November 27, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8367 required to update its regulations pertaining to struction of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor band, nation or other organized group or com- the design basis threat (DBT), based, in part, (PBMR), a design that does not include a pro- munity of Indians or a State, or a political on whether the President’s study identifies tective containment structure. subdivision of a State, in the course of re- new threats that conflict with the DBT as cur- The blanket indemnities granted to Depart- sponding to a nuclear incident or a pre- cautionary evacuation), except: (i) claims rently set forth in NRC regulations. It may be, ment of Energy contractors by the Price-An- under State or Federal workmen’s compensa- however, that the majority of threats in the derson Act, even in cases of willful misconduct tion acts of employees of persons indem- President’s study are deemed to be ‘‘enemy of and gross negligence, runs counter to the goal nified who are employed at the site of and in the United States’’ threats, and, in such cases, of comprehensive security at licensed nuclear connection with the activity where the nu- the NRC would not be required to expand its facilities. Unfortunately, America knows far too clear incident occurs; (ii) claims arising out regulations in this area. well the effects of willful misconduct on build- of an act of war; and (iii) whenever used in The amendment also requires the NRC to ings and locations that do not house radio- subsections (a), (c) and (k) of section 2210 of establish a program to test the response of re- active waste. Exposing facilities that do is an this title, claims for loss of, or damage to, or actor personnel to mock attacks. The NRC loss of use of property which is located at egregious violation of public trust and safety. the site of and used in connection with the must approve or design, observe and evaluate As a Congress, we should not provide dis- licensed activity where the nuclear incident force-on-force exercises to determine whether incentives to ensuring public safety. If we pass occurs. In the case of an Indian tribe with trust the ability to defeat the design basis threat is H.R. 2983, we will be doing just that. or reservation lands located within one mile of being maintained. This provision gives the Besides worrying about terrorist attacks on the site of a nuclear incident, ‘‘public liability’’ NRC flexibility to text and implement a Safe- nuclear reactors, nuclear waste transports, or includes the loss of use of trust or reservation guards Performance Assessment (SPA) pilot nuclear waste storage sites, taxpayers are lands. In the event of a nuclear incident which program currently under development or to concerned abut having to foot the bill in cases renders such trust of reservation lands uninhab- continue its current Operational Safety Re- itable, upon meaningful consultation with the of disaster. Americans are expected to pur- Indian tribe, other lands of comparable size and sponse Evaluation (OSRE) program. As the chase their own insurance, yet the nuclear in- value shall be placed in trust for the tribe and committee report points out, the NRC must be dustry asks Americans to pay for theirs. The shall have the same status for all purposes of active in the preparation of the testing pro- Price-Anderson Act limits the financial respon- Federal, State and Indian law as did the un- gram. The language, however, does not man- sibility of the nuclear industry by awarding inhabitable lands. ‘‘Public liability’’ also in- date the use of, or otherwise codify the exist- special protections that no other industry has cludes damage to property of other persons ing OSRE program; nor does it prohibit the received. This limitation not only insulates the indemnified: Provided, That such property is use of the SPA program. Rather, it gives the industry from financial risks but creates an in- covered under the terms of the financial pro- NRC the flexibility it needs to run a program tection required, except property which is lo- herent subsidy by relieving the costs of fully cated at the site of and used in connection of its own choosing, provided that the key ele- insuring against the risk of an accident. All with the activity where the nuclear incident ments specified in the bill are contained in the other businesses insure to a reasonable limit occurs. program. against potential liabilities and risk loss of as- Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY sets if the level of insurance is inadequate. Speaker, I yield back the balance of (THIS STATEMENT HAS BEEN COORDINATED BY This insurance is a normal cost of doing busi- my time. OMB WITH THE CONCERNED AGENCIES) ness, which is then reflected in the price of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. H.R. 2983—Price-Anderson Reauthorization Act product or service provided by that business. BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- of 2001 (Rep. Wilson (R) NM and 8 cospon- The Price-Anderson Act gives the nuclear in- tion offered by the gentleman from sors) dustry an unfair business advantage. By elimi- Texas (Mr. BARTON) that the House sus- The Administration supports reauthoriza- nating the cost of purchasing adequate insur- pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. tion of the Price-Anderson Act, which pro- ance, the Act makes nuclear power appear vides liability protection for government 2983, as amended. contractors and the nuclear industry and cheaper to consume than it truly is. The question was taken; and (two- assures prompt and equitable compensation Madam Speaker, I do not support the Fed- thirds having voted in favor thereof) for the public in the unlikely event of a nu- eral Government being used as an insurance the rules were suspended and the bill, clear accident. The Administration com- provider of this magnitude. The nuclear indus- as amended, was passed. mends the House for its efforts to extend try should be required to purchase insurance A motion to reconsider was laid on Price-Anderson’s important indemnification like everyone else is expected to—through the the table. objectives. To assure the future of nuclear private market. I do not support H.R. 2983 and f energy, liability coverage must continue for urge my colleagues to reconsider its place- nuclear activities conducted by the Depart- ment on the suspension of the rules calendar. NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR ment of Energy and by licensees of the Nu- REMEMBRANCE DAY clear Regulatory Commission as well as con- Mr. GUTKNECHT. Madam Speaker, I would tractors, subcontractors, and suppliers of like to enter into the RECORD the following lan- Mr. BARR of Georgia. Madam Speak- both. guage that is missing from the Price-Anderson er, I move to suspend the rules and The Administration remains committed to Reauthorization Act of 2001, but that I feel concur in the Senate concurrent reso- enacting legislation that will reauthorize the should have been included. The effect of this lution (S. Con. Res. 44) expressing the Price-Anderson Act in its current form, and language would be to clarify that Indian tribes sense of the Congress regarding Na- looks forward to working with Congress to are covered under the act, and to ensure that tional Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. improve provisions in the bill concerning fi- The Clerk read as follows: nancial accountability, safety, and security. in the event of a nuclear incident on an Indian The Administration hopes to work with Con- Reservation which renders such land uninhab- S. CON. RES. 44 gress to ensure that the bill achieves its in- itable, the tribe would be compensated with Whereas on December 7, 1941, the Imperial tended effect without detracting from the other lands of comparable size and value. Japanese Navy and Air Force attacked units quality of potential contractors, fostering 42 U.S.C. 2014(s) is amended to read: of the Armed Forces of the United States unnecessary regulations, or compromising (s) The term ‘‘person’’ means (1) any indi- stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; security, anti-terrorism, or non-proliferation vidual, corporation, partnership, firm, asso- Whereas 2,403 members of the Armed efforts. ciation, trust, estate, public or private insti- Forces of the United States were killed in Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, currently, tution, group, Government agency other the attack on Pearl Harbor; Whereas there are more than 12,000 mem- nuclear security requirements at licensed nu- than the Commission, any State or any po- litical subdivision of, or any political entity bers of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Associa- clear facilities do not reflect the risk of ter- within a State, any Indian tribe, band, nation tion; rorism that they face in the post September or other organized group or community of Indi- Whereas the 60th anniversary of the attack 11, 2001-world. The Nuclear Regulatory Com- ans, any foreign government or nation or on Pearl Harbor will be December 7, 2001; mission has recognized that the containment any political subdivision of any such govern- Whereas on August 23, 1994, Public Law buildings housing nuclear reactors are not de- ment or nation, or other entity; and (2) any 103–308 was enacted, designating December 7 signed to withstand an attack of September 11 legal successor, representative, agent, or of each year as National Pearl Harbor Re- proportions. An even more vulnerable target agency of the foregoing. membrance Day; and 42 U.S.C. 2014(w) is amended to read: Whereas Public Law 103–308, reenacted as includes spent nuclear fuel pools which con- (w) the term ‘‘public liability’’ means any section 129 of title 36, United States Code, re- tain more radioactivity than a reactor core and legal liability arising out of or resulting quests the President to issue each year a are located outside of the containment struc- from a nuclear incident or precautionary proclamation calling on the people of the ture. Unfortunately, H.R. 2983 contains spe- evacuation (including all reasonable addi- United States to observe National Pearl Har- cific provisions intended to facilitate the con- tional costs incurred by any Indian tribe, bor Remembrance Day with appropriate

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:55 Nov 28, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27NO7.023 pfrm04 PsN: H27PT1 H8368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 27, 2001 ceremonies and activities, and all depart- dom and our way of life, it is especially and survived, I take this opportunity ments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the appropriate for Congress and the Na- to pay tribute to all of the men and Federal Government, and interested organi- tion to honor those who died at Pearl women who have put their lives on the zations, groups, and individuals, to fly the Harbor 60 years ago and those who sur- line consistently to protect and pro- flag of the United States at half-staff each December 7 in honor of the individuals who vived the attack. mote the most desirable features of our died as a result of their service at Pearl Har- Today, necessarily, and unfortu- way of life, especially the Crispus bor: Now, therefore, be it nately, we have a much deeper under- Attucks Post, Milton Olive Post, Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- standing, a more immediate under- George Giles Post, Tuskegee Airmen resentatives concurring), That the Congress, standing of the sacrifices made 60 years and Triple Nickle of the 101st Airborne, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of ago. We have a more vital appreciation all of whom I interact with on a reg- December 7, 1941, pays tribute to— for the horrors they endured on that ular and ongoing basis. (1) the United States citizens who died as a To listen to these men and women re- result of the attack by Japanese Imperial day of infamy. Forces on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and I urge all Members to support this count their experiences causes one to (2) the service of the American sailors and resolution. have a new level of understanding and soldiers who survived the attack. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- appreciation for the sacrifices made by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ance of my time. our Armed Forces. So I join in strong ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- support of this resolution and urge that Georgia (Mr. BARR) and the gentleman er, I yield myself such time as I might all Members would vote favorably for from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each will con- consume. it. trol 20 minutes. Madam Speaker, at 7:53 a.m. on De- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The Chair recognizes the gentleman cember 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial ance of my time. from Georgia (Mr. BARR). navy attacked the island of Oahu, Ha- Mr. BARR of Georgia. Madam Speak- GENERAL LEAVE waii, now infamously known as Pearl er, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman Mr. BARR of Georgia. Madam Speak- Harbor. Approximately 100 ships of the from Illinois (Mr. WELLER), the sponsor er, I ask unanimous consent that all U.S. Navy were present that morning, of this resolution. Members may have 5 legislative days consisting of battleships, destroyers, Mr. WELLER. Madam Speaker, I within which to revise and extend their cruisers and various support ships. thank the chairman for yielding me remarks on S. Con. Res. 44. By 1:00 p.m. the Japanese carriers this time and for his help in bringing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that launched the planes from 274 miles this important initiative to the House objection to the request of the gen- off the coast of Oahu were heading floor, as well as the efforts of the gen- tleman from Georgia? back to Japan. Behind them they left tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). I wish There was no objection. chaos: 2,403 dead, 188 destroyed planes to also recognize that it has also been Mr. BARR of Georgia. Madam Speak- and a crippled Pacific Fleet that in- approved in the Senate. er, I yield myself such time as I may cluded eight damaged or destroyed bat- December 7 of this year will be the consume. tleships. 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- Battleships moored along Battleship Harbor. For those of us in our genera- port of Senate Concurrent Resolution Row were the primary target of the at- tion, of course we now have September 44. On November 15, the Senate agreed tack’s first wave. Ten minutes after 11, 2001, as a day that we will always to this resolution which expresses the the beginning of the attack, a bomb remember of how it changed our lives sense of the United States Congress re- crashed through the USS Arizona’s two and how it changed our country. For garding National Pearl Harbor Remem- armored decks, igniting its magazine. our grandparents and parents, their brance Day. The explosion ripped the ship’s sides generations had Pearl Harbor, a day This important piece of legislation open, and fire engulfed the entire ship. which we wish to commemorate and re- recognizes that December 7, 2001, is the Within minutes, the ship sank to the member those who fought and who lost 60th anniversary of the Japanese sneak bottom, taking 1,300 lives with her. The their lives on that fateful day Decem- attack on Pearl Harbor. The resolution sunken ship remains as a memorial to ber 7, 1941, a day which cost the lives of pays tribute to the United States citi- those who sacrificed their lives during 2,403 military and civilian citizens of zens who died as a result of the attack this attack. the United States. by Japanese Imperial Forces on Pearl Let me take a moment to read an ex- Let me quickly review what occurred Harbor, Hawaii, and acknowledges the cerpt of Marine Corporal E.C. Nightin- on that day. Earlier, on November 26, service of the American sailors and sol- gale’s account of that Sunday morning the Japanese attack fleet of 33 war- diers who survived the attack. as he was leaving the breakfast table ships and auxiliary craft, including six On May 21, 2001, the House of Rep- aboard the USS Arizona. aircraft carriers, sailed from northern resentatives passed a similar measure. ‘‘I reached the boat deck and our Japan for the Hawaiian Islands. By While the language in this resolution anti-aircraft guns were in full action, early morning on December 7, 1941, the does not differ materially from the res- firing very rapidly. I was about three- ships had reached their launch position olution which the House passed last quarters of the way to the first plat- 230 miles north of Oahu. The night be- May, the environment in which we leg- form on the mast when it seemed as fore, some 10 miles outside the en- islate today is starkly different. though a bomb struck our quarter trance to Pear Harbor, five Midget sub- On September 11, hostile alien forces deck. I could hear shrapnel or frag- marines, carrying two crewmen and again attacked this Nation. This time ments whistling past me. As soon as I two torpedoes each, were launched the attacker was not a nation but rath- reached the first platform, I saw Sec- from larger mother submarines. er members of an evil movement that ond Lieutenant Simonson lying on his 130 vessels of the U.S. Pacific fleets would use terrorism to destroy Western back with blood on his shirt front. I were in Pearl Harbor on December 7. civilization itself. The death toll from bent over him and taking him by the The first wave of Japanese aircraft ar- these September 11 terrorist attacks shoulders asked if there was anything I rived over their target areas shortly were overwhelmingly civilian and far could do. He was dead or so nearly that before 7:55 a.m. The commander of the exceed the death toll of the sneak at- speech was impossible.’’ Japanese fleet sent the coded messages tack on Pearl Harbor 60 years ago. ‘‘To To To’’ and ‘‘Tora, Tora, Tora,’’ As a result of these latest attacks, b 1615 telling the fleet the attack had begun America’s Armed Forces are once again This resolution calls on Congress, on and that complete surprise had been engaged in conflict in distant lands. the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, achieved. They are in Afghanistan and neigh- to pay tribute to those who not only At approximately 8:10 a.m., the USS boring countries and surrounding areas died in the attack, but those like Cor- Arizona exploded, having been hit by a to protect the United States, and in- poral Nightingale who survived that 1,760 pound armor-piercing bomb that deed the world, from terrorism. fatal Sunday morning. slammed through her deck, igniting As these young men and women place And like my dear friend, Orlandis her forward ammunition magazine. themselves at risk to protect our free- Dixon, who was also at Pearl Harbor And as my friend from Illinois noted,

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:34 Nov 28, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27NO7.028 pfrm04 PsN: H27PT1 November 27, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8369 she sank fairly quickly and now re- (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and the Japanese-Americans who served in mains as an everlasting memorial in was given permission to revise and ex- these units while fighting enemy forces Pearl Harbor. tend his remarks.) in Europe during World War II. Later, in the attack, the USS Okla- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam The records of the 100th Battalion homa, hit by several torpedoes, rolled Speaker, I would very much like to and 442nd Infantry are without equal, over, trapping 400 men inside. The USS commend the chairman of the com- Madam Speaker. These Japanese- California and the USS West Virginia mittee, the gentleman from Georgia, American units suffered an unprece- sank at their moorings, while the USS and my good friend, the ranking mem- dented casualty rate of 314 percent and Utah, converted to a training ship, cap- ber, the gentleman from Illinois, for received over 18,000 individual decora- sized with over 50 of her crew. their leadership in bringing this legis- tions. Many were awarded after their The USS Maryland, the USS Pennsyl- lation to the floor. deaths for bravery and courage in the vania, and the USS Tennessee all suf- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of field of battle. fered significant damage. The USS Ne- Senate Concurrent Resolution 44, For your information, Madam Speak- vada attempted to run out to sea, but which underscores Congress’ strong er, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, took several hits and had to be beached support of National Pearl Harbor Re- 560 Silver Stars, and 9,480 Purple to avoid sinking and blocking the har- membrance Day and pays tribute to Hearts were awarded to the Japanese- bor entrance. the United States citizens who died in American soldiers of the 100th Bat- After a lull at about 8:40 a.m., the the attack and the surviving American talion and 442nd infantry. The 442nd second wave of attacking planes fo- service members, many of whom be- Combat Infantry group emerged as the cused on continuing the destruction in- long to the Pearl Harbor Survivors As- most decorated combat unit of its size side the harbor, destroying the USS sociation. in the history of the United States Shaw, the USS Sotoyomo, a dry dock, I deeply commend the authors of this Army. President Truman was so moved and heavily damaging the Nevada, forc- important legislation, Senator FITZ- by their bravery in the field of battle, ing her aground. GERALD of Illinois and Senator SMITH as well as that of African American They also attacked Hickam and from New Hampshire, and the gen- soldiers during World War II, that he Kaneohe air fields, causing heavy loss tleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER), who issued an American order to deseg- of life and reducing American ability introduced the House counterpart, regate the Armed Forces. to retaliate. Luckily, American car- House Concurrent Resolution 56, which I am happy to say that after DANIEL riers were not in port at the time of at- was adopted earlier this year in May. AKAKA introduced legislation in 1996 to tack. The shipyards, fuel storage areas, Madam Speaker, as the resolution review the war records of these sol- and submarine base suffered no more properly notes, this December 7th will diers, 20 Medals of Honor were awarded than slight damage. mark the 60th anniversary of Japan’s to these Japanese American soldiers, Unfortunately, 2,403 military per- deadly surprise attack on Pearl Har- sonnel and civilians were lost in the at- including Senator DANIEL INOUYE of bor. On that Sunday morning, Decem- tack. And, today, we must not forget. Hawaii. The Senator was initially ber 7, 1941, a Japanese force of 353 dive- As we approach this 60th anniversary awarded the Distinguished Service bombers and torpedo planes attacked of Pearl Harbor, it is important that Cross for heroism in combat and was U.S. military naval forces on Oahu we remember. an original member of the 442nd Infan- As a sponsor of this Sense of Con- without warning. Our Nation suffered try Combat group. gress Resolution that commemorates staggering losses, with over 2,400 serv- I might say also, Madam Speaker, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance icemen and women killed, another 1,200 that for many years I have served as Day, I want to thank my colleagues wounded, over 320 aircraft destroyed or executive officer of B Company of the and urge bipartisan support. In the damaged, and all eight U.S. battleships 100th Battalion and the 442nd Infantry. 103rd Congress, December 7 was des- in Pearl Harbor sunk or seriously dam- Madam Speaker, these Japanese ignated National Pearl Harbor Remem- aged. The next day, the United States Americans paid their dues in blood to brance Day. Unfortunately, it never declared war on Japan and later its protect our Nation from its enemies. It seems to get the attention that it de- Axis partners. is a shameful legacy in the history of serves. Madam Speaker, in many ways, we our country that when the patriotic Passing this resolution, recognizing prevailed in World War II directly be- survivors of the 100th Battalion and this important day, helps better pro- cause of the brave and courageous the 442nd Infantry returned to the mote our memories of the impact of members of our Armed Forces who died United States, many were reunited Pearl Harbor on those who lost their and fought at Pearl Harbor. Their sac- with their parents, their brothers, and lives. It will remind citizens that na- rifices galvanized and ignited Amer- their sisters who were locked up behind tional Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ica’s fighting spirit as never before, barbed wire fences living in concentra- should be marked with appropriate fueling us for years of battle until the tion camps. ceremonies and activities and that forces of tyranny were defeated. I recall our former colleague and flags should be flown at half staff. But, Madam Speaker, the term Pearl friend who now serves as Secretary of Today, there are over 12,000 members Harbor also means something vastly Transportation, former Congressman of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Associa- different to certain Americans who suf- Norm Mineta. He said as an 11-year- tion; but I would like to acknowledge fered tremendously under the pretense old, he was in one of these concentra- the efforts of Mr. Richard Foltynewicz of the policy of our national security. I tion camps. He was told that they had of Ottawa, Illinois, a leader of the am making reference specifically, to put all these Japanese Americans in Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Madam Speaker, to Americans of Japa- these concentration camps, that it was who first brought this issue to my at- nese ancestry. Some 100,000 Americans for their protection. Here was an 11- tention years ago. were systematically herded like cattle year-old saying if it was for their pro- Today, my colleagues, let us honor and placed into concentration camps, tection, why were all the machine guns those who survived as well as those with their property confiscated. At the pointed inside the camps and not out- who lost their lives in defense of our height of tremendous hatred and big- side the camps. freedoms on December 7, 1941, by pass- otry and racism, what was very inter- Madam Speaker, the wholesale and ing this Sense of Congress Resolution esting is that we had another fantastic arbitrary abolishment of the constitu- commemorating National Pearl Harbor legacy to be shared with every Amer- tional rights of these loyal Japanese Remembrance Day and recognizing ican in our country. Americans will forever serve as a re- that it occurred 60 years ago, and, It is important to recognize the con- minder and testament that this must today, we recognize the 60th anniver- tributions of the Japanese-Americans never be allowed to occur again. sary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. who served in the U.S. Army’s 100th Madam Speaker, as our government Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Battalion and 442nd Combat Infantry deals with the ramifications of the hor- er, I yield such time as he may con- group. History speaks for itself in doc- rific terrorist attacks of September 11, sume to the gentleman from American umenting that none have shared their I would hope our Nation would not for- Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA). blood more valiantly for America than get this one basic lesson.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:34 Nov 28, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27NO7.043 pfrm04 PsN: H27PT1 H8370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 27, 2001 I urge adoption of the resolution be- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, fore us, which recognizes and honors of my time. I rise today in strong support of S. Con. Res. the sacrifices of our armed services Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 44, which expresses the sense of Congress members who died and served at Pearl yield myself such time as I may con- regarding National Pearl Harbor Remem- Harbor, for they inspire all Americans sume. brance Day. December 7, 2001 will be the to seek to preserve and protect our Mr. Speaker, December 7, 1941, was 60th Anniversary of 1941 attack on Pearl Har- great Nation and democracy. By the certainly a watershed. It was a day bor by the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air same token, Madam Speaker, let us not those who lived through it, and all who Force. This bill recognizes and gives def- also forget what happened to our fellow have lived after it, will never forget. erence to the 2,403 members of our Armed Americans, the Japanese Americans. America, and indeed the world, were Forces who were killed during the attack, as They suffered tremendously and did so changed forever by the events of De- well as to the more than 12,000 members of without any guilt on their part, simply cember 7, 1941. America was awakened the Pearl Harbor Survivors Associations because they were Americans who hap- from slumber by that attack, and she across our great Nation. pened to be of Japanese ancestry. has not slept since. Mr. Speaker, thousands of innocent young Mr. BARR of Georgia. Madam Speak- However, we have been stirred from a lives were lost during that surprise early Sun- er, I reserve the balance of my time. rest on September 11 of this year, and day morning attack. At 7:55 am, Japanese Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- we are now reminded that America bombers began the bombing that sank 21 er, I yield myself such time as I may cannot ever sleep any more now than American warships, killed 2,338 military per- consume. on December 7, 1941. We must remem- sonnel and civilians, and destroyed 165 I would like to associate myself with ber, and we must pass this resolution. planes. the remarks of the gentleman from We must remember so that free people The Arizona Memorial, which represents the American Samoa. As a matter of fact, everywhere never forget. I urge support courage and sacrifice of the men that died in as a child growing up, I lived near one on Senate Concurrent Resolution 44. Pearl Harbor, was built in 1961 to honor the of those concentration camps, a reset- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I 1,177 Arizona crewmen who were killed during tlement camp, in Jerome, Arkansas; rise today as a Member of the House Vet- the Japanese attack. According to a USS Ari- and so I observed some of what the gen- erans’ Affairs Committee in strong support of zona casualty list supplied by the Department tleman speaks about. And having actu- S. Con. Res. 44 and urge its immediate pas- of the Interior, at least 78 of these soldiers ally seen it, I appreciate the gentle- sage. Designating December 7 of this year as and sailors were from Texas. The memorial is man’s remarks a great deal. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is situated directly above the sunken USS Ari- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam most appropriate and is a fitting tribute to the zona, which still entombs about 900 crewmen Speaker, will the gentleman yield? men and women who were present on that who lost their lives when the Arizona went Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. I yield to the fateful day. down. gentleman from American Samoa. December 7 of this year marks the 60th an- Mr. Speaker, we will never know what those Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam niversary since that ill-fated Sunday morning young men would have achieved. We are Speaker, I think, in view of the pend- when the dreaded news of death and destruc- humbled by their sacrifice. It is appropriate ing celebration of the 60th anniversary tion rang out across this nation. The surprise that we commemorate the 60th anniversary of of Pearl Harbor, probably two major attack by the Imperial Japanese naval air the event that brought our country into World things have resulted from what has forces upon our naval base at Pearl Harbor War II. We must always remember the sac- happened. One, I think our country and the airfields around the island of Oahu rifice and heroism of those who lost their lives should always remember that Ameri- went on to forever change our world. This for our country at Pearl Harbor. cans are Americans regardless of race, unprovoked attack sank or heavily damaged Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today is creed or color. And I think the image 21 ships, destroyed or damaged 323 aircraft, not Veterans’ Day nor Memorial Day nor any and the understanding when we talk killed 2,338 military personnel and civilians, of the other days we usually set aside to re- about Pearl Harbor, though there is no and wounded 1,178. member our servicemen and women. But we question about what happened and the Reactions to the news varied from disbelief are not confined solely to those official days in sacrifices of those fellow Americans and shock, to anger. Later, these feelings remembering our nation’s heroes. who died as a result of the Japanese at- would translate into a sense of mission, duty, At this time in our nation’s history, when tack, there is also the other very emo- and responsibility which would drive the Amer- once again the sound of battle rumbles on the tional feeling among many of the Japa- ican war machine and keep the recruitment of- horizon and the skies are darkened by war nese Americans throughout our Na- fices flowing with eager volunteers. planes and bombs, we should reflect on a tion, because it was not a very happy The raid on Pearl Harbor is an event which similar time 50 years ago. Few of us ever ex- experience for them when this hap- will forever be ingrained in the hearts and pected to see another day like December 7, pened. minds of those old enough to remember. The 1941, and all of us hoped we never would. For More than anything, too, as a result war is over, but we shall never forget. We over fifty years America led the world in a sea- of the courageous efforts by these Jap- shall not forget the destruction and sorrow son of peace and prosperity. But on Sep- anese American soldiers and our black which drew this nation into World War II. tember 11, 2001, this generation’s ‘‘day that and fellow African American soldiers, President Roosevelt told Americans that De- will live in infamy’’ came, and the ‘‘sleeping for the first time President Truman, cember 7, 1941, would be ‘‘a date which will giant’’ was awakened once again. who was so moved by their sacrifices, live in infamy.’’ Indeed, this day has proven a In Fredericksburg, TX, there is a place with he then issued an Executive Order to constant reminder of the heroism and sacrifice the motto, ‘‘We inspire our youth, by honoring desegregate the Armed Forces. That is of thousands of men and women who de- our heroes.’’ This place is called the National a major, major change in our national fended our freedom and liberty. Museum of the Pacific War Campaign and it policy; and I thank the gentleman for My home State of New Mexico proudly hails is very special indeed. Many know it by its his recognition of this. approximately 200 Pearl Harbor Veterans former name, the Admiral Nimitz Museum, for within its borders. All across the Land of En- it was in Fredericksburg that over a hundred 1630 b chantment on December 7 families and friends years ago that great man was born and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I will gather to pay tribute to these brave Ameri- raised. yield myself such time as I may con- cans. I salute each and every one of them. I Chester W. Nimitz served his country all of sume. want to also recognize Stanley White who is his life—from his first year at the U.S. Naval Mr. Speaker, I agree with the gen- the President of Chapter 1 of the Pearl Harbor Academy at the age of 16 to his appointment tleman. December 7, 1941, or September Survivors Association for proudly representing as the first-ever five-star Fleet Admiral. It is 11, 2001, our country has stood strong, all Pearl Harbor Veterans in New Mexico. appropriate to have a museum that honors not resilient and ready to withstand any Be assured that as we commemorate the only his name and legacy, but also the count- attack, no matter where it comes from. 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Har- less sailors, soldiers, and marines who served Again, we salute, we commend those bor, the bravery, valor, and service of these in that theatre of war with him. men and women of the military who men and women in defense of their country The bloodshed that began in Pearl Harbor have protected with their very lives and its deals are not forgotten. Please accept ended nearly 4 years later in Tokyo Bay, with the freedoms which we all enjoy. I urge the thanks of a grateful nation forever in- Admiral Nimitz personally accepting the Japa- support of this resolution. debted to your service. nese surrender. Between those famous dates

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:34 Nov 28, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K27NO7.044 pfrm04 PsN: H27PT1 November 27, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8371 of December 7, 1941, and September 2, 1945, tionism, motivating the United States to take Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this are thousands of other dates largely forgotten, the lead in combating and ultimately defeating bill. This is the extension of the Export but dates still made sacred by the blood and the tyranny of German nazism and Japanese Administration Act of 1979. It is H.R. sweat of our fellow Americans, who fought militarism, enabling our nation to recognize 3189, and it is a measure approved by and died from one end of the mighty Pacific that the 2,403 servicemen who died in the at- voice vote on October 31 by the Com- Ocean to the other. They fought so that we all tack on December 7, 1941 did not die in vain. mittee on International Relations. En- might live free. Similarly, the unprovoked, barbaric acts of actment of this measure would reau- Once again, our great country finds itself terrorism that occurred on September 11th thorize the existing Export Adminis- engaged in a time of strife. Perhaps even have resulted in a newfound sense of unity tration Act through April 20, 2002, now, another young Nimitz is waiting in the among the American people. I have no doubt thereby giving sufficient time for the wings. We must never forget that the children that we will rise to this new challenge of con- House to act on comprehensive Federal of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Admiral fronting terrorism, and that we will defeat this Export Administration Act reform leg- Nimitz took as his favorite quotation the fol- scourge just as soundly as we crushed Ger- islation considered on August 1, 2001. lowing: ‘‘Those who cannot remember the past man nazism and Japanese militarism. The Export Administration Act was are condemned to repeat it.’’ Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to join in extended for 1 year in the 106th Con- Even as we speak, another generation of supporting this worthy measure. gress, but that authority lapsed on Au- Americans is following its commanders into Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I gust 20, and I would argue that we need harm’s way. And they do so for you and me. yield back the balance of my time. to act on this measure today so we can They do so because others did so before The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. keep this stopgap authority in place to them, and left a living legacy for them to fol- WHITFIELD). The question is on the mo- maintain our export control authori- low; a legacy of blood and valor etched on tion offered by the gentleman from ties and to ensure that the Bureau of coral ridges and tropical atolls from Midway Georgia (Mr. BARR) that the House sus- Export Administration has the enforce- and Guadalcanal all the way to Okinawa and pend the rules and concur in the Sen- ment powers it needs to stop terrorists Japan. ate concurrent resolution, S. Con. Res. from acquiring any dual-use goods or Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 44. technologies that could be used to strong support of S. Con. Res. 44, a resolution The question was taken. produce weapons of mass destruction. expressing the sense of the Congress regard- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The prompt enactment of this stop- ing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance day. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of gap authorization will, moreover, en- I urge my colleagues to join in supporting this those present have voted in the affirm- able the Bureau’s administrators to timely, appropriate measure. ative. protect licensing information and to December 7, 2001 will mark the 60th anni- Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, increase the size of the fines for crimi- versary of the naval and air attack by imperial on that I demand the yeas and nays. nal and administrative sanctions Japan on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Har- The yeas and nays were ordered. against individuals and companies bor, Hawaii. This resolution pays tribute to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- found to be in violation of our export 2,403 servicemembers who were killed on that ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the control regulations. ‘‘day of infamy,’’ and the thousands more who Chair’s prior announcement, further A comprehensive reform measure, received their baptism of fire into the Second proceedings on this motion will be H.R. 2581, the Export Administration World War. postponed. Act of 2001, considered by the Com- It is the responsibility of those of us who still mittee on International Relations on f remember that attack on our Nation to remind August 1, has now been referred to younger generations of the lessons we EXPORT EXTENSION ACT OF 2001 seven other House committees, and it learned. In his fireside chat on December 9, Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to is not expected to come before the 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt stated: ‘‘In suspend the rules and pass the bill House for further consideration until the past three days we have learned a terrible (H.R. 3189) to extend the Export Ad- early next year. lesson .... there is no such thing as secu- ministration Act until April 20, 2002. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to rity for any nation . . . in a world ruled by the The Clerk read as follows: support this bill which will preserve principles of gangsterism.’’ H.R. 3189 the integrity of our Nation’s export ‘‘There is no such thing as an impregnable Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- control system at a time when we can defense against powerful aggressors who resentatives of the United States of America in afford no less. sneak up in the dark and strike without warn- Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ing. . . We have learned that our ocean-girth SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. my time. hemisphere is not immune from severe at- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Export Ex- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I tack—that we cannot measure our safety in tension Act of 2001’’. yield myself such time as I may con- terms of miles on a map anymore.’’ SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRA- sume. Pearl Harbor taught us that we must never TION ACT OF 1979. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. again give the perception of a weak U.S. de- Section 20 of the Export Administration 3189. The gentleman from California fense posture. As a result of December 7, Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2419) is amended (Mr. ROYCE) has indicated the history 1941, the philosophy of peace through by striking ‘‘August 20, 2001’’ and inserting here in terms of its expiration. strength became a mainstay of our American ‘‘April 20, 2002’’. I personally believe that this time cold war defense and foreign policy. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- will also give us an opportunity to re- This policy remains viable today, even ant to the rule, the gentleman from view the legislation. I think it is im- though the cold war has ended. As the tragic California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- portant for us to balance national secu- and horrible events of September 11th have tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) rity concerns with the impact that this demonstrated the world is stall a very dan- each will control 20 minutes. has on American commerce and on our gerous place. And there are many countries The Chair recognizes the gentleman own national security posture. and organizations who have agendas that are from California (Mr. ROYCE). While the President reestablished the a clear and present danger to American inter- GENERAL LEAVE general authority to control exports ests and our way of life. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- using his emergency economic powers, The attack on Pearl Harbor did bring about imous consent that all Members may without a full EAA in force, the De- one positive result. It revealed that, when have 5 legislative days within which to partment of Commerce lacks the full threatened, the American people can act with revise and extend their remarks and in- enforcement powers which may be nec- unity and vigor in a manner unheard of in all clude extraneous material on H.R. 3189, essary to safeguard United States na- previous history. This event reinforced, in a the bill under consideration. tional security. I think some Members way that has now been repeated since Sep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there were rather sanguine about this before tember 11th, the premise that freedom and objection to the request of the gen- September 11. I do think in the after- democracy are ideals which are worthy and tleman from California? math of September 11 and our coordi- sometimes require, fighting for. There was no objection. nated effort and a global alliance Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor shook the Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- against terrorism Members are con- American people from their slumber and isola- self such time as I may consume. cerned that we have the full range of

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