E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 104 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 142 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1996 No. 50 House of Representatives

The House met at 10 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE munist Comeback Has Many in Russia called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Packing Bags.’’ pore [Mr. QUINN]. gentleman from Kansas [Mr. TIAHRT] With all our attention on the ad- f come forward and lead the House in the vance of communism in Russia, we Pledge of Allegiance. have taken our eyes off the resurgence DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Mr. TIAHRT led the Pledge of Alle- of Stalinist style communism that PRO TEMPORE giance as follows: threatens elsewhere. Next Sunday, the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Italian people go to the polls in what is fore the House the following commu- United States of America, and to the Repub- their most important election, for they nication from the Speaker: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, must make a basic choice: Will they se- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. WASHINGTON, DC, lect these Communists, no matter what f April 18, 1996. name they call themselves, to rule I hereby designate the Honorable JACK MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE their nation? QUINN to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. A message from the Senate by Mr. We may be appalled by the thought, NEWT GINGRICH, Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- but it is not difficult to achieve in this Speaker of the House of Representatives. nounced that the Senate agrees to the disordered political system. These are f report of the committee of conference the facts: There are more than 20 polit- on the disagreeing votes of the two ical parties. The center right is pro- PRAYER Houses on the amendment of the House jected to win 45 percent of the vote. to the bill (S. 735) ‘‘An act to prevent The Chaplain, Rev. James David The Communists under the banner of and punish acts of terrorism, and for Ford, D.D., offered the following pray- ‘‘Progressive Democrats of the Left’’ other purposes.’’ er: will have 21 percent. A union of mem- The message also announced that We look at our world and too often bers of the discredited parties of the pursuant to Public Law 70–770, the we see distrust and strife, and yet we past will add 14 percent. The Northern Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, look elsewhere in our world and we see League will probably give its 5 to 7 per- appoints Mr. BREAUX to the Migratory acts of kindness and deeds of good will. cent to make it 40 percent. Bird Conservation Commission, vice We live in our communities and are Mr. PRYOR. That leaves the Stalinist Communist saddened by the strife of living and we Refoundation Party with its 11 percent. f also know people who work to They are the swing vote, and the left strengthen our communities and build ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER must join them if they want to rule. respect for every person. O gracious PRO TEMPORE Thus, Stalinist Communists will write God, from whom comes the power for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The national policy. us to be people of good will, enable us Chair will entertain ten 1-minutes on to choose to be builders of character This scenario played out in the re- each side. and models of integrity so we will con- cent election for mayor of Rome. tribute to the health of our Nation and f At issue in this campaign is electoral strengthen the lives of those about us. DANGER OF A COMMUNIST reform. The center right parties want Bless us today and every day, we pray. COMEBACK TO THE WEST an American Presidential-type govern- Amen. ment, elected directly by the people, (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- not by the political parties. The Com- f mission to address the House for 1 munists bitterly oppose. They are minute and to revise and extend his re- against it, they say, and hold on to THE JOURNAL marks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, those of us your hats with this one, because it is Chair has examined the Journal of the who thought the end of the cold war not democratic. last day’s proceedings and announces ended the danger of communism to the I bring this to your attention because to the House his approval thereof. West had better think again. The head- what happens in Italy has con- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- line on the front page of the New York sequences for NATO, Europe, and ulti- nal stands approved. Times recently read ‘‘Fear of a Com- mately the rest of the world.

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H3583 H3584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 STOP CODDLING CRIMINALS TIME TO RAISE THE MINIMUM ALLOW VOTE TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE WAGE (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was given permission to address the House (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given for 1 minute.) and was given permission to address permission to address the House for 1 Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I the House for 1 minute and to revise minute and to revise and extend her re- thought I heard it all. Richard Allen and extend his remarks.) marks.) Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, the Davis, the murderer of 12-year-old Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. House Republican leadership continues Polly Klaas, now says, yes, I killed her. Speaker, you just heard it and the to pursue policies that hurt America’s I admit I killed her, but I did not rape American people heard it. The Repub- licans are talking a lot about working working families. her. Just look at their continued opposi- Check this out. Davis abducted 12- families, but it is time that they did more than just talk about it. It is time tion to the minimum wage. Even year-old Polly Klaas from her own though the typical minimum wage home. She was later found with her they decided to actually raise the min- imum wage. worker is a woman in her twenties who miniskirt above her waist and her skull is often the sole wage earner in the completely separated from her body. Seventy percent of Americans believe that the minimum wage must be in- family, the House Republican leader- Now Davis is ready to admit the mur- ship continues to dig in its heels in op- der, but he said ‘‘I didn’t rape her.’’ creased. Now at least 20 Republicans are backing the increase in the mini- position to raising the minimum wage Only as a ploy to avoid the death mum wage. It is time, Mr. Speaker, by a mere 90 cents from its 40-year low. The fourth-ranking House Repub- penalty, Mr. Speaker. Unbelievable. that we bring this to a vote. lican said yesterday that raising the Davis should not live to see the month Yesterday the Democrats on our minimum wage ‘‘is horrible economic of May. And I say instead of free health Committee on Economic and Edu- policy.’’ And the Republican majority care for Davis, free television for cational Opportunities asked our chair- Davis, free food for Davis, Davis should leader says he would fight the mini- man of the committee to hold hearings mum wage, ‘‘with every fiber of my only get one thing free from the Amer- on the minimum wage. Democrats un- ican taxpayers: 50,000 volts. being.’’ derstand that the purchasing power of But despite their rock-like resist- And it is time for Congress to stop the minimum wage will soon be the murdering our country by coddling ance, the Republican leadership can no lowest it has been in 40 years. longer duck voting to increase the min- criminals and letting the Constitu- American families are working hard tion’s amendments be used to get imum wage. to get ahead, but it is tough to get by Stop toying with the lives of Ameri- around the death penalty. when working full-time does not even ca’s hard working families. Let us have pay to get off welfare. An increase of a vote to raise the minimum wage. f $0.90 means an additional $1,800 a year f in the pockets of full-time workers. HOW TO DO THE RIGHT THING Republicans have an opportunity to STRANGE COMPASSION join us in helping America’s working (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given (Mr. BAKER of California asked and families. It is time to pass the mini- permission to address the House for 1 was given permission to address the mum wage increase bipartisanly. minute and to revise and extend his re- House for 1 minute.) marks.) Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speak- f Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, with er, I could not agree more with the middle-class families paying 38 to 44 gentleman from Ohio [Mr. TRAFICANT]. AMERICANS DESERVE TAX RELIEF percent of family income in taxes, the That tragedy occurred in California; (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was claim that the era of big Government the trial has gone on long enough. Let is over is utterly absurd. Think about us commence the execution. given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) it: 38 to 44 percent of middle-class fam- ily income goes to taxes. That means Mr. Speaker, the American people in- Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, for that the purpose of the second job in herently know that the Federal Gov- nearly 4 years now Bill Clinton has the household is to pay for taxes, ernment has no problem spending promised a middle-class tax cut. He which means you may think that your money. This Government has created a promised a tax cut in the presidential spouse is a computer operator or real $5 trillion national debt, which will be campaign and he throws the words estate agent or insurance agent or paid off by our children, grandchildren, ‘‘tax cut’’ around at opportune times. whatever, but the truth is your spouse and great-grandchildren. It has created But his actions speak louder than his is a government employee, working for a bureaucracy so large that almost words. the Government simply to pay taxes. every aspect of your life is somehow By a single vote, Bill Clinton touched by it, either through regula- It got worse in 1993, when the Presi- rammed through the last Congress the dent increased the gas tax 4 cents a tion or through taxation. largest tax increase in history. Then, Since the Republicans took over Con- gallon, increased Social Security tax, earlier this week, 88 percent of his and increased taxes on small business. gress, we may not have done every- party opposed requiring a two-thirds thing we want to accomplish, but we The Republican plan tried to counter supermajority to raise taxes. Increas- this with a $500 per child tax credit, an have done one thing very important: ing taxes on hardworking Americans We have changed the debate. It is not adoption tax credit, and a senior de- should be as difficult as completing the pendent tax credit. But the President whether we should do the right thing, tax forms. it is how to do the right thing. vetoed that. What really gets me about Bill Clin- Think about this: We have got a For 40 years Congress has been domi- ton’s veto of tax relief is that taxes not Democrat Party who is telling the nated by the liberal impulse to spend only hit Americans in the wallet, but American people, ‘‘We are compas- more and tax more. Hopefully that phi- also in the home and family. The cur- sionate because we want you to get 90 losophy has been laid to rest. The Re- rent tax system makes Americans cents more an hour, but we are against publicans will continue to fight for the work harder, take second jobs, and put the $500 per child tax credit offered by kind of change demanded by the Amer- in longer hours just to meet their tax the Republican Party.’’ ican people in the 1994 elections, be- burden. Not only is the Government That is real compassion, comrades, cause it is wrong to steal from our chil- taking Americans’ money, it is essen- real compassion. dren and our grandchildren, no matter tially taking the precious time they f how compassionate it might be. would normally spend playing with Mr. Speaker, let us kill the tax-and- their children, going to PTA or church THE NRA; AN ORGANIZATION WITH spend philosophy, the minimum wage functions, or volunteering in their NO SHAME philosophy, to spend through regula- communities. Higher taxes have be- (Mr. SCHUMER asked and was given tion. come a tax on free time too. permission to address the House for 1 April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3585 minute and to revise and extend his re- school uniforms. You do not like it? I names into bilingual education class- marks.) guess you must be a member of the rooms. Six years later, David’s parents Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, tomor- greedy rich. Then the President vetoes had to sue the Bushwick School Dis- row is April 19, the anniversary of the a bill to give tax relief to working peo- trict in order to win the right to take worst terrorist attach in U.S. history, ple. him out of his bilingual classroom. You the bombing in Oklahoma City. Timo- Mr. Speaker, it is time to cut taxes. see, after 6 years David still couldn’t thy McVeigh, the person accused of the f read English. bombing, chose April 19, because that Help me stop these tragedies from oc- is the day the standoff with the Branch AMERICANS DESERVE A RAISE IN curring. Cosponsor H.R. 739, the only Davidians at Waco ended. THE MINIMUM WAGE bill that will dismantle the bilingual April 19 has become a holiday to (Ms. MCKINNEY asked and was given education bureaucracy. David and his some paranoid extremists, a day that permission to address the House for 1 grandmother shouldn’t have to move to them symbolizes government’s sup- minute and to revise and extend her re- heaven and Earth to give David an op- posed tyranny. So the National Rifle marks.) portunity to learn English. Association, a group that gives aid and Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, the 12 f comfort to this paranoia and extre- million Americans who earn the mini- RICHARD ARMEY: THE LEADER OF mism by comparing law enforcement mum wage aren’t the only ones calling THE CLUB to Nazis, deliberately chose this day to for an increase. In fact, 71 percent of hold their annual conference. Republican voters also support an in- (Mr. SAWYER asked and was given While most Americans will spend crease in the minimum wage. permission to address the House for 1 April 19 respecting the memory of Moreover, 15 House Republicans are minute and to revise and extend his re- those who died in Oklahoma City, the calling for a $1 increase in the mini- marks.) NRA will be at their convention brag- mum wage over the next 2 years— Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, I guess it ging about their guns, thinking about that’s 10 cents an hour more than what was in all the papers, but I had to see AK–47’s and their Uzis, instead of even the President is calling for. it to believe it. With the Speaker de- mourning the 169 people who died. So, Mr. Speaker, why is it that the voting more time to campaigning, they Simply put, the NRA leaders are Republican leadership refuses to even said the majority leader would be tak- thumbing their noses at the memory of allow a debate on the minimum wage? ing over the day-to-day management of those who died at Oklahoma City. Well, it is because they don’t even be- the House and that there would be big It is disgusting that the organization lieve that there should be a minimum changes. that called law enforcement storm wage, period. In fact, the majority And so there have been. We return to troopers and jackbooted thugs is hold- leader is on record as saying that he find a whole new way of legislating: ing their convention tomorrow. The will oppose a minimum wage increase not by hearings and committee work, NRA is truly an organization with no with every fiber of his being. That’s but by special theme weeks like, the shame. strong language coming from someone ‘‘Era of Big Government Is Over f who earns over $100,000 a year. Week,’’ ‘‘Defending America Week,’’ Mr. Speaker, America deserves a and—I am not making this up—‘‘Indi- THE OPPRESSIVE FEDERAL TAX vidual Freedom Versus Government BURDEN raise and it is time that we gave it to them. Bureaucracy Week.’’ (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given It kind of reminds me of 40 years ago f permission to address the House for 1 when we would come home from school minute and to revise and extend his re- b 1015 to enjoy Jimmy, Cubby, and Annette marks.) as they romped through ‘‘Circus Day,’’ COSPONSOR H.R. 739, THE ONLY Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, this is ‘‘Talent Roundup Day,’’ and BILL THAT WILL DISMANTLE the week that we are reminded by the everybody’s favorite, ‘‘Anything Can THE BILINGUAL EDUCATION April 15 filing deadline just how oppres- Happen Day!’’ sive the Federal tax burden is in this (Mr. ROTH asked and was given per- So it must be true. There are big country. But Tax Freedom Day, the mission to address the House for 1 changes. And when people ask the mu- day on which the average working per- minute and to revise and extend his re- sical question, ‘‘Who’s the leader of the son gets to stop working for the Gov- marks.) club that’s made for you and I?’’ ernment and begin working for them- Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I want to We can answer: R-i-c-h-a-r-d A- selves and their families, does not tell you about a young boy named r-m-e-y. come until May 7 of this year, the lat- David. He lives in New York City and f est date ever. goes to public school in Brooklyn. Working people in this country are David is like millions of other school INTRODUCTION OF THE CHILD being abused and ripped off by our Gov- age children across this country, ex- PILOT SAFETY ACT ernment. If any taxpayer has the au- cept for one thing: He is being robbed, (Mr. DUNCAN asked and was given dacity to complain about the ripoffs, his grandmother says, of his oppor- permission to address the House for 1 he or she is immediately labeled as a tunity to learn. minute and to revise and extend his re- member of the so-called greedy rich. How can this be, you ask? Well, be- marks.) The Government takes money out of cause David has been trapped in a bi- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, as chair- the pockets of working people so it can lingual education classroom for the man of the Subcommittee on Aviation subsidize big corporations to advertise past 6 years. of the Committee on Transportation their products overseas. You do not I first learned about David through a and Infrastructure, I am introducing like it? I guess you must be a member story his grandmother Ada wrote in legislation today, along with the rank- of the greedy rich. The Government the New York Times. Her account of ing Democrat, the gentleman from Illi- takes money out of the pockets of the problems David encountered in his nois [Mr. LIPINSKI], and others that ad- working people to subsidize big agri- bilingual class is a cautionary tale of dresses the issue of child pilots. business and inflate the cost of sugar, public policy failure and bureaucratic One week ago today, 7-year-old Jes- peanuts, and cotton. You do not like excess. sica Dubroff, her father and flight in- it? You must be a member of the David and his mother speak English structor were killed when attempting greedy rich. The Government takes at home, and he grew up speaking Eng- to set an age record that would have money out of the pockets of my people lish with his friends. Yet when he en- made Jessica the youngest pilot to fly in Cincinnati, money that should be tered grade school, he was placed into across the United States. Mr. Speaker, going to educate their own kids, and a bilingual program. You see, David’s I encourage parents to spend time with the Government uses that money to last name is Jimenez, and the Brook- their children, teach them new things, pay a bunch of bureaucrats here in lyn school bureaucrats reflexively and expose them to new ideas and chal- Washington to write manuals about place every child with Hispanic sur- lenges. Unfortunately, though, some H3586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 parents become obsessed with pushing expenses. Americans that care for an tion. Unions tell me that purchasing their children up the ladder of success elderly relative in their home could power is at an all-time low because of or notoriety at too early an age, and have benefited from a $1,000 elder care inflation, and yet that is what the often common sense is displaced by deduction. If Americans paid a tax on problem is and we want to raise the greed and recklessness. capital gains from selling their house minimum wage. Mr. Speaker, this legislation will im- or other asset, they paid twice as much Well, 75 percent of the people on min- pose an age limit on any person at- as you should have. imum wage are students. Most of them tempting to set a record with an air- Under the Balanced Budget Act, mil- in minority communities. That is the craft. This legislation will stop the lions of middle-class American families area that is hit the worst when we in- type of ridiculous publicity stunts that could have benefited from these tax crease the minimum wage, the minor- needlessly killed Jessica last week. cuts, except for one man. Mr. Speaker, ity communities—6.5 percent of the Had she been successful, next year we taxpayers need to remember that people on minimum wage are heads of would have seen a 6-year-old or a 5- President Clinton vetoed all of these households. year-old trying to break this record. middle-class tax cuts and a 7-year bal- Now, we have tried to help the work- Twenty-three similar accidents have anced budget. ing poor, the heads of households on happened in the last few years involv- f minimum wage, with an earned income tax credit, actually putting more ing child pilots. RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE IS money into their pocket, and it is not This legislation will not result in any THE DECENT THING TO DO inflationary. That was vetoed by Mr. cumbersome regulations, and I encour- Clinton. We also had a $500 per child age my colleagues to cosponsor this bi- (Mrs. CLAYTON asked and was given tax credit, which would have put more partisan legislation. permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her re- money in the pockets of the working f marks.) poor. Mr. Clinton vetoed it. Neither of RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE NOW Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, indeed them inflationary, neither of them eat- ing into the wages of working Ameri- (Mr. LEWIS of Georgia asked and was it is time to raise the minimum wage. cans and the working poor. given permission to address the House What is the argument that we hear the Republicans saying as to why we It is time for Congress to do the right for 1 minute and to revise and extend thing for the working poor and the his remarks.) should not raise the minimum wage? They say when we do that we will re- working families. Oppose the minimum Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, wage. the Speaker of the House has report- duce the opportunity for jobs; that, in f edly said that the House can ‘‘no fact, there are not a lot of people who are working at minimum wage, only longer duck’’ a vote on the minimum RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE teenagers. wage. It’s about time, Mr. Speaker. WILL NOT CAUSE INFLATION IN Mr. Speaker, that is a false premise. AMERICA Why have you been ducking for so long. In fact, two-thirds of the minimum The minimum wage is at a near 40- wage earners are families with adults (Mr. FLAKE asked and was given year low in real terms. People earning who are trying to support a livable in- permission to address the House for 1 the minimum wage deserve the right to come providing decent food, shelter, minute and to revise and extend his re- a livable wage. No one can live on $4.25 clothing. That is the basis for the mini- marks.) an hour, much less support a family. Mr. FLAKE. I find it the height of mum wage, a living wage. Republican Majority Leader DICK Also, Mr. Speaker, it was said that if hypocrisy when Members of this body ARMEY has said he will fight an in- we do that, the economy will suffer. making $113,000 a year stand before the United States of America and proclaim crease in the minimum wage with Why would it suffer? Where will that that persons who are making $4.25 an ‘‘every fiber in his being.’’ While cor- money go? As soon as the money comes hour, if we move it beyond $5, that will porate CEO’s earn 212 times the wage in, it will go for food and shelter. It cause inflation in America. of the average worker, Republicans goes right back into there. What hap- would deny the poorest workers in Let me tell my colleagues what pened when the minimum wage was causes inflation in America. The hun- America a modest increase in the mini- raised the last time? We did not have mum wage. This is not right, it is not dreds of people who are CEO’s of major great inflation. That did not happen. corporations collecting millions of dol- fair, and it is not just. Who are we protecting? We are pro- Stop the stonewalling, Mr. Speaker. lars, getting their golden parachutes tecting the rich. That is the issue here. and moving out to their various places, Let’s raise the minimum wage now. Are we equally concerned for those at People deserve the right to earn a liv- moving jobs outside this country so the bottom of the scale as we are con- that they can benefit by low wages able wage. cerned about the 5 percent we are will- f from persons who are not Americans ing to give big tax breaks? and yet shipping back to America the WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR MIDDLE- The minimum wage is the decent products they produce and selling them CLASS TAX CUT? thing to do. It is also the economical at the highest possible price. thing to do. It is the fair thing to do. (Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked If we want to talk about who de- The American people want a minimum serves it, it is not the persons who are and was given permission to address wage. We should do that. the House for 1 minute and to revise at the top but the persons at the bot- f and extend his remarks.) tom, many of them working every day Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. PRESIDENT CLINTON VETOED still impoverished. How can we justify this in a Nation where we dare to ex- Speaker, millions of Americans are MEASURES THAT WOULD HAVE HELPED MINIMUM WAGE EARN- port our democracy? asking this week, Mr. President, what We should be ashamed of ourselves. ERS happened to our middle-class tax cut? We should talk more fairly about all of Twenty-nine million American families (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given our citizens and how we can bring them could have enjoyed a $500 per child tax permission to address the House for 1 up. We cannot do it by giving to those credit. Three and a half million lower- minute and to revise and extend his re- at the top and taking from those at the income American families could have marks.) bottom. I hope that our Congress will had their Federal income tax burden Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, we are realize this and the American citizens completely eliminated because of the talking about raising the minimum will realize the game that is being $500 per child tax credit. Twenty-three wage because it is at a 40-year low? played. million American couples could have Well, we have raised the minimum f received relief from the marriage tax wage several times, and yet it is still penalty through a higher standard de- at a 40-year low. I do not think it is LEGISLATION CREATING THE duction. One hundred thousand Amer- working. AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL ican families could have benefited from Common sense is not working, be- (Mr. BEREUTER asked and was a $5,000 credit to assist with adoption cause historically it does push infla- given permission to address the House April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3587 for 1 minute and to revise and extend confrontational and not coddle the tribute to Commerce Secretary Ron his remarks.) Russians on these very important is- Brown and all of the Americans who Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, on sues. lost their lives in that awful tragedy Tuesday, this Member introduced legis- f on April 3 while they were all serving lation to designate the American Dis- their country on a mission to Bosnia. I covery Trail as a component of the Na- TRIBUTE TO SECRETARY RONALD am pleased that we are able to make tional Trails System. The bill, H.R. H. BROWN AND AMERICANS WHO this a bipartisan resolution, in fact, a 3250, also creates a new category in the LOST THEIR LIVES ON MISSION resolution of all the Members of the system—National Discovery Trails. TO BOSNIA House. For when a highly and distin- The bill is already supported by a Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask guished member of the U.S. Cabinet is bipartisanly balanced 44 cosponsors. unanimous consent for the immediate killed overseas for the first time in This legislation represents an excit- consideration in the House of the reso- American history, when we lose an in- ing step forward in the development lution (H. Res. 406) in tribute to Sec- dividual, and individuals of such ex- and connection of trails in the United retary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown traordinary ability and achievement, States. The multiuse ADT provides the and other Americans who lost their when we lose so many other dedicated connections which are needed to link lives on April 3, 1996, while in service business leaders and public servants, existing trails and create a backbone to their country on a mission to members of the Commerce Depart- for the National Trails System. While Bosnia. ment, members of the U.S. Air Force, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pa- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- it is not a partisan tragedy, it is truly cific, it connects large cities and small tion. a tragedy for all of our citizens and all communities with forests and remote The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of our country. areas. QUINN). Is there objection to the re- In the week since Ron Brown’s death, The American Discovery Trail will quest of the gentleman from Missouri? it has already become a cliche to speak provide outstanding, family oriented There was no objection. of his brilliant political and public recreation for all Americans. It will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The service career. Of his pioneering role as also offer important economic develop- clerk will report the resolution. chairman of the Democratic Party and ment opportunities to the communities The Clerk read as follows: his efforts to almost single-handedly redefine the Commerce Department along its route. H. RES. 406 The ADT also takes into account pri- and its mandate. For those of us who Whereas Ronald H. Brown served the Unit- vate property concerns since almost all ed States of America with patriotism and considered Ron a friend, as I did, it is of the trail is on public lands. The few skill as a soldier, a civil rights leader, and reassuring to know that the country exceptions are in locations where there attorney; remembers him as fondly as we do. But are existing rights-of-way or agree- Whereas Ronald H. Brown devoted his life when there are so many tangible ments with existing trails or by invita- to opening doors, building bridges, and help- achievements to celebrate in a man’s tion. The bill also mandates that no ing those in need; life, it becomes harder to recognize lands or interests outside the exterior Whereas Ronald H. Brown lost his life in a what is less tangible but perhaps as boundaries of federally administered tragic airplane accident on April 3, 1996, more important. while in service to his country on a mission To me, there is a simple reason why areas may be acquired by the United in Bosnia; and States solely for the American Discov- Whereas thirty-two other Americans from Ron Brown broke down so many bar- ery Trail. government and industry who served the Na- riers in so many areas and shattered so The American Discovery Trail is na- tion with great courage, achievement, and many preconceptions, about politics, tional in scope, but it is made possible dedication also lost their lives in the acci- race, and America’s place in the world. by the grassroots efforts on the State dent: Now, therefore, be it For all of his practical and political and local level. This Member urges his Resolved, That the House of Representa- talents, Ron Brown was an idealist, colleagues to support these local ef- tives pays tribute to the remarkable life and pure and simple. His goals for himself, career of Ronald H. Brown, and it extends his party and his country were always forts by cosponsoring the American condolences to his family. Discovery Trail bill. Be it further resolved, That the House of based on what should be and not on f Representatives also pays tribute to the con- what others thought could be. This is a tributions of all those who perished, and that rare quality in any of us, in a politi- PRESIDENT CLINTON SHOULD BE we extend our condolences to the families of: cian, a rate quality in a human being. TOUGH AND CONFRONTATIONAL Staff Sergeant Gerald Aldrich, Duane Chris- But it is why so many people loved and WITH MR. YELTSIN tian, Barry Conrad, Paul Cushman III, Adam respected Ron Brown and were so often (Mr. ROEMER asked and was given Darling, Captain Ashley James Davis, Gail willing to abandon their own goals and permission to address the House for 1 Dobert, Robert Donovan, Claudio Elia, Staff egos to work with him for a higher pur- Sergeant Robert Farrington, Jr., David Ford, minute and to revise and extend his re- Carol Hamilton, Kathryn Hoffman, Lee pose. marks.) Jackson, Steven Kaminiski, Katheryn Kel- Mr. Speaker, much has been said in Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, today logg, Technical Sergeant Shelley Kelly, recent days about Ron Brown’s ability the President of the United States James Lewek, Frank Maier, Charles to heal divisions, to reconcile views, to travels to Russia. I would hope that the Meissner, William Morton, Walter Murphy, focus on what unite people rather than President would not pose for photo op- Mathanial Nash, Lawrence Payne, Leonard on what divide them. He truly believed portunities with Mr. Yeltsin but would Pieroni, Captain Timothy Shafer, John that you could always accomplish more instead be very tough and very Scoville, I. Donald Terner, P. Stuart Tholan, by working together, by bringing oth- confrontational on three important is- Technical Sergeant Cheryl Ann Turnage, ers along with you. That is one reason Naomi Warbasse, and Robert Whittaker. sues to America: SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House shall trans- why he nurtured so much talent in so First, the ongoing war in Chechnya mit a copy of the resolution to each of the many other people throughout his ca- that is killing thousands and thou- families. reer. As party chairman, he really did sands of people each month. We need to bring the Democratic Party together, b bring an end to that war immediately. 1030 something that is hard to do, some- Second, the New York Times re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. times almost one person at a time. cently reported a secret project going QUINN). The gentleman from Missouri To see the depth of his empathy and on in the Ural mountains in Russia. We [Mr. GEPHARDT] is recognized for 1 understanding, to see how far he would need to find out more about that. hour. go to understand people who disagreed Third, renegotiating the space sta- Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I yield with him and opinions and then to find tion on the part of the Russians could myself such time as I may consume. In the common ground between them was cost the American taxpayers several a moment, I will yield to the distin- to see the very essence of leadership. hundreds of millions of dollars. I would guished Speaker of the House. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown dra- hope the President, in a policy of en- Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning with matically expanded his mandate, rein- gagement, would be tough and great sadness to offer a resolution in vigorating the foreign commercial H3588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 service and becoming a real booster of a number of Americans serving their dom, to the willingness they had to U.S. exports on a scale that we have country, serving the cause of freedom, serve their country, and that our of- never seen before. He poured all of his seeking to help a war-torn region who fices and our doors are open, both to passion and energy in his work at Com- found themselves willing to take real Secretary Brown’s family, but equally merce, as he had at the Democratic risks. This tragedy is a reminder that important, to the family of every Committee, and I always admired the service in our armed services and at American who was on that airplane, to aggressive way in which he led that de- times service to our country is poten- the family of every person who died in partment, even in the face of criticism. tially dangerous and requires of our service to their country. Mr. Speaker, our country could use citizens a willingness to put duty above Again, I thank my friend for offering more Ron Browns, for he pushed bound- pleasure and to put country above self. this resolution which I so strongly sup- aries, broke down barriers almost in- Mr. Speaker, Secretary Ron Brown is port and which I would hope the House stinctively, intuitively as if he simply the first Cabinet Secretary killed on will pass unanimously in just a few refused to acknowledge that they were duty in over 150 years. I think it was an minutes. there in the first place. Perhaps in that enormous shock to all of us to be re- Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I sense, we can find a shred of meaning minded of the dangers traveling around thank the Speaker for that fine state- in Ron Brown’s death, because no risk, the world that can affect those who ment and urge all the Members to vote no naysayers could ever have kept him serve even in civilian posts. I knew Ron for this resolution. from exploring new terrain, for reach- Brown as a competitor. We did not Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- ing new challenges, and from trying to meet in the same planning meetings. sent that the gentleman from Michigan redefine the world in which we live. We were not involved in the same [Mr. DINGELL] be allowed to manage That he managed to do all of these things when he was chairman of the the remainder of the time. things in so few years is a powerful leg- Democratic National Committee, but I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there acy indeed. I also want to reach out on got to know him as somebody who was objection to the request of the gen- behalf of all of us to the families not brilliant, who was charming, who was tleman from Missouri? only of Ron Brown but all of the Amer- energetic and, maybe more important, There was no objection. icans who died in this terrible tragedy. who had a kind of creativity with a re- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield All of them together, in their own way, markable resilience. Whatever angle myself 2 minutes. were trying to do something very im- you came at Ron from, he came back Mr. Speaker, I first want to commend portant for the United States and for with a new idea, a new approach, new our distinguished minority leader and the world. The business people who intensity. He was a great competitor. I the Speaker for introducing this impor- were out there were out there to help think that both Lee Atwater before his tant resolution and for bringing it to rebuild an economy torn by war and death and Haley Barbour since have the floor in this expeditious manner. strife. found in Ron Brown a personal friend I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this Mr. Speaker, the truth is there was and somebody who shared their passion resolution, which pays tribute to Sec- no real profit to be made by these com- for democracy and shared their zest for retary of Commerce Ron Brown and panies. They were there on a mission of partisan competition. the other 33 Americans who lost their the United States to help the people of It is true that Ron Brown was at lives in the tragic airplane crash on Bosnia. Unlike maybe many of the times very controversial and a lot of April 3. other trade missions that Ron Brown questions were raised, a lot of charges In the past 2 weeks, we all have heard asked them to be on, this one was truly were made. Certainly, of all the Mem- the tremendous accolades paid to Sec- a mission of help. This was a mission of bers of the House, I may be the most retary Brown for his numerous con- altruism in the highest sense of the able to identify with being at the cen- tributions to this Nation. He was a business community and the people of ter of controversy at times. And I can great public servant, a loving husband this country. say that every time we would meet and and father, and a man who brought tre- So to the families of all of these peo- we would talk, there was a positiveness mendous enthusiasm, vision, humor, ple, whether it was business leaders, to his approach. There was an intensity and intelligence to every challenge he whether it is Ron Brown, whether it and a willingness to live out whatever accepted. was the Air Force people who were try- happened and whatever fights he was The country is much better off be- ing to take them there, whether it was in, a willingness to move forward, to cause of Ron Brown. We have all heard the staff people at Commerce, I want to focus on getting things done that was the many tributes from American busi- reach out and deliver in as heartfelt a quite remarkable. ness leaders who have called him the way as we can the deep sympathy and At the Commerce Department, he best Secretary of Commerce in our Na- the feeling of gratitude and apprecia- traveled across the world, worked with tion’s history. These statements were tion that all of us have for all of these senior executives, did, I thought, re- made well before his tragic death. As people and their families. markably creative things to create Secretary of Commerce, Ron worked There is no way that any of us can American jobs through world sales. tirelessly and aggressively to create bring these lives back, but we can at And again and again he would put to- and protect American jobs. Under his least stand here today and on behalf of gether a team, they would go to a leadership, the Department delivered the American people give a heartfelt country and he would achieve break- more for less by making sensible in- condolence of sympathy and heartfelt throughs for American workers and for vestments in our communities, pro- thanks and appreciation for the sac- American sales that had not occurred tecting intellectual property rights, rifice of all of the people who died in before. In his last mission, as my good stimulating advances in technology this terrible tragedy. friend from Missouri was pointing out, and telecommunications, increasing Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he Ron Brown was on a selfless venture to our competitiveness and exports, and may consume to the distinguished help those who needed help, to help providing essential weather forecast- Speaker of the House, the gentleman those who sought peace, recognizing ing, research, and environmental serv- from Georgia [Mr. GINGRICH]. that as Commerce Secretary, if he ices. Mr. GINGRICH. Let me thank my could help them begin to rebuild their I know many other Members with to colleague for yielding and let me thank economies, he might be able to begin speak this morning, so I will end by the minority leader for proposing this to rebuild their cultures, and they simply saying farewell and thank you resolution which I think every Member might be able to find a way to seek to my dear friend Ron Brown and by of the House will support and which I prosperity together rather than to de- extending my deepest condolences to think every Member of the House wish- stroy their region in war. his wife Alma, to his wonderful chil- es to reach each family touched by this I think we in the House want Ron dren, and to the families and friends of tragedy. Brown’s family and the families of all the other Americans who lost their The House, I believe, will want to ex- of those who died in this accident to lives in service to their country on tend condolences to every member of know that we are deeply grateful for April 3. The loss of their collective tal- every family to realize that there were the commitment they made to free- ents will be felt for years to come. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3589 b 1045 creed. He did not internalize his hum- disagree with that, and Ron understood Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 ble beginnings. He made something out that, and we talked at great length minutes to the distinguished gentle- of each one. He did not relate himself about that. woman from Florida [Mrs. MEEK]. to the roles which society had defined I shared his interest in the National Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, for him and others like him. Marine Fishery Service, which was one first of all I would like to thank, as a He was an unifying and driving force of the many agencies under his charge representative of the Congressional to indicate to all of us what a public at the Department of Commerce, and Black Caucus, to thank the leader, the servant should be like. He knew what they did tremendous things, the Na- gentleman from Georgia [Mr. GING- it meant to be one. He put the needs of tional Marine Fishery Service, some- RICH], to thank our Speaker, and to say the American people ahead of his own. thing again that we had in common to our Speaker we thank him for bring- He lived for America, and ultimately, with my eastern Long Island district, ing in the bipartisan part of this reso- Mr. Speaker, he gave his life for Amer- and, as I have acknowledge, he has lution, and I thank him very much, ica. built tremendous bridges across the Speaker GINGRICH, for adding this di- So I want to thank this House for be- world on behalf of all Americans in the mension to this resolution. stowing this tribute on Ron Brown, and area of international trade particu- Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown on behalf of the Congressional Black larly, and during my last 15 months in and the other Americans who lost their Caucuss I would like to say, ‘‘Thank this body I have heard repeatedly, long lives on April 3 while in service to our you to all of you.’’ before the tragedy, of the tremendous country, they were true patriots, and Mr. DINGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 accomplishments of the Secretary of they deserve the honor which patriots minutes to the distinguished gen- Commerce, Ron Brown, in the area of should receive. tleman from New York [Mr. FORBES]. exporting. The Congressional Black Caucus Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise in So I rise today in support of the reso- thanks all of this House for represent- support of this resolution, and most lution. I extend to the family of Ron ing and paying a tribute to Secretary importantly I rise in support to cele- Brown, to his dear wife, Alma, and his Brown. We also want to thank Senator brate the life of the man that we knew children, Tracy and Michael, and to all BOB DOLE, who cosponsored the resolu- as Ron Brown. of the families of the 33 others whom tion in the Senate, and 98 of his col- I am a new Member of this body, we lost in the tragedy earlier this leagues properly and officially hon- going on my 15th month, and early in month, I extend our condolences, our ored, just as we are doing, Secretary my tenure Ron Brown reached out to heartfelt sympathies, and our prayers Brown and the other great Americans me as one of those new freshmen Mem- and thoughts are with all of you. who died in the service of their coun- bers, those Republican freshmen Mem- I stood in this well several evenings try. bers of the Congress, because Ron ago and made note of another individ- We pay tribute to Commerce Sec- Brown, above all else, was the kind of ual whom we lost in this tragedy from retary Ron Brown and the others. He man that built bridges, and, yes, we my district, young Gail Dobert, who was the 30th U.S. Secretary of Com- know his service as a great politician, served with Ron Brown in his chair- merce. He had been a strong and force- and I say that in the most reverent and manship of the Democratic National ful advocate for not only American decent sense because he understood Committee, and with excitement and business, but Ron Brown stretched all good politics, he understood the art of great promise went with him over to out to the byways and the ghettos of compromise and building bridges. the Department of Commerce and this country, and they all had a model Ron Brown was a people person, he served so ably to help build this inter- to follow, regardless of race, color, or was a good and decent man, and I am national presence that Ron made pos- creed. He was a beacon of hope for the so very honored to stand in this well sible. divergent messages that make up this with so many others who have come to So I rise in support of this resolution, country. revere and respect Ron Brown and to and I appreciate the House taking this Under Secretary Brown’s leadership, have called him my friend. time today to celebrate the life of Ron the Commerce Department became one Mr. Speaker, over the last 15 months Brown. He was a good and decent man. of the major success stories in the Clin- we spent many moments together, Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 ton administration. He launched a na- some of his more difficult personal mo- minutes to the distinguished gentle- tional export strategy predicated on ments. I was honored to have spent woman from Connecticut [Mrs. KEN- the very basic idea that American ex- some time over in his office with him, NELLY]. ports translate into jobs and opportu- and, Mr. Speaker, Ron Brown, as I said, Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, today nities for American business and work- was a tremendous individual, and he we honor a dear friend and a great ing people. In the pursuit of this strat- was a tremendous public servant. He leader, the late Commerce Secretary, egy, Secretary Brown conducted trade built the Commerce Department in a Ron Brown. mission after trade mission. way that I think few on either side of Every so often, fortunately, our He was a tireless worker or soldier in the aisle would dispute. It said that the country produces someone who re- the American Army. He had the vision work of Ron Brown has sowed the seeds minds us of the hope, energy, and opti- to see that beyond the horrors of war, for about $44 billion in new economic mism that are the very essence of behind the horrors of war-torn Bosnia opportunity for American businesses as being an American. Ron Brown was lay opportunities, not only for Amer- a result of his travels around the globe such a person. He was a vital man— ican business, but for the Bosnian peo- to build partnerships with other na- vital in his love of life, and vital in the ple. To be of service, he wanted to be, tions. energy that he brought to his work. and he did it as well as to engage in As I said, he was a good and decent Those of us who had the joy of work- commerce. man, and we shared something else in ing with Ron Brown know the total Ron Brown was a common man with common: our love for a place on east- dedication he brought to any job. an uncommon touch who, while fight- ern Long Island called Sag Harbor, and Verve, style, and sheer energy were his ing against this Nation’s injustices, he spent many wonderful private mo- hallmarks. also believed he could be bettering this ments there with his dear wife, Alma, But beyond that dazzling surface lay Nation and that all people could be lift- and with his children. an intellect of great depth in under- ed up to reach their highest potential. Mr. Speaker, Ron Brown, as I say, standing the forces at work in the Because of Ron Brown, doors have been will be sorely missed. He was a man of world today. He knew that in an in- opened for many Americans that were good humor, good decency, and we creasingly complex and competitive never evern cracked before. reached out and spoke with each other world, Government officials must fight The Congressional Black Caucus is many, many times over the last 15 to gain a fair share of foreign projects grateful for Secretary Ron Brown’s leg- months. and markets for U.S. goods. So Ron acy, which he left to all of us. He came I disagree with some who think that, Brown pioneered commercial diplo- from humble roots, but he did not in- for example, we should change the way macy. From his first day at the Com- ternalize his race or his color or his the Commerce Department is set up. I merce Department to his last tragic H3590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 flight, Ron Brown proved himself to be of Susan Day, who grew up next door, Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 the best advocate American business and to Walter J. Murphy, who also minute to the distinguished gentleman ever had. Against the world’s toughest grew up in Glens Falls. from Pennsylvania [Mr. FOX]. competition, he championed our coun- They and Ron Brown were just 2 of Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speak- try’s industries, workers, and products. the 33 decent human beings who were er, I rise in tribute today to a great He pioneered commercial diplomacy doing their part in trying to bring America, Ron Brown, who was an out- from his first day at Commerce to his peace and stability to that troubled standing father to Tracy and Michael, last, tragic flight. part of the world. a loving husband to Alma, a fine Cabi- Ron Brown proved himself to be a May God Bless them all. net secretary, a trusted adviser to strong voice for American business and Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 President Clinton, a champion of busi- for all Americans. Against the world’s minutes to the distinguished gentle- ness. He helped increase the growth of toughest competition, he championed woman from the District of Columbia this country’s companies and, as well, our country. His knowledge, his good [Ms. NORTON]. increased jobs; a goodwill ambassador will, and his commitment to this coun- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank for the United States; a positive spirit; try will all be missed deeply. With my the gentleman for yielding this time to a modern-day Will Rogers. He never colleagues, I send my deepest sym- me, and I thank him for his leadership lost his cool. and his tribute to Ron Brown. pathy to his family. The world gave him lemons and he Seven Americans, seven public serv- But, Mr. Speaker, on a personal note, made lemonade; a role model for our ants, went down on that fated plane in I just want to speak about Ron Brown young people; for those who want to Bosnia. One of them was Ronald H. as I knew him. He had something that get involved in government, work for a Brown. He was my friend of 30 years always had me in awe. When Ron good candidate, work for a good cause, and my constituent. This was the city Brown talked to you, you thought he and work for your country, just like in which he was born, it is the city cared about you. Ron Brown did, a great American who where he lived out his life, it was the The last time I talked to Ron Brown we tribute today, and who will be city where he became known as both a was a week before he went on his trip. greatly missed. public man and a public servant. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 My colleagues would have thought this Many of us will remember him also terribly busy man was waiting for my minutes to the distinguished gen- as a family man. The most poignant tleman from South Carolina [Mr. call. And my call was a request, an- photograph of Ron is the one with his other request of so many requests, to SPRATT]. twin grandsons. (Mr. SPRATT asked and was given take up part of his very important permission to revise and extend his re- time. b 1100 marks.) My sympathy to his family, my sym- What Ron meant to his son Michael Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pathy to the United States of America, and his daughter Tracy is itself a sponsor this resolution because Ron because he is gone. model for how to be a parent in these Brown was a friend and a rare Amer- Ron, your thousands of friends are days when so many have lost that art. ican. He was African-American, but he going to miss you. Yet, this most busy of men was a won- transcended race and color. He was a Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 derful parent to his children. party leader, and one of the best be- minutes to the distinguished gen- Ron will be remembered as a breaker cause he resurrected our party, but tleman from New York [Mr. SOLOMON]. of barriers on one hand, and as an ex- there was nothing ever small or petty Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I thank traordinary innovator on the other. He or partisan about him. He had this the gentleman from Michigan, JOHN broke barriers that no man or woman enormous affinity for people, and he DINGELL, for being gracious with his before him had even attempted. This led by bringing people together, not by time, and I will only take just a couple was, I have to say, my colleagues, a splitting us apart. of minutes. black man who simply did not know When he came before our committee Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I rise as his place and refused to accept the no- to defend his embattled Commerce De- a conservative to pay tribute and give tion that there was one for him. So partment, he was a forceful advocate my sympathy to the family of Ron when it came time to resurrect the with the facts at his command, but he Brown. Democratic Party, it was Ron Brown made his case without a trace of rancor Ron Brown was a liberal. We rarely who stepped forward and said not ‘‘Not or resentment. He could do that be- shared the same philosophical views. me,’’ but ‘‘It must be me.’’ cause he sat there as the single best ar- But let me say to my colleagues there When he went to the Commerce De- gument for that embattled department. was no more trusted man in politics, in partment he said not ‘‘How do you do Ron Brown was a bridge-builder at a my opinion, than Ron Brown because this job?’’ but ‘‘I will do this job in a time when so many of our differences he really believed what he said. He was way it has never been done before.’’ So seem unbridgeable. His goodness and truly genuine. I think we really need to after he broke the barriers, he did his decency and his energy and charm learn from Ron Brown’s spirit. Even something much more important. He are assets we sorely need in the public though he was a partisan Democrat was a pioneer in turning around each of life of this country. We can ill afford to and I am a partisan Republican, we all those institutions. lose leaders like him, before his time, could meet with him, and when that It was Ron Brown who engineered the still in his prime. meeting was finished and when I was comeback of the Democratic Party in But in the broadest sense, we have walking out of the room, it felt like 1992, and it was Ron Brown who per- not lost Ron Brown, for he remains a walking out after having met with a fected the art of diplomacy, of com- lasting symbol of what America at its friend even though we might have dis- mercial diplomacy at the Commerce best can be. I extend to his family, and agreed. Department. Either one of these break- to the families of all those who per- That is the kind of man that Ron throughs, either one of these pioneer- ished in this tragic accident, my sym- Brown was. We need more people like ing efforts, would have left Ron’s name pathy and our gratitude for the selfless that in Government, we need more peo- written in the book of American his- service rendered our country in the ple like that in this House of Rep- tory. He wrote new pages wherever he cause of peace in a forlorn place. resentatives. We all, those of us who went. He wrote them in part because he Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 show emotion from time to time, could had it all. He was an extraordinarily minutes to the distinguished gen- take a lesson from Ron Brown because talented man, and because he under- tleman from Ohio [Mr. NEY]. he was truly a decent human being, stood the expanse of his talents, he (Mr. NEY asked and was given per- liked by so many people, including me. gave it all. mission to revise and extend his re- Our condolences also go out to all of Ron exemplified the best of our coun- marks.) the families of those who lost their try, the American spirit of optimism, Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the lives in the terrible tragedy including the refusal to recognize any limits. gentleman from yielding time to me. the families from Glens Falls, NY, my May our country also make that same Mr. Speaker, I also wanted to extend hometown, Claudio Elia, the husband refusal. on behalf of my district and, obviously, April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3591 all the Members of the House, condo- I was appointed to the Democratic politics. He went out of his way to help lences to the family of Ron Brown and National Committee [DNC] by Paul make my Exports Conference a success, all those who were aboard the airplane Kirk, largely at the behest of Ron and I happen to be a Republican. His that crashed in Bosnia. Brown, who shortly thereafter was cho- help with the Export Administration Also, Mr. Speaker, I wanted to point sen as the chairman of the DNC. As Act was invaluable. That bill will in- out that one of my constituents who Chair of the DNC, he is credited with crease our exports by $30 billion. was originally from Zanesville, OH, running a coordinated campaign, which Mr. Speaker, I just want the people Shelly McPeck Kelly, was aboard that not only elected Democrats to the Sen- of this body to know that when Ron plane. She leaves behind a loving fam- ate and House, but helped to elect Bill Brown went overseas, he worked hard. ily in Zanesville, OH. That would be Clinton President of the United States. When he went down with a number of her mother, Shirley Clark, and also her Shorty, thereafter, he was appointed CEO’s to Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, stepfather, Sam Clark, and several sib- Secretary of Commerce, where he did a he worked as many as 35 hours in a row lings. She also leaves behind a loving splendid job for the President and for briefing people, talking to people, and husband, Dennis, and two children, the country. trying to create jobs. Ron Brown did a Sean and Courtney. Ron Brown was the convention man- lot for the economy of this country, Shelly McPeck Kelly was to retire in ager for my father’s Presidential cam- and we are going to miss him. I thank 2 years from the Air Force. She paign in 1988, where he used his bridge- the gentleman for yielding me the achieved the rank of technical ser- building skills to close the gap between time. geant. She was a loyal and devoted wife progressives and the more conservative Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and a loving mother. She served faith- members of our party. In many ways, minutes to the distinguished gen- fully her Government aboard a U.S. Air even more than business development, tleman from New Jersey [Mr. PAYNE]. Force plane, and also had previously that is Ron Brown’s legacy. He was a (Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey asked and served for the President aboard Air gifted bridge builder—bridging the gaps was given permission to revise and ex- Force One during the Bush administra- of human misunderstanding and fear; tend his remarks.) tion. and building human trust and under- Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. I recognize her service to the coun- standing. Speaker, let me thank the gentleman try, and rise on behalf of the residents Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield from Michigan [Mr. DINGELL] for han- of eastern Ohio to say that we want to 21⁄2 minutes to the distinguished gen- dling this resolution. commend Shelly McPeck Kelly for her tleman from Wisconsin [Mr. ROTH]. Mr. Speaker, last night we held a spe- service to the United States of America Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I thank the cial orders session to honor our friend during the Bosnia peacekeeping mis- gentleman for yielding time to me. and a great American hero, Ron Brown. sion, and just also say that the resi- Mr. Speaker, I got to know Ron I rise now to join my colleagues in sup- Brown because I serve on the Inter- dents of eastern Ohio join me in honor- porting this resolution paying tribute national Relations Committee, and be- ing the memory of Shelly McPeck to this remarkable public servant. Kelly and send condolences to her fam- cause I also serve as Chairman of the As Secretary of Commerce, Ron ily, as we also send to the family of Congressional Travel and Tourism Cau- Brown was known around the world as cus. Ron Brown had a great sense of Ron Brown and the other devoted and a tireless crusader for fair and free humor. He was also a fellow that loyal Americans aboard that plane. trade. A skilled negotiator, he kept Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 helped Republicans. I hold an exports America’s interests in the forefront minutes to the distinguished gen- conference every year, and over 1,000 while winning the respect of our for- tleman from Illinois [Mr. JACKSON]. people come to that conference each eign competitors. Although Ron Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speak- year. Ron Brown was one of the key- Brown’s life was cut short, it was filled er, I thank the distinguished gen- note speakers at the conference 2 years with extraordinary achievements: U.S. tleman from Michigan [Mr. DINGELL] ago. for yielding this time to me, and for his As I said, he had a great sense of Army captain, vice president of the Na- forthright vision in honoring the late humor. When I spoke with him at the tional Urban League, chief counsel, Secretary of Commerce. White House Conference on Travel and Senate Judiciary Committee, partner Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to Tourism, he said to me, ‘‘You know, in the law firm Patton, Boggs & Blow; join my colleagues in sponsoring this you are my favorite Republican.’’ I was chairman of the Democratic National resolution in honor of Secretary Ron really proud of that until someone told Committee, and his crowning achieve- Brown and the others who lost their me, Ron tells all the Republicans they ment, Secretary of Commerce. lives on Wednesday, April 3. The tragic are his ‘Favorite Republican’.’’ His dynamic energy was the force plane crash and death of Secretary of We have a travel and tourism bill de- that propelled the Commerce Depart- Commerce Ron Brown is a personal veloped from the recommendations of ment forward. He and his energetic loss, as well as a national loss of a the White House conference. The suc- young staff brought billions of dollars great public servant. In addition to cess of that bill is a testimonial to Ron of business home to the United States, being a professional colleague, I was a Brown, because we have 225 cosponsors transforming a lackluster Federal close personal friend, not only of Ron of that legislation. agency into a whirlwind of productive Brown, but of his entire family, his Ron and I also worked together on activity. We take a moment now to say wife Alma, his two children, Tracey another bill, the Export Administra- thank you, Secretary Brown, for being and Michael, and his brother Chip tion Act. For 17 years, Congress was both a dreamer and a doer. Your candle Brown. unable to put together an export ad- has not been extinguished; its light Our prayers are with Ron Brown’s ministration act. Then, I want to Ron continues to burn. family and with all of the families who Brown and said, ‘‘I have to talk to the Our deepest sympathy goes to his lost loved ones in this terrible trag- President about this.’’ Thanks to Ron loving family—his wife, Alma and chil- edy—Bill Morton, Carol Hamilton, Brown, I did have a chance to talk to dren Michael and Tracey and to the Duane Christian, Kathryn Hoffman, President Clinton three times on the families of all of those dedicated Amer- and the others. It is a reminder to all legislation. That bill has been reported icans who died on that fateful mission. of us to be good stewards of the time out of our full committee, and it is We will miss Ron. He was a true and talent that God has given us on waiting for a full House vote in May. American. He was an American who this Earth, and to use it to serve others Ron Brown was a great Democrat, said that we can do it. He opened the to the best of our abilities. and he worked hard for the party. I eyes of this world to what can be done I was with Secretary Ron Brown just think the loss of Ron Brown to Clinton with dedication. Thank you very much a couple of weeks ago at a breakfast is comparable to the loss of Lee for your service. meeting. He came up to me and con- Atwater to President Bush. That is my Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 gratulated me on my election to Con- opinion. That is how much I thought of minutes to the distinguished gen- gress. He said, ‘‘I am so proud of you.’’ Ron Brown. tleman from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS]. The feeling was mutual, I was also Yes, he was the loyal opposition, but Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the proud of him. he knew when to put aside partisan gentleman for yielding time to me, and H3592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 I thank my colleague, the gentleman Everything that we have been taught someone who has been so vibrant and been so from Connecticut [Mr. FRANKS], for let- in this country in our history deals wonderful to this country, as well as one who ting me go a bit out of order. with our relationship with England and would have such a great future that was taken away from him so abruptly. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay my sol- with Europe. But now that they have Secretary Brown dedicated his life to his emn and deep respects for Mr. Brown, their Common Market, we have to find country and, ultimately, died in service of it. who was an outstanding chairman of a other places to sell our goods: Central There is no greater love that one can have major political party, the Democrat America, South America, Africa, for one’s country than to die for it. Party, and an outstanding Secretary of China, all of these markets. And we Even though he died at a relatively young Commerce. He was someone who was have to do it in a way that we are not age, Secretary Brown’s accomplishments extraordinarily energetic. I never met were far greater than most people ever so hung up with our European connec- achieve at any age. with him when he was not upbeat and tion as much as we are with our human I realize the feelings of grief that you must excited and very dynamic. I wish to ex- being connection, and that was what feel at this tragic time. However, the love of press my condolences to his wife, Ron Brown was all about. your family and the warmth and sincerity of Alma, and to his two magnificent chil- Ron Brown saw despair. He saw the neighbors, friends and the many people of dren, Michael and Tracy. need for economic development. He our great country who are mourning the loss knew what a job would do for a person of Secretary Brown, will help sustain you in b 1115 the days to come. in terms of family values and dignity This resolution also honors the oth- I know that Secretary Brown’s memory and planning a family and having a will be cherished by the many people whose ers who died in this tragic plane crash place to live. When he went to these lives he touched and affected. in the former Yugoslavia, and I want to countries, he did not just see a place to My prayers are also being sent, Mr. pay particular respect to Robert Dono- sell airplanes. He saw the pain and the Speaker, to the other passengers who van, who was the president and chair- misery and the opportunity to help died in the crash, including the two man of ABB, and, a resident of Fair- build their economy, build friendships families from my State of Connecticut. field, CT. I also want to pay respect to and, of course, while doing that, to cre- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 his magnificent wife Peg, and his two ate the jobs and the dignity and the minutes to the distinguished gen- children, Kara and Kevin. I learned a disposable income that would be nec- tleman from Maryland [Mr. HOYER]. lot from meeting with them after the essary for trade. Mr. HOYER. I thank my friend from death of their husband and father That is why when I have had the op- Michigan for yielding me the time. about the resilience of a great Amer- portunity and the honor to travel with Mr. Speaker, on April 3 of this year, ican family and how proud he could be him, that he never just stayed with the 33 bright and shining stars of America of his family. I want to pay respect for big shots. He always went out there lost their lives on a mission for their his service to West Point and to his with the beneficiaries, the poor, those Government. Whether they came from country. He was a true great American that sometimes seemed to be without the private sector, the armed services, patriot. hope. Even in South Africa, where he or public service as Ron Brown and his At this time I also want to pay my went to Soweto and spent more time colleagues from Commerce, they were respect to Claudio Elia, who was presi- than I would normally spend to see the all serving America and serving as a dent and chairman of Air and Water people in Soweto, to sing their national shining example to us, all of the best Technology. He was a recent citizen of anthem in his honor and his presence, that is within us. the United States, and I am told by his meant that he did more than just sell I, and a number of my colleagues, wife Susan and his children Mark and goods to these people. He was selling went to Dover Air Force Base to wel- Christine that their father would have the United States of America. come back the 33 caskets containing taken extraordinary joy, pleasure, and I hope those that have targeted the those bodies. Their souls, of course, admiration—they would have been so Commerce Department would realize had gone to God. But as we paid tribute proud to have heard the President of that Ron Brown electrified everybody to them as human beings and expressed the United States call him and the oth- in Commerce. They love their country our sorrow along with their families at ers who went on this dangerous mission and they love what they are going. their leaving, we listened to the Presi- great American patriots. I was in awe Whenever Ron Brown went overseas, dent’s eulogy which was appropriate of this family, the Elia family, in our embassies turned overnight into and, I thought, compelling. He said terms of my conversation and dialog being satellites of the Commerce De- that these 33 lives show us the best of with them, on how they dealt with the partment, and our business people, in- America, and indeed they did. And as death of their husband and father. stead of seeing staid diplomats and am- this resolution does, the President My respects to Mr. Brown and to bassadors, they saw those people that named each and every one of those 33. these two great families. were there making deals for them. Ron Brown was, as he was to so Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 I hope as this Congress moves for- many, my friend. I particularly re- minutes to the distinguished gen- ward and we have to go to the North member an incident where we were tleman from New York [Mr. RANGEL]. American free trade countries and we going to Los Angeles to speak, and he (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given have to go to China and Japan, that we had arrived at Dulles on an airplane, permission to revise and extend his re- really give other Americans the oppor- and I had gone there from here, and he marks.) tunities and change the complexion lit- had a very short connection. We got on Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, let me erally of the State Department, as the plane and we were flying to Los thank my friend from Michigan for Commerce has changed, and give Angeles, and he had to speak that managing this bill for my dear friend America a better chance to show how night at 5 o’clock and, lo and behold, Ron Brown. good we really are. his bags had not followed him and he One of the questions that I have Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 was in casual clothes. found most difficult to answer was minutes to the distinguished gen- Now, Ron Brown was not one to what made Ron Brown so different. I tleman from Connecticut [Mr. speak in casual clothes, as we will re- have to admit that I do not really have FRANKS]. call. Luckily, I had two suits in my the answer, but one of the things that Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut. I thank bag, so we went in the men’s room at I think that made him different was the gentleman from Michigan for yield- the Denver Airport, and there we were, the depth of which he loved this coun- ing me the time this morning. a black man and white man exchanging try and the fact that the country gave Mr. Speaker, I would like to read a suits and dressing to speak that night. him an opportunity to show just how letter that I sent to Alma Brown, Mi- I am sure a lot of people said, ‘‘What’s good he was. chael, and Tracy and the other mem- going on here?’’ When you think about that, you have bers of the Brown family: Ron Brown spoke that night, and he to take a look at the history of our It is with great sorrow that I write this let- said, ‘‘I’m Ron Brown, but this is country, where we were and where we ter of condolence to all the members of your STENY HOYER’s suit.’’ He was so ele- are going, and was Ron Brown not the extended family. Losing a family member is gant, I am sure that he thought my right guy at the right time. always difficult, particularly when it is suit was not quite up to his standards. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3593 Ron Brown contributed greatly to land, help to heal a people of their hatreds, more than any other reminds us that life is this country in so many different ways. help to bring a better tomorrow through more than what we know, life is more than Yes, he was as shining an example of honest work and shared enterprise. They what we can understand, life is more than, what a Secretary of Commerce ought know what their country had given them and sometimes, even we can bear. But life is also they gave it back with a force, an energy, an eternal. For each of these 33 of our fellow to be as any in history, but he was optimism that every one of us can be proud Americans and the two fine Croatians that much more than that. He was, as so of. fell with them, their day on Earth was too many of my colleagues have indicated, They were outstanding business leaders short, but for our country men and women a representation of what America is all who gave their employees and their cus- we must remember that what they did while about and what its best instincts tomers their very best. They were brave the sun was out will last with us forever. produce. members of our military, dedicated to pre- If I may now, I would like to read the Ron Brown was indeed a happy war- serving our freedom and advancing Ameri- names of all of them, in honor of their lives, rior. He was the embodiment of the joy ca’s cause. their service and their families: There was a brilliant correspondent, com- Staff Sergeant Gerald Aldrich of politics. Ron Brown, for all the mitted to helping Americans better under- Ronald Brown young people of America, ought to be stand this complicated new world we live in. Duane Christian an example that there are no barriers And there were public servants, some of Barry Conrad too high, no mountains too hard to them still in the fresh springtime of their Paul Cushman III climb that should preclude you from years, who gave nothing less than everything Adam Darling accomplishing all that your character they had, because they believed in the nobil- Captain Ashley James Davis ity of public service. Gail Dobert and your energy and your commitment And there was a noble Secretary of Com- Robert Donovan will allow you to accomplish. merce who never saw a mountain he couldn’t Claudio Eli a The President of the United States, climb or a river he couldn’t build a bridge Staff Sergeant Robert Farrington, Jr. as he closed the eulogy in Dover on across. David Ford April 6, said this: All of them were so full of possibility. Even Carol Hamilton Today we bring their bodies back home to as we grieve for what their lives might have Kathryn Hoffman America, but their souls are surely at home been, let us celebrate what their lives were, Lee Jackson with God. We welcome them home. We miss for their public achievements and their pri- Stephen Kaminski them. We ask God to be with them and their vate victories of love and kindness and devo- Katherine Kellogg families. tion are things that no one—no one—could Technical Sergeant Shelly Kelly do anything but treasure. James Lewek The President said that we ought to These 33 lives show us the best of America. Frank Maier pray that God bless America. And God They are a stern rebuke to the cynicism that Charles Meissner did bless America. He did so through is all too familiar today. For as family after William Morton the lives of these 33 shining examples family after family told the Vice President Walter Murphy of the best of America. and Hillary and me today, their loved ones Lawrence Payne Mr. Speaker, I include the remarks of were proud of what they were doing, they be- Nathaniel Nash Leonard Pieroni the President on April 6 at this point lieved in what they were doing, they believed in this country, they believed we could make Captain Timothy Schafer in the RECORD. a difference. How silly they make cynicism John Scoville REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND BRIGADIER seem. And, more important, they were a I. Donald Terner GENERAL WILLIAM J. DEDINGER, DEPUTY glowing testimonial to the power of individ- P. Stuart Tholan CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS, AT CEREMONY HONOR- uals who improved their own lives and ele- Technical Sergeant Cheryl Ann Turnage ING THE AMERICANS WHO ACCOMPANIED SEC- vate the lives of others and make a better fu- Naomi Warbasse RETARY OF COMMERCE RON BROWN TO CRO- ture for others. These 33 people loved Amer- Robert Al Whittaker ATIA ica enough to use what is best about it in Today we bring their bodies back home to BRIGADIER GENERAL DEDINGER. Let us pray. their own lives, to try to help solve a prob- America, but their souls are surely at home Almighty God, source of all comfort and con- lem a long, long way from home. with God. We welcome them home. We miss solation, we ask your blessing as we receive At the first of this interminable week, Ron them. We ask God to be with them and their the victims of this tragic accident. Though Brown came to the White House to visit with families. we walk through the valley of death and me and the Vice President and a few others. God bless you all, and God bless our be- grief, we fear no evil, for you are with us And at the end of the visit he was bubbling loved nation. Amen. with your comfort and consolation. You al- with enthusiasm about this mission. And he Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ways prepare a table of refreshment for us, went through all the people from the Com- minute to the distinguished gentleman and surely your goodness and mercy will up- merce Department who were going. And then from Illinois [Mr. HYDE]. hold us in our grief and sorrow in these days. he went through every single business leader (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- Help us always to remember these public that was going. And he said, you know, I’ve servants, ever mindful of their willingness to taken so many of these missions to advance mission to revise and extend his re- share their talents and wisdom, not only America’s economic interest and to generate marks.) with their own nation, but also with people jobs for Americans; these business people are Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I did not seeking to recover from the ravages of war. going on this mission because they want to have the honor of personally knowing May their example renew our personal vision use the power of the American economy to Ron Brown, but I knew him by reputa- of public service. Lord, give us this day a save the peace in the Balkans. tion and by watching him work with new hope, as we feel despair; new light, as we That is a noble thing. Nearly 5,000 miles flair and gusto in a very important job. sense darkness; deeper compassion, as we ex- from home, they went to help people build He was a great role model for every- perience loss. May this hope, this light, this their own homes and roads, to turn on the compassion heal the brokenness of our lights in cities darkened by war, to restore body. He was indeed a marvel. hearts and minds. the everyday interchange of people working One searches tragedies for some This we ask in you holy name. Amen. and living together with something to look meaning or for some glimmer of good. THE PRESIDENT. My fellow Americans, forward to and a dream to raise their own Out of Ron Brown’s tragic end and out today we come to a place that has seen too children by. You know, we can say a lot of of the deaths of his passengers, it many sad, silent homecomings. For this is things, because these people were many seems to me we can take comfort in where we in America bring home our own— things to those who loved them. But I say to the fact that he died as a public serv- those who have given their lives in the serv- all of you, to every American, they were all ant and elevated the category of public ice of their country. patriots, whether soldiers or civil servants or The 33 fine Americans we meet today, on committed citizens, they were patriots. service through his sacrifice and their last journey home, ended their lives on In their memory and in their honor, let us through his example. And those of us a hard mountain a long way from home. But rededicate our lives to our country and to who are very concerned about the low in a way they never left America. On their our fellow citizens; in their memory and in estate and esteem that public service mission of peace and hope, they carried with their honor, let us resolve to continue their has in people’s minds, it seems to me them America’s spirit, what our greatest mission of peace and healing and progress. can take some consolation. martyr. Abraham Lincoln, called ‘‘the last, We must not let their mission fail. And we God bless Ron Brown and his family best hope of earth.’’ will not let their mission fail. Our loved ones and friends loved their The sun is going down on this day. The and all of those on the plane. country and they loved serving their coun- next time it rises it will be Easter morning, Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 try. They believed that America, through a day that marks the passage from loss and minutes to the distinguished gen- their efforts, could help to restore a broken despair to hope and redemption, a day that tleman from Tennessee [Mr. FORD]. H3594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 b 1130 Ron reached out to me and befriended I simply wanted to be one of the Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I want to me, and for the past 12 years that Members who rose in support of this thank my friend from Michigan for friendship continued. resolution and to express my condo- yielding me 2 minutes. Most recently at home on a Sunday lences to the Brown family and the Mr. Speaker, I certainly want to sup- he called me to talk about preserving families of all the other brave Ameri- port the resolution that is before the the international trade functions at cans who lost their lives in this tragic House today in tribute to Secretary the Department of Commerce, a func- accident. Ron Brown and other Americans who tion that he exercised as well as any Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 met their untimely death. Secretary of Commerce in history, I minutes to my good friend and col- Ron Brown, and I really associate think better than any Secretary of league, the gentleman from Georgia myself first with all of the remarks Commerce in history. [Mr. BISHOP]. that have been made so far on this res- As Ron was so good at doing, he Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, history olution before the House, and we all reached out to me again and found will remember Ron Brown as one of the were saddened with the death of Ron common ground, in this case our mu- most dynamic, creative and brilliant Brown and others, for this Nation to tual back problems we were experienc- leaders to ever serve in a Presidential know that Ron Brown was a good pub- ing. Unfortunately, my back surgery Cabinet. These characteristics stand out lic servant, that Ron Brown not only kept me away from his funeral last strong and clear in the many articles served his Nation well, but I was a week. reviewing his career that were pub- neighbor of Ron Brown’s. That is true TOBY ROTH said he called him his fa- lished after the plane crash that took for Alma and Tracy, along with Mike vorite Republican, and apparently he called some other Republicans that. He his life and the lives of the staff Mem- and the two grandchildren. bers and business leaders accompany- Being a neighbor, I guess for the past never called me that, but he did call ing him on that fatal trip to the former 15 years here in the D.C. area, to know me his friend, and I cherish that, and Yugoslavia. Ron Brown and his family, and to see will cherish that forever. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 One national magazine, Jet, featured and to watch how he was able to de- a number of photographs of Ron Brown minutes to the distinguished gentle- velop such a great family and a good at work. They showed Ron Brown in woman from Georgia [Ms. MCKINNEY]. support system for that family, and he China, in Japan, in South Africa, in Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise was a good neighbor. Ron kept the Egypt, in Saudi Arabia, in Israel, in today in support of this resolution, and neighborhood upbeat. He was one who Gaza, in Russia, in Germany, in Chile, I would like to thank the Democratic was always available and had time for in Indonesia, and in Bosnia, just hours leader and the Speaker for bringing young people. before the crash on the mountain top. I can say that, because I have three this measure to the floor today. He seemed to be everywhere during First, I wish to extend my condo- sons myself, and my three sons have those few busy years he served as Sec- been somewhat raised in the presence lences to the Brown family and to the retary of Commerce, the first African- of Ron Brown, and to know of his lead- families of all those who went down on American to hold that office, even ership and to know of his character and that fateful flight. Their loss is our coming to the Second District of Geor- to know of his smartness. He was ex- loss, and America mourns the passing gia to deliver the commencement ad- tremely bright while he was there at of some of our best and brightest. dress at Albany State College. the law firm here in the District. Mr. Speaker, I personally admired In a span of less than 3 years, he He went on to become the chairman Ron Brown as a role model and as a made 15 trade missions to more than 25 of the Democratic National Commit- public servant. Moreover, his work countries. These trips produced a tee. Then I was on the plane with him touched the lives of my constituents record 80 billion dollars’ worth of new going to my hometown in Memphis who benefited from his vision of im- business contracts for U.S. made goods back in 1992, the end of 1992, when he proving the lives of working families and services. His work in foreign trade was called by the President-elect Clin- through investments and exports. led to a 26-percent increase in U.S. ex- ton to be offered a Cabinet slot in the Ron Brown exemplified everything ports. But he also worked to enhance administration. We had that 2-hour we as Democrats believe in and stand minority business enterprise in Amer- flight. He left Memphis and went to the for. His belief in the human spirit and ica and abroad. Little Rock area. the American dream permeated every Vice President GORE called him the But to hear him and listen to him, aspect of his life. His unwavering com- greatest Commerce Secretary in his- and to know he was about serving this passion and concern for the less fortu- tory. But it was not just political allies Nation, and to see Ron Brown as a cor- nate was the moral compass by which who recognized his extraordinary abil- porate giant, leading corporate Amer- he guided his work. As Democrats, we ity. Senator DOLE described him as a ican into other ventures throughout have lost one of our party’s finest. tireless advocate for American business the world, and to create jobs and to Mr. Speaker, it is not often that I get and a gifted leader. bring huge dollar amounts into this to meet the likes of a Ron Brown. Born in Washington, DC, and raised country, as a neighbor and as a friend Moreover, I am proud to have known in Harlem, Ron Brown was gifted at ev- and as a Member of this body, I would him and appreciate what he has done erything he did, as a student at say that he made a great contribution for my constituents, for my party, and Middlebury College and St. John’s Uni- to mankind, he made a great contribu- for my country. versity, as an Army officer in Germany tion to America, and Ron Brown will A young woman from Atlanta was and Korea, as an official and social be missed.We are certainly praying for also on that plane, Kathryn Hoffman. worker with the National Urban the family and other family members My condolences are extended to her League, as a senatorial aide and chief of the other deceased persons. family and to her friends. counsel for the Senate Judiciary Com- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 I was recently asked by a journalist mittee, as chairman of the Democratic minute to the distinguished gentleman about the loss of Ron Brown, a black National Committee, as an attorney in from Ohio [Mr. PORTMAN]. leader. I corrected that journalist. Ron a leading law firm, and as Secretary of Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Brown was an American leader. Commerce, and as a friend. the gentleman for giving me the oppor- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield Many of the articles about Ron tunity to speak. 30 seconds to my good friend and col- Brown’s career referred to him as a I was over at my office and I heard league, the gentleman from North trailblazer. This was certainly true, this, and I wanted to be here. Twelve Carolina [Mr. WATT]. and the trails he blazed brought jobs years ago, fresh out of law school, I Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. and a more secure economy for all worked with Ron Brown as an inter- Speaker, all of those of us who were Americans. He will be sorely missed. national trade lawyer. At the time I friends of Ron Brown certainly have Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield was doing volunteer work for then Vice their own personal stories, and I have such time as he may consume to the President Bush. So clearly we were on mine, but I will not take the time to gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. opposite sides of the political aisle. Yet dwell in personal stories. HEFNER]. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3595 (Mr. HEFNER asked and was given another American that I have ever met During this time of remembrance, I would permission to revise and extend his re- in my lifetime who has worked as hard, like to pay tribute to an Air Force pilot who lost marks.) who has had such a strong commit- his life serving our country, Capt. Ashley J. Mr. HEFNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ment to country, than Ron Brown. Davis. Captain Davis was from my hometown, strong support of the resolution and Mr. Speaker, I stand before the House Baton Rouge, LA. A victim of the tragic plane thank the gentleman for bringing it today to say that Ron Brown was in- crash which ended the lives of 33 Americans forth. We have lost a dear friend. deed a scholar, a leader, and a role who were serving their country, Captain Davis' Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 model, for people all across this coun- mission was to pilot the dignitaries who visited minute to the distinguished gentleman try. Europe. He was chosen for the job just 18 from Michigan [Mr. LEVIN]. The last time Ron Brown and I had months ago, over 38 other pilots. I offer my Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, the out- an opportunity to sit down and talk condolences to Captain Davis' family. He is pouring of feeling after Ron Brown’s was actually in the Fourth Congres- survived by his wife Debra, and two children. death was unique. It was a tribute to sional District. I called him at the De- A man of great spirit and patriotism, I know his Ron, to his capacity for friendship, to partment of Commerce and said, Mr. family and friends will miss him. The Air Force his verve, his zest for life, his intel- Secretary, I want you to come to Lou- has also suffered a great loss in his untimely ligence, his caring. It was also a trib- isiana and talk about economic devel- death during his dedicated service to our ute to Ron Brown’s America. opment. And right off the cuff he just country. Today, I extend my prayers to this Ron Brown’s life showed that there said, I will be there. And in about 30 family as well as the families of all the persons are almost no limits to opportunity in minutes, he called back and said, I will who lost their lives in Croatia. America. You have to work for it. But be there in about 3 weeks. Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise we often talk about the limitlessness of So I want to thank the Ron Brown today to commemorate former Secretary of opportunity, It is not always quite family. I also want to give a special Commerce, Ron Brown. true. Ron tried so hard to make it true. tribute to a family from Louisiana. Throughout the past several days I have Like so many other dear friends of The pilot of that plane was from my heard the accomplishments of Ron Brown Ron Brown, I have mourned his death. home State of Louisiana, Ashley Davis. extolled by my colleagues. Americans every- I miss of him every day. To his wife and to his two little chil- where, and especially those who were close to Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 dren, we want to say that we offer our Ron are deeply affected by this tragedy. Ron minute to the distinguished gentleman condolences to them and to all of the was much more than a great chairman of the from Connecticut [Mr. GEJDENSON]. families of those who lost their lives in Democratic Party and Secretary of Commerce, Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, Ron this tragic accident. To them we say he was a true pioneer and an inspirational Brown, who was a good friend of many God bless you, and we will pray for human being. years, and I appeared on a program you. I feel extremely fortunate to have known about 3 weeks into his position as Sec- Mr. Speaker, I do not think it is possible for Ron as a personal friend. Ron began to serve retary of Commerce, and I was some- everyone to fully comprehend what a loss the as chair of the Democratic Party around the what nervous for my friend, because Nation will suffer without the late Commerce time I became chair of the Democratic Con- the breadth and depth of areas covered Secretary Ron H. Brown. Not only was he a gressional Campaign Committee. Ron exhib- by the Commerce Department are so champion for the domestic and international ited unwavering optimism in the face of adver- vast. Within 3 weeks he had mastered development of American business, but also, sity and inspired others to do the same. the area of high-technology licensing and more importantly, his extraordinary char- Through his tireless efforts, Ron Brown re- and exports to a degree which most acter was an invaluable asset to the U.S. Gov- stored the Democratic Party to greatness and secretaries had not at the completion ernment. Every project he touched was ap- brought a Democrat back to the White House. of their term, his interest length was proached with a tireless devotion and a pro- Ron was the type of person who consist- such and his intensity and commit- found understanding of the initiative's impact ently exceeded people's expectations. As ment to the areas he was in charge of. on the Nation's economy. He led by example, Commerce Secretary, Ron single-handedly He knew his job, he executed it with urging others to work as partners instead of defined his role. He succeeded in promoting dignity and grace and with an energy competitors to maximize opportunities. American business and boosting exports to that ought to inspire everyone in both Truly, this man was in the business of build- new heights. the public and private sector. ing bridges and reinforcing existing relation- Ron Brown was a pioneer in every sense of He fought for the economic strength ships to ensure opportunities for advancement the word. He spent his life overcoming obsta- of this country from every working of large and small business interests alike. cles and opening up new doors for others to man and woman’s point of view. He Under his leadership, all facets of the Com- follow. His death occurred while he was cul- wanted to make sure there were jobs so merce Department flourished and enjoyed the tivating the seeds of economic growth and that each American would have the benefits of innovative policies. He was instru- creating greater opportunities for a country kind of opportunity he had made for mental in developing a comprehensive and co- ravaged by war. himself. ordinated plan for bringing together the many Ron Brown will be long remembered for the He was a friend, he was incredibly ca- elements of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Ad- tremendous service he provided to his coun- pable. I cannot imagine that there is ministration; he sought to improve patent and try. However, I will miss him as a close friend. anyone who will serve in that capacity trademark protection of U.S. interests in intel- Adam Darling, a 29-year-old Commerce De- who will have the energy and intellect lectual property; he worked diligently for tele- partment employee was also among those that Ron Brown had. communications reform to create a competitive who perished in the crash. Darling had worked The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- marketplace and to illuminate how technology at the Department since 1993 and had helped tleman from Michigan [Mr. DINGELL] can alleviate geographic barriers and enhance plan the trip to the region. A former Davis, CA has 11⁄2 minutes remaining. education; he instituted a long-term plan to as- resident and graduate of the University of Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield sist the New England fishing industryÐthe list Pennsylvania, Darling had a promising future the balance of the time to the distin- goes on and on. ahead of him. My deepest sympathy goes out guished gentleman from Louisiana [Mr. A man of firsts, Ron Brown was the first Af- to Adam's family. FIELDS]. rican-American chairman of the Democratic Tim Schaefer, a Sacramento native, was (Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana asked and National Committee and the first African-Amer- among the six Air Force crew members who was given permission to revise and ex- ican to hold the office of U.S. Secretary of perished in the accident. Schaefer, the plane's tend his remarks.) Commerce. He worked tirelessly to promote copilot, had earned a degree in mechanical Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- the Commerce Department's mission of long- engineering from California State University, er, I want to thank the gentleman for term economic growthÐto him we owe a debt Sacramento. Also among the crew was Capt. yielding me time. of gratitude for our Nation's prosperity. At a Ashley J. Davis. Both men had been stationed Mr. Speaker, Ron Brown was a very time when diversity seems to be a dividing at Beale AFB. I salute these members of the personal friend of mine. I had an oppor- force in this country, Ron Brown demonstrated armed services who paid the ultimate price to tunity to meet him on a Presidential that diversity is our Nation's greatest asset. It serve their country. campaign in 1988, where he and I shared is in this spirit that I offer these words of trib- Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many platforms together. There is not ute. honor Ron Brown, the United States Secretary H3596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 of Commerce who was killed in a tragic acci- panies and the workers they employ. Ron White House after losing three straight na- dent on April 3, 1996. He and 35 other victims Brown will forever be remembered as being a tional elections. died when their plane went down on a stormy success at this task. Last summer, Ron Brown traveled to my evening in Croatia. He was serving as a dip- The people who died aboard that plane congressional district to attend the closing lomat in the war-torn area, analyzing the econ- gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of de- ceremony of the Special Olympics in New omy and what actions needed to be taken in mocracy and a global free market. Prosperity Haven. We spent the glorious Connecticut the former Yugoslavia in order to spur eco- and economic hope are essential in bringing morning touring events and had a great time nomic growth to secure the peace. long-term peace and security to that region of with those wonderful Special Olympians who Ron Brown was indeed an asset to the Unit- the world. Ron Brown and the other individ- shared Ron's never-give-up spirit. ed States. He was one of the ambitious, spe- uals on that plane knew this and recognized Mr. Speaker, Ron Brown lived the American cial people who is capable of performing mul- their role in spreading our Nation's democratic dream and served as an inspirational role tiple roles in their lives while at the same time and free-market beliefs around the globe. model for America's youth. Our country has succeeding in all arenas and remaining true to My heart goes out to each and every family lost a great leader. their ideology. member of those who died in that tragic crash. I also want to convey my condolences to Ron Brown was a vocal and successful civil In this time of great sadness, these families the friends and families of Robert Donovan, rights advocate, political strategist, corporate should know that as Americans their loved the chief executive officer of ABB, Inc., lawyer, and propagator of American business ones will be missed, as patriots they will never headquartered in Norwalk, CT, and Claudio interests. be forgotten. Elia, the chairman and chief executive officer He tirelessly campaigned to make the inter- Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, ``Fanfare to of Air and Water Technologies Corp. in ests of American businesses a foreign policy the Common Man'' was played triumphantly at Branchburg, NJ, who lived in Greenwich, CT. goal. He certainly deserves credit and thanks the funeral of the late Commerce Secretary, In addition, the Nation lost many fine, dedi- for market expansion. Ronald H. Brown. His family could have cated people in this tragedy who gave their It is because of his success in multiple are- played some horn tooting type music, in view lives in an attempt to heal a nation and a nas and in the international community that of the facts that Mr. Brown was truly a suc- world ravaged by war. Connecticut and the the United States and the world mourn to- cessful, high stakes Washington player and an Nation mourn the loss. gether. Today we should all take a moment to overachiever in many respects. However, they Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to remember the career and the man we lost. know Ron would not have wanted it any other join my colleagues in tribute to a truly remark- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, on April 3, 1996 way. able man, the late Honorable Ron Brown. Ron the United States lost a leader. Secretary of Ron Brown did not see himself as a Demo- Brown was a prominent black American who Commerce Ronald H. Brown inspired us all cratic power broker or jet setter or trailblazer dedicated his life to building a better world for with his ability to bring together people from like we did. He saw himself as a middle-class all people. Blessed with many talents and op- different backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures to kid who grew up in Harlem that loved the find and achieve a goal for the common good. portunities, Ron used them wisely and he He inspired us by his commitment to finding basic things in life: family, friends, work, and shared his gifts generously. opportunities for U.S. businesses overseas, country. He was passionate about each. He Ron Brown was a compassionate man who recognizing that our country's trade deficit is was also passionately devoted to ensuring thrived on challenge. He blazed new trails and harmful to our domestic economy and the jobs that everyone got an opportunity, a chance to often was the first black American in his field. Americans want and need. do better. He believed in opportunity so much Ron was the first black member of his college Because of his leadership, many California that he insisted that his Commerce Depart- fraternity, the first black counsel for the Senate technology firms have increased their sales to ment staff memorize a one-sentence mission Judiciary Committee, the first black chairman foreign countries, which has increased em- statement. It reads: ``The mission of the De- of the Democratic Party, and the first black ployment and a rebounding California econ- partment of Commerce is to ensure economic Secretary of the Department of Commerce. omy. According to the Joint Venture's Index of opportunity for every American.'' We should all Ron had a charming manner and a graceful Silicon Valley, 46,000 jobs have been added agree that this is still a noble cause. style. He showed a deftness for overcoming to our region since 1992. The semiconductor Mr. Brown set several honorable examples the odds and doing some impossible things. industry, which has endured years of job loss for people from different walks in life. He en- When many experts and political pundits said due to a trade deficit with Japan, showed a couraged young people to strive and reach for it could not be done, Ron rejuvenated the gain of 4,300 jobs between 1994 and 1995. the gold. And indeed, he practiced what he Democratic Party and spearheaded the cam- Business confidence of Santa Clara County preached, he had several raising stars on that paign that elected Bill Clinton President, and companies reached an all-time high of 73 per- ill-fated plane with him. He encouraged CEO's when Ron did these things he made it look cent in 1995. and business leaders to lend their expertise easy. Secretary Brown advocated effectively for for the improvement of cities in our country Ron Brown had the courage of convictions economic and employment improvements in and in foreign lands. On that plane were busi- that inspired others to join in his crusades. He Silicon Valley, and this is just part of his leg- ness leaders from across the country. Ron shared his vision and his faith in a brighter fu- acy. Members of Congress, the administration, Brown always did what he could to provide an ture. He was a force for unification of diverse business leaders, and citizens must work to opportunity for everyone, everywhere. groups and the resolution of conflict among preserve this legacy of proactive work on be- We each will remember Ronald Brown, in them. His last mission was dedicated to re- half of the people of our country. our own way, but collectively we will remem- building a war torn land and I am sure he America will miss his leadership. I will miss ber him as a great, inspiring American. would have made a great contribution to the his friendship of almost two decades. Sec- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay rebuilding of Bosnia if only he had lived a little retary Brown gave his life while serving his tribute to Ron Brown and to express my deep longer. country. God rest his good soul. sorrow and sincerest condolences to his won- Ron lived his life sowing the seeds of peace Ms. DUNN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, derful family. Ron Brown was my friend, and and hope. He left this world way too soon, but today I wish to pay tribute to Commerce Sec- he was a great American. he left it better than he found it. We will long retary Ronald H. Brown and the 32 other As Secretary of the Commerce Department, feel the force of Ron Brown's smiling spirit and Americans who lost their lives when their Ron Brown played an instrument role in imple- long celebrate the legacy of good will he left plane crash near Dubrovnik, Croatia, on April menting the administration's economic plan behind. 3, 1996. that has created 8.4 million jobs nationwide Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Throughout his tenure as Commerce Sec- since taking office. He was a major force be- honor the memory of a very special man, Ron- retary, Ron Brown successfully worked on be- hind job creation efforts and the chief architect ald H. Brown. Most Americans will remember half of American companies and their workers of high-technology initiatives to provide greater him as the Secretary of Commerce. However, in opening doors to the global market. For employment opportunities for working Ameri- he was much more. He was the personifica- many companies in my home State of Wash- cans. tion of the concept of a bridgebuilder. ington, Secretary Brown was instrumental in Previously, Ron Brown served as chairman In his role as the Secretary of Commerce, promoting our products and cultivating new of the Democratic National Committee. He Ron constantly promoted American trade. His and/or improved business relationships with was the first African-American in history to zeal was premised upon the notion that if the our international neighbors. head a major national political party. At the commerce of the United States thrived it The most important role of any Commerce DNC, Ron Brown rebuilt the party and laid the would directly translate to increased economic Secretary is the promotion of American com- groundwork for the Democrats to win back the vitality for our Nation. Ron, who never forgot April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3597 where he came from, knew that his efforts several special election victories despite great cate of business and job creation for all Ameri- would result in jobs for the common man. obstacles. He was a great communicator and cans, Ron Brown was a leader, a visionary, As chairman of the Democratic National a great cheerleader who also understood the and a dreamer of what America could and Committee, Ron Brown set the stage for a re- nuts and bolts of winning campaigns. should be. But most importantly, was a pas- surgence of the Democratic Party. This is a Seldom in America does one man so grace- sionate advocate for expanding equal oppor- resounding testament to his ability, for it was fully transcend the racial chasm. Ronald H. tunity to all Americans. under his leadership that the Democratic Party Brown did, and in his journey, he deeply In a world with too few heroes, we have lost was able to elect Bill Clinton as President. touched the heart and soul of a nation. As our a true American hero. Ron accomplished this task on the heels of Secretary of Commerce, he was our corporate Ron Brown was truly a man who viewed three consecutive Presidential defeats of ambassador to the world. As the chairman of politics as the art of the possible. Ron Brown's Democratic candidates. the splintered, fractious Democratic Party, he legacy will far outlast most of usÐhis unique His memory deserves more than the mere was the glue that held it together, and in so and enviable ability to bring people together to recognition of his official position. For his title doing, delivered the White House and became find a common goal. was but a small reflection of what he was. the most beloved chairman in history. You had to know Ron Brown on a personal Drive, tenacity, compassion, and loyalty were Ron Brown was undaunted and unfazed by level to understand his unique abilityÐhis in- his trademarks. Most of us hope to attain all challenges. Being a first was not unusual for telligence, his boundless energy, his strong of these attributes. Few of us attain them with him. He was the first African-American in his will, his resilience, his ability to grasp complex the proper balance. And even fewer attain college fraternity, the first African-American ideas and to advocate them in a way that al- these attributes and are able to parlay them counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee, ways brought people together. into avenues for even greater achievement. and the list goes on. Ron was a trailblazer and But you also had to appreciate how Ron Ronald H. Brown was one of these rare indi- an eternal optimist. He saw no mountain that Brown took on each and every opportunity viduals. couldn't be climbed or moved or conquered. with a spring in his step, a twinkle in his eye, Whitney Young once said, ``We can't * * * The Nation has lost a great leader and and a smile on his face. It's been said before, sit and wait for somebody else. We must go statesman. I join Ron's many colleagues and but Ron Brown was Will Rogers in reverse: aheadÐalone if necessary.'' Ron Brown was a friends not in mourning his death, but in cele- you never met anyone who didn't like Ron trailblazer and a visionary. He never waited for brating his life, his accomplishments, his style, Brown. opportunities, he created them. Because of and his spirit. Ronald H. Brown will be missed, Ron Brown had a passion for achievement this, all American people have benefited. but never forgotten. that you rarely see in individuals, and he was Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Ron Brown was Mr. MCDADE. Mr. Speaker, I want to join an extraordinarily gifted man. I will always a renaissance politician, a jack of all trades my colleagues from both sides of the aisle consider myself fortunate to have known Ron who mastered them all. He was a mentor for today in paying tribute to former Commerce Brown as a friend. seasoned professional politicians and he was Secretary Ronald H. Brown and the 34 others He will indeed be remembered as a patriot qualified to tutor most of us. Ron used his who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash on and a friend, and we will miss him dearly. considerable influence and charm to become April 3 in Croatia. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a sad re- an extraordinary fundraiser for the Democratic I had the privilege of personally knowing sponsibility to rise to join with my colleagues Party. From the complex job of raising money Ron Brown. I respected and liked him as a in paying tribute to an outstanding public serv- to the details of election day engineering, Ron dedicated public servant, an individual of the ant who has been lost to us all too pre- performed with great enthusiasm. highest caliber, and a man of great intellectual maturely and in support of House Resolution I first met Ron Brown in Chicago while cam- ability. A man of his abilities and experience, 406. paigning for Harold Washington for mayor of who possessed such tremendous personal Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown, Chicago. Former Majority Whip Bill Gray, Ron, characteristics, will be greatly missed. throughout his many years of public serviceÐ and I were on a campaign swing through the Ron Brown leaves behind a legacy of and let there be no mistake that he did indeed public housing projects on Chicago's South- achievement in the military, political, govern- contribute many years of public serviceÐwas side. At that time, Ron was working with a ment, and business arenas that few people well known for his outstanding personality, his well-known, prestigious, and powerful law firm can match. He led an extraordinary life and determined professionalism, and perhaps, in Washington. However, on that day, he was we are all saddened by the loss of this tal- most importantly of all, his charming sense of simply Ron the loyal friend, campaigning for a ented, exceptional, and energetic man. humor which won him the admiration of politi- fellow Democrat. We went into huge, tall, cold My sympathy and condolences go to his cal allies and adversaries alike. concrete buildings and walked on floors which wife and two children and to all of the families Ron Brown, before entering the public lime- seemed to be completely out of this world. of those who died in this tragic accident. As light, was well known as political mover and The deterioration and garbage inside the Americans, we all mourn the loss of life and shaker behind the scenes here on Capitol Hill. halls were unbelievable even to a poor boy note the sacrifice of these individuals who died While serving on the staff of Senator EDWARD like me whose father had never earned more in the service to their country. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, he learned the im- than the minimum wage. I had lived in some Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. portance of compassion in legislation, the im- of the poorest neighborhoods of Memphis and Speaker, I wish to join my colleagues, Mr. portance of compromise, and the importance worked in some of the poorest neighborhoods GEPHARDT and Ms. MEEK, in support of the of consensus. in New York, but never had I seen such de- resolution in tribute to Secretary of Commerce As Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown was spair. The only glimmer of light we saw in Ron Brown and the 32 other patriotic Ameri- an inspiration to us all. He genuinely cared those highrise urban tunnels were the Harold cans, including several from my State of Mas- about the business community of this Nation, Washington posters that the residents waved sachusetts, who lost their lives on St. John's and understood that a strong economy is the at us when they saw our familiar signs. We Hill outside of Dubrovnik, Croatia. cornerstone of national strength. had connected with the most oppressed Ron Brown was truly a living American hero, It was in pursuit of expanding trade opportu- among us. As my eyes met Ron's he broke and his loss will be sorely missedÐand my nities in that part of the world which used to into his signature smile: ``This is what politics heart goes out to his lovely wife Alma and his be called Yugoslavia that Ron gave his life. has got to be all about,'' he said as we loving children, Michael and Tracy. I will miss The tragic and untimely death of Ron Brown plunged into the crowd of outstretched hands Ron dearly. He was a colleague and a friend is a reminder that those who devote their lives and marched through the halls reminding folks of more than 20 years, and his loss is a per- to public service are in just as much jeopardy that tomorrow was the day to go out and elect sonal one. as are those who volunteer for the battlefield. the first African-American mayor of Chicago. In an era where cynicism too often wins out The fact that 33 young public servants also Ron Brown was the unifying force behind over optimism, where fear too often conquers gave their lives with Ron Brown only under- the most successful and conflict-free conven- hope, and where the art of politics is seen by scores his ability to inspire others, especially tion the Democrats have had in nearly two most in a less-than-admirable light, Ron young people, to public service. These de- decades. Ron was a star who kept his poise, Brown showed that public service is indeed an voted young people deserve our admiration. kept peace among the many party factions, honorable profession. It is with deep regret that I learned that one and made the Democratic National Committee Whether in his service to his country in the of those 33 victims was a constituent in my an effective force to be reckoned with in poli- U.S. Army, as a leader in the civil rights move- 20th Congressional District of New York. Lee tics. Ron Brown was a masterful strategist ment, as a public and private sector lawyer, as Jackson, a 37-year-old native of the town of who began his tenure as party chairman with a political party professional, or as an advo- Greenburgh in Westchester County, was the H3598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 son of Luther Jackson, Jr., a highly respected est attribute. He understood that we must [Roll No. 123] journalism professor at Columbia University, work to help others, and he did that. YEAS—423 and Mrs. Nettie Lee Jackson, a long time Ron Brown perished in Bosnia trying to ac- Abercrombie Deutsch Inglis community activist. quaint a delegation of businesspeople with the Ackerman Diaz-Balart Istook Lee was inspired to go into public service by market conditions there and to bring peace to Allard Dickey Jackson (IL) Andrews Dicks Jacobs Secretary Brown, under whom he served in a war-torn region. Speaks to his humanitarian Archer Dingell Jefferson the Department of Commerce. As we extend efforts and as a parallelÐhe also worked to Armey Dixon Johnson (CT) our condolences to the Jackson familyÐand bring jobs to south central Los Angeles and Bachus Doggett Johnson (SD) Baesler Dooley Johnson, E. B. to the families of the other victimsÐthe be- improve the lives of the people, and finally Baker (CA) Doolittle Johnson, Sam reaved families should be assured that many bring peace to people who have desired it for Baker (LA) Dornan Johnston Americans share their loss. so long. Ron Brown knew the value of a job Baldacci Doyle Jones Ron Brown, and his courageous coworkers, to people and to a community. He worked to Ballenger Dreier Kanjorski Barcia Duncan Kaptur will long be remembered and will long be improve people's lives by bringing jobs to Barr Dunn Kelly missed. those who wanted to work. Barrett (NE) Durbin Kennedy (MA) Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, it I want to offer my condolences to Alma Barrett (WI) Edwards Kennedy (RI) was with great sadness that I learned of the Brown, a woman of courage and strength, the Bartlett Ehlers Kennelly Barton Ehrlich Kildee tragic accident that took the life of Ron Brown Brown family and the families of the people Bass Emerson Kim and 34 dynamic young Americans who were whose lives were lost that day. Bateman Engel King on a journey of hope to a dangerous part of I am pleased to participate in this tribute to Becerra English Kingston Beilenson Ensign Kleczka the world. a wonderful American. Bentsen Eshoo Klink I had never had the pleasure to meet Ron Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speaker, it is Bereuter Evans Klug Brown until I came to Washington last year, with great sadness that I rise today to pay trib- Berman Everett Knollenberg but I knew long before that, that he was a cru- ute to the late Commerce Secretary, Ron Bevill Ewing Kolbe Bilbray Farr LaFalce sader, an energetic advocate, and a dedicated Brown, and his colleagues who lost their lives Bilirakis Fattah LaHood public servant. In politics he was a more than while serving our country in Bosnia. Secretary Bishop Fawell Largent worthy opponent to his Republican counter- Ron Brown, through his eloquence and deter- Bliley Fazio Latham Blute Fields (LA) LaTourette parts, and in Government he was clearly a mination, contributed greatly to our Nation. Boehlert Filner Laughlin most valued member of the President's Cabi- Even before his days at the Commerce De- Boehner Flake Lazio net and an effective ambassador for America partment, Ron Brown's capability and many Bonilla Flanagan Leach around the world. successes advanced racial equality in Amer- Bonior Foglietta Levin Bono Foley Lewis (CA) Our country was well served by Ron ica. His commitment to fostering relations be- Borski Forbes Lewis (GA) Brown's enthusiasm, competence, and deter- tween foreign governments and U.S. business Boucher Ford Lewis (KY) mination. His work as a member of the Cabi- is evident in America recovering its leadership Brewster Fowler Lightfoot net earned him well-deserved praise, espe- Browder Fox Lincoln role in world trade. Brown (CA) Frank (MA) Linder cially from the Nation's business community. Mr. Speaker, one can never be prepared for Brown (FL) Franks (CT) Lipinski My heart and prayers go out to Ron Brown's such a sad and unexpected event. Secretary Brown (OH) Franks (NJ) Livingston family at this difficult time, and also to the fam- Brown and his colleagues brought hopes of Brownback Frelinghuysen LoBiondo Bryant (TN) Frisa Lofgren ilies of all those who lost their lives on this prosperity to a war-torn region. Those of us Bryant (TX) Frost Longley mission of hope. They all shared in that great from Long Island were especially saddened to Bunn Funderburk Lowey American gift of optimism and that great find that Gail Dobert of the Commerce Depart- Bunning Furse Lucas American belief that we can make the future ment was among those who lost their lives in Burr Gallegly Luther Burton Ganske Maloney better than today. They went to the Balkans to this tragic end to a mission of peace. We have Buyer Gejdenson Manton share that great American gift with a people witnessed a great loss, not only to friends and Callahan Gekas Manzullo whose history has stolen their hope and their family, but to the Nation. I join with my col- Calvert Gephardt Markey Camp Gilchrest Martinez optimism and their dreams for their children. leagues today in offering my deepest sym- Campbell Gillmor Martini Our greatest tribute to these dedicated pathy. Canady Gilman Mascara Americans would be to renew their journey of GENERAL LEAVE Cardin Gingrich Matsui hope and to share their great dream of a bet- Castle Gonzalez McCarthy Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I ask Chabot Goodlatte McCollum ter future with those who suffer around the unanimous consent that all Members Chambliss Goodling McCrery world. may have 5 legislative days within Chapman Gordon McDade Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, which to revise and extend their re- Chenoweth Goss McDermott I rise to pay tribute to a great American, the Christensen Graham McHale marks on House Resolution 406. Chrysler Green (TX) McHugh late Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown. I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Clay Greene (UT) McInnis pleased to be a part of this resolution for trib- objection to the request of the gen- Clayton Greenwood McIntosh utes to distinguished leaders of our great Na- Clement Gunderson McKeon tleman from Michigan? Clinger Gutierrez McKinney tion. Ron Brown's life work is a true American There was no objection. Clyburn Gutknecht McNulty success story. It is that American agenda op- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I move Coble Hall (OH) Meehan portunity that I alluded to when I was sworn in; the previous question on the resolu- Coburn Hall (TX) Meek that gives an opportunity to every American, Coleman Hamilton Menendez tion. Collins (GA) Hancock Metcalf that hope that is embodied in our creed. They The previous question was ordered. Collins (IL) Hansen Meyers will soar to high of this Cosmos. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Collins (MI) Harman Mica The loss of the Secretary of Commerce is SHAW). The question is on the resolu- Combest Hastert Millender- Condit Hastings (FL) McDonald tragic which is underscored by his commit- tion. Conyers Hastings (WA) Miller (CA) ment to jobs, social justice, and economic se- The question was taken; and the Cooley Hayworth Miller (FL) curity. During the times that we met at several Speaker pro tempore announced that Costello Hefley Minge official occasions, I found him to be a charm- the ayes appeared to have it. Cox Hefner Mink Coyne Heineman Moakley ing, warm, intelligent, and always a gen- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I object Cramer Herger Molinari tleman. I have fond memories of my discus- to the vote on the ground that a Crane Hilleary Mollohan sions with Ron Brown. quorum is not present and make the Crapo Hilliard Montgomery I remember watching the news in the imme- Cremeans Hobson Moorhead point of order that a quorum is not Cubin Hoekstra Moran diate aftermath of the civil unrest in Los Ange- present. Cunningham Hoke Morella les in 1992 following the Rodney King beating The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- Danner Holden Murtha trial verdict, when he met with the angry and dently a quorum is not present. Davis Horn Myers de la Garza Hostettler Myrick frustrated youth of south central Los Angeles. The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- Deal Houghton Nadler He and the President played basketball, dem- sent Members. DeFazio Hoyer Neal onstrating his ability to relate The vote was taken by electronic de- DeLauro Hunter Nethercutt intergenerationally and across the socio-eco- vice, and there were—yeas 423, nays 0, DeLay Hutchinson Neumann Dellums Hyde Ney nomic spectrum. That was perhaps his great- not voting 10, as follows: April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3599

Norwood Royce Taylor (NC) gentleman from Texas [Mr. FROST], rorism. For example, it provides proce- Nussle Rush Tejeda Oberstar Sabo Thomas pending which I yield myself such time dures to allow for the removal of alien Obey Salmon Thompson as I many consume. During consider- terrorists, fairly and with due process, Olver Sanders Thornberry ation of this resolution, all time yield- but also with adequate protections to Ortiz Sanford Thornton ed is for the purpose of debate only. safeguard sources and methods of clas- Orton Sawyer Thurman Owens Saxton Tiahrt GENERAL LEAVE sified information. Oxley Scarborough Torkildsen Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- It provides improved steps for des- Packard Schaefer Torres imous consent that all Members may ignating foreign terrorist organiza- Pallone Schiff Torricelli tions, and contains provisions that se- Parker Schroeder Towns have 5 legislative days in which to re- Pastor Schumer Traficant vise and extend their remarks on this verely restrict the ability of terrorist Paxon Scott Upton resolution. groups to raise funds in the United Payne (NJ) Seastrand Velazquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there States. As we all know, Mr. Speaker, Payne (VA) Sensenbrenner Vento Pelosi Serrano Visclosky objection to the request of the gentle- money is the lifeblood of these ruthless Peterson (FL) Shadegg Volkmer woman from Ohio? organizations, and if we cut off their Peterson (MN) Shaw Vucanovich There was no objection. flow of funds, including the blocking of Petri Shays Walker Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I am financial transactions, we will surely Pickett Shuster Walsh Pombo Sisisky Wamp pleased to bring to the floor today the diminish their ability to carry out Pomeroy Skaggs Ward rule providing for the consideration of these cowardly, heinous acts here at Porter Skeen Waters the conference report on S. 735, the home and abroad. Portman Skelton Watt (NC) Antiterrorism and Effective Death Poshard Slaughter Watts (OK) With regard to the exclusion of alien Pryce Smith (MI) Waxman Penalty Act of 1996, which was passed terrorists, the conference report au- Quillen Smith (NJ) Weldon (FL) overwhelmingly by the other body last thorizes State Department officials Quinn Smith (TX) Weldon (PA) evening. This is a simple, fair rule overseas to deny entrance visas to Radanovich Smith (WA) Weller Rahall Solomon White which waives all points of order members and representatives of those Ramstad Souder Whitfield against the conference report, and same groups deemed to be foreign ter- Rangel Spence Wicker against its consideration, in order to rorist organizations, and it also allows Reed Spratt Williams permit the House to consider provi- Regula Stark Wilson the United States to stop or prohibit Richardson Stearns Wise sions which may exceed the scope of assistance to foreign countries that do Riggs Stenholm Wolf differences between the House and the not cooperate with our antiterrorism Rivers Stockman Woolsey Senate. efforts. Roberts Stokes Wynn Roemer Studds Yates Ms. Speaker, the devastating terror- And finally, in a move that will hope- Rogers Stump Young (AK) ist attack that took place in Oklahoma fully prevent future tragedies like the Rohrabacher Stupak Young (FL) City nearly 1 year ago today serves as loss of Pan/Am flight 103 over Ros-Lehtinen Talent Zeliff a poignant and powerful reminder that Lockerbie, Scotland, the conference re- Roth Tate Zimmer Roukema Tauzin the threat of domestic terrorism is a port requires that foreign air carriers Roybal-Allard Taylor (MS) very real and present danger in our so- traveling to and from United States NOT VOTING—10 ciety. One hundred and sixty-eight in- airports follow the identical safety nocent people, including dozens of chil- measures that our own American air Fields (TX) Hinchey Lantos Geren Jackson-Lee Rose dren, lost their lives in that attack. carriers must follow under regulations Gibbons (TX) Tanner Combined with the nearly 500 people issued by the FAA. Hayes Kasich who were injured in the blast, the Equally important are other provi- b 1203 bombing of the Federal building in sions contained in the conference re- Oklahoma City ranks as the worst ter- port, including three key elements Messrs. STOCKMAN, LAHOOD, KEN- rorist incident ever to take place on from the Contract With America: First, NEDY of Rhode Island, and HASTERT American soil. Unfortunately, it was there are reasonable reforms to curb changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to not the first. The bombing of New the abuse of habeas corpus by con- ‘‘yea.’’ So the resolution was agreed to. York’s World Trade Center building in victed criminals. This will help, fi- The result of the vote was announced 1993, Americans for the first time faced nally, to free the judicial process from as above recorded. the sobering prospect that terrorists endless and frivolous appeals from pris- A motion to reconsider was laid upon are at work right here in the United oners convicted of capital offenses the table. States. while victims and families of victims Among the lessons we have learned f wait helplessly by for years and years from these tragic events is that law en- for justice to finally be done. WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER forcement must be prepared to respond Second, improved procedures for de- AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT effectively and immediately to terror- porting criminal aliens are included ON S. 735, ANTITERRORISM AND ism when it occurs. More importantly, which allow judges to order the depor- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY as technology rapidly advances, law en- tation of aliens convicted of Federal ACT OF 1996 forcement officials at all levels must crimes at the completion of their sen- Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, by direc- have access to reasonable and legiti- tence. tion of the Committee on Rules, I call mate tools that will enhance their abil- Third, the bill calls for mandatory up House Resolution 405 and ask for its ity to prevent terrorist acts before victim restitution. Securing the right immediate consideration. they result in the loss of human life. to adequate restitution is a long over- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The difficult task which this body due victory for crime victims and their lows: has faced during the past year has been families. For too long, our criminal to balance the needs of law enforce- justice system has devoted significant H. RES. 405 ment with the need to preserve essen- attention and resources to the plight of Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- lution it shall be in order to consider the tial civil liberties. Today, under the criminals. As a result, crime victims conference report to accompany the bill (S. terms of this simple, straightforward have often suffered twice—first at the 735) to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, rule, we will debate a conference report hands of the criminals, and then by an and for other purposes. All points of order that I believe improves upon the inadequate, insensitive, inattentive against the conference report and against its House-passed bill, while still assuring justice system. By requiring fair res- consideration are waived. the Federal Government an appro- titution, we will give victims of crime The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. priately limited but responsible role in some of the ranking and legal status SHAW). The gentlewoman from Ohio the fight against terrorism. they deserve while they recover from [Ms. PRYCE] is recognized for 1 hour. Several key provisions have been their unwanted and unwelcome trau- Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, for the added to the House-passed bill in this ma. purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- bipartisan conference report that will Mr. Speaker, as I have said before, tomary 30 minutes to my friend, the assist our country’s fight against ter- this debate is not about who, or which H3600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 political party, is more committed to our borders. But, I submit, it is the Today we have before us the final fighting terrorism. I think we would all best we can produce when we must bal- product. It achieves, I think, a fair bal- agree that keeping our Nation’s cities ance the need to vigorously defend and ance and includes many provisions to and communities safe and secure is not protect our safety while simulta- not only prevent and punish terrorism, a partisan issue. Rather, it is one of neously defending and protecting our but also includes the ultimate punish- the fundamental duties and respon- freedoms and liberties. I hope the legis- ment for those who would kill others, sibilities of government. lation before us achieves that end. the effective death penalty. This conference report accomplishes This conference agreement does give As a matter of fact, the very first the very difficult task of providing our us some tools which will help protect provision in this conference report, citizens with an increased level of safe- our shores and our people from the title I provides for a reform of the ty and security, without trampling on threat of international terrorism. The death penalty process with specific our rights in the process. These provi- conference is to be commended for in- time limitations to insure that the sions represent necessary, but nar- cluding new authorities to identify and process does not drag on forever and rowly drafted tools that will go a long designate foreign terrorist organiza- ever and ever, sometimes as much as 10 way toward assisting our law enforce- tions, to prohibit fundraising on behalf and 15 years. This provision alone is so ment professionals in combating the of such terrorist organizations, and to important that it is more than suffi- genuine threat of international terror- exclude or remove alien members of cient justification for supporting this ism. those groups from our country. These conference report today. So as we near the 1-year anniversary authorities are essential if we are to The conference report also includes a of the Oklahoma City bombing, I urge begin to deal effectively with the un- provision dealing with mandatory vic- the House to accept the work of the welcome and unwanted intrusion of tim restitution and provides for speci- conferees and send a clear signal to international terrorism. fied assistance to victims of terrorism, would-be terrorists that their cow- However, Mr. Speaker, because the and that is so terribly, terribly impor- ardly, destructive acts will not be tol- conference report does not contain lan- tant. For too long in this country we erated by the American people or by guage granting law enforcement agen- have paid too little attention to the this institution. For the victims of cies new wiretap authority, I am going victims of crime while we have focused Oklahoma City and victims of other to oppose ordering the previous ques- huge resources to protect the rights of tragic events, and their brave families, tion on this rule. While I am gratified the accused criminal. I urge your support for this conference that the conferees did include new pow- Mr. Speaker, there is also a section report. ers to deal effectively with inter- which prohibits providing material The Rules Committee reported this national terrorism, there is a concern support to, or raising funds for, foreign rule by unanimous voice vote yester- that the fight against domestic terror- organizations designated as terrorist day, and I urge colleagues to give it ism is seriously handicapped because organizations. their full support. Let’s pass this fair the wiretap authorities requested by This and the other provisions in this rule, and let’s pass the conference re- the Department of Justice are not part conference report designed to limit ter- port without any further delay. of this agreement. rorism will never be a complete solu- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Therefore, a vote against the pre- tion to the problem, but this con- my time. vious question is a vote to enhance this ference agreement is a huge step in the Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- legislation by granting new wiretap au- right direction of terrorism prevention. self such time as I may consume. thority that will allow law enforce- I would particularly like to commend Mr. Speaker, much has been said ment officials to keep up with the mod- the chairman of the Committee on the about the tragic anniversary we will ern technologies used by almost every Judiciary, the gentleman from Illinois observe tomorrow. The loss of 168 men, American, including those who plan [Mr. HYDE], and the ranking minority women, and children in Oklahoma City barbarous acts like the one which member, the gentleman from Michigan because of an irrational and immoral killed 168 men, women, and children 1 [Mr. CONYERS], for all of their hard act, has left a scar on our national psy- year ago tomorrow. work in finally getting this bill here to che that will never really heal. But, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the floor, along with the gentleman Mr. Speaker, if something good is to my time. from New York [Mr. SCHUMER], who is come from such tragedy, then let it be Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield sitting here. Without their help, this a greater awareness that the freedoms such time as he may consume to the legislation certainly would not be here we enjoy in this great Nation are in- gentleman from New York [Mr. SOLO- today. This has been an especially deed precious and that they are in need MON], chairman of the Committee on tough assignment in a long list of of protection. Rules. tough assignments for the Committee Let us never forget those who died, Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I cer- on the Judiciary. those whose blood was spilled, those tainly thank the gentlewoman from In addition, sitting over to my right, whose lives were irrevocably and irre- Ohio for explaining the rule. It is not I would like to recommend the gen- versibly changed. Let us honor them by necessary to repeat her explanation. tleman from Georgia [Mr. BARR] for his working diligently to protect the free- Mr. Speaker, this Friday will mark extra efforts in shaping this final prod- doms that embody the moral fabric of the 1-year anniversary of the bombing uct. Without his efforts we never would this great country of ours. The bar- of the Federal building in Oklahoma have been here today either. The con- barous actions of one individual or of a City. There have been a number of ter- ference agreement before the House group cannot be allowed to undermine rorist incidents like that in 1993. The today includes many of the provisions the freedoms and liberties that con- New York Trade Center building was sought by the gentleman from Georgia, stitute the American way of life. But, another terrible tragedy. and we take off our hat to him. as we know all too well, in the world The deliberations on this bill have Mr. Speaker, adoption of this rule is today, we must be ever vigilant and demonstrated that Members on both necessary to allow the House to pro- ever ready to come to the aid of those sides of the aisle do hold very strong, ceed to the consideration of the con- ideals we all hold so dear. sincere views about the powers that ference report. I would ask for a ‘‘yes’’ This legislation has come about be- should be granted to law enforcement vote on the rule, and on the conference cause of the act of a terrorist. The con- to track and prosecute terrorists. report and on the previous question, as ference report is not perfect: some The balance between public safety well. Members may oppose it because of pro- and order, and individual rights, is al- I do not know where this previous visions relating to habeas corpus re- ways a difficult dilemma in a free soci- question fight has come from. This was form. Others may oppose it because it ety. not discussed in the Committee on does not contain new wiretap authority For this reason, significant time was Rules prior to today. Certainly the for law enforcement officials to trace needed to consider this legislation, and conference has already been abandoned and track homegrown as well as inter- certainly the time has been devoted to because the Senate has already passed national terrorists operating within it. the bill. We should stop fooling around April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3601 with this and making political points. I will vote for the bill. It is better side. It is a vast expansion of current We ought to get over here, vote for the than what we have now, and progress authority, and I do not feel that it previous question, vote for the rule, has been made since the Barr amend- would be at all appropriate to consider and then vote for this vital piece of leg- ment stripped out the heart of the bill, it precipitously as we would be doing islation. and the gentleman from Georgia has today. Rather, Mr. Speaker, there is a Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 changed his mind and supported some provision in section 810 of this con- minutes to the gentleman from New of the provisions that were stripped out ference report, as presented to the York [Mr. SCHUMER]. in the House previously. House today, that provides for a com- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I thank So, in my judgment. The bill is OK, prehensive study by the administra- the gentleman from Texas [Mr. FROST] but it could be a lot better. It is only tion, by the Attorney General, on the for yielding me the time, and this is on half a full glass. And by voting down entire issue of wiretaps. That study the rule. I am going to have more to the previous question, and then voting would have to be completed in 90 days. say on the bill later. on the concurrent resolution offered by I and my colleagues who believe in But one the rule I would urge that we the gentleman from Texas, we could re- effective but accountable law enforce- vote down the previous question, and store the provision that law enforce- ment believe that that is the appro- that is because this bill has one glaring ment considers first and foremost what priate way to go so that we can study omission, and that is the ability to do has been needed to fight the fight this with the deliberation that it re- multipoint wiretaps. against terrorism. quires, look at current law, which is The bill, if we ask law enforcement So I would ask my colleagues to put vast in the area of wiretap authority what was the No. 1 thing they needed down partisanship, to put down fear of for our Government, be very mindful of to fight terrorism, and I have talked to some extreme groups who by misin- civil liberties and craft, if crafting new lots of them, they would say it would formation and fear have legislation is necessary, the most lim- be the multipoint wiretap. The mischaracterized this provision. Let us ited, not the most expansive, way of multipoint wiretap has no civil lib- pass it now. We do not know what is achieving that result. going to happen in this Congress. I erties problems. Let me explain to my b 1230 colleagues what it is: Still have to go would say the odds are that we will not Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 to court to get the wiretap, and still pass a multipoint wiretap later on in minutes to the gentleman from Massa- have the probable cause standard. the year, despite the intentions of the chusetts [Mr. KENNEDY]. However, in the past we have tapped, chairman of the Committee on the Ju- diciary to get it. Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. when they got a tap, it is on the per- Speaker, what we have here is a classic son’s phone number. So they say, ‘‘I So to toughen the bill up, to give law enforcement what they need without case of, once again, the Republican want to tap number 345–6789 because Congress moving in a way which links John Smith, there is probable cause to violating any civil liberties, we should vote down the previous question, add two completely separate issues, and believe John Smith is doing illegal therefore mixes up and puts a number things, and we want to find him.’’ the multipoint wiretap provision, and then we could say we have passed a of Members of Congress that are very But these days technology has al- interested in establishing tough new lowed criminals and terrorists to get good bill. Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 standards on antiterrorism law, it ahead of that. Why? They get cellular minutes to the gentleman from Geor- forces us to vote against the bill be- phones, and they change their number gia [Mr. BARR] who was very instru- cause of the irreparable damage this every third day. It takes law enforce- mental in the drafting of this legisla- does to our constitutional rights under ment time to find that new number, tion. habeas corpus. and then under present law they would Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Mr. Speaker, I am a strong supporter have to go to court and get a new court gentlewoman for yielding this time to of the death penalty in this country, order. me. but I also believe very strongly, abso- Mr. Speaker, that makes no sense, Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from lutely as strongly, that we ought to and in the original bill that was intro- Georgia has not changed his mind on give people the absolute right to appeal duced by myself and the subsequent anything. The provisions that we have their decisions under the constitu- bill introduced by the gentleman from added back into this bill during the tional guarantees of this land, to make Illinois [Mr. HYDE], the multipoint conference proceedings are different certain that we do not make mistakes wiretap provision was put in. However, from those that were in the bill earlier once which impose the death penalty. it was taken out because of the objec- and that were removed in the Barr Why is it necessary, why is it nec- tion of some. I do not know what the amendment. The gentleman from New essary to link the death penalty and objection is, frankly. Part it of may York may not be aware of that, but the constitutional guarantees of ha- have been misnomered. It was first they are different. They are protective beas corpus to a terrorism bill? This is called roving wiretap, and roving im- of civil liberties. They grant our law just a political deal. It is a political plied it would go to any person. So now enforcement community the very spe- deal to get votes on the right, to get the name has been changed to cific narrowly crafted tools that it them to link up and vote for a bill that multipoint wiretap. needs in certain key areas. But nothing should stand on its own hind legs. It It is still opposed by the far right and has changed in terms of my regard for should stand on its own forelegs. by some in the civil liberties commu- civil liberties, my regard for taking a But what we have is, instead, a glom- nity on the far left. But, my col- very close look at those provisions and ming together of separate ideas that leagues, they are simply wrong. allowing those only insofar as I am are necessary to patch together the Mr. Speaker, when we discussed it in able to be enacted into law that are ab- votes because of the craziness that has conference, the Senator from Utah solutely essential. invaded this body. Please, can we not asked the gentleman from Georgia and The gentleman goes on and on about recognize that there are severe threats, others what is a reason to be against multipoint or roving wiretaps. The as we have seen in Oklahoma, as we these taps, and none was given. The American people and Members of this have seen in New York, as we have seen only explanation given by my good body certainly are aware of the vast in provisions which are included in this friend from Florida was, well, there is power that our Government currently bill, which I was able to get passed in a lot of misinformation, and Mr. HYDE, has with which to wiretap. There in- conjunction with the gentleman from Mr. HATCH, who have worked labori- deed are provisions in current law in Ohio [Mr. KASICH], to make certain ously on this bill, and I salute them Title 18 of the United States Code that that we protect against Government- and I will in my later remarks, and the already provide for multipoint wiretap. sponsored labs from providing all sorts gentleman from Florida, Mr. MCCOL- They may not be the provisions that of terrorist agents, such as serin and LUM, all agree we should have that in a are the easiest to implement, but they other pathogens that we have seen, the later bill and bring it to the floor. are there, and they are used. Ebola virus and the like, that have Well, my colleagues, we should do it There may very well be civil liberties been made too readily available to any- now. This bill is not strong enough. problems with the proposal of the other one who writes in to a Government lab H3602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 and claims that they need these ter- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I know the Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. rible pathogens that can be used for all gentleman’s concern. It is a common Speaker, I want to first thank my col- sorts of destruction. one. It has to do with the deference league, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Those are good provisions, those are that Federal courts will give to State FROST], from the Committee on Rules, antiterrorism provisions. Habeas cor- court decisions. I believe that is what for being generous with his time, be- pus has nothing to do with an he is talking about. We will discuss cause I may not have time on the de- antiterrorism bill. It forces too many that at some length in our debate on bate of the bill itself to make some of of us to finally vote ‘‘no’’ on this bill. the bill, but the Federal judge always the points that I would like to make. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. reviews the State court decision to see Mr. Speaker, I am as upset about the Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 if it is in conformity with established Trade Center bombing and the Okla- minute to the gentleman from Illinois Supreme Court precedence, or if it has homa City bombing as anybody in [Mr. HYDE], chairman of the Commit- been misapplied. So it is not a blank, America. I do not want anybody to be tee on the Judiciary. total deference, but it is a recognition misunderstanding what I am saying. (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- that you cannot relitigate these issues But we are about to perpetrate a fraud mission to revise and extend his re- endlessly. on the American people, because this marks.) Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 bill is not any longer about terrorism, Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, in listening minutes to the gentleman from Penn- the bill is about matters that go well, to the remarks of the distinguished sylvania [Mr. GEKAS], chairman of the well beyond terrorism and we are, un- gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Subcommittee on Commercial and Ad- fortunately, using these two terrorist KENNEDY], now I am confused. I re- ministrative Law of the Committee on acts as the predicate for undoing some member they used to criticize a former the Judiciary. important constitutional protections. President by ridicule, saying he could (Mr. GEKAS asked and was given I will not even spend my time talking not walk and chew gum at the same permission to revise and extend his re- about the death penalty provisions in this bill. What I will spend my time time. It would seem to me that han- marks.) dling two ideas is not that difficult: ha- Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, the debate talking about is the importance of the beas and antiterrorism, even if what he has centered on the most important Great Writ of Habeas Corpus, which said is true, that they were not related; feature of this bill, in my judgment, most people are not going to under- however, they are. and that is the habeas corpus provi- stand, because a lot of people think ha- beas corpus is about the death penalty. If someone gets convicted of bombing sions. It took us a generation to con- It is not. Only 1 percent or less of ha- a building and killing people, people vince the people on the left that we beas corpus petitions involve the death who are the victims of that, and survi- ought to have a workable, reassurable, penalty at all. That is, less than 100 out vors, would like to be sure that the ap- predictable death penalty that would of 10,000 habeas corpus petitions in- peals cannot go on and on and on, as inexorably exact the punishment that volve the death penalty. they do now. So bringing to closure was intended. Habeas corpus appeals have been We worked fro 20 years in this Cham- and bringing the sentence that is im- brought by gun owners who feel that posed into reality does have something ber to try to accomplish a death pen- they have been unjustly imprisoned for to do with bombing buildings, and that alty, because 80 percent of the Amer- exercising their second amendment has something to do with terrorism. ican people wanted to see it happen. rights. They have been brought by pro- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Then when we see the World Trade life protesters, who feel that they have minute to the gentleman from Massa- Center tragedy and other terrorism been unjustly imprisoned by their first chusetts [Mr. KENNEDY]. that has wreaked havoc across our amendment rights being suspended. Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. land, then we reinstate the notion that They have been brought by people who Speaker, I do not quibble with the fact we need the death penalty to allow a have been protesting on the pro-life that we can impose tougher sentencing jury to exercise that ultimate option. side. They span the whole philosophical on people involved in terrorist activi- Now we have before us a habeas cor- gamut of our Constitution. ties. That is, obviously, a terrorism pus procedure that forbade the final so- Mr. Speaker, this is a constitutional issue. But I would say to the gen- lution to the death penalty problem; attack that we are engaged in. First, tleman from Illinois [Mr. HYDE], there namely, the execution of the killer. petitioners are limited to one petition, is no one in this Congress who has Here is a killer who viciously kills hun- 1 year of exhausting their appeals. By stood up more eloquently for this Con- dreds of people in one act, who can sit imposing this limitation, important stitution in so many cases, since I have in a cell and file paper after paper, ha- new evidence, even new compelling evi- been here over the course of the last beas corpus and other documents, to dence of one’s innocence, can no longer decade, than he. prevent the ultimate punishment that be offered in a court of law to prove Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the the jury prescribed for him. one’s innocence. Compelling new evi- gentleman. In this antiterrorism bill, there is a dence of one’s innocence can no longer Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. At strong, strong chain of events that lead be offered, after that one bite within 1 times, when it cuts against even issues from the kinds of acts that we abhor, year. that the gentleman believes in, I have like Oklahoma City, like the World We have seen the advances that our seen him stand up on the House floor Trade Center and others too horrible to country has made in DNA, and DNA to stand up for the Constitution of this conceive, where a jury is entitled to evidence is now coming forward to re- country. What we have here is an impose the death penalty. And we veal that people who have been in jail undoing of the Federal Government’s should not shrink from the responsibil- for 10 years, 15 years, are being held rights to intervene in the State courts. ity of making sure that their final unjustly, without any contradiction, That is what is wrong with this bill. judgment is not set aside or weakened and we are willing to compromise the The gentleman can make the argu- or laughed at by reason of the frivolous most basic thing, innocence, for politi- ment that this is necessary because he appeals that have been filed time after cal expediency. is so angry at these terrorists and the time in the history of these actions. Habeas corpus is only in the Federal kinds of activities that they are in- Mr. Speaker, I support the rule and I Constitution, yet this bill says that the volved with, but that does not excuse will support the conference report. It is Federal courts must defer to State us from intervening in a way that the a good antiterrorism mechanism that courts in the interpretation. That is Constitution has always protected this allows for the death penalty to be ap- unprecedented. Never has it happened country. If we are going to do it, we plied as a deterrent to future bombings in this country. Sandra Day O’Connor, ought to do it on its own two legs, not like Oklahoma City, and as a punish- not one of your liberal bastions, and by linking it to this terrorism bill. ment for those who do commit those you can call me anything, but she is Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- kinds of acts. certainly not there, she said that the tleman yield? Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 Federal courts must presume the cor- Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. I minutes to the gentleman from North rectness of the State courts’ legal con- yield to the gentleman from Illinois. Carolina [Mr. WATT]. clusions on habeas, or that State April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3603 courts’ incorrect legal determination before these kinds of tragedies exist ism. I am sure that an impartial jury, has ever been allowed to stand because and before they happen, to be able to considering the nature of the Libyan it was reasonable. catch the particular individuals in- act and its origin in Libyan Govern- What is a reasonable, unreasonable, volved. That is what law enforcement ment policy, will conclude that finan- interpretation of the Constitution? We is all about. cial compensation is indeed due to the have to defer only if the State court Let us understand one thing here. families of the Pan Am 103 victims. does something out of the ordinary, or The FBI and law enforcement is not The administration, for reasons that unreasonable. It is the Federal court’s the enemy. The enemy is the terrorists no one has ever really satisfactorily ex- prerogative and responsibility to deter- and people who would take advantage plained, opposed giving the families of mine our Federal constitutional rights. of our open system to further their po- the victims of state-sponsored terror- Mr. Speaker, even Justice Rehnquist litical goals through the use of vio- ism this right to compensation, but it recently said that ‘‘Judicial independ- lence. has changed its mind in recent weeks. ence is one of the crown jewels of our Our best protection against that kind I am glad that the White House has system of government.’’ of violence is the ability of law en- agreed to sign this important bill into Mr. Speaker, we cannot sacrifice our forcement to ferret out beforehand law. constitutional principles because we those kinds of individuals, and use law- The families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie are angry at people for bombing. The ful techniques to investigate those per- have endorsed this bill. I urge all of our constitutional principles that I am ar- petrators or those potential perpetra- colleagues in the House to support this guing for are for every single Amer- tors. So let us give, hopefully, the ben- legislation and send it to the President ican, and the minute we start com- efit of the doubt to our judicial system for his signature. promising them to get terrorists, to and to our law enforcement officials to We grieve for the loss of the get anyone, we must compromise them make those kinds of determinations. Cummock family and indeed all of the for everyone. Mr. Speaker, those of us who in the victims of the Pan Am 103/Lockerbie Think about the number of cases in past have done this for a living under- incident. our judicial system that involve terror- stand how important wiretap evidence Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 ist acts. They are few. We get angry is. I am sorry it was not part of this minutes to the gentleman from Illinois about them. But think, on the other conference report, but we ought to get [Mr. HYDE], the chairman of the Com- side, that our Constitution was written to that later and I would suggest we do mittee on the Judiciary. not to protect those people, but to pro- so. (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- tect every American. We are sacrific- Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 mission to revise and extend his re- ing our own individual liberties and minutes to the gentlewoman from marks.) our own constitutional rights for the Florida [Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN]. Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I regret the political expediency that goes with Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I thank the gentleman from North Carolina has passage of this bill. gentlewoman for yielding me the time. left the floor. I hope he can hear me, Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. Speaker, today as we consider anyway. He said some rather harsh minutes to the distinguished gen- the antiterrorism bill, we do so in the things. tleman from the great State of Ohio memory also of those who were bru- He said this bill is a fraud. Since I am [Mr. OXLEY]. tally killed when Libryan Government the chief sponsor of the bill, I guess I (Mr. OXLEY asked and was given agents placed a bomb on Pan Am 103 on am trying to impose a fraud on Amer- permission to revise and extend his re- December 21, 1988. We can never forget ica. Frankly, given the hyperbolic ten- marks.) the horror of that day. dencies of all of us, even that is a little Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank As we learned of the loss of Pan Am bit much. the gentlewoman for yielding time to 103, each of us thought of the great He said the bill has nothing to do me. human tragedy that had struck the with terrorism. Then he talked about Mr. Speaker, let me first say that I families of those who were passengers habeas corpus. I just wish he would support the rule and I will support the on that plane. Those passengers were read the bill, or at least the same bill conference report. I think there are a flying home for the Christmas holi- that I read. lot of positive things that are in the days, and each of us knew in our hearts This bill provides for an open des- conference report, including manda- how much their families were suffer- ignation process of what is a foreign tory victims’ restitution, a bill that I ing. terrorist organization. It denies those have introduced in several Congresses For those who lost their loved ones terrorist organizations the ability to and hope will finally get a signature in this despicable act of state terror- raise money in this country. It pro- for that particular provision, habeas ism, there can never be a moment’s vides authority to the State Depart- corpus reform, which I have also sup- rest while those responsible for the ment to deny entrance visas to mem- ported, and particularly the FBI murder of their loved ones remain at bers of those designated foreign terror- counterterrorism center and funds large. ist organizations. It provides a fair and available for that counterterrorism My good friend Victoria Cummock of even process to deport alien terrorists. center. Coral Gables, FL, is president of a It denies assistance to foreign coun- group called ‘‘Families of Pan Am 103/ tries that do not cooperate with us in b 1245 Lockerbie.’’ Her husband, John our antiterrorism efforts. I think that the conference commit- Binning Cummock, was a victim of the It provides that foreign air carriers tee overall did an excellent job in Libyan terrorists that day. that travel to and from the United crafting this legislation. I have to Victoria and many others in her States abide by the same safety meas- agree, however, with my good friend group have worked for many years ures that American air carriers must from New York, Mr. SCHUMER, on one with diligence and dedication to en- follow; mandatory victim restitution, particular provision that was left out courage the Congress to enact effective not discretionary; criminal alien de- of the conference report, and that is legislation against terrorism so that no portation improvements; granting Fed- the multipoint wiretap provision. other family will again experience the eral courts jurisdiction to hear civil I can see no reason why that particu- tragedy that befell the families of Pan suits against state-sponsored terror- lar provision, which was requested spe- Am 103. Although nothing can ever re- ism; mandatory minimum penalties for cifically by the FBI and by Director place their loved ones and there is no explosive crimes; protection of all cur- Freeh, would be left out of the con- word of comfort that any of us could rent and former Federal employees who ference report. All of the safeguards say to alleviate their loss, we can bring are attacked on account of their em- that are currently in the law regarding the Libyan Government to justice by ployment. wiretaps would be contained in that voting for this bill. That has nothing to do with terror- provision. The bill creates a right for American ism? I find that incredible. Wiretaps are an important tool of citizens to sue in American courts any As far as the deference that a Federal law enforcement to try to determine, government that sponsors state terror- judge must give in a habeas proceeding H3604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 to a State court decision, I simply say Let me say in closing that the con- Hastert McCrery Schaefer Hastings (WA) McDade Schiff the State judge went to the same law ferees have worked very hard to Hayworth McHugh Seastrand school, studied the same law and produce an agreement that I believe as- Hefley McInnis Sensenbrenner passed the same bar exam that the signs the Federal Government a rea- Hefner McKeon Shadegg Federal judge did. The only difference sonable and legitimate role in the fight Heineman Metcalf Shaw Herger Meyers Shays is the Federal judge was better politi- against terrorism. This legislation has Hilleary Mica Shuster cally connected and became a Federal not been developed hastily. In fact, it Hobson Miller (FL) Sisisky judge. has been nearly a yearlong process to Hoekstra Molinari Skeen But I would suggest to my colleague Hoke Mollohan Skelton craft a bill that provides law enforce- Holden Montgomery Smith (MI) when the judge raises his hand, State ment with the tools they need to effec- Horn Moorhead Smith (NJ) court or Federal court, they swear to tively deter and punish terrorism, but Hostettler Morella Smith (TX) defend the U.S. Constitution, and it is in a way that balances public safety Houghton Murtha Smith (WA) Hunter Myers Solomon wrong, it is unfair to assume, ipso and security with individual rights and Hutchinson Myrick Spence facto, that a State judge is going to be liberties. Hyde Nethercutt Spratt less sensitive to the law, less scholarly It is vitally important that would-be Inglis Neumann Stearns in his or her decision than a Federal Istook Ney Stenholm terrorists understand our firm commit- Johnson (CT) Norwood Stockman judge. The Federal judge still has to ment to protecting our citizens from Johnson, Sam Nussle Stump look at the work product of the State the threat of terrorist acts, especially Jones Obey Talent court to decide if they got it right. here in these great United States. Kasich Orton Tate Somehow, somewhere we are going to Kelly Oxley Tauzin Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Kennelly Packard Taylor (MS) end the charade of endless habeas pro- of my time, and I move the previous Kim Parker Taylor (NC) ceedings, and this bill is going to do it. question on the resolution. King Paxon Tejeda Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kingston Payne (VA) Thomas self such time as I may consume. Kleczka Pelosi Thornberry GILLMOR). The question is on ordering Klug Peterson (MN) Thornton Mr. Speaker, I will ultimately vote the previous question. Knollenberg Petri Tiahrt for the conference report. However, I Kolbe Pickett Torkildsen The question was taken; and the LaHood Pombo Traficant again urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous Speaker pro tempore announced that question on the rule. Largent Porter Upton the ayes appeared to have it. Latham Portman Volkmer If the previous question is defeated, I Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I object to LaTourette Poshard Vucanovich intend to offer an amendment to the Laughlin Pryce Walker the vote on the ground that a quorum rule which would provide that the Lazio Quillen Walsh is not present and make the point of Leach Quinn Wamp House will have adopted a concurrent order that a quorum is not present. Lewis (CA) Ramstad Watts (OK) resolution directing the Clerk to cor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- Lewis (KY) Regula Weldon (FL) rect the enrollment of this conference Lightfoot Riggs Weldon (PA) report by adding language granting law dently a quorum is not present. Lincoln Roberts White Linder Roemer Whitfield enforcement agencies new wiretap au- The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- sent Members. Lipinski Rogers Wicker thority. Livingston Rohrabacher Williams Mr. Speaker, the text of the amend- Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5 LoBiondo Ros-Lehtinen Wise ment is as follows: of rule XV, the Chair announces that Longley Roth Wolf he will reduce to a minimum of 5 min- Lucas Roukema Young (AK) At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Manton Royce Young (FL) lowing: utes the period of time within which a Manzullo Salmon Zeliff Section . Upon the adoption of this reso- vote by electronic device, if ordered, Martini Sanford Zimmer lution, the House shall be considered to have will be taken on the question of agree- Mascara Saxton adopted a concurrent resolution directing ing to the resolution. McCollum Scarborough the Clerk of the House to correct the enroll- The vote was taken by electronic de- NAYS—148 ment of S. 735 and consisting of the text con- vice, and there were—yeas 274, nays Abercrombie Fattah Matsui tained in the next section of this resolution. Section . Resolved by the House of Rep- 148, not voting 10, as follows: Ackerman Fazio McCarthy Andrews Fields (LA) McDermott resentatives (The Senate concurring), that in [Roll No. 124] Baesler Filner McHale the enrollment of the bill (S. 735) the Terror- YEAS—274 Baldacci Flake McKinney ism Prevention Act, the Clerk of the House Barcia Foglietta McNulty Allard Castle Emerson of Representatives shall make the following Barrett (WI) Ford Meehan Archer Chabot English Becerra Frank (MA) Meek corrections: Armey Chambliss Ensign Beilenson Frost Menendez At the appropriate place, add the follow- Bachus Chenoweth Everett Bentsen Furse Millender- ing: Baker (CA) Christensen Ewing Berman Gejdenson McDonald Baker (LA) Chrysler Fawell SEC. . EXPANDED AUTHORITY FOR MULTI- Bishop Gephardt Miller (CA) Ballenger Clement Flanagan POINT WIRETAPS. Bonior Green (TX) Minge Barr Clinger Foley Section 2518(11) of title 18, United States Borski Gutierrez Mink Barrett (NE) Coble Forbes Code, is amended to read as follows: Boucher Hall (OH) Moakley Barton Coburn Fowler ‘‘(11) The requirements of subsections Brown (CA) Harman Moran Bass Coleman Fox (1)(b)(ii) and (3)(d) of this section relating to Brown (FL) Hastings (FL) Nadler Bateman Collins (GA) Franks (CT) Brown (OH) Hilliard Neal the specifications of facilities from which or Bereuter Combest Franks (NJ) Cardin Hinchey Oberstar the place where the communication is to be Bevill Condit Frelinghuysen Chapman Hoyer Olver intercepted do not apply if in the case of an Bilbray Cooley Frisa Clay Jackson (IL) Ortiz Bilirakis Costello Funderburk application with respect to the interception Clayton Jacobs Owens Bliley Cox Gallegly of wire, oral or electronic communications— Clyburn Jefferson Pallone Blute Cramer Ganske ‘‘(a) the application is by a federal inves- Collins (IL) Johnson (SD) Pastor Boehlert Crane Gekas tigative or law enforcement officer, and is Collins (MI) Johnson, E. B. Payne (NJ) Boehner Crapo Geren approved by the Attorney General, the Dep- Conyers Johnston Peterson (FL) Bonilla Cremeans Gilchrest Coyne Kanjorski Pomeroy uty Attorney General, the Associate Attor- Bono Cubin Gillmor Danner Kaptur Radanovich ney General, or an Assistant Attorney Gen- Brewster Cunningham Gilman de la Garza Kennedy (MA) Rahall eral (or acting in any such capacity); Browder Davis Gonzalez DeLauro Kennedy (RI) Rangel Brownback Deal Goodlatte ‘‘(b) the application contains full and com- Dellums Kildee Reed Bryant (TN) DeFazio Goodling plete statements as to why such specifica- Dicks Klink Richardson Bryant (TX) DeLay Gordon tions is not practical and identifies the per- Dixon LaFalce Rivers Bunn Deutsch Goss son committing the offense and whose com- Doggett Lantos Rose Bunning Diaz-Balart Graham Dooley Levin Roybal-Allard munications are to be intercepted; and Burr Dickey Greene (UT) Doyle Lewis (GA) Rush ‘‘(c) the judge finds that such specification Burton Doolittle Greenwood Durbin Lofgren Sabo is not practical.’’ Buyer Dornan Gunderson Edwards Lowey Sanders Callahan Dreier Gutknecht Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Engel Luther Sawyer Calvert Duncan Hall (TX) of my time. Eshoo Maloney Schroeder Camp Dunn Hamilton Evans Markey Schumer Ms. PRYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Campbell Ehlers Hancock Farr Martinez Scott self such time as I may consume. Canady Ehrlich Hansen April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3605 Serrano Torres Watt (NC) Istook Montgomery Shays Greenwood Largent Reed Slaughter Torricelli Waxman Johnson (CT) Moorhead Shuster Hayes McIntosh Salmon Stark Towns Weller Johnson (SD) Moran Sisisky Hunter Millender- Tanner Stokes Velazquez Wilson Johnson, Sam Morella Skeen Jackson-Lee McDonald Thompson Studds Vento Woolsey Jones Murtha Skelton (TX) Owens Stupak Visclosky Wynn Kasich Myrick Smith (MI) Thompson Ward Yates Kelly Nethercutt Smith (NJ) b 1324 Thurman Waters Kennelly Neumann Smith (TX) Kim Ney Smith (WA) Mr. LUTHER changed his vote from NOT VOTING—10 King Norwood Solomon ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Bartlett Hayes Skaggs Kingston Nussle Spence So the resolution was agreed to. Dingell Jackson-Lee Souder Kleczka Ortiz Stearns The result of the vote was announced Fields (TX) (TX) Tanner Klug Orton Stenholm Gibbons McIntosh Knollenberg Oxley Stockman as above recorded. Kolbe Packard Stump A motion to reconsider was laid on b 1314 LaFalce Parker Stupak the table. Latham Paxon Talent Mr. STUPAK, Mr. GEPHARDT, and LaTourette Payne (VA) Tate f Ms. RIVERS changed their vote from Laughlin Peterson (FL) Tauzin Lazio Petri Taylor (MS) PERSONAL EXPLANATION ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Leach Pickett Taylor (NC) Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. CUBIN, Mrs. Lewis (CA) Pombo Tejeda Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. KENNELLY, and Messrs. OBEY, Lewis (KY) Pomeroy Thomas Speaker, I was unavoidably detained WAMP, PETERSON of Minnesota, Lightfoot Porter Thornberry with constituents and unable to vote Lincoln Portman Thornton MOLLOHAN, and WISE changed their Linder Poshard Thurman on rollcall 125. Had I been present I vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Lipinski Pryce Tiahrt would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ So the previous question was ordered. Livingston Quillen Torkildsen f The result of the vote was announced LoBiondo Quinn Torricelli Longley Radanovich Traficant REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER as above recorded. Lucas Ramstad Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Manton Regula Volkmer AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2060 GILLMOR). The question is on the reso- Manzullo Richardson Vucanovich Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Martini Riggs Walker lution. Mascara Roberts Walsh er, I ask unanimous consent that my The question was taken; and the McCarthy Roemer Wamp name be removed as a cosponsor of Speaker pro tempore announced that McCollum Rogers Ward H.R. 2060. McCrery Rohrabacher Watts (OK) the ayes appeared to have it. McDade Ros-Lehtinen Weldon (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there RECORDED VOTE McHale Roth Weldon (PA) objection to the request of the gen- Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I demand a McHugh Roukema White tleman from Indiana? McInnis Royce Whitfield There was no objection. recorded vote. McKeon Sanford Wicker A recorded vote was ordered. McNulty Saxton Williams f The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Menendez Schaefer Wolf 5-minute vote. Metcalf Schiff Young (AK) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Meyers Schumer Young (FL) AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 789 AND The vote was taken by electronic de- Mica Seastrand Zeliff vice, and there were—ayes 289, noes 125, Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Zimmer H.R. 2472 not voting 18, as follows: Moakley Shadegg Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Molinari Shaw [Roll No. 125] imous consent that my name be re- AYES—289 NOES—125 moved as a cosponsor of H.R. 789 and as a cosponsor of H.R. 2472. Allard Chambliss Franks (CT) Abercrombie Gibbons Obey Archer Chenoweth Franks (NJ) Ackerman Gonzalez Olver The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Armey Christensen Frelinghuysen Andrews Gordon Pallone objection to the request of the gen- Baldacci Gutierrez Pastor Bachus Chrysler Frisa tleman from California? Baesler Clement Frost Barcia Hall (OH) Payne (NJ) Baker (CA) Clinger Funderburk Barrett (WI) Hastings (FL) Pelosi There was no objection. Baker (LA) Coble Furse Becerra Hilliard Peterson (MN) f Ballenger Coburn Gallegly Berman Hinchey Rahall Barr Coleman Ganske Bishop Jackson (IL) Rangel CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 735, Barrett (NE) Collins (GA) Gekas Bonior Jacobs Rivers Bartlett Combest Geren Brown (CA) Jefferson Rose ANTITERRORISM AND EFFEC- Barton Condit Gilchrest Brown (OH) Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard TIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF Bass Cooley Gillmor Bryant (TX) Johnston Rush 1996 Bateman Cox Gilman Chapman Kanjorski Sabo Beilenson Cramer Goodlatte Clay Kaptur Sanders Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Bentsen Crapo Goodling Clayton Kennedy (MA) Sawyer House Resolution 405, I call up the con- Clyburn Kennedy (RI) Scarborough Bereuter Cremeans Goss ference report on the Senate bill (S. Bevill Cunningham Graham Collins (IL) Kildee Schroeder Bilbray Davis Green (TX) Collins (MI) Klink Scott 735), to prevent and punish acts of ter- Bilirakis de la Garza Greene (UT) Conyers LaHood Serrano rorism, and for other purposes. Bliley Deal Gunderson Costello Lantos Skaggs The Clerk read the title of the bill. Blute DeLauro Gutknecht Coyne Levin Slaughter Boehlert DeLay Hall (TX) Danner Lewis (GA) Souder The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boehner Deutsch Hamilton Dellums Lofgren Spratt ant to rule XXVIII, the conference re- Bonilla Diaz-Balart Hancock Dixon Lowey Stark port is considered as having been read. Doggett Luther Stokes Bono Dickey Hansen (For conference report and state- Borski Dicks Harman Dooley Maloney Studds Boucher Doolittle Hastert Durbin Markey Torres ment, see proceedings of the House of Brewster Dornan Hastings (WA) Engel Martinez Towns April 15, 1996, at page H3305.) Browder Doyle Hayworth Eshoo Matsui Velazquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Brown (FL) Dreier Hefley Evans McDermott Vento Brownback Duncan Hefner Farr McKinney Visclosky tleman from Illinois [Mr. HYDE] will be Bryant (TN) Dunn Heineman Fattah Meehan Waters recognized for 30 minutes, and the gen- Fazio Meek Watt (NC) Bunn Edwards Herger tleman from Michigan [Mr. CONYERS] Fields (LA) Miller (CA) Waxman Bunning Ehlers Hilleary will be recognized for 30 minutes. Burr Ehrlich Hobson Filner Minge Weller Burton Emerson Hoekstra Flake Mink Wilson The Chair recognizes the gentleman Buyer English Hoke Foglietta Mollohan Wise from Illinois [Mr. HYDE]. Callahan Ensign Holden Ford Myers Woolsey GENERAL LEAVE Calvert Everett Horn Frank (MA) Nadler Wynn Camp Ewing Hostettler Gejdenson Neal Yates Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Campbell Fawell Houghton Gephardt Oberstar mous consent that all Members may Canady Flanagan Hoyer have 5 legislative days in which to re- Cardin Foley Hutchinson NOT VOTING—18 Castle Fowler Hyde Crane DeFazio Fields (TX) vise and extend their remarks on the Chabot Fox Inglis Cubin Dingell Forbes conference report on S. 735. H3606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Raising money in this country is the ume sometimes overwhelms the quieter objection to the request of the gen- lifeblood of many organizations, not voice that differentiates between right and tleman from Illinois? excluding terrorists, and we put a stop wrong. The people who killed my husband, There was no objection. to that with this bill. his coworkers and other law-abiding Ameri- cans did not give a damn whether they were Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- We also, under this bill, we have a killing Republicans or Democrats. I am ask- self 10 minutes. procedure for excluding alien terror- ing that you call on your colleagues to have (Mr. HYDE of Illinois asked and was ists. We authorize the State Depart- a similar blindness to party to do one thing, given permission to revise and extend ment’s embassy officials overseas to only one thing: Give us justice. his remarks.) deny entrance visas to members and Diane Leonard, widow of Donald Leonard, Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, 132 years representatives of those same des- U.S. Secret Service victim, Oklahoma bomb- ago, in a small cemetery in Pennsylva- ignated foreign terrorist organizations. ing. nia, one of America’s great presidents The Washington Post had an editorial Mandatory victim restitution, right asked a very haunting question, wheth- this morning talking about keeping now it is discretionary. Under this bill, er a nation conceived in liberty and out alien terrorists that we might want it is mandatory. Think of the victims dedicated to the proposition that all to come in so we can negotiate with and think of the victims first. Criminal men are created equal could long en- them. alien deportation improvements, allow- dure. Our answer to that question de- I suggest that the law has permitted ing for district court judges to order pends on how we legislate to protect a that to happen, not this law but other the deportation of aliens convicted of free people from those evil forces who laws. Yasser Arafat, Gerry Adams, peo- Federal crimes, not just because they seek our destruction through violence ple have come into this country under are aliens. They are in the slammer for and terrorism. the law. And so this is not a hard and Federal crimes. But at the end of their The bill, the conference report that fast blanket exclusion. Prohibitions on term, they can get deported with expe- we have before us today, does that in foreign assistance, countries that do dition rather than go through another exemplary fashion. It maintains the not cooperate with us in our and another and another hearing. delicate balance between liberty and antiterrorist acts will not get foreign We also have maintained a taggant order, between our precious freedoms assistance. study. We put taggants in plastic and defending this country, something On foreign air carrier safety, the con- which is used for bombs. But as for we have sworn to do when we took our ference report requires foreign air car- other substances, it is a fact, and this oath of office to defend the Constitu- riers that come into our country and is not the NRA talking. It is a fact that tion and the country behind it. leave our country provide the same se- we are not sure how safe and how effi- cacious, how efficient and how cost ef- b 1330 curity and safety measures, the iden- tical ones that American air carriers fective they are in things like fer- Now, this bill has had a stormy odys- must follow under regulations promul- tilizer. We are going to have a study, sey, and I think it is worthwhile to re- gated by the FAA. Those are important and that study is going to be a sci- capitulate a little bit. First of all, what antiterrorist laws that will help us pro- entific one, an objective one. Following has been added to the bill as it passed tect ourselves in the future, and any- that study, regulations may be promul- the House? Removal of alien terrorists. one who says that there are not serious gated and Congress will have a chance These provisions allow for the removal antiterrorist measures in this bill as to look at them, 9 months of review to of alien terrorists fairly and with due not read it. determine whether we should put process but also with protections ade- Now, habeas corpus reform, that is taggants in other substances. quate to safeguard sources and meth- the Holy Grail. We have pursued that I think it is sensible, a mainstream ods of classified information. for 14 years, in my memory. The ab- solution. Under the conference report, the surdity, the obscenity of 17 years from On expedited asylum procedures, the alien will be given a declassified sum- the time a person has been sentenced conference report does not add any mary of the classified information, and till that sentence is carried out wiretap authorities that were not in this summary must be sufficient to en- through endless appeals, up and down the bill when it left the House. It does able the alien to prepare a defense. If the State court system, and up and not give law enforcement any addi- the district court judge presiding over down the Federal court system, makes tional access to consumer credit re- the hearing determines that it is not a mockery of the law. It also imposes a ports or common carrier records. It adequate to prepare a defense, the cruel punishment on the victims, the does not give the military any in- hearing terminates and the alien goes survivors’ families, and we seek to put creased role in civilian law enforce- free. But we must protect sources, we an end to that. ment. must protect methods. We must bal- We are not shredding the Constitu- Now, these are here, some things I ance that with the need for a fair hear- tion. We are shaping a process to keep would love to have in the bill. I would ing. it within the ambit of the Constitu- love to have the multipoint wire- So, we think this strikes the appro- tion, but to bring justice to the Amer- tapping authority. I would love to use priate balance. There will be no secret ican people. That is what we have done the technology and expertise of the proceedings or anything like that. Des- with habeas corpus reform, and I sim- military when chemical, biological, ignation of foreign terrorist organiza- ply direct attention to quotations from and nuclear weapons are used in public, tions, we got that back in the bill. It President Bill Clinton, who has said in but that is not in the bill. We did not was taken out on the floor earlier. But death penalty cases, it normally takes have the votes, and so we put that we have provided that the Secretary of 8 years to exhaust the appeals. It is ri- aside in the interest of getting a good State, in cooperation with the Attor- diculous, 8 years is ridiculous; 15 and 17 bill. ney General and the Secretary of the years is even more so. So heed the The survivors want the habeas cor- Treasury, can designate terrorist orga- words of our President on this subject. pus. Habeas corpus is tied up with ter- nizations. Now, we have a 1-year statute of lim- rorism because when a terrorist is con- We are not talking about countries itations in habeas. Nothing wrong with victed of mass killings, we want to now. That is under another law. They that. make sure that terrorist ultimately can designate terrorist organizations. I would like to read. I have left the and reasonably has the sentence im- They must notify Congress within 7 letter up there. Diane Leonard, who is posed on him or her. It is not incom- days. We have a chance to review that, the wife of a Secret Service agent who mensurate with the Constitution, it and we can set it aside if we wish. With was killed in Oklahoma City, sent this follows the Constitution and due proc- that authority, the Secretary of the letter, which I just received today: ess. Treasury can freeze assets in this coun- So let us answer Lincoln’s haunting Dear Congressman HYDE, The try that belong to terrorist organiza- antiterrorism bill has reached this far and question yes, a country conceived in tions. represents a victory for the vast majority of liberty can long endure. Also back in the bill is the prohibi- Americans over extremists of the left and Mr. Speaker, I include for the tion against terrorist fundraising. right. A victory over extremists whose vol- RECORD the following information: April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3607 SECTION 806 Congress does not intend the Commission get into that. That is foreign policy. By enacting section 806, Congress intends to examine issues or cases involving national What about cooperation with the Fed- that the Commission examine closely the pri- security. eral law and the U.S. military? Oh, no, orities and structure of Federal law enforce- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of let us not do that. So what we have is ment as we head into the 21st century. The my time. a bill that has taken out the guts of ev- large proliferation of Federal agencies with law Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield erything that should have been in it, enforcement authorities, overlapping jurisdic- myself 4 minutes. and everything that could have been tion, nonstandardized policies and procedures Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 agreed on 1 year ago is in it and we are among the various agencies, and separate seconds to the gentleman from Michi- real proud of that. training and administrative functions require gan [Mr. CONYERS]. This is a gutless bill, and how dare examination to determine if Federal law en- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. those tough crime fighters suggest that forcement effectiveness can be increased in LINDER). The gentleman from Michigan this is going to stop something? Oh, an era of fiscal austerity. [Mr. CONYERS] is recognized for 4 min- yeah, and then we throw in habeas so There are clear distinctions in procedures, utes and 30 seconds. that a suicide bomber is going to read (Mr. CONYERS asked and was given planning, and capabilities of the various law the new habeas law and he will get exe- permission to revise and extend his re- enforcement agencies. This is especially so cuted quicker. I say to the gentleman when, as has increasingly become the case, marks.) Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, we are from Illinois [Mr. HYDE], he is willing Federal and local officials are working jointly to blow himself up. He does not need on investigations and operations. Congress in- here to discuss this bill. We have re- your law to help him get executed. tends the Commission to examine issues of ceived the quotations from President Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- coordination to ensure effective utilization of Clinton and former Presidents, but let tleman yield? scarce resources and to ensure proper Fed- us look at what the gentleman from Il- Mr. CONYERS. I yield to the gen- eral support for State and local law enforce- linois [Mr. HYDE] is talking about. tleman from Illinois. ment. He is proud of the fact that we imple- Accountability for law enforcement oper- ment the convention on marketing Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, is the gen- ations has increasingly become an issue be- plastic explosives that was non- tleman aware that at the World Trade fore Congress. Congress specifically intends controversial. Restrictions on biologi- Center there were no suicide bombers? that the Commission examine who within the cal and chemical weapons, hooray, that Is the gentleman aware that at Okla- executive branch should ultimately be respon- was uncontroversial. We got in the bill homa City there were no suicide bomb- sible, short of the President, for interagency mandatory victim restitution. Do you ers? coordination, uniform standards, ethical stand- remember anybody ever quarreling Mr. CONYERS. Then that makes it ards and the other issues common to all Fed- with that? Not hardly. OK then to bring in habeas? eral law enforcement agencies. Congress be- Mr. Speaker, now we come to all of Mr. HYDE. No. That is an easy ques- lieves the current proliferation of agencies, the the Barr provisions that were killed tion to answer. Just yes or no. confusion and dangers that result therefrom out of this bill by 246 votes, a majority. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, yes. and the lack of clear accountability and re- Remember that? That was not such a Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the sponsibility has lead to an unhealthy level of great day on the floor, because the gen- gentleman. competition fostering operations and inefficien- tleman from Georgia [Mr. BARR] Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the cies that are not in the best interests of public thought we should not strengthen the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. BARR], safety. criminal alien deportation procedure, the distinguished gentleman who Congress does not intend by the establish- so he kicked it out and it won. The played a key role in the shaping of this ment of this Commission to create an over- gentleman from Georgia [Mr. BARR] bill. sight function separate from that already per- thought that we should not expedite b 1345 formed by Congress. Congress historically has the deportation of terrorists, and it Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I always been very mindful of the dangers in- won and we kicked it out. The gen- thank the gentleman from Illinois, the herent in examining specific cases, of protect- tleman from Georgia [Mr. BARR] distinguished chairman of the Commit- ing raw investigative information and from en- thought that there should not be a ban suring that the political process does not im- on fundraising by terrorist groups, and tee on the Judiciary, for yielding time pede or intimidate those line investigators and he won and we kicked it out. Now in to me. prosecutors charged with enforcing the law. the conference we got pieces of it back The gentleman from Illinois, the The managers realize that having an outside in. chairman, has done tremendous service Commission examining cases and the details I am very happy that the chairman of to the people of America in his work on of investigations could have a chilling effect on the Committee on the Judiciary wishes this piece of legislation, this historic those who must protect our public safety. that we had wiretap authority for ter- piece of legislation, and I am proud to Congress believes that to ensure the protec- rorists, not for stealing cars, not for hi- have been associated with him and tion of the privacy and civil rights of people in- jacking, not for simple felony crimes, with this legislation. vestigated but not charged, the Commission but terrorism, this one thing that we Mr. Speaker, today the American must not examine specific investigations or in- are dealing with so completely here people have much to be proud of, much vestigative or prosecutive strategies. Likewise, this afternoon. But we do not want to be optimistic about for the future to ensure that investigations remain wiretap authority extended. Oh, yes, credibility, integrity and ability of our unimpeded and investigators and prosecutors we got it already, but we do not have law enforcement system to seek out, remain free of the potential for influence or in- enough and it is not directed at terror- prosecute, prevent, and sentence, and timidation, the Commission must avoid exam- ists, of all people. carry out sentences effectively, effi- ining specific cases, calling as witnesses line What about identifying explosives, ciently, and within the bounds of our personnel or seeking information the disclo- which could have stopped at least one Constitution in a reasonable period of sure of which would have dire consequences, bombing I know about? Well, we do not time. for example, informant identities, confidential want to include powder and things that When I met earlier this year, Mr. witnesses, sensitive techniques, et cetera. are used in great quantity around the Speaker, with the number of individ- Even in closed cases, examination of discre- country. We will exclude that. We will uals who represented the families of tionary investigative and prosecutorial deci- put in taggants, but we will leave out victims in Oklahoma and Lockerbie, sions risk not only the appearance of political the two kinds of powder that are used they did not come to us in the Congress influence and chilling aggressive prosecution, most. What about cop killer bullets? and say the Government needs more it also threatens the due process rights of sus- Oh, do not bring that up. We will deal wiretap power, give them whatever pects and defendants. The Commission is not with that separately. Let us study the they need. They did not come to us, established to put specific cases under the mi- armor-piercing ability of the jackets Mr. Speaker, and say the Government croscope. To the contrary, it is intended to that policemen wear. Do not worry needs in order to bring justice to us, focus on macro issues that go to effective- about the bullet. more power to gain access to personal ness, coordination, efficiency and public safe- Why not make it easier to sue foreign records without a court order, so give ty. governments? Well, we do not want to them whatever they need or whatever H3608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 they want. They did not come to us, keeps saying, oh, we want more wire- When the issue came up during the Mr. Speaker, and say despite the fact tap authority. They have come to us, hearings the gentleman from Illinois that for over a hundred years we have in writing and in person, on the phone [Mr. HYDE] said: ‘‘I don’t really see the held a very bright and fine and impor- and over the fax machines of this coun- wisdom of revisiting the whole habeas tant line between the functions of our try, and said we need habeas reform. argument again in this committee on military and protecting our borders That is the one thing, that most impor- this bill.’’ and domestic law enforcement, and we tant element, the crown jewel here, Now it is the keystone of the need to blur that line, and we need to that we must have. Let us today give it antiterrorist legislation. have the military involved in domestic to the American people. I know the gentleman does not re- law enforcement, so give them what- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield member that either. ever they want. 30 seconds to the gentleman from Mr. HYDE. As you get older. No, Mr. Speaker, the families of Rhode Island [Mr. KENNEDY]. those victims, of those people who have Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Mr. CONYERS. I know, I know, I lost loved ones, colleagues and friends Speaker, the notion that the gen- know. to acts of terrorism, came to us and tleman from Georgia [Mr. BARR], as he Check the committee hearings. said give us justice, give us habeas and was saying, represented the interests of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of death penalty reform because the very law enforcement here in this bill, that my time. credibility, all of the confidence that they were adequately represented when Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 we want to have in our criminal justice it was his amendment and his work minutes to the distinguished gen- system, is being eroded by the failure that has allowed for a study of cop kill- tleman from Indiana [Mr. BUYER], a to deliver that to the American people. er bullets to me is utter hypocrisy. valued member of the committee. And that is what this bill is about, That is all. Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I have sev- and I also say, Mr. Speaker, that to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield eral remarks I would like to make. One those warped minds who might today myself 2 minutes. is, I have enjoyed being a conferee on or tomorrow or 1 year from now or 10 Letter to Chairman ORRIN HATCH, this particular bill, moving matters of years from now contemplate, irration- who has just distinguished us with his substance. Also, I think we have to be ally as it may be, an act of terrorism presence on the floor, from one of the very careful here when we are talking against one of our citizens, against one surviving victims of the Oklahoma about family victims, of acts of terror of our Federal employees, against one City bombing: or acts of violence, whether it is the of the greatest institutions of this Fed- ‘‘I am sorry I missed you,’’the writer ranking member that has his particu- eral Government, let them think says to the gentleman from Utah [Sen- lar letter that gives, espouses one posi- longer and harder about it, as I believe ator HATCH], when I was in Washington tion, or I have a letter also from vic- they will, knowing that we have passed a couple of weeks ago. As the father of tims who espouse another position. this legislation, because it will tell someone murdered by the Oklahoma Matters of statecraft have to be them in no uncertain terms, and they City bomb, I write to urge you to re- based on the intellect and not giving to do listen to this; this thought process consider the habeas corpus package in the emotions of the moment, and that goes on in their mind. They will know the bills you are being called into con- is what is important here. that no longer will they be able to, ference on. So let me say another comment I within our borders or come into our ‘‘It utterly galls us as a family so de- would like to make is that with regard country, and kill our citizens, and de- voted to my daughter that we and our to the acts of terrorists, especially stroy our government institutions and loss should be used as a political foot- international terror, the world and the know that they will be able to spend ball for politicians eager to posture dynamics of the world in which we live the next 25 years laughing at us, themselves as tough on crime in order in have drastically changed. These thumbing their nose at the families of to reap some political advantage and to international organizations have victims, because they will know be- do the bidding of already powerful changed the lethality and increased the cause of the work of the gentleman agencies who have demonstrated their lethality of their actions. They used to from Illinois and our colleagues on inability to responsibly exercise enor- rely upon their carjackings, and now both sides, 91 strong in the Senate, has mous powers that they already possess. what they have done are these bomb- stood up this day and said no more, The habeas reform provisions in par- ings that are in public places, that are never again, enough is enough. ticular are not known or understood by cowardly acts of terror that actually That is the importance of this legis- the families who have used them to lation, and there is no clearer link, no move the emotions of people because lobby on behalf of the bill. One family their actions are so outrageous. stronger link, Mr. Speaker, between ef- member even told me recently that she fective antiterrorism legislation and So what we must do in order to com- understood habeas corpus to be an bat those outrageous forms of terror is, deterring criminal acts of violence in antiterrorism investigation tool. Sin- this country than habeas and death in fact, give law enforcement the nec- cerely, Mr. Bud Welch.’’ essary tools. penalty reform. The American people Now I ask the gentleman from Illi- Now, what is so difficult here is, in a are demanding it. Future generations nois [Mr. HYDE], yes or no, is not it free society, how we balance the pro- who will have to face the constant true that only 1 percent of the habeas tection of individual civil liberties problem of terrorism demand it. They cases involve the death penalty. know that it will work. They know we The answer the gentleman knows and with that of promoting public safety, must have it. I know. and in this bill I believe that, in fact, That is why, Mr. Speaker, this legis- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- has been achieved. It is not as strong lation, with the important civil lib- tleman yield? as what some would like, perhaps the erties guarantees enshrined in it, is so Mr. CONYERS. I yield to the gen- gentleman from New York [Mr. SCHU- very important, and that is why I am tleman from Illinois. MER], for example, but the bill is that proud to stand here today as a Rep- Mr. HYDE. I do not know. balance that I just discussed. resentative of the American people, Mr. CONYERS. The gentleman does The bill also addresses, though,the shoulder to shoulder with Mr. HYDE, not know. Ah, the chairman is not need to insure the United States does with Senator HATCH in the other body, sure, or he is not even not sure. He just not become the haven for international and say, yes, we have heard the cries of does not know. terrorists. Well, this legislation, mem- the American people, we have heard Mr. HYDE. That is right. bers of terrorist organizations can be the needs of law enforcement, the Na- Mr. CONYERS. I will help the gen- denied entry into the United States; tional District Attorneys Association, tleman along the way. that is extremely important. An alien attorneys general all across this coun- Now I will go to a quote of the gen- terrorist discovered in the United try, police chiefs, and sheriffs all tleman’s, and I am not picking on the States can be deported expeditiously. across this country that say, contrary gentleman. He is just my chairman on Our silent proceedings will not be per- to what the gentleman from New York the wrong side of an important bill. verted to let international terrorists April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3609 slip into our country, as happened with country conceived in liberty long en- from Illinois, in explaining why an the mastermind of the World Trade dure? The ones that do not endure, Mr. amendment passed to weaken this bill, Center bombing. Known terrorists or- Speaker, are the ones who concoct se- suggested that this was a person who ganizations cannot take advantage of cret courts and deny their citizens the was representative of a broader spec- the generosity of American citizens to right to confront their accusers, and trum. bankroll their heinous activities. deny their citizens the right to contest Here is what they did. Here is what This bill includes mandatory victim unjust imprisonments, even in the face remains. As a result of the changes restitution in Federal cases. of compelling evidence of innocence. that were made when the bill left com- Finally, the victims of crimes are That is what this bill does. We ought to mittee and came here, if there is an at- going to be seen not by Federal courts be ashamed of ourselves today for the tack of a terrorist nature involving a as deserving of compensation. Not only American people. major explosion anywhere in the world, will the criminal have to pay a debt to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am de- and the U.S. military has the expertise society, the criminal will also have to lighted to yield 3 minutes to the distin- to help analyze the cause, not arrest make amends to the victim. guished gentleman from Massachusetts anybody, not prosecute anybody, not Finally, the essence described as that [Mr. FRANK], the second-ranking mem- pursue anybody, but if we need the ex- crown jewel of this bill is the reform of ber of the Committee on the Judiciary. pertise of the U.S. military in analyz- habeas corpus for an effective death Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. ing the cause of a terrorist explosion, penalty. The bill sets time limits on Speaker, I thank the ranking minority that expertise can be tendered to any the application and considerations of member for yielding time to me. government in the world except one. habeas writs; I think that is extremely Mr. Speaker, I am going to vote What is the one government in the important. No longer will petition against this bill. I voted for it in com- world that is considered ineligible to after petition be filed with the courts, mittee. I believe we ought to be benefit from the law enforcement ex- delaying endlessly the carrying out of strengthening our defenses against ter- pertise of the U.S. military? The Amer- sentences handed down by judges or ju- rorism. But I do not believe we ought ican Government. The American Gov- ries. to be doing it in a fashion that mis- ernment, as a result of the appease- We have a paradox in our society leads people. ment of the right wing of the Repub- whereby someone serves on death row This bill, unfortunately, is exces- lican Party, they are in control, and for life. If, in fact, we are going to have sively harsh where it ought not to be, the U.S. Attorney General cannot get a strong deterrence, retribution so that and much too weak where we need that expertise. the victim can actually feel as though toughness. Essentially what has sur- Similarly, the FBI and other Federal they have been vindicated, we need an vived in the assault of the Hamas wing law enforcement agencies get no sig- effective death penalty. This bill will of the Republican Party on this bill is nificant expanded powers for detection. give it for America. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 virtually all of the added tools for law We retard, here, the ability to use minutes to the gentleman from North enforcement within the United States taggants. It is not as bad as it was, but by which they could detect and prevent it is still substantially weakened. As a Carolina [Mr. WATT], one of the hardest working members of the Committee on this kind of activity, those have gone result of the need to pacify the right the Judiciary. out. We are very tough on foreigners. wing of the Republican Party, this bill Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. Once we catch you, we are going to be has been substantially weakened where Speaker and my colleagues, I hate ter- even tougher than we used to be. it ought to be tougher, and law en- rorists. They are the scum of the By the way, as to habeas corpus and forcement simply does not have the au- Earth. There is nothing lower than a the threat to our safety that is pre- thority it ought to have to be able to terrorist. They are worse even then sented, remember, by definition, you protect us. people who shoot folks in the back. are not eligible for habeas corpus un- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am de- And if this bill were limited to terror- less you are locked up. We are not talk- lighted now to yield 2 minutes to the ists, emotionally I would be doing ex- ing, when we talk about habeas corpus, gentlewoman from Idaho [Mrs. actly what my colleagues are proposing about anybody walking around. We are CHENOWETH]. to do here. But this bill is not limited talking about people who are locked up Mrs. CHENOWETH. Mr. Speaker, I to terrorists; it goes well beyond ter- and who are a danger, presumably, to thank the gentleman for yielding time rorists to common ordinary citizens. other prisoners, but certainly not to to me. I read recently with horror a story of general society. But here is what was Mr. Speaker, it is with a fair degree parents who, because their child got in- knocked out of this bill by the Hamas of hesitation that I rise in opposition volved in something they did not like, wing of the Republican Party, and to this bill, not that I am not fully they locked the child in the room for their price apparently for letting the committed in my opposition to this days at a time. And I got outraged by bill come back was to keep this out. bill, but because of my deep and abid- it. I think a number of us read that Mr. HYDE. Point of order, Mr. ing respect for the chairman, the gen- story and got outraged. This goes be- Speaker. tleman from Illinois [Mr. HYDE]. yond that because what we are doing is The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. However, Mr. Speaker, this bill I feel locking other children, who had noth- LINDER). The gentleman will state his does not just affect habeas corpus pro- ing to do with what we are here to talk point of order. cedures for death row inmates, but it about, in our constitutional closet with Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, the gen- actually affects all of our rights to pro- unconstitutional means today, and we tleman talked about the Hamas wing of tections under the Constitution, that are doing it in the name of combating the Republican Party. I think that is a which habeas corpus has afforded. The terrorism when we know full well that little extravagant. Does the gentleman rights to speak and assemble freely, to there is a significant dislike between want to withdraw that? be ensured of due process of law, and to the two things. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Yes, I be protected against false imprison- Only 100 out of 10,000 habeas corpus do, Mr. Speaker. I would modify that ment belong to all Americans. We can- issues come from death penalty cases. to the wing that expressed they trusted not allow ourselves to be frightened Even less come from terrorist cases. Hamas more than the American Gov- into giving up these freedoms. Yet this bill is not limited either to ernment. As Thomas Payne said in 1795, and death penalty cases or to terrorist Mr. HYDE. It was not a wing, I would true as ever today, he says: ‘‘He that cases. It is depriving every single tell the gentleman. Wing implies more would make his own liberty secure American, every single child, every than one. must guard even his enemy from op- single one of us, of our constitutional Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. pression.’’ This, Mr. Speaker, is a line- protections of habeas corpus. Speaker, I would say that the gen- on-line runout by the Congressional tleman was the one who said this on Research Service of all the Federal b 1400 the floor, and he said it in a context antiterrorist criminal laws. I asked for The chairman asked the question that said it was representative of more CRS to run this out. Mr. Speaker, this that Abraham Lincoln asked: Can a than just one person. The gentleman is 17 pages long. We have enough laws H3610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 on the books already. The problem is fighting terrorism, their long-sought objective over the skies of Lockerbie in their quest to ef- that we are not enforcing the laws we ofÐfor all intents and purposesÐabolishing fectively abolish the writ of habeas corpus. We have. This law abridges some of our the ancient writ of habeas corpus. As former know that those charged with terrorism will in- very precious freedoms. Attorneys General Levi, Katzenbach, Richard- variably be tried in Federal court. Extinguish- Right now we have at least 353 Fed- son, and Civiletti have written to us, ``Nothing ing the right to a writ of habeas corpus will eral entities who already have police is more deeply rooted in America's legal tradi- have no bearing whatsoever on these cases. powers to enforce these kinds of laws. tions and conscience.'' The writ of habeas cor- A letter from the father of an Oklahoma City Mr. Speaker, it was Edmond Burke who pus is the guarantor of our constitutional victim was recently shared with me. Mr. Bud said: ‘‘Seldom are men disposed to give rights, the bedrock of our Federal system, Welch states, up their liberties unless under some which has always provided an independent The habeas reform provisions . . . are not pretext of necessity.’’ The Oklahoma Federal court review of the constitutionality of known or understood by the families who City bombing was a tragedy that we State court prosecutions. have been used to lobby on behalf of this never want to see repeated, but this Indeed, the Habeas Corpus Act of 1867 was bill. ... Our family knows that meaningful, bill will not add to our protections the first civil rights law enacted after the Civil independent habeas court review of unconsti- against that kind of horrendous terror- War, intended to flesh out the habeas clause tutional convictions is an essential fail-safe ism. device in our all too human system of jus- of the Constitution and thereby protect the tice. And we have learned that this package Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield rights of the newly freed slaves by giving Fed- of ‘‘reforms’’ you are being asked to vote for such time as he may consume to the eral judges the power to hear ``all cases where would raise hurdles so high to such essential gentleman from California [Mr. BER- any person may be restrained of his or her lib- review as to effectively ensure injustices of MAN] who refused to sign the con- erty in violation of the Constitution.'' wrongful conviction will go ference report. Until very recently, only once did the Su- unremedied. . . . We consider this a direct (Mr. BERMAN asked and was given preme Court undercut this authority, in the threat to us and our loved ones still living permission to revise and extend his re- tragic case of Leo Frank, a Jewish man who may well find themselves the victim of marks.) wrongly convicted and sentenced to die for the abusive or mistaken law enforcement and prosecutor conduct and unconstitutional Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposi- rape and murder of a Christian woman in lower court decisions. Two wrongs have tion to the conference report on the Georgia. As too often happens when a brutal never made a right. antiterrorism bill. Because the issues ad- crime occurs, the cry went up in the commu- There is another provision in the bill to dressed in this legislation have been a major nity to find the perpetratorÐor should I say, a which I strongly object, and several which focus for me throughout the entirety of my ca- perpetratorÐand Leo Frank, a member of a have not been restored to the bill which I sup- reer in Congress, I want to lay out very clearly despised minority, became a second victim in port. the reasons why I will vote against the con- this case. ference report, despite my strong support for Leo Frank was unable to present a defense, The summary or expedited exclusion provi- many of its provisions. because an anti-Semitic mob chased him from sion of the bill applies to all asylum-seekers I emphatically do think the case has been the courtroom. But when he filed a writ of ha- entering the United States with false or no made that Federal law enforcement agencies beas corpus to the Federal courts, the Su- documents, and has nothing whatsoever to do must be granted expanded means to attack preme Court held that even though his trial with our efforts to combat terrorism. The U.N. the scourge of terrorism, both international was dominated by a mob, it would not order High Commissioner for Refugees is ``deeply and domestic. a new trial because the Georgia Supreme concerned,'' as am I, that this provision ``would I believe that our freedoms, as well as those Court had held that the mob-dominated trial almost certainly result in the United States re- enjoyed by the citizens of other democratic did not deprive Frank of due process, and the turning refugees to countries where their lives nations, cannot survive if we do not create State supreme court's review was not cor- or freedom would be threatened.'' new tools to apprehend and punish those who rupted by a mob. Missing from the bill are several provisions engage in domestic and international terror- The standard in the Frank case was over- which the Justice Department views as essen- ism. Our ultimate objective must be, of course, turned by the Supreme Court only a few years tial law enforcement tools if our fight against to prevent such crimes from being committed later, and has been deplored by Americans of terrorism is to be successful, including adding in the first place. conscience in the years since Leo Frank's terrorism-related crimes to the list of crimes I want to acknowledge the fact that certain execution and the subsequent emergence of which can be the basis for seeking a Federal antiterrorism measures which I strongly sup- an eyewitness to the crime who established wiretap order, and authorizing multipoint wire- port but which were ignominiously stripped Leo Frank's innocence, but who had been taps. I deplore the absence of these provi- from the House bill by the Barr amendment afraid to come forward in light of the hysteria sions from the bill. have now been restored in the conference re- that surrounded the crime and the trial. Mr. Speaker, the American Constitution is a port. It bears noting that valiant efforts were Let me point out that according to reliable living document which has thrived for two cen- required to restore these provisions, for which data, since 1978, 40 percent of the habeas turies because in its strength and vibrancy it I salute my colleagues on the conference petitions heard by Federal judges in capital has accommodated the realities of American committee. cases resulted in the reversal of the conviction life. And one of those realities, tragically, is In particular, I strongly support the prohibi- or death sentence because of constitutional terrorismÐnot a mere threat, but a reality. Be- tion on fundraising for terrorist organizations, violations. One can be dismayed by the num- cause I believe that strong new measures are and the expedited removal of alien terrorists, ber of State court trials impaired by constitu- essential to combating terrorism, I support though as to the latter, I prefer the version in tional error, as reflected in this statistic, but many of the provisions of this conference re- the substitute offered earlier by my colleagues heretofore, we could be heartened that life- port. Mr. CONYERS and Mr. NADLER, which more tenured Federal judges, shielded by constitu- But I cannot in good conscience vote for a clearly protected the right to counsel and the tional design from local political pressures, bill which guts the historic means by which ability to confront evidence. could restore constitutional rights. Americans enforce the Bill of Rights. That is I also strongly support the provision in the In this bill, in an action ill-befitting Members why I will vote against the conference report. conference report which deletes impediments of Congress sworn to uphold the Constitution, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 in current law to the ability of Federal law en- we are about to obliterate the only effective minutes to the distinguished gen- forcement organizations to initiate investiga- means of vindicating those rights. It is not the tleman from Virginia, Mr. BOBBY tions of suspected material support to terror- bill's accelerated deadlines or limits on second SCOTT. ists, because I believe that the scourge of ter- or successive applications with which I differ. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Speaker, I thank the rorism requires a careful recalibration from I believe that meritorious objections have been gentleman for yielding time to me. time to time of the balance between civil lib- raised to protracted appeals which deprive Mr. Speaker, we find ourselves on the erties concerns and law enforcement authority. families and communities of closure in heinous anniversary of the Oklahoma bombing But despite my strong support for many pro- criminal cases. But to require deference by the with a bill with the title visions in this bill, I am compelled to vote Federal courts to State court determinations of ‘‘antiterrorism.’’ Mr. Speaker, I rise to against it because of my strenuous objection Federal constitutional law, I cannot coun- oppose the conference report because it to title I, the habeas corpus provisions. tenance. will do little, if anything, to reduce A decision was made by the Republican Shame on those who invoke the names of terrorism, while at the same time it majority to jam into this bill, in the name of innocents slaughtered in Oklahoma City and will, in fact, terrorize our Constitution. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3611 Mr. Speaker, we have a situation compliment the chairman, the gen- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I thank where the Secretary of State and At- tleman from Illinois [Mr. HYDE], for the gentleman from Michigan for his torney General can designate terrorist putting this bill together, and I want generous yielding of time, and for his organizations. In effect, politicians can to particularly thank the conference leadership on this issue. designate which organizations are pop- committee for keeping two amend- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the ular and which are not popular. The ments that I wrote into the bill back in conference report. In all honesty, I ANC in South Africa could be des- the Committee on the Judiciary. One have to say that we are faced with a ignated as a terrorist organization, and extends victim compensation to vic- glass that is only half full, which support of that organization would be tims of terrorist crimes. We hope there means that it is also half empty. Yes, in violation of the law. Politicians can will not be anymore terrorist crimes, we have made some good, solid im- choose which side in El Salvador we but if they do occur we think the vic- provements in this conference. I want ought to be supporting or not support- tim compensation laws should apply. to congratulate our conference man- ing by designating one or the other as The second amendment that I intro- agers, the chairman, the gentleman terrorist. duced allows the sharing of our from Illinois, Mr. HYDE, and Senator Mr. Speaker, what happens to our antiterrorist technology to detect ex- HATCH, and the chairman of the Sub- rights if we have secret trials where plosives, to set them off safely if they committee on Crime, the gentleman people can be deported, based on evi- are detected, and to detect firearms from Florida, Mr. MCCOLLUM, for the dence presented in private, without the and so forth. We are allowed to share leadership they displayed. Without opportunity to be heard? The so-called that with other countries. We are al- their having stood up to extremists in crown jewel of the bill, the habeas cor- lowed to share that for two reasons: their own party, this glass before us pus provision, Mr. Speaker, we have first of all, to protect Americans who today would be empty, not just half heard of the frivolous appeals. Forty go overseas. Americans could have full. They deserve to be congratulated percent of these appeals are in fact suc- been the victims of terrorism, as I un- for it. cessful. People have been denied a fair derstand a number of Greek citizens But I also must say that this report trial. People are in fact sentenced to were the victims of terrorism in Egypt is still not tough enough. It does not death who are factually innocent. just this week. fully meet America’s needs. The con- These are not frivolous appeals. Those Second of all, the fact of the matter ference report has been whittled down who have bona fide appeals will have is that terrorists have more in common to satisfy the small-minded fears of ex- their rights denied. than they would like to admit to them- tremists, not beefed up to stop terror- Mr. Speaker, we have a system where selves. Regardless of whether they are ism before it starts, and to swiftly the innocent and the guilty are tried terrorists from the extreme left or ter- track down those who commit it. by the same procedure, so those who rorists from the extreme right, they all b 1415 have a hatred of democratic govern- are guilty in fact may have a little Ironically, the managers of this very more time on death row, but those who ments, and they will all attack any democratic government that they have conference agree that we need the are innocent have an opportunity to tough measures that the President, the present that evidence. If this bill is en- the opportunity to attack. Therefore, efforts to stop terrorists in one country Attorney General, and the Director of acted, we will find that those who are ultimately benefit the United States, the FBI asked for. They admitted pub- factually innocent and can present evi- and vice versa. licly that this report leaves out the dence of innocence will in fact be put Mr. Speaker, I want to say that I single most important thing that the to death. think the civil liberties objections, FBI needs to fight terrorism, effective Mr. Speaker, that is not an effective that were raised in part to the bill at surveillance through multipoint wire- death penalty when we put innocent the beginning, I believe have been ade- taps to keep up with the new tech- people to death. Those who could show quately addressed by the chairman and nology of cellular phones. that they are probably innocent will the other members of the conference But the majority still left them out not even get a hearing, under this bill. committee. The objection that still re- just like they left out a long list of I would hope we would defeat this con- mains is the maybe Members who have other good tough ideas. Why? Why, I ference report. already said they think this bill should ask? Because the Republican majority Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased be stronger. simply cannot bring itself to stand up to yield 3 minutes to the distinguished I think in certain respects they may to extremism, particularly domestic gentleman from New Mexico [Mr. be right. There are certain areas where, extremism that it has bred and pam- SCHIFF], and ask that he yield to me in upon further inspection, law enforce- pered from some within its own ranks, return. ment may deserve further authority. and to do the right thing for America. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I yield to But that is not a reason to vote against Mr. Speaker, in America there have the gentleman from Illinois. this bill. This bill gives law enforce- always been paranoid extremists, but Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, there is so ment a number of tools that law en- the fact that their arms are so long much said here that is not so. There forcement has requested to fight ter- that they had enough reach to influ- are no secret hearings. Nobody gets de- rorism. This is a good bill. This is a bill ence this body and strike out provision ported. Even an alien terrorist does not that should pass. It does not have to be after provision that law enforcement get deported unless the evidence that our last word on the issue. considers essential in the war against convicts him is introduced in trial; in Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield terrorism is profoundly troubling. open trial, no secret trials, no secret 15 seconds to the gentleman from I have sat face to face with the vic- hearings. North Carolina [Mr. WATT]. tims of terrorism and the families of In addition, talking about shredding Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. the victims of terrorism, from Pan Am the Constitution, the National Associa- Speaker, I just need 10 seconds for the 103 through the World Trade Center tion of Attorneys General has sent us a truth. bombing to the atrocity in Oklahoma letter signed by 34 attorneys general of The gentleman from Illinois [Mr. City. I have met them all. When I com- 34 States supporting habeas in the bill. HYDE], I am sure will admit that there pare that pain and that danger to the The National Association of District is a provision in this bill that allows exaggerated rhetoric I hear from ex- Attorneys has a unanimous resolution. the consideration of secret evidence tremists about this bill, I fear for So the talk about shredding the Con- that the defendant will never even America and I fear for the lives of ordi- stitution is just far of the mark. know about and can never refute. That nary Americans. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, first, I is absolutely counter to everything I wonder can it really be that a Mem- thank the gentleman for yielding time that our country stands for. ber of this body said during our last de- to me. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 bate that he trusts the bloody terror- Mr. Speaker, I want to say, first, I minutes to the gentleman from New ists of Hamas more than he trusts his rise in support of the conference re- York [Mr. SCHUMER], the former chair- own democratic Government? Can that port. I hope it will pass the House by man of the Subcommittee on Crime in really be, I ask myself? Can anyone be an overwhelming margin. I want to the Committee on the Judiciary. that foolish? H3612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- this bill contains three of the seven mean that after all this fight, finally tleman yield on that point? crime bills that were in the Contract we will end the seemingly endless ap- Mr. SCHUMER. I do not have much With America, the most significant of peals of death row inmates and carry time. I would like to finish my point. I which has been debated a lot today but out with swiftness and certainty the am sorry. On his time I would like to been voted on many times by this Con- sentence of justice in this country. hear what he has to say about it be- gress. Finally, when the President I thank the gentleman from Illinois cause I respect him so. signs this bill into law after years and for all of his work. But what I was saying was all of us years of struggle, we will have limited Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield here, we are part of that Government. the appeals that death row inmates can 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from If any Member really said it, I invite New York [Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ]. take and we will have assured that sen- ´ him to come to this floor today and ex- tences of death in this country will be Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, rush- plain that remark and tell the Amer- carried out expeditiously, as the Amer- ing this bill to the floor just to meet a ican people why it was said and what ican public wants. publicity deadline is irresponsible. was meant by it. Second, we have victim restitution in Once again we are sacrificing our peo- Let me finally say this. Even though this law that will be signed by the ple to play election year politics. I think this report should be tougher, I President, which provides a mandatory Americans and their civil rights are will vote for it. The hour is late. I am requirement on judges to make victims too important to allow this. convinced we cannot delay further. financially whole at the Federal level. The right of habeas corpus is a na- Tomorrow is the anniversary of the We have a criminal alien deportation tional treasure. It is fundamental for terrible, bloody terrorist bombing in provision that eases the ability of the all Americans—black and white; liberal and conservative. This conference re- Oklahoma City that took the lives of United States, without an additional port severely limits that right—all to 168 men, women, and children. We all hearing, to deport a person who has hope and we pray that such a senseless fuel a national frenzy. completed a prison term who is an My colleagues, the Constitution says and cowardly event will never again alien. we are all entitled to equal protection stain our country. But we cannot de- But on top of that we have a provi- under the law, but in today’s society pend on hope, we cannot wait for per- sion I have worked on for more than 10 some of us are more equal than others. fection. We must act, and I urge that years that, when it is signed into law, The reality is, if you have the money we act today. will mean that when somebody lands at to hire a good lawyer, you can make it Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 New York’s airport or any other air- through our legal system. But, if you minutes to the distinguished gen- port in the country, or a Haitian that are a poor minority, lacking those re- tleman from Florida [Mr. MCCOLLUM], in Florida, in Fort Lauderdale, on a sources, you will lose and not have the the chairman of the Subcommittee on beach sets foot on the soil, it means opportunity to prove you are innocent. Crime. they will no longer automatically be By severely limiting this ultimate (Mr. MCCOLLUM asked and was able to tie up themselves in our court right to appeal more innocent Ameri- given permission to revise and extend system and stay here. There is an expe- cans will unfairly die. Their blood will his remarks.) dited exclusion process so that when be on your hands. I encourage a ‘‘no’’ Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- they claim political asylum, that ‘‘I’m vote on this conference report. tleman yield? fearful I will be politically persecuted Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. MCCOLLUM. I yield to the gen- if I’m sent home,’’ whatever, the asy- 21⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from tleman from Illinois. lum officers can handle that early California [Ms. WATERS] who only Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I want to without getting all tied up in a court shortly ago was nominated by the say to my dear friend, and he really is system that often meant and means Democratic Steering and Policy Com- my dear friend, from New York that today that aliens who are here illegally mittee to join the House Judiciary this Hamas situation is terribly unfor- end up disappearing into our society Committee. tunate, it is very painful to me. But I and staying here forever. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I would would say to the gentleman, I know This bill is extraordinarily important like to quote the sixth amendment to some Democrats who trusted the San- for all of these reasons and a whole the United States Constitution. It sim- dinistas more than they trusted Ronald host of others. It is positive legislation ply says in all criminal prosecutions Reagan, who attended meetings in that I know some think, very minor the accused shall enjoy the right of a Nicaragua and ordered our embassy thoughts I hope, undermines some lib- speedy and public trial by an impartial people out. There may be some present erties we have. I do not think it does in jury of the State and district wherein here today. So it happens on both sides any way. It balances what is required the crime shall have been committed, and it is regrettable, in my opinion. between the responsibility of the Gov- which district shall have been pre- Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I am ernment to protect its citizens against viously ascertained by law, and to be very much concerned about the debate foreign terrorists and to protect its informed of the nature and cause of the over this bill being misunderstood by citizens in the cases where we have hei- accusation, to be confronted with the the public. We have a very fine bill. It nous crimes, and to expedite the carry- witnesses against him, to have compul- is not as good as some of us would like. ing out of penalties when the decisions sory process for obtaining witnesses in That is, there are provisions that some of our court systems have been made to his favor and to have the assistance of of us think should have been in this do so, and the interests of the individ- counsel for his defense. bill. I concur with the gentleman from ual which have always under our Con- That is the sixth amendment to the New York [Mr. SCHUMER] about some of stitution been paramount. Constitution. Mr. Speaker, the tragic them, and the gentleman from Illinois That balance is in the Constitution. bombing is not a reason to repeal the [Mr. HYDE]. But this bill is extremely It is in no way destroyed here. In fact, sixth amendment to the Constitution. good. it is perfected. It is something that we The habeas corpus reform provisions On one hand we deal with terrorism have debated hard and long, and is why in this bill which require Federal specifically by forbidding foreign ter- the conference report and all the work courts to ignore unconstitutional court rorist organizations who are named by that the gentleman from Georgia and convictions and sentences unless the the President from being able to come the gentleman from Illinois and many State court decision, though wrong as to the country and raise money. A pro- others of us have spent hours doing to a constitutional matter, was unreason- vision that I offered that was adopted make sure that we have not encroached ably wrong, innocent persons will be as an amendment to this bill would in any way on personal liberties. held in prison or executed in violation prohibit Americans from being able to This bill, though, will fight foreign of the Constitution. The bill would im- go abroad and get money from a for- terrorism. It will be meaningful to the pose unreasonable short time limits for eign terrorist country that has been victims of Oklahoma City, especially filing a claim for habeas corpus relief, named. in the habeas corpus provisions that, as limit petitioners to only one round of We do all kinds of things relative to I said earlier, after so many years when Federal review, and mandates the peti- terrorism and then, in addition to that, it is signed into law in a few days will tioner meet an unreasonably high clear April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3613 and convincing burden of proof in order part of this bill, and then perhaps we would not allow a deal to be made, and to secure relief. could vote on the terrorist bill with finally we were able to patch a little This business of the conviction or full meaning. bit together. sentence may be a little bit unconsti- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased We are dealing with a bill now that tutional, if so, that is OK, as opposed to yield 21⁄2 minutes to the distin- started off with no habeas corpus, we to unreasonably wrong or unconstitu- guished gentleman from Oklahoma do not need it. But then, because there tional, is outrageous. Mr. Speaker, [Mr. LUCAS], in whose district the Fed- was nothing in the bill, we needed it. that is like saying one can be a little eral building rests that was bombed. So what do we have here? What we bit pregnant. You are either pregnant Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- have is a bill that is missing, missing. or you are not. The sentence or convic- er, I rise in support of the conference Wiretaps for terrorist offenses, not in tion either meet the constitutional report to S. 735, the Terrorism Preven- the antiterrorist conference report be- muster or they do not. tion Act. fore this House. The current law allows We cannot and must not shred and A year has passed since downtown for wiretaps for everything from fraud, defy our Constitution little by little, Oklahoma City was ravaged by the embezzlement, destroying cars, numer- bit by bit. We American public policy- worst domestic terrorist attack our ous felonies, but the bill rejects on careful consideration the proposal that makers are better than that. We love country has ever endured. Yes my we be able to wiretap for crimes of ter- and respect the Constitution more than friends, a year has passed since we as a rorism and crimes where weapons of that. We cannot in the name of expedi- nation watched in horror the images of the pain and suffering that this hei- mass destruction are used. ent politics disrespect the world’s Are you serious that this is an nous act brought. The name Alfred P. greatest document, the Constitution of antiterrorist bill? the United States. Murrah will be etched in our minds for So while a Federal agent can get a Terrorism is wrong. My sympathy is many years to come, and most as- wiretap if he believes a car is to be de- with the victims, but we must main- suredly April 19 will never be the same. stroyed, he may not be able to get a tain our integrity and support the Con- As you vote today and reflect on the wiretap if he believes an act of terror stitution of the United Sates. I ask for events of tomorrow, I implore you to or mass destruction or murder is going a ‘‘no’’ vote on this measure. remember those who perished and have to take out a building or someone is Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 long since been laid to rest. Our citi- planning to gas the New York subway. minutes to the distinguished gen- zen’s scars are deep and open wounds How silly and how unserious. tleman from Hawaii [Mr. ABERCROM- still abound. Oklahoma City is an inno- Similarly, while current law allows BIE]. cent slowly rebuilding itself back to for emergency exceptions to the re- Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I the greatness it strives to attain. Al- quirement of a court order for a wire- ask that this bill be defeated, and I am though we cannot turn back the clock tap in instances where the agent learns sorry to say that I have to disagree and prevent this horrendous act from a criminal act is imminent, this bill re- with my friend from Illinois, Mr. HYDE, occurring, we must pass this fuses to extend that constitutionally on this. I speak to him personally now antiterrorism conference report. permissible emergency circumstance and request this, a reconsideration This bill will bring an end to the exception to terrorism cases. with respect to habeas corpus. abuse of our Nation’s appeals process. So, there you have it. Taggants? Oh, This past weekend I saw a student It will ensure this country has an effec- well, we put it back in, but we exempt- production, in an attic in a home in tive and enforceable death penalty. It ed black and smokeless powder. I won- Honolulu, of ‘‘Death and the Maiden,’’ means justice will be served, and that der why? Well, it does not take a sci- Ariel Dorfman’s play about Chile. The the guilty will receive their punish- entist to figure that one out. So I guess you guys have proved your principal theme was when habeas cor- ment in a swift manner. point. I mean, you are going to show pus is absent, there we have Further, the measure provides for that we got a terrorism bill on an anni- authoritarianism and dictatorship. It closed-circuit broadcasting of court versary and that, further, we put the leads to torture. proceedings in cases where a trial has President of the United States in a tre- In Dorfman’s essay on political code been moved out of State, more than 350 mendously embarrassing position and literary code, and I am quoting miles from the location in which the proceedings would have taken place. where he has to swallow a compromise from it: of habeas corpus. Terror then has a public character. As such This provision is timely in light of the upcoming bombing trial. I believe Mr. Speaker, reject this bill and let it leads to a great ideological operation us in Committee on the Judiciary go which authorizes, in the name of Western all Americans who must endure such a tragedy, like the people of Oklahoma, back and do it right. Christian values, a purifying crusade against Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the forces of the devil and of the anti-Nation. deserve the opportunity to view the self the balance of my time. He goes on to say: trial in their State. This measure pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The principal obsession of authoritarian vides the best way to ensure that those tleman from Illinois is recognized for 2 politics is to suppress history and those who most severely impacted by this tragedy minutes. could modify it, postulating an unchangeable will have access to the court proceed- (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- and superior reality, God, father, and family, ings of those accused in this case. mission to revise and extend his re- to which one owes loyalty. I would like to thank Chairman HYDE marks.) This is the difficulty. If we abandon and his staff for their assistance on Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I want to habeas corpus, we abandon one of the this measure. You have done a great congratulate the gentleman from New foundation stones of the United States service for Oklahoma City and the en- York [Mr. SCHUMER] for his coopera- of America. tire country. tion. He has been very helpful on this Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the b 1430 bill, and I did not want to let the time conference report to S. 735. It is truly pass without doing that. You have heard me on this floor ex- the right thing to do. Mr. Speaker, we do not abolish ha- pound before on the right to a trial, the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield beas corpus. I keep hearing that. We right to be able to vote freely, the myself the balance of my time. strengthen habeas corpus by forbidding right to sue, and the fourth leg of that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. its abuse. That is what we do. foundation is habeas corpus, the right LINDER). The gentleman from Michigan Now, I am the last one to instruct to be brought before a Federal court to is recognized for 3 minutes. the newest member of the Committee say that your rights have been vio- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, this has on the Judiciary from California on the lated. If we take that away, then we been an important debate, and I think Constitution. I am the last one. I am are succumbing to terrorism. We are that it has become clear that this is a not going to instruct her. I am going to terrorizing the Constitution. politically motivated bill, driven first instruct the world that the sixth The time lapses. But the Constitu- by the National Rifle Association and amendment does not apply to deporta- tion goes on. I ask, please, Mr. HYDE, Mr. BARR, and then finally by the 73 tion proceedings. That is a civil mat- reconsideration on the habeas corpus galloping freshmen Republicans who ter, not a criminal matter. I just H3614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 thought I would throw that in the hop- especially those lacking financial resources, tions as terrorist organizations. While this des- per. may not be able to meet. It limits their right in ignation is subject to congressional and judi- There are no secret trials. There is almost all cases to only one round of Federal cial review, it still would result in a chilling ef- classified information which will re- review, and severely limits the power that Fed- fect on the rights of freedom of assembly and main classified, but a fair summary of eral courts have to correct unconstitutional in- freedom of association that Americans enjoy that is given to the alien and that has carceration. It cuts off most opportunities for today, because this bill may encourage false to be adequate to prepare a defense. If incarcerated citizens to appeal to higher courts accusations against certain groups. it is not, the proceedings are over. for relief. Additionally, the bill modifies the current ap- Now, groups supporting this legisla- The habeas corpus provisions in this bill are plication of the habeas corpus doctrine by re- tion are Citizens for Law and Order; reason enough to oppose it. They are certainly quiring Federal courts to ignore unconstitu- the National Troopers Coalition, 45,000 not the only thing wrong with this bill. I would tional court convictions and sentences by members; the Christian Coalition; the also like to note for the record my concern State courts unless the State court decision Anti-Defamation League; the Leon and about the bill's changes to asylum law which was unreasonably wrong. Four former U.S. At- Marilyn Klinghoffer Foundation; Fami- severely threaten our country's rich history of torneys General, both Republicans and Demo- lies of Pan Am 103 Lockerbie; Survi- providing refuge for people fleeing persecution crats, have argued that this provision is un- vors of the Oklahoma City Bombing; in their homelands. The bill eliminates the sus- constitutional. Federal courts would lose the International Association of Chiefs of pension of deportation for anyone who enters power to correct unconstitutional incarceration. Police; National Association of Police this country without inspection. It also estab- If this bill becomes law, it could result in inno- Organizations; the Law Enforcement lishes summary removal at ports of entry if cent persons being held in prison in violation Alliance of America; National Sheriffs’ people lack valid documents. Valid documents of the Constitution andÐeven executedÐbe- Association; National Rifle Associa- are often difficult to find or to protect in war- cause the bill imposes unreasonably short tion; International Association of Fire torn countries. time limits for filing a claim of habeas corpus Chiefs; the Governor of the State of As some of my colleagues know, I have relief. All of us can cite instances in which in- Oklahoma, a Republican; the attorney been particularly concerned over the years nocent persons were released as a result of a general of the State of Oklahoma, a about the plight of victims of rape, torture, and comprehensive and fair review of their cases Democrat; the National Association of domestic violence. I am pleased that the Jus- through the habeas corpus process in Federal Attorneys General passed a resolution tice Department has a heightened sensibility courts. that was unanimous; and the National to the particular problems faced by women The petitioner must also file the petition Association of District Attorneys. who have experienced these crimes in their within 1 year after conviction becomes final. It All of these folks love the Constitu- homelands. Rape is being used as a tool of limits almost all petitioners to only one round tion and would not do anything to terror and war in civil conflicts around the of Federal review and requires the petitioner damage it or brutalize it. to meet an extremely high clear and convinc- Mr. Speaker, I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. world. In many of these countries, rape victims may be unable to articulate immediately their ing burden of proof in order to secure relief. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow this What this bill does is provide selective due fear of persecution, especially to a stranger country will pause in sorrowful remembrance process and selective civil liberties. It allows who is usually a man. As a result of the provi- as we observe the 1-year anniversary of the the Government to arbitrarily designate those sions in this bill, these women, lacking docu- tragic bombing of the Murrah Federal Building who are terrorists, and infringes the fun- mentation, will be summarily returned to their in Oklahoma City. This incident shook the fab- damental privacy rights of all Americans. We homelands. ric of our Nation and illustrated the threat must punish to the fullest extent of the law Mr. Speaker, I understand the need to fight posed to us all by terrorism. Oklahoma City is those who commit terrorist acts against our terrorism and I can support anti-terrorism leg- the driving force behind the renewed push for Nation, and innocent citizens. However, I islation which does so while preserving our anti-terrorism legislation. I believe we need an equally believe that we must carefully consider precious constitutional rights. This conference anti-terrorism bill. I do not believe that the con- the bill before us and firmly support the con- report does not meet that test and I urge my ference report before us today is the anti-ter- stitutional rights of all Americans. rorism bill we need. colleagues to oppose it. This bill is not as strong on measures that Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, We, as Members of Congress, have a par- would prevent terrorism but it is filled with spe- ticular responsibility to be the guardians of the I applaud the members of the House Judiciary cial loopholes that will not effectively help law Constitution and the Bill of Rights. That re- Committee and other Members of the House enforcement officials in their fight against ter- sponsibility is not always easy and it is not al- who have worked diligently to get an rorism. ways popular. It is, however, always nec- antiterrorism bill passed in this Congress. As I urge my colleagues to carefully review this essary. I oppose this anti-terrorism bill be- we commemorate the 1 year anniversary of bill and its potential impact on the real issue cause I believe some provisions in it violate those 168 Americans who lost their lives in the to fight against terrorism and how it would the Constitution. If we pass it, we are ignoring bombing of the Federal building in Oklahoma strike a balance in preserving the rights of our our duty to guard the basic principles upon City, it is fitting and proper that we consider citizens. which our great Nation is founded. this bill. Mrs. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I oppose a number of provisions in this bill This bill, however, is really a weak today, I was inadvertently recorded as a ``yes'' but will focus my remarks on my concerns antiterrorism bill. It does not give law enforce- vote in favor of final passage of the House- about the habeas corpus reforms contained in ment officials all of the tools that they need to Senate conference report for S. 735, the Ter- it. To many people, habeas corpus sounds like combat antiterrorism. For example, they will rorism Prevention Act. After voting, I did not an obscure legal phrase with minimal rel- not have the emergency wiretapping authority check to see how the machine had recorded evance to their lives. This misunderstanding and the ability to engage in multipoint wire- my vote. My vote should have been a ``no'' could not be further from the truth. Habeas taps. Moreover, the bill's provisions relating to vote for reasons that I will enumerate below. corpus is the mechanism by which a citizen in a cop-killer bullet study have been severely Presently, there are more than 270 Federal this Nation who is deprived of liberty can peti- watered down. The study would only focus on laws that address domestic incidents of terror- tion an independent court to test the legality of reviewing the quality of police armor instead of ism including penalties for specific types of his or her detention. Habeas corpus safe- concentrating on the types of bullets used to murder, kidnapping, and assault committed guards our individual liberty and the bill before kill police officers. with political intent. I am not convinced that us today restricts habeas corpus appeals. It is important to point out that the perpetra- adding additional laws will do anything to pre- The habeas corpus provisions in this bill are tors of the World Trade Center bombing were vent another Oklahoma City tragedy from oc- dangerous to ordinary citizens. They increase successfully prosecuted under existing law. curring. the risk that innocent persons could be held in While the intent of this bill was good, it fo- The expansion of Federal law enforcement prison in violation of the constitution, or even cuses on many matters unrelated to prevent- agencies via an additional authorization of $1 executed. For the first time, a use it or lose it ing international terrorism. billion is fiscally imprudent and only gives a approach is being applied to a basic constitu- I have some further concerns about the im- rubber stamp to agencies like the Bureau of tional right. Constitutional rights are not time- pact of this bill on the fundamental rights of all Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms [BATF] that bound, they are timeless or they are worth- Americans. It dramatically expands the powers have come under close scrutiny in recent less. of the Federal Government by granting author- years. The bill before us mandates strict habeas ity to the Secretary of State and Secretary of While the multiple wire tapping provisions corpus filing deadlines that ordinary citizens, the Treasury to designate certain organiza- are not in this legislation, provisions are in April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3615 place for intercepting wireless data through e- postal substation in my congressional district I note today the strong, bipartisan support mail and document transmission when done and summarily killed two postal employees for the bill which is before us, and take note by a wireless modem or through a laptop con- and two customers. I offered the Martini of the overwhelming vote in favor of the bill in nected to a cellular phone. Specifically, the amendment because I wanted to ensure that the U.S. Senate. This has been a process of Electronic Communications Privacy Act criminal acts like the Montclair postal shooting careful consideration, not a rush to react, and [ECPA] provided these protections which have would be covered by the death penalty. as we near the 1 year anniversary of the Okla- now been eliminated in section 731 of the Postal workers Stanley Scott Walensky and homa City bombing, I believe we have before conference report. With the phenomenal Ernest Spruill and Montclair residents Robert a vehicle to move ahead with an appropriate growth of communication via the Internet and Leslie and George Lomoga had their lives cut law enforcement response which does not in- on-line services, I am concerned about the short in a senseless crime. We cannot bring fringe on rights we hold dear as citizens of a violation of privacy rights of law abiding Ameri- these victims back, but we can send a strong, free nation. cans. clear message to criminals like Christopher Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- Finally, it is important to keep in mind that Green that their actions will not go er, I rise in opposition to this bill. I do so with there is a very valid argument negating the unpunished. deep regret because I would have hoped that need for any counterterrorism legislation or at The Martini language, formally known as the this Congress could do something meaningful least in its present scope and scale. We live Death Penalty Clarification Act of 1995 (H.R. to respond to the dangerous threat of terror- in a very free society that places a high pre- 1811), would expand the Federal death pen- ism. Americans need to be safe here and mium on civil liberties. alty statute to include situations in which a de- abroad, and if we are to fight this new threat Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity fendant, ``* * * intentionally kills or attempts to our security, we need new tools in the bat- to clarify the record on this legislation. to kill more than one person in a single crimi- tle. But when it comes to the fight against ter- Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in nal episode.'' This provision sends a clear rorism, this bill does too little. Sadly this legis- support of the conference report to S. 735, the message to the criminal that execution style lation does not confine itself to the fight Terrorism Prevention Act, and to honor the multiple killings will not go unpunished be- against terrorism, and it is here where the bill victims and salute the survivors of the Okla- cause of a loophole in Federal law. It will en- goes too far. homa City bombing. Those 168 innocent peo- sure that just and fair punishment is adminis- Sacrificing our Constitution and the integrity ple who died in the most heinous act of terror- tered to individuals who fail to live by society's of our judicial system is too high a price to pay ism committed on American soil; 19 children rules. for an antiterrorism bill that, sadly, does not do and 149 adults perished. The destruction does My heart goes out to the survivors of the enough. The right of every American to a fair not end with these haunting figures. Hundreds Oklahoma City bombing, and I wish them hearing in court will be severely undermined of lives have been altered and the mindset of good health and happiness in their futures. by this legislation. No punishment should be the entire Nation has changed because of one We, as a nation, must continue to help each dispensed in a manner that violates an individ- irrevocable act. The entire country has been other in the healing process. ual's right to a fair hearing. This bill jeopard- suffering together for 1 year. Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- izes that right, not just for those on death row, The events of April 19, 1995, are ingrained port of the conference report on S. 735, the but also for those who face other punish- in all of our minds, hearts, and souls. We no Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty ments. longer look at our lives through the prism of Act. This bill increases the risk that innocent per- safety and rationality, rather we have been As the people in the 19th Congressional sons would be held in prison in violation of the forced to confront the evils that lurk in the dark District know, I voted against the House ver- ConstitutionÐand possibly even executedÐ and manifest themselves in the light. It was at sion of the antiterrorism bill. I was concerned because the bill imposes unreasonably short 9:02 a.m., in the full light of a spring day that that it was overly broad in scope and en- time limits for filing a claim of habeas corpus our perceptions of civility were shattered. croached on individual rights of law-abiding relief, limits almost all petitioners to only one The rise of extremism and militant fun- citizens. round of Federal review, and requires petition- damentalism within our borders is horrifying As the conference committee worked to ers to meet clear and convincing burden of and sickening. We must not surrender to ter- merge the House and Senate versions of the proof standard in order to get relief. rorism, we must conquer it. We cannot allow bill, I noticed a number of important changes the seeds of destruction to be sewn in our which led me to the conclusion that I could This is not right and I will not support such country. We must send the message loud and support this bill, and hopefully provide a a move. clear that the United States will act decisively meaningful response to the threat of terrorism. The bill leaves out provisions which would against those who attempt to undermine civil- The final bill allows the State Department to have: added terrorism crimes to the list of ity. While the antiterrorism bill is not a pana- designate foreign groups as terrorist organiza- those for which wiretaps can be approved, in- cea, it is a step in the right direction. tions, bars members and representatives of cluded terrorism crimes under RICO statutes, The Federal building in Oklahoma City no groups designated as terrorists from entering and have permitted our law enforcement longer stands, but the U.S. Constitution and the United States, and prohibits such groups agencies to draw upon the expertise to ad- the laws that govern our great Nation are our from engaging in fundraising in this country. It dress the threat of chemical or biological iron shield. We must strengthen the death prohibits U.S. aid to countries providing assist- weapons of mass destruction. penalty for terrorist crimes which result in the ance or military equipment to terrorist nations, When we need to give law enforcement offi- death of an American citizen abroad or at unless the President waives those provisions. cials new powers to investigate these new home, we must improve current law to facili- It includes provisions taken from the House bill threats, we fail to produce. tate Government deportation of criminal aliens, which will allow deportation of immigrants who As well, this bill caves in to the demands of and we must allow U.S. citizens to bring suit are or may be engaged in terrorist activity, the gun lobby when it comes to confronting against a sponsoring terrorist nation in Federal and allows the Government to use classified the threat posed by cop killer bullets. I have court. The Terrorism Prevention Act accom- information to deport terrorists. joined many of my colleagues in calling for a plishes these necessary goals. Importantly, the conference report did not in- ban on these bullets which have only one pur- The site of the Federal building in Oklahoma crease investigative powers such as extended poseÐpiercing body armor. We could not City is now an empty, fenced-in field but the wiretap authority for Federal law enforcement achieve this victory this year, but hoped that a memory of what occurred on that soil on April officials. We all have a mutual interest in mak- study of this ammunition would alert the public 19, 1995, will live on forever. On this day, let ing sure that our law enforcement agencies to the need for action. But now even this study us remember those innocent men, women, and the men and women who put their lives has been disarmed. Rather than study the bul- and children whose lives were ripped out from on the line in performance of their duties are lets that can pierce armor and kill law enforce- underneath them. We cannot bring these inno- adequately trained and equipped. But our ment officers, this bill dances around the sub- cents back, but we can work to assure that rights as individual citizens must not be com- ject to the tune called by the NRA. the perpetrators of violent terrorist acts will promised, and I opposed efforts to expand We face a serious threat from terrorism. We themselves be judged. certain powers which I saw as too invasive. need to respond in a meaningful and com- Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased that the That is why I supported the Barr amendment prehensive way. Unfortunately this bill is not conference committee included the Martini during House deliberation, and why I am able up to the task at hand. It makes too many amendment death penalty language in this to support the final version before us today. compromises on the fundamental issues and legislation. On March 21, 1995, in the early The final version is also stronger on issues of threatens the rights of all Americans to a fair evening a man walked into the Montclair, NJ, compensating victims of terrorist attacks. hearing in our judicial system. H3616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 This is not the way to fight terrorism and credible fear of persecution are not as clear as despite some defects which, quite frankly, that is why I will vote against the measure be- they might be. could easily have been fixed without com- fore us. In particular, the definition of asylum officer promising the fight against terrorism, it will Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- requires professional training in asylum law, give law enforcement important and overdue port of this antiterrorism legislation. country conditions, and interviewing tech- tools in the fight against international terror- Those conversant with our Constitution niques, but does not state how much training ism. know that, in almost its first words, it speaks or what kind. I am informed that assurances Thankfully, the conferees put back many im- of the duty to ``insure domestic tranquility.'' have been given from the staff members who portant anti-terrorist provisions that were That is a difficult taskÐespecially in a country worked on drafting the conference report that stripped out by a majority under the sway of that values freedom as highly as our own. Yet there is absolutely no intention that officers the extreme right. I commend the conferees it is a duty we must carry out, because, as our should be put in these positions who are not for their vision and courage. Founders understood, freedom requires tran- genuine asylum officers. Mr. Chairman, the This bill will give law enforcement the ability quility to flourish. INS now has a professionally trained corps of to crack down on fundraising by international This legislation will help us protect our free- asylum officers, who have had substantial terrorist organizations in the United States. No dom and tranquility at a time when violence is training in handling asylum cases. It should be act of terrorism, anywhere in the world, should a fact of daily life. We have seen the scars left clear that when we in Congress speak of asy- have a return address in the United States. by terrorists in countries around the world, and lum officers, we mean these professionally It will allow victims of terrorism to receive now, tragically, in our own. So it is high time trained officersÐpeople who by training and restitution from their victimizers whether the we take these steps to strengthen law en- experience think of themselves as adjudicators terrorists are governments or organizations. forcement and protect Americans. I will sup- rather than as enforcement officersÐnot some It will add new criminal jurisdiction and pen- port this conference report, and I urge my col- other officer who has been given a short alties for terrorist acts so that law enforcement leagues to do the same. course in asylum law and then given this ex- can reach the terrorists wherever they are. Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, as we get traordinary power to send people back to dan- It will give our Government an enhanced ready to vote on the Anti-Terrorism and Effec- gerous places. ability to deport alien terrorists. tive Death Penalty Act, I would like to focus on Mr. Speaker, I think it should also be clear It will enable law enforcement to battle ter- the fundraising provision of this legislation. that our asylum officers will need to be very rorists who use chemical, biological, and nu- Ever since the bombings at the World Trade careful in applying the credible fear standard. clear weapons or who use plastic or other Center and in Oklahoma City, exhaustive ef- In a close case, they must give the benefit of more conventional explosives. forts have been made to curtail fundraising ac- the doubt to the applicant. There are also It provides new resources to those law en- tivities of terrorist organizations here in the some countriesÐsuch as Cuba, China, North forcement agencies charged with fighting ter- United States. It is completely unacceptable Korea, Iran, and IraqÐin which persecution is rorism. that a terrorist organization like Hamas can so pervasive that any credible applicant would At the same time, the conferees have re- establish a fundraising center just down the have a significant chance of success in the paired many of the dangerous and unneces- road from the United States Capitol. asylum process. Asylum applicants should not sary civil rights violations in the bill reported by The fundraising provision in the anti-terror- be returned to these totalitarian regimes with- ism bill serves as a crucial first step at ending the Judiciary Committee, and which the distin- out a full hearing. guished ranking member, the gentleman from extremist fundraising operations here in the I hope that regulations will be promptly California and I sought to correct in our sub- United States. It enables the United States adopted that explicitly provide for these and stitute. I am pleased that the conferees have Government to designate those organizations, other safeguards in the summary exclusion responded to some of our concerns. such as Hamas, that serve solely as agents of process. violence and destruction, and prevents them Mr. ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support This bill no longer allows asylum officers from raising money here in America. Addition- of this conference report. summarily to send refugees back into the ally, it prohibits individuals from providing ma- Today I am going to vote in favor of S. 735, hands of their oppressors without review. terial resources to designated terrorist organi- the Terrorism Prevention Act conference re- This bill no longer allows individuals to be zations. port. As I stated throughout debate on the deported without knowing the charges or basis But this is only a first step. During the antiterrorism bill I have had concerns that the of that deportation. They will now be allowed House debate, I drafted an amendment that bill might be used as a vehicle to expand Fed- to select their own attorneys and those attor- would have created an even stronger fundrais- eral power over law-abiding citizens. This was neys will have the ability to consult fully with ing provision. It would have closed several of my reason for opposing the original House bill, their clients about the case. the loopholes that allow nondesignated organi- I was concerned that a House-Senate con- This bill provides clearer standards for des- zations from serving as fundraising conduits ference would add a number of undesirable ignating organizations as terrorist organiza- for the benefit of outlawed terrorist groups. It Senate provisions. A number of bad ideas tions and court review of that designation. would have broadened the scope of individ- were in play, including expansive Federal Unfortunately, this bill still guts the rules uals prohibited from assisting these violent wiretapping authority, included in the Senate governing the writ of habeas corpus in ways and ruthless organizations. I look forward to bill, excessive power for certain Federal law that I am confident the courts will ultimately working with my colleagues in the near future enforcement agencies, and excessive spend- rule are unconstitutional and unenforceable. I to strengthen the current fundraising provision ing. wish we had the votes to strip these provi- and pass legislation that would force violent I have followed the conference closely, and sions from the bill, but I know we do not. extremists to leave the United States and look I am now satisfied that the civil liberties of law- We will prevail in court on habeas, but today elsewhere to find their blood money. abiding citizens are protected, and that Fed- we prevail over terrorists and their cowardly Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I eral authority is appropriately restricted. The and bloody handiwork whether they are in rise to call attention to section 422 of the con- bill focuses on international terrorist organiza- Cairo or Jerusalem or in Oklahoma City. We ference report on S. 735, which provides for tions, a matter of Federal jurisdiction. also prevail in the protection of many civil lib- the summary exclusion of persons attempting I want to strongly commend the death pen- erties that had been threatened by earlier ver- to enter the United States without proper doc- alty reform measures of this conference sions of this bill. As with any compromise, I umentation. agreement. I have always supported and co- am unhappy with parts of this bill, but I am It is important that we exclude persons who sponsored legislation to limit frivolous, repet- also pleased at the important progress we would abuse our generous immigration laws, itive appeals of convicted murderers on death have made. and it is important that the process of exclu- row. I also strongly support mandatory victim I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the sion be a speedy one. It is also important, restitution provisions included in this bill. For conference agreement. however, that the process be fairÐand par- far too long we have ignored the rights of vic- Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, today we will ticularly that it not result in sending genuine tims. take up the most pro-victim bill Congress has refugees back to persecution. This bill helps focus our criminal justice sys- considered in almost a decade. H.R. 2703 es- Section 422 provides that no person shall tem to where it should be, on swift and certain tablishes tough new statutes to allow Federal be summarily excluded if, in the opinion of an punishment for criminals and justice for vic- law enforcement officials to combat and pun- asylum officer at the port of entry, he or she tims. ish acts of domestic and international terror- has a credible fear of persecution. Unfortu- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I reluctantly rise ism. This measure combines crime legislation nately, the definitions of asylum officer and of in support of this conference report because from the Contract With America and additional April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3617 provisions designed to bring criminals to jus- Americans should not have to tolerate the Largent Murtha Shaw Latham Myrick Shays tice while getting justice for victims. presence of those who abuse both our immi- LaTourette Nadler Shuster H.R. 2703 makes the death penalty an ef- gration and criminal laws. S. 735 ensures that Laughlin Neal Sisisky fective and certain punishment by ending in- the forgotten AmericansÐthe citizens who Lazio Norwood Skelton Leach Nussle Smith (MI) terminable delays and endless appeals. Fur- obey the law, pay their taxes, and seek to Levin Ortiz Smith (NJ) ther, the victim restitution act ensures that our raise their children in safetyÐwill be protected Lewis (CA) Orton Smith (TX) judicial system pays victims of crime the ut- from the criminals and terrorists who want to Lightfoot Oxley Smith (WA) Lincoln Packard Solomon most attention by implementing compliance prey on them. I urge my colleagues to vote Linder Pallone Spence standards for court ordered payments to crime ``yes'' on the terrorism prevention act. Lipinski Parker Spratt victims as a condition for probation or parole. I yield back the balance of my time. Livingston Paxon Stearns LoBiondo Payne (VA) Stenholm For my district, where illegal immigration's The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Longley Peterson (FL) Stupak impact is felt more than in any other region, objection, the previous question is or- Lowey Petri Talent the bill includes essential initiatives to improve Lucas Pickett Tauzin dered on the conference report. Luther Pomeroy Taylor (MS) criminal alien deportation. This provision will There was no objection. Maloney Porter Taylor (NC) expedite the immediate removal of aliens con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Manton Portman Tejeda victed of Federal offenses after they serve Martini Poshard Thomas question is on the conference report. Mascara Pryce Thornberry their prison terms. In addition, the bill will deny The question was taken; and the Matsui Quillen Thornton asylum procedure for such aliens. Speaker pro tempore announced that McCollum Quinn Thurman Mr. Speaker, my Republican colleagues and McCrery Ramstad Tiahrt the ayes appeared to have it. McDade Reed Torkildsen I are committed to ensuring the safety and Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I object to McHale Regula Torricelli well being of every American. The Effective McHugh Richardson Traficant the vote on the ground that a quorum Death Penalty and Public Safety Act of 1996 McInnis Riggs Upton is not present and make the point of McIntosh Roberts Vento guarantees Americans the protections they order that a quorum is not present. McKeon Roemer Volkmer want and deserve while providing tough pen- McNulty Rogers Vucanovich The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- alties on those who would break our laws. I Meehan Rohrabacher Walker dently a quorum is not present. Menendez Ros-Lehtinen Ward encourage all of my colleagues to support this The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- Meyers Roth Watts (OK) measure. Mica Roukema Weldon (PA) Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I strongly sent Members. Miller (CA) Royce Weller The vote was taken by electronic de- Miller (FL) Salmon White support the terrorism prevention act, and want Mink Sawyer Whitfield to commend our distinguished Judiciary Com- vice, and there were—yeas 293, nays Moakley Saxton Wicker mittee chairman, HENRY HYDE, for his excel- 133, not voting 7, as follows: Molinari Schaefer Wolf [Roll No. 126] Montgomery Schiff Young (AK) lent work on this issue. Moorhead Schumer Young (FL) The escalation of criminal and terrorist activ- YEAS—293 Moran Seastrand Zimmer Morella Sensenbrenner ity in our country is robbing Americans of the Ackerman Coburn Geren freedom to walk their neighborhood streets, Allard Collins (GA) Gibbons NAYS—133 Andrews Combest Gilchrest the right to feel secure in their homes, and the Archer Condit Gillmor Abercrombie Hastings (WA) Pelosi ability to feel confident that their children are Armey Costello Gilman Barcia Hayworth Peterson (MN) safe in their schools. Bachus Cox Gingrich Barrett (WI) Herger Pombo Baesler Cramer Gonzalez Bass Hilleary Radanovich We cannot protect American lives and safe- Baker (CA) Cremeans Goodlatte Becerra Hilliard Rahall ty or preserve national security without pre- Baker (LA) Cunningham Goodling Beilenson Hinchey Rangel venting alien terrorists from entering the coun- Baldacci Danner Gordon Berman Hoekstra Rivers Ballenger Davis Goss Bonilla Hostettler Roybal-Allard try. Alien terrorists are often able to enter the Barr de la Garza Green (TX) Bonior Hutchinson Rush United States despite the fact that their entry Barrett (NE) Deal Greene (UT) Brown (OH) Jackson (IL) Sabo violates our national interests. In several Bartlett DeLauro Greenwood Bryant (TX) Jacobs Sanders Barton DeLay Gunderson Bunn Johnston Sanford cases, the Department of Justice has spent Bateman Deutsch Gutknecht Burr Jones Scarborough many years and hundreds of thousands of dol- Bentsen Diaz-Balart Hall (OH) Campbell Kaptur Schroeder lars to remove terrorist aliens from the United Bereuter Dicks Hall (TX) Chenoweth Kennedy (MA) Scott Bevill Dingell Hamilton Clay Kennedy (RI) Serrano States. Bilbray Dixon Hansen Clayton Kildee Shadegg Terrorist organizations have developed so- Bilirakis Dooley Harman Collins (IL) King Skaggs phisticated international networks that allow Bishop Doolittle Hastert Collins (MI) LaFalce Skeen Bliley Dornan Hastings (FL) Conyers LaHood Slaughter their members great freedom of movement Blute Doyle Hefley Cooley Lewis (GA) Souder and opportunity to strike. The need for special Boehlert Dreier Hefner Coyne Lewis (KY) Stark procedures to adjudicate deportation charges Boehner Dunn Heineman Crane Lofgren Stockman Bono Durbin Hobson Crapo Manzullo Stokes against alien terrorists is evident. Borski Edwards Hoke Cubin Markey Studds An increasing number of crimes are being Boucher Ehlers Holden DeFazio Martinez Stump committed by noncitizens: both legal and ille- Brewster Ehrlich Horn Dellums McCarthy Tate Browder Emerson Houghton Dickey McDermott Torres gal aliens. Over one-quarter of all Federal Brown (CA) Engel Hoyer Doggett McKinney Towns prisoners are noncitizensÐan astounding 42 Brown (FL) English Hunter Duncan Meek Velazquez percent of all Federal prisoners in my home Brownback Ensign Hyde Eshoo Metcalf Visclosky Bryant (TN) Everett Inglis Evans Millender- Walsh State of Texas. Recidivism rates for criminal Bunning Ewing Istook Farr McDonald Wamp aliens are highÐa recent GAO study revealed Burton Fawell Jefferson Fattah Minge Waters that 77 percent of noncitizens convicted of Buyer Fazio Johnson (CT) Fields (LA) Mollohan Watt (NC) Callahan Flanagan Johnson (SD) Filner Myers Waxman felonies are arrested at least one more time. Calvert Foley Johnson, E. B. Flake Nethercutt Weldon (FL) Mr. Speaker, too few criminal aliens are Camp Forbes Johnson, Sam Foglietta Neumann Williams being deported today. The deportation process Canady Fowler Kanjorski Ford Ney Wilson Cardin Fox Kasich Frank (MA) Oberstar Wise can be years in length. S. 735 streamlines the Castle Franks (CT) Kelly Funderburk Obey Woolsey deportation process by eliminating frivolous Chabot Franks (NJ) Kennelly Furse Olver Wynn challenges to deportation orders; expanding Chambliss Frelinghuysen Kim Graham Owens Yates Chapman Frisa Kingston Gutierrez Pastor Zeliff the list of aggravated felonies for which aliens Christensen Frost Kleczka Hancock Payne (NJ) can be deported; and closing the gap between Chrysler Gallegly Klink NOT VOTING—7 the end of an alien's criminal sentence and Clement Ganske Klug Clinger Gejdenson Knollenberg Coleman Jackson-Lee Tanner the date the alien is deported from the United Clyburn Gekas Kolbe Fields (TX) (TX) Thompson States. Coble Gephardt Lantos Hayes Rose H3618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 b 1457 port for H.R. 3019, the fiscal year 1996 So I was just trying to find out how Ms. FURSE, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. omnibus appropriations conference re- we could reconcile those two concerns WILSON, and Mr. GRAHAM changed port; H.R. 2715, the Paperwork Elimi- and whether or not the people in this their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ nation Act of 1995; and H.R. 1675, the country who are choosing work over Mr. CHAPMAN changed his vote National Wildlife Refuge Improvement welfare and trying to raise a family on from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea’’. Act of 1995. less than $8,500 a year, can they expect We should finish business and have So the conference report was agreed any type of relief yet? Members on their way home to their to. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I again families by 6 p.m. on Thursday, April The result of the vote was announced will tell the gentleman that I know of 25. I thank the gentleman for yielding as above recorded. no committee of this body that has ju- me this time. A motion to reconsider was laid on risdiction on this subject that is con- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I would sidering any legislation on this subject. the table. inquire of the gentleman from Texas a f Obviously, I would have no basis to an- couple of points, if he would indulge me ticipate any committee reporting legis- b 1500 in a few questions. lation or requesting floor time for con- The gentleman mentioned in his re- LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM sideration of such legislation. marks that after consideration of the Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the only (Mr. BONIOR asked and was given suspensions on Tuesday, the House will other comment I have on this subject, permission to address the House for 1 dispose of the President’s veto message I would tell my friend from Texas that minute.) basically on the State Department Au- 70 percent of the bills that have come Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thorization Act. Will we vote on the to this floor this year have not gone inquire of the distinguished majority veto override on Tuesday? through committee. They have come leader of the schedule for the remain- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, yes, we right our of the Committee on Rules. der of the week and for next week. will. So we hope and pray that in the near I yield to the gentleman from Texas Mr. BONIOR. So this is not just a future those folks who are working [Mr. ARMEY], majority leader. matter of sending it back to commit- hard and have children and are work- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank tee. ing for $8,500 a year will be able to get the gentleman for yielding to me. Mr. ARMEY. No, there will be a re- the break they deserve. Mr. Speaker, before I announce the corded vote. One other question on the budget res- program for next week, I would like to Mr. BONIOR. I thank my colleague olution, Mr. Speaker. Should we be fin- take a moment and inform the body for that. Mr. Speaker, can my friend from ished with the budget resolution this that the distinguished chairman of the Texas, in light of what happened before week as the schedule calls for and the Committee on the Judiciary has just we adjourned here for the Easter Pass- budget calendar for the year? completed work on a very, very impor- over recess, when the Chair was in Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank tant piece of legislation on the day of error with respect to the motion on the the gentleman for yielding. If the gen- his birthday. I think it would behoove previous question with respect to the tleman will continue to yield, I am told us all to congratulate Chairman HYDE minimum wage, can the gentleman as- by the Committee on the Budget that on his 49th birthday. sure our side that we will have an op- they expect to be prepared to report a Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman will portunity to vote on the issue of the budget to the floor the week following continue to yield, I do appreciate the minimum wage in the near future? next. gentleman’s indulgence with me. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, I am happy to announce tleman will continue to yield, I was my friend and colleague. that we have now concluded our legis- just asked by one of my colleagues a f lative business for the week. There will moment ago why is it the minority did be no votes on Monday, April 22. On not raise the minimum wage last year ADJOURNMENT FROM FRIDAY, Tuesday, April 23, the House will meet when they had the majority in the APRIL 19, TO MONDAY, APRIL 22, at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2 House and they had the majority in the 1996 p.m. for legislative business. Senate and they had the White House? Members should be advised, Mr. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I suspect the reason is unanimous consent that when the Speaker, that we do not expect any re- they read page 27 of Time magazine on corded votes before 5 p.m. on Tuesday House adjourns tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 1995, where the President April 19, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 2 next. As our first order of business on was quoted as saying that raising the Tuesday, the House will consider two p.m. on Monday next. minimum wage is, and I quote, ‘‘the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. bills on the Corrections Day Calendar: wrong way to raise the incomes of the PETRI). Is there objection to the re- H.R. 3049, to provide for the continuity low wage workers.’’ Perhaps they did of the Board of Trustees of the Insti- quest of gentleman from Texas? not dispute the President at that time. There was no objection. tute of American Indian and Alaska Mr. Speaker, I will say to the gen- Native Culture and Arts Development; tleman, I know of no consideration f and H.R. 3055, to permit continued par- being given to this subject in any com- HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, ticipation by historically black grad- mittee of jurisdiction of the House at APRIL 23, 1996 uate professional schools in the Grant this time. Consequently, I would see no Program. basis by which I would anticipate a bill Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask After the corrections bills, we will being reported out and a request being unanimous consent that when the then take up seven bills under suspen- made to schedule floor time. House adjourns on Monday, April 22, sion of the rules. I will not read the list Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I would 1996, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on now. I believe the gentleman has a say to my friend from Texas that his Tuesday, April 23, 1996, for morning copy before him, but a list of suspen- comments remind me of the comments hour debates. sions will be distributed to all Mem- that he made originally at the begin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there bers’ offices this afternoon. ning of the session when he said, and I objection to the request of the gen- After consideration of the suspen- believe this is a direct quote, that he tleman from Texas? sions on Tuesday, the House will dis- would fight the minimum wage with There was no objection. pose of the President’s veto message every fiber in his body. And the Speak- f for H.R. 1561, the American Overseas er had said yesterday, at least accord- Interests Act of 1995. ing to the paper reports this morning, DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR On Wednesday, April 24, and Thurs- that the Republicans would not be able WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON day, April 25, the House will take up to duck, the word ‘‘duck’’ was used in WEDNESDAY NEXT the following items, all of which will many of the accounts in the papers this Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask be subject to rules: The conference re- morning, this issue any further. unanimous consent that the business April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3619 in order under the Calendar Wednesday ‘‘He was ebullient,’’ Johnson said. ‘‘Clear- God, as the master of its own destiny. One rule be dispensed with on Wednesday ly, he seemed as if he’d seen an angel. He result of this new religious liberty was the next. just said how excited he was for this long or- opening of borders to foreign faiths for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there deal to be finally over and how important it first time since 1917. The Songes arrived among many mission- objection to the request of the gen- was for him to be united with his family and friends. He said he loved his family so much aries who flooded the Russian provinces, tleman from Texas? and was thankful that all this worked out.’’ only too happy to do their part. There was no objection. In May, the Houma missionary was ar- After reaching Moscow, the Songes trav- f rested in the town of Saransk on charges eled 200 miles southeast by train to Saransk, that he paid for goods and services using capital of the former Mordvinian Republic, REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER American dollars rather than Russian rubles. now a region of Russia. The industrial town AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2823 Last week, Russian Judge Tatyana Yelina of 400,000, rooted in coal mining, sits on the Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I ask imposed a suspended three-year prison sen- banks of the Insar River in the Volga up- unanimous consent to remove my tence and permitted him to leave the coun- lands. At first, the major and deputy mayor name as cosponsor of H.R. 2823. try voluntarily. Songe, 38, had faced the invited the Songes to locate in the town, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there prospect of spending the rest of his life in they quickly began their ministry. jail until U.S. officials, led by Tauzin, waged But they were not as welcome as they objection to the request of the gen- a complex diplomatic effort to secure his re- thought. One of the most unwelcoming tleman from Oregon? lease and return. groups for Western missionaries is the Rus- There was no objection. A Russian bureaucrat had refused to grant sian Orthodox Church, scholars say. The f Songe an exit visa earlier this week, posing church had been the state religion under the a potential last-minute hitch that could pre- czars prior to the rise of the Soviet Union, SALUTING MR. TAUZIN’S EFFORTS vent the missionary from returning home. and its leaders longed to restore its pre-emi- ON BEHALF OF LOUISIANA MIS- But Songe received a letter this morning nence in Russian society. Many Russian Or- SIONARY CHARLES SONGE from Yelina, who assured bureaucrats the thodox church leaders in Saransk and (Mr. SCHAEFER asked and was given missionary’s case had been resolved. throughout the country feel threatened by permission to address the House for 1 ‘‘She assured the bureaucrats that they the increasing presence of Western mission- aries, seeing them as religious and cultural minute and to revise and extend his re- would not be held liable for cutting him loose,’’ Johnson said. competition. marks and include extraneous mate- After receiving his visa, Songe went to The missionaries contend they are not try- rial.) Russian police, who returned the property ing to compete with Orthodox Church. Their Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, I they had seized from him, including a jour- following consisted mainly of young people, would like to take this opportunity to nal of financial transactions that was used some of whom felt disconnected from the ar- recognize the efforts of one of our dis- as evidence against him. chaic language and rituals of Orthodox serv- tinguished colleagues, the gentleman Songe’s train ride from Saransk will take ices. from Louisiana [Mr. TAUZIN], in secur- about 12 hours. He plans to board a plane in LAYING A FOUNDATION ing the release from Russia of Rev. Moscow at 7 a.m. Saturday, arriving in New The Songes, working through an inter- York that night. After a brief stop in At- Charles Songe, a Christian missionary national missionary group called Global lanta, Songe is expected to arrive at New Or- Strategies, built the Saransk Christian Cen- from Houma, LA. leans International Airport at 5:30 p.m. Sun- Mr. Songe was arrested in Russia last ter from the ground up. On weekends, the day aboard Delta Airlines Flight 2063. An en- couple joined other missionaries, playing year on charges of violating currency tourage of relatives, church members and acoustic guitar and singing hymns on street laws. However, the nature of his case friends is expected to greet him, including corners. indicates the real reason behind his ar- Tauzin, who plans to fly in from Washington. As passersby stopped to listen, the Songes rest was the Russian Government con- ‘‘It’s been an extraordinary odyssey filled invited them to visit their small church for tinuing to harass him. Due to the seri- with happiness, sadness, disappointing set- prayer and Bible discussions. Some accepted; ous nature of these charges and the backs and some major successes,’’ Johnson others shunned the missionaries for their dif- said this morning. ‘‘I guess there’s some- ferent religious beliefs. At its peak, the hostility shown to Mr. Songe by the thing to be said for the power of prayer.’’ Russian Government because of his re- church had 150 members, but the number IN THE BEGINNING dropped by at least two-thirds as Songe’s ligious activities, Mr. TAUZIN swung It all began when Songe, his wife Tina and legal troubles dragged on. into action, appealing to the United their three children, members of Living On the night of last May 16, as the couple States State Department and to Vice Word Church in Houma, bought plan tickets celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary, 11 President GORE. to Russia in June 1993. Less than two years Russian federal agents and two witnesses Mr. TAUZIN spearheaded a joint letter before, the Soviet hammer and sickle had crowded at their apartment’s front door, to Russian officials which I signed as been taken down from the Kremlin, marking flashing a search warrant, the Songes said. well as others. These efforts were rich- the end of communist domination. Through a translator, the agents demanded ly rewarded when a Russian judge im- Charles and Tina Songe said this historic financial records and answers to questions. Items were confiscated, including the jour- posed a suspended 3-year sentence. time offered a unique opportunity to spread the word of God as they understood it, in a nal in which Tina had recorded all the fami- I want to congratulate Mr. TAUZIN ly’s purchases since arriving in Russia. today for his fierce devotion to the country where religious freedom had been re- pressed for decades. Songe recalled those in- The next day, Charles Songe was arrested principle of freedom of religion in this tentions in a final plea before Judge Tatyana and charged with 74 counts of violating Rus- country, one of the cornerstones of it. Yelina and the two-member jury that heard sian currency laws. Each charge carries a I would also like to say that this is his case. maximum of 10 years in prison: 740 years just one way that we, as Members of ‘‘We came here to bless the people with the total. The journal became a key piece of evi- Congress, can satisfactorily help many, word of God, not to cause trouble,’’ Songe dence in the legal proceedings that followed. Russian media focused attention on the many people who are constituents said he told the judge. But trouble was what he found, much of it couple’s plight, and Tina began to fear she throughout the country. would be charged as well. In July, the Mr. Speaker, I include for the having less to do with his own circumstances than with the larger political and social up- Songes’ daughter, 13-year-old Heidi, required RECORD the following articles: heaval swirling around him. medical attention for a minor ailment and [From the Houma, LA Courier, Apr. 12, 1996] After the fall of the Soviet Union’s Iron returned to Houma, where she remained with THE BEGINNING OF THE END IS FINALLY HERE Curtain of secrecy and censorship, chaotic relatives. Tina and the Songes’ two other FOR MISSIONARY winds of new-found freedom raced like wild- children, Jonathan, 7, and Rene, 11, returned (By Dawn Crouch) fire across Russia. The country held its first to Houma in August. The Rev. Charles Songe is expected to re- truly free elections. A free press actively re- CHURCH AND STATE turn to Houma Sunday, ending a three-year ported news of the nation and the world as Almost from the start, U.S. officials and odyssey that placed the Christian missionary its members saw fit. members of Songe’s church in Houma ex- at the center of cultural, religious and eco- Free-market reforms transformed a state- pressed grave concerns. Johnson suggested nomic whirlwinds sweeping across Russia. controlled economy into privatized indus- that Russian authorities might have singled ‘‘He’s on his way home,’’ said Ken Johnson, tries. Many failed shortly after springing to Songe out because of his religious convic- a spokesman for U.S. Rep Billy Tauzin, R- life. Russia’s currency, the ruble, was no tions. Chackbay. longer subsidized and lost much of its value. ‘‘Our suspicions of religious persecution Johnson said he talked to Songe this For seven decades, the government had are fact, not fantasy,’’ Johnson said in No- morning before the Houma missionary tried to root out religious spirit and replace vember. ‘‘Russian officials are flexing their boarded a train to Moscow. it with an atheism that set humanity, not muscles, showing other missionaries that H3620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 they aren’t welcome. A number of Russian reported trouble penetrating the Russian bu- [From the Houma, LA Courier, Apr. 15, 1996] leaders have admitted to the United States reaucracy in an effort to open negotiations. CHARLES SONGE RETURNS HOME—ORDEAL embassy that foreign missionaries have worn After weeks passed with little progress, Tau- ENDS FOR HOUMA MISSIONARY out their welcome.’’ zin appealed to Tom Pickering, American Experts on the new Russian legal system ambassador to Russia; and Rep. Ben Gilman, (By Dawn Crouch) agree that this was more than idle specula- R-New York, head of the House International NEW ORLEANS.—More than 200 well-wishers tion. Foreign missionaries, seen by some Relations Committee. bearing banners and singing joyous songs Russian officials as spiritual predators in a In September, Pickering sent a senior-level greeted Houma missionary Charles Songe at land whose values and norms were under- diplomat to Saransk. Tauzin also brought the airport Sunday as he ended this three- going rapid and dizzying change, were pro- the case to the attention of U.S. Secretary of year Russian odyssey. hibited by an August 1993 version of the Rus- State Warren Christopher and Vice President ‘‘I was told there would be a lot of people, sian Law on Freedom of Religion. Al Gore. but when you come out into a place like this, A provision of the Russian Constitution A LETTER FROM ON HIGH you try to be prepared but you can never be adopted by popular vote in December of that By mid-October, a plea bargain was being prepared,’’ Songe, clearly overwhelmed, told same year, however, made the ban moot, arranged, and Tauzin’s office said it was op- the crowd outside Gate 15–D at New Orleans since broader religious freedom to all sects timistic Songe could return home for International Airport. was granted—and protected. Attitudes die Thanksgiving. Pickering appointed Richard Songe, 38, caught a train to Moscow on Fri- harder than laws, however, in any society. Miles, the first ambassador to the former So- day for the first step in his journey back And the attitudes that sparked the mission- viet republic of Azerbaijan, to travel to home. When his flight touched down here ary prohibitions—especially strong in prov- Saransk and, as Johnson described it, ‘‘close Sunday, his wife, Tina, and the couple’s inces and towns removed from the urban cen- the deal.’’ three children boarded the plane to welcome ters of Moscow and St. Petersburg—remain. Back home, the family cautiously retained Songe before he emerged. Remote areas of any country—including hopes that Songe would be home to celebrate ‘‘We’re just so thrilled that the separation the United States—are more prone to discre- his birthday Nov. 27. is over,’’ Tina Songe said beforehand. ‘‘It’s tionary enforcement of laws, and Saransk is ‘‘If this doesn’t work, there will only be like the closing of a chapter in our lives and no different. The laws in Russia governing God,’’ Tina, 37, said. the beginning of another. I knew that God use of currency forbid the use of foreign cur- U.S. officials remained optimistic, but ne- was going to bring him home, It was just a rency—dollars included—for the purchase of gotiations, dragged on. Russian authorities matter of being patient enough for that to goods or services. said the case would continue past Christmas. happen.’’ Laws against using foreign currency were At Tauzin and Pickering’s request, two of It was the first time Songe saw his wife strengthened in about 1992 as a means of the most powerful government officials in and three children since he was charged with boosting the value of a plummeting ruble, America sent a letter to Songe on Dec. 22. breaking Russian money-exchange laws 11 experts on the post-Soviet legal system said. Senate Majority Leader and Republican months ago in Saransk, where he had worked Greater devaluation of the ruble would mean presidential hopeful Bob Dole, along with since 1993 organizing a Christian church. inflation—which can have a disastrous effect House Speaker Newt Gingrich, said they Accused of buying goods and services with on any economy. were following the case and expressed hope U.S. dollars, Songe was charged in May with Vratislav Techota, an adjunct professor of for Songe’s speedy return home. 74 counts of currency violations, each carry- Russian law at Columbia University School ‘‘As American families all across the coun- ing up to 10 years in prison. of Law in New York, is among several ex- try celebrate this joyous season, we know Songe’s wife; son Jonathan, 7; and daugh- perts who said that the currency law, with how difficult it must be for you to be away ters Renae, 11; and Heidi, 13; were allowed to which Songe was charged with violating, is from your loved ones,’’ the Republican lead- leave Russia soon after his arrest. widely ignored. ers wrote. ‘‘But please take heart that you Embracing his teary eyed wife. Songe ‘‘This is not a criminal offense in most are not alone. Members of Congress, as well cases,’’ Techota said. ‘‘This is an administra- emerged from the plane with his beige but- as Americans around the nation, have you in toned-down shirt half untucked and loosened tive offense. Russia strictly regulates the their prayers.’’ circulation of foreign currency. It is not for- gray tie. He then hugged his mother, whom HEADING FOR TRIAL bidden to bring the foreign currency into the he hasn’t seen since he left for Russia. The country, but to bring the rubles out. You can Efforts to negotiate a plea bargain failed, crowd sand ‘‘Celebrate Jesus’’ as Songe em- exchange foreign currency for rubles at au- so officials focused on preparing Songe for braced and greeted family, friends and mem- thorized banks.’’ trial. On March 22, the week-long proceed- bers of Houma’s Living Word Church. Johnson is now convinced the currency ings against Songe and five other defendants Before reaching the end of the walkway, charges were a ploy designed to harass Songe began. Songe met U.S. Rep. Billy Tauzin, R- out of the country—and send a message. The prosecution’s key witness was Oleg Chackbay, who had flown in from Washing- ‘‘The case confirmed to me there is always Kruchenkin, a Russian student who be- ton to greet the missionary. Tauzin intro- another side to the story, and as a journalist, friended the Songes early on. They said that duced himself and, without words, Songe we always strive to get both sides. In this later he turned against them. Kruchenkin re- clinched the congressman’s fist. The two case we were getting it just from the em- portedly described Charles Songe as the men held their hands above the crowd as bassy and the Russians—that he was guilty,’’ ‘‘ringleader of an illegal currency oper- Songe said ‘‘I wouldn’t be here today if it said Johnson, a former news reporter. ation.’’ weren’t for Billy Tauzin.’’ ‘‘Guilty of what? Guilty of breaking a law Songe pleaded ‘‘guilty in part,’’ declaring Tauzin helped lead diplomatic efforts to se- that everyone breaks or guilty of being a that although he exchanged the money, he’s cure Songe’s return and release. The con- Christian in a country that didn’t want him been unaware that the transactions were il- gressman enlisted the help of several top there?’’ legal. U.S. and Russian officials after Songe was On April 3, Songe was convicted but given WATCHFUL EYES arrested in May. Both Tauzin and his spokes- probation and allowed to return home volun- man, Ken Johnson, kept in contact with the Parts of Songe’s ordeal reads like a spy tarily. The others on trial with him also novel. In May, he was placed under house ar- missionary several times a week as the case were spared prison sentences. dragged on. rest and prohibited from leaving Saransk. He Back home, a chorus of ‘‘hallelujahs’’ Tauzin repeated his contention that Rus- and his wife, their landlord, a translator and greeted Tina Songe as she stood before al- sian authorities prosecuted Songe more for fellow church members were interrogated by most 100 members of Houma’s Living Word his religious beliefs than money-exchange the FSB, Russia’s equivalent of the United Church, who gathered for a prayer service laws, which experts have confirmed are se- States’ CIA. U.S. officials said the mission- hours after learning that her husband’s free- lectively enforced. ary feared his phones were being tapped, e- dom was won. mail transmissions monitored and move- Tina Songe noted that some had worried ‘‘He was out there preaching the gospel of ments closely watched by Russian police. about the case greatly, but her faith in God the Lord and doing his work and he was One Friday night in February, Songe was kept her strong. doing nothing wrong that any other citizen attacked by two men as he walked along a ‘‘I never lost a night of sleep during this, wouldn’t do in Russia,’’ Tauzin said. ‘‘If this Saransk street on his way to a prayer meet- but I know some people would come to me wasn’t a case of religious persecution, I’ve ing. U.S. officials sought police protection. and say, ‘‘I woke up in the night a couple of never seen one.’’ ‘‘We have urged Charles to move into a times and had to pray for Charles,’’ she said. Tauzin said the Russian authorities were new apartment and to have one or more Both Charles and Tina plan to continue using Songe to send a message to mission- church members staying with him at all their missionary work, perhaps traveling aries that they are not wanted in the coun- times,’’ Johnson said after the incident. abroad once again. try. ‘‘Charles’ case is in the newspapers and on ‘‘My one regret is that I didn’t know the ‘‘This was not just about you,’’ Tauzin told the TV. People know that his church at law,’’ Charles Songe said in a telephone Songe. ‘‘This was about every citizen who home sends him money. We suspect that interview last week from Russia. ‘‘If I ever wants to do missionary work in other coun- someone was trying to cash in on this.’’ do it again, I will make sure to inform my- tries.’’ Songe’s release rested heavily on diplo- self and be careful to observe that country’s Tina Songe, carrying a batch of white matic efforts. Early on, American officials customs.’’ roses given to her husband by a friend, held April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3621 Charles’ arm as the couple thanked the peo- ans of Foreign Wars Post, in Green- Mr. Speaker, Neal Hahn is certainly ple who prayed for them during the long or- ville, NC, will celebrate their 50th anni- not alone, in deserving our recognition. deal. Songe also exclaimed at such a joyous versary by recognizing their charter I stand here today and salute all of our homecoming. members. They, like all of our veter- veterans, for their dedication to duty, Eleven-year-old Renae planned to be the first to hug her father. But, she said, ‘‘Mom ans, have made great sacrifices to pro- for risking their lives to protect our got to do that. I didn’t mind. The first thing tect the American way of life. families, and for their continued com- I did was sing a song I wrote for him.’’ Mr. Speaker, what stands out in my mitment to our way of life. Mr. Hahn, Renae said she was too startled to cry the mind, is that this generation of veter- you, and men and women like yourself first time she saw her father, but her song, ans, gave so much for their country are the real heroes in our Nation. To ‘‘Praise God,’’ allowed her to express her and asked for so little in return. They Neal Hahn and veterans everywhere, I overwhelming emotions. answered their country’s call to arms, say, thank you for your dedication to ‘‘I didn’t cry and neither did Heidi or Jona- fought bravely on foreign battlefields, our Nation. than. But my mom just grabbed him and cried,’’ the girl said. ‘‘I feel like I’ve gone to and returned home to work hard, and f build strong families. Mr. Speaker, I the toy store and gotten my daddy as a gift.’’ b 1515 Songe first touched American soil Satur- would like to recognize one of these day night after his 17-hour flight from Mos- selfless individuals in particular, Neal The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. cow landed in New York. Songe said he was Whitener Hahn, Jr., of Greenville, NC. PETRI). Under a previous order of the too tired that night to do anything but call Mr. Hahn was born in Kinston, NC, House, the gentleman from New Jersey his family and sleep. He woke the next morn- on September 7, 1919. Raised with his [Mr. PALLONE] is recognized for 5 min- ing and ate an early breakfast of eggs, bacon, two brothers and one sister, Mr. Hahn utes. hash browns, orange juice and coffee. lived most of his younger life in Wil- ‘‘It was great,’’ he said. I haven’t had a [Mr. PALLONE addressed the House. meal like that in years.’’ mington, NC. He is married to his wife His remarks will appear hereafter in Songe ate his second meal in America of 50 years, Helen, and together they the Extensions of Remarks.] since his return in a restaurant with Tina have raised four children. f and the children Sunday night in New Orle- In 1938, as WW II loomed in the hori- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ans. zon, Mr. Hahn joined the North Caro- previous order of the House, the gen- ‘‘It’s fantastic to see cars, nice cars. You lina National Guard, Company A, 105th tleman from Indiana [Mr. BURTON] is can’t see that in Russia,’’ he said. ‘‘There is Medical Battalion. He was trained as a recognized for 5 minutes. just a special air that tells you you’re in medic. On September 16, 1940, he was America.’’ inducted into the U.S. Army and sta- [Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed f tioned at Fort Jackson, SC. He spent the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- the next 4 years training new troops. marks.] ORABLE DAVID E. SKAGGS, MEM- On February 12, 1944, Mr. Hahn was or- BER OF CONGRESS dered overseas. Ten days later he land- f ed in Scotland, where he trained for The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- FINALLY, CORRIDOR H FOR WEST several months. On June 10, 1944, his VIRGINIA REGION fore the House the following commu- unit landed at Omaha and Red Beach nication from the Honorable DAVID E. as part of the Allied invasion of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a SKAGGS, Member of Congress: France. previous order of the House, the gen- U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. Hahn spent the next 337 days on tleman from West Virginia [Mr. WISE] April 15, 1996. the front lines, as a combat medic. He is recognized for 5 minutes. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, Mr. WISE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Wash- received five battle stars during that time. On January 10, 1945, he was talk today about a project that is very ington, DC. important not only to my State of DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This letter notifies wounded in Belgium, during the Battle you, pursuant to Rule L [50] of the Rules of of the Bulge, and was awarded the Pur- West Virginia but indeed to this entire the House of Representatives, that a sub- ple Heart. Then, on April 12, 1945, Mr. region, and that is corridor H. poena issued by the U.S. District Court for Hahn was awarded the Silver Star for Corridor H is a major four-lane road the District of Colorado in the case of United Valor, the military’s second highest that has been on the books for 25 years States v. Abbey was mailed to me at my award for bravery. The following is an and that we have been trying to build Westminster, Colorado, district office. in West Virginia. The environmental I have been advised by the Office of the excerpt of the official citation: Neil W. Hahn, Jr., Medical Department, impact statement after 6 years has fi- General Counsel of the House that the meth- nally been completed, and the public od of service of the subpoena did not comply United States Army, for gallantry in action with Rule 17(d) of the Federal Rules of on 21 December, 1944, in Belgium. When they comment period begins on April 26 and Criminal Procedure. I have asked the Office learned that men were lying seriously will extend for 30 days. This is a time of General Counsel to so advise the attorney wounded in an open field, across a river, Pri- for citizens and groups and businesses who mailed the subpoena to me. vate Hahn waded through icy currents of the and all those individuals who want to Sincerely yours, river, and crawled for one hundred yards have another say and want to review DAVID E. SKAGGS. through intense enemy fire to the casualties. the EIS to do so. Finding that the wounded men were unable f to move, Private Hahn and his comrade gave This EIS has been 6 years in the making. It has been one of contention. SPECIAL ORDERS first aid and made three trips to evacuate them through the enemy fire and across the It has been one in which the State de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under river. Their great heroism and unselfish de- partment of transportation has had to the Speaker’s announced policy of May votion to duty, saved the wounded men, from meet and accommodate many, many 12, 1995, and under a previous order of death through wounds or exposure. legitimate concerns: environmental, the House, the following Members will Mr. Speaker, what is even more re- historical, terrain, cost. After a long be recognized for 5 minutes each. markable, is that Mr. Hahn never actu- time the State took four corridors and f ally received some of his military deco- narrowed it down to a preferred cor- rations and awards. For 50 years, this ridor, and then within that 2,000-foot IN RECOGNITION OF NEAL WHIT- humble man kept quiet, never asking way the State has now accommodated ENER HAHN, JR., AND THE our Government for his medals. To Mr. the various concerns that have been CHARLES GRAY MORGAN VFW Hahn, the medals were not important. made, whether it is a Civil War battle- POST, GREENVILLE, NC What is important is that he served his field or whether it is a stretch of wet- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a country with courage and honor. Now, land. previous order of the House, the gen- in conjunction with their 50th anniver- After being in the Department of the tleman from North Carolina [Mr. sary, the VFW Post in Greenville will Interior for a number of weeks, all JONES] is recognized for 5 minutes. conduct a special ceremony to finally questions about boundaries for historic Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, on April 25, present to Mr. Hahn all of the medals battlefields have now been resolved. 1996, the Charles Gray Morgan Veter- he has earned and so clearly deserves. The Federal Highway Administration H3622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 has signed off on corridor H and will re- tleman from Virginia [Mr. WOLF] is bling interests last year set up the view it, of course, again following the recognized for 5 minutes. Washington-based American Gaming environmental impact statement. At Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, money and Association headed by Frank that time, probably within the next power. That is the influence too often Fahrenkopf, former chairman of the few months, it will issue its final on Capitol Hill when it comes to the Republican National Committee, who record of decision, or ROD. Then fol- legislative process. the Post report says is being paid over lowing that, the State can begin real Money and power. a half million a year for his work. He, estate acquisition and appraisal and, The American people more and more in turn, hired Kenneth Duberstein, hopefully, go to bid at the end of the every day hold this institution in disre- former top adviser to President Ronald year. pute because of the influence they see Reagan, and other Republican Party I say this because corridor H is prob- wielded by special interests whose bot- and Presidential aides, as well as a ably the single most important high- tom line is money and power. former Democrat Member of Congress way project, not only for West Vir- That influence has been evident and the former chief floor counsel to ginia, but, I think, for this region of throughout the legislative history of a then Democrat Senate Majority Leader the country; 114 miles in West Virginia bill to create a national commission to George Mitchell, among others, to that are so crucial to not only opening study what a front page article in to- carry the water for the gambling indus- up the eastern part of our State to the day’s Washington Post calls the ‘‘ex- try and wield its money and power in- west but also then being a natural cor- plosive growth in legalized gambling.’’ fluence. ridor that continues on out as once And today, as Post reporter Blaine Just what did the gambling interests people get to Weston and then can con- Harden reports, ‘‘Nevada-based gam- get for their high-priced and well- tinue north and then west toward the bling interests working with prominent placed cadre of lobbyists? They have Ohio area or south and then west to Republican lobbyists’’ have ‘‘sabo- managed to rewrite the gambling bill that was ready for markup today in the Kentucky and points west. taged’’ a bipartisan effort in Congress Corridor H, I believe, is economically to pass legislation to establish a Na- Senate with amendments which would feasible. Indeed, the Appalachian re- tional Gambling Study Commission. turn the study commission into a li- brary study group with no power to gional studies demonstrate that coun- Money and power. convene investigative hearings, no tries that have a four-lane corridor of Those special interests are poised to power to subpoena information, no au- this magnitude see job creation three effectively neuter legislation that thority to do any original research and times that which is projected in coun- would provide information to the confined to only reviewing information ties without such a project. American people on the effects of what that already exists, and with a limita- This is a major east/west highway, has become a $40-billion-a-year indus- tion to only make recommendations on and so my hope is that we can, with try that generates, according to the Indian and Internet gambling. this completion of the environmental Post article, ‘‘six times the revenue of all American spectator sports com- And one more amendment from the impact statement, I realize this is not gambling interests: the Commission is going to make everyone happy, but bined.’’ Think about that. Six times the revenue of all spectator sports directed not to examine the economic with the completion of this environ- impact of gambling on businesses, po- mental impact statement that we can combined. And when you add to spec- tator sports revenue other leisure ac- litical contributions, the relationship get on about the business of building between gambling and crime, a review corridor H. It has been too long in con- tivities for which American spend their money, such as movie box office totals, of the demographics of gamblers, a re- tention, and at least in the West Vir- view of law enforcement, a review of theme parks, cruise ships, and recorded ginia section it is important that this State, Indian and Federal gambling music, that combined total is over $3 highway be completed and so to com- policy, advertising or other issues the billion less than gambling revenues in plete the Appalachian corridor system Commission chairman may deem ap- that has promised so much to our a year. As our colleagues will recall, we propriate. State. And a final amendment: for what is unanimously passed a responsible and So, Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to supposed to be an objective commis- fair National Gambling Study Commis- keep you up to date on this important sion charged with the responsibility of sion bill in the House on March 5. project as it moves ahead. I encourage studying the full effects of gambling on There was bipartisan support for the everybody to be involved in the public American society, the gambling inter- legislation which has over 140 House comment period, and I look forward to ests successfully pushed their way to seeing this project actually go to bid cosponsors and which garnered the sup- the study table with the amendment to sometime at the end of the year in the port of family interests groups across provide that individuals with an inter- segments that have already been ap- America and major newspapers includ- est in the gambling industry should be proved and where these issues have ing the Atlanta Journal and Constitu- appointed to the Commission. been resolved. tion, Boston Globe, Chicago Sun- With these amendments, the Na- f Times, Cincinnati Enquirer, Dallas tional Gambling Study Commission Morning News, Los Angeles Times, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a may as well convene at the library and Houston Chronicle, Philadephia In- previous order of the House, the gen- chat about the books the gambling in- quirer, USA Today, Portland Orego- tleman from Indiana [Mr. MCINTOSH] is terests check out to read. This is a nian, New Orleans Times-Picayune, In- recognized for 5 minutes. sham and a disgrace and an insult to dianapolis News, and Washington Post, the American people who are being [Mr. MCINTOSH addressed the House. among others. suckered in by an industry which His remarks will appear hereafter in But money and power have an insid- the Extensions of Remarks.] thrives when it operates in the shad- ious way of spreading their tentacles of ows, much like roaches which find f influence and the gambling interests their way around in the dark. When the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a unleashed their money and power and light shines though, the gambling in- previous order of the House, the gentle- were ready this morning with killer terests, much like the roaches, scurry woman from Connecticut [Ms. amendments to the gambling study bill to hide. DELAURO] is recognized for 5 minutes. in the Senate that would have made a Money and power. [Ms. DELAURO addressed the House. mockery of the legislation. Perhaps the High-priced lobbyists and political Her remarks will appear hereafter in light of the Post article today shone connections at work to thwart an at- the Extensions of Remarks.] too brightly on this disgraceful show tempt to provide basic information to f because the Senate bill was pulled from cash-strapped local and State govern- the markup. ments being drawn into the promises of MONEY AND POWER INFLUENCE But the fingerprints of the gambling easy money from legalized gambling. ON GAMBLING LEGISLATION industry are all over the current effort Why are the gambling interests spend- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a in the Senate to stop the National ing millions of dollars in political con- previous order of the House, the gen- Gambling Study Commission. Gam- tributions and lobbying campaigns to April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3623 stop a national study of gambling’s ef- were Governor State senate president, case obviously financed and trained by fects on America? Why are they trying house majority leader, attorney gen- Iran and given the green light by Syria to stop a bill that will allow an objec- eral, State police director, circuit to operate in Lebanon. tive, comprehensive, and impartial judge, Chicago mayor, and two U.S. at- In order to end these attacks, Israel legal and factual assessment of gam- torneys. The former head of the State undertook Operation Grapes of Wrath. bling, a bill that does not outlaw gam- gaming regulatory board now lobbies As I say, every country has that per- bling, that does not tax gambling, that for a major gambling group and at fectly legitimate right to respond to does not regulate gambling? least three former board officials are terrorist attacks across its border. Why would they turn a blind eye to on casino payrolls. Today we saw a dramatic change in its the stories of poor mothers playing the According to figures compiled by the operation. We saw a dramatic turn of slots with their children’s lunch Center for Responsive Politics, a non- events in which innocent civilians who money, or teenagers so addicted to partisan research group in Washington, have been killed over the last week or gambling that they prostitute their over the past few years the gambling so of this operation escalated into girlfriends to pay off their mob debts, industry overall gave at least $4.5 mil- which the death count now stands at or the accounts of Americans who are lion to the Republican and Democrat close to 100 innocent civilians killed in so distraught over their mounting parties and their candidates for Fed- an Israeli bombardment of a U.N. base gambling debts that their only per- eral office, including $1.8 million in camp in southern Lebanon, these inno- ceived recourse is suicide. ‘‘soft money’’—unregulated, unlimited cent civilians having tried to flee, ac- From what information we have contributions to party committees do- cording to Israeli warnings beforehand, gathered today, we see a picture of nated since 1991. in order to prevent harm to them- gambling hurting people and busi- These money and power brokers have selves. nesses. How many suicides and near been at work since House passage of Whether it was a mistake, whether it misses does it take to make the case? the national gambling study bill to ne- was just another message being sent in How many bankruptcies and broken gate any responsible, fair or objective the long list of messages in which Leb- homes? How many failed careers, failed effort in the Senate to pass similar leg- anon is used as a chessboard in which marriages and broken dreams are need- islation. And with their money and outside powers play their game in Leb- ed to register on the misery meter? power, as today’s Washington Post anon, remains to be debated, and is What is the gambling industry afraid headline proclaims: ‘‘Don’t Bet on a currently being debated in the highest of? What is driving their effort to stop U.S. Gambling Study.’’ echelons of Israeli government. this national commission to study the How much longer will the best inter- President Clinton, much to his credit explosive influence of gambling on the ests of the American people take a and however late it may be, has, within American culture? backseat to the influence of money and the hour, from St. Petersburg, Russia, Money and power. power in Washington? called for a cease-fire in the Middle Consider these facts: Money and power. East. He has issued his sympathy to In Missouri, the gambling lobby f the families of those innocent civilians spent $11.5 million, mostly raised from killed in today’s state-sponsored ter- out-of-state companies, on a successful b 1530 rorist act, and he has called for a 1994 referendum to allow slot machines GRAPES OF WRATH cease-fire to take place, I hope, imme- in casinos. According to an Associated diately. The President is to be com- Press report by Jim Drinkard, ‘‘after The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a mended for this call, however late it is failing in its first attempt to legalize previous order of the House, the gen- in coming. slot machines on Missouri riverboats, tleman from West Virginia [Mr. RA- But the final resolution, the final the gambling industry took no chance HALL] is recognized for 5 minutes. resolution of this conflict will only and spared no expense.’’ Following a Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, every occur when a peace treaty is reached pattern that has been repeated across country has the perfectly legitimate between those two main power brokers, the country, Drinkard reported that it right to respond to terrorist attacks Israel and Syria. It is time to quit hired the chief strategist for then upon its borders and its people, regard- using Lebanon as a chessboard. It is House Democrat majority leader, con- less of whether those attacks were pro- time to quit using the lives of innocent sidered to be Missouri’s most visible voked or not. Such has been the case in civilians, women and children, in order politician, paying her $218,750 to help southern Lebanon, the home of my to send political messages to one party win passage of the 1994 referendum. grandfathers, where Israel has under- or another. In Louisiana, the gambling lobby taken Operation Grapes of Wrath in Let us hope that, as has happened in contributed $1.07 million to State legis- order to end the terrorist Hezbollah at- the past in the Middle East, with this lators in 1993 and 1994, $1 out of every tacks across the border into northern outrageous action today and with this $5 given to lawmakers and three times Israel. uncalled for action, that perhaps it will as much as was given by the petro- This tit for tat, this eye for an eye, be the last salvo and we will see a true chemical industry. this cycle of violence has gone on for breakthrough and peace occur. In Florida, the gambling lobby spent well over a decade now. Ever since Isra- That peace will occur when the Leba- $16.5 million on an unsuccessful ref- el’s bombardment into southern Leb- nese Army, which in my opinion is erendum campaign to legalize casinos anon, and indeed, into Beirut itself in quite capable of disarming Hezbollah, in 1994, only $1 million less than the 1982 to rid Lebanon of the PLO, they disarming them completely, put it in Republican and Democrat guber- have occupied what they have called a writing if need be, as Israel is demand- natorial nominees spent in the Gov- buffer zone in southern Lebanon in ing, with Syria guaranteeing the safety ernor’s race combined. order to protect its northern borders. of Israel’s northern border along with In Connecticut, four gambling groups This Israeli occupation has led to the the Lebanese Government, and assur- spent $4.9 million over the last 4 years growth of Hezbollah, or Party of God. ances that Hezbollah will stop these at- in an unsuccessful campaign to lobby This Lebanese group has sought to end tacks once they are fully disarmed, and the State for a casino. this occupation, and therefore has un- second, and at the same time, and no In my own State of Virginia, gam- dertaken needless, uncalled for, waiting until on down the road to see bling lobbyists spent over $1.1 million unprovoked terrorist attacks into what happens, but at the same time, over 2 years to convince the general as- northern Israel. These have been un- then I call upon the Israelis to recog- sembly to legalize casinos. dertaken, and in the past have been nize U.N. Resolution 425 and withdraw In Illinois, the gambling lobby con- guided by unwritten agreements by their forces from southern Lebanon at tributed $1.24 million to candidates for which Israel and Syria, the two main the same time. State office between July 1, 1993, and power brokers in the region, have Let us put it in writing. Let us do it, June 30, 1994. Also in that State at one agreed not to attack each other di- however, by unwritten agreement or point gambling interests in Illinois had rectly. Therefore, Hezbollah operates whatever, but this is the only solution under contract people who formerly as a proxy for outside powers, in this to the current eye-for-an-eye, tit-for- H3624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 tat cycle of violence that has taken too Instead of gun boat diplomacy, Brown’s 1960, the average pay for a chief execu- many innocent lives, has caused too philosophy was MacDonalds diplomacy. If tive officer of some of the largest U.S. much suffering, and has inflicted eco- you want to spread democracy, sell Amer- corporations was 12 times greater than nomic damages upon a country friendly ican products. Sell a way of life where people the average wage of their factory work- spend their time making money instead of to the United States, upon a country making enemies. ers. Today, those same CEOs receive that has not been responsible for these The old Yugoslavia, which had a healthy wages and compensation worth more terrorist actions, the country of Leb- economy, then killed it, seemed to defy that than 135 times the wages and benefits anon, too weak to handle it, strong in philosophy. But a good salesman keeps try- of their average employee, the average my opinion, growing stronger mili- ing. employee at the same corporation. In tarily but not politically, because of My boss used to have a plaque on his desk some instances, Mr. Speaker, the dif- the controls the Syrian Government which said, nothing happens until something ference is more than 200 times. That is has in that country. is sold. It was there to remind us that those not fair, and it is not fair that about 70 people in the sales department, the one’s But if we want to see peace, a truly who got their hands dirty closing deals, were percent of minimum wage earners are just and comprehensive peace to which the people who kept our paychecks from women, adult women with children. It the President spoke today, to which all bouncing. is not fair that from 1973 to 1993, real parties aspire, then it is time we get to Trade missions, and I’ve attended a few, income for working men, men with the root of the problem. It is time we are pretty boring. Business executives talk high school diplomas, dropped by 30 reach that agreement that would be a about exchange rates, ownership rights, local percent. major step forward in Israel’s recogni- taxes. It’s nothing newsworthy. It just cre- Businesses are doing well, Mr. Speak- tion by all Arab countries in the re- ates thousands of jobs. er. Private business productivity has A toast then, to the salesman. Traveling gion. on a shoe shine and a smile. Sometimes, on been increasing. Profits are up, but f a wing and a prayer. wages are stagnant. What is wrong with this picture? Is it not time to let The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Thank you, Mr. Ross. I know that the American workers share the fruits of PETRI). Under a previous order of the family of Mr. Brown thanks you as their labor? House, the gentleman from Illinois well. Speaker GINGRICH and his allies say [Mr. WELLER] is recognized for 5 min- f they support traditional American val- utes. INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE ues. Let us return to the traditional [Mr. WELLER addressed the House. American value of paying an honest His remarks will appear hereafter in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a wage for an honest day’s work. Let us the Extensions of Remarks.] previous order of the House, the gentle- raise the minimum wage, and let us do f woman from California [Ms. WOOLSEY] it now. is recognized for 5 minutes. f A EULOGY FOR RON BROWN Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, 28 years The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ago, I was a single working mother GROUNDS FOR OPPOSITION TO previous order of the house, the gen- with three small children, receiving no THE ANTITERRORISM BILL tleman from California [Mr. MARTINEZ] child support and earning close to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a is recognized for 5 minutes. minimum wage. Even though I was previous order of the House, the gen- Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, earlier working, I was earning so little that I tleman from Hawaii [Mr. ABERCROMBIE] today there was a resolution that was was forced to go on welfare to provide is recognized for 5 minutes. passed by this Congress honoring my children with the child care, the Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I former Secretary Ron Brown. I was un- health care, and the food that they want to elaborate, if I might, on the re- able to attend that because I was in a needed. Even though I was educated marks that I made with respect to the hearing of a subcommittee on which I and had good job skills, I still was not so-called antiterrorism bill earlier. As am the ranking member, but I did want earning enough to fully support my members know, we are constrained by to do this then, and I take the time children. My story bears repeating to- time in our remarks, and by having 5 now to do it. night, because too many families today minutes today, perhaps I can make a Mr. Speaker, one or two days after are in the same predicament I was 28 little more clear or elaborate a bit on the tragic death of Ron Brown, I was years ago. what the grounds were for my opposi- traveling to an event in my district Mr. Speaker, if this Congress is truly tion. and listening to KNX news station. serious about reducing dependence on Mr. Speaker, let me quote in part Dave Ross, reporting for CBS news welfare, then let us increase the mini- from a story written in today’s Wash- radio, came on the air and gave what I mum wage. Let us make work pay, and ington Post, as follows, excerpting consider to be a tremendous eulogy for let us make sure that paying working from the story: Ron Brown. parents enough to support their fami- It marks the first time in more than a cen- I would like to share it with the lies and take care of their children is a tury of law on the writ of habeas corpus that Members of the House. priority on our agenda. Federal judges would have to defer to State Mr. Ross entitled his tribute, ‘‘death Mr. Speaker, the minimum wage has court determinations on whether a prisoner’s not kept up with the increase in the constitutional rights were violated. A writ of of a salesman.’’ habeas corpus is a way for Federal judges to A tragedy freezes time. Events you would cost of living. Workers these days can assess whether a defendant’s conviction is otherwise ignore become significant. put in a full day of work, 40 hours a unconstitutional because, for example, his Pictures of a Cabinet official eating break- week, at minimum wage and still live right to a fair trial was infringed. The writ fast in a tent end up on the front page. And below the poverty line. The new major- orders the State to produce the prisoner, the the story of a trade mission which otherwise ity in Congress wants to cut the earned body, or the corpus, so that he can make his couldn’t compete with the FBI’s latest income tax credit, kick single moms case to a Federal court. unabomber suspect or the standoff in Mon- and their children off welfare, and re- Mr. Speaker, I had indicated in my tana becomes the center of attention. Before now the only time you heard of Ron duce health benefits for low-income previous remarks that this past week- Brown was when some new piece of evidence families, but they will not even hold a end my wife and I attended a play, surfaced in his Justice Department inves- hearing on increasing the minimum were observers at a play that was given tigation. wage. If we want to reduce reliance on in Honolulu in a very small venue. I do He was suspected of spending too much on public assistance, Mr. Speaker, does it not think there were 20 people there, travel and using international junkets to re- not make sense to make work pay? mostly students. It was a student pro- ward campaign contributors. Should not entry level jobs pay more duction, student-directed. The set was Some junket. Breakfast in a tent and trav- than public subsistence? very simple. There are only three char- el in a plane so poorly equipped no passenger airline could legally fly it. But a salesman In addition to making economic acters, if you will. The play was called can’t stop to wonder whether the plane is sense, a minimum wage increase is also ‘‘Death and the Maiden.’’ It comes safe or what his critics are saying—there’s a a matter of basic fairness for millions from a work by Schubert and is a beau- product to move. of working Americans. Mr. Speaker, in tiful piece, orchestral piece. Death and April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3625 the Maiden was played by a doctor who Mr. Speaker, in that context we see, That is why today earlier Minority is a participant in torture in an then, that to eliminate habeas corpus Leader GEPHARDT and many of my col- unnamed Latin American country. He does damage to the Constitution be- leagues issued a warning, warning the plays the symphonic piece as he tor- yond repair. American people to beware of Repub- tures people, to torment them. f lican candidates coming to your home- In the play, a lawyer who has been town between now and election day MILLER EXPRESSES CONCERN RE- named to a commission to examine saying that they support environ- GARDING TONGASS AND REPUB- what has happened in the country pre- mental protection, but who in fact LICAN MASQUERADING ON viously with respect to those who have have voted repeatedly in this Congress EARTH DAY been arrested and tortured and killed, against environmental protection. disappeared, indicates that the reason The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. These are Republicans practicing that the regime was able to accomplish PETRI). Under a previous order of the ecofraud. The only thing green about this in the first place was the abandon- House, the gentleman from California these Republican candidates is the ment of habeas corpus; that is to say, [Mr. MILLER] is recognized for 5 min- camouflage they are using to mask the capacity of the individual to be utes. their antienvironmental record and the able to take a case to a Federal judge, Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. money they take from special interests in the context of the United States, to Speaker, the Tongass National Forest to gut environmental measures of this ask that judge to determine whether or in southeast Alaska is one of the jewels Nation. not he or she is being fairly held. of the American forest system. It is America’s only temperate rain forest To the Republican leadership and to b 1545 that is intact, that can be protected those who follow them in this Con- As my good friend from California, and that can be preserved. It is also the gress, today we issue the following Mr. MILLER, said to me just very re- subject of a rider on the appropriations challenge: Stop your assault you are cently in discussion about these re- bill to do great damage to the Tongass, leading on the environment, stop the marks and positions on the bill, the contrary to the law that was passed a masquerade you are playing out on loss of our rights and our privileges do couple of years ago to reform the forest Earth Day to appear environmentally not come in grand sweeps. They come practices on this forest. friendly, and work with us to protect by degree, they come by circumstances The gentleman from Louisiana [Mr. those environmental laws that protect that are deemed at the moment more LIVINGSTON], the chairman of the Com- this Nation and to improve those that than sufficient to erode that particular mittee on Appropriations, has asserted do not. right. that the provision that is now in that But do not pretend that because you And so I asked friends at the Library legislation in fact is a decrease in the bring to the House floor two minor of Congress to provide for me a copy of number of board feet eligible for cut- bills that everybody supports, when the playwright’s essays. Ariel ting from 450 million board feet to 418 you have voted in the past to destroy Dorfman, the Chilean writer, is the au- million board feet. The fact of the mat- the basic environmental laws of this thor of the play ‘‘Death and the Maid- ter is that that is not accurate. The country, that somehow you are now en,’’ and he was written a book of es- Tongass Reform Act of 1990 eliminated pro-environment. You are not. Do not says or compiled a book of his essays the 450 million board feet mandate for pretend that planting trees or cospon- called ‘‘Some Write to the Future.’’ I these lands and protected over 1 mil- soring a trails bill or a 1-day cleanup of recommend it to the Speaker and to lion acres from the forests for logging, the beach, as your campaign advisers others who are concerned about this. I reducing the amount of old growth have told you to do, makes you an en- realize it was an agonizing vote for timber that is eligible for harvesting vironmentalist. It does not. many. by 51 million feet annually. But in the process of commenting on The number of board feet eligible for You cannot vote day in and day out, Chile, the country from which Mr. cutting is currently 399 million board as you have in the Congress of the Dorfman comes, he wrote an essay once feet. The rider would increase that by United States, to gut the Clean Water called the Political Code and the Lit- 19 million, to 418, which is over 100 mil- Act, to gut the Clean Air Act, to bank- erary Code, the testimonial genre in lion board feet above the average cut in rupt the Environmental Protection Chile today. the last decade. Agency, to destroy the national parks In it he says, in that essay: The fact of the matter is that the and the public lands, and the forests of Terror, then, has a public character. As rider is very detrimental to the future this Nation, and to give away those re- such, it leads to a great ideological oper- of the Tongass forest. It asks for cut- sources that belong to the taxpayers ation, which authorizes, in the name of ting that is not sustainable, that will and the people of this Nation to the Western, Christian values, a purifying cru- ruin this forest, that will put it into special interests. You cannot do that sade against the forces of the Devil and of history, and far exceeds what the For- and then for 1 day dress up and pose as the antination. The principal obsession of est Service just came out with today in an environmentalist. authoritarian politics is to suppress history and those who could modify it, postulating terms of its preferred plan. The fact is you will not get away an unchangeable and superior reality, God, In fact, what it is, the Forest Service with it. You will not do well on Earth fatherland, family, to which one owes loy- preferred plan, after going through the Day. and you certainly cannot come to alty. planning documents and how to sustain the well using the Republican Environ- What is paradoxical about this ideological this forest for future generations and mental Task Force to provide you framework is that it excuses a repression continue to be able to timber it, is 172 cover, when the average environmental that, in fact, is never admitted by official million board feet less than the 418 vote of the members of that task force channels. Memory of the suffering must sur- that the gentleman from Louisiana vive in gossip, in rumor, in the whispering of is only 18 percent. That is the average [Mr. LIVINGSTON] is talking about. That what they did, and even in official threats, vote. Think of how low you had to is because the rider is proposed to cir- but at the same time, in each concrete case, start at the top to get down to there. in each undeniable and undocumented case, cumvent the public planning process, with damaged teeth, genitals, and ribs, in the public input into this process, and The people will judge you by what spite of each relative’s identification, in have the legislation dictate that cut- you do and not what you say, and what spite of the cries of pain, the truth of the vi- ting no matter whether it ruins the you have done so far to lead the most olence is denied. The people are punished, forest or not. comprehensive assault on environ- but in the long run the relationship is made They say they are green, they say mental protection. The American peo- benevolently and paternally innocent, trans- they honor the environment, they say ple hold these values dear. They hold lating it into terms that are almost familial they want to protect it, but do not look the protection of our air and our water and intimate: expulsion and exclusion of the at what they say, look at what they do. to be very important. They will not wayward, the recalcitrant, the disturbers of public order; reintegration, of the misguided This is another example. The law does give it away to a 1-day masquerade on and the repentant. Neo-colonial fascism not do what they say. In fact, it is very Earth Day by the same forces who have takes the bourgeois dream to its totalitarian detrimental in this case to one of our gutted the essential environmental culmination. prized national forests. protection laws of this Nation. H3626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 CONGRESS ATTEMPTS TO COMBAT causes to something that would kill This chart right here shows the toll SCOURGE OF ILLICIT DRUGS 10,000 people in this country, many, of drug abuse’s estimated cost in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under many of them our youth, our college United States. The cost of illness is the Speaker’s announced policy of May students, our high school students and over $8 billion. The cost of death is 12, 1995, the gentleman from Illinois yes, even some of our junior high stu- over $3.4 billion, if you can put a price [Mr. HASTERT] is recognized for 60 min- dents. One hundred thousand deaths on death. The cost of AIDS, $6.3 billion, utes as the designee of the majority because of some unseen, unknown cul- AIDS that people get through use of in- leader. prit, $300 billion in the 1990’s alone, the travenous needles and passing those Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, first I cost and the deaths that have resulted needles around from drug addict to yield to the gentleman from Penn- by this phenomenon. drug addict. And the direct medical sylvania [Mr. CLINGER], the distin- What is the phenomenon? It is drugs, costs in this country are $3.2 billion. guished chairman of the Committee on it is speed, it is crack, it is cocaine, it But the big cost is crimes and mis- Government Reform and Oversight. is heroin. Where does it come from? demeanors to the American people be- Mr. CLINGER. I thank the gen- Why is it here? Those questions are cause of drug use is over $46 billion. tleman very much for yielding to me, pretty relevant, especially if you are a Now, if you want to count all the vic- and I would just, No. 1, commend him family across this country that has had tims of crime and people who have been for holding this special order, and the a child involved in drugs or a death in assaulted and people who have been gentleman from New Hampshire [Mr. your family because of drugs, or you beaten up, then you can move this cost ZELIFF] and the gentleman from Indi- have had your home burglarized or of nearly $66.7 billion probably up to ana [Mr. SOUDER]. You are three of the your person held up because some drug $97 billion. It depends on the account- four Members who participated in what addict had to get money to get a fix. ing method you use. I consider to be perhaps the most sig- Then you are drawn into this whole But if we are going to do something nificant and important congressional idea of where drugs come from and why and impact upon the value and quality delegation of this year, certainly in they exist and what is the whole issue of this life this country is going to terms of the work of the Committee on and mechanics that move drugs from have, then we are going to have to Government Reform and Oversight. South American countries and south- start doing something about one of the This was an enormously important and east Asian countries into our borders. main reasons that this problem exists. If you live in a neighborhood that very, very revealing, I think I might Now, when you start to look at what you are imperiled to go out at night be- say, congressional delegation. the costs are to the American people cause you are afraid you might be You visited five countries, and each and look at what the costs are to what mugged, held up, or somebody is on one of them for a very specific purpose. this Congress is trying to do, let us crack cocaine or on heroin and you feel In Mexico, because 70 to 80 percent of take a look. Some $13.2 billion ex- that you or your family may be ac- the drugs that enter this country come pended. Where does it go? State and costed, the reason is that we have across that border, I think it is some- local assistance, almost 10 percent. drugs in this country. We are the de- thing that we need to be focused on. Other law enforcement, the FBI, DEA, mand source for literally billions and How can we do a better job? What are others, about 2.5 percent. The research billions and billions of dollars of drug the problems that we are facing there, and development to find out what trade. and how must we deal with them? drugs do is another 4 percent. Drug You visited Panama, which has In our emergency rooms every year, abuse prevention, which is a good pro- major money laundering problems, and in our hospitals, and we have just gram and certainly gets into our neigh- shares an uncontrolled jungle border moved a health care bill through here, borhoods and schools, it is almost 14 with Columbia. And of course Colom- but clearly 500,000 emergency room in- percent. Drug abuse and treatment for bia, which is the world capital, if you cidents in this country alone come those people who have been into drugs will, in terms of the supply of cocaine from drug abuse. There are 250,000 and need to be led back and hopefully worldwide; Bolivia, which is the second Americans serving time in our prisons, on a path that will rehabilitate them, largest producer of cocaine after Co- both in our Federal prisons and in our although it does not have very good re- lumbia; and Peru, which produces two- State prisons, because of drug law vio- sults, 20 percent of our budget. Inter- thirds of the world’s supply of coca lations. Unfortunately, drug use is in- diction of drugs, where we go out and leaf. I know, because the gentleman volved in at least one-third of all our try to catch the drugs moving through from Illinois has briefed me very thor- homicides and assaults and property other countries, coming into this coun- oughly, as has the gentleman from New crimes. try, and drugs moving in this country, Hampshire, on this trip. b 1600 I must tell you I have been dismayed is roughly under 10 percent of our and really disappointed at some of the Now, something that would cause, budget. Regulatory and compliance 0.38 media coverage of this trip. If we in- and we do not have the exact numbers percent, investigations, 13 percent, deed are going to assume that no con- because it is pretty fluctuating, but international involvement, 2.3 percent. gressional travel has any merit, and something that would cost between $70 Now, remember, almost 90 percent of that is what seems to me that the press and $90 billion to the people in this the drugs coming into the United is deeming in this case, this was an in- country every year, the net, and that States of America come from other credibly active, vigorous CODEL. You cost piles up day in and day out, that countries. Our international involve- did not engage in, quote, junketeering. is pretty important. ment is 2.3 percent. Prosecution, it I think it is fair to say you were all ex- I think it is pretty important for this passes a lot of money, it takes prosecu- hausted by the time this trip was over, Congress, who initiated a pretty strong tors and district attorneys and States because it was very intense, very fo- drug policy in the 1980’s and has gone attorneys to prosecute drug thefts and cused and extraordinarily productive. from a Just Say No policy to ‘‘just say drug crimes, 6.4 percent every year. I look forward to the report that will nothing’’ government over the last few Corrections, the costs that we have in come out of this matter, and I look for- years, I think we need to examine our- this country to keep people in prisons, ward to perusing the results of this selves. We need to examine where the is 15.5 percent. Intelligence, to find out special order. I again commend the cause of this problem is, examine our on the street where the drugs are com- gentleman from Illinois [Mr. HASTERT] problems in trying to stop the demand ing from, who is selling them, where it as a leader of the delegation for the in this country, but, most of all, we is being put together, where drugs are very excellent work that was done on need to find out where this comes from manufactured, are 2.3 percent. And the behalf of the Committee on Govern- and stop the growth of coca leaf, the State and local assistance we give to ment Reform and Oversight. growth of heroin poppies, the manufac- cities and States is nearly 10 percent. Mr. HASTERT. I thank the gen- ture of speed or methamphetamines. So that is almost $3.5 billion that every tleman from Pennsylvania. That is what this endeavor was about. State and municipality has to dole out One of the things that we wanted to Where does this come from? What do to find the reason, to find the solu- look at is what are the contributing we do? How do we find out about it? tions. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3627 Now, why did we take this trip? It is pledged to us they will begin to work of the U.S. Coast Guard. What a great a good question. I think we need to an- on in the next year. job they have done. swer it. Because in this country, when Mr. ZELIFF. I would just like to One other thing is we are working we look at Mexico, and if we would first, Mr. HASTERT, thank you for the very closely with Barry McCaffrey, the take Mexico as a V or triangle and look leadership that you provided to this ef- new drug czar, former 4-star general in over here in Mexico, we have four huge fort. Our overall leadership asked us to the Army, doing a great job in putting drug cartels. Coming up through the put this thing together. We have this thing together. area of the Gulf State area, it comes worked on this effort now for a year We are just very encouraged that we into southern Texas. We have the prob- and a half on the drug issue, and start- are starting to get our arms around lem of drugs coming up through the ed back in March 9, 1995. this thing, but we cannot do it from cartel zone in Sonora, which is along Before I get into what we have done Washington, DC. We have got to get our Arizona border. We have drugs as a committee, I would just like to out on the front lines and see what is coming up along the Tijuana cartel mention one other thing in Mexico. As working and what is not working. that comes up into California. We have you know, the Clinton administration Manchester, NH—Peter Favreau, the drugs coming up into the Juarez area, just certified Mexico and decertified chief of police in Manchester, NH, had it goes into El Paso, TX, and up Colombia. So one of the things we Operation Street Sweeper. He recog- through that area. looked at down there and some of the nized how serious this issue was. He So we have four huge cartels. Where things that were brought out, the called in help from the Attorney Gen- are they? Not United States cartels, President of Mexico has made a major eral’s office. We also got help from they are Mexican cartels. So nearly 70 commitment that drugs and crime are Federal, State, and local police forces percent of all drugs that come in, that now their No. 1 issue, their No. 1 that all worked together as a team. are grown in Peru and grown in Colum- threat. I think we are starting to make They are getting crack off the streets. bia and manufactured in Colombia and some progress. We are starting to see They are closing down crack houses. grown in Bolivia, come up either the beginnings of a process. When the They are sending drug sellers to jail, through Colombia or up through the President of Mexico starts to send that getting them off the streets. They are airways and land in those cartel areas signal all the way through they are taking back their streets, taking back their community. We are starting to in Mexico. going to get serious on it, then we are Well, we had a meeting with the starting to turn the corner. see evidence of people starting to wake Mexican Congress, and we stressed to The other thing I would just like to up and realizing the significance of how them that it was important that in mention in addition to certification important this thing is across America, Mexico, we better start doing some- and the President, we talked about across all these countries and through- thing, they better started doing some- NAFTA has an impact here, economic out the world. Mr. HASTERT. Before you stood up, thing, on a cooperative basis. development has an impact. But there I wanted to congratulate the gen- What should be done? Well, we need are many things we looked at through- tleman and his subcommittee work on to have good legislation, and the Mexi- out all these countries. the intervention and looking at the cans understand that, and they are If I can, can I just mention a few oversight. You have the oversight re- stating to do that. So they have money things that the committee has done as sponsibility in the Committee on Gov- laundering legislation so that they can we led up to this trip. ernment Oversight. You have done a start to find the money that comes in We started out with Nancy Reagan very good job. You have set up the these cartels, and they can start to and her effort back in the Reagan ad- premise on this action and this joint trace where it comes from. And it does ministration on ‘‘Just say no.’’ That, of teamwork we are going to do. not just come from Mexico, folks. It course, affects the demand side. We had The first step is, of course, laying out comes from New York, Philadelphia, Judge Robert C. Bonner, former Direc- what the problem is. The second step is Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Fran- tor of the Drug Enforcement Adminis- to take a look at it and try to find cisco. So we can start to stress where tration, testify; Bill Bennett, Co-Direc- some solutions to it. You also were in- that money comes from, because if we tor, Empower America; Hon. Lee strumental in bringing the former am- can take money out of the drug equa- Brown, former Director, National Drug bassador of Colombia with us, and he tion, that is the most important thing Control Policy, testified; Thomas paid his own way to be a part of this, to the drug traffickers and the drug Hedrick, vice chairman of the Partner- to try to solve the problem; former am- pushers and the cartels and the ship for a Drug-Free America; Mr. bassador Morris Busby, who did an in- Mafioso and the street gangs that all James Copple, national director of valuable service trying to lay out what make their money off drug trafficking. CADCA; Mr. Robert Heard, director of the predicate was and trying to move If we can take that money away, find program services, Texas War on Drugs; through this whole process. the way that they launder that money Adm. Paul Yost, former Commandant, But I commend the gentleman, and we can begin to solve the problem. We U.S. Coast Guard under the Reagan and you certainly have done a good job. can begin to deny those people from Bush administrations. But we have a lot of work to do. the end results, from all the trouble We have had several hearings with Mr. ZELIFF. We sure do. I would they get in with drugs in the first Dr. Brown. I traveled to Boston with throw out one other thing you have place. him. We went into Framingham Prison been a big help with. We started a con- We also need to have wiretap author- for Women. That certainly is a scary gressional breakfast, where we have 40 ity so those criminals who do the drug effort, where we talked to several to 50 Members of Congress working deals, especially in Mexico, that Mex- women who hit the bottom due to drug with CHARLIE RANGEL, both sides of the ico has the ability to tap in and find abuse and alcohol abuse. We have aisle, from New York. He has been a out who they are and what their deals learned a lot from that as well. big leader in this effort as well. We are. We went into treatment centers, and have had meetings with Louis Freeh, We need to have anticospiracy legis- we have done a trip with this sub- Director of the FBI; Tom Constantine, lation and antiorganized crime and committee with the Coast Guard in the DEA Administrator. We have great re- asset forfeiture. If you find a drug car- interdiction zones. If you want to use spect for both of those gentleman. tel or pusher that is moving drugs up an example of a narco democracy Now, Barry McCaffrey most recently. into the United States, so that they where the country has lost control, We are going to keep our Members up- can take their planes and automobiles take a look at St. Kitts. That is what dated. There was a lot of concern and a and haciendas and those things away, the problem here is. Mexico is starting lot of commitment. I thank the gen- deny them the tools that they use to to realize if they do not get serious, tleman. move drugs into the United States. they can lose control of their country. Mr. HASTERT. I would like to wrap And we need to aggressively pursue the The same thing with Peru and Bolivia up a little bit what we did and saw in naroctraffickers. and other countries we visited. Mexico. We have done five countries. I These are things we stressed to the I would like to also just, if I would, would like to yield some time to the Mexican Congress and things they mention Bob Kramek, the Commander gentleman from Indiana first. H3628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I briefly drug policy, and two farcical abbre- must have education and then we must wanted to say here at the beginning, viated hearing were held. Nothing was have treatment. But it must be a four- too, I wanted to thank Mr. ZELIFF, the really held, until Mr. ZELIFF took over pronged approach, and we are losing chairman of the subcommittee, for this position. Mr. CLINGER and Mr. the war. raising the issue of the drug war and HASTERT have also shown their leader- These people met with the leaders the battle that we need to do, because ship. and other people who are involved in we had abandoned it for some time, and I would say that required reading, this war. And I must take just a say what a privilege it has been to and I have seen on the floor for this, minute, too, if I may, to tell the Mem- work on his subcommittee, to do the this committee is taking this very seri- bers of Congress, Mr. Speaker, and the hearings over time, and to initiate this ously, and they have produced a docu- American people, that we have some trip. ment that every American parent, dedicated people out there. I am still We really had a strong team. Mr. every Member of Congress, and every itching from bug bites. Our staff, al- MICA, who had experience as a staffer, member of the media should look at, most all the staff got sick. The DEA as an international businessman, and and this details the epidemic drug situ- agent that traveled with us had to al- on the plane we could work together, ation in this country. It is not just most be hospitalized by going into and in your skill as a Representative of with adults, it is with our children. some of these areas, getting sick and leadership and for them to know that Every single drug, marijuana, cocaine, bitten, but we came back. The good they had the subcommittee chairman heroin, designer drugs, are absolutely news is we came back. of multiple committees. just going off the charts. This is a na- The other news that everyone should It was amazing as we went into some tional tragedy. We have 70 percent of know is that we have hundreds of dedi- of these countries, they heard of Mr. the people in our jails and in our pris- cated Americans, our ambassadors, our ZELIFF. They said, ‘‘Oh, yes, he is the ons that are overloaded with people Department of Defense employees, person who has brought drugs back in who are convicted of crimes that have these young men and women who are front.’’ I heard several leaders of those some drug relation to it. out there in the jungles working with countries take them aside. Your We have an epidemic in this country these people that are dedicated young smoothness when we went into Mexico, and no one, except some of these Mem- Americans, committed to this fight. it was a difficult situation. They had bers, is paying any attention. And The Department of State employees in just had the immigration border inci- these Members risked their lives and the narcotics assistance unit. dents that we were there on a narcotics also time with their families to go on I am one of the biggest critics of AID, mission, but in fact it turned into a this visit to see firsthand. The first Agency for International Development, very touchy diplomatic mission as well codel in my memory in the last 3 or 4 and a lot of their programs was waste- in a lot of these countries. years, and certainly in this administra- ful, but down in these countries they I want to commend the gentleman as tion. are trying to work with crop substi- to how he smoothly handled that as we Then, also in required reading, I ask tution and other programs where we met with the Members of Congress everyone to get a copy of this trip re- should be putting our emphasis, not on there for dinners and President Zedillo port, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues. giveaway programs where we can make and the foreign minister, because these This is an unclassified report. I know a difference. turned, in Colombia and other coun- the media could not care less about it, And the DEA people. I met a DEA tries we will talk about here, and par- but it details what is going on in the agent who has been in DEA for 12 ticularly in Mexico, into potentially drug war and where we are. We have years, 6 years in South America, his explosive international incidents that the report that details the failure, we name is Bill, and he is a committed we were able to help facilitate. have the report that details this dele- person. And I cannot single out all of gation’s travel to these countries and them, but we have dozens of these peo- b 1615 why they traveled to Bolivia, to Peru, ple who are out there in the jungle Mr. HASTERT. I thank the gen- to Colombia, to Panama, and to Mex- working every day trying to stop this tleman for his contribution. I would ico. narcotics trafficking, when sometimes also like to recognize our good friend First of all, in Bolivia and Peru, they the administration or Congress under- and fellow traveler, Mr. MICA, from have nearly 100 percent of the cocaine mines their efforts. So there are Amer- Florida. being produced. If my colleagues want ican heroes, our Customs people and in- Mr. MICA. Well, I want to, first of to hear some shocking news, we telligence agency people, that are also all, Mr. Speaker, thank Mr. HASTERT learned in Colombia, which was origi- involved and should be recognized. for his leadership. When this trip was nally a transit zone, even though now Mr. HASTERT. I thank the gen- originally planned, about 11 people in- they are producing some cocaine, but tleman. dicated they were going to go; and as it every American, every Congressman, Mr. MICA. So that is the problem, turned out, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. SOUDER, and the Speaker of the House should be that is where we are, and I wanted to and Mr. ZELIFF, and myself were the concerned about this, there are 10,000 shed that background of what we are only Members that went. hectares of poppies being grown there. trying to do and what some people are I want the Speaker and my col- Heroin will be on the streets of this doing out there in the field. leagues to know that, and listen to country in tremendous amounts. Mr. HASTERT. I thank the gen- this, despite cables indicating 22 deaths What is another concern, we learned tleman. What I want to do now is take from terrorist bombings on April 10, from some agents that we met with a few minutes and sort of let the that is just before we left, in Columbia, that for the first time in Peru they Speaker, and the Members of Congress and the discovery of dynamite at the found some cultivation of poppies. So know exactly what we did, where we Colombia Supreme Court, also on April we can see that we have a long way to went, what we found during that period 10, codel members stood by their com- go. of time, and we will try to move mitment, and those who stood by their Part of the history of how we got in through that as quickly as possible and commitment are on the floor. this situation is the administration then come up with wind-up remarks on This trip is a culmination of some of shifted most of its resources to drug this. the efforts that I and a few others, treatment, which is at the far end. As I started out and talked about CHARLIE RANGEL, BILL RICHARDSON, on Anyone who looks at the problem of Mexico, I think the key thing is in our the other side of the aisle, have at- drugs in this country knows that we meetings with the President of Mexico tempted to get the attention of this ad- must have a four-pronged approach. It and with the Ambassador, Mr. Jim ministration and this Congress on this must be, first of all, interdiction, Jones, a former Member of Congress, issue. In the last Congress I had over which is dramatically decreased in that we found out in discussions with 100 Members sign a letter to the former these countries. We must have enforce- the President, that he thinks that the Democratic chairman of the Govern- ment. In this administration the num- drug problem, the trafficking problem ment Operations Committee asking for ber of prosecutions has dropped dra- up through Mexico is really Mexico’s an oversight hearing on our national matically in drug prosecution. We number one problem, because it is a April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3629 false indicator on their economy. The But Panama has no military. It has b 1630 money laundering, which only forces not been eligible for the military sales But we met with 2 stars in their drug legitimate people out of business, and systems. And in the last couple of days war, who have done an incredible job, the tremendous amount of drugs that we have passed a piece of legislation in and one is the national police chief, move up through Mexico really cause this Congress to allow the Ambassador Mr. Serrano. He told us that they have violence and shooting and some guer- to be able to use some of that money to lost over 3,000 officers in this war. rilla activity. work on the counternarcotics in Pan- As you know, the drug cartels have For instance, in the last few years, ama. Panama can and will be likely the killed judicial members, they have deaths in Mexico because of this grew gateway for the overtake of the narcos killed members of congress, they have 145 percent, and there were over 2,000 if we do not get something done there killed hundreds, literally thousands, of speed or what we call speed or meth- and if we do not beef up our activities. police officers in their struggle. amphetamine-related deaths between Now, people talk about, well, how We also had an opportunity to meet 1991 and 1992, even in the borders along come we are sending money to Panama with defense minister and commander Mexico, in Los Angeles, and San Diego, or Mexico. We are not sending money, of the Colombian Armed Forces Admi- and San Francisco alone. we are sending people; those people ral Delgado. So we had an opportunity So the incidence of increase and lit- who on the ground can make a dif- to hear firsthand what they are doing, erally trainloads of marijuana, thou- ference. We are sending intelligence of- some of the problems. sands of pounds of cocaine and crack, ficers, members of the DEA, so that I might say that one of the problems and literally thousands of pounds also they can actually get in and find out that we had is in 1994 this administra- of heroin that is moving up through where the source is of the storage, tion reversed its policy on the drug Mexico is not only a United States where the transshipment is, where the shootdown policy. They stopped giving problem, but the Mexican President in manufacturing of these narcotics is, information and intelligence and radar our discussions has admitted it is the and they are doing a good job. But we to the Colombians in the Andean coun- number one problem in Mexico as well. cannot shut that faucet off, because if tries through a liberal interpretation The next place that we stopped was we do shut that faucet off, we will see of one of the attorneys in the adminis- in Panama, and we met with Ambas- a huge increase of infusion in drugs tration. sador Bill Hughes and the new Ambas- added to the drugs that we already As you may know, Members of Con- sador to Colombia and the country have in this country. gress, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. RANGEL, team there. Then we met with the I think the next place that—I know others on the Republican side, Mr. GIL- SOUTHCOM, which is the U.S. com- the next place that we went was Co- MAN, raised extreme concerns with the mand that is out of Panama City, that lombia, and I would like to have Mr. President, the vice president, the na- is literally the source that we can send MICA from Florida give you a little bit tional security adviser. Congress did our AWAC planes down to Colombia of a review on what we found in Colom- amend this, and there have been some and off the Andes area in Peru and Bo- bia. changes. But some damage was done in livia and we can actually see foreign Mr. MICA. I thank the gentleman for the program. flights coming up and the flights that yielding and, again, we wanted to trace The Colombians do not shoot the deliver and drop—pick up the cocaine the trail of illegal narcotics coming planes down out of the skies with drug or coca paste and bring them up north into this country. As you know, Colom- traffickers, but they do shoot them either into Colombia or then into Mex- bia traditionally has been one of the when they reach the ground. One of the ico to be processed. That is a very sen- major transit areas. We have had a pro- problems that we have now is that sitive place. gram to eliminate some of the king- some of the shipments are being But Panama itself has a problem be- pins, and the Colombians have been shipped around Colombia directly into cause they are in a very precarious po- very aggressively pursued, destroying Mexico, and Mexico is now one of the sition and a vulnerable position. The both the Cali and the Medellin cartels. greatest transshipment areas. city on the north coast, on the north Another problem that we have are In Colombia, under some pretty part of the Panama Canal that empties these small cocaine producers. With heavy security I might add, the Con- into the Atlantic Ocean, has the free the drug cartels being destroyed, we gressmen and the other members who trade zone in that area, has virtually now have small producers. And they traveled with us of our staff met with been overtaken by Colombians, and lit- discussed that problem. They do need our Ambassador Myles Ferchette, who erally hundreds of tons or pounds of co- our assistance, continued assistance in again I commend on his efforts, his in- caine and coca leaf and coca paste this war, additional equipment and credible living conditions; as well as move through that area; and they un- supplies. There are people there that Defense Minister Esguerra, and Com- derstand a country without a military, are willing to fight, and they have seen mander of Armed Forces Delgado. with just a police force, that they have how it has destroyed their country. to do a better job of cracking down on As I mentioned, too, nearly several So those are a couple of the things that. dozen police officers had been killed that we saw in Colombia. Also, Panama has over 400,000 shell just prior to our arriving, and I under- One other thing that I must mention companies or paper companies that are stand another several dozen people again is the alarming news of 10,000 used as fronts to launder illegal drug have been killed in incidents down hectares of poppy growing, and they profits. In talking with the Vice Presi- there just the past few days, plus other are now producing heroin there. And as dent of Panama, he admitted this and terrorist activities. So you can imagine you know, they have a great flower said this is one of the most important the conditions that our representatives production, probably the flower capital things that they need to do and they and Ambassadors are under. of the world, and poppy is another need to try to control. They know that It was necessary for this tight secu- flower. Colombia is a primary drug transit rity to meet in our embassy. We met So they have an unbelievable capac- zone. there and conversed with our DEA ity to produce a new, inexpensive, ille- The United States is currently in the agents and others who were involved in gal narcotic, and it is flooding our process of turning over military bases the various projects. schools and our communities and our to the Panamanians, and that is a sen- Two of the Colombian leaders, and I society, and we will probably see even sitive thing to the United States. I must say that there are questions sur- more of it. think Howard Air Force Base, where rounding some of the drug relation- So those are some of the folks that we base our P–3’s and our helicopters, ships to the current President of Co- we met with, some of the heroes I and is the repair base for many of the lombia. There are 109 members, I un- talked about, and some of the leaders operations in South America, was very derstand, of the Colombia’s Congress, in Colombia who are helping in our ef- important to the United States in drug over 100 members of the Colombian fort. control. So that is something else the Congress that may have some prob- Mr. HASTERT. I thank the gen- United States has to deal with in the lems, and there are some investiga- tleman from Florida. We also want to next couple of years. tions going on there. mention that in our time in Mexico, we H3630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 were joined by Senator COVERDELL of You could also see that they were Only two times do you need to use Georgia, who also has taken, in the hedging their bets, and some places un- the crack cocaine, the pictures that other body, a great interest in this derneath the banana plants you can see Mr. SOUDER showed us, and a kid is issue. the coca. But they were working to hooked for life, and what an expense, Now I would like to yield some time eradicate that. They passed tougher what a waste of human life, what a to our good friend from Indiana, who laws. waste of the human vitality that we has done a great deal of work on this Then they took us back in after we have in this country and the potential narcotics issue, Mr. MARK SOUDER. had had lunch. They landed us in heli- that every kid has in this country to be Mr. SOUDER. Thank you very much copters. We took four-wheel-drives. We a better person, to make a living, to for yielding. went back down dirt roads. The day be- raise a family and to be an American. I want to first just sketch a little bit fore, they had a tip, and they took So that is really the issue there, and, of the problem. The United States is down a primitive lab. Mr. SOUDER, we really appreciate the basically up here in relationship to this Here what you see is the lab where work you have done on this. map, with Mexico and Panama and they are turning it into paste. Here you Now I would like to yield to the gen- Central America coming down into Co- see we got to witness them blowing up tleman who really has been at the crux lombia, Peru and Bolivia. It does not a lab, watching it burn. This is very of this whole issue, driving it forward take a genius to figure out what is dark because it is a jungle. It is the lit- for a number of years and working on going on here. eral Amazon jungle. You cannot see it his committee to bring this issue for- One hundred percent of the cocaine from an airplane overhead. They find ward, and certainly a great American, coming in from outside the United six to eight of these a day that they de- somebody that we have all looked up to States is coming from here. Roughly 60 stroy in the jungle that these troops on this issue, Mr. ZELIFF of New Hamp- percent is now coming from Peru, are going through. shire. which we will hear more about in a Here you see leaf that has been Mr. ZELIFF. I feel awfully good that minute. About 30 percent of the growth pulled up, green leaf that is planted. as we have come back and renewed our is in Bolivia, with some in Colombia. Later on in the day we stopped at a commitment, we are pleased to have Not only that, it is coming from basi- local market, walked in and there the the opportunity to talk to Members of cally two places just on the other side coca leaf was for sale in those markets, the House, both the Senate and the of the Andes in Peru and in Bolivia. not converted to cocaine where we House, talking to Barry McCaffrey, the Bolivia has been growing; Peru has were. drug czar, and hope to visit with the Here you see the coca field that is been slightly declining. President, as well, and get his commit- feeding into this particular lab and the Furthermore, we are seeing more of ment. soldiers destroying it. the processing. As the pressure goes on In the back part of this field there We need to renew the commitment to in Colombia, the processing starts to was a small area where the little coca the drug war because it is vital, it is move to these two countries in these plants were planted that would then the most important single thing that two valleys. Not surprisingly, as you continue to feed this field. we have facing us. Crime, drugs, and put the pressure on, and this is a chart In my home area in Fort Wayne, IN, terrorism are all one, and it is costing that shows some of the success in the there are kids dying. You do not see us far too much in terms of the next Chapare region of Bolivia, that they the blood on the coca plants, but there generation. have had. You can see that they seized are kids dying; they are shooting each I just would like to talk a little bit aircraft, they have seized coca leaf, other; they are destroying each other about Peru. Saturday morning we met they hav seized coca-based paste and because of the coca plants that are with the President of Peru, quite a base. They have eradicated crops. They coming in from these countries. guy; our Ambassador Adams in the have made a major effort in this zone What they are telling us, however, is country team in Peru. We met with to try to crack down. also it is not all our problems, you can them all day Saturday afternoon and If you look at this third chart, what see their troops here, you can see their evening. What a guy; the President of has happened, and this shows the Mex- airplane flights and crops being de- Peru is totally committed. Two-thirds ico through Central American areas we stroyed. We listened to their govern- of the world’s cocaine is produced in were in, as they put the pressure in the ments. coca leaf form right here, and this air, it starts to move to maritime. It is their police that are dying as we photo right here, these are the coca What we were in was literally the heard in Colombia how many are fields, this is a plant, and these are the jungle, the rivers areas that were feed- dying. And they are saying, you know, coca leaves themselves. But the field is ing into the Amazon River Basin. It we would not have this problem if you two-thirds of the world’s cocaine, pro- was very disturbing, quite frankly, as were not consuming it all in your coun- duced in Peru. somebody who, in spite of the earlier try, too, and you are bringing the prob- Now, what has happened with his comments, does care about the envi- lems into our country. It is twofold. We policies, frankly, it is called a very ef- ronment, and I am a Republican; it was need to stop the interdiction, we need fective shootdown policy. If they have very disturbing to see how the rivers to put more money into these efforts, intelligence that a plane is loaded with were being killed by the chemicals because our kids and people are dying cocaine, they will address that plane, from the cocaine labs and what that in our country, and back up the people send two fighters up, have the plane be was doing to the wildlife. there, and at the same time we need to warned, have them bring it down. If We hear a lot of times about cutting work at the demand reduction on our they do not come down, they shoot it down the Amazon rainforest, and we side. down. get many letters from schools. But we Mr. HASTERT. I appreciate the gen- Now, what happens is that the 50 per- could see it burning in different places, tleman yielding back for a second, but cent pure flights on the air bridge, and and we could see it being cut so they he makes very important points that you got now, you have got in Bolivia, can put cocaine labs in. the reason we are doing this is our chil- you got Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. I want to show, if I can have the pic- dren. Kids in the streets of the United The air bridge goes through all three of tures now, what we did in Bolivia. States and our neighborhoods, both those countries in terms of bringing After we had our country team brief- middle-class neighborhoods, upper- the product up. So we basically have ing, we flew up in a C–130 Vietnam-era class neighborhoods, lower-class neigh- closed down 50 percent fewer flights in transport plane up into the Chapare re- borhoods, are being effected by this. the air bridge and are now forced to do gion to meet with the Puma powers, If a kid uses crack cocaine, he only alternate routes, either into Brazil or the soldiers who are busy working in has to use it twice, and he gives up his boat by boat, up along the tributaries the fields. We did a helicopter, a Huey free will for the rest of his life. Now of the Amazon. We now have to ship helicopter, overflight where you can that is something that is pretty impor- policies and resources. There are small see they have had success in converting tant. I think parents and teachers and boats, small craft, and we need now to things into banana production, pine- community leaders need to understand make sure we can fight the fight on the apple production and others. that. water as well. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3631 The pilots before were making $25,000 again with either ether, diesel fuel, or wanted to make another couple of com- a flight to fly a planeload of cocaine. kerosene and then washed again. At ments. Now, because of the shootdown policy, this point it becomes coca base. When we saw what was going on, the it has grown up to $200,000 a flight. And Then the base is bundled and flown or results of President Fujimori’s shoot- what is happening, by keeping the pres- transported into clandestine air strips down policy in Peru, what happens is sure on, the farmers have abandoned 20 in Colombia. It is then transported to that cocaine piles up there and now to 40 percent of the coca fields in Peru. processing laboratories in the jungles. they are trying to take it out in the Peru and the United States have a deli- It then undergoes another chemical river system. So another country cate window of opportunity, while process before it becomes cocaine hy- which has been involved somewhat un- prices of coca are down and the risk of drochloride or powdered cocaine. wittingly is out in the Amazon Basin of production is high, to get farmers out It is packaged into kilos, kilo bags, Brazil, and so many of those flights and start working with alternative weighing a little bit more than 2 now, because they cannot fly up crops. And this is true of Bolivia as pounds. The farmer gets about $2,500 a through Peru and through Colombia to well. hectare, and a hectare is 21⁄2 acres, so get into Colombia, now what they do is One of the things that I have to say he does not get much for growing the they go around through Brazil. That is is I was pretty biased, based on the crop. Then it goes into Bogota as proc- a real job for our ambassadorial corps GAO reports that we read, and we were essed cocaine, worth $500 a kilo. Then and others, to make Brazil aware of the told that programs and source coun- that is transported either to New York, problem that they have with drug traf- tries eradication programs were badly Miami, or Manchester or other cities fickers moving that cocaine supply out managed and were not effective. Well, around the United States, and it could of Peru and out of Bolivia and on up this may have been true a few years reach as much as $20,000 a kilo. into Peru through the river system and There is so much money in it. What ago, but I believe, and I think all of us ultimately through airways. is happening here in each of these agree, that we are starting to see some Mr. SOUDER. If the gentleman will countries—President Fujimori of Peru, signs, some light at the end of the tun- yield, I want to make one additional the President of Mexico, a lot of the nel, where programs are effective. point on the pictures the gentleman areas in the Caribbean, and I want to Mr. HASTERT. I think an important was just talking about. To give you the mention the great Governor of Puerto point that you started to bring out is scale of why the best drug prevention Rico and some of the fine work he has that not only did the Peruvian program is interdiction and as we get done—but what happens here is they campesinos or farmers start to aban- into some of the things we need to do, are afraid of losing control of their don their fields, but the price of co- that third picture, that is on fire, and countries, losing control of democracy, caine in Peru went down tenfold, and the fourth picture. We took down losing control to drug traffickers, and all of a sudden it was so cheap that around 100 crack houses in Fort Wayne frankly the drug traffickers are the last year. That is how great our prob- they could not afford to grow other scum of the Earth. We have got to lem is in a city the size of 300,000, solid anymore. wake up. So I think that is an important issue Let me just read a note. I met with roughly, in the metro area. That little of the whole supply and demand, but it the Governor of Puerto Rico yesterday, fire there would be the biggest drug was directly because of Fujimora’s ac- who is leading a valiant effort. We are bust in the history of Fort Wayne, and tions. going to be doing two more hearings, they can make it in those little labs, Mr. SOUDER. He is a real hero in our one in Puerto Rico in July and one in starting for $500. We destroyed the big- books. I think we are all very im- the district of the gentleman from In- gest drug bust in the history of Fort pressed when we left, and we told him diana [Mr. SOUDER], in Fort Wayne, Wayne. If we can get it there and re- that. and one in the district of the gen- duce the supply, it has a major impact And I think the other thing that we tleman from Illinois [Mr. HASTERT], in on our cities. have to look at, an AID program and Chicago that day if we can work it out. Mr. ZELIFF. But if the gentleman foreign policy programs need to be We need to get on top of it. will yield, it has got to be balanced. We geared toward economic development, What he said: have got to do education, prevention. infrastructure improvements. And I want to say a few words about Puerto We have got to do treatment, interdic- what is happening here is that if you Rico. Puerto Rico, along with Mexico, is a tion. We have got to do source country leave it to their devices in working major transshipment point for Latin Ameri- eradication programs. If we do not, if with the jungle, that is where the ter- ca’s illegal drug cartels. Eighty percent of we skip 3 or 4 of these pieces, then we rorism is. If the towns and the regular all the drugs that get into Puerto Rico end lose. We have got to do it in a balanced government give up the area, then we up in the continental U.S. program across the board. lose the war. There is no customs. It goes right Mr. HASTERT. I yield to the gen- Let me just trace a very interesting through. tleman from Florida. article in the Union Leader back in But Puerto Rico is ahead of the curve Mr. MICA. I want to follow up on February 26, an article, and I give him under the Governor’s leadership. In 3 years, what the gentleman had said, Mr. a lot of credit for bringing this out, and he has shown what a good Governor can do. Speaker. This strategy has to start He has implemented an effective prevention right at the top. It has to start out at I believe that they are committed to and law enforcement strategy, and rescued this in a very strong way, Sissy Taylor, the White House. 23,000 public housing units. He has used the Listen to this. The President has ‘‘Cocaine’s Deadly Journey, Trip to National Guard effectively, and brought 16 New Hampshire Long and Costly.’’ Just different State agencies together to make really hardly talked about the issue for go through a little bit of how it all Puerto Rico more secure. the last 3 years. Of the seven major ad- works. Governor Rosello’s model is key, because dresses to the Nation in 1993 and 1994, other Governors and leaders have to realize President Clinton mentioned drugs in b 1645 that we are now confronting what is clearly none of those addresses. In 1993, he I will go through a little bit of how it a national security threat that has gotten gave 1,628 statements, addresses and into every State in our Nation. all works. Coca leaves are bundled. I also hope that the Governor’s Conference interviews, but mentioned drugs a Again you have the field. Coca leaves in Puerto Rico this July will focus on the total of 13 times. In 1994 there were are bundled into bags. The bags are leadership that this Governor has shown. But 1,742 presidential statements and he re- brought to pits where the processing more—the drug issue must be front and cen- ferred to the drug problem 11 times. begins. ter with all of us. This has to be a national priority This is the pit. This is about 4- by 12- If Congress, this President and all of from the administration. We have a foot long. The bottom is lined with a the Governors of the United States new drug czar. He has been great to filtering canvas. They dump the leaves make this number one, if we can put a work with so far. We have a great in, add lime and kerosene or diesel man on the Moon, we can win the war working relationship with him. As the fuel, sulfuric acid, then grind them to- on drugs. other Members have seen and as I saw, gether with the leaves. A paste is then Mr. HASTERT. I thank the gen- we need the cooperation of many formed and dried and then washed tleman from New Hampshire. I just agents, we need the cooperation of H3632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 many committees of Congress in both just said nothing, and we need to work 15 years, and now stands at a 40-year bodies and everyone working in the and develop that as a huge issue in this low. It buys less groceries. It buys less same direction. country. Parents, and as the gentleman gasoline. It buys less clothes for the We also must look at how we are from New Hampshire [Mr. ZELIFF] said, children of these hard working families spending these resources, and when you everybody has to work together. I am than it has in four decades. see that most of the drug treatment sure we can get the job done, but it has These statistics are particularly and abuse programs, at the very end, to be a country effort. And we have to troubling considering the fact that cor- they are failures. Very few of them work in those countries that produce porate CEO salaries have risen at the have any success rate whatsoever. this, work with their governments, fast clip of 9 percent a year since 1990. Then the international program is 2.34 work with their presidents who are In fact, last year the median compensa- percent, and you dismantle an interdic- willing to work with this country and tion for CEO’s was a staggering $2 mil- tion program at this critical juncture, try to eradicate the supply side of this, lion a year. That’s more than 200 times you are making a mistake as far as as well. the salary of a minimum wage worker. your priorities. It has to be interdic- You can see in these charts it is A recent poll in my home State of tion, enforcement, education, and there there. They are doing it. They are Connecticut shows that a full 80 per- must be treatment also. doing it today. Farmers are planting cent of the people support raising the Mr. ZELIFF. If the gentleman will cocaine seedlings on sides of moun- minimum wage—four out of five Con- yield further, one of the things we are tains, under the brush in Bolivia and necticut residents favor this measure. finding out in Manchester, NH, again I Peru, and we have to help stop that. A New York Times poll reports that 94 cite Peter Favreau, who has done a I yield to the gentleman from Indi- percent of Democrats, 86 percent of great job along with the Federal, ana. Independents, and even 71 percent of State, and local agencies that have Mr. SOUDER. I am not necessarily Republicans support raising the mini- worked with him. But we have worked known as ‘‘Mr. Internationalist.’’ In mum wage to $5.15 an hour. with courageous people in the school fact, I authored with the gentleman Yesterday, a brave group of my Re- systems. You can put a policeman in a from New Hampshire [Mr. ZELIFF] an publican colleagues joined the Demo- school yard but we have to get inside amendment that said unless Mexico cratic call for a vote on this issue. I the schools, work with the kids and be worked harder in this effort, that we congratulate my colleagues for having role models. were going to cut off funding and sup- the courage to challenge Speaker GING- It is not just the President, it is all port. I have been critical of a number RICH’s wrongful opposition to giving of us individually. We have got to get of the trade missions. minimum wage workers a modest raise the media to wake up and pay atten- One thing I have seen, and we did not in pay. But the bottom line is the Re- tion to this. We have got to start talk- shy away from communicating this to publican leadership refuses to bring ing to parents. Parents have to start them, that all the issues that we are this legislation to a vote. It’s all talk talking to their kids. Business people dealing with are related to narcotics in and no action. The Republican leader have to be involved, communities have our country. At the same time we need has said the minimum wage increase to be involved. We have to reconnect to acknowledge that we have leaders will come to this floor over his dead with basic values. If we do not, we are around the world, as you said earlier, body. going to lose big time and we will not who are committed to democracy, who This morning’s Congress Daily re- have anything left. need our support, or we are going to ports Speaker GINGRICH’s latest cynical It is time now, and hopefully with lose the best chance for freedom ploy to stiff working Americans. the leadership of the gentleman from around the world. ‘‘We’re going to look at it,’’ Speaker Illinois [Mr. HASTERT], you might just Mr. HASTERT. In closing, I thank all GINGRICH is quoted as saying, ‘‘There describe what we ultimately want to the gentlemen who have worked on should be hearings.’’ try to do here. We are trying to bring this, the gentleman from New Hamp- Hearings. The revolutionary Repub- it all together to show to everybody shire, Mr. ZELIFF, who has taken the lican leaders just 3 days ago wanted to the importance of this issue, and we lead in committee, our friend from In- rewrite the U.S. Constitution without really appreciate your effort. diana, Mr. SOUDER, and of course my a single hearing. Mr. HASTERT. Reclaiming my time, friend from Florida, Mr. MICA. I thank Hearings. The revolutionary Repub- we have used the word ‘‘balance’’ a the gentlemen. licans last year passed $270 billion in number of times, but this is a balance f Medicare cuts to pay for tax breaks for purely between supply and demand. We their rich political contributors—all have to do our part. We promised those RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE NOW without a single hearing. And now that Presidents and those Congresses in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the American people are making their those Central American countries of TAYLOR of North Carolina). Under the voices heard in support of raising the Mexico and Panama, and certainly in Speaker’s announced policy of May 12, minimum wage, Speaker GINGRICH the Andean countries of Colombia and 1995, the gentlewoman from Connecti- promises hearings. Bolivia and Peru, that we would work cut [Ms. DELAURO] is recognized for 60 Talk is cheap, Mr. Speaker, and so is in our country to try to hold down that minutes as the designee of the minor- the minimum wage. So too unfortu- demand. ity leader. nately is the cynical way the Repub- That is partly a result of the govern- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I come lican leadership is treating this modest ment. If we take this chart, we can see tonight to the well to talk about an proposal. Forget the hearings. I call on that from basically 1980 the demand for issue really of great importance for Speaker GINGRICH to allow this House drugs, the kids’ usage of drugs in this working middle-class families in this to vote to raise the minimum wage country had fallen rapidly until 1992. country. now. It is a no-brainer. We should do it All of a sudden, the demand for drugs Mr. Speaker, America needs a raise. I without further delay. and the use of drugs goes up. call on Speaker GINGRICH to take a Mr. Speaker, a livable wage is not ex- This chart here shows exactly what pause from the Republican revolution actly a revolutionary concept, but the happens. Twelfth graders, in 1980 the and allow the people’s House to vote on American people need a raise nonethe- use started to go down. In 1992, it went raising the minimum wage now. less. If we are truly to move people up. Tenth graders, it went up. Eighth The Nation’s minimum wage today is from welfare to work, we must make graders, it went up. I am sure if you a paltry $4.25 an hour. I am proud to work pay. have a chart there, you will find that join with my Democratic colleagues A great American once said, ‘‘No sixth and fourth graders’ use went up and President Clinton to sponsor legis- man can be a good citizen unless he has too. lation to boost this wage to $5.15. It is a wage more than sufficient to cover We have to change from a govern- the least we can do. the bare costs of living . . . so that ment that used to say ‘‘just say no,’’ Hard working American families after his day’s work is done he will and we had good results during that need a break. The minimum wage has have time and energy to bear his share time, to a government which has lately lot 27 percent of its value over the past in the management of the community, April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3633 to help in carrying the general load.’’ comments. It just makes good sense, I just want to read some excerpts Which great American said that? and he is absolutely right. The money from the testimony of the Democrat Theordore Roosevelt, the former Re- that is earned stays in the community. minority leader, Mr. RICHARD GEP- publican President of the United The purchases are made in the commu- HARDT. States. He was not a revolutionary, but nity, and it helps that local economy I would ask unanimous consent to in- he did understand progress. to succeed. clude for the RECORD the statement in Workers who earn the minimum Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance its entirety. I would like to note that I wage pocket only $8,500 a year. That is of my time. have requested unanimous consent on a less than Members of this Congress MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE BENEFICIAL TO ALL few documents and they have not been made when they shut down the Govern- AMERICANS entered in their entirety. In addition to ment over Christmas. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. entering this in its entirety, I will Mr. Speaker, working American fam- TAYLOR of North Carolina). The Chair comment on it now. I would like at the ilies do not ask for much. They work recognizes the gentleman from New end of the presentation to have it en- hard. They pay their bills. They play York [Mr. OWENS] for the remainder of tered in its entirety. by the rules. They are not looking for the hour as the designee of the minor- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a revolution. All they want is a little ity leader. TAYLOR of North Carolina). Is there ob- progress. Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I would jection to the request of the gentleman America needs a raise. I call on the very much like to continue the discus- from New York? House Republican leadership to stop sion on the minimum wage. I serve as There was no objection. Mr. OWENS. Mr. GEPHARDT said ‘‘I the stalling tactics and allow the peo- the ranking Democrat on the Sub- want to thank you for holding this im- ple’s House to vote on raising the mini- committee on Workforce Protections, portant hearing—for realizing that, mum wage. Now. which is directly responsible for the minimum wage, and I am certainly de- even as many Republican call for the b 1700 lighted that I hear rumors that sud- outright abolition of the minimum Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, if denly there are manifestations taking wage—even as they refuse to schedule the gentlewoman will yield, it might place within both the House and the real hearings or a vote on a minimum be of interest in the context that you Senate, which means that our great wage increase—it is an issue we simply have just established in regard to the logjam on the minimum wage may cannot ignore.’’ minimum wage to note that the State soon be broken. I might emphasize that we have re- of Hawaii already has a minimum wage I understand there are some Members peatedly called for hearings in the at $5.25. We were an economy in Hawaii of the Republican majority in this committee. I am on the committee of based on agriculture. We have moved House who have begun developing a bill jurisdiction. Just yesterday we called into one of the most service-oriented calling for an increase in the minimum for hearings again on the minimum economies it is possible to have; that is wage, and this may lead to the call we wage, and so far have had no response to say, a dependence on travel and hoped for for a long time. There are from the chairman of the subcommit- tourism. moments in this House when reason tee or the chairman of the committee. Quoting Mr. GEPHARDT, ‘‘Real wages Yet the argument is always made does prevail. There are times when par- for all working people have been de- that if you are in a service economy, ties lay aside their particular ideologi- clining in this country for 20 years; you have to keep wages at an absolute cal bents and understand the best in- some economists believe it is our long- minimum. If you are in an agriculture terests of the American people are est and steepest income slide since economy, you have to keep wages at an served by a particular course of action and the two parties come together. 1820. absolute minimum. Yet the prosperity ‘‘And the people at the bottom of the of the State of Hawaii has been based I hope we are on the way to doing that. I hope the Republicans will recog- income scale have been doing the upon the fact that we recognized that worst. Between 1983 and 1989, two- people who are working, families that nize that there is a terrible injustice that has been done to working people thirds of all new wealth created in the have to work, are best able not just to over the last 20 years. We have a wage United States went to the top 1 percent survive, but to prosper, when they are gap that is increasing. The value of the of American households. The bottom 80 able to earn more than just a living dollar has fallen, the minimum wage percent actually saw their assets drop wage, more than just an adequate value has fallen, and we should take by about 3 percent. No wonder America wage, but a wage which enables them steps to do something about that as has the greatest gap between the rich to fully participate in the economy. soon as possible. and the poor of any industrialized na- That economy is invested in by the As the ranking Democrat on the tion in the world.’’ very people who are doing the work. Committee on Workplace Protections, Continuing to quote from the state- The money stays in the area where it is I chaired a hearing on the minimum ment by the minority leader, ‘‘That is earned. It is not taken by multi- wage increase on Thursday, November why we must question the wisdom of national companies, by international 30 of last year. I invited several people the Republicans’ supply-side revival, companies, elsewhere. It is not moved to come. One of them was the minority which would shower more tax breaks into a global economy as such. leader for the Democrats, Mr. GEP- on the wealthy, while raising taxes on That money earned in that State, HART. Mr. GEPHARDT’S testimony sum- the poorest working families, and mak- whether it is Connecticut, whether it is marizes it very well. ing huge cuts in Medicare, student in Hawaii, whether it is anyplace, That testimony I think is such that loans, and education. The Republican whether it is in Georgia, in Cobb Coun- it would be good to quote it here again, agenda would actually make America’s ty, in Mr. GINGRICH’S home district, because it does summarize very well income gap much worse. that money stays in that district. That where we are and it talks about where ‘‘Democrats have a different philoso- money is invested in that district. we should be going. Mr. GEPHARDT is phy. We believe in valuing and encour- Small business people make money in the sponsor of the prime legislation aging work—not passive profit and that district as a result of it. that is now introduced in the House on speculation. We believe in making Those kinds of wages, the minimum increasing the minimum wage. work pay, and making sure that no wage, in service oriented jobs, when it Mr. GEPHARDT and Mr. CLAY together working family has to live in poverty is earned, is spent in the clothing store are calling for a minimum wage in- and deprivation. That’s why, early this to buy shoes for the children right crease of 45 cents per year for 2 years. year, President Clinton joined with there in the local community. That is We are talking about a 90-cent increase Congressional Democrats to propose a where it goes. The small investor, the in the minimum wage over a 2-year pe- 90-cent increase in the minimum wage small businesses, are the direct bene- riod. This is a very modest increase, over the next 2 years—a way to lift up ficiary of the raise in the minimum and the President has endorsed the in- millions of hard-working families who wage. crease, and indeed held a press con- have been falling behind.’’ Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I thank ference at the White House where he Continuing to quote Minority Leader the gentleman from Hawaii for his announced that endorsement. GEPHARDT, ‘‘Even before we announced H3634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 this proposal, it came under fierce at- tax breaks—are just money in the The fact is, for the millions of Americans tack by Republicans who see stagnant bank. Never mind that people are suf- who try to support a family on the minimum wages and eroding job security not as fering while those profits soar. wage, real wages have plummeted 30 percent problems, but as the solutions to their ‘‘The American people want this in- since 1979. We’re not talking about a bunch of kids ultimate goal: ‘‘Helping those at the crease by overwhelming margins. After working at summer jobs. The fact is, one- top of the economic ladder, even while too many years of declining wages and third of America’s 4.8 million minimum wage they’re sawing off the bottom rungs. opportunities, they deserve it. And earners are the sole earners in their families. Why else would Republicans propose a Democrats are going to fight to give it Seventy percent of them are adults. They are tax plan that cuts taxes by $8,500 a to them—because it’s right for our now faced with the virtually impossible task year for the top 1 percent of families, economy, and it is right for the hard- of raising a family on $8,700 a year. In fact, while raising taxes on the poorest working families who are the heart of one in five of them are still living below the working families by slashing the our country.’’ poverty line. Is that the message we want to send to earned income tax-credit, cutting back I end my quote from the statement working America? That you can work hard, on one of the best ways for struggling made by Minority Leader GEPHARDT on and take responsibility for your family, and families to lift themselves into the November 30, 1995, at a hearing held by still live in poverty and deprivation? middle class: the Democrats on the workplace, Sub- That is why it’s time to raise the mini- ‘‘The fact is, for the millions of committee on Work Force Protections, mum wage by 90 cents. It’s a matter of fun- Americans who try to support a family which I will include for the RECORD. damental fairness. It’s a matter of basic de- cency for those who are at the bottom of the on the minimum wage, real wages have TESTIMONY BY HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER ladder, struggling to climb up. But there are plummeted by 30 percent since 1979. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT IN SUPPORT OF MINI- other reasons to support this proposal. MUM WAGE INCREASE, HEARING OF DEMO- ‘‘We’re not talking about a bunch of Raising the minimum wage would help CRATIC MEMBERS OF HOUSE ECONOMIC AND kids working at summer jobs. The fact make work pay more than welfare—and too EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE, is one-third of America’s 4.8 million often, that’s just not the case today. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1995, 10:00 A.M. minimum wage earners are the sole Republicans keep saying a minimum wage earners in their families. Seventy per- Ranking Member Clay, and Members of the increase will cost jobs. But it has been prov- Committee on Economic and Educational cent of them are adults. They are now en time and again that raising the minimum Opportunities: wage won’t cost jobs. The last time we raised faced with the virtually impossible I want to thank you for holding this impor- the minimum wage, Republican Members of task of raising a family on $8,700 a tant hearing—for realizing that, even as the House said it would be a ‘‘death warrant many Republicans call for the outright abo- year. In fact, one in five of them are . . . for small business,’’ and that it would lition of the minimum wage—even as they still living below the poverty line. destroy jobs, increase the federal deficit, and refuse to schedule real hearings or a vote on ‘‘Is that the message we want to send raise inflation. It did none of those things. a minimum wage increase—it is an issue we to working America? That you can On the contrary, recent research—includ- simply cannot ignore. work hard, and take responsibility for ing a study by noted economists David Card Let’s begin at the beginning: America and Alan Krueger—shows that a minimum your family, and still live in poverty needs a raise. wage increase has little or no effect on the and deprivation? Real wages for all working people have number of jobs. Since when is it bad for our ‘‘That is why it’s time to raise the been declining in this country for twenty economy to put more money in the pockets minimum wage by 90 cents. It’s a mat- years; some economists believe it is our of our workers and families and consumers? longest, steepest income slide since 1820. ter of fundamental fairness. It’s a mat- And it has been proven that raising the ter of basic decency for those at the And the people at the bottom of the in- come scale have been doing the worst. Be- minimum wage pushes up wages for millions bottom of the ladder, struggling to who earn more than the minimum wage climb up. But there are other reasons tween 1983 and 1989, two-thirds of all new wealth created in the United States went to today. to support this proposal. the top one percent of American households. Republican leaders have already pledged to ‘‘Raising the minimum wage would The bottom eighty percent actually saw fight this increase, as they have resisted help make work pay more than wel- their assets drop by about three percent. No similar increases in the past. Republican fare—and too often, that’s just not the wonder America has the greatest gap be- Leader Dick Armey does not merely oppose case today. tween the rich and the poor of any industri- an increase—he wants to demolish the mini- mum wage altogether. To the Republicans, ‘‘Republicans keep saying a mini- alized nation in the world. That is why we must question the wisdom lower wages—combined with huge corporate mum wage increase will cost jobs. But tax breaks—are just money in the bank. it has been proven time and again that of the Republicans’ supply-side revival, which would shower more tax breaks on the Never mind that people are suffering while raising the minimum wage won’t cost wealthy, while raising taxes on the poorest those profits soar. jobs. The last time we raised the mini- working families, and making huge cuts in The American people want this increase by mum wage, Republican Members of the Medicare, student loans, and education. The overwhelming margins. After too many House said it would be a ‘death warrant Republican agenda would actually make years of declining wages and opportunities, * * * for small business,’ and that it America’s income gap much worse. they deserve it. And Democrats are going to fight to give it to them—because it’s right would destroy jobs, increase the Fed- Democrats have a different philosophy. We believe in valuing and encouraging work— for our economy, and it’s right for the hard eral deficit, and raise inflation. It did working families who are the heart of our none of those things. not passive profit and speculation. We be- lieve in making work pay, and making sure country. ‘‘On the contrary, recent research— that no working family has to live in pov- Thank you for listening. Now I’m happy to including a study of noted economists erty and deprivation. That’s why, early this take your questions. David Card and Alan Krueger—shows year, President Clinton joined with Congres- Mr. Speaker, I now would like to that a minimum wage increase has lit- sional Democrats to propose a ninety-cent yield to the gentlewoman from North tle or no effect on the number of jobs. increase in the minimum wage over the next Carolina [Mrs. CLAYTON] for a state- Since when it is bad for our economy two years—a way to lift up millions of hard- ment. to put more money in the pockets of working families who have been falling be- Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I ap- our workers and families and consum- hind. Even before we announced this proposal, it preciate the gentleman from New York ers? came under fierce attack by Republicans allowing me to participate in his time ‘‘And it has been proven that raising who see stagnant wages and eroding job se- and particularly on the issue of the the minimum wage pushes up wages for curity not as problems, but as the solutions minimum wage. millions who already earn more than to their ultimate goal: helping those at the b the minimum wage today. top of the economic ladder, even while 1715 ‘‘Republican leaders have already they’re sawing off the bottom rungs. Why Also, Mr. Speaker, and to those who pledged to fight this increase, as they else would Republicans propose a tax plan are privileged to have heard the read- have resisted similar increases in the that cuts taxes by 8,500 dollars a year for the ing of the statement from the minority top one percent of families, while raising past. Republican Leader DICK ARMEY leader, indeed those same issues are as taxes on the poorest working families by does not merely oppose an increase—he slashing the Earnest Income Tax Credit, cut- pertinent now as they were then, and it wants to abolish the minimum wage al- ting back on one of the best ways for strug- is indeed the fair thing to do, it is the together. To the Republicans, lower gling families to lift themselves into the right thing to do, and in the final anal- wages—combined with huge corporate middle class? ysis it is the economical thing to do; April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3635 for all of us to have a livable wage so of our economy as well? Forty percent vailing wages under Davis-Bacon, are Americans can live better and there- of those who are on minimum wage are only slightly higher than the minimum fore our economy prosper. the sole providers, the sole providers of wage in North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it makes no sense that their children. So the gentlewoman has a great de- a person in America who wants to Speaker GINGRICH often has com- pression of wages in her State. It is work, and who has a job and works pared this Congress with the New Deal very interesting. more than 40 hours a week, can still under President Roosevelt, and he ap- Mrs. CLAYTON. If the gentleman fall below the poverty level. That is the parently is a great admirer of Presi- would yield, as those figures are de- situation we have under the current dent Roosevelt, as I am; but I want to pressing as a State, I want the gen- minimum wage. tell you there is no comparison. The tleman to know that my district is The President has proposed, and New Deal Congress offered people hope, even more disadvantaged because the many Members are supporting, and hope; it did not increase their eco- earned-income tax credit eligibility is even a few Republicans are supporting nomic insecurity or anxiety, where we higher than it is for my State as a a modest increase. And I want to re- are refusing to give people any hope. whole. Also, those who are working at peat, it is a modest increase. Only 90 We are depressing their opportunity. lower wages in my district, which is cents over a period of 2 years, 45 cents In this Congress, the Speaker offers the First Congressional District in per year. only cynicism and anxiety by attempt- North Carolina, again a higher percent- Yes; Mr. Speaker, I know that some ing to enrich the few at the expense of age of my workers are working at in the business community have argued the poor. lower wages. that an increase in the minimum wage It is unconscionable to me that the So this is critical, critical to the sur- will cause many businesses to lay off majority in control of this Congress vivability of a lot of my families in my workers. Yes; I know that some of the would propose a huge tax cut for the district. It is not incidental. Their business community have maintained wealthiest among us, while simulta- earned-income tax credit, Medicaid, that an increase in the minimum wage neously attempting to eliminate the minimum wage, all of these issues go would cause many businesses to in- earned-income tax credit, and at the to whether families in my district—— crease the price of their products and same time refusing to have any oppor- Mr. OWENS. Some of these people their services in order to recoup what tunity for increasing the minimum are at the very bottom of the rung. Al- they pay the workers who provide serv- wage, as well as wanting to take Med- though they are working, they are at ices for us. icaid and other things that help the the very bottom in terms of wages and But, Mr. Speaker, let us be honest poor away. income and were benefiting from the and recognize the fact that while, over True, Mr. Speaker, these are indeed earned: income tax credit. You just the course of the past few years, with- tough times. Our Nation is faced with a mentioned that. But not only have the out the minimum wage, we have wit- staggering national debt, built up over Republicans refused to allow a discus- nessed the economy prospering. Wall the past decade, that is threatening to sion of an increase in the minimum Street is boasting of a great margin of rob our children and our grandchildren. wage, but they have gone ahead and profits, and indeed our economy is But what will rob our children and our cut the earned-income tax credit also. moving. But it is not moving for all grandchildren, Mr. Speaker, is an in- Mrs. CLAYTON. In some instances Americans. And the minimum wage ability for their parents and their they wanted to eliminate it. They cut simply says that the average worker grandparents to earn for them, rather it, but they wanted to eliminate it in also should see their wages go up as than to be dependent on welfare. many instances. well. There is a growing gap between the Mr. OWENS. So there is a kind of war In fact, the average wages have stag- rich and the poor, creating economic on the poor. nated and the minimum wage, indeed, anxiety and fear, that has led many to I want to yield to the gentlewoman has not moved at all. Mr. Speaker, the question their place in society and to from Georgia and say to her that her value of the minimum wage is now 29 look with suspicion and envy at others State is about the same in terms of the percent lower than it was in 1979. In of us. Nevertheless, Mr. Speaker, dur- percentage of people who are making fact, it has fallen nearly 50 percent in ing these tough times, we must always only the minimum wage, working peo- real value since it was last increased. remember the true test of a govern- ple who are earning only the minimum Yet we hear the Republicans say, ment is not where we stand when times wage, about 11.9 percent in Georgia. ‘‘Well, you had 2 years and you have are easy but, rather, where we stand Ms. MCKINNEY. Well, I would begin not done it’’. Well, this may be the when times are tough. History recalls by thanking the gentleman from New time we should go ahead and do it. how good government has responded York for reserving this time so that we Simply because we have not done it during similar times, and I would say, could talk about how America does does not mean it should not be done Mr. Speaker, history will certainly ul- need a raise, and our constituents, in now. That is why workers who work timately judge this Congress and the particular, need to have a raise. full time, 40 hours a week and more, this Government. I brought with me a cartoon from the are not able to provide, because the America has traditionally rewarded Washington Post, Saturday, April 13. I value of that has decreased over 50 per- work. Why should we not reward work? want to read this cartoon. It says: cent in real value in the last few years. It is better for us to reward work rath- ‘‘The bad news, Johnson, is you are And who are these people we are er than welfare. If this Congress fails being let go. The good news is you can talking about? And by the way, why to pass a minimum wage, it would the have your old job back at half your should we, those of us who make over tantamount to making the will to former pay.’’ And then poor Johnson $130,000, despair of other people getting work a penalty rather than a prize. Re- says: ‘‘I can’t live on that.’’ And then a 50-cent increase? It is unbelievable ward work, raise the minimum wage. It his boss says: ‘‘The rest of the good that we have the gall, the arrogance, to is the right thing to do. It is the Amer- news is we can offer you a second job, be so uncaring about people. ican thing to do. also at half your former pay.’’ Who are these workers we care about, Thank you, Mr. OWENS for allowing The title of this cartoon is job Mr. Speaker? They are our fathers, our me to participate with you. growth. And now at the bottom it says: mothers, our children, our neighbors, Mr. OWENS. I thank the gentle- ‘‘I’d offer you a third, but I’m afraid of their friends. Two-thirds of them are woman from North Carolina, and I overheating the economy.’’ adults in working families, and only wonder if she knows that she has about Mr. OWENS. They have been reading one-third of them are actually teen- 11.3 percent of her working population Alan Greenspan. agers, which we hear thrown out as an in North Carolina that earns a mini- Ms. MCKINNEY. I think this poign- excuse. mum wage. I wonder if she also knows antly demonstrates the situation that We also hear the excuse there are so a lot of fuss has been made about America’s workers are facing today, few of them. Well, we are concerned Davis-Bacon and how Davis-Bacon arti- even those people who had white-collar about the top few of our economy; why ficially inflates wages. The figures for jobs, who thought that they were se- not be concerned about the bottom few North Carolina for Davis-Bacon, pre- cure. H3636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 I have a constituent who was em- Mr. OWENS. I think $8,400 a year is mum wage. So people understand if you ployed by IBM, who thought that that what the present minimum wage comes are going to sustain your company, was a contract for life employment, out to. Eight thousand four hundred you have to have a stable work force and now, of course, finds himself dollars a year. And we just pointed out that you can depend on so it is good for among those others who have been about 4 million of these people are the the economy, it is the right thing to downsized, dispossessed of their dig- sole wage earners in their families. do, it is the moral thing to do. nity, while corporate CEO’s, of course, Ms. MCKINNEY. Kevin Phillips, a And I agree with you. We do not want make salaries that even our athletes, conservation political analyst, said the to be a part of a Congress that would our star athletes, begin to blush at. 104th Congress may be the worst in 50 be held accountable because I said ear- Last year the heads of about 30 major years. Now, can you imagine that we lier history records what we do and corporations made 212 times more in are presiding over something that is tough times, and indeed these are compensation than the average Amer- going down in history, but going down tough times, but there are a lot of peo- ican worker. And as we saw in the in history the wrong way? ple who are having tough times that newspaper yesterday with Mr. Allen, Mr. OWENS. Would the gentlewoman government should give some hope to. the chairman of AT&T, he said that he yield to correct that? We are not pre- The minimum wage gives just a little really was not prepared to talk about siding over it. of that. Does not give a lot, but we his salary. And we saw him on ‘‘60 Min- Ms. MCKINNEY. That is true. should do that. utes’’; ‘‘60 minutes’’ did a thing, and he Mr. OWENS. There is a Republican Mr. OWENS. I think it is important was not prepared to talk about his sal- majority in power for the first time; to point out at this point that I said ary. they are presiding over it. earlier that there are rumors that the But, of course, what about those Ms. MCKINNEY. Thank you very Republicans or some Members who are 43,000 who were downsized. What do much for the correction. Perhaps this beginning to generate a bill calling for they face? The fate that they face is is one way that they can get on the an increase in the minimum wage. In jobs at half the pay, sometimes. If they right side of history, by doing some- fact, the increase, as you pointed out, are lucky, it is at half the pay of what thing that is a moral obligation to they are calling for a 50 cent per year they were formerly making. working Americans so that they can at for 2 years which means maybe a $1 in- I have another chart here. This is a least go to work every day and then crease. quote from our right honorable major- come home and not have to live in pov- I welcome that, and I hope that the ity leader. He says the minimum wage erty. American voters out there will also is a very destructive thing. I will resist Mrs. CLAYTON. Would the gentle- begin to encourage their Congressmen, a minimum wage increase with every woman yield? whether they are Republicans or Demo- fiber in my being. Ms. MCKINNEY. I certainly will. crats, to go forward. We need this in- Now, I do not know about my sister Mrs. CLAYTON. I think you are crease. and my brother, my sister from North right, it is the moral thing to do. And And some of the brightest moments Carolina, my brother from New York, so often we hear values about family of my 14 years here in Congress have but I cannot imagine leadership of the and we hear values about trust and been the times, all too few, when Re- United States of America that would honesty and decency. Well, how we publicans and Democrats have come to- resist giving people who are working really cause families to unite is to give gether on something that makes sense. every day——— We did it in terms of sanctions against Mrs. CLAYTON. Fifty cents. them the resources to be self-suffi- South Africa, very tough sanctions Mr. OWENS. Forty-five cents. cient. And the best welfare reform to Mrs. CLAYTON. Yes, 45 cents. take away dependency is to have suffi- against South Africa. We did it to pass Ms. MCKINNEY. A dollar. Because cient income to take care of yourself. the law which created the Martin Lu- ther King birthday. We have done it on now we have some Republicans who b 1730 have said, well, we are willing to sup- the occasion of the Americans With port a dollar increase in the minimum So that is indeed the right thing, the Disabilities Act; you know, Repub- wage. I would suggest just with my last moral thing, the American thing, but licans and Democrats coming together little quote here from my charts—— in addition to that, this money goes to do something that makes sense and Mr. OWENS. Would the gentlewoman right back into the economy. Why? Be- benefits large numbers of people. yield for just a minute? cause people want to provide food, they In the next few days and weeks noth- Ms. MCKINNEY. I will. want to provide shelter, they want to ing would make me happier than to see Mr. OWENS. Most Americans do not provide clothing. So this is not money the Republicans join us and do the realize that this is not a budget issue. that is going to be taken out. This right thing. You know, let us go for- An increase in the minimum wage will money generates consumers who are ward on a minimum wage increase. not cost the taxpayers a single penny. purchasing services that they cannot Mrs. CLAYTON. My understanding is We are not talking about the Govern- purchase now; so this idea that it will that the minimum wage has been tradi- ment paying an increase in the mini- be detrimental to the economy because tionally a bipartisan. In fact, Speaker mum wage. It is the people working it will reduce jobs, and think the com- GINGRICH has voted for the minimum out there for employers in the private ment that Congressman OWENS read wage. Senator DOLE has voted for the sector who would receive the wages. It earlier from the minority leader ref- minimum wage. Why not now vote for is not an item we put in the budget to erenced a couple of studies that were it? You are right. Why cannot we join increase the minimum wage. So we are made, one in New Jersey and the other in that bipartisan effort, because when not talking about downsizing the Gov- in Pennsylvania, where they actually you look at who has been voting for ernment or helping to get rid of the studied that there were increasing jobs. the minimum wage, they are already. deficit. We are talking about a humane Why? Because there were demand for So why you at this time are refusing to action to make it possible for every greater service. Philadelphia did not do the right thing which you already American to pursue happiness waste theirs, Pennsylvania did not have done? History has reported you The Constitution and the Declaration raise theirs, New Jersey did raise have had a vote on the minimum wage, of Independence talk about the right to theirs. New Jersey increased jobs; and they voted for it. So why not now? pursue happiness. They need to have a Pennsylvania did not. Is this just a political effort? People decent wage before they can pursue In fact in my State, North Carolina, are suffering, so they need that effort, happiness. when they raised the minimum wage and I agree with you. It would be the Ms. MCKINNEY. But this is the same the last time, indeed there was a slow- right thing to do, and the Republicans group of people who want welfare re- ing of jobs. But when you looked at have a bill that says a dollar, I think form, and they want to kick people off over a period of a year, that increase the dollar is better than 45 cents. I cer- of welfare and send them to work, but came back in, and I would ask some tainly would want to join that. they want to send them to work at a farmers, the minimum wage is, said Mr. OWENS. People in the poorest job that does not even sustain a decent you know what we have found out: you parts of my district would welcome an living. cannot keep good workers at the mini- increase of 45 cents or 50 cents. We April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3637 really need more. They do not care reasoning that takes place. Even on the interest they charge the banks, where it comes from Republicans or though it does not cost the government they earn money on the services they Democrats. There are people who are one penny, the elite minority reason- provide the banks. suffering that need that increase in the ing is that you do not want to do any- In the last 79 years they have never minimum wage. thing which might lessen the profits of had a rainy day, the last 79 years they Ms. MCKINNEY. To deny an increase the people who are making all the have never had a loss, never broken in the minimum wage and also to cut money already. even. They always have a surplus, but the earned income tax credit is nothing The corporations are making tremen- the surplus is now increased to the other than mean, and that is not the dous amounts of money. We are in a point where it is $3.7 billion. kind of government that the American boom cycle. You got a bull stock mar- Now, Mr. Greenspan is in charge of people deserve, and I know that is not ket, you know. Why are they watching this, the same mentality that says what they voted for. so closely to see to it that the bottom keep unemployment up, keep wages Mr. OWENS. I think it is very impor- line should be kept so low? Why are low, also said that, ‘‘I need $3.7 billion tant to note that 20 percent of those they trying to keep our wages in this around in my slush fund just because I living on the minimum wage the last country at the same level of the wages might have a rainy day.’’ time it was raised in 1991 were in pov- in Bangladesh or China, Mexico? Or We ought to do something about erty. An additional 13 percent were why are they trying to bring down the that. The American people ought to lis- near poverty. In 1993 the President ex- American workers? Why not let every- ten closely to what is happening. You panded the earned income tax credit body share in the prosperity? know, it is just like what happened in which we noted the Republicans have We have this kind of decadence that another one of those sacred cow agen- tried to cut out completely, but they has been made into a very complicated cies, the CIA; they found $2 billion certainly decreased, and it raised in- philosophy. We have Alan Greenspan lying around in a petty cash slush fund come to 15 million families that helped adding to this decadent economics. But of the CIA, you know. If we get all of many working families move above the Alan Greenspan argues that whenever these slush funds cleaned out, you poverty line. Yet to complete the goal you have unemployment up, that is know, we could balance the budget of insuring the full-time working fami- good because it means that it keeps in- properly. lies, getting them out of poverty, we flation in check, but unemployment You know, my friend from New York, need to raise the minimum wage. goes down, it is bad because inflation CAROLYN MALONEY, has done a study, Recent analysis by the economic pol- will increase because the number of and she shows that the debts owed to icy institute and preliminary work by workers out there, if the supply is less the U.S. Government by the Farmers the Department of Health and Human than the demand, and when the supply Home Loan Mortgage, which is one of Services suggest that 300,000 people is less than the demand and the work- the worst perpetrators, and many oth- would be lifted out of poverty if the place that drives up the ability of the ers, section A, the royalties that are minimum wage was raised to $5.15 an wages because the workers can nego- due by companies that are supposed to hour we are proposing. The figure in- tiate for higher level of wages. pay, oil companies that are supposed to cludes 100,000 children who are cur- So our Federal Reserve has been pur- pay royalties to the Government, when rently living in poverty. The current suing a policy of keeping wages low, you add it all up, there is $55 billion poverty line for a family of four is keeping unemployment high. You out there uncollected that, if we were $15,600. A family of four with one work- know, we have the body that is set up to pursue with more zeal, we could get er earning $4.25 an hour and working to promote prosperity for everybody, that money, help balance the budget, full-time year round earn $8,500, and deliberately joining forces with the and we would not be talking about they will receive a tax credit of $3,400 kind of reasoning that says wages keeping the economy in check with in- under the 1996 provisions of the earned should be kept at the present level or flation so that it can generate for prof- income tax credit. They would collect not increased in order to keep down the its; hopefully those profits would be food stamps worth $3,516 and would pay amount of money paid by corporations taxed, and that is the way we get our $615 in payroll taxes out of what they to the lowest-level workers in America. revenue. earn. This family would end up $834 These are decadent institutions they Let us bring down the deficit. Let us below the poverty line. must be challenged head on. The Amer- take care of the minimum wage. Let us With all that help, they go to work ican people need to understand. We re- every day, they get the help from the begin to manage our economy better, cently had Mr. Greenspan up for re- food stamps, they get the earned in- and let us not have a balancing of the come tax credit, they are still $835 appointment, and he sailed through. budget, a driving of the economy by below the poverty line. Everybody agrees that Alan Greenspan shortchanging the people who are at On the other hand for a family of should be reappointed. And he is the the very bottom who are earning the four with one worker earning $10,000, great untouchable on the Federal Re- minimum wage. It is a decadent sce- $300 a year, that would be a full-time serve Board. But I think we better stop nario that ought to be challenged by worker on $5.15 an hour after the in- and take a look at the policies being every fair-thinking American. crease takes place. The EITC, the promulgated by the Federal Reserve Mrs. CLAYTON. I want to add, too, it earned income tax credit, would pro- Board, especially since that same Fed- has been usually the principle that we vide the maximum tax credit of $3,560, eral Reserve Board which is responsible have been working on that would re- food stamps would provide $2,876, and for keeping our economy well man- ward work, that productivity is a fac- they would pay $788 and payroll taxes. aged, for seeing to it that we have poli- tor of the profit, and that we reward The increase in the minimum wage, cies which promote prosperity, for see- that when the productivity goes up and along with EITC and food stamps ing to it that we minimize waste, that the profit goes up, you share that with would lift this family out of poverty. A same Federal Reserve Board was found the workers. But somehow the wages family of four with those kinds of, that by the GAO to have $3.7 point billion in have been stagnant even for those who kind of, assistance, plus working every a slush fund. They have $3.7 billion are not at the minimum wage; I mean day would be lifted out of poverty. lying around that they are not using those who are middle income. The Ms. MCKINNEY. That is certainly an that they have not returned to the wages have been stagnant at the same inducement to those who would want Treasury. If we had that $3.7 billion in time the profit has been going up. So to get off welfare but who find welfare the Treasury, the deficit would be de- the productivity, which is a factor of more attractive because working every creased by $3.7 billion. that high profit, is not necessarily a day pays less than welfare in some Why is the Federal Reserve holding benefit of the workers, and we need to places. This is an inducement for those on to the money? I have an answer, Mr. change that principle, as well, also. people who want to work to go to work Greenspan, but the General Accounting The other principle we need to and then to be able to live a decent life Office points out they say they keep change, it seems to me, is that Amer- at the end of their work. the money for a rainy day, they keep ica is a country of great opportunity. Mr. OWENS. Now the problem is we the money in case their operations, It is the entrepreneurship and the op- have a kind of elite minority decadent which are quite huge, they earn money portunity to work that should give H3638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 hope to all of us that we always will the social good, not for America’s good the world, and spend their money all work harder, train and be better but for the good of individual people, over the world and buy real estate all skilled to get the next job. However, one or two people get all of the results, over the world, buy diamonds, jewels, when we give messages that create all of the rewards, and they have to and certain kinds of things that do not such a disparity between the top 5 per- pay the price. feed back into the economy. They do cent and the lower 5 percent, and it is At some point America and Ameri- not turn the money over. growing, it is growing and we seem not cans have to wake up and say that it is The great locomotive of the free to even concern ourselves about that, I one thing to be an individual who can world economy has been the American mean the distance between the richest soar to the top, but there is also some consumer. We are about to destroy the of the individuals in America and the emptiness in being at the top if every- American consumer and end the great poorest of the individuals is larger now one else beneath you is way down at economy that has fed the free world for than ever before, and yet at the same the bottom. We all can soar, and that all these many years. If you do not time we are having great profit, great is what is so good about this country, have those consumers with basically productivity. You would think that is that there is room for everybody, if good salaries on a steady basis, then that would inure to the workers as the value is there that includes every- you are going to take the heart out of well. Just as you share the profit with body. what drives our economy. your stockholders, you reward people Mrs. CLAYTON. That is what Amer- Other economies recognize this more for doing a good job; they get an in- ica was built on. Give me your weak so than we do. A higher standard of liv- crease. and your frail. ing of workers now is not in America. And also the minimum wage should Ms. MCKINNEY. That is correct. It is in Germany. Japan, with all of its move up. And by the way, the cost of Mrs. CLAYTON. This is what the economic difficulties, has a far lower living has gone up rather than wages Statue of Liberty is all about. That is rate of unemployment than America. now, so it is costing the people to get why people want to come to America, Japan does things to protect its work- a gallon of milk or bread or Medicare; for a better opportunity to live. So the ers, and its workers are considered a all of those things that they must pro- quality of life adds to that community large part of its middle class. vide for their families, that is going up. spirit, and also the quality of life and Japan does not have to spend large Ms. MCKINNEY. And in order for the the community spirit adds to the sta- amounts of money on prisons, on crime minimum wage to have the same pur- bility in our communities. prevention or crime detection. They do chasing power as it did in the 1970’s, it When you find the family down the not have to spend large sums of money would need to be $6.07 an hour. So when street who has no economic stake in on drug rehabilitation and drug-related you talk about purchasing power and that community, pretty soon he be- crimes. They do not spend almost any inflation, it has eroded the minimum comes a factor of the criminal element money on guns and the results of peo- wage, the purchasing power of the min- that finds themselves not feeling they ple being destroyed, mangled, injured imum wage. need to protect you either. So we need by guns. We have got something like b to see how we keep our families to- 16,000 people killed by guns 2 years ago. 1745 gether by ensuring that they have the The statistics are complete. At the Mrs. CLAYTON. We are not talking resources to take care of themselves. same time less than 100 people were about even taking people up to pur- That also will help stabilize our com- killed by guns in Japan. chasing power, as you have indicated. munity as a place that is caring and A more stable society, including gun This is just the beginning of the proc- protective. control laws, by the way, a more stable ess. We are all in this boat together. We society with a middle class preserved. Ms. MCKINNEY. That is correct. I are all in this American boat together. We criticize Japan a lot about the way would just like to say something about Obviously someone with greater skills they resist our imports coming in. the notion of a social good. At some is going to be rewarded but, as the gen- They have all kinds of tricks to slow point we have got to start thinking tlewoman said, we should be equally down the flow of goods from the out- about the community. We have got to concerned for those who are at least side because they protect each indus- think about the community that is among us, because their quality of life try, the middlemen and all the folks America. helps our quality of life. down at every level in their economy I know we went through the 1980’s, Mr. OWENS. I thoroughly agree with to maintain a middle class. The biggest and the 1980’s was the ‘‘I-me’’ decade. both of my colleagues. We have a moral part of that middle class are the work- We are seeing the fruits of that now. duty, and we are charged as public offi- ers in the factories who earn wages The fruits of that, as you have cor- cials by our Constitution to promote which are good enough to make it un- rectly pointed out, is the fact that we the general welfare. necessary for them to have to have have got concentration of wealth in the If you look at it in hard, cold terms EITC or food stamps or all the other hands of fewer and fewer Americans. in terms of promoting the general wel- benefits that we have to generate as a They are getting more and more and fare, Henry Ford was a smart man. He result of our failure to pay our work- more of the pie. The rest of us are might have had some problems with ers. being left out. unions, et cetera, but he came to the In Japan, in Germany, in France, in At some point when you have produc- reality that if he is going to sell his all of the industrialized nations, the tivity increases, you would think that cars in large amounts, he has got to executives, the chief executive officers America as a whole, the community, pay his workers enough wages to buy and the middle management earn far would grow as a result of that produc- his cars, and that is just plain old less than the chief executives in the tivity growth. But what we have seen American common sense. United States corporations. Far less. is that we have got this ‘‘winner take We have serious problems in our You will have to look for a long time all,’’ and the winner is the CEO and economy right now with consumer to find a chief executive officer in those folks who are in that orbit. They spending. The retail establishments are Japan who was paid more than $1 mil- get everything, and can even get re- suffering. Why they are suffering is be- lion in compensation last year. You warded by laying people off, by putting cause the people on the bottom, from might find a few more in Germany but people on the streets, by telling them the bottom up, are the ones who spend you will not find them in Japan. ‘‘We don’t need you anymore.’’ the money in the stores because they Let us make a comparison. If Major- At some point we also have to think need immediate necessities. They need ity Leader ARMEY is really interested about the dignity of work and how peo- food, clothing, shelter, they need re- in doing what is good for the economy ple define themselves and their self- frigerators, they need the kinds of instead of saying he wants to abolish worth by what they do in life. If they things that you buy from our stores. and eliminate minimum wage, let us have nothing to cling to because their The people at the very top who are put some kind of hold on the unbridled, commitment that they thought they drawing large amounts of profits from forever escalating amount of money had with their company, with their Wall Street, they are the rich and the that the chief executive officers of cor- corporation, has been broken, not for famous who pick up and travel around porations are earning. Of course the April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3639 chief executive officer earns, what is it, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I saw a cartoon in the paper that I the top guy is $20 something million. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, want to share with my colleagues. On AT&T or Disney, I forget, somebody is Washington, DC, April 18, 1996. one side it had a woman working for past $20 million in compensation per Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, the minimum wage for 1 year, her sal- The Speaker, House of Representatives, year. Washington, DC. ary, $8,400 a year, working full time, Ms. MCKINNEY. I saw a newspaper DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- and in the other frame was an execu- article from I believe the Washington tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules tive, and the average salary for cor- Post about a company called of the House that my committee has been porate CEO’s in our country would Greentree, and that CEO was being served with a subpoena issued by the United make, in 1 day, some say really in a compensated at around $60 million. It States District Court for the District of Co- half a day but let us be generous, in 1 lumbia. is absolutely unbelievable. After consultation with the General Coun- day what this woman was making in 1 Mr. OWENS. $60 million. Oh, that is sel, I will make the determinations required year. an aberration, most of them are at by the Rule. b 1800 around $20 or $15 million. Sincerely, BOB LIVINGSTON, Certainly we want to reward success Ms. MCKINNEY. That is correct. Chairman. and we want to honor the entre- Mr. OWENS. Nowhere in Japan will f preneurial spirit. But how could it be you ever find anybody earning $60 mil- OK for us to have one person working 1 lion or $20 million. CALL FOR AN INCREASE IN day for the same as the average, and I Ms. MCKINNEY. It is absolutely in- MINIMUM WAGE am not talking about the highest, I am credible. Two hundred and twelve The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a talking about the average corporate times more in compensation than the previous order of the House, the gentle- CEO’s salary? I think it is a matter of average American worker. woman from California [Ms. PELOSI] is conscience and decency, and a sign of a Mr. OWENS. Let us take care of our recognized for 5 minutes. great country, that we reward work, we economy. Mr. Greenspan wants to take Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise increased the morale of our work force, up inflation. Seems to me Mr. Green- today in support of the increase in the we give people a chance to take them- span would address his concern to in- minimum wage. As probably has been selves out of poverty by saying we re- flated salaries at the top levels, and mentioned on the floor here this after- spect you, we respect what you do. We deal not so much and scrutinize not so noon, if an individual works full time, want to give you the dignity that you much the wages paid to people at the he or she brings home $8,400 a year. In deserve as a hard-working person in very bottom. a family of 4, if you have two wage our country. Not by throwing some Ms. MCKINNEY. If the gentleman earners working full time at the crumbs to you and making you grovel and the gentlewoman would recall the present minimum wage, they make, for other benefits and be disdained for arguments around NAFTA, do you re- well, we can do the math, under $17,000 that, but instead by giving you a living member that some people were saying a year. How could it be that in a coun- wage. that if we pass NAFTA and NAFTA be- try this great and this decent that we Ms. MCKINNEY. I did not necessarily comes law, that American standards do not pay a living wage to the hard- want the gentlewoman to yield, but I then would become global standards? working people, hardworking families was just thinking about the depth of So we did not have to fear about work- who want to do the best for their chil- your feeling and your compassion. It is ers’ wages going down, because work- dren. a shame that we have leadership in this We must reward work and we must ers’ wages would go up. We did not country, leadership that leads this do it with a decent livable wage. I hope have to fear about environmental country, that does not feel anything at that this Congress will be increasing standards going down because environ- all about leaving folks who are hard the minimum wage by at least $1, mental standards were going up. working, who go to work everyday, get which would enable families to buy up by the clock, punch out by the I do not know that that has been the more groceries. We are talking about clock, and they want to leave them be- experience. the basics. hind and leave the embrace of this Gov- Mr. OWENS. Just the opposite has Another point I want to make about ernment away from them, yet they happened. The common denominator is the minimum wage is that by keeping rush to those who already have. becoming the prison laborer in China, the minimum wage as low as it is, we Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I appre- the workers in Bangladesh, the work- are increasing the cost to the U.S. tax- ciate the gentlewoman’s comment on ers in Mexico. The philosophy behind payer. We have to provide food stamps, that. I was particularly concerned the the assertion by the Republican major- housing assistance, and other assist- majority leader, Mr. ARMEY, said he ity that we need to keep our wages low ance to supplement the meager earn- would fight the increase in the mini- is that in order to be competitive, the ings that these people make, even mum wage with every fiber of his lowest wages in the world is what we though they are working full time, being. He is a good guy. Let us change are competing with. So just the oppo- even welfare benefits I some cases. So his mind on that subject and show the site has happened as a result of GATT this is not about reducing the deficit or support, which has always been biparti- and NAFTA. We are pulling down the anything else. It is about providing san, has always been bipartisan, for an standards of the American workers. adequate rewards to Americans who increase in the minimum wage. I thank my colleagues for joining me work. f on the special order on minimum wage. There has been some discussion in I hope everybody understands we are the course of this year about the REPORT FROM INDIANA: moving forward and common sense will earned income tax credit. I believe that ‘‘MOTIVATE OUR MINDS’’ prevail. I hope our colleagues on the the cuts that were proposed for Amer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a other side of the aisle will soon join us ican working families were wrong. Our previous order of the House, the gen- in increasing the minimum wage. colleagues on the other side will say, tleman from Indiana [Mr. MCINTOSH] is no, we kept it in there. We kept it in recognized for 5 minutes. f for some but not for all of the people Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise who were working, hoping to have fam- today to give my report from Indiana. ilies and contribute to our country. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN In the Second District of Indiana, We have and we need an earned in- there are so many special people striv- OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA- come tax credit because we have this TIONS ing day and night to make a difference. artificially low minimum wage. The These are good people doing good The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- American taxpayer is subsidizing things. And today I rise to commend fore the House the following commu- American business with food stamps, the volunteers at the ‘‘Motivate Our nication from the Honorable BOB LIV- housing assistance, earned income tax Minds’’ program in Muncie. INGSTON, chairman of the Committee credit, because we have such a low These individuals, Mr. Speaker, are on Appropriations: minimum wage. Hoosier heros. Hoosier heros because H3640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 they care about our community and No task is too big. No challenge is looking to repeal the New Deal, but care deeply about helping others. too great. These dedicated young peo- much of the Great Society simply did These heros reach out and lend a ple are faced with amazing challenges not work. Not all of it, but a good part helping hand to at-risk schoolchildren. but they never give up. of it. Motivate Our Minds—MOM’s for A special gift that these young men I was coming to Washington this short—is a very special organization in and women have received, is something week, I noticed on my calendar, I have my hometown of Muncie. that I, too, learned at an early age: quotes on my calendar. This one hap- Mr. wife, Ruthie, visited the MOM’s ‘‘Always do your best, hard work will pened to have been from Ann Landers. program just a few weeks ago. She be rewarded and never, never give in.’’ I think it defines something that is ab- shared with me the love and friendship Mr. Speaker, the volunteers and espe- solutely essential. It says, ‘‘In the final the volunteers at the MOM program cially the children involved with the analysis, it is not what you do for your give to inner city schoolchildren. MOM program in Muncie, Indiana are children, but what you have taught MOM’s first started in 1987, when two Hoosier heroes. That is my report from them to do for themselves that will women, Mary Dollison and Raushanah Indiana. God bless. make them successful human beings.’’ Shabazz (Ra-shanna sa-bez) opened up f I look at this and say this is abso- their home and went to work helping lutely the center of what we need to do ‘‘at risk’’ schoolchildren. PRESIDENT’S CATHOLIC as a Government. In the final analysis, They knew in their hearts that the STRATEGY it is not what you do for your citizens, key to a bright future for a disadvan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under but what you have taught them to do taged child is a strong and loving hand the Speaker’s announced policy of May for themselves that will make them to guide them. Special children need 12, 1995, the gentleman from California successful human beings. motivators. [Mr. DORNAN] is recognized for 60 min- As a moderate Republican, someone Mary Dollison knew that when chil- utes as the designee of the majority who has voted for a number of pro- dren feel good about themselves they leader. grams that would be part of the Great do well in school. They become suc- Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, in the Society, I have had to analyze and say, cessful adults. and their contribute full sense of collegiality here, I would where have I been doing the right positively to their communities. like to yield, and I will stay on my thing, where I have helped make a dif- MOM’s has grown from helping 16 feet, the first 20 minutes of my special ference, and where have I actually students tutored in Mary’s home, to order to my good friend, the distin- caused problems? providing assistance for more than 69 guished colleague from Connecticut, If I am honest with myself, there is a at-risk students today on East High- part of me that recognizes that I could CHRIS SHAYS, to speak about our budg- land Street. et crisis and getting America’s fiscal go and vote for some of these programs Mom’s teaches at-risk students: ‘‘To and say, you know, I have dealt with house in order. think they can, until they know they your need. I can pat myself on the can.’’ Parent volunteers like, Lola THE WORK ETHIC IN AMERICA back. I can go to certain groups and McGregor, Ball State students, com- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the they can say, oh, isn’t it nice that you munity leaders, parents, and the chil- gentleman for yielding I will not be care? dren can witness first hand young men using the full time. I do appreciate his Well, I would contend that some of and women striving to achieve new willingness to allow me to participate my caring has resulted in caretaking, goals and forming new hopes and in your hour’s time. not in caring, and that what I need to dreams for their own future. Mr. Speaker, this Republican major- truly do is be a caring person. And a Dedicated volunteers, and the true ity, this new Congress, has three objec- caring person is going to do more what Hoosier Heroes of the MOM’s program. tives. Our first objective is to get our Ann Landers says, and that is what Volunteers, like Wilma Ferguson, a re- financial house in order and balance have you taught them to do for them- tired school teacher, gives her time and our Federal budget, and at the same selves that will make them successful friendship every single week. time grow this economy. That is the human beings? Beth Quarles, the office manager, at first objective, and it is absolutely es- I have made a point in the last 4 the MOM program, has worked tire- sential that we succeed in it. years of my 9 years in Congress of ask- lessly to ensure that the program has Our second objective is to save our ing anyone who has had a difficult life, the funds and the resources needed to trust funds for future generations, par- that is perceived as difficult, and obvi- keep the center growing. Frances Gar- ticularly Medicare, from ultimate ously nobody walks in someone else’s rett makes sure that the students’ bankruptcy. In fact, Medicare part B, moccasins, all of us face difficult school projects and their art work is the health services that Medicare re- things, but people who have been raised displayed at the center. cipients receive, started to go insolvent in poverty, been raised by one parent Mrs. McGregor has two daughters— last year, not this year as expected. in poverty, people who may have had LaRessa and LaNeice, who are 5th Our third objective, Mr. Speaker, is an experience on drugs, a whole host of grade students enrolled in the program. to transform our caretaking social and different challenges that have faced Mrs. McGregor witnessed how the MOM corporate, I would even say farming them, and I have said what made a dif- program helped her own daughters and welfare state, into a caring oppor- ference in your life? Why are you the she decided to give something back. tunity society. successful person you are today? What She is now one of the top volunteer at Now, the words opportunity society was it in your life that made you so the MOM program. are words used by conservatives pri- successful? When I was young, I can remember marily. They are great words, and are Almost to a person, it was ‘‘Someone my mom tacking my drawings and as- words that have existed in this country in my life, my father, my mother, my signments to the refrigerator door—it in particular for well over 200 years. brother, my sister, my aunt or my was something so small, but it sure And they are preceded by the word uncle, my grandparent, somebody, a made me feel good, but you know, I ‘‘caring.’’ mentor, someone took an interest in took that for granted. Some of these This is not a conservative agenda me and taught me how to grow my own children, have never had their work that throws up our hands in the air and seeds.’’ tacked up on the refrigerator door. says, ‘‘You live in the cities, you were I think of parents who are raising But Frances Garrett makes sure raised by a crack mother, you did not their children, and I think well, in the their precious drawings, paintings, have much of an education. Too bad. final analysis, it is what you did for spelling tests, and high scored home- You are on your own.’’ your children or what you taught your work assignments are displayed. That is not the agenda. This agenda children to do for themselves that This is important to send a message is an agenda that is trying to help peo- made the difference? And to a person that hard work and accomplishments ple grow the seeds. they would not tolerate doing some- are honored. Students leave MOM pro- Mr. Speaker, we have an incredible thing for their children without teach- gram knowing in their hearts that opportunity to do what we have failed ing them what they can do for them- there is nothing they can’t do. to do for so many years. We are not selves, making them independent. April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3641 So I speak as someone who has been ference is the deficit. At the end of hard as they should, that police and part of this political process, saying I each year, these deficits just keep get- firemen simply were getting increases feel I have done a lot of things that ting added to our national debt. That is in salary without corresponding in- have made a positive difference in peo- what I want to focus in on. creases in productivity, and this very ple’s lives, but I have also looked and The national debt in 1945 was $260 bil- liberal Republican said, ‘‘I am going to seen that there are things that I have lion. Today it is $4.9 trillion. But I fight it,’’ and he fought it. not done, or things that I have done could go back to just 1974. After the The result was that the police went that have been in fact the exact oppo- Vietnam War, it was only about $430 on strike, the firemen went on strike, site of what I intended. billion. $430 billion. It is now $5.2 tril- the sanitation workers went on strike, This may sound a little harsh, but I lion, or $5,200 billion. It has gone up the welfare workers went on strike, the believe it to be true: Poor people do not well more than tenfold, 10 times. Not subway workers went on strike. They create jobs. Poor people need jobs. And one time or doubled or tripled, quad- all went on strike. The city shut down. sometimes the people who are going to rupled. It has gone up tenfold, 10 times, Did the people of New York City create those jobs happen to be people in 22 years. blame the workers for going on strike? No. They blamed the mayor. They who are well-to-do. b 1815 I went to a housing seminar and I thought he was incompetent, this in- was confronted by a group of people That is a disgrace. It is just simply a competent mayor that could not keep who think that we have given tax cuts disgrace. When people say to me that the city running. for the wealthy at the expense of the the deficits do not matter, I say I do And I draw parallels today. People poor, which simply is not true, but that not understand it. I simply do not un- are saying we cannot shut down the is what they think. But at the same derstand how it does not matter that Government; our job is to keep it run- time, they said to me, ‘‘Why aren’t you our national debt has grown 10 times in ning. Our job is to keep it running in a stronger advocate of the low income 22 years. the right way but not keep it running housing tax credit?’’ I think historians will look at the in the wrong way. This is a tax credit to provide hous- Congresses of the past and, frankly, the This mayor tried to confront that. ing for low income people. And I said to White House of the past, Republicans What was the result? The result was this group, think of what you are ask- and Democrats. Some Members of Con- that people thought he was incom- ing. It has a wonderful name. It is in gress on both sides of the aisle have petent. His polls went down, and he re- fact a fairly effective program. But the been wanting to control spending. The sponded to the polls and the people of low income housing tax credit is going White House never submitted balanced the city. He got the firemen back to to benefit the poor and the well-to-do. budgets from either party, and Con- work and the policemen back to work The people who get the tax credit are gresses never gave back balanced budg- and the sanitation workers back to the well-to-do. So the very group that ets. work. He got the welfare workers back was accusing me of having a tax credit So I basically make the argument to work. He got the subways running for the wealthy were asking me to vote that both parties have had their fingers again, but he did it by selling the city for a tax credit for the wealthy that in this mess called the national debt. down the river. had an intention to help the poor. But we have a party now in the major- He basically caved in. He gave up, This is really what we have to wres- ity that is willing to change that, will- and he got reelected. That was the tle with as a country. We have to be ing to stop it, willing to slow the message: Cave in, get reelected, sell honest with ourselves about a lot of growth in spending so it, ultimately, in the city down the tubes. This city went things. One, poor people do not create 7 years, equals the revenue that we re- bankrupt because of what happened. jobs, they need jobs. The people who ceive. No more deficits; therefore, no The city of New York went bankrupt, can help create these jobs are people increase to our national debt. and then again he was considered in- who have the financial resources to in- I think historians will look at the competent. He was considered incom- vest in new plant and equipment and last 20 years, will look at it much the petent when they went on strike. They invest in jobs in the process. way they looked at the Reconstruction liked him when he put everybody back There is another statement that I era after the Civil War, not a particu- to work, failing to realize that in order just have pondered a lot. I do not un- larly proud time in our history. I do to get them back to work he basically derstand how people can be pro-jobs not think it is a particularly proud had to agree to their side of the posi- and antibusiness. How can you say you time in some respects in terms of the tion. He basically sold out and paid want to create more jobs and they you national debt and what has happened them the increases in wages without want to be against the very people who to our society in a while host of dif- the corresponding increases in produc- create jobs? The fact is, you cannot. ferent ways since 1974 to this year now, tivity. Now, the Republican majority de- 1996, 22 years. I liken that to what I am experienc- cided to do something that no other I look at the national debt and I look ing today. I will not say it happens all majority in Congress has ever at- at what historians will say. I used to the time, but when the Government tempted to do in the past. We have de- just blame Republicans and Democrats, shut down during Thanksgiving I did cided to get our financial house in the White House and Congress. I have not want to open it up, and I would order, and we are doing it in a very rea- come to the conclusion that the Amer- vote to this day to keep it shut until sonable way. I am not saying every- ican people have a lot more to do with this generation is responsible to our thing we are attempting to do is per- this than I ever realized in the past, children. I would not have increased fect. I would not make that claim. But and I speak from personal experience the national debt because I think it is I have never been more proud to be on this issue. irresponsible to allow this national part of a party and part of a majority There was a Member of Congress who debt to keep growing when we have not than I am today. was a very liberal Republican named controlled the growth of entitlements. We are trying to slow the growth in John Lindsey, and he ran for mayor of But let me give everyone an example spending so it ultimately intersects New York City. He won. This moderate of a letter I received from a constitu- and is no greater than the revenue that to liberal, in fact very liberal Member ent, a good friend. I received a letter we receive. of Congress, made a determination that from a constituent outraged that the Now, people say we have a revenue he thought that the city could not af- Government had shut down. This hap- problem. That would be a hard one to ford the large increases in public sala- pened to be the shutdown during the understand, since revenues keep grow- ries that were happening without a cor- Christmas holidays, not a great time to ing. We do not have a revenue problem, responding increase in productivity. have Government shut down, not some- we have a spending problem. Our He felt it was wrong that sanitation thing I particularly liked, but I did spending keeps going up more than our workers completed their work before 11 know why it happened. revenue does. It never intersects, it o’clock in the day, did not work a full It happened primarily, not entirely means that we continually have reve- 8 hours. He thought it was wrong that but primarily because the President nue and then an expense, and that dif- welfare workers were not working as had vetoed certain appropriations bills. H3642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 When he vetoed these bills, we ended is right out there in front, our deficits ple participating. Well, even with more up with no budget. When we had no are taking away money that could be people it is growing at 49 percent per budget, we had to shut down the Gov- invested in new plant and equipment, person. ernment. and the money that is being set aside So in response to the polls, one, I say I had constituents who said, well, we in savings, 42 percent of it is being gob- when the American people know the should give the President a budget that bled up to fund the national debt. truth, the polls will tell us to do what he wants. The problem is the budget he Why are we spending so much money we are doing. I really believe that. If I wants, in my judgment, bankrupts this of our savings to fund the national am wrong, I will be looking for a new country. I did not feel right about that. debt? Because our deficits keep grow- job. But I also think something else But this is the argument that I was ing and our national debt keeps grow- about the polls. Sometimes at critical receiving from some of my constitu- ing. moments in our history we have to do ents. Some of my constituents, not all I want to stop these deficits. I want what is right even if the polls tell us to but too many, frankly, said—one of interest rates to come down. I want do something slightly different or sig- them said, in so many words, ‘‘Dear businesses to be able to look at the in- nificantly different. CHRIS, I have always liked you, I have terest rates and know that it can pay I would make this comparison to always respected you and voted for for them to invest in new plant and what Abraham Lincoln found when he you, but never again. Your job was to equipment. came forward and was sworn in as keep this government running. You So what about the polls? Well, the President. When he was sworn in as failed in a very basic responsibility, polls tells us that 47 percent basically President, they had to sneak him into and I will not only not vote for you say the President is right, Congress is Washington. I want everyone to imag- again in the future, but I am going to cutting too much; 46 percent say Con- ine what it must have been like in Lin- actively work against you.’’ gress is right, we are cutting just right coln’s time when they literally had to Now, I could have accepted all of that or not enough. sneak him into Washington. They had to that point, but then he gave me his But they think that when we dealt to sneak him into Washington because big reason why. His big reason why was with the earned-income tax credit we his life was threatened. that his daughter wanted to study were cutting. They thought $19 billion When he was sworn in, seven States abroad, and she went to get her visa was going to be less in the 7th year, but decided to leave the Union. They said, and the passport office was closed the fact is the earned-income tax cred- we are out of here. When the seven down. So basically he was saying for it is a payment paid to people who States left the Union, a lot of the peo- his daughter he was outraged. work but do not make enough. They ple in the North said, what an incom- I began to think about it, and I actually get a payment from the tax- petent President. Already, practically thought, this is unbelievable. Mr. payers, a government check. Instead of before he has done anything, we have Rabin, the former Prime Minister of Is- giving the government money, as low- lost our country. It is breaking apart. rael, said politicians are elected by the income workers they actually get A lot of people in the North began to adults to represent the children, and I money from the Government, from the look with disdain at this, quote-un- am thinking about this. taxpayers. That is growing from $19 quote, incompetent, bumbling Presi- This is about his daughter, not about billion to $25 billion under our plan. dent. her getting a passport so she could The school lunch program is growing After the first few battles, and the study abroad. It is about the fact that from $5.2 to $6.8 billion. That is not a first year and second year and even if we continue our neglectful ways, our cut; that is an increase. The student into the third year, as the battles con- deficits will keep growing. Our debt loan program is growing from $24 bil- tinued and there was tremendous loss will keep growing and ultimately his lion to $36 billion. Medicaid is growing of life and some of the battles went daughter, his precious dear daughter, from $89 billion to $127 billion. Medi- against the North, a good number, will be paying anywhere from 60 to 80 care from $178 to $289 billion. there was even a greater conviction. percent of all the money she makes in Only in this place when we spend so All the powerful people in the North, taxes to Federal, State, and local gov- much more do people call it a cut. But the businessmen and women who were ernments. That is what this is about. It the press reports it as a cut, and the tied in with the military-industrial is about his daughter. And the fact is, unbelievable thing is that they think complex, for the most part were look- he just did not get it. we are cutting too much when we are ing to find a replacement for this, Now, I have to blame myself, because spending more. quote-unquote, incompetent president. I am an elected official and my job is Now, when the pollsters point out Abraham Lincoln could not have to help explain it and to teach and to that the student loan program is grow- been listening to the polls when he learn and to pay the consequences if I ing from $24 billion to $36 billion, and went to Gettysburg, the greatest vic- am not doing the right thing. There are they tell Americans the student loan tory to that point, and he was there to many things that we could probably be program is going to grow 50 percent, celebrate the victory of the North. He criticized for, but the one thing we can- the 46 percent that says we are cutting went there and gave a speech, and part not be criticized for is not wanting to just right or not enough actually grows of the speech talked about the brave do the right thing about getting our fi- to 66 percent, and the group that men, living and dead, who fought here. nancial house in order. This Repub- thinks we are cutting too much, that 47 He did not say the brave northern men. lican majority is determined to grow percent, drops down to about 33 per- Think of the temptation, given the this economy by ending these obscene cent. polls, to rally the North against the deficits that add to this national debt So one aspect of the polls is that South, to get them to hate the South, that has grown 10 times in 22 years. when the American people learn the to get people to say, what a great I had a number of constituents who truth, they want us to do what we are President, he is finally getting every- said, ‘‘Don’t you listen to the polls? doing. In fact, when we tell the Amer- body together. He could have unified Don’t you see what is happening?’’ I am ican people the truth, they will tell us the only people who could really vote thinking, yes, I am listening to the to do the right thing. I would contend for him, the North. polls. I see a lot of concerned and angry that they are not really hearing or He did not give in to that temptation people. There is reason to be con- learning from what they hear from the because he was a great President. He cerned. We have deficits that are grow- press what is happening. did not give in to the polls. Had he ing and growing and growing. I am con- Earned-income tax credits, school given in to the polls, he would have cerned. lunch, student loans, Medicare, and said ‘‘the brave northern men who There is reason to be disappointed Medicaid are growing. Medicare is fought here.’’ He just said ‘‘the brave with the growth of our economy that is growing on a per-person basis from men, living and dead, who fought only about 1 percent a year in the last $4,800 to $7,100 in the 7th year. It is here.’’ 20 years on average. I would contend growing, in dollar amounts, 60 percent He knew our country, knew there there is a very simple reason for it. from this year to the 7th year. Then were families that had to bury their There are probably a lot, but one that people say, yes, but we have more peo- northern son and their southern son. In April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3643 fact, one father during that time bur- tles around America. I am going to that died, but of the six crewmen on ied both sons in the same grave and the read that to set the scene on how the that airplane, the pilot was the same tombstone read, ‘‘Only God knows Clintons think they will retake the as our pilot, Ashley J. Davis; that is a which one was right.’’ White House, have 5 more years, be- man’s Ashley as in Ashley Wilkes. Ash- b 1830 come a rare Presidency like Eisen- ley was the cocommander on our flight, hower’s, Reagan’s; both had 8 years; on that C–43, used to be called a T–43, Mr. Speaker, I would just conclude, Roosevelt’s, 12 years and 82 days, small a civilian 737, and I was correct that T. thank God Abraham Lincoln did not part of a fourth term, and Teddy Roo- Sgt. Shelly A. Kelly, who was the prin- listen to the polls. Had he listened to sevelt’s short term of 8 years because cipal cabin steward for all of us in the the polls, we would not be one Nation, he achieved, was given the office, congressional section up front and got under God, indivisible. We would be through the tragic assassination of to know her at Aviano, going through two nations, very much divided. And I William McKinley, and Wilson who had the PX to get some shaving gear. She put the context of the debate that we earned 8 years, World War I saving told me a story about how on each trip are having today in the same context him, as it got Roosevelt a fourth term she buys two bottles of wine, her hus- that I put back in Lincoln’s time. We in the second World War I, part two of band is also assigned to Ramstein Air are doing what Mr. Rabin said we the greatest slaughter of all mankind, Base in Germany, and that he would do should do. We were truly elected by the World Wars I and II. But other than the same when he was on a cross-coun- adults, but we are trying to represent Teddy Roosevelt, Wilson, Franklin try, they would drink one in celebra- the children. We are trying to make Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Reagan, tion of reuniting with their two chil- sure that our children have a future those five people, nobody in this cen- dren, and then they would save one. and a country they can be proud of. tury has had two terms. And she said, ‘‘We have quite a collec- And with that, Mr. Speaker, I just Clinton thinks the key to a second tion of wine from around the world’’. thank the gentleman from California term is the, quote, Catholic vote, so I Well, Shelly Kelly died serving her [Mr. DORNAN]. You were very nice to am going to read this analysis of what country, as did Capt. Ashley Davis, and give me this time, and I apologize to Mr. George Weigel, the President of the I am going to fly flags on the Capitol you for going over a little bit. Ethics and Public Center here in Wash- next week for them, get every one of Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, when I ington, DC, thinks is the Clinton strat- the Congressmen who were on CODEL said to my colleague I was enjoying it, egy, then read an article from Jose Callahan, and fly flags for the other I truly was. Kennard, who is head in Texas of the four crew members who were on the ill- PRESIDENT’S CATHOLIC STRATEGY Hispanic Caucus, and that letter was fated Secretary Ron Brown delegation. Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, some- read in part yesterday or the day be- I will just briefly give their names times when I take a special order be- fore by people on both sides of the now. On our aircraft on March 1, 2, 3, cause there are good folks across the aisle. I am going to read it in toto, and and again on my birthday, April 3, country who follow the proceedings of then I will read, as I promised yester- when 35 people were killed: 35-year-old this House, they will call and say, ‘‘I day, the full text of this amazing his- Capt. Ashley J. Davis of Baton Rouge, enjoyed your words.’’ They never call, torical letter from eight princes of the LA, also married with two children; and say, and insult you, and say, ‘‘I am Catholic Church plus the Most Rev- again, T. Sgt. Kelly, Shelly A. Kelly, glad there was nobody there to hear erend Anthony Piela, President of the 36, Zanesville, OH, husband, two chil- you.’’ I guess maybe the negative calls National Council of Catholic Bishops. I dren; and the other four crew members, are smarter than the positive ones. will read this letter, and then I will Timothy Schafer, captain, 33 years of They know that a million people are leave it to people’s imagination to fig- age, just outside my own district, hearing you. But a lot of good people ure out how rough this fight is going to Costa Mesa, CA, 33 I said. T.Sgt. Cheryl will call in and say, ‘‘I appreciated be in the next 201 days, less than 200 Turnage 37, Lakehurst, NJ; Sgt. Robert what you were saying, I appreciated days when we adjourn again for legisla- Farrington, 34, Briarfield, AL; and the what Mr. SHAYS was saying, but no one tive business and votes on Tuesday youngest, 29-year-old S. Sgt. Gerald B. was listening.’’ next. Adlrich, from Louisiana—excuse me, Now the audience averages between a Then I will point out how we have a Louisville, IL; all six of them assigned million and a million and a half, and serious Catholic problem right in this to Ramstein. because of that, again as I seem to House with the numbers, and I would Much has been talked about across have closed out the Congress on the suggest to all of my Jewish and Protes- the country, justifiably so, about Mr. last two breaks, my special order is tant brothers, please listen intently. If Brown’s service to country, captain in final tonight, and I want to pick up on you think you have got division and Europe and in Korea, and all of the my 5 minutes last night where I said I problems in your denomination, listen CEO’s who will be so grievously missed would read in totality one of the most to how split the Catholics are in this by their families and their children. amazing letters in American history House. However, not a single Repub- But here are the six great Air Force from any Christian cleric or Christian lican Catholic, good, bad or indifferent, young folks: 29, 33, 34, 35 and 37, that leaders; in this case, they are Catholic voted for this partial-birth execution- went down on that ill-fated flight. cardinals, every one of them an arch- style abortion in this Chamber when it Mr. Speaker, tomorrow I will be bishop, joined by the bishop who is the came back from Senate conference going to a funeral for a true one-of-a- head of the National Catholic Con- with the slight differences worked out. kind, outstanding American hero, ference of Bishops against Mr. Clinton Before we do that, I want to take Medal of Honor winner, Vice Adm. for his veto of an overwhelming, over- care of three housekeeping things here. John D. Bulkeley. Vice Adm. John whelmingly passed bill in both the One is the crash of Ron Brown’s Air Bulkeley became known to me as a House and the Senate, a little tighter Force aircraft on my birthday, April 3. young 8-year-old boy, child , in 1942, 54- in the Senate, but overwhelmingly We had a unanimous vote for Mr. years ago, when as a PT boat com- passed here, against execution-style Brown, Secretary Brown, expressing mander, PT–41, he, under orders from partial-birth abortion of fetuses that our deep sorrow at losing for the first Washington, DC and Franklin Delano are children and babies in the process time in the line of duty a Cabinet offi- Roosevelt, tied up again in Corregidor of being delivered that absolutely cer in over almost a century and a half. and Bataan was soon to fall; this was could live outside the womb. I said yesterday that I thought the March 11 of 1942; and took Gen. Douglas So what I have done is picked up an majority of the crew was the crew that MacArthur, then a four-star, soon to be article that skillfully gives Mr. Clin- had flown me and five other Members, a five-star. Mrs. MacArthur and their ton’s Catholic strategy. That is the led by SONNY CALLAHAN of Alabama, to young son, name after another Medal title of the article from the newspaper Tuzla and Sarajevo and Hungary, two of Honor winner, Arthur MacArthur, in Los Angeles, the Tidings; used to be of the bases in Hungary and to Zagreb, Gen. Douglas MacArthur of course also my archdiocese newspaper, Mr. Clin- Croatia, and to our major air base, a Medal of Honor winner, the only fa- ton’s Catholic strategy. It is a syn- Aviano, in Italy. I was mercifully ther-son team in that hall of valor in dicated column, and it has different ti- wrong, not for the four other crewmen the Pentagon, the MacAruthurs, young H3644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 Arthur MacAuthur was just a small New Republic, April 15 issue, Goodies early in his KGB career delivered by child. I think he was under 10 years of from the Venona files. That is the Akhmerov. According to Gordievsky, the age. The three of them and key staff name for some once top-top-top-secret ‘‘silver-haired’’ Akhmerov, who seemed to be got on PT–41, and through a Japanese Russian files. ‘‘Hiss’ Guilt’’ by Eric in his 60s, discussed Hiss and other American agents he’d controlled. Gordievsky—who did submarine screen made it down to Breindel. not have access to the Venona cables when Mindenao and eventually to Australia. b 1845 he produced his memoir—reports without That was in the end of Vice Admiral reservation that Alger Hiss’s Soviet Bulkeley’s service to his country. He is the editorial page editor of the codename was ‘‘Ales.’’ In a 1989 essay in The Building up to then he had earned the New York Post, a well-read syndicated New York Review of Books, intelligence his- nickname ‘‘Wild Man From Borneo,’’ columnist. torian Thomas Powers likewise declares that and I will do a special tribute to him Mr. Speaker, I include the article at Hiss was known to Moscow as ‘‘Ales.’’ next week. this point in the RECORD: Akhmerov, meanwhile, also turns up in ex- I had the honor of spending time with GOODIES FROM THE VENONA FILES: HISS’S NKVD General Pavel Sudaplatov’s 1994 mem- his daughters and sons-in-law and his GUILT oir, Special Tasks. It seems the high-level lovely wife at D-Day on the morning of (By Eric Breindel) ‘‘illegal’’ had direct responsibility not just for Hiss, but also for Michael Straight, a D-Day. Clinton infringed upon what Earlier this month, the National Security Agency released another batch of Soviet in- young aide to Interior Secretary Harold was to be Admiral Bulkeley’s moment Ickes. Straight, a former owner and editor of of memorial to all the people who died telligence cables intercepted during the Sec- ond World War and decrypted under the aus- the NEW REPUBLIC, knew his Soviet control- at sea in the D-Day invasion 2 years pices of the long-secret Venona project. The agent as ‘‘Michael Green.’’ Akhmerov also and 3 months after he had saved Gen- cables in question, which span a three-year came to supervise Elizabeth Bently—later an eral MacAruthur. He commanded all period (1943–1945), were dispatched to Moscow FBI informant—who knew her control only the PT boats at the Normandy inva- from New York, Washington and various as ‘‘Bill.’’ sion, went on to be a destroyer com- other North American stations. Gordievsky maintains that Akhmerov also mander and sink two German ships at In serious quarters, the authenticity of the managed to develop a secret relationship the end of the war, but he was to throw Venona cables has not been challenged. Even with Harry Hopkins, FDR’s top lieutenant hard-left historians long committed to the and closest political confidante. This claim the memorial wreath into the English innocence of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg provoked considerable controversy when Channel at dawn at the beginning of all have accepted them as genuine, despite the KGB: The Inside Story first appeared. In- the memorial ceremonies. fact that the intercepts prove the guilt of deed, the British historian Christopher An- The Congressmen that I was with the Rosenbergs and their confederates. drew—who co-authored the book with were not able to go out on the ship ex- The intercepted messages show that Mos- Gordievsky—prevailed upon the latter to de- cept two senior Democrat chairmen, cow, had at least 100 American agents pro- pict Hopkins as an ‘‘unconscious rather than and President Clinton asked to hold viding Soviet intelligence with classified in- a conscious’’ Soviet agent, implying that the wreath with John Bulkeley, throw formation during the war years. Even now, Hopkins merely saw Akhmerov as a useful many of these agents remain unidentified— back-channel to Stalin. it into the water. Given his own lack of due both to the use of ‘‘covernames’’ and to service and avoidance thereof three The Venona documents, however, suggest Washington’s failure to fully crack Moscow’s otherwise. In one cable—released late last times, it was a little rough for Admiral code. But it’s plain that most of the spies year—‘‘deputy’’ is the covername for a So- Bulkeley, but in the afternoon services were members or close associates of the viet agent who says he attended a May 1943 I asked him, I heard that the honor was American Communist Party. And this puts meeting in Washington, D.C., at which only taken away from me. He said, well, we the lie to the ancient claim that American two other parties were present. American ar- both held the wreath, but God under- Communists were merely New Deal ideal- chival records demonstrate that the meeting stood. ists—‘‘liberals in a hurry’’—who didn’t con- in question did, in fact, take place: the So I will go to his funeral tomorrow stitute any sort of fifth column. attendees were FDR, Churchill and—yes— The single most interesting document in Harry Hopkins. The decrypted cable makes morning, 10 o’clock, the Memorial the new Venona batch is a March 30, 1945, Chapel at Fort Myer. Any naval folks reference to Roosevelt, to Churchill and to Washintgon-to-Moscow message concerning ‘‘deputy.’’ The latter, apparently, briefed in the area or Army, Marine Corps of an agent whose covername is ‘‘Ales.’’ The ac- Akhmerov in detail directly after the ses- Air Force, you may not be able to get companying NSA glossary—prepared for in- sion. ternal use only, long before there was any in- in the church, but please come to the The meeting itself focused on an issue of dication that the intercepts might be re- ceremony and send this Medal of enormous importance to Moscow: whether or leased to the public—explains that ‘‘Ales’’ is Honor, great one-of-a-kind American not—and when—the Western allies would ‘‘probably’’ famed State Department official hero; well, he is already in heaven, but open a second front in the war on Hitler. In- and ostensible martyr of the American left, formation about how Churchill and Roo- give him a great fanfare and memorial Alger Hiss. Among Hiss apologists, much sevelt saw this matter certainly wasn’t sendoff. He was the Capitol here sev- will likely be made of the ‘‘probably.’’ But meant to reach Stalin—not by a back-chan- eral times. I was planning a lunch with careful perusal of the document—and the rel- nel and not by any other path. him with the freshmen, constructing a evant corroborating evidence—demonstrates PT boat 41, PT–41, to present to him, beyond doubt that Hiss was indeed a Soviet ‘‘Vadim’s’’ March 30, 1945, summary of Akhmerov’s ‘‘chat’’ with ‘‘Ales’’—who is and he always procrastinated, delay agent. In fact, almost everything in the mes- sage conforms to representations about Hiss identified specifically as a State Department things with heroes, and suddenly they official—confirms Chambers with respect to are gone to their regard. He was here in made by previous sources, including Whit- taker Chambers, the journalist (and Soviet important details. The Washington-Moscow the crypt area, where Washington and agent) who first exposed him. cable explains that ‘‘Ales’’ has been working Martha Washington were supposed to The cable in question was sent to Moscow with the ‘‘Neighbors continuously since be interred, to put a beautiful ceremo- by ‘‘Vadim’’—or Anatoli Gromov (actual sur- 1935.’’ The codebreakers determined that nial case to the Medal of Honor with name Gorski)—the NKVD’S station chief in ‘‘Neighbors’’—a term which appears regu- the original parrot Medal of Honor for Washington, D.C. (The NKVD was the fore- larly in the Venona intercepts—denotes a Soviet intelligence organization other than the great train chase in the Civil War runner of the KGB.) ‘‘Vadim’’ reports on a ‘‘chat’’ between ‘‘A’’ and ‘‘Ales’’ [Hiss]. Ac- the NKVD. The contest in which it is used in and he was there for that. other messages indicates that ‘‘Neighbors’’ When you call him at home, he would cording to the codebreakers, ‘‘A’’ is Iskhak A. Akhmerov * * *. As an ‘‘illegal,’’ refers to the GRU—Soviet military intel- answer the phone, ‘‘Report.’’ Quite a Akhmerov wasn’t attached to an official So- ligence. man. Served on active duty longer than viet mission. He lived in America—mostly in Chambers consistently described himself any naval officer I can thing of, with New York and in Washington—under various as a GRU—rather than NKVD—agent; and he the possible exception of our great nu- false names, assisted by forged documents. claimed, by extension, that Hiss, too, was af- clear scientist, the world’s No. 1 sub- Akhmerov, it should be noted, was first filiated with the GRU. On this point, many mariner. But Vice Adm. John Bulkeley identified as Hiss’s control-agent by ex-KGB will recall a ridiculous 1992 attempt to ‘‘ex- was either one or two. Colonel Oleg Gordievsky in the latter’s 1990 onerate’’ Hiss—trumpeted by The New York Next week I will also do a special memoir. Gordievsky, the KGB’s London sta- Times and the New Yorker—that came tion chief, defected to the West in 1985; he’d crashing down when Russian historian order on one of the most infamous trai- served as a British mole in Soviet intel- Dimitri Volkogonov, who’d announced his tors in American history, Alger Hiss. ligence for the prior eleven years. In his inability to locate archival material impli- Here is an article from, not a conserv- book, KGB: The Inside Story, Gordievsky re- cating Hiss in espionage, admitted that he ative magazine, but tries to be fair, the calls having attended a training lecture hadn’t examine any GRU files. (Volkogonov, April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3645 a serious scholar, appears to have been mis- ment of Hiss as Secretary-General of the Catholic orphanage? Has your bishop led by a Hiss acolyte affiliated with The Na- U.N.’s founding conference. The gesture, ob- been brought to the Oval Office to dis- tion, long America’s leading forum for Alger viously, wasn’t as generous as it appeared. cuss welfare reform?’’ Hiss apologia.) This article puts it away for any in- Or I might add the minimum wage. The key point is that Chambers—even on the issue of which Soviet intelligence service telligent thinking person. Alger Hiss, ‘‘Do you detect a far milder, less employed Hiss—is vindicated by an internal who is in his 80’s, going to take a life confrontational State Department atti- Soviet cable. Also noteworthy is ‘‘Vadim’s’’ of lying to his grave with him, kind of tude toward the Holy See, the Vatican, report that ‘‘Ales’’ had worked as an agency the counterpart to Admiral Bulkley. at last September’s world conference ‘‘continuously’’ since 1935. Chambers testi- He was a Russian spy in the 1930’s. He on women at Beijing? fied repeatedly that Hiss began providing in- was the Secretary-General of the World Conference on the culture of formation for transmission to Moscow in founding convention for the United Na- death. 1935. To be sure, Chambers also told authori- tions in San Francisco. He was at ‘‘Did you notice the President invok- ties that he couldn’t be sure whether or not Yalta in a room alone with Stalin, ing a conversation with the Holy Fa- Hiss continued to spy for Moscow after 1938, ther when he made his case for sending which is when Chambers himself broke with Churchill, and Franklin Delano Roo- the communist underground. Judging from sevelt passing everything he could to U.S. troops to Bosnia?’’ the 1945 cable, Hiss—undeterred by the most evil regime in terms of kill- Boy, did I ever and could not find out Chambers’s defection and unaffected by the ing human beings and torturing them if it was even true. 1939 Hitler-Stalin Pact—served the Soviets than any regime in the world including ‘‘Has Mrs. Clinton been spotted arm- at least through the end of the war. Hitler. American boys and allied men in-arm with Mother Teresa on the The newly released document explains spe- front page of your local daily? cifically that ‘‘Ales’’—‘‘for some years’’— and women died all over this planet to shut Hitler down in 12 years but Stalin ‘‘To borrow from medievals: We may functioned as ‘‘the leader of a small group of be reasonably sure that this is about Neighbor’s probationers, for the most part had 29 years to kill and murder and tear that country apart and the issue is substance, not accidents. consisting of his relations.’’ Insofar as the ‘‘Actually, that pun is philosophi- term ‘‘probationers’’ translates as agents, it still in doubt whether the great Rus- cally misplaced. For the substance of would seem that Hiss was running a small sian people can ever re-find their reli- Clinton administration policy, which GRU agent-group dominated by ‘‘relations,’’ gious roots or seek the free enterprise, has put it at cross-purposes with i.e., family members. free market system they are fighting Chambers—like Elizabeth Bentley—in- Catholic teaching on a host of issues, to achieve without crime completely sisted to the FBI that Alger’s brother, Don- hasn’t changed all that much. But the swallowing them. They went from serf- ald Hiss, was also a Soviet agent; Chambers accidents—the appearances, or as the dom right into Communist slavery and further claimed that Hiss’s wife, Priscilla, TV folks say, the images—have been was a communist who assisted her husband’s American traitors like Alger Hiss retooled more extensively than the 1996 espionage activities by copying classified helped extend that agony and he has State Department documents. Once again, Ford Taurus. his, I do not even want to call them lib- ‘‘And the reason why is self-evidently therefore, Venona buttresses Chambers’s tes- erals, they are beyond that, they are timony as well as Bentley’s. clear: The President is seeking re-elec- The March 30, 1945, cable refers to ‘‘Ales’s’’ rock hard radical leftists still in a tion and his handlers have concluded role as a member of the U.S. diplomatic sense fellow travelers still running that the Catholic vote is the key to his team at the Yalta summit, which took place around the country trying to express success. Thus the administration and earlier that same year. Hiss, of course, was doubt about his guilt from Ivy League the Clinton re-election campaign have part of the American delegation at Yalta. colleges to great universities on the been aggressively conducting Oper- This, in fact, is why the FBI focused on him west coast. Unbelievable. Alger Hiss is shortly after Igor Gouzenko—a code clerk at ation Catholic Seduction for months. guilty. It has never been said clearly ‘‘On the face of it, it seems a rather the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa who defected on this House floor. I am going to ask in 1945—told Canadian and British security brazen strategy.’’ officials that Moscow had its own agent in other Members to join me and see if we This is a month before the veto on Washington’s Yalta delegation. Gouzenko can do an hour on that. execution style abortion, by the way. identified the agent in question as an aide to Now the theme from here on, this ‘‘This is, after all, the President Secretary of State Edward Stettinius. Hiss, amazing historical letter. I am going to whose very first acts in office were to though several levels beneath the Secretary give the signatures first before I read sign executive orders widening the of State in the bureaucratic pecking order, George Weigel’s column and the res- availability of abortion-on-demand and did enjoy a notably close working relation- ignation from all positions of respon- lifting the ban on fetal tissue research. ship with Stettinius. The two men even sibility by Jose Kennard in Texas. called each other ‘‘Alger’’ and ‘‘Ed.’’ This is the President whose surgeon- According to the decrypted cable, ‘‘Ales’’ Signing the letter besides the afore- general, the unforgettable Joycelyn El- went on to Moscow after the Yalta summit. mentioned Bishop Pilla is Joseph Car- ders, was known for mocking a, quote, Here a single question seems central: Did dinal Bernardin, archbishop, Chicago; celibate, male-dominated church, un- Hiss, in fact, head to Moscow after Yalta? James Cardinal Hickey, archbishop of quote.’’ The answer is yes. Washington, DC. I will read it the way Attack on Catholicism. Actually, only four Americans who weren’t they signed it because they took the ‘‘This is the administration that U.S. Embassy staffers did so; most, like traditional placing of ‘‘Cardinal’’ in- President Roosevelt himself, managed to vastly expanded foreign aid funding for avoid the grueling trip through wartime stead of the middle name and they put Planned Parenthood,’’ the world’s larg- Russia. The four who traveled to Moscow— it at the beginning, so I should read it est abortion provider. all of whom flew on the Secretary of State’s the way they did it. ‘‘This is the administration that plane—included Stettinius himself, two ca- Cardinal Bernard Law, archbishop, hired Faith Mitchell.’’ reer diplomats and Hiss. None—apart from Boston; Cardinal Adam Maida, Detroit; What a first name. Hiss—can plausibly have been ‘‘Ales.’’ Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, Phila- ‘‘You don’t know Faith Mitchell? For The chief significance of the ‘‘Ales’’ docu- delphia; Cardinal Keeler—who spoke shame. She was the State Department ment consists not in the fact that it proves from the pulpit about this driving a so- official who, during the administra- Hiss’s role as a Soviet agent—only the will- fully blind still believe in Hiss’s innocence. called Catholic U.S. Senator to get up tion’s battle with the Vatican over a What’s important is that the intercepted and remove herself from the church— universal, quote, right to abortion, un- cable provides strong new evidence that Hiss Cardinal Keeler of Baltimore; Cardinal quote, at the 1994 Cairo world popu- continued to serve Stalin long after Whit- Mahony, Los Angeles; Cardinal John lation conference, said that the taker Chambers severed his own ties to Mos- O’Connor, my good friend up in New Clintonistas, quote, suspect that the cow. Alger Hiss, it’s now plain, was still a York. pope’s opposition to the Clinton posi- Soviet agent in 1945—the year he traveled to Before I get to that letter, listen to tion has to do with the fact that the Yalta and organized the founding session of this, Mr. Speaker. Here are George conference is really calling for a new the United Nations in San Francisco. No wonder, then, that the young soviet dip- Weigel’s words: role for women, calling for girl’s edu- lomat Andrei Gromyko—in a rare moment of ‘‘Has your diocesan newspaper editor cation and improving the status of post-war Soviet-American cooperation—told been invited to interview the Presi- women, unquote.’’ his U.S. counterparts in the summer of ’45 dent? Has Hillary Rodham Clinton In other words, Faith Mitchell said that Moscow wouldn’t object to the appoint- made an appearance at your local that the Vatican was really trying to H3646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 crush women and hold them down. Kennard of El Paso, TX, is probably a ‘‘Mr. President, with all due respect, That is why we objected to that dis- loyal Hispanic American and a good there is no valid reason for your ac- grace in Cairo. loyal Roman Catholic. He writes to tion, ethically or politically. And, it is Weigel continues: Clinton April 12, 6 days ago. certainly inconsistent with other posi- ‘‘This is, to make an end of it, the ‘‘Dear President Clinton: tions you have taken. President whose own ambassador to ‘‘Wednesday evening when I learned ‘‘Your presence and comments in the Vatican, a former Democratic that you had vetoed the partial-birth Oklahoma last week on the anniver- mayor of Boston,’’ I will put his name abortion bill, I felt stunned and angry. sary of the bombing tragedy—which in, Ray Flynn, ‘‘said he was embar- But mostly, I felt betrayed. will be tomorrow—reflected your deep rassed by the, quote, ugly anti-Catholic ‘‘Betrayal is a strong word. However, concern for those who perished, espe- bias shown by prominent Members of President Clinton, this is the anguish cially the children. Yet, you signed the Congress and the administration, un- that I and many Democrats across the death certificate on Wednesday— quote.’’ Nation feel now. As a dedicated Demo- Easter week, Easter Wednesday—for Thank you, former Mayor Ray Flynn, crat, I believed Bill Clinton during the countless, equally innocent children. Ambassador Flynn. primary campaign in Texas in 1992, and Several weeks ago I saw you visibly ‘‘Given this history, Operation in the general election as our nominee shaken when speaking of the mass Catholic Seduction set something of a when you vowed to protect the rights murder of children in Scotland. You record in campaign chutzpah.’’ You of individuals and to forge an era of the had a chance, with your vote, to pre- have to go to a good Yiddish word to New Democrat. An era that would vent a much greater tragedy. Mr. convey that hubris. Chutzpah. avoid extremism of either side. I cam- President, you choose instead to trade ‘‘Imagine James G. Blaine, fresh paigned for that Bill Clinton and stood those future lives for votes that you from denouncing Rum, Romanism, that proudly in the cold in Washington at perceive are crucial for your reelec- is, Catholicism, and Rebellion in your inauguration when you gave your tion.’’ 1884’’—he lost, of course—‘‘inviting message of hope for those who had no What does it profit a man to regain Cardinal Gibbons to tea and pleading voice. But last Wednesday, with your the White House even than jeopardize his undying affection for Pope Leo XII. veto, you ignored the rights of inno- his immortal soul. Those are my words, But President Clinton, whose political cent little children and literally sen- Mr. Speaker. skills no one should deny, can count. tenced them, thousands probably be- Jose continues: Catholics are heavily represented in fore this madness is brought to an end, ‘‘In the past 3 years I have seen you the States the Clinton-Gore team has to their deaths. time and time again speak out to the ‘‘Unlike the debate over abortion to win in November: California, and the thousands, maybe millions, of young that has been ongoing for decades, this big, electoral vote-rich states of the Americans who have been lost to the procedure is clearly the brutal taking Northeast and Midwest. streets in a life of murder, destruction of a human life.’’ ‘‘The Clinton handlers also know and mayhem, drugs and disease. You I want to repeat that line, Mr. Speak- have pleaded with them to have respect that, in the 1994 off-year election, the er. This partial-birth, execution-style Catholic vote went majority Repub- for human life. But, with this veto, you procedure is clearly the brutal taking did the opposite. And we, as party offi- lican—for the first time in history— of human life. and the result was that the Democrats cials, have been put in the untenable ‘‘The right-to-choose position of the position of having to live with that de- lost control of the House of Represent- Democratic Party has largely been atives for the first time since Dwight cision. driven by the belief that a fetus cannot ‘‘Mr. President, I cannot and will not D. Eisenhower was resident at 1600 survive outside the mother’s womb. Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Fool support this action. Therefore, I cannot But in this case, medical evidence is in good conscience support your can- me once, shame on you; fool me twice, clear that these babies could survive shame on me. didacy. but are destroyed in the most vicious ‘‘As I contemplated this matter over ‘‘Does Operation Catholic Seduction and inhumane way possible. Our soci- these past days, I was reminded of the have a chance?’’ ety demands that even dogs be de- words of the late President John F. Does it, Mr. Speaker? stroyed in a more humane fashion. ‘‘It’s already working in some quar- Kennedy when he said: Quote, some- ‘‘For what purpose, Mr. President, times party loyalty asks too much, un- ters. One bishop, fresh from an encoun- did you do this? To satisfy a minority ter with the President in the Oval Of- quote.’’ of extremists whose votes you would It is unbelievable that his nephew fice, reportedly told a friend, you have gotten anyway? And please, con- JOE voted for this partial-birth, execu- know, he speaks our language on a lot sider again your rationalization that tion-style abortion. of issues, quote-unquote. you acted, quote, to protect the safety ‘‘Thus, it is with regret and sorrow ‘‘Perhaps he does. But there is abun- of the mother, unquote, when the bill that on this date, April 12, 1996, I have dant evidence that this President has a permitted an exception if a doctor submitted my resignation as a member genius for suggesting one thing when deemed the procedure necessary to of the Texas State Democratic Execu- you’re in the room with him and doing save a mother’s life.’’ tive Committee and the Chair of the something else after you leave. More- That is never going to happen, be- Mexican-American Caucus. I have in- over, shared but highly contingent cause you do not protect any mother’s formed our State Chairman, Bill White. judgments on welfare reform do not life by holding a baby in the birth While I do not intend to actively sup- trump the encyclical evangelium canal, Mr. Speaker, and killing it, and port or vote for any Republican or vitae’’—getting the word out on life, exaggerating in extremis the birth Independent candidate, I will be asking preaching life—‘‘which poses a fun- process for the mother. What an absurd other Democrats to consider withhold- damental and unambiguous challenge thought. And that was made on the ing their support of your candidacy to the administration.’’ Senate floor and shut up one of the while continuing to support Democrats It is coming up, that challenge by lady Senators when BOB SMITH of New for other offices. every single cardinal in America. Hampshire asked her how that helped ‘‘Very truly yours, Jose R. Kennard, ‘‘Given what seems to be the Repub- the mother to delay the birth and hold State Committeeman, District 29.’’ lican instinct for suicide’’—I hear you, the baby in the womb so you could kill b George, it is there—‘‘Operation Catho- it and not be charged with infanticide 1900 lic Seduction may be a sideshow by the 60 seconds or 5 seconds later. Mr. Speaker, let me see if I can get fall. But it’s going full blast, just now. Back to Mr. Jose Kennard’s letter: through the Cardinals’ letter. This is And it’s having an effect on experi- ‘‘You know full well the bill would dated on my 41st wedding anniversary, enced people who ought to know bet- not have received the support of the my wife’s birthday, April 16, two days ter.’’ Council on Legislation of the American ago. Well, Operation Catholic Seduction Medical Society—and it did receive ‘‘Dear President Clinton: It is with may have come to a screeching halt. I that—and 73 Democrats in the House if deep sorrow and dismay that we re- do not know, but I believe Jose R. it did not.’’ spond to your April 10th veto of the April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3647

Partial-Birth,’’ and I add execution an’s overall ‘well beginning.’ For exam- Get this RECORD and read these style, ‘‘Abortion Ban Act.’’ Your veto ple, most people have no idea that if a Catholic names and pray for these 33 of this bill is beyond comprehension for woman has an abortion because she is people that would not come home and those of us who hold human life sacred. not married, the law considers that think they no more than Mother The- It will ensure the continued use of the abortion a ‘health’ reason.’’ resa, the Vicar of Christ of Earth and most heinous act to kill a tiny infant Mr. Speaker, I am going to jump to every single Catholic Cardinal in just seconds from taking his or her the signature page. ‘‘Writing this re- America. first breath outside the womb.’’ sponse to you in unison is on our part Mr. Speaker, the documents referred Mr. Speaker, when did we ever be- virtually unprecedented.’’ I believe it to follow: lieve that eight Catholic Cardinals, is unprecedented, not virtually. NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC what in my faith we call Princes of the It will, we hope, underscore our,’’ the BISHOPS, OFFICE OF THE PRESI- DENT, Church, two liberals, a couple of mod- Cardinals and all the 300 Bishops, ‘‘re- solve to be unremitting and unambig- Washington, DC, April 16, 1996. erates, and the rest generally conserv- President WILLIAM CLINTON, ative on theological issues, all of them uous in our defense of human life.’’ The White House, united, and they are deadly serious on Overwhelmingly the Episcopalian Washington, DC. this. Bishops, the Board of Governors of the DEAR PRESIDENT CLINTON: It is with deep Clinton with his 4 year Jesuit Southern Baptists, and every other de- sorrow and dismay that we respond to your Georgetown education; I had 7 years of nomination will weigh in in the major- April 10 veto of the Partial-Birth Abortion ity on this. Jewish Orthodox Rabbis Ban Act. Jesuit education. I asked my pal, Cato Your veto of this bill is beyond comprehen- Byrne, what is his thinking there? As have already condemned this. This whole page, page 2 of the 3 sion for those who hold human life sacred. It they say to people in the conservative will ensure the continued use of the most wing of the Republican Party, where pages, I do not have time to read, it is heinous act to kill a tiny infant just seconds else are they going to go if we pick a hard hitting language. I am coming from taking his or her first breath outside pro-choice Vice President candidate? back to the well to read this entire let- the womb. ter at the beginning of a special order. At the veto ceremony you told the Amer- We always say we man the phone But I want to close in about the ican people that you ‘‘had no choice but to banks, we energize a lot of races across minute I have left with this. veto the bill.’’ Mr. President, you and you this country. Not a single pro-life per- We have a Catholic problem in this alone had the choice of whether or not to son lost at the Governor, House or Sen- allow children, almost completely born, to House, Mr. Speaker. We have 129 be killed brutally in partial-birth abortions. ate level in 1994. Catholics here, almost 30 percent, 29.4 Cato Byrne told me the analysis is Members of both House of Congress made percent of the House. That is beyond that Clinton said we not only need their choice. They said NO to partial-birth the 23 or 24 percent American average. abortions. American women voters have them, sure they will be with us if I ac- This is the biggest denomination of made their choice. According to a February cept this ban, but we have to have Christians, by a long shot, in this 1996 poll by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & As- them energized. They are our core House, 128. sociates, 78 percent of women voters said NO base, like the homosexual activists. Fifty-seven are regularly pro-life; 59 to partial-birth abortions. Your choice was They are our fund raisers, they are our to say YES and to allow this killing more are regularly pro-death. Twelve are all akin to infanticide than abortion to con- phone bank people. over the place. All 12 voted against par- What a role of the dice he made here. tinue. tial-birth execution-style abortion, as During the veto ceremony you said you I will read the words of one Bishop, all did all 57 pro-lifers. Of the 59 who have had asked Congress to change H.R. 1833 to the Bishops are unified, 300 them, but been pro-abortion for the last year and allow partial-birth abortions to be done for eight Cardinals. 3 months, 26 we won back. But that ‘‘serious adverse health consequences’’ to the ‘‘It will ensure the continued use of leaves 33 Catholics, every one of them mother. You added that if Congress had in- the most heinous act to kill a tiny in- cluded that exception, ‘‘everyone in the a Democrat, who are subject to this world will know what we’re talking about.’’ fant just seconds from taking his or letter from the eight Cardinals just as her first breath outside the womb.’’ On the contrary, Mr. President, not every- much as President Clinton is. one in the world would know that ‘‘health,’’ ‘‘At the veto ceremony you told the Two of them are running for the Sen- as the courts define it in the context of abor- American people that you ‘had no ate with Catholic in their bio; one of tion, means virtually anything that has to choice but to veto the bill.’ Mr. Presi- them has already been banned from do with a woman’s overall ‘‘well being.’’ For dent, you and you alone had the choice speaking in New York City high example, most people have no idea that if a of whether or not to allow children al- schools. I guess I figured he lost it all woman has an abortion because she is not most completely born to be killed bru- married the law considers that an abortion anyway. Three Republicans who regu- for ‘‘health’’ reason. Similarly, if a woman is tally in partial-birth abortions. Mem- larly vote abortion did absent them- bers of both Houses of Congress made ‘‘too young’’ or ‘‘too old,’’ if she is emotion- selves. Out of courtesy to them I will ally upset by pregnancy, or if pregnancy their choice. They said no to partial- not mention their names. Thank heav- interferes with schooling or career, the law birth abortions. American women vot- ens they did that. considers those situations as ‘‘health’’ rea- ers have made their choice. According We got back a Catholic doctor from sons for abortion. In other words, as you to a February 1996 poll,’’ it is only 2 the heartland of America. One Senator know and we know, an exception for months ago, ‘‘by Fairbank, Maslin, was notably absent. We got back JOE ‘‘health’’ means abortion on demand. You say there is a difference between a Maullin & Associates, 78 percent of BIDEN. God bless you, JOE. you have women voters said no to partial-birth ‘‘health’’ exception and an exception for ‘‘se- been through a lot in life with family rious adverse health consequences.’’ Mr. execution style abortions. Your choice and your own surgeries. You are back. President, what is the difference—legally— was to say yes, to allow this killing But here are 10 Catholic Senators between a woman’s being too young and more akin to infanticide than abortion, with beautiful Polish names, mostly being ‘‘seriously’’ too young? What is the dif- to continue. Irish-American names, and one of them ference—legally—between being emotionally ‘‘During the veto ceremony you said is running for reelection in the senate, upset and being ‘‘seriously’’ emotionally you would ask Congress to change H.R. three are running for reelection. The upset? From your study of this issue, Mr. 1833 to allow partial-birth abortions to President, you must know that most partial- whole Boston delegation of Catholics is birth abortions are done for reasons that are be done for ‘‘serious adverse health torn apart by this. We won back a lot purely elective. consequences to the mother.’’ You of Good Democrats on this one vote. It was instructive that the veto ceremony added that if Congress had included Mr. Speaker, I am going to put this included no physician able to explain how a that exception, everyone in the world list in the RECORD at the end of my woman’s physical health is protected by al- will know what we are talking about.’’ speech. Then I will come back for page most fully delivering her living child, and ‘‘On the contrary,’’ the eight Car- 2, as a matter of fact, all three pages, then killing that child in the most inhumane dinals say, ‘‘Mr. President. Not every- manner imaginable before completing the next week. delivery. As a matter of fact, a partial-birth one in the world would know that Mr. Speaker, Let people who care get abortion presents a health risk to the ‘health’ as the courts defined it in the the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of Jimmy woman. Dr. Warren Hern, who wrote the context of abortion means virtually Doolittle’s Bombing Tokyo Day, April most widely used textbook on how to per- anything that has to do with a wom- 18th, 54th anniversary. form abortions, has said of partial-birth H3648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996 abortions: ‘‘I would dispute any statement Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED that this is the safest procedure to use.’’ Mr. ABERCROMBIE, for 5 minutes, Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee Mr. President, all abortions are lethal for today. on House Oversight, reported that that unborn children, and many are unsafe for (The following Members (at the re- committee had examined and found their mothers. This is even more evident in quest of Mr. JONES) to revise and ex- truly enrolled bills of the House of the the late-term, partial-birth abortion, in tend their remarks and include extra- following titles, which were thereupon which children are killed cruelly, their neous material:) signed by the Speaker: mothers placed at risk, and the society that condones it brutalized in the process. Mr. MCINTOSH, for 5 minutes, today. H.R. 255. An act to designate the Federal Justice Building in Miami, Florida, as the As Catholic bishops and as citizens of the Mr. WOLF, for 5 minutes, today. ‘‘James Lawrence King Federal Justice United States, we strenuously oppose and Mr. GOSS, for 5 minutes, today. Building’’; condemn your veto of H.R. 1833 which will Mr. WELLER, for 5 minutes, today. H.R. 869. An act to designate the Federal allow partial-birth abortions to continue. (The following Member (at her own building and United States courthouse lo- in the coming weeks and months, each of request) to revise and extend her re- cated at 125 Market Street in Youngstown, us, as well as our bishops’ conference, will do marks and include extraneous mate- Ohio, as the ‘‘Thomas D. Lambros Federal all we can to educate people about partial- rial:) Building and United States Courthouse’’; birth abortions. We will inform them that H.R. 1804. An act to designate the United Ms. PELOSI, for 5 minutes, today. partial-birth abortions will continue because States Post Office-Courthouse located at you chose to veto H.R. 1833. (The following Member (at his own South 6th and Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, We will also urge Catholics and other peo- request) to revise and extend his re- Arkansas, as the ‘‘Judge Isaac C. Parker ple of good will—including the 65% of self-de- marks and include extraneous mate- Federal Building’’; scribed ‘‘pro-choice’’ voters who oppose par- rial:) H.R. 2556. An act to redesignate the Fed- tial-birth abortions—to do all that they can Mr. MILLER of California, for 5 min- eral building located at 345 Middlefield Road in Menlo Park, California, and known as the to urge Congress to override this shameful utes, today. Earth Sciences and Library Building, as the veto. f ‘‘Vincent E. McKelvey Federal Building’’; Mr. President, your action on this matter EXTENSION OF REMARKS and takes our nation to a critical turning point H.R. 2415. An act to designate the United in its treatment of helpless human beings in- By unanimous consent, permission to States Customs Administrative Building at side and outside the womb. It moves our na- revise and extend remarks was granted the Ysleta/Zaragoss Port of Entry located at tion one step further toward acceptance of to: 797 South Zaragosa Road in El Paso, Texas, infanticide. Combined with the two recent Mr. HYDE and to include extraneous as the ‘‘Timothy C. McCaghren Customs Ad- federal appeals court decisions seeking to le- material notwithstanding the fact that ministrative Building.’’ gitimize assisted suicide, it sounds the alarm it exceeds two pages of the RECORD and f that public officials are moving our society is estimated by the Public Printer to ADJOURNMENT ever more rapidly to embrace a culture of cost $2,221. death. Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, I move (The following Members (at the re- that the House do now adjourn. Writing this response to you in unison is, quest of Mr. ABERCROMBIE) and to in- on our part, virtually unprecedented. It will, clude extraneous matter:) The motion was agreed to; accord- we hope, underscore our resolve to be ingly (at 7 o’clock and 8 minutes p.m.), Mr. CLEMENT. unremitting and unambigous in our defense the House adjourned until tomorrow, of human life. Ms. DELAURO. Friday, April 19, 1996, at 10 a.m. Sincerely yours, Mr. CLAY. f Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop Mr. MCNULTY. of Chicago; James Cardinal Hickey, Mr. HAMILTON in two instances. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Archbishop of Washington, D.C. ; Ber- ETC. Mr. TOWNS. nard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Bos- Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu- Mr. BONIOR in two instances. ton; Adam Cardinal Maida, Archbishop tive communications were taken from of Detroit; Anthony Cardinal Mr. BENTSEN. the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- Bevilacqua, Archbishop of Philadel- (The following Members (at the re- lows: phia; William Cardinal Keeler, Arch- quest of Mr. JONES) and to include ex- bishop of Baltimore; Roger Cardinal traneous matter:) 2419. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles; Mr. EHLERS. ment of State, transmitting the Depart- John Cardinal O’Connor, Archbishop of Mr. NEY. ment’s report on conditions in Hong Kong of New York; Most Reverend Anthony interest to the United States for the period Pilla, President, National Conference Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma in two in- stances. ending March 31, 1996, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. of Catholic Bishops. 5731; to the Committee on International Re- List is as follows: Mr. TORKILDSEN. lations. Mr. ALLARD. PRO-ABORTION CATHOLICS IN CONGRESS 2420. A letter from the Secretary of Veter- Mr. HORN. ans Affairs, transmitting the annual report Pastor, Becerra, Eshoo, George Miller, under the Federal Managers’ Financial In- Pelosi, Roybal-Allard, DeLauro, Kennelly, Mr. BURTON of Indiana in two in- stances. tegrity Act for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to Pete Peterson, McKinney, Durbin, Evans, 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Gutierrez, Visclosky, Baldacci, Joe Kennedy, Mr. KING. Government Reform and Oversight. Markey, Meehan, Luther, Vento, Clay, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. f McCarthy, Pat Williams, Menendez, Pallone, Mr. RADANOVICH. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Hinchey, Rangel, Velazquez, DeFazio, Coyne, Mr. BLILEY. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Reed, Gonzalez. (The following Members (at the re- f Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of quest of Mr. DORNAN) and to include ex- committees were delivered to the Clerk SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED traneous matter:) for printing and reference to the proper Mr. PACKARD. By unanimous consent, permission to calendar, as follows: address the House, following the legis- Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut. Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and lative program and any special orders Mr. ROBERTS. heretofore entered, was granted to: Means. H.R. 2754. A bill to approve and im- Mr. BURTON of Indiana in two in- plement the OECD Shipbuilding Trade (The following Members (at the re- stances. Agreement; with an amendment (Rept. 104– quest of Mr. ABERCROMBIE) to revise Mr. SPENCE. 524 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. and extend their remarks and include Ms. ESHOO. Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- extraneous material:) tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2594. A bill to Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. MARTINI. amend the Railroad Unemployment Insur- Mr. WISE, for 5 minutes, today. Ms. FURSE. ance Act to reduce the waiting period for Ms. DELAURO, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. LANTOS. benefits payable under that act, and for Mr. FAZIO of California. other purposes (Rept. 104–525). Referred to Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, for 5 min- the Committee of the Whole House on the utes, today. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. State of the Union. Mr. RAHALL, for 5 minutes, today Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´ . Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- Mr. MARTINEZ, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. sources. H.R. 2660. A bill to increase the April 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3649 amount authorized to be appropriated to the adjustment assistance; to the Committee on H.R. 3279. A bill to provide for early de- Department of the Interior for the Tensas Ways and Means. ferred annuities under chapter 83 of title 5, River National Wildlife Refuge (Rept. 104– By Mr. GILLMOR (for himself, Mr. United States Code, for certain former De- 526). Referred to the Committee of the Whole FIELDS of Texas, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. partment of Defense employees who are sep- House on the State of the Union. OXLEY, Mr. MANTON, and Mr. arated from service by reason of certain de- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- STEARNS): fense base closures, and for other purposes; sources. H.R. 2679. A bill to revise the bound- H.R. 3272. A bill to amend the Securities to the Committee on Government Reform ary of the North Platte National Wildlife Exchange Act of 1934 to require improved and Oversight. Refuge (Rept. 104–527). Referred to the Com- disclosure of corporate charitable contribu- By Mr. WAXMAN: mittee of the Whole House on the State of tions, and for other purposes; to the Commit- H.R. 3280. A bill to amend the Safe Drink- the Union. tee on Commerce. ing Water Act to guarantee the public’s right f By Mr. GILLMOR: to know about contaminants in their drink- TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED H.R. 3273. A bill to amend the Securities ing water; to the Committee on Commerce. BILL Exchange Act of 1934 to require corporations By Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania: to obtain the views of shareholders concern- H.J. Res. 172. Joint resolution proposing an Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- ing corporate charitable contributions; to amendment to the Constitution of the Unit- lowing action was taken by the Speak- the Committee on Commerce. ed States relating to contributions and ex- er: By Mr. GOSS: penditures intended to affect elections; to H.R. 2754. Referral to the Committee on H.R. 3274. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- the Committee on the Judiciary. National Security extended for a period end- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to reform House of By Mr. BREWSTER (for himself, Mr. ing not later than May 30, 1996. Representatives campaign finance laws, and BURR, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. f for other purposes; to the Committee on FRAZER, Mr. FROST, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. House Oversight, and in addition to the Com- WATTS of Oklahoma, and Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS mittee on Commerce, for a period to be sub- COBURN): Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 sequently determined by the Speaker, in H. Con. Res. 164. Concurrent resolution of rule XXII, public bills and resolu- each case for consideration of such provi- honoring the national organization of Future tions were introduced and severally re- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Business Leaders of America—Phi Beta ferred as follows: committee concerned. Lambda; to the Committee on Economic and By Ms. PRYCE (for herself and Mr. Educational Opportunities. By Mr. DUNCAN (for himself, Mr. SHU- TIAHRT): By Mr. QUINN (for himself, Mr. BOR- STER, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. WELLER, Mr. H.R. 3275. A bill to amend the Indian Child SKI, Mr. FLANAGAN, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. CLINGER, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, Mr. PAXON, Welfare Act to exempt from coverage of the HOKE, and Mr. JOHNSON of Connecti- and Mr. MARTINI): act child custody proceedings involving a cut): H.R. 3267. A bill to amend title 49, United child whose parents do not maintain signifi- H. Con. Res. 165. Concurrent resolution sa- States Code, to prohibit individuals who do luting and congratulating Polish people not hold a valid private pilots certificate cant social, cultural, or political affiliation with the tribe of which the parents are mem- around the world as, on May 3, 1996, they from manipulating the controls of aircraft in commemorate the 205th anniversary of the an attempt to set a record or engage in an bers, and for other purposes; to the Commit- tee on Resources. adoption of Poland’s first constitution; to aeronautical competition or aeronautical the Committee on International Relations, By Mr. RIGGS (for himself, Mrs. feat, and for other purposes; to the Commit- and in addition to the Committee on Govern- KELLY, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. POSHARD, tee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ment Reform and Oversight, for a period to and Mr. NORWOOD): By Mr. CUNNINGHAM: be subsequently determined by the Speaker, H.R. 3268 A bill to amend the Individuals H.R. 3276. A bill to provide that, to receive in each case for consideration of such provi- with Disabilities Education Act, to reauthor- their pay, Members of Congress are required sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ize and make improvements to that act, and to certify that they have performed their committee concerned. for other purposes; to the Committee on Eco- congressional duties, and for other purposes; By Mr. STOCKMAN: to the Committee on House Oversight. nomic and Educational Opportunities. H. Con. Res. 166. Concurrent resolution au- By Mr. CUNNINGHAM (for himself, By Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, and Mr. Mr. CONDIT, Mr. DELAY, Mr. CLINGER, the Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally; BILBRAY): Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. PETE GEREN of to the Committee on Transportation and In- H.R. 3269. A bill to amend the Impact Aid Texas, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. PETERSON of frastructure. Minnesota, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Program to provide for a hold-harmless with By Mr. GEPHARDT (for himself, Mr. Mr. WICKER, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. respect to amounts for payments relating to GINGRICH, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. HERGER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. the Federal acquisition of real property and DINGELL, Mr.PAYNE of New Jersey, FUNDERBURK, Mr. WELLER, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on Eco- Mr. CONYERS, Mr. FORD, Mrs. COLLINS COBLE, Mr. PARKER, Mrs. CHENOWETH, nomic and Educational Opportunities. of Illinois, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. RAN- Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky, Mr. By Mr. DOOLITTLE (for himself, Mr. GEL, Mr. OWENS, Mr. FIELDS of Lou- LAUGHLIN, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, MATSUI, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. isiana, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. FRAZER, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. POMBO, Mr. HERGER, Mr. RADANOVICH, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WYNN, Mr. DELLUMS, DEAL of Georgia, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. Mr. CONDIT, and Mr. DOOLEY): Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. DIXON, Mr. RUSH, THORNBERRY, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. H.R. 3270. A bill to authorize and direct the Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. CLAY, Ms. JACK- HOSTETTLER, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. Secretary of the Army to expeditiously con- SON-LEE, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. HOYER, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. FIELDS of struct a project for flood control on the Sac- MATSUI, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. Texas, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. BARTON of ramento and American Rivers, CA, and to RAHALL, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Texas, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. authorize and direct the Secretary of the In- Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. TAUZIN, and Mr. DAVIS): terior and the Secretary of the Army to GORDON, Mr. BROWN of California, Ms. H.R. 3277. A bill to ensure congressional enter into agreements that allow the State HARMAN, Mrs. KENNELLY, Mr. SAW- approval of the amount of compliance costs of California or other non-Federal sponsors YER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. imposed on the private sector by regulations to construct, without cost to the United FAZIO of California, Mr. FROST, Mr. issued under new or reauthorized Federal States, a multipurpose dam and related fa- LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. laws; to the Committee on Government Re- cilities at Auburn on the American River; to EDWARDS, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. PALLONE, form and Oversight, and in addition to the the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. Committee on Rules, for a period to be sub- structure, and in addition to the Committee STUPAK, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. JOHNSTON sequently determined by the Speaker, in on Resources, for a period to be subsequently of Florida, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. REED, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- determined by the Speaker, in each case for BERMAN, Mr. MILLER of California, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the consideration of such provisions as fall with- Mr. SABO, Mr. VOLKMER, Mr. OBER- committee concerned. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- STAR, Mr. SKAGGS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. cerned. By Mr. STUPAK: NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. FRANK of By Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania (for H.R. 3278. A bill to direct the Secretary of Massachusetts, Ms. WOOLSEY, himself, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. TRAFI- Transportation to convey the St. Helena Is- Mr.BENTSEN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE CANT, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. GREEN of land Light Station to the Great Lakes Light- JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. OBEY, Mr. Texas, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. MCKINNEY, house Keepers Association; to the Commit- OLVER, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BOR- Mr. SPRATT, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. KEN- tee on Transportation and Infrastructure. SKI, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. STOKES, Mr. NEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. KLINK, By Mr. WARD (for himself, Mr. HAMIL- MEEHAN, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. MCHALE, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. NEY): TON, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. Mr. SKELTON, Mr. MASCARA, Mr. H.R. 3271. A bill to amend the Trade Act of MATSUI, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. MYERS of CLYBURN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BARCIA of 1974 to extend the period of time within Indiana, Mr. TEJEDA, Mr. LEWIS of Michigan, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. ACKER- which workers may file a petition for trade Kentucky, and Mr. SHUSTER): MAN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mrs. H3650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 1996

MALONEY, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. DOYLE, H.R. 2244: Mr. SALMON. H.R. 3236: Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee, Mr. Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. TAYLOR of H.R. 2247: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. GORDON, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. MCHUGH, and Mississippi, Miss COLLINS of Michi- HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. Mr. WALSH. gan, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. OWENS. H.R. 3238: Mr. THOMPSON. TOWNS, Mr. YATES, Mr. THORNTON, H.R. 2271: Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. SCOTT, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. H.R. 3246: Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. EVANS, Mr. LIPINSKI. MILLER of California, Mr. BARRETT of Wis- Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. HALL of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 2320: Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas, Mr. consin, Mr. FROST, and Mr. LIPINSKI. ANDREWS, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. NADLER, POMEROY, Mr. TALENT, Mr. GALLEGLY, and H.R. 3248: Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. SEASTRAND. H.R. 3250: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. POSHARD. Mr. STARK, Mr. MANTON, Mr. COYNE, H.R. 2472: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. MAS- H.J. Res. 167: Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. HOKE, Mr. Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr. CARA, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. PALLONE, and MOAKLEY, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. CALVERT. Mr. HINCHEY. UNDERWOOD, Mr. KLINK, Ms. ESHOO, H.R. 2508: Mr. MATSUI, Mr. BEVILL, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 47: Mr. BARCIA of Michigan Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. WARD, Mr. and Mr. THOMPSON. COSTELLO, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. ENGEL, TRAFICANT. H. Con. Res. 83: Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. VISCLOSKY, Ms. WATERS, Mr. LU- H.R. 2531: Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky. THER, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, H.R. 2548: Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. CREMEANS, H. Con. Res. 154: Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BAKER of Mr. FARR, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. FURSE, and Mr. NETHERCUTT. Louisiana, Mr. BARR, Mr. BARRETT of Ne- Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. H.R. 2579: Mr. KIM and Ms. ROYBAL-AL- braska, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. FLAKE, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, LARD. BENTSEN, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. and Mr. FORBES): H.R. 2602: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. BONILLA, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. BRYANT of H. Res. 406. Resolution in tribute to Sec- H.R. 2634: Mr. RAHALL. Tennessee, Mr. BURR, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. retary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and other Americans who lost their lives on H.R. 2724: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. OLVER, CAMPBELL, Mr. CANADY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. April 3, 1996, while in service to their coun- Mr. CONYERS, Mr. KLINK, and Mr. BORSKI. CHAMBLISS, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CHRYSLER, try on a mission to Bosnia; considered and H.R. 2725: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. OLVER, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COLLINS of agreed to. Mr. CONYERS, Mr. KLINK, and Mr. BORSKI. Georgia, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. By Mr. SCHUMER: H.R. 2757: Mrs. THURMAN and Mr. LUCAS. COSTELLO, Mr. CRANE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. H. Res. 407. Resolution condemning the Na- H.R. 2807: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and Mr. CREMEANS, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. tional Rifle Association for holding its an- DOOLEY. DELAY, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. nual convention on the anniversary of the H.R. 2843: Mr. BILIRAKIS. DICKS, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal H.R. 2856: Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. MALONEY, and DREIER, Mr. DUNCAN, Ms. DUNN of Washing- Building in Oklahoma City, OK; to the Com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. mittee on Government Reform and Over- ton, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. ENGLISH sight. H.R. 2931: Ms. VELAZQUEZ. of Pennsylvania, Mr. ENSIGN, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H.R. 2938: Mr. CAMP, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. f EWING, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FLANAGAN, UPTON, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. QUINN, Mr. GUN- Mr. FOX, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DERSON, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. FRISA, Mr. GALLEGLY, Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors LAHOOD, Mr. FOLEY, and Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. GANSKE, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3012: Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. BROWN of GILCHREST, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GREEN of Texas, tions as follows: California, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. Mr. GUNDERSON, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HAN- ABERCROMBIE, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. WOLF, Mr. H.R. 65: Mr. BAKER of California and Mr. COCK, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. DICKEY. ORTIZ, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. HERGER, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. HOKE, Mr. HORN, H.R. 103: Mr. BISHOP. VOLKMER, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. TORRES, and Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. HUN- H.R. 109: Mr. STARK. Mr. OLVER. TER, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mr. H.R. 3050: Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 303: Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. KASICH, Mr. KIM, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LANTOS, COBURN, and Mr. DICKEY. H.R. 3059: Mr. FILNER, Mr. DELLUMS, and Mr. LARGENT, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. LATOURETTE, H.R. 488: Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. YATES. Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. H.R. 598: Mr. POMEROY, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. H.R. 3060: Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. BART- LINDER, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. CALLAHAN, and Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee. LETT of Maryland, and Mr. WELDON of Flor- LONGLEY, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. H.R. 739: Mr. LAUGHLIN and Mr. MONTGOM- ida. MCINTOSH, Mr. MCKEON, Mrs. MEEK of Flor- ERY. H.R. 3078: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, ida, Mr. METCALF, Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas, H.R. 820: Mr. MILLER of California and Mr. Mr. BALLENGER, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BLUTE, and Mr. MICA, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. CREMEANS. Mr. PICKETT. NETHERCUTT, Mr. NEUMANN, Mr. NORWOOD, H.R. 885: Mr. LAZIO of New York and Mr. H.R. 3081: Mr. STARK, Mr. FRAZER, Ms. Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PARKER, Mr. FRISA. PELOSI, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. PORTMAN, Ms. PRYCE, Mr. QUILLEN, Mr. H.R. 940: Mr. MCHALE. DELLUMS, Mr. BLUTE, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. ROS- H.R. 941: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. TORRES, Mr. THOMPSON, and Mr. DOOLEY. LEHTINEN, Mr. ROSE, Mr. ROTH, Mr. ROYCE, OLVER. H.R. 3119: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. Mr. SABO, Mr. SANFORD, Mrs. SEASTRAND, H.R. 997: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. MANTON. Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. H.R. 1000: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 3142: Mr. HOYER, Mr. FAZIO of Califor- SOUDER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. H.R. 1078: Mr. DEFAZIO. nia, Mr. SPRATT, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Mr. MIL- STOCKMAN, Mr. STUMP, Mr. TALENT, Mr. TAY- H.R. 1363: Mr. SAM JOHNSON. LER of Florida, Mr. SCHAEFER, Mrs. H.R. 1386: Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. LATHAM, and LOR of Mississippi, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. MORELLA, and Mrs. SCHROEDER. THORNBERRY, Mr. THORNTON, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. Mr. COOLEY. H.R. 3152: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 1462: Mr. STUPAK, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. H.R. 3161: Mr. BEREUTER. MCHALE, Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mr. KANJORSKI, VOLKMER, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Mrs. GREENE of H.R. 3167: Mrs. MALONEY. C ADE ONGLEY Utah, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. M D , and Mr. L . H.R. 3168: Ms. PELOSI. H.R. 1484: Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WELLER, Mr. H.R. 3173: Mr. EVANS, Mr. REGULA, Mr. H.R. 1684: Mr. GEKAS, Mr. GOSS, Mr. WHITE, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. WICKER, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. NADLER, and Mr. WELDON of MCCOLLUM, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. PACK- WOLF, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. ZIMMER. Pennsylvania. ARD, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. H. Con. Res. 156: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. TORRES, H.R. 3174: Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, WALKER, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, and Mr. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. PELOSI, Mrs. CLAYTON, TRAFICANT. THOMPSON, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, and Ms. DANNER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. H.R. 1713: Mr. THORNBERRY and Mr. LEWIS Mr. COBURN. FROST, Ms. NORTON, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. FRAZ- of Kentucky. H. Res. 49: Mr. BONIOR, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. ER, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. WATERS, Ms. LOFGREN, H.R. 1776: Ms. PELOSI, Mr. OLVER, Mr. REED, and Mr. DELLUMS. and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. GUTIERREZ, Mr. TEJEDA, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mrs. H.R. 3176: Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, MINK of Hawaii, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. PELOSI, Mrs. CLAYTON, f setts, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. LEACH, and Mr. Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. DANNER, Mr. HUNTER. FILNER, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. FROST, Ms. NOR- H.R. 1797: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM TON, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. FRAZER, Mr. HINCHEY, LOFGREN, and Mr. STUPAK. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1841: Mr. LATHAM. Ms. WATERS, Ms. LOFGREN, and Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 1957: Mr. GUTIERREZ. ALLARD. Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors H.R. 2011: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 3187: Mr. TRAFICANT, Ms. BROWN of were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 2019: Mr. SAXTON, Mr. GILMAN, and Mr. Florida, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE lutions as follows: BARTLETT of Maryland. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. THOMPSON, and Mr. H.R. 2134: Mr. MCKEON. HILLIARD. H.R. 789: Mr. RIGGS. H.R. 2185: Mr. RAHALL, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. H.R. 3195: Mr. PARKER. H.R. 2060: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. OLVER, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. BOUCHER, Mrs. H.R. 3223: Mr. BEREUTER. H.R. 2472: Mr. RIGGS. KELLY, Mr. COYNE, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3224: Mr. FOX and Mr. SKEEN. H.R. 2823: Mr. DEFAZIO.