S16106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 27, 1995 $4,973,674,803,905.53. We are still about Then, using a metaphor appropriate to his tax reform, out-of-control government $27 billion away from the $5 trillion Iowa origins and his parochial view of his spending, congressional accountability, and mark, unfortunately, we anticipate role in the Senate, once described by Con- international trade—especially for Iowa hitting this mark sometime later this gressional Quarterly as ‘‘pigs and pork,’’ farm and manufacturing products—into Grassley said, ‘‘The people of this country issues of local appeal. year or early next year. are tired of living high on the hog, and not Grassley scored one of his major successes On a per capita basis, every man, worrying about our children or grand- earlier this year when the 104th Congress en- woman, and child in America owes children paying for it.’’ acted its first piece of legislation, the Con- $18,880.15 as his or her share of that For the man who is the philosophical heir gressional Accountability Act that made debt. of the late Rep. H. R. Gross (R), the quin- Congress subject to the same labor and anti- tessential penny-pinching legislator whom f discrimination laws that apply to all Ameri- Grassley succeeded in the House in 1974, it cans. Grassley has been pushing for such a ORIGINAL COSPONSORS OF THE was a characteristic moment. law since 1989. LIBERTAD ACT Never hailed as an intellectual giant or an But it was his attack on government waste inspiring orator, the easy-going third-term Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, the and fraud that first brought him public at- senator has made his name, and compiled a tention. In 1984, as chairman of the Judiciary printed record of the October 11 debate truly imposing campaign record, by bal- Subcommittee on Administrative Practices, contains an error in the listing of origi- ancing the needs of Iowa farmers and small he publicized the notorious $47,600 coffee nal cosponsors of amendment number businesses with the national yearning for fis- maker bought by the Air Force. Then, in 2898 to H.R. 927, the Senate substitute cal discipline in government. 1990, he won headlines by uncovering Pen- version of the Cuban Liberty and Despite one of the lowest profiles in the tagon purchases of $999 screwdrivers and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act Senate, Grassley has managed, by stint of $1,868 toilet seats. of 1995. For the information of my col- sheer hard work, country-bred political Grassley is proudest of two major achieve- smarts and a low-octane ego, to place him- leagues, the original cosponsors of the ments, passage of the Congressional Ac- self in the middle of the Senate debate over countability Act and his work with Rep. amendment are as follows: Senators the big ticket issues of tax cuts, budget bal- Howard Berman (D-Calif.) in promoting the DOLE, HELMS, MACK, COVERDELL, ancing and welfare reform at the heart of the 1986 ‘‘whistle blower’’ provisions, known as GRAHAM, D’AMATO, HATCH, GRAMM, Republican revolution. the ‘‘qui tam’’ amendments to the False THURMOND, FAIRCLOTH, GREGG, INHOFE, As a member of the Finance Committee, Claims Act, which enabled the Justice De- HOLLINGS, SNOWE, KYL, THOMAS, SMITH, the number two Republican on the Budget partment to recover more than $1 billion in Committee behind Chairman Pete Domenici LIEBERMAN, WARNER, NICKLES, ROBB, civil fraud cases since 1986. (R–N.M.), and a member of the House-Senate CRAIG, COHEN, BURNS, REID, LOTT, STE- Over breakfast in the Senate Dining Room conference committee on welfare reform last week, Grassley, who had a very unIowa- VENS, SPECTER, SHELBY, and PRESSLER. which holds its first meeting today, Grassley like breakfast—a grapfruit with honey and f is perfectly positioned to add to his already black coffee—commented, almost apologet- impressive electoral achievements in Iowa, SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY ically, on the fact that very little major leg- where he has never lost a race. islation bears his name. Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, Sen- Elected to the state legislature while ‘‘Sometimes I think the passage of legisla- ator GRASSLEY is not only an able and studying for a doctorate at the University of tion might not necessarily be the best way dedicated U.S. Senator, but he is also a Iowa—he left school after he was elected and to measure a person’s most important ac- progressive, scientific, and outstanding never returned—Grassley took over his fam- complishments,’’ he said. ‘‘Sometimes, it’s ily farm after his father died in 1960. what you might do to stop a bad administra- farmer. His colleagues in the Senate By 1974, when he won a narrow victory over hold him in high esteem, not only for tive action or get an amicus brief before the a Democratic opponent to replace the retir- Supreme Court on child pornography.’’ these qualities but also for his integ- ing Rep. Gross, Grassley had bought addi- Grassley has already signed on-to Senate rity, courage, and ability. We are proud tional acreage—It’s now just under 600 Majority Leader Bob Dole’s (Kan.) presi- of him and the great service he is ren- acres—and turned the farm over to his son dential bandwagon, so it’s no surprise he pre- dering our country. Robin, who still farms it, with weekend help dicts Dole will win the bellwether Iowa cau- I ask unanimous consent that the ar- from his father in the fall and spring. cuses next February. But he concedes that ticle contained in the Hill be printed in Then, in 1980, after Iowa voters dumped lib- Dole will have to beat the 38-percent figure eral Democratic Sen. Dick Clark in favor of the RECORD so that others will learn he got in 1986. conservative Republican Roger Jepson two And for those who want to bet a long shot, more about this fine American. years earlier, Grassley took on Clark’s lib- There being no objection, the article the most successful politician in Iowa his- eral Democratic colleague, John Culver, tory offers this startling advice: ‘‘Keep an was ordered to be printed in the after winning 90 of the state’s 99 counties in eye on Phil Gramm [R-Texas]. He’s the one RECORD, as follows: the GOP primary. to watch.’’ [From the Hill, Oct. 25, 1995] His emphasis on pocketbook issues and his earnest demeanor, which belied Culver’s f SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY charges that he was a tool of the Moral Ma- GAMBLING IMPACT STUDY (By Albert Eisele) jority and New Right, earned Grassley an un- COMMISSION ACT You can’t get much more grassroots than expectedly comfortable victory with 54 per- Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). cent of the vote. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, legal- Early this month, the 62-year-old crusader Amazingly, for someone whose name and ized gambling in this country is grow- against federal waste was at the wheel of an accomplishments are little-known outside of ing at a phenomenal rate. In 1975, only International Harvester 1450 tractor, hauling Iowa, and widely discounted inside the Wash- one State allowed casino gambling. a load of soybeans to a grain elevator near ington Beltway, Grassley has one of the best Today, 20 years later, 23 States have his family farm in northeastern Iowa. records as a campaigner of anyone in the The only working farmer in the Senate, Senate. Of the 43 senators who have run for legal casino gambling. Forty-eight Grassley interrupted his farming chores to three or more terms, Grassley is the only States have legal gambling in some issue a press release informing his constitu- one, other than John Warner (R–Va.) and two form. Gambling is a huge industry, but ents he had regained his Agriculture Com- others who ran unopposed, who has signifi- we know very little about its economic mittee seat, which he was forced to give up cantly improved his electoral margin in each and social impacts. in January when committee assignments of the last three elections. As a result of my deep concerns, I were redistributed after Republicans took After winning 54 percent of the vote in have become a cosponsor of S. 704, the control of the Senate. 1980, he easily disposed of his Democratic Gambling Impact Study Commission But last week, Grassley was back in the challenger in 1986 by taking 66 percent of the Senate, behind the closed doors of the Fi- vote, and crushed his opponent in 1992, high- Act. This bill, sponsored by Senators nance Committee helping Republicans work ly touted state Sen. Jean Lloyd-Jones, by SIMON and LUGAR, will establish an 18- out disagreements over their controversial winning 70 percent of the vote. month commission to study the effects $245-billion tax cut package, and then de- The latter victory was one of historic pro- of legalized gambling and its impact on fending that package from Democratic criti- portions as he carried every single county local communities. The commission cism in full committee. while winning by the largest statewide mar- would report its findings to the Presi- ‘‘If you’re concerned about balancing the gin in the country, and winning more votes dent and Congress, providing adminis- budget, you’ll be for this program,’’ Grassley than any candidate in the history of the declared as he and his GOP colleagues sent state—President Eisenhower had the old trative recommendations and proposals their historic tax package to the Senate record. for legislation, if called for. floor as part of the even more historic budg- Grassley has an uncanny ability to trans- Mr. President, I am a strong believer et reconciliation bill. late national issues, such as defense fraud, in the free market and I believe the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:02 May 28, 2008 Jkt 041999 PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA15\1995_F~1\S27OC5.REC S27OC5 mmaher on MIKETEMP with SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS October 27, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S16107 Federal Government’s zeal to regulate IN HONOR OF HENRY WINKLER’S In recognition of his many humani- business in this country must be reined 50TH BIRTHDAY tarian efforts, Henry Winkler has been in. The American people sent a clear Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, as a honored by the United Nations, B’nai signal with the 1994 elections. That is long-standing member and now Chair- B’rith, Women in Film, and Cedars- why many of us in Congress are work- man of the Commerce, Science and Sinai Medical Center. Also honored by ing overtime to cut Government red Transportation Committee, I have been Hollywood, Mr. Winkler has his own tape that is stifling our businesses and an outspoken critic of movie and tele- star on the ‘‘Walk of Stars’’. In both industry. vision programs that have a negative his personal and professional life, But this national gambling commis- impact on our children. However, I do Henry Winkler set a positive and high- sion is not about Government inter- make a point to single out those who ly respected standard for the entertain- ference. As I mentioned, 48 States have make a positive contribution to qual- ment industry. My wife, Harriett, and I some form of legalized gambling, in- ity programming. Today I want not join Henry’s family and friends in wish- cluding 23 with operating casinos. only to pay tribute to an individual ing him a very happy birthday, good There is even gambling on the Inter- who has worked diligently to create health and best wishes for another net. I am not opposed to State lotteries programs that uplift and instruct our half-century of continued success. but I note that today, gambling is done children, but also to extend congratu- f latory birthday greetings. Henry on river boats, Indian reservations, and MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Winkler, an individual who already has in well-established downtowns. There Messages from the President of the are even proposals to put video gam- established a milestone in television history, will celebrate another mile- United States were communicated to bling machines on airlines and to have the Senate by Mr. Thomas, one of his gambling cars on passenger trains. stone on October 30, when he turns a golden fifty years of age. secretaries. According to a study by U.S. News & All of us know Henry Winkler as the f World Report, Americans in 1992 le- ‘‘Fonz’’ on the long running TV show EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED gally wagered $330 billion in casinos, ‘‘Happy Days’’. His famous motorcycle race tracks, lotteries, et cetera. This jacket is a permanent piece of the As in executive session the Presiding represents an 1,800 percent increase Smithsonian Institute’s collection. As Officer laid before the Senate messages since 1976. Mr. President, I believe Con- an actor, Mr. Winkler created a na- from the President of the United gress must recognize that legalized tional icon. Today, he has established States submitting sundry nominations gambling is now a huge industry, and himself as one of Hollywood’s most re- which were referred to the appropriate we must take steps to learn about this spected producers of family-oriented committees. industry and to provide credible and entertainment, and has drawn atten- (The nominations received today are objective facts for our States and com- tion to humanitarian and family printed at the end of the Senate pro- munities. causes. In the 1970s, he won the pres- ceedings.) Many towns and cities are in tight tigious Humanitas Award for his pro- f budgetary situations and are looking gram ‘‘Who Are the DeBolts?’’, a docu- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE mentary on a family with nineteen for new dollars without increasing At 12:05 p.m., a message from the local taxes. Legalized gambling has children, many of them adopted with special needs. In the 1980s, Henry House of Representatives, delivered by been seen by some as a panacea, not Ms. Goetz, one of its reading clerks, an- just as a means to avoid tax increases, brought back the ‘‘Fonz’’ to host the video ‘‘Strong Kids, Safe Kids’’, a wide- nounced that the House has passed the but as a means to provide new jobs and following bill, in which it requests the stimulate economic growth. ly distributed cassette that addressed child abuse. His production company, concurrence of the Senate: Frankly, Mr. President, there is very ‘‘JZM’’—the initials derived from each H.R. 2491. An act to provide for reconcili- little unbiased information about first name of his three children—pro- ation pursuant to section 105 of the concur- gambling’s true economic and social duced children’s specials addressing a rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1996. impact in America. The gaming indus- variety of important issues such as di- try has produced its studies, which pre- vorce and teenage drunk driving. Fami- The message also announced that the dictably paint a rosy picture for States lies also have enjoyed the exploits of House has agreed to the following con- and local governments. The opponents ‘‘MacGyver’’, the story of an action current resolution, in which it requests of gambling have likewise produced re- hero who solved crimes with creativity the concurrence of the Senate: ports about the problems legalized ca- and scientific knowledge, rather than H. Con. Res. 109. Concurrent resolution ex- sinos and other forms of gambling have guns or brute violence. Henry also con- pressing the sense of the Congress regarding brought to communities. We do not the need for raising the social security earn- tinues to act, portraying characters ings limit. know who to believe. who invariably learn or teach a heart- f In short, there is a real lack of unbi- warming lesson, including last year’s ased information. An independent na- ‘‘Truman Capote’s One Christmas’’, in REPORTS OF COMMITTEE tional gambling commission, as I envi- which Henry co-starred with the leg- The following report of committee sion it, will be fair-minded and provide endary Katherine Hepburn. As both was submitted: information across a wide spectrum. It actor and producer, Henry has proven By Mr. HATFIELD, from the Committee will examine the social impacts of that good, clean programming can be on Appropriations: gambling, including the impact on entertaining, and as the ‘‘Fonz’’ would Special Report entitled ‘‘Revised Alloca- crime rates, political corruption, and say, cool. tion to Subcommittees of Budget Totals Henry Winkler’s devotion and com- from the Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal family life. It will also examine its eco- Year 1996’’ (Rept. No. 104–165). nomic costs and benefits. mitment to quality programming stems from clear fact: Henry Winkler is f From the work of this commission, a quality human being. He has applied Congress will learn a great deal about INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND this same energy to the welfare of all JOINT RESOLUTIONS this relatively unknown industry. children. He is a founding member of The following bills and joint resolu- Moreover, Virginia and her counter- the Children’s Action Network, dedi- tions were introduced, read the first parts, and just as importantly local cated to raising the profile of chil- and second time by unanimous con- communities, will be able to use this dren’s issues through the media. He has sent, and referred as indicated: information while making future deci- been national chairman of the annual sions about creating or expanding le- Toys for Tots campaign, honorary By MR. LIEBERMAN: galized gambling. S. 1367. A bill to amend the Food Security chairman of the Epilepsy Foundation Act of 1985 to strengthen the payment limi- I look forward to Senate consider- of America, the Special Olympics, and tations, and for other purposes; to the Com- ation of this bill, and will work to en- numerous teenage alcohol and drug mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- sure its passage. abuse programs. estry.

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