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MINORITY VIEWS OF THE U.S. The United Nations is an organization of command and deficiencies in communica­ COMMISSION ON IMPROVING THE 184 member-governments. Notwithstanding tions and headquarters-to-field coordination EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNITED the end of the Cold War and the momentum have produced mutual recriminations. Mis­ of the democratic revolution, the U.N. re­ sions tend to expand and contract according NATIONS mains largely in the grip of a substantial to no discernible ground rP.les. The U.N.'s majority of dictatorial, authoritarian and chief administrative officer, the Secretary­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN statist regimes. This majority controls the General, is assuming the new role of com­ OF NEW YORK General Assembly, the allocation of U.N. re­ mander-in-chief. sources and the staff and programs of the A good deal of the fault for this dangerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretariat-which is in itself the mirror­ incoherence in the U.N.'s collective security Thursday, November 18, 1993 image of regional blocs of the Nonaligned, operations is that of the U.N.'s leadership: Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the final report of so-called, that compromise the General As­ wholly inadequate command-and-control sembly majority. Only rarely can the United procedures, a widening gulf between "want­ the United States Commission on Improving States and its democratic allies build a con­ ing" to respond to every call for help and the the Effectiveness of the United Nations, Sep­ structive coalition in the face of this en­ capability to respond effectively. But the Se­ tember 10, 1993, provides a thoughtful analy­ trenched opposition. The difficulties are curity Council, of course, is responsible for sis of and multidimensional perspectives on compounded because many of these allies, all U.N. collective security operations, the United Nations at a critical time in its his­ and sometimes the U.S. as well, engage more whether peacekeeping or peace enforcement, tory. in appeasing the General Assembly majority and it is the members of the Council, and es­ In particular, the views of a minority of the than in advocating the democratic, free-mar­ pecially the Permanent Five, that have to ket, rule-of-law principles on which their so­ Commission, including Edwin J. Feulner, Jr., take control of a deteriorating situation. For cieties are founded. "Damage limitation," this Commission, the first order of business Alan L. Keyes, Jeane Kirkpatrick, Charles M. more often than not, is the best the U.S. can is to address the roles and responsibilities of Lichenstein, Richard John Neuhaus, and Jose expect to accomplish. This does not at all the United States: Sorzano, warrant the attention of the Con­ mean that the United States should remain The basic, non-delegable obligation of the gress and the public. silent, or compromise its principles, or just U.S. government is to protect the American These views, I believe, present a realistic "go along" for the sake of "getting along." territory and people, and to provide their in­ and fair perspective on the United Nations at It does mean, however, that the U.S. and this terests. Sometimes this can be done through Commission should focus on those areas of regional associations (the OAS, e.g.), some­ a time when our foreign policy has increas­ the U.N.'s agenda where prospects for con­ ingly centered upon and involved the world or­ times through multinational alliances structive action are greatest and where an (NATO, e.g.), sometimes through ad hoc coa­ ganization. "effective" U.N. can reasonably be expected litions under banner of the U.N. (Korea and Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, in order to share to contribute to the principal interests of the Gulf war, e.g.), sometimes through the this report with our colleagues, I request that the United States. It also means that this U.N. itself and as party to a U.N. operation these minority views be inserted at this point Commission should be wary of loading addi­ (Cambodia, e.g.). And sometimes the U.S. in the RECORD: tional re'sponsibilities onto a U.N. organiza­ must act alone. In all cases, of course, the tion that is having difficulty enough dealing action taken must be in accordance with ap­ STATEMENT OF MINORITY VIEWS OF U.S. COM­ with those already at its plate. MISSION ON IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS plicable constitutional provisions and stat­ OF THE UNITED NATIONS COLLECTIVE SECURITY ute law. Among these responsibilities, none is more When choosing the U.N. route, the United (By Commissioners Edwin J. Feulner, Jr., important to the United States than the States has to make sure that the operation Alan L. Keyes, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, U.N.'s mandate, by "collective measures," to holds out a reasonable prospect of success to­ Charles M. Lichenstein, Rev. Richard John "maintain international peace and secu­ ward clearly defined objectives, the troop Neuhaus, and Jose S. Sorzano) rity." Yet it is precisely here that the U.N.'s commitments are sufficient to get the job IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNITED reach is beginning to exceed its dem­ done, and the rules of engagement are appro­ NATIONS onstrated capabilities. Throughout most of priate to the situation on the ground. Even if The conventional wisdom is that the post­ the U.N.'s existence, these collective meas­ no U.S. forces are involved, agreement to a Cold-War world is ready for a revitalized ures took the form of peacekeeping-more U.N. operation obligates the U.S. to pay at United Nations. It is far from clear, however, police actions than military operations. U.N. least 30 percent of the costs. that the United Nations is ready for the "blue helmets," typically drawn from the Under Article 51 of the Charter ("inherent post-Cold-War world. The significance of the forces of smaller countries and assembled by right" of self defense), the Security Council collapse of the Soviet empire and the reaffir­ the Security Council case-by-case, were supercedes unilateral action only insofar as mation of freedom and democracy as the or­ interposed between the parties to a con­ it ''has taken measures necessary to maintain ganizing principles of human affairs cannot flict-and with their agreement-to monitor international peace and security" (emphasis possibly be exaggerated. But this watershed the truce, enforce the cease-fire and make it added). The definition of what is "necessary" has not suddenly transformed the U.N. into possible for negotiations to take place to­ remains with the U.S. and all other U.N. something it is not, and probably never can ward a peaceful resolution. There were occa­ members: the President of the United States be. sional outbreaks of violence, and loss of life, need not, and should not, seek the "permis­ The Commission's mandate, to recommend but over time U.N. peacekeeping became al­ sion" of the Secretary-General (as President ways "to improve the effectiveness of the most routine-and with a record of some suc­ Clinton reportedly has done regarding air U.N.," is thus not as simple as it may ap­ cess. strikes in Bosnia) to take action that clearly pear. It rests on the unexamined assumption In the last several years, however, the is necessary to enforce the U.N.'s own man­ that the U.N. is in essence what the Charter peacekeeping envelope has been stretched to dates. says it is: an organization of peace-loving na­ the bursting-point: nearly 80,000 troops al­ Insofar as the U.S. acts as party to a U.N. tions that genuinely subscribe to collective ready in the field, and the costs are now operation, U.S. military personnel should action against threats to peace, the protec­ more than $4 billion a year and rising. Peace­ serve under U.S. command. The only partial tion of universally-applicable human rights, keeping has become peace-enforcement, usu­ exception might be U.S. units in ~~.~vGly and and efforts to improve the quality of life for ally without the agreement of the contend­ precisely-defined support roles (logistics, people in free and autonomous societies ing parties. Policing has been transformed communications, intelligence), but even around the world. These are in fact the prin­ into full-scale warfare, and U.N. forces now such units should remain under U.S. oper­ ciples of the U.N. Charter. But fidelity to are sometimes combatants (as in Somalia), ational control. these principles never has been a condition sometimes designated targets (as in Bosnia). Because every U.N. operation requires spe­ of U.N. membership. And that also is a fact, These forces generally contain military cific forces and capabilities, some of which with a number of very practical con­ units of major powers, including those of the are all but unique to the U.S. military, the sequences. United States. Confusion at high levels of United States should continue to discharge

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694)59 0-97 Vol. 139 (Pt. 21) 28 30400 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 its obligations under Article 43 of the Char­ Turning the Security Council into a mini­ port, based on a year's experience as Under­ ter ("earmarked" forces "available on call") General Assembly would make an imperfect Secretary-General for Administration and on a case-by-case basis. but tolerable situation worse. Yet, opening Management (and a management audit con­ In order to cast the U.S. vote responsibly, the door to Security Council expansion in­ ducted by McKinsey & Co.), is only the latest and to give informed consent to proposed vites such an outcome. evidence that U.N. mismanagement is perva­ U.N. peace-enforcement operations, U.S. rep­ HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE "RIGHT TO sive, deep-rooted and running apparently out resentatives to the Security Council should DEVELOPMENT'' of control. This fundamental deficiency of be able to call on professional military advi­ the U.N. system undermines confidence in The U.N.'s role in safeguarding and pro­ the U.N.'s competence across the entire sors-posted to the U.S. Mission to the moting human rights always has been more U.N.-from the earliest deliberations and range of its activities. It ought not to be tol­ throughout the duration of the operation. one of affirmation than of effective enforce­ erated by the United States, which contrib­ From the U.N.'s perspective, what needs to ment-for the obvious reason, as noted at utes nearly 30 percent of the combined total the outset, that the dictators, authoritarians be done is equally clear. A professional com­ of the U.N.'s administrative and peacekeep­ and statists constitute a continuing U.N. ing budgets, which, together, are approach­ mand-and-control center should be put in majority. These non- and openly anti-demo­ place in New York, with established lines of ing $5 billion annually. cratic forces increasingly have moved simply The Thornburgh Report calls for the cre­ communication to the field. For this pur­ from denying the rights of speech, press, reli­ pose, as for operational planning in general, ation of an Inspector General in the Sec­ a Military Staff Committee should be acti­ gion, assembly and political competition-on retariat. This is an obvious step toward man­ vated-"at the disposal of the Security which their putative legitimacy and continu­ agement reform-but it is only one such Council" (as Article 47 specifies). An MSC ation in power depend-to an attempt to di­ step, and not necessarily the most impor­ could follow the design of Article 47-the lute the principle of the universality of tant. Indeed, an Inspector General serves chiefs or their representatives of the mili­ human rights, by embracing a countervailing principally to identify deficiencies after the tary staffs of the Permanent Five-or it "right to development." They rely on a sim­ fact. More important is to prevent them could be broadened to include career mili­ plistic zero-sum formulation that accounts from arising in the first place. And from this for poverty in the world by the very exist­ tary professionals from other countries. Ei­ perspective, the Secretary-General has vir­ ther way, liaison officers should be assigned ence of abundance: the poor are poor because tually plenary power to initiate and imple­ to the MSC by the troop contributors to all the rich are rich. This conflict came to a ment the management reforms now clearly U.N. collective security operations. head in June at the U.N. Conference on required. Human Rights in Vienna. There is no great mystery about what is Should the U.N. command an army of its The Clinton Administration, in a signifi­ needed. The grip on the Secretariat of the own? The answer is no. The benefits claimed cant departure from its predecessors, ac­ "old-boy network" to which Governor for such a rapid-deployment "U.N. legion"­ ceded in.Vienna to a "right to development"; Thornburgh refers has to be broken. (Old boy on-site reconnaissance and fire-fighting is right, moreover: the. U.N. Secretariat has early on, before the conflagration spreads­ it did so, however, in the relatively limited context of the U.N. General Assembly's 1986 a dismal record regarding equal access for can be accomplished more effectively by the women in high-level posts.) Deadwood should ready forces of U.N. member-countries, and declaration of the right "to participate in, contribute to and enjoy economic, social, be cleared out. Nonfunctioning offices, bu­ at far less cost. Recruiting, training and reaus and special units, many of them set up equipping a legion of even 5,000 to 10,000 per­ cultural and political development," thus suggesting that development results from decades ago to pursue long obsolete agendas, sonnel would cost at least $400 million annu- ' should be closed down. Overlap and duplica­ ally-without provision for air- and sealift­ the activities of people in a free society and is neither grafted on from outside, nor the tion should be eliminated, along with and, with nearly 80,000 "blue-helmets" al­ "gift" of a benign despotism. In Vierina, Sec­ "plum" jobs at the top bureaucratic hier­ ready in the field, a U.N. legion might not be retary of State Warren Christopher affirmed archy. Wasteful administrative procedures­ adequate for as much as a single mission. Thornburgh notes the multi-layered, by­ Once initiated, a U.N. standing-force would the inherent relationship of development to democracy and human rights: "Democracy is hand translation services-should be re­ only grow. In any case, there is no evidence placed by state-of-the-art technologies. at all that the lack of such a force ever has the best means not just to gain * * * but to guarantee* * *human rights." Underutilized stand-by services (the print barred or even deterred effective U.N. action shop, e.g.) should be contracted out to the to keep the peace: first there has to be a Se­ The high correlation between economic de­ velopment and political freedom was dem­ private sector, by open competitive bidding curity Council resolution to deploy the re­ (which should apply in fact to all purchas­ quired force, if force in fact is the answer, to onstrated, moreover, when the U.N. Develop­ ment Programme designed an Index of ing). A genuine career staff should be cre­ accomplish a particular mission. And that ated, with entry by open competition and decision must remain exclusively with the Human Freedom to measure respect for po­ litical, economic, juridical and personal promotion on merit. United States, its colleagues among the Per­ rights, which then were related to leading in­ The Thornburgh Report has created the manent Five and the other members of the dicators of economic development. Both 1991 impetus for basic reform. If the momentum Security Council. Once that decision is is to be sustained, an independent Inspector made, assembling a force never has been a and 1992 studies show a clear and powerful relationship: the poorest countr-ies are those General could play a key role. To be effec­ major problem. tive, the Inspector General must indeed by In this connection, one further question with the fewest political rights; citizens of the most highly developed countries, in con­ independent of the Secretary-General; have arises: should the Permanent Five become explicit powers-in effect, those of sub­ the Permanent Seven, or ten or any other trast, enjoy the rights associated with de­ mocracy, rule of law, and market economics. poena-to examine budgets, ledgers, tables­ number? Germany and Japan certainly have of-organization, and personnel records legitimate claims, reflecting the realities of The clear inference of all of the data is that greater respect for human rights leads to throughout the Secretariat; and command world power, and the Clinton administration sufficient resources to build highly profes­ supports their permanent membership on the sustained development, which is the product in all societies of initiative, incentive, sav­ sional staff of his or he own choice, and to Security Council, but without the veto. They engage outside expertise. All Inspector Gen­ might or might not accede to this second­ ings and work. There is no need to choose be­ tween freedom and development. The only eral findings and recommendations should be class status among the major powers. The made public; it is especially important that more formidable obstacle, however, is that realistic choice is both. The United States has an obligation to they be available, with full documentation, 123 of the present 184 U.N. members must hold the line against attempts to blur the to the duly constituted executive and legis­ agree to any Charter amendment, including lative authorities of all U.N. member-gov­ all of the Permanent Five (China, France, correlation between freedom and develop­ ment, and to dilute the principles of human ernments. The Inspector General should be Russia, the U.K. and the U.S.). Not only are hired by and responsible to an executive several of the five cool to the idea of expan­ rights as enunciated in the U.N.'s own char­ ters and declarations. More specifically, U.S. committee comprising the Permanent Rep­ sion; but also the Nonaligned Bloc-which contributions to U.S. development programs resentatives of the ten-to-fifteen major con­ numbers about 100 U.N. members-already tributors to U.N. budgets. has put forward its own proposal for not two should be targeted expressly to the strength­ ening of free markets and entrepreneurship. None of this will be easy. Opposition will but five additional permanent members come from an entrenched and largely auton­ (Brazil, India and Nigeria, as well as Ger­ MANAGEMENT REFORM omous bureaucracy, and from the General many and Japan), all with the veto, plus an In the most obvious sense, "effectiveness" Assembly majority that will rightly equate increase in nonpermanent seats from ten to for the United Nations means exactly what management reform with the dilution of its twenty. This 30-member, ten-veto Security it does for any governmental or business or­ own powers. But if the United States and its Council would invite gridlock in the one U.N. ganization: rational allocation of sources, major allies are serious about working with­ body charged with collective security re­ cost-consciousness, productivity, com­ in and through a U.N. system to accomplish sponsibilities, and the only one able to act petence, professionalism, good management. important foreign policy goals, the effort with reasonable speed and effectiveness. Yet Governor Dick Thornburgh's recent re- will be worth making. November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30401 THE U.S. ROLE IN THE U.N. his graduate studies and won an annual fel­ MICHAEL BROWN AND RAYMOND An increasing share of the world's public­ lowship in safety education. FIELDS, EAGLE SCOUTS sector political and economic business is An exceptionally talented man, Mr. Freeman being conducted through multilateral orga­ is ranked in the top 20 among USPTA Tennis nizations like the U.N. Multilateral diplo­ HON. JACK REED Professionals-Pro 1 . He has used his exper­ OF RHODE ISLAND macy is thus a growth industry, and it is tise in tennis to coach many youth groups, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complicated. It is not simply bilateralism namely the Pee Wee program at Wimbledon, writ large. It calls for special skills and Thursday, November 18, 1993 hands-on experience. Yet, unlike most other a group he created for children 3-6 years of world powers, the United States lacks a pro­ age. He has also coached the boys and girls Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa­ fessional cadre of skilled and experienced tennis teams at Hempstead Public High lute two distinguished young men from Rhode multilateralists. This reduces U.S. influence School, and the children of Roslyn Racquet Island who have attained the rank of Eagle in the U.N. system generally, and in other Club. Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. They are world and regional organizations. The prob­ When Edward is not coaching tennis, he is Michael Brown and Raymond Fields of Troop lem is exacerbated by the relatively rapid diligently committing himself to working with 2 Arctic in West Warwick and they are hon­ turnover in U.S. political leadership. This youth in community centers and participating puts a premium on professional career staff­ ored this week for their noteworthy achieve­ which, however, is itself inexperienced in in tennis tournaments. He annually partici­ ment. multilateral arenas. The careerists do not pates in the Stop the World Hunger tennis Not every young American who joins the ameliorate the problem: they are part of the tournaments. As a concerned and dedicated Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout problem. athlete and educator, Edward dedicates his Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy Career paths in the U.S. Foreign Service do summers to directing tennis camps and spe­ Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout not generally include more than one tour cial youth programs. During the school year must fulfill requirements in the areas of leader­ within the U.N. system. Such assignments he teaches physical education. ship, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn are not in any case perceived as especially I applaud Edward Freeman for his generos­ 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required career-enhancing, and so they are not sought ity and dedication to our children. He is rich in after by the best and brightest FSOs. The ex­ from areas such as citizenship in the commu­ perience gained in such a tour is only rarely character and very deserving of each and nity, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the exploited later on. If, however, the United every honor that is bestowed upon him. world, safety, environmental science, and first States wants to have a major influence in Please join me in commending Mr. Freeman aid. these increasingly important multilateral on his outstanding achievements. As he progresses through the Boy Scout settings, this self-defeating situation needs ranks, a Scout must demonstrate participation change. It could be accomplished by the cre­ in increasingly more responsible service ation of a multilateral " career cone" for SALUTE TO THE VENTURA COUN- FSOs, or simply by making it clear that TY PROFESSIONAL FIRE- projects. He must also demonstrate leadership multilateral experience will be rewarded in FIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION skills by holding one or more specific youth future assignments-up to and including ca­ leadership positions in this patrol and/or troop. reer ambassadorships. Either way, this is a These young men have distinguished them­ matter that deserves attention at the high­ HON. ELTON GALLEGLY selves in accordance with these criteria. est levels of the U.S. government. OF CALIFORNIA For their Eagle Scout projects, Michael IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES painted the lines on the much-used basketball U.S. leadership in the world begins at Thursday, November 18, 1993 court of St. John the Baptist Church, while home. The U.S. role in the United Nations Raymond spent his summer helping to clean can be effective only as it reflects clear and Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to coherent U.S. foreign policies generally. It pay special honor to the members of the Ven­ up Phenix Square Park for residents to use. also has to be based on an informed assess­ tura County Professional Firefighters' Associa­ Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues ment of what the U.N. can, and cannot, be tion, who on Saturday will hold their second to join me in saluting Eagle Scouts Michael expected to contribute to U.S. interests. The annual charity ball. Brown and Raymond Fields. In turn, we must reverse also is true: an "effective" U.N. has This year, some 350 people will attend the duly recognize the Boy Scouts of America for to receive clear and coherent signals from event, which will raise funds for a very special establishing the Eagle Scout Award and the the United States, among all of the world's organization, the Alisa Ann Ruch California strenuous criteria its aspirants must meet. This major powers. A U.N. with strong U.S. lead­ Burn Foundation. The foundation is a living program has through its 80 years honed and ership, and with a reasonable degree of man­ agerial efficiency and a persistent focus on memorial to an 8-year-old girl who was fatally enhanced the leadership skills and commit­ its collective security responsibilities, can burned in a common backyard barbecue acci­ ment to public service of many outstanding make measured progress toward the goals of dent-and to our heroic firefighters who are Americans, two dozen of whom now serve in the Charter-which is important for the concerned about the prevention and proper the House. United Nations, and for the United States. treatment of burn injuries. It is my sincere belief that Michael Brown Since its inception in 1971, the foundation and Raymond Fields will continue their public has grown to become the only agency provid­ service and in so doing will further distinguish TRIBUTE TO EDWARD FREEMAN ing burn assistance and burn prevention edu­ themselves and consequently better their com­ cation throughout California. I'm sure my col­ munity. I join friends, colleagues, and family HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS leagues are aware that the foundation devel­ who this week salute them. OF NEW YORK oped the nationally recognized Stop, Drop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Roll program that informs children what to do if their clothes catch fire. WORLD AIDS DAY Thursday, November 18, 1993 I also want to take this opportunity to once Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great again thank Ventura County's firefighters for HON. JAMFS H. BILBRAY pleasure that I rise today to recognize a dear their dedication and professionalism. Once OF NEVADA friend, great athlete, and outstanding educator, again, during our recent series of devastating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Edward Freeman. I pay tribute to this hon­ brushfires in southern California, the men and orable man because he has unselfishly dedi­ women of the Ventura County Fire Depart­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 · cated his time and expertise to so many of ment made the heroic look ordinary as they Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, December 1, New York's youth. battled the searing flames and gale-force 1993 is World AIDS Day. Las Vegas, NV, my Edward received his academic training at winds that blackened so many thousands of home town, has been exemplary in their strug­ New York University, Texas State University, acres. It is truly a monument to their skill and gle dealing with HIV/AIDS. Our community has and Boston University. He concentrated his bravery that so few lives were lost and that so shown compassion and diligence, providing studies in the areas of sports medicine, biol­ many homes were saved. one of the most comprehensive coordinated ogy, health, and physical education. Mr. Free­ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me HIV/AIDS care programs in the Nation. man played professional football with the Bos­ in honoring the members of the Ventura Coun­ On this day, the Clark County Coalition of ton Patriots and New York Titans. He pursued ty Professional Firefighters' Association. HIV/AIDS Service Providers will be sponsoring 30402 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 a gathering of local, State, and Federal agen­ It is my pleasure to recognize the 80th anni­ Even peaceful demonstrators often feel the cies, community based organizations, as well versary of the group and commend its mem­ wrath of the Indian Government. In the last as businesses that deal specifically with HIV/ bers for all their good works. month, Indian troops rounded up and arrested AIDS patients. The participants will be distrib­ The league fights on behalf of the commu­ a number of influential Sikh leaders because uting literature and information to the public. nity for important things that effect everyday they were planning a peaceful march to New The goal is to educate and enlighten the pub­ life-be it maintaining the number of police in Delhi. lic to the facts about HIV and AIDS. I am de­ the local precincts, protesting the spread of According to press reports, police raided the lighted that my constituents will have the op­ short-stay motels, or getting repairs for local historic Gurusar Gurdwara-Sikh temple-on portunity to live in the light of the truth. schools and playgrounds. In 1984, the league September 15. They interrupted the religious World AIDS Day provides an opportunity to established a safe way/safe home child pro­ service and beat worshipers indiscriminately. focus on HIV infection and AIDS; caring for tection program with the 47th precinct that be­ Gurbachan Singh, a 75-year-old man, died as people with HIV infection and AIDS, and learn­ came a model for similar city and State pro­ a result. ing about the disease. I urge all citizens to grams. The Wakefield Civilian Patrol, which In response, the most influential Sikh lead­ take part in activities and observances de­ merged with the league in 1988, has built a ers decided unanimously to organize a peace­ signed to increase awareness and under­ remarkable record of crime resistance. ful march to New Delhi to protest this sac­ standing. Only through understanding will we It is groups like the Wakefield Taxpayers rilege. To prevent this march, Indian authori­ be able to meet the challenge of HIV/AIDS. and Civic League that serve as our eyes and ties simply jailed all of the Sikh leaders. I con­ ears in the community and help maintain the tacted that State Department here in Washing­ viability of our neighborhoods. Government ton and asked that our diplomatic officials in THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY cannot do everything alone, nor can a single India inquire about this situation to see if any­ SCOUT TROOP 131 IN CHICOPEE, family or group of neighbors. But working to­ thing could be done to secure their release. MA gether, our police departments, government Our embassy officials inquired about the im­ agencies, and elected officials can join with prisonment of these leaders and were told by HON. RICHARD E. NEAL neighborhood groups to address our mutual Indian authorities that these individuals were OF MASSACHUSETTS concerns. being held in prison, and that the government I commend all the people who have contrib­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had no intention of releasing them. This was uted to the success story in Wakefield and over a month ago, and they are still in prison. Thursday, November 18, 1993 pledge my continuing support to the members Mr. Speaker, I call for the immediate release Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it of the league. of all of these political prisoners. I also call on is with great honor that I pay tribute to Boy the Indian Government to rein in its security Scout Troop 131 in Chicopee, MA, on the MORE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES forces to stop them from committing more celebration of their 60th anniversary. Troop AGAINST SIKHS atrocities. Finally, I would urge each of my col­ 131 has provided countless young men over leagues to cosponsor Congressman PETE the past six decades with the opportunity to HON. DAN BURTON GEREN'S resolution, House Concurrent Resolu­ learn and cultivate useful and practical skills tion 134, calling for a plebiscite to allow the OF INDIANA necess~ry in later life. Along with outdoor Sikh people to determine their future in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trades such as camping, hiking, pioneering, peaceful and democratic way. first aide, and orienteering, the Boy Scouts Thursday, November 18, 1993 Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit for the have provided these young men with invalu­ Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise RECORD a number of items: first, my statement able leadership and communication skills. today to direct your attention to the continued regarding the arrest of the Sikh leaders; sec­ What is even more remarkable than the un­ horror of life faced by Sikhs under the Indian ond, a newspaper account describing the mur­ limited skills and experiences the Boy Scouts Government. Despite increased international der of Sarbjit Singh; and third, a statement de­ provide is the context in which they are pro­ attention to atrocities committed by Indian se­ livered by Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh to the Bel­ vided, community service. Troop 131 has pro­ curity forces, and despite congressional pas­ gian Parliament on October 28. vided the communities of western Massachu­ sage of legislation to cut United States aid to BURTON CALLS FOR lMMEDIA TE RELEASE OF setts with endless services in the spirit of com­ protest India's human rights abuses, the vio­ SIKH LEADERS munity service. lence against Sikhs continues unabated. WASHINGTON, DC, October 21, 1993-Rep­ On November 20, 1993, at the St. I have risen before to share with my col­ resentative Dan Burton (IN--6) called for the Stanislaus School in Chicopee, MA, members leagues examples of atrocities committed immediate release of several Sikh leaders of troop 131 , past and present, and their fami­ against the Sikh people. It saddens me to who were arrested by the Government of lies will gather together to celebrate their 60 have to do so again. The Indian Gove(nment India on October 20. The Sikh leaders had year history and to being their next chapter in has 1.1 million troops in the northern states of planned to peacefully march to New Delhi to Scouting history. Punjab and Kashmir. These troops have com­ protest the September 15, desecration of Sikh holy scriptures by the Punjab police at Mr. Speaker, I ask that all my colleagues mitted countless acts of terror against the civil­ the Gurusar Gurdwara (temple) in Gujjarwal, join me in congratulating Boy Scout Troop 131 ian population-torture, rape, abductions in Punjab. in Chicopee, MA, on the event of their 60th the dead of night and extra-judicial killings. "Every time someone in India plans to anniversary. Now comes another grisly example. On Oc­ peacefully express their displeasure with tober 30, according to newspaper accounts, a government policies, the Government of young man named Sarbjit Singh was brought India arbitrarily throws them in jail'' said HONORING THE WAKEFIELD to a hospital in Punjab by Indian police. The Burton. He added "the recent arrest of TAXPAYERS AND CIVIC LEAGUE police claimed the young man was a militant Gurcharan Singh Tohra, Prakash Singh killed in an encounter. As the doctors pre­ Badal, Surjit Singh Barnala, and others is distressing but comes as no surprise to those HON. EUOT L ENGEL pared to perform an autopsy, they discovered familiar with India." OF NEW YORK the young man was still alive, and began to On September 15, Indian police raided the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES revive him. When the police discovered this Gurusar Gurdwara and interrupted a contin­ fact, they returned to the hospital and took uous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Thursday, November 18, 1993 Sarbjit Singh away. They returned the young holy scripture). Police entered the gurdwara Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, 80 years ago, a man to the same hospital 2 or 3 hours later­ and indiscriminately beat people. Gurbachan group of homeowners in the Wakefield com­ dead. They then instructed the doctors to per­ Singh, a 75 year old man, died as a result of munity of the Bronx began meeting in informal form an autopsy, after which they · took the the beating. settings to discuss ways of maintaining and "Whether one looks at the 1984 attack on body away to be cremated without allowing the Golden Temple at Amritsar, the recent improving their community. The group was for­ the family to see the body. incident at Gujjarwal, or the current siege at mally incorporated in 1931 as the Wakefield Mr. Speaker, we cannot turn a blind eye to the Hazratbal Mosque in Kashmir, it doesn't Taxpayers and Civic League, and it has been such horrible acts. The entire world must pro­ take a rocket scientist to recognize that a positive force in the community to this day. test these abuses. India has little tolerance for free speech" November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30403 stressed Burton. Representative Burton I come to you today as the representative Yet, despite such promises, India ratified called for the immediate release of all the in­ of Khalistan, the captive Sikh nation, to its constitution in 1950 against the expressed nocent Sikhs who were arrested at the seek the support of the good people and Gov­ disapproval of the Sikh nation. The Indian Gurusar Gurdwara and added, " the world ernment of Belgium in the Sikhs struggle for constitution was so inimical to Sikh inter­ must abide by one common standard for freedom against the oppression of the Indian ests that the Sikh representatives at the human rights, and the world includes India!" government. Constituent Assembly refused to sign the Sikhs today are captives in their own document. To this day, no Sikh leader has [From the World Sikh News, Nov. 5, 1993] homeland. Captives of an Indian government signed the Indian constitution. To this day HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DETERIORATES IN that does not allow us the rights to life, lib­ the Sikh nation remains under the illegal oc­ PUNJAB- INDIAN POLICE PICKED UP AND erty and the pursuit of happiness. Captives cupation of the Indian government. To this KILLED PATIENT of an Indian government that does not allow day, the Sikh nation does not consider the Amritsar: The Indian police picked up us the dignity of human birth. Captives of an Indian constitution worth the paper it is Sarbjit Singh Waltoha from the government Indian government which has killed over written on. hospital at Patti in the presence of doctors, 110,000 Sikhs since 1984 alone. Since 1950, India has persistently pursued a nurses and other witnesses and after a while On Wednesday, October 7, 1987, the Sikh policy designed to dispossess the Sikhs as a brought this dead body in the same hospital, nation declared its independence from India separate culture, religion and nation. For ex­ forming the sovereign country of Khalistan. ample, the Indian government refuses to rec­ had postmortem on his body and cremated it ognize the Sikh faith as a distinct religion. on its own. The events leading up to our declaration of freedom are complex and span the history Furthermore, Punjab was not recognized These sensational facts were released to as a linguistic state while the rest of India the media early this week by none other from 1947, when the Indian subcontinent won freedom from British rule, to the present. was organized on the basis of language in than the pro-police Indian communist leader 1956. Finally, in 1966, ten years later, after Satyapal Dang. Let me say that the Sikh demand for Dang explained that Sarbjit Singh along Khalistan is not a reactionary one, nor the prolonged agitations by the Sikh nation, Punjab was recognized as a linguistic state. with another person had earlier been brought product of short-sighted wishful thinking. It However, many Punjabi speaking areas were to the Patti hospital as "dead persons" by is informed by 46 years of living under the the police. They were supposed to be mili­ tyranny of post-British India. I will give you fraudulently gerrymandered out of present Punjab when two new states of Haryana and tants who had been " killed" in an encounter a brief account of those events. Himachal Pradesh were carried out of Pun­ with a police party near Toot village. These First, the Punjab is located in the north­ bodies were brought to the Patti hospital by jab. Even the capital, Chandigarh, was taken west corner of present-day India, just east of ·away from Punjab and was reduced to the the police at 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 30. The doctor Pakistan and South of Kashmir. It is the who was performing postmortem on one of status of a union territory. This was all in an homeland of the world's 21 million Sikhs. It effort to diminish Sikh political power. the two bodies discovered that the Sikh is the land of our history and sadly, in the In addition, India has attempted to destroy youth was still alive. The youth was trans­ past ten years, the killing fields of our breth­ Punjab's agricultural industry by illegally ferred from mortuary to a male ward for ren. diverting 75% of its natural water resourqes treatment. After a while, the youth was in The Sikh nation took birth in the 15th cen­ to neighboring non-Sikhs states in direct his senses. He gave his name as Sarbjit Singh tury. As a nation, as well as a distinct faith violation of the riparian principle and of Waltoha. He told the doctor that one of the and culture, the Sikh people grew to a for­ course without any compensation for Pun­ hospital nurses, Baljit Kaur, belonged to his midable force in South Asia. The Sikhs ruled jab. village and that she should be called. The all of Punjab from 1765 to 1849 directly before Yet despite the second-class treatment doctor sent a man to Baljit Kaur's residence the era of British colonial rule. Our reign ex­ Sikhs received after Indian independence, but she was not present there. Instead, on tended well into present-day Pakistan and nothing could prepare us for the events of hearing about the patient's condition, the Kashmir, stopping at the Khyber Pass. 1984. In June of 1984, the Indian government nurse's husband, Mahavir Singh, came to the In the mid-19th century, British power and moved to silence the Sikhs once and for all. hospital. Mahavir Singh is the secretary of influence expanded on the Indian subconti­ An all out military attack on the holiest of the C.P.I's area committee. The doctor nent. The British fought the famous Anglo­ Sikhs shrines, the Golden Temple was or­ sought Mahavir Singh's help in shifting the Sikh wars in order to conquer our homeland. dered to be executed on a holy day when patient to the government hospital at Am­ Thus, let us remember that before the Brit­ Prime Minister Indira Gandhi knew the ritsar where better medical facilities were ish conquered the Sikh nation in the mid Temple complex would be flooded with pil­ available. One person was sent to Sarbjit 1800's, the Sikhs were recognized as a dis­ grims. In addition to the Golden Temple, 38 Singh's residence. But in the meanwhile, the tinct, separate people, a sovereign nation other Sikh temples throughout Punjab were Waltona police station S.H.O. along with with its own independent political system. also attacked. force came to the hospital and forcibly took Remember, too, that the Sikh nation was During the assault, a complete news black­ away the patient. After two or three hours, the last nation on the Indian subcontinent to out was ordered, and the killing began. Over according to Dang, the S.H.O. returned along fall to British expansionism, and we were the 20,000 Sikhs were murdered. Ancient, irre­ with the dead body of Sarbjit Singh. The po­ first nation to raise the cry for freedom from placeable original scriptures were destroyed. lice asked the doctor to conduct a post­ British rule. And the library containing original writings mortem on the body. The police then took In 1947, when the subcontinent won its of the Sikh Gurus was completely annihi­ away the body and cremated it without giv­ independence from British colonial rule, the lated. ing it to the relations of the Sikh youth. British again recognized Sikh sovereignty by Young Sikh boys were made to kneel be­ Dang further revealed that Mahavir Singh negotiating the transfer of power with three fore the military might of the Indian govern­ sent telegrams to the President of India and separate groups: the Muslims, the Hindus ment. There they were given an ultimatum: chief justice of Punjab and Haryana high and the Sikhs. The Muslims got Pakistan renounce their faith or die. In at least one court as soon as the police took away the pa­ and the Hindus took India. The Sikhs, incident, Indian soldiers shot and killed over tient and informed the Indian authorities though they had ample opportunity, did not one hundred Sikh boys who had refused to about this rep-reprehensible incident. An all­ opt for a separate country. Instead we joined forsake their faith. Young Sikh girls were party deputation later met the Sub Divi­ India with our homeland Punjab, conditioned raped. Hundreds of Sikhs at a time were sional Magistrate who could not get in touch upon the solemn assurances by Mohandas K. crowded into rooms in the Golden Temple with the Tarn Taran ·police chief. The S.D.M. Gandhi and the first Prime Minister of India, Complex designed to hold no more than 20 or and the political parties then brought the Jawarahal, Nehru, that no constitution un­ 30 people; there they died of thirst or asphyx­ matter to the notice of D.I.G., Border Range, acceptable to the Sikhs would be adopted. iation. To this day, the perpetrators of these Amritsar. The deputationists even com­ Nehru told us "The Congress (party) crimes against humanity roam free in India. plained to the D.I.G. that the S.H.O. even assures the Sikhs that no solution in any fu­ Five months later Sikhs were made again could harm the C.P.I. secretary too. ture constitution (of India) will be accept­ to suffer the savagery of India. In November Dang said that Sarbjit Singh was not in­ able to the Congress which does not give the of 1984, after Indira Gandhi was assassinated volved in any violent activity although he Sikhs full satisfaction." And it was by her Sikh bodyguards in retaliation for her may have permitted certain militants to Mohandas Gandhi who said to our nation, attack on the Golden Temple, 40,000 Sikhs stay at his house. "Take my word that if ever the Congress or fell victim to scathing Hindu mobs insti­ I betray you, you will be justified to draw gated to mass murder by the exhortations of STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT OF BELGIUM, the sword as taught by (your) Guru Govind high level Congress party politicians. In OCTOBER 28, 1993 [Singh]." Honorable Members of Parliament, Delhi alone, 20,000 Sikhs lost their lives. (By Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President, the Sikh nation looked upon these words as Again, girls were raped and Sikhs indiscrimi­ Council of Khalistan) a contract, a sacred covenant between India nately murdered. Some Sikhs were doused Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen, Honor­ and the Sikh nation. We never dreamed of with gasoline and burned alive, others were able Members of the Parliament. betrayal. scalped and left to die. 30404 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 For three days these riots blazed. The ly, we are united in our struggle for freedom. Sikhs under Indian rule. I ask Belgium to Home Minister at the time refused to call The Indian government must be made to un­ understand the justice of the struggle for out the army. Instead, he allowed slogans derstand that no amount of oppression will Sikh freedom. And I ask Belgium to lend its like "Blood for Blood" to be aired on state deny the Sikh nation its right to freedom. support to the movement for Sikh freedom controlled television, fanning the flames of Sikhs abroad are also helping to expose In­ by extending diplomatic recognition for chaos. And where is that Home Minister dian government brutality and aid the strug­ Khalistan immediately. today? He occupys the most powerful seat in gle for the freedom of Khalistan. Due to our Diplomatic recognition of Khalistan by the Indian government. His name is Prime efforts, on October 1, 1993, President Bill Belgium would go a long way in solving the Minister Narasimha Rao. Clinton signed into law a bill terminating 4.1 human tragedy that is Punjab, Khalistan. Distinguished members of the Parliament, million dollars in U.S. aid to India in protest Immediate diplomatic recognition would I ask: How can the Sikh nation be expected of its brutal denial of freedom and human demonstrate to the world the long-term vi­ to live under such conditions? Our holiest rights against the Sikh nation. This is the sion of the Belgian people and their concern for the fundamental right of all nations: shrine can be attacked by the military, our first time ever Congress has voted to censur~ freedom. heritage can be undermined as a matter of India for its violation of human rights. Belgium has always supported liberty, de­ policy, tens of thousands of Sikhs at a time Like the U.S. Congress, the Belgian Par­ mocracy, human rights, rule of law, justice can be killed for being Sikhs. How can we be liament must immediately cut aid to India and self-determination. Thus it is imperative expected to remain under the rule of the In­ for its human rights violations. Why should that Belgium immediately extend full diplo­ dian government? precious Belgian tax revenues go to nations matic recognition to the Sikh nation of I ask you to remember the names Sajjan which deny its citizens fundamental human Khalistan. Do not let the deaths of the Sikh Kumar and H.K.L Bhagat, two Members of rights? people who have died and those who are cur­ Parliament actively involved in Delhi riots Furthermore, on August 5, U.S. Congress­ rently dying to go in vain. The sooner you violence against the Sikhs. Last month, man Pete Geren (D-TX) along with 12 other act, the sooner the bloodshed can end. India Today, reported on the Indian govern­ co-sponsors introduced House Concurrent Today the Sikh nation turns to Belgium. ment's continued cover-up for these men. Even Resolution 134 in the U.S. House of Rep­ India must receive the message that its mis­ worse, the Chandigarh Tribune has reported resentatives. The resolution recognizes deeds against the Sikhs are not going unno­ that the Congress Party plans to nominate both Khalistan's right to self-determination and ticed by members of the international com­ men for the current Delhi Assembly elections. calls for a U.N.-sponsored plebiscite so Sikhs munity or the Belgian people. This is nothing new. India has been getting may "determine for themselves, under fair There are two paths for Belgium and the away with such crimes for years. I come to and peaceful conditions, their political fu­ international community in regards to India. you today that you may know the real India. ture." One is the status quo, where violence, agony, That you may see the plight of the Sikh na­ I hope the distinguished Members of Par­ despair, and frustration continues to havoc tion under Indian occupation. That you may liament see the far-sighted vision of the self­ India's shackled nations. The other is the see the justice in the cause for Sikh freedom determination for Khalistan resolution. Self­ road to peace and prosperity through free­ and lend your support accordingly. determination is enshrined in Article One of dom and self-determination. Clearly, moral­ As I have mentioned, since 1984, over the ·united Nations Charter. South Asia will ity, justice, and South Asian regional secu­ 110,000 Sikhs have been killed by Indian po­ continue to be a hotbed of instability until rity demand Belgium to choose the second. lice, paramilitary forces, death squads and India's various nations can determine their On behalf of the sovereign Sikh nation, I vigilante mobs. Asia Watch reports that own fate. urge Belgium to support freedom for "Virtually everyone detained in Punjab is I am proud to announce that the self-deter­ Khalistan by doing three things. First, ex­ tortured." Amnesty International calls In­ mination for Khalistan resolution now has tend full diplomatic recognition to dia's violation of human rights "endemic." the wide support of sixteen co-sponsors. It is Khalistan. Second, introduce legislation It has reported that "Torture is widespread imperative that the Belgium Parliament similar to the American legislation calling . . . the most common methods of torture in­ take similar steps and introduce Khalistani for a U.N.-sponsored plebiscite in Punjab, clude hanging people from the ceiling and self-determination legislation immediately. Khalistan. Third, cut all monetary aid to beating them . . . rolling iron or wooden For the sake of peace, human rights, and the India because of its human rights violations bars across the thighs [and] beating the geni­ notion of "government by the people" it is against its minorities. tals." Amnesty has issued these· reports de­ only just that Belgium support the inter­ In closing, the Sikhs are the kind of people spite not being allowed to investigate human national recognized right to self-determina­ who remember their friends. We ask for Bel­ rights violations in India since 1978. tion for the Sikh nation, Khalistan. gium's support and hope that very soon the I ask: What kind of "democracy" does not Please understand that India is a ill-con­ sovereign nation of Khalistan will have the allow human rights groups to investigate ceived state, artificially combining many opportunity to return the favor tenfold to human rights violations within its borders? separate nations. Please look to the future. the good people and government of Belgium. Surely that "democracy" is nothing more India will not hold together. It was never one Thank you and God bless you. than a hypocrisy. nation and will not artificially remain as one According to the Movement Against Re­ country by the use of force. In the mean­ pression, at least 70,000 Sikhs currently lan­ time, hundreds of thousands of Sikhs in TRIBUTE TO HARRY KUBO guish in Indian prisons without charge or Khalistan, Christians in Nagaland, tribal trial under draconian, repressive laws. These peoples in Assam and Muslims in Kashmir HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY "laws" have been condemned as "disturbing" have already died for their god-given right to OF CALIFORNIA and "completely unacceptable" by the Unit­ freedom. They have been murdered by the In­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed Nations Human Rights Commissions for dian government simply for the sake of hold­ falling short of international standards for ing together a country that was never one Thursday, November 18, 1993 the protection of human rights. As I speak, nation, a country with 18 official languages. Mr. DOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 500,000 Indian troops patrol the Punjab in In short, if hundreds of thousands of Indian recognize and honor Harry Kubo of Parlier, what can only be described as a brutal police army soldiers were not forcibly holding CA, who has been chosen 1993 state designed to deny Sikhs any last vestige Khalistan, Nagaland, Assam and Kashmir, "Agriculturalist of the Year" for his longtime of freedom or human dignity. And last week those nations would long be free of the sup­ on October 20 most of the Sikh leaders were posed state of "India." India is nothing more commitment to agriculture in Fresno County, arrested and put in jail because they planned than an artificial conglomerate of nations, CA. Mr. Kubo is being honored on November to lead a peaceful march to New Delhi in pro­ held together by the nexus of oppression. 18, 1993, during the AgFresno Farm and test of the sacrilege of the Sikh holy scrip­ Belgium can also see the brutal oppression Equipment Exposition. ture by the Indian police. Sikhs face under the tyranny of the Indian Harry Kubo is a well-known farming leader Though the result has always been in­ government. Sikhs refugees seeking asylum in the San Joaquin Valley, which is the richest creased oppression, the Sikh nation remains here is a common experience. Sikhs escaping agriculture-production region in the country. resolute in its October 7, 1987 declaration of torture, Sikhs whose families have been Twenty years ago he helped establish the a free and independent Khalistan. On April murdered, whose lives have been destroyed Nisei Farmers League and has been the 13, 1993, despite the omni-present threat of come to Belgium seeking refuge in a country group's only president. The organization now death, Sikh leaders including Simranjit where they know freedom and human rights Singh Mann, President Akali Dal (Mann), are respected. Remember, nobody knows the has more than 1,000 farmer-members of all Gurcharan Singh Tohra, President tyranny of the Indian masters, better than cultural backgrounds from throughout the val­ Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Commit­ their Sikh slaves. I thank you Belgium for ley. - tee and other Sikh leaders, declared their being a gracious host, but asylum is not the Harry was born in 1922 in Sacramento, and support for an independent Sikh state solution to the oppression of a nation. I ask he grew up and attended schools in the foot­ through peaceful, non-violent means. Clear- Belgium to recognize the suffering of the hill country near here. He and his wife, Mary, November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30405 have two sons and three daughters. He farms nard is also a world traveler and an aficionado SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 120 acres of grapes, trees, and row crops in of art and culture. The United States courthouse located at partnership with his son Larry and his brother In a time when so many young athletes for­ 915 Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport, Con­ necticut, shall be known and designated as George. get or discount their stature as role models, the "Brien McMahon Federal Building". Bernard continues to exemplify a standard he Harry's involvement with agriculture has SEC. 2. REFERENCES. reached far beyond his own farm and the set as a professional. He is an articulate, in­ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, Nisei Farmers League. He is a past president dustrious, compassionate, and positive role document, paper, or other record of the Unit­ of the Agricultural Action Committee and rep­ model. I am honored and pleased to highlight ed States to the courthouse referred to in resented the United States on the Commission the achievements of Bernard King. He is a section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to of the Californias. rare individual whose noteworthy achieve­ the "Brien McMahon Federal Building" . He is the current president of the Farm ments on the basketball court are matched by Labor Alliance and of California Fresh Fruit his contributions in private life. Growers, which seeks better marketing of TRIBUTE TO DAVID W. HEINEMAN products grown in the San Joaquin Valley. He also is a member of the board of the Fresno STATEMENT ON DESIGNATING THE HON. DAVID MANN City and County Chamber of Commerce. In BRIEN MCMAHON FEDERAL OF OHIO BUILDING addition, Harry is chief operating officer of Ag­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ricultural Exports of California [AG-CAL], Thursday, November 18, 1993 which works to enhance the export of Califor­ HON. BARBARA B. KENNEllY nia farm products to the Pacific rim. OF CONNECTICUT Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con­ Harry served for 18 years as a trustee of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratulate David W. Heineman for earning the the Parlier Unified School District. He is a cur­ Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout rank. Thursday, November 18, 1993 rent board member of the State Center Com­ David will be recognized for his achievement munity College Foundation. Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud at a special Court of Honor ceremony on De­ Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, please join to introduce legislation today which would cember 4. me in congratulating Harry Kubo upon his name the Federal courthouse in Bridgeport, David Heineman joined Troop 102 in 1989. being honored as 1993 "Agriculturalist of the CT, after a distinguished former member of Since then, he has held several positions of Year." the U.S. Senate, Senator Brien McMahon. A responsibility, from assistant patrol leader, to native of Norwalk, CT, Senator McMahon was senior patrol leader. David has been inducted first elected in 1944 and was reelected in into the Scouts' honor campers group-the TRIBUTE TO BERNARD KING 1950. His Senate career was tragically cut Order of the Arrow, and has helped staff the short by his untimely passing on July 28, Brownsea Junior Leadership Training Camp. HON. EDOI.PHUS TOWNS 1952, at the age of 48. David, like all other Eagle Scout candidates, OF NEW YORK A Senator for only 8 years, Senator was required to complete a community service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McMahon nonetheless left his mark on our project. He worked with the Fairview German country. Perhaps no area is so identified with Bilingual School to renovate the greenspace Thursday~ November 18, 1993 him as atomic energy. Brien McMahon was re­ by the school's playground. The project in­ Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure sponsible for the McMahon Act, also known as volved new landscaping work. which created to recognize the achievements of Bernard the Atomic Energy Act of 1946. In 1948, he additional play areas for children in the school King, one of the most prolific scorers in the became chairman of the Joint Committee on and the surrounding community. history of the National Basketball Association. Atomic Energy, where he worked diligently to David Heineman also has been persevering Bernard was born in Brooklyn, NY and at­ support the weapons program that would be­ to perform to the best of his abilities outside tended Fort Hamilton High School. He at­ come the free world's security blanket for the of Scouting. He is an honor student at St. Xa­ tended the University of Tennessee and was next four decades. vier High School, where he is a valued mem­ drafted in the first round by the New Jersey But Brien McMahon's contributions ex­ ber of the freshman track and field, and the Nets in 1977. tended far beyond atomic energy. He was the reserve cross-country teams. Bernard's accomplishments warrant notice first Member of Congress to venture behind I salute David on his accomplishment, as because he symbolizes the capacity within the Iron Curtain, where he negotiated an aid well as his parents and his Scout leaders each of us to overcome personal, profes­ program with Marshall Tito, who had just bro­ whose support helped make it possible. sional, and physical adversity. On and off the ken with Stalin. basketball court Bernard King has achieved Senator McMahon was also a man of prin­ excellence and individual growth. ciple. He was one of the first Senators to chal­ PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCING OF After a star-studded career at the University lenge the activities of the late Senator Joseph AFFORDABLE HOMES IN IDAHO of Tennessee, Bernard established his mark in McCarthy. Senator McCarthy even went to the NBA as the consummate small forward, Connecticut to campaign against Senator HON. LARRY LaROCCO playing for the New Jersey Nets, the New McMahon. OF IDAHO York Nets, and the Washington Bullets. He It is particularly appropriate to name a court­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holds the New York Knicks scoring record of house for Senator McMahon. Before being 60 points in one game at Madison Square elected to the Senate, he had a distinguished Thursday, November 18, 1993 Garden. And he is 1 of only 4 players to score legal career. A graduate of Yale Law School, Mr. LAROCCO. Mr. Speaker, we all know, 50 points in back-to-back games. Among his he practiced law in Norwalk, CT, where he be­ Federal, State, and local governments across other notable achievements, he is a four-time came a city court judge in 1933. Later that the country are increasingly short on funds All-Star and was voted the Most Valuable same year, he was appointed special assistant these days, and one of the areas that is often Player for the NBA in the 1983-84 season. In to U.S. Attorney General Cummings. In 1935, cut back, or neglected altogether, is affordable his illustrious career Bernard scored over Senator McMahon was appointed Assistant housing. But in Idaho, private sector busi­ 19,000 points and overcame a career threat­ Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Di­ nesses have found an answer to the dilemma ening knee injury. He is one of two NBA play­ vision of the Department of Justice, where he of meeting the need for affordable housing ers to average 42 points in a playoff series. served for 4 years. For all these reasons, it when there isn't much left in the public coffers. However, there are a few qualities that set would be fitting to honor Senator Brien In my State, some very creative people and Bernard apart from some of his peers. He has McMahon by naming this Federal courthouse the financial institutions they work for are tak­ unselfishly given of his time and resources to in his memory. ing a bold approach to help make sure that charitable causes such as the Juvenile Diabe­ H.R.- Idaho families of modest means can afford a tes Foundation, the Brooklyn School for Spe­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ decent dwelling. cial Children, the Boys Club, and the Bedford resentatives of the United States of America in This bold approach is called the Idaho Com­ Stuyvesant Restoration, to name a few. Ber- Congress assembled, munity Reinvestment Corporation [ICRC] 30406 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 which was unveiled at a press conference with as I believe now, that American soldiers Despite these efforts, the arms trade contin­ Governor Cecil Andrus in Boise last week. Al­ should not be victims of a short-sighted for­ ues at an alarming level. Something more is though the name sounds technical, the idea eign policy that provides American support for needed to reduce the global trade in conven­ behind it is actually fairly simple. Several corrupt and antidemocratic regimes. tional arms. Idaho banks and some savings and loans got That was cold war thinking-the support of The legislation I introduce today will estab­ together and pooled $35 million to be used as dictators, so long as they were friendly to the lish a code of conduct for arms sales and a fund to finance the purchase, construction, United States and unfriendly to the Soviet transfers. An identical bill is being introduced rehabilitation, or refinancing of affordable mul­ Union. Well, the Soviet Union no longer exists. by my Senate colleague, Senator MARK HAT­ tifamily apartment buildings. A key player in It is time to end the cold war thinking that has FIELD. I believe that this is a sensible approach the home financing area, Fannie Mae, will buy influenced so much of our policy on arms that will increase the chances that we will at mortgage loans made by the Idaho fund, thus transfers. least think about what we are doing-to our­ replenishing the fund with cash that can then The Children's Defense Fund has a wonder­ selves, to our children, to the world. be lent out again. This will allow the $35 mil­ fully provocative poster that reads: "Last year Essentially, the legislation would prohibit lion pool to revolve and thereby provide a con­ we gave $8 billion in military aid to countries U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to tinuing source of permanent financing at at­ our undereducated children can't even find on foreign governments that are undemocratic, do tractive interest rates. a map." not adequately protect human rights, are en­ The Idaho fund will offer long-term financing For the third year in a row, the United gaged in acts of armed aggression, or are not to address the affordable housing credit needs States retains the world championship in the fully participating in the United Nations Reg­ of Idaho, including projects with as few as two arms dealing competition. Not only are we the ister of Conventional Arms, unless the Con­ units in rural areas. Interest rates will be set No. 1 arms dealer in the world, but our sales gress acted to approve such a sale or trans­ slightly below the conventional market, which exceed all other competitors combined. fer. Since the end of World War II, 40 million will enhance long-term affordable to low- and Change is always difficult. There are many people have died in wars fought with conven­ moderate-income households. The Idaho interests that view arms as export products. I tional weapons. Housing Authority will work toward combining Does selling these weapons make the world believe we must export products that reflect Federal, State, and local housing programs a safer place? the American ideal of prosperity and the good with the Idaho fund's unique mortgage financ­ Does military aid and arms sales promote life of all our neighbors wish to share. ing to stimulate higher levels of affordable stability and economic progress in the devel­ A tremendous grassroots effort is already rental housing production. oping world? underway, and I am pleased to include in the The financial institutions involved deserve The Arms Control and Disarmament Agency RECORD a listing of religious, international de­ praise for their initiative. These include Bank estimates that each year about $1 trillion is velopment, human rights, and economic con­ of America, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, spent on armed forces around the world. A version groups who have endorsed the code First Federal Bank of Idaho, FSB, First Inter­ staggering $200 billion of this is spent by de­ of conduct campaign. I thank them for all their state Bank of Idaho, N.A., First Security Bank veloping countries, which is equal to about efforts, which have been crucial to the devel­ of Idaho, N.A., Ireland Bank, Key Bank of four times all the bilateral and multilateral for­ opment of this legislation. The work of these Idaho, U.S. Bank of Idaho, Washington Fed­ eign assistance they receive. citizen groups represents the best of our vital eral Savings, and West One Bank, Idaho. The arms race taking place in the Third democracy. Edmund Keane, Jr., chief executive officer World drains badly needed funds from infra­ We must end the U.S. role in promoting the of Key Bank of Idaho was elected chair of the structure development, social spending, and global arms trade. Otherwise we will not be Idaho Fund board of directors. Creation of the business investment. Regional competitors able to accomplish the most important jobs organization was led by a task force of Idaho strive to keep parity with one another. Sadly, ahead of us-investing in our children's health lenders headed by Keane, Mark Literas, man­ the weapons are as likely to be turned on do­ and education, making sure we all have jobs ager of the commercial banking division of mestic populations as historic regional en­ and homes, making sure we have a global First Security Bank, and Michael Dunn, man­ emies. economy that is growing and producing mar­ ager of real estate administration at West One We simply can not afford the arms sale kets for American products-and that every Bank of Idaho. Mike and Mark have worked frenzy in which we have been engaged. Our country on the map will be one that every many, many hours to make ICRC a reality. children cannot afford it. The children of the child in America can identify. This method of financing affordable housing developing world cannot afford it. I urge my colleagues to lend their name to should serve as a model for communities For years we sold weapons to dictators and this important effort. t~roughout the Nation. provided military training for their officers. We CODE OF CONDUCT COSPONSOR LIST I would like to acknowledge Connie armed the Shah of Iran, we armed Iraq, we Alliance for Child Survival. Hogland, the executive director of Boise armed Panama, we armed Somalia and we Americans for Democratic Action. Neighborhood Housing Services. Connie armed Haiti. We continue to pay for these Africa Faith and Justice Network. played a key role in developing the relation­ sales with American tax dollars and American Bread for the World. ship between the ICRC and Fannie Mae. lives. British American Security Information Connie is a champion for lower-income fami­ There are presently some restraints an the Council. Center for Defense Information. lies and has worked constantly for many years arms trade. But the failures of the present reg­ Center for Development of International to make sure that these families and individ­ imen are all too apparent. In Haiti, the military Law. uals have access to affordable housing. that has overturned the elected government of Center for Economic Conversion. Congratulations and thank you to the busi­ President Aristide and scorned the Governor's Church of the Brethren, Washington Office. nesses which have stepped up the plate. This Island accord is comprised of an officer corps Committee for National Security. is a good idea whose time has come. trained in America. Council for A Livable World. At the very least, American arms should not Development-GAP. be sold and U.S. military training should not Federation of American Scientists. Foreign Bases Project. INTRODUCTION OF CODE OF be provided to governments that oppose CONDUCT ON ARMS TRANSFERS Friends Committee on National Legisla- American principles. tion. The United States has led the effort to es­ Fund for Peace. HON. CYNTHIA A. McKINNEY tablish the United Nations Register of Conven­ Fund for New Priorities in America. OF GEORGIA tional Arms and this is an important achieve­ Human Rights Watch. Institute for Food and Development Policy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. The United States has engaged in ne­ gotiations to reduce the arms trade in volatile (Food First). Thursday, November 18, 1993 regions of the world. The Foreign Affairs Com­ Institute for Policy Studies (Global Econ- omy Program). Ms. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, as a member mittee, on which I serve, has eliminated many International Human Rights Law Group. of the Georgia State Legislature I gave a con­ of the earmarks for military aid to countries Jesuit Social Ministries. troversial speech on the involvement of the that abuse human rights and reduced security Maryknoll Justice and Peace Office. United States in the gulf war. I believed then, assistance. These are important actions. Mennonite Central Committee. November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30407 National Commission on Economic Conver­ [From the Christian Science Monitor, Nov. The government should consider offering sion and Disarmament. 17, 1993] an unconditional amnesty to the militants National Council of Churches. ROUTE TO PEACE IN KASHMIR in exchange for a cease-fire for a specified NETWORK: A Catholic Social Justice (By Sumit Ganguly) period of time. During the cease-fire, serious Lobby. The standoff, finally ended, between In­ negotiations can be started with the mili­ Peace Action. tants. Peace Dividend Campaign (Rockland Coun- dia's security forces and certain Kashmiri Is­ lamic militants at the Hazaratbal mosque in The government should move to restore ty, NY). Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to its Psychologists for Social Responsibility. Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, presents an interesting irony. original strength. Among other matters, Ar­ Physicians for Social Responsibility. ticle 370 prohibits non-Kashmiris from pur­ Project on Demilitarization and Democ- In December 1964 miscreants broke into the same mosque and stole the Mo-e-Mogdas, chasing land in Kashmir. Any restoration ef­ racy. fort will generate considerable hostility on RESULTS. a relic of the Prophet Muhammad. Yet 20/20 Vision National Project. though riots followed in Srinagar and else­ the part of the militant Hindu Bharatiya United Church of Christ. where in northern India in the wake of the Janata Party. Nevertheless, their claim that Unitarian Universalist Association of Con­ theft, Kashmiris remained loyal Indian citi­ the Muslims of Kashmir have been "pam­ gregations. zens. Pakistan's efforts to woo them failed pered" is essentially without merit. United Methodists Church (General Board miserably. Today, however, Islamic mili­ India should offer to hold an election in of Church and Society). tants holed up in the mosque have signifi­ Kashmir in the presence of international ob­ Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. cant support among Kashmiris; indeed au­ servers. Non-governmental organizations Westchester People's Action Coalition. tonomist and even separatist sentiments are from the United States and other nations Women Against Military Madness. widespread in the Kashmir Valley. can make a useful contribution to this end. Women's Action for New Directions. It is imperative that Indians, Pakistanis, India needs to take advantage of the oppor­ Women Strike for Peace. and the Kashmiri militants open talks about tunity provided by the change in government World Policy Institute. fashioning medium- to long-term strategies in Islamabad to renew talks with Pakistan. to end seemingly endemic conflict. Failure In this regard too, the US can play a useful to do so will result in the loss of more blood role. It can continue its pressure on Paki­ ROUTE TO PEACE IN KASHMIR and treasure, perhaps leading to another stan to cease support to the insurgents. Si­ Indo-Pakistani conflict over Kashmir. multaneously, it can prod India to inves­ HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL The 1964 events at the Hazaratbal mosque tigate charges of human rights violations contain lessons for the current crisis. Agents and begin a meaningful set of negotiations OF ILLINOIS of the Indian Intelligence Bureau, in co­ with the militants. IN THE HOUSE OF RE,PRESENTATIVES operation with the local Kashmiri police, None of these actions will be easy or popu­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 were able to track down the perpetrators and lar for the weak regime of Indian Prime Min­ restore the holy relic to the shrine. Mean­ ister P.V. Narasimha Rao. But maintaining Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, one of the less while, riots broke out throughout the valley, the current strategy in Kashmir will restore fortunate remarks ever uttered by a statesman as well as in a number of India's cities. On neither law nor order. Instead, at best, India was spoken by Prime Minister Neville Cham­ the other side of the Kashmir border, Presi­ will continue to lurch from one crisis to an­ berlain of Great Britain when he said of Hit­ dent Ayub Khan and other leaders of the other. At worst, the subcontinent may wit­ ler's takeover of Czechoslovakia that it was "a Pakistani military mistakenly construed the ness yet another costly war over Kashmir. 'disturbances in Kashmir as indicating sup­ controversy among people in a far-off land of port for Pakistani intervention. Accordingly, whom we know nothing." This has become in the summer of 1965, they sent lightly the classic statement of geopolitical short­ armed Pakistani troops disguised as local A LEGITIMATE WAITING PERIOD sightedness. tribesmen to wreak havoc in the valley. We now live in a world of instant commu­ Although some Kashmiris may have been HON. PHIUP M. CRANE disaffected with Indian rule, most remained nication and travel at supersonic speeds, so in OF ILLINOIS a sense there aren't any far-off lands. While loyal Indian citizens and turned in the infil­ trators to the authorities. Despite the fail­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we must be wise and prudent in our foreign ure of this plan, war erupted between India Thursday, November 18, 1993 policy, and always put our own Nation's inter­ and Pakistan in September 1965. The limita­ ests and values first, we cannot ignore events tions of firepower, a US arms embargo, and Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, this summer, the in distant lands that involve those interests Soviet mediation helped to end this conflict. Census Bureau released a study which shows and values, even in what at first might seem Today neither Indians nor Pakistanis ac­ that single mothers were becoming more fre­ to be a peripheral fashion. tively contemplate starting another war. quent among all races and income groups in These thoughts occurred to me when I read Nevertheless, two factors increase the threat American society. In a 10-year period from of conflict. First, segments of the Kashmiri 1982 to 1992, the percentage of unwed moth­ "Route to Peace in Kashmir" in a recent issue militants, particularly the Hezb-ul­ of the the Christian Science Monitor. The au­ Mujahideen, have strong allegiance to Paki­ ers with at least 1 year of college education thor, Sumit Ganguly, says it is imperative for stan. Second, considerable uncertainty exists jumped from 5.5 to 11.3 percent. During the "Indians, Pakistanis, and Kashmiri militants" to about military doctrines in India and Paki­ same period, single mothers with at least a open talks "about fashioning medium- to long­ stan. Cut off from their cold-war patrons, the high school diploma went from 17.2 to 32.5 term strategies to end seemingly endemic military machines of both sides are in a percent. The most troubling statistic showed conflict." state of flux. The situation in the region is that over two-thirds, 67 percent, of children uncertain. I believe that it is in our national interests Before the larger issue of Indo-Pakistani born to black women were illegitimate. and reflective of our national values that relations can be addressed, certain steps We saw during the last national election that charges of human rights abuses in Kashmir be need to be taken to defuse the insurgency in national attention was focused on the single examined and that the interested parties them­ Kashmir. parent family. Unfortunately, there was more selves attempt to fashion a peaceful, fair and The Indian government needs to signifi­ rhetoric than reality in the debate. What the just solution to long-standing problems. Mak­ cantly alter its current counter-insurgency majority of popular media failed to recognize ing a definitive judgment on the various rights operations. The harsh "mailed fist" strategy was the potential for trouble among the chil­ that it adopted in dealing with the militants and wrongs of the complex situation in Kash­ in the Punjab is inapplicable to Kashmir. In dren born to single mothers. Although Vice mir demands time and patience and under­ Punjab, deep-seated disaffection with Indian President Quayle attempted to discuss this standing. But allegations of human rights rule and support for an independent state of fact, he was immediately vilified among the abuses, wherever they occur, deserve even­ Khalistan was limited to a minority of the media elite for this insensitivity. handed investigations. Most importantly, the Sikh population. In the Kashmir Valley, William F. Buckley Jr., writing it in the solution to these grave problems of this part of however, the vast majority of people have Washington Times, explains the findings of the world must come from the people directly some grievances against the Indian state. Prof. James Q. Wilson's book, "The Moral involved. Unbridled police brutality only adds to the Sense." Mr. Wilson's research points out the reservoir of disenchantment. At this point I wish to insert in the RECORD, Persistent charges of torture and other problems typical of boys and girls who are "Route to Peace in Kashmir", by Sumit human rights violations on the part of secu­ raised from birth in families without fathers. Ganguly, the Christian Science Monitor, rity forces need to be investigated and acted The problem Mr. Wilson, Mr. Buckley, and Mr. Wednesday, November 17, 1993. upon. Quayle are addressing is one of a lack of 30408 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 commitment. I would like to suggest that the them (if they do not live up to their commit­ to disaster. And you remember that I made only waiting period that the Nation should con­ ment not to murder their neighbor), or you a career of making wrong turns. sider is one for parenthood. can sue them (if they do not live up to their You just said; "Hang in there." I have included Mr. Buckley's column for the commitment to honor their contract)-or A DETOUR IN LIFE you can register your disapproval in other And after they told me you had died. I RECORD and I would like to commend it to ways. My guess is that, to give the above a your attention. tried to follow your advice, or I sort of tried little flesh-and-blood incarnation, David to follow it. But I really didn't do very well. WHEN IT'S TIME To SAY: "No You DON'T" Duke does not have a wide variety of esti­ Except for your admonition: "Don't let (By William Buckley, Jr.) mable friends who approve his Nazi-worship. your grades get in the way of your edu­ It is increasingly recognized that the most But traveling along the line of how do we cation." readily identifiable tragedy in modern life is express our disapproval, how do we do it to Well, I like that one, and didn't. the illegitimate child. This advent, which Hollywood stars, some of whom could not ap­ So somewhere in the middle of my third was once a phenomenon, is becoming not parently care less whether their child has a senior year, I left school; it was not long be­ merely commonplace, but overwhelming. resident father? How do we handle the Holly­ fore Uncle Sam sent me a note and a ticket Although in the last 30 years illegitimate wood star for whom marriage is manifestly to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San births among whites have tripled (to 19 per­ something less than a commitment? Diego. It seems Mr. Nixon wanted to broaden cent), among blacks they are 65 percent: i.e., Take Elizabeth Taylor. At her eighth wed­ my learning experience, and he suggested a majority. What then happens we also ding a couple of years ago, it would be fair to some world travel. know: an extraordinary (600 percent) rise in say the tons of money shelled out by People For the next two years, two months and 10 crime, illiteracy, poverty and drug addic­ magazine to get inside access to the festivi­ days, I was a member of a group that called tion. ties registered a popular curiosity about the itself Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. For Since everybody knows about the birds and event that was never confused with popular the most part, they had me cleaning and the bees, we are prepared to reason with ref­ disgust over someone for whom marriage is a polishing things and filling things and erence to the necessary antecedent event, commitment made about as solemnly as to­ swating things and itching and being gen­ which is sexual congress. And we are entitled morrow morning's promise to ease up on the erally uncomfortable. I got real good at to ask: What, other than sex education (in booze for a day or two. standing in line. New York, we've had sex education for 25 But what is Mr. Wilson suggesting we do Then they sent me home and said thanks. years, with zero deterrent effect), is society about the media and the motion pictures and And I met this girl and we got married, and supposed to do about single parenthood? the television programs, to lessen their en­ suddenly I was a husband and a father and Professor James Q. Wilson's resoundingly thusiasm for the lifestyle of Murphy Brown? had (and wanted) to do things for others, like important book, "The Moral Sense," sets out Mr. Wilson, who is a warm and generous buy groceries and pay the rent and coach to discuss modern concerns after postulating man, believes that those who in exchange for Little League and play Scoutmaster and pro­ that human beings are in fact born with a a night out on the town breed children who vide hugs and pretend to be a grownup. sense of morality. Children do not have to be will not grow up with two parents should be And things went along pretty well until taught that they should not steal or hit scorned by their neighbors as selfish, irre­ last December when this old judge died, and other children or cause suffering. They know sponsible reprobates. they buried him on your birthday, I remem­ this intuitively, even if they do not abide by Does that summon the image of a censori­ bered that I had made you a promise. A their in tui ti ve codes. ous age? Censoriousness is not good. But promise that I had forgotten or ignored. He reports on one study: "By the time the there is a great deal going on that is prop­ WHY DO IT? children entered the third grade, those who erly censured. "Look, stupid, What does it matter? You lived with their mothers alone were the have a job and are sort of respected, and they worst off in terms of their socialization. are not going to give you a raise if you fin­ After 10 years, the boys who had grown up in DETOUR IN LIFE ish." I argued with myself. mother-only families * * * reported more de­ "But what about the promise to Dad?" I linquencies, regardless of family income, HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. asked. And the question gnawed at me at than those who had grown up in families OF INDIANA night when I was alone on my side of the bed. with multiple adults, especially a father." So, I wrote the little college in Cleveland, This, then, happens when there is a broken IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the dean said if I was serious I could marriage, or no marriage at all. And this Thursday, November 18, 1993 come back for a compressed summer session. isn't just a Western peculiarity: "In vir­ I called my old roommate, and he offered tually every society, the family is defined by Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, I place in the to put me up in his attic for three weeks. I marriage; that is, by a publicly announced record a September 18 item published in the went back to school and got two A's, the contract that makes legitimate the sexual Indianapolis Star. first of my career. union of a man and a woman. Even in soci­ In the play, "Laura," Waldo Lydecker, na­ And the dean said I could write a paper for eties where men and women have relatively tional newspaper columnist, speaks harshly in the last two credit hours, and I did that, too. unrestricted sexual access to one another be­ the presence of the heroine. And she ex­ So last Friday, my bride and the kids (and ginning at an early age, marriage is still the presses her bewilderment inasmuch, she one perfect grandson) and the neighbors and my old roommate and his bride went over to basis for family formation. It is desired by says, as he writes so sentimentally in his col­ the partners and expected by society. John Carroll University on Cleveland's east "Marriage, in short, is not simply a way of umn. The writer replies, "Sentiment comes side. They watched me walk up on the stage. legitimizing sex, and so it cannot be dis­ easily at $5 a word (adjusted for inflation)." And they cheered. pensed with just because sexual activity I didn't believe a word of it. Eloquence is And I looked up at the audience and saw need not be made legitimate. Marriage exists nine parts heart and one part skill. all the strangers sitting there. because people must take responsibilities for Writing doesn't and can't get any better than But, Dad, as I sat down on the folding child care and assume economic obligations. what follows. chair, all I could think of was you. And of promises made. And finally, prom­ Marriage, and thus the family that it de­ [From the Indianapolis Star, Sept. 18, 1993] fines, is a commitment." ises kept. Well, then, is there a role for society in re­ NEW GRAD PAYS OFF AN OLD DEBT Your son, inforcing that commitment? Here the re­ (By Joe Gelarden) Joe. nowned professor reframes the question by Dear Dad, I finally did it. I really did. asking: What do the American people want? A couple of weeks ago, I put on a black And he answers it: robe and a silly hat and marched up on a REINVENTING AID "They want our leaders, the media, tele­ stage, and the university president handed vision programs, and motion pictures to take me a diploma that said I was a college grad­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON their side in the war over what the family is. uate. He congratulated me. OF INDIANA It is not one of several alternative lifestyles; And my wife and kids and grandson it is not an arena in which rights are nego­ cheered. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiated; it is not an old-fashioned and reac­ It only took 34 years. Thursday, November 18, 1993 tionary barrier to a promiscuous sex life; it Not bad, eh? Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, we are all is not a set of cost-benefit calculations. It is Actually, as you remember, Dad, things a commitment." got sort of mixed up in the 1960's. And those concerned over the quality of government. The And what do you do to people who do not of us in college at that time were faced with Clinton administration is attempting to address make or live up to a commitment? Well, of a whole lot of choices that other generations this problem through "Reinventing Govern­ course, social recourses vary. You can hang didn't know existed. A lot of the choices led ment," led by Vice-President AL GORE. November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30409 The Committee on Foreign Affairs has been community has been especially appreciative Occhipinti, I submit into the RECORD additional seeking to improve U.S. foreign assistance of our decision to engage and consult with key evidence in this case. programs and policies through its 4-year odys­ them on this and other matters. You have already received a draft of astra­ CONFLICT OF INTERSTATE/APPEARANCE OF sey to secure enactment of a rewrite of the tegic overview paper. We plan to provide the IMPROPRIETY Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. final version of this paper to you, along with 1. In 1988/9 officer Occhipinti spearheaded The Clinton administration has accepted that the details of our strategic vision on the five two investigations implicating a Dominican challenge and soon will send to the Congress issues that are critical to sustainable devel­ Drug Lord and a former U.S. Attorney in a draft bill. opment: Population and Health, the Environ­ drug trafficking activity and official corrup­ As part of the effort to reform U.S. foreign ment, Democracy, Broad-based Economic tion. The assigned prosecutor was Jeh John­ Growth, and Providing Humanitarian Assist­ son who suspiciously closed down one of assistance, Brian Atwood, the Administrator of these investigations, " Project Esquire". Due the Agency for International Development, has ance and Aiding Post-Crisis Transitions. These strategies will enable us to establish to the nexus of these investigations to offered AID as a test case for reinventing gov­ unambiguous goals and judge whether we are "Project Bodega" and the apparent conflict ernment. He has been taking steps adminis­ achieving them in our aid programs. They of interest, AUSA Johnson should have ex­ tratively to reorganize AID, revise its operating will guide our missions and encourage closer cused himself from prosecuting officer procedures, and streamline and reduce staff­ collaboration with other donor agencies, in­ Occhipinti. ing. cluding multilateral institutions. Subse­ 2. AUSA Jeh Johnson publicly admitted To keep members apprised of the steps that quently, the new Bureau for Policy and Pro­ that he was the former law clerk and close are being taken to "reinvent AID," I insert the gram Coordination (PPC) will develop imple­ family associate of the presiding trial judge, mentation papers to apply the principles of Constance Motley. This caused a perception following letter from Brian Atwood enumerating of impropriety which was prejudicial to the the steps which he has taken to reform AID: the strategy papers to our programs and mis­ sions. These documents will translate the defendant's case. It should be noted that U.S. AGENCY FOR there were a number of ex-parte communica­ INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, strategies into specific operational ap­ proaches that build indigenous capacity, em­ tions with the trial judge evidencing said November 10, 1993. conflict of interest. Hon. LEE HAMILTON, power people, and involve the recipients of aid in the design of programs that are in­ 3. The official court interpreter at trial, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House tended to benefit them. PPC has also cir­ Dalia Fernandez, was utilized by the US At­ of Representatives, Washington, DC. torney's Office during the course of their DEAR MR. CHAffiMAN, I am writing to up­ culated a paper entitled "Enhancing A.I.D.'s Ability to Manage for Results" which de­ criminal investigation, Grand Jury proceed­ date you on the progress we are making at ing, and pre trial preparation. These activi­ the U.S. Agency for International Develop­ scribes a new system that will be introduced early next year. ties included interviewing the complainants ment (USAID) in reforming our development and other witnesses in the field. In addition program to meet the challenges of the post­ I currently am reviewing a report to me on reforming our procurement and contracting to performing the above mentioned services Cold War era. for the prosecution, she also testified as an On October 1, 1993, we released the final system. We intend to implement new and simplified procedures that will encourage expert prosecution witness against officer version of our reorganization plan. The re­ Occhipinti. I requested the judge to allow me sult is a streamlined internal structure that broader participation in our programs. We are also developing policies to prevent poten­ to be present at the counsels table to mon­ eliminates unnecessary layers of administra­ itor possible interpretation problems. My re­ tion and mandates interdependence and com­ tial conflicts of interest in our procurement process. We believe that reform of these sys­ quest was denied after I was served with a munication. Eight bureaus have been con­ trial subpoena by the prose0ution. They solidated into four, and lines of authority tems will help us minimize waste and elimi­ nate profiteering and other contracting made me one of their witnesses, effectively have been clarified and simplified. removing me from court proceedings. I was We now are in the process of "right-sizing" abuses. In recent weeks, I have traveled to a num­ never called to testify. our offices, bureaus, and missions to ensure Many Hispanics attending court reported that their human and financial resources are ber of cities throughout the United States, including St. Louis, San Diego, Los Angeles, that there were incorrect translations, which appropriate in quantity and quality to the we found highly suspect. While testifying, scope of their work. This process emphasizes San Francisco, Seattle, and Detroit. I have met with community leaders and newspaper Ms. Fernandez admitted being personally in­ the insights of the people of the Agency and volved in the prosecutions case, clearly a the Vice-President's National Performance editorial boards, discussing the contribution USAID makes to America's domestic inter­ conflict of interest. Review. We expect that this phase will be 4. Jim Scherin, an agent on contract to the completed by January 15, 1994. By that time, ests, as well as our efforts to reform the Agency. I have found that our efforts are ap­ US Attorney's Office and a board member of we expect to have in place a new internal or­ the Federal Agents PBA, intentionally ganizational structure for each bureau and preciated, and that there is considerable re­ gard for the value of an effective program of spread lies and rumors among the member­ office. ship. He said that there were tapes made by We have developed a plan to close and con­ foreign assistance. I have been much encour­ aged by this, and believe that our continued the government allegedly showing officer solidate some 20 missions. This reduction Occhipinti's guilt. It should be noted that no will enable USAID to better concentrate its progress will enhance popular support for re­ form in the months ahead. such tapes ever existed or where turned over operating resources and personnel. As I have to the defense. This agent for the US Attor­ stated on many occasions, USAID must work I continue to attach the highest priority to communication with the Congress, and I ney's Office, after officer Occhipinti's indict­ where we can be effective. It is time now to ment, intentionally and illegally attended a acknowledge our successes in certain nations hope the level of contact during these changes is evidence of that commitment. I private PBA meeting where officer and reduce our presence. In other countries Occhipinti discussed his defense strategy. Of­ where governments have failed to involve want to expand the consultation process, be­ cause I am convinced that we must achieve ficer Occhipinti was the President of the or­ themselves in the development process or to ganization. permit the participation of their own citi­ as broad a consensus as possible if we are to succeed. I very much appreciate your contin­ zens in the development process, we will re­ MISUSE OF THE GRAND JURY SUBPOENA allocate resources. ued interest and support. With your assistance the Administration is Sincerely, PROCESS developing a proposal for a new Foreign As­ J. BRIAN ATWOOD. 1. The prosecutors subsequent to the Grand sistance Act, which will be provided to you Jury indictment issued a variety of subpoe­ for further consultation prior to adjourn­ nas to the IRS and various institutions re­ ment. It would replace the FAA of 1961, a KEY DOCUMENTS PROVE INNO­ garding officer Occhipinti's income and fi­ Cold War relic, and would redefine USAID CENCE OF JOSEPH OCCHIPINTI nances. The prosecutor alleged on the trial and foreign assistance to meet the needs of record that issuance of said subpoenas were the post-Cold War environment. We look for­ in connection with another investigation, HON. JAMFS A. TRAACANT, JR. which was blatantly false. The basis for this ward to working closely with you to craft OF OHIO legislation that will meet this challenge. belief were statements made by the IRS case We are in the final stages of developing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agent, which clearly showed that there was strategies to implement our mandate of sus­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 only one investigation. tainable development. They have been wide­ ly circulated for comment and the private Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, as part of INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION TO THE voluntary community has participated in my continuing efforts to bring to light all the COURT REGARDING MATERIAL FACTS the drafting process. The reaction to the facts in the case of former Immigration and 1. At officer Occhipinti's arraignment, draft papers has been positive, and the PVO Naturalization Service agent Joseph AUSA Johnson made false representations to 30410 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 the court regarding the law enforcement ac­ Diego Rivera's mural "Pan American Unity" Council. The conference will be held on Satur­ complishments of " Project Bodega." In es­ was created in 1940 and placed in the College day, November 20, 1993, and it will feature sence, be stated that no arrest of illegal Theatre in 1962 where it has delighted faculty education and related educational opportuni­ aliens or defendant convictions occurred in and staff as well as thousands of visitors from ties. the enumerated counts of the indictment. In addition, AUSA Johnson reported to the the community and around the world since The Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinat­ court that officer Occhipinti willfully re­ then. ing Council is composed of leaders from over moved wall panels and floor boards causing A new College Library is to be constructed 40 different Hispanic organizations. A common physical damage in his searches. He failed to over the next 2 years where a new work by characteristic of these Hispanic leaders is their mention to the court that numerous arrests, living artists will reflect the concerns of society commitment to improve the standard of living both criminal and administrative, were in the 1990's as Rivera's work did in the for northwest Indiana residents, and in particu­ made. In addition, behind the damaged wall 1940's. Rivera's "Pan American Unity" shall lar, that of the Hispanic community. Council panels and floor boards were voluminous remain in the College Theatre, which will be president, Mr. Benjamin T. Luna, has exhibited amounts of bidden contraband. In addition exemplary leadership and virtuosity in his to the voluminous amount of contraband and renamed the Diego Rivera Theatre and refur­ evidence of criminal activity found there, a bished to accord it the honor it rightfully de­ management of the organization. ''Safehouse' ' harboring undocumented Mexi­ serves. Education and the promotion of financial aid can aliens was also discovered. We believe I applaud the San Francisco Community awareness will be the primary focus of the that similar false representations and willful College District for this ambitious and worth­ Fifth Annual Conference on Hispanic Con­ omissions were made to the Grand Jury in while project to keep alive Diego Rivera's cerns. As education has become an issue of order to obtain an indictment against officer dream of "Pan American Unity." prominence throughout the country, northwest Occhipinti. Indiana has made valiant efforts to increase 2. One of the enumerated counts in the in­ the participation of its youth in diverse edu­ dictment for which officer Occhipinti was TRIBUTE TO MARTY GLICKMAN convicted involved his obtaining an oral con­ cational activities. I would like to take this op­ sent to search in connection with Project portunity to recognize two distinguished edu­ Kuala-Lampur. The prosecution told the jury HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS cators from northwest Indiana: Chancellor in essence that no consent could have been OF NEW YORK Hilda Richards, of Indiana University North­ given since the madam of the bouse of pros­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES west, and Chancellor James Yackel, of Pur­ titution did not speak English. Post trial due University Calumet. At the conference, evidence revealed that a high ranking NYPD Thursday, November 18, 1993 they will address issues of cultural. diversity in Internal Affairs Officer had consentually Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to monitored the conversation with the madam, higher education, as well as the importance of who was speaking to officer Occhipinti in honor a talented athlete and sports broad­ leadership in ethnic communities. English. That information was told to pros­ caster, Mr. Marty Glickman. A native of Brook­ I commend the efforts of these three out­ ecutors one week before trial. Nevertheless, lyn, Marty was a pacesetter in a number of standing proponents of educational excellence the prosecution disregarded the truth and athletic fields. He chose to follow his variety of and the Hispanic community for their commit­ misled the jury. athletic interests by becoming one of our Na­ ment to strengthening the link between the tion's most recognized and respected sports multicultural youth of northwest Indiana and announcers on television and radio. education. DIEGO RIVERA: AN ARTIST AND A After graduating from James Madison High STATESMAN School, Marty excelled in sports. He played both football and basketball at Syracuse Uni­ TRIBUTE TO EPWORTH UNITED HON. TOM LANTOS versity. He later played professional football METHODIST CHURCH ON ITS 91ST OF CALIFORNIA for the Jersey City Giants. Marty graduated ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Syracuse University in 1949, earning his Thursday, November 18, 1993 bachelor of science degree in political science. HON. JOSE E. SERRANO Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor He proceeded to the U.S. Marine Corps where OF NEW YORK one of the most innovative artists of the twen­ he advanced to become a first lieutenant. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tieth century, an artist who has brought to­ was released with an honorable discharge in Thursday, November 18, 1993 1946. gether people of all ages and nationalities in Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay As a renowned broadcaster, Mr. Glickman admiration of his work. tribute to the Epworth United Methodist has covered the New York Giants, Ivy League Diego Rivera was an artist and a statesman, Church, which on Sunday, November 21, football, and the annual Rose Bowl Game. In giving ordinary people an insight into his own 1993, will celebrate its 91 st anniversary. baseball he has announced games for the Mexican culture as well as other cultures, both Epworth United Methodist Church is a small, Brooklyn Dodgers and N.Y. Yankees. For 7 within and between national borders. His close-knit church located in the heart of the years he was the coach of NBC Football an­ works depict the range of cultures on our con­ South Bronx. Under the leadership of its pas­ nouncers, and for 3 more years he was the tinent, from Alaska to South America, blended tor, Rev. St. Clair Moore, this venerable coach of Madison Square Garden's Network into one scene, united in "the same urge but church continues to serve as a center of grace in a different form of expression," as the artist sports announcers. He is also credited with and charity in our community. put it. broadcasting basketball, volleyball, water polo, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Since the height of his career in the 1930's, lacrosse, skiing, and tennis events. in honoring the clergy and congregation of Diego Rivera's work has been some of the Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and ad­ Epworth United Methodist Church on its 91 st most sought after in the United States. In ad­ miration that I rise today to honor Mr. Marty anniversary. dition to numerous commissions for easel Glickman for his outstanding achievements. paintings, he received several commissions for murals in San Francisco and was given a one­ FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC person exhibition at the Museum of Modern FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ENTRANCES ACT OPPOSED Art in New York. HISPANIC CONCERNS Also, he decorated the central court of the HON. RON PACKARD Detroit Institute of Arts, was invited by General HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF CALIFORNIA Motors to create murals at the Chicago OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES World's Fair, and painted murals at Rocke­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES feller Center and the New Workers School in Thursday, November 18, 1993 New York. Thursday, November 18, 1993 Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I strongly op­ How blessed we are, then, to have the larg­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis­ pose the Freedom of Access to Clinic En­ est work by Diego Rivera outside Mexico tinct honor to recognize the Fifth Annual Con­ trances Act. This bill unfairly singles out and hanging in the College Theatre of the San ference on Hispanic Concerns, presented by harshly punishes citizens engaged in peaceful Francisco Community College District. the Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating civil disobedience. ~-- .. --~--

November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30411 Civil disobedience by its very definition is under the rule. By denying consideration of MICHAEL AARON HULTQUIST, unlawful. However, it is deeply rooted in our this amendment on the House floor, it's clear EAGLE SCOUT civilization and tradition. Civil disobedience that bill proponents aren't really concerned has been used in the past to overturn unjust about securing free access. Otherwise, labor HON. JACK REED laws. Examples include the civil rights activists and other groups that use similar methods OF RHODE ISLAND would have been included. Bill proponents are led by Dr. Martin Luther King, and the Indian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationalist movement led by Gandhi. We re­ just using this issue to promote their own per­ spect the motivation behind these protests. sonal agenda and opposition to the pro-life Thursday, November 18, 1993 We recognize that sometimes people are so movement. Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa­ strongly bound by their philosophical, religious, The violence that has been perpetuated at lute a distinguished young man from Rhode or moral principles that they are driven to use abortion clinics is a serious matter and must Island who has attained the rank of Eagle unlawful but nonviolent means to protest. This be quelled. However, this so-called Freedom Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He is Mi­ act violates that tradition. of Access to Clinic Entrances tries to address chael Aaron Hultquist of Troop 1 in East · As I have followed this debate, I am struck that troubling issue with callous disregard for Greenwich and he is honored this week for his that the Members who are supporting this bill the rights of abortion protestors. I am con­ noteworthy achievement. are the very same Members who have so cerned that this bill sets a dangerous prece­ Not every young American who joins the strongly supported Martin Luther King and the dent by infringing on one group's right to Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout civil rights movement. Would these Members peaceful protest. Even when I am deeply di­ Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy have opposed Rosa Parks or those young vided against another's opinion, I will always Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout men and women sitting at the Woolworth's support and respect their motivation and right must fulfill requirements in the areas of leader­ lunch counter? Of course not. We recognized to express that opinion in a peaceful manner. ship, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn and supported their protest grounded in moral, I only wish all of my colleagues could feel the 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required ethical, and constitutional rights. same. from areas such as citizenship in the commu­ I have heard arguments that this issue is nity, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the completely different from the civil rights move­ world, safety, environmental science, and first TRIBUTE TO DR. STEPHEN ment. Martin Luther King and his followers aid. KOLLINS were trying to secure their legal rights while As he progresses through the Boy Scout the pro-life movement is about denying abor­ ranks, a Scout must demonstrate participation tion-seeking women their legal right. But that HON. JAMFS H. BILBRA Y in increasingly more responsible service is not where the motivation of the pro-life OF NEVADA projects. He must also demonstrate leadership movement stands. Just like civil rights pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills by service projects. He must also dem­ ponents, pro-life proponents are trying to se­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 onstrate leadership skills by holding one or cure moral, ethical, and constitutional rights­ Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more specific youth leadership positions in his the rights of the unborn. pay tribute to an outstanding Nevadan, Dr. patrol and/or troop. These young men have I find it disturbing that this bill so entirely Stephen Kollins. Dr. Kollins is a leader among distinguished themselves in accordance with fails to differentiate between peaceful civil dis­ medical professionals in southern Nevada. In these criteria. obedience and violent criminal activity. I do addition to a successful practice, Steve Kollins For his Eagle Scout project, Michael de­ not condone criminal behavior of any kind and enjoys medical teaching and is an associate signed and constructed a clothing distribution I will always advocate swift, severe punish­ clinical professor at the University of Nevada, area at the East Greenwich State welfare of­ ment for those who engage in such activities. Las Vegas. He has published several book fice for their clients to use. However, I recognize that there is a real and chapters and scientific papers. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues fundamental difference between violent crimi­ He joined desert radiologists in 1978 and to join me in saluting Eagle Scout Michael nal actions and peaceful, nonviolent protest. has helped shape the growth of the practice Aaron Hultquist. In turn, we must duly recog­ This poorly drafted bill would apply the into Nevada's largest diagnostic radiology and nize the Boy Scouts of America for establish­ same laws and punishment to a peaceful radiation oncology group practice. He shares ing the Eagle Scout Award and the strenuous protestor as it would a violent offender. A clinical responsibility with his associates in a criteria its aspirants must meet. This program young mother whose deep moral and religious very innovative medical imaging practice at has through its 80 years honed and enhanced principles motivate her fight for the unborn by University Medical Center is southern Nevada, the leadership skills and commitment to public passively sitting in front of an abortion clinic Desert Springs Hospital and in the group's af­ service of many outstanding Americans, two entrance could be imprisoned for a year and filiated offices. He has also served as depart­ dozen of whom now serve in the House. fined $100,000. Her second offense could ment director for the radiology department at It is my sincere belief that Michael Aaron send her to jail for 3 years and fined Southwest Medical Associates since 1985. Hultquist will continue his public service and in $250,000. We certainly can't equate her action Dr. Kollins is an impassioned advocate for so doing will further distinguish themselves with the actions of a violent protestor who children. His efforts linked University Medical and consequently better their community. I join hurls rocks through abortion clinic windows. Center with the Children's Miracle Network friends, colleagues, and family who this week But this bill does just that. Telethon. To date, over $2.2 million has been salute him. I am also deeply troubled that this bill vio­ raised to support pediatrics at that overbur­ lates equal protection under the law by so un­ dened medical facility. fairly singling out one activist group. Many Steve Kollins is a pillar of the Jewish-Amer­ HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE other groups or organizations use blockades ican community. He is a past president of OF THE UNITED STATES and civil disobedience to promote their cause. Congregation Ner Tamid and has served on For instance, consider labor union strikes. its board of directors since 1982. He is first HON. RICHARD E. NEAL When factories hire alternate workers in re­ vice president of the Jewish Federation of Las OF MASSACHUSETTS sponse to a labor strike, striking workers will Vegas. He was instrumental in the creation of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physically block access to the factory en­ the federation's central offices and combining Thursday, November 18, 1993 trance. Strikers are preventing an individual the offices of major public service organiza­ from accessing their workplace, keeping an in­ tions together, such as the Jewish Family Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, dividual from earning a living for their family. Service Agency and B'nai B'rith. today, I am introducing legislation that would If proponents of this bill are truly concerned, Steve is blessed with three children: Mi­ amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the why isn't labor prevented from blocking access chael, Lisa, and Judy. United States. This legislation addresses the to a factory entrance thereby denying a per­ Most recently, Dr. Kollins has been named production of methanol in international waters. son from their right? "Man of the Year" by Hadassah in southern Clarification for methanol production is an We won't even be allowed to consider this Nevada. I ask my colleagues to join me and issue because of increased technology. An issue because a Republican amendment de­ the men and women of Hadassah in honoring American company located in Massachusetts feated in committee was not made in order a great man, and my friend. proposes to build a fleet of ships relying on 30412 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 the admiralty doctrine of the Law of the Flag We often hear the Hanoi Communists insist resentative ·of Vietnamese Buddhism within as a basis for doing business. The ship that on political stability to achieve economic de­ the country and abroad; would be used to collect the methanol would velopment. If the Government's idea of eco­ VVhereas the 2 most prominent leaders of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, Ex­ be documented as a U.S.-flag vessel and op­ nomic development requires a political stability ecutive Director Thich Huyan Quang and erated in international waters by an American through violating the basic human righf to Secretary General Thich Quang Do, were ar­ crew. practice ones religion, then such economic de­ rested in February 1982 for protesting the Methanol is recognized as a premium fuel. velopment is not intended for the Vietnamese forced incorporation of their church into the However, it has been too expensive to be people and such political stability is a euphe­ state's Vietnam Buddhist Church and have heavily used in transportation and power gen­ mism for a political yoke. remained under house arrest in subsequent eration. New technology will allow for low cost Mr. Speaker, our Nation was founded on the years; production of methanol. The two primary cost VVhereas since April 1992, Venerable Thich basis of religious freedom. We abhor the re­ Huyan Quang has made several statements components are the capital costs of the meth­ pression the Communists in Vietnam propa­ publicly challenging the government's re­ anol production plant and the cost of methane gate in the name of stability. The persecution, pression of Buddhists and asserting the right gas feedstock to the production plant. suppression and control of any religious group of the United Buddhist Church to exist and Natural gas is extracted from subsea goes against the most fundamental beliefs of function independently of the government; sources then piped on board the ship which our citizens. The teachings of all great saints, VVhereas on August 3, 1993, the Government process the gas feedstock through a sophisti­ sages and prophets consider the highest good of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam re­ cated refinery substantially transforming the sponded with an order of its Religious Affairs to be compassion, tolerance and love for oth­ Commission, ordering Venable Quang to stop gaseous raw material into liquid methanol. The ers. If, in order for United States businesses to capability exists today for a U.S.-flagged ves­ all protests and stating that his attempts to benefit in Vietnam, our Government ignores revive the Unified Buddhist Church were ille­ sel to produce a U.S. product in international what the Communists there do to Christians, gal; waters. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the Buddhists and other faiths, and we establish Whereas several other monks were arrested United States does not appear to have an ap­ relations with that Government, then we be­ in Vietnam during 1993 for supporting plicable provision for entry even though the come an element of the repressive structure. Venable Quang's demands, including Vener­ finished product is a U.S. product. Our action will serve to diminish not only the able Thich Hai Tang, Venerable Thich Tri This legislation amends the Harmonized Tuu, Venerable Thich Hai Thinh, and Vener­ hope religious practitioners in Vietnam have able Thich Hanh Due; Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide that the United States will support their meri­ for the duty-free entry of methanol produced Whereas 18 Catholic clergy and religious torious efforts, it will also diminish the collec­ workers remain imprisoned or under house aboard United States vessels on the high seas tive human spirit itself. arrest solely for activities connected with or in foreign water. This legislation is nec­ Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I urge my col­ their religious duties (such as translating essary for the underwater production of meth­ leagues to support H.J. Res. 295 to help en­ and distributing spiritual literature from anol. I urge you to support this legislation. sure that our Government's policy is part of abroad, writing articles expressing their reli­ gious beliefs, and organizing adult religious the solution to ending repression in Vietnam, education classes and other social programs); NO RELATIONS WITH VIETNAM not part of the problem. Whereas Vietnamese authorities continue UNTIL RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, H.J. I request that the full text of H.J. Res. 295 to restrict Catholic clergy (for example, by RES. 295 be printed in the RECORD at this point. arbitrarily preventing the ordination of H.J. RES. 295 more than 20 seminarians on ideological VVhereas approximately .85 percent of the grounds in June 1992, by refusing to allow Ho HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Chi Minh City Archbishop Francis Xavier OF NEW YORK population of Vietnam belongs to the Bud­ Nguyen Van Thuan permission to return to dhist faith; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vietnam following a visit to the Vatican in VVhereas at least 131 prominent leaders 1991, and by refusing to permit clergy who Thursday, November 18, 1993 from the Buddhist, Catholic, and Protestant faiths are in prison or under house arrest for were named to head dioceses by the Vatican Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ to assume their posts); ducing H.J. Res. 295, legislation expressing expressing their beliefs; and members of Whereas Vietnamese authorities continue the sense of the Congress that the United other faiths, such as Cao Dai and Hoa Hao, to persecute and harass Evangelical Protes­ have also suffered persecution; States should not establish diplomatic rela­ tants who worship in homes to avoid govern­ VVhereas more than 500 Buddhists have ment oversight (for example by currently tions with the Government of the Socialist Re­ been arrested protesting religious intoler­ public of Vietnam until that Government punishing as many as 35 church leaders with ance and government interference in reli­ imprisonment, house arrest, or other restric­ abides by internationally accepted standards gious affairs during the current crackdown tions, by closing house churches, and by par­ of religious liberty. in Hue and Baria (Vung Tau); ticularly targeting those thought to have Mr. Speaker, it was reported in today's New VVhereas at least 5 Buddhist have self-im­ ties with or to receive funding from United York Times that four dissident Buddhist monks molated themselves since May 1993 to pro­ States churches); accused of inciting the largest public dem­ test the repressive policies of the communist Whereas decree 69 of the Government of onstration in Vietnam since the Vietnam War regime; the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, adopted VVhereas the Unified Buddhist Church of in 1991 , strictly controls all religious activ­ have been convicted and sentenced to prison Vietnam was established in 1964 by leaders of terms of 3 and 4 years. The monks sentenced ity, including worshiping, teaching, training the various sects and traditions of Buddhism and appointing clergy, publishing, preaching, on Monday are associated with the Unified in South Vietnam, in order to continue and and evangelizing; Buddhist Church of Vietnam, the largest Bud­ strengthen Buddhism's 2,000 years tradition VVhereas decree 69 further allows the gov­ dhist organization in Vietnam that has long re­ in the country; ernment to punish any religious activity sisted efforts by the Government to integrate VVhereas the Unified Buddhist Church was construed as a threat to the regime; it into the state-sponsored Vietnam Buddhist recognized throughout the world during the Whereas the practice of one's religion and Church, which was created after North Viet­ Vietnam conflict for its integrity and its the adherence to a religious organization are commitment to peace and human rights; fundamental rights that must be respected nam overran the South in 1975. VVhereas the Unified Buddhist Church of In May of this year, 40,000 Hue residents in all societies; and Vietnam's most prominent monk abroad, Whereas it is a violation of these rights for marched for religious freedom. Authorities not Thich Nhat Hanh, was nominated for the a government to impose its own-established only suppressed the protest, arresting hun­ Nobel Peace Prize in 1967 by the Reverend church on all followers of a particular re­ dreds of clergy and laity, the Government Martin Luther King, Jr.; and 2 other Unified gion: Now, therefore, be it began an all out crackdown on religion that Buddhist Church monks, Thich Huyan Quang Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ continues today-all in the name of social sta­ and Thich Quang Do, were also nominated resentatives of the United States of America in bility. Yet how can freedom to worship as one for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967 while they Congress assembled, That it is the sense of the pleases, without harming others, be socially were in prison; Congress that the United States should not VVhereas in November 1981 , the Govern­ establish diplomatic relations with the Gov­ destabilizing? Even the Constitution of the So­ ment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam ernment of the Socialist Republic of Viet­ cialist Republic of Vietnam says freedom of re­ sponsored the creation of the Vietnam Bud­ nam until- ligion is not destabilizing; it guarantees that dhist Church, which declared in its founding (1) the demands of Venerable Thich Huyan right. charter that it was the only legitimate rep- Quang for the right of the Unified Buddhist November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30413 Church to exist and function in Vietnam are will join me in celebrating the efforts of Calvin spiring event. I would like to pay special fully met; Ramsey. thanks to Mrs. Marcene Jardine of Oxnard, (2) Venerable Quang and all other monks, who almost single-handedly organized the as well as clergy of other religions, who have event. been detained for the nonviolent expression HONORING MARTIN AND GAIL I would ask my colleagues to join me in of dissent are released; (3) the Government of the Socialist Repub­ DICK honoring American families, and in proclaiming lic of Vietnam abides by internationally ac­ the week of November 21 as National Family cepted standards of religious liberty as out­ HON. EUOT L ENGEL week. lined in the United Nations Declaration on OF NEW YORK the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and of Discrimination Based on Religion or DOCTOR JIM ARKINS Belief, including freedom of conscience and Thursday, November 18, 1993 belief and the freedom to worship, to teach Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay trib­ HON. Y. TIM HUTCHINSON religion, to train and appoint clergy, to pub­ ute today to two upstanding members of my OF ARKANSAS lish and express religious views, and to meet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with coreligionists abroad; and home community of Co-op City, Martin and (4) other major issues of concern in United Gail Dick. Thursday. November 18, 1993 States bilateral relations with the Govern­ During more than two decades of living in Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, on Octo­ ment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Co-op City, they have been model citizens. ber 24 the U.S. Marine Corps held its 18th an­ have been fully resolved. They are deeply committed to the traditional nual marathon. As in past years, the event at­ synagogue, Young Israel of Baychester, where tracted participants from around the country. Martin serves as chairman of the synagogue An estimated 13,000 individuals joined in run­ TRIBUTE TO CALVIN RAMSEY board and Gail participates in the activities of ning the race. the sisterhood. Their neighbors know them as Unfortunately, this year's marathon was HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS people who are friendly and willing to lend a marred by the death of Julius Becza, a 58- OF NEW YORK helping hand. year-old runner from New Jersey. However, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During their 32 years of marriage, the Dicks in most tragedies there are unsung heroes have experienced many happy times and who rise out of the crowd to lend a hand to Thursday, November 18, 1993 some hard times. They have dealt with a fam­ their fellow man. Dr. Jim Arkins of Arkansas is Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is with admira­ ily tragedy in a way that makes me admire such a man. On October 24 when Mr. Becza tion that I bring to the attention of my col­ their courage and strength. As their represent­ collapsed with his heart attack, Dr. Arkins, a leagues Calvin Ramsey, a native of Selma, ative in Congress, I want to let Martin and Gail participant in the race himself, rushed to Mr. AL, who currently lives in Upper Manhattan. know that their community supports them and Becza's side and administered emergency One of the city's best known and respected is appreciative of their good will. I wish them medical assistance. sports figures, he is the director of community a happy 32d anniversary and hope their lives Dr. Arkins, who is from my hometown of relations for the New York Knicks. As the together are filled with nothing but joy from Bentonville, is a graduate of the University of Knicks' goodwill ambassador within the com­ this day forward. Arkansas Medical School. He is a family prac­ munity, his duties include emphasizing edu­ titioner in northwest Arkansas and he and his cation, antidrug, and stay-in-school messages family are active participants in local affairs. aimed at youth. SALUTE TO NATIONAL FAMILY Dr. Arkins is recognized as a longtime com­ A graduate of Commerce, now Brandeis, WEEK munity leader. He is active in the Rotary Club High School, Cal was a three term basketball and an elder in his church. He also partici­ letterman at NYU. He earned all-Metro honors HON. ELTON GAUEGLY pates regularly in the annual Congressional in three seasons and was named to the Helms OF CALIFORNIA Prayer Breakfast and through that association All-American Team in 1959. A member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has become good friends with our colleague, Scholastic Honor Society. he graduated from TONY HALL. NYU with a bachelor of science degree. Draft­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 Dr. Arkins' selfless response to Mr. Becza's ed in the second round by St. Louis, Cal Mr. GALLEGL Y. Mr. Speaker, I am privi­ need serves as an example to us all. I, along played two NBA seasons-1959-60 and 1960- leged to rise today to salute the people of with TONY HALL, commend Dr. Arkins for his 61-with the Hawks, Knicks, and Syracuse. Oxnard, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme, CA, action. After a knee injury cut his playing career short, who are gathering this Sunday to celebrate Ramsey embarked on a new role as a teacher our families. TRIBUTE TO ROSY DIAZ-DUQUE OF in the city's public school system, including a Our families are the basic building blocks of THE ENGLISH CENTER, DADE stint as acting principal at I.S. 201 in Manhat­ society. As our families go, so goes our Na­ COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS tan in 1968-69. tion. And Mr. Speaker, I think it's safe to say Calvin is dedicated to positively affecting the that in too many of our communities, our fami­ lives of young people. Last year, he was in­ lies are not doing as well as we'd like. HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN strumental in inaugurating such successful But across our Nation, concerned Ameri­ OF FLORIDA programs as the Footlocker/Knicks Stay-In­ cans are fighting back. Americans know that a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School Program, conducted in conjunction strong and healthy family is the key to a free Thursday, November 18, 1993 with the city's public school system, and the and orderly society. And we cannot solve Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with star studded "Stay-In-School Jam" at the many of the problems plaguing our Nation pleasure that I bring to the attention of the Paramount Theater. Calvin's efforts as the di­ until we restore a strong family to a position of House the achievement of Ms. Rosy Diaz­ rector of community relations have been valu­ honor. Duque, principal of the English Center, of the able in demonstrating the Knicks commitment I know the importance of family firsthand. Dade County Public Schools. to positive community relations. Without the love and discipline my parents Ms. Diaz-Duque was recently awarded with For the past two decades, Ramsey has gave me, and without the strong support of my the Office of Vocational, Adult, Career, and been an integral part of the Knicks scene. For wife and children, I would not be a Member of Community Education Award. The Dade Coali­ 10 seasons-1972-1982, he served as the this House. And it pains me to see so many tion of Community Education and the Dade team's TV analyst. Since 1985, Ramsey has of our young people without that kind of sup­ County Public Schools bestowed this award served his alma mater, New York University, port. on Ms. Diaz-Duque in recognition of her ef­ as an assistant director of alumni relations. More than 500 of my constituents will come forts in strengthening community education in In addition to Calvin's professional achieve­ together Sunday evening in this second-an­ Dade County. ments, he is actively involved in the Special nual celebration of our families. Sponsored by The English Center has flourished under the Olympics, and has numerous citations for his the Committee for National Family Week and guidance of Ms. Diaz-Duque and her dedica­ community service work. I hope my colleagues the Oxnard Press-Courier, this will be an in- tion has successfuly lead the center in being 30414 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 an important educational institution in south Due to his outstanding performance, Com­ year saw the erection of a church building, Florida. Ms. Diaz-Duque's enthusiasm, innova­ mander Roark earned the privilege of attend­ and, just in time for the service on Christmas tion, and genuine concern for her community ing the naval postgraduate school in Monte­ Eve, the addition of electricity. For the next 49 has made her the recipient of numerous rec­ rey, CA where he was awarded a masters of years, Edna Warner remained the central fig­ ognitions. science degree with emphasis in procurement ure of the church, serving as a Sunday school Among these recognitions in the Adult and management. Following the award of his mas­ superintendent and teacher. Community Educators of Florida Administrator ters degree, Doug spent 2 years at the De­ Since its founding, the church has striven to of the Year Award. She was also named as fense Logistics Agency in Alexandria, VA as be a beacon of light in the Sparrows Point Administrator of the Year by the Dade County executive assistant to the deputy director of area. Committed and dedicated to the welfare Association for Counseling and Development DLA, a Navy Rear Admiral. of human kind, this growing mission has for her commitment to serve the needs of the Commander Roark reported to the Navy shown a compassion for needy and hurting multiethnic student population in Dade County. legislative affairs office in March 1990. During people, beginning in historic Penwood Terrace Mr. Robert P. Horton, assistant principal of his tenure Doug was considered the Navy's and spreading to other parts of the world. This the English Center, has worked closely with procurement expert to Capitol Hill. In addition is evident when missions in Thailand and Ms. Diaz-Duque and has praised her leader­ to handling literally thousands of inquiries per­ Mexico, as well the neighboring community, ship in creating a positive environment for taining to Navy contracting, Commander were established. Through their inspiration learning. Roark was responsible for flawlessly executing and the caring grace of God, they have been The English Center advances the worth and numerous Government procurement con­ able to reach many under-privileged people dignity of the individual and attempts to en­ ferences in which small businesses around the throughout the globe. courage the social, emotional, and multicul­ country were educated in the rules and proce­ For four generations, the Penwood Christian tural growth of the students. With the guidance dures relating to conducting business with the Church has been a place where new and last­ and leadership so generously offered by Ms. Government. ing friends are made, and where ideas can be Diaz-Duque, I am sure that the center will con­ A naval officer of Commander Roark's integ­ shared and exchanged about the problems tinue to flourish and meet the needs of the rity, commitment and talent is rare. While his that plague our society. The bell in the stee­ community expertise will be genuinely missed, it gives me ple, given to the church in 1933 by a local I am pleased to let the House and the great pleasure to recognize him before my col­ farmer, Bernard Foulke, still signifies the call American public know about the significant ac­ leagues and wish him fair winds and following to worship on Sunday morning, and serves as complishments of Ms. Diaz-Duque and the in­ seas. a friendly invitation to all those who wish to valuable service that she provides through the join with the present congregation. Thousands English Center. PENWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH'S have attended the church, acquiring their reli­ 60TH ANNIVERSARY gious training from faithful pastors and Sunday school personnel. Prayer support and Sunday STATEMENT ON THE TRANSFER school classes have taught moral values to OF COMMANDER DOUGLAS S. HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY our children and have created a positive OF MARYLAND ROARK FROM THE NAVY LEGIS­ image of society. In a time when moral values IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LATIVE AFFAIRS OFFICE TO in our society are declining, it indeed is re­ NAVAL SURFACE FORCE ATLAN­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 freshing to hear about Penwood Christian TIC, READINESS SUPPORT Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Church's laudable efforts. GROUP congratulate the Penwood Christian Church Its home missionary program has encom­ upon the celebration of its 60th anniversary on passed five nursing homes and the VA hos­ HON. OWEN B. PICKETI September 26, 1993. pital at Fort Howard. Periodic visits and enter­ OF VIRGINIA I consider the role of the church in our com­ tainment by the church choir and the donation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity to be of the greatest importance. The of presents to over 1,575 hospital patients foundation upon which our great Nation is Thursday, November 18, 1993 have enriched the lives of many ill people grounded is dependant upon its very exist­ when it was needed most. Mr. PICKEn. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ence, and is symbolic of the constitutional Through the able leadership of Pastor Jim recognize a truly outstanding naval officer, freedoms we possess. Without it, we indeed Blevins, the church can look ahead into the Comdr. Douglas S. Roark, supply corps, U.S. would be a lesser nation. In the past, I have 21st century with confidence and continued in­ Navy, who recently completed his tour of duty sponsored legislation designating a Freedom spiration. Though the church has been as liaison officer at the Department of the of Religion Day, which would acknowledge the through many hardships, including a fire that Navy's office of legislative affairs. It is a privi­ liberties and freedoms guaranteed under the gutted the inside, the church has continued to lege for me to recognize several of his many first amendment. So it is with great pleasure thrive triumphantly and victoriously. Its strong outstanding achievements. that I commend the parishioners of the concern and compassion for other has re­ A native of the tidewater area of Virginia, Penwood Christian Church. Through their mained the same. Commander Roark received an undergraduate faith, charity, and reverence for God, they Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I degree in business administration from Old have made the small, but historic community congratulate the Penwood Christian Church on Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. After com­ of Penwood Terrace a better place to live. it's 60th anniversary and a job well done. pleting officer candidate school in Newport, Rl, Though it was 60 years ago, the thought of Doug was commissioned an ensign in Sep­ the depression still dwells deep in many tember 1977. He subsequently attended the minds. In November 1932, at the height of the THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF Navy's supply corps school in Athens, GA, great depression, most parents barely could SALLY TRAUTWEIN completing the qualifications to be designated feed their families, yet afford streetcar fare a supply corps officer. Commander Roark then from Penwood Terrace to the churches at HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK reported on board the U.S.S. San Diego, a Sparrows Point. Seeking relief for others from OF CALIFORNIA fast combat stores ship. the misery of urban blight, Mrs. Dale Warner, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After 2 years of supplying stores and spare Sr., and Rev. C. D. Melton canvassed the parts to the fleet, Doug entered the Navy Ac­ neighborhood for parents and children inter­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 quisition Contracting Internship Program at the ested in attending Sunday school. Through Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I would like Naval Air Systems Command where he was their religious convictions and obedience to to take a few minutes to recognize Sally introduced to the world of Government pro­ Christian covenant, they were able to secure Trautwein's distinguished career of service to curement. Following this tour Commander the support of 37 adults and children who at­ the people of Castro Valley, CA. Roark reported to the U.S.S. Peterson, a tended the first Sunday school classes at the For more than 9 distinguished years, Sally Spruance class destroyer, as the Top Chop a Warner residence. has served on the Castro Valley Unified term designating to the senior supply officer With the help of the men of the community School District Board of Education. In 1984 aboard. who offered their time and talent, the next she was appointed to the board and continued November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30415 to serve on the board after being elected to it Antarctica is also a unique platform for con­ could seriously disrupt research activities. in 1985 and again in 1989. ducting research in fields other than the earth Planning for Antarctic research activities in­ Even with all her duties at the mayor's of­ sciences. The extremely stable, clean and dry volves long lead times, careful coordination fice, Sally still found time to work and support atmosphere enables astronomers and astro­ among projects, and narrow windows of op­ many community-based programs. Sally has physicists to probe the universe with unprece­ portunity to execute the research project-the served on the boards of the United Way Re­ dented precision from a ground-based site. It short Antarctic summer. Any delay associated view Committee, Planned Parenthood, the Al­ is an ideal biological laboratory for studying with litigation has the potential to cause seri­ ameda County Airport Land Use Commission such effects as adaptation of organisms under ous disruption or even cancellation of projects, and the Eden Hospital Foundation. She was extremes of light, temperature and moisture. creating a general chilling effect on the willing­ also a cofounder and executive director of the And Antarctica's extreme climate, which can ness of scientists to participate in the program. Eden Information and Referral Agency during induce social, psychological and physiological Much of the research which could be dis­ the first 7 years of that agency. stresses, provides an appropriate location to rupted is intended to advance our understand­ In addition, Sally has spent time as a social study human health and performance. ing of global climate change and to monitor worker both in Vietnam in 1965 and also for The value and importance of Antarctic re­ the environmental effects of human behavior. the American Red Cross. search are well understood. Preservation of The goal must be to weigh the environmental On November 30, Sally's colleagues will the unique environment is intrinsic to its value effects, and the mechanisms for enforcement hold a retirement celebration to acknowledge for scientific purposes, and the environmental of environmental protection measures, against her as an outstanding public servant. I want to protocol will help ensure that the pristine envi­ the value of the science and develop workable join those who have commended her for her ronment of the continent is preserved for fu­ approaches to minimize adverse effects while distinguished years of service. ture generations. allowing the science to be pursued. Sally Trautwein will be sorely missed at the The bill which I am introducing was devel­ In reviewing the legislation, we will seek to Castro Valley Unified School District Board of oped following extensive discussions among ensure that the protocol is fully enforced, while Education. the Federal agencies which sponsor research not unnecessarily impairing the conduct of in Antarctica, and the Departments of State Antarctic research. Past environmental protec­ and Justice and the Environmental Protection tion practices by the United States and other H.R. 3532 Agency [EPA]. I have some questions about nations have not always been acceptable and INTRODUCTION OF THE ANT- whether a proper balance has been achieved must be improved. At the same time, it is rec­ ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL PRO­ in the legislation between the need for envi­ ognized by all concerned parties that the re­ TECTION ACT OF 1993 ronmental protection and the ability of Federal search activities themselves will cause some agencies to carry out the U.S. research pro­ environmental disturbance in this pristine re­ HON. RICK BOUCHER gram in Antarctica. The legislation will be re­ gion, where traces of human activity are pre- OF VIRGINIA viewed carefully to ensure that the proper bal­ served virtually forever. · · IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance is achieved. Mr. Speaker, the Science Committee will Overall, the bill provides a comprehensive work with the administration, other commit­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 framework for the protection of the Antarctic tees, and all interested groups in developing a Mr. BOUCHER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ environment based upon the environmental final bill which will ensure a comprehensive troducing a bill prepared by the administration protocol. It prohibits certain actions in Antarc­ implementation of the provisions of the envi­ to implement the Protocol on Environmental tica, including mineral resource prospecting or ronmental protocol and will allow for the con­ Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. The protocol development activities, the introduction of tinuation of a vigorous United States research was signed by the United States in October of harmful substances, and open burning of program in Antarctica. 1991 and was approved by the Senate in Oc­ waste. Other actions are allowed only with a tober 1992. The State Department had deter­ permit, such as disposal of waste and inter­ mined that the protocol is not self executing ference with Antarctic flora and fauna. COMMEMORATING THE ACHIEVE­ and, therefore, requires legislation to ensure In assigning responsibilities among Federal MENTS OF THE MUTUAL HOUS­ that all provisions of the protocol are applied agencies for issuing regulations related to en­ ING ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK, to United States activities in Antarctica. vironmental protection, the legislation properly INC./CHEMICAL BANK PARTNER­ The protocol establishes specific principles preserves the role of the National Science SHIP and rules for protection of the Antarctic envi­ Foundation in sponsoring research and in ronment from the effects of human activities. It managing the U.S. Antarctic Program, while HON. MAJORR O~S deals with protection of fauna and flora, im­ ensuring that consultation occurs with other OF NEW YORK poses strict limitations on discharge of pollut­ agencies, such as the Coast Guard, EPA and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ants, and requires environmental impact as­ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra­ sessment of planned governmental and non­ tion, which can provide special expertise and Thursday, November 18, 1993 governmental activities. The protocol also pro­ assistance. The bill also implements the provi­ Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ hibits all activities relating to Antarctic mineral sions of the environmental protocol on envi­ gratulate the Mutual Housing Association of resources, including prospecting or develop­ ronmental impact assessment in a way which New York, Inc. [MHANY]/Chemical Bank part­ ment, but excluding scientific research, and is consistent with the National Environmental nership for its efforts to create affordable provides that this prohibition cannot be Policy Act of 1969, and amends the Act to housing. These efforts have resulted in the ac­ amended by less than unanimous agreement Prevent Pollution from Ships to implement the quisition and rehabilitation of 55 units that cur­ of the treaty parties for at least 50 years. protocol's provisions on marine pollution. rently are occupied by low-income families. A particularly important aspect of the proto­ The bill provides for oversight of the U.S. MHANY is a non-profit organization estab­ col is its reinforcement of the status of Antarc­ Antarctic Program through on-site inspections lished in 1986 by ACORN Housing Corp.; the tica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and and reports by Government and non-Govern­ Pratt Institute Center for Community and Envi­ science. This is entirely appropriate because ment experts to assess the compliance of the ronmental Development, and the Consumer Antarctica is a unique scientific laboratory of program with the implementing legislation and Farmer Foundation. MHANY has helped many enormous value to the international commu­ the protocol. low-income families and individuals in my dis­ nity. The vast Antarctic ice sheet interacts with The bill also includes provisions for citizen trict in Brooklyn to get roofs over their heads oceanic and atmospheric circulation to modu­ initiated judicial review of final regulations and and shelter from streets ridden with crime and late global climate. Accordingly, the behavior final agency actions on permits, and provides drug abuse. For these families and individuals, of the ocean/atmosphere system in Antarctica for citizens' suits for permit violations. These obtaining housing is the first step toward gain­ is expected to provide an early warning of cli­ provisions raise questions about whether the ing economic independence. mate change. The 2-mile thick ice sheet cov­ research program may be adversely affected Chemical Bank has been an invaluable part­ ering the pole is also a repository of the past by delays resulting from injunctive relief, which ner for MHANY, providing a $200,000 recover­ climate record of great benefit to climatologists is often granted prior to a full hearing on the able grant through the Consumer Farmer in devising global climate models. merits of the underlying suit. Such delays Foundation which wa~ used to acquire the 55 30416 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 units. Such strong commitments are needed to Dr. Ptak graduated with honors from the accomplishments of Mr. John V. Thomas who bring caring and dedicated homeowners back U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point resides in Mechanicsburg, PA, in the 19th into the Nation's at-risk neighborhoods. in 1969. He served in the Merchant Marine Congressional District which I represent. At a time in this country's history when vio­ and the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1974 as ma­ Mr. Thomas will be honored by his friends lence and poverty are part of every day life, it rine engineer and Navy lieutenant on active and family at a surprise retirement dinner on is heartening to find a group of leaders which duty. Between 1975 and 1979, Dr. Ptak at­ Sunday, December 5, 1993. He will be recog­ is willing to go the extra mile to improve the tended the State University of New York at nized for his outstanding dedication, commit­ lives of ordinary citizens. Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, receiving ment, and service to Hampden Township, his D.D.S. degree. Thereafter, Dr. Ptak served Cumberland County, and the State of Penn­ as a general practice dental resident at St. sylvania. TRIBUTE TO A.B. WHITFIELD Charles Child's Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY Mr. Thomas has served as Hampden Town­ from 1979 to 1980, and as chief resident for ship commissioner continuously since his elec­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS oral and maxillofacial surgery at St. Luke's tion in 1978. During his tenure, he served as OF NEW YORK Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. vice-president from 1978 to 1979 and presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Ptak has built a distinguished career and dent from 1980 to 1990. He has held office is a great credit to his profession. He is in­ longer than any other commissioner in the his­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 volved in community work, particularly agree­ tory of Hampden Township. During this time, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing to serve on my Military Appointments Advi­ he has confronted the challenges of a growing pay tribute to an accomplished businessman, sory Committee. His considerable experience population in a limited geographic area with a educator, athlete, and author, Mr. A.B. will be an asset to this committee, whose im­ limited amount of resources. In addition, I was Whitfield. Mr. Whitfield is the president of A.B. portant mission it is to select the most quali­ very proud of the way his community recently Whitfield Photo Productions, and the founder fied candidates to attend the military acad­ responded to the threat of a military base clo­ of the Trey Whitfield Foundation. emies. sure. A 1965 graduate of Elizabeth City State Uni­ Therefore, I hope my colleagues will join Mr. Thomas has done more than simply versity, Whitfield holds a B.S. degree in ele­ with me in congratulating Dr. Ptak for his dis­ provide outstanding service to his constituents, mentary education. While in school, A.B. was tinguished career and thank him for his long he has served in leadership offices of several very active in sports, becoming an All-Con­ service to our community and our country. organizations to assist other local elected offi­ ference athlete in football, track and field, and cials in confronting the challenges they face. wrestling. He proceeded to play professional He was elected president of the Pennsylvania football with teams in the National Football TRIBUTE TO DR. JIM ARKINS State Association of Township Commis­ League and the Canadian Football League. sioners, president of the Central Pennsylvania A.B. earned a M.S. degree in education HON. TONY P. HALL Association of Township Commissioners, from Long Island University in 1973. He has OF OHIO president of the Pennsylvania Council of Gov­ worked within the New York State Board of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernments and president of the West Shore Education as a teacher for 18 years at York Thursday, November 18, 1993 Council of Governments. Mr. Thomas has also College, and also serves as an adjunct lec­ Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, with current served on the board of the Pennsylvania turer and wrestling coach. Mr. Whitfield has attention focussed on health reform, we some­ League of Government Investors and he was worked diligently within the educational system times read press reports which treat doctors a charter member and president of the Me­ for 29 years. and the medical profession in negative light. chanicsburg North Rotary Club. A.B. has received numerous awards honor­ But we rarely hear about the individual cases After ably serving his community through ing his distinguished service for our youth. He of valor, those in which a doctor puts a patient good and bad times, Mr. Thomas has earned has received the 1989 Distinguished Citizen above all else and tries to exercise his oath of the opportunity to retire from this service and Award from the Boy Scouts of America, the responsibility. enjoy some of his hobbies such as tennis and 1993 Kool Achievers Award, and was listed in I want to cite one such case. On October bridge. the 1990 listing of "Oxford's Who's Who." 24, the 18th Annual Marine Corps Marathon in I am pleased that I am able to join family, To top off an outstanding list of accomplish­ Washington was marred by the tragic death of friends, and community members in recogniz­ ments, Whitfield is the author of a 500-page Julius Becza, a New Jersey college professor ing the accomplishments and service of John handbook entitled "The Pictorial History of who suffered a heart attack while running the V. Thomas. We thank him for his dedicated CIAA Professionals from 195G-1984. race. A good friend of mine. Dr. Jim Arkins, service and wish him the very best of luck in I salute the commitment, service, and meri­ who resides in my colleague TIM HUTCHIN­ his future endeavors. torious achievements of Mr. A.B. Whitfield. He SON's Arkansas district, stopped running after has proven to be an innovative thinker, laud­ 23 miles to administer emergency assistance. GODSPEED STANLEY SALT able athlete, and a flourishing businessman. Dr. Arkins' response was unhesitating. He de­ livered care and flew with the victim who was airlifted to Washington Hospital Center. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE DR. CHARLES PTAK HONORED FOR OF NEW JERSEY DISTINGUISHED CAREER Mr. Speaker, Dr. Arkins' actions should not surprise us. Every good doctor would do what IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he did, stop and help a fellow man in trouble. Thursday, November 18, 1993 HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Unfortunately, however, the cases that capture Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I OF NEW YORK headlines are too often those in which no one am pleased to bring to my colleagues' atten­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helps and bystanders look the other way. Dr. tion the distinguished career of Mr. Stanley H. Arkins' actions speak for themselves. I would Thursday, November 18, 1993 Salt, District Director of the U.S. Small Busi­ like to join his own congressman, TIM HUTCH­ Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ness Administration [SBA], Newark, NJ office. INSON, in commending him. to bring to the attention of my colleagues the Mr. Salt will be retiring following 36 years of tremendous service which an important mem­ distinguished service to the small business ber of my community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, TRIBUTE TO JOHN THOMAS community. Dr. Charles John Ptak, Jr., has given to our Mr. Salt joined the SBA in New York in city and our country. HON. WilliAM F. GOODUNG 1957 as a loan examiner trainee. He pro­ gressed rapidly in the organization, when in A native of Greenpoint, Dr. Ptak has been OF PENNSYLVANIA practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery in our 1965 he became supervisory loan specialist in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community full-time for 9 years. His practice financing and in loan servicing. In 1967, Mr. has been extremely successful, and a count­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 Salt transferred to Newark where he rose less number of patients have Dr. Ptak to thank Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I would like through the ranks from Assistant District Direc­ for improving their lives. to bring to the attention of our colleagues the tor of Finance and Investment, to Newark November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30417 Deputy District Director in 1979, to Newark Even with all her duties at the major's office, know how our organization can be of assist­ District Director in 1986, the position from Ms. Forbes still found time to serve as a mem­ ance. which he now retires. It is a testament to his ber on a number of professional and commu­ Best wishes. Sincerely, knowledge, management skills, and wisdom nity organizations. She is the secretary of the GROVER G. NORQUIST, that he has worked in the same organization Hayward Council for the Prevention of Sub­ President. for his entire career. stance Abuse and the past president of the Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Amer­ ASSOCIATED BUILDERS a former employee of Stanley's, Richard Gee. ican Society for Public Administration. Ms. AND CONTRACTORS, INC . He could only say very positive things about Forbes is also a member of Municipal Man­ Rossiyn, VA, November 1, 1993. Mr. Salt and his management style. Mr. Salt is agement Assistants of Northern California, Han. JOHN KASICH, an excellent fiscal analyzer and loan manager. California Women in Government, Eden Hos­ House of Representatives, Washington, DC. He remembered the beginning of the Eco­ pital Foundation's Public Relations Committee, DEAR REPRESENTATIVES KASICH: On behalf nomic Opportunity Loan Program and the Chabot Junior College's Supervising Commit­ of Associated Builders and Contractors extra yard Mr. Salt would go for minority busi­ tee, the Community Child Care Coordinating (ABC) and its more than 16,000 member com­ ness owners who were trying to take advan­ Council of Alameda County, and a past mem­ panies, I would like to thank you for includ­ tage of the new programs. He explained that ber of ACTED/ACAP's Manpower Advisory ing raising the Davis-Bacon threshold to Mr. Salt would listen to the minority business Council. $100,000 and reducing its paperwork burdens person to understand their plans for their busi­ The people of Hayward will miss this dedi­ as part of your proposed additional budget cuts. ness; if he felt the project with this new expla­ cated city employee who worked tirelessly on While ABC supports repealing the onerous nation was valid he would reverse the refusal. behalf of their needs. On November 30, the law, we believe that raising the Davis-Bacon He also said that Mr. Salt was always con­ mayor's office is planning a dinner in her threshold to $100,000 and reducing the paper­ cerned about his employees and their devel­ honor. I want to join with her colleagues and work requirements is a strong first step to­ opment. friends in commending Ruth Forbes for 18 ward alleviating the burdens on small con­ I am pleased to have been able to work so years of distinguished service. tractors and bringing the law up-to-date. closely with Stanley Salt in his role as Newark We strongly support your efforts at streamlining the federal budget and are at District Director of the U.S. Small Business your disposal to help in any way we can. Administration especially during my tenure on LOOK WHO'S SUPPORTING THE PENNY-KASICH PACKAGE TO CUT Thank you again for your leadership in this the SBA Advisory Council. It has indeed been regard. a pleasure to work with such a dedicated, THE DEFICIT Sincerely, wise man on these important issues. I ask my CHARLOTTE W. HERBERT, colleagues to join me as I wish godspeed and HON. JOHN R. KASICH Vice President, Government Relations. good luck to Stanley Salt as he begins his re­ OF OHIO CHRISTIAN COALITION , tirement. He now has the opportunity to spend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC, November 16, 1993. more time with his wife Judy and their daugh­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: On behalf of ter, Carol. Mr. KASICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the 900,000 members and activists of the Christian Coalition, we urge you to support bring to the attention of my colleagues the let­ the Penny-Kasich Amendment. IN HONOR OF RUTH FORBES' ters I have received supporting the Penny-Ka­ This summer, Congress adopted the largest SERVICE TO ·HAYWARD, CA sich package. tax increase in American history. Yet, the It should come as no surprise that over 45 budget package was woefully inadequate in HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK organizations-and the millions of individuals the area of spending reductions. That is why they speak for-have announced their support we welcome and strongly support the bipar­ OF CALIFORNIA for the Penny-Kasich plan to cut spending by tisan efforts of Congressmen Penny (D-MN) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kasich (R-OH) to cut spending by $103 more than $90 billion over the next 5 years. billion over the next five years. These pro­ Thursday, November 18, 1993 They understand that our package represents posed cuts affect nearly every part of the Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I would like our best chance to put aside the partisan bick­ federal budget and are required to be used to to take a few minutes to recognize Ruth ering that has marked past spending debates, reduce the deficit. Forbes' distinguished career of service at the and to instead approve a series of spending For our families' future, it is critical that mayor's office in Hayward, CA. cuts that are both significant and fair. we dramatically reduce the national deficit and debt. The interest payments on the na­ For more than 18 years, Ms. Forbes has Please review the following letters. Then, if you have not done so already, I urge you to tional debt could cost today's child over worked for the city of Hayward as an. adminis­ $130,000 in extra taxes, on average, over his trative assistant for then Mayor Weinreb and review our proposals. I think you will agree or her lifetime. To secure a sound fiscal fu­ as an administrative analyst. that trimming spending by just 1 cent on the ture for our children and grandchildren, we In 1974, she came to work for the city as an dollar over the next 5 years is the least our urge you to take serious action against the administrative intern in the city manager's of­ constituents can expect from us. debt and the deficit. Please vote " yes" on fice and has been working on behalf of the AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM , the Penny-Kasich Amendment. Thank you for your consideration of this people of Hayward ever since. Washington, DC, November 3, 1993. Han. JOHN KASICH, matter. During her tenure with the city, Ms. Forbes House of Representatives, Sincerely, has held a variety of positions and responsibil­ Washington, DC. MARSHALL WITTMANN, ities. She oversees the cable television fran­ DEAR CONGRESSMAN KASICH: Americans for Director, Legislative chise, the Oakland Scavenger franchise, Tax Reform applauds and endorses your leg­ Affairs. works with citizens to resolve complaints and islation (as introduced) to cut $103 billion in HEIDI SCANLON, problems with various departments within the federal spending over the next five years. Director, Govern- city and with outside agencies and researches Passage of this legislation in its current mental Affairs. form would represent the first major, sincere and analyzes State and Federal legislation for effort on the part of Congress to cut the COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST its impact on the city. She coordinates the bloated federal budget since 1985, when GOVERNMENT WASTE , city's annual cleanup campaign, is responsible Gramm-Rudman was approved. Washington, DC, November 5, 1993. for the mayor/council office administration and In 1992, voters demanded change. The Han. TIM PENNY , supervision, produces and edits the city em­ American people clearly communicated their Han. JOHN KASICH, ployee newsletter, is the city's liaison to the antipathy for big government and overspend­ House of Representatives, Zucchini Festival, Sister City Committees, and ing and taxation. Your legislation is consist­ Washington, DC. It DEAR TIM AND JOHN: The Council for Citi­ Eden Area Jobs for Youth. She is also respon­ ent with their desires. breaks with the sta­ tus quo. It represents change. zens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) sible for the live telecasting of city council, You, Congressman Penny, and the other fully endorses the Penny-Kasich " Common planning commission, and board of adjust­ sponsors of this legislation should be com­ Cents Plan" to reduce the deficit by $103 bil­ ments meetings. plimented for your hard work. Please let me lion over the next five years. 30418 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 Your plan is the most important deficit re­ $100 billion in real federal deficit reduction to cut federal spending by $100 billion over duction vote that the House of Representa­ by specific cuts over five years in more than five years and dedicate the savings to deficit tives will take prior to the end of this ses­ 80 federal spending categories. reduction. I only wish the package of cuts sion of Congress. CCAGW will rate the vote We are pleased to join with other groups were larger! Cutting one cent from every dol­ as part of its Congressional ratings. The de­ such as the Concord Coalition, the Business lar of federal spending over the next five cision for members of Congress is simple: are Roundtable, the American Business Con­ years is hardly "slash-and-burn," as you you for or against deficit reduction? ference and the Responsible Budget Action point out. As part of an agreement with several mem­ Group in urging passage of your legislation. What America really needs is a major bers of Congress during the effort to obtain We believe it represents an excellent first downsizing of the federal establishment votes on the fiscal year 1994 Budget Rec­ step in moving toward responsibility in fed­ through deep cuts in overhead, personnel onciliation Act in early August, President eral fiscal policy and away form the massive (via attrition), bureaucratic structures, and Clinton said he would submit a package of deficit spending which already threatens the wasteful program spending. But one must further cuts for a vote prior to the end of the security of future generations of Americans. begin somewhere, and your proposal is a gen­ first session of the 103rd Congress. The White The primary objective of the Coalition for uine first step in the right direction. House package falls far short of the real defi­ Fiscal Restraint is to promote deficit reduc­ Each year CEI evaluates congressional cit reduction in the Penny-Kasich proposal. tion through restraints in the growth of fed­ votes that affect the level of federal spend­ Last November, and this past Tuesday in eral spending. The proposal which you and ing. We will certainly give close scrutiny to major state and local elections, voters sent a Representative Penny are sponsoring comes how members vote on this and other spend­ clear message: cut spending before even closer to meeting that objective than any ing control measures that come before the thinking about raising taxes. The Penny-Ka­ other single piece of legislation since House. sich proposal is an opportunity for members COFIRE was otganized five years ago. Sincerely, of Congress to tell their constituents that We believe that, if members of Congress FRED L. SMITH, Jr. they are serious about deficit reduction and are really serious about deficit reduction, that·they will act on this message from the they can prove it to the American people and THE CONCORD COALITION, grassroots. to their own constituents by voting "aye" on Washington DC, November 18, 1993. It is hard to imagine how a member of Con­ Penny-Kasich. Hon. TIM PENNY, gress can say that voting for cutting one Following is a list of those COFIRE mem­ Hon. JOHN KASICH, cent on the dollar in federal spending over ber-organizations which, as of late Thursday, House of Representatives, the next five years will devastate the econ­ November 18, have endorsed the Penny-Ka­ Washington, DC. omy of the ability to function here in Wash­ sich proposal: DEAR TIM AND JOHN: The Concord Coalition ington. It's time to be accountable for the American Association of Boomers. stands proudly in support of your amend­ deficit and national debt. There are no more American Furniture Manufacturers Asso- ment to the rescission bill. excuses left: vote for Penny-Kasich. ciation. The Penny-Kasich amendment is biparti­ CCAGW will continue to work with you American Legislative Exchange Council. san. and the other groups in the coalition sup­ American Rental Association. The Penny-Kasich amendment reduces the porting your proposal to assure its enact­ Americans for a Balanced Budget. bu~et deficit by nearly $90 billion over five Americans for a Presidential Line Item years. ment. Veto. The Penny-Kasich amendment consists en­ Sincerely, Americans for Tax Reform. tirely of spending cuts. THOMAS A. SCHATZ, Armstrong World Industries. The Penny-Kasich amendment is the first President. Associated Builders and Contractors. true test this year of where Representatives Association of Concerned Taxpayers. stand on deficit reduction. It cuts spending CITIZENS FOR A SOUND ECONOMY, Automotive Service Association. and it locks in budget savings by reducing Washington, DC, November 4, 1993. Baroid Corporation. the existing caps. Hon. JOHN KASICH, CNP Action, Inc. In our view, anyone who does not support House of Representatives, Council for Citizens Against Government your amendment is not serious about deficit Washington, DC. Waste. reduction. True, every Member can probably DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KASICH: On behalf of Competitive Enterprise Institute. point to some item in your amendment as an our 250,000 members across the country, Citi­ Citizens for a Sound Economy. excuse to vote against your package. But the zens for a Sound Economy (CSE) supports Dairy and Food Industries Supply Associa- days of "anonymous" deficit reduction are your bipartisan effort to reduce the deficit as tion. over. The items included in your amendment outlined in the Penny-Kasich "Common Helicopter Association International. represent a sensible, balanced and fair pack­ Cent$ Plan" document. International Mass Retail Association. age. Anyone who cares about deficit reduc­ CSE is especially pleased that your initia­ Medford Corporation. National-American Wholesale Grocers' As­ tion, and indeed about the future of our na­ tive will apply savings only toward genuine tion, should join us at The Concord Coalition deficit reduction, not to new spending initia­ sociation. National Association of Convenience in support of your amendment. tives. While CSE has not taken a position on Keep up the good work each of the specific proposals in the package, Stores. National Federation of Independent Busi­ WARREN B. RUDMAN, we believe that as a whole it would go a long CoChair. way toward reducing wasteful federal spend­ ness. National Grange. PAUL E. TSONGAS, ing. It is highly encouraging that the bipar­ CoChair. tisan task force that produced this document National Independent Dairy-Foods Asso- ciation. wants to set an example within the halls of National Taxpayers Union. FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INSTITUTE, Congress and is willing to make necessary National Limousine Association. Morristown, NJ, November 8, 1993. reforms concerning mandatory spending. Philips Electronics. Hon. TIMOTHY PENNY, CSE looks forward to working with your Sybra Corporation. Hon. JOHN KASICH, office to make authentic spending cuts as United Bus Owners of America. House of Representatives, regular an exercise on Capitol Hill as the ap­ United Seniors Association. Washington, DC. propriations process. We believe that the United States Business and Industrial DEAR CONGRESSMEN PENNY AND KASICH: On Penny-Kasich Bipartisan Task Force plan of­ Council. behalf of Financial Executives Institute, I fers tremendous hope for doing that by the United States Federation of Small Busi­ am writing to give FEI's strong support to close of this session of Congress. ness. the Penny/Kasich Deficit Reduction Plan Sincerely, Valhi, Inc. that will be offered as an amendment to the PAUL BECKNER, With best wishes. President's "October Cuts" Rescission Pack­ President. Sincerely, age. MICHAEL MONRONEY, Financial Executives Institute is a profes­ COALITION FOR FISCAL RESTRAINT, Chairman. sional association of over 14,000 senior finan­ Washington, DC, November 18, 1993. cial executives from some 8,000 companies Hon. JOHN KASICH, COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE, throughout the United States and Canada. House of Representatives, Longworth House Of­ Washington, DC, November 9, 1993. Through it technical committees, FEI for­ fice Building, Washington, DC. Hon. JOHN KASICH, mulates positions on a wide range of eco­ DEAR MR. KASICH: More than 30 members Longworth House Office Building, nomic, tax, and employee benefits-related is­ of the Coalition for Fiscal Restraint Washington, DC. sues of concern to American businesses. (COFIRE) today announced their support for DEAR MR. KASICH: The Competitive Enter­ We support your "Common Cents" Plan the Penny-Kasich proposal to require almost prise Institute strongly endorses your plan simply because it does what the President's November 18, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30419 proposal fails to do-significantly reduce the ers. Notwithstanding that, the Penny-Kasich infrastructure, and other investments that budget deficit over the next five years. You plan is a needed step in the proper direction. affect our long-term competitiveness. Fail­ achieve real deficit reduction by rna 1.ring the Sincerely, ure to support balanced, and bipartisan, ap­ difficult choices. It affects all aspects of the NORMAN B. TURE, proaches to lower our annual deficits only federal budget with honest, straightforward President. serve to compound the difficulties of sus­ cuts of $100 billion. The Clinton package, by tained long-term economic growth, with low contrast, cuts only a fraction of that LEAD OR LEAVE, long-term interest rates. amount. Washington, DC, November 3, 1993. Again, I urge your support and vote for the We also favor your plan because it is a Ron. JOHN KASICH, Penny-Kasich package during consideration truly bipartisan effort. It represents a broad U.S. Congress, of H.R. 3400, introduced by Representative cross-section of House Members from both Washington, DC. Gephardt (D-MO), the "Government Reform sides of the aisle, who put aside their per­ DEAR CONGRESSMAN: We write to give our and Savings Act of 1993". sonal preferences to develop a package of strong endorsement to the Penny-Kasich Best regards, federal spending cuts (many of which affect Deficit Reduction Plan. It is a fair, bi-par­ J. ROGER GLUNT, their constituents) which we believe is nec­ tisan effort to help reduce our runaway President. essary for the long-term health of the econ­ budget deficits-and should receive the vote omy. of every House and Senate member who is NATIONAL FEDERATION The two of you should be commended for committed to deficit reduction. OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, all of the hard work that you and your co­ As you know, genuine deficit reduction­ Washington, DC, November 18, 1993. sponsors have put into this only true choice not the feel-good stuff of campaign rhet­ DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: On behalf of for meaningful deficit reduction. FEI stands oric-requires tough and painful choices that the over 600,000 members of the National ready to provide any assistance we can to will affect the lives of millions of Americans. Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), I help you in this important effort. The Penny-Kasich plan is honest about those strongly encourage you to support the Sincerely, choices, but would reduce the deficit in a Penny-Kasich amendment to H.R. 3400, the P. NORMAN ROY, way that clearly protects those least able to Government Reform and Savings Act of 1993. pay. Eighty-eight percent of NFIB members President. This package of spending cuts is the bare voted that Congress should focus its atten­ minimum that future generations deserve. tion primarily on deficit reduction, while INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH Without deep cuts-and a commitment to only eight percent believe the deficit should ON THE ECONOMICS OF TAXATION, shifting our spending priorities to invest be reduced through tax increases. Small Washington, DC, November 18, 1993. more in the future--our generation, and business owners want to see significant cuts Ron. JOHN KASICH and TIMOTHY PENNY, those to come, will face an exploding na­ in federal spending before any new spending House of Representatives, tional debt that will lower our living stand­ is proposed or their taxes increased. Washington, DC. ards and jeopardize our dreams for a stronger The Penny-Kasich Deficit Reduction Plan DEAR CONGRESSMEN KASICH AND PENNY: I America. guarantees that savings will be used to re­ commend you for the introduction of your There's no good excuse to vote against duce the deficit rather than finance new bipartisan "Common Cent$ plan-For Cut­ Penny-Kasich, and anyone who does should spending. The bi-partisan amendment would ting One Cent on the Dollar from Federal be ashamed to look their kids, and cut the deficit by $103 billion over five years. Spending over 5 Years." grandkids, in the eye. Before this vote, mem­ The spending reductions include $26 billion This is a responsible, pro-growth step to­ bers should ask themselves one question: in discretionary savings, $50 billion in man­ ward control of the federal budget that will what's the point of staying in office if I can't datory savings and $27 billion in personnel produce real deficit reduction. One of the muster the political courage to make some cuts. The amendment cannot be counted strengths of your plan is that it identifies tough choices? against the Pay-As-You-Go budget formula many specific projects the federal govern­ If Washington buries this plan, America under which savings from tax or entitlement ment either should not undertake at all or should get ready to throw in the towel on legislation can be used for further entitle­ should do more frugally. This bipartisan pro­ any serious, long-term deficit reduction ef­ ment spending. posal is not draconian; its recommended fort. In addition, the plan limits runaway enti­ belt-tightening is extremely modest relative Sincerely, tlement spending which makes up the larg­ to the cuts that households and businesses JON GOWAN, est portion of the federal budget and until are routinely forced to make when they en­ President. now has gone untouched. Seventy-one per­ counter financial difficulties. I applaud you ROB NELSON, cent of NFIB members voted in favor of sub­ for recognizing that government spending Chairman. jecting entitlement programs to budget caps. should not be put on a pedestal compared to Again, I urge you to vote for the Penny­ household and business spending. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Kasich amendment to H.R. 3400. This vote The Penny-Kasich plan represents a major OF HOME BUILDERS, will be considered and NFIB Key Small Busi­ improvement over the very meager spending Washington, DC, November 18, 1993. ness Vote for the 103rd Congress. cut package proposed by the Administration. Han. JOHN R. KASICH, Sincerely, In my judgement, your plan on the whole House of Representatives, Longworth House Of­ JOHN J. MOTLEY III, is pro-growth, because by curbing ·the flow· of fice Building, Washington, DC. Vice President, Fed- resources into inefficient government spend­ DEAR CONGRESSMAN KASICH: On behalf of eral Governmental ing programs, it would leave more resources the 165,000 member firms of the National As­ Relations. available for productive private uses. By sociation of Home Builders (NAHB), I re­ contrast, the Administration's budget strat­ spectfully urge your support and vote for the NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION, egy has been top heavy with tax increases. Penny/Kasich "A Common Cents Plan" when Washington, DC, November 8, 1993. That is an unwise strategy because higher it is offered to H.R. 3400, the "Government Han. JOHN KASICH, tax rates hurt everyone by slowing the econ­ Reform and Savings Act of 1993". House of Representatives, The "Common Cents Plan," to be offered Washington, DC. omy. The negative incentives caused by by Representatives Penny (D-MN) and Ka­ DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KA.SICH: The 250,000- higher tax rates also mean that actual reve­ sich (R-OH) would cut one cent on the dollar member National Taxpayers Union strongly nue collections fall below official govern­ from federal spending over five years. The supports your Deficit Reduction Plan to re­ ment revenue estimates. Further, the gov­ plan contains 80 proposals to cut $26 billion duce federal spending and the budget deficit ernment has a track record of devoting in discretionary savings, $50 billion in man­ by as much as $103 billion over the next five added revenues towards more spending, not datory savings, and $27 billion in personnel years. Your proposal is an important step budget deficit reduction. savings, for a total of $103 billion in savings forward on the long road to real deficit re­ Your proposal correctly focuses on federal over five years. duction. spending, not federal revenues. To ensure The need for additional meaningful deficit · The upcoming House vote on the Penny­ that the spending cuts achieved in some reduction of this magnitude is long overdue. Kasich Plan will be one of the most impor­ places would not be frittered away else­ Our nation's four trillion dollar overall debt, tant, if not the most important, spending cut where, you are wise to adjust downward the and the annual interest payments on it, rep­ votes of 1993. A vote FOR the Penny-Kasich discretionary spending caps and the P AYGO resent a painful reminder of the long-term package will be scored as one of the most requirements. Those who disagree with this problems facing our economy. Net interest heavily-weighted pro-taxpayer votes in our part of the plan reveal they really are not in­ charges on the debt now consume almost 14 1993 Rating of Congress. terested in deficit reduction. percent of our annual budget. We appreciate the leadership you have I think your plan would be stronger if it This spiralling interest consumes resources demonstrated in proposing this sensible Defi­ did not include some disguised revenue rais- that would otherwise be available for needed cit Reduction Plan. While your proposal is a 30420 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 18, 1993 good first step toward reducing spending and als would not reduce spending. The Adminis­ rately, borrowing) in the next five years by the deficit, more work will need to be done tration proposes to cut some programs an re­ making significant cuts in both discre­ to control spending. We hope to support ad­ direct the savings to pay for other priorities. tionary and entitlement spending. Some of ditional proposals by your colleagues to re­ And the Administration proposals would the cuts affect popular programs and will un­ duce spending. have little or no affect on the growth in enti­ doubtedly be opposed by a wide array" of in­ Your proposal outlines significant spend­ tlement spending. terest groups. ing cuts the federal government should im­ The Penny/Kasich amendment is a serious But the bill for this spending will not be plement over the next five years. Many of bipartisan effort. It would cut spending and the deficit by more than $100 billion over five paid for by today's interests groups, today's these proposals have been previously en­ lobbyists or today's taxpayers. It will be paid dorsed or recommended by National Tax­ years. We support your amendment. Certainly, there is something in the pack­ for by future generations who are completely payers Union. The cuts, representing about unrepresented in today's deliberations. one cent of every tax dollar spent, include age for almost anybody to dislike. But this savings from government management re­ amendment really would cut spending. Half On a purely practical level, laying such a forms and personnel reductions, as well as the Penny/Kasich savings are in entitle­ heavy burden on future generations is reck­ cuts in foreign aid. Other cuts are proposed ments. Those savings would be locked into less fiscal policy. In a historical context is for USDA, HUD, the arts and humanities, the law immediately. The other half, in discre­ "taxation without representation"-an issue Tennessee Valley Authority, and many other tionary spending, also would be locked-in. so momentous that is sparked the Revolu­ domestic programs. This across-the-board Congress could change the mix in discre­ tionary War. approach, which includes some needed re­ tionary spending in future years, but they The Common Cents Plan is an important forms of entitlement spending, is clearly a would have to stay within the new limits first step. But it must be seen as a first step. bold step in the right direction and will pro­ which would be established if the amend­ Even if this ambitious plan passes the Con­ vide a firm foundation for more budget cuts ment is enacted. How can anybody who called for more gress, the government will add over a trillion in the future. dollars to the national debt over the next Spending cuts approved by the House often spending cuts earlier this year oppose Penny/ Kasich? We don't know. For our part, we five years. We must do more. And we must be have little or no effect on spending or the willing to tackle other sacred cows--includ­ deficit because the cuts are offset by spend­ laud this effort. We support your amend­ ment. We will do anything we can to help ing Medicare, Social Security and agri­ ing increases elsewhere in the budget. Your you in this important effort. culture subsidies. proposal would amend the "Pay-As-You-Go" If you have any questions or if there is Thank you. and discretionary spending caps in order to something more we can do in support of the Respectfully, ensure that these spending cuts actually re­ amendment please call Carol Cox Wait or JONATHAN KARL, duce the deficit. Susan Tanaka in our office. Co-founder. In last Tuesday's elections voters sent a Best regards, clear message to Congress: "cut spending ROBERT N. GIAIMO, UNITED STATES BUSINESS now!" Passage of your proposal would be a HENRY BELLM ON. clear sign that Congress is responding to AND INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL, that message. Washington, DC, November 17, 1993. THIRD MILLENNIUM, Hon. JOHN KASICH, Sincerely, New York, NY, November 9, 1993. JILL LANCELOT, House of Representatives, Representative JoHN KASICH, Washington, DC. Director of Congressional Affairs. Representative TIM PENNY, DEAR CONGRESSMAN KASICH: I write to offer RESPONSIBLE BUDGET ACTION GROUP, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. the endorsement of the United States Busi­ Washington, DC. November 4, 1993. DEAR CONGRESSMEN: Despite all the talk ness and Industrial Council for the Penny­ Hon. TIM PENNY, about "deficit reduction" in Washington, the Kasich amendment, which will require more Hon. JOHN KASICH, federal government continues to add to the than $103 billion in federal spending reduc­ House of Representatives, Washington, DC. national debt at a stunning rate of nearly a tions in over 80 specific spending categories. DEAR TIM AND JOHN: Throughout the budg­ billion dollars a day. We also urge all your colleagues to support et debate this year we argued that the Presi­ Your Common Cents Plan is an important it as well. dent's economic program did not cut step towards reversing this sell-out of Amer­ The Council is an organization of 1000 spending or the deficit enough. We were con­ ica's future. On behalf of Third Millennium, cerned that Congress never could enact the CEO's of small- and medium-sized manufac­ I applaud your commitment to fiscal respon­ turing and service companies in 44 states. deep spending and the deficit reduction we sibility and unequivocally endorse this pro­ believe to be necessary and appropriate ex­ These companies, like all small business, posal. find themselves crushed under an ever-grow­ cept on a bipartisan basis. When Third Millennium released the Third When President Clinton submitted his ing federal tax and regulatory burden. At the Millennium Declaration in July, we also is­ same time, they are obliged to compete with budget to Congress, he said that further enti­ sued a promise to our political leaders: "If tlement restraint and deficit reduction de­ their own government for capital to grow you are ready to make the tough choices, we their businesses and create jobs. pended on health care reform. But the Ad­ will support you. If you are ready to fight, ministration's health care reform proposal we will join you. If you are ready to lead, we We believe deficit and debt reduction are actually would increase entitlement spend­ might in fact follow you. But if not, move critical to the long-term success of our mem­ ing-would not reduce the deficit at all until out of the way." bers and the health of the American econ­ after 1998--and then only modestly-even if You and the other supporters of The Com­ omy. Penny-Kasich represents the best op­ the Administration's cost and savings esti­ mon Cents Plan are showing a willingness to portunity in years to reduce the deficit the mates are right. fight for the future by making politically right way-by reducing spending, not raising When Congress passed the reconciliation difficult decisions today. Third Millennium taxes. bill, the President promised to submit addi­ will fight with you. Sincerely yours, tional spending cuts this fall. But the Ad­ The Penny/Kasich plan will cut over $100 C. BRYAN LITTLE, ministration's rescission and REGO propos- billion of federal spending (or, more accu- Director of Government Relations.