. Sergio Huamancusi Ramos. 222. Jorge Parraga Catillo. 55. Leandro Ccente Josme. 140. Jorge Huamani. 223. Hugo Urbano Pillaca Lujan. 56. Dionisio Cervantes Pena. 141. Santos Huamani. 224. Hilario Pinares. 57. Cirsologo Cervantes Sarmiento. 142. Agustin Huamani Curhuamachi. 225. Juan Carlos Pocco Contreras. 58. Victor Cespedes Monzon. 143. Agustin Huamani Gonzales. 226. Cirilo Pena Ovalle. 59. Epifania Cisneros Cuadros. 144. Grimaldo Huamani Gonzales. 227. Paulino Pena Ovalle. 60. Teofilo Cisxeros Cuadros. 145. Salvador Huamani Gonzales. 228. Favio Perales Martines. 61. Simeon Claudio Artieta. 146. Pablo Huamani Gutierrez. 229. Hilarion Perales Melandez. 62. Pedro Colos Sulca. 147. Timoteo Huamani Huillccaya. 230. Wilber Perez Quispes. 63. Jose Gabriel Condena Meneses. 148. Santos Huamani Martinez. 231. Santiago Perez Salon. 64. Rosario Condori Alzamora. 149. Paulino Huamani Mena. 232. Maximo Pezua Coritoma. 65. Beatriz Condori Coaquira. 150. Jacinto Huamani Rimachi. 233. Epifania Pinto Saavedra. 66. Victor Cordova Bohorquez. 151. Silvano Huamani Tineo. 234. Hector Orlando Puga Cull. 67. Agrepito Coronado Leon. 152. Jesus Huamani Villavicencio. 235. Bernabe Quicana Runto. 68. Javier Rafael Crispin Colins.. 153. Candelario Huamani Yaurica. 236. Julio Gregorio Quintana Monzon. 70. Maria Salome Cruz Amcco. 154. Juan Huaraca Carbajal. 23.7. Roberto Quispe Achata. 71. Ramon Amador Cuba Santoyo. 155. Manuel Huaraca Carbajal. 238. Alejandro Quispe Atao. 72. Lucas Cubarrubias Espinoza. 156. Leonidas Huarancca Huaman. 239. Andres Quispe Guillen. 73. Wilfredo Cuellar Chavez. 157. Agustin Huillca Jaquima. 240. Marcelino Quispe Gutierrez. 7 4. Elimpio Bernabe Curi Huamani. 158. Demetrio Infante Cuadros. 241. Juan Quispe Huaman. 75. Jorge Curi Morales. 159. Emilio Infante Romani. 242. Lino Andres Quispe Huaman. 76. Lorenzo Cusi Yupanqui. 160. Wilfredo Janampa Janampa. 243. Olga Ramirez Galvan. 77. Feliciano Cusi Martinez. 161. Indalecio Jancce Huamani. 244. Medardo Remon Tenorio. 78. Temistocles Cusi Riveros. 162. Manuel Jaquima Quispe. 245. Rene Augusto Reynoso Quispe. 79. Braulio Chacon Valverde. 163. Santiago Jaquima Quispe. 246. Victoria Rios. 80. Ermitanio Challco Palomino. 164. Alejandro Jehua Martinez. 247. Ciprian Rios Espinoza. 81. Porfirio Challco Palomino. 165. Linda Giovana Juan de Dios Gargate. 248. Santos Rivas Altamirano. 82. Rosario Challco Palomino. 166. Abilio Lagos Ore. 249. Bernave Roca Cuba. 83. Saturnina Challco Palomino. 167. Eugenio Laime Sanchez. 250. Juan Andres Rojas Cruz. 84. Maximo Chancha Condori. 168. Faustino Lapa Navarro. 251. Santos Rojas Quispe. 85. Florentino Chavez. 169. Reynaldo Laura Huarcaya. 252. Mauro Rojas Sanchez. 86. Edgar Augusto Chavez Obando. 170. Gil Ronald Leandro Paucar. 253. Carlos Rojas Soto. 87. Mariano Chiclla Mendoza. 171. Cornelio Leon Solorzano. 254. Oscar Rojas Valverde. 88. Santos Chillca Taype. 172. Mauro Leon Villar. 255. Elisa Rosales Soto. 89. Salvador Chipana Nahuinlla. 173. Alberto Ligas Bellido. 256. Martha Sahuina. 90. Javier Chipinos. 174. Asunta Lima Benito. 257. Seferino Salazar Machaja. 91. Zosimo Chuchon Rua. 175. Nemisio Limasca Huarca. 258. Nelson Salgado Evangeslista. 92. Isaac Chumpisuca Damian. 176. Juan Limasca Jarhuas. 259. Raul Alberto. 93. Luis Chumpisuca Taype. 177. Leonardo Limasca Layme. 260. Francisco Rafael Santiago Quispe. 94. Jorge Damian Alata. 178. Agapito Limasca Sintaya. 261. Herberth Santos. 95. Santos Damian Alata. 179. Santiago Loayza. 262. Segunda Sarmiento Achaica. 96. Harry Davila Tarazona. 180. Segundo Abrahan Lozano Pandur. 263. Luis Sarmiento Pinares. 97. Juan de la Cruz Gonzales. 181. Arturo Llacsa. 264. Pedro Sayas Ayala. 98. Juan de la Cruz Orihuamachi. 182. Arcialde Llacta. 265. Adrian Serrano Gonzales. 99. Necasio Diaz Huaman. 183. Epifania Llanos Quispe. 266. Francisco Serrano Quispe. 100. David Diaz Naupari. 184. Saturnina Llicahua Velasquez. 267. Victor Sierra. 101. Mario Diaz Quispe. 185. Luciano Mamani Condori. 268. Luis Sierra Aedo. 102. Remigio Espinoza Alvarez. 186. Victor Mamani Zevallos. 269. Cirilo Soccaytaype Acuna. 103. Eduardo Espinoza Cotrina. 187. Lucho Manrique Escobar. 270. Edwin Soccaytaype Oscco. 104. Emilio Espinoza Melendez. 188. Alexander Mansilla Morales. 271. Genoveva Solano Ancco. 105. Andres Estrada. 189. Jose Carlos Mansilla Morales. 272. Gabino Solis Portillo. 106. Cuzman Estrada. 190. Edgar Martinez Gomes. 273. Julio Solis Portillo. 107. Wenceslao Estrada Laguna. 191. Julian Martinez Gozme. 274. Eusebio Sosa Quispe. 108. Herberth Estrada Pascual. 192. Mauro Lucas Martinez Leon Solor- 275. Luis Soto Ayala. 109. Incias Estrada Pascual. zano. 276. Eulogio Soto Pacheco. 110. Juan Maximo Felipe de la Cruz. 193. Eustaquio Matos. 277. Simeon Soto Joledo. 111. Francisco Ferro Valderrama. 194. Abel Melendez Cabello. 278. Antonio Suarez Hinostroza. 112. German Glores Correa. 195. Samuel Mendoza Cardenas. 279. Jesus Taipe Curihuamani. 113. Basilio Glores Pillaca. 196. Teodoro Meneses Gomez. 280. Luis Taipe Oscco. 114. Justiniano Flores Santa Cruz. 197. Ruben Merino Lagos. 281. Leoncio Tineo Rondinell. 115. Victor Galindo Osco. 198. Celso Merino Capcha. 282. Alinio Torrealba. 116. Aurelio Gamarra Jara. 199. Benjamin Misahuaman Huaman. 283. Vicenta Torres Fernandez. 117. Jose Manuel Gamarra Ramos. 200. Federico Monzon Chacon. 284. Samuel Torres Ore. 118. Antonio Gamboa Garibay. 201. Avelina Monzon Ortiz. 285. Geodelia Torres Pizarro. 119. Jorge Luis Gayoso Velasquez. 202. Emiliano Munoz Cunto. 286. Segundo Tomas Torres Suarez. 120. Jesus Armando Godoy Caceres. 203. Faustino Alfredo Navarro Bues. 287. Edgar Tucner Perez. 121. Fortunato Godoy G. 204. Avelino Naupa Araujo. 288. Fredy Tucner Perez. 122. Ruben Godoy G. 205. Amadeo Naupa Cruz. 289. Gregorio Utani Damian. 123. Jose Gonzalez Aymara. 206. Pablo Naupa Cruz. 290. Raul Valdeiglesias Cocco. 124. Juan Gonzales Cardenas. 207. Antonio Naupa Naupari. 291. Isaac Valdivia. 125. Jesus Gonzales Loayza. 208. Julian Naupari Chavez. 292. Vicente Valencia Mallqui. 126. Balbino Gonzales Monzon. 209. Leandro Olivera. 293. Onorato Valenzuela. 127. Benigno Gozme Castro. 210. Juan de Dios Onofre Rico. 294. Marlene Rita Valer Munaylla. 128. Bonifacio Wilfredo Guerrero Rojas. 211. Maximo Ceberiano Ore Ancco. 295. Cecilio Valladolid Salvatierr. 129. Julian Gutierrez Gozme. 212. Augusto Ortiz Fanola. 296. Victor Vargas Cotasi. 130. Cirilo Gutierrez Juarez. 213. Matilde Pacheco Ruiz. 297. Enrique Vargas Espinoza. 131. Timoteo Gutierrez Yuera. 214. Caledonia Palomino Auqui. 298. Hilda Vega Huillca. 132. Amadeo Hinostroza Garcia. 215. Victoria Palomino Garcia. 299. Bernabe Velasquez Mendoza. 133. Segundo Hoyos. 216. Santos Palomino Infante. 300. Francisco Velasquez Rios. 134. Fortunato Huallpa Sosa. 217. Gregorio Palomino Riveros. 301. Teodoro Vilca Casafranca. 135. Manuel Huaman Infante. 218. Emilio Pampanaupa Enciso. 302. Gregorio Vilchez Huaman. 136. Rosaura Huaman Jara. 219. Mario Pancorvo Cuellar. 303. Estalin Villacorta. 137. Teofila Huaman Samalloa. 220. Juan Pablo Pancorvo Jara. 304. Lucio Yaca Aguirre. 138. Bailio Huaman Zamalloa. 221. Diogenes Pariona Quispes. 305. Jose Carlos Yaranga Palomino. March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6087 306. Guzman Zamalloa Mina. of the local community. Father Glynn suc­ This is a great loss to higher education in ceeded my friend Father Victor Yanitelli in this New Jersey, and especially to our communi­ ty. I have valued Ed's good counsel and IN RECOGNITION OF 100 YEARS position. Father Glynn's dynamic personality and advice on many matters for the last dozen OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS years, and will miss that. leadership as a servant of God has touched the lives of thousands of individuals not only Father Glynn was installed as president of HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS in New Jersey, but worldwide. Sons and St. Peter's College on July 1, 1978. His tenure OF PENNSYLVANIA daughters of St. Peter's College have entered is one which has been marked with distinction IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into, and indeed, excelled, in numerous pro­ and achievement. Under his guidance, the col­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 fessions including: medicine, law, accounting, lege successfully attained its goal of raising and business. Some of America's largest cor­ $14.375 million in the school's campaign for Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ the second century. Further through Father leagues to join me in congratulating a local porations leaders hail from St. Peter's College. I believe that the feeling of the members of Glynn's initiative, the New Jersey Legislature business in my congressional district upon its St. Peter's faculty and student body, as well passed a bill establishing and funding the 100th anniversary. as those of the Jersey City community, were "Will and Ariel Durant Chair for the Human­ Millers Mutual Insurance Co. was founded in best expressed by the chairman of St. Peter's ities." The bill was later signed into law by Harrisburg on March 26, 1890, by a locally-or­ College Board of Trustees, Thomas M. former Gov. Thomas H. Kean. ganized group of flour and grain millers. As a Timlen, when he said: In 1984, Father Glynn established the "mutual plan" insurer, the company was school's first residence facilities. Prior to this owned by its policyholders. That tradition con­ Father Glynn's resignation was accepted by the trustees with a sense of true loss, event, St. Peter's College had been solely uti­ tinues to this day. Also continuing to this day coupled with deep appreciation for his ex­ lized by commuters since the school's found­ is Millers' reliance on the basic principles on traordinary contributions to all facets of life at ing in 1872. Recently, the college purchased a which it was founded. St. Peter's-academic, administrative, and building on Glenwood Avenue for the express Millers employs 88 people, has 350 inde­ athletic. His leadership will be missed not only purpose of expanding the current residence pendent agents in the middle Atlantic region on the campus of St. Peter's, but in many facilities. Presently, 185 of the school's 3, 164 and provides special agri-business risk man­ academic, professional, and governmental full- and part-time students take advantage of agement services in 36 States. groups with which he has served. St. Peter's oncampus housing in Jersey City. Mr. Speaker, our country was founded on The provincial of the New York province of In 1989, St. Peter's received the $2 million farming and agriculture. The values of this in­ the Jesuits, Rev. Joseph A. Novak, S.J. challenge grant. This grant was crucial in es­ dustry-hard work, quality production, and stated: tablishing the Institute for the Advancement of love of the land-are fortunately still with us St. Peter's College has been singularly Urban Education. Upon receipt of this grant, as we enter the 21st century. By insuring agri­ blessed to have Father Edward Glynn as its Glynn declared this event marked an affirma­ cultural properties, Millers provides Pennsylva­ president during these past twelve years of tion of the school's successful efforts to im­ nians with a vital service-it allows our farm­ growth and development. Not only has he prove the quality of urban life and education. ers to go about their important work without guided the college in continuing to empha­ In addition to his successful fundraising pro­ fear of a disaster wiping out their savings. size its strong liberal arts tradition, but he grams, Father Glynn successfully expanded Thus, Millers helps preserve those values so has creatively shaped its educational mis­ sion to respond to the particular needs of the breadth of St. Peter's educational spec­ dear to Pennsylvanians and all Americans. trum. With the reintroduction of graduate pro­ I congratulate Millers Mutual Insurance Co. the urban community which the college is privileged to serve. As Provincial of the Je­ grams, after an absence of almost 50 years, on work well done. suits of the New York Province, I realize the school now offers masters degrees in that Father Glynn's, accomplishments business, management information systems, A TRIBUTE TO FATHER during his years in office are many. I am es­ and a joint program of the two fields. In addi­ pecially proud, however, of his commitment tion, the school also boasts a bachelors pro­ EDWARD GLYNN, PRESIDENT to the Jesuit mission of serving the faith OF ST. PETER'S COLLEGE and promoting justice. On behalf of the gram in nursing and health care management. Province, as well as on my own behalf, I A final tribute to Father Glynn's determina­ HON. FRANK J. GUARINI want to express our deepest gratitude for tion to improve student facilities was officially OF NEW JERSEY his outstanding leadership and contribution opened this spring: The Joseph J. Jaroschak to the excellence that is St. Peter's. He will Field. This athletic facility, dedicated to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be missed. school's outdoor athletic teams, covers 14 Thursday, March 29, 1990 It has been my honor and pleasure to serve acres of land. It is used by the school's foot­ Mr. GUARINI. Mr. Speaker, an outstanding as a member on the board of regents for St. ball, baseball, soccer, and softball teams. educator and an outstanding member of the Peter's College-a champion of the rightful A worldly man, Father Glynn is a native of religious order of the Society of Jesus, has re­ role that private higher education has played, Clarks Summit, PA. Educated in that commu­ cently been assigned as provincial of the and must continue playing, in the State of nity's public schools and later in the Scranton Maryland province of the order. As a point of New Jersey and throughout our Nation. Preparatory School, Edward Glynn attended reference, the Society of Jesus directs in A number of community leaders have ex­ the University of Scranton before entering the excess of 4,000 educational institutions world­ pressed their sentiments regarding Father Jesuit Novitiate and Juniorate at Wernersville, wide. Glynn's departure. PA; Fordham University's College of Arts and For the last 12 years, Father Edward Glynn Bernard M. Hartnett, Jr., former chairman of Sciences, Shrub Oak, NY; and Woodstock S.J. has served as the president of St. Peter's the St. Peter's College Board of Trustees, College, Woodstock, MD-where he was or­ College in Jersey City, NJ located in the heart now a member of the board of regents re­ dained a Roman Catholic priest in June 1967. of the district I represent. Alas, while we are marked: He also holds advanced degrees from the saddened by his departure on June 30, 1990, Father Glynn's leaving will be a great loss Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT, and the we take great pride in his assumption of this to the college, to Hudson County and to Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA. new leadership role. New Jersey higher education. Prior to assuming the presidency of St. On Wednesday, April 4, 1990, colleagues, Jersey City Mayor Gerald Mccann, an alum­ Peter's College in Jersey City, Father Glynn's associates and friends of Father Glynn will nus of St. Peter's, stated: responsibilities as an educator have taken him gather at the Loew's Glenpointe Hotel in Tea­ Not many people have given as much to all over the United States. He taught Greek, neck, for a farewell dinner and tribute to his Jersey City as Ed Glynn. He has provided Latin, and religion at Gonzaga High School in many years of service in the community. students from all economic and social back­ Washington, DC before moving on to Miser­ Father Glynn has served as the 19th presi­ grounds with the opportunity to pursue cordia College, Dallas, PA. He has also dent of St. Peter's College. This institution higher education. We will miss his dedica­ served as an assistant professor at George­ was founded in 1978 by the Order of Jesuits tion to local youth. town University, Washington, DC; director of with the express purpose of providing a value­ Dr. William Maxwell, president of Jersey City the Woodstock Theological Center, Washing­ oriented liberal arts education to the members College, said: ton, DC; acting director, of the Churches' 6088 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 Center for Theology and Public Policy, Wash­ maintain a free society under the best of con­ spans nearly five decades have been many. ington, DC; and the academic vice president, ditions, but we must also take the time to ap­ Their accomplishments however have been Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA. preciate the many complications involved for more. It is for that reason, Mr. Speaker, that I In addition to these academic positions, countries moving from repression toward free­ believe that Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Brown are Father Glynn has also served as a trustee for dom, and the difficulties they will endure. We deserving of our recognition. They serve as an a number of institutions of higher learning. hope and pray that this gesture will mark the instructive example for America of the kind of Listed among these distinguished institutions beginning of a program that is a means to a dedication to civic duty, commitment to the are: The University of Scranton; Fordham Uni­ fulfilling way of life, one which is rife with se­ common cause, and determination to make a versity; Canisius University, Buffalo, NY; Le­ curity and dignity, for all individuals involved. difference that is too rarely found these days. Moyne College, Syracuse, NY; John Carroll I am sure my colleagues, here in the House A writer once observed that, "each must University, University Heights, OH; and St. of Representatives, will join me in an expres­ make ere' life is flown, a stumbling block or a Louis University, St. Louis, MO. He has also sion of gratitude, and salute Father Edward stepping stone." The lives and work of E. La­ served as a trustee for the St. Joseph's Pre­ Glynn, S.J. a true servant of God and his vonia Ingram Allison and Claronell Keturah paratory School, Philadelphia, PA and the St. fellow man, in a job well done. Trapp Brown have caused stepping stones to Peter's Preparatory School, Jersey City, NJ. be laid, making smooth the path of many of However, it is another side of Father A TRIBUTE TO TWO ORDINARY their fellow citizens who, without their patient Edward Glynn which, in my estimation, shows presence, would possibly have faced insur­ greatness: his service on a number of public WOMEN WHO HAVE DONE EX­ TRAORDINARY THINGS mountable difficulties. It is that kind of commissions and committees. He was a two­ "wisdom, commitment, caring and sharing" time appointee to the Hudson County Water­ that is truly the measure of a man or woman. front Commission by Gov. Brendan Byrne and HON. WALTER E. FAUNTROY Thomas Kean. He was also a member of the OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Commission for Higher Education of Middle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE HUNGER PREVENTION AND States Association of Colleges and Schools, NUTRITION EXPANSION ACT as well as a member of the National Collegi­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 OF 1990 ate Athletic Association's President's Commis­ Mr. FAUNTROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay sion and the Advisory Committee on Profes­ tribute to two ordinary women who have done HON. JIM MOODY sional Ethics of the Supreme Court. extraordinary things. OF WISCONSIN E. Lavonia Ingram Allison and Claronell Ke­ Further, Father Glynn has worked on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search committees of Georgetown University turah Trapp Brown have devoted themselves and a host of the previously mentioned institu­ to improving the quality of life in the communi­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 tions. While at Georgetown, he served on the ty of Durham, NC. On Saturday, March 31, Mr. MOODY. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro­ Faculty Senate Steering Committee, the Aca­ 1990, the Durham Committee on the Affairs of ducing legisl~tion that takes an important and demic Appeals Hearing Board, the Medical Black People will pay special tribute to these necessary step toward providing the homeless School Recommendations Committee of the women for their "wisdom, commitment, caring and needy with an essential nutritional dietary College of Arts and Sciences, and he was a and sharing" demonstrated over the years. component: milk. The Hunger Prevention and faculty representative to the NCAA from From 197 4 until June 1989, Mrs. Allison Nutrition Expansion Act of 1990 amends the 1973-77. The generosity of these activities served as the director of the North Carolina Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 to direct the were augmented by his commitments to nu­ Health Manpower Development Program, an Secretary of Agriculture to purchase and dis­ merous other commissions and committees. interinstitutional program based in the division tribute $1 O million worth of milk to soup kitch­ True to the Jesuit tradition of serving the of health affairs of the University of North ens for each of the years 1991 through 1995. local community, Father Glynn's dedication to Carolina at Chapel Hill. The major goals of the This money would be in addition to the current his community is unequalled and has touched program are to increase the number of under­ $32 million annual authorization for the soup the lives of a cross-section Hudson County's represented minorities in the health profession kitchen commodities program. My bill is de­ diverse economic picture. He has done to improve the availability and accessibility of signed to serve as a bridge to the already ex­ yeoman work with Christ Hospital, the United health care services to the poor, and to im­ isting Federal School Lunch Program and Way of Hudson, served as chairman of the prove the quality of health care services to mi­ Special Milk Program by providing milk to Urban League of Hudson County, as well as a nority persons. needy families and individuals at meal sites member of the chamber of commerce and in­ For a 16-year period, from 1960 to 1976, throughout the country. I am honored to be dustry. He has chaired the Jersey City Devel­ Mrs. Brown served as a teacher of science joined in introducing this needed legislation by opment Corp. worked with the Action for and mathematics. She headed the mathemat­ the distinguished chairman of the Select Com­ Sickle Cell Anemia Committee, and with the ics department at Whitted Junior High School mittee on Hunger, TONY HALL of Ohio. Liberty State Park Development Corp. All of and taught that subject at Durham High and Homelessness is on the rise, and the ranks these activities were pursued while Father Hillside High School in Durham, NC. At Whit­ of people living below the poverty line have Glenn was also a participant on an active ted Junior High School, she helped set up the swelled over the last decade. Soup kitchens committee seeking to develop and provide Junior Education Work Training Program have played an increasingly important role as low-cost affordable housing for the residents [JEWT]. one of the few sources of support left for of Hudson County. Both these women have a long and rich needy people. According to the U.S. Confer­ Truly, Father Glenn has been a man of all background of volunteer community service, ence of Mayors, requests for emergency food people, for all people. Indeed, a man for all undertaken once each had been prudently assistance have increased 19 percent in each seasons. Above all else, he will be renowned prepared professionally. Mrs. Allison after of the last 2 years. Sixty-one percent of those for his ability to make friends and to help all completing high school as salutatorian, grad­ seeking assistance are families with children. who are in need. uated cum laude with a bachelor of science The old stereotypes about the homeless no On a personal note, I want to take this op­ degree from Hampton Institute; Magna cum longer accurately reflect the demographics of portunity to publicly thank Father Edward laude with a master of arts from New York those seeking assistance these days. The Glenn for his cooperation and vision in helping University; and summa cum laude with a poor now include many working families who to establish a scholarship providing a student doctor of education from New York University. struggle month-to-month to make ends meet from Poland attendance at St. Peter's College. Mrs. Brown received a bachelor of science on minimum-wage paychecks. With the fast-paced changes occurring, as we degree in home economics and mathematics, Most soup kitchens are run by community speak, in Eastern Europe, Father Glynn's followed by a master of arts degree in educa­ and church groups and rely upon donations of scholarship offer is a noteworthy one-one we tion. She subsequently continued to broaden time, food and money. Federal commodity hope will be replicated throughout the educa­ her education, receiving a range of certificates programs administered under the soup kitchen tional world for Poland, and other countries in diverse areas from a variety of universities. and TEFAP titles of the Hunger Prevention entering a new and crucial period in their his­ The awards and recognition these two Act have helped meet some needs by chan­ tories. We all recognize how difficult it is to women have received, over a period which neling food to soup kitchens and food pan- March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6089 tries. However, beginning in 1982 with the cur­ each of the fiscal years 1991, 1992, 1993, U.S. computer industry in seeking normal tailment of the Special Milk Program, dairy 1994, and 1995, the Secretary shall spend commercial business. products have played a smaller role in com­ $10,000,000 to purchase, process, and distrib­ A copy of the text of the bill follows: ute under this section milk to soup kitchens modity distribution programs. This has been that provide nutrition to relieve situations H.R.- especially true in the last year and a half be­ of emergency and distress through the pro­ cause Government CCC surpluses of cheese Be it enacted by the Senate and House of vision of food and meals to needy persons.". Representatives of the United States of and nonfat dry milk have disappeared, effec­ America in Congress assembled, That sec­ tively eliminating that flow of dairy products to LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE THE tion 5 of the export Administration Act the needy. of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 2404(a)) is amended by The Milwaukee meal coalition in my district, COMPETITIVENESS OF THE adding at the end thereof the following: representing over 22 meal programs across U.S. COMPUTER INDUSTRY . "(7)(A) With respect to the definition of the metro area and serving around 696,000 'supercomputer' under paragraph (6), the meals annually, has had difficulty providing HON. EDWARD F. FEIGHAN Secretary shall, not later than 6 months milk. In some cases water has been served OF OHIO after the date of the enactment of this para­ when a soup kitchen was unable · to afford I~ THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graph, establish and publish in the Federal Register a performance-based indexing milk. The problems experienced in Milwaukee Thursday, March 29, 1990 are repeated throughout the country where system in order to ensure that such defini­ the number of homeless and needy persons Mr. FEIGHAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ tion and all controls and security safeguard outweigh the combined Government and pri­ troducing legislation to promote the competi­ procedures on supercomputer exports and vate resources to alleviate hunger. tiveness of the U.S. computer industry. The reexports are commensurate with techno­ Nutritional needs do not stop at the end of legislation calls upon the Secretary of Com­ logical advances in the supercomputer in­ merce to establish a performance-based in­ dustry. Such indexing system shall include a school day, nor do they end when a person the following: turns 18. Many young children, needy adults dexing system for the definition and control of "(i) For destinations in countries which and elderly citizens rely on soup kitchens to supercomputer exports. When a machine is classified as a super­ maintain export controls cooperatively with provide them with a nutritional dinner. For the United States pursuant to the agree­ some, that evening meal at a soup kitchen computer, security safeguard procedures ment of the group known as the Coordinat­ may be the only full hot meal of the day. It is [SSP's] are required. These plans were devel­ ing Committee or pursuant to an agreement important that the nutritional needs of the oped at the time of the first supercomputer, described in subsection of this section, homeless and the needy are being met and almost 15 years ago, and are appropriate to no security safeguard procedures may be re­ milk is a vital component to any healthy bal­ guard against the misuse of machines with ex­ quired in connection with any export or re­ anced diet. In my district of Milwaukee some traordinary computing power. SSP's may in­ export of a supercomputer with a peak per­ soup kitchens have had to serve water with clude 24-hour security, detailed machine use formance at or below 25 percent of the peak their meals because money is tight and the logs and end-user certifications. The competi­ performance of the average of the two most meal sites have not been receiving Govern­ tiveness of the U.S. computer industry is at powerful supercomputers currently avail­ ment or private donations of dairy products. issue, however, because such procedures are able commercially in the United States or My bill would make it easier for soup kitchens required for normal commercial transactions. elsewhere. Meanwhile, Japanese and western European "(ii) For destinations in any other country to serve milk on a regular basis. other than a controlled country, no security Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join competitors have moved aggressively into a market where the United States has always safeguard procedures may be required in me and TONY HALL in expanding the current connection with any export or reexport of a soup kitchen commodities list to include $10 held a dominant position. supercomputer with a peak performance at million of milk. This is good for the dairy indus­ The 1988 Omnibus Trade and Competitive or below 10 percent of the peak perform­ try which has seen its role in providing milk Act mandated that the administration define a ance of the average of the two most power­ and other dairy products to the needy through supercomputer to determine which machines ful supercomputers currently available com­ Government programs diminished in recent should be exported pursuant to security safe­ mercially in the United States or elsewhere. years-just the opposite of what should be guard plans. Today, almost 2 years later, the "(B) In developing the performance-based happening. My legislation will guarantee a administration has been unable to do so. As a indexing system under subparagraph (A), stable supply of milk so that soup kitchens result, it has continued to use the rule of the Secretary shall seek the views of the ap­ would not have to ride along with the dairy in­ thumb, developed 15 years ago, to define a propriate technical advisory committees and dustry on the roller coaster ride of market supercomputer as a machine whose perform­ other interested parties. Not later than 2 supply and demand, surplus and shortage. ance equals or exceeds 100 MFLOP's-mil­ weeks after publication of such system in lion floating point operations per second. · the Federal Register, the Secretary shall Both the dairy industry and the soup kitchens submit a written report to the Committee could be assured of a constant, consistent While 15 years ago, such a machine filled an entire room, today it sits atop a desk. on Foreign Affairs of the House of Repre­ channel of milk. Most of all, expansion of the sentatives and the Committee on Banking, Soup Kitchen Commodities Program is of Regulatory requirements must . have some Housing, and Urban Affairs of the United great benefit to the millions of needy Ameri­ relationship to the technology that they are States Senate, that includes- cans-young and old, urban and rural-who designed to control. My legislation would re­ "(i) the text of the Federal Register rely on soup kitchens for a hot meal each day spond to this problem by developing an index notice, and to those dedicated people who run the based on the average performance of the two " a summary of the views expressed by meal sites around the country. most powerful commercially available super­ the technical advisory committees and other H.R.- computers. For machines shipped to Cocom interested parties with respect to the per­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of countries, no SSP's would be required for ma­ formance-based indexing system, and Representatives of the United States of chines .that perform at 25 percent or less of "(iii) a description of how the perform­ .America in Congress assembled, the top performing machines. For machines ance-based indexing system addresses the SECTION I. SHORT TITLE. shipped to non-Cocom, free world destina­ views of the technical advisory committees This Act may be cited as the "Huriger Pre­ tions, no SSP's would be required at a level of and other interested parties. vention and Nutrition Expansion Act of 1o percent or less. " For purposes of this paragraph, the 1990". This performance-based indexing system re­ term 'security safeguard procedures' means SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTION OF MILK TO SOUP KITCHENS. procedures that are required by the Depart­ stores regulatory balance. While an export li­ ment of Commerce, as a condition to an au­ Section UO of the Hunger Prevention cense will still be required, extraordinary con­ Act of 1988 <7 U.S.C. 612cGeorgia and the gentleman from Nevada income tax credit and makes it available to with an economic system that has been so stand in the well and make predictions about more families. efficient and successful. My response was the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The gentle­ The Downey-Hawkins bill gives Oklahoma that as an economic system, indentured ser­ man from Las Vegas boasted of his "Running vitude also was very efficient and successful. Rebels," while the gentleman from Atlanta the option of providing two new, school-based It was also wrong. boasted of his "Yellowjackets." child-care programs. The first would provide Their cartels force Japanese consumers to With all due respect to my colleague from all-day care for 3- and 4-year-olds. The pay more for the goods they produce than second program would provide before- and foreigners do. A Toyota car costs $15,000 Nevada, I stand here today to tell you that I am partial to the Y.ellowjackets. In fact, I after-school care for latchkey children. These more in Japan than it does in the U.S. A children are more at risk to become involved Sony television costs two and one-half times would submit that the Yellowjackets have the as much in Japan as in the U.S. NCAA title already sewn up. in drugs and crime than those whose parents Criticism of the keiretsu system cannot be I know some of my colleagues are scratch­ are able available to supervise their actions. dismissed as "Japan bashing." Several ing their heads and asking how I can make The Stenholm-Shaw version did not create recent economic studies, by what cannot be this statement. To those unbelievers, I am re­ these much-needed programs. considered anti-Japanese groups, have fo­ ferring to the University of Rochester Yellow­ The third reason I supported the Downey­ cused on these cartels as the root of the jackets who won the NCAA Division 111 Bas­ Hawkins bill has to do with standards. The world's trade problems with Japan. Even ketball Title last Saturday with a 43-42 victory greatest concern I have heard from parents the Japanese press and some government over DePauw University. about day care is the lack of quality assur­ officials have started to criticize the cartel's Led by coach Mike Neer, this team of hard ances in programs throughout the Nation. domination of the Japanese economy. working student-athletes toiled in obscurity Under the compromise, standards must be set An October 1989 study by the Organiza­ over the season while compiling a 27-5 up in areas such as health, nutrition and tion for Economic Cooperation and Develop­ record. While those other Yellowjackets may safety requirements. The bill requires that ment called the keiretsu system a major im­ have "Lethal Weapon Three," the NCAA pediment to world trade and economic com­ States such as Oklahoma decide for them­ Champion University of Rochester Yellowjack­ selves what these standards should be; they petition. A similar study released at the ets are a team which relies on each member are not mandated at the Federal level. The same time by the Institute for International to be successful. They are also a team which Stenholm-Shaw substitute did not have any Economics in Washington points out that works hard in the classroom. Japanese manufacturers in the U.S. tend to such quality of care assurances. So today I tip my hat to the NCAA Champi­ buy more from their traditional Japanese I voted for the Price amendment because I suppliers, while European manufacturers ons from the University of Rochester. They are: Mark Foley, Lou Palkovics, Brian Janiak, believe that States should be able to decide have an open competitive situation with for themselves whether or not to provide their suppliers in the U.S. Matt Parrinello, Chris Johnson, Rodney Morri­ son, Michael Coleman, Chris Fite, Erik child-care vouchers. In Oklahoma, such But the keiretsu system's final victim may vouchers would be made available. If other be Japan itself. The Japanese stock market Rausch, John Kelly, Adam Petrosky, Martin is highly inflated. Since most of the corpo­ Ryan, David Beck, and Greg Krohner. Head States chose not to use vouchers, they would rate stock is locked up by the keiretsu, Japa­ Coach Mike Neer, his assistants Mike Black­ not be forced to do so. nese shares trade at price-to-earnings ratios well and Ray Farrell, ~nd team manager Vasi­ I voted for the Edwards amendment be­ 10 times higher than American corporate liki Mitakas also deserve congratulations. They cause I have serious concerns that provisions shares.. The Dow Jones industrial average have done an outstanding job this year. I join in the child-care bill which allow the use of would be 25,000 if American companies other fans from the city of Lilacs in anticipa­ Federal funds for sectarian child care are un­ traded at the same multiples. tion of next season. constitutional. This vote was consistent with Meanwhile, the average dividend yield on the positions I have taken on similar issues Japanese stocks is less than one-half of 1%. throughout my career. To get to a 3% yield, the American average, I have contacted a large number of reli­ Japanese stock prices would have to fall SUPPORT OF THE DOWNEY­ gious-based child care providers in Oklahoma. 84%. The spreading realization among inter­ HAWKINS BILL national investors that the Japanese stock The Edwards amendment would have allowed market is overvalued has a lot to do with its Federal moneys to go to the majority of these recent volatility. HON. MIKE SYNAR religious-based day-care programs. This is be­ I am not opposed to Japanese investment OF OKLAHOMA cause most of these programs are run in a in the U.S. I am opposed to Japanese cartels IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nonsectarian fashion. They do not discrimi­ in our markets. If the Japanese are to con­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 nate in their admissions or hiring policies. tinue to invest in the U.S., the keiretsu Mr. SYNAR. Mr. Speaker, today I supported These programs also do not instruct their chil­ system must be dismantled, just as Ameri­ dren in a particular religion. can monopolies were. Until the Japanese lift the compromise child-care bill offered by Con­ gressman AUGUSTUS HAWKINS and Congress­ Those religious-based centers that choose their foreign investment restrictions, we to discriminate in their hiring and admissions should consider the reciprocity legislation man TOM DOWNEY. I supported the Downey­ now pending in Congress. The U.S. would Hawkins child-care bill for three reasons: policies could still do so even if the Edwards then have the power to adopt restrictions First, it provides families with more money amendment had passed. They would simply similar to those Americans are facing in to spend on child care than the Stenholm­ not be allowed to receive Federal funds to do Japan. Shaw substitute. Nationwide, Downey-Hawkins so. 6092 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 BORDER CONTROL THROUGH of illegal immigrants cross on their way to peated calls for their return to Turkey, their PLACEMENT OF FORMER MILI­ Metropolitan Los Angeles, smugglers run levels remain constant. TARY PERSONNEL trucks through unfenced sections at high In essence, the American taxpayers are speed and aliens run across the border in helping to fund the Turkish occupation of the HON. ELTON GALLEGLY numbers too large to catch in the early morn­ northern tier of that divided island. While we OF CALIFORNIA ing hours. Yet the number of border patrol give these massive assistance programs to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agents there has hit a 4-year low. According the Turks, the administration and the Con­ to the most recent figures from the Immigra­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 gress are at the same time trying to convince tion and Naturalization Service, apprehensions Turkey, through diplomatic and legislative Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I am introduc­ of illegal aliens along the Southwest border means, to take those troops off Cyprus. In a ing today a bill that will strengthen protection were up in each of the last 1O months, com­ sense, we reward Turkey for its illegal occupa­ of our borders while at the same time offering pared with the same months a year ago. This tion of a sovereign island. There has been no an opportunity to displaced members of our is one of the best indicators that overall illegal willingness to compromise on the troop level armed services to serve their country as crossings are increasing at a steady rate, issue by Turkish authorities. border patrol agents. I urge immediate action most of which are probably going undetected. There has also been a lack of flexibility in on my bill by the committee with jurisdiction, It is my hope that this bill can be enacted the intercommunal talks. Last July, Mr. Denk­ and I invite my colleagues to join as cospon­ expeditiously to address and resolve this tash, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot commu­ sors. threat to our borders. nity, rejected a draft outline concerning the For over four decades, the military power of Cyprus issue that had been prepared by Perez the United States has been substantially de­ de Cuellar, the United Nations Secretary Gen­ ployed overseas to protect our interests. This HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COM­ MITTEE CALLS FOR WITH­ eral. That rejection essentially halted the inter­ was appropriate because the front-line coun­ communal talks. Last month at the United Na­ tries were considered to be in Europe and DRAWAL OF TROOPS FROM CYPRUS tions, Mr. Denktash again scuttled the talks Asia. However, recent international develop­ and attacked the Secretary General for his ments · have resulted in Department of De­ · role in the discussions. There is a real need fense recommendations of personnel cut­ HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD for him to show good faith in future negotia­ backs and realignment. It is anticipated that OF MICHIGAN tions and not merely go through the motions. active-duty troop reductions will exceed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Once again, little or no real commitment to 37,000 in 1991. Thursday, March 29, 1990 the peace process was seen on the part of We should now be coming to the realization Denktash. that threats to our sovereignty are happening Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I have to draw one conclusion from these right here at home. I am speaking of unac­ the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted recent events. Neither Mr. Danktash nor his ceptable numbers of illegal immigrants defying overwhelmingly in support of an amendment supporters in Ankara are really serious about U.S. law and crossing our borders, resulting in to a 1991 foreign assistance authorization bill reaching a settlement of the Cyprus conflict. significant social and economic costs to the that called for the withdrawal of troops from They have been hardline and inflexible on Nation. Worse, illegal immigration often coin­ Cyprus. Congressman YA TRON and I crafted these vital issues. Diplomatic approaches and cides with other criminal behavior, including the amendment which also commended the congressional resolutions appear not to phase shipment of illegal drugs. This was recognized Secretary General of the United Nations for Mr. Denktash nor his Turkish backers. En­ in the President's national drug control strate-, his commitment to the Cyprus peace process, treaties from the United Nations and the Euro­ gy, which highlighted drug smuggling and ille­ encouraged the President to continue to sup­ pean Community fall on deaf ears. Inflexibility gal crossings over the Southwest border as a port a policy toward Cyprus that was consist­ appears to be the key to Turkish and Denk­ major concern worthy of increased attention ent with United Nations' resolutions, and tash negotiating strategy. and commitment of resources. asked the Republics of Turkey and · Greece There is one approach that might work. I Mr. Speaker, my legislation would take into and all other parties to the dispute to cooper­ would like to propose significant cuts in Tur­ account and address these trends. It would ate with the Secretary General and the United key's military assistance levels. If this does authorize an increase in the number of border States in resolving the Cyprus problem. In ref­ not get the attention of Ankara and Mr. Denk­ patrol agents by 1,000, and it would require erence to the sensitive question of troops, the tash, nothing will. Friends help friends. Turkey that the new positions be filled by former amendment called upon the President to is surely not being helpful with this important active-duty military personnel who were invol­ pursue a policy aimed at the withdrawal from United States foreign policy problem. It is time untarily discharged under honorable condi­ Cyprus of all foreign troops, other than those for movement on the Cyprus problem. I be­ tions. Of course, applicable skills and experi­ permitted by international agreements, and lieve that Ankara and Denktash must get seri­ ence would also be necessary. The bill pro­ settlers. ous about this ongoing tragic division of a vides that the Attorney General, working with The key to peace on Cyprus is flexibility lovely island. The time for peace on Cyprus is the Defense Secretary, would be responsible about the troop issue. Since 197 4, over now. for actively recruiting such qualified individ­ 30,000 Turkish troops have occupied the uals. northern part of that island. There has, howev­ This approach is sensible because it seeks er, been no significant reduction in the Turkish TRIBUTE TO GEBRAN S. ANTON to utilize the skills of persons who have al­ troop levels on Cyprus. They are well armed ready received a high degree of training at with equipment supplied by the United States. significant expense to the taxpayer and who for NATO defensive purposes. The Turkish HON. DAVID E. BONIOR are likely to possess the skills, experience, Government is funding the maintenance of OF MICHIGAN and motivation to be effective agents. It is fis­ those troops and is also supporting the so­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cally responsible because it is only authorizing called government of northern Cyprus at a the hiring of a small percentage of the total great financial cost. U.S. dollars may be indi­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 number of troops that will be displaced. rectly helping this effort. Our Government is Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I cannot overemphasize the importance of proposing for fiscal year 1991 an assistance pay tribute to a distinguished individual, addressing this problem. The manpower package for Turkey that totals about $598 mil­ Gebran S. Anton. Mr. Anton is being honored promised for border control efforts under the lion. About $545 million of that total is for for­ as "Business Citizen of the Year" by the Immigration Reform and Control Act has eign military financing assistance. To make Mount Clemens, Ml, Business Association. simply not materialized. After talks with border matters worse, 60,000 Turkish settlers were Mr. Anton, a lifelong resident of Mount Cle­ patrol officials, and my own inspection tours of sent to northern Cyprus. They were probably mens, is credited with much of the new down­ the border, there is absolutely no question · in enticed to go to Cyprus with an attractive town development. He was fou(lder of Anton's my mind that we need more agents. package that may have included financial as­ Gentlemen's Apparel, a company he sold in In the San Diego sector of the border, sistance. Let us hope that no U.S. assistance 1988 to New York clothiers Hart, Schaffner which is historically where the largest number was involved in that arrangement. Despite re- and Marx. March 29, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6093 Mr. Anton now has two other business inter­ would like to take this opportunity to pay trib­ With the many issues that confront us ests: Anton, Zorn and Associates, a real ute to a woman who changed the face of today, good staff members prove invaluable, estate company, and Gebran S. Anton Devel­ sports in the United States and the world. and I wish to commend Bill for a job well opment Co. Both are headquartered in Mount Mary Ewing Outerbridge, an American done. Again, my thanks and good wishes in all Clemens. sportswoman, is given credit for introducing of his future endeavors. In addition to his professional contributions the game of tennis into the United States in to the Mount Clemens community, Mr. Anton 1874. • is an exceptional humanitarian. He serves as While on vacation in Bermuda, Mary Ewing SALUTING JIM BROWN AND HIS chairperson of the board for St. Joseph Hospi­ Outerbridge noticed several British officers EFFORTS TO BENEFIT THE tal in Mount Clemens. He also earned honors playing the game of tennis, which had recently SOUTHEAST YOUTH DEVELOP­ from the Clinton Valley Council, Boy Scouts of been invented in Europe. Intrigued by the MENT PROGRAM America for his work on the executive board. game, she purchased the necessary equip­ He has been a member of many civic and ment . from the British Army and returned to HON. LOUIS STOKES fraternal organizations, including the Mount the United States. OF OHIO Clemens Historical Society and the Art Asso­ She used the equipment to set up the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. tennis court on the grounds of the Staten ciation. He is also actively involved as a Thursday, March 29, 1990 member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus. Island Cricket and Baseball Club in New York I commend Mr. Anton on his exceptional City. As tennis became more popular in the Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, Jim Brown is un­ community involvement. He will long be re­ United States, the game soon disseminated to doubtedly one of the greatest athletes of our membered as a true friend of Mount Clemens. other parts of the United States, with promi­ time. During his professional football career, nent tennis clubs being built in Newport, RI, he set a single season yards gained record and Philadelphia. that stood for 1O years, and a career rushing NATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH Tennis continued its early success in the record that stood for nearly 20 years. DAY United States and the first U.S. Tennis Cham­ Jim Brown is more than a great athlete, pionship was held in Newport, RI, just 7 years however. He is an individual who has been HON. FRANK R. WOLF after the game was introduced to Americans. committed to the youth in our society, caring OF VIRGINIA The U.S. Championship, now part of the about their development, and providing a posi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "Tennis Grand Slam," was played in various tive role model for them. Thursday, March 29, 1990 cities throughout the country-including in my On Sunday, April 1, 1990, Jim Brown will district at the Germantown Cricket Club from visit Washington, DC, to help raise funds for Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1921 to 1923-before finding a permanent the Southeast Youth Development Program. bring to my colleagues' attention the designa­ home in New York City. The program which was founded by Rev. Wil­ tion this week of "National Medical Research Today, tennis ranks as one of the world's liam Roundtree, a former coach at Spingarn Day" on March .27 and to underscore the im­ most popular spectator sports, as well as a fa­ High School, has been in existence for ap­ portance of our continued diligence in provid­ vorite participant sport for both amateurs and proximately 1O years. The goal of the Youth ing Federal funding for medical resear?h. professionals. And the popularity of tennis is Development Program is to help youth Every scientific advancement brings us still growing. achieve their greatest potential by providing closer to finding treatments for serious illness­ Thanks to the enthusiasm and efforts of counseling services, day care, scholarships, es. As our medical knowledge increases, so Mary Ewing Outerbridge, an estimated 20 mil­ camp experience, and other youth activities. do our chances for curing such debilitating lion Americans now play tennis, either com­ The Southeast Youth Development Program and life-threatening afflictions as cancer, Alz­ petitively or informally and millions more just has proven effective and successful as youth heimer's disease, Huntington's disease, juve­ enjoy watching the game. from the community benefit from opportunities nile diabetes, and countless others. to excel. Nevertheless, such breakthroughs can be THANKS TO BILL McGOVERN Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to note the Na­ stifled by the lack of sufficient funds to contin­ tional Football League legends ·Bobby Mitch­ ue the strides we have made in medical re­ HON. DENNISE. ECKART ell, Roy Jefferson, Lonnie Sanders, Calvin Hill, search. I support responsible Federal funding Johnny Sample, Lenny Moore, Art Shell, Brig OF OHIO for medical research so that these ailments Owens, Charlie Taylor, Ozzie Clay, as well as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can be fully understood and treated. We are a host of leaders from the business and civic fortunate to have the · best medical research­ Thursday, March 29, 1990 community will be present on April 1 to assist ers at work at the National Institutes of Mr. ECKART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jim in this fundraising effort. Health, and their efforts must be recognized, offer thanks to Mr. Bill McGovern. Bill has I want to take this opportunity to salute my supported, and encouraged if we are to been a member of my staff since 1987 and is longtime friend, Jim Brown, and the many progress in our struggle to find treatments and leaving next month to attend law school. others who have been dedicated to this cures for disease. During his tenure in my office, Bill has per­ project and played such a pivotal role in its Victims of incurable illnesses, as well as formed a valuable service for the people of success. Because of their efforts, our youth their families, can be devastated emotionally northeast Ohio. Bill came to my office as a are provided positive role models, they are and financially. I believe it is vital to support college intern, but his quick grasp of the given the necessary support for them to suc­ medical research which today in so many issues and the needs of Ohio quickly resulted ceed, and most importantly, they are instilled fields of medicine is poised on the brink of in a full-time post. In addition, his enthusiasm with the desire to reach their highest potential. discoveries that can help ease such suffering, for making government work for the people save millions of lives, and restore countless made him an extraordinary public servant. people to productive careers. Bill's work ethic has always been stellar; often JERRY CLARK-POLITICAL the first to arrive, Bill was always willing to do STRATEGIST MARY EWING OUTERBRIDGE: whatever was needed to get the job done. INTRODUCED TENNIS TO Bill will long be remembered for several of HON.GEORGEJ.HOCHBRUECKNER AMERICA the causes that he espoused such as wildlife OF NEW YORK protection and more educational opportunities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LAWRENCE COUGHLIN for children. He also worked with environmen­ tal experts, water commissioners, and others Thursday, March 29, 1990 OF PENNSYLVANIA to improve our water quality and to address Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pollution. Perhaps Bill's most significant ac­ today to pay tribute to Jerry Clark, a great Thursday, March 29, 1990 complishment has been his work on behalf of American who pioneered political strategies to Mr. COUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, as we cele­ schoolchildren throughout the Nation in trying give a voice to the working people of the brate National Women's History Month, I to improve schoolbus safety. United States. Jerry Clark, political director for 6094 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 29, 1990 the American Federation of State, County and ed leader of the labor movement and a veter­ supplemental appropriation measure to meet Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO [AFSCME], an of compaign politics. He died on Monday, the needs of several important programs, both died this past Monday after a long illness. March 26, succumbing to a pulmonary disease domestic and foreign. Included in the legisla­ Jerry had a long and illustrious career in poli­ with which he had battled for some months. tion is a provision that earmarks $96 million tics and will be missed by many of us in this Mr. Clark had insisted on working until only a for State unemployment offices. This appro­ Chamber today. few days before his death. His dedication priation is necessary because of a shortfall in A native of Wisconsin, Jerry ser\led in World shou.ld serve as an inspiration to us all. the fiscal year 1990 unemployment insurance War II and was decorated for his actions in I had the honor of meeting Mr. Clark and fund. the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he was was impressed by his knowledge of politics, Due to the shortfall, one unemployment in­ graduated from Marquette University with a his sense of humor, but most of all, by the surance office has been closed and two degree in journalism. Soon after, he joined the warmth and humanity with which he ap­ others are now open only 1 day per week in Kenosha Evening News as a reporter, and in proached his work. the congressional district I represent. The 1953 he organized the editorial department as Girard Clark was born in Wisconsin and State of Indiana has closed 17 of the 44 of­ a local of the American Newspaper Guild, lived for many years in my own state of Mary­ fices statewide and been forced to lay off over AFL-CIO. land, where his children and grandchildren 100 trained staff people. Claimants sometimes Jerry Clark entered national politics in 1957 remain. Mr. Clark began his career as a jour­ have to wait in line at those offices that have as cochair of William Proxmire's Senate Cam­ nalist and worked for many years in and not closed for an average of 1 112 to 2 hours. paign Committee. He then served as Senator around Capitol Hill. In 1967 he joined the Needless to say, I am greatly distressed about Proxmire's chief of staff in Washington, DC American Federation of State, County, and the hardships and inconvenience these ac­ until 1962, though he took some time off in Municipal Employees, and for the last 20 tions have caused for my constituents and all 1960 to work for John F. Kennedy's Presiden­ years headed their political action wing. Hoosiers. Indiana would receive $1.4 million to tial candidacy in the Wisconsin primary. From help offset the severity of the cutbacks and 1963 to 1967, Jerry worked at the Department Mr. Clark's dedication to the ideals of the personnel caused by the shortfall. of Defense in the Equal Opportunity Office. American labor movement were an inspiration Jerry Clark joined AFSCME in 1967 and to those who worked with him. More impor­ On February 20, I drafted a letter, on behalf was made political director in 1971, a position tantly, by maintaining a commitment to fair of the Indiana delegation, that was sent to the he held until his death. Under Jerry, AFSCME play and decency amidst the jungle of elector­ chairman of the Appropriations Committee, to became known for its sound political strategy al politics, Gerry Clark set an example for all inform the committee of the situation in Indi­ and strong support for worker's issues. Jerry of us. We will all be lessened by his depar­ ana and ask for their assistance in addressing was a compassionate voice in the sharp world ture. this problem. I would like to commend the of politics and often gave support when few chairman and members of the Appropriations others had faith. Jerry was a good friend and Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human true Democrat, and I will miss him. Services and Education as well as the chair­ man and members of the Appropriations Com­ mittee fo·r their fine efforts. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GIRARD SUPPORT UNEMPLOYMENT IN­ P . CLARK SURANCE FUND APPROPRIA­ I am aware that Secretary of Labor Dole TION has voiced her strong opposition to this par­ ticular provision and that the Bush administra­ HON. ROY DYSON tion does not consider the shortfall to be a OF MARYLAND HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY dire emergency. In closing, I would ask that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA my colleagues join with me to ensure its ap­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 29, 1990 proval in the Senate and enactment by the Mr. DYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, March 29, 1990 President. These funds are needed to main­ honor a man of high ideals and sterling ac­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, today, the tain the integrity of every State's unemploy­ complishments. Girard P. Clark was a respect- House of Representatives is considering a ment insurance programs.