S11752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 30, 1999 finest, and I wish him well in the years eminent place of study of the American pres- tunity of peace and prosperity for all peo- ahead.∑ idency. ple—everywhere in the world. Such was the Winston Churchill described Franklin Roo- legacy of Franklin Roosevelt. f sevelt as the greatest man he had ever President Roosevelt spoke in simple terms VIRGINIA ANNE HOLSFORD known. President Roosevelt’s life, Churchill that everyone understood. Civilization needs said, ‘‘must be regarded as one of the com- ∑ a police force, he said, just as every one of Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, to- manding events in human destiny.’’ We lis- our communities look to their local police morrow a good friend of mine is retir- ten once more to the words the President for security and protection against the law- ing after 24 years of faithful and exem- spoke to the Congress on January 6, 1941, as less. Adolf Hitler and his Nazi hoodlums plary service as primary assistant for he defined the fundamental charter of de- brought the world to the precipice of de- mocracy: [The voice of President Roosevelt struction. Franklin Roosevelt was the first two federal judges in my state. Vir- as he spoke to the Congress of the United ginia Anne Holtsford served first as among the world’s leaders to denounce and States on January 6, 1941] confront the savagery of the Nazis. The tin secretary and primary assistant to ‘‘In the future days, which we seek to horn dictators who trample democratic val- make secure we look forward to a world Judge Orma Smith, who was United ues today when they carry out ethnic cleans- States District Judge for the Northern founded upon four essential freedoms. The first is and Expression— ing and murder innocent people, destroying District of Mississippi. Upon his death their children and their hopes, are in the she became the secretary and primary everywhere in the world. The second is Free- dom of every person to worship God in his same gangster tradition. It is Franklin Roo- assistant to Fifth Cir- own way—everywhere in the world. The third sevelt’s legacy to nullify their power by col- cuit Appeals Court Judge E. Grady is Freedom from Want—which, translated lective action. If the freedoms, which are the Jolly of Jackson, Mississippi. She has into world terms, means economic under- essence of civilization, are only rhetoric un- been with Judge Jolly from his first standing which will secure to every nation a worthy of defense and sacrifice, they will not prosper. They will perish. day on the bench, more than seventeen healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants— year ago. She is retiring to move back everywhere in the world. The fourth is Free- The America that President Roosevelt left us was prepared for the challenge of the New to her hometown of Iuka, Mississippi, dom from Fear—which, translated into world terms, means a worldwide reduction of arma- Frontier. Despite the trouble and turbulence to be with her mother. ments to such a point and in such a thorough of the 20th century, there is much of which This is how Judge Jolly described Ms. fashion that no nation will be in a position we can be proud. We have a nation based Holtsford to me: ‘‘Anne Holtsford has a to commit an act of physical aggression upon the consent of the governed. We must very special way of dealing with folks against any neighbor—anywhere in the cause it once again to be respectful of the that has endeared her to hundreds of world.’’ opinions of Mankind. We have amassed people who transact business with the Freedom of Speech and Expression wealth that has never been equaled. We have federal courts in Mississippi and, in- Freedom of Worship brought together all of the world’s races and creeds and shown that we can live together deed, throughout the Fifth Circuit. I Freedom from Want Freedom from Fear in peace and common purpose. We have spent believe there is no more popular and For ourselves, for our nations, for our our treasure and spilled our blood to prevent better-liked secretary in the Fifth Cir- world. Those are the reasons why we fought tyrants from destroying the possibilities of cuit.’’ the most terrible war in human history—to freedom and liberty. All of us who have had the good for- secure those freedoms for our children and Neither President Roosevelt nor we who tune to know Anne Holtsford appre- generations to come, to make possible for share his vision are projecting a Utopia, a ciate her dedicated, friendly and pro- them the well-ordered society that only De- place liberated of all human trouble, where fessional service. We will miss her very mocracy can assure, a community estab- no one shall want for anything. No, the Four lished by the consent of the governed, where much, but certainly she deserves a Freedoms are not a vision of a distant mil- the rule of law prevails, where freedom lennium, but rather the basis of a world at- wonderful retirement. means respect for each other, and where fair- tainable in our own time and generation. I join all of her many friends in com- ness and decency and tolerance are the cher- It is the purpose of this day to honor five mending her for a job well done and ished values, where government protects the laureates whose lives and achievements give wishing her much happiness in the powerless while encouraging everyone to us hope that our cherished freedoms will en- years ahead.∑ nourish the spirit and substance of our land. dure as our Republic will endure. Franklin Roosevelt was the voice of the It is my privilege and honor to bestow the f people of the United States during the most Franklin Delano Roosevelt difficult crises of the century. He led Amer- AMBASSADOR VANDEN HEUVEL’S Medals. TRIBUTE TO SENATOR KENNEDY ica out of the despair of the Great Depres- sion. He led us to victory in the Great War. ∑ Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I rise Four times he was elected President of the AWARD OF THE FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT today to congratulate the Honorable United States. By temperament and talent, FREEDOM MEDAL TO EDWARD MOORE KENNEDY EDWARD KENNEDY, who received the by energy and instinct, Franklin Roosevelt ‘‘We look forward,’’ President Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom came to the presidency, ready for the chal- told Congress and an embattled world on Medal in early May of this year. I ask lenges that confronted him. He was a breath January 6, 1941, ‘‘to a world founded upon of fresh air in our political life—so vital, so four essential freedoms’’—Freedom of Speech that Ambassador William J. vanden confident and optimistic, so warm and good Heuvel’s remarks honoring Senator and Expression, Freedom of Worship, Free- humored. He was a man of incomparable per- dom from Want, Freedom from Fear. KENNEDY be printed in the RECORD fol- sonal courage. At the age of 39, he was On this 7th day of May, 1999, the Franklin lowing this statement. stricken with infantile paralysis. He would Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal is awarded never walk or stand again unassisted. We can The remarks follow. to Edward Moore Kennedy whose commit- feel the pain of his struggle—learning to THE FOUR FREEDOMS: A GATEWAY TO THE NEW ment to peace and social justice and whose move again, to stand, to rely upon the phys- MILLENNIUM brilliant command of the parliamentary ical support of others—never giving into de- process have made him the most influential An Address by William J. vanden Heuvel, spair, to self-pity, to discouragement. Just Senator of his era, esteemed by his col- President of the Franklin & Eleanor Roo- twelve years after he was stricken, he was leagues, and respected and admired through- sevelt Institute—Hyde Park, New York— elected President of a country itself para- out the world. May 7, 1999 lyzed by the most fearful economic depres- Today, midst the renewal of life that sion of its history. He lifted America from Six times the voters of Massachusetts have Spring represents, we come to the valley of its knees and led us to our fateful rendezvous elected you to the Senate of the United the Hudson River that Franklin Delano Roo- with history. The majesty of that triumph States. Like the great leaders of this cen- sevelt loved so very much. The President can never be dimmed. tury, you have been the target of doubt, deri- parents and four children of Franklin and El- He transformed our government into an ac- sion, ridicule and hatred, but to your en- eanor Roosevelt are buried in this country tive instrument of social justice. He made emies’ everlasting disappointment, you have churchyard. We remember that three America the . He was endured and prevailed, fortified by an inner sovereigns of the Netherlands—Wilhelmina, Commander-in-Chief of the greatest military strength that caused each fateful assault to Juliana and Beatrix came to this church to force in history. He crafted the victorious al- leave you stronger, more determined, and worship accompanied by it Senior Warden liance that won the war. He was the father of more effective. who was also the President of the United the nuclear age. He inspired and guided the You have been much more than the heir to States. We welcome the Queen’s High Com- blueprint for the world that was to follow. a great political dynasty. You have been the missioner. Wim van Gelder, and the delega- The vision of the United Nations, the com- executor of its legacy, a pioneer forever ad- tion from Zeeland where the Roosevelt mitment to collective security, the deter- vancing the new frontiers of equal oppor- Study Center has established itself as a pre- mination to end colonialism, the oppor- tunity and American purpose. Born into a

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It was opportunity of the American dream. given birth in 1917 by a community that ator from Kansas for raising those In the struggle for civil rights, your elo- chipped in to buy the land and donated it to points because in many ways they quence has been the trumpet of our leader- their government. Its demise came at the transcend all the other issues we are ship. You are the inexhaustible champion of hands of federal bean-counters, who decided facing. racial justice and minority rights, of better in 1995 that Fort McClellan was surplus. I know Senator BROWNBACK, the Pre- schools, of the protection of the environ- No bugle sounded, no cannon fired for the siding Officer tonight, was watching final shutdown. Those symbols were quieted ment, of care and concern for the casualties closely Sunday night when we had the of a market society—of those left out of after a closing ceremony in August, when America’s historic prosperity. No one has soldiers were still around to march in it. ‘‘Touched By An Angel’’ show. They done more to provide healthcare for all Most are long gone. All that remains now is talked about a Senator who was given Americans. You have built extraordinary a skeleton crew to manage the base’s transi- a challenge to go out to Sudan and see coalitions—and when necessary you have tion from a bustling military post to a prof- for themselves what it was like. The stood alone—in extending insurance cov- it-generating private enterprise. show could have been done about the erage, in controlling costs, in protecting the Indeed, we will be looking for reuse Presiding Officer tonight because Sen- vulnerable, in advancing medical research. of that facility. The community has a ator BROWNBACK did that months ago. You have fought for a social security system joint power reuse authority: The He personally went to Sudan and ob- that truly assures security. You have led the fight for the minimum wage and the rights Chamber of Commerce, the city of An- served the terrible conditions there. He of labor, for equal opportunity for women, niston are all working to do what they observed men being abused and killed. for the protection of children and for all can to create the kind of activity in a He observed women being taken into those caught in the web of poverty. What the different way than what existed there. slavery and abused sexually—being established, you advanced. You are I am pleased we had the support of bought and sold nearly into the 21st the defender of past social gains and the de- this Senate to create the Center for century. He was appalled by it. He has signer of new social opportunities. Your ca- Domestic Preparedness at Fort McClel- come back here and done something pacity for friendship, your graciousness and lan because Fort McClellan was a about that. good humor, your willingness to do the tedi- chemical training school, among other ous homework that makes you a master of I know Dr. BILL FRIST, another Mem- legislative detail has enabled you to over- things, and we have to be able to be ber of this body, had been there him- come partisan divisions. You have achieved prepared in this Nation for the use of self, to this poor, dangerous country, extraordinary results without compromising weapons of mass destruction. and helped serve with medical skills he principle. So this base at least will be a small possesses. In world affairs, you are a champion of part of some of the chemical testing fa- I just want to say congratulations to peace and international understanding. cilities, some of the training facilities, you, and thank you for that. I think Northern Ireland has the hope of peace today and training of teachers. They will be that film could well have been written in large part because of your outspoken op- able to teach firemen and police how to position to violence and terrorism and your about either of you. You felt a calling untiring support of those on the front line respond if they are faced with a chem- to respond to the less fortunate and working for justice and reconciliation. The ical or biological weapons attack in have done so. I believe something good developing nations of the world know you as their towns and cities. is going to come out of that. their friend, and the United Nations esteems The people of Anniston, the people of Thank you, Mr. President. you as an American leader who is deter- Fort McClellan, and the people of Cal- f mined to see our country fulfill its respon- houn County are patriotic Americans. sibilities of leadership. They gave the land that became Ft. TO REENACT CHAPTER 12 OF Your life has not been absent adversity and McClellan, and now they will receive TITLE 11, UNITED STATES CODE pain but that has not lessened your deter- mination to strive, to seek, to find and never the land back. But they will lose a Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask yield in the quest for a better world. In 1980 great deal of income and support. unanimous consent that the Senate bringing your campaign to an end, you said: The people of Anniston fought for now proceed to the consideration of ‘‘. . . But for all those whose cares have been their fort, but took the loss gracefully. Calendar No. 281, S. 1606. our concern, the work goes on, the cause en- They believed that chemical weapons The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dures, the hope still lives, and the dream would remain a major threat and that shall never die.’’ You have been faithful to clerk will report the bill by title. we ought not to close this base. I think The legislative clerk read as follows: that promise. Those words define our pur- they made a lot of good arguments. pose with this award. You have understood A bill (S. 1606) to reenact chapter 12 of title and enhanced the great message of the Four But the Commission decided otherwise, XI United States Code, and for other pur- freedoms as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and with good grace, fortitude, and de- poses. termination, they accepted it and made meant them. Therefore, in his name, we There being no objection, the Senate ∑ a determination to move to the future. honor—and we thank you. proceeded to consider the bill. f I believe they will be successful in that. AMENDMENT NO. 1888 CLOSING OF FORT McCLELLAN I know time is late. We need to move (Purpose: To extend for 9 additional months Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, this is on to other matters. But I did not want the period for which chapter 12 of title XI, an important day for the United States this day to pass before we had an op- United States Code, is reenacted) and for Alabama in the community of portunity to pause and recognize the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, Sen- Anniston, Calhoun County. extraordinary contribution of over ator GRASSLEY has an amendment at Fort McClellan closed today. It was a 2,000 men and women soldiers and over the desk. casualty of the 1995 BRAC process. 2,000 civilians who have served at that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The There was a great institution and a base. clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: great installation. Thousands and hun- f dreds of thousands of Americans served The Senator from Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS), in that community. It was given to the STATE OF SOCIETY for Mr. GRASSLEY, proposes an amendment military in the early 1900s by the peo- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I numbered 1888. ple of that area in order to found this thank the Senator from Kansas for the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask base. remarks he made earlier and his com- unanimous consent that reading of the I would like to read part of an article mitment to revitalizing the moral fiber amendment be dispensed with. by Rose Livingston, writing for the of this Nation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Birmingham News, captioned ‘‘Taps for I think the polls he showed that the objection, it is so ordered. Fort McClellan as final door closes.’’ American people consider the threat of The amendment is as follows: The barracks are boarded up, and barri- decline in values as the greatest threat Strike all after the enacting clause and in- cades block their driveways. Flags have been facing our country are correct. If we sert the following:

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