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Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1998 No. 111 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, August 31, 1998, at 12 noon. House of Representatives FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1998

The House met at 11 a.m. minute and to revise and extend his re- CALLING FOR NATIONAL DAY OF The Chaplain, Reverend James David marks.) PRAYER AS CHILDREN GO BACK Ford, D.D., offered the following pray- TO SCHOOL er: Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, well, (Mr. LAMPSON asked and was given On this special day, we pray, gracious Saddam Hussein and Iraq are at it permission to address the House for 1 God, that we would receive every bless- again. I am not surprised, are you? minute.) ing and we would meet each concern or It seems that Saddam Hussein has care so we remain always in Your grace Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, this decided to stop cooperating once again morning, I rise to call on my col- and mercy. Renew us in our civic en- with the United Nations weapons in- deavors so that the great human issue leagues to join me in praying for our spectors. As expected, the United Na- of understanding between peoples is children, teachers, and administrators tions have offered another olive branch ever before us. Open our hearts so we as a new school year begins. Why is it relate our faith to the needs of our to Iraq if they would just cooperate important that we pray for our chil- communities and our world and so with the disarmament process. dren? Well, it is because our kids face so many more risks today than I ever serve You with all truth and justice. Oh, please, give us a break. At what dreamed possible when I was a child In your name, we pray. Amen. point is the United Nations going to f going to school, going to public school, stop coddling Saddam Hussein? I do not or even as a high school teacher. Peo- THE JOURNAL think any of us were surprised at this ple of all faiths and convictions The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- dictator’s last demands. Sadly, I do not throughout this country must come to- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- think any of us were surprised at the gether in prayer for the safety of our ceedings and announces to the House United Nations Secretary General’s re- own children. his approval thereof. sponse either. Tomorrow, I will hold a prayer Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Iraq is thumbing their nose at the breakfast and luncheon with students, parents, clergy, and educators to focus nal stands approved. world. They are again ignoring their our community on the importance of f obligations under the U.N. resolutions, prayer for our children as they prepare PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE defying the U.S. and playing a very to go back to school. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman dangerous game, all the while they are I also ask that we pray for our law from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) come insulting our intelligence. enforcement officials who are charged forward and lead the House in the Now, barely 6 months after our with the responsibility of protecting Pledge of Allegiance. threat to use force, inspectors have our children. It takes all of us to en- Mr. PALLONE led the Pledge of Alle- been turned away again, and Saddam is sure the continued well-being of our giance as follows: children and their success throughout I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the laughing at the world. It is time for this administration to get its head out the new school year. May God bless us United States of America, and to the Repub- all. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, of the sand and start by developing a indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. real strategy designed to show the f f world and Saddam that we are serious. ATTACK ON U.S. EMBASSIES IN SADDAM HUSSEIN AT IT AGAIN Mr. Speaker, I yield back any foreign AFRICA (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given policy and national security that this (Mr. MICA asked and was given per- permission to address the House for 1 Nation may have left. mission to address the House for 1

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. H7418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 minute and to revise and extend his re- be entered in the RECORD, but adding the assistance of dozens of people marks.) the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. around the country and an alliance Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I come be- MCINTOSH) as a cosponsor will require with able Members of this Chamber, fore the House this morning, having the proper procedure. like the gentlewoman from Maryland heard the news of the attack on the f (Mrs. MORELLA), the gentleman from United States Embassies in Africa. Maryland (Mr. HOYER) and the gen- Even though our President has par- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VIVIAN tleman from Michigan (Mr. EHLERS). ticular problems at this time, it is im- CORREIA That proposal that was approved will portant that the Congress join with the (Mr. HUNTER asked and was given enable us to provide transit passes for President and this administration to permission to address the House for 1 our employees. It is a small step to- make it clear to anyone who attacks minute and to revise and extend his re- wards improving the quality of life and an American Embassy anywhere in the marks.) having us do what we ask the rest of world, that an attack on an American Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I just America to do. It gives, for the first Embassy and American officials is an wanted to take a minute this morning time, employees on the House side the attack on the United States of America to wish happy birthday to Vivian choice between free parking or sub- and will not be tolerated. Correia, who is the matriarch of one of sidized transit. It provides savings for In fact, this Congress, this adminis- our leading fishing families in San hundreds of our employees who already tration, will track down the perpetra- Diego. use transit and incentives for hundreds tors of those horrendous attacks on The fishing industry, the tuna indus- more who will, in fact, take advantage American Embassies and American try, has been a great part of our herit- of it. personnel and those who work for the age. It is mostly gone now because of a It is a smaller step for clean air. It is United States. They will, in fact, be lot of regulations with respect to the a nudge for people to live nearer to brought to justice. tuna industry and a lot of economic where they work or near transit sta- We will not tolerate lawlessness any- factors. But that community gave tions and not drive on the streets of where in the globe and particularly great character to our city and county the second most congested area of the against American facilities and Amer- in San Diego, California. We hope country that are sadly in need of re- ican personnel. I know other Members someday to be able to retrieve that in- pair. join me in that commitment. dustry. It is a move for us to have more au- f But, for the time being, to Vivian, thority behind our urging America to be more sensitive in how we use our en- MCINTOSH TO BE ADDED AS CO- and to Joe, her loving husband, and to vironmental resources. SPONSOR TO H.R. 4422, FEDERAL- her children who served that industry so well, happy birthday. Last but not least, it is an important ISM ACT OF 1998 step towards uniformity in Federal f (Mr. PORTMAN asked and was given transit and parking policies for our em- permission to address the House for 1 SPECIAL ORDERS ployees. minute and to revise and extend his re- But in a sense, Mr. Speaker, it is a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. marks.) very important part of a larger picture. LAHOOD). Under the Speaker’s an- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, first I It shows how the Federal Government nounced policy of January 7, 1997, and would like to join my colleagues in ex- can use its great powers and solemn re- under a previous order of the House, pressing condolences to the families of sponsibilities as a partner for a more the following Members will be recog- those Americans and others who were livable community. nized for 5 minutes each. killed in the recent car bombing in our In the final analysis, America often embassies in eastern Africa. f sort of looks askance at what we talk Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to TRANSIT PASSES FOR HOUSE about on the floor of this House, when ask that a cosponsor be added to H.R. EMPLOYEES what they care about is making sure 4422, the Federalism Act of 1998. That their children are safe when they go cosponsor is the gentleman from Indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a out the door to go out to school in the ana (Mr. MCINTOSH). He has taken the previous order of the House, the gen- morning, that they are economically lead in this Congress on federalism tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) secure and healthy. issues. is recognized for 5 minutes. I look forward to more steps, in this This legislation is to codify the pre- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, Congress and beyond, where we harness existing federalism executive orders by sometimes the action of this Chamber our resources planning for a more liv- President Reagan and President Clin- can confuse or disappoint even those of able future, using the land, the infra- ton, and he was inadvertently left off us on the floor. We find occasionally structure, environmental protection, as an original cosponsor yesterday people switching sides of debate on the and housing for more livable commu- when we introduced the legislation. great issues, seemingly to suit their nities. The legislation was introduced by the mood or whim. This transit pass is an important step gentleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). Everybody agrees, at a time of great in showing that we know how to put I ask unanimous consent that the need for the wise use of Federal dollars, the pieces together. I appreciate the gentleman be added as a cosponsor. We that too much is not used as wisely as steps that the Committee on House are working with the Parliamentar- possible. Despite the rhetoric about Oversight has taken on behalf of our ian’s office as to the specific addition Washington living by the rules that we employees and a better environment. into the RECORD. impose on the rest of America, we still f But, again, just to commend the gen- have some very frustrating things hap- RETRIBUTION FOR STATE- tleman from Indiana (Mr. MCINTOSH) pening, like the Post Office building in for his work and his effort and ask that Flood Plains. SPONSORED TERRORISM he be added as a cosponsor to this im- I am pleased that the House leaves to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a portant legislation that our cities and return to our districts this week hav- previous order of the House, the gen- States are so interested in, which ing done one thing that benefits every- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON would codify existing executive orders one, that saves money, improves the is recognized for 5 minutes. in area federalism. quality of life in Washington, D.C. and Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I would f its environs, without acrimony or like to convey my personal sympathies micromanagement. and to say that our heart goes out to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER I am pleased that this week the Com- the families of the Americans who were PRO TEMPORE mittee on House Oversight took action apparently killed earlier this morning The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. on a proposal that I have been working in eastern Africa, yet another two ter- LAHOOD). The statement of the gen- on here for the last 2 years. We have rorist attacks against Americans over- tleman from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) will acquired some 256 cosponsors, enlisted seas; and to say that, apparently, there August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7419 was a third one planned, which for will go through the process of cleaning requires money. It is expensive to have some reason did not materialize, also up the embassies. We will go through good intelligence. I think that one of in the eastern part of Africa. the process of some kind of a cursory the things that we are going to have to To say that once again, that as bad investigation. realize as we move from the Cold War as we feel when these types of events Unless our policies change, there will into this new era, an era that I would happen and as much as we wish that we be no price to pay. Those who cause call the era of terrorism and State- did not have to deal with them, the these types of actions must know that sponsored terrorism in many cases, is fact is that we do have to deal with there is not only a price to pay, but that we are going to have to meet this these instances. that America will cause a heavy price age of terrorism with a lot of invest- As the chairman of a group of Repub- to be paid. ment in human intelligence along with licans, I am joined here today by the Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman national technical means. gentleman from California (Mr. from California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my HUNTER) who is also a member of the Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank colleague, who is really an expert in group of Republicans which calls our- my friend for yielding to me. I want to terrorism, for his views. I yield to my selves the Task Force on Terrorism thank him first for being the Chairman friend from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON). and U.N. Conventional Warfare. of the Task Force on Terrorism and Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank We have studied these types of activi- U.N. Conventional Warfare. I know he the gentleman for yielding to me. I ties. We have studied the causes of has got a lot of things to do as a mem- also thank the gentleman for his great them and we have, sadly, become too ber of the Committee on National Se- effort on behalf of our task force, over- aware that our government as an insti- curity and chairman of the Joint Eco- all effort to come to grips here in the tution is either unable or unwilling to nomic Committee. But this is a very House with these issues. put in place policies to deal with them. important area. The gentleman is absolutely correct. I would like to think that we have been I agree with the gentleman very The subject of human intelligence is unwilling rather than unable. strongly that, when we have a State- one that we have discussed at great Let me just recite one example of the sponsored terrorism where assets and length and, I believe, recognize today kind of thing that leads me to that resources are funneled to terrorists to that our ability to deal through human conclusion. In 1996, we passed the kill people around the world, in many intelligence has been greatly limited in Antiterrorism and Effective Death cases Americans, it only makes sense recent years. Penalty Act of that year. Among other to deter that type of State action, I do not say this to be critical, but I things, it provided that victims of ter- whether it is Iraq or Iran or Libya or think it is an objective fact, because rorism and their families could sue others, to deter those States from put- the recent administration has put in States who sponsor terrorism. ting the full force and effect of their place policies that have made it dif- In the case of one individual who was State treasury into terrorist activities. ficult, and more difficult as time has killed, it happened to be in Gaza in the The way we do that is by hitting gone on, for us to collect data that we West Bank, a young lady by the name them in the pocketbook. That means need. of Alysa Flatow, who was an American when we have a judgment, taking as- We had a discussion just the other citizen studying in Israel, was killed by sets; that means freezing assets where day about a related but slightly bigger a car bomb. It sounds familiar. you can; that means hurting them eco- issue, and that is whether or not we Pursuant to the act that we passed in nomically around the world. can detect the emergence in certain 1996, her family had the right to sue in We do need to have the full coopera- countries of nuclear capability, which American courts to recover damages tion of our own State Department to relates to human intelligence as well which they did, and they were granted do that. That is really the only way we or the lack thereof. a judgment by the judge in U.S. Dis- can establish a policy of deterrence. So certainly one of the things that trict Court here in Washington, D.C., a f we can do is to work with the CIA and judgment for $247 million against the other agencies to beef up our human State of Iran who, through various ac- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE IS intelligence effort, which is so nec- counts, had transferred monies to the IMPORTANT essary in being able to predict with Islamic Jihad who carried out this at- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a some degree and certainty, at least in tack. previous order of the House, the gen- general, where these types of acts will Here on the floor this week, and 2 tleman from California (Mr. HUNTER is occur. weeks ago, members of the Task Force recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank on Terrorism had to fight against the Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, it is im- the gentleman for his observations, and State Department to pass another portant, obviously, to have what is I think the recent nuclear tests in amendment to another law to enable called human intelligence. That is, India and Pakistan reflect this to some the Flatow family to collect their judg- when a group of terrorists are planning degree also. We were surprised by this ment. to bomb an embassy or do something activity. It reminded us once again In other words, our State Depart- else that takes life and property, it is that there is no substitute for having a ment and our Justice Department was good to know ahead of time what is person in the plant or a person in the fighting against our efforts to help the going to happen, because this is not a planning group or a person in a par- Flatow family cause a price to be paid big military operation where, by na- ticular government agency. And espe- by Iran, the sponsor of this terrorist tional technical means, that means by cially to relate back to the tragic act. In other words, our government satellite overheads and other things, bombings that have just occurred, was protecting the rights of the State we can see large events developing, when there is a likelihood that this is of Iran rather than the rights of the like tanks massing for an attack and State-sponsored terrorism, it is going Flatow family and the rights of every other things that would indicate a to be more and more important for us Member of this House who voted for large movement of a military force. to beef up our intelligence budget. the Antiterrorism Act of 1996. But in this case, an attack may be Finally, one last thing that has al- There has to be a price to pay. Ron- promulgated by a small group of peo- ways occurred to me in the 18 years ald Reagan knew there had to be a ple, meeting in a small room some- that I have been here in the House of price to pay. He told Qadhafi that there where. It is important for us to have Representatives is this: We admire and would be a price to pay, and there was human intelligence, to have a person we respect our Armed Forces and the a price to pay. The Libyans have been who sees that group or a person who men and women who serve in them. silent ever since on these subjects. sits in with that group or a person who But in some corners in Congress, Our State Department must take knows what that group is doing to re- there has always been a resentment, if note that, in the case of Khobar Tours, port to us so we can stop that terrorist you will, of our intelligence agencies as there was no price to pay. In the case act. if these men and women who put their of these two latest explosions, we will Having a large human intelligence lives on the line in remote places of the go through the process of grieving. We capability requires a lot of funding. It world where they do not come home to H7420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 ticker tape parades like our military development while reconciling her Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that this sometimes does, as if they are some- many ethnic and religious and linguis- House will soon after the recess pass thing less of American servants than tic communities, India has stuck to the legislation I have sponsored with my the people in uniform. path of free and fair elections, a colleague, the gentleman from Florida Actually these people, our intel- multiparty political system, and the (Mr. MCCOLLUM), which would allow ligence personnel, perform an enor- orderly transfer of power from one gov- the Government of India to construct a mous service for our country, and they ernment to a successor. statue of Gandhi here in Washington, do it, generally speaking, in a way in Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, India D.C. The legislation, which has been re- which they receive very little credit once again demonstrated its continued ported out of committee and is ready for what they have done. commitment to democratic values for floor action, stipulates that Amer- In the end, at the end of their career, through its parliamentary elections in ican taxpayers would not have to bear they know what they did. One or two which more than 300 million people any costs for constructing or maintain- other people, or maybe a handful of voted. The 1998 elections were but the ing the memorial, but merely provides people, may know what they have done latest example of the vibrancy of the the land for the Government of India to for their country. But, as I said, they electoral process in the world’s largest construct the monument. The location do not come home to ticker tape pa- democracy. of the monument would be adjacent to rades. the Indian Embassy on Washington’s b 1130 I think we have to adjust our atti- ‘‘Embassy Row’’ on Massachusetts Av- tude about the value and the patriot- Mr. Speaker, while the programs and enue. The National Capital Memorial ism of the folks who work in the intel- policies have changed over the years, Commission has already given its ap- ligence services for our country. I hope successive Indian governments rep- proval to this proposal. we get to the bottom of what happened resenting various parties and coali- Washington, as we know, is a city of in Africa. I hope that it serves a warn- tions, have continued to build on the great monuments and memorials that ing bell to us in this House that we dream of India’s first Prime Minister help define who we as Americans are need to put more resources into the in- Nehru to move forward on the path of and what we as a Nation stand for, and telligence and the counterterrorism representative democracy and eco- I believe that the proposed Gandhi me- area. nomic development. morial would be a worthy addition to I wonder if my friend, the gentleman Mr. Speaker, there is a rich tradition the landscape of our Nation’s Capital. from New Jersey, has any comments. of shared values between the United Mr. Speaker, just a few weeks ago, Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I would States and India. The United States we Americans celebrated the Fourth of just quickly make one final point, and and India both proclaimed their inde- July. For nearly 1 billion people in that is that acts of terrorism, we know pendence from the British colonial India, one sixth of the human race, the now, are not carried out in a vacuum. order. India derived key aspects of her 14th of August holds the same signifi- They are part of an overall plan to de- Constitution, particularly the state- cance, and I am proud to extend my stabilize some kind of activity. I would ment of fundamental rights, from our congratulations to the people of India suggest that, in this case, Mr. Speaker, own Bill of Rights. The Indian inde- as they embark on their second half- it appears that it is an activity to de- pendence movement has strong moral century of independence and democ- stabilize our overseas international op- support from American intellectuals, racy. erations. I think the American people political leaders and journalists. One of Mr. Speaker, as we enter the August ought to be aware that it is not just an our greatest American heroes, Dr. Mar- recess after today, the United States act. It is a planned covert activity that tin Luther King, in his struggle to and India are preparing to meet and is being carried out in general against make the promise of American democ- discuss peace and security in south our country. racy a reality for all of our citizens, Asia. We all know that our relations f Dr. King derived many of his ideas of were somewhat dampened after the ex- nonviolent resistance to injustice from plosion of the nuclear bombs, the tests CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF the teachings of the father of India’s that occurred back in May of this year. INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE independence movement, Mahatma Last week the Congressional Caucus on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Gandhi. India and Indian Americans met with the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- In our time, Mr. Speaker, we are see- Assistant Secretary of State for South uary 7, 1997, the gentleman from New ing another exciting way in which our Asia, Rick Inderfurth. And Mr. Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for two societies are moving closer to- Inderfurth has accompanied Deputy 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- gether, namely through the influx of Secretary of State Strobe Talbot for nority leader. immigrants from India who have made talks in New Delhi. Mr. Inderfurth said Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this their homes in America. The Indian that the meetings in India were posi- morning I want to join with the people American community, now numbering tive and he believed that progress was of India and the Indian American com- more than 1 million, have become an being made in terms of improving rela- munity as we conclude a year of cele- important part of the ethnic mosaic in tions. He categorized the bilateral brations in honor of the 50th year of In- my home State of New Jersey and in meetings as successful ‘‘quiet diplo- dian independence. communities throughout the United macy.’’ He told the India Caucus that The 51st anniversary of India’s inde- States. As they strive for a part of the the United States was not demanding, pendence will actually occur on August American dream, Indian Americans but helping India take the proper steps 14th of this year, when Congress is in continue to enrich our civic, political, towards international consensus on nu- recess. So I wanted to take this oppor- business, professional and cultural life clear nonproliferation. tunity today to mark this important through their commitment to hard Later this month in Washington, Mr. occasion before my colleagues and the work, family values and communities. Talbot will again meet with India’s American people in this House. The Indian American community also Prime Minister’s representative, Mr. On August 14 of 1947, after years of serves as a human bridge between the Jaswant Singh, to reconcile U.S. dif- determined and dignified struggle, the world’s two largest democracies. ferences on the Comprehensive Test people of India finally gained their Another way in which India and Ban Treaty. I am confident that independence. That midnight hour, a America continue to grow closer is progress will be made at this meeting. vote by India’s first Prime Minister, through economic ties. The historic I am confident because earlier this Nehru, in a stirring speech to the Par- market reforms begun in India at the week, India’s Prime Minister Vajpayee liament, marked the beginning of an beginning of this decade continue to told the Indian Parliament that India inspiring effort by the people of India move forward, offering unparalleled op- was close to signing the Comprehensive to establish a Republic devoted to the portunities for trade, investment and Test Ban Treaty. The Prime Minister principles of democracy and secular- joint partnerships, all of which include felt that India was ready to sign, be- ism. a human dimension of friendship and cause India’s national security is no In the 5 decades since then, despite cooperation, in addition to the eco- longer compromised and it is not nec- the challenges of sustaining economic nomic benefits for both societies. essary to conduct further nuclear tests. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7421 Furthermore, he said that he wanted to the administration and India in their denies that they have done anything to improve bilateral relations with Paki- efforts to reconcile their differences in improve Communist Chinese rocket ca- stan and that he wanted to conduct an effort to bring peace not only to pability, and is taking steps to provide ranging talks with Pakistan that in- south Asia, but throughout the world. me with information which they be- corporated long-term vision. f lieve will demonstrate this fact and Although a recent meeting between will demonstrate the fact they have re- TRANSFER OF AMERICAN TECH- India and Pakistan’s prime ministers mained true to the United States. did not lead to concrete and positive NOLOGY TO CHINESE COM- Hughes notwithstanding, there is results, they may meet again in South MUNISTS ample evidence that American tech- Africa later this month, and I am hop- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. nology was transferred to this hostile ing that they will meet and resolve HUNTER). Under the Speaker’s an- potential enemy of the United States some issues that have kept them apart nounced policy of January 7, 1997, the and that the vast experience of some of and begin talks for peace in south Asia. gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- our best aerospace engineers provided Mr. Speaker, I was very pleased to ABACHER) is recognized for 60 minutes the Communist Chinese the guidance learn that the U.N. Conference on Dis- as the designee of the majority leader. needed to upgrade and perfect highly armament is close to beginning new Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, sophisticated weapons systems, in- talks on halting the production of nu- on April 30 of this year, I came to the creasing the reliability and capability clear bomb fissile material. India, a floor of the House to use 1 hour of time of Communist Chinese rockets. This member of the conference, has agreed available to me in a special order to has given what anyone has to admit is to take an active role in the talks; and discuss a matter of utmost importance at least a potential enemy of the ironically, India and Pakistan’s nu- to the security of our country and the United States, a better ability to de- clear tests have revived the talks after safety of the American people. liver nuclear warheads to our country, they stalled for 3 years. In that special order, which I gave on to American cities, to incinerate mil- When we return from the August re- April 30, I disclosed information that lions of our people. cess, I look forward to working with indicated that American aerospace Did the Communist Chinese have Members of this body in giving the firms, with the acquiescence of offi- that capability before? Yes, they did, President proper sanction waiver au- cials in the Clinton administration, minimally, have that capability. Per- thority so that he may have more flexi- and perhaps the President himself, had haps they could have gotten a rocket bility in imposing sanctions. Senator facilitated the transfer of sophisticated to us. But now, thanks to American BROWNBACK has amended the Senate rocket technology to the Communist know-how, given them by American agricultural appropriations bill so that Chinese. If true, I stated, Americans aerospace companies, their rockets are the President would have a limited have been put in jeopardy and that this more accurate and are more reliable, waiver authority. And this amendment could be the worst technological be- and now their rockets can kill more is similar to the proposal put forward trayal of our country since the Rosen- than one nuclear warhead, and this, by the Senate Task Force on Sanc- bergs. thanks to American know-how. tions. For those of my colleagues who do I expected, after my first speech on Although the House agricultural ap- not remember the Rosenbergs, the this issue, that the companies in ques- propriations bill does not include a Rosenbergs were people who worked for tion would protest that I was wrong, similar amendment, I hope that my the United States in our own program that my fears were unfounded, that my colleagues will include the amendment to develop an atomic bomb during sources had exaggerated the damage in the conference report. I have intro- World War II; who, for whatever rea- being done to our security. That has duced similar language to the son, gave the secrets of producing that not been the case. The dangers to our Brownback amendment and the Senate atomic bomb to Communist Russia, to task force proposal, and I urge my col- country may, in fact, have been under- the Soviet Union when it was under the leagues in the House to support the stated. Since disclosing the limited in- control of Joseph Stalin. Brownback amendment and give the formation I uncovered, there have been Well, today, unfortunately, it ap- President proper waiver authority. several hearings in the House and in When India conducted nuclear tests pears that some major American aero- the Senate looking into this horrific earlier this year, for a period of time space companies may well have given possibility that the money that we there was no dialogue between our two to the world’s worst abuser of human Americans spent developing tech- countries, but now we are talking and rights, tyrants that are on the par with nology to defend us ended up perfecting determined to maintain peace in south Joseph Stalin and Mao Tse Tung and Communist Chinese rockets, and in the Asia. To encourage such dialogue, other tyrants of the past, may have House, a select committee of nine dis- President Clinton should continue with given them secrets that we developed tinguished Members has been ap- his plans to visit India, probably this during the Cold War for our own pro- pointed. Under the leadership of the November. It has been almost 20 years tection. They have given them those gentleman from California (Mr. COX), since a U.S. President has been to secrets in a way which will increase this select committee is now organiz- south Asia, and if the President is seri- their capability of building rockets ing its efforts to thoroughly inves- ous about peace and nuclear non- that could hit the United States with tigate the situation. proliferation, he should go to India. nuclear weapons. One of the executives in question is Mr. Speaker, I have a large Indian Mr. Speaker, I take the floor again Bernard Schwartz of Loral. Schwartz American constituency in my district today to update my colleagues and in- was hell-bent to sell an arsenal of high- in New Jersey, and this community terested parties on what has happened tech weapons to the Communist Chi- feels very strongly that U.S.-India rela- since my initial disclosure, as well as nese, weapons that would have put tens tions need to prosper, regardless of the disclose new information that has of thousands of American military per- two countries’ views towards nuclear come to light concerning the use of sonnel in jeopardy, our military per- tests. One leader in the community, technology developed and paid for by sonnel, our sons and daughters on our Dr. Sunil Jaitly, recently noted that the U.S. taxpayers, handed over to the ships or in our airplanes. In any future the gap between India and the United Communist Chinese. confrontation between the United States is not large and that the dif- First and foremost, since my first ad- States and China, our military people ferences can be resolved. Dr. Jaitly dress, nothing has emerged that sug- would have been put in jeopardy of said, and I agree, that ‘‘the U.S. and gests that my original statements were being shot out of the air, blown out of India need to express to each other inaccurate. The more information that the water, and murdered by Com- clearly and open-heartedly’’ so that becomes available, the more certain it munist Chinese who are being armed ‘‘we may eliminate any and all mis- becomes that aerospace firms like with technology that was developed by understandings created by the May 1998 Loral Space and Communications, the United States for our own defense. events.’’ Hughes and Motorola, callously dis- This is what Bernard Schwartz want- Mr. Speaker, finally, I want to say regarded the security of our country. ed to sell to the Communist Chinese. that it is important that we support To be fair on this, Hughes Corporation We do not know exactly how much of H7422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 this lethal weapons-related technology Mr. Speaker, I have spoken with a breach of American security, and has Loral was able to transfer. He was former security monitor for U.S. space put our country in jeopardy. We are stopped in many cases, and he was not launches overseas who has monitored not just talking about American sat- given permission in many cases. But Loral launches in the former Soviet ellites. Again, when we hear the issue what is clear, that when it comes to Union and in China. He claims to have discovered, those people who talk the upgrading of China’s rocket sys- witnessed serious lapses in the security about satellites, are trying to confuse tem, which could land a nuclear weap- of U.S. satellites and these rocket the issue. What we are really talking on here, Loral was anxious to help, and launches in both countries. In addition, about is the upgrading of a nuclear in fact there is evidence to indicate the Cox committee will be looking into weapons delivery system in the hands that the weapons systems, that these reports by the Defense Department of- of the Communist Chinese, a weapons missiles were improved with Loral’s ficials who were present at Loral’s system that is designed to hit Amer- help. launches in China. We are talking espe- ican cities and vaporize millions of our According to reports, on February 6, cially about that launch in February of own people. 1996, a Chinese long march rocket car- 1996. Shame on Loral and any other Amer- rying a $200 million Loral satellite, ex- The mass of information is somewhat ican company involved in providing ploded shortly after its launch from a confusing, but to begin with, the report this assistance to a potential enemy of satellite launch center in China. Loral that we are talking about that went to the United States of America. and the Hughes Corporation went to the Communist Chinese, this was sup- Another aerospace company, Motor- work on an accident review for the in- posedly for insurance companies, and ola, appears to have been involved in surance companies who insured that the one that of course ended up going advancing Chinese ballistic missile ca- flight and insured the coverage of that directly to the Chinese Communist pabilities as well. In this case, Motor- loss. rocket builders is not just a general as- ola took a Chinese rocket, not the First of all, we need to understand sessment. It turns out that that report same one that we are talking about that it is illegal for corporations to that was put together by Loral and with Loral and Hughes, took a Chinese transfer this weapons technology and Hughes engineers, it is not just a road rocket, called the Chinese long march map, it is kind of a blueprint, if you to upgrade rockets, so there was no ex- 2–C rocket and upgraded its capabili- will, for perfecting the Chinese Com- cuse whatsoever for Hughes and Loral ties. The long march 2–C was a rel- munist long march rocket system. to be going through an accident inves- atively reliable system, unlike the tigation that was involving only the That rocket system, before the American intervention, before our ex- other one that we are talking about blow-up of a Chinese rocket, not the that Hughes and Loral were dealing malfunction of a satellite system. perts started talking to the Communist Chinese, had blown up four times in a with. It had in fact flown 14 times be- There should have been no discussions fore the Americans came around to use whatsoever. row. It was one of the world’s most un- it in order to launch a new generation The Chinese Government, once Loral reliable systems. But the suggestions of communication satellites. and Hughes jumped into analyzing that they were given were so precise The problem with launching those what had gone wrong with this launch, that it was not just trying to perfect satellites was that it was a reliable the Chinese Government requested a things and make things better, it was system, but it really was not as capa- Chinese-born Loral executive named so precise it included such things as ble as Motorola and other companies Dr. Wah Lim, to be put in charge of make sure, and I will use terms that wanted it to be. In fact, as long as it this report. Loral complied with this are not classified terms, turn this saved money and did not enhance the request, and replaced an experienced widget and replace it with a Chinese ability to attack its enemies, American U.S. Air Force colonel who ‘‘thingamabob.’’ Make sure that the meaning the United States, it was was at that time responsible for the settings on the ‘‘what’a-ya-call-it’’ launch security, and they replaced this panel are turned this way. And even a okay for Loral to use that system, be- man, this American military officer at layman like myself, with very little cause it was reliable and they had done Loral, they replaced him with Dr. Lim, technological background, but even I that on their own, the Chinese had de- who had been requested by the Com- could read and see that this was a blue- veloped that on their own. What happened was this: In all of the munist Chinese. One wonders why that print for improving a Communist Chi- launches of that Chinese long march 2– happened. One wonders what justifica- nese rocket system and had nothing to C rocket before Motorola showed up tion there could be in that. do with the satellite itself. It was In May 1996, the 200-page accident re- clearly instructions on how to dramati- with its engineering advice and sophis- view, this report that dealt with this cally improve that Communist Chinese ticated technology, in all of those rocket’s performance, was finished and rocket system. launches, the Chinese rocket that we this again had nothing to do with the And guess what? Think about it. are talking about only carried one pay- satellite, it had to do with the explo- After these meetings and after this re- load. In the launches afterwards, after sion of the rocket. This report was un- port was put in the hands of the Com- Loral had 40-some engineering meet- lawfully faxed by Dr. Lim, the man munists, well, guess what? After they ings with the Chinese, and after Loral who the Chinese had requested be on got their advice from, their techno- gave them certain technologies, the this team, this report was faxed to the logical advice from their American Chinese rocket that we are talking Communist Chinese themselves with- buddies, this particular Communist about went from carrying one payload out either a State Department or De- Chinese rocket system flew success- to carrying two payloads. fense Department approval. fully, and has continued to fly success- Now, that may not sound very One year later, when the Pentagon fully. Now it is a reliable rocket sys- threatening, but let me put it this way: completed an assessment of what had tem, from the most unreliable in the American technology was then used to happened, an assessment of this report, world to a very reliable system. No double the capacity of a Communist and Dr. Lim’s actions taken to provide more explosions. It is a perfected sys- Chinese missile system. This is called this report to the Communist Chinese, tem. The trouble is, that same system MIRVing. When we have only one pay- our Defense Department concluded, is identical, although it is carrying load and then we take it to two or and I quote: ‘‘The United States na- American satellites now, it is identical more payloads, it is MIRVing. This is tional security has been harmed,’’ end to the system that carries nuclear war- the ability to dispense more than one of quote. heads, atomic bombs. The difference projectile from a rocket, whether it is To put that in terms that my col- between that rocket system and the a satellite or a nuclear warhead. That leagues might understand, now mil- one that carries the weapons to kill us, is from one rocket, more than one pay- lions of Americans live under the the only difference, one is painted a load is MIRVing. And so others will threat of being incinerated by a nu- pastel color and is very beautiful and know why that is a threat, instead of clear weapon launched at the United the other may have military painting just destroying one city, that rocket States from China, and made more ac- on it. now could destroy two American cities curate and made more reliable by our Mr. Speaker, I say to my fellow col- rather than just one American city. Is own aerospace industry. leagues, this is a severe, a severe that important that we have doubled August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7423 their capability of this rocket system these people spend billions of dollars hired Wah Lim, Hughes hired Wah Lim to destroy American cities and oblit- trying to copy American ideas and as a senior vice president after the erate our countryside with just one technology and engineering, these fa- Loral report debacle was made public. missile? Yes, that is really important. mous copy cats ended up with 40 of I will be reporting back to my fellow The frightening fact screams out at these incredibly precise and sophisti- Members of Congress and to the Amer- us. China did not have MIRVing capa- cated pieces of aerospace engineering. ican people upon the return from our bility for this system before the irid- b 1200 August break. This issue should not be ium satellite contract was signed with lost in the headlines of controversy Motorola. However, on September 1, We do not expect them to try to copy that are now flowing through Washing- and here is a quote from the Chinese this when it gives them the ability to ton, D.C. This issue is important to our themselves, on September 1, 1997, the perfect their own missile system. national survival. official Communist Chinese news agen- Motorola indicated to me that they The central issue in this egregious cy reported, and I quote: A Chinese wanted to provide me with information breach of America’s national security long march rocket carrier containing that would convince me that they were is whether or not China is a threat to two simulations, two simulations of not guilty of betraying the security of America and to the peace of the world. iridium satellites owned by the Amer- our country. Unfortunately, they have Some people just say, well, I say we ican electronic giant Motorola was suc- not been willing to provide me with give Communist Chinese all this tech- cessfully launched. any more information and suggesting, nology. Some people shrug their shoul- And here is the hook to it. The car- instead, well, we are only going to talk ders and say ‘‘so what,’’ because they rier, based on the long march 2–C, was to the Cox committee which is, as I do not understand the threat that the first of its type ever launched. Why said, now just getting organized. China poses to the world. was it the first of its type? Because it Frankly, I look at this as a stall and I believe that Communist China carried two satellites, two payloads in- will let the public and my colleagues should be the ultimate factor in the de- stead of one. determine for themselves whether they termination of U.S. foreign policy An American company essentially think that this is a stall or an at- today, just as containing communism doubled the capacity of a Communist tempted coverup. was our primary factor during the Cold Chinese rocket system to carry pay- I gave Motorola every opportunity to War. loads. Both payloads may be deadly correct what they said was a false im- The truth is that, despite utilizing payloads that would put millions of pression on my part. They decided not some forms of capitalism, China is still American lives in jeopardy. to provide me with information, know- a one-party Communist dictatorship. In addition, Motorola officials con- ing that I would be speaking to the That has become especially evident in firmed to me that they have provided House of Representatives as well as to the recent attempt by brave democrats the Chinese with technology such as the American people on this issue. across China to officially register as a exploding bolts. Exploding bolts. That I will continue to speak to the House democratic party during President is the technology that facilitates the of Representatives and the American Clinton’s visit to China. As a result, all stage separation of rockets. So that if people on this issue and continue my of the leaders of that movement are a rocket is taking off, some of the investigation of this issue. If Motorola currently in jail or under house arrest times the Chinese rockets that were chooses not to make information avail- with constant harassment by State se- taking off before Loral and Hughes and able, we can only think the worst of curity forces. Motorola got over there, they tried to them for it. When China was going in the right separate their stages, and they would The Hughes Corporation, on the direction, I would not have been here just explode. other hand, has tried to be cooperative. complaining that we were too involved That is what was explained to me the The company has some serious ques- in cooperating with Communist China. first time I heard about this. And I tions to answer in regard to three sat- I would not have been. But China is not looked at the engineer, the American ellite launches in China that did not going in the right direction. There has engineer who was telling me about have U.S. security monitors present. been a regression. It is becoming more this, and I said, you know, I think it is Under U.S. regulations, security repressive. a good thing when Chinese rockets ex- monitors were needed. They had to be Ten years ago, before Tiananmen plode. We like it when Chinese rockets there. It was required that they be Square, the Communist Chinese had explode, because those rockets then there for all the launches in China. other elements in their society who cannot come over here and kill our Yet, they were not there at three of were developing alternatives. They loved ones. these major launches. seemed to be accepting the fact that al- Well, at first the company was Why was that? Hughes Aircraft and ternatives had a right to exist. There turned down, Motorola, when they Hughes Electronics understood the ne- was an acceptance of certain kinds of wanted to give some of these tech- cessity, the legal requirement for these religious activities in China. People, nologies, these exploding bolts that fa- launches to be monitored. Hughes is communications were opening up. It is cilitate MIRVing and stage separation making, however, as I say, information going in the opposite direction. technology, they were turned down. and personnel available to me so that if The Communist Chinese, while be- They were turned down in their at- mistakes were made, we can talk about coming more totalitarian now, are also tempt. Just as perhaps Bernie them and they can be corrected. I take becoming more heavily armed and Schwartz was turned down on some of that as an act of good faith on the part more belligerent. By the way, there is these requests early on to sell weapons of Hughes. a white paper on China’s national de- technology to the Chinese, they were One question I will be asking is why fenses. The document is from a leader- turned down to sell these exploding Hughes hired the son of a general, of a ship document of the Communist Chi- bolts to the Chinese. But through a Chinese Communist general, to be in- nese themselves. It was released last Clinton administration sleight of hand, volved in their own program. In fact, week. This white paper details China’s by readjusting the paperwork, the li- the son of the general they hired is the own goals. It calls the United States censing process moved forward, and general who was in charge of China’s and its alliance with democratic coun- this technology, which helps the rock- own military satellite program. We tries in Asia as ‘‘the main threat to ets, was moved from the rocket cat- need to know the role that this man world peace and stability.’’ It calls our egory, which is illegal for these compa- played in that company, the son of a own defense pact, America’s defense nies to transfer to the Communist Chi- Communist Chinese general, as well as pact with Japan, ‘‘an infringement on nese, it was moved to the satellite list whether he has had a hand in some of China’s internal affairs.’’ simply by reworking the paperwork. these sensitive decisions as well as ac- What, pray tell, might China’s na- Now, it is permissible for them to cess to this very sensitive U.S. aero- tional military objective be? Beijing’s give this technology, before it was ille- space technology. white paper emphasized China’s inten- gal. The end result: Communist Chi- Hughes must explain the role that tion to use force, if necessary, to con- nese, who are infamous copy cats, they have given to Dr. Wah Lim. They quer the free people of Taiwan. These H7424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 are people that the United States, by the people of the United States and Every year, they steal billions of dol- treaty, have sworn to protect and de- contempt for President Clinton, was lars. Even before we can sell it over- fend. demonstrated when Beijing success- seas, they are reproducing these China is also staking out its claim to fully tested an engine for a whole new things, giving us no royalties, under- all the territories in the South China generation of long-range ICBMs. This cutting our own people from getting Sea, including islands just off the coast weapon that can hit the United States their just rewards for what they are of the Philippines, almost within view from mobile missiles launched in creating, not to mention the intellec- of the Philippines and Malaysia as China, this engine for this new rocket tual property rights when they steal well. was tested while President Clinton was our technology and use our ideas to In partnership with the despicable right there in Beijing saying, let us be outcompete us and put our people out SLORC regime, this is the Chinese friends. Let us be friends. This is worse of work. Communists are in partnership with a than Neville Chamberlain and his ef- How does China maintain this huge regime in Burma, the SLORC regime, forts to try to befriend Adolf Hitler in advantage? Of course we have per- that is one of the darkest corners of order to prevent aggression just prior mitted China to have a 30 or 40 percent this planet and one of the most malev- to World War II. tariff on our goods. When our people olent and evil, evil regimes in this The people in Beijing, these dic- want to sell over in China, they end up world. tators, these gangsters, are laughing at paying 30 or 40 percent tariffs. When Human rights organizations all over the United States of America and they come to sell their goods in our the world have targeted Burma because laughing at us. Why not? We are help- country, they are only charged 3 or 4 of this ugly regime. China is arming ing them modernize their weapons sys- percent. the SLORC regime to the teeth in ex- tems. We are actually giving them the They have slave labor there as com- change for raw materials, cutting down money that they need to do it, as well pared to our free labor, and they flood and destroying their teak forest, as as the expertise of what they need. our markets with these consumer well as having a hand in the drug Oh, this is the same group of people, goods, putting our people out of work. trade, in the heroin trade coming out the Butchers of Tiananmen Square. These businesses say, oh, we have to of Burma. Will they show the people of the United maintain the status with China. Why? That is China. Of course it is impor- States the same kind of mercy they Because we want to sell our products tant. In this, China, while cozying up showed their own people when they there. to this dictatorship, actually support- mowed them down, thousands of young That is baloney. These big businesses ing the dictatorship in Burma, is build- people who wanted democracy 10 years do not want to sell our products there ing a chain of military naval installa- ago, snuffed out? because China is demanding, in order tions in Burma along the Indian Ocean Will they show us the same bed of to sell products there, we have to build that, in part, have lead India, have lead mercy they showed the people of Tibet? a manufacturing unit. This is not fair India to become more aggressive in de- Right now, the people of Tibet are trade. We are being saps. We negotiated veloping its own conventional and nu- going through a systematic genocide. the well-being of our own people away. clear weapons policies. Communist China could incinerate all Now we are putting our country’s secu- While China was assuring the world of Tibet, and our big corporations will rity in jeopardy. that it was against this nuclear arms still come to us and say, oh, we are It is basically what we are engaged in race, and we have seen that in Paki- going to make them more moderate in China economically is little more stan and in India and what a threat it and democratic and peaceful if we just than corporate welfare subsidized by is, but while China says it is against simply continue in this trade relation- U.S. taxpayers who end up guarantee- that arms race, what has it done? It ship in which they enrich themselves ing the investments of these corpora- continues to ship and to smuggle com- and get our technology. tions in China through the Export-Im- ponents to Pakistan for their nuclear What do we get? Well, a few corpora- port Bank, in other words. Then our weapons program and their missile de- tions get rich, but most Americans end taxpayers guarantee the investments livery systems. up with a pink slip and out of work be- This is really, perhaps, the thing that cause their job is shipped to slave labor there. They set up the companies. They China is doing that perhaps causes a in China. use the slave labor. They do not sell in short-term threat, even greater than Will they demonstrate to the Amer- China. They export them back to the the long-term threat of their own mis- ican people the same type of mercy United States, and they put out of siles. If Pakistan and India began ex- that they have shown to their own work the taxpayers, the working peo- changing rockets and atomic bombs, women? Women in China, millions of ple who are subsidizing and guarantee- millions of people will die, and it will them, are forced to get abortions after ing their investments in the first place. be a tragedy beyond all description. they have conceived a baby, an incred- It is a sin against our people. China is helping people put these weap- ible violation of millions of people with This is the kind of China that we are on systems together. an incredible violation of human rights struggling to maintain a good relation- Even worse, during, and this is dur- of women. ship with, and, oh, let us not cause any ing and after, President Clinton’s stay Will we trust the survival of our pre- problems. Let us not say anything. Let in China, our new strategic partner, be- cious freedom and our peace basically us not confront them with the evil do- cause that is what the President is try- to help this regime that systematically ings and the buildup of their nuclear ing to say China is, our partner, this persecutes believers in God, whether weapons industry or confront them, villainous, evil regime is this strategic they be Muslims or whether they be that they are threatening us or our partner, even while he was there trying Christians or Tibetan Buddhists? friends or democracy or undermining to make friends with them so they Should we continue to subsidize a na- the peace of the world interest. would be good guys, the Communist tion with Most Favored Nation status, We have got to be quiet about these Chinese continued to transfer weapons Most Favored Nation status which things because of what? Because some of mass destruction technology and gives them an unfair advantage over huge multinational corporations are know-how to Iran and Libya while the us; that holds, and this country has a making a short-term profit. In the end, President was there. $40 billion annual trade surplus with what will happen to those corpora- This was confirmed to me by a State the United States all the time while tions? I will tell you. They will be ex- Department official last week during a breaking every promise to abide by the propriated. They will be expropriated, House Committee on International Re- international standards respecting our or the American people will lose out. lations hearing. The Communist Chi- own patents and our own intellectual In order to sell to China, the few nese have more than earned their title property rights. companies that are able to sell to as the number one on the CIA’s list of They are the biggest thieves of Amer- China, as I say, are forced to set up major proliferators of weapons of mass ica’s intellectual property. They are these manufacturing units. This has destruction technology. stealing billions of dollars from our happened in the aerospace industry. However, the most egregious dem- creators in Hollywood and in Broadway What those leaders in the aerospace in- onstration of contempt, contempt for and our musicians and our filmmakers. dustry are doing are taking the short August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7425 term. They are saying, yes, we will not doing that well that even impover- jobs lost here going to slave labor in make a profit, a huge billion dollars ished Buddhist monks can give $5,000 China. profit this year, even though it means donations. Where did it come from? We won the Cold War, not by com- we are setting up a manufacturing unit We are talking about money being promising with evil. We won the Cold in China that 2 years from now or 5 funneled into the American democratic War because we looked at the Soviet years or 10 years from now will be used process in order to what? In order to Union, and Ronald Reagan called it an to outcompete the American aerospace further a policy that is contrary to the evil empire and we sought to contain it industry. interest of our people. They are cor- and to make sure that it was not in We are selling out the jobs of our rupting us. We are not making them any way assisted as long as it posed people in the long run in order for a more democratic. this threat to the democratic nations short-term profit for these companies. What about Loral president, Bernie of the world. It is wrong. It is wrong. Schwartz, the man we first talked We never gave Most Favored Nation These are unfair advantages of what? about, the man who is pushing selling status to the Soviet Union. Never. Ron- They have given the Communist Chi- weapons technology that can kill ald Reagan would have thought it was nese $40 billion, $50 billion a year to American military personnel, a man a joke to give more trade and permit build up their military. Why do we con- who was over there, responsible for the Russians to have more hard cur- tinue with this insane policy? It is an overseeing this company that upgraded rency through trade with the United insane policy. these Chinese missiles and, as the De- States in order to make them nicer. It has even led to the point that we fense Department says, put our coun- No. We said in order to have a closer are giving them rocket technology try’s security at risk and has harmed relationship with us, you have got to which they are aiming their rockets at our national security? This was the become a freer society. You have got to us. So why do we continue this? How is largest single contributor to the Demo- open up so that religious people and it possible? cratic Party and to President Clinton’s people who disagree with you have This body, my colleagues, ends up reelection effort in the last campaign. rights to speak. voting a majority to provide a trading The largest single contributor. You have got to quit the genocide on status for this type of regime. Why is Again, it is aimed at China policy. different peoples in Tibet and else- it? Yes, there is a handful of big cor- China policy. They are corrupting our where. And do you know what? Essen- porations who are making immense system. Chinese officials from their tially those vicious people who ran the short-term profits but, of course, that own aerospace companies tried to government and the Soviet Union and would not sell it here. The selling pitch channel hundreds of thousands of dol- the Kremlin, they collapsed. They is that by continuing this relationship lars into the Clinton campaign. Much cracked because we took a moral with China, continuing this relation- of it was discovered and returned. stand. ship with China, we are making them But what is important was this was Yes, we played China off against the more democratic. We are going to not just a Chinese aerospace company. Soviet Union during the Cold War, just make them liberal. It’s the a hug-a- We are talking about a Chinese aero- as we played Stalin off against Hitler Nazi theory, and the Nazi will become space company that, like most of their when Hitler and the Japanese were the a liberal democrat. companies, are nothing more than a major threats to the security and the It is ridiculous what is actually hap- front for the People’s Liberation Army. peace of the world. Yes, we did that. pening. Instead of making the Com- That means the military in China was But the Cold War is over. The China munist Chinese more democratic, in- trying to channel money into our elec- card no longer needs to be played. stead of our corporations over there tion process. The People’s Liberation In fact, China has replaced the Soviet interacting with the people of China Army. Union, as the Soviet Union replaced and making them more democratic, We do not know if millions of dollars Hitler, as the country and the people what has happened is just the opposite. did not end up in the President’s re- that we need to be concerned about to By the way, the people of China are election campaign. It looks like some maintain the peace of the world, the our friends. We are not talking about did. But that is one thing that we will greatest threat to our economic secu- the people of China. We are talking be looking into. rity, the greatest threat to the peace about the oppressors and the Fascist Our policies in regards to China are, and the greatest threat to freedom. government that holds them in a pow- at the very best, amoral. At the very Some people are surprised to see, my erful grip. They know they are gang- best, they are saying set morality gosh, it has even gone so far that we sters. They know they are bad guys. aside. Be practical. That is at the best. were giving these people nuclear weap- They know they are a clique that is But more likely, our policies have to be ons. Why be surprised? Why be sur- holding a country of a billion people considered by people around the world prised at that? What is the result of under submission. They think we are as immoral as policies based on certain this? All over the world this is known. saps by playing a game by not con- people profiting from activities that Our policies of weakness towards China fronting them with that. they know to be contrary to any stand- are known. What is actually happening, we are ards and values held by the American In Japan, what is going to happen not making them more democratic. people. with Japan? Japan is going through a The Communist Chinese are corrupting Someday, there will be a price to pay crisis. If we are not strong and we do our democratic processes. This corrup- for this type of immorality that is set not provide leadership and we do not tion is, was epitomized by the millions in policy. There is a symmetry in the stand for the things that give us the of dollars that China may well have universe. When a person or when a strength of a Nation, give us the right poured into the 1996 U.S. election cam- country engage in this type of blatant to reach out to the rest of the people of paign of President Clinton and Vice- immorality and ignores the standards the world and say let us lead the way, President GORE and to the Democratic that have been given to us and the val- those people will go in another direc- Party. ues that we believe in, that our Found- tion. They will be on their way. Their Do you remember, does everyone ing Fathers and their American people leadership will cut deals with the gang- here remember the impoverished Bud- believe in, there will be a price to pay. sters that threaten the world. dhist monks that supposedly gave It inevitably leads to the pit of depri- What will happen in Japan? What $5,000 checks to Vice-President GORE vation of defeat and despair. would happen if Japan said, uh-oh, this when he was out campaigning in Cali- The Adolf Hitlers of the world and part of the world is now going to be fornia at that Buddhist temple? Every- the Al Capones of the world always end dominated with Communist China. We body knows we are not supposed to up in the ash heap of history, in the better cut our deals with Beijing. This have fund-raisers at a religious institu- rogue’s gallery. But we Americans will be a far different world 50 to 100 tion. should demand a higher standard. If we years from now if that happens. It will Where do those $5,000 checks come do not, we will pay the price. Our chil- be a world in which our children and from? Those were impoverished Bud- dren will pay the price. Already we are our grandchildren will suffer greatly dhist monks. I mean, our economy is paying the price economically with and the threat will be enormous. H7426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 What about in India? Why did India KEN STARR’S LEAKS MAY VIO- that Mr. Starr’s obligations go far be- have to explode its nuclear weapon? LATE ETHICAL GUIDELINES AS yond the legal requirements that he Why did Pakistan move forward? Yes, WELL AS FEDERAL LAW not disclose grand jury information. they have their own problems. But at The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Any departure from those guidelines the same time, India is watching previous order of the House, the gen- threatens to rob his investigation of China. India is watching China. They tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) is credibility and also invites speculation might be able to handle a threat from recognized for 5 minutes. about partisan motives. Pakistan, but China? Maybe the demo- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise f cratic countries of the world, even in today to put in the RECORD additional Thailand. INTRODUCTION OF THE NORTHERN information about the serious problems MARIANAS DELEGATE ACT But let us take this out. What about that may have been created by Mr. those people who are struggling to Starr’s recent revelations about the ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. build democracy? What about the tent of his off-the-record contacts with PEASE). Under a previous order of the former Soviet Union? In Russia, these the media and his justification for House, the gentleman from Guam (Mr. people are struggling. Any factor can those contacts. UNDERWOOD) is recognized for 5 min- turn Russia this way or that way. utes. The United States is not seen as a b 1230 Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I powerful strong force for freedom; and, The press coverage of this con- take this opportunity to talk about a instead, we are letting the Chinese troversy seemed to have missed the piece of legislation that I dropped yes- dominate this huge part of the planet. forest for the trees by concentrating terday, that I introduced yesterday, Russia borders on China. almost exclusively on whether Mr. and this is the Northern Marianas Del- What about the bad guys in Russia? Brill, in his interview with Mr. Starr, egate Act to provide for a nonvoting What about the evil forces in Russia? had produced conclusive evidence that delegate to the House of Representa- They will cut their deals with Beijing Mr. Starr had violated the Federal law tives to represent the Commonwealth and undermine peace and prosperity which prohibits the disclosure of mate- of the Northern Marianas Islands. The and the development of freedom in rials related to a grand jury investiga- Commonwealth of the Northern Mari- Russia. tion. There is evidence that suggests anas Islands is the newest common- There are major consequences to that he may have done just that, and I wealth and the only American terri- these insane policies that we have had am hopeful that the Attorney General tory acquired by the United States in with China. We have seen it now with of the United States, Janet Reno, and this century. India, as I say, India and Pakistan. It Judge Johnson, will take appropriate Many people are familiar with the makes it more likely to have a war steps to credibly resolve these issues. fact that the CNMI was the site of the there. Japan is drifting into an anti- More importantly, however, many of famous battle of Saipan during World American orbit. the leaks attributed to Mr. Starr’s of- War II, but are less familiar with the In other words, these are significant fice raise two additional questions. history of that group of islands. Guam, issues. These are historic issues that the island that I represent, is part of we must deal with. The threats to Namely, whether they violate Depart- the Marianas, but had a slightly dif- America’s national security and our fu- ment of Justice policy and whether ferent history since Guam was taken ture prosperity, well-being of our peo- they violate the Rules of Professional by the United States as a result of the ple did not end with the end of the Cold Ethics. What is the Department of Justice’s War. We have got to pick up the torch. Spanish-American War 100 years ago. The CNMI, as I mentioned, the Com- We have got to be diligent. We have got policy? Well, it forbids government monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- to be strong, just as our Founding Fa- prosecutors from making any state- lands, the newest commonwealth and thers were, just as every generation ment that will have a substantial like- has had to be strong in order to main- lihood of materially prejudicing a pro- the newest territory of the United tain this American dream. ceeding. Moreover, the guidelines spe- States, came into the United States in There are many scandals that we are cifically direct prosecutors to not dis- 1976, after it made a free choice to have going to hear about in the next 30 days. cuss certain categories of information a close political union with the United This titillation is swirling through the which are presumed to have the effect States, they being formerly part of an capital. All this attention is focused on of prejudicing an adjudicative proceed- organization, an entity known as the the so-called scandals. Let the Amer- ing if released. These include whether Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. ican people not lose sight of what we or not the accused has offered to make When the Commonwealth of the are, what I am talking about today. a statement; it includes the results of Northern Mariana Islands came into Let them not lose sight of what I call any investigative tests; it includes any the United States in 1976, it was de- Missilegate, if nothing else, the fact opinion as to the guilt of a witness or cided at that time, and the people of that our own weapons, our own tech- any opinion as to the possibility of a the CNMI were discouraged from hav- nology are being turned against us, and plea agreement. ing a delegate in this body. Then subse- that our policies are skewed toward So the Rules of Professional Ethics quently in the 1980s, a Commission of helping a dictatorship and impoverish- for the District of Columbia prohibit Federal Laws appointed by President ing the American people to build up almost exactly the same disclosures as Reagan in 1985 then recommended that the billions of people in the mainland the Department of Justice guidelines. the CNMI should have a delegate in the of China which, in the end, is stolen Notwithstanding these guidelines, House of Representatives. The reasons from them by an oppressive dictator- which are fairly clear, we have seen nu- outlined were fairness, democratic ship. merous press reports that contain ex- principles, and practical utility. I will continue to investigate this, actly this type of information. Today, the CNMI is represented, very and I hope the American people will It has been reported that Mr. Starr ably I might add, by a gentleman by continue through this other scandal to has won his legal fight to prevent the name of Juan Babauta who is in an focus on this important issue. We will President Clinton’s lawyers from ques- elected position called the Resident move forward on it, as I say, and I will tioning him directly about numerous Representative of the Northern Mari- give certain updates, especially when I leaks that are alleged to have come ana Islands. But he is not accredited to come back after the August break. from his office. It is not clear, it is un- this House. But in the end, our vigilance as known whether Mr. Starr claims some Frequently, we like to state in this Americans, as the world’s last hope, sort of privilege to prevent his direct body that this is the People’s House, last best hope of all of mankind, it is interrogation, but his resistance is at and that all Americans are represented our vigilance that will save us and save odds with his public statements about in the People’s House. Yet there re- all humankind. We are the keepers of the importance of truth. mains one group of Americans who the flame. Let us not share the power As the question of Office of the Spe- cannot participate in the debate over of that flame with tyrants and the en- cial Counsel disclosures continues to be policy which directs their lives. There emies of freedom. reviewed, we should all keep in mind is one group of Americans who cannot August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7427 introduce legislation on their own be- entific assembly in New Orleans. This the opportunity for those who were on half. There is one group of Americans is the first time in the history of the welfare, who have lost their jobs, to get who cannot protect themselves when NMA that a husband and wife will the resources to choose their own des- they are under attack or under criti- serve simultaneously as heads of these tiny, to be able to select the kind of cism in this body. That group of Amer- partner organizations. training they would like, to find out icans are the Americans of the North- Mr. Speaker, the NMA is a 103-year- the kind of training institution they ern Marianas Islands. old organization which represents Afri- would like to go to. To have counselors Mr. Speaker, in the name of all that can-American physicians and the pa- and career advisors who would direct is fair; in the name of the American tients we serve. As I congratulate this them into a new career. sense of fair play; in the American outstanding couple and wish them well Now it is in the hands of the Amer- quest for the perfection of democratic and Godspeed, I also want to commend ican people. We will not give agencies principles and the full implementation the National Medical Association for money and they tell Americans what of representative democracy, the its caring service for over a century. to do. This new job training bill, the Americans of the Northern Marianas As we approach a new century, we ‘‘Workforce Investment Act of 1998,’’ Islands deserve to be heard and deserve still face many of the challenges that will give the money directly to those in to have their points of view addressed were the impetus for its founding in need and they will go back into the in the context of this House. 1895. Wide disparities in health status community and determine whether I am a nonvoting delegate from the still exist for people of color. they want to get an undergraduate de- Island of Guam, and even though there Mr. Speaker, we know that Dr. Den- gree or go to a community college or are many restrictions attached to the nis, Mrs. Dennis, and the entire NMA want labor training or apprenticeship nature of the office I hold, I am here stand ready to continue to meet that training. All of this is now provided and I can have the freedom of mobility challenge. with new leadership and job training and the freedom to use all the talents f and the new emphasis of moving people that I have been blessed with, and to INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC from welfare to work. use all the energy that the people of ISSUES AND A PERSONAL TRIB- TRIBUTE TO CARL S. SMITH Guam continue to provide me with, to UTE Mr. Speaker, I now want to speak represent their interests in the pursuit about a good friend of mine, and this is of legislation which will benefit my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentle- a tribute to Carl S. Smith, the Harris people. County tax assessor who lost his life Unfortunately, there is one group of woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE is and, of course, we lost him. Americans who are not afforded this recognized for 5 minutes. But Carl gave us 50 years of service opportunity, and those are the people Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. and so I wish to say this afternoon, of the Northern Marianas Islands. Speaker, before I begin my tribute this ‘‘Farewell my friend.’’ For those who There are many issues attendant to morning, I did want to acknowledge hope in the Lord will renew their the Northern Mariana Islands, includ- the tragedy in Africa that occurred strength. They will soar on wings like ing alleged labor abuses, which have just this morning and last night where eagles. They will run and not grow attracted the attention of the national a tragic bombing occurred in Kenya weary. They will walk and not be faint. media and for which many Members of and Tanzania. The reports have it that Congress are vitally concerned about, thousands were injured, many were Carl Smith was that kind of servant. myself included. I too am vitally con- killed, and amongst those were public Henry David Thoreau once said, ‘‘The cerned about that. But those problems servants of the United States, members death of friends will inspire us as much that may exist in the Northern Mari- of the State Department who may have as their lives * * * Their memories will anas Islands should not be an impedi- lost their life. be encrusted over with the sublime and ment to being allowed to represent I would like at this time to offer my pleasing thoughts, as monuments of themselves. deepest sympathy to both the Ameri- other men are overgrown with moss; The principle of representative de- cans and Africans who have lost their for our friends have no place in the mocracy stands before us as one of the life for this random terroristic act, and graveyard.’’ core principles of the American creed. to acknowledge that no one is immune That is the testimony of Carl Smith’s And it is ironic that today in the Peo- from terrorism. But it is important life. He served the State of Texas for ple’s House, not all of the people that that this Nation remains open to the some 50 years. He was an individual call themselves American citizens, world promoting democracy and claim- that was willing to take a chance when that are blessed to be American citi- ing freedom. no others would. That is why Reverend zens, are represented here. I would hope that we would recognize McAdow indicated that in the early So I call upon my colleagues to co- that the African people do not hold to ’50s Carl promoted the first black dep- sponsor this legislation and to move this mass destruction and that where uty clerk and he also helped in our seg- this legislation so that all Americans there are a few that would try to de- regated community of Houston, Texas, can speak on their own behalf and rep- stroy the relationship between the Af- with bringing about race relations and resent their own best interests. rican people and this Nation, let me be interrelations. f one to say that it will not be de- Carl was not afraid of opposition. He stroyed. was tall and stately and he recognized CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. GARY Mr. Speaker, my prayers go out to that his responsibility as a public serv- DENNIS AND MRS. SHARMAN the family members. Our flags now fly ant, one which I greatly admire, was to DENNIS OF THE NATIONAL MEDI- at half-mast, and I join the President serve the public. Nothing else. CAL ASSOCIATION of the United States recognizing that Reverend Thompson who delivered The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a our fight is just beginning to ensure his eulogy at the Bethany Christian previous order of the House, the gentle- freedom and democracy on the con- Church said this about my friend Carl woman from the Virgin Islands (Ms. tinent of Africa, to join hands with the Smith: He was smart, insightful, un- CHRISTIAN-GREEN is recognized for 5 likes of Nelson Mandela and other lead- predictable and, yes, he was a darned minutes. ers of democratic Nations to fight good Democrat. Dynamic, he was color- Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN. Mr. Speak- against terroristic acts and to find and ful, caring about all he served. And I er, I rise today to congratulate Dr. prosecute all those who would commit personally know how Carl Smith Gary Dennis, who is the new President such terrible and heinous acts. walked the hallways of the tax asses- of the National Medical Association, WELFARE TO WORK sor’s office dignified as he was, but he and his wife, Mrs. Sharman Dennis, Mr. Speaker, I also congratulate would stop on those long lines for those who will head the Auxiliary to the Na- those who joined the President this getting their license plates or trying to tional Medical Association. morning to acknowledge the signing of pay the taxes on their property and he They were both installed this week a wonderful new direction for welfare would individually share with them at NMA’s annual convention and sci- to work training where now we give their concerns or questions. H7428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 Mr. Speaker, he was a bold and committee had examined and found Mr. WELLER introduced a bill (H.R. 4521) straightforward, astute man of integ- truly enrolled a bill of the House of the to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 rity. As I close, principled, humble, following title, which was thereupon to provide that the dollar limitation on the faithful, confident, helpful, a consum- signed by the Speaker. estate tax deduction for family-owned busi- ness interests shall not apply to interests in mate public servant. But most of all, H.R. 3824. An act amending the Fastener a business owned by a single family; which Mr. Speaker, Carl Smith was a child of Quality Act to exempt from its coverage cer- was referred to the Committee on Ways and God. tain fasteners approved by the Federal Avia- Means. Mr. Speaker, I say to our departed tion Administration for use in aircraft. f public servant, ‘‘Farewell my friend. f We thank you for 50 years of service to ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Harris County, Texas, and the Nation.’’ A BILL PRESENTED TO THE Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors f PRESIDENT were added to public bills and resolu- Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee tions as follows: CORRECTION TO THE CONGRES- on House Oversight, reported that that SIONAL RECORD OF THURSDAY, H.R. 20: Mr. TORRES. committee did on the following date H.R. 23: Mr. PALLONE and Mr. MCNULTY. AUGUST 6, 1998 AT PAGE H7380 present to the President, for his ap- H.R. 326: Mr. HASTERT, Mr. BUNNING of proval, a bill of the House of the fol- Kentucky, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. EWING, Ms. DUNN of Washington, Mr. GOSS, Mr. STUMP, MODIFICATION TO AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. lowing title: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BURTON of MORAN OF VIRGINIA On August 6, 1998: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Chair- Indiana, Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. DREIER. H.R. 1385. An act to consolidate, coordi- H.R. 628: Mrs. THURMAN and Mrs. MORELLA. man, I ask unanimous consent to mod- nate, and improve employment, training, lit- H.R. 773: Mr. DELAHUNT. ify the amendment to correct a small eracy, and vocational rehabilitation pro- H.R. 1126: Mr. PAXON, Mr. HUTCHINSON, and typo in the way that it was actually grams in the United States, and for other Mrs. CHENOWETH. typed up. It was typed up quickly. And purposes. H.R. 1766: Mr. MINGE, Mr. COX of California, I think the correction is at the desk. f Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. NADLER. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- H.R. 2670: Mr. BERMAN and Mr. SMITH of port the modification. ADJOURNMENT New Jersey. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. H.R. 2754: Mr. FORD. H.R. 2758: Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. Amendment, as modified, offered by Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now MCGOVERN, and Mr. NORWOOD. MORAN of Virginia: adjourn. H.R. 2828: Mr. WYNN. Page 58, strike lines 6 through 10 and insert The motion was agreed to. H.R. 2953: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. FORD. the following: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 3001: Mr. TORRES. No Federal funds appropriated in this Act ant to the provisions of Senate Concur- H.R. 3251: Mrs. LOWEY. shall be used to carry out any program of H.R. 3436: Mr. MARKEY. distributing sterile needles or syringes for rent Resolution 114 of the 105th Con- gress, the House stands adjourned until H.R. 3541: Ms. STABENOW and Mr. GOOD- the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. LATTE. 12 noon, Wednesday, September 9, 1998. A portion of the following was omit- H.R. 3568: Ms. LOFGREN. Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 47 min- ted from the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of H.R. 3594: Mr. PICKERING, Mr. SMITH of Thursday, August 6, 1998 at page H7381. utes p.m.), pursuant to Senate Concur- Michigan, and Mr. ENSIGN. rent Resolution 114, the House ad- H.R. 3661: Mr. KLECZKA and Ms. KIL- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LARGENT journed until Wednesday, September 9, PATRICK. Mr. LARGENT. Mr. Chairman, I offer 1998, at 12 noon. H.R. 3783: Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. an amendment. LINDA SMITH of Washington, and Mr. PICKER- f The Clerk read as follows: ING. Amendment printed in House Report 105– REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 3792: Ms. DUNN of Washington. H.R. 3865: Mr. SHAYS. 679 offered by Mr. LARGENT: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Page 58, insert after line 10 the following: H.R. 3935: Ms. SLAUGHTER. SEC. 151. None of the funds contained in Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of H.R. 4006: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. LUCAS of Okla- this Act may be used to carry out any joint committees were delivered to the Clerk homa, and Mr. PETRI. adoption of a child between individuals who for printing and reference to the proper H.R. 4035: Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. MCKIN- are not related by blood or marriage. calendar, as follows: NEY, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. f RODRIGUEZ, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- Mr. NADLER, Mr. JONES, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED sources. H.R. 3625. A bill to establish the San ADAM SMITH of Washington, Mr. WEXLER, Ms. By unanimous consent, permission to Rafael Swell National Heritage Area and the HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. DEAL of San Rafael Swell National Conservation Georgia, Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania, Mrs. address the House, following the legis- Area in the State of Utah, and for other pur- lative program and any special orders CHENOWETH, and Mr. BURR of North Carolina. poses; with an amendment (Rept. 105–685). H.R. 4036: Mr. CLEMENT, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. heretofore entered, was granted to: Referred to the Committee of the Whole OBERSTAR, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, (The following Members (at their own House on the State of the Union. Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. NADLER, request) to revise and extend their re- Mr. GOODLING: Committee on Education Mr. JONES, Mr. ADAM SMITH of Washington, marks and include extraneous mate- and the Workforce. H.R. 4271. A bill to amend Mr. WEXLER, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. UNDERWOOD, rial:) the Community Services Block Grant Act to Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, reauthorize and make improvements to that Mr. BLUMENAUER, for 5 minutes, Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania, Mrs. CHENOWETH, today. Act; with amendments (Rept. 105–686). Re- Mr. BURR of North Carolina, and Mr. ENGEL. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House Mr. SAXTON, for 5 minutes, today. H.R. 4086: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. on the State of the Union. ALLEN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Mr. FORD. Mr. HUNTER, for 5 minutes, today. f H.R. 4126: Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mrs. CHENOWETH, Mr. UNDERWOOD, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. HERGER, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, for 5 minutes, TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED CAMP, Mr. NETHERCUTT, and Mr. METCALF. today. BILL H.R. 4127: Mrs. LOWEY. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- H.R. 4151: Mrs. MORELLA. Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- utes, today. . H.R. 4152: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. (The following Member (at his own lowing action was taken by the Speak- H.R. 4181: Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina and request) to revise and extend his re- er: Mrs. KELLY. marks and include extraneous mate- H.R. 4005. Referral to the Committee on H.R. 4183: Mr. WALSH. rial:) Ways and Means extended for a period ending H.R. 4184: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 4185: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. CRAMER. Mr. CONYERS, for 5 minutes, today. not later than September 11, 1998. H.R. 4213: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. f f H.R. 4316: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. FROST, Mr. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS FORBES, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. HILLEARY, and Mr. RANGEL. Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee Under clause 5 of Rule X and clause 4 H.R. 4339: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. EDWARDS, on House Oversight, reported that that of Rule XXII, and Mr. GILCHREST. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7429

H.R. 4347: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. KEN- tension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemp- nicipal Solid Waste Landfills [OH116–1a; NEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. FROST, and Mr. tions [OPP–300691; FRL 6020–1] (RIN: 2070– FRL–6134–5] received August 3, 1998, pursuant LANTOS. AB78) received August 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on H.R. 4394: Mr. GUTKNECHT. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Commerce. H.R. 4402: Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. WAMP, Mrs. riculture. 10559. A letter from the Director, Office of MYRICK, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. 10549. A letter from the Assistant to the Regulatory Management and Information, PAPPAS, and Mr. HANSEN. Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- H.R. 4404: Mr. GOODE and Mr. METCALF. serve System, transmitting the System’s ting the Agency’s final rule—National Emis- H.R. 4489: Mr. MCDERMOTT. final rule—Capital; Risk-Based Capital sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants H.R. 4508: Mr. JOHN and Mr. BRYANT. Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; for Source Categories: Pharmaceuticals Pro- H. Con. Res. 154: Mr. BARRETT of Wiscon- Capital Maintenance: Servicing Assets [Reg- duction [AD-FRL–6135–6] (RIN: 2060–AE83) re- sin. ulations H and Y; Docket No. R–0976] re- ceived August 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H. Con. Res. 205: Mr. PORTER. ceived August 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. H. Con. Res. 304: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking 10560. A letter from the Director, Office of SOLOMON. and Financial Services. Regulatory Management and Information, H. Con. Res. 313: Mr. BONIOR, Mr. SCHUMER, 10550. A letter from the General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Organobromine Mr. FORBES, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. HINCHEY, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Production Wastes; Identification and List- Mr. PAXON, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. SOLOMON. transmitting the Agency’s final rule—List of ing of Hazardous Waste; Land Disposal Re- H. Res. 212: Mr. STRICKLAND. Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood strictions; Listing of CERCLA Hazardous H. Res. 460: Mrs. LINDA SMITH of Washing- Insurance [Docket No. FEMA–7689] received Substances, Reportable Quantities; Final ton, Mr. NEY, and Mr. FORD. July 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Rule; Technical Amendment [FRL–6139–6] H. Res. 483: Mr. CUMMINGS. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking (RIN: 2050–AD79) received August 4, 1998, pur- f and Financial Services. 10551. A letter from the Secretary of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Health and Human Services, transmitting tee on Commerce. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 10561. A letter from the Director, Regula- ETC. the Department’s final rule—Child Care and Development Fund (RIN: 0970–AB74) received tions Policy and Management Staff, Office Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu- July 28, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, tive communications were taken from 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education transmitting the Administration’s final the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- and the Workforce. rule—Medical Devices; Reclassification and Codification of Vitamin D Test System lows: 10552. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. 96P–0228] received August 3, 1998, 10542. A letter from the Administrator, the Department’s final rule—Exemption of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agri- commonly-owned motor carriers from equip- mittee on Commerce. culture, transmitting the Department’s final 10562. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ment identification and receipt requirements rule— Servicing of Community and Insured retary, Bureau of Export Administration, applicable to leased and interchanged vehi- Business Programs Loans and Grants (RIN: transmitting the Bureau’s final rule—Revi- cles [FHWA Doicket No. FHWA–97–3050] 0572–AB23) received August 3, 1998, pursuant sions to the Export Administration Regula- (RIN: 2125–AE26) received August 3, 1998, pur- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions; Conforming Revisions to the suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Agriculture. Wassenaar Arrangement List of Dual-Use tee on Commerce. Items and Revisions to Antiterrorism Con- 10543. A letter from the Congressional Re- 10553. A letter from the General Counsel, trols [Docket No. 980619158–8158–01] (RIN: view Coordinator, Animal Plant Health In- Department of Transportation, transmitting 0694–AB35) received August 5, 1998, pursuant spection Service, Department of Agriculture, the Department’s final rule—Federal Motor to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on transmitting the Department’s final rule— Vehicle Safety Standards; Head Impact Pro- International Relations. National Poultry Improvement Plan; Special tections [Docket No. NHTSA–98–3847] (RIN Provisions for Ostrich Breeding Flocks and 10563. A letter from the Director, Office of No: 2127–AG07) received August 3, 1998, pursu- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Products [Docket No. 97–043–2] received Au- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee gust 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); fice’s final rule—Federal Employment Prior- on Commerce. ity Consideration Program for Displaced to the Committee on Agriculture. 10554. A letter from the General Counsel, 10544. A letter from the Congressional Re- Employees of the District of Columbia De- Department of Transportation, transmitting partment of Corrections (RIN: 3206–AI28) re- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health the Department’s final rule—Side Impact Inspection Service, Department of Agri- ceived August 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Anthropomorphic Test Dummy [Docket No. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- culture, transmitting the Departement’s NHTSA–97–3144] (RIN: 2127–AG74) received final rule—Commuted Traveltime Periods: ment Reform and Oversight. August 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 10564. A letter from the National Oceanic Overtime Services Relating to Imports and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. and Atmospheric Administration, transmit- Exports [Docket No. 98–076–1] received Au- 10555. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Administration’s final rule—Fish- gust 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Regulatory Management and Information, eries of the Northeastern United States; to the Committee on Agriculture. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Little 10545. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Tunny Exempted Gillnet Fishery [Docket Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of State Plans for Designated No. 980717183–8183–01; I.D.072098D] (RIN: 0648– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Facilities; New York [Region 2 Docket No. AK35) received August 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 ting the Agency’s final rule—Technical NY28–2–180b, FRL–6134–7] received July 30, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- Amendments to OMB Control Numbers 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the sources. [OPPTS–00246; FRL–5799–8] received July 27, Committee on Commerce. 10565. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 10556. A letter from the Director, Office of retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Committee on Agriculture. Regulatory Management and Information, State, transmitting the Department’s final 10546. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- rule—Visas: Documentation of Non- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Acquisition immigrants and Immigrants—Minor correc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulation: Administrative Amendments tions or additions to nonimmigrant visa reg- ting the Agency’s final rule—Avermectin; [FRL–6135–5] received July 30, 1998, pursuant ulations and deletions of obsolete immigrant Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Ex- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on visa provisions [Public Notice 2863] received emptions [OPP–300613; FRL–6021–2] (RIN: Commerce. August 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2070–AB78) received August 4, 1998, pursuant 10557. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Regulatory Management and Information, ary. Agriculture. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 10566. A letter from the Acting Assistant 10547. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Lead; Minor Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, Regulatory Management and Information, Amendment to the Grant Provision in the Department of the Interior, transmitting the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Lead-Based Paint Activities Rule [OPPTS– Department’s final rule—Oil Spill Financial ting the Agency’s final rule—Carfentrazone- 62157; FRL–5796–1] (RIN: 2070–AC64) received Responsibility for Offshore Facilities (RIN: ethyl; Temporary Pesticide Tolerance [OPP– July 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1010–AC33) received August 3, 1998, pursuant 300686; FRL–6018–1] (RIN: 2070–AB78) Recieved 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on August 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 10558. A letter from the Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Regulatory Management and Information, 10567. A letter from the General Counsel, culture. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Department of Transportation, transmitting 10548. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Air- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Facilities and Pollutants; Ohio; Control of planes [Docket No. 96–NM–44–AD; Amend- ting the Agency’s final rule—Endothall; Ex- Landfills Gas Emissions from Existing Mu- ment 39–10682; AD 98–16–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) H7430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 7, 1998 received August 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. islation to assist States in implementing the Independent Associations’ Retirement 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pathogen reduction reforms to their meat Plan, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to tation and Infrastructure. and poultry inspection programs; to the the Committee on Government Reform and 10568. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Agriculture. Oversight. Department of Transportation, transmitting 10579. A letter from the Director, Test, Sys- 10591. A letter from the Human Resource the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tems Engineering and Evaluation, Depart- Assistant, Farm Credit Bank of Texas, trans- Directives; Dornier Model 328–100 Series Air- ment of Defense, transmitting Notification mitting the annual report for the Farm Cred- planes [Docket No. 98–NM–90–AD; Amend- of intent to obligate funds for test projects it Bank of Texas Thrift Plus Plan for the ment 39–10686; AD 98–16–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 1999 Foreign year ended December 31, 1997, pursuant to 31 received August 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Comparative Testing (FCT) Program, pursu- U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ant to 10 U.S.C. 2350a(g); to the Committee Government Reform and Oversight. tation and Infrastructure. on National Security. 10592. A letter from the Acting Director, 10569. A letter from the General Counsel, 10580. A letter from the Under Secretary of Office of Management and Budget, transmit- Department of Transportation, transmitting Defense, Personnel and Readiness, Depart- ting a report entitled ‘‘Information Collec- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ment of Defense, transmitting the Defense tion Budget of the United States Govern- Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and Manpower Requirements Report (DMRR) for ment Fiscal Year 1998,’’ pursuant to 44 U.S.C. A300–600 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98– FY 1999; to the Committee on National Secu- 3504(e)(2); to the Committee on Government NM–116–AD; Amendment 39–10687; AD 98–16– rity. Reform and Oversight. 11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 3, 1998, 10581. A letter from the Secretary of 10593. A letter from the Commissioner, Bu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Health and Human Services, transmitting reau of Reclamation, Department of the In- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s annual report on the sta- terior, transmitting a report on the Salmon ture. tus and accomplishments of the runaway and Lake Dam, Okanogan Project in Washington, 10570. A letter from the General Counsel, homeless youth centers for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 509; to the Committee Department of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5715(a); to the Commit- on Resources. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tee on Education and the Workforce. 10594. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Air- 10582. A letter from the Administrator, En- retary, Land and Minerals Management, De- ergy Information Administration, Depart- partment of the Interior, transmitting no- planes [Docket No. 97–NM–52–AD; Amend- ment of Energy, transmitting the Energy In- tice on leasing systems for the Western Gulf ment 39–10683; AD 98–16–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) formation Administration’s Annual Report of Mexico, Sale 171, scheduled to be held in received August 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to Congress 1997, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. August 1998, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(8); 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on Commerce. to the Committee on Resources. tation and Infrastructure. 10583. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- 10595. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 10571. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- portation, transmitting a draft of proposed ment of the Interior, transmitting the an- retary for Technology, Department of Com- legislation to authorize appropriations for nual report entitled ‘‘Outer Continental merce, transmitting the Department’s final the motor vehicle safety and information Shelf Lease Sales: Evaluation of Bidding Re- rule—Announcement of Availability of Fund- programs of the National Highway Traffic sults and Competition’’ for fiscal year 1997, ing for Competitions——Experimental Pro- Safety Administration for fiscal years 1999– pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(9); to the Com- gram to Stimulate Competitive Technology 2001; to the Committee on Commerce. mittee on Resources. (EPSCoT) [Docket No. 980317064–8064–01] 10584. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 10596. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- (RIN: 0692–ZA01) received July 9, 1998, pursu- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of preme Court of the United States, transmit- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee State, transmitting notification that effec- ting Proceedings of the Judicial Conference on Science. tive July 19, 1998, the danger pay rate for the of the United States, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 10572. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Kosovo Province was designated at the 25% 331; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting level, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5928; to the Com- 10597. A letter from the Acting Assistant the Service’s final rule—Weighted Average mittee on International Relations. Attorney General, Department of Justice, Interest Rate Update [Notice 98–37] received 10585. A letter from the Acting Comptroller transmitting copies of the report of the At- August 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. General, General Accounting Office, trans- torney General regarding activities initiated 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and mitting List of all reports issued or released pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutional- Means. in June 1998, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to ized Persons Act during fiscal year 1997, pur- 10573. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Committee on Government Reform and suant to 42 U.S.C. 1997f; to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Oversight. the Judiciary. the Service’s final rule—Part III—Adminis- 10586. A letter from the Chief, Benefits and 10598. A letter from the Acting Assistant trative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous [Rev. Investments Branch, Treasury Division, Attorney General, Office of Legislative Af- Proc. 98–40] received August 5, 1998, pursuant Army and Air Force Exchange Service, fairs, Department of Justice, transmitting a to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on transmitting a report on the Annual Federal draft of proposed legislation to provide for Ways and Means. Pension Plans, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. the restructuring of the Immigration and 10574. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Govern- Naturalization Service, and for other pur- Branch, U.S. Customs Service, transmitting ment Reform and Oversight. poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the Service’s final rule—Exporters Not Lia- 10587. A letter from the Acting Comptroller 10599. A letter from the General Counsel, ble For Harbor Maintenance Fee [T.D. 98–64] General, Comptroller General of the United Department of the Treasury, transmitting a (RIN: 1515–AC31) received August 3, 1998, pur- States, transmitting the monthly listing of draft of proposed legislation to amend the suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- new investigations, audits, and evaluations; Tariff Act of 1930 to provide the Secretary of tee on Ways and Means. to the Committee on Government Reform the Treasury with authority to prescribe by 10575. A letter from the Secretary of and Oversight. regulation an alternative interest account- Health and Human Services, transmitting 10588. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ing methodology; to the Committee on Ways the Department’s final rule—Medicare and retary for Legislative Affairs and Public Li- and Means. State Health Care Programs: Fraud and aison, Department of the Treasury, trans- 10600. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Abuse; Issuance of Advisory Opinions by the mitting the report entitled ‘‘A Study of Ac- retary for Tax Policy, Department of the OIG (RIN: 0991–AA85) received July 21, 1998, tuarial Alternatives for the DC Pension Treasury, transmitting a draft of proposed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to Plans’’; to the Committee on Government legislation providing for an amendment re- the Committees on Ways and Means and Reform and Oversight. garding Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands rum Commerce. 10589. A letter from the Assistant Sec- excise tax collections; to the Committee on 10576. A letter from the Secretary of retary for Management and Budget, Chief Fi- Ways and Means. Health and Human Services, transmitting nancial Officer, Department of Health and 10601. A letter from the Chief of Staff, So- the Department’s final rule—Medicare and Human Services, transmitting In compliance cial Security Administration, transmitting Medicaid Programs; Surety BOND Require- with the Federal Managers Financial Integ- the Administration’s final rule—Administra- ments for Home Health Agencies [HCFA– rity Act (FMFIA) and the Inspector General tive Review Process; Prehearing Proceedings 1152–2–F] (RIN: 0938–AJ08) received August 3, Act Amendments of 1998 (IGAA), we are and Decisions by Attorney Advisors; Exten- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly transmitting the Department’s 1997 FMFIA sion of Expiration Date (RIN: 0960–AE86) re- to the Committees on Ways and Means and Annual Report and the FY 1997 Semi-Annual ceived July 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. Report including the Management Report on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 10577. A letter from the Secretary of Agri- Final Action for the last 6 months of FY Means. culture, transmitting the annual report on 1997. These reports are contained in the en- 10602. A letter from the United States foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land closed FY 1997 Accountability Report the Trade Representative, transmitting a draft through December 31, 1997, pursuant to 7 U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv- of proposed legislation to amend the Uru- U.S.C. 3504; to the Committee on Agri- ices; to the Committee on Government Re- guay Round Agreements Act with respect to culture. form and Oversight. the Rules of Origin for Textile and Apparel 10578. A letter from the Secretary of Agri- 10590. A letter from the Employee Benefits Products; to the Committee on Ways and culture, transmitting a draft of proposed leg- Manager, Farm Credit Bank, transmitting Means. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7431 10603. A letter from the Chairman, Federal ting a draft of proposed legislation to estab- relative to House Resolution No. 11–65 me- Reserve System, transmitting the Board’s lish the District Court of the Virgin Islands morializing the United States Congress to mid-year Monetary Policy Report to the as a court under article III of the United consider the position of the CNMI and to re- Congress, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 225a; jointly States Constitution; jointly to the Commit- ject Senate Bill 1275 as amended and to re- to the Committees on Banking and Financial tees on the Judiciary and Resources. quire the Commonwealth and Federal Gov- Services and Education and the Workforce. 10607. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ernment to consult and negotiate with each 10604. A letter from the Administrator, En- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of other on immigration and labor issues; to vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- State, transmitting a draft of proposed legis- the Committee on Resources. ting a report on the Environmental Protec- lation to provide for implementation by the 391. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- tion Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the United States of the Hague Convention on resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Protection of Children and Co-operation in ative to House Resolution No. 322 memori- Withdrawal Act, pursuant to Public Law Respect of Intercountry Adoption, and for alizing the Congress of the United States to 102—579; jointly to the Committees on Com- other purposes; jointly to the Committees on enact the Automobile National Heritage merce and National Security. International Relations, Ways and Means, Area Act; to the Committee on Resources. 10605. A letter from the Secretary of and the Judiciary. Health and Human Services, transmitting a f draft of proposed legislation to amend titles f XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security to MEMORIALS permit paid staff other than nurse aides and PETITIONS, ETC. licensed health professionals to provide feed- Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memori- ing and hydration assistance to residents in als were presented and referred as fol- Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions lows: nursing facilities participating in the Medi- and papers were laid on the clerk’s care and Medicaid programs (and to provide 389. The SPEAKER presented a memorial desk and referred as follows: special training requirements for such staff), of the House of Representatives of the State and to establish a program to ensure that of Michigan, relative to House Resolution 72. The SPEAKER presented a petition of such facilities do not employ individuals who No. 176 memorializing the President and the the City Council of Detroit, Michigan, rel- have a history of patient or resident abuse or United States Congress to exercise a stance ative to Resolution 2183 opposing the pro- have been convicted of certain crimes; joint- of uncompromising opposition to religious posed restrictions on advocacy work of char- ly to the Committees on Commerce and persecution around the world; to the Com- itable organizations and non-profit groups Ways and Means. mittee on International Relations. that do not represent the people like big 10606. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial 390. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of business; to the Committee on House Over- Conference of the United States, transmit- the Commonwealth of The Mariana Islands, sight. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1567 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

THE NORTHERN COLORADO HEAD- ness designationÐthat portion east of the di- in the spring of 1948 after veterans raised WATERS WILDERNESS ACT OF vide in the Congressional District that I am concerns about their benefits and treatment. 1998 proud to representÐit is important to protect Dr. Garcia began fighting for the civil rights of that portion now. Its designation will reflect the many AmericansÐlong before others joined HON. DAVID E. SKAGGS will of a majority of people who have con- the cause. He fought for civil, human and indi- OF COLORADO tacted me about James Peak and the resolu- vidual rights. His ideas were firmly planted in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions of support received from three counties south Texas and in the Hispanic communityÐ Thursday, August 6, 1998 and many communities near the area. nationwide. His efforts produced many of to- Discussions will continue on the ultimate day's Hispanic leaders and provided the foun- Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to level of protection for the portion of James dation for tomorrow's generation of leaders. introduce today The Northern Colorado Head- Peak to the west, outside the scope of this bill. Today, this organization has more than waters Wilderness Act of 1998. I hope these discussions will conclude in a 100,000 members and 500 chapters in 32 This bill is inspired by the dramatic moun- compromise agreement on boundaries and states and Puerto Rico. More than 1,000,000 tain beauty of Colorado. Its provisions have designations that will keep a significant portion Hispanic veterans have proudly served their been tempered and refined by a process of re- in wild condition, free from motors and perma- country and earned recognition for their serv- view and comments by hundreds of Colorado nent habitations. ice. citizens and local officials, and crafted to fit The other areas included in this bill are ad- The GI Forum continues to champion issues into the tapestry of Colorado wilderness legis- ditions to existing wilderness areas, at Coman- which impact the community including: access lation. to health care for veterans, affirmative action, In Colorado we are experiencing one of the che Peak, Indian Peaks, and Mount Evans. a fair and accurate census count, juvenile highest growth rates in the country. That Their addition will not only expand the terrain crime prevention, adolescent pregnancy pre- growth brings with it ever greater demand for protected as wilderness, but also enhance the vention, and improving conditions in colonias. outdoor recreation, as well as more stress on values and features that led to the original Dr. Garcia's legacy continues to be felt our supplies of water and other resources. As designations. today as the organization looks into the future. we face that growth and those pressures, it is It's important to note that this bill, at 30,030 He believed that education was the foundation especially timely and important that we delib- acres, includes only one tenth of the roadless for future generations. To this end, the Amer- erately and carefully set aside some special areas in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National ican GI Forum is making a concentrated effort places to remain forever wild. Forests that were recently studied by the U.S. As a very thoughtful and pragmatic county Forest Service. And while the bill would des- to educate and provide leadership develop- commissioner from my district describes it, we ignate as wilderness more than the Forest ment opportunities for young people. now are putting, and will continue to put, de- Service recommended, it still is a very small The American GI Forum celebrates 50 glori- mands on our natural-resources checking ac- part of the lands that qualify. We should pro- ous years and many accomplishments, but the count. As we try to accommodate those de- tect this much, on which we have much agree- best years are yet to come. The future years mands, it is important that we make some de- ment, now, while we can, leaving discussions will result in the fulfillment of Dr. Garcia's posits in the savings account of our wildland about additional areas to another day. dream for a better tomorrow for all Americans. heritage. That's what this bill would do. I realize that this bill is introduced very late f The areas this bill would protect include in this Congress, at a time when many other issues are seeking attention and time on the THE SIGNING OF THE CREDIT sweeping alpine tundra along the great Con- UNION MEMBERSHIP ACCESS ACT tinental Divide; rich, deep old growth forests of legislative calendar. Its timing, however, re- fir, spruce, pine, and aspen; and crisp, spar- flects the extensive discussions that I have kling mountain streams that flow from the had with so many knowledgeable and con- HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. edge of perennial snowfields and from deep cerned citizens and officials at home. OF CALIFORNIA mountain lakes. Because of that time invested, this is a bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that reflects the broadest consensus of those They are places where you can witness the Thursday, August 6, 1998 primeval naturalness of the world and watch who know and care about the issues. As such, weather moving through one hundred miles of it deserves prompt approval in the weeks re- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, sky. maining before adjournment. President Clinton is scheduled to sign H.R. Their designation as wilderness will perma- f 1151, the Credit Union Membership Access nently protect them as habitat for elk, big horn Act, into law tomorrow, August 7, 1998, at sheep, mountain goats, native greenback cut- AMERICAN GI FORUM—‘‘EDU- 10:15 a.m., in a private ceremony in the White throat trout, bear, bobcat, and eagles. CATION IS OUR FREEDOM AND House Oval Office. As an original cosponsor As wilderness, these remarkable places will FREEDOM SHOULD BE of H.R. 1151, I rise today to praise Congress, remain as refuges for our own sanity and in- EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS’’ the Clinton Administration and the credit union spiration, either because we visit them, or just community for working together in a bipartisan because we take comfort in knowing that such HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA matter to enact this important legislation. places are there, and remain unspoiled. OF TEXAS With the enactment of H.R. 1151, the 1934 Among the wilderness lands included in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federal Credit Union Act will be amended to legislation is the James Peak area, certainly preserve the ability of all Americans to join the Thursday, August 6, 1998 the key single area in the proposal, comprising credit union of their choice, and to ensure that about half the bill's total wilderness acreage. Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the 73 million Americans who are currently James Peak is a broad expanse of alpine ter- extend a proud salute to the members of the members of credit unions in no way have their rain, about two-thirds above timberline. American GI Forum who have gathered to cel- membership status jeopardized. Today, we Roadless and virtually untouched by the cen- ebrate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of celebrate a true victory for working, middle tury and a half of human activity and settle- this organization by the late D. Hecter P. Gar- class Americans who need affordable financial ments around its flanks, James Peak offers cia. services. Credit unions represent democracy unique backcountry recreational opportunities Dr. Garcia was an inspiration to all of us in the work force. This bill improves consumer and the reassurance that a part of our natural and his legacy continues through the work the choice and allows for greater competition in heritage, near the homes of two million peo- members do in his name and in the name of the financial services sector. Now, working ple, endures as it has since the last ice age. the organization he founded. The American GI people and consumers will continue to have Although this bill includes only half the Forum, a family-oriented Hispanic veterans access to the affordable financial services that James Peak roadless area suitable for wilder- group, was conceived in Corpus Christi, Texas credit unions have always offered.

∑ 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. E1568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Mr. Speaker, on this historic occasion, I inexplicable wisdom, has taken Rabbi of their darkest moments. With limited formal would like to recognize the California Credit Lefkowitz to be with Himself, depriving us of training, she brought a level of compassion Union League and Arrowhead Credit Union of this beloved mensch, but bestowing upon and empathy to the job that was extraordinary, San Bernardino for the vital role they have heaven his blessed soul. but was no accident; she had suffered a griev- played in the national advancement of H.R. f ous personal tragedy of her own. On August 1151. Without their extraordinary grassroots 1, 1966, an emotionally distraught young man efforts, a swift congressional approval of H.R. AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR occupied the clock tower in the Commons of 1151 would not have been possible. They MOROCCO IS CRUCIAL the University of Texas with a high-powered have every reason to celebrate this victory, rifle and began firing indiscriminately at the and I praise them for their continued efforts to HON. HOWARD COBLE students below. Alice's oldest son was one of reach out to the underserved and to expand OF NORTH CAROLINA the first individuals killed. Characteristically, their contributions to the economy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she dealt with her grief by helping others. As a long-time supporter of credit unions in From July, 1977 to June, 1978 Alice served Thursday, August 6, 1998 the United States, I am honored to be an origi- as a member of the San Bernardino County nal cosponsor of H.R. 1151 and to have been Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago Grand Jury. In the early 1980's, responding to able to join the credit union community in ef- a letter was sent to President Clinton, signed a desire to improve her own education, Alice forts to enact a bill that will preserve the rights by 90 members of the House and Senate, urg- enrolled in various courses at Crafton Commu- of millions of Americans to join and continue ing the President to ``undertake all appropriate nity College. Despite a challenging academic their access to credit unions. steps to strengthen U.S.-Moroccan coopera- schedule, she found time between classes to do volunteer work with Family Services in the f tion.'' I signed this letter because I strongly be- lieve that we should stand by our friends in community of Yucaipa, California. She was THE PASSING OF RABBI LEIBISH the world. also a peer counselor with Ombudsman for (LEOPOLD) LEFKOWITZ Morocco has for years been a loyal Amer- the Aged during this period. ican ally in a region fraught with peril. It is a The 1990's saw her focus return to chil- constitutional monarchy with a free and demo- dren's issues as she became an active volun- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS teer in the Child Advocacy Division in the De- cratically-elected government. Led by King OF NEW YORK partment of Public Social Services for San Hassan, Morocco is committed to free trade, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bernardino County. She was also very in- privatization and a free-market economy. In Thursday, August 6, 1998 volved as a volunteer at the County Juvenile the past year, there has been more than a Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on first blush, Detention Facility. She currently runs the can- 300-percent increase in direct investment from teen at that facility, the proceeds of which are Rabbi Leibish (Leopold) Lefkowitz was a Tal- the United States. mudic scholar bearing in his heart the abun- used to improve living conditions and provide Morocco would like to see our relationship recreational items for the young inmates. dant gifts and miraculous fate of the Jewish growÐworking together in the region and in Alice is also an active advocate for partici- people. This singular impression fades rapidly, mutually-beneficial trade development. We all pation in the political process, both locally and however, on closer inspection. Who was this know that the key to the future, especially for nationally. She works tirelessly in getting out rabbi, mayor, community leader, businessman, America's economic health is to create more the vote and has served as an official dele- philanthropist, friend? markets and greater stability for U.S. compa- gate for her party on two occasions. Her con- It was, of course, Leibish Lefkowitz. Rabbi nies to expand around the world. tributions over the years can be summed up in Lefkowitz, the humble immigrant who came to This is why American support for our ally one word: citizen. She embodies everything these shores shortly after the Second World Morocco is just as crucial today as it has been that word connotes, being involved and doing War and settled in New York with his wife, op- in the past. whatever she can to make her community a erating a crystal and gift shop on Manhattan's f better place to live. Lower East Side, which soon turned into Crys- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our tal Clear Industries Enterprise, one of the larg- A TRIBUTE TO ALICE ASHTON colleagues in recognizing the valuable and est crystal companies in the United States. selfless contributions of Alice Ashton. Her life- Rabbi Lefkowitz, the intrepid educator, who HON. JERRY LEWIS time commitment to assisting others is cer- was president of the 18,000 student Satmar OF CALIFORNIA tainly worthy of our respect and it is only fitting educational system, United Talmudical Acad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the House recognize her today. emy and Beth Rachel, educating children from f kindergarten through post-rabbinical seminary. Thursday, August 6, 1998 Rabbi Lefkowitz, the proud servant to his com- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, today A TRIBUTE TO THE SMITHTOWN munity, who was president of Satmar Con- I would like to recognize and acknowledge FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 90TH ANNI- gregation Yetev Lev of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Alice E. Ashton on her 80th birthday for 35 VERSARY and founder of the United Jewish Organization years of unselfish community service. The of Williamsburg, a community service bureau mother of seven children and a military wife, HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES of the utmost importance and indeed profound she nonetheless found the time, energy and OF NEW YORK effectiveness. Rabbi Lefkowitz, the pioneer commitment to assist others. A resident of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and ``elected official,'' who was founder and Redlands, California, she has touched the Thursday, August 6, 1998 mayor of the Kiryat Joel Village in Monroe, lives of numerous individuals, young and old, Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in New York, now with over 15,000 residents. through her many acts of humanitarian vol- the U.S. House of Representatives to join my Rabbi Lefkowitz, the generous philanthropist, unteerism. friends and neighbors in Smithtown, Long Is- who helped so many and gave so much, Alice Ashton's service is very well known. land as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of building organizations, homes, even cities. During the early 1960's, Alice volunteered at the founding of the Smithtown Volunteer Fire And, of course, Rabbi Lefkowitz the husband, the Redlands Well-Baby Clinic providing Department. father of two, grandfather of sixteen, and young mothers in dealing with the new re- Since 1908, the residents of Smithtown great-grandfather of forty-two. sponsibilities of parenthood. During that same have entrusted their most precious posses- As is clear, Rabbi Leibish Lefkowitz was a period, she provided tutoring in the public sionsÐtheir familiesÐto the men and women man of parts: many parts. And with his be- housing project to elementary and middle of this historic fire department. That trust is loved Torah, or Old Testament, as his guide, school students and was a volunteer reader well-founded, for Smithtown's volunteer fire- the Divine as his inspiration, and perfecting for young children. fighters are devoted to their duties, coura- the world as his goal, all these unique parts From 1965 to 1975, Alice was a member of geously shielding their family, friends and amalgamated into the extraordinary man that the Redlands Human Relations Council, an or- neighbors from all dangers. Compensated only Rabbi Lefkowitz was, the true and deserving ganization whose goal was to improve the by the satisfaction that their efforts save lives servant of God that he wished to be. quality of life for the less fortunate. The pas- and protect property, these volunteers have Since his passing on August 1st, the sage of the California Unfair Housing bill was answered every alarm for 90 years. I am amount of righteousness in this world has de- a result of her tireless efforts. She was also a proud and honored to count these brave fire- clined, and indeed the world has become a crisis intervention volunteer during this ten- fighters and emergency services personnel lesser place. The Almighty, in his infinite yet year period, helping individuals deal with some among my friends and neighbors. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1569 Ninety years ago, the residents of this North In 1990, there were 26 million errors in the HONORING DR. IRWIN M. JACOBS, Shore Long Island town recognized the need census. About 8.8 million people were missed, ARCHITECT OF THE WIRELESS to protect their rapidly growing community. a population almost equal to Michigan's. Most WORLD Starting with just a horse-drawn hook-and-lad- of those missed were poor people and minori- der truck purchased for $75, the Smithtown ties. The 1990 census was long, expensive, HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM Volunteer Hook and Ladder company opened labor intensive, and inaccurate. Despite the in- OF CALIFORNIA on March 8, 1908. The Smithtown Fire Depart- crease in the cost, this count was the first one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment now protects its residents, homes and in recent history to be less accurate than the businesses with the most sophisticated Thursday, August 6, 1998 firematic equipment available. Today, the de- preceding census. We should not be satisfied Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I am partment proudly displays its historic firefight- with a means of testing that misses millions of pleased today to recognize my friend and fel- ing apparatus and equipment at area parades people. low San Diegan, Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs, the and festivals. The Census Bureau has a comprehensive founder, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm, The Smithtown Fire Department is part of plan for 2000 that will produce the most accu- Inc., who is being honored this September Long Island's proud tradition of volunteer fire- rate census in our history. The methods in- with the 1998 American Electronics Associa- fighting, a tradition that was never more evi- tended for the 2000 census are the same tion Medal of Achievement. dent than in August of 1995, when thousands Everyone who uses a modern digital wire- ones the government uses to calculate the un- of volunteers fought the two most destructive less telephone, with its advancements in reli- employment rate and the GNP. The method, wildfires to strike Suffolk County this century. ability and sound quality, its low cost, and its Though these fires burned miles from their statistical sampling, has thus already received wide range of features, owes Dr. Jacobs a own homes, Smithtown's firefighters joined government approval in other important are- debt of gratitude. He pioneered the ``Code Di- thousands of other volunteers who risked their nas. There is no reason to believe that it vision Multiple Access'' (CDMA) technology lives battling brush fires that consumed nearly would not be equally as effective for the Cen- that enables all of these attributes of the wire- 4,000 acres of Long Island Pine Barrens in sus. less world. This innovation and many others Rocky Point and Westhampton. Miraculously, In 1990, the census cost $2.6 billion. In have powered Qualcomm from its founding in thanks largely to the efforts of these brave vol- 2000, the census will cost $7.2 billion if similar 1985 to the multi-billion-dollar industry leader, unteers, not a single human life was lost in the methods are used. This number could be cut innovator, and major employer that it is today. fire and the total property damage was kept to I also want my colleagues to have an idea to $4 billion, nearly in half, if statistical sam- a minimum. of what kind of man Dr. Jacobs is in my com- Speaking to the community's local news- pling were used. Why use all the additional munity of San Diego. Just in the past year or paper, the Smithtown Messenger, Smithtown funds on a method that has proven itself faulty so, Dr. Jacobs has made a major donation to Fire Chief Michael Felice spoke proudly of the and insufficient? the University of California, San Diego, to im- dedication his firefighters bring to the job of Mr. Chairman, no one listening to this is un- prove and expand its school of engineering. protecting their community and the people aware that there has been a large effort on His commitment to better education, particu- who live in it. Smithtown firefighters ``take a lot the side of the Majority to prevent statistical larly in the areas of mathematics and of pride in giving something back to the com- sampling from being used in the 2000 Census. sciences, extends to all levels. I was honored munity. They work closely with a lot of people. One aspect of this effort is the current attempt to participate in a forum he and Qualcomm You have to count on people 100 percent, be- helped sponsor recently that recognizes and to make only half of the census funds avail- cause life is always on the line.'' rewards best practices in math and science Service to our fellow man is the hallmark of able for the time being. By denying full access education in local schools. And when the fi- a civilized society and the courageous self- to the census funds, members of this Con- nancing anticipated for necessary upgrades to lessness of all volunteer firefighters is an ex- gress are in effect paralyzing any sort of Cen- Jack Murphy Stadium fell through, Dr. Jacobs ample that all of us in this historic House sus for 2000. Permitting only partial use of the and Qualcomm came forward with funds suffi- should honor and recognize. That is why, Mr. monies allocated for the census is detrimental cient to do the job, and now the home of the Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me on to whatever type of method is eventually used, Chargers and the Padres bears the this 90th anniversary in saluting the coura- statistical or otherwise. A census, of any sort, Qualcomm name. geous, devoted volunteers of the Smithtown cannot be executed efficiently if all the funds Let the permanent RECORD of the Congress Fire Department. May God keep them safe, are not available for the start up of the census of the United States note the many contribu- just as they have worked to keep safe the now. It seems that many members of this tions Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs has made to the Smithtown community. Congress would prefer to have the census fail fields of engineering and telecommunications, f instead of having an accurate one. It is dis- to his community of San Diego, California, and to everyone's ability to communicate with one DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, graceful that any Member would want to tam- another clearly across a block or across the JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- per with the accuracy of the census for their globe. I commend to my colleagues the follow- CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES own political agenda. It is disgraceful that they ing article from the San Diego Union-Tribune APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 would purposely ignore people of this country describing the honor that the AEA is awarding and compromise their fair representation by my friend and fellow San Diegan. SPEECH OF preventing an accurate census. [From the San Diego Union-Tribune, Aug. 6, HON. JERROLD NADLER An accurate census helps Americans in 1998] OF NEW YORK every community. Every year, census data de- QUALCOMM BOSS TO GET AEA HONOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES termines $180 billion dollars in federal spend- (By Deborah Solomon) Wednesday, August 5, 1998 ing. Census information help direct where the Irwin M. Jacobs, the chairman and chief executive officer of Qualcomm Inc., will re- The House in Committee of the Whole money goes for better roads and transit sys- ceive the 1998 American Electronics Associa- House on the State of the Union had under tems, schools, senior citizen centers, health tion Medal of Achievement. consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- care facilities and programs for children like The award is one of the highest honors propriations for the Departments of Com- Head Start and school lunches. If the census given by the electronics industry and goes to merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and isn't accurate, local communities will be cheat- individuals for their overall contributions to related agencies for the fiscal year ending the industry. Previous winners include Intel September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. ed of their fair share. Chairman Andrew Grove, Ross Perot of Elec- I urge my colleagues to stop the antics that Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I speak today tronic Data Systems and William Hewlett in order to voice my disappointment with the are plaguing this debate, and realize that they and David Packard of Hewlett-Packard. current status of the census debate. The par- are harming the census, any census, by con- Jacobs, who co-founded Qualcomm in 1985, helped pioneer its trademark Code Division tisan politics that have been paralyzing the im- tinuing to halt full funding. I ask my colleagues to realize that only a Statistical Sampling Cen- Multiple Access technology. He took the plementation of the census are an embarrass- company from a start-up specializing in ment, and ultimately detrimental to the public, sus will provide the accuracy needed and pro- truck-tracking systems to a $3 billion digital the people for whom the Census is supposed vide an accurate picture of our nation's popu- wireless communications company. to work. lation and communities. Qualcomm now has offices around the world E1570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 and has grown to more than 10,000 employ- more interested in what’s happening in her These financial institutions and others are to ees. own backyard. After going through the be congratulated on the pledges they have ‘‘He is generally considered to be the pri- workshops and interchanges, she became so made. The commitments have been substan- mary catalyst in shaping the wireless tech- interested. She’s interested in the mailing nology industry and has long been recog- lists, to publish talks of folks at the Track II tial and wide-ranging. I believe they are seri- nized as a philanthropist and community workshops in her local newsletter, and to be ously intended and I have confidence they will leader,’’ said William T. Archey, AEA presi- in communication with international folks be pursued. But the public must have con- dent and CEO. through email. She said, ‘‘I’m able to con- fidence as well, and the current regulatory Jacobs will be presented with the award on nect these international issues to my own oversight system does not provide any. Sept. 17 at AEA’s annual dinner. The organi- backyard, now.’’ She caught the connection, These commitments have typically been for zation is the largest high-tech trade group in the link. We are interconnected. [emphasis ten years and generally involve sizeable, but the United States, representing more than added] unspecified pledges of credit for affordable 3,000 U.S.-based technology companies. From a Track II participant: ``Thanks again housing, business loans, consumer loans and f for your faith-filled leadership and courage in investments in community projects. Yet current conceiving creating funding and hosting the supervisory oversight under CRA focuses on SUCCESS OF THE CHRISTIAN RE- [TrackII] sectional. It's a milestone in raising an institution's lending and investment activi- FORMED WORLD RELIEF COM- awareness for me!'' ties during one-year periods only, and seeks MITTEE Mr. Speaker, I would like to emphasize the to determine whether the institution is meeting positive aspects of this program and believe it minimum required levels of community rein- HON. VERNON J. EHLERS shows how far public dollars can go to serve vestment, not the higher levels promised in the world's poor when coupled with private ef- OF MICHIGAN these commitments. Several recent studies fort. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have found that even these routine CRA ex- f aminations have been inadequate and that Thursday, August 6, 1998 THE DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION CRA ratings are generally ``inflated.'' Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, as Congress MERGER PLEDGE ENFORCEMENT The capacity to monitor the higher levels of moves forward on consideration of spending ACT (H.R. 4420) lending and investment committed to in con- for foreign affairs, I would like to draw atten- junction with proposed mergers does not now tion to the successes of the Christian Re- HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE exist either among the regulators or the com- formed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) munity groups. As a result, the community in- OF NEW YORK headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. vestment pledges we are now routinely seeing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1997, CRWRC received a USAID grant of cannot and will not be measured or monitored $75,000 for a Development Education project. Thursday, August 6, 1998 over time. But they must be, if they are to be In collaboration with Bread for the World Insti- Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, we find our- more than empty promises. It is difficult for the tute (BFW), CRWRC used the money to fund selves in an era of mega-mergers among fi- public and community groups to have con- a national event which linked international de- nancial institutions, and the trend is likely to fidence that the generalized pledges of these velopment organizations with U.S. leaders continue. There is some public concern about institutions will take concrete and positive who were interested in public policy, sustain- these mergers, and with a good reason. Diver- shape within their communities if there is no able development, and hunger. The event was sified financial services companies offer real way to monitor pledge implementation. a huge success. opportunities for consumers, including easier Some of the regulators have suggested that The Gathering, which took place in Wash- access to a larger array of financial services at community organizations should enforce com- ington, D.C. in June of 1997, was preceded by lower cost. But they also carry risks: higher or munity investment pledges by banks. I fear a number of training materials and publicity hidden fees; intrusions upon consumer pri- that may be unrealistic as few such groups brochures and newsletters. Participants were vacy; and indifference to community needs would have adequate enforcement capacity. divided into one of three groups: Track I, and concerns on the part of institutions with Moreover, it is difficult to enforce commitments which involved over 300 people who were in- only a tenuous link to the local community. as highly generalized as some we have seen. terested in poverty and hunger and wanted to Today I am introducing legislation intended Community groups are pressing for commit- learn more; Track II, the ``leadership corps'' or to help ensure that these larger conglomerates ments that involve highly specific goals for im- those who expressed a higher level of interest remain responsive to community needs, fulfill provement in specific types of lending in more and would apply the ``miltiplier effect'' in their their community reinvestment obligations and narrowly targeted communities. That approach own regions after leaving the Gathering; and honor their own community reinvestment may have merit. Some institutions have taken finally, Track III, the six foreign nationals who pledges. it with substantial success, while others are were development practitioners working in As part of the regulatory approval process strongly resistant. partnership with CRWRC overseas. for merger applications, the banking and thrift My legislation attempts to strike a middle Attendance at the Gathering exceeded ex- regulators are required to consider the finan- ground. The bill would direct the Federal bank- pectations, drawing over 500 people. The con- cial institution's community reinvestment ing regulators to develop and maintain proce- ference was a time to share stories and learn record. It is becoming increasingly typical for dures to monitor compliance with community from others. According to the increase in financial institutions to announce sizeable fi- reinvestment pledges made by financial insti- learning based on the results of a baseline nancial commitments to provide loans within tutions. In addition, it would: survey given at registration and a follow-up low and moderate income communities in the Require the regulatory agencies to notify in- survey that followed the conference, each of context of these pending applications. These stitutions when commitments are not being the three groups was impacted significantly by pledges are typically intended to enhance the met and make such non-compliance public; new information. The follow-up survey showed institution's perceived performance; gain sup- and that Track II participants tripled in their learn- port or approval for the application; and as- Authorize the regulators to take an institu- ing and Track I showed a positive increase as suage public concern orÐin some casesÐre- tion's record of compliance with these pledges well. In addition, the visiting international de- duce community opposition. into account in any future decision-making re- velopers were able to learn about the demo- Let me provide some examples. In the garding the institution. cratic process in the U.S. and the possibility of NationsBank/BankAmerica merger, a CRA The community investment pledges being creating their own action in their own coun- commitment of $350 billion over 10 years was made by financial institutions are becoming an tries. made: $180 billion for small business; $115 integral element of the mega-merger trend. Other evidence of learning appeared in the billion for affordable housing; $30 billion in They must be taken seriously by the regu- comments from participants after the Gather- consumer loans; and $25 billion in community lators as well as the institution which makes ing: development investments. Citibank-Travelers them. Community groups and the public at From Jean Claude Cerin, a development announced a commitment of $115 billion over large must have confidence in the integrity practitioner from Haiti, and one of the inter- 10 years in small business and consumer and meaningfulness of these pledges. The de- national presenters: loans; mortgages and community investments. velopment of a mechanism for monitoring There was a woman in my small group the Washington Mutual/Great Western/H.F. compliance can afford that confidence without first day of our meetings who felt forced to Ahmanson committed to $120 billion in afford- undue regulatory intrusion. adopt international issues. [. . .] She said able housing, multifamily housing, small busi- These pledges must be more than public re- that’s not what she’s concerned about, she’s ness and consumer loans. lations devices. If public concern about the August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1571 wave of mega-mergers is to be assuaged, members who worked tirelessly at the scene ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT DI- these commitments must show tangible results of the fire treating firefighters for smoke inha- VISION OF CHIROPRACTIC SERV- in local communities. I believe my bill will help lation and heat exhaustion even as black ICES IN THE VETERANS HEALTH accomplish that important objective, and I smoke billowed around them. ADMINISTRATION—H.R. 4421 would welcome the support of my colleagues. A towering inferno erupted at the car recy- The text of the bill follows: cling plant in Medford on that Thursday at HON. LANE EVANS H.R. 4420 around 3:45 p.m., emitting intense heat and OF ILLINOIS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- flames until well into the next afternoon. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives of the United States of America in fire consumed tons of metal, petroleum and Thursday, August 6, 1998 Congress assembled, rubber tires from scrap automobiles measuring Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. approximately two acres wide and 60 feet ducing legislation to authorize the employment This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Depository high. The Medford fire and rescue volunteers of doctors of chiropractic as full-time health Institution Merger Pledge Enforcement were first to arrive at the scene of the blaze Act’’. care professionals by the Department of Vet- and quickly unleashed torrents of water to pre- erans Affairs and establish a permanent divi- SEC. 2. ENFORCEMENT OF COMMITMENTS MADE vent the fire from spreading to nearby homes IN CONNECTION WITH ACQUISITION sion of chiropractic services in the Veterans OR MERGER APPLICATIONS. and businesses. Health Administration. Joining me as original Section 18 of the Federal Deposit Insurance The Medford volunteers were able to con- cosponsors of the bill in the House are Rep- Act (12 U.S.C. 1828) is amended by adding at tain the inferno to the recycling plant site while resentatives PAUL KANJORSKI, DALE KILDEE, the end the following new subsection: awaiting mutual aid from 73 fire departments BOB FILNER, JIM MCDERMOTT, THOMAS MAN- ‘‘(t) ENFORCEMENT OF MERGER AND ACQUISI- and emergency companies who responded to TON, NEIL ABERCROMBIE, JOSEPH KENNEDY, TION PLEDGES.— UIS UTIERREZ LEANOR OLMES ORTON ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each appropriate Fed- an Islandwide call for assistance. Thanks to L G , E H N , eral banking agency shall establish and the unrelenting efforts of the Medford fire- GEORGE BROWN, MARTIN FROST, and CHARLES maintain procedures for monitoring, on an fighters, no one was seriously injured and no RANGEL, ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, JAMES ongoing basis, compliance by any insured de- buildings or homes surrounding the recycling LEACH, PATRICK KENNEDY, BENNIE THOMPSON, pository institution, bank holding company, plant were damaged. Yet, the Medford Ambu- and VIRGIL GOODE, JR. savings and loan holding company, foreign lance Corps, along with several other local Each day in the U.S. more than one million bank, or any affiliate of any such person emergency medical services, performed admi- Americans seek the services of doctors of with any pledge or commitment made by any rably in treating 36 firefighters for heat ex- chiropractic, receiving effective, safe and ap- such person in connection with the approval propriate care from highly trained, state li- of any application by any such person under haustion, minor cuts and burns. censed providers. Beneficiaries in federal pro- subsection (c), section 44, sections 2, 3, or 4 of The quick response of the Medford fire and grams such as Medicare, Medicaid and fed- the National Bank Consolidation and Merger rescue volunteers ensured the containment of eral workers compensation, have routine avail- Act, section 3 or 4 of the Bank Holding Com- the blaze and kept the fire from resulting in pany Act of 1956, or section 10 of the Home ability to chiropractic services to meet their tragedy. These volunteers work round the Owners’ Loan Act, including any pledge or health care needs. In contrast, the Department clock at perfecting their firefighting and emer- commitment relating to community lending of Veterans Affairs has not routinely provided gency preparedness skills, and stand ready to and investment. veterans access to this beneficial form of ‘‘(2) REPORT OF NONCOMPLIANCE.—Whenever help their neighbors at a moment's notice. health care regardless of their specific needs any appropriate Federal banking agency de- They deserve our praise and heartfelt thanks or personal wishes. termines that any insured depository insti- for another job well done. tution, bank holding company, savings and The research record continues to validate loan holding company, foreign bank, or any Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the the use of chiropractic for a wide range of affiliate of any such person is failing to U.S. House of Representatives to join me in conditions. Even the U.S. Public Health Serv- maintain compliance with any pledge or honoring the brave volunteers of the Medford ice, through the Agency for Health Care Policy commitment referred to in paragraph (1) at Fire Department and Ambulance Corps and to and Research, rates ``manual manipulation'' as any time during the effective period of the recognize their commitment and dedication to one of the top choices for back problems in pledge or agreement, the agency shall— protecting the lives of my eastern Long Island adults because of its effectiveness and low ‘‘(A) notify the institution, company, constituents. We are truly blessed to count on bank, or affiliate of such determination; and cost. Chiropractic offers veterans a drugless, ‘‘(B) shall publish a notice of such deter- these volunteers in our time of need. non-surgical optionÐan option that is a much- mination in the Federal Register. needed addition to the care available through ‘‘(3) NONCOMPLIANCE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN f VA. CONNECTION WITH SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS.—If In virtually all other areas of the Federal an appropriate Federal banking agency PAYCHECK PROTECTION ACT health-care delivery system, Congress has makes a determination of noncompliance recognized the role of chiropractic care, there- under paragraph (2) with regard to any in- by ensuring that beneficiaries have a voice in sured depository institution, bank holding HON. MARK W. NEUMANN choosing health care options that are best for company, savings and loan holding company, them. My legislation will provide veterans the foreign bank, or any affiliate of any such OF WISCONSIN person, the agency may take such non- same ability to make health care choices that compliance into account in making decisions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best address their specific needs. It is time to end this long-standing inequity in the future regarding the institution, com- Thursday, August 6, 1998 pany, bank, or affiliate.’’. in federal health care programs and give vet- erans a real choice in their health care. Our f Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate this opportunity to briefly address the House veterans deserve no less. A TRIBUTE TO THE MEDFORD, about the Paycheck Protection Act. I regret f LONG ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE that the campaign finance bill approved today RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACT VOLUNTEERS does not effectively prevent organizations from OF 1998 forcing individuals to financially support cam- HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES paigns. The Paycheck Protection Act authored HON. JERRY MORAN by my friend from Colorado, Congressman OF NEW YORK OF KANSAS BOB SCHAFFER, includes this fundamental prin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciple of American democracy. Despite my con- Thursday, August 6, 1998 cerns that the Paycheck Protection Act's lan- Thursday, August 6, 1998 Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to guage as originally drafted may not apply this Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, rail salute the brave volunteers of the Medford principle equally to unions and corporations, I transportation has long played an important Fire Department for their valiant efforts to con- remain supportive of Congressman SCHAF- role in shaping the American landscape. In re- tain and extinguish a huge blaze at the FER's efforts. Congressman SCHAFFER has al- cent years, however, this landscape has made Gershow Recycling plant in eastern Long Is- ready made some improvements to the bill for difficult situations for shippers, railroads, land, New York on July 23, 1998. I also com- and I look forward to working with him in the and farmers looking to move their grain to ex- mend the Medford Ambulance Corps volunteer future. port markets. E1572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Following the deregulation of the Staggers commission of a crime. I agreed and have in- In other words, even if the SBA eliminated Act, a dramatic shift has occurred in the rail- troduced the Crime Does Not Pay Act to cor- every employee in its DC headquarters, it road industry in Kansas. Class I railroads have rect this injustice. This legislation prevents would still not generate the savings required gone from operating over 6,500 miles of track convicted felons from collecting damages for under the legislation! in 1986 to 3,800 miles today. Short line car- injuries incurred while committing the felony. It Thus, whether intended or not, this appro- riers now have over 30% of the track in Kan- closes a loophole that permits criminals to get priations bill will de-fund the SBA. sas and make up an even greater percentage rich while committing a felony. Mr. Speaker, the many programs operated in the First Congressional District. Kansas still For example, in California, a jury awarded by the SBA are critical to the people of my ranks fourth in the nation with over 5,500 more than $100,000 to Brian Forrett, a career district and I am sure, to those of every Mem- miles of rail; however, we have lost nearly 700 criminal who broke into a home and tied up ber of this Congress. miles of track through abandonments just the residents. He then fired at one of the resi- The SBA helps to ensure that America's since 1991. dents and missed, and shot at the other resi- small business opportunities are available to These changes have left Kansas with fewer dent, blinding him. Forrett was shot by police the majority of Americans. Class I carriers and back-to-back years where officers while trying to escape and is now re- America's 22 million small businesses em- large harvests have crippled the grain trans- ceiving $26,183 from each of the four officers ploy more than 50 percent of the private work portation system in Kansas. While no single that fired on him while he serves a 32-year force, generate more than half of the nation's solution exists to cure all of the problems fac- prison sentence for robbery. gross domestic product, and are the principal ing the industry, the federal role in regulating It is not right that criminals can receive dam- source of new jobs. this industry can and should be improved. ages when they are injured in the commission In Maryland, SBA programs to encourage The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is of a felony. This is a travesty of justice and the establishment and growth of small busi- responsible for approving railroad mergers, this bill will prevent such miscarriages of jus- nesses have proven invaluable: In 1997, through its 7(a) program, the SBA approving abandonments, and mediating rate tice in the future. I look forward to earning the made over 750 loans to Maryland small busi- disputes. The agency is currently being con- support of my colleagues and the American nesses, totaling over $145,000. sidered for reauthorization. Earlier this year, people for this legislation because Crime Does The SBA's Small Business Investment Com- the House Transportation and Infrastructure Not Pay and my legislation will correct this in- pany program financed over $19 million for Committee held a series of hearings on the justice. f Maryland small businesses in 1997, and state of the railroad industry and the regu- The SBA microloan program in Maryland fi- latory functions of the STB. DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, nanced over $190,000 for African American As a result of those hearings and my own JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- small businesses and $160,000 to 100% experiences in dealing with the railroad situa- CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES women-owned small businesses in 1997. tion in Kansas, I am introducing legislation APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 I hope that the Appropriations Committee aimed at improving the ability of the STB to did not actually intend to de-fund this vital address the critical transportation issues fac- SPEECH OF agency and that this funding situation will be ing rural America. HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS addressed in conference committee. Specifically, this legislation would: OF MARYLAND In addition to my concerns regarding the Reduce the likelihood of additional abandon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES general operating budget, I am deeply trou- ments by providing states an other small rail- Wednesday, August 5, 1998 bled by the low funding levels for several key roads an additional year to acquire an aban- SBA programs. doned line; The House in Committee of the Whole Two of these programs, the National Wom- Provide an expedited rate case procedure; House on the State of the Union had under en's Business Council and the Women's De- Provide direction to the STB to devote re- consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- velopment Projects, have been addressed by propriations for the Departments of Com- sources to promoting competition and reason- my colleagues Representatives MILLENDER- merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and able rates; and MCDONALD and SANDERS in two amendments Direct the STB to place a priority on improv- related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes which receive my full support. I thank my col- ing the economic viability of abandoned lines. leagues for their efforts. Maintaining an efficient transportation sys- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to the Commerce-Justice-State However, there are at least two additional tem has long been a key to the success of programs that were under-funded in this bill U.S. agriculture. As agriculture becomes more Appropriations bill. There are many reasons for my opposition that are of particular concern to me and my export dependent, rail transportation is more to this bill. constituents: important than ever. As a member of the Rail- First and foremost, is the atrocity of this The 7(j) Minority Enterprise Development road subcommittee of the House Transpor- body's inability to pass the Mollohan amend- program, for which the President requested tation Committee, I am eager work to improve ment to restore full funding for a fair and accu- $9.5 million, was provided just $2.6 million; rail transportation. rate census. and The changes proposed in this bill would as- At this time, however, I would like to ad- The HUB Zone program, enacted last year, sist in solving the current rail transportation dress a matter which has not been discussed for which the President requested $4 million, issues by quickly resolving shipper complaints on the floor: The dramatic reduction in funding was provided only $2 million. and taking steps to ensure that over the long in the bill for the Small Business Administra- Just two weeks ago in Baltimore, Aida Alva- haul, rail transportation remains an option for tion. rez, Administrator of the SBA, signed an America's agricultural producers. The bill reduces funding for the Small Busi- agreement with the Maryland Minority Con- Mr. Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to ness Administration's regular operating ex- tractors Association reaffirming SBA's commit- support this legislation and urge its early con- penses by 27 percent, or $75 million less than ment to double the number of SBA-guaran- sideration and passage. the President's request. teed loans to African Americans. f The Committee directs that reductions Alvarez joined Allan Stephenson, Baltimore SBA District Director, and Arnold Jolivet, CRIME DOES NOT PAY ACT should come from ``overhead'' functions and primarily headquarters staff. President of the Maryland Minority Contractors According to the SBA, this reduction ``would Association in Baltimore, in the signing of a HON. TOM BLILEY literally shut down the Agency.'' partnership agreement between the two OF VIRGINIA The cut is so extreme that, if enacted, it groups. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would result in the elimination of more than The agreement represents each organiza- tion's commitment to work together to increase Thursday, August 6, 1998 1,200 Federal employees, or 40 percent of SBA's workforce. the participation of Maryland's minority con- Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure But the situation gets worse! tractors in SBA's financial and technical assist- to introduce the Crime Does Not Pay Act on The Committee Report language on the ance programs. behalf of Margie Nolan Cowles of Richmond, funding cuts prohibits staff reductions from I ask my colleagues, what purpose does it Virginia. Margie Nolan Cowles wrote a letter to SBA district offices. serve for SBA to promise to work more closely the editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch de- However, of the approximately 3,000 Fed- with the people of my district if there is no crying the fact that criminals were receiving eral employees of the SBA, 2,000 are located money in the programs for which my constitu- payments from injuries received during the in district offices. ents apply? August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1573 Additionally, Baltimore is the home of doz- gress taxes Americans twice. It is now time to Examples of biomaterials include silicone, pol- ens of HUB Zones or ``Historically Under-uti- remedy this situation. yester, urethane, and polycarbonate. These lized Business Zones.'' Mr. Speaker, not only are the fees unjust, materials have hundreds of non-medical uses, The HUB Zone Empowerment Contracting but they are generating only half the projected but their use in medical devices is one of the Program was enacted into law as part of the revenue. I believe we are deterring individuals most important. Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997. from discovering the wonder and beauty of our Despite having no role in the design, test- The program encourages economic devel- National Forest. We must encourage people to ing, or production of implantable medical prod- opment in distressed communities through es- visit, not discourage them from doing so. ucts, biomaterials suppliers are exposed to tablishment of preferences for award of Fed- When tourists go elsewhere, it hurts small millions of dollars in litigation costs from prod- eral contracts to small businesses located in businesses and it hurts our efforts to educate uct liability suits. Courts have overwhelmingly these areas. individuals on the importance of protecting this found biomaterials suppliers not liable, but the Such a program has immense potential to precious national resource. This tax serves as costly litigation quickly overwhelms the rel- aid the residents of my districtÐboth business a barrier to working families, hikers, nature atively small financial benefits of selling to the owners and the employees they hire. lovers and all those desiring access to our na- medical device market. For this reason, many I would hate to think that after my col- tional forests. biomaterials suppliers no longer sell their leagues demonstrated their wisdom in enact- I hope my colleagues will join me in sup- products for medical use. ing the HUB Zone legislation, that just one porting this effort to return the forests back to H.R. 872 would limit the liability of biomate- year later they would provide inadequate fund- the people. rials suppliers to instances of genuine fault. It ing to fully enact the program. f provides expedited dismissal for biomaterials My constituents contact my office daily to suppliers, without extensive discovery or other learn of SBA programs that can assist them in LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BICENTEN- legal costs, in product liability suits where their attempts to gain financial self-sufficiency NIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN plaintiffs allege harm from a medical implant. and independence. ACT OF 1998 Without congressional action, patients will I urge the conference committee to fully lose access to life-enhancing and life-saving fund both the Minority Enterprise Development SPEECH OF implantable medical devices and some device and the HUB Zone Programs. HON. SAM GEJDENSON manufacturers will close their doors. Passage of this legislation is critically impor- Mr. Speaker, I am not sure what the Repub- OF CONNECTICUT tant for the future of Millions of patients and lican majority meant to accomplish when it so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dramatically under-funded the SBA and re- the medical device industry. Anyone that uses Tuesday, August 4, 1998 stricted those funds in a manner that would a medical device or knows someone that uses cause the elimination of virtually the entire Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in a medical device should be heartened by the SBA headquarters' staff. strong support of H.R. 3790. action of the House today. This bill is a victory I therefore urge the members of the con- The major beneficiary of this bill will be the for consumers and ensures that the United ference committee to act with a clear head National Digital Library. The ``profits'' from the States' leadership in medical technology inno- and a clear conscience when they consider re- bill will go to make millions of items available vation will continue. storing full funding to the SBA. freely on the internet by the year 2000. It is a In closing, I want to emphasize how impor- f most fitting goal as the Library of Congress tant it is that this bill remain narrow in scope. celebrates its 200th birthday in the year 2000. As written, it addresses a specific, well-docu- FOREST TAX RELIEF ACT The Library will be using the world's most ad- mented public health problem. Any effort to vanced technology for further education of all expand the scope of the bill by our colleagues HON. MARY BONO our citizens. in the other body to include broader product li- OF CALIFORNIA Already more than 500,000 items from the ability reforms will seriously endanger passage this year. On behalf of the patients who de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Library's incomparable collections relating to American history are on line, including Civil pend on medical technology, we cannot afford Thursday, August 6, 1998 War photographs, presidential papers, docu- to let that happen. Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to an- ments relating to the civil rights movement, f nounce the introduction of the Forest Tax Re- and women's suffrage. Nearly 62 million trans- 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURKEY’S lief Act, an important bill to let all our citizens actions are now being handled by the Library's INVASION OF CYPRUS enjoy the forests free from burdensome taxes. on-line services. I am proud to announce that I have co-au- These services are used by students, schol- SPEECH OF thored this bi-partisan bill with my dear col- ars and the general public in the U.S. and league, Representative LOIS CAPPS (D-CA.) around the world. The Library's web site has HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE Due to enabling legislation passed by a pre- been called a ``publicly and privately financed OF PENNSYLVANIA vious Congress, the United States Forest funded taxpayers dream'' by Wired Magazine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Service has implemented a new pilot project and an ``internet hit'' by the New York Times. Monday, August 3, 1998 charging day users a per car fee to park on We have more than the 290 co-sponsors re- Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise again today public lands. Dubbed the ``Adventure Pass'' by quired to bring this bipartisan bill to the floor. to protest the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. the U.S. Forest Service, this is nothing but a I applaud the Library and urge all my col- Even though the international community new tax on using public lands. Many of my leagues to support this worthy bill. has condemned the Turkish government's ac- constituents question the fairness and merits f tion as a brutal violation of international law, of this tax, and I share their concern. This tax Turkey has yet to comply with international goes against the concept of experiencing our BIOMATERIALS ACCESS pressures and remains the only nation in the free and open land making it a hardship on ASSURANCE ACT world to recognize the Turkish Republic of locals and visitors alike. Northern Cyprus as a sovereign entity. Since Within the forest of the 44th Congressional SPEECH OF 1974, the United Nations and other inter- district, the per car fee for an Adventure Pass HON. ANNA G. ESHOO national organizations have repeatedly at- is $5. To residents in the communities of OF CALIFORNIA tempted to find a solution to this dispute, but Idllywild, Anza, Hemet and San Jacinto and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the border separating the Cypriot and Turkish tourists who come to enjoy these precious forces remains one of the most militarized in Wednesday, July 29, 1998 lands, this fee is a source of much con- the world. Currently, over 30,000 troops retain troversy. We have come to expect the free- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to sup- control over the northern third of the island. dom to enjoy this area without the inconven- port H.R. 872, the Biomaterials Access Assur- Tensions remain high in the region, and, with ience and tax imposed on us today. ance Act. The broad consensus of support the recent Turkish threats of military action, To tax the Great Outdoors is offensive to that the bill now enjoys is the result of many the prospects for a peaceful solution in the the very concept of the national forest system. months of hard work by many, especially the near future have been furthering reduced. The forests are for the entire nation and there- bill's sponsor, Representative GEORGE GEKAS. The invasion of 1974 marked not just a de- fore should be supported through the tradi- ``Biomaterials'' are the raw materials that are feat of Cypriot military forces, but the begin- tional funding process. Under this plan, Con- used to make medical implants and devices. ning of a policy of Turkish ethnic cleansing. E1574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Massive portions of the Greek Cypriot popu- bought legally, guns made not to hunt ani- spend money for political elections is rep- lation were dislocated, exposing them to the mals but to hunt humans. Many have killed resenting their free speech, and any limits threats of starvation and poverty. The Turkish or have been killed by the time they reach on their ability to spend money is therefore my age, if they ever do. infringing on their First Amendment. invasion did not solve the political disputes I am a strict constructionist when it comes I am not sure. I guess I would ask you, ac- that had already fueled factionalism and ethnic to the preamble and the Second Amendment, tually. Have you found any ways in which a hostility in Cyprus, but only intensified the ani- meaning I believe that our forefathers wrote seriously extensive limitation on who and mosity between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. just what they meant. They meant for the how much money can be spent, or who can Today, these communities stand isolated from Constitution to create domestic tranquility spend this money to elect people to federal one another, with the hopes for a unified soci- and general welfare and, especially, common office without infringing on their First ety greatly diminished. defense. I believe—I know—that the guns Amendment. Recurrent violence along the border has that are available today do none of these THE COURT: Abe, thank you very much. things. I believe and I know that our fore- continuously proven detrimental to the United fathers would agree, because I refuse to STATEMENT BY BRIDGET GUILFOY, MICHAEL Nation's efforts to secure any type of lasting think that the intentions of the ones who HASTINGS, KATE CHARLEBOIS AND MANDY peace in the region. As recently as 1996, in- wrote the Constitution was to put lethal COLLIER REGARDING VIOLENCE IN THE creased hostility along the buffer zone led to weapons in the hands of every person who SCHOOLS the injury and death of several soldiers. wanted one. That is not ‘‘a well regulated BRIDGET GUILFOY: We are going to be talk- Strides toward gradual demilitarization remain militia.’’ No, their intention was to ensure the safety and freedom of us, their posterity. ing about violence in schools. And so a real essential to reducing tension in this delicate important question to be asked initially is: situation. I propose that we follow the words of the preamble and of our constitution. I propose Has the violence actually increased over the I applaud the Clinton Administration's efforts that we take a step to make our nation safe last few years, or several years? And it seems to find a peaceful solution to this conflict. Re- again, for me and for the children I want to very obvious that it has increased, but there cent visits by Richard Holbrooke, U.S. Presi- have some day. I propose we remove the guns is a surprising lack of evidence and informa- dential Envoy for Cyprus, underscore the from our streets, our homes and our hands. tion about it. The last official national study United States' commitment to furthering politi- CONGRESSMAN SANDERS: Thank you very was done in 1978, and, since then, there has much. been no national one to compare it with. The cal stability in the region. I implore the Presi- only ones that have been done have been in dent to make it clear that violence should not smaller local settings. So all we can do is be used to resolve this most recent crisis. STATEMENT BY ABE KLEIN REGARDING really speculate, based on local studies to United Nations-sponsored negotiations should CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM compare the violence over the years. recommence immediately. The United States ABE KLEIN: The issue I am choosing to In 1978, 1.3 percent of students reported must make it clear that it is willing to use for- bring up today is that of campaign finance being attacked, and 4 percent of those needed eign aid, sanctions, and its power as a mem- reform. You mentioned a moment ago, it is medical attention. And in a survey in 1989 of really quite a simple process, to some extent, ber of several international organizations in 31 Illinois public high schools, 8 percent of for getting people elected to the smaller, students reported being attacked, 8 percent order to compel a resolution to this conflict. local levels, including in Vermont, our state of those had been cut, and 4 percent shot. While preventing violence is our immediate Congress and the senate, as well. But once And in a 1990 report, 20 percent of students priority, our underlying goal of a lasting and you go beyond that, it is really a different said that they had carried a weapon to constructive peace on Cyprus remains at the story, and it takes a lot of money for people school within a month before the survey. So center of our efforts. When this most recent to get elected to office, as I’m sure you are with these more informal reports, it seems crisis passes, we must remain firmly commit- aware of. clear that the violence has increased, but it ted to promoting peace and reconciliation on CONGRESSMAN SANDERS: Tell me about it. is just very surprising and almost disturbing Yes, I know. the island of Cyprus. that there have been no studies, because it ABE KLEIN: You are the only person in the seems like there is a lack of interest. f entire Federal Government of our nation It is also very interesting that, in the 1978 who has been elected without the monetary ISSUES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE report, students reported 22 times the num- support of the Democratic or Republican ber of attacks and robberies that their prin- TODAY party. And I feel that this requisite amount cipals and teachers reported, and it just is a of money required for people to attain office shame, because it seems that if people are HON. BERNARD SANDERS is really limiting who can be elected to office trying to cover up the problem here, it will and who can hold power in our country, and OF VERMONT make it a lot more difficult to actually get the other real issue behind this problem is to the bottom of it and help it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that, though people can get elected with the For causes, one cause attributed to the vi- Thursday, August 6, 1998 support of the democratic and republican olence is the easy availability of guns. And parties, both of these parties get a large another, violence is often blamed on gangs Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to amount of their support from large corpora- and drug traffic, but, really, I mean, violence have printed in the RECORD these statements tions throughout the nation, and it seems to occurs outside of major cities where gangs by high school students from my home State hold a really evident influence on the poli- and drug issues aren’t as big of a problem, of Vermont, who were speaking at my recent cies of our nation, and I think to the det- and these are also just reasons that explain town meeting on issues facing young people riment of the people. how the violence occurs and not why. today. The one I am working with, there was a Violent children are usually victims of proposal, and there have been many propos- abuse themselves, and psychological studies STATEMENT BY ABIGAIL NESSON REGARDING als since 1974 when the first campaign fi- have shown that child abuse is invariably GUN CONTROL nance reform proposal was passed, after the connected with child violence. ABIGAIL NESSON: I believe that our fore- Nixon administration, but that particular KATE CHARLEBOIS: As Bridget was saying, fathers had the right idea. Their wish was to proposal left a lot of gaps, including allowing there is a direct relation between child abuse create a safe and free nation for all of us to organizations or PACs, these PAC organiza- and violence among teenagers. And recently, live in, and they wrote this to prove it: ‘‘We tions, to gather money for the political par- there was an article in The Burlington Free the people of the United States, in order to ties without restrictions. And a number of Press which stated that the number of re- form a more perfect union, establish justice, people in the Congress, including you, have ported child abuse cases is the lowest in 15 ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the attempted to reprimand that with new pro- years. However, it has also been reported common defense, promote the general wel- posals, to no success. that these cases that are reported tend to be fare, and secure the blessings of liberty to I really wanted to bring that issue up as a much more violent than ever before, which ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and discussion, because I feel that it’s really lim- may be in relation to why there is more guns establish this Constitution for the United iting the viewpoints and the opinions of peo- and shootings happening, rather than fights States of America.’’ ple in Congress, and who can get elected to in schools. These are beautiful words. But more than Congress. I mean, people continue to work So we feel as though there is a real need beautiful, they can be used and enforced to on it, but it really—I don’t know—I think for both more child abuse programs as well create a more perfect union. But our country that, at some point, maybe with large as an increase in the availability of these is at a time in its history when the words amounts of grassroots support, it could be programs. Also, as a solution for this prob- ‘‘domestic tranquility’’ and ‘‘general wel- brought up as an issue for serious debate, lem, if I could just read a quote from Jimmy fare’’ seem to signify things of the past. and it could be really brought into a fore- Foster, who is the Mayor of Pearl, Mis- I am here today to talk to you about guns. front, and it needs to be done in a manner sissippi, where, on October 1st of ’97, there The widespread availability of these weapons which does not limit people’s free speech. was a shooting which killed two teenagers is frightening and wrong. Thousand are And that is a serious issue as well, because a and wounded seven others. And he said: ‘‘You killed every year in our country by guns lot of people claim that their ability to know the old cliche, it happens to somebody August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1575 else. It happened to us this time, and it was ity have to do with violence in schools, I ees in the Federal Employee Health Benefit shocking. It cut through the heart of the think if you compare the amounts of shoot- Program (FEHBP) to purchase an employee community. What happened to us that morn- ings you have, say, in Andover, Massachu- and children-only benefit option at a lower cost ing was unthinkable.’’ setts to southeast Los Angeles, the results And I think the main thing that we would are pretty clear-cut. than current family coverage options. like to do is to have schools in Vermont be We have worked hard this Congress to much more aware that this is a problem that f enact far-reaching legislation to correct the is not just happening in the big cities, it is TRIBUTE TO SUPERIOR DIE SET pervasive problem of children who go without now moving to the suburbs. And Pearl, Mis- health care. The billions of dollars allocated for sissippi, is only a population of 22,000. So it CORPORATION IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY the new State Children's Health Insurance is definitely not happening just in the big Program in the Balanced Budget Act will help cities. MANDY COLLIER: We wanted to try to offer states reduce the number of low-income chil- some solutions that maybe would help the HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA dren without health coverage. However, I be- problem. In doing that, we looked at the OF WISCONSIN lieve we can and must do more to insure the urban schools where school violence has oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES millions of children in this country who go with- curred many times. And one of the solutions Thursday, August 6, 1998 out health benefits by expanding children's ac- that they have been trying for the past years cess to health care in the private market is to install metal detectors and go through, Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and in New York City they have 2,600 officers One barrier to private coverage is the ex- tribute to the Superior Die Set Corporation, pense of family health insurance policies. just for their schools. And there are many one of the nation's oldest family-owned cor- problems with this, and one of them is that Many working, financially-strapped families it could take three hours to get all the stu- porations, which is celebrating it 75th anniver- cannot afford premiums designed to cover two dents to go through the metal detectors, sary this year. adults plus children. Since children are less which cuts into the school time itself, and This American success story traces its roots expensive to cover than adults, employee and you end up spending half the day making to a 23-year-old Polish blacksmith, Kasimir J. kids-only policies could provide an affordable sure no one has weapons. The other problem ``Casey'' Janiszewski, who bid farewell to his option needed by these working families. is the high cost, that these metal detectors mother and father in 1910 and left Poland for range between $10,000 and $20,000, and many My bill helps those federal employees who, the United States. Ten years later he arrived because of cost, defer purchasing family school districts don’t have the money, and in Milwaukee, home of his new bride, and when they can afford it, then they have to health coverage. The bill authorizes the Office rotate it between the schools, so schools are soon established Superior Tool & Die Com- of Personnel Management to offer group-rated only getting checked once a week, and what pany. employee and children-only coverage to en- happens the other four days when someone As the family tree grew, so did the fortunes rollees of FEHBP. This new option will make could bring a gun to school? And in rural of the company. Casey Janiszewski's sons, health coverage even more affordable by al- communities and areas like these, it is a lit- Alphonse, Casimir H. and Edward, became lowing different rates for enrollees with one tle unreasonable to spend that much money key executives in the company. Casimir when an incident may occur once, a random child, two children, or more than two children. Janiszewski, also nicknamed ``Casey,'' be- There is a real need for a health insurance incident, and the detector might not even be came president in 1968 and served the com- there. product that better addresses the needs of So as far as solution, Rebecca Coffee is a pany for 55 yearsÐlonger than any family low-income and non-traditional families than Vermont author who has written a book on memberÐuntil his retirement in 1991. family policies that are currently available. the subject and she suggests that the kids His sons, Casimir J. and Frank J., took ex- Group-rated employee and children's-only poli- need to be taught by their parents, by their ecutive positions in the mid-1980s and in 1991 cies would help meet this unfilled need. school community and by their leaders how were named CEO and President, and Execu- By establishing an employee and children- to express themselves. They need to know tive Vice-President, respectively, their current they have control, because many kids go only coverage option in FEHBP's benefits positions in the firm. package, this legislation will provide a greater through and use guns as a way of gaining The company thrived under the stewardship control, and they also need to have a strong range of options and will encourage more fed- sense of community. To do this, I think that of three generations of Janiszewskis. eral employees to seek health coverage for parents need to be taught better and they Headquartered in the Milwaukee suburb of their children. Finally, it will set an important need to be aware of how to teach their kids Oak Creek since 1965, Superior Die Set Cor- example for other private insurance markets these values. And I think, also, that schools poration employs 500 workers in the U.S. and that serve millions more American families. need to have more teachers and more guid- overseas, is a regional source for a multiplicity ance counselors in them, because many of products and owns an array of patents on f times there are only one or two per grade, products developed by the founder and his which is one or two per a hundred or two son. In 1992, the Janiszewski success story HONORING RONALD S. COOPER hundred students, which isn’t enough. MICHAEL HASTINGS: It seems that violence came full circle with the establishment of a in schools is a consequence of a much larger subsidiary in Poland that gives the company a HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN problem of education that affects our soci- global reach. OF NEW YORK ety, and the question would be, why can’t The three-day celebration of the company's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every school be of the quality of a Phillip’s 75th anniversary also includes the birthday Exeter Academy or another elite institution celebration of Casimir H. Janiszewski, who Thursday, August 6, 1998 like that. And if the answer is, well, there is also turns 75. Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today no money to give to the schools, then I would have to consider the question, why Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues to join with my constituents in recognizing does the government give three times more to join me in congratulating Superior Die Set Ronald S. Cooper, one of our area's most dis- money to corporations, corporate welfare, Corporation for being an outstanding corporate tinct and valuable assets as he prepares for than to social welfare programs. citizen, a community asset, employer of hun- retirement. Go anywhere on Long Island and Also, why do we spend so much money on dreds, and living proof that the American the name Ron Cooper will elicit great plaudits a massive military budget, which shouldn’t dream lives on. from the business sector and a constant cho- come as a surprise—the military is a rather rus of praise from the diverse philanthropic in- violent institution—that just breeds this f stitutions which make up the strong fabric of kind of mentality of violence. Also, why it EXPANDING CHILDREN’S HEALTH seems that we have been unable to mobilize our community. this awesome American effort that was CARE COVERAGE Ron currently serves as a Senior Partner in shown when we helped win World War II, the Long Island office of Ernst & Young. Dem- when we put a man on the moon, and that we HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO onstrating his unique skill in the field of fi- still use this American might to bully other OF MINNESOTA nance, Ron began his career with Ernst & countries around the world, but why can’t we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Young as a partner in 1973 and quickly rose use this effort towards improving the condi- to the position of Managing Partner in 1985. In tions of our school standards? Why do we Thursday, August 6, 1998 seem to be unable to even feed the children all his undertakings be developed an incisive that go to school? That surely doesn’t help Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- level of understanding and leadership in the the problems of violence. And when the ques- ducing a bill that will enhance the well-being of fields of corporate operations, debt structure, tion comes to what is the correlation be- federal employees' children by improving their capital formation and numerous public acquisi- tween spending money and economic stabil- access to health care. My bill will allow enroll- tions and offerings. E1576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 In his philanthropic and community activi- law, the expenses of attending such a con- MICHAEL BARSKI HONORED ties, Ron applies the same attributes of tenac- ference is not deductible for a parent. Every- ity and perseverance that have created count- one else attending the meetingÐthe physi- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI less successful ventures which have produced cians, the vendors, the association mem- OF PENNSYLVANIA a rich blend of social institutions that serve to bersÐcan deduct the cost of travel and lodg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES invigorate the Long Island community. As Past ing except the parent and child who are di- Thursday, August 6, 1998 chairman of the Long Island Campaign Cabi- rectly affected. net of UJA-Federation of Jewish Philan- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today thropies, he oversaw an annual budget cam- There are many areas of this country where to pay tribute to a dedicated community serv- paign that raised $17,000,000. He is Vice- access to state-of-the-art treatment and diag- ant in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Michael P. President of the Long Island Philharmonic as nostic capabilities are simply not available to Barski. Michael, who is eighty-seven years well as Treasurer and Board Member of the physicians or to patients. For that reason, or- old, recently ended his tenth four-year term as Long Island Association. In addition, he pro- ganizations that work on behalf of those with Tax Collector of Conyngham Townships. vides guidance and leadership to other major chronic illnesses and other conditions hold an- Michael Barski worked in the coal mines Long Island-based organizations that include nual or biennial conferences at which re- until he joined the U.S. Marines at the start of the Long Island Better Business Bureau, the searchers, physicians, vendors of mechanical World War II. He returned to the mines follow- Nassau County Museum of Art, the Board of and other equipment and others provide their ing a tour of duty in Europe. Michael was first Directors of the Institute for Community Devel- latest information for each other. Parents often elected Tax Collector in 1957 and shortly opment and the Council of Overseers of the are encouraged to attend these meetings with thereafter began rising at dawn to do the Tilles Center of C.W. Post College of Long Is- their children to learn about the latest treat- bookeeping, a habit he would keep for forty land University. ment techniques. For many, this is their only years. Rather than publishing office hours. Mi- chael make himself available to all members Ron's constant giving of himself to the com- capability to have access to this level of medi- munity has blessed us with business and cul- of the community at all hours. cal expertise, and we should encourage their tural opportunities. Moreover, in his role as Mr. Speaker, Michael is also a devoted ability to participate in such conferences. Chairman of the Long Island Regional Board baseball fan and an ardent follower of the of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, My legislation would create a $500 per year New York Yankees. He was a local umpire we have come to view a model of understand- deduction for a parent and child to attend such from 1949 until just a few years ago. He also ing and compassion that readily emerges as a conferences. Deductible expenses would in- was an active member of the St. Mary's yardstick by which all such future efforts must clude travel, lodging, registration and meals Church Choir and a Quartermaster of the Vet- be measured. His unique talent for under- while attending the conference. erans of Foreign Wars for twenty-five years. Michael is the son of the late Adam and standing and humanity have earned him great I would hope that Members will support en- recognition and honor. Among these many ac- Catherine Barski and is eldest of eleven chil- actment of this inexpensive but important pro- colades are the Long Island Distinguished dren. He and his wife, the former Catherine vision that will benefit children with chronic Leadership Award, the Distinguished Commu- Novelli, will celebrate their 62nd Wedding An- nity Service Award of the Anti-Defamation medical conditions and improve both their niversary on September 29, 1998. They have League of B'nai B'rith, the Brotherhood Award medical treatment and their quality of life. two grown children and one granddaughter of the National Conference of Christians and named Lydia. Their son Michael is an execu- f Jews and the Frank Ornstein Human Rela- tive with a financial firm and their daughter tions Award of the American Jewish Commit- Barbara works with the Department of Health HONORING TECHNICAL SERGEANT tee. and Human Services in Washington, D.C. OF THE UNITED STATES AIR Mr. Speaker, as Ron Cooper now looks to- I am extremely proud to bring this extraor- FORCE SHELLY MCPECK KELLY ward retirement and happily spending those dinary American's life to the attention of my innumerable hours of leisure he has promised colleagues. I join with his family, his many to his wife, Marcia, I ask my colleagues to join friends, and the community in wishing him a with me and rise to express their great admi- HON. ROBERT W. NEY wonderful, well-deserved retirement from pub- ration and joy for all he has done and all he OF OHIO lic service and my very best wishes for contin- will do. ued good health and happiness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f f Thursday, August 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION OF TAX ASSIST- AID TO ISRAEL ANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS tribute to an extraordinary constituent, Shelly HON. JOHN E. ENSIGN ACT McPeck Kelly. Shelly was tragically killed in a OF NEVADA plane crash with Commerce Secretary Ron IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GEORGE MILLER Brown in 1996. Shelly McPeck Kelly was an Thursday, August 6, 1998 OF CALIFORNIA outstanding citizen who devoted a lifetime to Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Speaker, just a few weeks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helping those in her community and country, ago, Iran test fired the Shihab-3 missile. Intel- and she has been missed by all those who Thursday, August 6, 1998 ligence estimates by the CIA and the Israelis Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I am knew her. proved to be correct. This missile will likely introducing today the ``Tax Assistance for Chil- Throughout her life, Shelly McPeck Kelly have a range of 930 miles putting Israel's se- dren with Chronic Medical Conditions Act'' was a model citizen. She was loyal and de- curity in jeopardy. But this is not an issue for which will enable the parents of children with voted wife. As the proud parents of two chil- our closest friend in the Middle East, this is an ongoing medical conditions to participate in dren, she and her husband shared many won- American issue because it affects global secu- medical conferences that provide timely infor- derful memories. Shelly served faithfully in the rity and our thousands of troops that are mation for the treatment of their children's United States Air Force as an airplane stew- based in that critical region. Iran's stockpiling health. ardess. Her hard work paid off by achieving of chemical and biological weapons and acqui- I am delighted to have as original co-spon- the rank of Technical Sergeant. Shelly should sitions of nuclear technology make the situa- sors of this bill Representatives Waxman, Hill- also be commended for her service to the tion even more dire. iard, Frost, Moran, Pelosi, Carson, Sandlin, United States during the Bosnian Peacekeep- There are two ways for our government to Furse, Farr, Stark and McNulty. ing Operation. prove its commitment to dealing with this criti- This legislation will, at an extremely minimal cal issue. The first is sanctioning entities that cost, facilitate the ability of parents whose chil- On August 15, 1998, Shelly will be remem- aid in Iran's missile development. I, like a ma- dren have chronic medical conditions to attend bered by her family and friends as they plant jority of the House, cosponsored the Iran Mis- conferences, meetings and conventions at a tree in her memory. I ask my colleagues to sile Proliferation Sanctions Act (IMPSA), and it which physicians and other health and service join the residents of Eastern Ohio and myself passed this body 392 to 22. Last week the providers provide them important information in remembering Shelly McPeck Kelly's cour- President followed Congress' lead and not otherwise available to them. Under current age, loyalty and service to her country. strengthened an existing executive order by August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1577 placing sanctions on 7 Russian entities. We healing and fill their loneliness magnified European edition of the Wall Street Journal on must keep a close watch on this and remain with grief with the presence of Your Spirit, June 25, 1998. vigilant on the issue of Iran's acquisition of and the Hope of Your gift of eternal life. Heavenly Father, we pray for our Nation’s [From the Wall Street Journal Europe, June weapons of mass destruction and the weap- congressional leaders and for our President. 25, 1998] ons to deliver them. President Clinton will be Give our nation’s leaders Your wisdom that A WAY OUT OF EUROPE’S PENSION CRISIS traveling to Russia in September, and if the they will lean upon You for understanding (By Jose Pinera) legislation is still needed, we should bring up and direction. On the wall of my office in Santiago, Chile, IMPSA for veto override. Lord we pray for all law-enforcement offi- I have a map of the Americas with South Another way to counter the Iranian threat is cers. Give them Your protective care and America’s sharp southern tip pointing to- by strengthening our closest ally and outpost wisdom to respond in courage to perform ward the top and the United States and Can- in the region. In September, when we return to their duties with firmness and with love. We ada at the bottom. Visitors often look puz- long for the final victory over sin and evil zled, then exclaim, ‘‘Oh, they’ve hung your Washington, we will vote on the Foreign Oper- and sorrow in this world and pray that You ations Appropriations bill which contain Israel's map upside down.’’ will give us determination and faith to take ‘‘No,’’ I say, ‘‘It’s just a different way of annual aid package. I have voted for this bill our stand for righteousness in our land. looking at the world.’’ I often think of that in the past because I believe that foreign aid, Thank You Lord Jesus for laying down Your map when I’m asked how Europe’s crisis-rid- when used wisely, is an important instrument life for us that we might have life and have dled pension systems can fixed. in American foreign policy. it more abundantly. Lift us up through this Reform is possible, I reply, if people are This year, I again intend to vote for aid for darkness of evil that we might praise You in willing to look at the world in a different Israel, and I want to draw special attention to Jesus Name. Amen. Chaplain James Paul way. Most importantly individuals will need Maxwell, Shawnee Police Department, Shaw- more power to provide for their own retire- what makes this bill so special and historic. nee, Oklahoma. Based upon Prime Minister Netanyahu's ment—and the government’s role must be f scaled back. We’ve accomplished this in pledge to a joint meeting of Congress two Chile, and reform on the Chilean model is years ago, Israel has started to reduce its re- HONORING FRIENDS OF DIALYSIS being seriously considered in the United quest for aid. Imagine an aid-receiving nation DAY States. In the meantime, the system has al- saying it does not need as much moneyÐwell ready spread to several other nations around it's happening this year. the globe. Israel has made dramatic economic strides HON. ADAM SMITH Beneath its veneer of egalitarianism, Eu- over the past two decades including the privat- OF WASHINGTON rope’s present pension systems are hideously unfair to tens of millions. Most young work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ization of most of its industries. As a friend ers can look only to paying more and more and supporter, the United States helped in Thursday, August 6, 1998 to support those on retirement today—and Israel's economic gains. Now Israel is telling Mr. ADAM SMITH of Washington. Mr. then to receiving less and less when they us that they feel confortable phasing out all of themselves retire. Many under-40 members their economic aid over a ten year period. Speaker, I rise today to declare a day of rec- of today’s working population may end up on However, based upon the continued threats in ognition on August 16, 1998, for the Friends of income support to make ends meet in the the region like Iran, Israel does need continu- Dialysis Day. Everyone who participates in this next few decades, even though they pay up to ing military assistance which I will continue to important day is taking an essential step in 20% or more of their income in social secu- rity taxes. support. I am also pleased a note that it looks helping to increase awareness of kidney dis- as though this year's Foreign Operations Ap- ease and the need for organ donation. We all SIMPLE YET RADICAL propriations bill will hold spending level to that know that organ donations save lives, and in- Part of the problem is demographics. Eu- rope’s state pension systems are based on the of Fiscal 1998. creasing the number of donors throughout the country could potentially save the life a loved so-called pay-as-you-go (Paygo) principle, f one for many families in our community and meaning that the pension payroll taxes of to- throughout the nation. I hope by declaring this day’s working populations are passed IN TRIBUTE through immediately to today’s retirees. Friends of Dialysis Day we can increase the This system worked half-a-century ago in a SPEECH OF willingness to donate organs by friends and world where there were seven or more work- members of our community. ers for each retiree, who typically lived only HON. WES WATKINS The citizens of my district have participated a few years after he left the work force. OF OKLAHOMA in the Friends of Dialysis Day through an an- That world is gone. Thanks to a sharply IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nual golf tournament. Participants, including declining birth rate and longer life expect- patients, transplant recipients, medical staff, ancy, there is now an average of only four Tuesday, July 28, 1998 people of working age to support each pen- and family members, come together to raise Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to sioner in the 15 member states of the Euro- money for this important cause. I urge other have printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a pean Union. By 2040 there will be only two, communities around the country to follow their prayer I received from Chaplain James Paul and in some countries like Germany the example and help promote organ donation. Maxwell from Shawnee, Oklahoma. When ratio of workers to pensioners will be closer I commend all who have taken up this im- to one to one. Reverend Maxwell learned of the tragic deaths portant fight and I hope we can all work to- As a result, the financial burdens will be- of Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson he gether to continue to increase the awareness come enormous. Pension contributions in composed a beautiful prayer and asked that I of kidney disease and the need for organ do- Germany, for example, are now 20.3% of share it with Congressman DELAY. After read- earnings, and the government has just in- nations in our communities. ing the prayer myself, I was so moved that I creased VAT to finance the cost of pensions. felt it would be a shame not to share this with f And that is just the beginning. In France, the entire Congress so I therefore ask that it pension contributions may have to double to SOCIAL SECURITY 40% of earnings. But higher payroll taxes be made a part of the formal CONGRESSIONAL lead to even high unemployment and thus RECORD. HON. PHILIP M. CRANE fewer contributions to the pension system. Dear Heavenly Father, Our Lord At the same time, the payouts will be We come to rejoice in Your gracious mercy OF ILLINOIS rimmed. European governments have al- and forgiveness of sins. Today we praise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ready begun doing so, for example, by in- Your name for taking bad things and work- Thursday, August 6, 1998 creasing the retirement age. ing them together for good. Meanwhile, every pressure group grants to Lord, we are grieved at the unnecessary Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, as we move into cut the best deal for its members. Thus we death of two Washington, D.C. police offi- the 21st century, we must address the issue see that Italian civil servants retire in their cers. We come to You, leaning on Your love of Social Security. When I support privatizing early 50s and that French truck drivers can and Holy Spirit for patience, for strength, the system which would allow Americans to end their working lives at 55. Does anyone and for courage in the midst of great sorrow. more fully control the financial aspects of their seriously believe that such a system can sur- Dear Lord, we pray for the wives and chil- vive in the 21st century? dren of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Officer retirement years, I realize we must have a na- Twenty years ago my country faced a simi- John Gibson. And we pray for the family, tional debate on the issue. In an effort to con- lar crisis. Chile had created a state pension friends, and colleagues of these men. We tribute to the discussion, I would recommend system in 1925 and by the 1970s it was on the know their hurt and sorrow is almost un- that my colleagues read this following column brink of bankruptcy, life with special privi- bearable. Lift these up with Your love and written by Jose Pinera as it appeared in the leges and burdened by high payroll taxes. E1578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998

When I was appointed minister of labor and ‘‘Operating costs of an investment-based CLOSING REMARKS TO THE THIRTEENTH PLE- social security, my team and I hit upon a system are higher.’’ True, professional pen- NARY SESSION OF THE NATIONAL UNIFICA- simple, yet radical way to keep the idea of a sion fund managers do have advertising and TION COUNCIL BY LEE TENG-HUI, PRESIDENT, national retirement system, but change the investment costs that tax-and-spend govern- REPUBLIC OF CHINA way it is structured. Every worker’s payroll ment programs run by civil servants do not Vice Chairman Lein; Vice Chairman Siew; taxes, we proposed, could go into a private, incur. But the costs are low—and are Vice Chairman Hsu; Members of the Council; individual pension account that would be his dwarfed by the higher returns the PSA sys- Members of the Research Council: own property. His money would be invested tem generates. I would first like to thank everyone again in professionally managed funds of stocks ‘‘Private pensions are less reliable and for attending the conference today. We have and bonds. If he changed his job, his retire- safe.’’ In fact, it’s hard to consider the just heard reports from Minister Hu, Chair- ment accounts would move with him. These present setup reliable, with governments in- man Chang and Director General Yin. These would fuel—and keep up with—a growing creasing taxes and decreasing payouts. The reports have inspired ample discussion of the economy, yielding a far better pension in- investment results of private funds cannot foreign relations of the Republic of China, be guaranteed. But all studies of past per- come than if the same sums went to the gov- the cross-strait relationship, and communist formance show that the long-term gains of a ernment. China’s strategic maneuvers toward Taiwan. well-chosen portfolio of bonds and equities Here’s how the Pension Savings Account In total, councilors have expressed their have been far greater than that of paygo sys- (PSA) system works. To start with every views. I already have made note of these val- working man and woman gets a PSA pass- tems. The government supervises the invest- ment companies, and of course the fund man- uable opinions and will request the Execu- book to keep track of how much as accumu- tive Yuan to study them further. Thank you lated and how well the investment fund has ages themselves keep a constant watchful eye on the accounts. for your advice. performed. Since assuming the office of President, I To manage these growing assets, individ- EMPOWERING WORKERS have on many occasions declared that the fu- uals choose freely among a number of pri- The PSA system has other benefits. For ture of the nation is an issue of utmost seri- vate companies that invest in a diversified, example, if this system were adopted Eu- ousness; not a romantic aspiration. Today, low-risk portfolio of stocks and bonds. Since rope-wide, workers would not risk losing we stand poised to forge ahead into the 21st workers can change freely from one company their pension rights if they left a job in one century, working toward national develop- to another, they compete to provide better country for a job in another. Interestingly, ment on a grander scale. At this pivotal customer service and lower commissions. the EU Commission is considering a change point, we must all give rational and prag- Many have user-friendly computer terminals from Paygo to an investment-based retire- matic thought to this matter of epochal im- where individuals can calculate the value of ment system for its own workers. portance. their pensions or find out how much to de- Harvard University economist Martin On the eve of the new century, let us look posit in order to retire at a given age. Feldstein has estimated that the value of fu- back on the state of our world. The Cold War The companies are regulated by the gov- ture benefits to the American economy of has faded into history, and communism is in ernment and there’s also a safety net: the privatizing Social Security pensions could full retreat. Even though communism and state guarantees a minimum pension if the reach an astounding $20 trillion. ‘‘It is dif- one-party rule remain entrenched on the worker’s savings fall short. ficult to think of any other policy,’’ he re- Chinese mainland, the system is facing The PSA system changes the very notion cently wrote, ‘‘that could produce such a of what a pension is. For example, Chile no strong demands for change both from within substantial permanent rise in the standard and without. Try as they may, the mainland longer has a right legal retirement age. Peo- of living of the vast majority of the popu- authorities cannot check or deflect these de- ple can retire whenever they want, as long as lation.’’ Europe could also derive a similarly mands. The tide of democracy defies obstruc- they have sufficient savings in their ac- huge benefit. counts for a ‘‘reasonable pension’’ (50% of av- I cannot emphasize enough that the PSA is tion. Indeed, we believe that Peking has no erage salary of the previous 10 years, as long not a solution of the political right or left; it choice but to squarely face this global trend as it is higher than the minimum pension). If empowers all workers. It allows them owner- and adopt thorough reforms. Therefore, we must take this opportunity they want to, they can continue working ship of financial capital that many have to once again state clearly and solemnly: without contributing to the plan after their never had, giving them a greater stake in the China must be reunified. However, this re- pension begins. No longer is anyone forced to economy than ever before. It may seem revo- unification must be under a system of de- leave the labor force—or work on the black lutionary to suggest that Europeans give up mocracy, freedom and equitable prosperity market—because he draws a pension. their dependence on the state for their old- The result? Today Chile’s private pension age livelihood in favor of taking their pen- that will safeguard the rights and interests system has accumulated an investment fund sion provision into their own hands. Never- of all Chinese, and is in keeping with the of some $30 billion, in a country of only 14 theless, millions of people in countries such global trend. The nation should, by no million people and a gross domestic product as Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, El means, be reunified under the proven failure of only $70 billion. As University of Califor- Salvador, and Mexico have already done so, of communism or the so-called ‘‘one country, nia economist Sebastian Edwards noted, the with excellent results for themselves, their two systems’’ formula. Our position on this issue is firmly ground- system ‘‘has contributed to the phenomenal economies and their societies. increase in the country’s savings rate, from To all who say it cannot be done, my reply ed in our belief that: First, reunification under communism or less than 10% in 1986 to almost 29% in 1996.’’ is twofold: it has been done, and—consider- Chilean people have reaped a rich harvest. ing the ruinous state of Europe’s pensions fi- the ‘‘one country, two systems’’ formula will The average worker has earned 12% annually nancing—It must be done. not help bring democracy to the whole of after inflation, and pensions today are much China. Instead, it will send the people of the higher than under the old system nearly 80% f mainland even further from their aspirations to enjoy a democratic way of life. of annual income over the last 10 years of THE FUTURE OF TAIWAN working life. Second, only if china is reunified under a Can this system work in Europe? Some democratic system can the strengths of Tai- economists assert that it can’t. Let’s exam- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN wan, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland ine their objections. OF NEW YORK be forged together as a force for regional sta- ‘‘The transition to an investment-based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bility. A reunified China that is closed and system is too costly.’’ If today’s worker’s autocratic would necessarily provoke anxi- taxes get redirected into individual retire- Thursday, August 6, 1998 ety in neighboring countries, upset the ment funds, critics wonder, who will pay the Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I received power balance in Asia and threaten the peace pensions of today’s retired workers? In Chile, a copy of a speech by the President of the and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. Third, only the implementation of a com- we covered the guarantees to already retired Republic of China, Taiwan, Lee Teng-Hui, workers in several ways. The government prehensive democratic system, through the issued new bonds, which spread some of the which he delivered before the Thirteenth Ple- rule of law and transparent political proc- cost over the generations. Privatization of nary Session of the National Unification Coun- esses, will mutual trust be enhanced between state-owned business, and a reduction in gov- cil on July 22, 1998. the two sides. And only democracy will en- ernment spending elsewhere, were also im- Minister Lee's speech outlines his thoughts sure that both sides in fact honor their portant. We levied a small temporary transi- and aspirations for the future of Taiwan, espe- agreements and guarantee a new win-win sit- tion tax; and the economic growth unleashed cially the question of unification with the Peo- uation. by the PSA system brought in greater over- ple's Republic of China. His remarks are Once again, we resolutely reject the so- all tax revenues. thought-provoking and insightful and consider- called ‘‘one country, two systems’’ scheme. In the meantime, during the transition, ev- It has a number of fundamental flaws, the eryone contributing to the old system could ing the interest in the future of Taiwan in this first of which is ambiguity. While the for- remain in it, but those who moved had their body, I urge my colleagues to read President mula seems to offer two equal systems, it in rights to partially accrued pension. Income Lee's speech. fact makes a very unequal distinction be- guaranteed by the government. All new en- Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I ask that Presi- tween central and local. The formula is also trants by the work force were required to go dent Lee's speech be inserted at this point in contradictory, for it seeks to wed com- into the PSA system. the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. munism with capitalism. Finally, the ‘‘one August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1579 country, two systems’’ model is undemo- there. The ROC government has also raised pursuit of democracy, freedom, human cratic, power is exercised from the top down, numerous friendly and concrete proposals rights, peace, and prosperity, we are con- not from the bottom up. This runs com- concerning such issues as meetings between fident that through the cooperation and ef- pletely counter to the democratic reunifica- the top leaders of both sides, cooperation in forts of people in both nations, ROC–U.S. re- tion that we seek. the international area, an offshore trans- lations will continue to grow stronger. Only Hence, we further advocate that: shipment center, cultural exchanges, agri- by allowing the enhancement of ROC–U.S. First, although there will be only one cultural cooperation, and the reform of state relations, the improvement of cross-strait China in the future, at present there is ‘‘one enterprises. It is through the perseverance relations, and the development of ROC–PRC divided China.’’ The Republic of China was and hard work of the ROC that cross-strait relations to proceed in tandem, can we estab- established in 1912, and although the govern- relations have been built from the ground lish what President Clinton referred to last ment moved to Taiwan in 1949, the Peking up. Relations have progressed without fail, October as a healthy framework for a tri- authorities have never exercised jurisdiction and exchanges have expanded without set- angular relationship. And only in this way over Taiwan. That the two sides of the Tai- back. A new opportunity for peaceful cross- can we ensure peace and prosperity in the wan Strait are ruled by two separate politi- strait competition has been created. Asia-Pacific region. cal entities is an objective fact that cannot What is regrettable, However, is that the The ROC has spared no effort to establish be denied. Peking authorities have never been able to mutual trust and enhance positive inter- Second, the reunification of China should shake their rigid mentality. Not only have action between the two sides of the Taiwan proceed in a gradual and orderly fashion. they been unable to squarely face the state Strait. Although three years ago Peking uni- When the conditions are ripe, success will of private-sector exchanges across the strait laterally suspended bilateral consultations come naturally. No timetable need be set. and respond to the ROC‘‘s well-intentioned between the two sides, Taipei has never The pace of democratization on the Chinese expectations, but they have stepped up the abandoned hope for dialogue. In April of this mainland and the improvement of cross- promotion of a Taiwan policy that seeks to year, the Straits Exchange Foundation and strait relations will decide the progress to- ‘‘limit (our) foreign relations, suppress (our) the Association for Relations Across the Tai- wards peaceful reunification. military, and bind (our) economy (to wan Strait held talks and reached an agree- Third, prior to reunification, the people of theirs)’’. This has hindered and obstructed ment to have Mr. Koo Chen-fu visit the Chi- the Republic of China on Taiwan should pos- the development of normal cross-strait rela- nese mainland this autumn. It is my earnest sess the right to full self-defense. This is the tions, forcing us to adopt a counter policy hope that the two sides will take advantage inherent right of the 21.8 million people on emphasizing ‘‘patience over haste’’ and of this opportunity to engage in a frank ex- Taiwan. It is also necessary to preserve the ‘‘steady progress for the long term.’’ change of views in order to resume institu- achievements of democratic reform in the Last year, the mainland authorities con- tionalized consultations and formulate a fea- sible blueprint for the improvement of bilat- Taiwan area and encourage democratic vened the 15th National Congress of the Chi- eral relations and the democratic reunifica- change on the Chinese mainland. nese Communist Party and the First Plenary tion of China. Fourth, in light of the needs for survival Session of the Ninth People’s Congress, dur- Ladies and gentlemen: Since the day it was and development, the people of the Republic ing which their new leadership was formed. founded, the Republic of China has faced in- of China on Taiwan should enjoy the right to It is our hope that this new leadership will cessant challenges. Since the government re- participate in international activities as pragmatically face up to the global trends of located in Taiwan, the ROC has existed for a they did in the fifties and sixties. This way, democracy, globalization, and information in long time in an environment made difficult the people on both sides will have equal op- the 21st century, and demonstrate the broad- by military threats and diplomatic isolation. portunity to contribute to the international ness of mind and new vision necessary to However, under the concerted efforts of its bring about a new era of reciprocity and mu- community. government and people, the Republic of tual trust between Taipei and Peking, there- Fifth, Taiwan and the mainland should ex- China has overcome the obstacles and built by achieving win-win for both sides. pand exchanges and enhance the prosperity the world-acclaimed ‘‘Taiwan experience.’’ of both sides. Cooperation should replace an- In fact, the accumulated experience over Today, the ROC stands as a top-ranking na- tagonism, and reciprocity should dissolve an- decades of the Republic of China on Taiwan tion in terms of gross national product, per imosity. In this fashion, a propitious founda- in the areas of political, economic and social capita income, economic growth rate, for- tion can be laid for the future peaceful reuni- development would serve as a more valuable eign exchange reserves, total trade volume, fication of China. reference for the Chinese mainland than that total outbound investment, and level of tech- Finally, the two sides should pursue full of any other country. In particular, the nological development. The ROC is also a communication on the principles of equality ROC’s tangible success in realizing democ- rare example in modern history; one that and mutual respect in order to resolve dif- racy fully demonstrates that Chinese people was able to successfully achieve democra- ferences and seek common ground. They are capable of implementing democracy. We tization while maintaining economic devel- should hold consultations based on the re- are pleased to see that the mainland authori- opment and social stability. Thus, it is my ality of a divided China and sign a cross- ties have in recent years undertaken the pro- deeply held belief that the most significant strait peace agreement, thereby ending the motion of grass-roots democracy in some aspect of the ‘‘Taiwan experience’’ lies in the state of hostility, promoting harmony in areas. Furthermore, we look forward to even dauntless courage of the government and cross-strait relations, and preserving the sta- more active efforts on the part of Peking to people of the ROC and their ability to work bility of the Asia-Pacific region. carry forward political reforms in order to hard together and constantly make adjust- Over the past ten years, the ROC govern- widen the scope and degree of democracy, ments in order to overcome all difficulties. ment has followed a positive and pragmatic further release the wisdom and energy of the In the larger perspective, the ‘‘Taiwan ex- mainland policy in an effort to promote salu- residents of the mainland, and establish a di- perience’’ represents not only the coopera- tary cross-strait interaction and move to- verse, open and modern society. tive fruits of the 21.8 million hardworking wards democratic reunification. As early as Just recently, U.S. President Bill Clinton people on Taiwan, but also a valuable asset May 1991, I declared an end to the Period of traveled to the Chinese mainland, and his for all Chinese people. It is the develop- National Mobilization for Suppression of the visit brought new changes to the relation- mental experience achieved by Chinese peo- Communist Rebellion, thereby formally re- ship between Washington and Peking. On the ple, with Chinese knowledge, on Chinese nouncing the use of force as a means of re- mainland, he spread the messages of democ- land, and most suitable to the conditions of solving the issue of reunification. Also over racy, freedom, human rights, market econ- the Chinese nation. We are willing to share the past decade, the ROC has established the omy, open society, and peaceful dialogue. this experience with our fellow compatriots National Unification Council the Mainland The visit has been the focus of much con- on the mainland. We hope that with succes- Affairs Council, and the Straits Exchange cern, and all expect it to lead to a more di- sive democratization, modernization, and Foundation. Up to the present, the two sides versified, democratic, and free Chinese main- the rule of law on both sides, Taiwan and the have held eighteen rounds of talks. At the land that will return to the right side of his- mainland can work together to create a free, same time, we have actively worked to build tory. democratic and equitably prosperous new the necessary legal foundation and put cross- We have surely taken note of the possible China. strait exchanges on a proper legal track. impact that President Clinton’s remarks Your active discussions today serve as an From 1987 through the beginning of this may have on interaction across the Taiwan excellent source of valuable opinions on cur- year, residents of Taiwan have made more Strait, as well as on our efforts to promote rent mainland policy and the future of than 12 million trips to the Chinese main- pragmatic diplomacy. The ROC government China. I am confident that after a full ex- land. By 1997, the amount of trade between agencies concerned certainly will not ignore change of views at all levels of society, we the two sides had reached US $26.4 billion— the importance that the public attaches to will certainly be able to form an even broad- sixteen times greater than the 1987 figure. these developments, will carefully assess the er consensus and work toward the grand task Meanwhile, entrepreneurs from Taiwan have effects and respond appropriately. However, of reunifying China under democracy. agreed to invest more than US $38.1 billion in light of the strong ties and close friend- In closing, I would like to offer all of you on the Chinese mainland, making them the ship between the ROC and the U.S., as well my best wishes for good health and happi- second largest source of outside investment as our common ideals and interest in the ness. Thank you. E1580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, PERSONAL EXPLANATION ican citizens, should not be allowed to persist JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- without comment. I support this resolution of- CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES HON. CASS BALLENGER fered by Representative MATT SALMON and I APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 OF NORTH CAROLINA urge other Members to do the same. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f SPEECH OF Thursday, August 6, 1998 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM AULL, III HON. JIM KOLBE Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, last night, during consideration of H.R. 4276, the Depart- HON. IKE SKELTON OF ARIZONA ments of Commerce, Justice, State and the OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Judiciary Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1999, on roll call vote 398, the Hefley amend- Thursday, August 6, 1998 Wednesday, August 5, 1998 ment, I was recorded as voting ``aye'' but in- tended to vote ``no.'' Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I wish to The House in Committee of the Whole On May 28, President Clinton issued Execu- pay tribute to William (Bill) Aull, III, a good House on the State of the Union had under friend and outstanding attorney, who recently consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- tive Order (13083) intending to provide a uni- propriations for the Departments of Com- form policy for the federal government to pro- passed away at the age of 82. merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and hibit discrimination based on sexual orienta- A native of Lexington, MO, Aull graduated related agencies for the fiscal year ending tion. The order amended an Executive Order from Westminster College in Fulton, MO, and September 30, 1999, and for other purposes: signed in 1969 by President Richard Nixon continued his education at the University of which prohibited discrimination in federal em- Missouri-Columbia, where he received his Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to ployment ``because of race, color, religion, Juris Doctorate degree. Bill began his law pro- discuss an international organization funded sex, or national origin * * *.'' The new order fession as the Prosecuting Attorney in Lafay- by this billÐthe Organization for Economic does not create any new enforcement rights ette County, which led to a position as Assist- Cooperation and Development (OECD). As for discrimination based on sexual orientation ant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of many of my colleagues know, the OECD was since such enforcement rights must be passed Missouri. He continued as the City Attorney for founded in 1961 as a successor to the Organi- by the Congress. The Hefly amendment would his hometown of Lexington, and spent most of zation for European Economic Cooperation have prohibited any federal funds from being his professional career practicing law there. (OEEC). Since its inception, the OECD has used to implement or enforce Executive Order A veteran of World War II, Bill commanded never strayed too far from its core missions: to 13803. a company of the 442nd Japanese-American see that its member nations achieve the high- I have always strenuously opposed discrimi- Infantry Regiment in Italy. He received numer- est sustainable economic growth and employ- nation of any kind. I believe that employment ous decorations during his tour, including the ment, to contribute to sound economic expan- opportunities should be given on the basis of Silver Star. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel sion in Member as well as non-member na- ability and therefore feel that one's sexual ori- after twenty years of service with the United tions, and to contribute to the expansion of entation should play no part in hiring, pro- States Army Reserve. world trade on a multilateral, non-discrimina- motion or firing decisions. Accordingly, I in- In addition to his outstanding professional tory basis. tended to vote against the Hefley amendment. and military service, Bill served as the presi- The OECD continues to do important eco- f dent of the Commerce Bank of Lexington, the nomic work. For example, it is working on the Lexington R±5 Board of Education, the Mis- Asian economic crisis. It is making an effort to GOVERNMENT DISCRIMINATION IN souri Historical Society, and the Wentworth help Russia get on the right economic track. GERMANY Military Academy Board. He also served as an The OECD is also the organization that devel- elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Lex- oped the Anti-Bribery Convention now pending HON. ROBERT W. NEY ington. before Congress. OECD economic studies are OF OHIO Aull is survived by his wife Tuni, one son, considered crucial to understanding the func- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two daughters, one step-son, one step-daugh- tioning of the global economy. It is doing cut- ter, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded Thursday, August 6, 1998 ting edge work on regulatory and tax reform. in death by his first wife, Martha Bolding Aull. And the OECD is taking the lead on under- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ex- Mr. Speaker, Bill Aull's public service and standing the impact that electronic commerce tend my support to the House Resolution that military career make him a role model for will have on global economic issues. In short, expresses the sense of Congress with respect young civic leaders, and his closeness within the OECD is as important today to its member to government discrimination in Germany the Lexington community will greatly be nations as it was at its inception. based on religion or belief, particularly against missed. I am certain that the Members of the Nonetheless, the OECD understands that in United States citizens. House will join me in paying tribute to this dis- today's tough budgetary environment, they Government discrimination against members tinguished Missourian. need to find ways to do more with less. The of minority groups, including American citi- f OECD is reforming on its own initiative. In zens, solely because of their religious beliefs, is occurring in Germany at the federal, state BREAK THE CYCLE OF PERSECU- fact, I believe it has shown real leadership in TION OF IRANIAN BAHA’IS this area. As its internal reforms continue, I and local level. All acts have been docu- believe we should take a close look at how mented in the last five State Department these reforms are being implemented, and Human Rights Reports, United Nations Re- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN perhaps even hold it up as example for other ports, and the most recent reports of the State OF NEW YORK international organizations. Department Advisory Committee on Human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rights. Despite attempts of our State Depart- I would also like to draw the Chairman's at- ment to address the issue with the German Thursday, August 6, 1998 tention to the work of the OECD Development government, it is only getting worse. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, adherents of the Center. Over the years, the OECD Develop- Because of a strong grass roots movement Baha'i faith in Iran have lived a precarious and ment Center has served as a bridge between in this country by people of faith who are com- dangerous existence since the religion origi- OCED nations and emerging economies mitted to ending religious persecution, Con- nated in what was then Persia in the 1840's. around the world. The Center's reputation as gress is taking a strong step toward helping to Originally the Baha'i faithful were per- an ``honest broker,'' along with its commitment end international religious persecution. The secuted by Muslims in Iran as heretics. They to promoting market-opening reforms, makes it right for someone to practice their faith should were exiled to Baghdad and then to Akka, in an excellent resource to policy makers in de- not be infringed by government actions. Our Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire. veloped nations and developing countries country was founded on this principle, and we As a result, the Baha'i World Center was es- alike. should stand up for this principle when we tablished in Haifa, Israel, near the site of Mr. Chairman, the OECD and the OECD deal with other countries. Akka, where it remains today. From those Development Center are important to U.S. Religious persecution is morally unaccept- humble beginnings, today about 300,000 Ba- international economic interests. I am hopeful able. Government discrimination based on reli- ha'is live in Iran, with millions more in commu- that their important work will continue. gious belief, especially when it impacts Amer- nities elsewhere around the world. As such, August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1581 Baha'is comprise the largest religious minority Human Rights, which Iran has signed. We are and engaging performance, as well as to in Iran today. watching carefully. thank the staff members of the Guam Council Unfortunately, little has changed for the Ira- I call on the Government of Iran to cease of Arts and Humanities (CAHA) who facilitated nian Baha'is since the time the faith was the persecution of all of its citizens, including the event. These individuals were: founded. Although the U.S. State Department Baha'is, to release those currently being held, CAHA Staff: Ms. Jackie Balbas, Mr. Vid reports that exile is not a tool presently used and to break the historical, mindless pattern of Quitoriano, and Mr. Paul Cruz. to persecute Iranian Baha'is, Baha'is in Iran persecution of the Iranian Baha'i and all other Performers: Mr. Frank Rabon, Choreog- are subject to ongoing, egregious violations of religious minorities in Iran. rapher, Mr. Ryan Aguigui, Ms. Maxine Bigler, their human rights. f Mr. Frank Cruz, Mr. Darrell Lujan, Mr. Dominic SInce the Iranian Revolution in 1979, over Mendiola, Ms. Eileen Meno, Ms. Renati 200 Baha'is have been executed by the gov- INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN TRUST Narcis, Mr. Art Pangelinan, Mr. Angel Pares, ernment solely for their religious beliefs. It is FUND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE ACT Mr. Jonathan Paulino, Mr. Eric Reyes, Ms. important to note that Baha'is have never en- Judene Salas, Mr. David San Luis, Ms. gaged in any illegal activity nor participated in HON. GEORGE MILLER Rosanna San Luis, Mr. Brian San Nicolas, and any form of opposition to the Iranian govern- OF CALIFORNIA Ms. Bobby Tainatongo. ment. In fact, one of the basic tenets of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Having received the invitation from the Baha'i faith is obedience to the civil law in the Guam Society of America to come to Wash- country where the adherent lives and the Ba- Thursday, August 6, 1998 ington, the Taotao Tano dancers were fortu- ha'is in Iran have followed the tenet to the let- Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I nate to receive their continued support upon ter. When Iranian law was changed to effec- rise to introduce, by request, the Indian Trust arrival. Under the leadership of president Lou tively forbid the administration of the Baha'i Fund Judicial Procedure Act on behalf of the Barrett, the members of the Guam Society Faith by elected groups and require the dis- Intertribal Monitoring Association (ITMA). Ear- opened their hearts and their homes to the banding of Baha'i schools, the Baha'is of Iran lier this session I introduced legislation to ad- dancers in order to ensure a pleasant stay complied, although these steps are a major dress the Indian trust fund problems as pro- and help them travel throughout the city. impediment to the continued vitality of the posed by the Administration. With less than a week to make this perform- Baha'i community in Iran. The legislation I am introducing today would ance a reality, I am indebted to the Office of Since the founding of the faith, Baha'is have set up a temporary court to address claims the Governor of Guam for finding the funds to been persecuted to varying degrees. Unfortu- against the United States regarding tribal trust support the dancers. I also extend my heartfelt nately, there are disturbing new signs that we funds. A Special Master would be appointed gratitude to two members of the Smithsonian, may be entering a period of increased perse- and staffed to get as much information as pos- Mr. Franklin S. Odo, Counselor of the Provost, cution. On July 21, the Government of Iran ex- sible together on all trust fund accounts and and Ms. Stacey Suyat, Program Associate of ecuted by hanging Mr. Ruhollah Rowhani, a activity in order to come up with a formula to the Office of the Provost, whose prompt efforts Baha'i from the northern Iranian city of then apply to each account for restitution. in securing a venue for the performers were Mashad. He was arrested over ten months The problems with the Indian trust fund ac- invaluable given the time constraints to which ago and charged with converting a Muslim to counts is one I have worked on for much of we were subject. I also wish to thank Ms. the Baha'i faith. He was held in solitary con- my time in Congress. It it complex and con- Lucia Pierce, Head of the Education Depart- finement without access to lawyers or his fam- troversial. I believe that this legislative ap- ment at the Sackler Gallery of Asian Art, and ily. Then, after a sham trial in which he was proach by the ITMA and its member Indian Mr. Michael Wilpers, Public Programs of the deprived of the right to offer a defense, he tribes will continue the debate begun with the Freer Gallery, for their aid in finding a perform- was sentenced and killed. Administration's approach on how to come to ance space for the dancers. A further cause for alarm over this heinous a resolution regarding the Indian trust fund ac- It was truly a privilege to collaborate with act is the fact that fifteen other Baha'is are counts held by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. such dedicated individuals. It is my hope that currently in detention in Iran and three may f future events which promote Guam's culture face imminent execution. It is unclear when or and arts will be as warmly received as the if these menÐall charged with religious WASHINGTON WELCOMES THE performance of the Taotao Tano Cultural crimesÐwill be put to death, but three have TAOTAO TANO DANCERS Dancers. been found guilty and are essentially in the f same position Mr. Rowhani was immediately HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ADDRESS OF JOHN BRADEMAS AT prior to his execution. OF GUAM THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Mr. Speaker, the Government of Iran clearly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marches to the beat of its very own drummer. Thursday, August 6, 1998 Nevertheless, I cannot see one single reason HON. TIM ROEMER the Iranian government would execute Mr. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on July OF INDIANA Rowhani and threaten the lives of other Ba- 17, 1998, I was delighted to co-host an event IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ha'is at a time when the outlook is more prom- with the Smithsonian showcasing the impres- Thursday, August 6, 1998 ising than it has been in a long time for an ex- sive talents of Guam's Taotao Tano Cultural Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, one of my dis- ploration of the possibility of a gradual move Dancers. For their first performance in Wash- tinguished predecessors as Representative in toward normalization with the rest of the world ington, D.C., the dancers traveled many miles Congress of the Third District of Indiana is my community. The Iranian authorities must be to perform in the Meyer Auditorium at the friend, Dr. John Brademas, now President made to realize that the U.S. Congress, the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art. New- Emeritus of New York University. administration, and the world community con- comers, as well as those familiar with and na- John Brademas is also, by appointment of sider treatment of Baha'is and other religious tive to our island, were given the opportunity President Clinton, Chairman of the President's minorities as one of the crucial yardsticks to to share in Guam's cultural heritage. Some of Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. measure Iran's progress toward re-entering us were even invited to go onstage with the On July 18, 1998, Dr. Brademas delivered the ranks of the global community. dancers and learn some of the steps of the an address to delegates attending the National The Government of Iran must be aware that batsu, a native dance influenced by the Span- Conference of Academic Deans in which he the U.S. Congress has passed no less than ish. Under the guidance of choreographer discussed the recommendations of the Presi- seven resolutions since 1982 condemning per- Frank Rabon, the dancers also took the audi- dent's Committee contained in ``Creative secution of Baha'is in Iran and calling for their ence back in time by revitalizing ancient America'', the Committee's report to the Presi- emancipation. The Iranians must also know dances, chants and songs from prior to Euro- dent, with recommendations for strengthening that the UN has adopted a number of resolu- pean colonization. Colorful and authentic cos- support for these fields in our country. tions regarding the persecution of the Baha'is tumes enhanced the women's graceful move- Dr. Brademas also spoke of the significant in Iran and that the U.S. State Department ments and strong voices. The intense energy role of the nation's colleges and universities in carefully monitors and releases a widely-read and well-honed skills of the male performers teaching the arts and the humanities. annual report on such persecution. Congress, impressed everyone in attendance that Because I believe Members will find Dr. the administration and the world know when evening. Brademas' remarks in Memphis of interest, I the Iranian Government is violating the prin- I take this opportunity to congratulate the insert the text of his address at this point in ciples of the UN Universal Declaration on Taotao Tano Cultural Dancers for their lively the RECORD. E1582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998

REMARKS BY DR. JOHN BRADEMAS, CHAIRMAN, was defeated in Ronald Reagan’s landslide land and making the point that ‘‘the arts are PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS AND victory over President Carter. . . . important to how Americans explain THE HUMANITIES, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENT, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ourselves to each other—and how we present ACADEMIC DEANS, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, A few months later I was elected President ourselves to the world. . . . American art,’’ MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE of New York University, the nation’s largest says Bill Ivey, ‘‘is democracy’s calling card’’. I am for several reasons honored to have private university, headquartered on Wash- BILL FERRIS, CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT been invited to the University of Memphis to ington Square in the Heart of Greenwich Vil- FOR THE HUMANITIES address this distinguished company tonight. lage. The other native son to whom I refer is the You may be surprised to learn that I have For eleven years, from 1981–92, during new chairman of the National Endowment a special connection to this city and region. which period, I think it fair to say, my col- for the Humanities. For 18 years, founding Some 52 years ago, I first came to Memphis leagues and I transformed what had been a director of the Center for the Study of en route to the Millington Naval Air Train- regional—New York, New Jersey and Con- Southern Culture at the University of Mis- ing Base where I went through Boot Camp. necticut—commuter school into a national sissippi, Bill Ferris is also energetically ar- Soon thereafter, still in a sailor suit, I went indeed, international—NYU now has more ticulating the superb contributions the NEH next door to Oxford, Mississippi, and as a foreign students than any other university has been making to America’s schools, col- Naval Officer candidate, spent my freshman in the country—residential, research univer- leges, universities, libraries, museums, ar- year at the University of Mississippi, Ole sity. chives, public television and radio stations Miss, a fascinating experience. So after life as a legislator, I joined your and other cultural institutions. I add that one of the consequences of my ranks and became an academic adminis- That other eminent Southerner, from time at Ole Miss was that last fall I had the trator. neighboring Arkansas, the President of the great honor of delivering the principal ad- I must tell you, however, that everything I United States, Bill Clinton, is greatly to be dress, on the Town Square in Oxford, at the learned as a practicing politician on Capitol commended for having appointed such first- centennial celebration of the birth William Hill proved immediately applicable at the class persons to these important positions. Faulkner. University—making speeches, raising And although a Democrat, I’ll even tip my From Oxford, Mississippi, I went on to money, resolving conflicts, wrestling with hat to another former Congressional col- Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Harvard big egos! league from this region, the Senate Majority where I took my B.A. and did a year of grad- And although now president emeritus of Leader, Trent Lott of Mississippi, for having uate study. Next it was three years at the NYU, I continue to be deeply engaged in expeditiously moved these nominations other Oxford, in England, where I earned my issues that affect the institutions of learning through the confirmation process! Ph.D. with a dissertation on the anarcho- and culture in our country. I want also to salute someone who is with syndicalist movement in Spain. In 1994 I readily accepted President Clin- us here today and who has been making an In 1953, I returned to my hometown, South ton’s invitation to chair the President’s invaluable contribution to the work of our Bend, land of the Fighting Irish of Notre Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Committee, its dedicated and hardworking Dame, and in 1954 won the Democratic nomi- The President’s Committee is composed of 40 Deputy Director, Malcolm Richardson. nation for Congress from the Third Indiana persons, 27 from the private sector and 13 Malcolm was a co-author of Creative District. I lost that race, by half a percent. heads of Federal agencies with cultural pro- America and he continues to provide the In 1956, I was an assistant to Adlai Stevenson grams, and our mission is to encourage sup- Committee wise and informed counsel. in his second presidential campaign. He lost port, from both government and the private Malcolm received his Ph.D. in History again that year, and so did I, but on my third sector, for the arts and the humanities in from Duke University and has taught history try, in 1958, I was elected and then ten times American life. at Duke, Furman and, you will be interested re-elected to the United States House of Rep- Slightly over a year ago, the President’s to know, the University of Memphis. He has resentatives. Committee issued a major report, Creative a particular interest in the history of philan- In the House I served on the Committee on America, warning that the entire structure thropy as well as in the arts and humanities Education and Labor where I took part in of support, both public and private, would be and in the role of nonprofits in promoting writing all the Federal legislation enacted endangered by the draconian cuts of approxi- educational reform and international cul- during those 22 years, from 1959 to 1981, to mately 40% that Congress had inflicted on tural exchanges. assist schools, colleges and universities; the the two Endowments as well as by proposals The Executive Director of the President’s arts and the humanities, libraries and muse- to eliminate Federal funding altogether. I Committee is yet another person whose ums; and to provide services for the elderly am pleased to say that, in response to the name will be known to you, Harriet Mayor and the handicapped. work of such groups as Americans for the Fulbright, widow of the great Arkansan—and MEMBER OF CONGRESS Arts, Americans United to Save the Arts and American—statesman and an authority on During my last four years in Congress, I Humanities and of individual men and arts policy in her own right. women all over the country, moderate Re- served as Majority Whip of the House, that ‘‘CREATIVE AMERICA’’ is, third-ranking member of the Democratic publicans in the House and Senate joined a majority of Democrats to continue support Now I have earlier mentioned Creative Leadership, responsible for counting votes America, the report to the President—and and pressing my fellow Democrats to support for the Endowments and the Institute of Mu- seum and Library Services. There now ap- the country—which the First Lady, Hillary the positions of the Speaker, then Thomas P. Rodham Clinton, who is Honorary Chair of (‘‘Tip’’) O’Neill, Jr. pears, I am glad to say, to be revival of the bipartisan advocacy of these programs that the President’s Committee, and I released at You will understand from this chronology the Library of Congress last year. Our report that I served in Congress during the Admin- characterized my own time in Congress. Indeed, I must take advantage of this op- contains over fifty specific proposals for gen- istrations of six Presidents; three Repub- portunity to remind you that only next erating both public and private support. licans: Eisenhower, Nixon and Ford; and week, the House of Representatives is sched- Our recommendations are subsumed in sev- three Democrats: Kennedy, Johnson and uled to vote on appropriations for these eral categories. We call for: Carter. A renewal of American philanthropy for agencies. I hope very much, therefore, that In some ways, the most gratifying years of the arts and the humanities; all of you will get in touch—and do so ur- my service were those of the ‘‘Great Soci- An assessment of the nation’s preservation gently—with your own Representatives in ety’’ of Lyndon Johnson, during which, needs and a plan to protect our cultural leg- Congress to urge their votes for continuing among other measures, we created the Ele- acy; funds for the Endowments and against at- mentary and Secondary Education Act; Head A public-private partnership to digitize tempts to kill them or further reduce their Start; college student aid; the National En- cultural materials to make them available budgets. dowment for the Arts and National Endow- through new technologies; Here I want to pay tribute to two out- ment for the Humanities, of all of which I A series of measures to strengthen edu- standing leaders from this part of the United was co-sponsor. cation in the arts and the humanities; States, both members of the President’s And, of course, it was during the Johnson Gradual increases in funds for the NEA, Committee. presidency that Congress passed the Civil NEH and Museum Services program to rise Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act BILL IVEY, CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT from the current level of 85 cents per person of 1965, both of which I strongly supported, FOR THE ARTS to reach $2 per capita by the year 2000; and motivated in part, I must note, by my year One is Bill Ivey, of Tennessee, for many A national forum on enhancing knowledge in Mississippi. years director of the Country Music Founda- of other cultures, including international In my last ten years in the House, I chaired tion in Nashville, and last month sworn in as cultural and educational exchanges. the subcommittee with jurisdiction over the new chairman of the NEA by another emi- Tying these specific recommendations to- NEA and NEH, the subcommittee that also nent Tennessean, my friend and former col- gether, our Committee called on the Presi- produced the laws that created what is now league in the House of Representatives, now dent to help the nation realize this ambi- the Institute of Museum and Library Serv- Vice President of the United States, Albert tious agenda by leading what we called a ices. Gore. ‘‘Millennium Initiative’’. In 1980 as a Democrat representing a basi- Bill Ivey is already doing a splendid job in I am pleased to say that President Clinton cally Republican constituency in Indiana, I carrying the message of the arts across the and the First Lady enthusiastically endorsed August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1583 our proposal and have created a White House manities, at $110 million, remains by far the education in the arts helps students develop Millennium Council to enlist the aid not largest single source of funds for the human- a capacity for creative thinking that is only of the cultural agencies but virtually ities in the United States. transferable to other subjects. So my col- the entire range of Federal agencies and cab- It is clear, then, as we said in Creative leagues on the President’s Committee and I inet departments. The President’s announce- America, that we must strengthen both public were heartened to see innovative partner- ment eloquently challenged the nation to and private support for the humanities. ships formed by some universities, cultural embrace the next century and new millen- THE HUMANITIES institutions and school districts. To illus- nium as an opportunity, in the President’s When in 1981 I was inaugurated as thir- trate, Yale University and the public schools words, ‘‘to honor the past and imagine the teenth president of New York University, of New Haven have worked together for 20 future’’. one of my pledges was to strengthen the lib- years to strengthen teaching in the city’s I can report too, that the President has eral arts. I made this commitment because I schools. The Yale-New Haven Teacher Insti- been seeking additional resources for the believed then, and still do, that it is through tute brings college faculty and school teach- arts and the humanities. Beyond asking Con- the requirements of a first-class liberal arts ers together to develop new course material gress to increase the level of funding for education that our schools and colleges pro- in the humanities and sciences and to dis- NEA and NEH from $98 and $110 million re- vide society its most valuable resource: peo- cuss issues chosen by the teachers. spectively to $136 million each, he has an- There is another recommendation in Cre- ple who can think logically and write lu- nounced a plan to provide another $50 mil- ative America that represents a challenge— cidly. It is the arts and the sciences that pre- lion annually for the next three years to pre- and an opportunity—for our colleges and pare people not only to enter the world serve America’s cultural heritage. universities. Our report asserted that ‘‘inter- equipped to practice their professions but national artistic and scholarly exchanges’’ MILLENNIUM INITIATIVE also to act as intelligent, creative and honor- are more important than ever in a world in As part of their Millennium Initiative, the able human beings. which ideas, information and technologies President and First Lady have also acted to Ideas and imagination are the province of travel freely across national borders. enlist more private support to preserve our the humanities, and a liberally educated per- We urged Congress to restore funding to cultural legacy. I was among those present son should be prepared to tackle complex international exchange programs, in particu- on Monday of this week at the Smithsonian problems, develop a critical perspective and lar the Fulbright and Arts America pro- Institution’s National Museum of American be open to new concepts and experiences. grams, and pressed the Administration to History where the President and Mrs. Clin- Learning how to learn, one of the fruits of a strengthen its commitment to the arts and ton launched a White House Millennium liberal education, endows individuals with the humanities as a ‘‘crucial component of project, ‘‘Save America’s Treasures’’. You the flexibility to change careers as their in- American foreign policy’’. may have read that the American fashion de- terests, needs and ambitions change. signer Ralph Lauren helped kick off this ef- Certainly the American economy is linked There is still another reason a humanistic to international markets, as the current fort by donating $13 million to restore the education is important. Since the Golden original Star Spangled Banner, the flag that troubles in Asia demonstrate, and as a global Age of Greece—and I remind you that my fa- political power, the United States has a vital flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor ther was born in Greece and that I was the and inspired Francis Scott Key to write our interest in supporting programs in our first native-born American of Greek origin schools, colleges and universities that en- national anthem. elected to Congress—what we now call lib- And you have also probably seen this week hance our knowledge and understanding of eral learning has been expected to contribute other nations, cultures and languages. To on television pictures of the First Lady visit- to the development of an individual’s sense ing historic sites like the home of Thomas single out countries very much in the news of civic responsibility. Certainly, no democ- right now, I would assert that most Ameri- Alva Edison in New Jersey and Seneca Falls, racy can survive unless those who express New York, where the Women’s Rights Move- cans, including Members of Congress, know their choices are able to choose wisely. And very little about three of the largest nations ment was born. the American democracy cannot survive un- In short, the White House is providing the in the world, India, Indonesia and Pakistan. less we as citizens rely on the processes of Yet knowledge about and understanding of leadership we asked in Creative America. reason, accommodation and civil discourse— Now one of the areas where our report has other countries are essential if the United processes made possible only with an edu- not, in my view, received enough attention States is to have informed and capable lead- cated populace. ers for the next Millennium. will, I think, be of particular interest to you. I must mention another area where Cre- Let me quote from Creative America: ‘‘We ative America identified a vital activity car- INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION find that institutions of higher education ried out by many colleges and universities, International education, I confess, has constitute a crucial, but often overlooked, including some represented here tonight. been a concern of mine for many years. A part of the nation’s cultural infrastructure. Said our report: ‘‘In addition to their indis- generation ago, in 1966, I authored—and Although America’s universities provide the pensable role in supporting humanities President Lyndon Johnson signed into law— overwhelming majority of support for re- scholars, colleges and universities are in- the International Education Act, to provide search and teaching in the humanities, the creasingly the employers of artists and writ- Federal funds to colleges and universities in humanities are losing ground in the academy ers, providing them salaries, offices, re- the United States for teaching and research and find few external sources of funding. hearsal spaces, studios, and access to audi- about other countries. Unfortunately, Con- Support for the humanities and for liberal ences. In many towns, colleges are often the gress failed to appropriate the money to im- arts education generally is eroding as uni- leading cultural centers. For example, col- plement the statue and I believe the nation— versities responded to market pressures and leges and universities now sponsor nearly of course, not for that reason alone—has suf- shift resources to vocational courses and to one-third of all chamber music concerts.’’ fered a great deal in the ensuing years from departments that attract substantial re- To the best of my knowledge, no one has our ignorance of such places as Vietnam, search dollars.’’ adequately catalogued the full extent of uni- Iran and Central America. My colleagues on the President’s Commit- versity support for the arts. It would not be Certainly as president of New York Univer- tee and I have called on both the private sec- easy to quantify such support as so much of sity, I worked to strengthen the University’s tor and on arts and humanities organizations it comes in the form of in-kind donations. offerings in the international field. to do their part in reversing these trends. Yet I think it evident that the nation’s artis- Already powerful in the study of French We found the deficiency in private funding tic as well as scholarly and intellectual life civilization, we established the Alexander S. most pronounced in the humanities. In 1996, depends to a significant degree on what hap- Onassis Center for Hellenic Studies and the in preparation for our report to President pens in our colleges and universities. Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo. Clinton, the President’s Committee exam- Given this largely unrecognized support, it We founded the Skirball Department of He- ined funding for the humanities. (We pub- might seem unrealistic for us to ask the aca- brew and Judaic Studies and, in our Business lished our findings in a separate report enti- demic community to do more. But, in Cre- School, a Center on U.S.-Japanese Business tled, Looking Ahead: Private Sector Giving to ative America, our Committee did just that. and Economic Studies. the Arts and the Humanities.) We observed First, we called upon higher education to Only last year, I had the honor of welcom- that private contributions to the humanities redouble its efforts to help our schools im- ing to our campus Their Majesties, King were meager and becoming more so each prove K through 12 education in both the Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, as year. arts and the humanities, and we offered sev- well as the First Lady of the United States, When we issued Looking Ahead, grants to eral specific recommendations to improve to dedicate the King Juan Carlos I of Spain the humanities for all purposes accounted teacher training. For example, we asked Center of New York University, for the study for less than one percent of all foundation higher education to take the lead in of modern Spain, its economics, history and giving, and that figure has been declining strengthening foreign language requirements politics, and the Spanish-speaking world, since then. Even by the most generous defi- and in providing all elementary school generally. nition of the humanities, private foundations So I hope that you as academic deans will teachers with some training in the arts. gave no more than $100 million to the hu- on your respective campuses give attention manities in the early 1990s, and our estimate ARTS EDUCATION to the development of programs for the in 1996 was closer to $50 million. You and I know, to press the point, that study of other countries and cultures. Still, with its budget slashed nearly in arts education is essential to developing au- Let me, indeed, urge all of you to read Cre- half, the National Endowment for the Hu- diences for the arts. And we know, too that ative America and determine which of its over E1584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 50 recommendations may relate to your own We speak of a time when the king rules by in America. . . . If the prosecutor is obliged institution. fiat, and could not be questioned, no matter to choose his cases, it follows that he can Before I conclude these remarks, I want to how oppressive or heinous his conduct. choose his defendants. Therein is the most dangerous power of the prosecutor: that he add one more exhortation. In addition to all And so it was till that magnificent new be- the specific recommendations I have cited, I will pick people that he thinks he should get, must tell you that we what we most need ginning in 1215 on the plains at Runnymede, rather than pick cases that need to be pros- from you is leadership. I am sure that all of when King John was forced to submit to the ecuted. With the law books filled with a you, deans and community leaders alike, at- rule of law. great assortment of crimes, a prosecutor tained your positions precisely because your So too, at Philadelphia in 1776 when the stands a fair chance of finding at least a colleagues and neighbors recognized your Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of technical violation of some act on the part of abilities. Independence and began writing the Constitu- almost anyone. In such a case, it is not a Here I want to draw on my own back- tion, all intended to limit governmental power question of discovering the commission of a ground in Congress and public life generally in the quest for liberty. crime and then looking for the man who has committed it, it is a question of picking the to say that one of our failures in higher edu- So it is today when you are called on to cation and in the cultural community more man and then searching the law books, or broadly is that we have not always made our vote on the Citizens Protection Act. putting investigators to work, to pin some voices heard. For the same question is asked: Should the offense on him. Department of Justice and its employees be In this respect, I call your attention to a To protect the constitutional right to liberty subject to the rule of law in the same fashion recent story in The Chronicle of Higher Edu- of our citizens, title 2 sets a series of stand- cation about ‘‘the higher education lobby’’. as all other citizens of this nation, or should ards, clear, unambiguous and self evident. The story quotes Rep. John Kasich of Ohio as they be given the right to decide, like mon- They set guidelines for DOJ employees which saying that ‘‘Higher education couldn’t orga- archs of old, when and if the universal law ap- must be met. They are neither controversial nize its way out of a paper bag’’. plies to them. nor hostile. Unless, that is, you consider it Although the article paints a slightly bet- But this executive department has the arro- hostile to be directed not to lie to the court: ter portrait of our efforts, it also underlines gance to proclaim their right to enact law and how silent so many in the arts and the hu- to decide as if in a separate government how Alter evidence; manities have been on issues vital to their Influence witnesses to color their testimony; future. and if the law shall apply to them. Listen to this language the Department of Fail to release information that would exon- IMPORTANCE OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES Justice wrote and tried to enact (in the 104th erate a person under indictment; You need to speak up, especially on mat- Congress, in the other body, in ``crime'' bill S. Impede a defendant's right to discovery; ters, such as student aid, crucial to every Leak information during an investigation; college and university. You need to make the 3): case to your elected representatives in Wash- Mislead a court as to the guilt to any per- ington and in your state capitals that public son; or support for our institutions of learning and Sec. 502. Conduct of Federal Prosecutors In the absence of probable cause seek the culture is absolutely essential. As I trust I Notwithstanding the ethical rules or the indictment of any person. have made clear, education has been a cen- rules of the court of any State, Federal rules All of these standards are in fact court deci- tral preoccupation of my life—as student, of conduct adopted by the Attorney General sions which found specific improper conduct teacher, legislator and university president. shall govern the conduct of prosecutions in by the DOJ. For all of the problems confronting Amer- the courts of the United States. ican higher education, for all the legitimate Let me quote from just one court decision, criticisms directed to it, I would assert as The Department is so wrong in its thinking U.S. v Taylor, in which the court found that strongly as I can that America’s colleges and that all 50 States, though their chief justices, employees of the DOJ had convicted citizens universities are among the glories of our na- condemn the department's position, the 8th of our country on perjured testimony. tion. Indeed, it is not too much to say that Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously found We should all be familiar with this case be- the future of the American people and, given against them, the American Bar Association fore we vote . . . after the finding of perjury, the immense power of the United States in and the leading professional legal organiza- the world today, to a significant extent, the the judge of course freed the citizens from jail, tions join in the unanimous disapproval. And their lives ruined, reputations destroyed, future of other peoples, depends on the most importantly, 200 members of this body strength of America’s institutions of higher chewed up by corrupt power. learning. have voiced their disapproval, by co-sponsor- The employees responsible for the false And surely it is true that indispensable to ing the legislation which is included in this bill conviction on tainted testimony were punished, sustaining and strengthening the arts and as the McDade-Murtha amendment. punished by main DOJ with 5 days suspen- the humanities in our country are our col- Tell the lawyers at DOJ to abide by the sions, and 6 months probation. A 5-day sus- leges and universities. same ethics rules which govern all other law- pension. yers. Vote against the Hutchinson amend- f Because of cases like this, section 2 of the ment. bill also sets up a review process to afford a That's title 1 in the bill . . . not difficult to DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, citizen a process which will limit if not elimi- understand. JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- nate corrupt uses of power, and by limiting Neither is title 2. CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES government powers, enhance the liberty of Just as we acted to reform the IRS, today APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 every citizen of this country. we set about reform in the Department of Jus- And we must do so ... SPEECH OF tice. Most people at the Department are fine mo- I conclude with a statement by Justice Bran- HON. JOSEPH M. McDADE tivated citizens. As is always the case, this deis: OF PENNSYLVANIA legislation is required to protect citizens of our Decency, security and liberty alike de- mand that government officials should be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nation against predatory actions of rogue em- ployees, out of control, and acting inimically subjected to the same rules of conduct that Wednesday, August 5, 1998 are commands to the citizen. In a govern- towards citizens and therefore the Nation at ment of laws, existence of the government The House in Committee of the Whole large. will be imperilled if it fails to observe the House on the State of the Union had under Where there is injustice to one of us, there law scrupulously ... Crime is contagious. If consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- is injustice to all of us. the government becomes a lawbreaker, it propriations for the Departments of Com- And the power, for good or evil is without breeds contempt for law; it invites every merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and peer. man to become a law unto himself; it invites related agencies for the fiscal year ending In 1940, then Attorney General and later anarchy. To declare that in the administra- September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson tion of the criminal law the end justifies the means—to declare that Government may Mr. MCDADE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in un- counseled the 2nd annual conference of U.S. commit crimes in order to secure the convic- equivocal opposition to the Hutchinson attorneys. tion of a private criminal—would bring ter- amendment. It unfortunately turns the country Listen to his words: rible retribution. Against that prenicious toward the darkness of yesterday's night of The prosecutor has more control over life, doctrine this Court should resolutely set its oppression. liberty and reputation than any other person face. (Olmstead v. U.S., 1928). August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1585 THE HIV PARTNER PROTECTION ing passed legislation, which is now state law, of every case (liftime cost for HIV treatment is ACT which would mandate notification of those who $154,402), notification pays for itself.4 may have been exposed to HIV. Even civil lib- Jack Wroten, who heads the Florida partner HON. TOM A. COBURN ertarians such as Senator TED KENNEDY have notification program, said that ``I would hope OF OKLAHOMA advocated partner notification. In 1990, Sen- that the controversy surrounding partner notifi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ator KENNEDY, stating that ``there is a duty to cation would cease'' because ``it works'' and warn,'' proposed HIV partner notification legis- ``it's very, very productive. And the fact is that Thursday, August 6, 1998 lation which was approved by the Senate. the majority [of people], if you ask them, `Do Mr. COBURN. Mr. Speaker, for over fifty The HIV Partner Protection Act gives Con- you want to be notified?'Ðabsolutely.'' 5 A poll years, health authorities have used partner no- gress another opportunity to enact this impor- published in the New York Post 6 supports his tification programs to stem the spread of con- tant procedure which would alert those at risk statement with an overwhelming number of tagious diseases. Such an approach helps to and save lives. This bill introduced by Rep. Americans stating that the rights of partners of identify those at risk, provide them with coun- GARY ACKERMAN (D±NY) would guarantee that those infected with HIV should outweigh the seling and testing as well as treatment, if nec- everyone who is diagnosed with HIV receives privacy rights of the infected. essary, thereby breaking the cycle of trans- appropriate counseling for preventing infecting Clearly, this important piece of legislation is mission. During the first years of the AIDS epi- others and information regarding treatment to long overdue. Every day we put off enacting demic, however, partner notification programs protect their own health. It would also protect this life saving policy, HIV will continue to were suspended and replaced with extraor- those who seek HIV testing by forbidding in- claim more innocent victims whom could have dinary privacy protections in the hope that surance companies from discriminating been saved. such an approach would encourage high risk against anyone who receives a test for HIV, FOOTNOTES individuals to come forward and be voluntarily regardless of the results. But most importantly, 1 Chris Norwood, ‘‘Mandated Life Versus Manda- tested. Because of this decision, if you have the HIV Partner Protection Act would require tory Death: New York’s Disgraceful Partner Notifi- been unknowingly exposed to HIV, the deadly that anyone who may have been exposed to cation Record,’’ Journal of Community Health, vol. virus which causes AIDS, you have no right to HIV by a past or present partner be notified. 20, No. 2, April 1995. Page 164. know that your life may be in dangerÐeven if Partner notification is extremely important to 2 Norwood, page 168. 3 Tracey Hooker, HIV/AIDS Facts to Consider: 1996, public health authorities know that you are in disease control because it is the only timely February 1996. Page 13. danger. way to alert those in danger of infection. It is 4 Norwood, page 164. Lifetime treatment cost data While every state is required to have a pro- the standard public health procedure for cur- presented by the Centers for Disease Control and cedure to notify those who may have been ex- Prevention at the 12th World AIDS Conference in tailing the spread of virtually all other sexually Geneva, July 1998. posed, only 30 states have enacted HIV notifi- transmitted diseases and has been credited in 5 Nina Berstein, ‘‘When Women Aren’t Told,’’ cation laws, and most do not mandate a duty part for the fact that syphilis cases in the U.S. Newsday. February 3, 1996. to notify. Because of this inconsistency, most have fallen to the lowest levels in U.S. history. 6 ‘‘POLL’’ New York Post, May 6, 1991. of those exposed to HIV do not find out until Partner notification essentially requires two f they have been infected for some time and steps. The first is to counsel all infected indi- are already sick with AIDS-related disease. By viduals about the importance of notifying their WELL DESERVED TRIBUTES FOR this point, they have been denied the medical partner or partners that they may have been GUILLERMO MUNIZ care that can prolong their lives and stave off exposed. The second is for their doctor to for- illness and may have infected others unknow- ward the names of any partners named by the HON. GEORGE MILLER ingly. infected person to the Department of Health OF CALIFORNIA Due to this abhorrent policy, it is not shock- where specially trained public health profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing that nearly 400,000 Americans have died sionals complete the notification. Thursday, August 6, 1998 from AIDS in the short period since the dis- In all cases, the privacy of the infected isÐ ease was discovered in 1981 and another one and must beÐprotected by withholding the Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I million Americans are believed to be infected name of the infected person from the partner know that all Members of the House of Rep- with HIV today. And despite billions of dollars being notified. Because names are never re- resentatives want to join me and the Contra spent on prevention and research, more than vealed, the infected retain their anonymity. Costa community in saluting one of the most 40,000 new infections are estimated to occur Partner notification has proven to be highly dedicated and generous men I have ever each year in the United States and no cure or effective and there is no evidence that partner known, Guillermo ``Bill'' Muniz, who will be vaccine appear to be on the horizon. notification programs discourage individuals honored at two public ceremonies this week- We do, however, know enough about the from being tested. Between 50% and 90% of end for his outstanding contributions to youth virus to prevent its spread, but the response of those who tested positive cooperate voluntarily and the future of our region. the federal government and the public health with notification. Further, even higher propor- Bill is a legend. His New Mecca restaurant community has contributed to the growth of tions of those partners contactedÐusually is a legend. His generosity to children, to ath- the epidemic. From its onset, proven public 90% or more voluntarily obtain an HIV test.1 letic teams, to his community of Pittsburgh, to health practices which have been successful But only 10% or less of people who have re- educationÐthe list is virtually endlessÐis the in helping to curtail other contagious diseases cently tested HIV-positive manage, by them- stuff of legend. For three decades, Bill Muniz were abandoned in our efforts against HIV. selves, to notify their partners.2 has operated more than a restaurant. The Due to the unfair stigmas associated with the Federal law already requires spousal notifi- New Mecca serves as his control center for a populations most at risk, it was decided that cation (Public Law 104±146). Since it applies never-ending, community-wide program of HIV would be treated as a civil rights issue in- only to those partners who are or had been supporting schools and volunteers, sports stead of a public health crisis. As a result, our married, it makes perfect sense to expand no- teams and a remarkable cross-section of response has been based almost exclusively tification to all of those who may have been northern California. on the rights of those infected to the detriment exposed to HIV. Bill's generosity is as fabled as his enchi- of the uninfected. Partner notification is especially important ladas and burritos, and just as gratifying. No But times have changed. Women and com- for women because many HIV-infected women one asked Bill to donate thousands of meals munities of color are now the fastest growing (50% to 70% is some studies) do not engage for church fundraisers or to feed workers casualties of HIV. New drug therapies have in high risk behaviors but were infected by a clearing the Bay Bridge after the Loma Prieta been developed that offer hope for many of partner who does.3 Recent studies also indi- earthquake; no one asked him to help feed those who are infected to lead longer and cate that AIDS develops more quickly in the volunteers at the Polly Klauss Foundation. healthier lives, especially when they are diag- women who would therefore benefit from Bill pitched in because he loves his commu- nosed early. And federal, state and local laws, being alerted to their condition as early as nity. it is with that same spirit that he has ca- including the Americans With Disabilities Act possible. tered the local professional sports teams that have been enacted to protect the civil rights of In addition to saving lives, partner notifica- now consider New Mecca dinners a major ad- the afflicted. tion also saves money. The Centers for Dis- vantage of being located in the Bay Area. Due to these changes, many who initially ease Control and Prevention (CDC) has con- For years, a lunch at the New Mecca with opposed public health measures such as part- cluded that even if only one in 80 notifications friends has been my tradition on Election Day, ner notification have now reconsidered. Just results in preventing a new case of HIV-infec- and on those occasions as on any other day this year, the New York Assembly overwhelm- tion, given the huge medical and social costs that you enter this deceptive storefront in E1586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 downtown Pittsburg, the restaurant is a hive of of Sentiments'' in Seneca Falls, New York ant Colonel Evelyn Salas Leon Guerro (Guam activity, with counter and booths packed and where women for the first time congregated Army National Guard) and Master Sergeant overflowing, waitresses racing through the together to discuss women's rights. Their im- Victoria R. Laganse (U.S. Army) are just a few crowd, and presiding over it all with an enor- mediate cause was achieved in 1920, when of the high quality individuals who have served mous smile on his face, Bill Muniz, who is women were granted suffrageÐthe right to with honor and distinction. These dedicated never too busy to talk about his plans for his vote and participate in the American political few represent all of the women of Guam in community is excited and upbeat words. family. In the 1920's women were asserting their greater struggle for equality of women's ``I go to schools, I talk about the opportuni- their rightful place in the workforce and began rights. It has been 150 years since the first ties they have,'' Bill is quoted as saying. ``I be- to embrace their independence in unimagina- American convention of women's rights in lieve in dreams. I also believe people have to ble ways. Yet, women were still not accepted 1848. And although our society has made work for them.'' And he has worked hard, as full fledged participants among the social progress towards the goal of complete enfran- since arriving more than 30 years ago from and cultural fabric of American life. They were chisement for women, we can no doubt look Guadalajara where he was an internationally still treated as second-class citizens, in the forward towards an even brighter future, in recognized cyclist. He worked as a delivery male-dominated workplace. Few women were part due to the work and accolades achieved boy, in canneries, in a chocolate factory and permitted entry into high executive positions, by our service women. As members of elsewhere before becoming the owner of the law schools and medical schools. Guam's family we are all justly proud of New Mecca in the 1960s and building it into The onset of the Second World War, flood- Guam's women military ``pioneers'' and extend a legendary institution in downtown Pittsburg. ed the work place with tens of thousands of to them an official Dangkulo Si Yu'os Ma'ase So it is fitting that this weekend, the public women eager to help the war effort by labor- in their honor. square near the New Mecca will be dedicated ing in the factories producing valuable war to Bill Muniz, whose efforts have brought thou- supplies and armaments. These patriotic f sands of people to downtown Pittsburg and women showed America their superb abilities helped revitalize an entire city. And it is also in tackling jobs that were previously performed DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, appropriate that the Chicano Latino Acad- only by men. Through their efforts, these pio- JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- emies Reaching Out (CLARO) will be naming neering women laid the seeds of the modern CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES its new computer center in nearby Brentwood women's movement by forcing America to APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 for Bill in honor of his dedication to children, conform the double-standard in basic civil and education and the community. social rights. There were many women who SPEECH OF This is far from the first time Bill has been sacrificed much for the war effort by participat- HON. PETER DEUTSCH recognized for his civic contributions. He has ing in the WAACS, the WAVES and the USO. OF FLORIDA Some women even volunteered for the haz- been Pittsburg's Man of the Year (1978), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UCSSO Mexican American of the Year (1980), ardous assignments of being a test-pilot original member of the Contra Costa Hall of (WASPs) for new fighter aircraft or agents for Wednesday, August 5, 1998 Fame (1988), Hispanic Chamber of Com- the Office of Strategic Service (OSS). Many The House in Committee of the Whole merce Member of the Year (1992), City of were nurses, codebreakers, truck drivers, and House on the State of the Union had under Concord Commendation (1995), California clerks. Most served at home but there were consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- State Senate Commendation (1995), and many who were assigned to front line areas. propriations for the Departments of Com- many more awards and recognitions. In 1995, They risked their lives in the same combat merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors de- zones as their male counterparts and in some related agencies for the fiscal year ending clared November 3 ``Bill Muniz Day'' to recog- cases died while performing their essential du- September 30, 1999, and for other purpose. nize his longstanding service to our commu- ties. Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Chairman, I rise to ex- nity. After the war, these courageous women press my strong opposition to the Hefley And so, Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members to were told to return to the homes and kitchens amendment. I am pleased to see so many of join in saluting a man who has lived the Amer- of America. The ironic injustice of helping to my colleagues from both sides of the aisle ican Dream because of his own hard work and defeat oppression overseas and yet be denied firmly committed to nondiscrimination in the community spirit, and who now is doing so equity at home did not pass un-noticed. With workplace. much to make that dream a possibility to oth- the force of history held in the balance, Presi- However, it is absolutely appalling that the ers who are prepared to follow his example. dent Truman's executive order and Senator House would even consider this outrageous He is a truly special and gifted man whose Margaret Chase Smith's Women's Armed amendment. President Clinton's executive public enthusiasm for his community is as Services Integration Act were both signed into order reaffirms every American's right to non- great as his personal modesty. I am lucky to law. The act authorized regular and reserve discrimination in the workplace. Yet the Hefley call Bill my friend, and that is a genuine honor status for women in the Army, Navy, Air Force amendment would reverse this policy against I share with thousands who will join to honor and Marine Corps. All at once, women, at discrimination on the basis of sexual orienta- him for his many contributions and services. least in the military, had finally achieved a sig- tion. f nificant step towards equality. Non-discrimination is a fundamental Amer- Since 1948, many of the limitations that ican right, whether it be on the basis of sex, A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE were included in the act have been amended religion, or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, SERVICE WOMEN OF GUAM ON to ensure even greater equity for women in this amendment is yet another example of a THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE the military. As a result, women today may at- concerted assault on human rights pushed by WOMAN’S ARMED SERVICES IN- tend the service academies, train and serve in extremists who wish to divide Americans. It TEGRATION ACT OF 1948 gender-integrated units and in many cases strikes a blow to the core of democracy and women have risen to general and flag officer should be rejected by all Americans who value HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ranks. As a direct result of this historic act, the principle of freedom in the workplace. OF GUAM women are now able to fully participate and Mr. Chairman, we must stand up in defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, about of all Americans and reject this amendment. 200,000 women serve on active duty and Thursday, August 6, 1998 make up about 14% of the force; and about f Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise 225,000 women serve in the reserve compo- today to pay special tribute in the name of nents and comprise 15.5% of their strength. THE NEED FOR POSTAL REFORM equality, in the name of justice and in the Mr. Speaker, the Women's Integration Act name of opportunity. Fifty years ago, Presi- laid down the foundation for the future HON. JAMES T. WALSH dent Harry S. Truman issued an executive achievement of America's women in the OF NEW YORK order, desegregating the U.S. Armed Forces Armed Services. Today we celebrate and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and signed into law the Women's Armed Serv- honor the past and present achievements of ices Integration Act. This monumental piece of Guam's daughters who have dedicated their Thursday, August 6, 1998 legislation was the realization of, at the time, lives in some capacity to the service of their Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- a one hundred year struggle for women's country. Women such as the late Lieutenant press concern about the continual rise in post- rights. It begun in 1848 with the ``Declaration Colonel Marilyn Won Pat (U.S. Army), Lieuten- al rates by the U.S. Postal Service. The recent August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1587 decision by the Board of Governors to in- Service vice keeps its Global Package Link fears. We must remember that prior to this crease the price of a postage stamp is ques- prices artificially low with revenue from its time, most women did not enter the work tionable in lieu of the fact that the Postal Serv- letter mail monopoly, with which private force, especially once married with children. businesses are prohibited from competing. ice has made a profit of over $6 billion in the This pricing disparity is particularly puz- With their husbands off to war, they were last four years. zling given that the private-sector charges faced with the responsibility of providing food Clearly, we need to exercise the oversight an average of $110 to ship a 10-pound expe- and shelter for their families alone. Encour- function of Congress more vigorously in the dited package from San Francisco to Lon- aged by the familiar slogan of ``We can do it'' future. I want to congratulate my good friend, don. and the lure of salaries never before offered to Representative JOHN MCHUGH, Chairman of Now consumers are being asked to pay an women, thousands of women of all ethnicities the Government Reform Subcommittee on additional billion dollars through a penny in- flocked to the town of Richmond in search of Postal Service for his diligence in this over- crease in the price of a stamp. Why is the jobs not previously available to them. sight arena. However, he cannot do the job Postal Service asking for another billion dol- lars every year when the agency has gen- Realizing the value of the women workers, alone. Congress needs to be more vigilant in erated more than a billion dollars in surplus many shipyards including Kaiser conducted ensuring that we exercise our oversight re- every year for the past three years and is around the clock day care centers and schools sponsibilities. In that regard, I would like to in- doing so again this year? on site so the mothers could work knowing clude in the record a column by the President If the Postal Service were truly committed their children were well cared for nearby. of the United Postal Service, James P. Kelly to its mandate of providing universal letter Some perceive this as a new concept that is on the operation of the Postal Service. Read- mail service,why is it entering into numer- cost prohibitive for business, but it was just ing and taking notice of Mr. Kelly's words is a ous other activities wholly unrelated to this the regular order for shipyards during this mission? The Postal Service is now process- good start in helping Congress to become ing bill, selling mugs, T-shirts and hats, and time. more aware of the Postal Service problems. is hawking telephone cards. What does this With the support of the City Council and in [From the Washington Times, July 15, 1998] have to do with delivering the mail? Abso- particular Councilperson Donna Powers, the THE MAIL MONOPOLY lutely nothing. In fact, it forces the Postal City of Richmond in my district has dedicated Service to lose focus on its primary mission. (By James Kelly) the Rosie the Riveter Park to honor all the It is painfully obvious that reform is des- women of the World War II effort. Plans to The woman on the other end of the phone perately needed. Congress is working this sounds frightened and angry. She owns a erect a monument remnant of the Liberty and year to craft fair legislation that would level Victory ship are underway as are collections of small Parcel Plus store in Maryland and just the playing field for the Postal Service. Any found out that the United States Postal reform bill must require the agency to abide oral histories from the women workers. Service is opening up shop right around the by the same laws as the private sector when Mr. Speaker, I was honored to be among so corner. She’s worried that the arrival of the competing with private businesses. Postal many of the former ``Rosies'' and ``Wendys'' at Postal Service will put her own small store reform must remove the massive advantages the kickoff for the memorial on October 5, out of business and wants to know what she enjoyed by the Postal Service so that real 1996. Many told me of the fears they had can do about it. She has reason to be scared. competition can provide consumers with real working deep in the bowels of a huge ship or In the past, the opening of a local post of- choice. At the same time, the Postal Rate fice wouldn’t raise an eyebrow. But that was dangling over the side in order to do their job. Commission, the Postal Service’s oversight Several stated that when the fear enveloped before the Postal Service began targeting body, must be given real authority to regu- private-sector companies with predatory late the agency both domestically and inter- them, they would think of their loved ones in pricing on services and products that few nationally. the war and just keep moving. This feeling of businesses can match. The business owner in Congress must act quickly to level the connection with the men fighting on the ships Maryland knows she can’t compete with a playing field so the Postal Service can focus caused the workers to try for perfection with government agency that enjoys huge advan- on delivering mail—not delivering small each task. tages not available to private-sector compa- business owners into the unemployment line. nies. Her plight is but one example of why What little safety and protective equipment the Postal Service needs significant reform. f existed in the 1940's was made for men and Most Americans agree that fair competi- tended not to give the same protection to the tion is necessary for a healthy economy and ROSIE THE RIVETER NATIONAL women who used them. Numerous women still a strong private sector. At our company, we PARK SERVICE AFFILIATED SITE bear the scars they received during such un- have embraced competition and believe it STUDY ACT OF 1998 protected work. I learned so much from talking makes us a smarter, stronger, more respon- with the women about their experiences and sive business. But the Postal Service rep- quickly realized that these stories are part of resents something that no competitor should HON. GEORGE MILLER have to face—a government monopoly that is OF CALIFORNIA who we are as a nation and must be pre- able to use its government-granted advan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served for generations to come. tages to unfairly undermine its private-sec- Thursday, August 6, 1998 Rosie the Riveter Park and the history it tor competitors. In this age of government represents should be designated an affiliated reform and downsizing, the Postal Service is Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, area to the National Park Service and I'm con- the poster child for needed government re- today I am introducing the ``Rosie the Riveter fident that the study proposed in my legislation form. National Park Service Affiliated Site Study Act will come to the same conclusion. I hope the Most Americans don’t know that the Post- of 1998.'' This legislation authorizes the Na- Congress will move quickly to enact this legis- al Service pays no taxes, local, state or fed- tional Park Service to conduct a feasibility lation. eral, pays no vehicle licensing fees, is ex- study to determine if the Rosie the Riveter empt from OSHA enforcement, can ignore f zoning regulations, and is immune from anti- Park located in Richmond, California meets trust accountability. These advantages the requirements of being nationally significant SALUTE TO ROBERT ESTEL ENG- would not be of much concern if it weren’t to become an NPS Affiliated Site. LAND AND ALL THE BRAVE MEN for the fact that the Postal Service is using Rosie the Riveter Park is located on the WHO SERVED IN THE NAVY them like a weapon in the marketplace to Richmond waterfront on the site of Kaiser ARMED GUARD beat out private-sector businesses. That is Shipyards where the Liberty and Victory ships simply, unequivocally not the role of govern- were built during World War II. These ships HON. HAROLD ROGERS ment. were built almost entirely by women who took One particularly egregious example of how OF KENTUCKY the Postal Service is able to use revenue over shipbuilding jobs to replace men who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES went off to war. Quickly these women became from its monopoly on first-class mail to sub- Thursday, August 6, 1998 sidize products that compete with the pri- know as ``Rosie the Riveter'' and ``Wendy the vate sector is obvious. The Postal Service Welder'' as their numbers grew and their com- Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, throughout our charges $26.63 to ship a 10-pound package petency as shipbuilders became well known. nation's history, men and women from all cor- from San Francisco to London via Global These ``Rosies'' and ``Wendys'' built some ners of our country have stood tall in her de- Package Link. But the agency charges $29.80 747 ships which were immediately commis- fense. It is the bravery and honor with which to ship that same package Express mail from sioned into the U.S. Navy and sent to fight in these men and women have served that has Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Maryland. Common sense tells us that a package the war. Their individual and collective stories helped keep America free and strong over the shipped across a continent and over the At- are rich with excitement of being involved in years. lantic Ocean should cost more than a pack- producing the Liberty and Victory ships, as Today, I would like to commend one such age shipped 35 miles up I–95. But the Postal well as the realities of facing numerous new individual: Gunners Mate 3rd Class Robert E1588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Estel England of Laurel County, Kentucky. servance. I have also included a speech pre- racy to exist within the American democ- Gunners Mate England served during the Sec- sented by a former Guam legislator. Carlos racy. Two generations of Chamorros lived ond World War as a member of the U.S. Taitano, was a member of the Guam Con- under a U.S. military government in which a single person, a naval governor, exercised ab- Navy's Armed Guard. His first assignment was gress and the Speaker of the 8th Guam Legis- solute control over all Chamorros on Guam aboard the SS West Cheswald, which was lature. For his contribution towards the pas- and every aspect of their lives. During the 50 charged with carrying arms, ammo and food to sage of the Guam Organic Act, he was invited years that Guam was under military govern- allied troops in Russia. to witness President Truman sign the bill into ment, the Chamorros sent several petitions During his service, Gunners Mate England law. to Washington for U.S. citizenship. All were fought bravely and honorably. Like so many denied. AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY GREETINGS After 50 years living under conditions of others who served on ships, in the air, or in (By Robert A. Underwood) inequality and without regard for the rights the trenches during World War II, Robert Eng- As we commemorate the centennial anni- of the individual . . . land and his fellow servicemen saw battle and versary of the Spanish-American War, it is After 50 years of military occupation in which virtual martial law applied . .. fought bravely. Unlike so many of his fellow most appropriate to reflect on this, the 48th After 50 years of a government policy of servicemen, England and the other members Anniversary of the Organic Act of Guam and of the Navy Armed Guard have never been discrimination in our own homeland, result- the grant of U.S. citizenship. The dawning of ing in the loss of our dignity, self respect, properly recognized for their outstanding serv- the American Era in Guam in 1898 brought and freedom . . . ice. with it the promise of the freedoms, rights, After a series of congressional legislation The Armed Guard was created as a branch duties and responsibilities of American De- providing opportunities for many people of the Navy during World War I to protect the mocracy, and the birth of the Chamorro around the world to become U.S. citizens merchant ships of the United States. During quest for political justice, equality and self- . . . opportunities extended to Chinese, Fili- governance under the American flag. Though pinos, and others . . . but not to Chamorros. World War II the Armed Guard was reac- couched differently at various times, this By 1949, we were a restless people. We de- tivated in response to the German attack and has been our unchanging theme for nearly a cided to demand in an aggressive, but peace- sinking of merchant ships, event those of neu- hundred years. ful manner, some action from the U.S. Con- tral countries, that appeared to be bringing In 1901, just three years after Guam be- gress hopefully, leading to some fundamen- goods to Allied Nations. The mission of the came an American possession, our grand- tal reforms in the way we were governed. merchant ships was absolutely critical: they fathers and great-grandfathers sent a peti- I was a member of the House Assembly of tion to Washington, calling on the Federal the Guam Congress at that time. This body were the lifeline for many allied troops, deliver- decided to stage a ‘‘walkout’’ on March 5, ing ammunition, food, weapons, clothing, and government to clarify the political status of Guam and its people. Subsequent efforts 1949 and to stay out of the halls of the Guam other badly-needed supplies. were geared toward the acquisition of U.S. Congress until we saw some evidence that The men of the Armed Guard who helped citizenship as a means of political rights and some reforms were in the making. This was protect these ships were heroes in the true protection. The passage of the Organic Act the first revolt by the Chamorros against an sense of the word. They made tremendous in 1950 satisfied the Guamanian desire of occupying power since the Spanish- sacrifices, and many died in the hands of an citizenship and civilian governance, but we Chamorro wars at the end of the seventeenth still have unfinished business in the political century. unforgiving sea. They endured torpedoes, Unlike most other people under colonial status of Guam. Our desire for greater self- gunfire, and bombs. They were the target of rule, the Chamorros were not seeking inde- government is undaunted, even as we con- enemy destroyers, submarines and bombers. pendence from the colonial power. On the tinue the quest. The struggle of the contrary, they had been petitioning all along They fought off Japanese planes and German Chamorro people has been long and arduous, U-boats. They fought for freedom and democ- for closer association with the United the triumphs have been hard-won, but our States. racy, and they made our nation proud. cause is steadfast and our faith in America The ‘‘walkout’’ received nation-wide pub- Mr. President, for too long the men of the remains steadfast. licity, made possible by two newsmen that I U.S. Navy Armed Guard have not received the Today, as we celebrate nearly half a cen- had met three months earlier . . . one from recognition they deserve, but, earlier this year tury of U.S. citizenship, enjoying the rights the United Press, the other from the Associ- the House of Representatives moved to cor- and privileges therein, I humbly restate the ated Press. Influential newspapers and indi- rect this injustice. The Defense Authorization undying commitment of the people of Guam vidual citizens across the nation were now for political recognition, equality and great- Act for 1999 contains a provision that recog- calling for fundamental reforms in the Gov- er self-government, in memory of all of ernance of Guam. nizes the service, honor and bravery of the Guam’s political pioneers who surely must President Harry S. Truman quickly took men who served in the Armed Guard. It ex- be with us in spirit, happy to know that over and ordered the transfer from a mili- presses the appreciation of the Congress and their efforts were not in vain. tary government to a civilian government of American people for their service and their Guam. The President successfully convinced sacrifices. (By Carlos Taitano) the leaders of the U.S. Congress that organic During their service, the men of the Navy At the end of the past century, The United legislation for Guam could no longer be ig- Armed Guard served with honor, dignity, and States almost simultaneously took posses- nored. The Chamorros were finally granted U.S. courage. Nearly 145,000 men served in the sion of the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The full or ‘‘plenary’’ powers of citizenship. This could have been the only Armed Guard on 6,236 merchants ships dur- grant by the U.S. Congress and the ing WW II. Nearly 2,000 of these men made the U.S. Congress were extended to these new possessions. Fifty years later, all these Chamorros would have been happy and grate- the supreme sacrifice by giving their lives in territories, except Guam, had received some ful. Citizenship would open many doors lead- the defense of their country. attention from the U.S. Congress resulting ing to economic opportunities. But, most im- portant, the Chamorro was now an Amer- It is time these menÐmen like Robert Eng- in some changes from their initial status. ican. Hawaii, for example, was made an incor- landÐreceive the appreciation of a grateful The government created by the Guam Or- nation. It is time that these men receive the porated territory and its people were granted ganic Act was not exactly self-government recognition they deserve. U.S. citizenship. Later, it would become a for Guam. It was limited Home Rule. The f U.S. state. people did not constitute a sovereign power. In the Philippines, the military govern- All political authority was derived from the AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY ment which began with the U.S. occupation federal government. GREETINGS after the end of the Spanish-American War, Nevertheless, when one considers the 50 was replaced by a civilian government. The years of political neglect, these gains were Philippines was granted independence in substantial. 1950 is the most important year HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD 1946. in the history of Guam’s Chamorro people OF GUAM In Puerto Rico, the military government over the centuries since they lost their inde- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that was established after the island was ac- pendence to Spain in 1693 at the end of the quired from Spain in 1898, was replaced by a Spanish-Chamorro wars. Nothing that has Thursday, August 6, 1998 civilian government only two years later. An happened to them since that time can com- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the Guam organic Act for Puerto Rico was enacted by pare with the dramatic reforms contained in Organic Act was signed into law by President Congress in 1917, including a grant of U.S. the Guam Organic Act. citizenship. Harry S. Truman on August 1, 1950. As this Because of the role I played in the ‘‘walk- The treaty ending the Spanish-American out,’’ I was invited to be present at the sign- law granted citizenship to the people of Guam, War required the United States to determine ing ceremony of the Guam Organic Act at August 1 is celebrated on the island as ``Citi- the civil and political rights of the Chamorro the White House on August 1, 1950. Also zenship Day.'' I would like to share with my people. By failing to act on this provision of present at the signing ceremony were sen- colleagues my statement for this year's ob- the treaty, the U.S. Congress allowed autoc- ators and congressmen who guided the Guam August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1589 bill through Congress and the two men who have provided South Florida with an excellent Mr. Speaker, this is a prime example of al- would carry out the mandate of the Congress medical facility. lowing federal regulations to strangle domestic . . . the Secretary of the Navy and the Sec- f industries, while granting de factor waivers to retary of the Interior. foreign competitors. It is also a case in point While waiting in the Oval Office of the PERSONAL EXPLANATION White House with these dignitaries, I re- of the need for Congress to review past legis- called the statement made by President lation to determine if it is still accomplishing Franklin D. Roosevelt by radio to the nation HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE the goals it was originally intended to accom- in this same Oval Office about a decade ear- OF DELAWARE plish. lier. At that time, President Roosevelt pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with claimed that one of the post-World War II Thursday, August 6, 1998 my colleagues to ensure that the kaolin indus- goals of the United States would be to try is put on equal footing and can compete decolonize the various territories under colo- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, On August 6, fairly with its foreign competitors. nial powers around the world. As a member 1998, I was not present to vote on rollcall vote of the U.S. Army at the time, and as a f Chamorro, I was overjoyed and encouraged. 403 because of a pressing family matter in my For me, it was another good reason to serve home State of Delaware. Had I been here, I DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, in the military during that world conflict. would have voted ``no'' on the Doolittle sub- JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- Although the signing of the Guam Organic stitute. CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES Act at the White House took place five years When we started this debate, there were APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 after the end of World War II, I thought at many sound proposals on how to improve our the time that it was the beginning of the current framework of campaign finance. How- SPEECH OF decolonization of Guam. Unfortunately, al- ever, only one of these proposals has most half a century after the signing of the HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Guam Organic Act, the Chamorros are still emerged as a realistic approach to signifi- OF MICHIGAN cantly improve our election system. trying to set up an island government with- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out the bounds or restraint of colonialism. My opposition to this substitute does not re- It is our hope that before another 50 years flect a negative opinion of the author's hard Wednesday, August 5, 1998 have passed since the signing of the Guam work or ideas, but rather my opinion that the The House in Committee of the Whole Organic Act, we would see the passage of the Shays-Meehan bill is the best method for re- House on the State of the Union had under Guam Commonwealth Act, now before the form. consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- U.S. Congress. propriations for the Departments of Com- I took President Roosevelt’s statement Reformers who want to see significant merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and about decolonization as a promise to me. I changes to our election system signed into related agencies for the fiscal year ending surely hope that the decolonization of Guam law must rally around the one bill that has the September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. would happen while I’m still around. best chance of passingÐthat bill is the Shays- Si Yu’os Ma’ase’. Meehan substitute. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposi- f f tion to the Kucinich amendment. Some of my colleagues oppose this amend- 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOMESTIC KAOLIN ment because they believe it is a fig leaf for KENDALL MEDICAL CENTER COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 1998 protectionist impulses. Others support the amendment because they believe it is nec- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD essary to preserve basic American values OF FLORIDA OF GEORGIA from encroachment by an evil international IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trade bureaucracy. These attitudes are typical of the way we Thursday, August 6, 1998 Thursday, August 6, 1998 debate trade in this town. We choose up Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, this year Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today it is my sides, either as ``free traders'' or as ``economic marks the 25th anniversary of Kendall Medical pleasure to introduce the ``Domestic Kaolin nationalists,'' and throw epithets. Center, an institution which has been respon- Competitiveness Act of 1998.'' This legislation But it's never that simple. sible for providing South Florida with the best will revise the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 This amendment raises a legitimate issue. medical care possible. The facility, which pro- (The Jones Act) to ensure that laws meant to We visited this issue during negotiations on vides full-service, state of the art care in a protect U.S. shipbuilding jobs will not hurt U.S. the World Trade Organization. A major impact wide variety of medical specialties and has kaolin jobs. of the creation of the WTO was that the nearly 100 doctors on staff, has been honored Currently, the Jones Act requires all ship- United States, and all of the other members, for three consecutive years as one of Ameri- ping between U.S. ports to be conducted ex- lost what was in essence a veto power over ca's ``700 Top Hospitals'' and is currently ``Ac- clusively by American built, owned, and decisions of WTO trade panels. At the time, credited with Commendation'' by the Joint crewed vessels. However, it does not apply to we raised questions about the relationship be- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare or- import/export shipments. tween federal and state law in the context of ganizations. My legislation specifically targets the do- our membership in this trade organization. Among the 1,000 plus employees at Kendall mestic shipping of kaolin, a fine clay found pri- This amendment focuses on the impact of Medical Center, I would like to honor the fol- marily in middle Georgia. Kaolin is used in a the WTO on state efforts. These are not sim- lowing thirteen individuals who have worked variety of industrial applications, such as pro- ple issues with simple answers. They deserve toward the evolution of Kendall Medical Center ducing the glossy finish on magazines, as well our thorough and thoughtful consideration. throughout the last 25 years: Teresita Beiro, as the manufacture of porcelain products. But an amendment to a funding bill does not Angela Carrodeguas, Rosa Cerulia, Marta Currently, there are no American barges provide an appropriate forum for this reasoned Cortes, Rosa Crespo. Elizabeth Mirone, Jo An available that are suitable for shipping kaolin. discussion. The implication of the amendment Plumlee, James Rosenzweig, Elizabeth Accordingly, Georgia clay producers are is that state laws affecting trade and inter- Sollogub, Patricia Stiers, Nancy Tablada, Ju- forced to use more expensive truck and rail national trade agreements are immune from dith Williams and Victor Maya. transportation to supply American manufactur- action by federal authorities. While there has Victor, whom I have known for many years, ing customers, giving Brazilian kaolin produc- never been such federal action in the past, it has been with the hospital since its inception ers a price edge in delivered costs. Mr. is not wiseÐwithout very serious discussionÐ and has served as its Chief Executive Officer Speaker, when it is less expensive to transport to immunize state laws, whatever their nature, Center since 1987. It has been through his kaolin from Brazil to Maine than it is from from any such challenge in the future. Would leadership, vision, and determination, com- Georgia to Maine, something is not right. our next step be to prohibit the use of federal bined with the efforts of his employees, which This legislation would allow kaolin producers funds to implement the decision of a WTO dis- have led to the outstanding achievements of to request a waiver of the Jones Act, but only pute settlement panel perceived to be adverse Kendall Medical Center. if there are no available American barges to to federal laws? Doing so nullifies our preroga- On the date of its 25th anniversary, I extend transport the clay. In other words, if there are tives for involvement in trade organizations. my thanks and my congratulations to those 13 American barges available, clay producers I took a lead position in trying to raise and individuals who have dedicated their lives to a would still be required to use them in order to resolve issues of interaction between WTO quarter of a century of continuous care. You ship by water, regardless of the price. decisions and our federal and state laws when E1590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 the WTO was being negotiated. We made ests. By consuming detrimental insects, these U.S. law requires such implementation to some progress in protecting the integrity of birds prevent the loss of millions of dollars achieve but not exceed the conservation (fish- American law, particularly with regard to each year. ing mortality) objectives of ICCAT measures dumping. There still remain a number of gray Under the terms of this legislation, an indi- and ensure that U.S. fishermen are provided a areas, some of which this amendment sheds vidual or an organization would be able to reasonable opportunity to harvest their alloca- light upon. But these issues cannot be re- submit a project proposal to the Secretary of tion. U.S. law and common sense also dictate solved by simply waving banners or invoking the Interior. While the bill does not limit the that domestic HMS management should avoid slogans, whether ``free trade'' or any other. type of projects, I would expect that efforts to unnecessary regulatory burdens that serve to They require and deserve much more than a determine the condition of neotropical migra- increase waste in the fisheries or disadvan- clash of polarized debate. tory bird habitat, implement new or improved tage U.S. fishermen relative to their foreign f conservation plans, undertake population stud- competitors. These are some of the more im- ies, educate the public, and reduce the de- portant aspects of U.S. HMS policy. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE struction of essential habitat would be forth- As a matter of general fishery policy, section NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD coming. Since these birds migrate between 303(b)(6) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act au- HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACT the Caribbean, Latin America, and North thorizes the Secretary to include a limited ac- America, comprehensive plans must be devel- cess system in any fishery management plan HON. DON YOUNG oped. It does little good if we are successful for any fishery, subject to certain consider- OF ALASKA in conserving suitable habitat in only a portion ations. The establishment of a limited access IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of their range. system is of critical importance in effectively managing fisheries for which U.S. harvesting Thursday, August 6, 1998 I am confident that a Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund would provide much- capacity far exceeds the available resourceÐ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am needed support for projects designed to con- particularly if that resource requires rebuilding pleased to introduce today the Neotropical Mi- serve critical habitat for declining migratory and is subject to quota reductions. Such is the gratory Bird Habitat Enhancement Act. bird species in an innovative and cost-effective case with our U.S. pelagic longline fisheries. This important conservation measure is way. A limited access system also provides the modeled after the highly successful programs I urge my colleagues to support the opportunity to reduce harvesting capacity in that Congress created to assist African and Neotropical Migratory Bird Habitat Enhance- such fisheries through attrition, a buy-back Asian elephants, rhinoceroses, and tigers. In ment Act. program, phase-out of latent permits, or other fact, I am hopeful that later this week the f means. Such capacity reduction measures can President will sign into law my bill, H.R. 39, to facilitate the establishment of other important extend the African Elephant Conservation Act. THE ATLANTIC SWORDFISH management tools designed to protect nursery This legislation is very similar to the African MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT and spawning areas and reduce bycatch while Elephant Conservation Act, and I am confident minimizing the economic consequences on the that this small investment of Federal funds will HON. JIM SAXTON fishermen. Current Federal regulations provide provide the lifeline that neotropical migratory OF NEW JERSEY that virtually any U.S. citizen who can pay a birds need to survive in the wild. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small administrative fee may enter the Atlantic Neotropical birds, like bluebirds, robins, ori- swordfish fishery. This practice of allowing a Thursday, August 6, 1998 oles, and goldfinches, travel across inter- continuous stream of new and inexperienced national borders and depend upon thousands Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, the effective fishermen into this fishery has seriously hin- of miles of suitable habitat. In fact, according management of Atlantic highly migratory spe- dered progress in achieving a number of key to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, cies (HMS) and their fisheries is perhaps the management objectives. neotropical migratory birds typically spend five most complex challenge facing the National Although for many years the U.S. Atlantic months of the year at Caribbean/Latin Amer- Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) today. pelagic longline community has petitioned ican wintering sites, four months in North These species range widely throughout inter- NMFS to establish a limited access system, American breeding areas, and three months national waters and the jurisdictions of many the agency has repeatedly failed to move be- traveling to these sites during spring and au- coastal nations with diverse policies and per- yond endless deliberation and still has not put tumn migrations. spectives on resource utilization and manage- such a system into place. This delay has Sadly, there are 90 North American bird ment. The fishing practices and marketing pri- served to exacerbate the problems associated species that are listed as either threatened or orities for these species are equally diverse. with this overcapitalized industry and has pre- endangered under the Endangered Species Seriously compounding these challenges is cluded consideration of some of the more im- Act and an additional 124 birds that the U.S. that the biology of these species is not well portant conservation needs facing pelagic Fish and Wildlife Service has identified on its known and remains difficult to determine. longline fisheries. Meanwhile, NMFS has es- list of Migratory Nongame Birds of Manage- Congress has recognized the unique and tablished limited access systems in other over- ment Concern. difficult challenges associated with effective capitalized fisheries leaving the pelagic In North America, an estimated 70 percent conservation and management of HMS and longline fishery open to fishermen displaced of prairie birds are declining. The Government those who fish for them. Fundamental to this from these other closed fisheries. There are a of Mexico lists approximately 390 bird species recognition is that effective management of large number of unused, latent permits in as endangered, threatened, vulnerable, or these species and fisheries cannot be these fisheries and many new vessels have rare. What is lacking, however, is a strategic achieved on a unilateral basis, but instead entered in recent years. The pelagic longline plan for bird conservation, money for on-the- must be pursued on a multilateral basis community and fisheries are in a state of ground projects, public awareness, and any throughout their range. Unlike most other U.S. emergency and can no longer wait for the real coordination among the various nations fisheries, effective multilateral management is agency to respond. where neotropical migratory birds reside. the goal of U.S. HMS policy. A number of spe- There are two purposes of the legislation I While the full extent of the problems facing cific provisions in both the Magnuson-Stevens am introducing today. The first is to prevent neotropical migratory birds is unclear, there is Fishery Conservation and Management Act any new fishing vessels from entering the U.S. no debate over the fact that both bird popu- (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the Atlantic Atlantic swordfish pelagic longline fishery by lations and critical habitat declined significantly Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) are intended to placing a moratorium on the issuance of any in the 1990's. We must act now before more express this policy. new fishing permits for vessels that did not of these species become endangered or ex- For example, Congress deliberately placed hold a valid permit to fish in the U.S. Atlantic tinct. This bill will contribute to the recovery Atlantic HMS management authority in the swordfish pelagic longline fishery on August 1, and conservation of migratory birds, without hands of the Secretary of Commerce instead 1998. I would note that although this permit violating private property rights. of the regional Councils for the purpose of en- moratorium provision relates specifically to the There are 60 million adult Americans who suring that the U.S. maintained a multilateral, Atlantic swordfish pelagic longline fishery, it is enjoy watching and feeding birds at their Atlantic-wide perspective and vision. As U.S. not intended to preclude or prejudice any pos- homes. In fact, these activities generate some policy and law dictate, the principal purpose sible future consideration of a similar morato- $20 billion in economic activity each year. In and obligation of domestic Atlantic HMS man- rium with respect to other Atlantic swordfish addition, healthy bird populations are an in- agement measures is to faithfully implement fisheries including the drift gillnet and valuable asset for farmers and timber inter- and enforce the multilateral ICCAT measures. handgear fisheries. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1591 The second purpose of this legislation is to President. It remains unclear to this day how tigate, and report on the status of civil rights prevent those latent permits for the U.S. Atlan- and when NMFS plans to implement or fund protections in the United States. In recent tic swordfish fishery under which no swordfish this crucial ICCAT recommendation. years we have experienced a disturbing trend was reported to NMFS as landed after Janu- As one further example of concern, there is of increased hate crimes, racial violence, dis- ary 1, 1987, from being used to fish in the a great deal of interest in the use of gear crimination against the immigrant population, U.S. Atlantic swordfish pelagic longline fishery. modification such as circle hooks in Atlantic and an intolerance for those who are per- Again, I would note as before that although HMS fisheries as potential tools to at least ceived as ``different'' because of their color, this latent permit provision relates specifically partially address one of the most critical prob- national origin, gender, religion, or disability. to the use of such permits in the Atlantic lems facing HMS fisheries today including: re- Now is the time to invest in a modest in- swordfish pelagic longline fishery, this is not ducing the mortality of bycatch in commercial crease in the U.S. Commission on Civil intended to preclude or prejudice any future HMS fisheries; reducing the mortality of fish Rights. It is important that we assess the cur- consideration of a similar latent permit prohibi- that are released in recreational HMS fish- rent trends which violate the civil rights of tion with respect to other Atlantic swordfish eries; and reducing the catch (and mortality) of groups and individuals in this Nation. I urge fisheries including the drift gillnet and small swordfish in the pelagic longline fish- my colleagues to support the Mink amend- handgear fisheries. eries. ment to H.R. 4276. I believe the combination of these two provi- Reducing bycatch and minimizing the mor- f sions will go a long way toward addressing the tality of bycatch that cannot be avoided is, of threat of further overcapitalization within the course, a strong statutory mandate for NMFS. 53RD COMMEMORATION OF swordfish pelagic longline fisheries and begin But, it concerns me that the first and primary HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI moving the fishery in the direction of reduced approach considered by NMFS for HMS capacity. However, it is my sincere hope and seems to be to shut down pelagic longline HON. BARBARA LEE intent that the NMFS will respond to this fisheries during some rather uncertain times OF CALIFORNIA wake-up call and move forward expeditiously and in some rather uncertain areas based on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the timely implementation of a com- some very uncertain scientific data. This ap- Thursday, August 6, 1998 prehensive system of limited access for not pears to be a very disruptive approach with a only the Atlantic swordfish pelagic longline very high cost relative to a very uncertain ben- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, today, we solemnly fishery, but also the closely related pelagic efit. It is unclear what alternative steps NMFS commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the ura- longline fisheries for Atlantic tunas and Atlantic plans to take to quickly and efficiently evaluate nium bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 sharks. the benefits of circle hook use as a potentially and, three days later, the plutonium bombing On a broader note, I would like to take this more effective and certainly less disruptive of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. opportunity to express my increasing con- measure. The August 6th bombing was a shocking cernÐand that of a number of my col- As we conclude our consideration of the re- and tragic event; the second bombing three leaguesÐover the interpretation by NMFS of authorization of the ATCA this year and begin days later was no less cataclysmic. Now, 53 U.S. HMS policies and laws relative to the set- our preparations for the reauthorization of the years later, for those of us who dare to look ting of our multilateral objectives at ICCAT, as Magnuson-Stevens Act in the next Congress, into the pit of this, our historical act, we can well as in the context of domestic implementa- it may be necessary for us to consider a more see the impact and the aftermath of the bomb- tion of our international obligations. We are comprehensive package of legislative meas- ings and their implications in the arenas of de- equally concerned about the ability and effi- ures intended to improve the management of fense and arms control, international relations, ciency of NMFS to put into place sensible and Atlantic HMS and their fisheries by the NMFS. and human rights. As we commemorate these practicable domestic measures that are fair The legislation I am introducing today rep- two events, it is not only to remember; we and equitable to all U.S. fishermen. These resents a good start in that direction and, to must also call upon ourselves to say to our- concerns are heightened by the impending re- the extent a larger package becomes nec- selves, to our neighbors, and to our children: building requirements of the Sustainable Fish- essary, I look forward to working with my col- Never again. eries Act and the fact that fishermen are in- leagues, the NMFS, the U.S. ICCAT Commis- Today we must also recognize those heroes creasingly turning to the judicial branch for so- sioners, the commercial and recreational fish- and heroines who called our attention to the lutions. ing industries and other affected parties to- danger of strontium 90 distributed in our airÐ For example, it remains unclear how NMFS ward achieving some of the most important strontium 90 released into our atmosphere plans to implement the new rebuilding provi- goals of HMS fisheries management. during the testing of ever more powerful nu- sions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act as they f clear weapons. These pioneers in the anti-nu- relate to HMS. Specifically, it is unclear how clear movement helped to create a force that NMFS plans to coordinate the promulgation of DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, alerted people all over the world to the incred- a rebuilding plan for bluefin tuna with the re- JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- ible menace of an arsenal of over 36,000 nu- sults of the upcoming ICCAT meeting in No- CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES clear weapons. vember which is scheduled to focus on bluefin APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 Thankfully, the cold war is over. But the tuna. Perhaps even more unsettling is how the danger of nuclear war, of nuclear accidents, or agency plans to coordinate the promulgation SPEECH OF of nuclear terrorism, is as real as it was during of a rebuilding plan for swordfish with existing HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE the long cold war. The United States had 6 ICCAT swordfish management measures, nuclear warheads at the end of 1945. We now OF HAWAII given that ICCAT will not focus on swordfish have 12,000. The USSR, now Russia and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again until November, 1999. Ukraine, had one warhead in 1949, and now Another concern is that in 1995, ICCAT rec- Wednesday, August 5, 1998 have 23,000. In 1953, the United Kingdom ognized the need to further protect juvenile The House in Committee of the Whole had its first nuclear weapon; now, the nation swordfish and authorized ICCAT member na- House on the State of the Union had under has 260. tions to prohibit the sale, including importation, consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- France built 4 in 1964 and now has 450. of small swordfish less than 33 pounds. This propriations for the Departments of Com- China also built its first in 1964, and now has was done with the concurrence of the Office of merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and 400. Today we have definitive proof that India U.S. Trade Representative. This initiative has related agencies for the fiscal year ending and Pakistan have nuclear bombs. Israel, been a priority of the U.S. swordfish industry September 30, 1999, and for other purposes: North Korea, Iran, Iraq, and other nations ap- for several years, and earlier this year, the Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Chairman, today I pear poised to inform us that they, too, belong President pledged to impose and fund the im- rise in support of my good friend and col- to the ``club.'' plementation of a ban on the importation of league, Congresswoman PATSY MINK's It is extremely difficult to contemplate any undersized swordfish. However, while the amendment. Her amendment increases fund- level of normalcy when we consider the impli- NMFS has succeeded in imposing and enforc- ing for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights by cations and the threat that these weapons ing the undersize swordfish prohibition on U.S. $2.26 million, the amount requested in the pose, the constant and ever-present possibility fishermen, it has failed to impose or fund the President's budget. that something, or a combination of some- enforcement of a equitable restriction on for- As my colleagues know, the U.S. Commis- things, might go terribly wrong once again. eign fishermen through the import prohibition sion on Civil Rights is an independent, biparti- The New England Journal of Medicine, in its authorized by ICCAT and promised by the san agency established to monitor, inves- April 30, 1998 issue, gave a special report on E1592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 ``accidental nuclear warÐa post-cold war as- Ernie's extensive work with the MAAC Project, Steven and Jennie were married August 29, sessment.'' I want to share with you some of The Sweetwater Union High School District 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Boyle their results and conclusions: Board of Trustees named the administration Heights. Since 1955, they have made their ``U.S. and Russian nuclear-weapons sys- center at the new National City Adult Edu- home in Norwalk, California. Together they tems remain on high alert. This fact, combined cation Center in his honor. have four children: Loraine; Mary; Lucille and with the aging of Russian technical systems, Ernie was born in Los Angeles in 1924, and Steve Jr. They have eleven grandchildren: has recently increased the risk of an acciden- attended local schools through high school. Thomas; Marie; Dex; Albert; Steven; Lucille, tal nuclear attack. As a conservative estimate, He then attended Military Academy in Tijuana, Stephanie; Patricia; Olivia; Drew and Derek. an accidental, intermediate-sized launch of Mexico. In 1949, he married Maria Consuelo Also, they have six great-grandchildren: Ra- weapons from a single Russian submarine Aguilera, and then moved to National City. chel; Brianna; Ryan; Nicholas; Joselyn and would result in the death of [almost] 7 million Ernie served with the United States Army in Issac. people from firestorms in 8 U.S. cities. Millions Normandy and Belgium, and also served in Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, August 29, 1998, of others would [probably] be exposed to po- the National Guard and National City Police Jennie and Steven will celebrate their 50 tentially lethal radiation from fallout. An agree- Reserve. years of matrimony with their family and ment to remove all nuclear missiles from high- Ernie lives his life by his personal philoso- friends at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Santa level alert status and eliminate the capability phy that ``charity begins at home.'' He was a Fe Springs. I ask my colleagues to join me in of a rapid launch would put an end to this family man, community leader, and good congratulating them on this joyous occasion threat.'' friend to many of us. President and CEO of and sending our best wishes for many more Part of their conclusion is that ``the risk of the MAAC project Roger Cazares said, ``Mr. years of happiness. an accidental nuclear attack has increased in Azhocar's professional and volunteer pursuits f recent years, threatening a public health dis- always promoted community service, youth aster of unprecedented scale.'' and education.'' TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN ROBERT J. I am one of three cosponsors of H. Con. He dedicated his life to helping others and GREENE Res. 307, a bill that proposes to address this making our community a better place to live. most serious of issues. Our bill proclaims that His was a wonderful life. Although we have all HON. DAVID E. BONIOR it is in the best interest of the nation and the missed him greatly in this one year, we have OF MICHIGAN world to ban nuclear tests forever. The bill di- all had his legacy of service, love and commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity to carry us through, and we always will. rects the Department of Energy, which has the Thursday, August 6, 1998 responsibility for stewardship of the nuclear My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife stockpile, to develop a program that is less and children and to the larger community who Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- costly, less provocative, and less likely to was touched by his presence. We all remem- ute and congratulate Captain Robert Greene spend billions on facilities with little relevance ber and miss him. on a distinguished career as a Great Lakes to the safety of the arsenal. f pilot, and to wish him the best in his retire- On this day, let us recall and celebrate that HONORING STEVEN AND JENNIE ment. Our home area, from the base of Lake our collective efforts to achieve peace have GRANT ON THE OCCASION ON Huron to the Detroit River, will truly miss Capt. prevented the unleashing of further, nuclear THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVER- Greene's leadership in ensuring safe pilotage horrors like those seen 53 years ago in Hiro- SARY AND FOR OUTSTANDING and advocating on behalf of our pilots. From shima and Nagasaki. Yet on this day in par- CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMU- the time he first sailed as a 16-year-old, Capt. ticular, let us be reminded that we must keep NITY Greene garnered the respect and admiration on working to educate ourselves and our soci- of his fellow pilots, those involved in the mari- ety, and continue to make advances toward time trades along the Great Lakes and many HON. ESTABAN EDWARD TORRES of us in Congress. total nuclear disarmament. OF CALIFORNIA f Over the 34 years of service to the waters IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he loved, Capt. Greene rose from an officer to TRIBUTE TO ERNESTO ‘‘ERNIE’’ Thursday, August 6, 1998 the esteemed position of President of the AZHOCAR Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Lakes Pilots Association located in Port recognize my good friend, a fellow veteran Huron, MichiganÐa position to which he was HON. BOB FILNER and brother from the United Auto Workers, elected by his fellow pilots. In addition, he OF CALIFORNIA Steven M. Grant, and his lovely wife, Jennie, served as Vice President for the Great Lakes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- of the American Pilots Association. The re- sary. sponsibilities Capt. Greene took on often led Thursday, August 6, 1998 Steven is a former recipient of the Norwalk him to Washington to fight for the interests of Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I Citizen of the Year Award for his many years his fellow pilots and to ensure shipping safety rise today to remember a hero and leader of of exemplary service to the community. He on the Great Lakes. our communityÐErnesto ``Ernie'' Azhocar, has served, and continues to serve, on the At the time of his retirement, Capt. Greene who died one year ago on August 18, 1997 at boards and committees of many civic and was the longest serving pilot on the Great the age of 73. On this first anniversary of his community based organizations including: Nor- Lakes. He first sailed in 1945 and received his death, we remember the many good things walk Coordinating Council; Norwalk Friends of first license in 1952. In 1964, he joined the that Ernie did for our community, and the spe- the Library; LULAC Council #2043; Knights of ranks of Great Lakes pilots, the dedicated indi- cial ways that he touched each of lives. Columbus Post #3678; Norwalk Mayor's Pray- viduals who ensure the safe passage of for- Ernie was an important leader in our com- er Breakfast Committee; Veterans of Foreign eign vessels through our Great Lakes. Capt. munity, a champion of youth and education. Wars (VFW) Post #7138; VFW House Com- Greene was a leader among our pilotsÐen- he served as a Sweetwater Union High School mittee and Color Guard; Norwalk Senior Citi- suring safety, promoting commerce, and pro- district official for 13 years, as a liaison for As- zens-San Antonio Club; Golden Age Senior's tecting our environment. Capt. Greene met semblyman Wadie P. Deddeh for 18 years, Club-St. Linus Catholic Church; Sierra Madre these challenges head on and put our pilots in chaired the National City Lincoln Acreas Com- Retreat Co-Chairman St. Pius X; District a strong position as we near the next century. munity Action Council, and was a charter Knights of Columbus-St. John Bosco Assem- He also understood our lakes and their im- member and Board Chair for the Metropolitan bly 4th Degree; California Congress of Seniors portance to our community. For those of us in Area Advisory Committee (MAAC). He also and the National Council of Senior Citizens. Michigan, our lakes are among our most im- served on the National City Service Commis- Even after his retirement from the Chrysler portant economic and recreational resources. sion and was the Chairman of the National Auto plant, Steven remains committed to his The need to ensure commerce can safely City Youth Athletic Association. brothers and sisters of the United Auto Work- pass through the sometimes treacherous wa- He was recognized in our community as ers (UAW). He has held the post of President ters is vital to economic growth in our region. both a leader and a champion of causes that and Counselor of the UAW Chrysler Retirees The understanding of the need to protect our are important to us. As a result of his civic ac- Local #230, Recording Secretary for the UAW waters from environmental harm is equally as tivities, he was honored with the PTA National Los Angeles Region Five Retirees, a member crucial. Capt. Greene is one of those rare indi- Lifetime Award, and was awarded ``The Key to of the UAW Community on Political Action and viduals who understood the importance of the City'' by National City. Also because of the Federation of Retired Workers. both needs. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1593 I came to know Capt. Greene through his strong community-based organizations that local government autonomy and respect for many years of service to pilots, but I also con- would not exist today had it not been for her the civil and human rights of the majority pop- sider him to be a true friend. We have been passion, inspiration, guidance, and leadership. ulation. Because of the increasingly repressive through many battles together, and I always The City of Oakland has been blessed with Serbian policies, however, Albanians who fa- have admired his resolve to fight for what he thousands of hours of her volunteer time and vored a violent and confrontational approach believes is right. In Capt. Greene's eyes, no expertise. have gained strength. The increasing asser- challenge was too great or insurmountable. He Her husband, Eugene; daughters; Karen, tiveness of Albanians is the direct con- is the type of person you want on your sideÐ Emily, Christina and Cynthia, six grandchildren sequence of this ill-conceived aggressive na- he is also the kind of leader who will truly be and one greatgrandchild, together with all the tionalist Serbian repression and the failure of missed. Indeed, Great Lakes pilots lost a people she has touched in her life, take pride the Serbian government to recognize the le- friend, but if I know Bob, he'll be active in re- in her legacy. gitimate rights of the ethnic Albanians of tirement and will, hopefully, have a little fun f Kosova. along the way. I wish all the best to you Bob, After radicalizing the Albanian population by on your well-deserved retirement. H. CON. RES. 315—ON SERBIAN its disastrous policies, the Serbian government f ATROCITIES IN KOSOVA AND has sent increased numbers of ethnic Serbian USING BLOCKED SERBIAN AS- police forces and Serbian military forces into A TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE LeCRON SETS TO COMPENSATE ETHNIC Kosova in an effort to repress the effort of the JURS, SEPTEMBER 28, 1912–JULY ALBANIANS ethnic Albanian majority to secure their legiti- 24, 1998 mate political, civil and human rights. Thus far, HON. TOM LANTOS Mr. Speaker, there have been several hundred HON. BARBARA LEE OF CALIFORNIA confirmed deaths of ethnic Albanians, includ- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing women and children, and there are an es- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES timated 200,000 ethnic Albanian refugees who Thursday, August 6, 1998 have been driven from their homes by the Thursday, August 6, 1998 Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week fighting. These tragic numbers are increasing Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am here to share I introduced House Concurrent Resolution as the Serbian violence continues. with you the life of a legendary Oaklander, Ms. 315, which expresses the sense of the Con- At a recent hearing of the House Committee Florence LeCron Jurs, who died on July 24 gress condemning the atrocities by Serbian on International Relations we heard from offi- after several months of failing health at age police and military forces against ethnic Alba- cials of the Department of State about the in- 85. nians in Kosova. The resolution also urges creasing violence taking place in Kosova. It Ms. Jurs, a well-known citizen of Oakland, that blocked assets of the Federal Republic of struck me at that time, Mr. Speaker, that the has sought out ways to improve the city she Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) which government assets of the government of the called home for sixty-some years. In 1965 she are under control of the United States and Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and was a founding member of Oakland Public other governments be used to compensate the Montenegro) which have been blocked by the School Volunteers which grew to a corps of Albanians in Kosova for losses suffered as a United States government should be used to 2,000 during the time of the late Superintend- result of Serbian police and military action. In pay for the destruction which has been cause ent Marcus A. Foster. In 1970 she was a dele- introducing this resolution, I was joined by our by the actions of the Serbian police and mili- gate to the White House Conference on Chil- colleagues, the distinguished Chairman of the tary forces in Kosova. For this reason, I have dren. In 1977 she was an original board mem- Committee on International Relations BEN- introduced House Concurrent Resolution 315. ber of A Central Place, where non-profit orga- JAMIN GILMAN, my fellow Californian Congress- Our resolution expresses the Congress' out- nizations shared downtown office space. The man DANA ROHRABACHER, our colleagues from rage at the wanton destruction of life and Oakland Potluck, a food salvage organization, New York Congressman ELIOT ENGEL and property that has resulted from Serbian mili- was founded by her in 1986 and now feeds Congresswoman SUE KELLY, and our col- tary actions in Kosova. 600,000 meals a year. league from Virginia JIM MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join Florence LeCron Jurs was borne in Chey- Mr. Speaker, this week, we have seen con- me as a cosponsor of this resolution, and I enne, Wyoming on September 28, 1912 and tinuing media reports about the ongoing vio- ask that the text of this resolution be included grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, where she was lence in the province of Kosova and about in the RECORD. exposed to stimulating conversations and ex- atrocities by Serbian military and police forces H. CON. RES. 315 periences as a member of the Cowles publish- against ethnic Albanians. This week there Expressing the sense of the Congress con- ing family. Her father, James LeCron, was the were reports of a mass grave. Last week, demning the atrocities by Serbian police and editor of The Des Moines Register and Trib- human rights groups reported about summary military forces against Albanians in Kosova une newspaper. Her mother, Helen Cowles executions by Serbian forces, including the and urging that blocked assets of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montene- LeCron, was a member of the Cowles Publish- killing of women and children. International gro) under control of the United States and ing family (Minneapolis Star Journal, and Look human rights organizations have reported on other governments be used to compensate Magazine). these atrocities and are documenting the vio- the Albanians in Kosova for losses suffered She was schooled in Switzerland and lence and the deaths. through Serbian police and military action. France before matriculating at Stanford Uni- Until about a decade ago, the province of Whereas the ethnic Albanian population of versity. While in Stanford she met Gene Jurs Kosova was an autonomous province of Ser- the province of Kosova, which makes up the and decided that California was to be her life- bia, and as such the ethnic Albanian majority overwhelming majority of the population of were able to exercise considerable autonomy that area, has been denied internationally long home. recognized human rights and political rights, Ms. Jurs was involved in Oakland Public and self government in the conduct of their including the protection of life, freedom of Schools, city of Oakland politics, the Lincoln local affairs. Ten years ago, as Slobodan speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of Child Center, the Marcus Foster Institute, the Milosevic began his rise to power in Serbia, the press; Management Center, St. Paul's School and and in that effort, he fostered the rise of Ser- Whereas Serbian police and military forces served on numerous Boards of Directors of bian ultra-nationalism for narrow partisan polit- have engaged in brutal suppression of the Al- nonprofit agencies dealing with board develop- ical purposes. One of the results of that policy banian people, and the number of Serbian po- ment and services for children, mental health, was that under Milosevic, the Serbian govern- lice and military forces which have been de- ployed in Kosova is estimated at some 50,000 food for hungry people, to name a few. The ment began a systematic process of limiting men; California Legislature named her ``Woman of the self-government rights of the ethnic Alba- Whereas human rights groups have re- the Year'' in 1989. The Oakland City Council nian majority in the province of Kosova and ported and documented instances of Serbian declared August 31, 1986 ``Eugene and Flor- restricting the human and civil rights of these forces conducting abductions and summary ence Jurs Day'' for outstanding service to the people. Over the past decade, the Department executions of innocent ethnic Albanian civil- City of Oakland. of State has reported and documented this ians in reprisal killings that are similar to Networking and hard work have been hall- systematic and brutal repression of the ethnic those conducted by Nazi forces during World War II and are similar to the ethnic cleans- marks of Florence Jurs' life. She involved her- Albanians of Kosova. ing which was carried out by ethnic Serbian self in projects with a passion and inspired the Despite these Serbian policies, a highly re- troops in Bosnia; same in others, a reason every group of which spected Albanian leadership emerged which Whereas Serbian forces have indiscrimi- she was a member flourished. There are favored a peaceful, non-violent effort to win nately shelled and burned villages, reducing E1594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 them to rubble, in order to drive out the eth- Program (ATP) to the Edward Byrne grant that are considering whether to make invest- nic Albanian inhabitants, inflicting heavy program at the Department of Justice, an ef- ments throughout the region, including in Ar- material losses upon the ethnic Albanians in fort which I strongly support. The Byrne grant gentina. Kosova; Whereas hundreds of ethnic Albanians, in- program is a valuable tool for local law en- Over the last few years, Latin America un- cluding women and children, have been forcement in the fight against the crime and doubtedly has made genuine improvements in killed and over two hundred thousand ethnic drug problems that threaten our neighbor- the fields of economic development as well as Albanians have been forced to flee and have hoods. I believe that scarce taxpayer dollars in its observance of minimal standards of become refugees as a result of this Serbian are better spent in this anti-crime program human rights, but much work remains to be military action; than in the ``corporate welfare'' ATP, which I done regarding the region's respect for the Whereas the stubborn denial of human rule of law. This was one of the main points rights and political rights to the ethnic Al- have consistently opposed. banian majority in Kosova by the Govern- f made in a major article in the July 27th issues ment of Serbia has been the major factor in of the highly regarded British publication, The the radicalization of the political situation HONORING JACK SULLIVAN ON HIS Financial Times, in which judicial corruption in the province and made the prospects of a RETIREMENT was listed as a major problem in Argentina peaceful resolution of the conflict there dif- today. Similar articles have indicated that ficult if not impossible; and problems stemming from a tainted judiciary Whereas the United States and the govern- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN ments of other countries have blocked the OF MASSACHUSETTS are found throughout the region. assets of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We are familiar with the need to wage simi- lar battles in the U.S. to achieve the observ- (Serbia and Montenegro); Thursday, August 6, 1998 Now, therefore, be it ance of justice and tough human rights stand- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- ards, so we cannot be smug over such mat- Senate concurring) that the Congress leagues to join me in honoring John (Jack) ters. But we can and must be forthright in ex- (1) deeply deplores and strongly condemns Sullivan of Sandwich, Massachusetts, who re- pressing our opinions when the well being of the appalling loss of life and the extensive destruction of property in Kosova that is the tired July 31, 1998, from the Internal Revenue our fellow citizens may be at stake and the consequence of the brutal actions of Serbian Service. welfare of one of our neighbor's citizens is police and military forces against the ethnic Jack is truly one of the finest public servants being flagrantly flouted. After all, the same ju- Albanian population of the province; I know. Not only did he do his job profes- diciary that protects the human rights of its (2) believes that the government of Serbia sionally, responsibly, with dignity and with own citizens in Latin America also enforces is primarily responsible for the loss of life courtesy, he sought to teach those attributes commercial law respecting foreign invest- and destruction of property, and thus Serbia to those around him. ments. should bear the principal burden of providing Jack continues to serve the public through It is for this reason that, with alarm, we read compensation for the loss of life and for the costs of rebuilding areas which it forces have his civic activities. He believes in the impor- reports issued by the OAS and USAID, as well devastated; tance of getting involved, and exemplifies the as by the State Department, speaking about (3) urges the President and officials he des- idea that one man can truly make a difference, the inadequacies of the Latin American judi- ignates to work with the Congress to draft and that all men should try. As the leader of ciaries, where the presence of corruption and legislation and regulations which will permit the NTEU Massachusetts Coalition, he has venality is at times, almost beyond exaggera- ethnic Albanians from Kosova who have suf- dedicated himself to educating public sector tion, be it in HondurasÐperhaps the worst fered as a consequence of the brutal actions employees and the public sector about the im- case of a venal judiciary in the hemisphere, or of Serbian police and military forces in Kosova to make claims against the assets of portance in getting involved in legislative and Argentina (one of the worst). Without an hon- the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia political activities. He was part of the fight to est judiciary there is no level playing field and and Montenegro) which are in the control of ensure that federal employees have more of no reliable rules of the game. The pseudo in- the United States or which have been an opportunity to exercise their political rights tegrity of the Latin American court system is blocked by action of the United States gov- and then to persuade them to use those politi- only rivaled in scope by the substitution of ernment, and in drafting this legislation and cal rights. And, he has taken the time to edu- democratic form in place of substance in much regulations special consideration should be cate me about the issues that are of impor- of the region. This reality has to be of great given to the circumstances of the Govern- tance to federal employeesÐespecially those concern to us. ment of the Republic of Montenegro and to persons located in and organized under the of the employees at the IRS. Argentina is a good example of may of laws of the Republic of Montenegro; I am proud to call Jack my friend, proud to these points. Despite Buenos Aires' continued (4) urges the President and the Secretary know that our country was served for over thir- claim that it is reforming its admittedly gang- of State to urge all other countries to follow ty years by such a dedicated public servant ster-like judiciary into one that is less at the this same policy to permit claims by ethnic and proud that I will continue to be able to mercy of politics, cronyism, influence peddling Albanians who have suffered as a con- work with Jack on the federal employee and and payoffs, and more into one that can fear- sequence of the brutal actions of Serbian po- PKU issues that are so important to him. lessly uphold and conform to the country's lice and military forces in Kosova to make constitution, there are good reasons to believe claims against the assets of the Federal Re- I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing public of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montene- the best of luck to Jack and his family upon that its court system is apparently taking seri- gro) which are in the control of the respec- the occasion of his retirement. ous steps backwards. This is the case in spite tive country; and f of the fact that Argentine justice officials have (5) requests that a copy of this resolution begun to put together the long promised be transmitted to the President and the Sec- TRUE REALITIES OF OUR ``Consejo de la Magistratura,'' which is a judi- retary of State by the Clerk of the House of HEMISPHERE cial oversight committee. Representatives and the Secretary of the Unfortunately, the brutal military dictatorship, Senate. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. which wiped out a generation of democratic f OF MICHIGAN leaders during Argentina's ``Dirty War'' and PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drove much of its intellectual class into exile, has left a malodorous legacy in the person of Thursday, August 6, 1998 many of the judges it selected who still sit on HON. JO ANN EMERSON Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, with an eye the country's bench. For years, the judiciary OF MISSOURI toward this country's emerging all-embracing has enjoyed a period of relative anonymity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trade arrangement with our Latin American from the scrutiny its tawdry performance all Thursday, August 6, 1998 neighbors, as outlined in the recent second but required, but today it is subject for close Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to clar- heads-of-government meeting at the Summit examination by the international community, ify my vote on Roll Call vote 384, Mr. Bass' of the Americas in Chile, we in this country including the aforementioned issue of The Fi- amendment to the Commerce, State, Justice, would do well to better familiarize ourselves nancial Times. and the Judiciary Appropriations bill. Yester- with the true realities found in the rest of the One example of the many instances of seri- day, I inadvertently voted ``Nay'' when I in- hemisphere. We will then be in a better posi- ous miscarriages of justice that have taken tended to vote ``Aye.'' tion to discharge our responsibility of express- place in that country is provided by the bizarre Mr. Bass' amendment would have trans- ing some words of caution or encouragement case of the Buenos Aires Yoga School ferred funds from the Advanced Technology to our citizens and U.S.-based corporations (BAYS), of which the following article from the August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1595 Council on Hemispheric Affairs' distinguished cical investigation. Although such facts have which could hurt the country from fully ben- biweekly publication, the Washington Report become widely known to the Argentine pub- efiting from the opportunities afforded by on the Hemisphere, provides a thorough cri- lic, its sensibilities have been dulled by the the regional trade pact, Mercosur, as well as hecatomb of corruption charges leveled from the FTAA, once enacted. tique. This includes outlandish tactics which all directions at the government of President Demonstrably, Argentina is far less along that highly regarded Buenos Aires cultural and Carlos Menem. the democratic continuum than Presidents educational institution has had to endure at Merely one of hundreds of examples where Menem and Clinton wrongfully insist it is. the hands of extremist and unprincipled ele- Argentine justice is chronically denied or On the eve of the Santiago Summit, in his ments of the Argentine judiciary. manipulated to serve the ends of cronyism speech gave to the Chilean legislature, Presi- We all have heard stories concerning the and venality, is the fate of the Buenos Aires dent Clinton stressed the theme of ‘‘deepen- continued legacy of corruption and disregard Yoga School (BAYS), a tiny entity devoted ing’’ democratic institutions (millions of to pursuing education and philosophic stud- dollars already have been allocated from for constitutional guarantees that exists in Ar- ies, akin to New England’s literary Athe- abroad to reform Argentina’s bedeviled judi- gentina. These have been compounded by the naeum movement of a century ago. ciary). Argentina and other hemispheric na- long tradition of virulent anti-Semitism in the Although BAYS’ ordeal has been hardly re- tions desperately need that ‘‘deepening’’ to country, as exemplified by the sanctuary that markable, it well illustrates the grevious make credible the now pseudo-democratic a succession of Argentine presidents provided condition of one of Argentina’s basic institu- nature of their institutions. to fleeing World War II war criminals of the tions—its notoriously flawed court system. It hasn’t helped that Menem fosters politi- Nazi era. Other examples of outrageous be- BAYS regards itself as an apolitical, non-re- cal cynicism as his modus operandi, rather ligious, NGO. The Argentine government havior on the part of local Argentine authori- than providing genuine leadership or any- calls it a cult. The group has attracted a thing approaching a vision. His lack of class ties have been the Keystone cop antics sur- long list of tributes for its work in the fields and his inability to comprehend strong ethi- rounding the farcical investigation of the of public health and in the war against cal standards, has left the country without a bombings of two Jewish-related Buenos Aires drugs. In the arts, BAYS members also has moral compass. His readiness to participate facilities in the last few years, at a cost of over made their mark through composing a num- in the cover up of a number of infamous 100 lives. Last April, a delegation of our Hill ber of major works, including an opera, a cases, including the bombing of two Jewish colleagues went to Argentina, where they ballet, and a symphony, which have won entities, with heavy loss of life has empha- were diligent in promoting the cause of human plaudits worldwide. Nevertheless, the group sized the desperate need for reforming the re- has been greeted with singular hostility in rights, and in urging the local authorities to in- gion’s deplorable court systems, beginning Argentina. with Argentina’s. vestigate the unresolved bombing of the A motivating factor for the judiciary’s AMIA, one of the two aforementioned wan- prejudice against BAYS is the high percent- f tonly destroyed Jewish facilities. age of Jews in its leadership as well as TIME TO BRING PEACE TO CYPRUS We now have another opportunity to take among its members (no small fact in a coun- action in helping to strengthen Argentine de- try which is anti-Semitic to its marrow). SPEECH OF mocracy. Unfortunately, as in this country we Legal proceedings against BAYS’ members were initiated in 1993, and were accompanied HON. DAVID E. BONIOR must face the fact that religious and racial per- by an unrelieved spate of hostile media cov- OF MICHIGAN secution is found in many places in the Ameri- erage. The original trial judge was well- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cas, representing a frontier that the inter- known for his neo-nazi ideology, redolent of national conscience must strive to conquer. that of the brutal military regime that had Monday, August 3, 1998 Unequivocally, the facts surrounding the treat- seized power in 1976, and which ruled for al- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, it has been 24 ment of the Buenos Aries Yoga School reveal most a decade through a level of violence un- years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In that this is one of a number of disturbing in- paralleled in Argentine history. The com- 1974, almost 200,000 Greek CypriotsÐa third stances where injustice has been done: where plaint against BAYS was entered as a of the total Greek Cypriot populationÐwere counter suit to one filed by one of its own the courts have served as a persecutor of the members, a 24-year-old student who accused forced to abandon their homes and became human spirit, rather than its defender. The her stepfather, a former employee of the refugees overnight. For the past two decades reason that this highly regarded institution of military junta, of sexually molesting her. In Greek Cypriots have been denied one of the scholars, professionals and others seeking an turn, the stepfather charged that his step- most basic of human rightsÐthe right to live in inner light has been singled our for threats, in- daughter was a victim of a cult which had the communities that have been home to gen- timidation, sexual harassment and a campaign ‘‘corrupted’’ her. The judge eventually erations of their families. of terror largely is because many of its mem- recused himself, but only under pressure of The human rights problem also includes the bers are highly distinguished cultural, profes- his own imminent Senate impeachment on thousands who have disappeared since the charges of having committed scores of illegal onset of the conflict. In addition to those who sional, and academic figures of Jewish back- acts against BAYS. He imprisoned the inno- ground. COHA's article on the ordeal experi- cent and demanded that children testify, but were killed and expelled at the time of the in- enced by BAYS sheds some light on the tribu- not in the presence of their parents or attor- vasion, today there are still more than 1,600 lations that all those in this country who really ney, he questioned defendants for hundred- unaccounted for Greek Cypriots. care about democracy will have to be con- hour stints, carried out more than thirty il- One such case concerns the fate of cerned about. I call upon my colleagues to legal searches including raiding the offices of Andreas Kassapis whose parents living in carefully read the following article by the direc- the defendant’s attorneys, as well as author- Michigan recently learned of his fate after 23 tor of the Council of Hemispheric Affairs, Larry izing the stealing of evidence. years of searching for him. During the 1974 in- The judge, well known for his sleaziness vasion, Andreas was kidnapped in Cyprus by Birns, and COHA research associate, Anna M. and his sexual improprieties, also insisted at Busch. the time that he was removing himself from Turkish-Cypriots. In 1994, Congress mandated the President to conduct a thorough investiga- COUNCIL ON HEMISPHERIC AFFAIRS the case only because he had been ‘‘be- witched’’ by the group. He then handed it to tion to determine the whereabouts of missing ARGENTINA’S FLAWED COURT, CORRUPTED a fellow right-winger. Although the new American citizens. This spring, Andreas' par- SOCIETY judge favored a more discreet approach, he ents were informed that their son's remains By Larry Birns and Anna Busch could barely contain his personal antipathy have been found. In June, his remains were After years of being held in contempt by toward BAYS, capriciously adding fraud and released to the Kassapis family for a formal most Argentines because of its lack of pro- larceny to the existing charges. He also burial. This tragedy is one of many that con- fessionalism and absence of even elemental openly ignored a superior court’s decision integrity, the Buenos Aires police force has nullifying part of the case on the grounds tinue to occur in divided Cyprus. begun the protracted task of cleansing its that no convincing evidence against BAYS The illegal occupation of 37 percent of Cy- own Augean stable, easily among the hemi- was established. Nevertheless, the judge re- prus territory by the Turkish troops, as well as sphere’s most egregiously corrupted institu- fused to invalidate the previous illegal ac- the unwillingness of Turkey and the Turkish tions. Last December, 2,000 of its personnel tions sanctioned by his predecessor, and pro- Cypriot leadership to conduct talks have were terminated and almost 50,000 were im- ceeded to recklessly indict even more indi- caused the existing standstill. In the mean- plicated in some form of corrupt practices. viduals, as well as ignoring that the statute time, a new generation is coming of age amid The pressing need for massive restructur- of limitations had run out. a divided and militarized society within a coun- ing in the police’s selection and training pro- BAYS’ fate is illustrative of the corrup- cedures was highlighted by the alleged in- tion, bigotry and criminality that pervades try that will never be an equal free member of volvement of Buenos Aires’ assistant police every level of Argentina’s court system and the European Community as long as it stands chief in the bombing of a Jewish community also infects its broader society. The nation’s divided. building, resulting in almost 100 deaths. Five ill-reputed judiciary and police force are a li- As a defender of freedom and human rights, years was then wasted on a scandalously far- ability for the nation’s reputation abroad, we cannot allow ourselves to ignore this illegal E1596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 occupation and denial of human rights. As a lege. As a Marine during WWII, he saw action every day, other innocent people will join the nation, we must insist that turkey withdraw its in the South Pacific. He is survived by his wife ranks of the disappeared.'' With nuclear weap- occupying forces and allow the return of refu- Beverly, a daughter Kate; two sons: Vaughn ons involved in South Asia, these terrible vio- gees to their communities. and Arch; and five grandchildren. lations of basic human rights are even more We must send a clear message stating that f dangerous to the entire world. violations of human rights and international KHALISTANI DELEGATION law will not be tolerated, especially when per- I am inserting Dr. Aulakh's testimony and TESTIFIES AT UNITED NATIONS petrated by a nation to which we grant signifi- the Council of Khalistan's press release into cant amounts of foreign aid. A truly democratic the RECORD for the information of my col- foreign policy will seek the restoration of a HON. DAN BURTON leagues. I urge them to read it carefully. It is united Greek-Cypriot state and serve as a tes- OF INDIANA frightening, but quite informative. Thank you, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tament to our commitment to democratic self- Mr. Speaker. Thursday, August 6, 1998 government and fundamental freedoms. TESTIMONY OF DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, f Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, re- PRESIDENT, COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN BEFORE cently a delegation of Khalistani Americans led A TRIBUTE TO IAN B. ZELLICK THE 54TH SESSION OF THE WORKING GROUP by Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulkah, President of the ON ENFORCED OR INVOLUNTARY DISAPPEAR- HON. BARBARA LEE Council of Khalistan, testified before the ANCES United Nations Working Group on Enforced Ladies and Gentlemen: Let me begin by OF CALIFORNIA and Involuntary Disappearances, which was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thanking you for the opportunity to speak to meeting in New York City. While there, they the Working Group again this year. I would Thursday, August 6, 1998 exposed the massive human rights violations like to update you on disappearances in the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am here to share by the Indian Government in Punjab, Sikh homeland, Punjab, Khalistan. When I with you the life of a legendary Oaklander, Mr. Khalistan. Joining Dr. Aulakh were Dr. reported to you last year, the Sikh homeland Ian B. Zellick, television pioneer and civic Paramjit Singh Ajrawat of Maryland, Professor was in a deplorable situation. It has not im- leader, who died on July 27 after a brief ill- Gurcharan Singh of Marymount University in proved. If anything, it has been made worse ness at age 73. New York, Judge Mewa Singh of New Jersey, by the presence of Indian missiles deployed Mr. Zellick was the first staff member at a and Malkiat Singh Heir, also of New Jersey. in Punjab after its recent nuclear tests. local television station in the City of Oakland The Working Group revealed that it has re- This deployment puts Sikh lives at risk to KTVU±TV Channel 2 where he was hired in quested permission to visit India and has been preserve those of the ruling class. The BJP 1958 as employee number 001. He worked at denied. The same thing has happened to Am- has shown an openly hegemonic agenda to- Channel 2 for more than 32 years; first as a nesty International, Human Rights Watch, and wards its South Asian neighbors. There is no set designer and artist, but it is for his more others who have tried to conduct an independ- doubt that if war breaks out between India than 20 years as Director of the Community ent human rights investigation. India obviously and Pakistan, Punjab will be the battle- ground, as it was for the last three wars Affairs Department that Mr. Zellick is best re- has plenty to hide. Even though the government in Punjab is fought between the two nations and once membered. again, Sikhs will bear the most casualties in Under his direction, the Community Affairs not led by the Sikh Akali Dal political party, this nuclear holocaust. Department's share of air time at KTVU grew there have still been over 150 atrocities docu- I would like to thank the many committed from 30 minutes a week to more than six mented since they formed a coalition with the people whose efforts have helped us develop hours a week. Show topics ranged from poli- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1997. It is this information to present to you. My state- tics to the concerns of various ethnic and mi- ironic that while the Khalistani delegation was ment is more a result of their efforts than nority communities. He opened the doors of testifying, the news broke that Rajiv Singh my own. Randhawa, a witness who identified the police the station to all corners of the community. If The human-rights situation in Punjab, more than two people wanted to debate or officers who kidnapped human rights activist Khalistan remains as bad as it ever was. The discuss something, Mr. Zellick gave them air Jaswant Singh Khalra, was himself abducted renowned journalist and writer Kushwant time. by the police. A few days later, Japal Singh Singh has said last May that he personally His enthusiasm for the community also took Dhillon, who worked with Mr. Khalra on his re- approved of the police method of simply him outside the station to serve on dozens of port exposing the mass cremations of Sikhs grabbing Sikh youth and shooting them in boards and commissions. One year (1984) Mr. by the Indian Government, was also arrested the head without bothering with the courts, Zellick was on 26 community boards and com- on a false charge. Shortly after that, his law- he stated, and I quote, ‘‘I supported the po- missions, including The Oakland Ballet, yer, Daljit Singh Rajput, was picked up on the lice in its extra-judicial killings.’’ Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra of the West, same false charge. Former Speaker of the Indian Parliament Booth Memorial Home, the displaced Home- The July 9±15, 1998 issue of Awaze Qaum Balram Jakhar said, ‘‘If we have to kill a makers, the Oakland Symphony, and the Oak- reported that the police picked up Kashmira million Sikhs to preserve India’s territorial land Opera. People who knew him described Singh of the village of Khudial Kalan on the integrity, so be it.’’ In an interview broad- him as a self-styled one-man community net- pretext that they were investigating a theft. cast by NPR on August 11, 1997, Narinder work, involved in education, music, dance, They then tortured Kashmira Singh for 15 Singh, identified as a spokesman for the days. They rolled logs over his legs until he Golden Temple, said that ‘‘The Indian gov- mental health, and pregnant teens. He was ernment all the time they boast that they’re able to form links between dissimilar agencies. couldn't walk. They submerged him in a tub of democratic, they’re secular, but they have For instance, when an important resident serv- water. They slashed his thighs with razor nothing to do with a democracy, they have ice for pregnant teens was threatened, he fa- blades and stuffed hot peppers into his nothing to do with a secularism. They try to cilitated an arrangement between Oakland's wounds. Then the police claimed that crush Sikhs just to please the majority.’’ YWCA and the Salvation Army's Booth Cen- Kashmira Singh had escaped, a bad sign that On May 12, the chairman of India’s Na- ter, thus insuring the service would continue. he has most likely been murdered by the po- tional Human Rights Commission reported After he retired from KTVU in 1990, Mr. lice. In addition, they arrested his father and that the NHRC had received 38,000 cases in Zellick concentrated on the Philharmonia Ba- brother, who I understand are also being sub- the last few months. This tells us the mag- roque, the San Francisco Early Music Society jected to torture. How can a country that sys- nitude of human-rights violations in India and the East Bay Agency for Children. EBAC tematically violates basic human rights like this because only a small fraction of cases are re- runs residential and day care facilities for dis- call itself democratic? ported due to intimidation by the police, turbed kids and he was honored by them for It is clear from these events that there is no poverty, and illiteracy. ``A Lifetime of Service to the East Bay Com- place for Sikhs or other minorities within In- What terrifies the Sikh community about munity.'' He received accolades and numerous dia's borders. As Dr. Aulakh has said, ``police this dangerous scenario is the ease by which awards, as a founding member of the abuses including illegal detentions, forced ab- past Indian Governments have been able to Philharmonia and the Preceptor Award from ductions, use of torture, rape, and murder make Sikhs disappear and kill them with have continued much like they have continued impunity. Since 1984, an estimated quarter the annual national Broadcasting Industry million Sikhs have lost their lives, but those Conference in recognition of his work encour- since 1984. What is worse is that there has responsible, men like K.P.S. Gill, are ap- aging and supporting young people in the field been active collusion by the Akali Government plauded in India as superheroes. It has been of broadcasting. with police forces to cover up past abuses and proven in the ballot box that when a politi- Mr. Zellick was born on June 7, 1925 in San to distract from present abuses. Without effec- cal party, be it BJP or Congress, targets a Francisco. He got his BA from San Francisco tive international pressure, the whereabouts of minority community such as Muslims, Chris- State University and his MA from Mills Col- the abductees will never be determined and tians, or Sikhs, they win elections. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1597 Information on the extent of disappear- I heard two shots. I ran back into the room certificate is ever issued, there is no con- ances and extrajudicial killings is by no and he was bleeding profusely. He had firmation that Sikhs who are reportedly means complete, but new cases continue to stopped breathing.’’ This is what happens to killed are actually dead. These Sikhs must come to light. According to the July 9–15 someone when he tries to expose India’s bru- be considered disappeared until they can be issue of Awaze Qaum, the police picked up tal policy of disappearances and mass crema- positively identified as being killed. Kashmira Singh of the village of Khudal tions. Even with more recent disappearances Kalan on the pretext of investigating a theft. According to Indian Express, Kuldip Singh there is an additional alarming trend, police They tortured him by rolling logs over his told the Central Bureau of Investigation regularly deny picking up an individual in legs, submerging him in a tub of water, cut- (CBI) that the brutal former Director Gen- the first place thereby bypassing the judicial ting his thighs with a blade and stuffing red eral of Police, K.P.S. Gill, was involved in system altogether. Sikh families are left peppers into the cuts. For 15 days they tor- the Khalra kidnapping and murder. Kuldip with the fear and frustration of having their tured him. Singh states that he was present when Gill loved ones very abduction denied. When his family and villagers came to see met with Mr. Khalra just days before his The patterns of these abductions are vir- him, he could not walk. Then the police death. The meeting took place at the home tually the same wherever they occur in Pun- claimed that Kashmira Singh had escaped of Ajit Sandhu, who committed suicide when jab, Khalistan. Sikhs are either arrested from the police station and they arrested his the Supreme Court of India ordered him in- openly, or a special squad is dispatched father and a minor brother. They, too, are dicted along with eight other officers for the which raids the person’s residence in the being tortured, but they are so poor that Khalra kidnapping. middle of the night. The person is handcuffed they can not even go to court. The people of When Khalra and several police officers and taken to normal police headquarters or the village are afraid that Kashmira Singh were riding back to the police station, ac- special interrogation centers set up in the was killed during the torture and that his cording to Kuldip Singh, Satnam Singh, the 80’s for the sole purpose of torture. Police body was disposed of as usual, another case SHO of the Chhabal station, told Mr. Khalra methods include: of disappearance. that ‘‘if you agree to Gill, you will be Rolling heavy wooden or iron rods along Keep in mind that Kashmira Singh is not a spared.’’ The Coordination Committee for the victim’s thighs rupturing the muscles. terrorist, the young man picked up on sus- Disappearances in Punjab, a human-rights Electrical shocks in sensitive areas, in- picion of theft, and he had never been for- group from Punjab, has demanded that CBI cluding genitalia. mally charged. file charges against Gill for his involvement Rape if the victim is female. In the July 10 issue of India West, it was in the abduction and murder of Mr. Khalra. Hanging the victim upside down or by the reported that the National Human Rights After Kuldip Singh’s testimony but before hands until consciousness is lost. Commission asked the Central Bureau of In- it became public, the government filed false Beating at the bottom of the victim’s feet vestigation (CBI) to investigate the abduc- charges that Mr. Khalra’s widow, Paramjit with hard blunt wooden staffs, and thick tion of a journalist named Avtar Singh Kaur Khalra, tried to bride Kuldip Singh. leather cudgels. Mandar by the Punjab police. Mr. Mandar This was an effort to discredit Kuldip Stretching the victim’s limbs. was a correspondent for the Punjabi daily Singh’s testimony and undermine Mrs. Inserting an iron bar in the rectum and Ajit who was abducted from his house in Khalra’s case against the government. Even heating it up electrically. This causes tre- Jalandhar in 1992. His whereabouts remain the Punjab DGP said that the matter was in- mendous pain and damage, but shows no ex- vestigated by the crime branch, which found unknown. This is just another typical case. terior evidence of torture. Recent reports show that a police official the case untenable. Kuldip Singh is now As you know, a battery of Draconian laws named Swaran Singh, known as Ghotna after under the protection of the Central Reserve were issued throughout the 80’s which, in ad- a brutal type of torture he regularly em- Police Force (CRPF) because he fears liq- dition to the cash bounty system, give the ploys, tortured Gurdev Singh Kaunke, the uidation by officials of the Punjab police. security forces shoot-to-kill powers with im- Unfortunately, the Khalra kidnapping is former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, and fi- munity from prosecution. These laws also typical practice by Indian security forces. nally murdered him by tearing him in half. give security forces broad detention powers. Lawyers, journalists, and rights activists The next day, the government announced In a much heralded declaration in May of have been made to disappear to instill a fear that Jathedar Kaunke had escaped from po- 1995, the Indian government announced that psychosis among the people. According to lice custody. This is a typical disappearance. the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act The Hitvada, at least one journalist received You are all aware of the case of Jaswant (TADA) has not been renewed and that it is a phone call warning him that ‘‘it is dan- Singh Khalra. Mr. Khalra has done accurate no longer the law of the land. This is plain gerous to report against the government.’’ and detailed work regarding the disappear- wrong. As reported by Human Rights The lawyer for Mr. Khalra’s widow was sub- ances and genocide. His findings are ex- Watch’s 1996 annual report, ‘‘6,000 prisoners jected to an intimidation attempt in a court- tremely useful in understanding the extent remain under TADA custody.’’ But that room in front of a judge and his tires were of State repression of Sikhs. For his work, number may be in the tens of thousands. slashed. Mr. Sodhi, a lawyer from Ropar who Mr. Khalra was abducted by police from his Amnesty International, in its 1996 report, was representing accused Sikh militants in stated ‘‘Legislation allowing detention with- residence in Amritsar on September 6, 1995. courts, was abducted along with his wife and out charge or trial remained in force in A few days earlier, Tarn Taran SSP Ajit 18-month-old child. They went into the po- India. . . . many of those detained under its Sandhu told Mr. Khalra, ‘‘We made 25,000 dis- lice station and never returned. Police provisions remained in custody.’’ appear. It would not be hard to make one dumped their bodies in the canal and falsely Furthermore, TADA revocation only ap- more disappear.’’ The police subsequently blamed the killings on militants. murdered him, according to a witness, but Khalra found that at least 25,000 cases of plies to crimes committed after the revoca- they have never acknowledged his death. cremating ‘‘unidentified’’ bodies have been tion date. As long as the police allege that Amnesty International issued a report on recorded in various municipal cremation the accused committed a crime BEFORE the April 27 entitled A Mockery of Justice: The grounds throughout Punjab. Khalra’s team revocation date, which they can do without Disappearance of Jaswant Singh Khalra. In found that in the Patti cremation grounds, a any evidence to back their claim, TADA this report, Amnesty International noted total of 538 bodies were brought to the cre- methods can be used to detain the accused that ‘‘Khalra had been part of a campaign to mation ground by police between 1991 and indefinitely. For all intents and purposes, highlight the plight of hundreds of people October of 1994. 10 different police stations TADA remains in effect. (Sikhs) who disappeared after being arrested were bringing bodies to be burned. Officials Today, there are thousands of detainees by the Punjab police during the 1980s and at the cremation ground would describe that languishing in jails throughout India who early 1990s. Those who now seek to defend on some days 2 bodies would be brought, on are officially declared missing or escaped, his rights are being threatened and witnesses other days 10 bodies would be brought. Often, but are in fact in detention. Exact estimates are being intimidated.’’ more than one body was burned with a single are impossible to ascertain, but the number One example of this intimidation is a allotment of wood. of Sikhs may be 20,000. This does not include former police officer named Kuldip Singh. Last year I gave the Working Group a pre- the tens of thousands of Muslims, Assamese, Chandigarh-based journalist Sukhbir Singh liminary list of 4,694 Sikhs who have been in Manipuris and other minorities detained Osan reported in The Hitvada that Kuldip Indian police or security force custody, some under TADA. Singh heard the police murder Jaswant going as far back as 1981. Despite their Since 1993, India has also defended its Singh Khalra at the Chhabal police station deaths being reported by Indian authorities, human rights record by pointing to the Na- on October 27, 1995. Like so many of the in- in virtually every case, the body has not tional Human Rights Commission (NHRC); a nocent Sikhs whose disappearances he re- been released to the families, no positive Commission set up under pressure by the ported on, Khalra’s body was thrown into the identification has been made of the deceased, international community. Like any effective Harike canal. post-mortem examinations have not been organization, the NHRC cannot operate Here is how Kuldip Singh described the conducted and no death certificate has been without power, resources and credibility. killing: ‘‘He was made to stand, thrashed and issued. In those case where post-mortem ex- The NHRC has none of these attributes. pushed onto the ground. His legs were aminations were conducted, the identifica- As I had mentioned in my testimony last stretched apart more than 180 degrees. Seven tion of the victim is always listed as ‘‘un- year, the NHRC has no power to directly in- policemen kicked him in the abdomen and identified.’’ vestigate human rights violations and no ju- chest. Save me. Please give me some water, It is very important to note that because risdiction over violations committed by the he cried. As I was about to fetch some water, bodies are not returned, and no valid death security and military forces. The NHRC has E1598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 no power to prosecute violators or com- atrocities. According to Mr. Jaijee, the gov- UN organ if they know that they will be gone pensate victims. Also, there is a one-year ernment has spent Rs. 2 crore (20 million ru- next week. Although Amnesty was recently statute of limitations based on when the pees) for lawyers to protect these brutal po- allowed to operate in other parts of India, crime was committed. Thus, you could only lice officers. they have been denied access to Punjab since bring forth killings within a year after they The Peoples’ Commission is a response to 1978. Until there is a permanent and perva- allegedly occurred. Therefore, the vast ma- the ineffectiveness of the NHRC, the refusal sive presence of international monitors jority of Sikh killings, disappearances, rape of the Akali state government to investigate throughout Punjab, who will be there until and other violations cannot even be brought abuses, and the active suppression of evi- all of the facts of the genocide are collected, before the NHRC! dence gathering by Indian and Punjab secu- the fear of Indian government retaliation Cases filed with the NHRC are often ig- rity forces. The members of the Peoples will be too great to yield an accurate picture nored by the NHRC itself, even when human Commission have impeccable credentials. All of the death toll. rights activists file them. In my previous re- are former jurists. Recommendation 2 port to you, I reported on how the co-pro- The People’s Commission is a response to The Working Group should encourage ducer of the video documentary ‘‘Disappear- the failure of Indian State terrorism. It must internationally monitored investigation of ances in Punjab’’, Ram Narayan Kumar was be nurtured and supported by the inter- public crematoriums throughout Punjab, as illegally detained at Delhi airport by the In- national community. If the People’s Com- it will likely bring to resolution many of the dian security and intelligence personnel on mission is successful in documenting and disappearances. January 19 and 20, 1997. broadcasting the truth of the last 14 years, it As far as we can determine, virtually none The complaint for the illegal detention will serve as an example of a peaceful and ef- of the individuals named in the list I gave that Mr. Kumar sent to NHRC and India’s fective response to state violence. The model the Working Group last year has been re- Union Home Minister have not been ac- of the People’s Commission can be applied to leased. A year later, this is still the case. Al- knowledged by either party. other situations throughout the world where He stated in a letter he wrote to me last though the police allege that these persons bloody conflict is the norm instead of the ex- were killed, no bodies have been returned, no year that he intended to travel to Punjab, ception. Kashmir and other north eastern regions identification has been verified and no valid Unfortunately, the Akali state government death certificate has been issued. It is highly where, and I quote, ‘‘the armed forces have continues to resist the People’s Commission. for decades followed a systematic policy of likely that many of them were cremated as Instead, the state government has given into unidentified by the Indian police. A thorough terror to combat secessionist movements.’’ temptation and used the police and security He also stated, quote, ‘‘Frankly I am worried investigation of all public crematoriums forces much like previous state govern- throughout Khalistan will provide a final, al- about my safety when I travel in these re- ments, to eliminate any and all opposition to gions . . . I am aware that a man like beit tragic, resolution as to what actually their rule; including political opposition. happened to the tens of thousands of Sikhs Jaswant Singh Khalra, who assisted me with I have enclosed a partial list of atrocities who were taken by police and never seen my researches in Punjab, has simply dis- that lists almost 150 atrocities, including again. appeared. Personally too, during my time in several disappearances, in Punjab since the Punjab, I experienced intimidation, includ- Akalis took power in March 1997. Recommendation 3 ing manhandling by unidentified people in I had mentioned and submitted last year to The Working Group should urge India to Amritsar.’’ the Working Group a letter written by a dismiss all pending cases under TADA. Inter- Given Mr. Kumar’s misgivings about the group of respected human-rights activists nationally monitored investigations should ability of the NHRC to protect him, it is un- last year states that 50,000 cash bounties be made of detention centers throughout realistic to expect Sikhs to bring cases of were disbursed to Punjab police for killing India to ensure that the tens of thousands of human rights violations to the NHRC. Given Sikhs between 1991 and 1993. The figure does TADA detainees are released from custody. the statute of limitations imposed, they are not include paramilitary and vigilante force Despite India government claims to the barred from doing so anyway. killings. Some of the militants allegedly contrary, TADA remains in effect. An imme- In the year since I first reported to the killed by police have appeared before the diate census should be conducted involving Working Group on the NHRC’s ineffective- Punjab and Haryana High Court requesting international monitors to ensure that deten- ness, the NHRC has received an estimated protection from the police. The letter rightly tion center’s throughout India no longer con- 38,000 complaints throughout India in just asks, and I quote, ‘‘If these dead men are tain political and religious prisoners. Many the past few months. The NHRC Chairman, alive, who have the police killed?’’ Sikhs were taken to jails outside Punjab and Justice Venkatchaliah, has echoed the very The letter cites evidence from human- are rotting there. same problems regarding the effectiveness of rights groups and the national press that Recommendation 4 the NHRC. The NHRC Chairman also strong- 50,000 Sikhs disappeared in the state in 1994 The Working Group should recommend ly objected to the fact that India continues alone. The Indian government has murdered that Indian authorities cease abducting, to bar international human rights groups more than 250,000 Sikhs since 1984 according harassing and murdering human rights ac- like Amnesty International, Asia Watch and to the book, The Politics of Genocide, by the tivists and other Sikhs. The persons involved others from being allowed to visit troubled convenor of the Movement Against State Re- in the kidnapping and murder of Jaswant regions like Punjab. pression, Inderjit Singh Jaijee which draws Singh Khalra and that of Jathedar Kaunke I mentioned last year that with the Akali its figure from the Punjab State Magistracy. should be punished and the government party election victory in the state of Punjab It is my fervent hope, a hope shared by should guarantee the safety of human-rights last February, there was hope that finally Sikhs throughout the world, that the work activists, monitors, all Sikhs, and all the peace, stability and a measure of democracy of the People’s Commission will account for other minority peoples. would return to the Sikh homeland. Unfortu- every last person killed in this last decade About two weeks ago, Jaspal Singh nately, this has not been the case. In fact, and a half. It will be the first step in a long Dhillon, a human-rights activist, and four police abuses including illegal detentions, road to bring those responsible to account others were falsely charged with conspiracy forced abductions, use of torture, rape and for their crimes. to blow up a jail to free a Sikh militant. The murder have continued much like they have In light of these facts, I would respectfully police had filed an FIR (First Investigative continued since 1984. What is worse is that submit the following recommendations for Report) charging that Mr. Dhillon and the there has been active collusion by the Akali the working group to consider: others were involved in a conspiracy to Government with police forces to cover up RECOMMENDATIONS break into jail and alleged Sikh militants. past abuses and to distract from present No court magistrate has validated these abuses. Recommendation 1 charges by the police and when human-rights The result is that the Akali Government The Working Group should recommend the groups protested the charges, the police re- does not merely condone abductions and dis- long-term presence of international human lented in their pursuit to arrest Mr. Dhillon appearances by Punjab security personnel, rights monitors in Punjab, Khalistan. In ad- and the others. However, the police shifted the Government actively shields such con- dition to UN Organs, groups like Amnesty the very same charges to ten other Sikh duct from public scrutiny by reminding the International, Human Rights Watch/Asia and youths, very young Sikh boys who would less world that the government is run by an in- other international groups must be allowed capable for resisting police tactics. They are digenous Sikh party (the Akalis) and they to operate freely throughout Khalistan. now in detention and it is extremely likely therefore must be respectful of the human Domestic institutions alone cannot deal that they are being tortured. This is typical rights of their own people. with the human rights crisis plaguing the Yet the Chief Minister of Punjab, Parkash Sikh homeland. Neither the courts, the of the way the police concoct false cases Singh Badal, refuses to let his government NHRC or the Punjab state government is against human-rights activists and any investigate these disappearances and mass willing to begin the arduous task of survey- other Sikhs they want to harass. cremations. He proudly boasts that his gov- ing 13,000 villages throughout Punjab and Recommendation 5 ernment has not taken action against any documenting the quarter million victims of The Working Group should publicly sup- police officer. Instead, former Supreme State terror. An added problem is the vexing port the work of the People’s Commission Court Justice Kuldip Singh, chairman of the question of what happens when the human and provide them with technical assistance World Sikh Council, was forced to appoint a rights workers leave? No one will talk to in achieving the most comprehensive and ob- Peoples’ Commission to investigate these Amnesty International or the appropriate jective investigation possible. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1599 The Working Group should acknowledge in According to the July 9–15 issue of Awaze A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JAMES its annual report the work of the People’s Qaum, the police picked up Kashmira Singh WELDON HADNOT, SR. Commission. This will not only provide of the village of Khudal Kalan in Mansa dis- much need international recognition of the trict on the pretext of investigating a theft. Commission, but will make much harder for They tortured him for 15 days by rolling logs HON. BARBARA LEE Indian security and government officials to over his legs, submerging him in a tub of OF CALIFORNIA harass or even kill those individuals involved water, cutting his thighs with a blade and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the very risky business required by the stuffing red peppers into the wounds. Then Commission’s work. The Working Group the police claimed that Kashmira Singh had Thursday, August 6, 1998 should also provide technical assistance to escaped from the police station and they ar- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great the Commission so that the data they collect rested his elderly father and a minor broth- sense of loss that I pay tribute to Mr. James and the method of collection conforms to er. They, too, are being tortured. The villag- Weldon Hadnot, Sr., a legend in the Bay Area international standards of human rights doc- ers are afraid that Kashmira Singh was and to the world of basketball, who left us on umentation. killed during the torture and that his body Recommendation 6 was disposed of as usual. August 3, 1998. James was the father of my The Working Group should recommend In another recent development, Jaspal Oakland District Staff, Julie Hadnot. measured and appropriate sanctions against Singh Dhillon and four other human-rights James Weldon Hadnot, Sr., was born in the Government of India until they comply activists were falsely charged with conspir- Jasper, Texas on January 5, 1940 to Roo- with all of the international treaties and ing to blow up a jail to free an alleged ‘‘mili- sevelt and Arvetter Hadnot, the third of five covenants regarding human rights to which tant.’’ When the human-right community ob- children. At the age of three, his family moved they are signatories. jected, the charges were dropped under pres- to Oakland, California. James attended Oak- The above recommendations do not resolve sure. The Punjab government under Chief land Public Schools graduating from the core issues between Sikhs and the Indian Minister Badal has spent more than 2 crore McClymonds' High School in 1958. At Government which gave rise to these abuses, (20 million) rupees for legal fees to protect issues that boil down to the right of the Sikh the police officers who participated in the McClymonds' he was a premier athlete, lead- nation to national self-determination. But genocide against the Sikh Nation. ing his basketball team to three outstanding they do help open Punjab, Khalistan to the ‘‘Only international pressure will stop the seasons. In 1958, his team won the Tour- international community. This must occur campaign, and only sanctions will yield the nament of Champions with a 28±0 win. before any credible investigation regarding necessary pressure to make India act in ac- James received a basketball scholarship to disappearances, extrajudicial killings, tor- cordance with international law,’’ Dr. attend Providence College in Rhode Island. ture and rape can begin. Aulakh said. ‘‘Without effective inter- Only international pressure will stop the While at Providence, he led his team to three national pressure, the whereabouts of the consecutive NIT appearances, receiving First campaign, and only sanctions will yield the abductees will never be determined and necessary pressure to make India act in ac- every day, other innocent people will join Team All-Tournament honors at each of these cordance with international law. Only sanc- the ranks of the disappeared,’’ he said. appearances. In 1961, James led the Friars to tions will force India to respect the human the NIT Championship award. His Providence rights of the people it purports to govern. f Friars' team garnered a record of 68 and 16 Without effective international pressure, the during his career. In 1974, James was in- whereabouts of the abductees will never be AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL ducted into the Providence College Hall of determined and every day, other innocent CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL TEAM people will join the ranks of the disappeared. Fame. Thank you. He graduated from Providence in 1962 with HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. KHALISTANI DELEGATION TESTIFIES BEFORE OF MASSACHUSETTS Shortly thereafter, he was selected by the UN WORKING GROUP ON DISAPPEARANCES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Boston Celtics of the National Basketball As- WASHINGTON, July 18.—Dr. Gurmit Singh Thursday, August 6, 1998 sociation (NBA). Aulakh, President of the Council of In 1963 he returned to Oakland to play for Khalistan, testified yesterday before the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- the Oakland Oaks of the American Basketball United Nations Working Group on Enforced lege on this special occasion to highlight the or Involuntary Disappearances. Also testify- League (ABL). He later played for the Oakland ing were Dr. Paramjit Singh Ajrawat, Pro- 1998 Massachusetts State Champion MIAA Oaks of the American Basketball Association fessor Gurcharan Singh of Marymount Uni- Division 2 Auburn High School Rockets from (ABA), which won an ABA Championship in versity in New York, Judge Mewa Singh of Auburn Massachusetts. This remarkable group 1969. Between 1982 and 1987 James New Jersey, and Malkiat Singh Heir, also of of young men ended the season with a record coached basketball at Laney and Alameda New Jersey. of 25±0, remaining undefeated during District Community Colleges and Holy Names Col- The Working Group said that if they can and State competition. The Championship lege. In 1987, he rejoined the NBA as a Scout get a list of the disappeared, they will inves- game was held in Fenway Park, home of the tigate. They have asked India for permission for the Sacramento Kings. In 1991 he began to visit and were denied, as other independ- World Renowned Boston Red Sox. working with the New Jersey Nets as a Scout ent human-rights monitors have been. They The history of this team foreshadowed their for the western region. said that they will try again. success. In 1993 they won the State Junior James was also an entrepreneur with three While the Khalistani delegation was testi- Little League Championship, and in 1995 the liquor stores in 1963. The most notable was fying to the United Nations, word came out State Senior Little League Championship. Hadnot Liquors on Shattuck Avenue in Berke- that the police abducted Rajiv Singh Team Captain Greg Spanos broke the school ley. He later sold them and opened the Safari Randhawa, who was an eyewitness to the po- batting record with .544, edging out his older lice kidnapping of human-rights activist Cocktail Lounge on Foothill Boulevard in Oak- Jaswant Singh Khalra, yesterday. This ab- brother Bryan who previously had the distinc- land. duction is typical of police conduct in Pun- tion. Throughout his life, James was actively in- jab. The police have murdered more than The team members are number and name: volved in the civic and sports community. He 250,000 Sikhs since 1984. Disappearances con- 7ÐGreg Spanos, Captain; 8ÐMark Porcaro; was a member of the California State Package tinue to be routine. 9ÐDave Lebel; 10ÐMatt Clark; 11ÐDan & Tavern Owners Association, the Grass Val- ‘‘With the Akali party election victory in Dufrefne; 12ÐSean Lucey; 13ÐDerrick ley PTA, the Alameda County Cerebral Palsy the state of Punjab last February, there was Hume; 14ÐScott Wrenn; 15ÐBrian Macphee; Board, the American Basketball Association hope that finally peace, stability and a meas- ure of democracy would return to the Sikh 16ÐTom Janowski; 17ÐDarren Natoli; 18Ð Alumni and the McClymonds' Alumni Associa- homeland,’’ Dr. Aulakh told the Working Joe Lacombe; 19ÐJustin Blanchard; 20Ð tion, just to name a few of the many. He also Group. ‘‘Unfortunately, this has not been the Buddy Penny; 21ÐSeth Paradis; 22ÐMike served as a Catholic Youth Organization Bas- case. In fact, police abuses including illegal Richard; 23ÐAdam Silun; 24ÐKeith Gonyea; ketball Coach at St. Paschal's School in Oak- detentions, forced abductions, use of torture, Coaches: Paul FentonÐVarsity, Kevin land. rape and murder have continued much like SloanÐJunior Varsity; Assistant Coaches: He found great pleasure in spending time they have continued since 1984. What is Pete Pellegrino, Bruce Richards, Brian Finn; with his family and friends. James was an avid worse is that there has been active collusion Manager/Scorekeeper: Derek Charbonneau; golfer, spending many days as a Marshall at by the Akali Government with police forces to cover up past abuses and to distract from Bat Boys: Drew Gribbons and Kurt Bowes. the Lake Chabot Golf Course. present abuses,’’ he said. He presented a par- The citizens of Auburn celebrate with pride James is survived by his wife Norma (Cook- tial list of almost 150 atrocities that have the accomplishments of these talented young ie), sons, Dorian, Shawn; daughters, Julie and been reported since the Akali government athletes. On behalf of everyone in my district, Jana; daughter-in-law Ebony; grandson, took power in March 1997. I offer my heartfelt congratulations. James III; sister, Virgle Stringfield; brother, E1600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Benny Hadnot; mother-in-law, Edith Del Prete; Mr. Speaker, it should be readily apparent kansas land deal called Whitewater. While he brother-in-law, Gino Del Prete. He was pre- that Colonel Thomas Shively accomplished did obtain several convictions and guilty pleas ceded in death by his son James, Jr. He will much during his tenure as Commander. CASC in that case, I think it is wrong that he has be missed by his family, friends, colleagues has been a leader in improving its operations never publicly cleared either the President or and the community. through automation, process improvements, First Lady. His role as Independent Counsel is f and entrepreneurship, which has resulted in not simply to charge wrongdoers with crimes, improved efficiency throughout the organiza- but to clear the innocent when the facts war- TRIBUTE TO SOPHIE MADEJ tion. As the Air Force has moved away from rant it. When the Whitewater grand jury in Ar- focusing on measuring processes to measur- kansas finished its business months ago with- HON. MARCY KAPTUR ing performance, CASC has been a role out any further indictments, a duty arose to OF OHIO model for the extensive customer service ori- publicly clear the President and First Lady of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ented approach it has taken over the last sev- the public smears that have been made Thursday, August 6, 1998 eral years. against them. The men and women of CASC have be- Two-and-a-half years ago, Mr. Starr turned Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to come experts at what they do. So much so his attention to the firing of the White House pay tribute to Sophie Madej, a remarkable that today they handle cataloging functions for Travel Office, the so-called Travelgate matter. woman, a Polish-American from Chicago who the National Weather Service and the Federal So far, we have not heard a peep from the recently closed the doors to her neighborhood Aviation Administration, and, at this time, are Independent Counsel on Travelgate, even diner, The Busy Bee Restaurant. Ms. Madej's negotiating contracts with other agencies as though it is widely reported that there has not Busy Bee was a beloved community gathering well. been any grand jury activity on that front for place for 33 years. Ms. Madej purchased the CASC also has put its expertise to work to some time. Once again, Mr. Starr has not ad- restaurant in 1965, fourteen years after she help identify those Missing in Action during the mitted to the public that the President and courageously immigrated to the United States Vietnam War by matching aircraft parts to the First Lady were innocent of any wrongdoing. from Germany. Her country of birth was Po- corresponding aircraft, which in turn help iden- Two years ago, Mr. Starr's investigation ex- land though, a land which she was forced to tify the crews aboard those planes. panded again, this time to whether White flee in 1943 due to the Nazi's labor laws. Ms. Colonel Shively also reduced the work force House staff may have misused confidential Madej, who recently turned seventy on July 5, by over one hundred people without involun- FBI files, the so-called Filegate matter. As with plans on visiting her homeland during her re- tary separation and streamlined the budget for Travelgate, we have not heard anything from tirement. 1998 saving taxpayers over $3.7 million, which Mr. Starr on this topic, even though there does Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I was returned to the Air Force Material Com- not seem to have been any grand jury activity submit today, for the record, an article from mand to meet other budget shortfalls. These in some time. But again, no steps have been The Chicago Sun-Times that acknowledges are examples of the bold and responsible taken to publicly clear anyone in the White the work of Sophie Madej and the closing of leadership Colonel Shively has demonstrated House. her Busy Bee Restaurant. Although, the Busy and what others have come to expect from Now, as we know, Mr. Starr is investigating Bee will be missed, all of those who dined him. the President's sex life. That is unheard of in there will have many lasting memories. May I Colonel Shively also has been an active the history of American politics. I think George wish Ms. Madej continued happiness and suc- member of our Battle Creek community. He is McGovern said it best this week when he re- cess. a member of the Battle Creek Area Chamber marked that ``this whole Ken Starr shenanigan f of Commerce, the American Business Clubs is a disgrace to the Republic. I find it almost (AMBUCS), the Knights of Columbus, Char- impossible to believe that we have a publicly- RETIREMENT OF THOMAS acter Counts, a volunteer at the Veteran's Ad- paid sex policeman roving around this coun- SHIVELY ministration Hospital, a speaker before numer- try.'' ous groups, and a member of St. Phillip's I couldn't have said it better. After four full HON. NICK SMITH Catholic Church. years and $40 million, we are investigating OF MICHIGAN Colonel Shively plans to remain in the Battle things that are strictly the business of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Creek area to become the Assistant Director President and the First Lady, and no one else. Thursday, August 6, 1998 of the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Mr. Starr, if you are going to send a report to Center. I am confident that the bright and tal- Congress, send a report. But let's not drag Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise ented students of the Math and Science Cen- this never-ending investigation on toward an- today to pay tribute to a distinguished gen- ter will benefit from the same type of leader- other unprecedented and unnecessary anni- tleman in my district who has performed com- ship that Tom has given CASC over the years. versary. mendable service to the U.S. Air Force. In closing, Mr. Speaker, Bonnie and I salute f On Friday, August 7, 1998, Colonel Thomas Colonel Shively and wish him, his wife Bar- AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR L. Shively, Commander, Air Force Cataloging bara and their two children the very best in the MEMORIAL and Standardization Center (CASC), in Battle years to come. On behalf of my constituents Creek, Michigan, will retire from active duty in Calhoun County, I also offer Colonel Shively after over twenty-six years of service in our my profound thanks for a job well done. HON. NANCY PELOSI U.S. Armed Forces. Also on this day CASC f OF CALIFORNIA will be deactivated and Michigan will lose its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES last remaining active duty Air Force installa- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MR. STARR Thursday, August 6, 1998 tion. Colonel Shively served as CASC Com- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on July 18, 1998 mander from September, 1996 to August of the African-American Civil War Memorial was OF MICHIGAN dedicated in Washington, DC. This memorial this year. During that time, I have had the dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinct pleasure of working with him and his staff pays tribute to the Black soldiers who fought on issues facing the CASC and all cataloging Thursday, August 6, 1998 in the Union Army to end slavery and preserve operations at the Federal Center. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, anniversaries the United States of America as one nation Tom served as the Air Force's representa- are typically a time for reflectionÐa time to committed to freedom and justice for all. tive to the Department of Defense's Catalog- think about where we came from and where Among the words of praise given for these ing and Centralization Study which selected we are going. Yesterday was the fourth anni- brave souls was a poem written by San Fran- Battle Creek as the site at which to centralize versary of Mr. Starr's $40 million investigation cisco columnist and civic leader Noah Griffin. all cataloging operations. Colonel Shively and of the President, and it is appropriate that we I submit for the RECORD To The Massachu- the men and women of CASC, along with the take a moment to reflect upon what the Inde- setts 54th, In Memoriam, a tribute to one of Defense Logistics Service Center, now known pendent Counsel has done over the years, the black regiments which fought in the Civil as the Defense Logistics Information Service and what he is doing now. War. (DLIS), were instrumental in the decision-mak- Four years ago, Mr. Starr was appointed by TO THE MASSACHUSETTS 54TH IN MEMORIAM ing process to locate the new cataloging cen- the Special Division of the D.C. Circuit to look When the drumbeat and the fife subside ter in Battle Creek in March of 1997. into allegations of wrongdoing involving an Ar- And the celebration’s done, August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1601 When the memory of the men who died Resides within us all, Of all the adults surveyed, 73 percent be- Both North and South is one. When we surrender to our plight lieve the Social Security system can work for This regiment will still shine forth And answer duty’s call. young people when they retire if Congress will In annals of the free: When the drumbeat and the fife subside strengthen the system's finance and 69 per- The Massachusetts Fifty-Fourth And the celebration’s done, cent of the adults surveyed that were between Who fought for Liberty. And the memory of the men who died Both North and South is one. 18 and 34 years old agree. The survey in- Abe Lincoln had refused to act, quired about private accounts and only 39 per- Moreover, Stanton too. This regiment will still shine forth The one to recognize the fact In annals of the free: cent of those surveyed between 18 and 34 Was the Governor John Andrew. The Massachusetts Fifty-Fourth. years of age supported allowing individuals to He fought to do what saved the war: They died for Liberty. invest their Social Security contributions in the stock market, so that people can manage their Bring Blacks into the fray. f For up ’til then there’d been a bar accounts. Only 32 percent of all individuals By both the Blue and Grey. SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM: AMER- surveyed support private accounts. When Lincoln signed the document ICANS SKEPTICAL ABOUT PRI- This survey helps us realize that Americans Which brought Emancipation, VATE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS are concerned about Social Security, but they The administration did relent, do not want the guarantee that is the fun- Accompanying authorization. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL damental principle of Social Security changed. From the Commonwealth the call rang out: OF MASSACHUSETTS Social Security has become a safety net for ‘‘Come Colored Men to Arms.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retirement for all American workers and we Amid the ridicule and doubt should not take action to weaken this safety They answered war’s alarm. Thursday, August 6, 1998 net. We should consider all aspects of the So- They came from city and the farm; Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Left sweethearts, wives and mothers cial Security system as we moved forward during the past year the President has en- with the debate on reform. To wear that Union uniform, gaged Americans in a dialogue about the re- And free their shackled brothers. f form of Social Security. This dialog is a pre- From every state they filled the roll, cursor to the President and Congress ad- REGARDING THE ANNIVERSARY From Maryland to Maine. The Gov’nor more than reached his goal, dressing Social Security reform next year. OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT The mandate now was plain: Last week, President Clinton participated in dialog in Albuquerque, NM, and he outlined To show that these Black fighting men HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON five fundamental principles with are essential Were equal to the task: OF TEXAS to Social Security reform. These principles To never have to prove again; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To never have to ask. are: universality and fairness, provide a benefit They served for less than equal pay, people can count on, continue to protect the Thursday, August 6, 1998 Accepting none, ’til righted. disabled and low-income beneficiaries, fiscally Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Enlisted, they remained to stay, disciplined approach, and strengthen and pro- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to, Their honor yet unblighted. tect the guarantee. and recognize the anniversary of the historic Eli George Biddle, Edward Hines Social Security was created as part of the Voting Right Act, August 6th. It was almost a And Sergeant William Carney: New Deal and it benefits 44 million elderly and frightening coincidence that on the anniver- The knowledge of whom redefines disabled Americans. The system needs to be sary, many of my colleagues were attempting The Northern Grand Old Army. reformed, but there should not be a shift away to defeat efforts that would prevent the use of Andrew had turned to Robert Shaw from its fundamental principles. Without mak- To lead this regiment. statistical sampling to accurately count Ameri- ing changes, the system will be insolvent by ca's minorities. The opponents of an accurate For in this bold Brahmin he saw 2032. count wanted to prevent minorities from being The strength of firm commitment. Many of us in Congress differ on how to fix counted because it could indirectly heighten The men trained with exactitude, Social Security. Even a commission assigned To Milit’ry precision. with the task of reforming Social Security their influence in elections and the drawing of With courage, strength and fortitude could not reach a unanimous consensus and congressional districts. Mr. Speaker, the floor They faced their disposition. instead, reported out three very different solu- debate did not mark the first time that efforts Fort Wagner in South Caroline tions. The concept of allowing individuals to were used to prevent the political Would prove their maiden test, franchisement of African-Americans. Indeed, To see if courage would align place a portion of their payroll tax in a private account has been suggested and serious de- the very purpose of the creation of the voting By bringing forth the best rights act was done to address the countless From Blacks who fought to free the slave, liberation needs to occur to understand the consequences such a change would have on obstacles African-Americans faced in electing For Justice and the Right— their own to Congress. These soldiers who when called on gave the guarantee of the benefit provided by the New meaning to the Fight. system. Before the enactment of the Voting Rights Act, minorities were subjected to these efforts With neither map nor smooth terrain On July 25, the National Committee to Pre- They charged the mouth of Hell. serve Social Security and Medicare released a to dilute their voting power: Gerrymandering, Into the with’ring blast they came study which was conducted by Peter Hart Re- removing minorities from voting rolls and even Ignoring shot and shell. search Associates which surveyed a sample outright threats of bodily harm. Young Colonel Shaw, while rallying forth of 1,094 adults and 326 of these individuals The Voting Rights Act was instrumental in With sword clutched in his hand. were aged 18±34. The survey focused on So- protecting the voting opportunities of minori- Exhorted, ‘‘Onward Fifty Fourth’’ cial Security and proposals to reform the sys- ties. In addition, to the chagrin of those who His ultimate command. tem which included private accounts. The crux would like to see the clock of progress turned He died upon the parapet. of the survey was Generation Xer's want the back, the Voting Rights Act has directly re- He fell amidst his men. Social Security system fixed but oppose tax sulted in the fair election of African-Americans All buried in a common pit, increases, benefit cuts, and a higher retire- to Congress. Returned to earth as kin. ment age. However, Mr. Speaker, I stand not only to The standard bearer breathed his last; Generation Xer's share the same sentiment call attention to the benefits of the Voting The flag was going down. Rights Act, but to ask that Americans be ever Thrice wounded Carney grabbed it fast: as their parents and grandparents in agreeing ‘‘It never hit the ground.’’ that ``Congress should fix Social Security by vigilant in protecting the Voting Rights Act from those who wish to forever confine it to This soldier from New Bedford soil, strengthening its financial condition, so that fu- Who hailed from Company ‘‘C’’ ture retirees will be guaranteed a reasonable the annals of history. Half-dead amid the bloody toil, level of benefits.'' Many believe that younger As the uses and benefits of the Voting Dismissed his own safety. Americans would like Social Security Rights Act are forever enduring, so are the at- The men fought valiantly that day, privatized and invested in individual accounts. tacks and efforts to eliminate it. Unfortunately, Though victory was denied. This study showed that most Americans in- there are those who seek to eliminate or Amid the wreaths and laurels lay cluding younger Americans want the system weaken the protections provided by the Voting A source of new found pride. fixed and do not think privatization is the an- Rights Act. If they are successful, then the For courage, neither black nor white; swer. wonderful diversity of Congress that mirrors E1602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 the rich cultural tapestry of our Nation may be generally underrepresented segments of our order to restore the democratically elected jeopardized. If they are successful, the Con- society, Including African-Americans and His- President, Guillermo Endara. gress of tomorrow could look like the Con- panics, as well as women who are victims of Perez Balladares has hired Democratic gress of a hundred years past. domestic violence. Statistically speaking, the party operative James Carville in an effort to Mr. Speaker, I highly suspect that argu- Legal Services Corporation's client pool is as ease any pressure that might have come from ments of fairness, constitutionality and right- follows: 27 percent are African-American, 16.3 the White House to put a stop to Balladares' eousness are thinly-veiled attacks on the Vot- percent are Hispanic, 2.6 percent are native power grab. He should have saved his money. ing Rights Act and seek to imperil the ability American, and an overwhelming amount, 68 If one looks at the way this Administration has of African-Americans to gain elective office. percent, are female. coddled the world's dictators, from Hun Sen in Some of my African-American colleagues Last year alone, the Legal Services Cor- Cambodia to the Politburo in Beijing, from the are now experiencing the attacks that I went poration provided legal support to over 57,000 Taleban in Afghanistan to the North Korean through; nevertheless, I am confident that the spouses who were victims of domestic abuse. regime, Perex Balladares has little to worry can prevail as I have. The LSC provides legal support and counsel- about from the people in the White House who One way that I believe we can continue to ing to close to 4 million Americans, and in are concerned about democracy. prevail and protect the letter of the law that is 1997, the corporation was responsible for For the sake of the Panamanian people and inherent in the Voting Rights Act is to teach closing approximately 1.5 million legal cases. the tens of thousands of Americans who have future generations to study what it means and Without the support of the LSC, many of served in Panama, especially those who have what it has accomplished. If we allow future these individuals would have absolutely no given their lives in Panama, I ask my col- generations to forget the strides we made in place to turn because the LSC is very often leagues to watch this referendum closely. voting that has enabled African-Americans to the place of last resort for those who can ill af- f serve in Congress, then they will not be able ford it. This was demonstrated in 1996 when to recognize threats to the voting franchise, or Congress irresponsibly reduced funding for the PERSONAL EXPLANATION fully appreciate how fragile the right to vote LSC by 31 percent. According to estimates truly is. I ask that in the days following this from the LSC itself, this reduced the amount HON. XAVIER BECERRA historic anniversary, we teach new genera- of legal support offered by the organization by OF CALIFORNIA tions to be forthright students of history, so 14 percent. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that they may be informed protectors of our fu- This number does not represent a number Thursday, August 6, 1998 ture. in the abstract. Rather, it designates Ameri- Mr. Speaker, as it was once said, ``That is cans and legal immigrants whoÐsimply be- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on July 30, the supreme value of history. The study of it cause they are poorÐdid not receive a day in 1998, I was unavoidably detained during roll is the best guaranty against repeating it.'' court to address, and perhaps receive com- call vote number 355, the vote on passage of f pensation for the wrongs that they have suf- H.R. 4328, providing funds for transportation fered. and other related agencies for fiscal year DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, Mr. Chairman, we must not close the only 1999. JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- door that the most vulnerable of us have to Had I been present for the vote, I would CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES address their legal wrongs. Thus, I urge my have voted ``yes.'' APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 colleagues to vote no to the amendment to cut f funding for the Legal Services Corporation by SPEECH OF ZEKE GRADER—ENVIRONMENTAL 50 percent. HERO HON. LOUIS STOKES f OF OHIO A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY IN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. NANCY PELOSI PANAMA OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, August 4, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House in Committee of the Whole HON. DANA ROHRABACHER Thursday, August 6, 1998 House on the State of the Union had under OF CALIFORNIA Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, Vice President consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES propriations for the Departments of Com- GORE recently honored William F. Grader, merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Thursday, August 6, 1998 Jr.ÐZeke to his many friendsÐwith the pres- related agencies for the fiscal year ending Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, when entation of an Environmental Hero Award. September 30, 1999, and for other purposes: John Adams was inaugurated as the second This award, by the National Oceanic and At- Mr. STOKES. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong President of the United States in 1797, Presi- mospheric Administration (NOAA), is particu- opposition to the proposed $141 million ac- dent Washington turned to him and said ``I am larly meaningful as we celebrate the Inter- count cut in funding to the Legal Services Cor- fairly out and ye are fairly in.'' That inaugura- national Year of the Ocean. poration contained in H.R. 4276, the FY 1999 tion was the most important in American his- Zeke Grader has been an environmental Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary ap- tory because it established the precedent of leader in the San Francisco Bay Area commu- propriations bill. I would like to fundamentally peaceful transitions of power, which are cru- nity for many years and has always stood firm affirmÐfrom the outsetÐthe tremendous con- cial to all democracies. in his conviction that sustainable fisheries tribution which the Legal Services Corporation Unfortunately, a contagious trend is catching could be an achievable goal on the Pacific has made to this country's most vulnerable on in Latin America: Presidents are seeking to Coast. His efforts on behalf of fishery restora- populations. extend their reign by working to amend the tion and sustainable fishing practices set an The Legal Services Corporation provides a constitutions that limit their terms. The result is example for our government and for coastal wide host of benefits to those Americans who that they are preventing democracy from de- communities throughout America. cannot otherwise afford legal support. A pre- veloping deep roots. Zeke was responsible for creating the Pa- cipitous decrease in funding, as would occur if What is happening today in Panama exem- cific Coast Federation of Fishermen in 1976 this proposed 50 percent decrease takes plifies the problem. Panama's president, and he has served as its Executive Director place, would resign America's poor and under- Ernesto Perex Balladares, and his ruling PRD since that time. His leadership at the Federa- served to an unenviable situation where they party, are attempting to amend the constitution tion has resulted in the implementation of fed- would have little or no access to legal serv- to eliminate its one-term limit on the presi- eral safeguards to bring greater protection to ices. A measure of this sort would prove noth- dency. On Aug. 30, the people of Panama will our marine resources and to restore weak- ing less than unconscionable. vote on the adoption of this amendment. ened fisheries. The Legal Services Corporation was created This referendum is a power grab by the The human hand on the environment has in 1974 by the Nixon administration with broad PRD, cleverly cloaked as constitutional reform. been anything but gentle. By 1997, one third bipartisan congressional support. The program It should not be forgotten that the PRD is the of U.S. marine fisheries were overfished, cost- was created to provide civil legal support to party of Manuel Noriega. Twice in 30 years ing the U.S. economy $25 billion and coastal those American citizens and legal aliens who the PRD has stolen democracy from the peo- communities thousands of jobs. In managing could least afford it. Since its inception, the ple through military means. The last time this our U.S. fisheries, the effect has been evident program has characteristically served those happened, 28 Americans lost their lives in in the loss of salmon in the Pacific Northwest, August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1603 including northern California, lake trout in the The companies say this will produce to the federal government. The Fair Credit Re- Great Lakes, oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, ``synergies'' that will benefit the consumer. But porting Act applies only to consumer reports cod in the Georges Bank; and these are only it may also facilitate intrusions into personal provided by consumer reporting agencies. It a few examples of the great loss worldwide in privacy. generally exempts a bank's disclosure of its fisheries depletion. What will this brave new world look like? customers' account records. Moreover, a 1996 At a time when the reports about ``scorched When a husband dies, will the life insurance amendment to that Act has weakened the re- earth fishing'' are so alarming, it is heartening company tip off the securities affiliate to cold strictions on transfers of financial information to know that individuals like Zeke are making call the grieving widow as soon as she's re- among persons related by common ownership such an important contribution to preserve ceived the check from her deceased hus- or control. State law is also inadequate, be- fishing stocks and to seek solutions to reverse band's insurance policy in order to try and sell cause the vast majority of states lack laws this aspect of our planet's deterioration. For her stocks and bonds? which establish any meaningful restrictions on the 22 years Zeke has been head of the Pa- Will a bank deny a consumer a loan, be- banks disclosing customers' records to non- cific Coast Federation of Fishermen, he has cause information it's obtained from its affili- governmental entities. Only seven statesÐ been responsible for sounding the alarm on ated medical insurance company indicates Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, overfishing along the north Coast and for striv- that he or she has cancer? and MarylandÐhave financial privacy statutes ing to bring about improvements to sustain our Will a bank share or sell information about that forbid disclosures of confidential financial marine resources. a consumer's credit car or check purchases information to private as well as governmental These concerns are very important to the with affiliated or non-affiliated parties? entities. One stateÐCaliforniaÐhas a statute San Francisco Bay Area where healthy fish- The answer is yes. These companies will constitutional guarantee of private that has eries depend on healthy habitats in the wet- exploit their access to consumer personal in- been interpreted by the courts to apply to a lands and waters of our great delta and estu- formation whenever they see a business ad- bank's disclosure of customer financial ary that feed into the Pacific Ocean. Zeke has vantage in doing so. The consequences for records. Some states have recognized com- been an extraordinary leader and we are consumers can be disasterous. Just a few mon law doctrines that recognize some pri- grateful for his dedication to the environment, months ago, for example, the SEC signed a vacy protection for financial records, but only and particularly to its marine resources. We consent decree with NationsBank for making seven states have adopted the common law are all beneficiaries of his great efforts in sup- misrepresentations to their bank customers doctrine of implied contract of confidentiality in port of a strong and sustainable environment. that the risky derivative securities their operat- the context of bank-customer relations. Unfor- Zeke is one of those rare leaders who we will ing subsidiary was going to try to sell them tunately, the scope of the duties imposed by look to for guidance on our troubled waters in were as safe as CDs. According to the con- such implied contracts of confidentiality are the next century. sent decree: unclear. f NationsBank assisted registered representa- The two bills I am introducing today, the tives in the sale of the Term Trusts by giving ``Securities Investors Privacy Enhancement INTRODUCTION OF FINANCIAL the representative maturing CD lists. This pro- Act of 1998'' and the ``Depository Institution SERVICES PRIVACY LEGISLATION vided the registered representatives with lists Customers Financial Privacy Enhancement of likely prospective clients. Registered rep- Act of 1998'' would help reverse this unfortu- HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY resentatives also received other NationsBank nate trend. These twin bills would give inves- OF MASSACHUSETTS customer information, such as financial state- tors in stocks and bonds, mutual funds, clients IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments and account balances. These of investment advisors, as well as depository NationsBank customers, many of whom had Thursday, August 6, 1998 institution customers, and other consumers of never invested in anything other than CDs, other affiliates of financial services companies Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- were often not informed by their the privacy protections they deserve. The bills troducing two bills which are aimed at ad- NationsSecurities registered representatives of would establish under federal law the principle dressing the confidentiality of personal finan- the risks of the Term Trusts that were being that financial services institutions generally cial information, the ``Securities Investors Pri- recommended to them. Some of the investors must provide notice to the consumer of when vacy Enhancement Act of 1998'' and the ``De- were told that the Term Trusts were as safe information is being gathered about them, dis- pository Institution Customers Financial Pri- as CDs but better because the paid more. (un- closure whenever the institution intends to vacy Enhancement Act of 1998.'' quote) offer such information to any other person, Today, the legal and regulatory walls are In reality the ``Term Trusts'' that and a requirement for the express written con- breaking down that previously have restricted NationsSecurities was selling the public con- sent of the consumer if the information is to be or limited affiliations between banks, securities sisted of funds that invested in risky deriva- transferred or sold to any other person. firms, and insurance companies. This makes tives that largely have lost value for investors. I urge my colleagues to support these two sense in light of the trends currently taking We need to protect the public against the type bills, and I look forward to working with all in- place in our economy: globalization, rapid of abuses of bank customers' privacy that this terested parties to secure their enactment. technological change, and demonopolization. episode has so dramatically exposed. More- f But the great truth of the Information Age is over, a letter I recently received from the SEC that the new telecommunications technologies indicates that a proposed rule to strengthen PTFP that financial services giants use to create and privacy protection has been languishing before market stocks, bonds, insurance policies, and the NASDR for over a year without action and HON. DAVID MINGE loans to homes and businesses have a certain that the proposed rule may need to be OF MINNESOTA Dickensian quality to them: we have the best strengthened. In addition, the SEC letter indi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of wires and the worst of wires. cates that there are gaps in SEC authority to Electronic commerce can allow corporations protect the privacy of mutual fund investors Thursday, August 6, 1998 to become more efficient and workers more and investment adviser customers. The legis- Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, productive. But this same technology can avail lation I am introducing today would address the House debated amendments to H.R. 4276, financial services conglomerates of the oppor- problems in each of these areas. the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and tunity to track personal information, compile I think we should all be able to agree that State and Judiciary and Related Agencies Ap- sophisticated, highly personal consumer pro- consumers have a right to know when per- propriations Act of 1999. One of the amend- files of peoples' buying habits, hobbies, finan- sonal information is being collected about ments of interest to me was an amendment to cial information, health information, and other them. They should receive adequate and con- cut funds for the Public Telecommunications data. spicuous notice whenever any personal infor- Facilities Program (PTFP) which funds new As a consequence, as our nation moves to mation collected is intended to be reused or equipment for public television and radio sta- allow securities, insurance companies, and sold for marketing purposes. And, most impor- tions in the United States. Because of time banks to affiliate, we must recognize that the tantly, they should have the right to say ``NO'' constraints, I was not able to speak on the resulting conglomerates will have virtually un- and to curtail or prohibit the use or resale of amendment but I have several points and cor- precedented access to the most sensitive per- their personal information. rections to the record I would have made if I sonal and financial information, and they will Current law provides consumers very little had had a chance. be largely free to share this information among protection for their private financial records. In Minnesota we are blessed with having the various affiliates or even sell it to others. The Right to Financial Privacy Act applies only the nation's largest and to us, the finest, public E1604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 radio system in the country, Minnesota Public poration, another Minnesota company. That One of the technical accomplishments of Radio (MPR). MPR owns and operates 30 sale allowed Minnesota Public Radio to put CASC has been to identify crashed aircraft radio stations around the state and in border $90 million into an endowment, the largest en- from the Vietnam War. CASC employees were states to provide public radio coverage to 98 dowment of any public broadcasting company able to match recovered aircraft parts to spe- percent of the residents of Minnesota. In most in the country. The bonus to management of cific aircraft, making it possible to identify air- communities, they operate dual channels, a the for-profit Rivertown Trading Company and crews missing in action. news and information station and a music sta- Greenspring were about 6 percent of the sales In 1983, CASC established a helpline (call tion. In my district, they have stations in Ap- price. center) to provide Air Force personnel with an- pleton, Worthington and St. Peter. In addition, Some Members of Congress would have us swers to complex logistic information ques- other parts of my district are served by sta- penalize the success of organizations such as tions. CASC's call center exceeds industry tions in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Sioux Minnesota Public Radio. They would say, that standards in all categories. Falls, South Dakota. They are truly a state since organizations such as MPR are suc- Over its twenty-two year history., CASC's in- treasure, bringing 24 hour-a-day news cov- cessful capitalists, they should be punished. I, novative approach to cataloging has saved erage and classical music to many parts of however, believe in the marketplace and do taxpayers over $60 million. the entrepreneurial rural Minnesota that would not otherwise get not wish to punish that type of success. spirit within CASC has led to agreements with those services through commercial radio. In the meantime, Minnesota Public Radio non-DoD agencies such as the National Minnesota Public Radio is however, more continues to provide me and my family with Weather Service and the Federal Aviation Ad- than just a treasure to my state. It is a national our share of Minnesota, whether we are at ministration to provide cataloging services resource, producing more national radio pro- home in Minnesota or here in Washington. I which have saved taxpayers $250,000 per gramming than any radio station or system in continue to listen every Saturday night that I year. Negotiations with further agencies con- the United States. Many people around the can, to Garrison Keillor and all the news from tinue. country identify Minnesota with the image of Lake Wobegon and I hope you will also. Such efforts has moved CASC away from measuring processes to measuring perform- Lake Wobegon and the nationally known pro- f gram A Prairie Home Companion produced by ance. Their efforts are a model for our entire MPR in St. Paul. As for music, over 500,000 DEACTIVATION OF CASC U.S. Air Force to emulate. people a week from around the country listen Mr. Speaker, as an Air Force veteran and to concerts on St. Paul Sunday, which is HON. NICK SMITH on behalf of my constituents in Calhoun Coun- about the same number that attend live classi- ty, I am proud to offer this tribute in recogni- OF MICHIGAN tion of the accomplishments of the outstanding cal music concerts in the U.S. every week. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES addition, MPR produces other nationally men and women of CASC. Thursday, August 6, 1998 known programs such as Sound Money and A f Splendid Table. Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise PROTECTING THE CREDIT UNION Minnesota Public Radio is also an inter- today to recognize the end of an era in the MOVEMENT national media entity and has the U.S. dis- United States Air Force and in my district. tribution rights to the British Broadcasting Cor- On Friday, August 7, the Air Force Catalog- SPEECH OF poration (BBC) radio productions on BBC3 ing and Standardization Center (CASC) of Battle Creek, Michigan, will be deactivated HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE and BBC4, It also has U.S. distribution rights OF NEW YORK from active duty at 0900. The functions of to certain productions of the Canadian Broad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES casting Company (CBC). (CASC) will be incorporated as part of a new In 1981, Congress, recognizing the likeli- service-wide cataloging effort of the Defense Tuesday, August 4, 1998 hood of future federal funding shortfalls, urged Logistics Agency, known as the Defense Lo- Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I appreciated nonprofit organizations like MPR to earn more gistics Information Service (DLIS). CASC was and supported the necessity to move quickly of their revenues by stating the ``Public Broad- the last remaining active duty Air Force facility to pass H.R. 1151, the credit union field of cast stations are explicitly authorized to pro- in Michigan. membership bill, before the August recess. vide services, facilities or products in ex- CASC began cataloging operations in Battle However, I remain troubled by one of the change for remuneration . . . '' . In response Creek in 1973. This was the beginning of ef- modifications the Senate Banking Committee to that challenge, MPR expanded its product forts to centralize all Department of Defense made to the House version of the bill, which marketing activities into catalog mailings and (DOD) cataloging in Battle Creek. In 1976, all makes it easier for credit unions to become then, in 1987, launched the Greenspring Com- Air Force cataloging functions were transferred other types of financial institutions. I will con- panies, a for-profit, tax paying group of com- to Battle Creek. tinue to try to rectify this problem in other ap- panies. Working off its successful A Prairie The Air Force and CASC sought to encour- propriate contexts. And I also encourage Home Companion and the internal talent of its age other branches of our Armed Forces and NCUA to use every means at its disposal to organization, it set up several for-profit compa- agencies to centralize their cataloging efforts prevent credit union members from losing their nies to market products associated with its in Battle Creek as well. ownership in a credit union at the hands of a productions. Through sound management and Mr. Speaker, in 1996 the Office of the Sec- very small minority. understanding the value of its intellectual prop- retary of Defense approved their idea to have A brief history of the conversion issue will il- erty, they turned one of those for-profit compa- the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) lead the lustrate my concerns. Through its regulations, nies into one of the largest mail order compa- new consolidated center and to deactivate the NCUA has quite rightly kept a tight rein on nies in the country. Over the years, the for- CASC. That plan was finalized in March of the conversion process, requiring a majority profit companies contributed over $40 million 1997. This entrepreneurial spirit and their will- vote of all members of the credit union before to the growth of MPR and allowed them to ingness to deactivate their unit for the greater a credit union can convert to a mutual thrift. build new radio stations in Minnesota commu- good is simply the kind of innovative and deci- This is a difficult standard, and it is meant to nities like Appleton, Thief River Falls, and La sive leadership CASC has shown over the be. A credit union's capital, unlike that of any Crescent. years. other financial institution, belongs to its mem- As a for-profit company, Greenspring de- CASC's Corporate Board developed a com- bers. Once the conversion to a mutual thrift is parted from the norm for ``unrelated business prehensive strategic plan, putting customer accomplished, the institution can easily con- activity'' at nonprofit organizations and pro- service first. Independent customer surveys vert to a stock institution, with the result that ceeded to employ all of the traditional mecha- support this claim. Such efforts should be a a few officers and insiders of the former credit nisms of capitalism, beginning with a strong, role model for every federal agency. unionÐnot to mention the attorneys who en- experienced, separate Board of Directors, CASC's efforts to incorporate state-of-the art couraged the dealÐwind up owning all the state of the art facilities, recruitment of top in- automation into their work processes led to a former credit union's capital in the form of dustry professionals, incentive compensation, significant workload enhancements and im- stock. Thus, in order to prevent insiders and equity participation by employees and public proved efficiency throughout the organization. lawyers from walking away with capital which reports similar to those of a publicly traded These significant modernizations reduced the belongs to the entire credit union membership, company. In 1998, after growing one of the work force by nearly 300 people, however, all and depriving that membership of their credit for-profit companies, Rivertown Trading Com- reductions were done without any involuntary union access, NCUA instituted the majority pany, from nothing to annual sales of $200 separations. CASC workers retired, resigned vote requirement. This requirement was sub- million, it was sold to the Dayton Hudson Cor- or were placed in other organizations. ject to notice and comment rulemaking in August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1605 1995. The agency received no comments op- itoring firm should be required to submit a list ``Sophie is the pioneer of this neighbor- posed to the majority vote requirement while of all its clients for the past five years. The hood,'' Jaconetti said. ``They talk about com- fully half the comments on this section urged monitoring firm and each member of the credit munity policing? It starts at a multicultural the agency to institute a supermajority require- union board should then be required to sign a place like this. We will miss her. At tough ment. 60 F.R. 12660 (March 8, 1995). The statement indicating that they have had no times, she was always here for the police. For NCUA Board then imposed the least burden- prior dealings, with falsification of these state- every Bulls victory, for every demonstration, some voting requirement suggested by the ments subject to criminal and civil penalties. for the Rolling Stones concert (at the nearby commenters. I would like to point our that such require- Double Door) she stayed open so the police Recently, credit unions have been under tre- ments are not barred by the instruction to would have somewhere to go. We're all mendous pressure to convert to other types of NCUA to develop regulations consistent with friends with these people. This didn't happen institutions. Legitimate uncertainly about the other regulators' conversion requirements, as because it was a business. She did something outcome of the AT&T case, encouraged by other types of financial institutions do not have special. She opened the doors to everyone.'' lawyers who specialize in conversions, pro- members threatened with losing their capital. Sophie had put the restaurant on the market duced a record number of conversion applica- While I agree that regulatory requirements before. This time it made sense. Sophie turns tions over the past several years. These same should be comparable between agencies 70 on July 5. She wants to retire and visit her lawyers then complained that NCUA proc- when possible, this is a case where strict par- homeland. In 1943, Sophie was moved to essed applications too slowly and that the allels are impossible. Also, the law allows Germany under the Nazis' forced-labor laws. conversion requirements were too rigorous. NCUA to require the conversion vote to be She met her husband, Henry, in 1946 (they di- They persuaded some members of the Senate taken again if it ``disapproves of the methods vorced in 1985) in Germany, where they re- Banking Committee to override NCUA's regu- by which the member vote was taken or pro- mained until 1951, when Catholic Charities lation and to weaken conversion requirements cedures applicable to the member vote.'' This gave the young couple $100 to sponsor their by allowing conversions upon a majority vote provision explicitly permits strict oversight by voyage to America. They arrived in the United only of those members voting. This means NCUA and I sincerely hope they will use it to States with the cash, two children and two that a small fraction of credit union members protect credit union members. suitcases. could force a credit union to convert, even Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, I do not want The new owner, Mitch Gerson, will close the against the wishes of the overwhelming major- to hold up such an important piece of legisla- Busy Bee, remodel it and upscale the 16 ity of members who are unaware or did not tion. However, I did feel obligated to note my apartments above the restaurant. Sophie whis- participate in a vote. This same faction can concerns with the conversion provision and pered, ``He has to do it that way. There's no then profit by a further conversion to a stock strongly encourage NCUA to enforce this pro- way he can compete with this.'' institution. vision strictly. There's no way Gerson's grand opening can While H.R. 1151 will address the field of f compete with the Busy Bee's closing. Sunday membership issue for most credit unions, will be just another day and nothing special other restrictions imposed by the Senate ver- BUSY BEE TO BUZZ NO MORE will happen at 6 p.m. when Sophie closes the sion of the bill, such as the limits on loans to doors for the last time. members for business purposes, will cause HON. PETER HOEKSTRA The Busy Bee has been buzzing with adora- some credit unions to consider converting to OF MICHIGAN tion for the Madej family over the last two other types of institutions. You can be sure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weeks. Sophie and three of her children, Eliz- that some in the legal profession are already Thursday, August 6, 1998 abeth, 50, Hank, 47, and Bob, 46, have been analyzing this legislation and preparing new Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, the Busy working around the clock at the crowded arguments to credit unions as to why they Bee Restaurant closes for good on Sunday diner, where in recent days there has been a should convert. This is why I urge NCUA to night. It marks the end of an incredible 33- half-hour wait to be seated. (Her fourth child, continue its close scrutiny of conversion appli- year run for the Polish-American diner nestled Chester, 44, works for the National Oceano- cations. While it may seem as if NCUA has like a robin's egg under the L tracks at 1546 graphic and Atmospheric Agency in Boulder, very little discretion in this area, the legislation N. Damen. Colo.) does at least grant them authority to admin- The Busy Bee always held the promise of By noon on Thursday, the restaurant had ister the member vote, and require that a spring for old men from the Elm Park and run out of pierogis. Cops, friends and neigh- credit union seeking to convert inform the Viceroy hotels. The Busy Bee was for the late bors arrived, most of them taking pictures so agency of its intentions 90 days before the Abbie Hoffman, who recommended its afford- they could hold onto the sense of community. conversion. I would like to point our several able menu for anti-war demonstrators; it was Other people brought Sophie bouquets and ways in which NCUA can continue to exercise also for Mayor Harold Washington, who loved flowers. oversight over the conversion process within the diner's oxtail stew. ``I never knew people cared like this,'' this 90-day period. The Busy Bee was for one-armed piano Sophie said. ``Never. The first time I walked First, I encourage NCUA to strictly supervise player Eddie Balchowsky, a friend of two-fisted into the restaurant after I bought it, I asked the notification of members regarding the im- running partner Nelson Algren. The Busy Bee myself and God if I could make it for a year pending conversion vote. The legislation re- was for Shakespeare District cops, particularly or two. That was my biggest question. And quires that notice be sent 90, 60 and 30 days Officer William Jaconetti, who wrote the prose this became my home. We've had all our fam- before the conversion vote. NCUA should re- for the framed, weatherproof plaque that po- ily gatherings in the restaurant. But it's time to quire that these notices be separate and dis- lice and community members installed Thurs- let go and move on.'' tinct from other mailings and statements. The day outside the restaurant. John Schacht sat across the counter from notice must go beyond NCUA's current notice The Busy Bee was for everyone. Sophie, listening to her talk like a doting son. requirement and explain to members not only The loss stings. Schacht, a painter-photographer, lives in a the facts of the conversion proposal, but also Jaconetti became a Chicago cop in 1968, trailer in the woods of southwest Iowa. He the fact that they will lose their ownership the year all the Busy Bee's windows were bro- took a train to Chicago so he could have one rights and that the member capital of the cred- ken in West Side riots. In part, the plaque last meal at the Busy Bee. Schacht, 60, is a it union could potentially be converted to pri- reads: ``The American Dream was fulfilled by third-generation customer. When Sophie vate stock. Now that the members lack the many who came to the Wicker Park; Bucktown bought the restaurant, it was already called protection of the majority vote requirement, neighborhood for over 100 years. Arriving in the Busy BeeÐrenamed from the Oak Room, they must be informed about any and all pos- the neighborhood in 1965 was Sophie Madej its name when it was built in 1913. sible outcomes of the conversion. who purchased the Busy Bee Restaurant in ``My dad would come before his shift as a Further, NCUA must strictly supervise the 1972. Sophie, a married lady with four chil- bouncer at the Bucket O' Blood Saloon on process of taking the member vote. Where so dren, had come from Poland in 1951, worked North Avenue,'' Schacht said. ``The first time I much is at stake, both for the general mem- at a Chicago packing house for 10 years, came in here was 1946. The neighborhood bership and those seeking to convert, outside saved her money and bought the restaurant has changed. Around 1972, I was walking election monitors must be employed. NCUA .. .'' home from Sophie's and walked right into should ensure that firms used for monitoring For 33 years, Sophie served her customers crossfire with two street gangs. . . . I'm sad to elections have no ties to the credit union, pierogis, homemade spinach soup, meatloaf see Sophie go, but I'm glad to see her retiring. those seeking the conversion or the lawyers and stuffed green peppers, all seasoned with She's been working for all the years I've assisting in the conversion process. The mon- love and understanding. known her.'' E1606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Sophie has seven grandchildren and two INDIAN HEALTH EQUITY ACT lands. During the occupation of Japan, Colo- great-grandchildren. The hardest question to nel Ward was assigned to the staff of the 1st ask is why the restaurant couldn't stay in the HON. JIM McDERMOTT Cavalry Division and as a battalion com- family. OF WASHINGTON mander. After tours in Canada and the Pentagon, ``That is tough,'' Bob Madej said. ``It's not an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES easy business. You're here 16 hours a day, Colonel Ward served in Vietnam as a senior seven days a week. I've been part of this Thursday, August 6, 1998 advisor and Chief of Staff of the Military As- since I was in high school, mopping floors with Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, today I am sistance Advisory Group from 1958±60. Upon my brother. introducing legislation that would fix an in- returning to the U.S., he assumed duties with ``Maybe something could have been worked equity in the current reimbursement rates for the XXI U.S. Army Corps from which he re- out a few years ago where one of the sons low-income Native Americans who receive tired in 1964. After his retirement from the could have taken it over. But it didn't happen. health care through the Indian Health Service U.S. Army, Colonel Ward and his wife Evelyn And it's best now. There's no strings attached. (IHS). lived in Hampton, VA, where he was active in the Hampton Historical Society and the Lions We're all set. And Mom's happy. Now she'll Under current law, a 100 percent Federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) ap- Club for over thirty years. have time to spend with the grandchildren and Colonel Ward's passions were his family, plies for the cost of services provided to Med- great-grandchildren. And that's important'' the U.S. ArmyÐespecially West PointÐand icaid beneficiaries by a hospital, clinic, or other Bob, a district manager for Superior Coffee, the cavalry. He was extremely proud of his IHS facility, as long as they are run by the paused and looked across the counter. ``I met service in Vietnam. Two of the soldiers under IHS, tribe, or tribal organization. While IHS fa- my wife (Teresa) here,'' Bob said. ``I was his command, killed in 1959, were originally working behind the counter when she walked cilities (usually in rural areas) are eligible to left off the Vietnam War Memorial in Washing- in. Her sister was working in the kitchen. receive the 100 percent FMAP, similar serv- ton, DC, considered to have died before the Maybe it won't be as emotional for my mom ices provided through IHS programs (usually conflict began. Through Colonel Ward's ef- . . . But I have a lot of memories here, too.'' in urban areas) receive only 50±80 percent re- forts, their names are now the first ones in- It's important for future Wicker Park resi- imbursement depending on the service. scribed on the Wall. dents to understand the memories within the My legislation would fix this inequity by rais- Colonel Ward served our country well, and walls of the restaurant. That is the purpose of ing the IHS program FMAP to 100 percent as made us proud. He passed away on April 3, the commemorative plaque. On Thursday, well. 1998, and was buried with full honors at Ar- through an old white bullhorn, Jaconetti read Equalizing the FMAP for health care re- lington National Cemetery. He is survived by the plaque honoring the Busy Bee. Sophie ceived through IHS programs is especially im- his devoted wife, Evelyn, his daughter watched, her head bowed in humility. She cra- portant given that roughly half of the nation's Chartley Rose Ward and son Nathaniel P. dled her 1-year-old great-grandson Anthony, Native Americans now live in urban areas. Ward, IV, also retired from service in the U.S. who someday will hear stories about his Furthermore, many urban IHS programs are Army, three grand children and a great-grand- grandmother's great restaurant. run through Federally Qualified Health Centers daughter. Her hard thumbs fidgeted nervously as whose state funding have been threatened by f repeal of the Boren Amendment. Jaconetti reached the last sentence on the IN HONOR OF PAUL O’DWYER plaque. ``. . . She may be gone from the Busy Passing this legislation would benefit IHS Bee, but not from our memories and hearts.'' programs in over 35 cities throughout the And honey-soaked tears fell from the eyes of country and would have little impact on the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH a city's queen bee. federal budget. Informal estimates illustrate OF OHIO that equalizing the FMAP for IHS programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f would cost $17 million over the next 5 years. Thursday, August 6, 1998 I urge my colleagues to join me in support Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to INTRODUCTION OF BUFFALO COIN of the Indian Health Equity Act. recognize the passing of Paul O'Dwyer, a man ACT OF 1998 f who fought in the interests of justice without IN HONOR OF COLONEL counting the costs. As ``the people's lawyer,'' HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. NATHANIEL P. WARD, III Mr. O'Dwyer dedicated his life to defend those OF CALIFORNIA unable to defend themselves. Immigrating from Ireland in 1925, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN H. CONYERS, JR. O'Dwyer began his American experience as a Thursday, August 6, 1998 OF MICHIGAN foreign face on the streets of New York City, Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surviving purely by hard work and street year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Thursday, August 6, 1998 smarts. Working as a longshoremen, Mr. issuing of the Buffalo Nickel. This nickel is still O'Dwyer put himself through undergraduate Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to studies at Fordham University and law school very popular and widely collected today. It re- honor the memory of a truly exceptional citi- at St. John's University. mains a respected and cherished symbol. zen whose entire life was spent in service to As his fellow Americans faced the pressures That is why it is my pleasure to introduce his country. of the Great Depression, Mr. O'Dwyer commit- the House companion bill to S. 1112, spon- Colonel Nathaniel P. Ward, III, a native of ted his legal smarts to the defense of those sored by Senator BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL Durand, Wisconsin, was born February 29, struggling to earn an honest living. A labor of Colorado. S. 1112 authorizes the minting of 1912. He attended Stout Institute, in lawyer in days when labor was scarce, he the original Buffalo Nickel design on a new Menomonie, Wisconsin before entering U.S. often worked without compensation, guided commemorative silver half-dollar coin to help Military Academy, West Point, NY, from which not by self-interest or commercial impulse, but honor our nation's Native Americans. While he graduated in 1934. Upon graduation, he a calling to social justice. Mr. O'Dwyer's efforts this coin will be minted at no cost to the gov- married Evelyn Gardner of Hampton, Virginia. on behalf of the working man earned him the ernment, it will help raise funds for the Prior to the outbreak of World War II, he suspicions of the House Un-American Activi- Smithsonian's National Museum of the Amer- served in company assignments with the Sec- ties Committee, his defense of labor leaders ican Indian, which is scheduled to open in ond Infantry at Fort Brady, Michigan; the 14th like ``Red Mike'' Quill raising speculation that 2002. These funds will be used to set up an infantry in the Panama Canal Zone; and the he was a communist. Such accusation always endowment and an educational outreach fund. 66th Tanks at Fort Benning Georgia. He lacked sufficient evidence. This coin has already received the full en- served in the European and Asian-Pacific The- A champion of civil rights in the fifties and dorsement of the U.S. Mint's Citizens Com- aters of Operation. the sixties, Mr. O'Dwyer fought passionately in memorative Coin Advisory Committee and While serving in Europe he took part in 4 southern courtrooms to integrate publicly sub- now needs our support in order for it to be major campaigns, including those of Nor- sidized housing. Mr. O'Dwyer's philosophical minted in 2001. mandy, Northern France, the North difficulties with the Vietnam War culminated in This legislation is a bipartisan effort and has Appennines, and Rome-Arno. As Commander his leading anti-war delegates as they walked 17 original cosponsors. I ask my colleagues to of the 637th Tank Destroyer Battalion in 1945 out of the 1968 Chicago Democratic conven- join us in supporting the Buffalo Coin Act of he participated in the Luzon Campaign which tion. This brave act of defiance against the es- 1998. resulted in the liberation of the Philippine Is- tablishment would later be used against Mr. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1607 O'Dwyer in his numerous attempts at being 2, 1998. Even the eight States that have pri- such State laws are inconsistent with any elected to public office. Mr. O'Dwyer did serve vate mortgage insurance (PMI) cancellation provision of this Act, and then only to the as President of the New York City Council and termination laws on the books, are prohib- extent of the inconsistency. ‘‘(2) INCONSISTENCIES.—A State law shall from 1973 to 1977. ited from passing stronger laws two years not be considered to be inconsistent with a My fellow colleagues, join me in recognizing after the date of enactment. It is my belief that provision of this Act if the State law—— the passing of Paul O'Dwyer, a man who rig- the law should protect the rights of all states ‘‘(A) requires termination of private mort- idly and without pause adhered to principle at to pass stronger consumer protection laws. gage insurance or other mortgage guaranty the price of self-interest. Let us aspire in our I am also troubled that the law provides insurance—— own efforts to show such a commitment to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Govern- ‘‘(i) at a date earlier than as provided in this Act; or truth. ment Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) that se- ‘‘(ii) when a mortgage principal balance is f cure mortgages, broad discretion to distinguish achieved that is higher than as provided in certain borrowers as ``high risk.'' Those bor- this Act; THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVE- rowers, under the law, are prohibited from ‘‘(B) requires disclosure of information—— MENT FOUNDATION OF TOLEDO, even initiating cancellation of their mortgage ‘‘(i) that provides more information than INC. insurance after 20 percent of their mortgage is the information required by this Act; or satisfied, and instead are required to carry ‘‘(ii) more often or at a date earlier than is required by this Act; or HON. MARCY KAPTUR mortgage insurance for half the life of the ‘‘(C) otherwise provides greater protection OF OHIO loan. While certain types of borrowers at loan for the private mortgage insurance con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES origination may be riskier than others, by the sumer.’’. Thursday, August 6, 1998 time the borrower has satisfied 20 percent of f their mortgage, the lender's risks are neg- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ligible. At that point, consumers should not be INTRODUCTION OF THE TELE- acknowledge The Neighborhood Improvement required to make costly payments to the pri- COMMUNICATIONS TRUST ACT Foundation of Toledo, Inc., commonly referred vate mortgage industry. to NIFTI, on its recent selection as a For the above-mentioned reasons, today I HON. RON KLINK Citationist for the 1998 President's Service am introducing the ``Private Mortgage Insur- OF PENNSYLVANIA Awards. Awarded from a pool of approxi- ance Cancellation Simplification Act of 1998.'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mately 3,600 nominations, NIFTI was one of The bill protects the rights of all states to Thursday, August 6, 1998 thirty chosen for this prestigious recognition. enact stronger PMI cancellation and disclosure Organized in 1957, NIFTI's mission over the laws and provides the same cancellation rights Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, today I'm introduc- past 41 years has been to improve the quality to all consumers with conforming loans. ing legislation to end the controversy over of life in the Toledo metropolitan area through The text of the legislation follows: funding for the e-rate, make Federal tele- cleanup, beautification efforts, and by encour- communications subsidies more explicit and H.R. 4435 aging environmental awareness. NIFTI's role stable and begin a needed national debate on as a community organizer and activist has Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Federal role in supporting universal tele- resentatives of the United States of America in provided Toledo residents with a voice along Congress assembled, communications service. with a viable means to eliminate urban blight, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. My bill, the Telecommunications Trust Act, making our city a cleaner and safer place to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Private will dedicate the Federal phone excise tax to live and work. Mortgage Insurance Cancellation Simplifica- Federal universal service support through a NIFTI volunteers, numbering in the thou- tion Act of 1998’’. Telecommunications Trust Fund, very much sands, are a collaboration of concerned indi- SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY TO HIGH-RISK LOANS. like the Federal gas tax funds Federal trans- viduals, corporations, local government and (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3 of the Home- portation spending. other community organizations. NIFTI, through owners Protection Act of 1998 (Public Law This bill will accomplish several things. First, its various programs, encourages volunteerism 105–216) is amended by striking subsection it will remove the new line-item charges many in both the adult and youth populations. In ad- (f). consumers are seeing on their phone bills and dition, NIFTI has effectively promoted neigh- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 4(a) end the debate over funding the schools and borhood responsibility in the central city. of the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 libraries part of universal service. That pro- (Public Law 105–216) is amended—— Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I (1) in paragraph (1)—— gram will be funded through the Telecommuni- rise today to thank NIFTI for all of its positive (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph cations Trust Fund, as will rural health care, contributions to the city of Toledo. NIFTI's ef- (A), by striking ‘‘(other than a mortgage or rural high cost and lifeline Federal service forts toward solving serious social ills are rep- mortgage transaction described in section support. resentative of the spirit of community service 3(f)(1))’’; Furthermore, by dedicating the phone ex- that has made our nation and my congres- (B) in subparagraph (A)(ii)—— cise tax to universal service, we will be fulfill- sional district a better place to live. To the (i) in subclause (II), by inserting ‘‘and’’ ing the directive of the Telecommunications after the semicolon at the end; and Act of 1996 that universal service subsidies be Neighborhood Improvement Foundation of To- (ii) by striking subclause (IV); and ledo, Inc., congratulations on being named a (C) in subparagraph (B)—— explicit rather than implicit. recipient of such a noble award. (i) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘and’’ after Universal service has been subsidized im- f the semicolon at the end; plicitly for 60 years by consumers and busi- (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and nesses paying more for phone service so that PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE inserting a period; and those in high cost and rural areas could have CANCELLATION SIMPLIFICATION (iii) by striking clause (iii); affordable phone service. My legislation will ACT OF 1998 (2) by striking paragraph (2); make that support explicit and dedicate the (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘through phone excise tax to that purpose. (3)’’ and inserting ‘‘and (2)’’; and HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE (4) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4), Furthermore, it will provide honesty to OF NEW YORK as so amended, as paragraphs (2) and (3), re- phone bills by shifting the revenue from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spectively. excise tax from the treasury to telecommuni- cations. The Federal phone excise tax is a Thursday, August 6, 1998 SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF STATE LAWS. Section 9 of the Homeowners Protection vestige of the Spanish-American War and has Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–216) is amended been in effect off and on for a century. It is July 29, 1998, the President signed into law by striking subsection (a) and inserting the time this tax revenue went to telecommuni- S. 318, the ``Homeowners Protection Act of following new subsection: cations, just as the gas tax goes to transpor- 1998.'' While the law provides important new ‘‘(a) EFFECT ON STATE LAW.—— tation. rights to consumers who are required to pur- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—This Act does not annul, Finally, I am hoping that this bill will begin alter, or affect, or exempt any person subject chase private mortgage insurance in order to to the provisions of this Act from complying a public debate on issues currently being dis- qualify for a home loan, I wish the law had with, the laws of any State regarding any re- cussed at the Federal Communications Com- gone further. I am particularly concerned that quirements relating to private mortgage in- mission (FCC) and in Congress: how should the Federal law pre-empts State law, unless surance in connection with residential mort- Federal universal telecommunications support the State had enacted a law prior to January gage transactions, except to the extent that be achieved in the digital age. E1608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO INTRODUCTION OF THE YEAR 2000 manner. Over the past three years, the tax ENSURE ZIP CODE ALLOCATION READINESS DISCLOSURE ACT code has become unbelievably complex for the average individual taxpayer. The capital HON. STEPHEN HORN HON. DAVID DREIER gains form that was part of last year's Federal OF CALIFORNIA income tax return is only the first installment. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The next installment will be the extraordinarily IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, August 6, 1998 complex child credit form that will be required Thursday, August 6, 1998 on next year's tax return. In a recent article in Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, by now most the Wall Street Journal, a tax expert stated Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- Americans know about the Year 2000 com- troduce a bill, H.R. 4429, that would ensure that many people ``will be totally over- puter problem and understand that if preven- whelmed'' by required forms. fairness in Zip code allocation. This issue was tive steps aren't taken, computer failures may brought to my attention by the ongoing plight The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has re- cause serious problems. To mitigate the se- leased proof copies of the 1998 child tax cred- of one city in my districtÐthat of the city of verity of the problem, Congress must not only Signal Hill. Signal Hill is a bustling community it worksheet. These forms are extremely com- act to ensure that the Federal Government's plicated. Some will be quick to blame the IRS of over 9,000 residents located in Southern mission critical computers can function on California, surrounded completely by the city for the complexity of the forms. In fact the IRS January 1, 2000, but that the private sector is merely the messenger. The complexity of of Long Beach. Unfortunately, this commu- can use all of the tools at its disposal to pre- nity's growth and economic expansion are the forms is the result of deliberate decisions vent unnecessary Year 2000 computer fail- last year by the Republican majority in Con- hampered by the three way division of the city ures. Today I've joined with a number of col- among Zip codes. While the issuance of five gress. leagues from both sides of the aisle to intro- Taxpayers will find out next spring that the little numbers may not seem like a big deal to duce a modest, targeted measure to do just two-page child tax credit work sheet is difficult many of those in Washington, it is of para- that. to fill out and time consuming. Claiming the mount importance to this community back I want to commend the President for calling child credit goes beyond filling out the child home. attention to an important part of the Year 2000 credit forms. Additional calculations and forms This division results in mail addressing and problem for private sector firms. Many compa- are required. delivery problems and higher insurance rates nies are afraid that the information they share Under current law, all taxpayers who claim for residents. It is unfair at best and inefficient about their Year 2000 readiness and their ef- the child credit with incomes above $45,000 at worst to punish residents of Signal Hill with forts to become Year 2000-compliant will later for joint filers and $33,750 for single filers will unnecessarily high costs simply because the be used against them in civil suits. While the have to make at least a rudimentary minimum Postal Service mandated this division without President submitted a bill intended to encour- tax calculation. Many of these taxpayers will any input from this active community. I have age information-sharing by preventing some of also have to fill out the full alternative mini- worked with the U.S. Postal Service to find a this information from being used in subse- mum tax (AMT) form. In addition, large groups solution to this issue that benefits both parties, quent suits, his proposal is crafted so narrowly of taxpayers such as self-employed and indi- however I am afraid we have come to an im- that it really won't make any difference. The viduals who have a capital gain distribution passe. The Postal Service refuses to allocate bipartisan ``Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure from a mutual fund will have to fill out the full a unique Zip code to this city despite the over- Act,'' which I introduced today, gives compa- AMT form regardless of their income level. whelming evidence that Signal Hill needs and nies the liability protection they need to make The Internal Revenue Service has not com- deserves its own Zip code. The time has statements about Year 2000 compliance ef- pleted an analysis on the amount of time it will come for a new approach to this ongoing forts, knowing that they're not just pouring take to complete the new child credit forms, problem. gasoline onto some litigation bonfire. but the Internal Revenue Service has com- I introduced H.R. 4429 which today would The Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure Act is pleted a time analysis for completing the AMT ensure that all cities like Signal Hill can count by no means the last word on the subject. I form which will be required for many taxpayers on efficient mail service and a distinct commu- look forward to working with the administration claiming the child credit. It takes approximately nity identity. It says any city with a population and committees of jurisdiction to make it bet- 5 hours to complete this form. Not only will the of at least 5,000 residents that is completely ter. In particular, I would support language to taxpayer have to spend time on this form, surrounded by another city would not have to clarify that firms working together to minimize many will have to fill out the Schedule D form share its Zip code with any other city. This Year 2000 problems and promote Y2K compli- for capital gains twice. The IRS estimates that legislation takes the politics out of Postal Serv- ance are not in violation of antitrust laws. Fur- it takes 5 hours and 20 minutes to fill out this ice decisionmaking and institutes instead, a thermore, starting this fall and moving into 54-line form. straightforward, fair system for Zip code allo- next year, it's critical that Congress address Not only is the AMT complicated, it can pe- cation. H.R. 4429 will put an end to years of the problem of liability for Year 2000 failures nalize taxpayers with middle-income who delivery problems, community identification themselves. Legal analysts are already antici- claim some of the new tax credits such as problems, and insurance rate problems. Sim- pating that the total litigation burden for Year child credit and the Hope scholarship credit. In ply put, an economically independent commu- 2000 failure suits will climb into the hundreds 1998, tax policymakers estimate that the mini- nity shouldn't be forced to share its identity of billions of dollars. Congress and the Presi- mum tax will cause roughly 700,000 taxpayers with any other city simply due to geography dent need to work together to make sure that to fail to receive the full benefits of nonrefund- and the failure of the Postal Service to make companies are concentrating on preventing able personal credits. This number is expected the right decisions. The city of Signal Hill is a Year 2000 failures, not protecting themselves to increase drastically because AMT thresh- distinct and viable city and deserves to be rec- from wasteful suits after they've occurred. olds are not indexed for inflation. By 2007, the ognized as such. The passage of H.R. 4429 While I'm not an alarmist, Year 2000 failures AMT will cause approximately 8 million people will assure that. have the potential to have a significant impact to lose some of the benefits of the nonrefund- Mr. Speaker, I ask that the text of H.R. 4429 on the economy of the United States and the able personal credits. be printed at this point in the RECORD. world. Just as a stitch in time saves nine, The following example shows the interaction H.R. 4429 Congress can prevent a lot of headaches between the child credit and the AMT. A mar- down the road by passing legislation that's Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ried couple with 3 children and 1 child in col- resentatives of the United States of America in carefully crafted to encourage companies to lege have a gross income of $67,000. They Congress assembled, share information now. claim the family credit for a $1,000 and the f SECTION 1. ZIP CODE REQUIREMENT. Hope credit for $500 and this totals $1,500 in (a) REQUIREMENT.—Effective 1 year after INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION credits. They are required to pay the minimum the date of enactment of this Act, no ZIP TO SIMPLIFY THE CHILD CREDIT tax and the minimum tax disallows $1,477 of code that is assigned to a city (or portion of their credits. a city) that is completely surrounded by any My legislation simplifies the child tax credit other city may also be assigned to any area HON. RICHARD E. NEAL and other personal nonrefundable credits such outside of the city so surrounded. OF MASSACHUSETTS as the new education tax credits in the Tax- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- payer Relief Act of 1997 by eliminating their tion, the term ‘‘city’’ means any unit of gen- Thursday, August 6, 1998 eral local government that is classified as a interaction with the AMT. The legislation al- city, town, or municipality by the Bureau of Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, lows nonpersonal refundable credits against the Census, and within the boundaries of today I am introducing legislation which will the minimum tax. Under current law, a tax- which 5,000 or more individuals reside. simplify the child credit in a revenue neutral payer with three or more children is allowed a August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1609 partially refundable child credit and my legisla- The census is a constitutional requirement mission statement that calls for opportunity, tion also simplifies this partially refundable for the reapportionment of the House of Rep- education, and friendship among its commu- credit by repealing the provision which re- resentatives. An accurate census is also abso- nity's members. St. Clarence provides its duces the credit by AMT liability. lutely essential for a fair distribution of Federal members with opportunities to worship God by In order to eliminate the complexities of the funding for roads, transit systems, schools, offering the Eucharist on a daily basis at St. AMT for nonfundable credits and the child senior citizens centers, health care facilities, Kevin's Chapel. St. Clarence's Parish School credit for families with three or more children, and children's programs, including Head Start of Religion hopes to educate and nurture all and to have revenue neutral legislation, the in- and the school lunch program. With such serv- its members by making available classes in come limits for the beginning of the phase-out ices and resources at stake for our urban religion, including those of bible study. The of the child credit have to be reduced from communities and rural areas, we must be Gathering Room promotes a community of $110,000 to $89,000 for joint filers and mindful of the human capital costs involved prayer and friendship by providing a place for $75,000 to $60,000 for single filers. Even with with an ``undercount'' of the population. members to meet outside of regular church this reduction in the thresholds for the child In 1991, Congress directed the Secretary of hours for extra-curricular activities. The credit, the thresholds are still higher than the Commerce and the National Academy of Church of St. Clarence clearly meets the thresholds which were included in last year's Science (NAS) to determine the most scientif- needs of all its members. House Democratic substitute. ically accurate and cost-effective means of The population of St. Clarence's Parish has My legislation simplifies the child credit for conducting the decennial census. The National grown significantly since its first beginnings in all taxpayers. The vast majority of Americans Academy of Science panel concluded that sta- 1978. I stand here today in reassurance that will have a modest tax reduction or will not be tistical sampling would fulfill such criteria. St. Clarence will continue to grow and serve affected. I urge my colleagues to join me in These findings were echoed in 1992 and 1996 every one of its members, past and future, cosponsoring this legislation. Proposing such reports from a second panel of experts who with the same commitment and the same faith legislation is not without riskÐopponents can stated that sampling is critical to the success that has helped it develop into the thriving distort it for political purposes. However, I be- of the 2000 census. community it is today. Once again, congratula- lieve that it is important to propose construc- The Mollohan amendment directs the Na- tions and God Bless! tive solution to problems. The complexity of tional Academy of Sciences (NAS) to review f the child credit is a problem that needs to be the Census Bureau's plans and determine if DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, addressed. they are consistent with recommendations JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- f made by the academy in response to biparti- CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES san legislation enacted in 1991. By enlisting DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 JUSTICE, AND STATE, AND JUDI- the aid of the academy, the U.S. Census Bu- CIARY AND RELATED AGENCIES reau can refine and improve their techniques SPEECH OF APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 in order to attain a more accurate census. The Bureau's ``census 2000 plan'' has been HON. DEBORAH PRYCE SPEECH OF endorsed by the American Statistical Associa- OF OHIO HON. LOUIS STOKES tion, the American Demographics Association, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and virtually all other professional organiza- Wednesday, August 5, 1998 OF OHIO tions concerned with the census. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House in Committee of the Whole Mr. Chairman, the Congress must ensure Wednesday, August 5, 1998 House on the State of the Union had under that adequate and timely funding is available consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- The House in Committee of the for the task of determining our Nation's popu- propriations for the Departments of Com- Whole House on the State of the Union lation. Any delay in funding to fulfill our con- merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and had under consideration the bill (H.R. stitutional obligation would delay and place in related agencies for the fiscal year ending 4276) making appropriations for the De- jeopardy many of the planning requirements September 30, 1999, and for other purposes: partments of Commerce, Justice, and necessary for an accurate census. By remov- Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I rise in State, the Judiciary, and related agen- ing the six month cap on funding for census strong support of the amendment offered by cies for the fiscal year ending Septem- 2000, the Congress will enable the Bureau to my fellow Buckeye State colleague, Mr. TRAFI- ber 30, 1999, and for other purposes. continue its preparations for its most important CANT, and I commend him for his leadership Mr. STOKES. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong task ahead. on this issue. support of the Mollohan census amendment to Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to en- All families in Ohio, which include my con- H.R. 4276, the FY 1999 Departments of Com- sure that progress will continue toward the stituents in and around Columbus, were merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and most fair, accurate, and inclusive census in placed in serious harm's way as a result of the related agencies, appropriations bill. our Nation's history. Support the Mollohan recent breakout of six inmates from the North- This important measure will remove lan- amendment. east Ohio Correctional Center located in guage in the bill that withholds half of the FY f Youngstown. Five of the escapees were mur- 1999 appropriation for the decennial census derers who had been transferred to Youngs- until future legislation releasing the funds is IN HONOR OF THE CHURCH OF ST. town by the District of Columbia. enacted. By avoiding the risk of a census CLARENCE We are all a little bit relieved to know that, shutdown, the Bureau can proceed without thanks to excellent law enforcement, five of hindering its ability to prepare for the most ac- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH the six inmates have been caught, but one re- curate census possible. OF OHIO mains at large and remains a menace to all Americans want, and deserve, an accurate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens of this country. census conducted with the latest scientific Mr. Chairman, what is particularly alarming methods and technology available. However, Thursday, August 6, 1998 about this situation is that some of those mur- the recent census was the first census enu- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to derers who escaped had absolutely no busi- meration to be less accurate than its prede- commemorate the 20th anniversary of the ness being transferred by the District of Co- cessor. It is estimated the 1990 census Church of St. Clarence. lumbia to the Youngstown facility, which is de- undercount, of which 8.8 million people were St. Clarence Church has served as a wel- signed to house medium risk criminalsÐnot not included, was 33 percent less accurate coming community for the citizens of North the extremely violent, high-risk variety like than that of the 1980 census. Subsequently, 4 Olmsted for twenty years. Bishop James E. those thugs who escaped. This situation is un- times as many blacks, 5 times as many His- Hickey named the Church of St. Clarence in acceptable, and the people of Ohio will not panics, American Indians, and non-Hispanic memory of his immediate predecessor, Bishop stand for it. whites, and 2 times as many Asians and Pa- Clarence Issenman. He designated Reverend Who is responsible for this? One thing ap- cific Islanders were not included. Thomas A. Flynn as its founding pastor in pears certain, the District of Columbia agreed As the U.S. Census Bureau prepares for the June, 1978. only to transfer medium-risk criminals to largest peace-time mobilization effort under- The Church of St. Clarence consists of the Youngstown. Yet, in the words of the director taken by the Government, we must apply Parish School of Religion, the Gathering of the D.C. Corrections Department, many of modern scientific sampling methods to ensure Room and St. Kevin's Chapel. St. Clarence the prisoners transferred by the District of Co- a more accurate census. uses these three components to achieve a lumbia to Youngstown were inmates who had E1610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 ``committed murder and mayhem'' and were about this crisis, and to prevail upon him to plans to overthrow him and install in Cyprus ``some of the most recalcitrant inmates to cancel the S±300 missile transfer. At a time a regime more in sympathy with Greece, ob- come out of'' the D.C. penitentiary. when Russia is looking to the United States livious to the fact than an overthrow of the In other words, the District of Columbia ei- constitutional arrangement on Cyprus would and other members of the international com- free Turkey of previous restraints. . .. ther was grossly negligent or they callously munity for help with its financial crisis, I think On July 15—six days after my return from hoodwinked the people of Ohio. Either way, that Russia should understand that inter- the Soviet Union and Europe—Makarios was the gentleman from Youngstown, and I de- national cooperation is not a one-way street overthrown in a coup d’e´tat just as he re- mand that the District of Columbia fully ac- and not limited to the subject of finance. Like turned from a weekend in the mountains; he count for this situation and be held account- all of us, Russia has a responsibility to pro- was nearly assassinated. He was replaced by able, accordingly. mote solutions, not new crises. I hope that an unsavory adventurer, Nikos Sampson, Mr. TRAFICANT'S amendment will help en- President Yeltsin will see that this missile sale known as a strong supporter of union with sure that the events of the past are not re- threatens to damage Russia's goodwill in the Greece. A crisis was now inevitable. peated by the District of Columbia. In addition, United States, and this makes it more difficult There was nothing we needed less than a I believe we should explore other avenues in for us to cooperate on other issues. crisis—especially one that would involve two coordination with state officials like Ohio attor- A few weeks ago, some of my colleagues NATO allies. Whomever we supported and whatever the outcome, the eastern flank of ney general Betty Montgomery, who has ex- here spoke of the Cyprus problem, but the the Mediterranean would be in jeopardy. . .. pressed to me her commitment to make sure common message was not solution-oriented. During the week of July 15 I therefore dis- that the people of Ohio are protected. Instead, we heard that one side in Cyprus was patched Joe Sisco to London, Ankara, and I urge support for the Traficant amendment. to blame for all its problems, and the other Athens. Britain, as one of the guarantor pow- f side was innocent. I want to suggest to my ers, was seeking to mediate between the par- colleagues that taking sides in this old and ties. Sisco’s mission was to help Britain CRISIS IN CYPRUS complex problem is not constructive, and will start a negotiating process that might delay not enhance the ability of the United States to a Turkish invasion and enable the structure HON. ED WHITFIELD be an effective catalyst for solutions. I also under Sampson in Cyprus to fall of its own weight. But Turkey was not interested in a OF KENTUCKY want to point out that the history is not so negotiated solution; it was determined to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clear as some have suggested. settle old scores. On July 19 it invaded Cy- Thursday, August 6, 1998 Even before this most recent crisis was pre- prus, meeting unexpectedly strong resist- cipitated by a weapons purchase from Russia, ance. . . . Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, we are on the last major crisis in 1974 began for reasons the verge of yet another crisis in Cyprus. During the night of July 21–22, we forced a that some of us have forgotten. The American cease-fire by threatening Turkey that we The Greek Cypriots propose to purchase Secretary of State at the time, Henry Kissin- would move nuclear weapons from forward new S±300 missiles from Russia, and by all ger, succinctly summarized the events in his positions—especially where they might be accounts, Russia intends to proceed with de- book, ``Years of Upheaval'': involved in a war with Greece. It stopped livery of the missiles this fall. The installation After World War II, the old enemies Greece Turkish military operations while Turkey of these sophisticated new antiaircraft missiles and Turkey were allies in NATO with a com- was occupying only a small enclave on the and accompanying powerful air surveillance mon stake in the security of the eastern island; this created conditions for new nego- radars needlessly escalates the level of mili- Mediterranean. But their atavistic bitterness tiations slated to start two days hence, with tary confrontation in Cyprus, and pushes the found a focus in the island of Cyprus, forty- the Turkish minority obviously in an im- proved bargaining position and with some two sides further away from a more sensible four miles from mainland Turkey, with a population 80 percent Greek and about 20 hope of achieving more equitable internal ar- path of mutual arms reductions. It also raises rangements. the disastrous prospect of conflict between percent Turk—a lethal cocktail. As in many other nations of mixed nation- On July 22, the junta in Athens was over- two of our NATO allies, Turkey and Greece. alities, a tenuous civil peace had been pos- thrown and replaced by a democratic govern- Indeed, the placement of these missiles in Cy- sible while the island was under foreign rule. ment under the distinguished conservative prus seems intended for no other reason than But when the British granted independence leader Constantine Karamanlis. Within days, to provoke conflict. to the island in 1960, with Britain, Greece, the mood in America changed. The very The Cyprus problem has been with us for a and Turkey as guarantors of its internal ar- groups that had castigated us for our reluc- long time. United Nations peacekeeping forces rangements, the subtle Greek Orthodox tance to assault Greece now wanted us to have been there for a quarter of this century. Archbishop Makarios III, leader of the Greek turn against Turkey over a crisis started by Greece, to gear our policies to the domestic Some of our European allies have invested, Cypriot community and of the campaign against British rule, found himself obliged to structures of the government in Athens and and continue to invest, considerable effort in concede a degree of self-government to the Ankara regardless of the origins or merits of finding a long-term solution there. The United Turkish minority, offensive to all his no- the dispute on Cyprus, to take a one-sided States, of course, is also actively engaged in tions of government or nationality. He did position regardless of our interest in easing diplomatic efforts in Cyprus. The problem is not have his heart in it, and with independ- the conflict between two strategic allies in daunting and filled with frustrations. For exam- ence he systematically reneged on what he the eastern Mediterranean. . . . For two ple, I was disturbed to read last week that the promised, seeking to create in effect a uni- weeks we maintained our tightrope act, but Foreign Minister of Greece had referred to the tary state in which the Turkish minority during the weekend following Nixon’s res- ignation the crisis erupted again, culminat- President's efforts in Cyprus as ``utter lies''. would always be outvoted. The history of independent Cyprus was thus plagued by ing in a second Turkish invasion of the is- These kinds of remarks from senior govern- communal strife, and in 1967 Turkey’s threat land. While Ford struggled to restore execu- ment officials are not helpful. to intervene militarily was aborted only at tive authority over the next months, a free- I wish the Greek Cypriots would reconsider the last moment by a strong warning from wheeling Congress destroyed the equilibrium their decision to deploy these dangerous new President Johnson. It had become since an between the parties we had precariously missiles, but I fear that they will not. Unfortu- article of faith in Turkish politics that this maintained; it legislated a heavy-handed nately, restraint has not been a common fea- submission to American preferences had arms embargo against Turkey that de- ture of Cyprus' history. In light of this, I am been unwise and would never be repeated. I stroyed all possibility of American medi- ation—at a cost from which we have not re- very troubled that Russia will allow this sale to had always taken it for granted that the next communal crisis in Cyprus would pro- covered to this day. . . . go forward. Russia is a member of the United voke Turkish intervention. What I learn from this is that we do a dis- Nations Security Council, and I simply cannot Makarios nevertheless continued to play understand why President Yeltsin would per- with fire. In 1972 he introduced Czech arms service to ourselves and to the cause of mit these missiles to be sent into this explo- on the island for the apparent purpose of cre- peace in Cyprus by being too quick to take sive environmentÐparticularly after repeated ating a private paramilitary unit to counter- sides in the matter. The situation requires a Security Council resolutions expressing con- balance those set up by the constitution. In steady hand and an honest broker, and we do cern about the introduction of sophisticated 1974 he again took on the Greek-dominated not contribute either if the Congress of the weaponry in Cyprus, and admonitions to all National Guard in an effort to bring them United States is waving the flag of one of the under his control. Greece was then governed parties to the dispute. parties to avoid further expansion of military by a military junta, violently anti-Com- forces and armaments. munist, deeply suspicious of Makarios’s flir- I hope the President can persuade our Mr. Speaker, some of my colleagues and I tation with radical Third World countries, friends in Russia to adopt this same approach, have sent a letter today to the President urg- which it took to be a sign of his pro-Com- and to abandon this very dangerous new ing him to speak directly to President Yeltsin munist sympathies. It therefore encouraged transfer of weapons to Cyprus. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1611 BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN forced to spend disproportionate amounts of A TRIBUTE TO ROGER KUNKEL ON INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 time raising funds just to remain competitive. HIS RETIREMENT AS PASTOR OF Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN SPEECH OF port final passage of the Shays-Meehan sub- CHURCH HON. LOUIS STOKES stitute. I believe now is the time to restore the American people's faith in the electoral proc- OF OHIO HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI ess by reining in on the unsavory special inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS ests who pollute our political system. Support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, August 5, 1998 the Shays-Meehan substitute. Our democracy Thursday, August 6, 1998 The House in Committee of the Whole deserves nothing less. House on the State of the Union had under f Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to consideration the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend recognize Roger Kunkel, pastor of the River- RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNI- the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to side Presbyterian Church in my district, as he VERSARY OF THE SOMERSET reform the financing of campaign for elec- retires from 21 years of dedicated service to COUNTY 4–H FAIR tions for Federal office, and for other pur- his congregation and community. poses: Roger Kunkel was appointed the Interim Mr. STOKES. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS Pastor of the Riverside Presbyterian Church in support of H.R. 3526, the Bipartisan Cam- OF NEW JERSEY March 1978, and shortly thereafter became paign Reform Act of 1998, the Shays-Meehan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senior Pastor, a position he held until this past substitute. This important measure will remove Thursday, August 6, 1998 May of 1998. As a man of faith and friend to the element of ``soft money'' raised at the Fed- Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, as we begin to the community, Roger Kunkel served his con- eral level, while curbing its influence on Fed- gear up for Congress' annual August district gregation with kindness, grace and leadership eral elections through State parties. work period, I rise today to recognize the 50th in promoting ministry and fellowship. By weighing in on such unlimited contribu- annual Somerset County 4±H Fair. As a mem- Roger Kunkel is a man with visions, and tions, we can overwhelmingly reduce the ap- ber of 4±H for many years, an annual saw the needs of the church to expand the pearance of wealthy individuals placing a attendee, active supporter and volunteer, as ministry staff to serve the congregation more stranglehold on our Nation's party system. It is well as fair manager, I have maintained close efficiently, which directly increased to activity our responsibility to close these loopholes ties to this organization and it holds a very in the youth programs. In addition, Roger which encourage the endless quest for funds special place in my life. Kunkel organized the Ryan Womack Scholar- in our election system. As one of many 4±H Fairs in the State of ship Fund that has awarded over $100,000 in While strengthening the laws governing New Jersey, it is the only fair that does not college scholarships since its inception in campaign finance, Shay-Meehan seeks to charge admission. The Fair exhibits a variety 1991. Because of his service and dedication, weed out the special interests who attempt to of 4±H youth projects for public observation. the congregation not only grew in number, but influence elections with unregulated sham ad- The Somerset County 4±H Fair is located at also in spirit and fellowship. vertisements. This measure expands the defi- the County Fairgrounds at North Branch Park Roger Kunkel is a man of great faith who nition of what constitutes ``express advocacy'' on Milltown Road in Bridgewater and attracts has touched the lives of many. Roger Kunkel's advertisements by third party groups who cir- more than 75,000 people annually. service and dedication will be remembered by cumvent current campaign finance regulations. I am pleased to be part of the 4±H program all he came in contact with. Mr. Speaker, I Such advertisements, while purporting to be that gives the youth of our county the tools would also like to extend my warmest wishes issue advocacy, have created a negative and and knowledge to succeed in life. Today's chil- as Roger Kunkel embarks on the journey his costly environment for candidates to debate dren represent the future of our nation and it retirement will bestow upon him. issues during the campaign season. is gratifying to know that this program exists f Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have throughout New Jersey and especially in Som- weighed the merits of measures that seek to erset County. MARCHING INTO ANOTHER improve our political system against those that Throughout my time as a Somerset County CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE have an adverse influence on it. Unfortunately, Freeholder, I sponsored County Government there have been attempts by our colleagues to Career Days for 4±H participants and have HON. JAMES A. BARCIA weaken the Shays-Meehan substitute by im- continued the tradition as a Member of Con- OF MICHIGAN posing ``poison pill'' amendments to the meas- gress beginning a Twelfth Congressional Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ure. Some of these would not only limit the ef- trict Day. Over the past two years, 4±H partici- Thursday, August 6, 1998 fectiveness of Shays-Meehan, but would pants from around the 12th district have spent hinder specific rights provided for all voting a day in my district office in Flemington and Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, nothing can be Americans. then in Washington learning about congres- more invigorating than being proud of where For example, I strongly oppose efforts allow- sional operations. we live, and I must tell you that the people of ing States to require picture identification in 4±H has been and continues to be a model Caseville, Michigan, are among the proudest order to vote. This affront To Federal anti-dis- program in our nation. It offers our nation's people I have ever met. This Saturday, crimination requirements has no place in a de- youth an opportunity to learn the values and Caseville will be holding its Grand Parade as bate over campaign finance. Additionally, I skills that are needed to succeed. The 4±H part of its Centennial Celebration, and what a take exception to amendments requiring can- should be commended for its on-going efforts century it has been. didates to raise a specific percentage of cam- to educate the youth of our country and instill The history of this area rightfully claims that paign funds from within their home State and in them a sense of community service and ``this pretty little village is located on Saginaw the elimination of particular fundraising mecha- awareness. As Congress continues to empha- Bay at the mouth of the Pigeon River.'' Trac- nisms, such as ``bundling.'' I have voted size the need for service organizations and ing its development back to the mid-1800's, against these amendments because such limi- volunteers to assume a greater role, it will be the first settlers were Reuben Dodge, his wife tations place far too many candidates at a dis- creative programs like 4±H that year after year and family, who came from Maine in 1840. advantage, especially minorities and females, continue to bring about positive change. William Rattle came in 1852 on behalf of while still not remedying the core problems re- Make no mistake about itÐ4±H makes a Leonard Case, establishing a sawmill in the lating to our current campaign financing sys- positive difference in the lives of so many chil- town that was then called Port Elizabeth in tem. dren. When they are learning to choose be- honor of Mr. Rattle's wife. The first school It has become clear that the financing of tween right and wrongÐ4±H is there to show opened in 1859. The first hotel was opened at Federal elections has become too large a con- them the right thing to do. And the skills that the head of Main Street by Robert Squiers in cern for both congressional candidates and in- they learn stay with them for life. 1856, and the first mail came into town in cumbents alike. During the 1996 election Mr. Speaker, I look forward to spending a 1858. A flouring mill was opened in 1870, and cycle, candidates for both the House and Sen- great deal of time at the Somerset County 4± the first salt well in the area opened in the ate reported spending over $765 million, a 72 H Fair over the district work period and spend- spring of 1871. The Pigeon River salt and iron percent increase over 1990. As campaign ing time with participants, volunteers, and par- works was started in 1873. The community costs continue to outpace the rate of inflation, ents that make this program and this fair such continued to change and grow with the particularly media expenses, candidates are a great success. change, until on October 15, 1898, the Village E1612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 of Caseville was incorporated at a session of Mountain Region. He is also a life member of ture. The New York State Canal System is the the County Commission. the NAACP and his fraternity Kappa Alpha largest and most ambitious public works The first election of officers was held on De- Psi. project ever undertaken by a single state. It cember 5, 1898. John Poss became the first Dr. Martin is known for his concern about has been the catalyst for enabling New York Village President, and Frank Poss was the maintaining the ethics and integrity of the State to become the nation's leader in industry first Village Clerk. The first ordinance, adopted Christian Ministry and the traditions of the Afri- and commerce by establishing the first effec- in 1899, dealt with riding or driving on side- can-American religious experience. He is a tive route for inland interstate commerce in the walks, emphasizing that from the very begin- highly respected citizen and I am honored to country. ning the people of this fine community were be able to pay homage to him in recognition During the nineteenth century, the system concerned with keeping it special. of his service and contribution to Macedonia played a vital role in fostering settlement, ex- Over the past 100 years, Caseville has Baptist Church, to honor his dedication and pansion, and ethnic diversity in the entire been a major economic center for the Thumb fellowship to people of Denver. northern half of the United States. During this of Michigan, a geographic feature recognized f time, it was seen as a symbol of westward from the Michigan elementary school student movement, and has found an enduring place to the orbiting Space Shuttle astronauts. The TRIBUTE TO BEATRICE AYALA in American legend through song and art. It history of commercial fishing, saw mills, iron VALENZUELA has also been instrumental in developing a and salt processing, are important elements in strong political and cultural connection with Caseville's development. Agriculture was vital HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH our Canadian neighbors by providing a link to this area as well, going from the early days OF CALIFORNIA that extends through New England, Upstate of the Indians in Michigan who grew corn in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York, and the Old Northwest. this area, to today's bounty of corn, wheat, Today, the Canal's banks are bordered by Thursday, August 6, 1998 sugar beets, dry beans, and other specialty more than two-hundred diverse municipalities, crops. Railroads, beginning with the Pontiac, Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise ranging from urban industrial areas, farmland, Oxford, & Port Austin Railroad, have been today to pay tribute to Beatrice Ayala and wildlife preserves. More than four million vital arteries of commerce, even though their Valenzuela who is honored with the 1998± people live in the counties surrounding the presence today is less significant than it had 1999 Trustees Award for Outstanding canal system. In all, thirteen million people, or been in the past. Achievement, presented by California State 75 percent of the state's population, live along Today, Caseville is known as a tourist des- University, Fresno. the Erie Canal-Hudson River corridor between tination offering ideally sandy beaches, camp- Mrs. Valenzuela is one of three students Buffalo and New York City. ing, marinas with access to Lake Huron and among the 343,000 in the California State sys- Because of the vital role that the Canal Sys- all of its bounty, and a way of life that is tem to receive such an award and is the third tem has played in our nation's history, it is envied by its thousands of annual visitors. Mr. Fresno State student to be honored since the certainly appropriate that it be recognized by Speaker, it is only fitting that we take the time award's inception in 1988. With a major in the federal government, and that every effort to congratulate Caseville on its Centennial. I English and a 3.75 grade point average, Mrs. be made to preserve and develop its rich re- urge you and all of our colleagues in wishing Valenzuela has not only displayed superior sources and those of the communities that its residents the very best on this occasion, academic skills, but also a dedication to com- surround it. The bill that I and several of my and the very best as the Village of Caseville munity service and personal achievement. She New York colleagues introduce today will des- begins its next century. is very deserving of this award. ignate the New York Canal System and its ad- f Mrs. Valenzuela graduated from Roosevelt jacent counties and connecting waterways as High School in 1969. In hopes of receiving a an affiliate of the National Park Service. This TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. PAUL collage degree, Mrs. Valenzuela resumed will allow the Park Service to provide technical M. MARTIN school in 1990, starting at Fresno City College assistance to enhance the canal region with- and transferring to Fresno State in 1996. To out infringing upon the autonomy of local gov- HON. DIANA DeGETTE further challenge herself, Mrs. Valenzuela ap- ernments and private property owners. This OF COLORADO plied and was accepted into the McNair Schol- legislation will complement and build upon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ar Program, an academically intense effort other federal efforts, such as the U.S. Depart- that prepares college seniors for advanced Thursday, August 6, 1998 ment of Housing and Urban Development's studies. Canal Corridor Initiative, that are committed to Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to her outstanding academic enabling communities along the canal to maxi- recognize the Reverend Dr. Paul M. Martin, achievements, Mrs. Valenzuela has served mize their potential for economic growth and the Senior Pastor of the Macedonia Baptist her community in more ways than one. She community revitalization. Church of Denver, Colorado. Dr. Martin re- has taught English as a second language to f cently celebrated his 8th Anniversary at Mac- potential U.S. citizens and is a tutor at Fresno edonia, and in celebration of his tenure, a State's writing center. Beatrice Valenzuela is A TRIBUTE TO STU BYKOFSKY street in the City and County of Denver was an exceptional woman who has displayed an AND THE VARIETY CLUB OF renamed for a week in his honor. I want to outstanding achievement in the academic DELAWARE VALLEY add my voice to all those in his congregation arena without compromising her commitment and throughout the city who are taking this op- to the well being of others. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY portunity to honor Dr. Martin and praise him Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I OF PENNSYLVANIA for his leadership. congratulate Beatrice Valenzuela in receiving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Martin came to Denver from the South the 1998±1999 Trustees Award for Outstand- Thursday, August 6, 1998 Central Community of Los Angeles where he ing Achievement. She is a role-model for all grew up. He received his undergraduate and future scholars. I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I graduate degrees with honors at several Cali- in wishing Beatrice Valenzuela many more rise to honor my friend and fellow Philadel- fornia schools, and holds a Masters of Divinity years of success. phian, Stu Bykofsky. Stu is a long time col- Degree, and the Doctors of Philosophy De- f umnist, author and man about town. He is gree. also a board member of the Variety Club, one Dr. Martin was appointed by Federico PenÄa, NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM of America's most prominent charities. For the former Mayor of Denver, to serve on past eight years, Stu has organized and ``Stapleton Tomorrow'' where he has served HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE hosted ``Stu Bykofsky's Candidates' Comedy continuously as the Co-Chairperson of the OF NEW YORK Night.'' Citizens Advisory Committee and a member of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Candidates' Comedy Night raises funds the Board of Directors of the Stapleton Devel- for the Variety Club of Delaware Valley. I opment Corporation. Additionally, he serves as Thursday, August 6, 1998 know that all my colleagues are aware of the the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- fine work done by Variety Clubs throughout Urban League of Metropolitan Denver and is troducing legislation to recognize the histori- this nation, and indeed in several other coun- Chairman of the Department of the Ministry for cally significant role the New York Canal Sys- tries throughout the world. But, only my fellow the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky tem has played in developing American cul- Philadelphians could truly appreciate Stu and August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1613 his Comedy Night. This event is absolutely made for a rapid entrance and exit of emer- State and local officials are seriously con- unique. There is nothing like it anywhere in gency vehicles. In turn, this ensured that those cerned that the new executive order threatens the world. And, if this fundraiser is unique, it who were injured in the explosion were trans- their current relationship with the federal gov- has nothing on Stu Bykofsky. ported to nearby hospitals for immediate medi- ernment and undermines their position and We all know that politics sometimes has its cal attention. status within our republican form of govern- lighter moments. But Stu's Comedy Night is These proud Pennsylvania civilians assisted ment. one of the few times during which the laughs in bringing peace and order to the turmoil in In response to these concerns we need to are on purpose. It is a bipartisan, indeed a the streets of Atlanta after the devastating repeal Executive Order 13083 and provide multi-partisan eventÐone that moves can- bombing. Approximately 120 injured people state and local officials with an opportunity to didates from the heat of battle to the heat of were transported to area hospitals while the sit down with the administration and iron out a the stage lights for one night each year. At Olympic Park site was secured and the fearful new policy on federalism. The starting point this show, candidates for political office stand masses were calmed. Amazingly, the Security for drafting any new executive order should be up and tell jokes. In its eight years, more than Forces patrolled their afternoon shifts the very the two existing executive orders. The legisla- $50,000 has been raised for the kids served next day. tion I am introducing today with my col- by Variety Club. The members of the 111th National Guard leagues, from both sides of the aisle, takes us The mission of the Variety Club of the Dela- should be applauded for their noble efforts to to this starting point. ware Valley is to provide programs and serv- provide for the well-being of their fellow citi- From this starting point, it may be entirely ices to children with disabilities. It serves chil- zens. Their devotion proves that they are true appropriate to consider other legislative dren between birth and 18 years of age with American heroes. I ask you to join me in changes that strengthen the Unfunded Man- temporary or permanent disabilities resulting thanking these brave men and women for their date Reform Act and judicial review of agency from injury, illness, or congenital conditions. It commitment in keeping our nation safe. actions. But, before we consider these serves children with disabilities residing in f changes, let us agree on preserving the com- parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Dela- mitments, safeguards and procedures estab- ware. INTRODUCTION OF THE lished by both President Reagan's executive ``Stu Bykofsky's Candidates' Comedy Night'' FEDERALISM ACT OF 1998 order and President Clinton's first executive will help Variety Club buy medical equipment, order on federalism by codifying them as fed- wheelchairs, hearing aids, and run its summer HON. JAMES P. MORAN eral law. f camp for disabled kids. Mr. Speaker, if not for OF VIRGINIA the Variety Club, untold number of children in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO RABBI LEIBISH my district, and throughout our region would Thursday, August 6, 1998 LEFKOWITZ live much more difficult lives. And if not for Stu Bykofsky, the Variety club would have a much Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today HON. JERROLD NADLER more difficult time helping those kids. I know I, along with Representatives MIKE CASTLE, GARY CONDIT, TOM DAVIS, KAREN MCCARTHY, OF NEW YORK that all my colleagues will join me in congratu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lating Stu and the Variety Club for all their and ROB PORTMAN are introducing the ``Fed- hard work. eralism Act of 1998.'' Thursday, August 6, 1998 f This legislation will codify two executive or- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ders on federalism: Executive Order No. pay tribute to Rabbi Leibish Lefkowitz, who HONORING THE 111TH SECURITY 12612 issue by President Ronald Reagan on passed away on August 1, 1998. Rabbi POLICE SQUADRON, PENNSYL- October 26, 1987 and Executive Order No. Lefkowitz, an esteemed leader of the Satmar VANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD 12875 issued by President Bill Clinton exactly community, earned the respect and gratitude five years later. President Reagan's executive of countless citizens whose lives he touched. HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI order helped bring clarity to the division of re- Rabbi Lefkowitz was born in St. Peter, Hun- OF PENNSYLVANIA sponsibilities among federal, state, and local gary on June 20, 1920. In 1941 he married IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES governments. President Clinton's executive Dinah Fischer, and graduated from the order sought to reduce the imposition of un- Yeshivah of Rabbi Rosner in Sekelhid, Hun- Thursday, August 6, 1998 funded mandates on state and local govern- gary the following year. After escaping from a Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ments. Both executive orders affirmed the Budapest prison in 1944, he and his wife over- honor and give thanks to the 111th Security need to consult with state and local govern- came immense challenges and arrived in the Police Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National ments prior to undertaking any new federal United States in 1956. Rabbi Lefkowitz estab- Guard. These admirable Pennsylvania citizens agency actions. lished a crystal and gift store on the Lower provided heroic assistance during the 1996 Unfortunately, it appears that the current ad- East Side of Manhattan. This store eventually Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia when a ministration failed to abide by its own policy, evolved into the Crystal Clear Industries Enter- bomb exploded in Centennial Park. when it issued a new executive order on fed- prise, now one of the largest crystal compa- Approximately 1300 Security Policemen and eralism earlier this year. On May 14, 1998, the nies in the U.S. women were assembled by the Air National administration issued Executive Order 13083 Rabbi Lefkowitz became the lay leader of Guard Bureau to serve as a uniformed pres- with little or no consultation of state and local the Satmar community in 1970. Rabbi ence on the streets of Atlanta along with var- officials prior to its issuance. Lefkowitz held many leadership positions with- ious other Olympic sites. This brave group of A careful review of this new executive order in the community. He served as president of men and women were the eyes and ears of a reveals both substantive and stylistic changes, numerous educational and service organiza- special civilian force that maintained security. that from the state and local perspective, tions, and was well known for his philanthropy Twenty-six of these Security Police were the present a retreat from the two previous execu- and leadership. He was the president of both men and women of the 111th Security Police tive orders the new order replaces. On the the United Talmud Academy and Beth Rachel Squadron from Willow Grove Air Reserve Sta- issue of preemption of state and local laws, for of N.Y. State, which educates over 18,000 stu- tion, Pennsylvania. example, President Reagon's executive order dents. Rabbi Lefkowitz was also the president During their Friday night shift, on July 25, sought to limit preemption to only problems of of the Satmar Congregation Yetev Lev and 1996, a bomb went off in the Olympic Park national scope and not common to the leader and president of the United Jewish Or- area. This tragic event was alleviated by the statesÐit should be done only to the minimum ganization located in Williamsburgh. Rabbi commitment and dedication of the 111th Secu- level necessary. President Clinton's first exec- Lefkowitz also founded and became the mayor rity Police Squadron. They assisted Atlanta utive order on federalism clearly stated that of the Kiryas Joel Village, located in Monroe, police officers with the evacuation of the park mandates should not preempt state and local N.Y. while clearing the crowds that had assembled law unless health, safety and national interests Rabbi Lefkowitz did not reserve his gener- around the disaster area. The squadron en- are at stake. President Clinton's new execu- osity only for his many public endeavors, he sured that the emergency roads were opened tive order, however, makes preemption per- was also well-known for his compassion he for ambulances, fire trucks and police cars, in missible in problems of national and multi- exhibited to every person he encountered. He addition to other emergency vehicles. Atlanta's state scope and then expands the list of policy was deeply kind and caring, and he will be inbound and outbound roads were cleared by areas provided in his first executive order missed sorely by all who were touched by members of the 111th Security forces which where preemption is permissible. him. E1614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘PROTECT gress had intended by requiring that they United Technologies, where average wages AMERICAN JOBS THROUGH THE show harm to U.S. consumers in order to get are $1.36. Compare this to the $7.71 for fac- FOREIGN TRADE ANTITRUST IM- their day in court. tory jobs in El Paso, when there are no jobs. PROVEMENTS AMENDMENTS ACT This bill would ensure that the will of Con- The largest employers in El Paso are two OF 1998’’ gress and the plain meaning of the FTAIA schools and a military base. With lower wages could never again be misconstrued by the fed- just feet away, it is no wonder why companies HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. eral antitrust agencies, a foreign litigant or a take their operations across the border. OF MICHIGAN U.S. court. In doing so, it would assist in Mr. Speaker, NAFTA's ill effects can be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES breaking down anti-competitive foreign barriers seen along the U.S.-Mexican border. Just as to U.S. exports. I and other critics of NAFTA said in 1993, the Thursday, August 6, 1998 While the correction to Footnote 159 was cheap, unsafe labor markets in Mexico are too Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased drafted by Assistant Attorney General Jim Rill inviting to U.S. companies, and American to join with my colleagues, Judiciary Commit- in the Bush Administration, it has been fully workers are losing jobs by the thousands. Not tee Chairman Henry Hyde, and Commerce endorsed by the Clinton Administration. I com- only are jobs stolen in El Paso, but they are Committee Ranking Member John Dingell, in mend Assistant Attorney Generals Rill, Binga- lost in major cities far away from the border, introducing today the ``Protect American Jobs man, and Klein for their strong leadership in such as my hometown of Chicago. If we do Through the Foreign Trade Antitrust Improve- strengthening international antitrust enforce- not end this NAFTA injustice, NAFTA ghost ments Amendments Act of 1998.'' This bill ment and for bringing cases under the author- towns will pop up all across America. clarifies one of our most important U.S. anti- ity of the FTAIA. f trust laws in order to enshrine the principle By clarifying the jurisdictional requirements that U.S. law reaches anti-competitive foreign of the FTAIA, I hope to encourage the Depart- PANAMANIAN ELECTION cartels, acts, and conspiracies designed to un- ment of Justice and injured industries to make fairly exclude American products from over- any necessary use of this important power by HON. CASS BALLENGER seas markets. The principal aim of my bill is challenging cartels, such as those blocking OF NORTH CAROLINA to codify the U.S. Department of Justice's cur- distribution of U.S. products in the U.S. courts, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rent and correct interpretation of the Foreign before U.S. juries, under U.S. law. Thursday, August 6, 1998 Trade Antitrust Improvements Act (``FTAIA'') My bill makes a simple and straightforward which is embodied in footnote 62 of the Inter- point. Anti-competitive foreign cartels and con- Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, the Pan- national Antitrust Guidelines. The footnote spiracies are subject to the long-arm of U.S. amanian people are soon to encounter an im- makes it clear that there are no unnecessary antitrust law. Foreign producers can run . . . portant vote that may affect the future of their jurisdictional or legal roadblocks to challenging but they can't hide. The global economy may democracy. On August 30, Panama will hold a anti-competitive acts and conspiracies that be a reality, but U.S. law applies fully to anti- plebiscite to decide whether to amend the take place outside our borders. competitive international cartels, combinations, constitution to allow the current president, We live in an era of economic globalization. and conspiracies. Ernesto Perez Ballardares, to run for a second Today, America's prosperity depends, not just This bill already has the support of industry term. The Panamanian people seem to have on vigorous competition within our territorial leaders, including Kodak, PP&G Industries, developed a stable democracy and I hope borders, but on free and fair access to mar- and Guardian International Corporation, and they understand that any change could be the kets in Japan, Europe, Africa, Latin America, the National Association of Manufacturers. I beginning of a retreat from this democracy. I China, Russia, and a host of other countries. look forward to working with other interested trust the Panamanian people will recognize Anti-competitive practices that block foreign parties to bring U.S. law into a new era of the importance of this vote. In addition, I hope markets to U.S. exporters are just as much a international economic globalization, and to international election observers will help guar- threat to the U.S. economy, as the purely do- ensure that American firms and workers have antee an honest vote. mestic cartels and combinations that the Sher- a timely and effective remedy against those f man Act sought to address at the turn of the who engage in anti-competitive acts designed TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN H. century. to exclude American products or services from BLOSSOM The opening of global markets has ad- the international marketplace. vanced America's current economic prosperity, f but it also poses fundamental challenges for HON. GEROGE P. RADANOVICH U.S. antitrust laws. One example is the U.S. NAFTA=AMERICAN GHOST TOWNS OF CALIFORNIA flat glass industry. For the better part of a dec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ade, America's leading flat glass producers HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI Thursday, August 6, 1998 have been seeking access to the Japanese OF ILLINOIS market, the biggest and richest in Asia. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise isn't a situation where America doesn't have a today to pay tribute to Dr. John H. Blossom for good product. American companies are lead- Thursday, August 6, 1998 his life long dedication and hard work in the ers in producing and selling high-quality inno- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to health care arena. Mr. Blossom's care giving vative glass products around the world; and in highlight the inequity that NAFTA has created efforts in decentralized rural clinics has al- fact, have succeeded in Europe, Asia, the along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. As a lowed other physicians to enter and start their Middle East, Latin America, but not Japan. recent New York Times article has shown, own practice. The fact is that securing distribution effective NAFTA has been a boon to the big compa- For nearly three decades, Dr. John H. Blos- channels for American glass products has not nies, and to Mexican labor, but has created som has worked to establish physician training proved to be a significant barrier to entry in ghost towns in American border communities programs in rural clinics through his long- any country but Japan. where vibrant, growing cities once burgeoned. standing relationship with the University of My bill aims to address this situation by ``This whole free-trade thing turned out to be California, San Francisco-Fresno Medical edu- making an important clarification in the U.S. for the big companies, not the little guy,'' Ri- cation program. antitrust laws that govern jurisdiction over for- cardo Grando, a manager at a Brownsville Dr. Blossom began training family practice eign firms. It does not change U.S. antitrust money exchange was quoted as saying in the residents in decentralized rural clinics. This law. Instead, it is designed to codify and clarify Times article. For many in the border towns, idea of recruiting physicians to generally un- U.S. antitrust doctrine. Although most observ- NAFTA has not brought prosperity, like its derserved areas worked well and has since ers would agree that the FTAIA established supporters claimed, and border communities been used in many other parts of the country. conclusively that DOJ and U.S. firms have ju- hoped for. With tariffs removed, workers in Dr. Blossom first came to Fresno for training risdiction to bring an antitrust case against for- Brownsville, El Paso, Laredo, and other towns at Valley Medical Center and was appointed eign firms engaged in anti-competitive conduct have watched their jobs walk across the bor- chief resident in 1974. Once he completed his that harms U.S. exporters, enforcement offi- ders to cities like Ciudad JuaÂrez and Mata- residency training, Dr. Blossom became a cials misinterpreted the law and said so in a moros. In fact, Ciudad Juarez boasts a lower medical director of a community health center footnote to the International Antitrust Guide- unemployment rate than its sister city El Paso. in Mendota, a small rural town west of Fresno. lines. That footnoteÐFootnote 159Ðcreated a Ciudad Jaurez's largest employers are cor- During the two years that he provided pa- higher burden for U.S. exporters than Con- porations such as General Motors, Ford, and tient care services there, he introduced that August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1615 site to medical education, forging an alliance BLACK AMERICANS’ RIGHT TO Generally, the Voting Rights Act was first between the Fresno Family Practice and the VOTE WILL NOT EXPIRE IN 2007 applied to any stake or political jurisdiction Firebaugh-Mendota Health Center. This that used tests or other devices as a condi- tion for voter registration. The law was brought medical students from a variety of HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL amended by Congress in 1970, 1975, 1982 and west coast medical schools. OF NEW YORK 1992 to expand coverage beyond the southern Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states and to apply to non-English speaking tribute to Dr. John H. Blossom. Dr. Blossom's citizens. There is no truth to the claim that life long dedication and hardwork in the health Thursday, August 6, 1998 the extension of the Voting Rights Act re- care arena has allowed other physicians to Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in com- quires ratification by the states. To be re- enter and start their own practice. I ask my memoration of the thirty-third anniversary of newed, only a vote by Congress is required. Soon after emancipation from slavery, Colleagues to join me in wishing Dr. Blossom the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Blacks earned the right to vote. This victory many years of success. On this day, it is fitting that we take the time did not come easily. African-Americans were to assure Black Americans that they will not subjected to fraud, violence (including mur- f lose their right to vote in 2007, contrary to a der) and other unsavory tactics as a means widespread rumor that has been circulating to stop them from voting. Over the years, GRATULACJE, POLISH LEGION OF Blacks have sacrificed unduly for the right AMERICAN VETERANS LADIES around the country. To correct the misunderstanding of the Vot- to vote. No one should ever have to experi- AUXILIARY ence such threats. That is why it is ex- ing Rights Act, I am introducing in the CON- tremely important for African-Americans to GRESSIONAL RECORD an article that was fea- HON. JAMES A. BARCIA continue to monitor potential threats to tured in The New York Amsterdam News (July their right to vote. OF MICHIGAN 16±July 22, 1998. We must be mindful of the fact that most IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DON’T PANIC—YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE WILL NOT of the gains made over the years have re- sulted from political activism. On the other Thursday, August 6, 1998 EXPIRE hand, many of the losses that we are now ex- (By Charles B. Rangel) Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to periencing stem from political apathy. In the pay tribute to a group of people who are the I am writing to address a widespread 1996 presidential election, approximately 51 embodiment of the American spirit of vol- rumor that in the year 2007, Blacks will lose percent of African-Americans voted. To look the right to vote. The recent editorial by at it another way, almost half of the eligible unteering and selfless dedication to others. Brandy Darling, ‘‘Blacks’ right to vote ends These people are the members of the Polish African-Americans voters did not vote in the by the year 2007,’’ is the latest reinforcement last presidential election. If there are 40 Af- Legion of American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary. of well-intentioned but frightening misin- rican-American members in the U.S. Con- The objective of this group is to bring moral formation. There is no expiration date on Af- gress using a little over half of the voting and material support to hospitalized veterans rican-Americans’ voting rights. This right is power, imagine what can be done if all Black and aid widows and orphans of the Polish Le- provided and guaranteed by the 15th Amend- Americans participated in the political proc- gion of American Veterans. It is these wives, ment to the U.S. Constitution. ess. The confusion is due to a misunderstand- Black America is under attack. Affirma- mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters ing of the Voting Rights Act. First enacted and nieces of honorably discharged Veterans tive action is being dismantled; Black in 1965, the law removed the infamous bar- churches are burning; racial hate crimes are of the Armed Forces, who preserve the emi- riers that had been systematically imposed on the rise; public schools are crumbling; nence and sanctity of American ideals. to prevent Blacks from voting for nearly a and young Black men are filling the jails. On Saturday, August 22, 1998, Michigan will century, despite the mandate of the 15th These are reasons why we must fight back celebrate the Legion's 75th anniversary in Amendment. Among those forbidden prac- politically. And the struggle cannot end Lansing. With members from 66 chapters tices were the imposition of poll taxes and there. There is a serious need for improve- throughout the nation, in attendance, this literacy tests, not to mention the threat of ments in education and training, affordable violence. housing and increased job opportunities. event will not only be a time to celebrate, but While some provisions of the Voting Rights also a time to reflect. It will be a time in which Blacks must be prepared to compete in a Act will expire in the year 2007, the most im- global technological society. both members and the community will come portant protections of African-American vot- Although the rumors over the Voting together and solemnize 75 years of commu- ing rights will remain in place. The prohibi- Rights Act are not true, the concern is real. nity service and involvement. tion against racial discrimination in voting Blacks are not in danger of losing the right The first chapter of the ``Ladies Legion'' of is permanent and is guaranteed in the 15th to vote. However, the political power of Afri- the American Veterans of Polish Extraction Amendment. Prohibitions against poll taxes, can-Americans is being diluted. There is a Association was formed, in Chicago Illinois in literacy tests and the like have no expiration need to monitor political threats and to in- date. Technically these protections could be September 1920. It wasn't until 1931 that the form the president and Congress of your con- removed by amending the law, but that cerns. Polish American Veterans held a Consolidat- would provoke a monumental battle. ing Convention in Cleveland. It was at that Certain provisions in the Voting Rights f time Ohio formally adopted the name of Polish Act will expire in 2007 with serious implica- EXECUTION OF BAHA’I IN IRAN— Legion Of American Veterans, U.S.A. An Aux- tions for non-English speaking citizens and PERSECUTION OF MINORITY RE- for the election of minority office holders. iliary of the National Ladies Legion was also LIGIONS CONTINUES formally formed. The first official consolidated States or political subdivisions with sig- Ladies National Convention was held in 1932 nificant numbers of non-English speaking citizens would no longer be required to pro- in Hamtramck, Michigan, represented by 56 HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER vide bilingual services to eligible voters. If OF ILLINOIS delegates from the several states where their not corrected, this could minimize the grow- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES membership originated. ing political strength of Hispanics. Today membership in the Ladies Auxiliary The growth in number of minority elected Thursday, August 6, 1998 continues to grow and new projects have been officials could also be affected by the expir- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, it was with cau- implemented. The Auxiliary provides service to ing administrative provisions of the act. It tious hope that we observed last year the U.S.O. centers (Detroit), the Aid to the Blind includes the requirement for preclearance of election of a ``moderate'' leader of Iran and the Program (Illinois), which includes braille flags, election observers. This provision does not first tentative signs that the government of Iran guarantee election of minorities. Rather, it books to schools, American essay and poster prevents jurisdictions with a history of dis- might be willing to rejoin the community of na- contests for middle school students, financial crimination and racial polarization from ma- tions. Iranian President Mohammed Khatami aid and scholarships to students and Hospital- nipulating the electoral systems to render addressed the American people and ex- ized Veterans Wheelchair Olympics, to name the Black vote ineffective. pressed his dedication to the principles of a few. Although African-Americans were granted freedom, justice, and the rule of law for all Ira- Mr. Speaker, PLAV Ladies Auxiliary has the right to vote in 1870 with the passage of nians. Unfortunately, it appears that Iran's been working tirelessly for 75 years to improve the 15th Amendment the legal and illegal hardliners, led by Ayatollah Khomenni, remain measures which many southern states used the quality of the lives of others. Their efforts to prevent Blacks from voting resulted in committed to keeping Iran a pariah state and should not go unrewarded. Please join me the exclusion of most African-American citi- are apparently using Iran's largest religious today in congratulating the Ladies Legion on zens from voting for nearly a century. In re- minority, the Baha'is, to send a rebuke to both its 75th anniversary, and hoping they will sponse, in 1965, Congress passed the first Vot- the moderates in Iran and to the international enjoy countless more years into the future. ing Rights Act. community. E1616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 On July 21st, the government of Iran exe- keep Iran isolated from the international com- Citizens of American territories are a unique cuted Mr. Ruhollah Rowhani, a Baha'i man, munity and the modern world. group. Our constituents are grateful Americans after having charged him with apostasyÐspe- f and the citizenry are perhaps more loyal than cifically, converting a Muslim to the Baha'i any other in any state. Per capita, we have faith. Mr. Rowhani, who had been held incom- STATEMENT ON INTRODUCTION OF more men and women serving in the armed municado for ten months, was evidently not THE NORTHERN MARIANAS DEL- services and protecting our country and our accorded basic legal protections such as ac- EGATE ACT way of life. With fervor, we engage ourselves cess to an attorney. His family learned of his in the political process. At elections, our voter execution only after it had taken place and HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD participation far exceeds the national average. they were notified they had one hour to pre- OF GUAM Our citizens are excited about freedom and pare for his burial. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we work to preserve democratic ideals and Since 1979, over 200 Baha'isÐmostly elect- Thursday, August 6, 1998 strive for equality of opportunities. ed community leadersÐhave been executed It is no different for my Pacific brethren to in Iran, solely on account of their religion. For Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I the North of Guam. They too are committed to the past six years, however, none had been introduce the Northern Marianas Delegate Act, the ideals of American democracy and have a executed and the number of Baha'is in cus- to provide for a non-voting Delegate to the long history of developing their island within tody had been rapidly declining. This apparent House of Representatives to represent the the American political framework. They chose lessening of overt persecution, coupled with Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- to have a close and permanent relationship the new leadership in Iran, had raised hopes lands (CNMI). with the United States through a common- that a change in attitude towards the Baha'i The Commonwealth of the Northern Mari- wealth arrangement. However, when the and other minority religions might be forthcom- ana Islands is the newest and only American CNMI signed a covenant with the U.S., they ing. The execution of Mr. Rowhani dashed territory acquired by the United States in this were denied representation in Congress. Their those hopes. Currently, 15 Baha'is are being century. The composition of the CNMI in- current non-representation in the U.S. House held by the Iranian authoritiesÐfour of whom cludes the principal islands of Saipan, Tinian of Representatives is the least perfect rep- are on death row. and Rota as well as other northern islands in resentation of any citizen on American soil. In the days since the killing, the international the Mariana Island chain. Guam is also lo- The dedication and loyalty of our American community has joined forces to condemn this cated in the Marianas chain and sits as citizens in the Commonwealth of the Northern shameful execution and petition for the hu- CNMI's closest neighbor in the Pacific and sis- Mariana Islands should not be overlooked. mane treatment of those Baha'is facing pos- ter American territory. It is befitting that the They deserve representation in the U.S. sible death at the hands of the Iranian govern- people of Guam have the honor today to House of Representatives. It is an injustice ment. President Clinton and State Department share in the introduction of this bill for our that the American citizens in the CNMI are the Spokesperson James Rubin have issued neighbors, and for our brothers and sisters of only U.S. citizens without representation in the strong statements condemning the killing. The Chamorro heritage in the Northern Marianas U.S. Congress. German, Australian and Canadian foreign min- who share Guam's indigenous identity. Without appropriate representation, istries have issued strong denunciations and The Northern Mariana Islands began its re- miscommunications and problems arise be- Representatives of the European Union have lationship with the United States more than cause there is no one among our membership made their disapproval and concern known to fifty years ago. On the beaches of Saipan and who stands up to speak for the Americans in the Iranian government in very clear terms. Tinian, American Forces expelled a colonial the CNMI. There is no one amongst us willing The Office of the UN Commissioner for power that had acquired these islands as part to make the political investment to advocate Human Rights has urgently appealed to the of its larger Pacific empire. In the following on behalf of the CNMI on a daily basis. A Del- Iranian government on behalf of the detained years, the seeds of American democracy egate for the CNMI will advance their cause individuals. sprouted a young vibrant American community and can work to resolve situations and con- For its part, the Iranian judiciaryÐwhich is eager to venture their own path. In 1976, the cerns before they snowball into larger issues. controlled by Khomenni and the hardlinersÐ Northern Mariana Islands entered into a com- There are those amongst us who may argue responded by initially denying the charges monwealth arrangement with its American lib- that representation is contingent on tax con- were ever filed, denying the execution ever erators and have since made great strides in tribution to the Treasury. I do not recall that a took place, and, incredibly, denying that a man developing its unique island community and deposit into the treasury is a condition for your named Ruhollah Rowhani ever existed. The economy. rights as a citizen. Foreign Ministry later acknowledged that the This legislation is consistent with rec- There are those who will resist entertaining execution had taken place. ommendations of the Commission of Federal this issue because there are problems in the Mr. Speaker, it is tremendously disappoint- Laws appointed by Presidents Reagan, which CNMI that have made its way to the surface ing that the hardline elements of the Iranian recommended a CNMI Delegate in 1985. The and have received national and international government have resumed their assault on the Commission outlined three reasons for this attention. They will argue that the CNMI Dele- Baha'i community. The hardline leadership recommendation: Fairness, Democratic prin- gate Act should not be addressed until the continues to deviate far from the norms of civ- ciples and Practical utility. concerns are resolved. I disagree. ilized behavior by executing a man for nothing Today the American citizens who live in the I believe that the best way to resolve these more than his faith. I believe that the execu- Northern Marianas contribute and participate problems is to throw open the doors of the tion of this innocent man marks a new phase in the life of our nation in all the same ways House and invite a representative of the CNMI in the ongoing power struggle in Iran between that every other American citizen does in his to the table of public discussion. Even crimi- the hardliners and the more moderate ele- own community. They pay taxes, serve in the nals have the right to representation in a court ments. Given the fact that the hardliners con- military and work hard for the progress of their of law. trol the judiciary, it is not insignificant that this communities. Whether a state or a territory, we all have execution happened close in time to the con- America's experiment with democracy con- our problems with the federal government. At viction of the mayor of Tehran, an ally of tinues to evolve and develop. We seek and times, it's on an individual basis with an agen- President Khatami, and a long-scheduled visit pursue a more perfect union. We are a proud cy over a Social Security check or a Medicaid by the European Union troika to discuss nor- nation of free citizens that enjoy elected rep- payment. Other times it is contradiction be- malization of relations. I believe that the Ba- resentation in the federal government. It is un- tween state and federal viewpoints. In one ha'is and others who are at odds with the fortunate that our current system dictates that way or the other, as Representatives in the hardliners will continue to be used as pawns Americans in the fifty states enjoy perfect rep- U.S. Congress we become involved or can in- to weaken President Khatami's hand in this resentation in the forms of Congressional rep- volve ourselves in the process. It's an advan- power struggle. I urge the hardline elements of resentatives and U.S. Senators, representation tage for our electorate and a right of American Iranian government in the strongest possible of our citizens in the territories and the District citizenship. We should not leave other citizens terms not to compound this grievous situation of Columbia are by Delegates and a Resident behind or alienate them from this process. by harming the other Baha'is in custody. I also Commissioner who cannot vote on the floor of Perpetual denial of a Delegate for the CNMI is call on President Khatami to give substance to this House and then there are those American a denial of the basic right to represent oneself his statements about religious freedom and citizens in the Commonwealth of the Northern in the formation of public policy. the rule of law by taking a strong stand Mariana Islands who receive no representation Participation must be extended to all citi- against the reactionary clerics who want to at all. zens. Our American citizenship has as its August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1617 foundation a promise of fair and equal treat- of participatory democracy and would dispel ciple that we ask for passage of the Northern ment by our government and that promise ex- any lingering taint of American colonialism Marianas Delegate Act. tends into the halls of Congress where fair over the islands; and f and equal treatment demands that the North- A Northern Marianas Delegate would effec- tively represent the needs and interests of HONORING GREG GOODMAN FOR ern Marianas be represented by a Delegate. the islands, relieving other Members of this The bill I introduce today mirrors the legisla- HIS PERSONAL AND PROFES- responsibility. SIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS tion which granted Guam and the United Although legislation was introduced sup- States Virgin Islands representation in 1972 porting the Reagan Commission rec- and the legislation which granted American ommendation, the House took no action on HON. BOB CLEMENT Samoa representation in 1980. The Northern it. OF TENNESSEE When, in 1989, I first ran for the office of Marianas will join the ranks of Delegates rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resenting these islands, Puerto Rico and the Resident Representative to the United Thursday, August 6, 1998 District of Columbia, and the Northern Mari- States from the Northern Mariana Islands, I pledged to make representation in Congress Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to anas will add its voice to those who represent a priority. Despite joint resolutions from the American citizens who do not reside in the fifty Northern Marianas Legislature and the sup- honor Mr. Greg Goodman, a valued constitu- states, but who reside in a diverse group of port of Governor Lorenzo I. DeLeon Guer- ent of the Fifth Congressional District of Ten- American communities on American soil. rero, it was not until 1994 that a bill, HR nessee. As a Delegate, I know the difficulties at- 4927, was finally introduced. It was Robert Greg Goodman has taken top origination tached to the kind of office I hold. There are Underwood, joined by co-sponsors Mr. Mur- honors for the State of Tennessee for the third real limitations to what I can do here. But I phy, Mr. Flaeomavaega, Ms. Norton, Mr. Ro- year in a row. Greg is a vice president of Sun have the freedom to speak, to argue, to intro- mero-Barcelo´ , and Mr. de Lugo, who made Trust Bank in Nashville and has been with the duce legislation, to participate in debate, to that important first step on our behalf. bank since graduating from David Lipscomb Their effort was followed in 1996 by the in- make friends for the people who sent me troduction of legislation by Mr. Gallegly, co- College in 1991. here. The fate of my island rises and fails with sponsored by Chairman Young, Mr. Greg has closed over $240 million in resi- my ability to represent my constituents. How Faleomavaega, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Aber- dential loans since 1991. Greg is not only unfair, how unkind, how un-American it is to crombie, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Romero-Barcelo´ , number one in the State of Tennessee, but keep any American from having the same Mr. Frazer, Mr. Kim, and Mr. Rahall. The also has the honor of being one of the top privilege. Northern Marianas Delegate bill was re- originators in the southeastern United States. I hope that the U.S. House of Representa- ported favorably by the Resources Commit- Greg has completed Course I at the School of tives and U.S. Senate will act on this legisla- tee. Opponents, however, were able to dis- Mortgage Banking at Charleston University tion and I urge my colleagues to co-sponsor courage floor consideration of the measure and is one of the top marketers in the United in the waning days of the 104th Congress. the Northern Marianas Delegate Act. In opposition to the Gallegly/Young bills, States. For the record, I am attaching a statement both in committee and after the bill was re- Greg's secret is based on the utilization and from CNMI Resident Representative Juan ported favorably, it was argued that, al- building of relationships. In his words: ``My Babauta. though the people of the Northern Marianas commitment starts with relationships. Relation- THE NORTHERN MARIANAS DELEGATE ACT, are US citizens, they have no inherent ship selling is focused on the customer. Ex- AUGUST 6, 1998 ‘‘right’’ to participate in our Nation’s gov- ceeding expectations is the single most pow- ernance. This argument is technically cor- Statement of the Honorable Juan N. erful way our team has of building credibility.'' rect. The Constitution makes no provision Babauta, Resident Representative to the Greg is a strong advocate of under-promising for representation in Congress for US citi- United States, from the Commonwealth of zens not residents of the several States. and over-delivering. the Northern Mariana Islands However, since the very first days of our Re- Greg is an active social person, married to The people of the Northern Marianas voted public, this Congress has acknowledge that the former Alethea Barker, a member of the overwhelmingly in 1975 to join the United US citizens, even outside the States, should Church of Christ, and he celebrates his 30th States of America. After three centuries of in justice have a voice in Congress. And, over birthday on August 14, 1998. Greg is destined colonial rule we longed to be citizens of a the last two hundred years, Congress has so democratic republic, free to participate in to continue breaking records in selling. I wish provided, giving representation in the US him the best of luck in his future endeavors. our own governance. House to Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Michi- Twenty-three years later, we still wait, f gan—together some 30 territories ranging in governed from afar, the only people within population from 5,000 to 250,000. the United States without a voice in Con- HEFLEY AMENDMENT At times, though, Congress has delayed in gress. In negotiating our entry into the American granting this representation—in the case of political system we were advised that our Alaska because of its remoteness and its pop- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS small population (about 14,000 in the early ulation’s racial and ethnic composition. But OF MARYLAND 1970s) did not warrant representation in Con- we live in modern times, when concerns IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about distance and homogeneity have been gress. We accepted that explanation knowing Thursday, August 6, 1998 that Congress had recently provided rep- superseded by technology and a more en- resentation in the House of Representatives lightened sense of justice and civil rights. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, last night I for Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Dis- It was further argued that representation voted against the Hefley Amendment. As in Congress is a ‘‘privilege’’ and that the peo- trict of Columbia and confident that once Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Civil we, too, became United States citizens we ple of the Northern Marianas are unworthy— because of the abuse of foreign laborers Service, I strongly opposed the Hefley amend- would be accorded representation in our na- ment because I believe that no employee, fed- tional government. which has occurred in the islands—to have When, in 1978, Congress provided represen- the same privileges as other people living in eral or otherwise, should be subjected to em- tation for the US nationals of American the United States. But the privilege—if ployment discrimination. Samoa, a population of approximately 27,000, privilege it be—has been denied the people of Executive Order 13087, signed by President we in the Northern Marianas were further the Northern Marianas for twenty-three Clinton on May 28th, creates no new rights, it encouraged to believe that as a growing pop- years, since long before the issue of foreign merely codifies existing non-discrimination ulation of US citizens, we, too, would soon labor abuse arose. In approving the Covenant of political policies already in force in every Federal de- have a voice in shaping the laws which now partment and agency throughout the executive governed us. union with the United States, the people of Our hopes rose again in 1986 when the Com- the Northern Marianas elected to live under branch. The Executive Order simply says that mission on Federal Laws appointed by Presi- federal law. We do not fear it. We seek its supervisors in the Federal government may dent Ronald Reagan recommended to Con- protection for ourselves and for all persons not consider race, religion, gender or sexual gress that the people of the Northern Mari- living in the Northern Marianas. What we orientation, in hiring, firing or promotion deci- anas be provided a Delegate in the US House want is to have a voice in making those fed- sions. It states a fair and reasonable policy of Representatives. The Reagan Commission eral laws which govern us. with which no true believer in our nation's The Supreme Court of the United States reasoned that: founding principle of equal justice under law Every other area within the American po- opined in 1964. ‘‘[n]o right is more precious in litical system with a permanent population a free country than that of having a voice in could disagree. is represented in Congress; the election of those who make the laws The Hefley Amendment would prohibit the Northern Marianas representation in Con- under which, as good citizens, we must live.’’ expenditure of funds to implement the Execu- gress is in keeping with American traditions It is with respect for that fundamental prin- tive Order. By doing so, it sends the wrong E1618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 message. It signals that it is permissible to TRIBUTE TO THOMAS S. CHAN BAISAKHI±1999 is where Indian-Americans, discriminate based on sexual orientation. I find the government of Punjab, and the people of this particularly inappropriate for the Federal HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI India will celebrate the rich Khalsa heritage of government which should be doing everything OF CALIFORNIA the last three hundred years. It will offer every- possible to discourage all forms of discrimina- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one an opportunity to reflect on Sikh values tion. and traditions. Last fall, at my request, the Subcommittee Thursday, August 6, 1998 Punjab, India, is the land where the soul of on Civil Service held a series of hearings on Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Kabir found its resonance in the inspirational employment discrimination in the Federal ute and to honor the memory of the late hymns of Guru Nanak, and the grandeur of workplace. During these hearings, the current Thomas S. Chan of Sacramento, CA. As Mr. Guru Gobind Singh's spirit inspired countless evidence of discriminatory conduct in the Fed- Chan is memorialized today he will be remem- people. Punjab has always been known for eral workplace was overwhelming. I asked the bered by his many friends and family mem- the rich heritage of Sikh culture. General Accounting Office (GAO) to look into bers as an intelligent businessman and dedi- BAISAKHI±1999 represents the culmination this matter, and in a report issued last month cated community leader. of extensive planning, and has come about GAO found that the number of Federal em- Mr. Chan was a true Sacramentan. Born on only through the remarkable efforts of devoted ployee discrimination complaints has risen July 17, 1919 he was raised in Sacramento people whose commitment to the project sharply over the past few years. Clearly, more and has always called Sacramento home. He should be commended. I would like to person- must be done to stamp out discrimination. graduated from Sacramento High School in ally recognize the Chief Minister of Punjab What the Helfey amendment does is promote 1937. In 1942, he met Mae Chuck and the two Prakash Singh Badal and his council of min- it. were wed in 1947. isters; members of the Legislative Assembly; f Tom Chan devoted much of energy into Members of the Parliament; Serv Shri Surjeet helping his family's produce business flourish. Singh Barnala, Union Minister of India; RECOGNITION OF LEESBURG STU- Begun by his father, Mr. Chan assumed man- Sukhbir Singh Badal; Jathedar Bhai Ranjit DENTS IN AAA ‘‘NATIONAL AUTO agement of General Produce Co. during the Singh; Jathedar Bhai Gurucharan Singh SKILLS’’ CONTEST 1950s. Yet the produce business was not the Tohra, M.P.; Bhajedra Singh Haumdard, M.P.; only field in which Tom Chan excelled. He Didar Singh Bhens; and the founder president HON. FRANK R. WOLF went on to establish himself as one of Sac- of the Ambedkar International Mission U.S.A., OF VIRGINIA ramento's most innovative retailers and cus- Hardyal Singh. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tom home developers. He was also an im- To further mark this auspicious occasion, Thursday, August 6, 1998 mensely talented furniture craftsman as well the Honorable Chief Minister of the State of as an avid sportsman. General Produce Co., Punjab, Mr. Prakash Singh Badal, has pro- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a South Land Park Terrace, and Riverside Es- posed the development of Anandpar Sahib, a moment to recognize two young students. tates will endure as Thomas Chan's lasting city in Punjab to reflect the rich heritage of They are Jason Kmak, age 17, and Gregory J. legacy in Sacramento. Sikh culture. Included in the proposal is the Welch, age 19. These two students rep- But like his father, Tom also leaves behind Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex, the resented Virginia and placed second in this a wonderful family, friends, and a community Khalsa Memorial Academic Institute, a gallery year's American Automobile Association (AAA) of people who are better for having known of paintings, and a Sikh military museum ``National Auto Skills Contest.'' Jason and him. among other things. Also planned is a Khalsa Gregory competed as a team from the C.S. The Chan family will always hold a special heritage memorial which will be three hundred Monroe Technical Center in Leesburg, Vir- place in my memories. When my family and I feet high to mark this Tercentenary Celebra- ginia, against 49 other teams across the na- returned to Sacramento after the incarceration tion. tion and represented AAA Potomac. of Japanese Americans, we had few posses- Once again, I would like to send my best The annual competition pits the best high sions, little money, and no income. Moreover, wishes for this event, and my personal con- school auto repair teams in the nation against because of the internment, there was a pre- gratulations on this joyous occasion. each other. Nationwide, more than 5,000 stu- sumption of guilt and a suspicion of Americans f dents competed in the competition. Over $8 of Japanese ancestry throughout California. million in scholarship money is awarded in the But amidst such indignities, there were fami- INTRODUCTION OF THE CAPITAL contest. The competition is based on written lies like the Chans who reached out to my GAINS TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT exams and a timed challenge for teams to find family and others like us. OF 1998 and fix bugs deliberated created in an auto- My father, who was forced to give up his mobile. Only the team from Oregon placed own produce business when the internment HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE better than Virginia's team. order came, was hired by Tom's father to work OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Speaker, today's automobiles have at General Produce, where he worked with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more computer processing power than the first and for Tom Chan for more than 30 years. Thursday, August 6, 1998 Apollo spacecraft. According to AAA, a 1998 There are scores of people and families Ford automobile has about 84 percent its who have been similarly influenced by Tom Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, on April 1 of this functions controlled by computers, compared Chan and his family. It is they who will feel the year, several of my colleagues and I intro- with 14 percent for 1990 models. The skills great loss in our community and remember duced H.R. 3623, the ``Capital Gains Tax Sim- needed to repair automobiles today are com- him as an admired leader. plification Act of 1998,'' which would simplify plex and highly technical. These students dis- Mr. Speaker, as Thomas S. Chan is laid to the computation of capital gains taxes for all played amazing talent by placing second in rest today in Sacramento, I respectfully ask all individual taxpayers. The bill would also pro- the competition. As second place winners, of my colleagues to join me in commemorating vide modest capital gains tax reductions for they will be awarded scholarships worth thou- his dual legacies as a successful businessman millions of Americans. sands of dollars. The team's efforts have also and beloved family figure. Our thoughts are At the time of introduction, I stated that we earned their Leesburg school a Ford vehicle with Mae Chan, Tom's four children, and two would modify the legislation if the Joint Com- for use in the school's automotive training pro- grandchildren during their most difficult time. mittee on Taxation (JCT) determined upon re- gram. f viewing the bill that there would be a revenue Mr. Speaker, more students should be en- loss. Since then, I have learned from the JCT couraged to learn computer and advanced HONORING BAISAKHI–1999 that this bill as originally introduced would lose technology skills because it is the way of the revenue. With this concern in mind, I have de- future. From automobiles to television sets to HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ cided to modify and reintroduce this capital the Internet, students must learn these skills if OF NEW JERSEY gains legislation. The bill would now raise our nation is to remain globally competitive. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $600 million over a ten-year period. commend Jason and Gregory on their hard Based upon revenue considerations, we work and achievement, encourage them to Thursday, August 6, 1998 have modified the Capital Gains Tax Sim- continue to build on this success, and wish Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today plification Act of 1998 in several areas, none them all the very best in their future endeav- to honor BAISAKHI±1999, which is the Ter- of which would affect the basic goal of sub- ors. centenary Celebration of the birth of Khalsa. stantially simplifying the taxation of capital August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1619 gains for individual taxpayers. The principal ing many years to education Jack decided to come, this tax credit can go a long way to modification would reduce the basic deduction enter the business world. He began his pursuit both correct the inequity caused by the Notch from gross income for the net capital gains of as President of Winter Park Telephone, then and to help seniors meet their health care individual taxpayers to 38 percent, rather than joined Florida Power Corporation as Vice needs. I urge my colleagues to review the 40 percent in the original legislation. Another President. Jack moved to the Florida Progress Notch Baby Health Care Relief Act, to discuss modification would change the taxation of col- Corporation, the parent corporation of Florida this legislation with the seniors in their dis- lectibles so that any gain or loss from the sale Power Corporation, as Vice President of En- tricts, and to join me in cosponsoring this im- or exchange of a collectible would be treated ergy and Technology, and was subsequently portant legislation. as a short-term capital gain or loss. Consistent promoted to President and Chief Operating f with the treatment of capital gains under cur- Officer. In Federal of 1990, he became Chief rent law, the tax rates that apply to capital Executive Officer of Florida Progress Corpora- V–103 FM AND WGCI AM/FM UNITY gain income for regular tax purposes would tion, and a year later was named as Chairman DAY also apply for alternative minimum tax pur- of the Board. poses. Jack is the past chairman and current direc- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Under current law, the Schedule D has be- tor of the Florida Council of 100. He is the OF ILLINOIS come very burdensome for ordinary taxpayers former director of Barnett Banks of Florida, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and of Barnett Bank of Pinellas County. He is as they attempt to comply with the current Thursday, August 6, 1998 capital gains tax law. The IRS estimates that also associated with and has devoted much of a typical taxpayer with a capital gain will his time to Florida Chamber of Commerce Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take spend 5 hours and 20 minutes filling out his or Foundation and the Florida Endowment Fund this opportunity to submit the following Procla- her Schedule D. This is two hours more than for Higher Education. mation: in 1994. Moreover, the changes of making an Jack Critchfield also became very involved Whereas for the first time in Chicago his- error in filling out this complicated 54-line form by dedicating time and energy as a member of tory, two competing radio stations V±103 FM have increased due to this additional complex- the Governors Commission for Government and WGCI AM/FM have united to sponsor ity. In this respect, this bill's simple 38 percent By the People and was a remarkable Chair- ``Unity Day 1998'', a community oriented event exclusion for capital gains would be sub- man of the Commission's Education Commit- in Washington Park. stituted for the confusing array of capital gains tee. Dr. Critchfield also worked persistently be- Whereas ``Unity Day 1998'' will bring to- tax rates under current law, and at no cost to hind the scenes to bring professional and gether hundreds of thousands of people to the U.S. Treasury. major league baseball to the state of Florida. collectively focus on family values, the power Mr. Speaker, should the Ways and Means Jack has obviously been a very ambitious of hope, self-discipline and the strength of a Committee decide to take up a tax bill this and successful man. Although he will continue unified people. year, it is my hope that this legislation would his work in education, he will certainly be Whereas Unity Day is a daylong celebration be included as part of any ultimate package. missed by the Florida Progress Corporation. I highlighted by a festival of fun, entertainment, We need to make the tax code less com- am sure Jack will spend more time improving education and leadership from the community. plexÐand less burdensomeÐfor the American his golf game and caring for his young daugh- V±103 and WGCI AM/FM are presenting spe- taxpayer. The Capital Gains Tax Simplification ter. I just hope that he remains as active as cial awards to several community social and Act of 1998 would go a long way toward he has been. Mr. Speaker, Jack Critchfield is cultural organizations; and achieving that goal. a great friend and I would like my colleagues Whereas the DuSable Museum of African Several of my colleagues on the Ways and to join me in wishing Jack the best as he re- American History, HRDI, Inc., Old St. Paul Means Committee, including Representatives tires. Church, Westside Cultural Center (Douglas f RANGEL, STARK, MATSUI, KENNELLY, Park), and the Soul Children of Chicago are MCDERMOTT, LEWIS, NEAL and BECERRA, join THE NOTCH BABY HEALTH CARE worthy of the Unity Day Awards; and me in introducing this legislation. I urge my RELIEF ACT Whereas the DuSable Museum of African other colleagues to join me in cosponsoring American History is the nation's oldest, non- this capital gains simplification bill. HON. JO ANN EMERSON profit institution devoted to the collection, pres- f ervation, interpretation and dissemination of OF MISSOURI African American History; and RETIREMENT OF JACK B. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas the Human Resources Develop- CRITCHFIELD Thursday, August 6, 1998 ment Institute, Inc., (HRDI), is the largest Afri- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I am can American behavioral healthcare and social HON. BILL McCOLLUM introducing legislation to assist the over 6 mil- service organization in the State of Illinois OF FLORIDA lion senior citizens who have been negatively committed to improving the quality of life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impacted by the Social Security Amendments people in all communities; and of 1977. Seniors born between the years 1917 Whereas the Soal Children of Chicago, Thursday, August 6, 1998 and 1921Ðthe ``Notch Babies''Ðhave re- founded in 1981 by Walt Whitman exemplifies Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ceived lower Social Security monthly pay- Unity Day 1998 by promoting self-esteem, to commemorate the retirement of Jack B. ments than those seniors born shortly before leadership and good moral character among Critchfield, a good friend of mine. On June 30, or after this five period. My legislation, the our youth; and 1998, Jack Critchfield retired from his post as Notch Baby Health Care Relief Act, will offset Whereas the Westside Cultural Center, Chairman of the Board of Florida Process Cor- the reduction in Social Security benefits by Douglas Park works to develop camaraderie, poration, which is the holding company for providing a tax credit for Medicare Part B pre- friendship and exposes our inner city youth to Florida's second largest investor-owned elec- miums. cultural and youth development activities; and tric utility. Jack was born and raised in Penn- The approach taken in my new bill is dif- Whereas Old St. Paul Church provides spir- sylvania. He graduated from Slippery Rock ferent than that taken in my Notch Baby Act itual guidance and support to our communities State College with a Bachelor of Science de- of 1977 (H.R. 146) or in any other Notch bill and support families, the power of love and gree, then went on to the University of Pitts- introduced in this Congress. In fact, the ap- hope; and burgh for a Master's Degree and a Doctorate. proach taken in this legislation was suggested Whereas Marv Dyson, President and Gen- Jack also holds an honorary law degree from to me by one of my own constitutentsÐadjust eral Manager, WGCI AM/FM and Donald T. Rollins College, which is located in my district. Medicare insurance payments for Notch Ba- Moore, Senior Vice President and general He began his career in academics as a his- bies. Specifically, my new bill provides a re- manager, V±103 should be commended for tory teacher and counselor at Rockwood High fundable tax credit for monthly Medicare Part their contributions and support of our commu- School in Pennsylvania, then went to the Uni- B premiums for senior citizens born between nities; and versity of Pittsburgh as Dean of Admissions the years 1917 and 1921, their spouses and Whereas V±103, an award winning radio and Student Financial Aid, Asst. Chancellor their windows or windowers. The bill also station consistently provides the best hits and and Associate Professor of Higher Education. eliminates the Medicare Part B premium late dusties to primarily the African American com- After his accomplishments in Pennsylvania, he enrollment penalty for these individuals. munities; and moved to Winter Park, Florida, where Jack As health care expenses can take up a Whereas WGCI AM/FM, winner of many was President of Rollins College. After devot- large proportion of a senior's retirement in- awards, ``Plays the Hits'' and ``All Dusties E1620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 1390'' plays Chicago's favorite dusties of all to gather family, friends, and loved ones to re- tably during his recent illness. I cherish the time; and member, re-live, rejoice and to share. One memory of the Sunday brunches at their I therefore proclaim August 29, 1998 ``V± such special milestone was the celebration of home in Pine City, the silver cutlery, the linen and fine delft, the overall ambiance but 103 FM and WGCI AM/FM Unity Day 1998 in the fortieth wedding anniversary of Tom and Chicago''. most especially the food prepared and ar- Miriam Ryan, on July 25, 1998, in Pine City, ranged with the touch of the excellent visual f Minnesota. artist that she is, and always in the tradition Dozens of Tom and Miriam's friends joined HONORING MARIA OSUNA VALDEZ of French cooking of course. Considering their 82 children, grandchildren, and great- which, the notion of ‘‘french fries’’ does seem FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBU- grandchildren for a spiritually uplifting mass at to be a contradiction in terms! TIONS TO THE COMMUNITY Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City Tom’s dedication to Miriam too is a note- and a joyous receptionÐlunch at the Rock worthy as his compassion as a lawyer and politician for the poor and those who suffer HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Creek City Center, to re-live and remember. OF CALIFORNIA injustice in any way. This compassion of his Tom and Miriam's inspiring forty years to- does not flow only from the genetic heritage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether. of his revered uncle Monsignor John A. Thursday, August 6, 1998 I have known and loved this special couple Ryan. An unrequited democrat—the Min- Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and their beautiful family for over thirty years, nesota kind—Tom Ryan’s concern flows also recognize Maria Osuna Valdez for her life long and felt very privileged to participate in their from his unwavering commitment to the commitment to being a role model citizen and remarkable festivity. I was profoundly moved preferential place which the poor are meant by the outpouring of love and joy from all who to enjoy in the mission and ministry of the exemplary woman. Catholic Church, most especially perhaps Maria was born on March 6, 1914, in San shared with Tom and Miriam their anniversary, here in America. Something which the Ignacio, Sinaloa, Mexico. She was the fourth whose spirituality and majesty were best Church needs to reconsider in its list of pri- of five children to Eufemio Osuna and summed up in Fr. Michael J. Lyons' homily orities frequently. Magdalena Escobosa de Osuna. After her par- and the children's Tribute, both delivered at In any case, keeping in mind that marriage ents death, Maria, then 16 years of age, went the mass, and which I ask unanimous consent is always a work of grace in progress, we are to live with her sister, Magdalena. to include in the RECORD, in the expectation celebrating what is hopefully some experi- While living in the mining town of El that Americans everywhere will be ennobled ence of Mount Tabor for Tom and Miriam on this their fortieth anniversary. Tambor, Mexico, Maria met and married and inspired by Tom and Miriam Ryan's beau- In this regard, I am reminded of another Miguel Arrellano Valdez. In 1946, after having tiful example of life together. anniversary I was privileged to celebrate worked in the silver mines for many years, HOMILY FOR THE FORTIETH WEDDING ANNIVER- with my parents some seven years ago, a mo- Miguel, an American citizen, moved back to SARY OF THOMAS AND MIRIAM RYAN IMMACU- ment of quiet wonder and thankfulness for the United States. Miguel went ahead to begin LATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, PINE them and for every member of the family in- working and Maria stayed with their children CITY, MINNESOTA, JULY 25, 1998 volved. I remember especially the way in which my parents seemed to be tolerantly before moving to Tijuana, Mexico, to begin Forty years together in a union so time- amused by all the fuss, sensing at times our preparing for their journey to the United prone as that of marriage calls for a special tendency to celebrate them as trophies. States. In 1957, after much work and sacrifice, sort of celebration. And for once time is not After all their love did survive the raising of the enemy but the celebration. the Valdez family moved into their home in myself! Behind their bemusement however, I The combined ages of those gathered here Montebello, California. Maria, with the help of sensed a secret quality to their happiness is testament to the influence of the union of the older children managed the family while that not even their children could know, but Tom and Miriam that took place forty years Miguel worked in Los Angeles. which they would hopefully discover in their ago. Their previous marriages to spouses Maria was a homemaker who took care of own marriages in due course; a subject of who predeceased their present union and their eight children. She supervised their ac- their constant prayer I suspect. whose memory they continue to cherish, tivities while Miguel often worked double Children it seems nearly always think of along with the large number of children to their parents as existing only from the time shifts. Their children were their pride and in- whom they have given life and love, suggest spiration. They instilled in them the American they have known them. Like my parents that this fortieth anniversary is neither sil- however, Tom and Miriam share times and Dream, strong religious beliefs and family val- ver or golden, it must surely be considered secrets and memories that are theirs and ues. All eight of their children graduated from platinum. And as is the case in the mining only theirs. In Yeats’ words they too: . . . institutions of higher learning and were exem- and processing of precious metals, the years have found the best that life can give,/ Com- plary citizens. After Miguel's death in 1987, have given Tom and Miriam their share of panionship in those mysterious things/ That Maria continued to guide and encourage their Gethsemane to remove the dross of selfish- make a man’s soul or a woman’s soul/ Itself children and grandchildren and to instill in ness and produce the kind of union they have and not some other soul. achieved. All things considered, time has as- them the high expectations of the Valdez fam- And so, Miriam and Tom, in the words of sayed their marriage and has marked it as Paul to the Corinthians—one of our chosen ily. genuine. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May 3, 1998, Scriptures for your anniversary—because of A fortieth wedding anniversary reminds us the patience and kindness of your mutual Maria passed away after a long illness at her that the marriage covenant is not an instant love, its humility and forgiveness, your care home in Montebello, California. A 45 year resi- achievement. As we say, the wedding may be and compassion for your families and for all dent of Montebello, Maria was devoted to her for a day but the marriage is for a lifetime. of us, we know that the ageless Christ is Catholic faith, her husband, her children and Marriage calls for love, forgiveness, sac- with us here, joyful too over all that his grandchildren. She is survived by her children rifice, loyalty, faith and courage in shaping grace and presence have worked in you. That Beatrice, Rudolph, Gloria, Ofelia, Michael, Wil- these virtues and through them the ongoing miracle is surely encouragement and assur- liam, Robert, George; her brother Oscar; and work in progress. ance to younger couples—and God knows We live in an age however, when it is all they need it—that His grace is always suffi- 22 grandchildren and one great-grandson. too easy to forget the constant faithfulness Maria left her family a legacy of undying love, cient to the fulfillment of their desires and of the heart and the single-minded dedica- dreams. Certainly, as the Gospel of John sug- a devotion to her faith and a deep sense of tion that are needed to arrive at this hour of gests, you have proven yourselves as Christ’s family values. I ask my colleagues to join me recognition and acclaim. Instant food and special friends. You have been faithful to His in honoring Maria Osuna Valdez for being an communications, the immediate availability trust and to each other’s. outstanding resident of Montebello, California. of so many consumer goods, masks the care We celebrate you and we bless you!. Rev. f and well-planned preparation and personal Michael J. Lyons, Pastor. attention that the union of marriage de- THOMAS AND MIRIAM RYAN: A mands. French fries are a long way from the TRIBUTE TO MOM & DAD CELEBRATION OF THEIR 40TH care and preparation that mashed potatoes Once upon a time there was a widowed man WEDDING ANNIVERSARY need. And cell-phones do not replace the with five children; they called him dad; and time and companionship that the friendship a widowed woman with seven children they and intimacy of marriage requires. And I called mom. HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR might add, no one can replace parents in the On October 4, 1958 they got married; soon OF MINNESOTA task of forming children in the values that there were two more children, becoming a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ultimately matter. blended family of 16. Through a lot of faith, Thursday, August 6, 1998 Incidentally, my personal experience of dedication, hard work and love, the family Miriam’s cuisine is surely symbolic in the thrived. Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, anniversaries truest sense of the self-giving that is so char- We are here today to celebrate the union of are special, treasured milestones in life, a time acteristic of her marriage to Tom, most no- these two people and the beautiful example August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1621 of love and family which is their legacy. swering machine. But then there is a time seniors enrolled in Medicare HMOs. One of There were 14 children, and so far 40 grand- for everything and maybe that’s one reason the most important was language to ensure children and 31 great grandchildren. One son, why he has so many children. that health plans pay for visits to the emer- Leisure activities always included games one grandson and one great granddaughter gency room. are here with us in the spirit of peace and for the whole family. Evening ping pong love from heaven above. matches were common, as were card games We had heard frequent complaints that Mom is known for her gourmet meals that for those deemed able. You knew you came health plans were denying payment if the indi- always includes dessert and a table set for of age in this family when you were included vidual was found, in the end, not to have had royalty even night designated as ‘‘must go’’, in the weekend card games, buck eucker, a condition requiring ER care. The best exam- which means everything in the refrigerator hearts and bridge, to name of a few. This was ple is the man who experiences crushing must go. These meals boasted of concoctions the true passing into adulthood! chest pain. The American Heart Association fit for kings and the presentations always to Dad, you have continued to inspire your says that is a sign of a possible heart attack match. children through your example of lifelong and urges immediate medical attention. Grocery shopping was always a major or- learning, and many of us have stepped for- deal. Dad and Mary would often times go to- ward to follow in your steps and have sought Fortunately, there are other causes of gether—filling two or more grocery carts and gotten degrees as adults. crushing chest pains, but seniors whose EKG brimming full. Trying to find places for it all Mom, your appreciation of art and the were negative were being stuck with a bill for at home was much like the politics we were beauty you alone are able to create on paper the emergency room care, since, in retrospect, thrown into. They shopped liberally and had and canvas makes it a joy. To see your new- the HMO said it was not an emergency after to put it away conservatively. est creations puts such pride in our hearts. all. Speaking of politics, life with dad is al- Some of your children and grandchildren The Medicare law passed last year took ways politically charged. I’m not sure if it’s have been blessed with your artful talent. We care of this problem, by ensuring that plans because he’s a lawyer, his strong Irish Herit- see the beauty in life because of you! age, or he just loves talking. The more con- Experiences both good and bad have a part paid for emergency room services if a ``pru- troversial and politically charged the better. in shaping who we each are and have become. dent layperson'' would have thought a visit to There were always parades to walk with Thank you, mom and dad, for loving each the ER was needed. This prevented the sort stickers and brochures to hand out, door other in sickness and in health, through of ``hindsight is 20-20'' coverage denials that knocking campaigns for dad or some other good and bad, and for living life to the full- consumers had complained about. worthy candidate. It was expected of us est. You have laid both the foundation of The Patient Bill of Rights, which I support, much like a farmer expecting his children to life, as a married couple, and our strong fam- would have extended the same protections to help out on the farm. ily values. You can be proud! A family our size has required us to co- consumers in all health plans. Instead, the Re- As dad always says, ‘‘It’s hard to be hum- publican Task Force bill passed by the House operate, share and be creative. Family vaca- ble when you’re perfect in every way’’. Isn’t tions and rides in the car were a real test of it? contains a watered-down version of the pru- that. ‘‘It’s my turn to sit by the window, dent lay person rule. you’re touching me, or you’re in my space’’ f On Tuesday, the New York Times published were common grumblings ending up in PATIENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS an excellent article by their noted health re- pinching matches and angry words. Long porter, Robert Pear. In it, Mr. Pear outlined trips required a cooler of sandwiches and just how different the protections in the Re- beverages eating in the car on a stop at a HON. GREG GANSKE publican Task Force Bill are from those we roadside picnic area. Sleeping in the care re- OF IOWA passed for Medicare and Medicaid. quired further division of the minimal car IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES space. Two got the floor usually by scream- A key difference is exactly how much pa- ing dibs first! That was a real treat because Thursday, August 6, 1998 tients will have to pay for emergency care. you had twice the room of the 3 or 4 sitting Mr. GANSKE. Mr. Speaker, soon the House The Patients' Bill of Rights, which I supported, behind you on the seat. But if you got pushy will adjourn for the August District Work Pe- provides that patients could not be charged or crabby you ended up in the front seat with riod. Members will scatter to the four corners more money if they seek care in a non-net- mom and dad—that was really bad. By the work emergency room. way dad, you can get a smaller car now. of the nation and return to their hometowns. Over the next month, we will have the time By contrast, the Republican Task Force al- When we thought things were tough or un- lows the health plan to impose higher costs on fair for us mom always told us ‘‘offer it up to speak with our constituents at countless and you’ll go straight to heaven’’. You can county and state fairs, town hall meetings, and those who are so careless as to allow emer- guess how much credence that held with five other gatherings, both formal and informal. It gencies to befall them in places not close to 6 to 13 year-olds. Then there was the now fa- will be an opportunity for us to communicate a network-affiliated hospital! Mr. Speaker, consider what this means. mous saying of mom’s when we would say what we have done and for the voters to tell something she thought was really dumb . . . HMOs require enrollees to use certain hos- us what they would like Congress to do. ‘‘Don’t talk like a sausage’’. To give you an pitals, because the plan has some financial ar- idea of the incredible wisdom we held as chil- I think that we will find it next to impossible to pick up a newspaper or hold a town meet- rangement with them. dren we never questioned that saying. Only But when a young child splits his head open ing without hearing another story about how a as an adult did I wonder how a sausage by falling down a flight of stairs, I fail to see managed care plan denied someone life-sav- sounded and how stupid we were to believe a that any good is served by giving patients a fi- sausage talked. ing treatment. nancial incentive to delay care until they can Weekend trips often include a caravan of And no public comment poll could convey get to one of the HMOs own emergency family cars following our leader, Dad. He the depth of emotion about this issue as well rooms. drives fast so he’s hard to keep up with, but as movie audiences around the country who you can always count on catching up to him Consider the case of James Adams. Age: because he most often makes a Dairy Queen spontaneously clapped and cheered Helen six months. At 3:30 in the morning, his mother stop . . . his car seems to smell them out. He Hunt's obscenity-laced description of her Lamona found James hot, panting, and moan- never hears a single complaint. HMO. ing. His temperature was 104 F. Through the years mom tried to find ways Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer some Lamona called her HMO and was told to to help with the clothing needs of so many thoughts on what we are likely to hear from take James to Scottish Rite Medical Center. young teenage girls. There was Beeline home our constituents about this issue over the next clothing partyshows . . . no need to hire a ``That's the only hospital I can send you to,'' month. the Medicare nurse added. model, all she had to do was bribe me with Two weeks ago, the House approved a Re- new clothes. Actually I loved doing it! The ``How do we get there?'' Lamona asked. Chic Shoppe came later. A dream of mom’s. publican Task Force bill which was advertised ``I don't know,'' the nurse said. ``I'm not good A women’s brand name clothing store with as addressing consumer complaints about at directions. sizes to fit women and teens. What a boon for HMOs. But, Mr. Speaker, I think an examina- About 20 miles into their ride, they passed the four teen girls at the time. I think it was tion of the fine print is in order, particularly Emory University's hospital, a renowned pedi- more a dream for us than for her; though she when we compare it to the Patients' Bill of atric center. Nearby were two more of Atlan- kept a good handle on her inventory. Rights, a bi-partisan proposal I support which ta's leading hospitals, Georgia Baptist and Dad is always one to be in the forefront of has been endorsed by close to 200 national technology, first in the neighborhood to get Grady Memorial. a color tv, vcr, or videocassette recorder. I groups of patients and providers. But they didn't have permission to stop often wonder how such an intelligent person Last year, Congress and the President were there and pressed on. They had 232 more can be so electronically progressive and not able to reach agreement on a plan to save miles to travel to get to Scottish Rite. have a clue on how to keep his tv remote Medicare from bankruptcy. Included in that While searching for Scottish Rite, James' control programmed or run his telephone an- package were several provisions to protect heart stopped. When James and Lamona E1622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 eventually got to Scottish Rite, it looked like Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Task Force bill becomes law, I think it will be the boy would die. the entire text of the Robert Pear article be very difficult for Members to explain to the par- But he was a tough little guy. And despite printed in the Congressional Record at this ents of a child like this why Congress exempt- his cardiac arrest due to the delay in treatment point. ed HealthMarts from this state law protection. by his HMO, he survived. Mr. Speaker, these are but two examples of Second, the Republican bill does not con- However, the doctors had to amputate both flaws that may not be apparent on a quick tain protections for doctors and nurses who of his hands and both of his feet because of read of the Republican Task Force bill but serve as advocates for their patients. Both gangrene. which become apparent upon closer examina- bills ban ``gag rules'' that some health plans All this is documented in this book, ``Health tion. have used to limit discussions between pa- Against Wealth.'' As the details of James' I wish I could say that those are the only tients and their health care providers, but the HMO's methods emerged, the case suggested two provisions in the House-passed GOP Patients' Bill of Rights recognizes that doctors that the margins of safety in HMOs can be managed care reform bill whichÐto borrow and nurses need to be advocates at other razor thin. In James' case, they were almost from the old TV adÐmay taste great but is times too. fatal, leaving him without hands or feet for the certainly less filling. It prevents health plans from taking action rest of his life. I think every Member of Congress would against them for speaking up at internal and Think of the dilemma this places on a moth- agree that the best health care bill is one that external reviews or for alerting public health er struggling to make ends meet. In Lamona's delivers people the services they need, when authorities to safety concerns. These are pro- situation, under the Republican Task Force they need them. Remedies such as internal tections not present in the Republican Task bill, if she rushes her child to the nearest and external appeals and access to the courts Force bill. emergency room, she could be at risk for are needed backstops, but our first goal A third key difference between the Repub- charges that average 50 percent more than should be to require that HMOs provide need- lican Task Force bill and the bi-partisan Pa- what the plan would pay for in-network care. ed care. On that count, there is no comparison tients' Bill of Rights related to the way in which Or she could hope that her child's condition between the two bills. they deal with drug formularies. For reasons will not worsen as they drive past other hos- Here is a partial list of protections contained which may have more to do with financial dis- pital an additional 20 miles to get to the near- in the Patients Bill of Rights but which were counts than quality medical care, many health est ER affiliated with their plan. And woe to not included in the Republican Task Force plans have limited their coverage of prescrip- any family's fragile financial position if this proposal: emergency occurs while they are visiting rel- tion drugs to those on a ``formulary,'' For many First and foremost, the Republican Task atives in another State! conditions and diseases, patients can be given Mr. Speaker, the Patients' Bill of Rights Force bill could actually make the situation any number of formulations of a drugÐwheth- would ensure that consumers would not have worse by creating Association Health Plans er brand names or generic. to make that potentially disastrous choice. which will be beyond the reach of state regula- That is, however, not always the case. A second key difference between the Re- tions. For years and years, States have shown Often, a patient may have a need for a par- publican Task Force bill and the protections themselves able to craft workable consumer ticular formulation of a drug.That is especially already enacted for Medicare is that the Re- protections for health insurance. But thanks to true of narrow therapeutic index drugs, for publican bill does not require any payment for a 25 year old federal law known as ERISA, which there is a very narrow window between services other than an initial screening. After millions of Americans are in health plans regu- efficacy and toxicity. Switching patients from that, payment must be made only for addi- lated by the federal government and are there- brand name to generic drugs or vice-versa tional emergency services if a ``prudent emer- fore beyond the reach of state consumer pro- can have serious health consequences. gency medical professional'' would deem them tections. The Patients' Bill of Rights recognizes this necessary. Moreover, the GOP bill added a Instead of giving consumers more control by ensuring that physicians and pharmacists new burden on emergency room doctors, re- over health care, the Republican Task Force have input in the creation of a plan's for- quiring them to certify in writing that such bill actually places more people in ERISA-reg- mulary. Moreover, the bill ensures that there is services are needed. Talk about bureaucracy! ulated health plans. Does this solve our health a way for patients to get a drug that is not on Robert Pear's New York Times article care problems? Certainly not. Does it add to the formulary if their physician determines it is quoted John Scott of the American College of them by denying people the protections of medically indicated. Emergency Physicians. Mr. Scott's comments state law? Definitely. By contrast, the Republican Task Force bill bear repeating, because I think they illuminate Instead of improving access to insurance, merely provides enrollees with information of the weaknesses of the Task Force bill: these proposals could have the exact opposite the extent to which a drug formulary is used We have more than a century of common effect. By exempting multiple employer welfare and a description of how the formularly is de- law and court decisions interpreting the arrangementsÐknown as MEWAsÐfrom a veloped. standard of a ‘prudent lay person,’ or ‘rea- range of state insurance regulation, the Re- More specific information as to whether a sonable man,’ as it used to be called. But publican bill will make it more difficult for particular drug biological is on the formulary is this new standard of a ‘prudent emergency states to fund high-risk pools and other pro- available only to those who ask. medical professional’ was invented out of A fourth key difference is that the Patients' thin air. It creates new opportunities for grams to keep health insurance affordable. HMOs to second-guess the treating physician The National Association of Insurance Com- Bill of Rights guarantees access to clinical and to deny payment for emergency services. missioners and the National Conference of trials, something that the Republican Task Mr. Pear's article also takes a hard look at State Legislatures are concerned that these Force bill does not do. For patients with some the difficult issue of medical records privacy GOP provisions could ``undermine the recent diseases, the only hope for a cure lies in cut- and concludes that ``on this issue, took the de- efforts undertaken by states to ensure their ting-edge clinical trials. tails have provoked a furor.'' small business communities have access to The Patient's Bill of Rights would allow indi- He noted that privacy advocates were affordable health insurance.'' viduals with serious or life-threatening ill- amazed to learn that the Republican Task Take a look at this little boy, born with a nesses for which no standard treatment is ef- Force bill authorizes the disclosure of informa- cleft lip. In many states, HMOs are required to fective to participate in clinical trials if partici- tion without an individuals consent for a broad pay for coverage to give this boy a normal pation offers a meaningful potential for signifi- range of purposes, including risk manage- face. cant benefit. ment, quality assessment, disease manage- Mr. Speaker, I would guess that many of my This does not require the health plan to pay ment, underwriting, and more. Republican colleagues would be surprised to all of the costs of the clinical trials. In fact, all And the Republican bill considers disclosure learn that because a cleft lip is considered a that the Patients' Bill of Rights, the bill I sup- for ``health care operations'' permissible. This ``condition'' rather than a ``disease,'' plans port, obligates a plan to do is cover the routine is a term so broad that critics say it would serving HealthMarts in the GOP bill would not costs they would otherwise be required to pay. allow the transfer of patient information to be required to cover needed treatments for They are not forced to assume any of the companies marketing new drugs. this deformity! added costs of participation in the clinical trial. Commenting on these flaws, noted privacy This is not just my interpretation of the Re- The Republican Task Force managed care expert Robert Gellman said that the Repub- publican bill. The Commerce Committee staff reform bill, by contrast, contain no similar pro- lican bill ``gives the appearance of providing member who helped draft the provision con- tections. That can be a major difference for privacy rights. But it may actually take away firmed to me that HealthMarts would not be someone with life-threatening illness who rights that people have today under state law bound by state laws requiring coverage of cleft would rather use his strength to battle his dis- or common practice.'' lips and similar birth defects. If the Republican ease, not to battle with the insurance company August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1623 for coverage of the clinical trial that could save the snack bar in the Republican cloakroom Working in the cloak room over six dec- his life. and a mother to every member who has sat ades, Helen has witnessed much of the na- down to one of her hefty tuna salad sand- tion’s history. She has a photographic mem- A fifth important distinction between the ory and vividly remembers events such as competing proposals is that the Republican wiches. Mrs. Sewell began working in the the day in 1954 when Puerto Rican national- Task Force proposal does not provide for on- cloakroom while she was in junior high school ists fired several shots from the House Gal- going access to specialists for chronic condi- and her father ran the snack bar. Since that lery and wounded five Members of Congress. tions. Many chronic conditions, such as Mul- time, she has served coffee and sandwiches She has met many of the Members’ spouses tiple Sclerosis or arthritis, require routine care to thousands of members, including several and children, including the Society’s Presi- from specially-trained physicians, like neurolo- former presidents. In fact, according to some dent, Clarence Brown, when his father served accounts, it was her cottage cheese with in Congress before him. gists or rheumatologists. The recent deaths of Bill Emerson and It is one thing to ask an enrollee to get a re- Worcestershire source that helped put Gerald Sonny Bono particularly sadden Helen. ‘‘I re- ferral for an isolated visit to a specialist. But Ford in the White House. Even today, when member when Bill Emerson passed away,’’ those with chronic conditions need a standing President Ford visits the House, he stops by Helen said softly. ‘‘It was an emotional referral to those specialists or to be able to for a visit with Helen. President Bush does the day . . . I was very close to him,’’ she said of designate the specialist as their primary care same. I think that my colleagues will enjoy this the Missouri Congressman she had known tribute to Mrs. Sewell. I did, and it is richly de- since he had been a House Page in 1953. provider. This protection is not in the Repub- Away from the Capitol, Helen is a proud lican Task Force bill. served. grandparent and is active in community life. A sixth distinction between the two is that ‘HELEN’S CAFE’—CAPITOL CONCESSIONAIRE Her two daughters and one son have given the Patients' Bill of Rights does more to en- REMINISCES Helen nine grandchildren and five-great- grand children. A life-long resident of Wash- sure that individuals are able to see the doctor As the red neon sign bearing her name ington, she has strong ties to the Petworth of their own choosing. Both bills have a point- shines brightly above, Helen Sewell busily Community where she attends the Petworth prepares for the day at her cafe. As manager of-service provision that allows individuals to United Methodist Church. For more than see health care providers not in their plans of a small concession stand offering a variety thirty years Helen has been an active mem- closed panel, but the Republican Task Force of sandwiches, soups, sodas, coffee, candy, ber of the Northwest Boundary Civic Asso- bill contains a loophole that renders the pro- ice cream and other snacks, she caters to a ciation. For fun, she admits with a chuckle, tection a hollow one for millions of Americans. unique clientele—Speaker of the House Newt she occasionally visits the casinos in Atlan- Gingrich, Majority Leader Dick Armey and tic City, N.J. Under the Republican bill, a health plan the 226 other Republican Members of the would not have to offer employees a point-of- When the question of retirement comes up, U.S. House of Representatives. Helen immediately says ‘‘no.’’ She plans to service option if they could demonstrate that Helen’s domain is the concession counter continue working for as long as she is phys- the separate coverage would be more than 1 in the Republican Cloak Room, located just ically able. Besides, who could make such percent higher than the premium for the outside the House of Representatives Cham- great tuna sandwiches? closed panel plan. And this needs to be only ber. The cloak rooms are private enclaves f a theoretical increase. The bill allows health where Members can relax, make phone calls and, thanks to Helen, enjoy everything from plans to provide an only actuarial speculation RECOGNIZING THE HOME HEALTH a light snack to a hearty sandwich. Now 80 that the costs would increase and they are re- years of age, she has been working at the ASSEMBLY OF NEW JERSEY ON lieved of having to offer employees this bene- counter since the 1930s when she was a teen- TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF SERV- fit. ager helping her father prepare snacks for ICE Perhaps more amazing is the fact that this Members of Congress. ‘‘It was intimidating exemption is triggered even if the employees at first.’’ Helen recalled, ‘‘but I got used to HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS it, and now I just love it.’’ selecting the point of service option would pay OF NEW JERSEY With more than 60 years of service, Helen all of the costs of the improved coverage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES themselves. Under the Republican Task Force has become something of an institution. In comparison, Helen’s counterparts in the Thursday, August 6, 1998 bill, employees who are willing to pay the en- Democratic Cloak Room have come and gone tire added cost for the ability to obtain out-of- for more than three generations. Currently, Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to network care can be denied access to this Cindy Edmondson works (as she has for a honor the Home Health Assembly of New Jer- benefit if the employer is able to speculate dozen years) in the Democratic Cloak Room sey, which is celebrating their twenty-fifth year that the costs might be higher. concession. of providing health care services to the care- That is the ultimate in paternalism. The bi- According to Helen, her father came to givers and citizens of New Jersey. partisan bill I support, the Patients' Bill of Washington from Lovejoy, Ill., with his In the face of our nation's every-changing Rights, lets the employees decide for them- Member of Congress who helped get him a healthcare system, the Home Health Assem- job as an attendant in the cloak room. ‘‘But selves if they want to purchase this enhanced bly of New Jersey has served as a consistent he got so tired of just hanging up coats and and reliable source of support, education and coverage. hats,’’ Helen reminisced, ‘‘so one day he advocacy for those who administer home A seventh key difference between the two brought in fruit, candy and drinks for the bills is that the Patients' Bill of Rights ensures Members, and they really appreciated it.’’ health care and to those who receive it. As the that health plans not place inappropriate finan- Each Member who visits ‘‘Helen’s Cafe’’ is state's largest and most comprehensive pro- cial incentives on providers to withhold care. part of her extended family. ‘‘I know every fessional home care association, home care Medicare regulations very explicitly limit the Republican Member of Congress . . . I fuss providers, hospices and associations have re- kind of financial arrangements that health with them, and they fuss back. We’re like lied on their knowledge and insight for a quar- family here and we’re extremely close.’’ It is plans can have with providers protecting sen- ter-century. obvious that her customers consider her to Mr. Speaker, home health care allows so iors from providers who may get a financial be a part of the family as well. They bought windfall by delivering less care. many of our citizens to receive necessary her a television so she could keep up with health care in comfortable and familiar sur- f her favorite soaps; former Congressman Pat Roberts, now a Senator from Kansas, also roundings. Equally important to the physical TRIBUTE TO MRS. HELEN SEWELL gave Helen a new chair because he was con- health care services which home health care cerned about her health; Amory Houghton of providers offer to the elderly, the disabled, the 31st Congressional District of New York, children and adults, is the emotional support HON. NEWT GINGRICH commissioned the neon sign that proudly an- they give. Offering a hand to hold and a shoul- OF GEORGIA nounces ‘‘Helen’s Cafe.’’ ‘‘They worry about der to lean on makes one's illness more man- me to much,’’ Helen says modestly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ageable and more hopeful. In fact, when she was hospitalized a few Through their leadership and advocacy, the Thursday, August 6, 1998 years ago with a heart attack, she received Home Health Assembly of New Jersey has dozens of get-well cards and bouquets of Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to flowers. She is convinced that the Members truly achieved its mission of being ``the Voice draw my colleagues' attention to this feature really missed her sandwiches. ‘‘I’m pretty for Home Care in New Jersey.'' I wish the As- piece from The U.S. Capitol Historical Society heavy-handed with my sandwiches,’’ Helen sembly continued success in the future years newsletter, The Capitol Dome. For 60 years admits, referring to the generous size of her of service which they will provide to the people now, Helen Sewell has been the manager of culinary creations. of New Jersey. E1624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 HONORING THE T.L.L. TEMPLE There are those who participate behind the He is so upbeat, so obviously committed to FOUNDATION scenes, with little recognition or publicity, with- his beliefs, and so sincere in his enthusiasm, out pay or perks, and with little regard for the people naturally conclude that Mac is on the HON. JIM TURNER cost to their personal lives in time and energy. right side of the issues. OF TEXAS They are political activists volunteers who Whether through politics or not, Mac has al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are the heart and soul of every campaign, ways loved and served his country. Thursday, August 6, 1998 every election, and every contest between two In the 1940s, he was in the South Carolina visions for the future. National Guard. Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to They are the kind of people who care deep- He served in the Army during the Korean honor the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. Mrs. ly about what kind of country we live in, and War; 20 years later he served in the Re- Georgia Temple Munz established this founda- care enough to get involved in that great serves. tion in honor of her father, Mr. Thomas Lewis American tradition, the political campaign. Mac along with his beautiful wife Millie have Latane Temple, in 1962. Mac McCue is just such an activist. always made public service a part of their life The T.L.L. Temple Foundation awards For years Mac McCue has been synony- because they care passionately about what grants to a broad range of projects and mous with Republican Chatham County poli- kind of country we live in, and what kind of causes in East Texas. The recipients include tics. country their children and grandchildren will organizations in the areas of education, health In fact, Chatham County Republicans could live in. care and medical research, community and not even imagine an election without the serv- Mac didn't care whether you were a social services, and cultural arts and the hu- ices of Mac McCue. longshot or not, and he didn't care if the manities. In organizing the foundation, Mrs. Some may think of Mac as a senior citizen, media totally ignored youÐif he believed in Munz fulfilled her dream of enhancing the but those of us who know him cannot. you, he was behind you 100%. quality of life for the citizens of the East Texas In campaign after campaign, Mac has Mac worked to help elect Lamar Davis to a Timber Pine Belt through charitable donations. shown so much energy he makes the can- state representative office, the same Lamar Since its establishment, the T.L.L. Temple didates look only partially committed! Davis who has since gone on to take a posi- Foundation has awarded more than $150 mil- And he brings the same excitement to a tion as our U.S. bankruptcy judge. lion to programs that support these causes. campaign as he did to his first campaign, back Former Savannah mayor Susan Weiner is One recipient of these grant awards that I in the 1950s. another one of Mac's success stories, as are would like to mention is the Alcohol and Drug It doesn't matter whether the race is school County Commissioner Ed Silas, State Senator Abuse Council (ADAC) of Deep East Texas. board, city council, county commission, state Eric Johnson, State Reps. Anne Mueller and The ADAC is a non-profit agency that offers legislature, U.S. Congress, or President, Mac Herb Jones, and many others. prevention, intervention and treatment services is there. Young at heart and dedicated to the core, to the twelve counties of the Deep East Texas It doesn't matter if the candidate is a dark Mac McCue is a friend and mentor to all the region. I am pleased to announce that the Al- horse, an incumbent, a political veteran or a young people on their first campaign, and he cohol and Drug Abuse Council is celebrating noviceÐIf there's a Republican who needs is a tribute to our democratic system of gov- its 20th Anniversary this year. help, Mac will help. ernment. In 1982, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation It doesn't matter if it's putting up yard signs, Mac, we salute you, and we thank you for awarded its first grant to ADAC for support of stuffing envelopes, manning the phones, or all the truly fine work you have done all these its prevention education programs. To date, going door to doorÐno job is beneath Mac if many years. the Temple Foundation has provided over it needs doing. Mike, we salute you and thank you for shar- $930,000 in grants in support of ADAC's drug Mac is a guy who knows all the ups and ing Mac with us. prevention education programs involving 33 downs of a campaignÐthe pitfalls to avoid, You two are an inspiration to all people in school districts and 12 daycare centers in a the tricks to get press, and secret for getting governmentÐso many who are now in office twelve-county region of East Texas. Last year 25 hours of work done in the last 24 hours of with your helpÐwho believe that politics is im- alone these programs reached 48,800 partici- a campaign. portant to people's lives and who believe that pating students and over 3,000 adults. Infor- When the chips are down and the dark days ideas are worth fighting for. mation was provided on how to maintain set in as they do in all campaigns, Mac stands You are great Americans! healthy lifestyles, how chemical abuse can faithfully by. f ruin a life and how positive choices lead to And on election night, if you fall a few votes positive results. short, Mac reminds you that there are other RECOGNITION OF THE The T.L.L. Temple Foundation is unlike thingsÐsuch as familyÐwhich are more im- COMPLETION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 72 most major U.S. foundations because the portant. founding family still exercises an organiza- And when the election is over and the HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. tional presence. The members of the founda- crowds have gone home, Mac even sticks OF ALABAMA tion's governing board include: Mr. Arthur around to pick up your yard signs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Temple, Chairman; Mr. Arthur ``Buddy'' Tem- In addition to all these talents, Mac can be ple, III; Mr. W. Temple Webber, Jr.; Mr. Phillip Thursday, August 6, 1998 the campaign humorist with one of his infa- M. Leach; and Mr. Ward R. Burke. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The T.L.L. Temple Foundation is located in mous limericks. He had hundreds of them, and you could al- recognize the long-awaited completion of the Lufkin, Texas, and East Texas is fortunate to four-laning of U.S. Highway 72 in northern benefit from such generosity. I am pleased to ways tell when he was working on one in his head, for he had that little smile that sug- Alabama. have this opportunity to honor the T.L.L. Tem- On Friday, August 7, we will dedicate the ple Foundation. gested that he was up to some clever mis- chief. final section of the highway to be completed f from the city of Stevenson to the city of One of them goes to the tune of ``Home on Bridgeport at the Alabama-Tennessee state TRIBUTE TO MAC MCCUE, A the Range.'' CONSTITUENT line. Oh give us a homeÐ Our community has worked toward this day Where the flounder can roamÐ and waited for this day for a very long time. HON. JACK KINGSTON With trout and with bass on display; For the first time ever, people will be able to OF GEORGIA Where seldom are heard the economy word, travel on four lanes of Highway 72 from state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And our taxes go up every day. line to state line. It will be a better highway Thursday, August 6, 1998 It's hard to believe that he's not in the and, most importantly, a safer highway. This Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, a republic Poet's Hall of Fame! last section of Highway 72 has been a dan- means a lot more than just free elections and As you can see, he's a guy who can make gerous, narrow stretch of road. Tragically, we representative government. a serious point, even when he is just having have lost lives on this highway. The comple- It requires a commitment to the political a little fun. tion of this road is long overdue. process from not only the candidates for pub- Voters who encounter Mac on the campaign Mr. Speaker, in recognizing the completion lic office, but from activist citizens who partici- trail invariably come away with a positive feel- of Highway 72, I would like to pay special rec- pate in the process. ing about the candidate he is supporting. ognition to Congressman Bob Jones, without August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1625 whose work this day would not have been RECOGNIZING GEORGE CLARK’S 35 With the enactment of H.R. 1151, the 1934 possible. YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE Federal Credit Union Act will be amended to Congressman Jones represented north Ala- UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR- preserve the ability of all Americans to join the bama in the House of Representatives with PENTERS, LOCAL 455 credit union of their choice, and to ensure that distinction and honor for 30 years. A native of the 73 million Americans who are currently Jackson County, Congressman Jones was the HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS members of credit unions in no way have their chairman of the House Public Works and membership status jeopardized. Today, we Transportation Committee. The four-laning of OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrate a true victory for working, middle Highway 72 is part of the enormous legacy class Americans who need affordable financial that Congressman Jones left the state of Ala- Thursday, August 6, 1998 services. Credit unions represent democracy bama. Sadly, Mr. Speaker, Congressman Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to in the work force. This bill improves consumer Jones passed away last year at the age of 85. congratulate George Clark upon his retirement choice and allows for greater competition in We deeply regret that Congressman Jones will from 35 years of service to the United Brother- the financial services sector. Now, working not be with us at Friday's dedication, but we hood of Carpenters, Local 455 in my home people and consumers will continue to have know he will be with us in spirit. state of New Jersey. access to the affordable financial services that When I first came to Congress, I knew that Since 1965, George worked for and with his credit unions have always offered. the completion of Highway 72 had to be one fellow carpenters. Described as ``proud to be Mr. Speaker, on this historic occasion, I of my top priorities, for the sake of the people a working man and very proud to represent would like to recognize the California Credit who travel on 72 and the sake of the ground- working men,'' George applied this deeply- Union League and Arrowhead Credit Union of work laid by Congressman Jones and my im- held conviction to the work he did each day San Bernardino for the vital role they have mediate predecessor, Congressman Ronnie for the past 35 years. played in the national advancement of H.R. Flippo. I want to thank all of my colleagues in George served as business manager of 1151. Without their extraordinary grassroots the House who voted for the $25 million I pro- Local 455 for 23 years, winning re-election to efforts, a swift congressional approval of H.R. posed for the completion of Highway 72. With this post by his fellow carpenters for eight con- 1151 would not have been possible. They this money, the Alabama Department of secutive terms. That George was, and still is have every reason to celebrate this victory, Transportation was able to finally finish the willing to do anything for the members of and I praise them for their continued efforts to highway. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to com- Local 455 illustrates the selflessness which he reach out to the underserved and to expand mend all of the citizens of Alabama who has embodied throughout his life. their contributions to the economy. poured their time and effort into the four-laning George applies this same dedication to his As a long-time supporter of credit unions in of Highway 72. The dedication of this last sec- family. He and his wife Barbara have been the United States, I am honored to be an origi- tion of the highway is a major milestone for happily married for 35 years and have three nal cosponsor of H.R. 1151 and to have been our people and our community. sons: Shawn, Kevin and Brian. Upon his re- able to join the credit union community in ef- f tirement, he looks forward to being his new forts to enact a bill that will preserve the rights job as ``babysitter'' to his five grandchildren of millions of Americans to join and continue IN SUPPORT OF S. CON. RES. 105 and to doing daily carpentry work on his their access to credit unions. house. f Mr. Speaker, the strong work and family HON. SUE W. KELLY YOUTH ISSUES OF NEW YORK ethic which George Clark has embodied IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout his life are things which all of us Thursday, August 6, 1998 strive to achieve each day. I wish to thank HON. BERNARD SANDERS George for being a great American and hope OF VERMONT Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong that his retirement is filled with good health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 105, and happiness. Thursday, August 6, 1998 which expresses the sense of Congress re- f garding the culpability of Slobodan Milosevic Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and PERSONAL EXPLANATION have printed in the RECORD this statement by genocide in the former Yugoslavia. a high school student from my home state of Let there be no doubt about the cause of Vermont, who was speaking at my recent much of the death and misery in Bosnia and HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK town meeting on issues facing young people Kosova; today. Yugoslav strongman Slobodan Milosevic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has carried out an ongoing campaign of geno- RACHEL SALYER. My name is Rachel Thursday, August 6, 1998 Salyer. I am a senior the Bellows Free Acad- cide, a campaign that is proceeding with dead- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, emy in St. Albans. ly precision in Kosova as we speak; on Wednesday, August 5, I was unavoidably I think there are so many issues surround- Hundreds of ethnic Albanians have been ing the youth of today, things like success— brutally massacred and over 200,000 have detained and missed rollcall vote 389. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes''. we care pressured to succeed in life, whether been burned and shelled out of their homes that is monetarily, or just self. And the since he launched his offensive in Kosova ear- Please place this in the appropriate place in adults in the community don’t seem to be lier this year; the Record. helping very much. When adults, parents and Despite urgent appeals for peace, and ur- f other adults alike throughout Vermont and the nation characterize teenagers as all gent appeals for self-determination for the SIGNING OF THE CREDIT UNION Kosovan people, Milosevic continues his cam- being troublemakers or all being people who MEMBERSHIP ACCESS ACT drink or party, then they are sending a mes- paign of genocide; sage to the youth of the community that Humanity cannot allow this to continue. As they don’t care about our future, because it I have said before, Milosevic no longer re- HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. is our future, and they are not going to be sponds to words and condemnation. He will OF CALIFORNIA around for it, and it is our own fault, basi- respond to force, and I believe that we have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cally. reached the point where force is necessary. Thursday, August 6, 1998 These stereotypes are wrong. Not all youth It's time that NATO act against Milosevic. in Vermont are people who like to drink, The world community should make every ef- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, people who like to do drugs, people who go to fort to apprehend this criminal and bring him President Clinton is scheduled to sign H.R. parties every weekend. That’s why organiza- to trial; 1151, the Credit Union Membership Access tions such as Green Mountain Prevention This resolution tonight is important because Act, into law tomorrow, August 7, 1998, at Project are such an important part of Ver- 10:15 a.m., in a private ceremony in the White mont youth, because they sponsor programs it expresses the sense of Congress that like the Green Mountain Teens, which is a Milosevic should be tried for war crimes, House Oval Office. As an original cosponsor group of teens who have gotten together, crimes against humanity, and genocide. of H.R. 1151, I rise today to praise Congress, who try to make other teens aware that We cannot turn a blind eye any longer, and the Clinton Administration and the credit union there are all these issues surrounding them, I urge my colleagues to join us in support of community for working together in a bipartisan that parents and adults have this image of this important legislation. manner to enact this important legislation. us, and we want to try and change it. E1626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998

Basically, what the Green Mountain Teens STATEMENT BY ERICA HEPP, MICHELLE PATTER- waking hours when not in school. For many do is, we are a peer-awareness and preven- SON, AMANDA BRUCHS, RYAN BAGLEY, KYLE of these, the hours harbor both risk and op- tion group. We provide healthy alternatives LYNCH AND PAUL BERRY REGARDING COSTS OF portunity. to doing drugs or drinking and things like HIGHER EDUCATION For many that are home alone, the out-of- that. We have coffee houses, we have haunt- KYLE LYNCH. We are students at Milton school hours present serious risks for sub- ed houses, winter balls, dances, anything you High School, and we will be speaking about stance abuse, crime, violence and sexual ac- can imagine, any other kind of healthy life- the cost of higher education. We think the tivity, leading to unwanted pregnancy and style habit, we promote that, in order to tell cost of higher education is too high. The stu- sexually transmitted diseases, including teens that there is something else out there. dents in the middle income bracket are in a AIDS. Time spent alone is not the crucial We are setting examples for teens by being tough position. There is not enough Merit contributor to higher risk; rather, it is what teens, and telling them that there are other aid available and not enough incentive for young people do during that time, where choices. And we are trying to show the students to do well. they do it, and with whom, that leads to adults in the community that we need their AMANDA BRUCHS. College costs are rising, positive or negative consequences. support also, that we recognize there is a making it nearly impossible for students to According to a 1990 survey, my community problem, and that it needs to be changed. afford a higher education. The average total contains 29 percent of the Burlington’s popu- Congressman SANDERS. Thank you very of tuition, room and board nationally for a lation, and has the highest percentage of much. private college is $17,636, and $11,444 for a people of color in the city. Over half of the public school. This year my tuition, room households are female-headed, and over 60 STATEMENT BY JOSH LEMIEUX, MARK BOYLE, and board costs for St. Lawrence University, percent of these families live below the pov- CARL HALBACH AND RICHARD GONZALES RE- a private institution, are approximately erty line. GARDING SKATEBOARD COMMUNITY BUILDING $31,000. This amount stands to increase every Poverty is especially pronounced for the CARL HALBACH. First off, thank you for in- year. $31,000 is over half of my parent’s in- Old North End’s children, 42 percent of whom viting us here. The point we are trying to come. The Federal Government needs to do lived in poverty in 1990. That percentage is prove today is, we have changed our commu- something to curb college costs now, before higher today. The Old North End has 32.1 nity outlook and image from a negative to a higher education becomes a luxury that only percent of its residents living below the pov- positive outlook. a privileged few can afford. erty level, compared with 19.3 percent for the MARK BOYLE. A lot of groups here are talk- MICHELLE PATTERSON. These high costs city as a whole. ing about things they would like to do and make it difficult for those of us in the middle Recently, a number of focus groups were things that they think need to be done, or income bracket to finance our college edu- held, where youth, senior citizens, and busi- processes they need to do. We would like to cation. In many cases, our parents make too ness people spoke out about concerns they prove that it works. We did a lot of commu- much money to qualify for scholarships. The have about the Old North End. The following nity service and got help from a lot of the scholarships are need-based. Therefore, even issues and concerns were continually men- community members in order to enhance the most talented students receive limited tioned: Public drinking, drug dealing, con- what we enjoy. And this is one of those funds. We are left with an abundance of costs tinuing poverty, racial tensions, and poten- things that a lot of these groups out there for which we must find money to pay. Our tial gang violence. need to think about doing, and this is how parents do not make enough money to help We proposed a teen center that would di- they need to do it, just like get a lot of help us. We are forced to take out loans we will be rectly address many of our community con- from the community and be able to follow paying back for years after we graduate. cerns, as well as issues many of you will be the guidelines that the adult world uses, and RYAN BAGLEY. Increasingly, more and presenting later today. Jessica is now going not dwell on the fact they need to let us do more, colleges are straying from giving out to tell you why there is a need for our teen what we want to do, because we are going to Merit money to basing their need on finan- center in Burlington. do it anyways. cial need. This year, at our school, we had JESSICA WALTERS. Hello. My name is Jes- RICHARD GONZALES. Basically, I looked at two National Merit scholars, neither of sica Walters. the State of Vermont, and I seen that they which received any merit-based money. Col- Yes, there are other teen centers in Bur- don’t recognize extreme sports as one of the leges are giving out more scholarships lington, but there are many reasons why big issues, as like physical activities, and, money to athletes than to students. Out of they do not meet our needs. you know, we just took it upon ourselves to the 69 scholarships in this VISAC scholar- First, they all have limited teen hours. For build our own park and raise money, and do ships pamphlet, only 21 of them are not instance, I have nowhere to go after school stuff like that, try to help our city out. based on financial need. Of those 21, only 17 until 5:30, and most youth centers close at are open to high school students, most of JOSH LEMIEUX. Right now, we are building 9:00 at night. My friends usually hang out on a new skate park. We just got done. It ran which are for such a small amount of money, the street until teen hours start or until for like five years, and was getting too they don’t even put a dent in the cost of col- they have to go home. small. Right now, we are moving and expand- lege. Due to things mentioned by Ryan, North ERICA HEPP. With the cost of college be- ing to a bigger skate park, and doing this by Street isn’t really a safe place for teens to coming more expensive, there is also not as ourselves. And we have a grant from a couple hang out. Most of the teens that live in the much motivation for students to do well in of companies, and we are just raising money Old North End go to Burlington High School, school. We have always been told that hard right now. We have the communities behind where there is no computer and Internet ac- work would get us a college education, but us, just trying to. cess available to us after school. Currently, that is not the case anymore. I am the val- Carl, did you want to add something? there is nowhere to go to do research or edictorian of my class, and the rest of the study after school hours. The other youth CARL HALBACH. Yes. We basically went students with me are all in the top ten per- centers don’t have a place for us to do this. around asking for donations, seeing who cent, yet none of us have been rewarded fi- The final issue is the adults’ role. Other would like to help us. A lot of the times, we nancially for our efforts. I will be paying youth centers have too much supervision and worked for the money, instead of having it $30,000 a year to go to my first choice school. not enough opportunity for independence handed to us. There is a sliding hill near our Other students at Milton have had to settle and creativity. There are also a lot of little town. And we decided to go clean it up and for safety schools because of financial rea- kids around. put up all new fences and paint the buildings sons. Now Gary is going to tell you about what and take them down and rebuild them again, There needs to be more financial incentive our teen center will be like. so they are in a much better condition, and for students to achieve high standards in GARY BAILEY. Hello. My name is Gary, and made the sliding hill much more safe. school. Right now, school achievement just I would like to tell you about our teen cen- Congressman SANDERS. Are we talking doesn’t make a difference. ter. about St. Albans? PAUL BERRY. In light of all these points, Our teen center will be run by youth, it CARL HALBACH. Yes. what we want is federal legislation that will will be for ages 13 through 19, and it will be Congressman SANDERS. Mark, did you want lower the cost of higher education and the free of charge. We feel that it should be open to add anything. We have done this all by ability to get more financial and Merit aid. for longer hours, like she said before, be- ourselves. We have guidance or some out- Congressman SANDERS: Excellent. cause other teen programs like the one we standing citizens in our community, Miss STATEMENT BY JESS WALTERS, AND LINH want to open will have to be open for young- Gridmore and Doctor Chip. I mean, they NGUYEN, AND RYNA LAFEBVRE, AND GARY er children also, so we only have a section of don’t do work for us, but they help organize BAILEY REGARDING BURLINGTON’S OLD NORTH the day that we can go there, so we are still stuff, because not all community members END. out in the streets. are going to be totally accepting of a bunch RYAN LEFEBVRE. Hello. My name is Ryan. We feel that it should have a resource of rag-tag kids coming and saying, can we do I am here to represent Burlington’s Old room run by adults, with a minilibrary, men- some work for money so we can do this, or North End. We decided that one of the most toring and tutoring facilities, a career col- can we have community support, and she important issues to us is how teens in the lege center, and information on social serv- helped us work through the right channels Old North End spend their out-of-school ices. Also, a job board for a list for people to and we are really appreciate it. hours. get jobs easily, and maybe once a week Congressman SANDERS. This is an excellent Each day, teens in the Old North End de- somebody in there helping them out, some- presentation. cide how they will spend at least five of their body like Becky Trudeau or something, August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1627 where they won’t have to go five different cally-dependent and those people vulnerable least one man, Ruhollah Rowhani. The law places to look for a job, they can just go to such a dependency. Countless individuals under which he was convictedÐwhich makes there and have one place to look. have benefited from these services. it a crime to convert a Muslim to the Baha'i We feel that it should have a computer The ADAC has become a true advocate for room, with Internet access. A lot of people faith or any other faithÐis a clear and flagrant work right after school, and they have to be young people over the years. Prevention edu- violation of the God-given and internationally there around 3:30, including us. And we don’t cation has been provided to approximately recognized right to freedom of religion. Other have the time to go after school and work on 200,000 school age children, intervention serv- Baha'i prisoners, who like Mr. Rowhani are the computers to get an essay done, so we ices are provided to 6th, 7th and 8th graders, guilty of nothing other than the nonviolent ex- feel that it should have computers where it an age at which children are under great pres- ercise of their faith, are now believed to be in will be available for us after work. sure from peers, and counseling has been grave and imminent danger. Since the current We think there should be recreational provided to more than 4,000 individuals. rooms, including a gym, a game room. Also I am grateful to the ADAC for its dedication regime took power in 1981, over 200 Baha'is special events, such as, once a month, a have been executed on account of their reli- dance or some sort like that. We also think to treating chemical dependency, and I con- gratulate the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council gion. Many were executed for the spurious there should be a lounge so that we can relax and absurd crime of ``Zionist Baha'i activities,'' and watch TV. of Deep East Texas on the celebration of its Congressman SANDERS. Good. Linh, do you 20th Anniversary. others for apostasy, conversion, or various want to begin? f charges that boil down to ``disagreement with LINH NGUYEN. My name is Linh Nguyen. the regime.'' We would like to ask for continued support TRIBUTE TO WILBUR WALLACE in finding out how we should embark on this The Baha'i are a peace-loving community, teen center and after school program. We members of a religion that had its origin in strongly believe this would make the Old HON. MARION BERRY Iran but that has adherents the world over, in- North End a better place for teens, and not OF ARKANSAS cluding many Americans. The extremist re- only the teens, but the community as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gime in Iran considers the Baha'i religion to be whole. We would, as well, be a model to rep- Thursday, August 6, 1998 a kind of heresy or group apostasy, and so it licate in the rest of Vermont. persecutes them even more severely than it Congressman SANDERS. Thank you very Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to much. Thank you all very much. pay tribute to Mr. Wilbur Wallace, a great persecutes Christians, Jews, and Muslims who friend and an even better hunter and fisher- are not in accord with the views of the extrem- f man on his 90th birthday. His friendship with ists. Baha'is cannot elect institutional leaders, TRIBUTE TO THE 20TH ANNIVER- my family dates to before my time. organize schools, or conduct other religious SARY OF THE ALCOHOL AND Mr. Wallace has devoted his life to the out- activities. The elected assemblies which had DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL OF DEEP doors. He has always claimed to be a farmer governed the religious community were dis- EAST TEXAS but most of us see that as little more than an banded by government order in 1983. All excuse to be outdoors and spend more time Baha'i cemeteries and holy places were HON. JIM TURNER pursing his twin passions of hunting and fish- seized soon after the 1979 revolution. Under ing. the law now in force in Iran, Baha'is may not OF TEXAS He has been instrumental in teaching gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hold government jobs, Baha'i students may erations of young people about hunting and not attend universities or even graduate from Thursday, August 6, 1998 fishing. His skills with a gun are as legendary high school. Baha'i marriages and divorces as they are with a rod and reel. In addition to Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to are not recognized, the right to inherit is de- his technique, his ability to locate highly pro- pay tribute to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse nied, and contracts with Baha'is are not legally ductive areas to succeed in these pursuits is Council (ADAC) of Deep East Texas as it enforceable. And now the government has almost instinctive. celebrates its 20th Anniversary. The ADAC gone back to murdering them. has served the communities of my congres- I may be the only public official that he re- sional district and surrounding areas for years, ceives with good humor, for he has a low tol- Ironically, the latest crackdown comes at a and I am pleased to have this opportunity to erance for too much government interference, time when Western government officials had recognize such an outstanding organization. an attitude shared with most of the residents been prematurely congratulating themselves The ADAC is a non-profit agency committed of the First Congressional District. on the emergence of an ostensibly ``moderate'' to providing prevention, intervention and treat- He has been a regular at the Rice Paddy regime in Iran. As often turns out to be the ment services to children and adults in the Motel Coffee Shop for breakfast for all the case in such instances, we have now learned Deep East Texas region. The Alcohol and years I have spent in my hometown of Gillett, either that the moderates are not really in Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas was from where he will happily chastise me to the charge or that they are not really so very mod- formed in 1978 with one office, located in breakfast crowd if he believes that I am not erate after all. Center, Texas, and a staff of only two. The performing up to the appropriate standards. Wilbur is a man's man, a great friend, a bet- Mr. Speaker, the White House reacted to ADAC now has offices in seven counties and ter hunter and fisherman, and the kind of indi- the execution of Mr. Rowhani with a statement serves all twelve counties of Deep East vidual that makes the heritage and culture of noting that ``[t]he world ha[d] been encouraged Texas. the First Congressional District so special. by the recent statements from Iranian leaders When the ADAC opened its doors in 1978, Happy Birthday Wilbur. about the need for rule of law and the rights it was the only facility of its kind in the area. f of individuals.'' The White House statement No other treatment services were available in correctly noted that ``[s]uch words have little Deep East Texas. With the help of funding THE NEW TERROR AGAINST THE meaning so long as the rights of the Iranian from the Texas Commission on Alcohol and BAHA’I IN IRAN people, including the right to worship freely, Drug Abuse, T.L.L. Temple Foundation, Tem- are not upheld.'' Our government must take ple Inland Foundation, Angelina and HON. CHRISTOPHER SMITH care, however, to head its own advice. The Nacogdoches County United Ways, Hender- OF NEW JERSEY son Foundation, Texas Criminal Justice Divi- best words in the world can be rendered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion, local Community Supervision Depart- meaningless by inconsistent actions. A gov- ments, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Jasper, Polk, Thursday, August 6, 1998 ernment that commits such gross forms of Houston, Newton, San Jacinto Commissioners Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the persecution on account of religious belief and Courts and other sponsors, the ADAC has long and brutal campaign of terror against the practice as have been perpetrated against the been growing and expanding their services to Baha'i in Iran is unfortunately not a new issue Baha'i must not be accorded the privileges of meet the needs of the Deep East Texas area. to this House. Congress has passed resolu- membership in the community of civilized na- The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council's mis- tions on any number of occasions condemning tions. The United States must bring all of its sion is to promote the philosophy that alcohol the vicious persecution of the Baha'i at the dealings with Iran into conformity with this and drug abuse often leads to chemical de- hands of the Teheran regime, but the persecu- principle, and must encourage other nations, pendency. The ADAC believes that chemical tion continues. international organizations, financial institu- dependency is treatable and offers its edu- In the last month the persecution has inten- tions, and other public and private entities to cation and intervention services to the chemi- sified, resulting in the death by execution of at do likewise. E1628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 CONGRATULATING NATIONAL JEW- liberated the Ugandan people from the reign that up to 10,000 youngsters have been vic- ISH MEDICAL AND RESEARCH of two of the most oppressive dictatorships the tims of rebel atrocities. Backed by an oppres- CENTER world has ever seen. During their successive sive and terrorist regime in Sudan, the LRA is regimes Amin and Obote murdered over one a direct affront on the new Africa. HON. DIANA DeGETTE million people. While the United States and Mr. Chairman, it is time for Congress and OF COLORADO the Western Powers did nothing, Museveni the Clinton Administration to embrace Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES took action. dent Museveni and Uganda as a partner for Since then, the story of Uganda is nothing peace and stability on the African Continent. Thursday, August 6, 1998 short of phenomenal. President Museveni im- We must make a decision. Will the United Mr. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- mediately formed a Human Rights Commis- States continue its centuries old neglect of Af- gratulate National Jewish Medical and Re- sion to investigate the atrocities committed rica? Will it continue to support only the search Center in Denver, Colorado on its re- under the former dictators. Today the Com- Mobutu Sese Sekos and Jonas Savimbis of cent accolade in U.S. News & World Report. mission is chaired by a judge and overseen by Africa? Or, if President Clinton's trip truly National Jewish was ranked the number one Members of the High Court. The mandate of marked a new beginning in relations between respiratory hospital in America in a guide pub- the organization is to serve as a watch-dog by the United States and the countries of sub-Sa- lished by U.S. News in July, 1998. National monitoring government activities, and to edu- haran Africa, will we support those that are Jewish is truly deserving of this honor, and I cate the public about respect for human rights. doing the right thing? believe this hospital's dedication to respiratory After the establishment of the Human Rights The current crisis in Northern Uganda poses illness merits the recognition of the U.S. Con- Commission, President Museveni began as- this question. I, along the countless others gress. sembling judges, lawyers, and other scholars who care about the future of Africa, await the National Jewish has built a rock solid rep- for the purpose of drafting Uganda's Constitu- answer. utation in patient care since its inception as tion. His administration actively solicited the in- f the Frances Jacobs Hospital in 1899. At that volvement of men and women at the grass- early time in Denver's history, National Jewish roots level. Several thousand Ugandans sub- IN TRIBUTE TO THE LEGAL AID engaged itself thoroughly in battling tuber- mitted memorandums offering suggestions. An FOUNDATION OF LONG BEACH culosis through emotional, rehabilitative, occu- important component of the Constitution is a pational and recreational care. In fact, my fam- provision institutionalizing the Human Rights HON. STEPHEN HORN ily settled in Denver in the 1930s to pursue Commission. OF CALIFORNIA asthma treatments at National Jewish for my Perhaps most astonishing has been Ugan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES da's economic growth under President Great Grandmother, Esther Rosen. Since that Thursday, August 6, 1998 time, the hospital and research center has di- Museveni. Real GDP growth has averaged versified its range of health care services to 6.7% over the last ten years. Inflation has Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, when the House include the study and treatment of respiratory, been reduced from 250% to 6%. The country voted earlier this week to add $109 million in allergic and infectious diseases, psychological has liberal current and capital accounts, so funding for the Legal Services Corporation, it care, and education courses. Despite this no- there is no restrictions on foreign exchange. was a victory for low-income Americans and table expansion, which now demands the work To ease the concerns of foreign investors, our ideal of equal justice under law. The Legal of 105 physicians and scientists, National Jew- Uganda now offers insurance to investors Services Corporation plays a key role in the ish has clearly maintained a commitment to through the Multi-lateral Insurance Guarantee administration of justice for low-income Ameri- the best possible patient care. This most re- Agency of the World Bank. Under Amin, cans who cannot afford to pay the often high cent ranking in U.S. News distinguishes Na- Ugandans of South Asian heritage were costs of civil legal assistance. It makes the tional Jewish from a field of 6,400 candidates, stripped of their properties and forced to leave ideal of equal justice under law a reality for all of them esteemed institutions. Simply stat- the country. President Museveni has allowed the most vulnerable members of our society. ed, National Jewish is the best respiratory them to return, and has given back their busi- Legal assistance for the poor has made a hospital in America. nesses and land. To encourage American real difference for many of my constituents. Also published in U.S. News was a far more tourists and investors, citizens of the United Funded in part by the Legal Services Corpora- telling rankingÐa reputational score tabulated States no longer need visas to travel to Ugan- tion, the Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach by a random survey of 150 board-certified da. has helped many of my constituents correct specialists. Once again, National Jewish clear- Understanding that an exclusively govern- injustices in their lives. For example, one cli- ly distinguished itself from all candidates, re- ment breeds its own opposition, President ent, Rosa, had an estranged husband who ceiving an impressive score of 58.1 percent. Museveni held elections and has an adminis- often beat her. During a one-day, court-al- Of all the facilities which treat respiratory ill- tration that reflects the diversity of Ugandan lowed visit, the husband took their children nesses, doctors all around the country consist- society. In 1987 a reporter asked him how he and fled to Mexico. He did not return the chil- ently recognized the excellent reputation of could afford to have such a large and diverse dren for more than a year. After he again National Jewish as the best. Currently, Na- government. His answer was a simple one: ``It threatened to take the children to Mexico, tional Jewish operates a prestigious fellowship is cheaper than war.'' Rosa tried unsuccessfully on her own to get a program in pulmonary, immunology and al- Mr. Chairman, this is what President restraining order. The Legal Aid Foundation of lergy training which has trained 500 fellows in Museveni has built in just twelve years. But Long Beach helped her to get a restraining 47 states and 17 countries. Its positive influ- even more important than what he has done order prohibiting removal of the children from ence on the treatment of respiratory illnesses for Uganda, President Museveni is perhaps California and cutting off her ex-husband's vis- is not only international, but also unprece- the first of a new breed of leader on the Con- itation. dented. tinent. He has proven that African leaders no In another case, five tenants in an apart- f longer need to follow the orders of their colo- ment house in downtown Long Beach sought nial masters to achieve success. Independ- assistance from the Legal Aid Foundation CRISES IN SUDAN AND NORTHERN ence and security, Museveni has shown, are when their landlord tried to evict them. The UGANDA not mutually exclusive. building had been cited multiple times for Unfortunately, all of this is threatened by an health and safety violations and had been ille- HON. CYNTHIA A. McKINNEY entity as evil as the world has even seen. gally converted from six units to eleven. The OF GEORGIA Northern Uganda is plagued by a rebel insur- tenants wanted to move but lacked the money IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gency known as the Lord's Resistance Army to pay moving costs and deposits at another (LRA), led by Joseph Kony. The LRA is notori- apartment. The Foundation successfully de- Thursday, August 6, 1998 ous for looting homes, and abducting and en- fended the tenants in the eviction proceeding Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to slaving thousands of Ugandan children. Boys and worked with the City of Long Beach and welcome Assistant Secretary Susan Rice as young as 11 years old are forced to serve obtained safe, habitable Section 8 housing for along with the other witnesses. I look forward as soldiers and to participate in extreme act of them. to their testimony. violence. Girls of the same age are made into These are just two examples of the good Twelve years ago Ugandan President sexual slaves. Nearly all of the children who work of the Legal Aid Foundation of Long Yoweri Museveni marched a 20,000-strong escape from the LRA are found to be HIV Beach, and the work funded by the Legal rebel army to Uganda's capital, Kampala, and positive. The UN Children's Fund estimates Services Corporation. The House was right to August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1629 add funding for the Legal Services Corpora- a few officers and insiders of the former credit they must be informed about any and all pos- tion. Low-income Americans need this agency unionÐnot to mention the attorneys who en- sible outcomes of the conversion. to ensure that justice does not depend on couraged the dealÐcan wind up owing much Further, NCUA must strictly supervise the one's ability to pay. or all the former credit union's capital in the process of taking the member vote. Where so f form of stock. Thus, in order to prevent insid- much is at stake, both for the general mem- ers from walking away with capital which be- bership and those seeking to convert, outside IN HONOR OF THE ALLIANCE OF longs to the entire credit union membership, election monitors must be employed. NCUA POLES OF AMERICA and depriving that membership of their credit should ensure that firms used for monitoring union access, NCUA instituted the majority elections have no ties to the credit union, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH vote requirement. This requirement was sub- those seeking the conversion or the lawyers OF OHIO ject to notice and comment rulemaking in assisting in the conversion process. The mon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1995. The agency received no comments op- itoring firm should be required to submit a list posed to the majority vote requirement, while of all its clients for the past five years. The Thursday, August 6, 1998 fully half the comments on this section urged monitoring firm and each member of the credit Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the agency to institute a supermajority require- union board should then be required to sign a honor the Alliance of Poles of America on the ment. 60 F.R. 12660 (March 8, 1995). The statement indicating that they have had no occasion of its centennial year. NCUA Board then imposed the least burden- prior dealings, with falsification of these state- The Alliance of Poles of America has a long some voting requirement suggested by the ments subject to criminal and civil penalties. and proud history. Its history shows how hard commenters. I would like to point out that such require- its members are prepared to struggle for what Recently, credit unions have been under tre- ments are not barred by the instruction to they believe to be right for their community, mendous pressure to convert to other types of NCUA to develop regulations consistent with and to preserve the traditions and culture of institutions. Legitimate uncertainty about the other regulators' conversion requirements, as Poland. The Alliance's early years were not outcome of the AT&T case, encouraged by other types of financial institutions do not have easy, but the organization's spirit carried it lawyers who specialize in conversions, pro- members threatened with losing their capital. through. The entire Cleveland community has duced a record number of conversion applica- While I agree that regulatory requirements benefited from the enduring and successful tions over the past several years. These same should be comparable between agencies presence of the Alliance of Poles, not only in individuals then complained that NCUA proc- when possible, this is a case where strict par- the area of insurance, but also of charity. essed applications too slowly and that the allels are impossible. Also, the law allows After the challenge of its first, difficult years, conversion requirements were too rigorous. NCUA to require the conversion vote to be the Alliance had to deal with the two World They persuaded some members of the Senate taken again if it ``disapproves of the methods Wars. For Americans of Polish descent, it was Banking Committee to override NCUA's regu- by which the member vote was taken or pro- very hard to watch their countrymen suffer lation and to weaken conversion requirements cedures applicable to the member vote.'' This under the vicissitudes of war, and later the by allowing conversions upon a majority vote provision explicitly permits strict oversight by yoke of Communism. But the Alliance of Poles only of those members voting. This means NCUA and I sincerely hope they will use it to was steadfast in its commitment to democ- that a very small fraction of credit union mem- protect credit union members. It allows dis- racy, and successfully strove to aid the people bers could force a credit union to convert, approval for example, if there is less than a of their home country. even against the wishes of the overwhelming majority of members voting, as that would put My fellow colleagues, on the occasion of its majority of members who are either unaware a cloud over the efficacy of the notifications. centenary, please join me in honoring this en- or did not participate in a vote. This same fac- Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, I do not want during and most worthy organizationÐthe Alli- tion can then profit by a further conversion to to oppose such an important piece of legisla- ance of Poles of America. a stock institution. tion that I had worked so hard to craft. How- f While H.R. 1151 will address the field of ever, I did feel obligated to note my concerns membership issue for most credit unions, with the conversion provision and strongly en- PROTECTING THE CREDIT UNION other restrictions imposed by the Senate ver- courage NCUA to enforce this provision very MOVEMENT sion of the bill, such as the limits on loans to strictly. members for business purposes, will cause f HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE some credit unions to consider converting to OF NEW YORK other types of institutions. You can be sure CONGRATULATING MONSIGNOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that some outside consultants are already ALLIEGRO ON THE TWENTY- analyzing this legislation and preparing new FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS OR- Thursday, August 6, 1998 arguments to credit unions as to why they DINATION Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I appreciated should convert. This is why I urge NCUA to and supported the necessity to move quickly enhance its close scrutiny of conversion appli- HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS to pass H.R. 1151, the credit union field of cations. While it may seem as if NCUA has OF NEW JERSEY membership bill, before the August recess. very little discretion in this area, the legislation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, I remain troubled by one of the does at least grant them authority to admin- modifications the Senate Banking Committee ister the member vote, and require that a Thursday, August 6, 1998 made to the House version of the bill, which credit union seeking to convert inform the Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to makes it easier for credit unions to become agency of its intentions 90 days before the congratulate Monsignor Michael J. Alliegro as other types of financial institutions. I will con- conversion. I would like to point out several he celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of tinue to try to rectify this problem in other ap- ways in which NCUA can continue to exercise his ordination to the priesthood. propriate contexts. And I also encourage vigilant oversight over the conversion process Since his ordination in May 1973, Monsignor NCUA to use every means at its disposal to within this 90-day period. Alliegro has served the people of New Jersey prevent credit union members from losing their First, I encourage NCUA to strictly supervise in many ways. Upon ordination, he served as ownership in a credit union at the hands of a the notification of members regarding the im- associate pastor of his childhood parish, Our very small minority. pending conversion vote. The legislation re- Lady of Peace in Fords, New Jersey. He then A brief history of the conversion issue will il- quires that notice be sent 90, 60, and 30 days served as vice principal of Saint John Vianney lustrate my concerns. Through its regulations, before the conversion vote. NCUA should re- High School in Holmdel, New Jersey, as prin- the NCUA has quite rightly kept a tight rein on quire that these notices be separate and dis- cipal of Bishop Ahr High School in Edison, the conversion process, requiring a majority tinct from other mailings and statements. The New Jersey and on the faculty of Immaculate vote of all members of the credit union before notice must go beyond NCUA's current notice Conception Seminary in South Orange, New a credit union can convert to a mutual thrift. requirement and explain to members not only Jersey. This is a difficult standard, and it is meant to the facts of the conversion proposal, but also When the Diocese of Metuchen was estab- be. A credit union's capital, unlike that of any the fact that they will lose their ownership lished in 1981, Monsignor Alliegro held various other financial institution, belongs to its mem- rights and that the member capital of the cred- leadership posts in which he assisted parishes bers. Once the conversion to a mutual thrift is it union could potentially be converted to pri- and citizens with their spiritual needs, in addi- accomplished, the institution can easily con- vate stock. Now that the members lack the tion to helping to increase vocations to the vert to a stock institution, with the result that protection of the majority vote requirement, priesthood. E1630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 The community-at-large has also benefitted continuing the focus they have given over the fish by-catch and whale entanglements without from Monsignor Alliegro's dedicated service. last three years to the Brown Tide problem in clear evidence that these efforts will be effec- Since 1990, he has served as chaplain to the the Peconic, Moriches and adjacent Long Is- tive, and we have begun to address this prob- men and women of the East Brunswick Police land bays and inland waterwaysÐa program lem by funding new scientific, comprehensive Department. He also lives by the command to that has come to be known as the ``Brown studies of changes in fish stocks, particularly ``serve the least of my brothers and sisters'' Tide Research Initiative'' (BTRI). NOAA's to determine whether stocks have declined or through his support of the Saint Vincent de focus on the Brown Tide problem has resulted merely moved offshoreÐan issue of extreme Paul food pantry. The countless hours which in $1.5 million over the last three years being importance also to the Bluefin Tuna fishermen Monsignor Alliegro dedicates to those in need devoted to the BTRI and I will work closely of Long Island. of clothes, food, emotional and physical sup- with NOAA to see that this funding priority There are still some serious issues that port is an example which all of us should continues to be addressed in this manner, as need to be addressed, such as the National model. the committee has directed in this legislation. Marine Fisheries Service's often controversial, Monsignor Alliegro's humble work on behalf Also included in this legislation is an addi- and I would say faulty, quota allocations of the people of New Jersey earned him the tional $450,000 to conduct a study utilizing the among elements of our fishing industries. title ``Monsignor,'' which was bestowed on him expertise of Long Island's university research Long Island's Bluefin Tuna fishery has closed by Pope John Paul II in 1993. Today, he con- programs, like those already in place at the prematurely during the past three years, creat- tinues to serve the diocese's spiritual life as State University of New York at Stonybrook, to ing severe economic hardship for many Long pastor of Saint Bartholomew Parish in East initiate separate research on the impact envi- Island fishermen, due to these faulty quotas. Brunswick. ronmental problems like Brown Tide have on Also included is a provision to address the Na- Mr. Speaker, Mother Teresa asked all of us the development of hard clam species in the tional Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) re- ``to quench the thirst of Jesus by lives of real South Shore Estuary Reserve on Long Island. peated closures of the Altantic Bluefin Tuna charity.'' Monsignor Alliegro has done this I am pleased that the Committee has in- Fishery and its impact on Long Island's fishing throughout his life. I wish him many more creased the ``Resource Information'' account industry. years of selfless charity to all of God's people. in the National Marine Fisheries Service Relying on those inaccurate figures, NMFS f (NMFS) budget to allow NMFS to provide sup- has tried to maintain its quotas in each of the DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, port for work on the South Shore Estuary Re- past three years by closing the fishery just as JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDI- serve (SSER). the Bluefin Tuna moves into New York's CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES The hard clam has been an economic and ocean waters in late summer. NMFS's man- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 ecological cornerstone of the South Shore Es- agement of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna has been tuary area, but harvests have dropped precipi- an embarrassment and their repeated closures SPEECH OF tously since the 1970's. While it has long been of this fishery have wreaked havoc with Long recognized that this decline may be attrib- Island's multi-million dollar recreational and HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES utable to a number of factors, some evidence commercial fishing industries. In this bill the OF NEW YORK suggests that the situation may be further Secretary of Commerce is directed to report to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES changing. A key acquaculture company in the Committee on the Department's efforts to Wednesday, August 5, 1998 New York, Bluepoints, just announced that it fully resolve this problem caused by NMFS's The House in Committee of the will be discontinuing its hard clam production reliance on faulty reporting practices that Whole House on the State of the Union due to a great decrease in growth rates. Other produce inaccurate estimates on the number had under consideration the bill (H.R. reports indicate that natural clam recruitment of Bluefin Tuna caught. 4276) making appropriations for the De- (settlement, growth, and survival) is at an un- Managing our coastal resources must go partments of Commerce, Justice, and precedented low level. beyond managing fish stocks. We must also State, the Judiciary, and related agen- Clam-related studies funded by New York focus on habitat restoration and clean-up. cies for the fiscal year ending Septem- Sea Grant Program in the early 1980's gave Since 1985, Long Island Sound has been rec- ber 30, 1999, and for other purposes. the industry and managers much-needed ognized as an ecologically diverse and threat- Mr. FORBES. Mr. Chairman, I commend knowledge, but conditions are evolving and a ened estuary by Congress. It was one of the Chairman ROGERS, Ranking Minority Member critical reexamination and new investigations first estuaries included in the National Estuary MOLLOHAN, the entire subcommittee staff, both are essential at this time. The SSER Technical Program. The federal government has spent Republican and Democrat, and the rest of my Advisory Committee has identified the study, about $1.725 billion on environmental clean-up colleagues on the Appropriations Subcommit- ``Hard Clam Population Dynamics,'' as its and assessment of pollution in Long Island tee on Commerce, Justice, State and the Judi- highest priority. I thank the Committee for pro- Sound. We have provided $63.5 million in this ciary for crafting an equitable bill that address- viding these funds needed to preserve an im- bill for NOAA's Coastal Zone Management es many of the problems facing coastal areas portant estuary and an industry on Long Is- program to preserve, protect and, where pos- like Long Island. land. sible, restore and enhance our coastal re- Brown Tide is a micro-algae bloom that was Billions of dollars in economic growth, thou- sources, like Long Island Sound. first reported in the bays of Long Island in sands of jobs and countless recreational op- Yet despite these tremendous efforts, the June of 1985, devastating Long Island's mil- portunities are being wasted as a result of U.S. Navy was allowed to dump over 1 million lion dollar scallop industry and reducing a har- over-fishing our commercial and recreational cubic yards of contaminated sediment into vest of 278,532 pounds in 1984 to just 250 fisheries. I support the priorities set within the Long Island Sound. I have crafted the ``Long pounds by 1988. Virtually every coastal state nearly $3.4 million of funding the Committee Island Sound Preservation Act'' (H.R. 55), to has reported some type of harmful algal has provided for NMFS. The Committee has put an end to this practice that compromises bloom. In this bill we have given $19 million increased the ``Resource Information'' account the billions of dollars spent on environmental dollars to the National Oceanic and Atmos- in the NMFS budget $200,000 over last year's restoration of Long Island Sound. It runs pheric Administration's (NOAA) Coastal Ocean level, providing funds for Southampton College counter to public opinion that we should pro- Program (COP), $1.2 million above the Presi- of Long Island University to establish a Coop- tect and conserve our oceans, coasts and dent's request and $1.8 million above Fiscal erative Education Marine Research (CEMR) beaches and counter to the intent of Congress Year 1998. program with NMFS. I will work closely with to develop and implement comprehensive en- NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program, is collabo- Southampton College and NMFS to ensure an vironmental protections. ration with the New York Sea Grant Program education and research program is developed Finally, it is unfortunate that I must mention operating out of Stony Brook University, has at Southampton College that will address my concerns about whether the terms of the implemented efforts to improve management problems with the bluefish and striped bass U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement of 1994 and strategies for effectively reducing harmful fisheries off Long Island. 1996 are being violated by one Japanese algae blooms like Brown Tide. These efforts Also, I fully support the Committee's deci- company involved in selling insurance prod- are a crucial first step towards developing a sion to examine the problem of unavailable ucts in Japan's third sector insurance market. comprehensive, multi-agency, national capabil- and sometimes incomplete scientific informa- In a recent meeting, the US Trade Represent- ity for understanding and controlling algae tion that make management decisions difficult, ative committed to several Members of Con- blooms in our national coastal waters. to say the least. It is unfair to ask those who gress that she would hold an open, fair and I am particularly pleased that the Committee fish for lobster and scallops to spend thou- complete interagency review of this matter. I directed NOAA to give maximum priority to sands of dollars on new equipment to reduce understand that government officials outside of August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1631 the USTR are calling for a full 30-day inves- an abandoned car that was left on the road in government would be obligated to litigate tigation of facts raised in that meeting. I urge the darkness of night. Head injuries led to a against the cities invoking the sanctions merely adds insult to injury. the USTR to heed the advice of other agency coma that continues today. Under the United States Constitution, officials calling for a full investigation. We are all too familiar with accidents such states and cities have rights that cannot be As Appropriators and as Representatives in as this that inflict injury upon the innocent, and abridged by the federal government, and this the people's House, we face enormous pres- the tremendous upheaval that results in the includes the right to punish Swiss banks as sure to cut the federal budget. Republicans lives of not only those injured, but of course long as those banks remain recalcitrant in and Democrats have to give a little to get our the families and friends of those injured, as making appropriate restitution. Your deficit under control and balance our budget. well. We pray for the speedy recovery of Rob- amendment denying taxpayer funds for liti- gation against American cities is clearly This bill does not fulfill all of Long Island's ert Johnson and that the strain of this accident necessary to protect the rights of cities to coastal and environmental needs, but it is a be lifted from his family and friends. impose such sanctions. good bill and I hope that as we go to Con- As terrible as this situation is, it has also Thank you for your leadership in proposing ference my colleagues will keep these prior- come to underscore the importance of the this amendment. ities in mind. Family and Medical Leave Act, passed by the Sincerely, f 103rd Congress and signed into law by Presi- PHIL BAUM, Executive Director. dent Clinton. Because of this law, Robert INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY Johnson's immediate family are free to take RETIREE HEALTH CARE TASK unpaid leave from their jobs in order to com- ALLIANCE FOR DEMOCRACY, FORCE ACT fort their son without the threat of losing their Lincoln, MA, July 21, 1998. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: The Alli- employment. We pass laws here with the ance for Democracy voices its strong support HON. JO ANN EMERSON hope they will work as we intend. The John- for the Kucinich, Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, OF MISSOURI son tragedy has brought home just how impor- Ros-Lehtinen amendment to the Commerce, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tant the Family and Medical Leave Act is for Justice, State Appropriations bill which pre- vents U.S. government agencies from taking Thursday, August 6, 1998 American families. Mr. Speaker, I ask that every concerned in- legal action against states or communities Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I am here found by the WTO to be in non-compliance dividual keep Robert Johnson in their prayers. with international trade and investment today to introduce the Military Retiree Health f agreements. Care Task Force Act of 1998. This legislation We support this amendment because it will establish a Task Force that will look into DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, helps to preserve the right of communities all of the health care promises and represen- JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDI- and states to take a stand in support of de- tations made to members of the Uniformed CIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES mocracy and human rights. We do not be- Services by Department of Defense personnel APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 lieve taxpayers dollars should be used to emasculate our democracy at the local or and Department literature. The Task Force will state level or to prevent citizens from taking submit a comprehensive report to Congress SPEECH OF a stand in support of democracy abroad. which will contain a detailed statement of its HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Sincerely, findings and conclusions. This report will in- RUTH CAPLAN. clude legislative remedies to correct the great OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES injustices that have occurred to those men THE AMERICAN CAUSE. and women who served their country in good Wednesday, August 5, 1998 Re: Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio- faith. Stearns amendment to HR 4276 The House in Committee of the Whole To: Members of Congress Let us not forget why we are blessed with House on the State of the Union had under From: Pat Buchanan and Bay Buchanan freedom and democracy in this country. The consideration the bill (H.R. 4276) making ap- sacrifices made by those who served in the We strongly support Kucinich-Sanders- propriations for the Departments of Com- Ros-Lehtinen-DeFazio-Stearns amendment military are something that must never be merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and to H.R. 4276. overlooked. Promises were made to those related agencies for the fiscal year ending The amendment provides critical protec- who served in the Uniformed Services. They September 30, 1999, and for other purposes: tion for state and local sovereignty from de- were told that their health care would be taken Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, I am insert- cisions made by the World Trade Organiza- care of for life if they served a minimum of ing into the RECORD letters of support for the tion. Dozens of categories of law passed or twenty years of active federal service. Kucinich-Sanders-Ros-Lehtinen-DeFazio- being considered by the legislatures of every Well, those military retirees served their time state and many cities in the nation are vul- Stearns amendment to H.R. 4276, an amend- nerable to being deemed ‘‘WTO-illegal.’’ and expected the government to hold up its ment to deny funds for federal preemption of Those laws include ‘‘buy local’’ requirements end of the bargain. They are now realizing state and local laws on the grounds that they in state procurement, and health and safety that these were nothing more than empty are inconsistent with international trade and in- inspections of imported foods. State and promises. vestment agreements. These letters reflect the local legislatures are permitted by the Con- Those who served in the military did not let widely held conviction in meaningful, demo- stitution to make policy on these matters. their country down in its time of need and we cratic government and the laws it can Why should we allow the WTO to trump them? should not let military retirees down in theirs. produce. Passing the Kucinich-Sanders-Ros- It's time military retirees get what was prom- AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS, Lehtinen-DeFazio-Stearns amendment to ised to them and that's why I am introducing STEPHEN WISE CONGRESS HOUSE, H.R. 4276 will protect state and local sov- this legislation. New York, NY, July 27, 1998. ereignty. We hope that you will support it. f Hon. DENNIS J. KUCINICH, United States House of Representatives, Wash- August 3, 1998. PRAYER FOR ROBERT JOHNSON ington, DC. Dear Representative, American Lands rep- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: On behalf resenting grassroots environmental groups HON. JAMES H. MALONEY of the American Jewish Congress, I am writ- across the country urges you to support of ing to express our strong support for the the Kucinich-Sanders-Ros-Lehtinen- OF CONNECTICUT Kucinich-Sanders-Ros-Lehtinen-DeFazio- DeFazio-Stearns amendment to H.R. 4276, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stearns amendment to the Commerce, Jus- the Commerce, State and Justice Appropria- Thursday, August 6, 1998 tice, State appropriations bill, which would tions bill. protect the rights of various cities to sanc- Kucinich-Sanders would bar the use of fed- Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, tion Swiss banks that continue to delay set- eral funds to challenge state and local laws I want to bring to the attention of my col- tlement of claims by Holocaust survivors. on the grounds that the laws violate inter- leagues in the House of Representatives a The actions of the Swiss banks and govern- national trade and investment agreements most unfortunate accident that occurred two ment in dealing with Holocaust assets have such as NAFTA, GATT and the proposed been unconscionable, and if local authorities weeks ago and severely injured a young man Multilateral Agreement on Investment want to respond in ways they deem appro- (MAI). in my Connecticut congressional district. Rob- priate, they should be given the opportunity One of industry’s interests in global trade ert Johnson, a bright, energetic and very tal- to do so. If the World Trade Organization agreements is to prevent governments at the ented young man from Oxford, Connecticut were to rule against such sanctions by Amer- national, state, and local levels from putting was thrown from a pick-up truck as it struck ican cities, the fact that the United States conditions on trade. But what the industry E1632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998

calls ‘‘barriers to trade’’ we may see as im- Representative LOIS CAPPS, The insistence of international trade and portant safeguards to protect the environ- U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. investment tribunals that U.S. federal, state ment, human rights, or other social values. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE CAPPS: We are writ- and local laws must be conformed to their A New York City Council proposal to re- ing to urge you to support the Kucinich, orders is the strongest argument that the quire the city to buy only sustainable pro- Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, Ros-Lehtinen international bodies, not U.S. laws, that duced tropical timber has been stalled after amendment to the Commerce, Justice, State must be changed. So far the executive the timber industry argued that such selec- Appropriations bill. branch refuses to take accountability for tive purchasing legislation is a violation of The Citizens’ Alliance of Santa Barbara this threat to our sovereignty and instead US trade policy. State restrictions on log ex- (the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Alliance works to help impose the pacts’ undemo- ports are another example of laws that for Democracy), has been concerned for some cratic dictates. This must stop. might be subject to challenge. time about the effects of ‘‘Free Trade’’ and This amendment would end the use of fed- The Kucinich-Sanders amendment would investment deregulation agreements on our eral tax dollars to impose the ruling and ensure that U.S. tax dollars are not used to democracy and on the economic future of our threats of anti-democratic international tri- undermine legitimate efforts by states and communities, our businesses and our fami- bunals. lies. At our meeting this weekend, we voted Please vote in favor of the Kucinich-Sand- localities to protect the environment. unanimously to ask your support for the ers-Ros Lehtinen-Stearns amendment. Please support the Kucinich-Sanders Kucinich, et al. amendment. We understand amendment to H.R. 4276. that this amendment would deny funds for CO-OP AMERICA federal legal challenges to state or local laws To: Members of Congress that the World Trade Organization decides B’NAI B’RITH, From: Co-op America violate international trade or investment July 23, 1998. Date: July 23, 1998 Hon. DENNIS J. KUCINICH, agreements, thus preventing the administra- Co-op America, a national nonprofit con- U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. tion from taking states or communities to sumer organization working for social and DEAR CONGRESSMAN KUCINICH. As the Exec- court to enforce WTO rulings unless Con- environmental justice, represents 55,000 indi- utive Vice President of B’nai B’rith, which is gress consents. We feel that this would pro- vidual members and 2,000 business members one of the founding members if the World vide a very important safeguard for shielding nationwide. Jewish Restitution Organization, I was local democracy from the rule of inter- On behalf of the members and staff of Co- pleased to learn that you and a number of national institutions that are undemocratic op America, I am writing to express our your colleagues, including Congressman and unaccountable to the American public. A strong support for the Kucinich, Sanders, Sanders, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, Con- recent quote in the Journal of Commerce of- DeFazio, Stearns, Ros-Lehtinen amendment gressman DeFazio and Congressman Stearns fers an excellent perspective on the issues in- to the Commerce, Justice, State Appropria- have offered an Amendment to H.R. 4276. volved: ‘‘Trade and investment should not tions bill (HR 4276) that would deprive the I am writing to support your proposed short-circuit democracy. And if it does, Administration of funds to bring legal chal- amendment that would protect sanctions something’s wrong.’’ lenges to any state and local laws that the laws that are currently under consideration We hope that you will support the WTO finds inconsistent with international in a number of jurisdictions around the Kucinich, et al. amendment and protect the trade and investment agreements. United States. Without such an amendment, right of states and communities to retain Sincerely, I am concerned that these legislative initia- some democratic control over our own eco- ELIZABETH ELLIOTT MCGEVERAN, tives will be placed in jeopardy should the nomic affairs. Managing Director. World Trade Organization consider them il- Sincerely, RON ROWE, legal. FREE BURMA COALITION, Thank you for your interest in this impor- Chair, Citizens’ Alliance of Santa Barbara. Joining me in this letter are the following AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- tant matter. concerned Santa Barbara residents: Ellis MILWAUKEE, Sincerely, Englesberg; Dr. Frank Gordon; Dan Hankey; Milwaukee WI, July 21, 1998. SIDNEY M. CLEARFIELD. Ann Kobsa; Tonia Jauch; Ann Marshall; Hon. DENNIS KUCINICH, Maureen Parker; and Steve Shafarman. U.S. House of Representatives, VIA FAX Dear REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: I write to CITIZENS FOR PARTICIPATION thank you for the tri-partisan Kucinich- IN POLITICAL ACTION, CITIZENS TRADE CAMPAIGN, Sanders-Stearns-Ros-Lehtinen amendment July 21, 1998. Washington, DC, July 27, 1998. to the Commerce/State/Justice Appropria- Representative DENNIS KUCINICH, Vote Yes on Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen- tions Bill. The amendment would deprive the Washington, DC. Stearns Amendment to Commerce, Justice, Administration of funds needed to bring DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH. We at State Approps legal challenges against any state or local Citizens for Participation in Political Action DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: Citizens Trade laws that the World Trade Organization finds (CPPAX), a Massachusetts statewide 4,000 Campaign urges you to support the inconsistent with international trade and in- member citizens lobby, would like to offer Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-Stearns vestment agreements. our support in favor of the Kucinich, Sand- Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, State This amendment is necessary, because ers, DeFazio, Steams, Ros-Lehtinen amend- appropriations bill. multinational corporations have begun an ment to the Commerce, Justice and State Citizens Trade Campaign (CTC) is the na- organized and serious assault on human Appropriations bill. tional coalition of labor, consumer, environ- rights, by opposing local selective purchas- Dedicated to state sovereignty and local mental, religious, family farm, and other ing laws designed to protect taxpayers from democracy, CPPAX played a pivotal role in U.S. citizens groups fighting for fair trade. supporting corrupt and violent governments the passage of the Massachusetts Burma Se- CTC has local chapters in 30 U.S. States. abroad. lective Purchasing Law in 1996 and continues This amendment stops the use of taxpayer During apartheid’s reign in South Africa, a to support laws in defense of democracy and money to impose on states and localities the student-led and inspired movement swept human rights in Nigeria, East Timor and threats and rulings of international trade across America, through the enaction of Tibet. We firmly believe in selective pur- and investment tribunals, such as those of local ‘‘selective purchasing’’ laws, which pro- chasing laws as a means to uphold the rights the World Trade Organization (WTO). hibited individual localities from doing busi- of citizens to decide how and where to spend The State Department has become a fre- ness with South Africa. This strategy their tax-dollars. Accordingly, we strongly quent voice in state legislators trying to in- brought about a federal statute prohibiting support your effort to defend these laws from fluence local elected officials to pass WTO- American companies from doing business legal challenges that arise from their incon- consistent laws and not to laws the Adminis- with South Africa, international sanctions sistencies with the World Trade Organiza- tration claims may conflict with World against South Africa, and eventually led to tion’s International trade and investment Trade Organization dictates. It’s unaccept- the downfall of apartheid. agreements. able for our tax dollars to be spent to pres- The strategy is being used again by activ- Thank you for your leadership on this sure Maryland legislators not to pass laws ists concerned about human rights, environ- issue. Please keep us updated as to actions concerning Nigeria’s dictatorship or to pres- mental, workplace, and other serious abuses that we may take to continue to support sure Massachusetts to weaken a law casti- in countries such as Burma, Nigeria, and In- your efforts on this cause. gating the Burmese dictatorship. donesia. Rather than confront the charges of Sincerely, The evidence builds monthly of how inter- oppression head-on, multinational corpora- LAURIE WAINBERG, national trade and investment agreements tions that support tyranny are attempting to Organizing and Policy Director. are resulting in challenges and threats work around the people, and use the WTO to ANDLEEB DAWOOD, against our democratically-passed laws. fight local selective purchasing laws. Intern at CPPAX. The Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen- Ultimately, this means that local tax- Stearns amendment ensures that U.S. tax payers will be deprived of the right to decide dollars are not used to assist these unac- how their local dollars are spent. CITIZENS’ ALLIANCE OF SANTA BARBARA, countable international bureaucracies at- The Kucinich amendment would ensure Santa Barbara, CA, August 4, 1998. tack U.S. democracy. that no federal monies would be used to fight August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1633 the rights and desires of local taxpayers, At the time of the debate, Illinois State supports local government resolutions such while supporting local laws that support Representative Janice Schakowsky (now a as the Massachusetts Burma Law, and we be- human rights. Democratic nominee for Congress) was try- lieve it is the proper role of Congress, not I look forward to the passage of this cru- ing to find cosponsors for a food labeling bill. the Administration, to pre-empt state legis- cial amendment, and to your response. She said she was told, ‘‘Oh, that will never lation. Sincerely, hold up under the World Trade Organiza- Respectfully Yours, SACHIN CHHEDA. tion.’’ SEAMUS P. FINN, OMI. The test began more than two years ago, when Venezuela won a case involving export FREE BURMA, of oil that did not meet U.S. standards. The PEN AMERICAN CENTER, BERKELEY, CA, U.S. agreed not to enforce the Clean Air Act, July 22, 1998. July 22, 1998. rather than pay the penalty. Now, in 1998, we JARON BOURKE, Representative NANCY PELOSI, find human rights laws at risk. Legislative Assistant, Congressman Dennis Via fax: 202–225–8259. We believe that every country that is Kucinich. DEAR REP. PELOSI: I would like to ask you party to the WTO has values worth defend- On behalf of PEN American Center, a fel- to support the DeFazio, Stearns, Ros- ing, and should have the right not to be lowship of writers dedicated to defending Lehtinen amendment to the Commerce, Jus- forced to sacrifice them to mere profit for free expression and advancing the cause of tice, State Appropriations bill. The amend- the few. Governments must assert their role literature, I write to express our support for ment would deprive the Administration of of balancing the rights of all, and not act on the Kucinich, Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, funds to bring legal challenges to any state behalf of only the powerful. The majority Ros-Lehtinen amendment to the Commerce, and local laws that the WTO finds inconsist- world needs effective and responsible rep- Justice, State Appropriations bill. The ent with international trade and investment resentatives to protect their interests in an amendment would deprive the Administra- agreements. increasingly globalized economy. There must tion of funds to bring legal challenges to any As an organization that works to promote state and local laws that the WTO finds in- democracy in Burma, we have been support- be far more winners than losers. The Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen- consistent with international trade and in- ive of the US trade sanctions against Bur- DeFazio-Stearns amendment puts humane vestment agreements. ma’s junta and selective purcashing legisla- values above financial gain. It is a step to- Sincerely, tion. Trade sanctions are condoned by Bur- ward blocking the threat to local initiative DIANA AYTON-SHENKER, ma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi represented by the World Trade Organization Director, Freedom-to-Write. and she has US companies to not do business and its rules. We ask our representatives to with the current repressive regime. Sanctions are never passed lightly on an- support all such measures. PENINSULA PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER, other country, the reasons for their imple- Sincerely, Palo Alto, CA, July 29, 1998. mentation are mostly due to preventing the CONSTANCE HALL, Re Kucinich, Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, support of extremely repressive regimes. The Chair, National Affairs Committee. Ros-Lehtinen Amendment to the Com- WTO fight against sanctions is not based on merce, Justice and State Appropriations looking at human rights abuses but simply Re: Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio- Bill to prevent obstacles to free trade. Free trade Stearns amendment HON. ANNA ESHOO, should not happen with out fair trade and re- To: Members of Congress U.S. House of Representatives, spect for human rights. This amendment From: Ralph Nader Washington, DC. would prevent this kind of blind challenge to Date: July 22, 1998 DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN ESHOO: I am writing trade restrictions based on the promotion of I support the Kucinich-Sanders-Ros to urge you to support the above-referenced human rights world wide. Lehtinen-DeFazio-Stearns amendment to amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Thank you very much. the Commerce-Justice-State appropriations State Appropriations Bill. This amendment Sincerely yours, bills. would deny funds for the Administration for PAMELA WELLNER, Central to the anti-democratic agenda of any attempt to sue to bring local statutes Campaign Coordinator. the corporate globalizers is to repeal or at into compliance with World Trade Organiza- least freeze local initiative in the consumer, tion regulations. health, safety, environmental, labor and As you are no doubt aware, the city of Palo INDEPENDENT VOTERS OF ILLINOIS— other realms. Through the autocratic World Alto has a law which may be challenged INDEPENDENT PRECINCT ORGANIZATION Trade Organization, the method is to have under WTO regulations. This law prohibits July 27, 1998. the city from making any substantial pur- Re: Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio- foreign nations challenge or threaten to challenge U.S. states, localities or tribal law; chases from companies doing business in Stearns Appropriations Amendment Burma. The law was passed after nearly a The Independent Voters of Illinois-Inde- and then to have the federal government year of effort by local activists and is aimed pendent Precinct Organization (IVI–IPO) turn against the states, localities or tribes at addressing the terrible human rights situ- joins with other grassroots groups in sup- and sue them to repeal their existing, long- ation in Burma. Many other such laws porting adoption of the amendment to pro- standing laws. Moreover, even the threat of around the country are threatened by WTO tect human rights laws from challenge under potential WTO challenges now converts the regulations. the World Trade Organization’s rules. It is the State Department and other federal agencies into opponents of innovative legis- I look forward to hearing that you have the proper role of Congress to withhold funds supported this amendment. I would appre- from policies that are injurious. This will lative proposals in the states and elsewhere. In Maryland, for example, State Department ciate hearing your thoughts on this matter. put our federal government where we believe Sincerely yours, it ought to be: defending local initiatives in officials lobbied against a Nigeria selective purchasing bill. PAUL GEORGE, support of our values against attack by cor- Director. porations and banks that see those initia- The amendment would halt the WTO-en- tives only as barriers to trade. abled encroachment on local, state and trib- Over the past decade or so, U.S. citizens al sovereignty, providing an opportunity for PREAMBLE CENTER, have persuaded a number of cooperations to the country to revisit the GATT folly. Do we Washington, DC. withdraw business from countries held to be really want to subvert our democratic proc- Hon. DENNIS KUCINICH, violators of human rights, such as Burma, esses and health and safety standards to the U.S. House of Representatives. Nigeria, Indonesia, and apartheid South Afri- autocratic WTO? DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: We write ca. Citizens have also persuaded state and I urge you to support the amendment. in support of the Kucinich-Sanders-DeFazio- local governments, as well as universities, to Ros-Lehtinen-Stearns amendment to the Ap- refuse to do business with such countries. OBLATE CONFERENCE, propriation for the Departments of Com- Are they wrong to use what leverage they Silver Spring, MD, July 29, 1998. merce, Justice and State, which would pre- have in support of almost universally accept- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: As Execu- vent taxpayer dollars from being used by the ed standards of decency? tive Director of the Oblate Conference, a re- federal government to overturn state and In 1994, Congress was debating legislation ligious organization with over 500 members local laws which are allegedly not in compli- to implement the Uruguay Round of the in the United States at present, I am writing ance with international trade and invest- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, to express my organization’s support for the ment agreements. leading to the creation of the WTO. Oppo- Kucinich, Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, Ros- Our research on the impact of such inter- nents claimed then that the new trade re- Lehtinen amendment to the Commerce, Jus- national agreements on state and local sov- gime would threaten many local, state, and tice and State Appropriations Bill. ereignty shows that, increasingly, corpora- national initiatives. Other countries would The bill would deprive the Administration tions and foreign governments which seek to be able to sue on behalf of corporations, con- of funds to bring legal challenges to any undermine local sovereignty and democracy tending that certain laws amounted to dis- state and local laws that the WTO finds in- in the United States are turning to the en- guised trade barriers. And that is exactly consistent with international trade and in- forcement of such agreements as the WTO to what they have done. vestment agreements. The Oblate Conference overturn public policies that they could not E1634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998

defeat at the ballot box. Recent examples in- PUBLIC CITIZEN, SACRAMENTANS FOR clude the campaign by European and the Washington, DC, July 26, 1998. INTERNATIONAL LABOR RIGHTS, Japanese governments, together with Sacramento, CA, August 3, 1998. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: Public Citizen, on transnational corporations, to overturn the behalf of its members nationwide, urges you Hon. ROBERT MATSUI, sanctions of Massachusetts against the bru- to support the Kucinich-Sanders-Ros 650 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA. tal regime in Burma; and attacks by the Lehtinen-Stearns Amendment to the Com- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MATSUI: We are Swiss government and Swiss banks against merce, Justice, State Appropriations bill. writing to state our support for the states and cities in the U.S. which have The vote on this amendment is expected Kucinich, Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, Ros- sought to limit their business ties with Tuesday morning. Lehtinen amendment to the Commerce, Jus- banks that may have knowingly profited tice, State Appropriations bill that would de- from the Holocaust and now refuse to pay This important measure ensures that tax- prive the Administration of funds to bring adequate compensation. payer money will not be expended to impose legal challenges to any state and local laws Public awareness of the impacts of inter- on states and localities the rulings of inter- that the WTO finds inconsistent with inter- national trade and investment agreements is national trade and investment tribunals. national trade and investment agreements. increasing, and yet unfortunately it is still In recent months, State Department staff Please join us in supporting this amendment. the case that not only are many citizens un- have been sent to pressure state legislatures Sincerely yours, aware of how local democracy in the United not to pass laws the Administration claims HEIDI MCLEAN, States is being undermined by these agree- may conflict with World Trade Organization Legislation Coordinator. ments; many local and state legislators are dictates. It’s unacceptable for our tax dollars to be spent to pressure Maryland legislators similarly unaware. Indeed, many legislators SEATTLE BURMA ROUNDTABLE, only become aware of these restrictions not to pass laws concerning Nigeria’s dicta- Seattle, WA, July 28, 1998. torship or to pressure Massachusetts to when they have passed or are on the verge of Representative DENNIS KUCINICH, passing laws which are perceived by foreign weaken a law castigating the Burmese dicta- 1730 LHOB governments and their corporate allies to be torship. DEAR REP. KUCINICH: It is with gratitude in violation of international trade and in- Just this week, the newest trade agree- that our organization offers its support to vestment agreements. Then they may be ment threat became reality as the Canadian your amendment to the Commerce, Justice, contacted by officials from USTR, who insist government was bullied into paying $14 mil- State Appropriations bill that would halt that legislators repeal or vote against pend- lion in legal fees and damages after the funding for Administration legal challenges ing legislation on the basis of obscure provi- Ethyl Corporation used NAFTA provisions to to local laws that the WTO doesn’t like. sions of international trade and investment directly sue the Canadian government. The Local autonomy in making purchasing de- agreements that the local legislators were case provides the latest evidence that inter- cisions is a key American freedom that is previously unaware that they were party to national trade and investment agreements under attack by a very small group of cor- or bound by. Under these agreements, if are creating an epidemic of costly govern- porate extremists and some unaccountable state legislators refuse the entreaties of fed- ment legal efforts to avoid or defend trade bureaucrats from the WTO. If our elected of- eral officials, the U.S. government is re- challenges and threats against our democrat- ficials make these types of decisions, they quired to sue state and local governments to ically-passed laws. are accountable to us, their constituents, force repeal. We support your efforts to The Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen- and to no one else. block funding for such lawsuits via this We must never forget that local sanctions amendment. Stearns amendment ensures that U.S. tax dollars are not used to assist these unac- laws were incredibly important in accom- It is surely a shameful state of affairs countable international bureaucracies at- plishing peaceful political change in South when the executive branch of our federal tack U.S. democracy. Africa. Similarly, the current campaign to government becomes an advocate for foreign put economic pressure on Burma’s military governments and corporations against local Ethyl’s challenge to the Canadian law was dictatorship, called for by Burma’s elected democracy and sovereignty in the United the first suit under NAFTA provisions that leaders, is working well. Now is not the time States. We applaud your efforts to put a stop allow corporations in one country to directly to try to tell Americans that such campaigns to this dangerous erosion of democracy in sue the government of another country for are somehow illegal. the United States. cash damages, but it won’t be the last. Re- We will be sending letters of support to our ROBERT NAIMAN, markably, the proposed Multilateral Agree- representatives, including Adam Smith, Preamble Center for Public Policy. ment on Investment (MAI) includes a yet Linda Smith, Jennifer Dunne, Jim more expansive version of the NAFTA provi- McDermott, Rick White, Jack Metcalf, Doc sions Ethyl employed. Hastings and George Nethercutt. July 26, 1998. The executive branch continues to deny Thanks again for efforts on this issue. Hon. DENNIS KUCINICH, Sincerely, United States Congress. that recent trade agreements are undermin- ing our sovereignty while they help impose LARRY DOHRS, DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: As direc- the pacts’ undemocratic dictates. Chairman. tor of Project Maje, an independent informa- tion project on Burma’s human rights issues, This amendment can’t stop such false rep- I am writing in support of your bill to pro- resentations. But, it can stop the use of fed- SIERRA CLUB, tect state and local sanctions. eral tax dollars to impose the ruling and Washington, DC, July 28, 1998. threats of anti-democratic international tri- The Kucinich-Sanders-Ros-Lehtinen- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the Si- bunals. DeFazio-Stearns Bill is a crucial item of leg- erra’s Club more than half-million members, islation to protect our American birthright Please vote in favor of the Kucinich-Sand- I urge you to support an amendment to the of opposing injustice and oppression through ers-Ros Lehtinen-Stearns amendment. Commerce, Justice, and State Department our own lawful processes. Sincerely, Appropriations Act (HR 4276) sponsored by LORI WALLACH. Reps. Kucinich, Sanders, Ros-Lehtinen, Protecting human rights is our duty as DeFazio, and Stearns (‘‘The Kucinich Americans, and state and local sanctions are Amendment’’). The Kucinich Amendment a legitimate and honorable way to address RESEARCH AND POLICY REFORM would prevent the Executive Branch from that task. State and local governments have using federal funds to sue state and local every right to deny their business to compa- CENTER, INC. 21 July, 1998. governments to force compliance with inter- nies which fund dictatorships involved in national trade agreements. horrendous acts of abuse. Congressman DENNIS KUCINICH, Longworth House Office Building, Approval of the Kucinich Amendment is I am very happy that the bill is co-spon- Washington, DC. urgently needed. State and local law is al- sored by Rep. DeFazio, from Oregon. Here in ready under imminent threat under inter- Portland, earlier this month, the City Coun- DEAR CONGRESSMAN KUCINICH: I am writing national trade rules: cil passed a selective purchasing resolution to express my utmost support of the In April 1998, the State Department pres- regarding the brutal Burmese junta. Your Kucinich, Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, Ros- sured the Maryland state legislature into re- bill will go far to protect our right to take Lehtinen Amendment. As Burmese democ- jecting legislation to sanction the govern- such firm and effective actions. racy leader Aung San Suu Kyi implored re- ment of Nigeria for environmental and Thank you very much for your continued cently, we must use our freedom to promote human rights abuses. Similar state and local concern about Burma and for all you have Burma’s. sanctions helped to topple South Africa’s done for worldwide human rights. Your com- It is with great thanks for your sponsor- Apartheid regime in the 1980s, but are now mitment to the cause of justice and freedom ship of the amendment that I send you my considered ‘‘illegal trade barriers.’’ is most admirable. letter of support. In March 1998, a timber industry represent- Sincerely, Sincerely, ative lobbied the New York City Council to EDITH T. MIRANTE, MAUREEN AUNG-THWIN, reject legislation requiring the City to buy Project Maje. Director, Burma Policy, RPR. only sustainably harvested tropical timber, August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1635 charging that local selective purchasing leg- tive officials to repeal or modify that legisla- For more than 200 years, the American islation violates US trade policy. That legis- tion because of objections raised to it by the people have looked to their own elected lead- lation has now stalled in the City Council. WTO. ers to safeguard national security and man- Earlier this month, the government of The amendment you have proposed would age their international economic affairs. Venezuela threatened to complain to the end this type of interference. After all, how They have never voted to delegate these re- World Trade Organization unless the state of Massachusetts—or any state or city decides sponsibilities to foreign bodies, or give such Florida lifted a ban on Orimulsion, a highly- to spend its tax dollars is a matter for the bodies binding oversight. The American po- polluting fossil fuel produced by Venezuela’s citizens of Massachusetts or any other state litical system has all the legitimacy it needs state oil company. or city to decide. I wish you every success in to act on their behalf. This legitimacy— By adopting the Kucinich Amendment, passing this important amendment. along with the power to enforce the decisions Congress can take immediate action to en- Sincerely, made by the system—is the sine qua non of sure that state, local, and tribal govern- JEFF SIEFERT, U.S. sovereignty. ments can set their own environmental and Acting Director. Using taxpayer money to finance U.S. fed- health standards, free of unnecessary inter- eral government court challenges ordered by ference by international trade rules. Yet, the an international organization to overturn Executive would still be free to pursue state TRANSAFRICA Re: Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio- political decisions made by legitimate Amer- preemption on important matters where ican officials and legislators at the state or Congress first made a specific appropriation. Stearns amendment to H.R. 4276 To: Members of Congress local level betrays more than two centuries Please vote ‘‘yes’’ to the Kucinich Amend- of struggle and sacrifice for American inde- ment to HR 4276. From: Randall Robinson I write in strong support for the Kucinich- pendence and freedom. It’s bad enough that Sincerely, Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio-Stearns President Clinton and his multilateralist ad- CARL POPE, amendment to H.R. 4276, the Commerce, Jus- visors have meekly acquiesced in the creep- Executive Director. tice, State Appropriation. ing power grab being engineered by the This amendment will provide necessary World Trade Organization. If Republicans SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, protection to state and local initiatives that and conservatives don’t stand up to them, MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE, promote human rights and justice. Earlier who will? I strongly urge you to vote for the July 27, 1998. this year, the State of Maryland was consid- Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio- Hon. DENNIS J. KUCINICH, ering passing a selective purchase law to pro- Stearns amendment. U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. mote human rights and correct environ- If you should have any question about the DEAR CONGRESSMAN KUCINICH: The Simon mental abuses in Nigeria. The Federal gov- amendment or the sovereignty issue in gen- Wiesenthal Center is grateful for Congress- ernment lobbied in Annapolis to preempt eral, please feel free to contact either myself man Kucinich’s leadership in proposing this state action. An official from the State or USBIC Educational Foundation Research Amendment H.R. 4276, which will have the Department said to the Maryland lawmakers Fellow Alan Tonelson at 202–628–2211. effect of forcing the Swiss Banks who have that the law would be WTO-illegal. The profited from stolen Nazi loot to promptly threat of a federal lawsuit stood behind the f return to the negotiating table with rep- State Department official’s warning. Mary- resentatives of the Holocaust survivors and land backed down. INTRODUCTION OF THE YEAR 2000 the Jewish community. With the threat of WTO decrees and con- READINESS DISCLOSURE ACT Please let us know if the amendment be- sequent federal lawsuits, what state or local comes law. legislature will be able to pass important Once again, on behalf of the 400,000 con- procurement laws like the Nigeria selective HON. ANNA G. ESHOO stituent families of the Simon Wiesenthal purchase law? Had the states been bound by OF CALIFORNIA Center we commend you and your colleagues such trade rules during our struggle to free IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on this important initiative. South Africa, Nelson Mandela might still be Sincerely, imprisoned. Friday, August 7, 1998 RABBI ABRAHAM COOPER, I hope you will support the Kucinich-Sand- Associate Dean. ers-Ros Lehtinen-DeFazio-Stearns amend- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, today my col- ment to H.R. 4276. league, Representative DREIER and I intro- duced the ``Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST U.S. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COUNCIL, SERVICE COMMITTEE, July 29, 1998. Act.'' Its purpose is to help solve the Year Cambridge MA, July 29, 1998. Re: The Kucinich-Sanders-Ros Lehtinen- 2000 computer problem. Billions of computer Hon. DENNIS KUCINICH, DeFazio-Stearns amendment to HR 4276 chips are in devices from telephones to oil rig U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. To: Republican Members of Congress valves, and billions of lines of software code DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH, I applaud From: Kevin L. Kearns, President, USBIC now run computer systems we rely on for your leadership in sponsoring the Kucinich, On behalf of the more than 1,000 member issuing paychecks to operating traffic signals. Sanders, DeFazio, Stearns, Ros-Lehtinen companies of the United States Business and amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Now we are faced with the threat these de- Industry Council (USBIC), I strongly urge vices and systems may not operate because State Department Appropriations bill that you to support the Kucinich-Sanders-Ros would deprive the Administration of funds to Lehtinen-DeFazio-Stearns Amendment to they cannot read the number 2000 as a year. bring legal challenges to any state and local HR 4276, the Commerce, Justice, State ap- The challenge to solve the so-called ``Y2K'' laws based on the contention that the WTO propriation bill. problem is an incredibly complex process in finds these laws inconsistent with inter- This amendment, which would deny the our interconnected world. Each of us has a national trade and investment agreements. use of taxpayer funds for federal government stake in all of us succeeding. After all, if a The Unitarian Universalist Service Com- challenges to state, local, and tribal laws business that issues paychecks or another mittee (UUSC) has been involved in efforts deemed inconsistent with America’s NAFTA that operates our elevators fixes its Y2K prob- to focus public attention on the need to end and World Trade Organization obligations, repression and foster democracy and human will serve as a vital bulwark in the defense of lems, what will be accomplished if the elec- rights in Burma since 1995. As you probably American sovereignty. tricity needed by those businesses cannot be know Burma’s repressive military junta es- As an organization that for more than 60 delivered or transit systems cannot provide tablished a totalitarian state in that nation years has promoted policies to serve the transportation for the employees of those busi- in 1988. The military crackdown begun at broad national interest, USBIC does not be- nesses? that time has resulted in the deaths of over lieve in general that sub-national authorities Solving this problem means that every com- 10,000 people. This regime has brought should have the right to make their own pany must make available as much informa- Burma, renamed Myanmar by the military, trade and foreign policies. The Constitution the dubious distinction of having one of the reserves these powers for the federal govern- tion as is possible, as soon as possible, so world’s worst human rights records. One ment, and USBIC believes that this arrange- that others can use it to meet the threat very effective way to focus public attention ment has served the nation well. present in the Y2K problem. Unfortunately, on the human rights crisis in Burma is to Yet the ultimate fate of these sub-national current law provides an opportunity to file friv- enact selective purchase legislation at the policies should be decided by the American olous lawsuits against those providing this in- state or local level that bars government political system—which, after all, is the only formation and subject them to costly litigation. agencies from purchasing goods produced by political system on earth that places first Consequently, these Y2K ``Good Samaritans'' and foremost the interests of the American companies that do business there. The Com- are reluctant to provide vital information be- monwealth of Massachusetts and several cit- people and the only one that is fully ac- ies, towns and counties have passed such leg- countable to them. Foreign governments and cause of the litigation they may have to en- islation. However, unfortunately federal gov- international bureaucracies should play no dure. ernment officials have tried to pressure official or formal role whatever in these de- This bill will give companies the freedom to many of these governments and their legisla- cisions. disclose Year 2000 readiness information to E1636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 help all of us deal with this unique crisis, with- Now here we are, seven years after the fidence in our government's efforts to make out penalizing them for their efforts. With Jan- war. We've financed 103 research projects, at them well again, will give them a fresh start, uary 1, 2000 fast approaching, more informa- a cost of $49 million dollars, and we've had a and will take the needed steps to finally solve tion rather than lessÐshared sooner rather presidential panel study the veterans health the Persian Gulf veterans' health problems. than laterÐmay be the difference between in- problems. But DoD and VA have not an- f convenience and disaster. swered the veterans' questions about what I am pleased to see the Administration has caused them to get sick and when they will PERSONAL EXPLANATION proposed similar legislation to address this get effective treatment. issue. It is a worthy effort, although it may fall The veterans are frustrated, and rightly so. HON. RON PACKARD short in some areas. For example, the Admin- They still suffer from a myriad of illnesses like OF CALIFORNIA istration bill protects statements that are good- stomach disorders and painful muscles and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faith mistakes but does not include protection joints, to name just a few of them. The veter- Friday, August 7, 1998 for statements shown to be true. The bill intro- ans don't want to hear the argument that their duced today by myself and Mr. DREIER will illnesses are caused by stress. Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I was absent protect all Year 2000 disclosure statements, When I talk to the veterans, they tell me from the House of Representatives on August giving companies incentives to provide more they do want to know what caused them to 6, 1998 for rollcall votes 406 to 416. Had I information, not less. get sick, but they also want research to be been present, the following is how I would Mr. Speaker, I hope we can quickly pass done to find effective treatment into exposure have voted: this timely legislation during this Congress, to biological and chemical agents. That is Rollcall No. 406 ``YEA''; Rollcall No. 407 and I look forward to working with the Admin- what they believe is the key to the problem. ``NO''; Rollcall No. 408 ``NO''; Rollcall No. 409 istration and others on this important issue. These are brave men and women who an- ``NO''; Rollcall No. 410 ``NO''; Rollcall No. 411 Also, I welcome suggestions on how we may swered their country's call at a time of need. ``AYE''; Rollcall No. 412 ``AYE''; Rollcall No. improve the legislation introduced today. The They deserve a full accounting of how their 413 ``NO''; Rollcall No. 414 ``AYE''; Rollcall Y2K challenge is extensive and the stakes are service might be linked to these horrible ill- No. 415 ``AYE''; and Rollcall No. 416 ``YEA''. very high. I believe the legislation we have in- nesses that have so devastated their family f troduced here today is a critical step in suc- lives and careers. WHITE HOUSE REMARKS OF cessfully meeting that challenge. So based on the discussions I've had with OFFICER GERRY FLYNN I hope my colleagues will join me and Mr. Persian Gulf veterans over these seven years, DREIER in supporting this bill. I am pleased to have participated in negotia- f tions to create a bi-partisan bill, HR 3980, HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN OF MASSACHUSETTS PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS ``The Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH and Research Act of 1998'' with Chairman ACT OF 1998 BOB STUMP, Ranking Member LANE EVANS, Friday, August 7, 1998 Health Subcommittee Chairman CLIFF Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to SPEECH OF STEARNS, and Health Subcommittee Ranking recognize and honor the stirring and insightful Member LUIS GUTIERREZ. remarks of Lowell Police Officer Gerry Flynn HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II I don't believe we have had a focused, co- OF MASSACHUSETTS at a White House Rose Garden event yester- herent federal research strategy. HR 3980 will day, on the importance of preserving and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES give the Persian Gulf Veterans confidence that strengthening the Federal Brady Law. Officer Monday, August 3, 1998 priority is being given to researching their ex- Flynn spoke eloquently about the price we pay posure to biological or chemical weapons, and Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. as a society when guns find their way into the the resulting effects on their health, so that ef- Speaker, for the past seven years, since the wrong hands and the need to extend the fective treatment can be found and adminis- Persian Gulf War ended, our veterans have Brady five-day waiting period. I congratulate tered, to fight the detrimental effects of this ex- suffered from a myriad of symptoms with no Officer Flynn for the honor bestowed upon him posure on the veterans' health. end in sightÐdizziness, severe headaches, in being invited to speak at the White House Through this bill, we will ensure priority is chest pain, shortness of breath, aching joints in front of the President, and I congratulate given to exposure to biological and chemical and depression, to cite just a few examples of him upon seizing that opportunity to do the en- weapons by setting up a Public Advisory Com- what they are going through. tire city of Lowell proud. I am submitting Offi- Seven years ago, when the Persian Gulf mittee to advise the Persian Gulf Veterans Co- cer Flynn's White House remarks for the War ended, a hearing was held here in Wash- ordinating Board on what kind of research to RECORD, so that his words may remain with all ington to investigate reports that Persian Gulf target. I am pleased that members of this Ad- of us. Veterans were suffering a series of mysterious visory Committee will represent groups that symptoms. But there were no veterans at the were formed specifically to help Persian Gulf STATEMENT OF LOWELL POLICE OFFICER witness table in the Committee room. So in Veterans. Their active participation on the GERRY FLYNN AT THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE 1992, I held a hearing in Boston to gather tes- Committee will ensure that adequate, targeted BRADY HANDGUN LAW timony from sick veterans who could tell me research into exposure to biological and Good morning. As National Vice-President chemical agents will be done. of the International Brotherhood of Police about their health problems. At that time, sick Officers (IBPO) and President of the Lowell veterans were being called malingerers or Physicians at the Department of Veterans Police Patrolmen’s Association, it is truly worse, by the Defense Department. People Affairs, and at the Pentagon, don't have a an honor and a privilege to be here with you didn't believe they were really sick. training program to become updated on how this morning. On behalf of those of us in law But by early 1993, it was clear that there to administer the latest treatment protocols as enforcement, it gives me great pleasure to was a problem. Literally hundreds of veterans they become available from research findings. speak in support of an issue of such enor- were calling my office to report of symptoms This is essential, and is badly needed. I am mous importance as ‘‘The Brandy Handgun ranging from skin rashes and respiratory prob- pleased that HR 3980 includes provisions to Law.’’ lems to kidney failure and cancer that they be- provide training to physicians at VA and the Robert F. Kennedy once said, ‘‘It is a re- sponsibility to put away childish things, to lieved were linked to service in the Gulf con- Pentagon, so they can give the best possible make the possession and use of firearms a flict. The Pentagon continued to deny any link care to our Persian Gulf veterans. matter undertaken only by serious people but was forced to take a closer look at the Finally, Mr. Speaker, this bill provides a pro- who will use them with the restraint and facts once countries that were members of the vision I sought to publish treatment protocols maturity that their dangerous nature de- Persian Gulf Coalition began reporting expo- on the Internet and in peer-reviewed medical serves and demands. For far too long, we sures of their own troops to chemical and bio- journals because many Persian Gulf veterans have dealt with these deadly weapons as if logical weapons. receive health care in the private sector. If we they were harmless toys. It is past time that Finally, in April 1996, the CIA released a re- publish the research findings, private sector we wipe this stain of violence from our land.’’ port showing solid evidence that thousands of physicians who treat Persian Gulf Veterans Yet, thirty years after his death by a hand- chemical weapons had been stored at will have access to those treatment protocols. gun, we are still attempting to wipe the Khamisiyah and that our troops may have It is my hope that HR 3980, ``The Persian stain of violence from our land—except the been exposed to those deadly agents after the Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research stain of violence has now spread into the allied forces bombed the storage facilities. Act of 1998'' will restore the veterans' con- classrooms occupied by our children. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1637 Today, in every city in this country, there clubs, associations, churches and volunteer Fair has welcomed the Wisconsin Donor Net- are children in schools with handguns. Chil- organizations. work back again this year. I can think of no dren who are exposed to violence on a daily Mr. Garmon also praised the modern-day better forum for the stamp's Wisconsin unveil- basis, children who feel they need protection army. ``Today we have the best equipment ing than this year's State Fair. more than they need an education. Children who should be enjoying life rather than tak- that modern technology can produce,'' he stat- Mr. Speaker, the organ donation awareness ing one. ‘‘The Brady Handgun Law’’ provides ed. ``To man this equipment, we have the best postage stamp is a powerful symbol. It pro- hope for these children and their families. educated, the healthiest, and the most dedi- vides a daily reminder that a simple selfless For those who say that ‘‘The Brady Law’’ cated soldiers that we have ever had. We also act can make the difference between life and infringes on the rights of the American peo- have some of the greatest leaders among our death for another person. I ask that my col- ple to keep and bear arms; ask them what general officers that we have had since World leagues join me in congratulating the Wiscon- right does any American have to go into War II.'' He paid tribute to three officers who sin Donor Network, the Wisconsin State Fair, ‘‘The House of the People’’ and kill two had a great impact on his military career and the United States Postal Service, and Wiscon- brave men. sin donor families and transplant recipients, on For those who say that ‘‘The Brady Law’’ his civilian lifeÐCapt. Homer Kiefer (later is too costly to the American taxpayer; ask Major General Kiefer), 2d Lt. Charles Brown the occasion of its issuance. them what price would they pay to ensure (later Lt. General Brown), and Lt. William C. f that their families would not have to endure Westmorland (later General and Chief of RECOGNIZING EDWIN J. what the families of Capitol Police Officers Staff). Jacob J. Chestnut and John Gibson have en- KORCZYNSKI FOR HIS VOLUN- Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do TEER SERVICE dured. so in honor of and with respect for this great For those who say ‘‘The Brady Law’’ is too American, Paul Garmon, and let us conclude confining and restricts would-be gun owners; HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH ask them if they believed restrictions are this session with Mr. Garmon's closing prayer: ``I pray that our nation will remain strong and OF ILLINOIS more confining than the one Jim and Sarah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brady deal with on a daily basis. free until the trumpets of the Lord shall sound In closing, I concur with Senator Dick and time on earth is no more. God bless all Friday, August 7, 1998 Durbin (D–IL.) when he states, ‘‘We cannot of you, and may God bless America.'' Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise allow the gun lobby to override those in law f today to call attention to the heroic volunteer enforcement and endanger American fami- efforts of a constituent of mine from Chicago, lies.’’ WISCONSIN UNVEILING OF THE We must continue to have a mandatory Illinois, Mr. Edwin J. Korczynski. ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS On September 11, 1997, a fire erupted at waiting period which allows local police de- POSTAGE STAMP partments throughout the country to con- an apartment building in the City of Northlake, duct their own background checks. Cur- Illinois, which resulted in severe damage to rently, over 95% of this nation’s law enforce- HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT the structure. Fortunately, a constituent of ment officers use this system on a voluntary OF WISCONSIN mine, Edwin J. Korczynski, had spent the en- basis because we know the waiting period IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tire previous day planning an all-department provision contained in the original ‘‘Brady HAZ/MAT drill, and upon learning about the Friday, August 7, 1998 Law’’ saves lives! fire, went to the scene and worked to coordi- However, this November an amendment Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, nate volunteer efforts to serve the victims of sponsored by the NRA, shall mark a change on Friday, August 14th, the Wisconsin Donor in ‘‘The Brady Law’s’’ waiting period. For the fire. those of us on the Lowell Police Department Network, the Wisconsin State Fair, and the Mr. Korczynski's volunteer efforts were cru- this November shall also mark the hollow United States Postal Service will sponsor the cial and have been recognized by the City of 20th anniversary of the last Lowell Police Of- Wisconsin unveiling of a U.S. postage stamp Northlake, the Polish American Police Asso- ficer killed in the line of duty. He too was highlighting organ donation awareness. I ap- ciation and others as an outstanding example killed by a handgun, while responding to an preciate this opportunity to share with my col- of heroism and public service. armed robbery at a pharmacy. leagues the story of this unique partnership. I hope my colleagues will join me in rec- So, Mr. President, Members of Congress, on The Wisconsin Donor Network is celebrating ognizing Mr. Korczynski for his brave and behalf of slain Lowell Police Officer Christos its tenth anniversary this year. The Network's community-oriented actions. G. Rouses and my two fallen brothers from f the Capitol Police, we urge you to support information materials and presentations to community and professional groups send a this legislation in order to extend ‘‘The A SALUTE TO MAJ. GEN. PAUL G. powerful message about the need for and ef- Brady Law’s’’ waiting period. REHKAMP Thank you and God bless the United States fectiveness of organ donation, and its multicul- of America. tural information programs address the distinc- f tive transplant needs and donation concerns HON. DAVID MINGE of metropolitan Milwaukee's African American, OF MINNESOTA IN RECOGNITION OF PAUL Latino, and Asian communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GARMON Wisconsinites have answered the call for Friday, August 7, 1998 more organ donors, making an impressive Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, I stand to honor HON. RALPH M. HALL commitment to give the gift of life. I am proud Maj. Gen. Paul G. Rehkamp. Recently, Gen- OF TEXAS to note that, compared to organ donation pro- eral Rehkamp, of Marshall, Minnesota, retired IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES motion efforts by similar organizations nation- from the Army Reserve after more than 35 wide, the Wisconsin Donor Network ranked Friday, August 7, 1998 years of service to our country. sixth in 1997, and fourth in 1996. In 1989, General Rehkamp assumed com- Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Our colleague, U.S. Senator MIKE DEWINE, mand of the 88th Army Reserve Command. today to pay tribute to a great American, Mr. of Ohio, proposed an organ and tissue dona- He chose a new motto for the command: ``The Paul L. Garmon, of Rockwall, Texas. Many tion stamp, in 1996. The Postal Service rose Right Place to soldier.'' These words have fol- Americans have served their country proudly to the occasion and produced a beautiful and lowed the command ever sinceÐand they wearing the numerous uniforms of our great compelling design previewed last year at a also identify General Rehkamp's career. armed forces, and more Americans continue Capitol Hill ceremony by then-Postmaster While a part of the 88th ARCOM, General to serve our great nation as civilians. One of General Marvin Runyon. I commend the Post- Rehkamp was Chief of Staff, and Deputy these great Americans is retired Lieutenant al Service for its partnership in this important Commander, before becoming Commander in Paul L. Garmon. effort to raise our nation's consciousness con- 1989. He was in command during key events Last fall Mr. Garmon was honored as Fort cerning the critical importance of organ and that proved to be profound changes for the Hood's Honorary Retiree during its yearly Re- tissue donation. Army Reserve. He led units from the 88th tiree Day activities in San Antonio, Texas. In The Wisconsin State Fair has also been a Army Reserve Command as they were called his remarks at the retreat ceremony, Mr. strong supporter of the Wisconsin Donor Net- to active duty for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Garmon recognized the service that veterans work's efforts. The Network's organ and tissue For this and other reasons, General have given to their country but reminded them donation awareness booth at last year's State Rehkamp's leadership shined through and al- that they can continue to serve by serving Fair was overwhelmingly successful, reaching lowed the 88th to survive downsizing of the their communityÐthrough their local civic thousands of State Fair visitors, and the State Army Reserve. E1638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 After a successful tenure as Commander of also served as a member of the Indiana Fiscal In honoring the memory of Gibby I feel there the 88th in Minnesota, he moved on to the Policy Institute and he was a council member are a few things that I must call attention to, Pentagon. He was assigned to the Assistant for the Boy Scouts of America. a few memories that, as I am sure, everyone Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Mobilization Wally Miller is survived by his wife, June; who knew Gibby will agree with me on, must and Reserve Affairs. In addition, General children Beth Ingram, Aimee Riemke, Tom, be mentioned. One of these was Gibby's fas- Rehkamp was named to the Reserve Forces Michael Miller, stepsons Ben, Andy Camp; cination with sports. Gibby was truly a sports Policy Board (RFPB). The RFPB is rep- mother Connie Conklin Miller; sisters Beverly fanatic. He seemed to enjoy it most, though, resented by members of all of the uniformed Stevens, Barbara Miller, brothers V. Richard, when he could share his excitement and en- services. Members of the RFPB are respon- R. James Miller; and five grandchildren. thusiasm with others. He was very successful sible for policy advising to the Secretary of In closing, I can only begin to enumerate on in spreading his love of sports in many dif- Defense on matters relating to the reserve Wally Miller's long and distinguished list of ferent ways, whether it be by working for an components. General Rehkamp was also a contributions and achievements. To me what organization in which he was able to advance member of the Army Reserve Council. In that really makes a person truly great is the desire athletics through scholarships and grants, per- position he was advisor to the Chief, Army Re- to help to improve the lives of the people sonally mentoring a child in the fine art of free serve. around them. During his 61 years on earth, throws or simply swapping the play of the day General Rehkamp's faithful service to his Wally Miller worked tirelessly toward this goal. stories with friends and neighbors. I am in- country has been recognized on a number of For this reason, Wally we will miss you and clined to believe that if Gibby gets his way in occasions. During General Rehkamp's career, Godspeed. heaven, those Pearly Gates will open up into he earned the Distinguished Service Medal, f a basketball arena. the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, the But Gibby was most renowned for his active Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Com- MAP INTERNATIONAL role in local and state politics in Michigan. mendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and After he graduated from Stambaugh High numerous other commendations and awards. HON. JACK KINGSTON School, he fought in World War II as a mem- In addition, during his civilian life, General OF GEORGIA ber of the Field Artillery. He then dabbled in Rehkamp served as a commissioner of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local politics. But it wasn't until he began Metropolitan Airports Commission. As an at- Friday, August 7, 1998 working as a miner at M.A. Hanna Company large commissioner, it was General in Stambaugh that his political career took off. Rehkamp's duty to advocate for all Minneso- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, it gives me Like many miners during that time, he was tans. Once again, he served Minnesota with great pleasure to rise and pay tribute to a disappointed in the way his state representa- great distinction. Georgia-based private voluntary organization, tive was handling mining safety issues. Being General Rehkamp is the consummate citi- MAP (Medical Assistance Programs) Inter- a natural leader, Gibby decided to do some- zen-soldier and has dedicated his career to national. With an upcoming humanitarian ship- thing about it. He ran for a seat in the Michi- soldiers and the defense of our great nation. ment, MAP International will pass the $1 bil- gan House of Representatives and was elect- We salute him in his retirement from a long lion mark in the value of donated medicines ed and reelected for five consecutive terms. and successful career and thank him for his and medical supplies shipped to people in the Gibby committed himself to insure that democ- contribution to maintaining the freedoms we, developing world who have little or no access racy would work for everybody. His ten years as Americans, enjoy. to these life-saving medicines. During its 44 work in the state house and his political phi- f years of service, MAP International has re- losophy are still greatly admired and appre- sponded to disasters worldwide and regularly ciated throughout the state of Michigan. WALLY MILLER EULOGY stocks hospitals, clinics and remote health In 1990 I had the pleasure to personally posts in over 100 countries. consult with and work with Gibby on my own HON. DAVID McINTOSH The efforts of MAP International represent campaign. He was an active supporter of mine OF INDIANA the spirit of generosity of the American people; and he quickly became a good friend and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the thousands of Americans who support mentor to me. On numerous occasions, I the organization; to the fine American pharma- Friday, August 7, 1998 would seek advice from him on both a per- ceutical companies who donate product for sonal and professional basis. It has been an Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, it is with great use among the poor; to the U.S. Government honor and a privilege for me to have known remorse that I stand before you today to pay itself who assists many of the shipments with such a wonderful individual and to be able to homage to a man who has worked to make a USAID funds. MAP has also cooperated with share with all of my colleagues my deep admi- difference for the people of Indiana. Wally Mil- the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, ration for one of Michigan's finest public serv- ler was a man who to me epitomized that and the Federal Emergency Management ants. Although it is with a heavy heart that I American dream and symbolized what our Agency in responding to natural disasters here give my condolences to his wife Verna, his great country stands for. Wally Miller's list of at home in the United States. children Wayne, Nancy, Peggy, and Sally, and achievements and contributions to his commu- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me his three sisters, it is with pride that I salute nity are overflowing due to his sincere deter- in celebrating this important occasion in the this outstanding citizen of our nation. Gilbert mination to his God, family, friends, state, and history of MAP International. Wales will be missed. country. He is a true citizen, philanthropist, f f and friend. Wally Miller is a graduate of Purdue Univer- TRIBUTE TO GIBBY WALES ATTACKS ON U.S. EMBASSIES sity and Ball State University. He spent the first ten years of his professional life working HON. BART STUPAK HON. TONY P. HALL as an engineer in the industrial sector. In OF MICHIGAN OF OHIO 1969, Wally began his work in the family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care business. He served as the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer Friday, August 7, 1998 Friday, August 7, 1998 of Miller's Merry Manor until 1989. Miller's Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, on April 12 and Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, as we await Merry Manor is Indiana's largest independent 13 of this year, American flags in the state of news about the Americans and others killed operator of nursing homes with 32 facilities. Michigan were lowered on all public facilities and injured in the reprehensible attacks on the Since 1989, Wally has spent much of his time for a fitting tribute to a dedicated public serv- United States Embassies in Nairobi and Dar working on behalf of the health care industry, ant from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Gil- es Salaam, I know our thoughts and prayers and managing the family Property Company. bert Wales, better known as Gibby by an are with the families of these men and Wally Miller cared deeply about our chil- adoring community, and one of Michigan's women. dren's future. As a member of the Indiana most beloved lifetime residents died on April I have visited the embassy in Nairobi sev- Chamber of Commerce Board. Wally has 10 at the age of 76. He was a loving husband, eral times, and been to Tanzania as well. My been a true champion for the business com- dedicated father, fellow state representative humanitarian work has been aided immeas- munity and has worked tirelessly to bring and longtime friend of mine. So I stand before urably by the foreign service officers whose about real, meaningful, and comprehensive you today, Mr. Speaker, to commemorate the tireless efforts on behalf of our country often education reform in Indiana. Wally Miller has life of Gibby Wales. are overlooked. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1639 The dedication of Americans who devote Blues as a truly American art form has spun cused gunman in the July 24 U.S. Capitol their lives to working to promote democracy many legends throughout its' history, but those shootings. and American values overseas never fails to who are unique to each region of this nation He is being described as a mental patient are the most precious of all. Big Walter Price who fell through the cracks, resisted treat- impress me. Having visited our embassy in ment and, somewhere along the way, had his Nairobi just two months ago, I was again re- is just such a legend in blues circles in the head filled with paranoid claptrap. minded by the caliber of the people who serve City of Houston. FBI agents who searched his remote cabin thereÐand struck by their dedication. Big Walter, as he is called, from his youth in Montana found guns, ammunition and Our colleagues may not be aware of this, found music to be a consolation for the trou- books about espionage. Family members said Mr. Speaker, but American support to the larg- bles of life and strove to bring gospel and Weston maintained an abiding fear of the est humanitarian airlift in historyÐlarge even blues to others as a gift of the spirit. federal government. He believed that federal than the Berlin Airlift 50 years agoÐis being He started out singing spirituals in church agents were spying on him through a neigh- playing in C natural, the first key he taught bor’s satellite dish. coordinated out of the U.S. embassy in Authorities were also told that Weston Nairobi. himself to perform in. There was no one will- ing to teach the young Walter Price how to thought the federal government had planted Two million people have died already in land mines on his property. Documents Sudan. A million more are threatened with play the piano. He had to overcome adversity among his possessions contained references starvation in the coming months. It is the worst and resistance from others to hone his skill to to the Freemen, a group whose members famine I have seen since a million Ethiopians become the blues master that many of Hous- have been involved in confrontations over died a decade ago. Saving starving people is ton's connoisseurs of the art appreciate. their insistence that they are not bound by His piano style is all his own, one that many difficult, depressing, dirty workÐand it could U.S. laws. musicians find difficult to follow. More than a few people on the fringes of not be done without the support of the Ameri- Walter Price began playing professionally in society say they consider the U.S. govern- cans who serve in Nairobi. 1955, recording with Bob Tanner's TNT label ment evil. Among them are some militia Our nation is diminished by the loss of out of San Antonio. This label was marketed members and radical survivalists whose far- these dedicated Americans, and we share to Hispanics and most of Mr. Tanner's artists fetched notions can sometimes be heard on their families' grief. America's embassies are recorded in Spanish. Bob Tanner signed Mr. late-night talk shows or read on the Inter- bastions of hope in Africa, and we will not for- net. Price in an effort to break into the ethnic At times their ravings seem almost comi- get those who died today in service to our record market, aimed at African Americans. country. cal. One group, for example, sees sinister im- Walter's first recording with TNT was a novelty plications in the yellow fringe with which f tune called ``Calling Margie.'' Which initially did some American flags are trimmed. The yel- INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION very well in record sells until it suddenly low fringe, if we have it right, is proof that stopped being played over the air. On the the United States is secretly under martial record Walter spoke to a white operator while law. HON. JERRY WELLER trying to reach a girl named Margie. He used But there’s nothing comical when such OF ILLINOIS the word honey when referring to the operator ideas are pumped into the head of someone IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which white southerners took offense to and whose grasp of reality is less than adequate. Friday, August 7, 1998 Then the result is all too often ugly and vio- the record was pulled from the air. lent. Russell Weston spent part of a day in Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, today, according After World War II, the ethnic market was Illinois killing cats. Then he traveled to to the NFIB, one third of small business own- having huge successes. Walter Price recorded Washington, where he killed two Capitol po- ers will have to sell outright or liquidate a part a string of successes with the TNT label be- lice officers in a senseless attack. of their firm or farm to pay estate taxes. Half fore he was lured to Houston, Texas. He re- Certainly the Tim McVeighs of the world— of those who liquidate for this purpose have to corded for Don Robey at Duke/Peacock and Russell Weston, if he is found guilty— must be punished for their crimes. But pun- eliminate 30 jobs or more. This is wrong, just Records and it was there that his career de- veloped with the million selling hit, ``Shirley ishing them doesn’t excuse the people who plain wrong. With a $1.6 trillion dollar pro- concoct and repeat the crazy conspiracy jected surplus and estate taxes accounting for Jean.'' Other songs Walter recorded at Duke/Pea- theories that cause the bomb-builders and one percent of annual revenues to the Treas- the shooters to become so agitated. Russell cock were ``Gambling Woman,'' ``Hello Maria,'' ury, the death tax is hardly justifiable in the Weston may be a dangerous criminal, or he ``You're the One I Need,'' ``Just Looking For a face of devastation to families, their busi- may be hopelessly ill. Either way, whoever Home,'' and ``Pack, Fair and Square.'' convinced him that the government is the nesses and farms, the workers they employ or Mr. Price went to Eddie Schueller at Gold our nation's ability to compete in a global mar- epitome of evil deserves some of the criti- Band Records on Lake Charles after Don cism for what happened at the Capitol. ket. Robey sold Duke/Peacock records. At Gold f If we want to encourage entrepreneurship Bank Records he recorded ``San Antone,'' and job creation, we must do more to address ``Ramona'' and ``Here Comes the Bride.'' IN HONOR OF WEBB JOINER this critical issue than merely allowing the pay- Walter Price always loved gospel music, but ment of death taxes over a few years. We his career was in blues. HON. KAY GRANGER must send a clear message to all Americans, Walter Price has made Houston proud that that if they want to pursue the American he is one of our own. On behalf of the 18th OF TEXAS Dream we will not punish their children, grand- Congressional District I would like to thank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children or their employees at their death. him for his contributions to blues. Friday, August 7, 1998 That is why I come to the well today to in- f Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of troduce the Family Business and Family Farm my constituents in the 12th Congressional Dis- Preservation Act. My legislation says that your CRAZY CONSPIRACY THEORIES trict, the people of Texas, and the men and children can keep the business or farm in the HAVE THEIR VIOLENT COSTS women of the American aviation industry, it is family and avoid paying death taxes on it. All my pleasure to express sincere good wishes they have to do is continue to run the busi- HON. DOUG BEREUTER to Mr. Webb F. Joiner, Chairman and CEO of ness as a family enterprise for ten years and OF NEBRASKA Bell Helicopter Textron, on the occasion of his plow the profits back into the business over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retirement. During Webb Joiner's 38-year ca- the same time period. Friday, August 7, 1998 reer at Bell Helicopter Textron, the company f Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, as dem- has built a worldwide reputation for his com- TRIBUTE TO ‘‘BIG’’ WALTER PRICE onstrated by the recent tragedy that we wit- mitment to the highest standards in customer nessed in this building, crazy conspiracy theo- service and manufacturing quality. HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE ries can have violent and horrific costs. I am proud to say that the Bell products that Accordingly, this Member commends to his OF TEXAS America's armed forces depend on to carry colleagues an excellent editorial which ap- out airlift missions around the world are built IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peared in the Omaha World-Herald, on August in my district by the men and women of Friday, August 7, 1998 5, 1998. Texas. The OH±58D Kiowa Warrior is the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, OTHERS FED GUNMAN’S FANTASIES Army's premier scout-attack helicopter, the I rise today to pay tribute to one of Houston's A sketchy but disturbing portrait is modernized UH±1N utility helicopter, and the best known blues legends, Walter Price. emerging of Russell E. Weston Jr., the ac- new V±22 Osprey tiltrotor to take the Corps E1640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 into the 21st Century equipped with the most legal entity which is now Tyler Independent By implementing the WIPO treaties this modern and capable aircraft in the world. School District, serving 5 years on its board. year, we can help to ensure that authors and Bell's commercial helicopters can be found all He was president of the board when Lee High their works will be protected from pirates who over the world, servicing offshore oil platforms, School was built. pillage their way through cyberspace. As we performing air medical rescues and carrying Other services included trustee of the Stew- rush to send a signal to the rest of the world, out humanitarian missions, and are known ev- art Blood Bank Foundation and a member of however, it is important that we not undermine erywhere for their safety and reliability. its board of directors for 9 years, a life director our commitment to becoming an information- Thanks to the standards of excellence in the of the East Texas Hospital Foundation being rich societyÐright here in the United States U.S. aviation industry set by people like Webb its president in 1970, a charter member of the .. . inside our own borders. Joiner, this country continues to be the world's President of the East Texas Council on World The discussion generated by the Commerce leader in aircraft. Under Webb Joiner's leader- Affairs. He also was a charter member of Committee has been invaluable to finding the ship, those standards have remained espe- Sharon Temple in Tyler. balance between copyright protection and the cially high at Bell Helicopter and have kept Accepting an appointment by Governor exchange of ideas in the free marketÐtwo of this Texas-based company in first place in the Buford Jester to the Sabine River Authority the fundamental pillars upon which this nation international market. board of directors in 1949, Murph served for 7 was built. In our haste to produce legislation, The men and women who work at Bell Heli- years, during which time several well-know we must not overlook the need to strike the copter and those people around the world who East Texas takes were designed and built. correct balance between these two competing operate Bell's military and civilian aircraft join Later, he was instrumental in the arrange- ideals. That is indeed the purpose of the legis- me in wishing Webb F. Joiner an active and ments for the construction of the present Lake lative processÐto debate, haggle, review and enjoyable retirement. Mr. Speaker, I thank you Palestine by the Upper Neches River Author- ultimately to hammer out what will be strong for giving me this opportunity to publicly recog- ity. and lasting policy for the rest of the world to nize Webb Joiner. I want to congratulate him As indicated by his record of service, Murph follow. for his contributions to the American aviation had an impressive political background. Over A free market place for ideas is critical to industry and to American national security. his career he served in varying capacities as America. It means that any man, woman or f key advisor, speech writer, and campaign childÐfree of charge!!Ðcan wander into any manager for Lyndon Johnson, John Connally, public library and use the materials in those li- IN MEMORY OF MURPH WILSON Buford Hest and Ray Roberts. braries for free. He or sheÐagain, free of In 1959, he was one of the organizers of charge!!Ðcan absorb the ideas and visions of HON. RALPH M. HALL Southside State Bank, serving 2 years as its mankind's greatest writers and thinkers. OF TEXAS initial president, 22 years as chairman of the This bill contains an amendment that will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES board and then designated a lifetime appoint- protect fair use rights by means of a review by the Secretary of Commerce which will be con- Friday, August 7, 1998 ment as chairman of the board, emeritus. In 1938, Murph Wilson married the former ducted every three years. I thank Mr. OXLEY Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Emily Hughes, who survives him along with for offering this original amendment at Sub- today to pay my respects to a dear friend and one son and daughter-in-law, Maxie and Flora committee and I thank Chairman BLILEY, Mr. wonderful American from Tyler, TexasÐMr. Wilson, and one grandson, Robert Hughes DINGELL, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. KLUG and Mr. BOU- Murph Wilson, who passed from us on June Wilson. He is also survived by one brother CHER and their staffs for their efforts in reach- 21, 1998. and sister-in-law, Walker and Winifred Wilson ing this important agreement. I would also like Murph was born April 16, 1912, on land now of Overton. to thank Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. LAZIO for their called the Wilson Ranch near Overton, Texas, During his lifetime, Murph Wilson's influence participation in reaching this agreement. which his family owned for 150 years. Murph was felt throughout the community and across Similarly, by adopting my amendment on went on to earn his bachelor's and law degree East Texas. Murph will be terribly missed. Mr. encryption research, Commerce Committee from the University of Texas in 1938. In that Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do so in again made an invaluable contribution to this same year, Murph began a lifelong legal prac- honor of and respect for this great AmericanÐ important legislation. The amendment pro- tice and a service to community. He was the the late Murph Wilson. vided for an exception to the circumvention founding member of the Wilson Law Firm now f provisions contained in the bill for legal known as Wilson, Sheehy, Knowles, Robert- encryption research and reverse engineering. son and Cornelius. In the legal arena, Murph DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT In particular, these exceptions would ensure was known for his expertise in many areas, ACT that companies and individuals engaged in particularly in mineral law. During his more what is presently lawful encryption research than 50 years of active law practice, he was SPEECH OF and security testing and those who legally pro- a member of the Texas State Bar and federal HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN vide these services could continue to engage courts including the United States Supreme OF LOUISIANA in these important and necessary activities Court. He served the profession as a former IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which will strengthen our ability to keep our president of the Smith County Bar Association nation's computer systems, digital networks Tuesday, August 4, 1998 and served for many years as a member of and systems applications private, protected the Admissions Committee for the United Mr. TAUZIN. Madam Speaker, today, we and secure. States District Court for the Eastern District of bring to the floor H.R. 2281, the WIPO Copy- Finally, I want to commend my colleagues, Texas. Murph was a Sustaining Life Fellow of right Treaties Implementation Act. The Com- DAN SCHAEFER and RICK WHITE for their ef- the Texas Bar Foundation and he was hon- merce Committee adopted amendments which forts in reaching agreement on a provision ored in 1997 to receive the Justinian Award addressed some of the very tough issues that which has been included in this bill to address from the Smith County Lawyer's Auxiliary in had yet to be resolved despite passage of the the concerns of webcasters. Webcasting is a recognition of his education and outstanding bill by the Senate. The substance of these new use of the digital works this bill deals contributions in volunteer services to Tyler and amendments were ultimately incorporated into with. Under current law, it is difficult for Smith County. the bill which we consider today. webcasters and record companies to know A long and faithful member of Marvin Meth- Today, we take one more step toward final their rights and responsibilities and to nego- odist Church, Murph served on numerous passage of legislation which will implement the tiate for licenses. This provision makes clear committees and as a former member of the WIPO treaties. It is indeed an historic moment. the rights of each party and sets up a statu- administrative board. Being a man of strong The United States is on the verge of setting tory licensing program to make it as easy as faith, he will be remembered for the many the standard for the rest of the world to meet. possible to comply with. It is a worthy change lives he touched as teacher of the Chapel Our content industries are the world's finest, to the bill and again, my thanks to Mr. WHITE Sunday School Class for 22 years. as well as one of this Nation's leading export- and Mr. SCHAEFER. Murph Wilson was the mayor of the city of ers. They must be protected from those pi- I can't emphasize enough to my colleagues Tyler in 1967 and served on the City Commis- rates who in the blink of an eyeÐcan steal the importance of not only this legislation, but sion. Further, in service to his community, in these works and make hundreds if not thou- also the timing of this legislation. An inter- 1950 he was appointed to the board of the sands of copies to be sold around the worldÐ national copyright treaty convention is a rare Tyler schools by the Tyler City Commission leaving our own industries uncompensated. and infrequent event. We thus stand on the and was instrumental in the creation of the This theft cannot continue. brink of implementing this most recent treatyÐ August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1641 the WIPO copyright treatyÐknowing full well overseeing international affairs, including our as a United States Representative for the 7th that it may be another 20 years before we can intelligence operations. District of the great state of Texas, an Ambas- revisit this subject. From here, we go to con- For forty years, the external threats that sador to the United Nations, and the Chief of ference with the Senate and then this bill will were most ominous came from our cold war the United States Liaison Office to the Peo- go to the White House for the President's sig- adversaries. Under President Bush's ple's Republic of China. Throughout his ca- nature. Let's make sure we strike the right bal- leaderhips as both Vice President and Presi- reer, President Bush continuously fought ance. Copyright protection is important and dent, communism collapsed, bringing about against terrorism and drug smuggling. Presi- must be encouraged here. But in pursuing that the end of the cold war. The cold war was a dent Bush was appointed to the position of Di- goal we must remain faithful to our legacy, different kind of battle for this country; it was rector of the C.I.A. on November 3, 1975, by and our commitment to promoting the free ex- a battle of intelligence. President Bush's President Gerald Ford. Upon his appointment, change of ideas and thoughts. Digital tech- knowledge and understanding of our oppo- President Bush served the Agency with rev- nology should be embraced as a means to en- nents' capabilities, acquired as head of the erence and honor. President Bush has the rich and enlighten all of us. CIA, enabled him to successfully reduce the unique distinction of being the only President f number of nuclear warheads being produced. to serve in this esteemed position. President President Bush emphasized that intelligence Bush was an innovator during his stint as Di- GEORGE H. W. BUSH CENTER FOR remained a vital commodity in the post-Soviet rector of the Nation's premier intelligence or- CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE world. Intelligence gathering protects the U.S. ganization. He helped draft strict orders aimed against terrorism and helps our policymakers at preventing any violation of C.I.A. regula- SPEECH OF understand emerging economic opportunities tions. In addition, President Bush also drafted HON. RICK LAZIO and challenges. The intelligence mission and developed similar federal and international OF NEW YORK thwarts those who would steal our technology laws. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or otherwise refuse to play by competitive On behalf of the 18th Congressional District, all Texans, myself, and the citizens of the Monday, August 3, 1998 rules. President Bush pursued a foreign policy that United States of America I would like to com- Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speaker, I sup- ensured the security and economic prosperity mend and applaud a man whose tireless ef- port the bill offered this week to name the of our country, as well as freedom and individ- forts and relentless pursuit to serve his coun- Central Intelligence Agency's Headquarters ual rights around the world. He had a proven try have provided many improvements for this after President George Herbert Walker Bush. track record of progress through lasting and country. Representative ROB PORTMAN, who served as mutually beneficial relationships with many Mr. Speaker, President Bush brought a Associate Counsel, Deputy Assistant, and Di- countries, particularly with Asian countries. Al- dedication to traditional American values and rector of the White House's Office of Legisla- though differences remained, President Bush a determination to direct them toward making tive Affairs under President Bush, introduced was able to strengthen our alliances by suc- the United States a stronger and better nation. Coming with a tradition of public service, this legislation that pays homage to the only cessfully opening foreign markets to U.S. com- George Herbert Walker Bush felt the respon- U.S. President that served as Director of the petition. In turn, his acts helped foster the con- sibility to make his contribution in both time of CIA. tinued growth of democracy and the strength- war and in peace. President Bush created President Bush devoted more than 50 years ening of our alliances. of his life to public service. His career began President Bush's leadership proved critical strength and stability in the intelligence com- in the Navy. At the age of 18, he was the to the resolution of some of the most daunting munity and is widely credited with restoring youngest pilot of his day. He served our coun- conflicts of our time. Renaming the CIA com- the morale of the C.I.A. and I cannot see any try on active duty for 3 years during World pound provides us an opportunity to honor our better way to honor Mr. George Herbert Walk- War II. President Bush's heroism was dem- 41st President with a lasting tribute. er Bush than to place his name on C.I.A. headquarters. onstrated on September 2, 1944, when anti- f aircraft guns fired upon his plane during a f GEORGE H. W. BUSH CENTER FOR bombing run over Japanese-held Islands. BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE Even after his plane had been hit and was on INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 fire, President Bush finished his run before SPEECH OF heading out to sea. For his courageous flying, SPEECH OF President Bush was awarded the Distin- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE guished Flying Cross and three Air Medals. HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA Like many of his predecessors, President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bush led in the war on his time: George IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington led the Revolutionary War, Teddy Monday, August 3, 1998 Thursday, August 6, 1998 Roosevelt in the Spanish American War, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, The House in Committee of the Whole Dwight Eisenhower demonstrated his leader- I rise today in full and complete support of the House on the State of the Union had under ship in World War II. For President Bush, measure that would rename the C.I.A. head- consideration the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend though, it was the cold war. quarters after a man who has served this the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to President Bush also represented our great great nation tirelessly. To name the C.I.A. reform the financing of campaigns for elec- Nation in foreign affairs and served as a world headquarters the George H.W. Bush Center is tions for Federal office, and for other pur- leader in establishing international policies. a high honor rightfully deserved by, fellow poses: Even though U.S. foreign intelligence activities Texan, President Bush. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Chair- were not officially coordinated on a Govern- President Bush is a man of unblemished in- man, I rise to express my support for the Farr ment-wide basis until after World War II, for- tegrity. His leadership and commitment to the Substitute to H.R. 2183. This substitute ad- eign intelligence activities began in the days of United States deserves any and all awards vances the effort to reform campaign finance George Washington. Two hundred years later, and accolades bestowed upon him. President laws in the direction in which I believe we in 1976, President Bush was appointed as the Bush was charged with a sense of purpose to must ultimately go if we are going to restore Director of the CIA. He shares with George serve his country in every way. Not only was credibility to the election process. The biparti- Washington the unique distinction of having President Bush an important part of world pol- san support for Shays-Meehan is one reflec- supervised our nation's intelligence service icy, but he also was a loving husband to his tion of the House's deep desire for campaign prior to being elected President. During his wife, Barbara Bush. President and Mrs. Bush finance reform. Last night's victory illustrated term as Director of the CIA, President Bush are the proud and loving parents of six beau- the grassroots advocacy and public sentiment strengthened the national intelligence commu- tiful children. for limiting soft money contributions and trans- nity and restored internal morale when there Mr. Speaker, the young President Bush be- fers in federal campaigns before we adjourn. was public distrust of our Government. came the youngest person to become an avi- We owe these constituencies a debt of grati- The first responsibility of the President is to ator in the United States Navy during World tude for not giving up on us. We owe it to our- protect our national borders from external War II. President Bush went on to have an il- selves to continue this fight by building on the threat. President Bush kept our families safe lustrious military career where he was deco- reforms contained in Shays-Meehan. when serving as the Commander in Chief of rated with the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mr. Chairman, that's why I support the Farr the Armed Forces of the United States, and President Bush also served our great Nation Substitute. E1642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 Mr. Chairman, the Farr Substitute sets a stabilize the environment; create village banks, financing of campaigns nor limits on political voluntary spending limit of $600,000 for each and provide vocational/agricultural/health care speech. Increased disclosure will cure many two-year election cycle. It also contains related training. Integration of these strategies in all ills in the system; and there are other reforms limitations on large donors, political action CRS programs operating in potential conflict needed also. committees and the use of personal funds. As areas is a major thrust for the agency. During consideration of Campaign Finance important, the Farr Substitute provides can- In the CRS sponsored Small Enterprise De- Reform over the past several weeks, I have didates with direct, tangible public benefits. velopment programs, for example, nearly 90 again to require at least half of a federal can- The 50% reduction in broadcast rates and re- percent of the entrepreneurs participating in didate's campaign funds come from the state duced postal rates proposed in this measure these programs are women. in which he runs. I have voted to make individ- give office seekers a real incentive to volun- These programs foster financial independ- ual's contributions as important as those of tarily limit campaign spending. ence and sustainable development at the political action committees. I have voted to Mr. Chairman, the Farr Substitute rep- grassroots level. CRS involves the bene- make sure that only citizens vote and that only resents the next stage in campaign finance re- ficiaries in the operation of the program. Par- citizens can make campaign contributions. I form. I ask my colleagues, on both sides of ticipants manage the loan portfolio and ensure have voted to ban soft money in federal cam- the aisle, to join the gentleman from California savings are accrued and invested. For most, it paigns. I have voted for increased and more and me in sending a resounding message of is the first chance to participate on an equal timely disclosure of campaign contributions. I support for continuing and deepening the re- footing with men in their societies. have voted to ensure that a wealthy candidate form process by voting in favor of the Farr While the obvious beneficiaries of these pro- cannot use his personal funds to buy an elec- Substitute. grams are the women entrepreneurs, bene- tion in a contest with a candidate with limited f ficiaries also include the next generation. CRS personal funds. And I have voted against any has found that women who participate in the attempt to limit citizens' right to political THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES program spend a portion of their earnings on speech. None of this is new to my constituents the health and education of their childrenÐ in Southern Arizona; I've made these same HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS needs that otherwise would not have been points numerous times. OF MARYLAND met. Therefore, for example, girls who would In the final analysis, it is up to the integrity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not have attended school are now students. of the candidates and to the vigilance of our Friday, August 7, 1998 The benefits of literacy as a determinate of citizens to ensure fair and honest elections. good health, income and agricultural produc- No matter how many laws we pass, there is Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, as Congress tivity have been proven time and time again always a weak spot that can be exploited by moves towards consideration of this year's for- around the world. The benefits for the women those who will. eign operations budget, I would like to draw of the future are innumerable. Today, I cast my vote both for the ``fresh- your attention to a highly successful inter- Another value of this program is the savings man bill'' and for the Doolittle bill because, national development program that benefits generated. CRS has helped entrepreneurs those two most closely reflect the changes I from federal funding dollars and which oper- participating in these programs to save an av- believe will improve our system. Neither is the ates out of my district in Baltimore: Catholic erage of more than $250 per person. In coun- total answer, but voting for the Shays-Meehan Relief Services (CRS). tries where people live on $1 day, this is the Bill goes against everything I believe in terms CRS is the official overseas relief and devel- difference between surviving a crop failure, of preserving freedom of political speech. I opment agency of the Catholic Church in the drought or flood or becoming a refugee in may not like the fact that groups can ``attack'' United States. search of relief aid. me any more than I like having people burn CRS assists persons on the basis of need, The Small Enterprise Development program the flag. But freedom to band together to criti- not creed, race or nationality. Its first mission is but one excellent example of the programs cize elected officials is a right that should not provided food and shelter for World War II ref- sponsored by CRS around the world with the be taken away. The Supreme Court has al- ugees. In the 1960s, while continuing to re- help of our federal funding. I ask my col- ready ruled on where the limits lie and I do not spond to emergencies, the agency began to leagues to please remember CRS, its pro- think we need to further limit speech. Nor can look for ways to help the poor overcome pov- grams and its dedicated headquarters staff the advocates of Shays-Meehan expect the erty, particularly in newly independent and de- working in my district, when they vote on inter- public to take seriously their effort when, in veloping countries. Emphasis shifted to the national development funding in the foreign order to keep their coalition intact, they re- promotion of new farming techniques, loans operations spending bill in September. jected all efforts to include in their reforms the for small business, and health and water f largest single player on the political sceneÐ projects. The projects were designed to pro- labor unions. vide hope and dignity by allowing the poor to BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN In retrospect, we should probably look to determine their own future and rise out of pov- INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 creating a Commission with the powers given erty. the Military Base Closing Commission. Since As the agency looks to the millennium with SPEECH OF Congress has 535 ``experts'' in running cam- programs operating throughout the developing HON. JIM KOLBE paigns, it may take something like that to world, peace-building and reconciliation, gen- OF ARIZONA enact reasonable, constitutional reforms. der responsive programs, the development IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f and strengthening of civil society are active parts of its work in the promotion of social jus- Thursday, August 6, 1998 H.R. 1865, SPANISH PEAKS WILDERNESS ACT tice in the countries in which it works. The House in Committee of the Whole The policies and programs of the agency re- House on the State of the Union had under flect a philosophy of working in ways that consideration the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend HON. DAVID E. SKAGGS maximize and optimize the resources, exper- the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to OF COLORADO reform the financing of campaigns for elec- tise and talent that may be brought to bear on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the solution of the problems of the poor and tions for Federal office, and for other pur- disenfranchised. poses: Friday, August 7, 1998 CRS has programs focusing on education, Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, talk about ``deja Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to applaud emergency assistance, enterprise develop- vu all over again.'' It seems I have been here the action of the House early this morning in ment, food security, health, human rights, many times before, speaking out on Campaign passing H.R. 1865, the Spanish Peaks Wilder- peace-building and reconciliation and welfare. Finance Reform. By now, I hope all my col- ness Act. Long-term solutions to the problems of in- leagues believe that after all the hours of de- The bill is cosponsored by my colleague justice and underdevelopment are fostered by bate in the past several weeks that we have from Colorado, Mr. MCINNIS, and also by our over 2,000 development and reconstruction fully explored this issue in the House of Rep- colleague Ms. DEGETTE. I greatly appreciate projects. These projects promote food security resentatives. their support, and in particular all Mr. MCINNIS through production, access and utilization; im- My concerns with reforming the system re- has done to make it possible for the House to prove health care; develop water/sanitation main as they were the previous times I stated consider the bill today. systems; address deforestation problems; en- my views. Our campaign financing laws need I also want to thank the gentlewoman from able poor women to start small businesses; improvement, but I do not agree with taxpayer Idaho who chairs the Subcommittee and her August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1643 ranking Member, Mr. HINCHEY, as well as the Since then, United States has acquired residency law strengthens the recovering D.C. chairman and ranking member of the full Com- most of the inholdings, by purchase from will- economy. It puts this body through another mittee on Resources, for their help in bringing ing sellersÐand we have drawn our bound- vouchers fight not three months after the the bill to the floor. aries so most of the rest are outside the wil- President has vetoed vouchers. It will make Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1865 will provide perma- derness. So, the way is now clear for Con- you vote on tricky social issues many Repub- nent protection for about 18,000 acres of the gress to finish the job of protecting this out- lican and Democratic Members would just as San Isabel National Forest, including the two standing area as part of the National Wilder- soon avoid. volcanic peaks known as the Spanish Peaks. ness Preservation System. Two provisions strike at the core of democ- There are many magnificent peaks in Colo- That's what this bill do, by adding the Span- racy. One gratuitously bars the use of local rado, of course, but theseÐthe easternmost in ish Peaks to the list of areas designated as funds in cooperating with a pro bono voting the Rocky MountainsÐare outstanding. The wilderness by the Colorado Wilderness Act of rights lawsuit that hardly involves the city, any- eastern peak rises to 12,683 feet above sea 1993. As a result, all the provisions of that way. The other defunds the advisory neighbor- level, while the summit of the western peak ActÐincluding the provisions related to hood commissions that get pittance amounts reaches 13,626 feet. The peaks can be seen waterÐwould apply to the Spanish Peaks as elected neighborhood officials who attend for more than 75 miles. They were well known area just as they do to the other areas on that to grassroots problems like assuring that parks to Native Americans and were important land- list. Like all the areas now on that list, the and river banks do not accumulate trash or marks for other early settlers as well as for Spanish Peaks area covered by this bill is a harbor crime. At the last minute, a Member travelers along the trail between Bent's Old headwaters area, which for all practical pur- got a bright idea, he decided that the District's Fort on the Arkansas River and Taos, New poses eliminates the possibility of water con- tobacco prohibitions might be strengthened Mexico. flicts. There are no water diversions within the but did not give me the courtesy of allowing So, it's not surprising that the Spanish area. me to ask the City Council to do it themselves. Peaks portion of the San Isabel National For- The lands covered by this bill are not only When you vote on this rule, you will make est was included in 1977 on the National Reg- striking for their beauty and value for primitive a statement of where you stand on controver- istry of Natural Landmarks. recreation, but also for their natural values. sial social issues and where you stand on de- The area our bill will protect also has other mocracy and devolution. The D.C. appropria- outstanding resources and values, including a They fully meritÐand needÐthe protection that will come from the enactment of H.R. tion is not the place to take your stand on so- spectacular system of over 250 free-standing cial legislation. The D.C. appropriation is the 1865. We should all be proud that it has now dikes and ramps of volcanic materials radiat- place to stand up for democracy. The way to passed the House. ing from the peaks. These volcanic dikes form do both is to defeat this rule. f remarkable free-standing walls, up to 100 feet f thick and 100 feet high, some extending for 14 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA miles. The area also includes winter range for APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 bighorn mountain sheep and deer, and impor- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 tant habitat for elk, pine marten, and other SPEECH OF SPEECH OF species. In all, it is a beautiful and unspoiled part of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD our Centennial State. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF GUAM In fact, the State of Colorado has des- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ignated the Spanish Peaks as a Natural Area, Thursday, August 6, 1998 Thursday, August 6, 1998 and the peaks are a popular destination for hunters, horseback riders, and hikers seeking The House in Committee of the Whole The House in Committee of the Whole an opportunity to enjoy an unmatched vista of House on the State of the Union had under House on the State of the Union had under Colorado's mountains and plains. consideration the bill (H.R. 4380) making ap- consideration the bill (H.R. 4380) making ap- In the 1970's, the Spanish Peaks were re- propriations for the government of the Dis- propriations for the government of the Dis- trict of Columbia and other activities viewed by the Forest Service in its ``RARE II'' trict of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against reve- chargeable in whole or in part against reve- review of roadless areas, and the Colorado nues of said District for the fiscal year end- designation considered including a wilderness nues of said District for the fiscal year end- ing September 30, 1999, and for other pur- ing September 30, 1999, and for other pur- designation for the area in the statewide na- poses: poses: tional forest wilderness bill that was enacted in Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, school 1980. However, at that time there were con- vouchers are the original bad idea for the im- cerns about the manageability of the area be- leagues on both sides of the aisle to give me a ``no'' vote on the rule before you. The rule provement of public education. cause of a number of non-federal inholdings. We will hear from the other side that the es- is unworthy of a serious national legislature. So, the 1980 Colorado Wilderness Act instead tablishment of school vouchers are the best The Congress has received a balanced con- provided for continued management of the way to reform and improve education. Spanish Peaks as a wilderness area. sensus budget with a surplus no less from a This is basically what they are saying. If you That same pattern was followed again in the local jurisdiction, the District of Columbia, con- provide 2,000 children the option to attend most recent Colorado wilderness bill, which in- taining only the city's taxpayer-raised funds. other schools, the remaining 75,000 will have cluded provisions for long-term management Instead of minding its own national business their public education magically improved. The of all the other wilderness study areas in our and getting on with the mountain of work left argument is like saying that the best way to state's national forests. But while the bill that for us to do, this bill has become an excuse improve health programs for everyone is to passed the House in 1992 would have des- for indulging the controversial social and finan- provide options for 3% of the population and ignated Spanish Peaks as wilderness, the cial whims of some Members of this body. by magic, the health care system will improve. Senators still had some lingering questions That is unfair to you, it is unfair to me, and it Public schools need our help and our criti- about the land-ownership pattern in the area. is unfair to District residents. Defeat this rule, cism when it is appropriate; what they do not So, once again, the final version of that bill in- unless you are prepared to waste a lot more need is to have their resources taken away for cluded a requirement for continued interim time in Washington on the smallest appropria- programs which can only benefit a few. management of the Spanish Peaks as a wil- tion and the one least relevant to your con- We will hear that the main motivation for the derness study area. stituents. establishment of vouchers is to improve the The 1993 bill also required the Forest Serv- I have the Administration's Statement of public schools. This is simply not the case. ice to report about the non-federal inholdings Policy here. A litany of objections to this bill There are people who like school vouchers and the likelihood of acquisition of those hold- are listed by the Administration. Among them because they want to take their kids out of ings by the United States with the owners' are three amendments which have been made public schools, not because they want to im- consent. We got that report in 1995. It indi- in order, vouchers, the prohibition on adoption prove the schools, but because they do not cated the wilderness study area included by married couples, and the prohibition on like public schools. about 825 acres where the United States local funds for needle exchange, among oth- I don't mind this. If you want to do this, it's owned neither the surface nor the mineral ers. OK, but do not do it at the expense of public rights, and some 440 acres more where the This rule reads like a who's who of special schools and do not say you are doing it to im- United States owned the surface but not the interests. It nullifies a modest residency rule prove those schools. You are doing it because minerals. that the Control Board supports because the you don't care about the public schools which E1644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 have made America the great democratic na- year we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of In this presentation, I will offer an over- tion that it is and which have made America this historic document. Mr. Speaker, the Dec- view of human rights violations as they per- the great economic power that it is. laration guarantees the protection of human tain to sexual identity and practice and I Furthermore, if you want to experiment with rights for everyone. This most assuredly does will delineate some of the more salient and complicated issues implicit in these experi- these school vouchers, why don't you do it at not mean so long as an individual shares our ences. This information, as well as that in- home? Why must we continue to use the Dis- political views, our religion, the color of our cluded in Regan, Scott and Serkan’s presen- trict of Columbia as our pet laboratory for ev- skin, our sexual orientation, or anything else. tations, is designed to be useful to you as erything we like and don't like back home. The 1993 UN Human Rights Conference in Vi- lawmakers, as human rights supporters and Leave such matters to the people of the Dis- enna stated it unequivocally by demanding: All as concerned citizens. trict. They deserve better than to be told what Human Rights for All! Lest I be too vague, let me first set context to do and that their children are experimental We heard exceptional testimony yesterday. with a range of specific examples (and please note that because I cite specific countries in subjects. The individuals who briefed the Caucus made statements that were head and shoulders these examples it should not be interpreted Defeat this bad idea. to mean that these violations don’t take f above the usual information that we receive at place in many other nation-states): Caucus briefings. These outstanding wit- The following information has been com- INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS nesses were Cynthia Rothschild, Co-Chair of piled and documented by Amnesty Inter- VIOLATIONS BASED ON SEXUAL Amnesty International's Members for Lesbian national, the International Gay and Lesbian ORIENTATION and Gay Concerns; Scott Long, Advocacy Co- Human Rights Commission, Human Rights ordinator of the International Gay and Lesbian Watch, the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission; Regan E. Ralph, Association, the Magnus Hirschfield Center HON. TOM LANTOS for Human Rights and countless other local OF CALIFORNIA Executive Director of the Women's Rights Di- organizations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vision, Human Rights Watch; and Serkan Some of the more flagrant human rights Altan, a brave young man who was subjected Friday, August 7, 1998 violations, gay, bisexual and transgender to extreme violence in Turkey because of his people face include abuses in the following Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to sexual orientation and who has now been three general, and sometimes overlapping, call the attention of my colleagues to the glob- granted asylum in the United States based on categories: (1) rights to physical and mental al persecution of individuals based on their his homosexuality. integrity, (2) freedom of association and ex- sexual orientation. Yesterday, I chaired a brief- Mr. Speaker, these witnesses exposed the pression, (3) discriminatory laws and dis- ing of the Congressional Human Rights Cau- tragic fact that basic human rights are not ap- criminatory application of laws. cus on this alarming situation. Mr. Speaker, I plied everywhere and that they most certainly 1. VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS TO PHYSICAL AND am especially grateful for the support and the are not accorded to everyone. I ask, Mr. MENTAL INTEGRITY participation of our distinguished colleagues, Speaker, that their statements be placed in A. Execution Codified by Law: Under Is- lamic ‘‘Sharia’’ law, homosexuality is seen Congressman BENJAMIN GILMAN, Congress- the RECORD, and I urge that my colleagues as an offense against divine will and is pun- man BARNEY FRANK, Congressman WILLIAM give considerable attention to their striking re- ishable by death. This is true in nine coun- DELAHUNT, and Congresswoman NANCY marks. tries, including Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Ku- PELOSI. CYNTHIA ROTHSCHILD, CO-CHAIR, AMNESTY wait, Mauritania, and Iran. In the latter I initiated yesterday's Caucus briefing be- INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS FOR LESBIAN AND country, death can be administered by ston- cause of alarming reports about the ongoing GAY CONCERNS ing or by cleaving bodies in two. persecution of individuals based solely on their I am pleased to be with you today in this In Afghanistan, you may recall recent re- sexual orientation. These unacceptable viola- precedent-setting meeting. I’d like to thank ports (carried in the New York Times) of tions of human rights have included arbitrary Congressman Lantos and his staff for mak- men convicted of sodomy being placed next to standing walls and buried under rubble as arrests, rape, torture, imprisonment, extortion ing this briefing possible, and I’d like to thank all of you who took time from your the walls were toppled upon them. While in- and even execution. tended as a form of execution, it is of inter- Mr. Speaker, yesterday's briefing was not a busy schedules to be here. I also want to ac- knowledge Serkan, who will share with us est to note that some people were not actu- discussion of our own nation's laws relating to today his personal history as a survivor of ally killed in this process—so having a wall homosexuality, transsexuality, or bisexuality. I human rights violations targeted because of collapse on a person becomes simply a form have my own well know views on this issue, sexuality. of torture instead of execution. which I have clearly stated a number of times I am particularly glad to be able to con- B. Extrajudicial Execution (deliberate and in the last couple of weeks when the domestic tribute to a discussion about an urgent and unlawful killings by, or with the consent of, often overlooked facet of international the state): In Colombia, death squads—often legal implications of these issues have been consisting of off-duty police—have been considered by the House of Representatives. human rights law and activism—that dealing with human rights violations perpetrated be- known to target areas where gay men con- Other Members clearly have different views, cause of sexual identity and conduct. gregate. As part of social cleansing efforts, and they have clearly stated those. Documentation from around the world con- victims of these death squads are gunned Whatever our views on our own domestic firms that lesbians, gay men and transgender down in streets, or forcibly ‘disappeared.’ laws, Mr. Speaker, the Caucus and all Mem- people are killed, raped, assaulted, subjected C. Other Forms of Torture and Cruel, Inhu- bers of Congress should be standing together to the death penalty, imprisoned, beaten, man and Degrading Treatment: In Saudi in decrying the persecution of individuals and forced to undergo medical and psychiatric Arabia, male same-sex sexual behavior can treatment designed to alter our sexuality, be punished by flogging. the denial of human rights for any reason, in- On a different but related note, Amnesty cluding sexual orientation. The purpose of the brutalized by other forms of torture and ar- bitrarily deprived of basic liberties because has noted that lesbians and gay men in the Congressional Human Rights Caucus briefing of our real ‘‘or perceived’’ sexual identity custody of government officials are particu- was to uphold the human rights that have and behavior. larly vulnerable to torture and ill-treated. been categorically denied all over the world to These abuses are often sanctioned by the Consider the following quotation from an this persecuted minority. state through legal decree, tacit acceptance anonymous witness from Peru: If a government denies human rights to one (for instance, the refusal to investigate vio- ‘‘In 1994, in Lima a very violent raid was group, then it is possible for that government lations or to punish perpetrators) or through carried out in the capital where about sev- enty-five lesbian women were beaten up and to deny rights to any other group or every promoting violence by official and unofficial state actors (ranging from police to immi- ill-treated by police. Prostitutes get a very group. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and gration officials to prison guards). Factors rough time in jail. But the treatment of les- transgendered people in communities all such as gender, culture, race, ethnicity, age bians was even worse. Lesbians were beaten around the world have been brutally punished and geographic location affect the various up because however degrading prostitution both physically and mentally for exercising forms of violations which take place. But no can be [perceived to] be, it is still regarded their fundamental human rights to freedom of region escapes culpability—sexual behavior as normal behaviour, whereas lesbianism is speech, freedom of association, and freedom and identities are criminalized or vilified, al- seen as too threatening to the status quo.’’ of belief. Mr. Speaker, these violations fall beit in different ways, all over the globe. [Amnesty International, ‘‘Breaking the Si- My argument here is quite simple—these lence: Human Rights Violations Based on squarely within the scope of international abuses occur every day, they pose very real Sexual Orientation’’—1997] human rights laws. dangers to many, many people, they’re in And to cite a particularly relevant and re- Nowhere have basic human rights been violation of international law, they disrupt cent example in the United States—most of more comprehensively defined than in the Uni- lives and sometimes take them—and they you will remember the case of Abner versal Declaration of Human Rights, and this must be stopped. Louima, a Haitian man who was attacked by August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1645 New York City policemen while being held in Women and men often have different legal about this set of issues must become more a precinct. During the beating (in which a and de facto access to public space, particu- prominent in human rights and law-making toilet plunger handle was shoved into larly since in many countries women are re- circles. Those working in NGO circles will Louima’s rectum), police allegedly yelled stricted by family and societal discrimina- work alongside you as we all face those who ‘‘faggot’’ as they perpetrated the attack. tion in ways that affect their mobility. This will engage in both vitriolic hyperbole and Other topics which fit into this category of has particular bearing on lesbians’ (and all subtle attacks on dignity and bodily integ- abuses include: women’s) ability to leave the countries in rity. Forced psychiatric treatment to alter ho- which they are being persecuted in order to This, after all, and at its core, is a matter mosexuality; (a) simply escape, and (b) engage in an asy- of principle. As we seek to create a world in Forced medical treatment; lum process. which all people recognize that human rights Rape and other sexual abuse; and Partly because of this difference in access protections are indivisible and afforded to all Arbitrary detention. to public space, gay men are more often tar- people, we must work toward providing pro- 2. VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF geted under sodomy or ‘‘public scandal’’ tections and recourse for those most vulner- ASSOCIATION AND EXPRESSION laws—in effect, their sexual expression is able to sexuality-based human rights viola- In Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni more ‘‘public’’ and more apt to be scruti- tions. We must argue together that human speaking to the press on July 22nd of this nized by the state in particular ways. Sod- rights violations enacted because of sexual year stated: ‘‘When I was in America some omy laws in some countries (Armenia, Chile, orientation are not acceptable and will not time ago I saw a rally of 300,000 homosexuals! Ghana and India, among other nations, tar- be tolerated. If you have a rally of 20 homosexuals here, I get only male same-sex sexual behavior). would disperse it.’’ While some might argue that this invisibil- SCOTT LONG, ADVOCACY COORDINATOR, THE Abuse of ‘‘public decency’’ and ‘‘public ity ‘‘protects’’ lesbians from persecution INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN scandal’’ laws: In China, homosexuality per under these laws, in truth, it is clear that RIGHTS COMMISSION se is not criminalized, yet gay men and les- this is far from the case. Women are often Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of bians are often arrested under charges of harassed under these and other laws, are sub- the Congressional Human Rights Caucus, for ‘‘hooliganism.’’ jected to rape, sexual abuse and forced preg- inviting us to testify today. In Romania, Article 200 is used to harass nancy, and ultimately suffer from sexism as I want to begin by telling three anecdotes and imprison gay men and lesbians under well as homophobia in any given society. from Romania—because I know them, and ‘‘public scandal’’ charges. (Scott) Sodomy laws differ from culture to cul- the people in them, well. In 1997 two 18 year Other topics which would fit into this cat- ture, and within the U.S., from state to old youths—boys—were picked up by the po- egory of abuses include: state. There are no fixed definitions of sod- lice in Iasi, in Romania for kissing each Persecution of Human Rights Defenders; omy, no standard understandings of what other at night in a park. They were taken to Prohibition of establishment of non-gov- comprises it or who can commit it. ‘‘Sod- a local police station and beaten, nonstop, ernmental organizations (NGOs) that work omy’’ can mean two men in a longstanding for twenty-four hours. Their teeth were on issues of sexual orientation; monogamous relationship having sex in the knocked out; they were knocked uncon- Harassment of NGOs that do that work; privacy of their bedroom, or it can mean par- scious, and they were forced to clean out the and ticular sex acts committed by married het- police toilets and urinals with their bare Abuse of surveillance laws. erosexual people. hands. They are now free, but facing trial 3. DISCRIMINATORY LAWS OR DISCRIMINATORY The last main point: APPLICATION OF LAWS Police, other state agents and government and five years in prison, for so-called ‘‘sexual perversion.’’ In the United States, three states (Kansas, officials often act with impunity—It is too In 1995 Mariana Cetiner, a woman living in Missouri and Arkansas) have sodomy laws often true that the general public as well as a small Romanian town, was arrested for which target only same-sex sexual behav- law enforcement institutions/sites (including asking another woman to have sex with ior—and in other states, facially neutral sod- courts, police precincts, borders) will not her—which is illegal in Romania. The other omy laws are more often enforced for homo- come out publicly in favor of the rights of woman had reported her to the police. Mari- sexual than heterosexual conduct. gay, bisexual and transgender people to be In Austria and the United Kingdom, age of free from harassment and violence. These at- ana was sentenced to three years in prison consent laws are higher for gay men than titudes allow state actors the sense that for this crime. I interviewed Mariana in pris- they are for heterosexual and lesbian cou- they can violate the rights of lesbians, gay on. She had enormous bruises; she had been ples. men, bisexual and transgender people with physically and sexually abused by the Given this broad brushstroke citation of little chance of accountability. This, in turn, guards. The prison doctor told us, ‘‘After all, the range of violations we’re talking about, affects the willingness of gay people to re- she is different from other women. You can I’d like to shift to the next main section of port harassment, physical abuse and other hardly expect the guards to treat her as if this presentation, in which I seek to name violations. Fear of reprisal also inhibits she were normal.’’ some of the more salient and complicated proper reporting. Ultimately, there is the In 1992 a lonely 17-year old placed a theoretical points to keep in mind: risk of a shroud of silence encircling these personals ad in a Romanian newspaper, look- Not everyone we’re talking about is ‘‘gay’’ violations, and the risk of a cycle of abuse as ing for a lover. The ad was answered by a 21- per se. Many people are targets because of a direct result. year old; they met, and they fell in love. real or perceived sexual orientation. First, it In this final section, and in conclusion, I They were both men. They were reported to is important to note that people who engage wish to delineate a few of our shared primary the police as homosexuals by the 17-year in same-sex sexual behavior do not nec- goals as human rights activists and law- old’s sister. They were both arrested and essarily claim the label of ‘‘lesbian’’ or makers with regard to human rights viola- charged with ‘‘sexual relations with persons ‘‘gay,’’ nor can those terms be used to accu- tions and sexual orientation. (Please note of the same sex.’’ They were held in prison rately describe same gender sexual conduct that we’ve drawn up specific recommenda- for three months, pending trial. There they across regions and cultures. The sexual iden- tions which are geared much more to prac- were both raped, repeatedly, by inmates with tities people claim often have little to do tical use by U.S. lawmakers—I encourage the encouragement of the guards. They were with how they are perceived. you to take copies before you leave today). finally freed, partly because of pressure from Distinctions in perceptions, labels and Our work—and by ‘‘our’’ work I specifi- Amnesty International. But the older of the identities open up doors for arbitrary dis- cally mean that of the domestic non-profit two, traumatized by what had happened to crimination based on appearance. This dis- sector along with concerned actors in the him, committed suicide. crimination could, and does, elicit harass- U.S. government—i.e. we on this panel and I am not telling these stories to single out ment and violence by police or immigration you in this audience—our work calls on all Romania as a uniquely repressive place. Far officials. This is true both for women who governments to be aware of and accountable from it: these stories could happen in many appear ‘‘too masculine’’ or men who appear for the violations of human dignity, physical countries around the world; they could even ‘‘too effeminate.’’ A related point here is integrity and fundamental liberties targeted happen in many localities in the United that sometimes it is the behavior itself at lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and States. Topeka, Kansas, for instance, has a which is deemed ‘‘deviant’’ and not, in fact, transgender people. law which prohibits two people of the same the appearance of the person engaging in it. Our work calls for governments to end cy- sex from having a conversation about having Effects here include asylum claims being cles of impunity which surround violations sexual relations. Quite literally, if an under- denied, rape in detention and cases of vio- connected to homosexuality by punishing cover policeman approaches another man, lence being ignored by police and govern- perpetrators to the fullest extent allowed by says, ‘‘Do you want to have sex?’’ and the ments. law. other man answers anything at all—short of Gender play a primary role in the enact- And our work calls upon us all to consist- running away, speechless—that other man ment of human rights violations. Women ently include issues of sexuality in all of our has committed a crime. often face different and additional obstacles conversations and documentation about My point is that all these arrests, and the due to sexist proscribed roles within a given human rights violations. laws under which they happen, are wrong society, due to codified government discrimi- Given the severity of human rights viola- wherever they take place. The principle we nation, and due to the invisibility of wom- tions perpetrated because of sexual orienta- are collectively here to represent is simple: en’s sexual lives. tion, identity and conduct, the dialogue that treating people differently before the E1646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 7, 1998 law because of their sexual orientation is ple are murdered daily by gangs and death omy laws; and insist that bills before this wrong. In most countries in the world, two squads. But similarly, on the streets of current Congress which expressly and invidi- heterosexuals kissing in a park would not be American and Western European cities, hate ously target groups based on sexual orienta- sent to jail; a seventeen-year old boy who crimes—violence, beatings, and bashings— tion be defeated, as they deserve. fell in love with a girl would not be sen- ensure that people will think twice before Insist that the US ratify human rights cov- tenced to a hell of rape and abuse in prison they wear a pink triangle in public, or hold enants it has so far refused to endorse, in- for it; and one heterosexual who simply hands on the street. cluding the Convention on the Right of the asked another to have sex would not serve a And in many countries, the attempts of Child, the Convention on the Elimination of three-year penitentiary term for it—even, I gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender Discrimination Against Women, and the believe, in Washington, D.C. To impose these people to organize in response to these Convention on Economic, Social and Cul- punishments on comparable acts simply be- abuses are also met with repression. In Ar- tural Rights; for it is sheer hypocrisy for us cause they are committed by people of the gentina, in Hungary, in Lithuania, in Russia, to hold others to noble promises that we same sex is both barbarous and absurd. gay and lesbian organizations have been de- have not even made ourselves. This principle of equality has been af- clared illegal on pretexts—because they al- We ask you to speak out, because silence is firmed, as Ms. Ralph noted, by the United legedly ‘‘threaten public morals,’’ or ‘‘public deadly. I would like to close by quoting the Nations Human Rights Committee, which is health.’’ These actions violate rights to as- lines of a Hungarian poet, who was gay—and a landmark decision—Toonen v. Australia, in sembly and association which are protected who suffered from that imposed silence, si- 1994—held that no state can allot discrimina- in virtually every international human- lence about the self, that I have spoken tory enjoyment of any right in the Inter- rights instrument. Gay and lesbian publica- about here. Mr. LANTOS will not mind if I national Covenant on Civil and Political tions have been threatened, punished, or cite him first in Hungarian: Rights because of someone’s sexual orienta- closed down in Greece, in Russia, in Hun- Akik a termeszettol felnek, tion. This means that the Romanian legisla- gary. In Zimbabwe, where there is a tiny and termeszetellenesnek neveznek bennunket. tion which permits the arrests I’ve just de- beleaguered organization called Gays and De eygedul a hallgastas termeszettellenes. scribed, and imposes those punishments, Lesbians of Zimbabwe, President Robert ‘‘Those who despise nature call us unnatu- stands in violation of international law. And Mugabe has campaigned for years to elimi- ral. But silence is the only unnatural act.’’ so do similar laws wherever they are in nate that group and erase all traces of homo- force. sexual identity from his society—calling REGAN E. RALPH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WOM- Yet this decision has a further and impor- them ‘‘beasts,’’ ‘‘perverts,’’ ‘‘worse than EN’S RIGHTS DIVISION, HUMAN RIGHTS tant ramification. In gauging the situation dogs, and pigs,’’ and stating repeatedly that WATCH of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender ‘‘homosexuals have no rights whatever.’’ Thank you, Congressman Lantos, your col- people in a country, it is not enough to look What has been the result? Last month, Keith leagues on the Human Rights Caucus and at whether that country has so-called ‘‘sod- Goddard, one of the leaders of that gay and your staff for inviting us to discuss this im- omy laws,’’ or whether they are enforced. lesbian group went to the police to report a portant human rights concern. One must look at how that country’s laws, man who had been blackmailing him with It has been fifty years since governments and its policies and practices, affect the false allegations. In a case that perfectly evi- from around the world created the Universal other basic rights of gays and lesbians. Do dences what Mr. Rahman has said about the Declaration on Human Rights. The fun- they enjoy the right to speak freely? To denial of protection to gays and lesbians, damental and very simple idea underlying move about in the street freely? To gather when Mr. Goddard admitted to the police the declaration and the very notion of together, to organize in a group? Can they that he was homosexual, the police imme- human rights is this: all human beings are hold jobs, can they survive economically, diately arrested him, for sodomy. He now born free and equal in dignity and rights. while being open and honest about them- faces up to seven years in prison. No one should be denied their fundamental selves? Will the police and the state defend And why has the President of Zimbabwe human dignity no matter what their race, them if their rights are violated? And here I devoted years to vilifying gays and lesbians, their sex, their religion, their politics, their want to refer back to Mr. Altan’s testimony to blaming them for all his country’s eco- national origin, their birth or other status. about Turkey: a country in which homo- nomic and social ills? Because he needed a No one should be denied personal security. sexuality is nominally legal, but in which scapegoat. As he flailed for support for his No one should be tortured. No one should there is in fact a culture of continual abuse own corrupt and decaying regime, nothing have his or her private life invaded. No one toward sexual difference, enabled and rein- was easier than to incite hatred against peo- should be forced to live as a second-class cit- forced by a culture of impunity. In many ple who were, fortuitously, both invisible— izen, denied the rights extended to others. countries around the globe, police and offi- unable to speak for themselves—and univer- A very basic guarantee of dignity agreed to cials harass gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and sally despised. This demonization of the dif- fifty years ago. And yet in the past fifty transgender people in constant, intrusive, ferent is familiar to us, or should be, from years the world’s commitment to really and and degrading ways. In Italy, in Albania, in Nazi Germany. Gays and lesbians worldwide truly protect everyone’s fundamental dig- Cuba, police raid gay bars and discotheques, now seem to serve as a new, favorite victim. nity and human rights has been tested time check the IDS of patrons, and ostentatiously The power of human rights in our century, and again. write down their names and addresses. In of a discourse, as a symbol, is that it Protecting women’s human rights, to give Thailand, the Ministry of Education tries to counters this demonization. Human rights one significant example, until recently sim- ban gay men from becoming teachers; in Bul- knows no scapegoats, it recognizes no sac- ply was not seen as the responsibility of gov- garia, the bar association tries to ban them rificial lambs, and it accepts no exceptions ernments. Yet by exposing abuses against from becoming lawyers. In numerous coun- to the rule. It insists that people cannot be women and the role of governments in per- tries there are laws against certain kinds of singled out: that no quality basic to a human petrating or allowing the abuse, women have stigmatized public behavior, laws which may being, be it her religious belief, the color of claimed the recognition that they too are en- not even specifically mention homosexual- her skin, her ethnicity or sex or her sexual titled to enjoy their basic rights. ity, but which are used against people whose orientation, be used as a pretext to deny her At Human Rights Watch, we have docu- demeanor or clothes or friends put them the rights which should be enjoyed equally mented the violence, coercion and discrimi- under the suspicion of being different. In by all. nation inflicted on women by governments China and in other countries with Com- Today, Mr. Chairman, members of the Cau- and individuals around the world. Violence munist-era legal codes, provisions against cus, we ask you to join us. Let us insist to- that directly destroys women’s right to ‘‘hooliganism’’ are used to arrest gay men gether. physical security and that limits women’s whenever they gather for any purpose. In Insist that the United States Government ability to exercise other basic rights. Dis- Cuba, Romania, and elsewhere, laws punish work for an end to discrimination, persecu- crimination in law and practice that seeks to homosexual acts ‘‘which cause public scan- tion, and abuse based on sexual orientation, keep women under the thumb of some other dal’’—meaning that if a private sexual act gender identity, or HIV status, around the authority. becomes known to anyone else who dis- globe. Oftentimes, this violence and discrimina- approves, it can earn a prison term. In many Insist that the US State Department spe- tion directly targets women’s sexual and re- Western countries, laws against so-called cifically monitor sexual orientation as a cat- productive lives. Women are raped in war, ‘‘public lewdness’’ are used to impose fines or egory in its yearly review of countries’ sometimes with the express purpose of mak- prison terms on people who simply look gay human rights records. ing them pregnant with the ‘‘enemy’s’’ prog- in public when seen by the discriminating Insist that public officials, in law enforce- eny. Women and girls are forced to undergo eye of a policeman. ment and elsewhere, across the United virginity tests. In many countries, they are Moreover, some of the worst abuses States be trained in human rights and in forced into marriage at a young age or traf- against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and issues surrounding sexual orientation; and ficked into forced prostitution and repeat- transgender people are not committed di- insist that in US programs to promote edly raped. All of these violations grossly rectly by the state—but by non-state actors, human rights abroad, sexual orientation be abuse women’s fundamental rights. All of who inflict them with the indifference or recognized as a category and component. them are prohibited by international law. even connivance of the police. In Brazil, as Insist that, as one first step toward creat- And, after years of silence, the international IGLHRC has documented in its report ‘‘Epi- ing a culture of non-discrimination in this community has strongly condemned such ac- demic of Hate,’’ gays and transgendered peo- country, states repeal their remaining sod- tions. August 7, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1647 But the rights of women remain under human rights protections, it is that much beaten out, covered all over with blood be- siege, particularly in the area of extending easier to exclude another group and another cause of the torture. dignity and autonomy to them in their sex- and another. The only way we as individuals I knew what would happen to me if I ad- ual lives. Here we come to another test of and members of a democratic society have of mitted my homosexuality. I put books on my the universal nature of human rights be- preserving our own rights is to ensure that head so I could walk better, I tied my wrists cause women—and men—also are subject to no exceptions are made in respecting the up with wood pieces so I would not look like violence, coercion, and discrimination that rights of all. a sissy. I cried day and night, I prayed day is targeted at their real or perceived sexual and night so that they would stop abusing orientation or identity. In countries SERKAN ALTON me. throughout the world, lesbians and gay men Aslan Yuzgun, the writer of Homosexuality There were so many incidents that caused are subject to discriminatory legislation, In Turkey says ‘‘Without a doubt, homo- me a lot of pain. I started to cut my arm violent treatment and persecution by police sexuals are the worst treated minority in with a bread knife in the shower, then used and other authorities. Turkey.’’ The worst thing to be in Turkey is salt. I screamed, I yelled, I hit my head from Again the ugly argument that some groups to be a man who is openly homosexual. Not one wall to another. I tried to kill myself are not actually entitled to enjoy their basic only is it despised, it is seen as an affront to three times. There was nobody I could talk rights rears its head. But this argument is as Turkish culture and an insult to Turkish to. wrong about sexual orientation as it was manhood. In the school, many teachers including the about women. The police use terror and violence against president of the school knew exactly what On the contrary, international human homosexuals by permission of the central was going on. The president even invited me rights law prohibits state-sponsored and government. It is impossible for us to to her room and asked me if I was mentally state-tolerated violence and discrimination achieve any legal redress. No one—including ill. She implied I was homosexual. I was against individuals that attacks their sexual the government, the police, the media—cares kicked, beaten, slapped in the face and in- identity, sexual orientation or private sexual about how homosexuals are treated. Turkey sulted by her many times. practices. The most basic human rights has been a huge prison for all of us, mostly I prayed. I was the only one who openly guarantees found in the Universal Declara- for homosexuals. prayed five times a day like Muslims do. Any boy aged 8 years or older who displays tion on Human Rights and the International While I was praying, I was kicked and any hint of effeminacy is very likely to be Covenant on Civil and Political Rights—the washed by cold water in the winter time. I raped. Then the torture starts, especially in right to life, liberty and security of the per- was told, ‘‘You are a faggot. God will not for- school. We homosexuals learn in school, son, the rights to freedom of expression and give you, you are wasting your time.’’ along with other things, that we are going to association; the right against arbitrary de- They took my money from my wallet and be raped, beaten, and tortured both by the tention; the right to privacy, and the prohi- said, ‘‘You are a faggot, you can find the bition against discrimination—extend to all public and the police. When I was 11 years old, I moved to money from someone.’’ They were trying to individuals regardless of their status. say that I could make money by selling my In fact, international law condemns the de- Istanbul, the most modern city in Turkey. When I turned 12, I started to go to a pri- body. They even came to my house when I nial of fundamental liberties to persons on was alone and sexually harassed, then robbed the basis of qualities inherent to their indi- vate school. I soon realized I was an outcast. They me. viduality and humanity. These include race, started to call me names like ‘‘queer,’’ Just like me, gays in Turkey are raped religion, colour, sex, national origin, birth, ‘‘boy,’’ ‘‘faggot,’’ which I was not familiar often by the police and the society. The po- political opinion, and other status. Sexual with because I looked and acted like a girl. lice arrest gays, beat them up with metal orientation, too, is such a quality, a deeply Things got worse when Rock Hudson had covered truncheons and torture them. The rooted and profoundly felt element of self- AIDS. Then my nickname became ‘‘AIDS’’. Turkish government approves of the torture hood. and doesn’t allow us to speak out. Gays are You have heard cases of the gross abuses Still I had no idea what it meant to be a ho- in fear all the time. perpetrated against individuals because of mosexual. Everywhere I went, I was followed, taunt- their real or perceived sexual orientation. When I was 18, I came to the United States ed, and insulted. There were many kids who Add to those the fact that many countries, as a student. I started to realize what hap- would ty to beat me up. I didn’t fight back, including Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, and pened to me and what is happening to the instead I kept my distance from them. Even Zimbabwe, criminalize consensual sex be- others was and is not supposed to happen. though I sat quietly in the corner, my hair tween same-sex adults. In China, lesbians So I came to the point when I said, ‘‘The was pulled, my head was kicked, my private and gays have been harassed by police, hell with culture, the hell with tradition.’’ parts were pinched. Some threw balls and ob- jailed, and fined. In different countries, gay I became an activist. The anti-terror law jects at me. Some pushed me and tried to and lesbian organizations and activities are in Turkey says, ‘‘anyone who speaks against make me fall. targeted with violence and harassment that the country in or out of the country can be There was almost no day for me to live my arrested.’’ Knowing that most writers, jour- has forced them to close their doors or end childhood with joy. their perfectly legal activities. nalists, and human rights activists are im- As the years passed by, I accepted the prisoned in Turkey, I decided to apply for a At the same time, the principle of uni- abuse. I knew they were going to hit and in- versality is being upheld. Flagrant violations political asylum in the U.S. based on my ho- sult me, but I took it. mosexuality. Last year I was granted politi- of human rights have been denounced at When I was 16, the head of the class forced cal asylum. both the national and international levels. me to have sex with him. He was known as While seeking asylum, I researched and South Africa’s new constitution, for exam- one of the strongest guys in the school. Then found a lot of information about the persecu- ple, specifically prohibits discrimination he told every detail to everybody. While he tion of gay people in Turkey. based on sexual orientation. International became a hero, I was emotionally and phys- In 1989, during a police raid on the houses human rights bodies have also declared dis- ically abused more. I was called ‘‘a man with of homosexuals, a 17 year-old gay boy com- crimination and violence based on sexual no dignity,’’ and ‘‘disgusting queer.’’ Some mitted suicide by jumping from a sixth floor orientation or identity to violate human spit on my food, and I was left alone in one balcony in order not to be tortured by the rights. corner. The European Court of Justice ruled last Every time I tried to pick up something police chief who had tortured him before. summer that employers could not deny the from the floor, I felt pencils, fingers trying A Turkish gay leader, Ibrahim Eren, gave same employment rights to lesbian couples to penetrate me. a press conference in 1990 and he said that that are extended to unmarried, hetero- Things got worse and worse. the same police chief had beaten sexual couples. Another European body, the The school bathrooms were a place for the transsexuals. The police chief then stomped Court on Human Rights, has repeatedly held boys to gather and smoke and I was scared to on their chests until their breast implants that laws criminalizing consensual, private go there. I had heard that other homosexuals were forced violently and bloodily through sexual acts between adults violate inter- had tied up their penises so that they did not the skin. nationally protected right to privacy. have to go to the bathroom, so I tried to do Recently, a gay festival designed to draw The United Nations Human Rights Com- the same. The walls and the doors of the attention to gay and AIDS issues was banned mittee, the body charged with monitoring bathroom were full with my name and tele- by the central government because, ‘‘it is compliance with the Covenant on Civil and phone number. At night, I would try to wash against Turkish culture and public moral- Political Rights, considers sexual orienta- it off and my hands would hurt. ity.’’ tion to be a status protected from discrimi- Meanwhile, I saw the pictures of gays who Just like I have, gays in Turkey experience nation under international law. In Toonen v. were arrested because of their homosexuality cruel, inhuman attacks from the govern- Australia, the Committee declared that the on the cover of the nationwide daily news- ment. We can’t do anything. Gays who report rights protected by the Covenant cannot be papers. The headlines were ‘‘The End of a police torture are silenced or tortured more denied or limited on the basis of sexual ori- Queer, Homosexual Hunt,’’ I still remember and more. The Turkish government mean- entation or identity. the pictures. They were dropped on the floor, while does a great job of denying and cover- In closing, I would like again to underscore beaten by metal covered truncheons and ing up all this torture. the principle of universality; human rights their heads were forcefully shaved. I still re- We have to tell the Turkish government guarantees must extend to all. If it is member one particular picture of a that it is not OK to attack, torture, and kill deemed acceptable to exclude one group from transsexual whose breast implants were anyone just because they are gay.