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TRIBUTE TO STEVE OSBORNE—2000 Cynthia Thomas Walker has truly shown taged small business enterprises throughout SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF herself to be more than deserving of the dis- the greater San Francisco Bay Area. This con- THE YEAR tinction of Woman of the Year. She is cur- tribution has resulted in over $19 million of rently the Administrator of 50th District Court loan capital provided to this important segment HON. SCOTT McINNIS in Pontiac. She is the first African-American of our regional economy that otherwise would OF COLORADO and the first female to hold this position. Origi- not have occurred without his leadership and nally from Chicago, Cynthia came to Pontiac oversight. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in 1985, where she worked for UAW±GM In addition to providing solid direction and Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Legal Services and was an instructor for the guidance to this non-profit public benefit cor- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to American Institute for Paralegal Studies before poration, Mr. Thompson has excelled in forg- take this moment to congratulate Steve becoming a Deputy City Attorney in 1993. The ing genuine strategic alliances with commu- Osborne on being selected as the 2000 Small following year, she became City Attorney and nity-based organizations and financial institu- Business Person of the Year for the Colorado continued that role until last year, when she tions in a positive effort to maintain the flow of District of the U.S. Small Business Administra- was promoted to her current position. Cynthia capital to minorities, women and the truly eco- tion. His hard work, dedication and business is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the nomic-disadvantaged of our local small busi- savvy have propelled Steve and his busi- Southeast Michigan Court Administrators As- ness population. nessÐBuilding SpecialitiesÐto new heights. sociation, and the NAACP. She is also the As Executive Director of the City of Rich- Steve and his organization have not had an proud mother of a twelve-year-old son, Clifton. mond's Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Thomp- easy road to success. After a very promising This year's Family of the Year is the family son has contributed substantially to the eco- and profitable inception, the company began of Dorothy Herron Jones of Pontiac. A product nomic revival of his own community for nearly losing money. An external audit was per- of the Pontiac School District, Mrs. Herron twenty years. formed and it was revealed to Steve that an graduated from Pontiac Central High School, Additional positions he has held with the employee was embezzling money. Amid this and went on to the Jones School of Nursing City of Richmond over the years include adversity, Steve never put his head down in in Ann Arbor, and St. Joseph Mercy School of Project Manager for the Marina Bay Develop- defeat. Rather, he put his shoulder to the plow Nursing in Detroit. She began her medical ca- ment and the City's Business Assistance Offi- and revamped his company. reer at Pontiac General Hospital as an LPN cer. The Redevelopment Agency is a depart- Today, that turn-around is complete as and later an RN. In 1971, she became a staff ment within the Community and Economic De- Building Specialities is expected to reach nurse at General Motors Truck and Coach. velopment Division which administers the nearly $5 million in gross sales this year. She rose through the ranks to her current po- City's community, economic and housing de- Much of this renewed success is attributable sition as Associate Administrator for GM Cor- velopment programs including Redevelop- to Steve's efforts and energies. Steve has porate Health Services, working with facilities ment, Community Development Block Grants, taken a proactive approach to his business in eight states, including Michigan. She is a HOME and Youth Build. philosophy and continues to draw from his ex- member of several nurses' associations, the Mr. Thompson is active with a variety of perience of hard knocks. He is a model citizen American Occupational Health Association, nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area, in- and a firm believer in never giving up. and the NAACP. Mrs. Herron has raised two volved in small business development financial I am encouraged by Steve's accomplish- wonderful sons. Dr. Michael Herron is an and management assistance including the ments and his success story. He is the em- emergency room physician at Chesatee Hos- Northern California Community Loan Fund, bodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit that pital in Dahlonega, GA and Georgia Baptist Bay Area Small Business Development Cor- makes America's economy the strongest in Hospital in Warm Springs, GA. Darryl Herron poration and West Contra Costa Business De- the world. Because of entrepreneurs of has recently completed a two-year assignment velopment Center. Steve's caliber, America can look forward to in the Asian Pacific as Regional Manager of It is with great pride and honor to recognize many decades of continued prosperity. the Audit Staff for General Motors. He is cur- the overall contributions made by David S. It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say con- rently the Manager of Capital Appropriations at Thompson to the State of California's Small gratulations to Steve on winning this pres- GM Powertrain Global Headquarters in Pon- Business Loan Guaranty Program and to the tigious award. We are all very proud of you. tiac. Mrs. Herron is also proud of her grand- hundreds of small business persons who have benefitted from this commitment of time and f children, David and Destiny. Mr. Speaker, as a member of several civic energy. HONORING FINER WOMANHOOD and fraternal organizations, I understand how f AWARDEES important these groups can be to improve the RSS BOMBS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S community climate. I am proud of the hard PRAYER MEETING HON. DALE E. KILDEE work the Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta OF MICHIGAN Phi Beta Sorority has done for the City of Pon- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiac, and I ask my colleagues in the 106th OF NEW YORK Congress to join me in applauding them and Wednesday, June 7, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their award recipients. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of f Wednesday, June 7, 2000 the Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on May 31 Beta Sorority, Inc., located in Pontiac, Michi- HONORING DAVID S. THOMPSON Newsroom.org reported that a May 21 bomb gan. For many years, the sisters of Zeta Phi blast that injured 30 Christians during a prayer Beta have emphasized family leadership and HON. BARBARA LEE meeting was apparently carried out by the civic pride. Each year, at their Finer Woman- OF CALIFORNIA RSS, the pro-Fascist, militant Hindu fun- hood Scholarship Luncheon, they award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES damentalist organization that is the parent or- scholarships to college bound students, and ganization of the BJP, the party that leads In- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 also recognize those who have made a signifi- dia's government. cant impact on the City of Pontiac. On June Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, today I honor David According to the Newsroom report, which 10, the Chapter will gather for their seven- S. Thompson, the past President of Northern was brought to me by the President of the teenth annual luncheon, where they will honor California Small Business Financial Develop- Council of Khalistan, Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Ms. Cynthia Thomas Walker as Woman of the ment Corporation. the bomb exploded during a meeting of the Year, and Mrs. Dorothy Jones Herron and her Mr. Thompson has made a major contribu- Women's Club, a Christian group. An exten- family as Family of the Year. tion to hundreds of economically disadvan- sive investigation by the All-India Christian

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E920 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Conference showed that the Sangh Parivar, a blast is a handiwork of fundamentalists who from my home state of Texas. But just to per- branch of the RSS, was responsible for the in- conspired and executed a meticulous preci- suade those of you who continue to dismiss cident despite police claims that it came about sion blast without leaving any evidence to the ongoing atrocities of hate crimes that the site,’’ the AICC report said. The bomb as a result of strife within the Christian com- was not an ‘‘ordinary (crude) one but it ap- occur, I will. James Byrd, Jr. was beaten munity. The Catholic Bishops' Conference has pears to be either a time bomb or a remote shamelessly by two white supremacists and written to the Indian government demanding bomb,’’ according to the report. then chained to a pickup truck. These two action. men then dragged him to his death. You have f This bombing is the latest in a string of vio- all heard this before and still action by Con- lent attacks on Christians and other religious TRIBUTE TO JERRY GROSWOLD— gress remains to be seen. minorities. According to the article, ``the com- DENVER & COLORADO TRAVEL My colleagues, I come to you today urging munity is being threatened with anonymous INDUSTRY that we take action now. Has the prosperity of letters and telephone calls ordering citizens to America become so great for some that we stop Christian prayers.'' Anti-Christian slogans HON. SCOTT McINNIS simply dismiss senseless acts of hate crime? have been painted on walls all over town. OF COLORADO The answer is no. We cannot allow another In the light of incidents like this against IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minute to pass before we enact the Hate Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, and other minori- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Crimes Prevention Act. As Members of Con- ties, the United States must act. Our aid to gress and leaders, we must realize that now India, one of the largest recipients of American Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to is the time to take action. aid, must be stopped until all people's rights take this moment to congratulate Jerry f are respected. India should be declared a ter- Groswold on being inducted into the Denver & rorist state and punished accordingly. Con- Colorado Travel Industry Hall of Fame. He is TRIBUTE TO DR. MONROE E. WALL gress should call for a free and fair plebiscite one of only seven members to receive this AND DR. MANSUKH C. WANI under international supervision to allow the distinction. He was inducted on April 1, 2000 Christians, Sikhs, and other minority nations at the Second Annual Denver's Salute to HON. DAVID E. PRICE under Indian rule to enjoy self-determination, Tourism, an event which raised over $25,000 OF NORTH CAROLINA as a democracy should. last year for Colorado students entering the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospitality and tourism field. I would like to place the article from News- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 room into the RECORD. I urge my colleagues Mr. Groswold's roots have a long-standing to read it and see the reality of religious free- history with tourism in Colorado. He got his Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, dom in India. feet wet as a water boy for early ski pioneers, two men who have devoted their lives to find- building the first trails on the slopes in Winter ing safer, more efficacious treatments for one CHRISTIANS IN INDIA CLAIM BOMBING IS PART Park, Colorado. In 1959, he joined the Winter of the world's most deadly diseases are being OF HATE CAMPAIGN Park Recreational Association and eventually honored tonight. NEW DELHI, India, 30 May 2000 (News- served as chairman. After his tenure as chair- room)—A bomb blast that injured 30 people Dr. Monroe E. Wall and Dr. Mansukh C. in the coastal state of Andhra Pradesh last man, he became Chief Executive Officer for Wani of the Research Triangle Institute in week was part of a campaign of hate by the resort and held it for 22 years. Currently, North Carolina will receive the prestigious Hindu extremists, leaders of a Christian or- Jerry is serving as Chairman of the Board for Charles F. Kettering Prize, an award given by ganization claim. Club 20 in western Colorado. the General Motors Cancer Research Founda- The blast at a prayer meeting in the Wom- Without Jerry's contribution, Winter Park tion to the scientists who have made the most en’s Club at Machilipatnam on May 24 was would not be the ski community that it is outstanding recent contribution to the diag- not the result of strife within the commu- today. His dedication and commitment helped nosis or treatment of cancer. nity as police first said, according to a team to complete one of the largest ski expansions Drs. Wall and Wani, who have collaborated assembled by the All India Christian Council in Colorado's tourism history. I am proud to (AICC). The AICC has presented its report to for more than 38 years in their work, discov- Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Nara honor Jerry and thank him for his efforts to ered two vital chemotherapeutic compounds, Chandrababu Naidu, who said in a press re- make Colorado's tourism industry a model for Taxol and Camptothecin, which serve as pro- lease that he has directed police to review other states. totypes for a variety of new therapies that ef- the investigation. f fectively treat cancer. ‘‘We have already written to Prime Min- The findings are rare discoveries. Taxol, HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT ister Atal Behari Vajpayee about this,’’ Fa- which has been heralded as one of the most ther Dominic of the Catholic Bishop’s Con- OF 1999, H.R. 1082 ference of India (CBCI) said. ‘‘With the re- important anti-cancer compounds of the past port we hope the government will take it se- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON thirty years, was one of only two compounds riously.’’ out of 100,000 which were approved for clin- OF TEXAS The incident follows a series of attacks ical use by the National Cancer Institute be- against Christian institutions, priests, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween 1960±1981. Because of the work by nuns in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Drs. Wall and Wani, Taxol now serves as one Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. of the most productive treatments for breast, The AICC team—composed of an advocate, ovarian, and lung cancer and even Kaposi's a pastor, and a community representative— Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on the Hate said it found disturbing elements of a delib- Crimes Prevention Act of 1999. sarcoma, a cancer associated with AIDS. erate hate campaign by the Sangh Parivar, Why is it that we sit here in Congress and Drs. Wall and Wani have long been re- the extended family of the Rashtriya profess how far America has come? Why is it garded as two of the premier members of their Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nation- that we continuously stress how we have field. Dr. Wall, who earned his B.S., M.S., and alist organization that is the ideological par- grown economically and socially? Is now not Ph.D. from Rutgers University, has been the ent of India’s governing Bharatiya Janata the time for America to grow morally? For recipient of two honorary doctorates and has Party. Provocative statements and signs those who fear to answer this question, I will been recognized for his work by the American have been painted on the walls in the town, Society of Pharmacognosy, the American As- the AICC said. answer for them. The time is now. The community is being threatened with Over a year ago, the bipartisan Hate Crimes sociation of Cancer Research, and the Amer- anonymous letters and telephone calls order- Prevention Act was introduced. This legislation ican Chemical Society. ing citizens to stop Christian prayers in the will make it easier for federal authorities to as- Dr. Wani, a native of India, has also re- schools or face dire consequences, according sist in the prosecution of racial, religious and ceived awards on numerous occasions for his to the AICC. ethnic violence. This legislation has since contributions, including being honored with the Police previously attributed the bombing been referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. Bruce F. Cain Memorial Award from the Amer- to rivalry between two local pastors. After My colleagues, why have we not done more? ican Association for Cancer Research, the City interviewing Christians belonging to both Instead of doing more to strengthen hate of Medicine Award, and the NC1 Award of congregations, the AICC concluded that po- lice were incorrect. Local police have since crimes legislation, members of society with no Recognition. He earned his B.S. and M.S. de- said that senior officers who made the ear- sense of remorse are killing those who they grees from the University of Bombay and lier statements did so in haste. believe to be inferior to them. Ph.D. in chemistry from Indiana University. ‘‘Going by the facts, evidence, and cir- I should not have to stand here and remind Drs. Wall and Wani, aged 83 and 75 re- cumstances, in our opinion the cause of the you of the brutal death of James Byrd, Jr. spectively, still work actively in the fight CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E921 against cancer. According to Dr. Wani, they HONORING REVEREND W.G. AND It is because of people like them that the Flint continue their work because ``there is always MARY TERRY community is a better place in which to live. I a need to find something better and less ask my colleagues in the 106th Congress to toxic.'' They truly embody the spirit of inven- HON. DALE E. KILDEE join me in congratulating their achievements. tiveness that is required for finding the cure for OF MICHIGAN f cancer. North Carolinians take great pride in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the contributions of these outstanding sci- CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH˜ ANNI- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 entists and in their richly deserved recognition. VERSARY OF LA PENA CUL- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, thank you for the TURAL CENTER, BERKELEY, f opportunity to rise before you today to speak CALIFORNIA on the behalf of two people who have made TRIBUTE TO THE MISSOURI STATE Christian Education their life's work. Each HON. BARBARA LEE HIGHWAY PATROL year, the Wolverine State Congress of Chris- OF CALIFORNIA tian Education honors individuals for their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment to Christian Education. On June HON. IKE SKELTON 7, they will recognize the efforts of Reverend Wednesday, June 7, 2000 OF MISSOURI Dr. W.G. Terry, and his wife Mary. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, we celebrate the W.G. Terry was born in Linden, Texas, and Twenty-FifthÄ Anniversary of the establishment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later moved to Henderson, Texas, early in his of La Pena a Cultural Center in Berkeley, Cali- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 childhood. After graduating from high school in fornia. Ä Henderson, Reverend Terry went on to obtain La Pena Cultural Center is a nationally and Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I wish to degrees from American Baptist Theological internationally respected multi-cultural commu- pay tribute to the troopers of the Missouri Seminary in Nashville, TN; Arkansas Baptist nity arts institution working for social change State Highway Patrol. These men and women, College in Little Rock, AK; and Bishop College while presenting culturally specific art from di- who are directed by the Governor and Super- in Marshall, TX. It was in Little Rock that Rev- verse sectors of the community. Ä intendent Weldon L. Wilhoit, deserve our grati- erend Terry also received his Doctorate of Di- For the past quarter century, La Pena has tude for their contributions to the citizens of vinity. Over the years, he has been directed raised the social and cultural consciousness of Missouri. by the Lord to pastorates in Little Rock; Min- our community through projects that bring You see the Missouri State Highway Patrol's eola, TX; Dyersburg, TN; Jackson, TN; and fi- people togetherÄ to work on transforming our distinctive blue uniforms throughout the state nally New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in future. La Pena mission is the belief that art- on a daily basis. The men and women of the Flint, MI, where he has been the Pastor for ists and cultural workers contribute to positive Patrol can be found tirelessly working on be- the last 39 years. As Pastor, Reverend Terry social change by creating understanding half of the residents of the State of Missouri. operates as a spiritual leader, counselor, con- among people, by stimulating discussion and You may see them testifying in courtrooms fidant, and community leader, among many by presenting a powerful vision ofÄ the future. throughout the state or working with county other roles. He helped build the First Baptist Throughout the year, La Pena presents sheriffs and local police departments. You Church in Jackson, Tennessee, and helped many educational programs that increase un- may witness their lecturing students on the organize the Mississippi Valley Association derstanding of different cultures and encour- benefits of highway safety and other important School of Ministers. He purchased the New ages the development of all disciplines that matters. On Missouri's highways, you may see Zion building and added educational facilities. keep alive ourÄ cultural roots and diverse herit- troopers deliver new babies or change motor- He has been recognized for distinction by ages. La Pena also operates a multi-purpose ists' tires, and elsewhere in the state, mem- American Baptist Theological Seminary, and center that serves as a gathering place to sup- bers of the Patrol may be combating the trade by the Jackson NAACP as Father of the Year. port the Center's mission, as well as support and production of illegal narcotics. Reverend Terry has held many leadership the work of community organizations that are positions in groups such as the Mississippi In addition to these very important respon- active in social justice.Ä sibilities to the citizens of the ``Show Me Valley District Congress, the Interracial Min- To ensure La Pena's long term continuity State,'' the Missouri State Highway Patrol spe- isters' Alliance, and the Wolverine Baptist and growth, the Center is launching an En- cializes in providing protection for Missouri's State Convention. After serving as the Presi- dowment Campaign to raise $500,000 over governor and managing the law enforcement dent of the Great Lakes Baptist Conference the next three years. This capital base will needs of Missouri's gaming industry. The Pa- for 26 years, he was granted Emeritus status. generate an unencumbered income of trol also maintains Drivers Examination Sta- He also serves as an instructor for the Flint $30,000 annually to support the Center's tions throughout the state and provides de- Baptist Ministers' Alliance and the National needs. As this capital base grows, funds gen- Baptist Congress. tailed analysis of crime and accident scenes eratedÄ by The Endowment will enable La through the use of their Crime Laboratory Unit, On November 2, 1945, W.G. Terry married Pena's many programs to thrive. Aircraft Unit, and Traffic Division. Mary Hollins in Henderson, Texas. Mrs. Terry I proudly join people throughout the Bay was born in Longview, Texas, and completed Area in recognizing this momentous occasion Although the troopers prefer calm and her schooling in Henderson. She attended of celebratingÄ 25 years of extraordinary serv- peaceful experiences while on duty, their jobs Fisk University and Tennessee State College ice by La Pena Cultural Center. as law enforcement officers sometimes turn in Nashville, before receiving a degree from f deadly when confrontation occurs with the vio- Arkansas Baptist College. Mary became a lent criminal element. Each trooper is fully teacher in Texas and Tennessee, and was FREEDOM FOR THE SIKHS OF aware that her/his life may be on the line as also a Vacation Bible School instructor for the KHALISTAN 21 troopers have died defending the values of East Texas District Baptist Congress. Along Missouri society. Vigilance is always a pre- with her husband, she helped found the Ten- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS requisite for a trooper initiating a car stop or nessee Baptist Youth Encampment. OF NEW YORK interrupting a crime in progress. So that no Mrs. Terry currently serves as Co-Director IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one will forget the supreme sacrifice that of Christian Education at New Zion Missionary troopers have paid, a large picture of each Baptist Church. She also serves as an Instruc- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 trooper killed in the line of duty hangs in the tor of Minister's Wives for the Great Lakes Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the Council of Missouri State Highway Patrol General Head- Baptist Congress and the Wolverine State Khalistan recently issued an open letter about quarters Building in Jefferson City. These pic- Baptist Congress. She has been Program Di- the deplorable situation in Punjab, the Sikh tures are a solemn reminder that the law en- rector of the National Baptist Minister's Wives homeland which declared its independence on forcement profession is fraught with danger. for more than 40 years. In addition, she and October 7, 1987, as Khalistan. Mr. Speaker, the troopers of the Missouri her husband have raised a wonderful daugh- The Sikhs are under attack from a militant State Highway Patrol exemplify the highest ter, and have two grandchildren. Hindu organization called the RSS. The RSS tradition of duty and service to the protection Mr. Speaker, as a former teacher and semi- was formed during World War II in support of of the citizens of Missouri. I am certain that all narian, I am very proud of the work that Rev- the Fascists. It is the parent organization of Members of the House will join me in express- erend W.G. and Mrs. Mary Terry have done to the ruling BJP and many other organizations ing appreciation for their dedication. improve our academic and spiritual well being. also come under its umbrella. Its agenda is to E922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 promote fundamentalist Hindu nationalism. The turmoil of the Akal Takht and the Singh Bains, chairman of the Punjab Human Two members of the ruling BJP, which is a SGPC, and the other problems of the Sikh Rights Organization, Sardar Inderjit Singh part of the RSS, were quoted in the news- Nation are the result of the fact that we Jaijee, convenor of the Movement Against have lost the sovereignty that the Guru gave State Repression, and General Kartar Singh papers as saying that everyone who lives in us. These problems have come about because Gill, also found that the government India should be Hindu or subservient to Hin- the entire Sikh leadership and the Sikh in- counterinsurgency forces were responsible. duism. stitutions in Punjab are under Indian gov- This atrocity underlines the need for a sov- Now the RSS is trying to form a satellite or- ernment control. We can only solve these ereign, independent Khalistan. ganization called the Rashtriya Sikh Sangat problems by liberating our homeland, Punjab is a police state. None of the polit- which is designed to subsume Sikhs under Khalistan. ical parties will bring us Khalistan. The Sikh Hinduism and wipe out their religion. Since the Why are there still 50,000 Sikhs rotting in Nation needs new leadership and a new party Indian jails without charge or trial? Why ruling party is part of the RSS, it is implicitly that are committed to liberating Khalistan. have the Sikh leaders in Punjab been silent We need a Khalsa Raj Party. The Khalsa Raj part of this effort to eliminate the Sikh religion. about the murders of over 250,000 Sikhs at Party should be committed to self-deter- As people who believe in freedom of religion, the hands of the Indian government? There mination. It should demand freedom for this assault on anyone's freedom of religion is an Akali government and there are other Khalistan and any peaceful, democratic, non- ought to concern all of us. Akali parties like Mann’s Akali Dal. Why violent means should be used to achieve this The recent massacre of 35 Sikhs in Chatti can’t they start a Shantmai Morcha to free goal, whether it is a plebiscite or any other Singhpora is just another chapter in this cam- those political prisoners? Why can’t they de- democratic means. paign. Two recent investigations have proven mand that Amnesty International be allowed The only way to escape Indian slavery is to into Punjab to conduct an independent that the Indian government was responsible liberate Khalistan. New Sikh leadership human-rights investigation? emerge to free the Sikh Nation. They should for that massacre. There are still 50,000 Sikhs The government previously sent Professor raise the slogan ‘‘India Quit Khalistan’’ and political prisoners rotting in Indian jails without Manjit Singh to destroy the Khalistan move- start a Shantmai Morcha until we achieve charge or trial. The Indian government has ment abroad. Now it has sent Simranjit freedom. We have now seen how the Indian murdered over 250,000 Sikhs. Punjab is a po- Singh Mann. No Sikh leader who speaks for government controls Sikh institutions and lice state. The only way to end this campaign Khalistan will be allowed to leave the coun- the entire Sikh leadership in Punjab. against the Sikhs is to support self-determina- try and come here. There is moral degenera- Unless the Sikh Nation brings back the tion of the Sikh character due to the lack of Sikh spirit and fight for truth and justice, tion and freedom for Punjab, Khalistan. political power. Mr. Speaker, there are measures the United the Khalsa Panth will not prosper. Remem- Four years ago, the Sikh leadership passed ber the Guru Ka Bag Morcha and the Jaito States can take to promote freedom for the Amritsar Declaration. It said that if Morcha. We did it then and we can do it now. Khalistan and throughout South Asia. I urge India did not grant Punjab complete auton- Only in a free Khalistan can the Sikh reli- the President to declare India a terrorist na- omy within six months, they would start a gion flourish. Only in a free Khalistan will tion. We can cut off American aid and trade to peaceful agitation for Khalistan. Four years Sikhs be able to live in freedom and dignity. India until all people there enjoy their basic later, Mann still supports the Amritsar Dec- Only then can the Sikh Nation finally enjoy human rights. And in accord with American laration. He still says that there should be a the glow of freedom that was promised to us federation with India controlling defense, principles, we must declare our support for so many years ago. foreign affairs, and finances. These are the Khalsa Ji, the onus is on us. The time is self-determination for the people of Khalistan, things that define your political status. The now. We must start a Khalsa Raj Party and the people of Kashmir, the people of other Sikh leaders in Punjab have backed begin a Shantmai Morcha to liberate Nagaland, and the other peoples and nations away from even that position. On February Khalistan. We must reclaim our lost sov- of South Asia. This can be achieved by allow- 12 at the celebration of Sant Bhindranwale’s ereignty. New, young leadership which has ing the people to vote in a free and fair plebi- birthday, Mann opposed the speakers who dedication and the spirit of sacrifice must scite under international supervision on the spoke for Khalistan, saying that they spoke emerge. Support only these new leaders who question of independence. Such a plebiscite is only for themselves and that Bhindranwale are honest, dedicated, fearless, and com- supported secularism. similar to the periodic votes in Puerto Rico mitted to freedom for Khalistan. India is on The proposal for a federated India still the verge of disintegration. Kashmir is going and Quebec on their political futures. This is keeps Hindustan in control. That is why to be free from Indian control. Let us make how democratic nations do it and it is how Mann made it. At the Sikh Day parade, U.S. use of this opportunity to free Khalistan. great powers do it. If India wants to be taken Congressman Major Owens raised slogans of Sincerely, seriously as a member of the family of demo- ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad,’’ yet Mann would not DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, cratic nations, it must allow self-determination even use the word Khalistan. He has long President, Council of Khalistan. and human rights for all peoples and nations posed as a Khalistani. Even last year at the 300th anniversary celebration, he raised slo- f within its artificial borders. gans of ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad’’ but now he has TELEPHONE EXCISE TAX REPEAL Mr. Speaker, I would like to place the Coun- changed his stand. He, too, is clearly under cil of Khalistan's open letter on the situation in government control. There is only one solu- ACT Punjab into the RECORD. tion: a sovereign, free, and independent SPEECH OF COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, GURU Khalistan, as declared on October 7, 1987. GOBIND SINGH, THE TENTH MAS- Only in a free Khalistan can Sikhs live in HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH freedom, dignity, prosperity, and peace. TER, OF OHIO Washington, DC, May 12, 2000. The Sikh Nation will not achieve its legiti- mate aspirations with any of the current po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A SOVEREIGN KHALISTAN IS THE ONLY litical parties in Punjab. None of these par- SOLUTION Thursday, May 25, 2000 ties will bring us a free Khalistan. Whether ALL SIKH INSTITUTIONS AND PRESENT LEADER- the Akalis, Congress, or the Akali Dal Mann Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- SHIP IN PUNJAB ARE UNDER GOVERNMENT is elected, elections under the Indian con- port today of H.R. 3916, the Telephone Excise CONTROL stitution will not free Khalistan and they Tax Repeal Act. This tax is a regressive tax Khalsa Ji: The militant Hindu fundamen- will not end the slavery of the Sikh Nation that now collects over $5 billion each year talists of the RSS are now attacking the and the corruption in the Punjab govern- from local and long distance phone calls. The Sikh Nation. They are trying to insinuate ment. Badal made three promises to get working families of this country deserve lower themselves into the Sikh Nation by forming elected: that he would release all political taxes and this tax repeal will benefit them the the ‘‘Rashtriya Sikh Sangat.’’ They are try- prisoners, that he would punish guilty police most. This tax cut is also an issue that people ing to bring Sikhs under the Hindu umbrella officers, and that he would appoint a com- by any means necessary. The Sikh Nation mission to look into the excesses by the In- care about. I wish to express my appreciation must stay alert and fight back against these dian government against the Sikh Nation. to Robert Fuchs, a constituent from the 10th efforts. He could not even keep these modest prom- District of Ohio, for bringing this issue to my The only way to stop these efforts is polit- ises. Instead, he put the heat on the People’s attention. This tax cut is fair and is long over- ical power. Without political power, nations Commission and shut it down. due. perish. If we cannot reclaim our lost sov- The massacre of 35 Sikhs in Chatti The taxation of Americans is necessary to ereignty, the RSS will succeed in its efforts Singhpora shows that without sovereignty, pay for the service of our government. The dif- to wipe out the Sikh Nation and the Sikh re- the Indian oppression of the Sikh Nation will ligion. Every day, we pray ‘‘Raj Kare Ga continue. An investigation by the Ludhiana- ficult question is how to structure these taxes. Khalsa.’’ Do we mean it? A true Sikh cannot based International Human Rights Organiza- Regressive taxes, which levy taxes regardless lie to Guru. If we mean what we say, we tion, led by D.S. Gill, showed that the Indian of one's ability to pay, are not fair. The tele- must do everything we can to establish government was responsible for the mas- phone tax is a regressive and unfair tax. Pro- Khalsa Raj. sacre. A recent report by the Justice Ajit gressive taxes, which levy taxes proportional CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E923 to one's ability to pay, are much fairer. The in- I also want to thank my colleagues from Ari- nomics. In general, children in low-income come tax is a type of progressive tax. I believe zona for their help. Congressmen STUMP, communities get sick more often from prevent- that the current budget surplus is large HAYWORTH, and KOLBE joined me in intro- able acute and infectious illnesses such as enough to consider repealing other regressive ducing the legislation, and Congressman measles, conjunctivitis, and ear infections. taxes that harrn lower-income Americans. As SHADEGG quickly joined them in seeing the Low-income children and teens are also more such, I remain committed to creating a more wisdom of co-sponsorship. And in the other likely to suffer from chronic medical conditions fair tax system. body, both Senators from Arizona joined to in- such as diabetes and asthma, the leading f troduce the bill we are considering today. cause of school absences. In fact, the sharp- The Gila project in Western Arizona was TRIBUITE TO LARRY WILKINSON— est increases in asthma rates are among originally authorized for construction by Presi- EXTRAORDINARY LIBRARY AD- urban minority children. dent Roosevelt in June, 1937. Construction for VOCATE Despite the tremendous advances in med- the Wellton-Mohawk Division was started in ical technology and public health, millions of HON. SCOTT McINNIS August, 1949, and water from the Colorado children have less of a chance to grow up River was turned onto the Wellton-Mohawk healthy and strong because of unequal access OF COLORADO fields for the first time in May, 1952. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to health care. Children without health insur- project was completed by June, 1957 and the ance or a regular source of health care are Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage Dis- most likely to seek care from emergency Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to trict fully repaid its project costs and was given rooms and clinics, which have long waits to take this moment to recognize Larry Wilkinson its certificate of discharge on November 27, see a provider, limited follow-up, and little or for receiving the Extraordinary Library Advo- 1991. In 1998, the District and the Bureau of no health education about preventive strate- cate of the 20th Century award that is pre- Reclamation signed a Memorandum of Agree- gies or ways to manage chronic illness. Com- sented by the ALA/ALTA National Advocacy ment that covers the details of the transfer of pared with insured children, uninsured children Honor Role. This award recognizes individuals title. are up to eight times less likely to have a reg- who encourage and promote library services This bill, S. 356, which is virtually identical ular source of care, four times more likely to at both the state and national levels. Larry to the bill I introduced, H.R. 841, simply au- delay seeking care, nearly three times less was one of five individuals chosen for this thorizes the Secretary of the Interior to carry likely to have seen a provider in the past year, award. out all provisions of the Memorandum of and five times more likely to use the emer- Some of Larry's accomplishments, with re- Agreement covering the transfer of title, in- gency room as a regular place of care. There gards to his library service, include initiating cluding the authority to convey lands as re- is no question that insurance is key to main- the inception of two public libraries in the quired. It also requires the Secretary of Interior taining health. State of Colorado. Perhaps his greatest and the Secretary of Energy to continue to Imagine one hundred children from Texas achievement was the restoration of a former provide water and power as provided under standing in front of you. Fifty-four of these chil- jailhouse into the current library in the town of existing contracts. dren are insured through Private/Employer- Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, this has been Telluride. Today, Larry volunteers one day a based programs. Twenty-two are covered a long road, but we are finally ending the leg- week to continue his public passion and also through Medicaid. Twenty-four are uninsured. islative journey. This is simple legislation serves on the Colorado Council of Library De- This equals to about 1.4 million of the 6 million which will help shrink the role of the Federal velopment. children in Texas without health insurance. The many contributions that Larry has made government and shift the responsibilities for Now imagine one hundred children from all have markedly improved the publics' access to ownership into the hands of local entities. In over the country standing in front of you. information, especially in the Telluride area. short, passage of this legislation will ensure a Sixty-four of these children are insured Before Larry's involvement and the creation of smoother and more efficient operation, which through Private/Employer-based programs. the library, residents would have to travel to in turn will better serve the American taxpayer Twenty-one are covered through Medicaid. Fif- the city of Montrose in order to obtain access and the citizens of Southwest Arizona. teen are uninsured. to literary materials. Thanks to Larry, that is no I ask that my colleagues support passage of longer the case. S. 356 and I look forward to watching the Why is it that Texas' percentage of unin- Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute President sign it into law. sured children is higher than the national's av- to Larry's efforts and to thank him for his work f erage? The reason is due to a Texas govern- to provide access to information that is only ment that chooses not to take advantage of TEXAS’ CHILD HEALTH government funding that will allow many chil- available in public libraries. Larry is exceed- INSURANCE PROGRAM ingly worthy of this prestigious award and de- dren to be insured. As a matter of fact, Texas serves the praise of this body. can expand its Medicaid coverage to the age f HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of eighteen and cover those whose income is OF TEXAS up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. WELLTON-MOHAWK TRANSFER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Presently, Texas only covers children up to ACT Wednesday, June 7, 2000 the age of eighteen and to those whose in- SPEECH OF Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. come is 100% of the Federal Poverty Level HON. ED PASTOR Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on Texas' Child with Title XXI funds. If Texas expands Title Health Insurance Program. XXI eligibility to only 200% Federal Poverty OF ARIZONA Today, our children should not have to fight Level, like it has the choice to, then an addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to get the health care coverage they deserve. tional 483,000 uninsured children would be eli- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 I am sad to say, in Texas they do. A child gible for insurance coverage. Over half of all Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today at born in the year 2000 is far more likely to states have expanded coverage to 200% or the end of this long journey to fully support grow up healthy and to reach adulthood than beyond. this legislation which transfers the title of the a child born in 1900 was. Over the past 100 Most states have expanded health insur- Gila Project/Wellton Mohawk Division facilities years, our nation's scientific, technological, ance coverage to children using Title XXI from the Bureau of Reclamation to the and financial resources have built the most funds. This coverage is provided through Med- Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage Dis- advanced health care system in the world. But icaid expansions and/or separate insurance trict. the doors of the health care system are not programs. Ten states offer Medicaid to those I want to thank the Gentleman from Alaska, open to everyone. with an income up to 150% Federal Poverty Chairman YOUNG, the Gentleman from Cali- Millions of children have inadequate medical Level. Texas falls within this category. Texas fornia, Mr. MILLER, the Chairman of the Re- care. Ensuring that every child in our nation falls at the bottom. Our children fall at the bot- sources Subcommittee on Water and Power, receives the best possible health care must be tom. Chairman DOOLITTLE, and the Ranking Mem- a top priority for the nation. Unfortunately, not This should simply not be the case. The ber of that Subcommittee, Mr. DOOLEY, for all children have benefited equally from the Texas government must not only strive to im- their help in getting this legislation through the medical, public health, and public policy prove its average compared to the national av- Subcommittee, through the full Resources achievements of the 20th century. To a large erage, but it must also strive to ensure all of Committee, and now on the Floor of the extent, health status is still determined by its children adequate health care. The oppor- House. race, language, culture, geography, and eco- tunity for Texas to make change is now. The E924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Texas leadership must now show compassion have benefitted from her insight, as has the of the Jewish Community organized the Hillel to its future and provide a means for them to entire Waterford community over the course of Streetwork project, which later became Build- live healthy lives. the last 34 years. She has always been a ing Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency or BOSS. f fighter for education, for she believes that a This organization continues to serve the strong educational background is the basis to- homeless and mentally-disabled populations in HONORING GAIL NOLIN ward improving the quality of life. I ask my col- the East Bay, thanks to her leadership 29 leagues to please join me in congratulating years ago. HON. DALE E. KILDEE Gail Nolin on her retirement, and wishing her In addition to her work in BOSS, Ms. Sher- OF MICHIGAN the very best in her future endeavors. man is also a past or current board member IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f of such organizations as The Jewish Music Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Festival, The Traveling Jewish Theater, the HONORING MR. MICHAEL HARVEY Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, as a former American Jewish Congress of Northern Cali- teacher, it gives me great pleasure to rise be- fornia and the Berkeley Public Library Founda- fore you today on the behalf of the Waterford, HON. SCOTT McINNIS tion. Michigan School District, who will be honoring OF COLORADO In honor of Ms. Sherman's many contribu- one of their own. On June 14, members of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions to our community, BOSS is hosting a school district, as well as family and friends, Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Tea Ceremony in her honor at the Rose Gar- will gather to honor the career of Ms. Gail den Inn in Berkeley, California. Proceeds from Nolin, who is retiring after 34 glorious years. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to this event will benefit BOSS's 21st Century In 1966, Gail Nolin began her career with take a moment to recognize an exceptional Charitable Fund which is dedicated to ending Waterford Schools, teaching third, fourth, and man, Michael Harvey. In May, Mr. Harvey poverty and homelessness in our community. fifth grades at Cooley Elementary School. traveled to Washington D.C. to receive the I proudly join the friends and colleagues of Gail's tenure at Cooley lasted 18 years. Gail ``Star of Life'' award, the highest honor pre- Ursula Sherman in recognizing her community brought with her many unique and creative op- sented to paramedics. Mr. Harvey received leadership and activism, as well as celebrating portunities for her students to learn, including the award because of his dedicated service to her many years of extraordinary service to the painting a large map of Michigan in the school his community and his fellow man as a para- people and organizations of the East Bay. parking lot, and constructing a large rocket medic. Mr. Harvey embodies the goals that f ship. Many times, she incorporated art and this award stands for and we all can learn TRIBUTE TO LOIS FERNANDEZ music in her lessons, giving her students early from the proud example he has set. exposure to fine arts and a well-rounded cur- As you know Mr. Speaker, paramedics work riculum. She later moved up to teach upper el- tirelessly and selflessly to serve their fellow HON. ROBERT A. BRADY ementary, where she involved parents in pre- man. Mr. Harvey and his fellow paramedics OF PENNSYLVANIA senting technology to students, and helped are expected to perform in difficultÐeven per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ilousÐsituations on a daily basis. Mr. Harvey's pilot the district's first elementary computer Wednesday, June 7, 2000 network, acting as systems operator with service and sacrifice in his field clearly merit Gladys Baker. both the ``Star of Life'' award and the respect Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I In 1991, Gail began a new role within the and admiration of this great body. rise to honor Lois Fernandez, president and District, that of Technology Consultant. She It is obvious why Mr. Harvey was chosen as co-founder of Odunde, a cultural organization diligently worked along with Dick Elsholz and the recipient of the ``Star of Life'' award. I think that for 25 years has sponsored the Odunde Randy Gross to implement a program that that we all owe him a debt of gratitude for his Festival, one of Philadelphia's brightest cul- would allow third grade to fifth grade teachers service to the State of Colorado. Due to Mr. tural attractions and one of the largest African to integrate computer technology into their cur- Harvey's dedication, it is clear that Colorado is American festivals in the United States. riculum. She served as a member of the Insti- a better and safer place in which to live. Odunde, which among the Yoruba of Nige- tutional Technology Planning Committee, and It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank ria means Happy New Year, is the greeting co-chaired the first elementary technology you and congratulations to Mike Harvey on that first meets the more than 300,000 people plan. this outstanding accomplishment. Your com- who attend the Odunde festival. The festival Gail not only had an accomplished aca- munity, state and nation are all very proud of transforms a 10-block area in the First Con- demic career, but a political career that has you, Mike. Keep up the good work. gressional District into a veritable West African spanned nearly three decades. f marketplace complete with African, African A member of the Waterford Education Asso- American and Caribbean vendors selling ciation, Michigan Education Association, and SALUTE TO URSULA SHERMAN crafts, clothing and food. National Education Association, Gail has al- BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA Those attending the festival can also take ways remained a member in good standing part in a traditional Yoruba ceremony that and a role model for her peers. She has HON. BARBARA LEE pays respect to Oshun, a Yoruba deity. The served the WEA as a member of its Human OF CALIFORNIA festival also offers a broad assortment of per- Rights Commission and Negotiations Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formances by musicians, dancers, singers and mittee, as well as other leadership roles with Wednesday, June 7, 2000 poets. the union. As a member of the MEA, Gail has Ms. Fernandez has enriched our community been an executive officer since 1985, and also Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, today I salute, con- by providing sorely needed education regard- sits on the Staff Retirement Board and Legis- gratulate, and honor Ursula Sherman. ing the rich culture and history of Africa and lative Committee. She has operated as the Ms. Sherman has been a founding and ac- the Africans of the diaspora. MEA representative to the NEA on several oc- tive Board member of Building Opportunities For a quarter of a century Ms. Fernandez casions. for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for more than 29 has been a formidable force for social change Gail's strong belief in our democratic system years. in our city and she has provided us with an in- has allowed her an audience with not only Ms. Sherman came to California in 1938 valuable cultural legacy. members of Congress, but senators, Cabinet after her family spent five years in Paris as f members, and several presidents, on issues refugees from Nazi Germany. She learned the such as Title I and equal rights. Gail was in- importance of volunteerism as an under- HATE CRIMES vited to the White House by President Carter graduate at the University of Wisconsin and to participate in discussions regarding the during her year as a researcher at the Nurem- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS drafting of women into the military. berg trials, where she fully grasped the con- OF FLORIDA These experiences also led her to a stint as cept that there but for the grace of God go I. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an assistant to Congressman Bob Carr, and Ms. Sherman became an advocate for youth Wednesday, June 7, 2000 the opportunity in 1993, where President Clin- as a children's librarian and University of Cali- ton met and bowled with her eighth grade stu- fornia at Berkeley visiting lecturer. In her Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, sit- dents. ``other'' vocation as a community activist orga- ting on a bench, riding on a bus, or even walk- Mr. Speaker, Gail Nolin is my educational nizer, she worked hard at integrating Berkeley ing down the street, a hate crime can occur colleague and my friend. For many years, I schools in the late sixties. She and members anytime or any place. Hate crimes are acts of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E925 pure unadulterated evil, wronging someone Today he is a Sergeant with the Anaheim Po- Samantha.'' She is recognized in the Fort because they are different. People should not lice Department and its Public Information Offi- Leonard Wood area by her patriotic red, white and cannot live in fear because of their race, cer. Among his numerous merits are Police and blue outfit. She appears frequently at color, religion or sexual orientation; it is time Officer of the Year and founder of several po- community events, grand openings, birthday that we take the strongest course of action to lice organizations. He teaches a karate class parties, and other events to raise money for prevent these crimes. to children every Friday. the Armed Services YMCA. Over the past decade the number of hate Sgt. Lucy Vargas Prouse, 53, came to the Prior to her present involvement with the crimes has risen rapidly, consummating with United States as a child and has since be- military, Dr. Mahan served as an officer in the 1999's ``summer of hate.'' If taking anything come a proud U.S. citizen. She first joined the United States Air Force. She also was the positive from this infamous period is possible Riverside Sheriff's Department as a Correc- Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Community it is, that we have not done enough to prevent tional Deputy. She later was promoted to Cor- Relations Officer at Fort Leonard Wood for such crimes. Committing a hate crime is the rectional Sergeant and currently is a Super- thirteen years. Additionally, she has been a most serious of offenses. It is our duty to visor at the Banning Correctional Facility. Her teacher, civil servant and special education make the punishment severe enough to deter accolades include the Gold Star Award and consultant. Dr. Mahan earned her doctorate in even the most prejudicial person from consid- recognition from the California Board of Cor- education from the University of Cincinnati in ering a crime of this size. We in Congress rections. 1980. Currently, she is co-owner of a retail an- have the ability and the opportunity to prevent Officer Jose Vargas, 64, was born in Mexico tique store and serves as an adjunct instructor the possible consequences of bias from occur- and came to the United States as a teenager. at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. ring. As a young man he worked as a garbage Mr. Speaker, Dr. Mahan is dedicated to the Today, as we commemorate the second an- truck driver while studying English at night. At Pulaski County Armed Services YMCA and niversary of James Byrd's tragic death, we age 30 he received his high school diploma. generously volunteers her time to ensure that must pledge upon ourselves to do everything Three years later he became an American cit- members of our nation's Armed ForcesÐes- in our power to reduce the number of hate izen and a police officer. He is now the His- pecially young enlisted membersÐenjoy a bet- crimes. No one should ever fall victim to a panic Affairs Officer for the Santa Ana Police ter quality of life. I know that all the Members hate crime, or any other crime for that matter, Department. His hard work and dedication of the House will join me in showing our ap- and we must renew and maintain our focus of have earned him hundreds of commendations, preciation for her commitment to our troops. the Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1082), including being selected as ``One of the 10 f to ensure that crimes cease. Best Cops in the USA'' by Parade Magazine. f Leticia Vargas, also born in Mexico, is a dy- CONGRESSWOMAN LOIS CAPPS namic community activist who advocates for HONORED AS DISTINGUISHED IN HONOR OF UPSTANDING CITI- women, minorities and low-income residents. ALUMNUS AT THE UNIVERSITY ZENS PHIL VARGAS, JOE Her broad range of service includes seats on OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BAR- VARGAS, KEN VARGAS, LUCY the Sheriff's Advisory Council and the District BARA VARGAS PROUSE, JOSE VARGAS, Attorney Hispanic Commission. In addition, LETICIA VARGAS ORANGE COUN- she teaches young women about the rights HON. SAM FARR TY, CALIFORNIA and responsibilities of citizens and has worked OF CALIFORNIA with the Mexican American Arts Council devel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ oping programs to extend access of the arts to Wednesday, June 7, 2000 OF CALIFORNIA low income residents. She has served on sev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral boards of directors such as the Legal Aid Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to my very distinguished Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Society of Orange County, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Homeless colleague, the Honorable LOIS CAPPS, on her Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, Issues Task Force. recognition as the Distinguished Alumni Award I rise today to honor a family of upstanding Each of these members of the Vargas fam- recipient this year at the University of Cali- citizens. These men and women are being ily has answered the call of civic duty in a fornia, Santa Barbara. LOIS CAPPS represents recognized for giving their lives in service to manner that is inspirational and worthy of rec- a large Congressional district that includes their country and their communities. Each one ognition. They have achieved extraordinary Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. of them has demonstrated excellence in their feats even though many of them came from Lois received a Master's Degree from UCSB fields and they continue to accumulate awards humble and modest beginnings. The Vargas in 1990, at a time when the prospects ever of merit and outstanding performance. These family serves as a role model of dedication to serving in Congress would have seemed very remarkable members of the Vargas family community and country. I ask you to join with remote. A loving wife of a University Pro- make their homes in Orange County, Cali- me today in commemorating this deserving fessor, our beloved former colleague Walter fornia. family for the service which they have unself- Capps, and mother of three wonderful chil- Officer Phil Vargas, 31, was bom and grad- ishly given and continue to give. dren, LOIS earned her Master's degree from uated from high school in Anaheim, California. f the School of Education in early childhood be- He joined the U.S. Marines and participated in havior. This degree improved her skills and Desert Storm. As a result of his actions, he re- CONGRATULATIONS TO ARMED leadership as a nurse in the Santa Barbara ceived many awards and recognitions, includ- SERVICES YMCA NATIONAL VOL- School District, as an instructor in early child- ing the Good Conduct Medal and the Kuwait UNTEER OF THE YEAR DR. VIR- hood development at the Santa Barbara Com- Liberation Medal. Later, he joined the Ana- GINIA M. MAHAN munity College, and as the Director of Santa heim Police Department where he has re- Barbara County's Teenage Pregnancy and ceived various commendations in his role as a HON. IKE SKELTON Parenting Project and the Parent and Child police officer including ``Rookie of the Year.'' OF MISSOURI Enrichment Center. Ken Vargas, 39, has lived in Orange County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The past ten years since she received her most of his life. He initially joined the Orange Master's Degree at UCSB have seen many County Probation Department as a juvenile Wednesday, June 7, 2000 changes in her life. LOIS has earned the re- counselor. Today he is the manager of the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, recently Dr. spect of her constituents and her colleagues Santa Ana Detention Facility, which has been Virginia M. Mahan of Waynesville, Missouri, here in Congress with her hard work, dedica- recognized nationally for its efficient, humane, was named Armed Services YMCA National tion to the family and childhood issues that are economical and practical methods of incarcer- Volunteer of the Year during the Thirteenth so important to her, and strength in times of ation. In addition to his exemplary administra- Annual Recognition Luncheon held on Thurs- unfathomable tragedy. tive skills, Mr. Vargas has served as an in- day, May 11, 2000. As a member of the House, LOIS has served structor at the Correctional Basic Academy Dr. Mahan has been a volunteer for the Fort as a member of the Science and International and speaks at seminars all over the nation. Leonard Wood Armed Services YMCA, where Relations Committees before assuming her Sgt. Joe Vargas, 43, has served as a police she is on the Board of Management and is a current position on the Commerce Committee, officer for many years in Orange County. His past Chairperson, since 1984. Among her where she serves on the Health and the Envi- career began at age 14 when he joined the many contributions, Dr. Mahan created a spin- ronment and Finance and Hazardous Material Stanton Police Department Explorer Program. off of Uncle Sam in the character of ``Aunt Subcommittees. LOIS has made her mark in E926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 legislation where she is a vigorous advocate Sot in 1947, and together they had two daugh- through long court battles. That will be to the for the Patient's Bill of Rights, Medicare re- ters, Diane and Janice. detriment of all parties in interest to these in- form, mental health, environment, high tech- Elmer Rogozinski was an active member of solvency proceedings. nology, and telecommunications issues. St. John Cantius church since 1947. He was Second, some of these firms can avoid in- LOIS' recognition by the UCSB Alumni Asso- a Mass server and committeeman, as well as solvency, even in an emerging era of tight- ciation is altogether appropriate. She was a a member of the St. John Cantius Mom's & ened equity financing, if they can borrow member of the University community as a Dad's Club. In 1958 he joined the 4th Degree against their copyright assets: but their ability spouse, student, and now as a distinguished Bishop O'Reilly of the Knights of Columbus as to do so is clouded by the current legal uncer- alumnus and Congressional representative. a member of the Color Corp. Since 1961, he tainty. She loves the UCSB campus, and the campus served as the scribe for the Knights of Colum- Finally, many firms may find that a devel- community of faculty, administrators, and stu- bus Trinity Council paper, the Recorder. In oping market for IP-secured loans offers an at- dents return that affection many thousand-fold. 1963, Elmer Rogozinski was the Trinity Coun- tractive alternative to equity financing, both in Mr. Speaker, we should all be proud of this cil Knight of the Year, and in 1984 he was the regards to total borrowing costs as well as to recognition LOIS CAPPS has received in her 4th Degree Bishop O'Reilly Knight of the Year. retention of ownership in valuable assets. district. She continues to bring distinction to Elmer Rogozinski was a man who enjoyed Until a decade ago, it was the general legal our institution and our state, and is an inspira- the little things in life. He bowled in the Trinity view that copyrights, like other intellectual tion to all whose lives she has touched. Council bowling league since the 1960s. property, were within the general intangibles f Elmer loved to go bike riding and play base- category under the Uniform Commercial Code, ball with his four grandchildren. He enjoyed and could be secured as loan collateral HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- packing food bags at the Tremont Hunger through a UCC±I filing with the Secretary of SARY OF THE GREATER FIRST Center and teaching art classes during the State in which a borrower resided. However, BAPTIST CHURCH summer to young children at St. John Cantius. several 9th Circuit bankruptcy court decisions My fellow colleagues, please join me in pay- have put this whole area under a cloud. The HON. BART GORDON ing tribute to Elmer W. Rogozinski, a great 1990 Peregrine Entertainment decision held OF INDIANA man whose loving and giving nature are an that the Copyright Act preempts all state law, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES example to us all. including the UCC. Then, in 1997, the Avalon f Software decision held that a security interest Wednesday, June 7, 2000 in copyrightable material, even if it had not Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- SECURITY INTERESTS IN been registered with the Copyright Office, nize the 100th year of existence of the Greater COPYRIGHTS FINANCING ACT could only be secured by a Copyright Office First Baptist Church of Lewisburg, Tennessee. filing. Even within the 9th Circuit, the law has The congregation will celebrate the church's HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS become more unsettled with the 1999 World 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 25, 2000. OF PENNSYLVANIA Power decision, in which a different bank- The church was first erected in 1900 as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruptcy judge held that a loan could be secured one-room building heated with wood and coal. in copyrightable but unregistered material Wednesday, June 7, 2000 In 1959 the church underwent a much-needed through a UCC filing, directly contradicting the expansion and renovation project under the Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, this statement Avalon decision. However, even the World guidance of the Rev. W.P. Johnson, who was was to be included in the Congressional Power decision offers little comfort to lenders, called to pastor the church in September Record with the introduction of H.R. 4351, the since their lien would be lost if the material's 1941. Johnson's son, the Rev. Herbert John- ``Security Interests in Copyrights Financing owner registered it with the Copyright Office. son, took over as pastor of Greater First Bap- Act'' which was introduced on the floor on May There are many reasons why utilizing the tist Church in September 1997. The elder 2, 2000. copyright registration system is inappropriate Johnson now serves as the church's pastor I was pleased to introduce the ``Security In- and ill suited to the perfection of a security in- emeritus. terests in Copyrights Financing Act'' with the terest. The fundamental reason, of course, is The church has served its community and distinguished representative from Virginia, Mr. that the UCC and the Copyright Act address congregation well for an entire century, a time Boucher. disparate and largely incompatible goals. But during which our nation struggled through This simple bill is focusing on curing a major there are many other practical reasons, includ- much change and innovation. Through those source of legal uncertainty regarding the ability ing: many years, though, Greater First Baptist of owners of valuable copyrights to leverage ∑ A UCC filing quickly provides notice to Church never faltered in its commitment to that value as a source of working capital. Re- other parties that a security interest has been bring the Lord's word to the people. solving this in a timely manner is becoming taken in the material, whereas it can take Lewisburg is a much stronger community very important, and should not wait on years months before the Copyright Office provides because of the work of the church and its con- of further court decisionsÐat the end of which such public notice to third parties. gregation. I congratulate the congregation's Congressional clarification would probably still ∑ A UCC filing is easy for others to locate, perseverance and am sure the church will be be required. as it filed under the debtor's name in their just as strong during its next 100 years of Intellectual Property (IP), including copy- state of doing business; whereas copyright fil- service. rights, is becoming an ever-larger portion of ings are listed under the name or number of f the Nation's total wealth, and new methodolo- the registered work and are consequently dif- gies for objectively valuing these assets are ficult for lenders to locate. IN HONOR OF THE LATE ELMER W. coming into the marketplace. Once it can be ∑ Commercial law has long incorporated ROGOZINSKI valued in a standardized manner, IP can se- the concept of a ``blanket lien'' so that, for ex- cure a loan as well as any tangible property. ample, a lender that, through a single UCC fil- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH At the same time, other trends make resolv- ing, has secured a lien on version 1.0 of soft- OF OHIO ing this uncertainty a pressing issue. ware will see that lien carry over to a subse- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First, most bankruptcy experts expect a quent version that enjoys marketplace suc- coming wave of ``dot-com'' filings as some cess. Copyright law, however, requires a sep- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Internet related firms find that their business arate registration for each version and, con- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I honor model is terminally flawed. The only valuable sequently, a separate filing by a lender on Elmer W. Rogozinski, who passed away on asset that most of these firms have is intellec- each separate copyright. June 5, 2000. tual property, and it would be best for all par- ∑ Borrowers may wish to obtain credit Elmer Rogozinski was born on May 14, ties in interest if the issue of whether or not against material so that it can be developed to 1918 to James and Martha Rogozinski and their copyrighted or copyrightable IP had been a state in which it is ready to be copyrighted was the oldest of their five children. Elmer secured under a UCC filing was clearly re- and then marketed. Or they may wish to avoid Rogozinski graduated from East Tech High solved, and not a matter of litigation in a vari- registration so that, for example, they do not School, and then studied at the Cooper ety of circuits. The value of these assets can have to reveal a significant portion of software School of Art. During World War II, Elmer wither quickly if they are not being utilized in source code. Yet, since a lender can only reg- Rogozinski served for four years with the 9th the fast-moving technology sector, but that is ister a lien with the Copyright Office against Air Force as a radio operator. He married Kay just what will happen if ownership is contested material that has already been copyrighted, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E927 their access to debt financing will be cut off in pitch softball team from North Central Florida. fielding. Right field was staffed by Alicia these scenarios. The weekend of May 27th and 28th, the Gray, Melissa Fairbrother, Center field was Mr. Speaker, last year my esteemed col- Gainesville Gators won the ``Commotion by covered by Melissa Fairbrother and Tiffany league, Rep. Coble, held a hearing in his Goode, Left Field was covered by Montie the Ocean'' National Softball Association Tour- Adams and Shanna Gearner. Catching was Courts and Intellectual Property Subcommittee nament. This victory qualifies the Gainesville handled by Tiffany Goode, Alicia Gray and on a predecessor, draft version of the bill that Gators for this year's National Softball Asso- Annie Voyles. The coaching Staff, Head I have introduced. Certain objections were ciation National Tournament. I would like to Coach Teresa Kraus, Assistant Coach David raised against that earlier version, primarily on congratulate the Gators and all of the other Sparks and Kelly Stroh were proud of the ac- the grounds that it could have been inter- teams that provided such fierce competition in complishments of the team with the playing, preted to allow state law to prevail over the this tournament. hitting and overall skills displayed over the Copyright Act in certain instances. This new Mr. Speaker, a constituent of mine, Barry weekend. Adams, wrote an article describing the Rekeesha Duncan became the power during proposal has been narrowed and perfected to two of the games, with a fence clearing home avoid such a result. Under H.R. 4351, the Gainesville Gators' win, which I will make part run that sealed the victory over the number UCC will only govern a priority contest be- of the record at this point. 1 seed, Jax Attack and a hit to the fence in tween a UCC security interest and a lien cred- THE GAINESVILLE GATORS RIDE THE WAVE TO the Championship game. itor. That is, creditors who have perfected a A WIN IN THE COMMOTION BY THE OCEAN All the players were successful in getting security interest in copyright material via a NSA TOURNAMENT. hits at critical times and stealing bases. UCC filing will prevail over lien creditors or a The weekend of May 27 and 28th saw the Overall the team provided the hitting and trustee in bankruptcy, but will remain subordi- start of the summers first fastpitch softball fielding at the critical times. The Gaines- tournaments. The winner from this tour- ville Gators finished the tournament with a nate to the rights of other transferees of inter- record of 5-1. The team consists of girls from ests in copyrights under the Copyright Act. nament would qualify for this years National Softball Association National tournament. all over the surrounding areas of Gainesville. This will return the system to its pre-Peregrine They run from Lawtey, Lulu, Starke, state and provide the same means of securing The day started out at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, with the first game between the Gainesville Gainesville, Bronson, Inglis, Williston, Ar- interests in copyrights that currently exists for Gators traveling Softball Team and the cher, Providence and Lake Butler, Florida. The team Coaches: Head Coach, Teresa patents and trademarks. North Florida Beach All-Stars. The game Kraus; Asst Coach, David Sparks; and Asst The wisdom of this carefully targeted ap- was won by the Gainesville Gators 3-2. The Coach, Kelly Stroh. proach was attested to at last year's hearing. next game would pit the Gainesville Gators Players: against the Noreasters, the local host for For example, Marybeth Peters, the Register of Montie Adams, Redeesha Duncan, Melissa this tournament, and started at 12:00 p.m. Copyrights, testified that ``It may make sense Fairbrother, Alicia Gray, Shanna Gearner, This game was won by the Noreasters 4-3. to recognize perfection of security interests in Tiffany Goode, Jessica Howell, Miranda This now had the Gainesville Gators at 1- Lovvorn, Dana Osborne, Jena Rowland, Cas- copyrights at the state level for the limited pur- 1 for the tournament. The third game started sandra Sparks, Kerry Stroh, and Annie pose of allocating rights among lien creditors.'' at 4:30 p.m. between the Gainesville Gators Voyles Mr. Speaker, while this is a simple bill, it ad- and Tsumani, who the previous week won dresses the complex intersection of Federal their first tournament. The Gainesville f copyright and bankruptcy law, as well as state Gators would prevail with the score being 5- commercial law. It also affects both the entire 2. The Gainesville Gators record was now 2- TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM G. MOLL secured lending industry, both bank and 1 and would seed them as number 3 for the nonbank, as well as those industries with sub- Sunday tournament Championship games. HON. ROB PORTMAN Sunday started early for the Gainesville stantial copyright interests, including the soft- OF OHIO Gators, the first game would be at 9:00 a.m. ware and motion picture industries. My pur- and would pit the team against the NF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose in introducing this bill is to stimulate a Beach All-stars, whom the Gainesville Wednesday, June 7, 2000 productive dialogue that, hopefully, will lead to Gators had defeated in their first game. In a near-term resolution of this matter. this action the Gainesville Gators again pre- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay I know that other groups, including a task vailed by defeating the All- stars and would tribute to William G. Moll, a good friend, who force of the American Bar Association, have advance to the second game of the day. In will receive the 2000 Silver Medal Award from proposed to address this issue in the context this type of tournament if you lose you go the American Advertising Federation on June of far more complex, comprehensive, and con- home, so the mood of the team was to win 13, 2000. Bill has been selected for this pres- one game at a time. Their toughest competi- troversial legislation that would substantially tigious award for his outstanding contributions tion would be the next game. This would pit to the advertising industry. Bill's accomplish- revamp the Federal intellectual property laws the Gainesville Gators against the and alter their relationship to state commercial undefeated Jax Attack team and the number ments have advanced the standards for cre- law. I do not know if such an ambitious project one seed in the tournament, based on the ative excellence and social concern. is required, but I certainly know that it is not previous days performance. This would be Bill graduated from Southeast Missouri the kind of undertaking that can be accom- the second game of the day for the Gaines- State University, where he received a Bach- plished in this Congress, and perhaps not ville Gators and the first for Jax Attack. In elor of Science in Education. He went on to even in the next. getting to the number one seed the Jax At- earn his Master of Arts from the University of tack had allowed less than 4 total runs in My goal is simple: To avoid years of need- Texas at Austin, where he studied Commu- their previous 3 games. nications and Education. less litigation while resolving a problem that This would be a challenge for the Gaines- prevents owners of copyright material from ville Gators. They accepted the challenge in Since 1992, Bill has been President and leveraging its value as a source of financing. defeating the Jax Attack 5-2 and would ad- General Manager of W-KRC-TV, Cincinnati. It is my hope that, working with my colleagues vance to the Championship Game between I've had the opportunity to work with him and all the affected industries, we can reach them and the Noreasters, the home team and through the Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater quick agreement on a means of achieving that the only team to defeat the Gainesville Cincinnati, where he has been a leader in de- goal. Gators during the tournament. The game veloping one of the most aggressive anti-drug was played with the results being in favor of f local media campaigns in the country. From the Gainesville Gators who would win 6-5 and 1989-1992, Bill was the President and General HONORING THE FAST PITCHING in doing so assure themselves the Tour- nament Champions and an automatic bid to Manager at WINBC-TV, New York. From GIRL’S SOFTBALL TEAM, THE the NSA National Tournament. The Gaines- 1987-1989, he was President and Chief Exec- GAINSVILLE GATORS FROM ville Gators had outstanding pitching by, utive Officer at the Television Bureau of Ad- NORTH CENTRAL, FLORIDA Cassandra Sparks, Miranda Lovvorn, Annie vertising, the television industry's marketing Voyles and Kerri Stroh. The infield was trade association. Bill also served at Harte- HON. CLIFF STEARNS stingy in giving up hits, with third base Hanks Communication, Inc. as President and being covered by Jessica Howell and Shanna OF FLORIDA CEO; State Mutual Broadcasting Co., Inc. as Gearner, Shortstop by Dana Osborne, and Vice President and General Manager; and as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Montie Adams, Second base was bolstered by Station Manager at Southwest Texas Edu- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Jena Rowland and Cassandra Sparks, with First base being covered by Annie Voyles cational Television Corporation. He began his Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring and Rekeesha Duncan. The outfielders pro- broadcast work as a radio announcer in 1954. to the attention of the House a great achieve- vided many great plays and kept the Gaines- From 1958-1961, he worked as a television ment by the Gainesville Gators, a girls fast ville Gators in most of the games with their news anchor and morning show host. E928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Bill is very active in the community. In addi- gressional District. On Saturday, June 9, 2000, Act enacted but could not in the face of Re- tion to his work with the Coalition for a Drug- the Portuguese community will celebrate the publican Leadership opposition. So, once Free Greater Cincinnati, he continues to dedi- Day of Portugal in Hilmar, California. again, I call upon them to drop their opposition cate time as Chairman of the Board of the The Central Valley of California has long and allow Hate Crimes Protection Act sup- Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of been a home for many from the Azores region porters to have the opportunity to make their America; as a Member of the Board of Direc- of Portugal. Our communities have been en- case on the House floor and pass this critical tors for the National Conference for Commu- riched by the contributions of the Portuguese legislation. Continued inaction is a disgrace to nity and Justice; as Chair of the Advisory community. In honor of this distinguished cele- the memory of all hate crimes victims and to Panel for the University of Cincinnati College- bration, three mayors from Portugal will be in their families. It is also a disgrace upon us and Conservatory of Music, Electronic Media Divi- attendance to participate in honor of the Por- who we are as a people. sion; as President of the Board for the Need- tuguese culture. The mayorsÐJorge Manuel f iest Kids of All; and as a Member of the Board Perira Rodrigues, President-Camara Municipal for the Cincinnati Arts Association. Bill has da Madalena; Manuel Joaquim Neves da THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEST also helped to support Big Brothers and Big Costa, President-Camara Municipal das POINT LAKE AND DAM IN TROUP Sisters; Scouting for Food and Clothing; Fam- Roque do Pico; and Eng. Claudio Gomes COUNTY, GEORGIA ily Cancer Care; and the United Negro College Lopes, President-Camara Municipal das Lajes Fund, among others. do PicoÐhave traveled to the Central Valley HON. BOB BARR Bill and his wife, Marilyn Lewis Moll, have of California for this celebration. OF GEORGIA two sons and two grandchildren. All of us in Many families have immigrated from Pico to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Merced County area over the years. Many the Cincinnati area appreciate Bill's contribu- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 tions to our community, and we congratulate have achieved prominent status in the areas him on receiving the 2000 Silver Medal Award. of business, education, and politics. These Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my f families have maintained close ties to Pico distinct honor today to recognize the West and the Azores. Point Dam and Lake Project in West Point, HONORING THE MAKE-A-WISH I consider it an honor and privilege to recog- Georgia. On June 17, 2000, the U.S. Corps of FOUNDATION nize the Day of Portugal and the special Engineers will celebrate the 25th anniversary guests who have traveled so far to share it of the West Point Dam and Lake Project. HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN with our community. Construction of the West Point Dam and OF MARYLAND f Lake Project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1962, for the purposes of flood IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT Wednesday, June 7, 2000 control, hydroelectric power, recreation, fish and wildlife development and downstream Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, in today I salute HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT navigation. Later, water quality was added as an organization that has been making wishes OF MISSOURI an authorized project purpose. The U.S. Army come true for two decades. This year marks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corps of Engineers began construction of the the 20th Anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Wednesday, June 7, 2000 project in December 1965. Impoundment of Foundation, an organization that fulfills the Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- the lake began in October of 1974, and the wishes of children fighting life-threatening ill- leagues today in calling for the prompt sched- project was dedicated with a formal ceremony nesses. This organization's sole purpose is to uling of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. held at the dam on June 7, 1975. bring happiness to children who confront It is unconscionable that two years to the West Point Project continues to provide sub- harsh realities. day since the shocking murder of James Byrd, stantial benefits to the region. It protects resi- Eighty-thousand children worldwide have Jr., we still have not been able to consider dences and businesses along the Chattahoo- had their wishes fulfilled by the Make-A-Wish legislation that will help us better prosecute chee River downstream from flooding, and Foundation. In Maryland alone, more than and, more importantly, help prevent the com- provides low-cost electric power during peri- 1,200 children have had wishes fulfilled. This mission of hate crimes. Sadly, since the ods of peak demand. It also provides a water organization understands the fragility of life, senseless murder of Mr. Byrd, the news has source for downstream navigation along the and the wishes they grant are a true gesture continued to be filled with stories of terrible Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, Flint Rivers Wa- of humanity. crimes being committed against people just terway. I think fondly of the way they helped one of because of who they areÐthe murder of Mat- There are over 10,000 acres of intensively my own constituents. Chris Palmer of thew Shepard, a gay college student, the mur- managed wildlife habitat on the lake, as well Cheverly, Maryland was diagnosed with Sickle der of a Filipino-American postal worker, Jo- as 38 public recreational areas for the outdoor Cell Anemia as a baby. The Make-A-Wish seph Illeto, and the wounding of children and enthusiast. The lake hosts an average of over Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, fulfilled a wish others at a Los Angeles Jewish community 2 million visitors each year who come to enjoy for Chris in November, 1998. 1, along with center, and less than two months ago in Pitts- multiple recreational opportunities such as Chris and his family are very grateful to the burgh, Pennsylvania the murder of five people camping, boating, picnicking, fishing, hunting, Make-A-Wish Foundation for all they have including an African American man, a Jewish and more. It provides an enhanced quality of given him. life to those who live on or near its shoreline. I am proud of Chris Palmer's courageous woman, two Asian Americans and an Indian West Point Project's 25-year history of pub- fight with his illness. I commend the Make-A- man. And these are just the incidents that lic service is worthy of commemoration. It has Wish Foundation's devotion in bringing happi- made the headlines. We never even hear been a pleasure to work closely with the citi- ness to children like him. I also salute the about the thousands of other hate crimes that, zens and authorities who keep West Point many volunteers and donors who support and for whatever reason, go uncovered by the Lake and Dam Project in excellent condition. make up the backbone of the Make-A-Wish media or are not reported to law enforcement The true spirit of public service and co- Foundation. officials. operation at West Point Lake is exemplified by I invite those interested in learning more As elected leaders, it is incumbent upon us the West Point Lake Task Force, chaired by about the Foundation to contact them at 1± to set an example not just in expressing our Ken Manning and co-chaired by Dr. Art Hol- 800±722±9474 or on the internet at outrage about these crimes, but by putting brook and Dr. Harry McGinnis. The Task www.wish.org. new teeth into our anti-hate crime law enforce- ment activities. The Hate Crimes Prevention Force provides a vital, credible, and active av- f Act would ensure that hate crime protections enue for constituents of the Seventh District to DAY OF PORTUGAL are extended to all Americans and would pro- bring matters of concern to the attention of the vide resources to local law enforcement agen- Corps of Engineers. This group has also HON. GARY A. CONDIT cies who must investigate and prosecute hate served our community by providing beneficial OF CALIFORNIA crimes in their communities. We must take this information to help as we strive to understand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important step to send the message that no the complexities of this most valuable natural one should have to live in fear simply for resource. Wednesday, June 7, 2000 being who they are. The cooperative spirit in which the Corps of Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a In fact, we came very close the past two Engineers works with our Task Force and with very important community in the 18th Con- years to getting the Hate Crimes Protection the local government, is exemplified by Eddie CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E929 Sosebee in LaGrange, Colonel David Nor- IN RECOGNITION OF DOUGLAS India just a month after he was born. He made wood in Mobile, Alabama, and Dr. Joseph ISCOVITZ the first visit to the country of his birth in 1993 Westphal, Assistant Secretary of the Army, in when he was 33 years old. As a result of that Washington, D.C. HON. PETER DEUTSCH visit, he made it his goal to capture the devas- OF FLORIDA tation that his people have experienced on film f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for all the world to see. Since that first visit to Tibet in 1993, he has been compelled to re- Thursday, June 8, 2000 HONORING THEODORE AND turn each year. MAXINE ALBERS Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, over the last seven years, Mr. recognize the efforts of Mr. Douglas Iscovitz, Zoksang has seen the situation in Tibet wors- of Weston, Florida. I am very pleased to say en dramatically. The Chinese government has HON. SCOTT McINNIS that Douglas was recently named the Florida given incentives to non-Tibetan Han Chinese Principal of the Year by the Florida Associa- to encourage them to move into Tibet, and in- OF COLORADO tion of Secondary Administrators and the Na- creasingly this has made Tibetans a minority IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Association of Secondary School Prin- in their own land. The growth in Chinese immi- cipals. grants has increased Sonam's greatest con- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 The selection process for this distinction is cern for the future of TibetÐthe children. He an arduous one. After having been nominated states that in ``addition to all the problems they Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to for the award, the first-round finalists must have in common with Tibetans in general, take this moment to honor Theodore and Max- submit paper-work detailing school accom- there is little or no educational opportunity for ine Albers for being recognized by the Mesa plishments; the principal's track record of deal- them in Tibet. Every year hundreds of Tibetan County Civic Forum for their lifetime of con- ing with students, staff, and the school; the children risk their lives to escape to India, tributions to Mesa County. The Civic Forum's principal's ability to solve academic and social crossing the Himalayas on foot in the frigid mission is to promote citizen influence regard- problems; community involvement; and posi- winter to taste the air of freedom.'' ing the important issues affecting Mesa Coun- tive school climate. After closely examining his In explaining his photographs, Sonam ty's quality of life through better under- work, it is clear that Douglas' accomplish- Zoksang said: ``I feel very strongly that many standing, objective, non-partisan dialogue, and ments exemplify the tenets espoused by the young Tibetans have no hope, no dreams, support for citizen action. Without question, Florida Principal of the Year award. and no future to live for. No Tibetans seem to Theodore and Maxine have upheld this mis- As the Principal of Indian Ridge Middle be truly happy with their situation, and more- sion to its fullest extent and are distinguished School, Douglas has founded new programs over, they feel threatened with their very ex- and encouraged students to excel in existing tinction.'' In an effort to preserve the culture of role models that every citizen should seek to growth fostering programs. In this sense he the Tibetan people, Sonam Zoksang has emulate. has taken a very active role in his school. His risked his life to document the changes taking Theodore and Maxine have a longstanding most meritorious program is the ``Write On place inside Tibet. The Chinese would refuse record of reaching out to the Grand Junction America!'' project, a project in which students him a visa to enter the Country, so he has had community. They have played an active role in write to prominent people who have made sig- to risk his life and his freedom in order to numerous community organizations throughout nificant contributions to the greatness of our record through his photographs the traditional their years as residents in the area. Together, nation. Requesting an autographed photo, in- culture and the rapid and systematic way in they have worked in both the public and pri- spiring messages, and words of advice, the which it is being destroyed. vate sectors of the local economy and, most ``Write on America!'' program has proven itself Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join to be a wonderful way to teach Indian Ridge me in paying tribute to Sonam Zoksang for his notably, have been extremely influential in the Middle School students about history and writ- outstanding photographs and the great con- field of education, particularly at Mesa State ing. It is clear that Douglas' efforts have made tribution which his work has made to preserve College. In 1992, Mesa State College honored a lasting impression on those in the school Tibetan culture and to strengthen the identity the couple by giving them the Distinguished and in the community as well. of the Tibetan people. Service Award, naming Albers Hall in their Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate f honor and forming the Albers Scholarship Douglas Iscovitz for his extraordinary achieve- Fund as part of the Mesa State College Foun- ments and exemplary effort in bettering the In- TRIBUTE TO HILLTOP—50 YEAR dation. dian Ridge Middle School. It is truly an honor ANNIVERSARY The former President of Mesa State College to be named the Florida Principal of the Year, and it is an honor for the residents of South HON. SCOTT McINNIS from 1970±74, Theodore currently sits on the Florida to be able to call him one of our own. OF COLORADO Mesa State College Board of Trustees and is Indeed, Douglas has made a remarkable im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an active member in such organizations as pact on the students at Indian Ridge Middle Thursday, June 8, 2000 Club 20 and the Lions Club. Maxine served School. His accomplishments are something with great distinction as a Mesa County Com- that both he and the entire state of Florida can Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to missioner from 1974±1988 and today is a be proud of. take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Hill- member of the Women's Foundation of the f top Community Resources Inc., an organiza- Colorado Advisory Council and the Mesa tion that provides a range of invaluable serv- County Republican Women. These are but a PHOTOGRAPHS OF SONAM ices to the residents of Mesa County who are ZOKSANG SEEK TO PRESERVE hand-full of the literally dozens of community in need of special assistance and care, as TIBETAN CULTURE AND IDEN- they celebrate their 50th birthday. In recogni- causes to which the Albers have dedicated TITY tion of this tremendous landmark and Hilltop's their time and energies. considerable efforts to improve life for those Mr. Speaker, the active role that the Albers HON. TOM LANTOS who are less fortunate, I ask my colleagues to have played in Grand Junction has contributed OF CALIFORNIA join me in honoring this tremendous organiza- immeasurably to the betterment of our com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. munity. The Civic Forum plays a crucial role in Hilltop originated as the Mesa County Soci- Thursday, June 8, 2000 the community and Theodore and Maxine ety for Crippled Children and Adults in 1950, Albers embody the ideals of service and sac- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, just a few days offering outpatient services for people with dis- rifice that this distinguished organization pro- ago in the Cannon Rotunda, we had the abilities. In the time since, Hilltop has incor- motes. pleasure of viewing a magnificent exhibit of porated a number of helpful services to assist the photographs of Sonam Zoksang, a Tibetan its patients with their ailments and needs. Hill- For all these reasons, Mr. Speaker, the photographer who has sought to use his pho- top creates independent living communities Albers eminently deserve the thanks and tographic art and his considerable skill to pre- that provide care and comfort for their citizens praise of this body. Colorado is clearly a better serve Tibetan culture and identity. and offer the Elder Care/Assisted Living pro- place for having known these outstanding Sonam Zoksang was born in the small Ti- gram that ensures elderly residents the oppor- Americans. betan village of Kyirong, but his parents fled to tunity to stay active in their daily lifestyle with E930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 the assistance of the Hilltop staff. In all, Hilltop After Robert and Rachel's daughter, Mar- GPD's Civilian of the Year, Karen E. Guer- can be credited with helping over 12,000 garet, met William and Esther's son, Harold, in rero. Karen has worked in different capacities Mesa County residents a year. 1938, they were married, and began a family. within GPD's administrative divisions since One notable person who has had a dra- Harold and Margaret Wood had eight girls March 1985. matic impact on the success of Hilltop is its and four boys. Of their twelve children, five Initially assigned to the general maintenance current Chief Executive Officer, Sally Schae- still live in Harrison. Harrison is currently home section of the department's Support Division, fer. Sally has been the driving force behind to five of Margaret's children, seven grand- she was placed in charge of building, equip- Hilltop's dedicated effort to put forth a helping children, and nine great grandchildren. In all, ment and vehicle maintenance. In 1992, she hand to needy citizens in the Grand Valley for Margaret has thirty-two grandchildren and forty was transferred to the Operations Division. As nearly two decades. She has initiated numer- great grandchildren. a secretary for the division, Karen took on fur- ous outreach programs and, most notably, The Wood children have an enduring love ther administrative and record keeping respon- created a 158-unit retirement and assisted liv- for this country, a love instilled in them by their sibilities. She provided assistance with office ing facility. Ms. Schaefer's care and compas- father, Harold Wood who, having served in the correspondence, reports, training and budget sion for those in need of assistance is evident Navy in WWII, understood the power and matters. From April 1992, until March 1999, in the effort she has put forth during her ca- value of community and patriotism. He lived in Karen worked for the legal section under the reer at Hilltop. Her hard work and dedication Harrison all his life until his death in 1996. Chiefs Office. During the seven years she are emblematic of the role that Hilltop plays in For the pride they show in America, and for worked in this section, she performed a host the Grand Junction community. the contributions they have made to the Town of clerical and administrative duties. She also Mr. Speaker, it is a wonderful privilege and of Harrison, New Jersey, I honor and praise played a crucial role in office support, procure- honor to salute the 50th anniversary of Hilltop the Wood family. ment and record keeping. Community Resources Inc. I am proud to rep- Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in Karen, on different occasions, also worked resent a district that has an organization of honoring the Wood family for being the Town at the payroll section and the Records & ID this stature within its boundaries. The invalu- of Harrison's family of the year. section of GPD's Administration Division. able services that Hilltop provides bring joy f While with these sections, she worked with and dignity to the lives of the less fortunate, payroll and personnel matters. Having been RECOGNIZING GUAM POLICE DE- offering them hope and putting a smile on with the Records & ID section since March, PARTMENT’S POLICE OFFICER their face. 1999, she has been involved in procedural de- OF THE YEAR AND CIVILIAN OF f velopment, staffing and the facilitation of pub- THE YEAR lic services on a supervisory level. TRIBUTE TO DUSTY BUSS Karen is a graduate of John F. Kennedy HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD High School in Tumon, Guam. She took part in the business administration program while HON. JOHN SHIMKUS OF GUAM attending the Western Pacific Business Col- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege and was a recipient of the Pedro ``Doc'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 8, 2000 Sanchez Scholarship at the University of Thursday, June 8, 2000 Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would Guam where she majored in Public Adminis- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before like to take this occasion to recognize Guam tration. you today to commend Dusty Buss for his ef- Police Department's Police Officer of the Year On behalf of the people of Guam, I con- forts that helped save the life of 7-year-old Tia and Civilian of the Year. These awards are gratulate John and Karen for having been Creasy. Dusty, a 16-year-old sophomore at presented annually to the top employees of named as GPD's Police Officer and Civilian of Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling, IL, the Guam Police Department (GPD). Police the Year. Through their diligence and dedica- was dropping his sister off at school as Cathy Officer III John A. Bagaforo was named Police tion to their duties at the Guam Police Depart- Creasy was dropping off her daughter, Tia, in Officer of the Year while Ms. Karen Guerrero ment, John and Karen have made great con- front of him. was honored as Civilian of the Year. tributions towards the safety and protection of As Cathy drove away she was unaware that Officer John A. Bagaforo is a 1980 graduate our island's residents. I urge them to keep up Tia's jacket was caught in the door causing of Pearl City High School in Hawaii. He moved the good work! her to begin dragging her daughter alongside to Guam in 1989 with the intention of joining f the Guam Police Department. He commenced the car. On seeing this Dusty got out of his PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: service as a police recruit in October 1990, car and was able to get in front of Cathy's car THE ALZHEIMER’S CLINICAL RE- and graduated in May 1991. He was initially before serious injuries could occur. SEARCH AND TRAINING PRO- assigned as a patrol officer with the Northern Dusty did a very honorable and courageous GRAM act. I am very proud of his Good Samaritan at- Precinct CommandÐlater being selected to be titude, which makes him a hero to us all. part of the Northern Precinct task force to HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY f counteract gang activity. This is in addition to his duties with the precinct's patrol operations. OF MASSACHUSETTS IN HONOR OF THE WOOD FAMILY, John was moved to the Central Precinct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE TOWN OF HARRISON, NJ Command in 1992, where he was assigned to Thursday, June 8, 2000 FAMILY OF THE YEAR the task force on robbery suppression. Later Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express that year, he was transferred to the Juvenile my appreciation for the language contained in HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Investigation Section with a collateral assign- the Committee Report accompanying this bill OF NEW JERSEY ment to the Department of Education Task which addresses Alzheimer's Disease. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force. He was reassigned to patrol duty in Furthermore, I would like to commend 1994 and served in this capacity until 1996, Chairman PORTER and Ranking Member OBEY Thursday, June 8, 2000 when he was transferred to the GPD Drug for considering my April 12th testimony before Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Task Force which operated under the aus- the Subcommittee where I spoke on behalf of to pay tribute to a great familyÐa great Amer- pices of the Drug Enforcement Administration the 126 members of the Bipartisan Congres- ican family. The Wood family is being honored (DEA). As a member of this task force, John sional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease as the family of the year by the Town of Har- facilitated contact with confidential informants, along with my co-chair Rep. CHRIS SMITH (R± rison, New Jersey, and I am very proud to identified drug targets, formulated operational NJ). Together we encouraged the Sub- honor them for their contribution to their com- plans, authored search warrants, conducted committee to urge the National Institutes of munity. drug buys, secured evidence, effectuated ar- Health (NIH) to increase its research for Alz- The Harrison Family of the year has its rests and testified as an expert witness in both heimer's by $100 million and to implement and roots in the Martin family originally from Brook- federal and local courts. In 1997, he was dep- fully fund a new program, originally adopted lyn, NY and the Wood family originally from utized and received his DEA credentials as a into the House Budget Resolution, the Alz- Newark. Robert and Rachel Martin's family sworn Task Force Agent. John currently heimer's Clinical Research and Training has lived in the Town of Harrison since 1910, serves as a shift supervisor for the Tamuning/ Awards Program. and William and Esther Wood's family since Tumon Precinct Command, a position he has This worthy program will train physician-sci- 1919. held since November 1999. entists to focus on clinical research and to CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E931 translate the excellent basic research in Alz- IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM (BILL) H. sons, James and John; his two brothers, Her- heimer's Disease to the clinic. Ultimately this HAMANN bert and Charles, and four grandchildren. program provides an opportunity for the Na- f tional Institute on Aging (NIA) to ``enhance ef- HON. IKE SKELTON forts to train, and educate health care profes- CELEBRATION OF LOU TREBAR ON OF MISSOURI HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY sionals to improve diagnosis, treatment and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prevention of Alzheimer's Disease'' as the Thursday, June 8, 2000 House Report language accompanying this bill HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH urges. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep OF OHIO I would note that the Senate Committee re- sadness that I inform the House of the death IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Bill Hamann, former resident of Lexington, port accompanying the Labor-HHS Education Thursday, June 8, 2000 Appropriations bill provides additional clarifica- Missouri. He was 87. tion of the intent of Congress with respect to Bill, a son of the late William G. and Mary Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I cele- how the NIA should improve the diagnosis, Curtis Hamann, was born in Henrietta, Mis- brate Mr. Lou Trebar. On Wednesday May 3, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's Dis- souri, on October 12, 1912. His dedication to 2000, this Cleveland polka legend celebrated ease. The Senate Committee Report states football began on the Richmond High School his 80th birthday with 1,500 of his closest the following with respect to the specific steps football team and continued at Graceland Jun- friends. Gathered at the Slovenian National we expect to be taken to educate and train ior College in Lamoni, Iowa, where he also let- Home, thousands of polka fans and eighteen physician/scientists: tered in basketball. His greatest satisfaction as polka bands payed tribute to this local artist by ``The Committee believes that an important a player was playing center for the Missouri giving him ``the greatest day of [his] life.'' step in fighting Alzheimer's Disease is the en- University Tigers under coach Don Faurot, A Throughout Lou's life, he has made signifi- couragement of clinical research and training, special influence in his life. cant contributions to Cleveland's culturally di- which will complement the many excellent re- After graduation, Bill coached football at verse community. This Slovenian neighbor- search efforts currently funded through the Odessa High School for two years before join- hood native has enhanced Northeast Ohio's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Na- ing the United States Navy during World War culture, and has added to the quality that tional Institute on Aging (NIA), and in the pri- II. He served in the Navy until November makes Cleveland a polka city. Lou has a life- vate sector. The creation of Alzheimer's Clin- 1945, making lieutenant before he returned to time of dedication to promoting Cleveland- ical Research and training Awards program to Missouri University to complete his master's Style polkas and waltzes and to preserving the train physicians to recognize and treat Alz- degree. rich Slovenian heritage from which Cleveland heimer's Disease, and to dedicate their ca- In 1946, Bill moved to Lexington and began evolved reers to improving care for Alzheimer's pa- coaching football in earnest at Lexington High This ``Waltz King'' is a true dean of Cleve- tients by bridging the gap that exists between School. In his first year, he led the team to land-style music. He was a pioneer in adapt- basic and clinical research is critical. The their first undefeated season in Lexington his- ing Slovenian folk music into America's musi- awards program will foster physician dedica- tory. He was head football coach for 22 years, cal mainstream as the first Cleveland-style tion to a career in research, diagnosis, and winning four more Missouri River Valley Con- bandleader to create a multi-part harmony with treatment of Alzheimer's Disease by awarding ference (MRVC) championships. Bill also all types of instruments. His vision and talent junior and midlevel physicians who have dem- served as Athletic Director, basketball coach have greatly decorated the heritage of the onstrated the potential for a lifelong commit- and track coach during this time. He was head Cleveland area. ment to researching and treating Alzheimer's, basketball coach for six years and assistant I salute Lou for these many artistic accom- with a I year stipend to train as an Alzheimer's basketball coach for ten years, winning one plishments, and I join in with his many fans physician/scientist. The awards program will MRVC championship. Bill also had great suc- who wish him a happy 80th birthday. be administered through the NIA, and should cess as a track coach, winning State meets f twice and numerous District and MRVC cham- provide support for institutions focused pri- AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- marily on Alzheimer's research but linked to a pionships. He was one of a select few Mis- souri coaches who won championships in DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT clinical treatment facility. The awards program (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS will complement the Alzheimer's Disease Re- three major sports for one school. Bill retired from coaching football in 1968, but continued TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- search Centers (currently funded through NIA) PUBLIC OF CHINA or similar institutions that are State or privately to coach track until 1972. In addition to coach- ing, he taught driver's education, physical edu- funded. The awards program will encourage SPEECH OF institutions implementing the program to spe- cation and history. He retired from teaching in cialize in training physician/scientists, ulti- 1979 after 32 years at Lexington High School. HON. BOB CLEMENT mately becoming physician training centers.'' Bill was one of the first coaches named to OF TENNESSEE Alzheimer's disease is on track to become the Missouri High School Hall of Fame in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1992, and as Hall of Fame Coach for Track in the epidemic of the 21st Century, currently 4 Wednesday, May 24, 2000 million Americans are afflicted and by 2050 it 1993. He is one of only two coaches named is estimated that this number will increase to in more than one Hall of Fame in all of Mis- Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, since the 14 million. With these astonishing statistics we souri. President asked Congress to grant Permanent must act today to head off the health care cri- Bill also served as President of the MRVC, Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) to China, the sis of tomorrow. The Alzheimer's Clinical Re- was twice honored as Coach of the Year at members of this bodyÐindeed, all of the search and Training Awards envisioned by the Kansas City Area Night of Sports, and was American peopleÐhave been forced to con- both the House and Senate bills represent an named a life member of the West Central sider broad questions about our relationship important step in meeting the challenge. Coaches Association. He received the Distin- with China, about our values as a free people guished Service Award from the Missouri Ath- and about our fundamental best interests as f letic Administration. Bill was President of the they relate to the economy and to national se- Lafayette County Teachers and a member of curity. These are very serious questions; and PERSONAL EXPLANATION Phi Delta Kappa at Central Missouri State Uni- IÐlike many of my colleagues, I am sureÐ versity. He was a former president and mem- have invested a great deal of time in study, HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS ber of the Lexington Retired Teachers. Addi- discussions and prayer about them. OF GEORGIA tionally, Bill was a member of the Lions Club, Make no mistakeÐI understand the value of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kiwanis Club, and very active in the Lexington international trade, and I am a believer in de- Historical Society. He was a member of the veloping trade opportunities to enhance our Thursday, June 8, 2000 United Methodist Church of Lexington and economic future. I recognize the realities of Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, on June 6, served as Chairman of the Church Board. the global economy that exist today; and there 2000, I was unable to be present and to cast Mr. Speaker, Bill Hamann will be greatly is no doubt in my mind that trade is the key votes. Had I been present, I would have voted missed by all who knew him. I know the Mem- to the future for the United States, for China ``yea'' on rollcall vote 234, ``yea'' on rollcall bers of the House will join me in extending and for every other nation as well. My record vote 235, ``yea'' on rollcall 236, and ``yea'' on heartfelt condolences to his family: his wife of reflects my belief in free and fair trade poli- rollcall vote 237. 58 years, Betty; his daughter, Sally; his two cies, including trade with China. I supported E932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 NAFTA, GATT, fast track and the Africa Trade China's recent provocative actions and con- ration in China's religious freedom during this bill this body just recently passed. Opening tinued demand for Taiwan to acknowledge its past year. Make no mistake, the crackdown on markets benefits both countriesÐthe U.S. ``one China'' policy or expect military actions is religious expression in China has reached gains new destinations to export goods, and troubling. Should we reward China for these alarming and brutal proportions. China has en- China gains investment from foreign compa- actions? I believe we would be sending ex- acted laws which have been used to per- nies. actly the wrong message if we were to grant secute many religious groups of differing But what I cannot support is relinquishing China PNTR at a time when the Chinese have faiths. Unregistered groups, including home our annual review of China's progress towards chosen to adopt a far more aggressive stance churches, have been raided and buildings de- free market reform and a democratic society. toward Taiwan. I was pleased to see Mr. stroyed. Individuals have been fined, arrested, I cannot, in good conscience, award China Chen's presidential inauguration in Taipai take tortured and some even killed. China con- PNTR when there are serious national security place without incident this past weekend. tinues to harass, detain, beat and torture concerns involving China and Taiwan's volatile However, Beijing's silent response leaves members of religious groups, including Catho- relationship as well as China's role in pro- much to the imagination. lics, Protestants and Tibetan Buddhists. Tens ducing and disseminating weapons of mass This comes on top of growing skepticism of thousands of members of the spiritual destruction. When China's record of compli- expressed by our intelligence communityÐ movement Falun Gong have been detained ance with past agreements leaves much to be skepticism about whether the Chinese intend and forced to sign statements disavowing their desired. And when China's progress in eco- to live up to their international commitments to beliefs. An unknown number of those who re- nomic power and technological development stem the proliferation of weapons of mass de- fused remain detained; others are in prison or has overlooked progress on human rights and struction, especially in the areas of short- and serving ``re-education through labor'' sen- religious freedom. Therefore, I am not con- medium-range missiles and chemical weapons tences. To torture and persecute people for vinced that the best interests of this nation technology. Despite Chinese promises to simply expressing their personal beliefs is un- and of the people of my state are served by abide by various arms control pacts, including conscionable. rewarding China with unconditional permanent the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the Direc- Although I believe that economic reform can normal trade relations. Therefore, Mr. Speak- tor of Central Intelligence recently reported lead to political reform and a greater respect er, I am opposed to extending PNTR to China that China remains a ``key supplier'' of tech- for individual freedoms, there is a distinct risk at this time. nology inconsistent with proliferation goalsÐ that China may choose to abide by the WTO's Rather than granting PNTR, I believe a particularly missile and chemical technology to rules while continuing to flagrantly ignore more prudent and responsible approach is to Pakistan, Iran and North Korea. human rights standards. It's true that the WTO continue an annual review of China's trade We must make it clear to the Chinese that could be a catalyst for creating a modern legal status. In the past, as a supporter of free we will extend a hand of friendship in good system. However, there's no guarantee that trade, I have favored granting normal trade re- faith, but we will not turn a blind eye to its irre- the system will protect basic rights. For that to lations to China on an annual basis. In this sponsible or dangerous actions. It is not in our happen, there has to be a sustained effort to way, we have better opportunities to move national security interest to condone and re- press for creation of a truly independent judici- that country toward a more democratic, free ward grossly irresponsible conduct by a coun- ary. Such sustained pressure can be most ef- market system, while maintaining a trade rela- tionship that certainly can be beneficial to the try that wishes to become a leader in the inter- fective through an annual renewal process of people of both nations. I see this annual re- national community. trade agreements. view as an effective way to influence the Chi- HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WORKER RIGHTS AND LABOR CONCERNS nese government to reform its policies toward As a member of the House International Re- The right for workers to organize and bar- religious minorities, workers, and proponents lations Committee, I am keenly interested in gain collectively is not only discouraged in of democracy. and aware of our role in international affairs. China, it is punished by imprisonment or But granting permanent status to China is a I have traveled to China and am amazed at worse. Forced labor camps continue to exist in significantly different issue. Such a move what is going on there. China is clearly on the China; and these camps provide no com- would, in a sense, take China ``off probation'' move and I have no doubt that they will even- pensation for work under deplorable condi- and remove the incentive to make progress on tually rival only the United States as a world tions. Since it is well established that China's those issues of particular concern to the superpower. However, the most recent State labor practices do not meet U.S. or inter- United States. In my opinion, the question this Department report on human rights practices national standards for protecting worker rights, PNTR vote poses is not on the merits of free in China reveals that the situation continues to how can we, in good conscience, reward trade but rather whether the U.S. should relin- grow worse. We cannot, and should not, over- China for its abysmal labor practices by grant- quish our influence on trade with China per- look what our own government recognizes as ing PNTR? manently. abhorrent conditions in China. One of my particular concerns is the effect NATIONAL SECURITY As China progresses rapidly in terms of granting PNTR and opening China to U.S. My first concern about our relationship with economic power, technological development companies will have on industries such as the China relates to national security. The pros- and international affairs, its progress on textile industry. Without real labor standards pects for peace and prosperity in Asia depend human rights is sorely lacking. In terms of po- and protections in place, PNTR could cripple heavily on China's role as a responsible mem- litical freedom, democratic institutions and the our own apparel and textile markets, placing ber of the international community. Perhaps guarantee of basic rights, China simply does American jobs at risk and endangering Amer- our country's most important national security not meet any reasonable standard that the ican workers and their families. China is a for- challenge is to build a constructive and stable United States or any nation with a mature, midable player in the world apparel and textile bilateral relationship with China. The prospects democratic heritage would consider accept- market. As of 1999, it was the world's largest for peace and prosperity in Asia depend heav- able. If America stands for anything, it stands producer of cotton, manmade fibers and silk ily on China's role as a responsible member of for personal freedom and inalienable rights for as well as of apparel products. It has the larg- the international community. In my opinion, a all people. Our values cannot be divorced est production capacity for textile products in policy of engagement must be built on a foun- from any votes or from any considerations, in- the world and has, in recent years, improved dation of strength and resolve that rewards re- cluding those related to trade. I am afraid that the efficiency of its textile industry and in- sponsible Chinese behavior and confronts pro- granting PNTR sends China the message that creased the quality and value of its apparel vocative activities that undermine U.S. inter- we approve of their political system as it output. China has the potential to be a major ests and promote greater risks of military and stands today. And that is simply not the case. threat to the apparel and textile industries in diplomatic confrontation. The number of documented cases of reli- the U.S. and the workers in those industries. Should we reward China with PNTR status gious persecution in China alarms me. As a I reject the option of granting PNTR status to given recent highly provocative actions on the firm believer in supporting religious freedom China today and see dedicated employees out part of the Chinese government? Our country and author of the International Religious Free- of work tomorrow because of an influx of would be sending exactly the wrong message dom Act, I believe we must take a stand cheap Chinese textiles. if we were to support China's WTO member- against human rights violations and persecu- China's lack of PNTR status allows us an- ship with PNTR at a time when the Chinese tion of people for simply expressing their reli- nual reviews of the human rights and labor have chosen to adopt a far more aggressive gious beliefs. The Commission on Religious record in China. Granting PNTR to China will stance toward Taiwan, a stance that they Freedom, established by the International Reli- mean losing this annual review and any sub- know could lead to a serious military con- gious Freedom Act, released earlier this sequent leverage to force China's compliance frontation with the U.S. month a report which notes a marked deterio- with international standards. An annual review CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E933 will retain the ability of Congress to examine relinquish our influence on trade with China IN HONOR OF HELEN STEINEL’S China's willingness and ability to keep its com- permanently. International tradeÐand the ben- RETIREMENT AFTER 30 YEARS mitments. It will give China incentive to im- efits it affordsÐare a fact. Likewise, it should IN EDUCATION prove its record with regard to workers' rights also not be disputed as to whether the United and human rights and give it an opportunity to States should attempt to influence Chinese HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ demonstrate its adherence to fair trade and behavior in areas of human and workers' OF NEW JERSEY environmental protection. rights, weapons proliferation and compliance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A RECORD OF NONCOMPLIANCE Thursday, June 8, 2000 To some degree, the Chinese government with international commitments. Clearly we has avoided full compliance with many of the should. Thus, my concern lies with whether Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today trade agreements it has made with the United we should take China off the one-year renewal to honor Helen Steinel on her retirement after States. While our trade deficit with China con- process. Given current conditions in China 30 years in education. tinues to grow, China has broken its agree- and recent actions by the Chinese govern- Helen Steinel began her illustrious career in ments with us on opening markets, stopping ment, I am not convinced that relinquishing education as a teacher. She taught at Holy the piracy of intellectual property, and ending this leveraging tool is in our best national in- Family, St. Joseph's, St. Joseph and Michael, and Mother Seton elementary schools, all the export of goods produced in the forced terest at this time. labor camps. The statements of China's nego- schools in Union City, NJ. For the last several tiators on PNTR lead me to believe that we It is for all of these reasons that I must op- years, Helen has been the principal of Mother cannot count on a total, good-faith compliance pose permanent normal trade relations at this Seton School, where she is a mentor to her with this agreement, either. time. I am not convinced that It is in the best faculty, and where she has educated teachers This pattern of non-compliance, or of only interest of Tennesseans and our country to re- as well as children in her work with student partial compliance, bolsters significantly the ar- ward China with unconditional permanent nor- teachers. gument against PNTR and in favor of the an- mal trade relations when it is clear they do not For 30 years, Helen has dedicated herself nual renewals that have been granted in the meet our standards for human and worker to the education of children, and for 30 years, she has touched the lives of students and past. Just as ending our trade relationship with rights and could threaten our national security. teachers in a way that her years of dedication China altogether would be a foolish and self- Clearly trade must continue and we must destructive for the United States, losing our cannot measure. Helen understands and im- pledge ourselves to work with the Chinese re- parts to others the knowledge that education annual review and any subsequent leverage to formers to move their country towards free move is a profound tool for understanding the world In any number of areasÐagricultural com- market democracy. However, until significant and a necessary instrument in realizing one's modities, meat and poultry, telecommuni- improvements are made in these areas, I can- full potential as a human being. cations, petroleum, insurance-related services, not in good faith vote to grant PNTR. It is said that teaching another something of and othersÐAmerican interests are best I look forward to the day when China fully value takes compassion, understanding, and served when we can revisit compliance issues joins the international community in a commit- patience; and absent these virtues, the simple process of imparting knowledge can become regularly. With PNTR, our opportunities to ment to democratic values, human rights, and monitor and influence compliance are severely strained and cumbersome, leaving both teach- trade that is truly free and fair. Until that time, er and pupil estranged, unable to truly learn limited, if not eliminated, while an annual re- we have a duty to use whatever tools we have view will retain the ability of Congress to ex- from each other. In honoring Helen today, I available to us to influence China to take that amine China's willingness and ability to keep honor the virtues that allow teachers to be- its commitments. path. My vote against PNTR for China is one come great educators. such tool, and I utilize it in good conscience CONCLUSION Today, I ask that my colleagues join me as A ``no'' vote on PNTR will not mean an end and with a conviction that it will benefit both I honor Helen Steinel, a great woman and ed- to America's trade relationship with China. The the Chinese and American people. ucator I respect and admire. U.S. and China will continue to have a binding f f trade relationship under international law, gov- TRIBUTE TO AKIRA INOUE erned by the 1979 trade agreement between our two countries and several subsequent bi- TRIBUTE TO THE PARTICIPANTS HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD lateral deals. The ``most favored nation'' provi- OF THE S.P.H.E.R.E.S. PROJECT OF GUAM sions of those agreements require that China IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES afford to the United States any trade and non- trade economic benefits that China grants to HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Thursday, June 8, 2000 our competitors. It is true that the U.S. would OF ILLINOIS Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, Each not be able to file complaints against China year, the Guam Chamber of Commerce se- through the WTO dispute resolution process. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lects the ``Small Business Person of the Year'' However, we will retain the right to use our Thursday, June 8, 2000 from a pool of individuals and business part- own laws to sanction ChinaÐby withholding or ners who either own and operate or bear prin- limiting access to the U.S. marketÐfor unfair Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cipal responsibility for small business estab- trade practices. commend John Link, Amy Rahe, Carmen lishments on Guam. The chamber takes into Furthermore, if the U.S. and China are not Reiner, and Adam Wieties. These four middle account staying power, sales growth, growth tied through the WTO, we will be able to use school students from Carlinville Middle School in payroll, innovativeness in product or serv- our trade laws to redress abuses of human in Carlinville, IL, are tackling tough community ice, response to adversity, and civic contribu- rights and worker rights. The U.S. would be issues as participants in the Bayer/NSF Award tions. This year the honor was bestowed upon prohibited from taking such actions if China for Community Innovation. local businessman, Akira Inoue. and the U.S. have a WTO relationship. So Having held assignments in Australia, New China's lack of PNTR status allows us annual Their project is Saving Prairies and Helping Guinea, Saipan and other neighboring islands, reviews of China's progress, thus giving China Environmental Regions Expand SuccessfullyÐ Akira chose to settle on Guam, an island he an incentive to improve its record with regard S.P.H.E.R.E.S. Through this project they have deemed to be the ideal hub for Japanese ori- to workers' rights and human rights and give successfully strengthened local support to cre- ented businesses. On September 1, 1968, he that nation an opportunity to demonstrate its ate a preserve where native prairie grasses established Nanbo Guam, Ltd. Initially en- adherence to fair trade and environmental pro- and indigenous creatures could flourish and gaged in the importation and wholesale of tection. students could study and experience the prai- general merchandise from Japan, Nanbo There is no doubt in my mind that trade is rie habitat. Guam started underwriting insurance in June the key to the future. Opening markets benefit of 1969. everyoneÐthe U.S. gains new destinations to I want to take this opportunity to thank these With neither experience nor training in the export goods and China gains investment from students who at such a young age have made insurance business, Akira assumed the func- foreign companies. In my opinion, the question it their responsibility to preserve our environ- tion of general agent for The Tokio Marine and this PNTR vote poses is not on the merits of ment. I am proud of them and look forward to Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., of Japan. The com- free trade but rather whether the U.S. should all else they may accomplish. pany enjoyed a steady growth and, with it, the E934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 trust and support of the Guam community. during the previous Congress. That underlying Gus Karle. Most importantly, I want to recog- When Typhoon Pamela devastated the island legislation ultimately was not enacted in the nize Mrs. Sue Clark. As a result of her deter- of Guam in 1976, Nanbo Guam's efforts to previous Congress and today I offer the wire- mination and perseverance, today we cele- provide prompt settlements did not go unno- less health study amendment as a standalone brate 25 years of the Okefenokee Heritage ticed. Along with their good reputation came piece of legislation, entitled the ``Wireless Center and its significant contributions to our new applicants and increased premium sales. Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000.'' county. Akira credits this as the basis of Nanbo Mr. Speaker, when I first raised the issue of [From the Waycross Journal-Herald, June 1, Guam's success. cellular phone safety at a House Tele- 2000] Through the years, Nanbo Guam has devel- communications and Finance Subcommittee OKEFENOKEE HERITAGE CENTER OBSERVES oped and grown steadily. In 1977, the com- briefing I chaired in 1993, there were roughly 25TH pany began handling life insurance as the 15 million people using such phonesÐtoday Friends and supporters of the Okefenokee general agent for Pacific Guardian Life, Hono- there are over 70 million users of wireless Heritage Center gathered yesterday at the lulu. In 1978, they established the Sun Rise, phones. In addition, the FDA, which coordi- center’s Augusta Avenue site to commemo- Inc., and opened the Japan Food Super- nates Federal oversight of the wireless phone rate 25 years of service to this community. It market. In the 1980's, Nanbo Guam engaged health issue, has previously indicated that a was a memorable, sun-splashed afternoon of in real estate ventures and revived their import significant research effort over a sustained pe- short speeches and renewed acquaintances. Mrs. Sue Clark, wife of well-known business by establishing the Nanbo Trading riod of time is needed to provide the greater Waycross eye surgeon Dr. S. William Clark Company. In the 1990's, they broadened the body of scientific information that scientists Jr., is credited with being the primary com- scope of their insurance business by con- and regulators will need to more adequately munity figure who conceptualized, promoted cluding another general agency agreement assess any potential health risks. and implemented the idea of building a her- property and casualty insurance with the It is my belief that because wireless phone itage-themed museum in Waycross. It was Nippon Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., of companies receive their licenses to operate her perseverance and organizational drive, Japan and by securing a claims agency from the Federal Government, that the govern- together with the resources of the Seaboard agreement from the United Services Auto- ment has a responsibility to step up its efforts Coast Line Railroad and several other key players, which helped to make today’s herit- mobile Association. Akira Inoue's business to address this issue. Indeed, having helped age center a reality. acumen, innovations and his capable direction create the wireless revolution over the years In his prepared remarks, former Rice Yard is undoubtedly the driving force behind Nanbo by freeing up federally administered airwaves Superintendent A.A. ‘‘Gus’’ Karle com- Guam's success. for these new services, I have simultaneously mented Wednesday that he located the cen- Outside of his business ventures, Akira ad- advocated that the government must also ter’s ‘‘Okefenokee Chief’’ steam engine at a ditionally devotes personal time and resources have a serious commitment to additional re- South Carolina rock quarry and told Mrs. to civic and community activities. As one of search in order to reassure consumers that Clark about his find. He said she contacted the founding members of the Japan Club of any lingering concerns about whether these the quarry’s owners that same day and with- in days had marched into the Seaboard Coast Guam, he served as its first vice-president in wireless devices pose a health risk are ad- Line’s corporate offices at Jacksonville and 1972. From 1973 through 1977, he served as dressed. arranged to have the locomotive transported the club's president. During his tenure, he was This legislation authorizes $25 million over a to Waycross. instrumental in raising donations for the Christ- 5-year period for the FDA to analyze health ‘‘I got a call from Seaboard CEO Prime mas Seal Fund Drive. He was also actively in- risks associated from radiofrequency emis- Osborne. He mentioned this locomotive and volved with the Vietnam Refugees Relief Drive sions from wireless phones. I believe it is a said Sue Clark had just left his office,’’ said in addition to serving on the Board of Gov- modest but important allocation of a portion of Karle. Together with Seaboard’s Henry ernors of St. John's Episcopal School. Be- total Federal research funds, an authorization Pigge, plans were soon put into motion to transport the 1912 vintage locomotive from tween 1987 and 1989, he was a member of that is specifically dedicated to scientifically South Carolina to Waycross in December the committee to establish a Japanese school assess wireless phone health risks. 1973. on Guam. Serving once again as president of f The locomotive is the showpiece among the Japan Club of Guam from 1992 through the Heritage Center’s exhibits. It’s a wonder- 1995, he worked towards the full payment of CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVER- ful example of early 20th century technology the construction loan for the Japanese school SARY OF THE OKEFENOKEE HER- spared from the salvager’s torch and pre- and organized a relief fund drive for the vic- ITAGE CENTER served for future generations by Sue Clark’s vision. tims of the 1995 Kobe earthquake. Akira is The locomotive’s steam whistle was oper- also a distinguished member of the Rotary HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS ating Wednesday, harkening back to a day Club of Tumon Bay. OF GEORGIA when the telegraph key was the fastest For over three decades, Guam's business IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES means of communication and belching, noisy community has reaped great benefits from Thursday, June 8, 2000 steam locomotives rolled into Waycross from Akira Inoue's efforts and dedication. I join his all directions, disgorging passengers and wel- proud familyÐhis wife, Machiko, his sons, Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, today I am coming new ones on those ‘‘magic carpets Naoyuki and Tetsuji, and daughters, Sachiko proud to honor the 25th Anniversary of the made of steel.’’ outstanding Okefenokee Heritage Center. It is It was America’s ‘‘Age of Innocence,’’ a and YoshikoÐwho, together with the Guam time before the horrors of World War II and Chamber of Commerce and the people of an honor for the community to be gifted with this great facility for teaching and learning. national ascendency to superpower status. It Guam, celebrate Akira Inoue's contributions was a time when this newspaper was located and success. I commend and congratulate him The Okefenokee Heritage Center has been at the corner of Plant Avenue and Isabella for being chosen as this year's ``Small Busi- an institution serving South Georgia for 25 Street (now Jack Williams Park), enabling ness Person of the Year.'' great years. When the building was finished the late Editor & Publisher Jack Williams f 1975, it added a world of learning for all ages Sr. to gaze out his office window at loco- in the community. This is why I pay tribute to motive engineers and their passengers as TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TRADE, the silver anniversary of this vital facility for they rounded the crossing enroute to the AND CONSUMER PROTECTION Waycross and Ware County. I praise the tire- Waycross Rail Depot. less efforts that the people of Waycross have His son, the late Jack Williams Jr., said the building’s glass windows would actually HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY contributed for this great museum. I hope for shake in their frames as these steel behe- OF MASSACHUSETTS continued success in the future and I thank moths passed outside. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them for their dedication and hard work. The old building is gone now, but a scaled- I believe that the following editorial from the down reproduction rests beside the railroad Thursday, June 8, 2000 Waycross Journal Herald clearly depicts how track at the Heritage Center for future gen- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to important this Heritage Center is. I sincerely erations to enjoy. introduce legislation requiring the Food and appreciate the hard work and support of peo- What a wonderful facility our Heritage Center has truly become. The entire commu- Drug Administration (FDA) study the issue of ple like Catherine Larkens, Current Director of nity owes a debt of gratitude to Sue Clark alleged potential health risks associated with the Center, Sonya Craven, President of the for her hard work and vision. Her ancestor, wireless phones. This legislation builds upon a Board, to all the Board Members, Ware Coun- the late Dr. Daniel Lott (one of four founders provision that I offered to legislation then- ty Commissioner Chairman Roger Strickland, of Waycross in 1871) would be justly proud of pending in the House Commerce Committee Mayor John Fluker, Dr. William Clark, III and what she has accomplished. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E935 TRIBUTE TO RETIRING ASSISTANT education for youth and teens, wildlife gar- likely scenario is that China’s exports of SUPERINTENDENT DR. TOM F. dens, a preserved nature facility, and a plane- cheap textiles, pirated technology and other LUTHY, JR. tarium. By providing the community with these products produced by grossly underpaid labor wi11 flood our markets at the expense assets the Center continues to encourage a of American wages, jobs and trade balance; HON. IKE SKELTON living connection between people, science, and OF MISSOURI and wildlife in order to create a better commit- Whereas, the record of the People’s Repub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to the welfare of our natural world. lic of China in human rights and in failing to Thursday, June 8, 2000 As the Center has grown throughout the live up to trade agreements should not be years, the community it serves has benefitted validated by supporting its admission into Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to greatly from its existence. Thousands of chil- the World Trade Organization; now, there- my attention that a long and exceptional ca- dren have been exposed to the world of fore, be it reer in education is nearing an end. Dr. Tom science through observing living displays and Resolved by the senate of the one hundred first general assembly of the State of Ten- F. Luthy, Jr., of Lebanon, Missouri, is retiring participating in hands-on experiences. Today, after more than 40 years of service to Leb- nessee, the House of Representatives concur- the museum has become a tool for the old ring, That the General Assembly respectfully anon Public Schools. and young, as families utilize its programs all Tom began his teaching career as an 18- requests that Congress vote against any pro- year round. posal to grant permanent normal trade rela- year-old college student in 1958 at the Black- My fellow colleagues, please join me in tions status to the The People’s Republic of foot School. After that, he taught grades five thanking and honoring the Lake Erie Nature China, which is a precursor to the granting through eight for two years at the two-room and Science Center for the 50 years of con- of World Trade Organization membership, Bolles School before teaching for two years at tribution it has made to science and wildlife and take all other actions within their power the Lebanon High School. After a year of to deny membership in the World Trade Or- and for the 50 years it has been a service to ganization to the People’s Republic of China. teaching at the newly built Glendale High its community. School in Springfield, Tom returned to Leb- Be it further f anon as the school's firstever department Resolved, That suitable copies of this reso- lution be transmitted to the Honorable Wil- chair in charge of the social studies program. TENNESSEE SENATE JOINT liam Jefferson Clinton, President of the He continued to teach history for 15 more RESOLUTION 720 United States; to the President of the Senate years at the high school. and the Speaker of the House of Representa- When the high school moved to its present HON. BOB CLEMENT tives of the Congress of the United States; location in 1976, Tom stayed as the assistant and to each member of the Tennessee Con- principal of Lebanon Junior High. Two years OF TENNESSEE gressional Delegation. later, he became the principal and spent the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES next 17 years guiding the lives of the young Thursday, June 8, 2000 f people who attended his school. After that, he Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I submit for CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CELE- became the Lebanon R±111 Schools assistant the RECORD a copy of Tennessee Senate superintendent for personnel and instruction. BRATES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY Joint Resolution 720 which urges the U.S. OF THE EDEN INSTITUTE As an assistant superintendent for the past Congress to vote against Permanent Normal eight years, Tom has hired more teachers Trade Relations. The Joint Resolution was in- than are currently on the entire district staff. troduced by the late Senator Pete Springer HON. RUSH D. HOLT He also guided the district through its highly and Senator Roscoe Dixon. OF NEW JERSEY successful review under the Missouri School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Improvement Plan in 1998. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 720 Tom has had a great impact on education in A Resolution to urge Congress to vote Thursday, June 8, 2000 the Lebanon area. Early in his career, he cre- against any proposal to grant permanent Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize ated the American Heritage program at the normal trade relations status to the People’s Republic of China and to urge the President the Eden Institute's 25th Anniversary. Over the high school. He also was involved in the for- and Congress to oppose China’s membership last quarter of a century, the Eden Institute mation of the C±5 school and was instru- in the World Trade Organization. has made tremendous contributions to our mental in naming that school after Joel E. Bar- Whereas, the People’s Republic of China community through its commitment to meeting ber, who was president of the school board at has taken steps to become a member of the the needs of individuals with autism. the Blackfoot School where he began his ca- World Trade Organization, a position that Eden is a New Jersey-based nonprofit orga- reer. After retirement, Tom will still impact would give China recognition and status as nization founded in 1975 to address the needs education by continuing his work with the an equal, legitimate partner with other countries in world trade; and of the autistic community. Eden brought both statewide Goals 2000 project, which is devel- Whereas, since 1992, China has entered into parents and professionals together to assist in oping a new physical education model for Mis- four bilateral trade agreements with the the development of a family-oriented, multi- souri. United States in which China has agreed to faceted program driven by a well trained, dedi- Mr. Speaker, Tom Luthy's passion for excel- give U.S. businesses better access to its mar- cated and nurturing staff. Eden was founded lence in education has made a difference in kets and not to discriminate against U. S. on the commitment to provide a cost-effective, the lives of students and teachers. I know all products; and community-based alternative to institutionaliza- Members of Congress will join me in paying Whereas, China has violated the provisions tion and to offering training that would meet of each of these agreements including the tribute to his outstanding service to the Leb- the changing needs of children and adults with anon education community. 1992 Memoranda of Understanding on Prison Labor and Market Access, the 1994 Bilateral autism. f Agreement on Textiles, and the 1996 Bilat- Autism is a lifelong developmental disability HONORING THE LAKE ERIE eral Agreement on Intellectual Property that severely affects social behavior, commu- NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER Rights; and nication and one's ability to learn, is the result Whereas, China’s record on human rights is of a neurological disorder that interferes with poor; those who attempt to engage in legiti- the functioning of the brain. Autism affects 15 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH mate political opposition are often impris- of every 10,000 births and typically appears oned or harassed, and those holding political OF OHIO during the first three years of development. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES views that differ from those of the regime or profess religious views are oppressed; and Some of the services offered by Eden in- Thursday, June 8, 2000 Whereas, China ignores the rights of its clude the Eden Institute, a year-round edu- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I cele- workers and imprisons those who seek to im- cational program for children ages 3-21; Eden brate the Golden anniversary of the Lake Erie prove labor conditions in the country; and A.C.R.E.s, nine community-based group Nature and Science Center. For 50 years, this Whereas, China’s enormous military estab- homes and three supported living apartments asset of Greater Cleveland has provided the lishment and its injudicious use of threats for adults; an employment center; year-round and provocation make it a threat in the eyes retreat opportunities, an early intervention pro- community with invaluable educational oppor- of its neighbors; and tunities, wildlife resources, and a natural pres- Whereas, advocates of China’s membership gram for infants and toddlers, and many, ervation of a beautiful environment. in the World Trade Organization promote the many more. Among the many accomplishments the Cen- view that China’s vast potential market Although much has changed over the years, ter is responsible for are wildlife rehabilitation, would be further opened to trade; the more Eden's mission is the sameÐto provide a E936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 comprehensive continuum of services de- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture signed to enable children and adults with au- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, relating to plant protection and quarantine. tism to lead fulfilling, productive and inde- Washington, DC, May 25, 2000. Please find the enclosed copy of H.R. 1504, Hon. LARRY COMBEST, pendent lives. as amended, along with a side-by-side com- Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, House of parison showing current law. In order to And they have been extremely successful. Representatives, Longworth Building, allow the timely consideration by the entire Through the work of Eden, parents are now Washington, DC. House of Representatives during the remain- able to more effectively engage their children DEAR CHAIRMAN COMBEST: I am writing ing period in the 106th Congress, I am re- at home; they have assisted hundreds of chil- concerning the Conference Report to H.R. questing that you waive your Committee’s dren and adults with autism to interact with 2559 (Report), the Agricultural Risk Protec- referral of H.R. 1504. their communities to the best of their abilities; tion Act of 1999, which includes an amend- I understand that such an action is not in- ment to H.R. 1504, the Plant Protection Act, tended to waive your Committee’s jurisdic- and Eden has worked very hard to promote offered by Mr. Canady. Section 413 of the Re- community awareness of the challenges asso- tion over this subject matter or any similar port contains an item of jurisdictional inter- legislation now or in the future and look for- ciated with autism. est to the Committee on Ways and Means. ward to working with you on matters of The Eden Institute is a great asset to both This Act is intended to consolidate existing shared interest. Central New Jersey and our nation. I urge all laws relating to plant safety. Thank you for your consideration of this my colleagues to join me today in recognizing Specifically, section 413 of the Report, request. Eden's dedication to assisting citizens with au- ‘‘Notification and Holding Requirements Sincerely, Upon Arrival,’’ would require the Secretary tism achieve their full potential. LARRY COMBEST, of the Treasury to notify promptly the Sec- Chairman. retary of Agriculture of the arrival of any f plant, plant product, biological control orga- nism, plant pest, or noxious weed at a port of CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2559, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, entry. This provision also requires the Sec- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTEC- retary of the Treasury to hold those products Washington, DC, May 24, 2000. TION ACT OF 2000 until they are inspected and authorized for Hon. LARRY COMBEST, entry into or transit movement through the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Long- SPEECH OF United States, or otherwise released by the worth House Office Building, Washington, Secretary of Agriculture. DC. HON. LARRY COMBEST Current section 156 of title 7 of the United DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing with re- States Code requires the Secretary of the OF TEXAS gard to H.R. 1504, ‘‘The Plant Protection Treasury to notify the Secretary of Agri- Act’’, which was referred to your committee IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES culture of the arrival of any nursery stock at and to this committee for such matters with- Thursday, May 25, 2000 a port of entry. Section 413 repeals current in our respective Rule X jurisdictions. section 156, and instead, requires such notifi- Since the bill was referred to this com- Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1504, as cation for all of the above referenced prod- mittee, there is no question that there are amended was included in the Conference Re- ucts, including nursery stock. The statutory provisions of the bill which fall within our port accompanying H.R. 2559, the Agriculture requirement that the Secretary of the Treas- jurisdiction. It is my understanding that due Risk Protection Act of 2000 as title IV of this ury hold such shipments until released by to the exigencies of time, and the leader- Act. As introduced, H.R. 1504 was referred the Secretary of Agriculture and the author- ship’s desire to process this legislation in the ity for the Secretary of Treasury to release primarily to the House Committee on Agri- near future you are requesting this com- a shipment from the port of entry without mittee waive its consideration of the bill. culture, and in addition, to the Committees on necessarily requiring an inspection are new. Judiciary, Resources, and Ways and Means Pursuant to your request, I am willing to The U.S. Customs Service already follows waive this committee’s further consideration for a period to be subsequently determined by similar procedures, and it is our under- of the bill, recognizing that this will not af- the Speaker. To expedite consideration of standing that section 413 does not change fect our subject matter jurisdiction over this H.R. 1504, and to allow it to be included in current law, with respect to such imports, matter, and that I will insist on Members of this conference report, the following letters but only enhances enforcement of the cur- our committee being named conferees should rent laws relating to those imports. this bill go to conference. were exchanged between the Committee on Normally, the Committee on Ways and Sincerely, Agriculture and the other committees of juris- Means would meet to consider such legisla- HENRY J. HYDE, diction waiving further consideration of the bill. tion. In order to expedite consideration of Chairman. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, H.R. 2559, I will not object to the inclusion of COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, section 413 of the amendment, and, for this Washington, DC, May 23, 2000. reason, it will not be necessary for the Com- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Hon. BILL ARCHER, mittee on Ways and Means to meet to con- COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, sider the legislation. Washington, DC, May 23, 2000. Longworth House Office Building, Wash- However, this action is being done with the Hon. DON YOUNG, ington, DC. understanding that it will not prejudice the Chairman, Committee on Resources, Longworth DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing with re- jurisdictional prerogatives of the Committee House Office Building, Washington, DC. gard to H.R. 1504, a bill that was primarily on Ways and Means on these provisions or DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing with re- referred to the Committee on Agriculture any other similar legislation and will not be gard to H.R. 1504, a bill that was primarily and additionally to the Committee on Ways considered as precedent for consideration of referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Means. This bill modernizes and en- matters of jurisdictional interest to my and additionally to the Committee on Re- hances the authority of the Secretary of Ag- Committee in the future. sources. This bill modernizes and enhances riculture relating to plant protection and Finally, I would ask that you include a the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture quarantine. copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- relating to plant protection and quarantine. Please find the enclosed copy of H.R. 1504, ter in the Record. Thank you for your assist- Please find the enclosed copy of H.R. 1504, as amended, along with a side-by-side com- ance and cooperation in this matter. With as amended, along with a side-by-side com- parison showing current law. In order to best personal regards, parison showing current law. In order to allow the timely consideration by the entire Sincerely, allow the timely consideration by the entire House of Representatives during the remain- BILL ARCHER, House of Representatives during the remain- ing period in the 106th Congress, I am re- Chairman. ing period in the 106th Congress, I am re- questing that you waive your Committee’s questing that you waive your Committee’s referral of H.R. 1504. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, referral of H.R. 1504. I understand that such an action is not in- COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, I understand that such an action is not in- tended to waive your Committee’s jurisdic- Washington, DC, May 23, 2000. tended to waive your Committee’s jurisdic- tion over this subject matter or any similar Hon. HENRY HYDE, tion over this subject matter or any similar legislation now or in the future and look for- Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Ray- legislation now or in the future and look for- ward to working with you on matters of burn House Office Building, Washington, ward to working with you on matters of shared interest. DC. shared interest. Thank you for your consideration of this DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing with re- Thank you for your consideration of this request. gard to H.R. 1504, a bill that was primarily request. Sincerely, referred to the Committee on Agriculture Sincerely, LARRY COMBEST, and additionally to the Committee on the LARRY COMBEST, Chairman. Judiciary. This bill modernizes and enhances Chairman. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E937

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Region 1: ME, MA, NH, RI, CT, VT vent more, and use our brains. Now that we COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, 1st Place: Emily Erkkinen Clinton Middle have reached a destination, Aren’t you proud Washington, DC, May 15, 2000. School Clinton, MA of this great nation? For the resources and Hon. LARRY COMBEST, An Airplane can fly very high. I would like modes of transportation, Just think, in 1969 Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Long- to fly an airplane. Right through the clouds of Armstrong and space exploration. We need worth House Office Building, Washington, I would go. Pilots drive the airplane. Lots of to stop, and think of where we are going, If DC. birds fly along. A great way of transpor- flight is in your plans, try a 747 Boeing. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your tation. Now the airplane has landed. End of f letter regarding H.R. 1504, the Plant Protec- the ride, let’s go home. tion Act, authored by our colleague Con- TRIBUTE TO CHARLES MEIER gressman Canady. This bill was primarily re- 2nd Place: Kerri McCarthy Clinton Middle ferred to the Committee on Agriculture and School Clinton, MA 01510 additionally referred to the Committee on How that hot air balloon floats up in the HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Resources, among others. sky Oh look, there’s another and another and OF ILLINOIS After reviewing the amendments to the one more oh my That one has purple all over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill, I have no objection to it going forward the tie And Look! I see a purple line I think Thursday, June 8, 2000 and will not object to the Committee on Re- I see a blue one too Round and round the sources being discharged from further con- higher it floats Balloons float up in the air Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before sideration of the measure. As you note in And all of them spread everywhere Look at you today to recognize Charles Meier of your letter, this action is not intended to the purple one Look at the blue Oh how pret- Okawville, IL. Charles was recently inducted waive jurisdiction over this or similar provi- ty they look don’t you think they do? Oh no into the Illinois Jaycees Recruiters Hall of sions. I would also ask you to support the one just popped what are we going to do! Fame. Committee on Resources request to be rep- Now I’m off bye, bye, I do miss you too! He was inducted for his successful efforts to resented on any conference on this bill, or a 3rd Place: Jack Bavaro Clinton Middle School recruit many new members into the club dur- similar measure, if one should become nec- Clinton, MA 01510 essary. Finally, I ask that you include our ing his 21 years as a Jaycee. His recruitment Hot Air balloons don’t go very far They’re efforts have brought in new members from an exchange of letters on H.R. 1504 in the Com- even slower than a car. But they can glide in mittee on Agriculture’s report on the bill or the sky. Just like a bird flying high. area that extends from Steeleville and Water- in the official file on the bill. loo to Interstate 64. Region 1: ME, MA, NH, RI, CT, VT (Grades Thank you for allowing me the oppor- I want to congratulate Charles on receiving 4–6) tunity to help expedite consideration of this such a prestigious honor. I wish him the best bill. I appreciate your cooperation and that 1st Place: Mackenzie Bernier E. S. Brown as he continues to serve. School Swansea, MA 02777 of John Goldberg of your staff, and look for- f ward to working together on other matters ‘‘TRANSPORTATION’’ of mutual interest in the future. What makes transportation really neat, Is IN HONOR OF THE CONCERNED Sincerely, that we no longer have to use our feet. We CITIZENS OF BAYONNE ON ITS DON YOUNG, can ride a bike, or drive a car, We can take 30TH ANNIVERSARY Chairman. a plane to go very far. We can hop on a bus to get out of the rain, We can catch a sub- f way, or take a train. There are ferry boats HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ and cruise lines too, And trolley cars for me OF NEW JERSEY GARRETT A. MORGAN TECH- and you. There are great big trucks for mov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION ing freight, And limos for that special date. Thursday, June 8, 2000 PROGRAM POETRY CONTEST Who knows, someday very soon, There might be transportation to the moon!! Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 2nd Place: Timothy Leger, Thacher Elementary to honor the Concerned Citizens of Bayonne HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN School Attleboro, MA 02703 (CCB) on its 30th anniversary. OF MASSACHUSETTS ‘‘TRANSPORT’’ Founded in 1970 by Frank P. Perrucci, CCB IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trains transfer trucks to Turkey. Cars was established as an instrument for con- Thursday, June 8, 2000 carry crackers to Colorado. Submarines ship cerned citizens to take action on a variety of snowboards somewhere. Dump-trucks deliver national and state issues. CCB is a perfect ex- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today dirt to Denver. Helicopters haul huge hats. ample of the influence that a civic organization to honor the eight Regional winners from my Canoes carry cats to California. Boats bring can have on our political system. This organi- Congressional district of the Garrett A. Morgan bicycles back. zation levels the playing field, providing ordi- Technology and Transportation Futures Pro- 3rd Place: Krista Duchnowski Clinton Middle nary citizens with the opportunity to affect the gram Poetry Contest. It is with great pleasure School Clinton, MA 01510 political process, reducing the disproportionate that I congratulate the following talented stu- No boats, planes, cars? Walking on your influence of special interest groups. dents for their exceptional submissionsÐEmily own two feet? Not in this day and age. Walk The CCB supports several community orga- Erkkinen, Kerri McCarthy, Jack Bavaro, Krista to school? Carry my books? Take the bus I nizations and charities: the Bayonne Hospital Duchnowski, Caroline Flannagan, and Luke say. Dream of crossing the ocean? Never see Cancer Treatment Center; the Windmill Alli- France? Let’s fly my friend. Paddle to the is- Nickerson of Clinton, Massachusetts; Mac- ance; Deborah Hospital, the Bayonne PAL; kenzie Bernier of E.S. Brown School in Swan- lands? Take a raft? Hey dude, fire up the motor! Run across the country? Get tired Bayonne Little League; Bayonne Babe Ruth sea Massachusetts; and Timothy Leger of and SWEAT? Chugga, chugga, take the train! Baseball; the Bayonne Family YMCA Day Thacher Elementary School in Attleboro Mas- Walk, run, paddle, WORK? Do it yourself? Care Center; and Bayonne for the Battleship sachusetts. Transportation does it for me! New Jersey, Inc. The Futures Program is named for Garrett Region 1: ME, MA, NH, RI, CT, VT (Grades 7– CCB actively supports fines and jail terms Augustus Morgan, one of the country's finest 8) for ocean dumping, opposes self service gas innovators in public protection and public safe- 1st Place: Caroline Flannagan Clinton Middle stations in New Jersey, and has opposed ex- ty. In 1923 he patented the nation's first traffic School Clinton, MA 01510 treme wrestling exhibitions in Bayonne. signal, which was used throughout North Cavemen used the feet they had Until the Committed to helping its community, CCB is America before being replaced by our current idea of a wheel we had Ships allowed us to a strong advocate for senior citizens, conducts system. Seven years earlier Mr. Morgan had sail the seas Making men’s dreams realities activities for the veterans at the East Orange made national news for using a gas mask that The car was invented as time went by Orville V.A. Hospital, and has been a participant in he had developed to enable him to go into a and Wilbur soon did fly Rockets and space- Toys for Tots for the past thirty years. tunnel under Lake Erie to rescue several ships were shot into space Bringing man to a whole new place Transportation keeps us on In 1990, on its 20th anniversary, CCB es- trapped men. In his honor, the Program was the go In the future we don’t know. tablished the Frank P. Perrucci Scholarship created to better prepare America's studentsÐ 3rd Place: Luke Nickerson Clinton Middle Award, and in 1995, on its 25th anniversary, with math, science, and technology skillsÐfor School Clinton, MA 01510 established the Frank P. Perrucci Civic entering the transportation workforce in the Henry Ford, and the Wright Brothers were Achievement Award to recognize extraordinary 21st century. men with vision, Just like the man who in- individuals who have volunteered their time Following are the winning poems. I'm sure vented the television. This Country uses and efforts for important causes. all of my colleagues join me in congratulating modes of transportation like planes, autos, Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in all of this year's participants. and trains To go to work so that we can in- honoring the Concerned Citizens of Bayonne E938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 for its commitment and active participation in WERI as one of the top water institutes The risks and abuses associated with mis- our political system and for its contributions to among the state and Territorial institute pro- use of the Social Security number are only our community. I especially want to thank grams. being magnified by the rapid growth of elec- Frank Perrucci, his wife Jean Perrucci, and I extend my congratulations to the individ- tronic commerce. Right now, only $5 billion of CCB President Joanne Kosakowski. uals who have contributed to the valuable the $860 billion in annual retail sales currently f progress and success of WERI. The dedicated occur over the Internet. But that figure will people who deserve credit include WERI di- continue to grow exponentially in the future. HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF rector, Dr. Galt Siegrist; faculty members Drs. So, the question we must ask is how are we GUAM WATER AND ENVIRON- Shahram Khosrowpanah, Leroy Heitz, Gary going to adjust our laws to deal with this new MENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Denton John Jenson, and Mark Lander; medium? How will we animate the New Econ- OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC Charles Guard of the research faculty; labora- omy with our old valuesÐsuch as our cher- (WERI) tory manager Harold Wood; laboratory assist- ished right to privacy? ants Crispina Herreria and Lucrina Concep- Today, the real privacy challenge we are HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD cion; staff hydrogeologist John Jocson; and facing isn't Big Brother; it's Big Browser. When OF GUAM staff members Norma Blas and Dolores it comes to your financial records, there are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Santos. very few protections against a financial serv- WERI has made valuable contributions to Thursday, June 8, 2000 ices firm from disclosing every check you've the people of Guam and the Pacific region. ever written, every credit card charge you've Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would Their work for the past twenty five years, has ever made, the medical exam you got before like to congratulate the University of Guam led to better planning, more efficient allocation you received insurance. And as you surf the Water and Environmental Research Institute of and protection of our valuable water re- Web, there are no rules in place to prevent the Western Pacific (WERI) on their twenty- sources. On behalf of the people of Guam, I various web sites from collecting information fifth anniversary. WERI is the only regional commend and congratulate the faculty and about what sites you are viewing and how water research institute dedicated to the staff of the University of Guam Water and En- long you are viewing them. If you buy anything needs of Guam, the Commonwealth of the vironmental Research Institute of the Western over the Internet, that information can be Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the Pacific for their excellence and join in cele- linked up to other personal identifiers to create Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). brating their 25th anniversary. disturbingly detailed digital dossiers that can Formally established in June of 1975, WERI f profile your lifestyle, your interests, your hob- has since sought solutions to technical prob- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER bies, or your habits. I have sponsored or co- lems associated with the location, production, PROTECTION ACT OF 2000 sponsored separate legislation, H.R. 1057, distribution, and management of freshwater re- H.R. 3320, H.R. 3321, and H.R. 4380, which sourcesÐan extremely essential function for are aimed at addressing these broader privacy the island communities it serves. One of fifty- HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS problems. five water research institutes authorized by But we also know that the Social Security IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress in the U.S. through the Water Re- number is an critically important personal iden- search Act of 1964, WERI has expanded from Thursday, June 8, 2000 tifier that many online and offline businesses a one-person operation in 1975 to a staff Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased wish to obtain about consumers. Consumers today of fifteen people conducting research, today to introduce a legislative proposal by who value their family's privacy, however, training, and information dissemination for Vice President GORE that would outlaw the have a compelling interest in not allowing this Guam and the Western Pacific. They have practice of purchasing or selling Social Secu- number to be used to tie together bits and continually strived to foster and promote re- rity numbers. pieces of information in various databases into search, training, technical assistance, out- Last year, a man named Liam Youens was an integrated electronic profile of their inter- reach, awareness, information sharing and stalking a 21-year old New Hampshire woman ests and behavior that can be zapped around dissemination. named Amy Boyer. Youens reportedly pur- the world in a nanosecond to anyone who is Partially funded by the federal government, chased Amy Boyer's Social Security number willing to pay the price. WERI provides a wide array of services to the from an Internet Web site for $45. Using this If you do a simple Internet search in which University of Guam and the people of the Pa- information, he was able to track her down, a you enter the words ``Social Security Num- cific insular region for a fraction of what inde- process that he chillingly detailed on an Inter- bers,'' you will turn up links to dozens of web pendent consultants would charge. Their re- net Web site that he named after his target. sites that offer to provide you, for a fee, with search program covers all the costs for mate- Finally, last October; this demented stalker fa- social security numbers for other citizens, or to rials, equipment, supplies, computers, audio tally shot Amy Boyer in front of the dental of- link a social security number that you might visual, and field trip expenses required by 17 fice where she worked. Afterwards, he turned have with a name, address and telephone graduate and 4 undergraduate courses at the the gun on himself. number. Where are the data-mining firms and University of Guam. In addition, WERI con- This terrible tragedy underscores the fact private detective agencies that offer these ducts a number of professional training work- that while the Social Security number was services obtaining these numbers? In all likeli- shops throughout the region each year. During originally intended to be used only for the pur- hood, they are accessing information from the the past three years, their faculty has pub- poses of collecting Social Security taxes and databases of credit bureaus, financial services lished over 65 reviewed journal articles, ab- administering the program's benefits, it has companies or other commercial firms. stracts, and technical reports while carrying on over the years evolved into a ubiquitous na- If someone actually obtains a Social Secu- 33 separate funded research and training tional personal identification number which is rity number from one of these sites, they have projects. This is in addition to their regular uni- subject to misuse and abuse. The unregulated a critically important piece of information that versity teaching and service commitments. sale and purchase of these numbers is a sig- can be used to locate the individual, get ac- Constructed through a matching federal nificant factor in a growing range of illegal ac- cess to information about the individual's per- grant, the WERI analytical laboratory is totally tivities, including fraud, identity theft, and trag- sonal finances, or engage in a variety of illegal self-sustaining. As the knowledge base cre- ically, stalkings and now, even murders. activities. By bringing a halt to unregulated ated by WERI is actively sought by various Today, if you open up a bank account, commerce in Social Security numbers, the bill government agencies and offices on Guam, it apply for a loan, buy insurance, get a credit I am introducing today will help reduce the in- generates a significant portion of its operating card, sign up for telephone service or electric cidence of pretexting crimes, identity thefts expenses. The governor's office, the Guam or gas utility service, you are almost invariably and other frauds or crimes involving misuse of Legislature, various local commissions, the pri- asked to provide a merchant with your Social a person's Social Security number. vate sector, the media and the local commu- Security number. Over the years, this number We need to take this action now if we are nity constantly rely on WERI's technological has become a key to verifying a person's going to fully protect the public's right to pri- expertise. Consequently, the 24th and 25th identity. As a result, it has become increas- vacy by preventing sales of Social Security Guam Legislatures set up two annual special ingly clear that there are growing and serious numbers. That is why I am pleased today to appropriations for them to manage long term privacy risks are being created by unrestricted be joining with the Senator from California water monitoring and data collection on the is- commerce in Social Security numbers, and re- (Ms. FEINSTEIN) in introducing Vice President land. Their reputation is such that the United sulting abuses of this number, that require im- GORE's legislative proposal to outlaw this prac- States Geological Survey continues to rate mediate legislative action. tice. Our bill would make it a civil and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E939 criminal offense for a person to sell or pur- CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOG- out unnecessary and wasteful subsidies, and chase Social Security numbers. Under the bill, NIZES GARRETT YOUNG FOR HIS report their recommendations to the House the FTC would be given rulemaking authority ACHIEVEMENTS and Senate. Their recommendations would re- to restrict the sale of Social Security numbers, ceive expedited floor consideration to ensure determine appropriate exemptions, and to en- HON. RUSH D. HOLT that members of Congress were put on record on these wasteful programs. force civil compliance with the bill's restric- OF NEW JERSEY One program which is often mentioned as tions. The bill would also authorize the states IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one of the most egregious examples of waste- to enforce compliance, and provide for appro- Thursday, June 8, 2000 ful spending, and which was mentioned today priate criminal penalties. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a by the witnesses, is the subsidy the govern- I look forward to working with the Vice young scientist, Garrett Young, a 17 year-old ment gives to encourage defense mergers. President, who has been a leader in pressing homeschooled student from Branchburg. Gar- The program was created in 1993 and was in- for tougher privacy protections, as well as rett has achieved success on the state, na- tended to save taxpayers billions of dollars by Senator FEINSTEIN, and my House colleagues tional, and international levels. He has recently allowing defense contractors to charge the been recognized as a top winner at the Inter- to enact this important privacy protection pro- costs of mergers to government contracts. A national Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) recent study by the Department of Defense re- posal into law. sponsored by Intel Corporation. This is the flects significant cost savings for the govern- world's largest pre-college science competition f ment under this program but an independent that recognizes the world's brightest high study by the General Accounting Office could school students coming from 40 countries for CONCERN REGARDING THIRTEEN not verify DoD's claims. According to the GAO their scientific achievements. IRANIAN JEWS ON TRIAL study, the government spent approximately At the international level, he took first place $850 million on just the seven largest defense in the category of physics at the ISEF. He also contractor mergers. HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL won the Glenn T. Seaborg Nobel Prize Visit I think this program deserves closer scru- Award. The Nobel Prize Visit Award was tiny. While I don't question the nature of these OF CALIFORNIA awarded to the top two individual winners at mergers which have to be approved by the the Fair and whom they believe will be future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department of Defense; I do question the pol- Nobel Prize Winners. His project was ``Iso- icy of having the U.S. taxpayers pay at least Thursday, June 8, 2000 lating Plasma Species Initiating Internal Elec- a portion of the cost for such mergers. I urge trostatic Fields for Plasma Heating,'' where the eventual conferees on the Department of Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, today I ex- Garrett found a way to increase the tempera- Defense Authorization and Appropriations bills press my grave concern regarding the thirteen ture of plasma in an efficient way. to consider a change in this policy. Iranian Jews currently on trial in Iran. At the national level, he won ``Operation f These individuals were arrested over a year Cherry Blossom.'' This is a trip to Japan that is awarded by the U.S. Army to the top two in- ago for spying on behalf of Israel and the THE NICARAGUAN ‘‘PROPERTY dividual projects of the entire ISEF competi- PROTECTION ACT OF 2000’’ United States. During that time, the suspects tion. Garrett was awarded first place by the were held without access to lawyers or their U.S. Naval Research Labs and the U.S. Air relatives. There was no credible evidence to Force. He also received the second place HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN support the allegation, much less their contin- Vacuum Technology Award awarded by the OF NEW YORK ued incarceration while awaiting trial. This American Vacuum Society. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treatment is unacceptable. At the state level, Garrett won the Senior Di- Thursday, June 8, 2000 The trial is now underway, but closed to all vision ISEF trip. He also received the Space Science Award, presented by NASA for his Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro- individuals who may help exonerate the de- project studying space science, and the Metric ducing the ``Property Protection Act of 2000'' fendants. The trial judge serves as investi- Award given by the U.S. Metric Society for the with a notable list of co-sponsors. This bill will gator, prosecutor and judge with no account- best use of the metric system. In addition, he have the effect of removing the waiver for ability for his actions. The evidence consists of was awarded a medallion by Yale University Nicaragua contained under section 527(g) of confessions that were coerced and taped by as the most outstanding junior student in the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal the Iranian government, as well as a few tele- Science and Engineering. Years 1994 and 1995. Under current law, the phone calls to friends and relatives alleged to All of his specialized contributions to President may waive mandatory sanctions be members of Israel's secret police. Like the science are a result of his creative ability and prescribed to castigate a government that has not resolved outstanding property claims made McCarthy witch hunts of the 1950's, these in- meticulous thought. Mr. Young is truly a re- markable student with a prosperous future by American citizens. In the case of Nica- dividuals have been deemed guilty simply by ragua, the President has every year since en- virtue of their associations. This trial flies in ahead of him. Today I honor Garrett's extraor- dinary accomplishments. actment chosen to exercise this waiver. the face of international standards ensuring f I have been reluctant to seek this change to fair, impartial, and even-handed judicial deci- our law. It is the inaction of the Nicaraguan sions. FY2001 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS government in resolving a number of long- Today, I have joined a number of my col- BILL standing property claims by American citizens leagues to shine light on this undemocratic that compels us to take this action. The Sandinista regime, which ruled Nica- process by cosponsoring H. Con. Res. 307. HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL ragua from 1979 to 1990, confiscated the This resolution expresses the sense of Con- OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES property of thousands of Nicaraguan families gress that the Administration should condemn and a number of American citizens. That was the arrest and prosecution of the thirteen Ira- Thursday, June 8, 2000 wrong. The United States Congress has long nian Jews. The resolution reminds Iran that Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, last night the been on record pressing for the rights of U.S. the treatment of these individuals will serve as House of Representatives passed the Fiscal citizens who were expropriated to be fairly a benchmark in determining future U.S. and Year 2001 Defense Appropriations Bill. I voted compensated. Iranian relations. in favor of that legislation because I largely The Nicaraguan government points out that support the priorities reflected in the bill by it settled over 400 property cases last year. I am pleased to see Iran has made progress Chairman LEWIS, Ranking Member MURTHA But these numbers do not tell the whole story. to moderate its society over the last two years. and the Defense Appropriations sub- In fact, many of these cases involve individ- We need to encourage an open dialog be- committee. uals who have simply given up hope of recov- tween our people. However, this trial serves Today, the Budget Committee is conducting ering their properties and resigned themselves as an important reminder that Iran still has a a hearing on my legislation, H.R. 3221, the to accepting Nicaraguan government bonds long way to go before it is accepted back into Corporate Welfare Commission Act. Under the worth a fraction of their face value on world the international community. bill, a Commission would be created to root bond markets. E940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 There are also a number of cases that have tion of the funds of such bank or institution and he directed Ball State's resources toward languished unresolved for years. These in- for the benefit of the Republic of Nicaragua acquiring that technology. Ball State estab- clude cases where the government of Nica- for fiscal year 2001 or 2002 unless the Presi- lished courses and workshops to train faculty dent first makes a certification under sub- aid staff to use the new technologies and ragua has been ordered by its own court sys- section (d) for the fiscal year involved. tem to make payments to Americans who had (2) EXCEPTION.—Paragraph (1) shall not started the Center for Teaching Technology to their property illegally confiscated. Another apply with respect to assistance that is di- help faculty use this new tool to enhance their group of cases that have languished involve rected specifically to programs which serve instruction. During the past ten years, Ball Public Sector National Corporations the basic human needs of the citizens of State has spent eighty million dollars on ren- (CORNAP). The missing ingredient in resolv- Nicaragua. ovations that have added computer labs, put ing these cases is political will. In both in- (c) REPORT.—Not later than September 1, Internet access in every residence hall room, stances, the rule of law can only be served if 2000, or the date of the enactment of this Act and wired every classroom to an interactive (whichever occurs later), and not later than the government of Nicaragua lives up to its fiberoptic multimedia network. The university September 1, 2001, the President shall pre- now has a student-to-computer ratio of thir- obligations. pare and transmit to Congress a detailed re- This bill will bring real pressure to bear by port listing the 50 most urgent property teen-to-one, one of the lowest in the country. restricting U.S. bilateral assistance and U.S. claims by United States citizens against the This year Yahoo! Internet Life magazine support for multilateral assistance to the gov- Government of the Republic of Nicaragua ranked Ball State among the top twenty in its ernment of Nicaragua. The bill contains impor- which shall include, but not be limited to, all annual survey of ``most wired'' universities. tant exemptions for humanitarian and disaster property claims in which Nicaraguan courts These technological capabilities have also relief assistance to avoid penalizing the people have ruled in favor of United States citizens, made Ball State a national leader in distance of Nicaragua. The bill also would allow vital and property claims by United States citi- education. zens involving Public Sector National Cor- counter-narcotics assistance to continue to President Worthen's education and training porations (CORNAP). gave him a solid background for the challenge flow to protect our nation from illicit drugs. (d) CERTIFICATION.—A certification under The Property Protection Act of 2000, when this subsection is a certification to the Con- of running a university. A Midwesterner, he enacted, will require the President to identify gress that the Government of the Republic of earned a bachelor of science degree in psy- the 50 most urgent pending property claims by Nicaragua has returned the nationalized or chology at Northwestern University in 1954 American citizens against the government of expropriated property of each United States and received his master's degree in student Nicaragua and to suspend assistance to the citizen who has a formally-documented personnel administration from Columbia Uni- government of Nicaragua until these cases are claim against the Government of Nicaragua versity in 1955. He served four years in the listed in the report under subsection (c), or resolved. This is not too much to ask. Our Navy as a carrier pilot and education and legal has provided adequate and effective com- officer. He attained the rank of lieutenant. He government has been very patient, but, regret- pensation in convertible foreign exchange or tably, our patience seems to have been mis- other mutually acceptable compensation earned an Ed. D. at Harvard University in interpreted by the government of Nicaragua as equivalent to the full value of the national- 1964 in counseling psychology and adminis- a lack of interest. ized or expropriated property of each United tration in higher education. John Worthen This bill will insure that the government of States citizen who has a formally-docu- began his career in education as the dean of Nicaragua, and other states around the world, mented claim against the Government of men at American University in Washington, will understand that our citizens cannot have Nicaragua listed in the report under sub- D.C., then moved to the University of Dela- their property stolen with impunity. section (c). ware where he taught education courses and Mr. Speaker, at this point, I ask that the full f accepted various administrative responsibil- text of H.R. 4602 be printed in the CONGRES- ities. In 1979, he became president of Indiana HONORING BALL STATE PRESI- SIONAL RECORD. University of Pennsylvania. Ball State Univer- DENT JOHN E. WORTHEN—A H.R. 4602 sity invited him to become its eleventh presi- GREAT EDUCATOR dent in 1984. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I know all of my colleagues resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH join me in saluting a real educator, John E. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. OF INDIANA Worthen. Under his leadership, Ball State has This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Property IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flourished. In almost the most important fields of educationÐsocial sciences, science, and Protection Act of 2000’’. Thursday, June 8, 2000 SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF UNITED STATES CITI- technologyÐPresident Worthen has made Ball ZENS AGAINST EXPROPRIATIONS OF Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today State a leader in Indiana and across the na- PROPERTY BY NICARAGUA. on the floor of the House of Representatives tion and both are better off for his efforts. (a) BILATERAL ASSISTANCE.— to honor a leader in education in Indiana and Mr. Speaker, I have been honored to work (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section along side John Worthen. I will miss the ben- 527(g) of the Foreign Relations Authorization the nation. In the heart of my district in East Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, assistance Central Indiana lies Ball State University, one efit of his counsel and wisdom. I wish he and under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or of the premier institutions of higher education his wife Sandra much happiness as they move the Arms Export Control Act for fiscal year in the Midwest. For the last sixteen years Ball on to new challenges. 2001 or 2002 may only be provided to the Gov- State has been under the capable guidance of f ernment of the Republic of Nicaragua if the University President John E. Worthen. Sadly, PERSONAL EXPLANATION President first makes a certification under he is leaving the university this year. subsection (d) for the fiscal year involved. Mr. Speaker, greatness is setting bold goals (2) EXCEPTION.—For purposes of paragraph and then having the will to accomplish them. HON. ROBERT E. WISE, JR. (1), the term ‘‘assistance under the Foreign OF WEST VIRGINIA Assistance Act of 1961’’ shall not include— John Worthen brought vision and greatness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (A) assistance under chapter 1 or chapter when he came to the university in 1984 and 10 of part I of such Act for child survival, has spent the last sixteen years putting his vi- Thursday, June 8, 2000 basic education, assistance to combat trop- sion into practice. Ball State, Indiana, and the Mr. WISE. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, ical and other diseases, and related activi- nation are the better for his efforts. At the start June 7, 2000, 1 was unavoidably detained and ties; of his administration, President Worthen fo- (B) assistance under section 481 of such Act unable to record a vote by electronic device (relating to international narcotics control cused on broad goals. He aimed for excel- on Roll Number 241. Had I been present I assistance); and lence in all things. The university has reached would have voted ``aye'' on Roll Number 241. (C) assistance under chapter 9 of part I of beyond its grasp to accomplish his vision. His On Wednesday, June 7, 2000, I was un- such Act (relating to international disaster plan was anchored in the premise that learn- avoidably detained and unable to record a assistance). ing should be a lifelong pursuit. Under his vote by electronic device on Roll Number 242. (b) MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE.— leadership, Ball State's central mission has Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' (1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall in- been to arm students with the skills, knowl- on Roll Number 242. struct the United States Executive Director at each multilateral development bank and edge, and enthusiasm to continue learning On Wednesday, June 7, 2000, I was un- international financial institution to which after they leave the university. avoidably detained and unable to record a the United States is a member to use the John Worthen always looked to the future of vote by electronic device on Roll Number 243. voice, vote, and influence of the United education, not its past. He viewed technology Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' States to oppose any loan or other utiliza- as a fundamental component of that mission, on Roll Number 243. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E941 On Wednesday, June 7, 2000, I was un- young African-Americans access to a quality tained Hummer production. The hard-working avoidably detained and unable to record a education. people of Indiana's Third Congressional dis- vote by electronic device on Roll Number 244. Following Reverend Webb's retirement in trict have responded by providing a vehicle Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' 1986, Reverend Willard W.C. Ashley served that has met, and in many cases, exceeded on Roll Number 244. until 1996. The current pastor is Reverend Jo- the needs of our brave troops in the field. The On Wednesday, June 7, 2000, I was un- seph L. Jones. Hummer's superior quality allowed three U.S. avoidably detained and unable to record a Today, Monumental Baptist Church is 100 Army soldiers to walk away unharmed from vote by electronic device on Roll Number 245. years old. I ask my colleagues to honor the their vehicle after it drove over and exploded Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' church and its congregation for their century of an antitank mine in Bosnia. on Roll Number 245. dedication to God. Moreover, both the Army and the Marine f f Corps have identified the Hummer among their unfunded modernization priorities. This TRIBUTE TO KENZAL THOMAS ELIMINATE THE DEATH TAX defense appropriations bill meets those prior- ities by increasing the budget by $40 million, HON. JOHN SHIMKUS HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL thereby allowing the Army and the Marines to OF ILLINOIS OF CALIFORNIA buy 3,400 Hummers to replace their aging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fleet and provide technology insertion. This will Thursday, June 8, 2000 Thursday, June 8, 2000 go a long way toward protecting our brave men and women in uniform deployed in Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, today I ex- Kosovo and Bosnia. you today to commend young Kenzal Thomas, press my strong support for the elimination of I am enthused by the growing capabilities of a Casey Middle School student in Mt. Vernon, the death tax. When a person dies in this the Hummer. Earlier this year, I visited the IL, for his honesty. Recently after finding a country, an outrageous tax of 37 to 55 percent Hummer plant and saw a prototype of the dollar in the bathroom of a Mt. Vernon res- is levied against the deceased's estate. The commercial ``Hummer 11'' which is being de- taurant, Kenzal began asking everyone in the last thing that a family in mourning should veloped by a joint effort between AM General restaurant if they had lost the billÐincluding have to worry about is losing the family busi- and General Motors. The Hummer's expan- City Councilman Dave Keen. ness or farmÐa life's workÐto satisfy the IRS. sion into the commercial marketplace will re- As a result, Councilman Keen, along with Only in America can one be given a certifi- sult in the sharing of leading technologies for other city officials, honored Kenzal with a cate at birth, a license at marriage, and a bill commercial and military vehicles while main- framed certificate touting his integrity. at death. This tax is contrary to the freedom taining a highly skilled technological workforce It is a pleasure for me to join in recognizing and free-market principles on which this nation in Indiana who I am very proud to represent. Kenzal. His honesty is a trait for which we can was founded. Mr. Chairman, I wish to express my grati- all be proud of and look to as an example of There is no question that Americans de- tude to the members of the Appropriations doing what is right. serve to keep more of their hard-earned dol- Committee who have reported a defense ap- f lars. It is our duty to provide responsible, tar- propriations bill that will ensure continued geted tax relief in this time of budgetary sur- Hummer production. I urge my colleagues to IN HONOR OF MONUMENTAL BAP- plus. Since my first day in Congress, we have support this legislation. TIST CHURCH, CELEBRATING ITS debated what to do with the surplus. Some f 100TH ANNIVERSARY said tax cuts. I have strongly supported paying down the debt by 2013 or earlier. But if we AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ pass responsible, targeted tax cuts, we can DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF NEW JERSEY accomplish both. It is essential for Congress (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to repeal the unfair death tax so that family TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- PUBLIC OF CHINA Thursday, June 8, 2000 businesses and family farms can be passed down from generation to generation. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Owning a family business is the culmination SPEECH OF to honor Monumental Baptist Church. For 100 of the American Dream. Let's restore the HON. JIM DAVIS years, Monumental has been a sanctuary for dream and repeal the death tax. We owe it to OF FLORIDA fostering Christian ideals and values. America's families, small business owners and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monumental Baptist Church was established farmers. Wednesday, May 24, 2000 in 1900, in a store front in New Jersey. From f its humble beginnings as a small congrega- Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tion, Monumental has experienced significant DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE strong support of H.R. 4444, the PNTR (Per- growth, establishing a foundation for a pros- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001 manent Normal Trade Relations) for China perous future. Bill, which will open up new markets for our Reverend William Edwards was SPEECH OF businesses here in the United States. This bill Monumental's first pastor, followed by Rev- HON. TIM ROEMER is about breaking down trade barriers abroad erend C.H. Garelick, and Reverend William S. OF INDIANA and expanding opportunities for American Smith, who, in 1905, was able to secure a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workers. This legislation recognizes the reality new site for the church, at 116 Lafayette of today's global economy and equips our Street. Wednesday, June 7, 2000 country with the tools necessary to maintain Reverend Smith served his church and The House in Committee of the Whole America's leadership throughout the world. community with dedication. After forty years as House on the State of the Union had under International trade is critical to our nation's pastor and community leader, he passed consideration the bill (H.R. 4576) making ap- continued economic expansion. Over I I million away. Under Monumental's next pastor, Rev- propriations for the Department of Defense jobs in the United States can be attributed to erend William Fitzgerald, a mortgage was liq- for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, exports. The simple fact that 96% of the uidated and the church received a new roof. and for other purposes. world's consumers live outside of our borders On the first Sunday of December 1944, Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong is irrefutable evidence that in order to grow Reverend Ercel F. Webb came to serve as support of the Defense Appropriations bill for our economy, we must grow our exports. pastor of Monumental Baptist Church. For 42 fiscal year 2001. This legislation has placed In the WTO agreement, the U.S. has won years, Reverend Webb dedicated himself to great emphasis on expanding quality of life ini- unprecedented concessions from the Chinese providing his congregation with spiritual guid- tiatives, addressing readiness shortfalls, and that break down barriers to our goods, serv- ance as well as strong leadership. During enhancing modernization programs. I am par- ices, technology products, automobiles and fi- Reverend Webb's service, financial support to ticularly supportive of the procurement budget nancial services. Our farmers, who have been local and national organizations increased sig- in this legislation for the High Mobility Multipur- economically hurting, will be able to sell their nificantly. The United Negro College fund re- pose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) or Hummer. agricultural products in China like never be- ceived substantial contributions, allowing the The Congress and especially the Appropria- fore. In Florida, our citrus and fertilizer industry church to realize its goal of helping to provide tions Committee have strongly supported sus- will benefit immensely. E942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 In terms of forcing changes in China, this is sideline and watch our global competitors take older. The majority of women with breast can- also a matter of national security. Once China advantage of the agreement we negotiated. cer have no known significant family history or is admitted into the WTO, they will be subject The effect would be to exclude many of Flor- other known risk factors. In fact, only 5±10% to the rule of law, which will be enforced by ida's farmers, insurers, and manufacturers of of breast cancers are due to heredity. There- more than 130 countries. As we enter the 21st microchips, chemicals, computers, and soft- fore, research that is conducted by the De- Century, China is on the verge of expanding ware who would benefit from this entirely new fense Department as well as by the National its regional dominance. I believe it is apparent level of access. These industries employ thou- Institutes of Health is imperative for all that the world's most populous nation is simply sands of Floridians and have the potential to women. too influential to ignore. Thus, I believe that employ thousands more, but only if we can Thanks to the bipartisan leadership and our engagement, rather than disengagement, continue our strong export growth. dedication of the Defense Appropriations Sub- is essential. I think we have a better chance Mr. Speaker, I recognize that increased committee, the breast cancer research pro- of encouraging reforms with more U.S. citi- global competition will put some industries at gram continues to grow and provide innovative zens bringing our culture, ideas, and freedoms risk and that with the overwhelming number of ways of fighting this disease. On behalf of the to China rather than isolating them from the winners there will be some losers. We will women of California and women across the rest of the world. have to work hard to ensure every American country, I thank Chairman Lewis and Ranking With regard to China's cross straits rela- worker can participate in our global economy. Member MURTHA for their commitment to this tions, the Taiwan question continues to height- A vote against PNTR will not create a single issue. en tensions in the region. Passage of PNTR new job in America, clean up the environment f would allow our country to continue to play a in China, release a single prisoner, nor im- constructive role in diffusing that potentially prove the standard of living for Chinese work- SEEING FIRSTHAND NEW JER- destabilizing situation. Even Taiwan's leaders ers. It will only signal a retreat from the global SEY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR recognize the importance of passing PNTR economy and a surrendering of our nation's NATIONAL DEFENSE and China's accession to the WTO. Recently, leadership in the international arena. the newly elected President of Taiwan, Chen Mr. Speaker, this legislation is critical for the HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Shui-bian, stated that, ``We would welcome United States. Refusal to pass PNTR would OF NEW JERSEY the normalization of U.S.-China trade relations put American workers at a disadvantage. Fur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thermore, this legislation represents our na- . . . We look forward to both the People's Re- Thursday, June 8, 2000 public of China's and Taiwan's accession to tion's commitment to remaining engaged, and the WTO.'' a rededication to ensuring expanded economic Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I We must respect and address many of the opportunities for American workers. would like to report on a visit I made in April opposing arguments. Opponents argue that I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on of this year to two of the U.S. Army's installa- we as a nation must send a strong message PNTR. tions, one in California and the other in Ari- to China and in many respects I agree. Let f zona. Mr. Speaker, the upper Mojave Desert is a there be no mistake about it, forcing China to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE long way from Morristown. Frankly, when you comply with their commitments will not be an APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2001 easy task. China must know that we will be think of southern California and the desert, vigilant in our efforts to combat human rights SPEECH OF you conjure up thoughts of oppressive heat, abuses, that we will not tolerate acts of ag- scorching sun and scorpions underfoot. gression towards its neighbors. That is why I HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD During the Congressional Easter ``recess,'' I commend my colleagues Sandy Levin and OF CALIFORNIA spent several days visiting Fort Irwin, home of Doug Bereuter for all their hard work crafting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the National Training Center and the U.S. legislation that will enable our country to Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Army's premier field combat training facility. There is nothing like it anywhere in the world, closely monitor China's human rights record The House in Committee of the Whole and compliance with its WTO commitments. House on the State of the Union had under according to what I heard and saw during my In addition, opponents of PNTR argue that consideration the bill (H.R. 4576) making ap- visit. only big business will benefit. I disagree. propriations for the Department of Defense For almost two years now, I have had Today more than ever, U.S. businesses are for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, added to my assignment on the House Appro- functioning in a global economy, and thanks to and for other purposes. priations Committee, a seat on the Sub- the Information Age and the growth of e-com- Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Chair- committee on Defense, which includes budget merce, even the smallest of America's busi- man, today I rise for women across the coun- jurisdiction over all of our nation's branches of nesses are engaging in and thriving from their try as Co-Vice Chair of the Congressional the Armed Services and our national intel- interactions in international markets. In fact, a Caucus on Women's Issues and for the ligence agencies. rapidly growing number of small and medium women of California and Los Angeles, in par- Whenever possible, I try to visit military in- sized companies have already expanded their ticular, to praise the work of Chairman LEWIS stallations, bases and especially our young business to take advantage of the opportuni- and Ranking Member MURTHA for ensuring troops in the field. After all, these young men ties available in China's marketplace. critical funding is provided for the Department and women need to know that Members of In 1997, 82 percent of all U.S. exporters to of Defense Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Re- Congress appreciate what they do and that we China were small and medium sized busi- search Program. are committed to their safety, proper training, nesses. That same year, in my home state of California, as one of the most populous and the acquisition of the best equipment and Florida, companies with less than 100 employ- states has a corresponding high degree of technology available. ees accounted for 52 percent of all businesses breast cancer deaths and in 1990, over 25 I saw firsthand the battlefield realism that exporting from Florida to China. Furthermore, percent of these deaths occurred in the Los the National Training Center provides. That lo- small and medium sized companies combined Angeles area alone. Nationally, an estimated cation in the desert combines the scope, accounted for 67 percent of all firms exporting 2.6 million womenÐone in eight womenÐare scale, and intensity of effort that past and fu- from Florida to China. These figures continue. currently living with breast cancer. ture wars have provided. China's business cannot begin to keep up As the leading cause of cancer deaths Take for example, the Persian Gulf War. On with the rapidly growing demand of one-fifth of among women aged 40-59, it is second only the morning of February 24, 1991, combat- the world's population, leaving international to lung cancer in the number of cancer ready U.S. military forces launched the land companies an amazing economic opportunity deaths. It is estimated that 40,800 women will phase of the Persian Gulf War with the objec- should China open its trade gates. America's die of breast cancer this year. African Amer- tive of removing Iraqi forces from the Republic strong economy and its wealth of innovative ican women currently have the shortest life ex- of Kuwait. One hundred hours later, they ac- and motivated small and medium sized busi- pectancy. The need for research to reduce the complished their objective. nesses poises us to be a leader in meeting number of deaths among all women and stop The majority of U.S. soldiers contributing to the product demand of the Chinese. this disparity in life expectancy between Cau- this victory received their combat field training The benefits of increased trade with China casian women and women of color is un- at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin. both for our nation and the State of Florida are equivocal. Their success on the battlefields of Iraq and tremendous. Unless we pass PNTR, our busi- The most significant risk factors for breast Kuwait confirmed that authentic, real-time nesses and workers will be forced to sit on the cancer are simply being female and growing combat training leads to decisive victory. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E943 It is also at Fort Irwin that our New Jersey come'' from the movie Field of Dreams. We to restore our city to the material greatness National Guard units, as well as active duty have learned, however, that when it comes to known by our parents and grandparents, so Army battalions from all across the world, train baseball parks, we need to get it rightÐthat must we work to make it St. Matthew’s to be soldiers, improving their fighting skills ‘‘city on a mountain’’ as renowned for its delicate balance between the old and new. goodness, economic opportunity and eco- without actual loss of life or loss of equipment. The new ballpark in the City of Detroit was a nomic justice as for the beauty of its build- As fate would have it, I did meet with some vision of the Ilitch Family and John McHale, ings and the glory of its sports clubs. So do members of the New Jersey National Guard's the owners and president of the Detroit Tigers we work, with an eye and an ear toward the 1±114th Infantry Battalion as they got ready to respectivelyÐand I am pleased to say they judgment of history. fight in a mock battle with the regular sta- got it right. From the statues of Tiger greats in What do we wish men and women to say of tioned force. It was very cold out there and I the outfield to the tiger gargoyles on the out- our efforts a hundred years from today? I hope that they will say we can know three even got caught in a blinding sandstorm as side, the new Comerica Park is a gem. Mr. the temperatures dropped down below freez- things about the people who built this build- Speaker, I had the fortunate opportunity to at- ing. ing. tend the dedication of the new park and was First, that they loved their children. All About 5500 U.S. soldiers are deployed to deeply touched by President McHale's com- ballparks are, by definition, places of com- the National Training Center to engage in a ments. I now submit his remarks for the munal recreation and celebration (subject to strenuous 28 day training event called a ``rota- RECORD. the occasional vagaries of on-field perform- tion'' twelve times a yearÐyou really have to ance). Bart Giamatti told us: admire these young men and women. MCHALE REMARKS FOR APRIL 8, 2000 RIBBON ‘‘The gods are brought back when the peo- From the sands of the Mojave and the ardu- CUTTING CEREMONY ple gather. . . . The acts of physical toil— ous training at Ft. Irwin, I visited the Yuma Reverend Clergy, Ladies and Gentlemen, lifting, throwing, bending, jumping, pushing, Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona. At this fa- Friends of our City, Friends of the Detroit grasping, stretching, running, hoisting, the cility, the Army tests weapons and munitions. Tigers, Good Morning. constantly repeated acts that for millennia Today marks for me a little more than five have meant work and to bound them in time Much of the technology tested at Yuma, near years since I first came to you, unknown, or by rules or boundaries in a green enclo- the Mexican border, is researched and devel- uncredentialed, clad only in the good will of sure surrounded by an amphitheater or at oped in our own backyard at Picatinny Arsenal the Ilitch family and your own charity to least a gallery (thus combining garden and in Rockaway Township. ask for your help for the Detroit Tigers. city, a place removed from care but in the I had the good fortune of witnessing a test Who knows what you must have thought real world) is to replicate the arena of of the Crusader, an advanced tank artillery and how many promises for how many humankinds’ highest aspiration. . . . ‘Win- system that, as I mentioned, is designed at projects that came to little had been put to ning’ for player or spectator is not simply Picatinny Arsenal. In fact, the Crusader is one you before. I look back then on my own im- outscoring. It is a way of talking about bet- of Picatinny's major projects. pudence with humility and the improbability terment, about making oneself, one’s fel- The Crusader is the Army's future heavy ar- of our success with laughter. But it seemed lows, one’s city, one’s adherents, more noble to me then that the success of this adventure tillery system and it will provide more reliable, because of a temporary engagement of a was possible only if built upon the rock higher human plane of existence.’’ more lethal firepower on the battlefield. The which is the spirit of the people of the City This may be what grips a city as this one Crusader can fire faster, and more accurately of Detroit. However naively or imperfectly I was gripped in 1968 and 1984 and will be than any existing tank or fighting vehicle in the tried to express this, you already knew if again. This engagement is what stamps in Army's inventory. During tests at Yuma, the better than I. our mind the characteristics of human spirit Crusader showed its stuff by successfully fir- (In my middle years, I came upon a wood. revealed in the heat of competition by our ing a round nearly 40 km! . . .) You welcomed us. You guided us. From athletic heroes like Greenberg, Kaline and I look forward to showing Defense Secretary validating our agreement and financial part- Horton. The certainty that in these meta- William Cohen where Crusader research and nership with the City, to providing us with phors we can teach important lessons of life: public fora, to assisting us in reaching the development takes place when he visits the need for patience, the need to struggle, voters of the City and then Wayne County, the need to bear defeat without conceding to Picatinny on May 26. 1 have pursued his visit this project was nurtured in the temples, it and the need to view victory as a transi- for several years because I believe it is impor- mosques and churches of our community. tory gift, is what led our parents and grand- tant for the Defense Secretary to see firsthand And, as would a parent, you gently and firm- parents to bring us to Navin Field, Briggs the amazing work being done by the talented ly gave us to understand how we should do Stadium and Tiger Stadium and is what will men and women of PicatinnyÐwork that is justice to the people of our community who lead us to bring our children and grand- critical to America's national security. I am helped us give life to this dream. I want to children to Comerica Park. Never has there glad Secretary Cohen has accepted my invita- pause to remember my friend Morris Hood been a sporting field built to echo the joy of tion to visit Picatinny; it's the first time in and to speak his name here with gratitude children and adults at play. The stories and and affection. With me, Morris was not so Picatinny's long history that a Secretary of De- lessons of our shared history abound. In one gentle but was extremely firm concerning sense, Comerica Park is literally the most fense will have visited. his expectations for this project. He loved magnificent playground ever built. In an- Finally, back in Washington, last week my the Tigers and I hope he is proud of his city other, it is the illustrated story of one hun- committee, the Defense Appropriations Sub- today. From planning and hosting outreach dred years of a part of Detroit’s history. In a committee, gave its approval to our nation's meetings to recruiting skilled tradeswomen third, its steel, concrete and bricks and its military and intelligence programs for fiscal and tradesmen to commending to our atten- focus on the skyline will reinforce in young year 2001, including those critical programs at tion new and established businesses, your minds their parents’ lessons of economic op- Picatinny and New Jersey's other military in- communities of faith have helped us at every portunity, the appropriate role of profes- stallations. You can be sure that I will continue step. sional sports in a larger civic context and Because our achievement has been so the importance of our city to our region, working to strengthen our military. great, both symbolically and in terms of Most especially, I will continue working to state and country. steel, bricks and concrete, it is tempting to Second, I hope that they will say that see to it that our young soldiers are properly consider today’s celebration a conclusion. these builders loved their city. paid, have decent housing, and child care, re- That would be a profound mistake. It is a All of us, together, began a quest to breath membering that 65 percent of our all-volunteer point of passage, appropriate for brief rest, new life into the City of Detroit by building force is married, many with children. After all, reflection and an occasion for celebration, a ballpark, that is in ways subtle and obvi- these young men and women and their sense but just a stop on the long journey for all of ous is of the City of Detroit. It is here, of of self-sacrifice and duty, continue to serve as us toward our greater goals. It is not nor- course, bounded by the old city streets of an inspiration for all Americans. mally fashionable in the business of profes- Montcalm, Witherell, Adams and Brush, sional sports to concede, much less insist as physically connected to Grand Circus Park, f we do today, that the partnerships of public Harmonie Park and Brush Park. It rep- BUILD IT RIGHT, AND THEY WILL and private support required to produce such resents over $300 million worth of affirma- COME beautiful buildings as Comerica Park ought tion in the future and vitality of downtown to serve greater goods than our success in Detroit. It is made of materials that are al- the standings and on the balance sheet. But most sacramental to our City, brick, steel, HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of course this is so and this proposition has glass and concrete. Its forms are echoes of OF MICHIGAN been joyfully embraced by the Ilitch family the most beautiful in Detroit design from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since the establishment of their entrepre- the last century. Its exterior is graced by Thursday, June 8, 2000 neurial headquarters in this city in 1987 and bands and plaques of tile from the Pewabic at the Detroit Tigers since its acquisition by Pottery on East Jefferson Avenue. Comerica Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, we have often Mike Ilitch in 1992. And, as surely as we have Park has been planned to nurture the sur- heard the phrase ``if you build it, they will been guided and inspired by a determination rounding neighborhoods and to stimulate E944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 new growth. Already, complimentary works tirelessly to raise awareness of the ent of numerous academic merits and awards. projects have begun and more announced. need for increased organ and tissue dona- In 1986, Silverado was granted its first Napa Buildings unused for decades are being ren- tions, especially among minority populations. Distinguished Middle School award. In 1988, ovated and that most precious sign of urban vitality, new residential construction, is ris- Her programs work to educate minority fami- Silverado was selected as a Foundation ing just to the north of us in Brush Park. lies about the risk factors and lifestyle choices School and as one of 100 network partnership Very soon we will be joined by our even larg- that can lead to the need for a transplant. She schools by the California State Department of er neighbor, Ford Field, which will bring also works to encourage residents in the com- Education. Silverado later received a second many hundreds of thousands more of our munity to consider organ donation as a con- Distinguished Middle School award by the metropolitan citizens downtown. This, in tribution they can make to save the lives of California Department of Education in 1996. turn, will stimulate even more of the desir- others. As an individual Mr. Wildman has been rec- able development activity which we now see. Ms. Hamlett comes to her work from a very ognized as an outstanding academic leader. In Is all of this happening because of Comerica Park? Of course not, but much of it is. The unique perspective. After battling heart dis- 1988, he was given a California Department of good that we hoped for our city is coming to ease for a number of years, she was forced to Education Commendation for middle school pass because of the commitments we made to undergo a heart transplant in 1993. After her grade reform. In 1988, Mr. Wildman was also each other and the work we began in 1995. successful procedure, she agreed to be fea- granted the Napa Valley Unified School Dis- Third, I hope that 100 years from now the tured in the organ bank's advertising cam- trict leadership award for distinguished man- citizens of Detroit will look back upon us paign on posters and public service announce- agement performance. He was the recipient of and say, ‘‘They kept their word.’’ We came to you in 1995 and 1996 and promised that if ments. In 1995 she joined the organ bank's the Distinguished Leadership award from the you would help us, we would ensure that at staff full-time, putting her former experience as California State Department of Education in least 30% of the estimated $245 million price a community relations specialist and teacher 1991. And, in 1996, Mr. Wildman was award- of this project would represent goods and to work. ed a California Distinguished Middle School services provided by minority, women- Ms. Hamlett currently conducts much of her Principal's award. owned, small and local businesses. At last re- outreach in Boston-area schools, using poetry Dave Wildman is a dedicated family man. port, the total percentage of work performed and workbooks that she has developed herself He and his wife Nancy have three children: by these businesses represented, 56%, nearly to teach young people about organ donation Christine, Jeremy and Sarah. double our promise. This has meant over $133 million in work for these businesses who and end of-life issues. She also offers pro- Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Dave Wildman have performed so well in helping us com- grams in community health centers and area has been an exemplary educator and leader in plete this project on schedule and on budget. churches. She often fields calls in the middle the Napa Valley. As Mr. Wildman's Represent- It is worth mentioning today that the first of the night from area hospitals to counsel ative, I am both honored and pleased to know contract excavation work on this project families about donating organs and loved that there are dedicated people, such as he, performed on September 4, 1997 was done by ones. who are leading our public schools. Mr. Ferguson Enterprises, a minority business As a further recognition of her tremendous Speaker, for these reasons, it is proper that enterprise and the final Tiger statue swung work, she was also recently elected president we honor Principal Dave Wildman for all of his into place was manufactured by Showmotion, Inc., a woman-owned business of the American Society of Minority Health achievements and his contribution to our com- enterprise, appropriate bookends for the Transplant Professionals, whose mission is to munity. good work of the City the County, the City promote organ and tissue donation among mi- f Council New Stadia Development Monitoring norities. Task Force (chaired for 4 years by Reverend Mr. Speaker, it is truly my honor today to APPALACHIA TOUR Wendell Anthony), the MMBDC, A3BC, the congratulate Brenda Butler Hamlett for this Minority Business Initiative, our project well deserved award. As extraordinary people HON. TONY P. HALL team IFG, the Smith Group, HOK and H–T– do, Ms. Hamlett was able to transform an un- OF OHIO W and hundreds of individuals, without the work of each, these exemplary results could doubtedly traumatic experience in her life into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES never have been possible. We are confident a tremendous dedication to improve the lives Thursday, June 8, 2000 that beyond being sound construction deci- of those around her. sions, these contractual relationships will f Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide a basis for future prosperity, con- share another story from my recent tour of Ap- tract capacity and public and industry rec- IN RECOGNITION OF THE palachia. I heard many stories of people who ognition of these businesses and will help RETIREMENT OF DAVE WILDMAN are hungry in the midst of our record-breaking continue cycles of prosperity for these firms economy. I wish that I didn't hear these stories for many, many years. HON. MIKE THOMPSON and I wish they weren't true, but they are. One They loved their children, they loved their family told me of their trouble simply putting city, they kept their word. It is to this judg- OF CALIFORNIA ment by the men and women of the year 2100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meals on the table. Darryl and Martha are two ordinary people that we rededicate ourselves and our organi- Thursday, June 8, 2000 zation today and that we pledge as the tests who find themselves requiring assistance from of our judgments and actions for as long as Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, a local food pantry. Darryl just turned 70 and we are given to continue the work of God today I rise in recognition of Mr. Dave receives about $ 1,000 each month for his re- and man that we began together at the birth Wildman in honor of his retirement from thirty tirement. Martha has cancer and lost her par- of the dream which is today Comerica Park. years of work as an educator. For the past 18 ents and her brothers to the disease. She had Thank you. years, Mr. Wildman has been the Principal of surgery eight times in the past 10 years. In f Silverado Middle School in Napa County, Cali- order to get to her medical appointments, CONGRATULATING BRENDA fornia where he has dutifully served the stu- Darryl and Martha must drive eighty miles BUTLER HAMLETT dents of our community. round-trip. Even with Medicaid, their gas and Mr. Wildman was born in Hazelwood, Indi- $10 co-payments add up, so they swallowed ana and later moved to California. He received their pride and applied for food stamps. After HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY his teaching credential from California State filling out an application that asked 700 ques- OF MASSACHUSETTS University, Hayward in Biology, Chemistry and tions, Darryl and Martha were congratulated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Physical Sciences. He began his teaching on being entitled to $5 each in monthly bene- Thursday, June 8, 2000 career in 1968 teaching Science at Silverado fits. Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Middle School. In 1972, Mr. Wildman was pro- When an outreach worker spoke with Darryl extend my sincere congratulations to Brenda moted to the Dean of BoysÐVice Principal of and Martha, neither of them had eaten for Butler Hamlett, who was recently selected as the School. He served in this post until 1980 three days. Three days. There was not a sin- a 2000 Robert Wood Johnson Community when he became the Principal of Ridgeview gle can or box of food in their cupboards, after Health Leader. Ms. Hamlett is one of only ten Junior High School in Napa County. In 1982, months of trying to stretch everything they individuals from around the country to be rec- he returned to Silverado Middle School to be- had. Martha had watered down a can of to- ognized with this most distinguished award for come Principal, where he has served until his mato juice to last two weeks. She had added community health leadership. retirement this month. extra water to cans of soup to try and make As a community development coordinator Under the guidance of Mr. Wildman, it last a second day. They once had chicken for the New England Organ Bank, Ms. Hamlett Silverado Middle School has been the recipi- noodle soup with no chicken and noodles CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E945 made from one egg and a little flour. Martha Shipyard in Portsmouth, NH, as an historical Yesterday, such an attack, attributed to the would often lie to her husband and say that and educational exhibit open to the public. Tamil Tigers, killed the Minister for Industrial she wasn't hungry so that he could eat. ``We Another in a long line of ``firsts'' for the Ship- Development, C.V. Gooneratne, and at least never asked for help,'' they said, until the doc- yard occurred in 1968 when Portsmouth con- 20 other people. At least 60 people were in- tor gave her two days to live if she did not structed the first full size very deep diving non- jured, including Mr. Gooneratne's wife, who start eating again. The food pantry helped combatant submarine built in a naval shipyard. was critically hurt. I strongly condemn this ter- them with a few bags of groceries, and for The Portsmouth Shipyard also launched the rorist act; I express my condolences to all who now, they say, ``we don't have to add water to last submarine built in a public shipyard, the suffered losses. everything because we can eat again.'' nuclear powered U.S.S. Sand Lance, in 1969. And regrettably this was only the most re- Mr. Speaker, people should rejoice for the As a tribute to its historical significance and cent such attack. Last year President big things in life, not just because they can eat its place in our heritage, the Portsmouth Naval Kumaratunga was wounded in a suicide a whole can of soup. We need to end the Shipyard has been listed on the National Reg- bomber terrorist attack at a campaign rally; scourge of hunger in America. We have the ister of Historic Places. that bombing and one at another rally left 22 solutions, all we need is the political and spir- Today the civilian work force at the Ports- people dead and more than 100 wounded. itual will to do it. mouth Naval Shipyard stands at 3601, and it In a statement yesterday, the State Depart- f takes pride in its continuing role as the Navy's ment stated, ``The LTTE's legacy of bombing, leading shipyard for submarine overhaul and assassinations, massacres and torture has 200TH BIRTHDAY OF THE repair. The Shipyard encompasses nearly 300 alienated the people of Sri Lanka and the PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD acres and over 300 buildings, has three dry international community, and has done nothing docks, and capacity to berth six submarines. to promote the legitimate needs and aspira- HON. JOHN E. SUNUNU As we embark on a new century and millen- tions of the Sri Lankan Tamils. The LTTE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE nium, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has po- must abandon these methods if it hopes to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sitioned itself to meet the demands of today's play a constructive role in ending the conflict.'' I am pleased by the strength of this con- Thursday, June 8, 2000 competitive business environment and offer its customer, the United States taxpayer, the best demnation, and I am in full agreement with it. Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to product for the best price. Responding to the I hope that my colleagues will join me and rise today to pay tribute to the Portsmouth challenges of the marketplace, the Shipyard is Congressman PALLONE, my fellow Sri Lanka Naval Shipyard, the first publicly owned ship- forging joint ventures with the private sectorÐ Caucus co-chair, and other Members of the yard in our Nation, on the occasion of its leasing out unutilized or underutilized facilities Caucus in condemning LTTE terrorism and 200th birthday. The Portsmouth Naval Ship- and equipmentÐand partnering with Electric supporting the people of Sri Lanka in their ef- yard was established on June 12, 1800, on Boat. Today Portsmouth Naval Shipyard work- fort to combat terrorism and maintain a united the Piscataqua River between New Hampshire ers and Electric Boat employees work side by democratic nation. and Maine as our first permanent shipyard de- side in the best interests of the Nation. f voted exclusively to the construction and re- For two hundred years the Portsmouth TRIBUTE TO AN EDUCATOR: IN pair of vessels for the United States Navy. Naval Shipyard has served in the defense of THANKS TO DAVID GROSS OF In 1814, the Washington, the first naval ves- our country, the Cradle of American Ship- SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA sel to bear the name of our first president was building set in New England's Cradle of De- built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. By mocracy. Ever adapting to the changes that HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM 1818, the Shipyard's work force had grown to have taken our Nation from sails to atoms, the OF CALIFORNIA 50 workers. Portsmouth constructed another Shipyard continues to play a critical role in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 vessels for the United States Navy prior to strengthening and maintaining our national se- the beginning of the Civil War earning recogni- curity. Thursday, June 8, 2000 tion as the ``Cradle of American Shipbuilding.'' Mr. Speaker, this historic institution, a hall- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I Although new ship construction slowed at mark of our country's mighty naval strength, pay tribute to a friend of education and a dedi- Portsmouth after the end of the Civil War, the deserves the recognition of all Americans as it cated public servant to the people of San Shipyard continued to play an important role in marks the occasion of its two hundredth birth- Diego: Mr. David Gross, the budget supervisor our Nation's history. The U.S.S. Constitution day. I ask you to join me in thanking genera- to San Diego City Schools, who has retired was berthed at the Shipyard for some time, tions of Shipyard workers for their dedication from the schools after 23 years of service this and during and after the Spanish-American and service to protecting our Nation's security past April. War, over 1600 Spanish prisoners were quar- interests at home and on the seas. As budget supervisor, David exercised par- tered on its grounds. In 1905, the Treaty of f ticular interest and expertise in ensuring that Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War children with disabilities had the educational and earning President Theodore Roosevelt the CONDEMNING LTTE TERRORISM resources they needed to succeed in school. Nobel Peace Prize, was signed at the Ports- He had responsibility for special education, mouth Naval Shipyard. HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA gifted and talented programs, the Health Serv- With the onset of World War I, the work- OF MARYLAND ices Billing System and major categorical pro- force was expanded to almost 5,000 and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams. With this responsibility, he worked Shipyard began its long and illustrious history closely with teachers, administrators and fami- Thursday, June 8, 2000 of submarine construction, launching the first lies to develop budget plans that met students' U.S. submarine built in a naval shipyard in Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, as Co-chair needs. 1917. of the Sri Lanka Caucus, I am increasingly In fact, David was a statewide leader in this During World War II, the ranks of the Ports- concerned about the situation in that South important field. He was a member of the State mouth Naval Shipyard jumped to 24,000. Over Asian nation. Special Education Fiscal Task Force and the 70 submarines were constructed at the Ship- The democratic government of Sri Lanka Department of Education's Financial Reporting yard during the Second World War, with three has been under attack for more than 25 years, Oversight Committee. He assisted in the de- launched on a single day, a record that no the subject of an especially vicious campaign velopment of the California Association of other public or private shipyard has ever by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam School Business Officials' Training Manual, equaled. In 1944, Portsmouth held the record (LTTE). The LTTE purports to represent the and piloted the system established by the for constructing the greatest number of sub- interests of the minority Tamils and seeks an State of California for school districts to bill marines in one year, turning out 31. independent homeland in the north of the MediCal and private insurance companies for After World War II, the Portsmouth Naval country. The Tigers have appropriately been health services provided in school. Shipyard became the Navy's center for sub- identified by the State Department as a ter- David served on several other state and marine design and development. The Shipyard rorist organization. local leadership boards important to the im- built the research submarine, the U.S.S. Alba- The LTTE's tactic of indiscriminate suicide provement of special education. These in- core, with its revolutionary `tear-drop' shaped terrorist bombings have succeeded mostly in cluded service on the Special Education Task hull, which set the standard for all subsequent killing and maiming dozens of innocent civil- Force (1986±88), the Local Education Area submarine designs world-wide. Today the ians at a time, occasionally succeeding in tak- Health and Social Services Advisory Com- U.S.S. Albacore rests at a site close to the ing out their target. mittee (1994±98), Advisory Committee on E946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Special Education (1996±99), and the AB 602 pressed Christian denominations and othersÐ OUR LADY OF LOURDES ACADEMY Special Disabilities Working Group. paid a high price in the loss of personal free- WINS 1ST PLACE IN NATIONAL This important work is no less important to dom and, in some instances, their lives, for COMPETITION excellent education than is the day-to-day their active support of principles enshrined in dedication of parents, teachers and other ad- the Helsinki Final Act. ministrators; for if the school system lacked HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN the administration of resources to do its job, Western pressure through the Helsinki proc- OF FLORIDA school literally could not open. Even so, David essÐnow advanced in the forum of the Orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nization for Security and Cooperation in Eu- took this critical financial stewardship task to a Thursday, June 8, 2000 higher level by continually taking great care to ropeÐgreatly contributed to the freeing of the ensure that his work in school system budgets peoples of the Captive Nations, thus bringing Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would was related to the real, day-to-day educational an end to the Cold War. The Helsinki Com- like to take a moment to congratulate Our needs of students, and professional needs of mission, on which I have served since 1983, Lady of Lourdes Academy for winning first teachers and administrators. For many years, played a significant role in promoting human place at the National Finals of the ``We the he served hour upon hour as a volunteer tutor rights and human contacts. The congressional People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution.'' in a local San Diego area elementary school. initiatives such as hearings, resolutions, letters The group was invited to Washington D.C. Let the permanent RECORD of the Congress and face-to-face meetings with representatives as the finalist representing all of Florida and of the United States show that Mr. David of Helsinki signatories which violated human went on to win the first place trophy. There Gross is a friend of education and a friend to rights commitments, encouraged our own gov- were over 50 groups in the competition. America, and a dedicated and gifted public ernment to raise these issues consistently and I want to congratulate Giannina Berrocal, servant whose hard work and great talent will persistently. The Commission's approach at Erika Bloch, Carolina Bolado, Gabriela be honored and missed by his friends and col- Chamorro, Natalie Dela Maza, Elizabeth Her- various Helsinki meetings has always been to leagues. ald, Stephanie Hew, Ana Manrara, Carmen encourage a thorough and detailed review of f Manrara, Jennifer McNally, Kellie Montoya, Al- compliance with Helsinki agreements. Specific exandra Mora, Cn'stina Moreno, Carmen Ruiz- HELSINKI FINAL ACT 25TH cases and issues are cited, rather than engag- Castaneda, Jennifer Smith and Olga Urbieta ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION ing in broad, philosophical discussions about for their hard work, and especially Ms. Rosalie human rights. With the passage of timeÐand Heffernon, their teacher, who helped give HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH with the leadership of the United StatesÐthis them direction in this important endeavor. OF NEW JERSEY more direct approach in pressing human rights Congratulations to these Lourdes students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concerns has become the norm. In fact, by for taking such an active interest in the history Thursday, June 8, 2000 1991 the Helsinki signatory states accepted of our nation, and I am sure that this bright that human dimension commitments ``are mat- group of high school students will be the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, ters of direct and legitimate concern to all par- voices echoing in the national debate of the today I am introducing a resolution commemo- ticipating States and do not belong exclusively years to come. rating the 25th anniversary of the Helsinki to the internal affairs of the state concerned.'' Final Act, an international accord whose sign- f ing represents a milestone in European his- With the dissolution of the Soviet Union and tory. As Chairman of the Commission on Se- Yugoslavia, the OSCE region has changed HATE CRIMES curity and Cooperation in Europe, also known dramatically. In many States, we have wit- as the Helsinki Commission, I have been privi- nessed dramatic transformation and a consoli- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS leged to be associated with the Helsinki proc- dation of the core OSCE values of democracy, ess and its seminal role in advancing human human rights and the rule of law. In others, OF FLORIDA rights, democracy and the rule of law in Eu- there has been little if any progress, and in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rope. I am pleased to be joined by my fellow some, armed conflicts have resulted in hun- Thursday, June 8, 2000 Helsinki Commissioners Representatives dreds of thousands having been killed and in Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, sit- HOYER, WOLF, CARDIN, SALMON, SLAUGHTER, the grotesque violation of human rights. The GREENWOOD, FORBES and PITTS as original co- ting on a bench, riding on a bus, or even walk- OSCE, which now includes 54 participating ing down the street, a hate crime can occur sponsors. A companion resolution is being in- States, has changed to reflect the changed troduced today in the Senate by Helsinki Com- anytime or any place. Hate crimes are acts of international environment, undertaking a vari- mission CoChair Sen. BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMP- pure unadulterated evil, wronging someone ety of initiatives designed to prevent, manage, BELL. because they are different. People should not The Helsinki Final Act and the process it and resolve conflict and emphasizing respect and cannot live in fear because of their race, spawned has been instrumental in consigning for rule of law and the fight against organized color, religion or sexual orientation; it is time the Communist Soviet EmpireÐresponsible for crime and corruption, which constitute a threat that we take the strongest course of action to untold violations of human rightsÐinto the to economic reform and prosperity. The Hel- prevent these crimes. dustbin of history. With its language on human sinki process is still dynamic and active, and Over the past decade the number of hate rights, the Helsinki Final Act, for the first time the importance of a vigorous review in which crimes has risen rapidly, consummating with in the history of international agreements, countries are called to account for violations of 1999's ``summer of hate.'' If taking anything granted human rights the status of a funda- their freely undertaken Helsinki commitments positive from this infamous period is possible mental principle in regulating international rela- has not diminished. it is, that we have not done enough to prevent tions. The Final Act's emphasis on respect for This resolution calls on the President to such crimes. Committing a hate crime is the most serious of offenses. It is our duty to human rights and fundamental freedoms is issue a proclamation reaffirming the United make the punishment severe enough to deter rooted in the recognition that the declaration of States' commitment to full implementation of even the most prejudicial person from consid- such rights affirm the inherent dignity of men the Helsinki Final Act. All signatory states and women and are not privileges bestowed ering a crime of this size. We in Congress would be asked to clarify that respect for at the whim of the state. have the ability and the opportunity to prevent human rights and fundamental freedoms, Equally important, Mr. Speaker, the stand- the possible consequences of bias from occur- ards of Helsinki which served as a valuable democratic principles as well as economic lib- ring. lever in pressing human rights issues also pro- erty, and the implementation of related com- Today, as we commemorate the second an- vided encouragement and sustenance to cou- mitments continue to be vital elements in pro- niversary of James Byrd's tragic death, we rageous individuals who dared to challenge re- moting a new era of democracy, peace and must pledge upon ourselves to do everything pressive communist regimes. Many of these unity in the OSCE region. In the twenty-five in our power to reduce the number of hate brave men and womenÐmembers of the Hel- years since this historic process was initiated crimes. No one should ever fall victim to a sinki Monitoring Groups in Russia, Ukraine, in Helsinki, there have been many successes. hate crime, or any other crime for that matter, Lithuania, Georgia, Armenia, and similar Mr. Speaker, the task is still far from complete, and we must renew and maintain our focus of groups in Poland and Czechoslovakia, Soviet and we must continue to do our part in cham- the Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1082), Jewish emigration activists, members of re- pioning the values that Helsinki espouses. to ensure that crimes cease. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E947 THE WISEWOMAN EXPANSI0N ACT stantial cost-savings for our health care sys- HONORING THE GREENSBORO DAY OF 2000 tem, but more importantly, it would improve SCHOOL GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL the quality of life for our mothers, our sisters, SOCCER CHAMPIONS HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO our daughters and our friends. If we can reach OF CONNECTICUT women who are at high risk early in their lives, HON. HOWARD COBLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assist them in altering their behavior to live OF NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, June 8, 2000 healthier lifestyles, we could prevent countless diseases and injuries and ultimately, we would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today I am save lives. I urge my colleagues to support Thursday, June 8, 2000 proud to introduce the ``WISEWOMAN (Well- Integrated Screening and Evaluation for this important bill. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, with the 2000 Women Across the Nation) Expansion Act of Major League Soccer season in full swing, I f 2000'' with my colleague, Congressman JAMES would like to recognize a school from the Sixth LEACH, the Co-Chair of the Congressional Pre- District of North Carolina that captured a state SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL JUNE vention Coalition. soccer championship recently. Greensboro SCHOOL OF THE MONTH This legislation would allow the highly suc- Day School has been crowned the 2000 North cessful WISEWOMAN demonstration project, Carolina girls' high school soccer champions currently operating in four states, to expand to among our state's independent schools. other states that qualify. The ``WISEWOMAN HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Greensboro Day School captured the girls' Expansion Act'' would authorize the Centers OF NEW YORK soccer 3±A NCISAA state title. In their sixth for Disease Control and Prevention to make championship in the past six years, the Ben- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competitive grants to states to carry out further gals claimed the title with a decisive 5±0 vic- preventive health services, in addition to the Thursday, June 8, 2000 tory over Charlotte Christian High School. breast and cervical cancer screenings that the Greensboro Day school also claimed the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early De- Mrs. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have PACIS conference championship with a 7±0± tection Programs (NBCCEDP) currently pro- named South Side High School in Rockville 1 record in conference. vide. Examples of these additional vital serv- Centre as the Fourth Congressional District We congratulate Carley Allen, Elizabeth ices include screenings for blood pressure, School of the Month for June 2000. Mr. Robin Lancaster, Mary Dickinson, Emily Crowe, Su- cholesterol, and osteoporosis; health edu- Calitri is the Principal, with Mrs. Carol Burris to zanne Cole, Nancy Calhoun, Shannon cation and counseling; lifestyle interventions to assume that post on July 1. Dr. William H. Burbine, Jenny Gilrain, Jen Pool, Blair change behavioral risk factors such as smok- Johnson is the Rockville Centre School District DeGraw, Kirsten Paul, Sarah Cantrell, Dana ing, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, and sed- Superintendent of Schools. Murphy, Clarence Mills, Merrill McCarty, Ra- entary lifestyle; and appropriate referrals for South Side High School students have it chel Wolff, Michelle Kuzma, Ashley Bergin, medical treatment and follow-up services. allÐa well-rounded education, an ability to Jessica McComb, Rebecca Barger, Meredith The need for this program is clear. Each McAdams, and Angela Berry. They were led excel in academics and in sports, and what year, nearly half a million women lose their by Head Coach Michael Burroughs and his they give of themselves to the school and the lives as a result of heart disease and stroke. assistants Mike Johnston, Lynn Pantousco, Many of us associate cardiovascular disease community. and Patra Glavin. with men, but the American Heart Association High academic standards and results, cou- The Sixth District of North Carolina is proud estimates that nearly one in two women will pled with winning extra-curricular activities of this team from Guilford County for their die of heart disease or stroke. In fact, cardio- lead to an award-winning high school. A de- hard work and dedication. Congratulations to vascular diseases kills nearly 50,000 more scription of the school reads, ``The staff at the girls from Greensboro Day School for a women each year than men. Sadly, many of South Side understands that excellence must job well done. these deaths could have been prevented. Had be inclusive; thus the pursuit of equity is a pri- these women known they were at risk for car- ority among its educational goals.'' f diovascular disease, they could have taken preventive measures to lower their risk factors One of the top-performing schools in the HONORING FAYETTE COUNTY and perhaps prevent heart disease and stroke. countryÐwith awards too numerous to men- SCHOLARS Osteoporosis, affecting half of all women over tionÐSouth Side was named a Blue Ribbon the age of 50, is also a preventable disease. School in May 1998. South Side is an All Re- HON. BOB BARR Fortunately, some of the preventive measures gents High School, and students excel aca- women can take to reduce their risk for cardio- demically, as seen in the fact 19 percent of OF GEORGIA vascular diseases, such as eating more nutri- the school's graduates earned Regents diplo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tious foods and exercising, can also reduce mas with honors. Furthermore, South Side of- Thursday, June 8, 2000 their risk for osteoporosis. fers its honors students the opportunity of Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am The bill would also add flexibility to the pro- International Baccalaureates, allowing college pleased to recognize three young scholars gram language that would allow screenings credit as well as admission to overseas and from Fayette County High School in Fayette- and other preventive measures for diseases in national universities. South Side is one of four addition to cardiovascular diseases, such as ville, Georgia: Ms. Crystal Bradley, Ms. Kim schools in New York state to offer the pro- Dempsey, and Ms. Lauren Stoll. osteoporosis, as more preventive technology gram. becomes available. It would allow flexibility for Their project, a five minute news story for the WISEWOMAN program to grow and adapt South Side's students are incredibly ener- the Aeronautics and Space Science Jour- with the needs of individual states and would gized. They participate in the Congressional nalism competition sponsored by the NASA ensure full collaboration of the WISEWOMAN Arts Competition year after year, and have an Student Involvement Program, focused on the program with the National Breast and Cervical active Model Congress and Student Govern- F±22 Raptor Fighter, and the debate sur- Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). ment Association. rounding its funding. The report explained how States would be eligible for this program One of South Side's numerous clubs is the the F±22 will be the backbone of American air dominance well into the 21st century. I was only if they already participate in the Inter-generational Committee. Students spend honored to play a very limited role in their NBCCEDP and agree to operate their time with Long Island seniors, volunteer at project by participating in an interview. WISEWOMAN program in strong collaboration senior centers and help them with grocery Their entry was selected a national winner. with the NBCCEDP. The bill would authorize shopping and other errands in an effort to pro- funding to carry out this program at a level of They were flown to Washington, DC for the mote and foster understanding between sen- $20 million for fiscal year 2001, $25 million for National Symposium where they shared their iors and high school students. fiscal year 2002, for $30 million for fiscal year project with the nation. I am pleased to ac- 2003, and ``such sums'' as necessary for each I am proud to name South Side High School knowledge such excellence among our young subsequent year. in Rockville Centre School of the Month for people, and to recognize the outstanding lead- Early prevention of cardiovascular disease June in the Fourth Congressional District of ership provided to them by Warren Bernard of stroke and osteoporosis would result in a sub- New York. Fayette County High School. E948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 PERSONAL EXPLANATION time, I would urge my colleagues of the 106th compassion for those who are less fortunate is Congress to stand and join me in paying spe- matched by her legislative skill. We are most HON. PHIL ENGLISH cial tribute to Dr. Dennis VidmarÐan out- fortunate to have her as part of the Bay Area OF PENNSYLVANIA standing doctor, a dedicated Naval officer, and delegation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a true American hero. [From the Oakland Tribune] f Thursday, June 8, 2000 REP. LEE: POLITICIAN WHO MAKES A IN RECOGNITION OF MARY PETRO DIFFERENCE Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, on June 6th (By Paul Cobb) and part of June 7, 2000, due to a death in Congresswoman Barbara Lee is one woman my family, I missed the following votes: HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN who does make a difference because she acts Had I been present on June 6th, on Rollcall OF NEW YORK and thinks globally and locally simulta- votes 234, 235, 236, and 237, 1 would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neously. voted ``aye'' on all four votes. During her young career in the United Thursday, June 8, 2000 Had I been present on June 7th, on Rollcall States Congress as a member of the powerful votes 238, 239, and 240, 1 would have voted Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Banking and International Relations com- ``aye'' on all three votes. to pay tribute to Mary Petro as she is honored mittees, she has often stood alone with her ‘‘votes of conscience’’ on Kosovo, Cuba, Co- f by the Jefferson Democratic Club of Flushing for her many years of dedicated service as a lombia and Banking legislation. IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DOCTOR District Leader. CONNECT THE DOTS DENNIS ALAN VIDMAR ON THE The Jefferson Club is one of the oldest She has often disagreed with President OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT Democratic clubs in Queens County, New Clinton, her own party and members of the Republican Party. Yet, she has won their re- AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS York. Mary Petro served valiantly and with OF SERVICE IN THE UNITED spect by making them realize they need her great distinction as a District Leader from because she knows how to meld pressing so- STATES NAVY 1976 until she stepped down last year. In this cial and moral issues with practical, vital, capacity, Mary played an instrumental role in economic and security interests. HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR local New York City politics for nearly a quar- Schooled by the likes of Ron Dellums, OF OHIO ter of a century, through devoted service to former Oakland mayor Lionel J. Wilson, Willie Brown, John George, Gus Newport, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her community, to the Borough of Queens, to the Jefferson Club and to the Queens County Maudelle Shirek, Hazaiah Williams and Thursday, June 8, 2000 Bishop Will Herzfeld, Congresswoman Lee Democratic Organization. Mary's service to knows how to ‘‘connect the dots.’’ Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great her community and her involvement in civic af- She matches money to needs. pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to fairs are legendary in the Borough of Queens. Knowing that money, economic and finan- an outstanding member of our armed forces. In 1968, Mary moved to Flushing, and im- cial interests are the mother’s milk of poli- Tomorrow, Friday, June 9, 2000, Dr. Dennis mediately became an active member of the tics, Lee has managed to stand alone in the Alan Vidmar will conclude his illustrious twen- community. Mary has volunteered her time fiery furnace of opposition to votes on the ty-eight year career of service in the United and her energies to countless community or- White House’s agenda and still bring home States Navy. ganizations and charitable endeavors, pre- the bread and bacon to her district. Oak- Mr. Speaker, Dennis Vidmar was born in land’s port, schools, housing community de- eminently among them the Police Athletic velopment and health programs, such as Cleveland, Ohio in August of 1950. He at- League. For her work as the chief PAL fund- AIDs funding have increased during her ten- tended Case Western Reserve University and raiser for the 109th Precinct, and as an officer ure. received his Bachelor of Science and MD de- of the 109th Precinct's Community Council, Even though she doesn’t sound her own grees from the Ohio State University. In 1972, Mary was named a ``Civilian Patrolman of the trumpet or spend excessive time raising Dr. Vidmar began his military service as a Month.'' funds for her own campaign coffers, she’s not First Division Officer aboard the U.S.S. Detroit. Despite her tireless community service, about to allow the vital concerns of her con- For the next twenty-eight years, Dr. Vidmar Mary Petro has been a faithful employee of stituents to be drowned out by the noisy would devote his energy and talents to the symbolism of political rhetoric. Con Edison for more than four decades, and Last week the Leach/Lee World Bank AIDS field of medicine and to the service of his na- a caring and devoted wife to her husband, Marshall Plan Trust Fund Act (H.R. 3519) tion. Jimmy, for more than 30 years. passed the House by a unanimous voice vote. Currently, Dr. Vidmar serves as a Captain in Mr. Speaker, I have had the pleasure of Lee has surprised and floored her fellow the United States Navy Medical Corps in the knowing Mary Petro for a quarter of a century. congresspersons and watchers with the pas- Dermatology Department at the National Naval I have been constantly amazed by her bound- sage of H.R. 3519 because she put together a Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. In ad- less energy, and her innumerable good works bi-partisan effort around an explosive and dition, Dr. Vidmar is a Professor of Military done on behalf of her community and her contentious issue. And, what is more, she as- Medicine and Dermatology in the Department tounded legislative leaders on both sides of party. the aisle by expanding the understanding of of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the the global AIDS crisis. By skillfully dem- Uniformed Services University of the Health House of Representatives to join me now in onstrating that the AIDS scourge threatens Sciences. extending our thanks and appreciation to Mary our national security and financial institu- Mr. Speaker, Dr. Dennis Vidmar has truly Petro as she is honored by the Jefferson tions, she connected needs to resources. been an asset to the profession of medicine Democratic Club of Flushing for her many Lee garnered the support of Republican and to the United States Navy. His excellent years of service to the people of Queens committee chair James Leach and thanked and acknowledged the leadership of former care and unselfish dedication in directing the County. Dermatology Department have proven invalu- Congressman Dellums, now serving as chair f of the President’s Advisory Council on HIV/ able in the treatment of his patients. Dr. REPRESENTATIVE LEE: POLITI- AIDS (PACHA) and a leader of the Constitu- Vidmar has been published more than thirty ency of Africa, for being ‘‘my mentor and in- times in various military and medical journals. CIAN WHO MAKES A DIF- spiration.’’ FERENCE Clearly, Dr. Vidmar's work has been out- SECURITY INTERESTS standing and his efforts admirable. To honor Lee utilized her membership on the Domes- his service, he has been awarded the Navy HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK tic and International Monetary Policy Sub- Achievement Medal and the Navy Commenda- OF CALIFORNIA committee to talk with the President, Sec- tion Medal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retary of Treasury, United Nations officials, Mr. Speaker, it is often said that success of World Bank, International Monetary Fund America is due in part to the dedicated efforts Thursday, June 8, 2000 and other financial institutions to develop of her sons and daughters. Dr. Dennis Vidmar Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- her plan to commit the U.S. to $500 million in seed money. The funds would then be le- has spent a large part of his life furthering the lowing article for inclusion in the CONGRES- veraged 9:1 from funds donated by other G–7 profession of medicine and honorably serving SIONAL RECORD. It aptly describes my good nations and the private sector. his nation in the United States Navy. While his friend and colleague, Representative BARBARA ‘‘If the moral and health arguments don’t work will be sorely missed, we wish him the LEE, as someone who makes a difference be- work, then the economic and security inter- very best in all of his future endeavors. At this cause she thinks globally and acts locally. Her ests will,’’ said Lee as she pointed to photos CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E949 taken while she was a member of the Cali- boundaries. It is not just found in Africa. It tween 1812 and the end of 1998. These deaths fornia Assembly and Senate where she man- is moving swiftly in India, Eastern Europe, were discovered or verified during ongoing aged to get more than 60 legislative bills Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean as research conducted by The Freedom Forum signed by then-Gov. Pete Wilson. well,’’ Lee said. since the memorial was originally dedicated With the support of Sens. Dianne Feinstein And here in Alameda County, she warns of in May 1996. The remaininig 40 names are and Barbara Boxer, Lee says she will mon- a corresponding calamity facing African those journalists killed last year. itor the progress of her bill in the U.S. Sen- Americans because she says the statistical ‘‘Sadly, we have learned that by this time ate. profile of AIDS incidence shows a reversal of next year, it is likely that another 30 to 40 Lee confidently pointed to the portion of infection rates that once were 70 to 30 per- journalists will have died pursuing the Oakland seen from her 10th floor office in the cent white to non-white that are now the truth,’’ said Charles L. Overby, chairman Dellums Federal Building and said, ‘‘I know exact opposite. and chief executive officer of The Freedom that the legislative process from bill to law f Forum. ‘‘We must never forget them, and we and then to funding is dynamic. But I will be hope this memorial will be a part of their vigilant. No stone will go unturned because IN HONOR OF THE 40 JOURNAL- legacy.’’ this disease knows no boundaries. The whole ISTS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES Myles Tierney of Associated Press Tele- world is at risk to this AIDS pandemic of vision News is one of the names being added biblical proportion.’’ PURSUING THE NEWS IN 1999 to the memorial. The 34-year-old American Sen. John Kerry, D–Mass. introduced S2033 producer was covering Sierra Leone’s civil as a companion bill and its language has HON. FRANK R. WOLF war when a rebel fighter opened fire with a been included in the Helms/Biden Foreign OF VIRGINIA semiautomatic rifle on the car Tierney was Affairs Technical Assistance Act. Lee’s pro- traveling in, killing him instantly. posed trust fund, housed at the World Bank, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sierra Leone was the deadliest country for would use its leveraging capacity to increase Thursday, June 8, 2000 journalists in 1999, with ten deaths occurring the resources for the fund. Lee envisions es- there. Latin America, particularly Colombia, teemed world leaders such as Nelson Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, the commemora- remains a dangerous place for those covering Mandela and Ron Dellums as part of the tion of World Press Freedom Day was held in stories about politics, drug trafficking and fund’s governance structure to assure that May, when the names of journalists who have organized crime. the monies go to needy regions. died covering the news were added to The Popular political satirist Jaime Garzon GIANTS’ SHOULDERS Freedom Forum Journalists Memorial located was shot five times in the head and chest How did a newly elected congresswoman in Arlington, Virginia. There were 40 people while driving to his Bogota radio station. He who represents the most left-of-center con- who died in 1999 in their efforts to bring us had been threatened repeatedly by Carlos stituency in the country manage to get arch- the news from around the world. Castano, leader of the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia, a right-wing para- conservative Republican Sen. Jesse Helms to We owe a debt of gratitude to these journal- support the intent of her legislation while si- military organization fighting against leftist multaneously coordinating grassroots orga- ists who risked their lives to bring us the news guerrillas. Garzon had scheduled a meeting nizations and AIDS service organizations? about many dangerous places in the world, with Castano Aug. 14, the day after he was ‘‘With a lot of hard work,’’ Lee said. ‘‘I can from Sierra Leone to Chechnya to Bosnia to killed. stand up to the legislative leaders in both Kosovo. Were it not for their courage and ‘‘In an age of information overload, it is parties because I stand on the shoulders of bravery, perhaps the world would never have easy to forget that there are people still will- giants who preceded me.’’ known about the horrors and the atrocities that ing to die for journalism,’’ said Peter S. With an earnestness and conviction she have been and are now taking place there. Prichard, president of The Free Forum and pointed to the photos depicting some of the Newseum. ‘‘The memorial reminds us what causes, neighborhoods and political leaders The deadliest country from which to report sacrifices journalists are willing to make for she’s worked for or with and said ‘‘every last year was the nation of Sierra Leone, as a free press.’’ time I walk past the Lionel Wilson Building. 10 journalists died there in 1999Ðthe most in Journalists’ names are added each year to Elihu Harris Building, Judge Don McCull any one country. Sierra Leone has been a the glass panels of the monument, which statue and into the Dellums Federal build- battlefield that has taken the lives of many of stands at the apex of Freedom Park, adja- ing, I’m humbled by the awesome responsi- the world's finest journalists, including the cent to the Newseum and The Freedom bility. And, because I have been blessed to most recent casualties that are still fresh in Forum World Center in Arlington, VA. have been connected to all those giants, I Research by Freedom Forum staff and the won’t lose my focus.’’ many of our mindsÐReuters correspondent Committee to Protect Journalists docu- Lee’s office is encouraging the public to Kurt Schork and Associated Press cameraman ments incidents where journalists were join the African American Walking Tour of Miguel Gil Moreno de Mora, who, along with killed or died while covering the news. Some Downtown Oakland Sunday, July 16, 2 p.m. four Sierra Leone soldiers, were shot to death were killed reporting on wars, natural disas- to 4:30 p.m. She praised the African Amer- there just two weeks ago in a rebel ambush. ters or violent crimes, some were injured or ican Museum and Library (AAMLO), the Mr. Speaker, I am sharing with our col- fell ill while on assignment, and some were Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA), the Oak- leagues a news release from the Newseum murdered to silence their reporting. Journal- land Tours Program, and the Oakland Cul- and also a list of the names of the 40 journal- ists who died as a result of accidents unre- tural Heritage Survey for collaborating on ists who died in 1999. lated to an assignment are not listed, nor are the tours. those who instigated the violence that ‘‘I want all children and families, espe- THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO JOURNALISTS caused their deaths. An independent panel of cially African Americans, to tour these WHO DIED COVERING THE NEWS SINCE 1812 journalists and journalism historians re- places because it reminds me of my child- TO BE ADDED TO JOURNALISTS MEMORIAL views difficult cases. hood in El Paso, Texas when I first started CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE ON WORLD PRESS A list of the names of the 40 journalists seeking answers to the questions of who I FREEDOM DAY, MAY 3, AT 11 A.M. who died in 1999 is attached. To view a data- was and where I came from,’’ said Lee. base listing the 1,369 memorialized journal- ARLINGTON, VA.—The names of 332 journal- She said she will invite her congressional ists, their affiliations and the circumstances ists who died covering the news since 1812, colleagues, who will be in Oakland August 12 of their death, visit the Newseum online at including 40 journalists killed in 1999, will be seeking solutions to issues of housing afford- www.freedomforum.org/newseumnews/memo- added May 3 to The Freedom Forum Journal- ability, redlining, neighborhood reinvest- rial.asp or www.newseum.org/newseum/ ists Memorial. The memorial, located in ment and undercapitalization, to also par- aboutthenewseum/ Freedom Park, now pays tribute to 1,369 re- ticipate in the walking tours as well as Oak- freedompark.htm#memorial. porters, editors, photographers and broad- land’s Chabot Science Center. Lee, a Mills The Newseum, the only interactive mu- casters killed as a result of covering the College and University of California, Berke- seum of news, takes visitors behind the news. May 3 also marks World Press Free- ley graduate, is also helping to find funding scenes to see and experience how and why dom Day. to make the Chabot Center a magnet for news is made. The 72,000-square-foot Thomas Johnson, chairman and chief exec- math, science and astronomy for children. ‘‘I Newseum is funded by The Freedom Forum, utive officer of the CNN News, will speak at want the first astronauts to Mars to come a nonpartisan, international foundation the 11 a.m. ceremony in Freedom Park, fol- from my district,’’ she says. dedicated to free press, free speech and free lowing readings by journalists of names on Eleven million of the world’s 14 million spirit for all people. The Newseum is open the memorial. The ceremony will be at- AIDS deaths are in Africa. Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 ‘‘Africa is the epicenter of this epidemic. tended by friends, family members and col- p.m. and is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas We need to declare a global state-of-emer- leagues of journalists honored on the memo- and New Year’s days. Freedom Park is open gency, like we pioneered in Alameda County, rial, as well as representatives of the news daily from dawn to dusk. Admission is free. and provide the money to fund strategies to organizations for which the slain journalists address the AIDS deaths,’’ Lee said. worked. 1999 ‘‘This disease has plagued us like the Bu- Two hundred and ninety-two of the names Ricardo Gangeme—El Informador bonic Plague once did and it knows no to be added are of journalists who died be- Chubutense (Argentina) in Argentina. E950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Jaime Garzon—Radionet (Colombia) in Co- who passed away Thursday, June 1, 2000. Members of regional groups select member lombia. Viola Adams, known affectionately by all who states on a rotating basis to serve on impor- Pablo Emilio Medina Motta—TV Garzon knew her as Vi, was a woman of grace and tant United Nations bodies such as the Secu- (Colombia) in Colombia. Guzman Quintero Torres—El Pilon (Colom- elegance. rity Council and the Economic and Social bia) in Colombia. She was also a woman of intelligence and Council. Because of anti-Israeli sentiment, Hernando Rangel Moreno—Freelance, in character. After graduating from high school in Israel has been denied the opportunity to Colombia. 1924 at the age of 16, she continued her edu- serve in the Asian States Group at the United Luis Alberto Rincon Solano—Freelance, in cation at The University of Texas at Austin. Nations, even though it geographically belongs Colombia. She graduated in 1929 with a double major in in that bloc. Alberto Sanchez Tovar—Producciones Co- lombia (Colombia) in Colombia. English and psychology and went on to teach Until such time as Israel can be an effective Roberto Julio Torres—Emisora Fuentes de high school. member of the Asian States Group, Israel has Cartagena (Colombia) in Colombia. Vi met Gilbert T. Adams during her time in expressed a strong desire to serve on WEOG. Agus Muliawan—Asia Press International Austin, and in 1932 they were married during WEOG consists of Western Europe, the (Japan) in Indonesia. the Great Depression on ``a borrowed fifty dol- United States, Canada, Turkey, New Zealand Supriadi—Medan Pos (Indonesia) in Indo- lars and a dime store ring.'' Vi and Gilbert and Australia. nesia. subsequently moved to Gilbert's hometown of Sander Thoenes—Financial Times (United The struggle to gain Israel membership in Kingdom) in Indonesia. Beaumont, and she became a vital part of the WEOG has been a long and difficult one. And, Ilan Roeh—Israel Radio (Israel) in Leb- civic life of her new community. until last week, one thought to be impossible anon. Mrs. Adams championed the issue of safety by some. But, with Congressional support, Samuel Boyi—The Scope (Nigeria) in Nige- and received national recognition for her effort dedicated individuals in the Clinton Administra- ria. to see that every home in the country had first tion, such as Vice President AL GORE and Fidelis Ikwuebe—Freelance, in Nigeria. aid training. President Dwight D. Eisenhower Sam Nimfa-Jan—Details (Nigeria) in Nige- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Rich- ria. recognized the value of Mrs. Adams'work and ard Holbrooke, were able to raise this issue Oleg Chervonyuk—Metropress Agency mandated that first aid be taught in public with the highest levels of WEOG member gov- (Russia) in Russia. schools. An active Democrat, and a proud ernments and make it a clear priority. I thank Supian Ependiyev—Groznensky Rabochiy supporter of her husband's professional and them for all of their efforts. (Russia) in Russia. political endeavors, Gilbert and Vi Adams Shamil Gigayev—Nokh Cho TV (Russia) in Mr. Speaker, Congressional support for were recognized by the Roosevelt, Truman, Israel's acceptance into WEOG is very strong. Russia. Kennedy and Johnson administrations for their Ramzan Mezhidov—TV Tsentr (Russia) in Last October, I led a letter to Ambassador Rassia. contributions to our democratic process. Richard Holbrooke signed by over 60 mem- Valentina Neverova—Pravo (Russia) in A woman strongly devoted to her family, bers, requesting that he make Israel's mem- Russia. Mrs. Adams had four children: Gilbert Timbrell bership in WEOG a high priority. Additionally, Lyubov Sloboda—Vesti (Russia) in Russia. Adams, Jr., John D'Estang Adams, Elizabeth legislation introduced by Congressman ROTH- Alpha Amadu Bah Bah—Independent Ob- Vi Adams, and Patricia Ann Adams. She also MAN calling for full equality at the United Na- server (Sierra Leone) in Sierra Leone. was graced during her lifetime with eight Jenner Cole—SKY–FM (Sierra Leone) in tions for Israel has 63 cosponsors. I am proud Sierra Leone. grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. to be an original sponsor of this legislation. Abdulai Jumah Jalloh—African Champion Mr. Speaker, Viola Adams was a remark- So Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate, for we (Sierra Leone) in Sierra Leone. able woman who was committed to her com- have achieved something truly notable. How- Mabay Kamara—Freelance, in Sierra munity, her country, and above all, her family. ever, the struggle for Israeli acceptance con- Leone. She was generous in spirit and was of deep tinues. Mohammed Kamara—SKY–FM (Sierra religious conviction. She was of the utmost Israel's membership in WEOG is only tem- Leone) in Sierra Leone. character, and her attributes of selflessness Paul Mansaray—Standard Times (Sierra porary and must be reevaluated in four years. and commitment to others are rare gifts that Leone) in Sierra Leone. Additionally, Israel cannot participate as a this nation was lucky to have. With her pass- James Ogogo—Concord Times (Sierra WEOG member in meetings in Geneva, or on ing, a great loss will be felt in the spirit and Leone) in Sierra Leone. the Human Rights Committee at the United Conrad Roy—Expo Times (Sierra Leone) in the heart of Beaumont. Nations. Although I have a great deal of re- Sierra Leone. f Myles Tierney—Associated Press Tele- spect for the human rights efforts of the U.N., vision News (USA) in Sierra Leone. COMMENDING THE MEMBER they have been particularly unkind to Israel Munir Turay—Freelance, in Sierra Leone. STATES OF THE UNITED NA- and it is a bitter pill to swallow to have them Anura Priyantha Cooray—Independent TIONS WESTERN EUROPEAN AND excluded from this committee. Television Network (Sri Lanka) in Sri This legislation, ``Commending the member Lanka. OTHERS GROUP FOR ADDRESS- Rohana Kumara—Satana (Sri Lanka) in ING OVER FOUR DECADES OF IN- states of the United Nations Western Euro- Sri Lanka. JUSTICE AND EXTENDING TEM- pean and Others Group for addressing over Vasthian Anthony Mariyadas—Sri Lanka PORARY MEMBERSHIP TO THE four decades of injustice and extending tem- Broadcasting Corporation (Sri Lanka) in Sri STATE OF ISRAEL porary membership to the state of Israel,'' also Lanka. mentions the new hurdles that must be over- Indika Pathinivasan—Maharaja Television HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY come to finally gain Israel status as a full Network (Sri Lanka) in Sri Lanka. member of the United Nations. It urges the Michelle Lima—KSAT–TV (USA) in Texas. OF NEW YORK WEOG member countries to admit Israel as Ahmet Taner Kislali—Cumhuriyet (Tur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES key) in Turkey. permanent member, without conditions, until Slavko Curuvija—Dnevni Telegraf (Yugo- Thursday, June 8, 2000 such time as she can play an effective part as slavia) in Yugoslavia. Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I am a member of the Asian group. Gabriel Gruener—Stern (Germany) in introducing legislation, along with Congress- Mr. Speaker, I would ask all of my col- Yugoslavia. Volker Kraemer—Stern (Germany) in man ROTHMAN, commending the member leagues to give strong consideration to co- Yugoslavia. countries of the United Nations' Western Euro- sponsoring this legislation. It took four dec- pean and Others Group (WEOG) for address- ades to get Israel this far; it must not take as f ing four decades of discrimination in the UN long to reach the final goal of full membership IN HONOR OF MRS. GILBERT T. and admitting Israel as a temporary, condi- for Israel. ADAMS tional member to that regional bloc. I would again like to thank my friend and For those of my colleagues who are unfa- colleague, STEVEN ROTHMAN, for his help and HON. NICK LAMPSON miliar with this issue, this is an important mile- leadership on this issue. I would also like to thank Vice President GORE, along with Am- OF TEXAS stone for Israel because it places them firmly bassador Holbrooke, for working so hard and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the road to becoming a fully participating member of the United Nations. In order to be keeping the pressure on the WEOG member Thursday, June 8, 2000 a fully participating member of the United Na- countries. A copy of the legislation follows. Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today with tions, countries must serve in a regional Commending the member states of the great sadness I honor Viola Mae Joss Adams, group. United Nations Western European and Others CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E951 Group for addressing over four decades of in- gress is not whether we should provide a TRIBUTE TO FATHER STEPHEN justice and extending temporary membership Medicare drug benefit but how to do it? PATRICK (PAT) WISNESKE ON THE OCCASION OF THE GOLDEN in that regional bloc to the state of Israel. There are some in Congress who think that Whereas Israel has played an active role in JUBILEE OF HIS ORDINATION the way to do this is to turn the problem over the international community and within the United Nations; to the private insurance market, but the private HON. BART STUPAK insurance market is pulling out from under Whereas in order to be a fully participating OF MICHIGAN seniors in the Medigap and Medicare+Choice member of the United Nations countries must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve in a regional group; markets. Others believe that we should limit Thursday, June 8, 2000 Whereas members of regional groups select how much drug companies can charge. I dis- member states on a rotating basis to serve on agree. I understand the investment required Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a important United Nations bodies such as the for R&D and I believe that price controls will most remarkable individualÐa dear friend, a Security Council and the Economic and Social ultimately limit access. counselor, a shepherd, a man of the people Council; and a man of God. I pay personal and heart- Whereas Israel has been denied an oppor- I've devised what I believe is a common- felt tribute to Father Stephen Patrick tunity to serve in the Asian States Group at sense approach that incorporates a generous, Wisneske, the pastor of Holy Spirit Church of the United Nations, even though it geographi- defined benefit that's easy for seniors to un- Menominee, MI, on the occasion of the 50th cally belongs in that block; derstand with provisions that reduce adminis- anniversary of his ordination, his golden jubi- Whereas the Western European And Others trative inefficiencies and increase competition. lee. Group (WEOG) at the United Nations consists The result will be a more affordable drug ben- Father Pat came to Menominee 28 years of Western European nations, the United efit for both beneficiaries and the Federal Gov- ago. He came to town at a particularly difficult time for the local Catholic faithful, who were States, Canada, New Zealand, Turkey, and ernment. Australia and is the only group at the United being reorganized from the five traditional con- Nations that is not geographically based; The bill is simple. Available to all Medicare gregationsÐincluding the old settlement align- Whereas Israel was offered membership in beneficiaries, the Federal government will pay ments of the French church, the Irish church, the WEOG regional bloc at the United Nations half of an individual's drug costs up to $5,000 the Polish church, and the German ChurchÐ on Friday, May 26, 2000, by the chairman of a year (when fully phased in). There are no to three new congregations, based on neigh- WEOG at the time, Ambassaor Peter van deductibles and a modest premium of approxi- borhood and proximity. The restructuring Walsum of the Netherlands; mately $44 a year. For seniors who exceed made sense in terms of reducing the infra- Whereas that offer was officially accepted $5,000 in drug expenditures or $2,500 in out- structure that church members needed to sup- by Israeli officials on Sunday, May 28, 2000; of-pocket costsÐthe Federal Government port, but it presented real challenges in forging new congregational bonds and establishing and picks up the whole tab. Whereas Israel is a democracy and an ally new ministries. Father Pat became pastor of and friend of the United States: Now, there- What about drug costs? By allowing multiple the newly structured Holy Spirit Church. fore, be it PBM's to participate, my bill will, for the first He brought years of service in other north- Resolved by the House of Representatives time, introduce open competition into Medicare ern Michigan communities to his new task. (the Senate concurring), That the CongressÐ and drive down prices. We know from the pri- Born in 1922, Father Pat was raised in a (1) commends the Western European and vate marketplace that simply purchasing a Catholic home, attended Catholic school for Others Group (WEOG) members for extending large quantity of drugs does not drive down 12 years, served as an altar boy, and was in- terested in Church affairs even before he was temmporary membership to Israel; prices. Drug companies grant discounts when (2) congratulates Israel on its new-found called to his religious vocation. Father Pat was a PBM can show that it will increase its mar- role in the United Nations; ordained on June 3, 1950 by Bishop Francis (3) reaffirms Israel's right to be a full partici- ket share. By allowing multiple PBMs, my bill J. Hass at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Grand pating member and equal partner in the increases competition, lowers prices and pro- Rapids, and within the month he was assigned United Nations; and vides greater consumer choice. as assistant at Holy Trinity in Ironwood. In (4) urges the members of WEOG to extend We also removed administration of the pro- 1951 he became an assistant at St. Thomas full and permanent membership to Israel, with- gram from HCFA. The healthcare system has Catholic Church in Escanaba, and in 1953 be- out conditions, until such time as Israel can evolved rapidly, and regrettably HCFA has not came an assistant at St. Mary and St. Joseph serve as an effective member of the Asian kept pace. HCFA lacks the expertise to run a in Iron Mountain, where he also served as States Group. chaplain to veterans in the hospital there. benefit that relies on private sector competition f Like his religious predecessor Bishop to control costs. Fortunately, there is another Baraga, Father Pat spent time in several small INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE agency that has expertise interacting with pri- parishes in the Upper Peninsula of MichiganÐ PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACT OF 2000 vate sector health plans, and has proven that Dollar Bay, Loretto, Quinnesec, White Pine, it can administer benefits effectively and effi- and Bergland, before his posting to Menom- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO ciently with a minimum of bureaucracy. It's the inee. OF CALIFORNIA Office of Personnel Management (OPM) which Perhaps because of his own Catholic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES runs the widely acclaimed Federal Employee schooling, Father Pat has always shown that his commitment to his parishÐto all local fami- Thursday, June 8, 2000 Health Benefit (FEHB) program. Under OPM's leadership, I'm confident that an efficient and liesÐlies outside the walls of his beautiful and Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, when Medicare more than 100-year-old Gothic church. He effective competitive benefit can be integrated was created in 1965, seniors were more likely regularly visits Menominee Catholic Central to undergo surgery than to use prescription successfully into the Medicare program. School, meeting and greeting parents, teach- drugs. Today, prescription drugs are often the Congress must enact a Medicare drug ben- ers and children in this more informal setting. preferred, and sometimes the only method of efit this year. For our Nation's seniors, pre- Father Pat has become well-known for his treatment for many diseases. In fact, 77 per- scription drugs are not a luxury. During these homilyÐhis brief moment of addressing the cent of all seniors take a prescription drug on times of historic prosperity and strength, there congregation during each Mass. A quick a regular basis. is absolutely no reason that we should force sense of humor has always served him well in And yet, nearly 15 million Medicare bene- seniors to make between buying prescription helping to drive home the important lesson he ficiaries don't have access to the lifesaving wished to teach each week. drugs or groceries. In introduction today I urge drugs you produce because Medicare doesn't I have always admired Father Pat for his cover them. Countless others are forced to all of my colleagues to give careful consider- positive outlook and his concern for his con- spend an enormous portion of their modest ation to my bill. It provides a real answer for gregation. But it was when tragedy struck my monthly incomes on prescription drugs with 18 seniors without price controls and without own family that the depth of his wisdom, love, percent of seniors spending over $100 a threatening innovation. and advice, to me, to my wife Laurie and my month on prescriptions. son Ken was truly revealed. He counseled, Seniors want and need prescription drug sheltered, and guided us through our darkest coverage. Hence, the question before Con- hours, and his homily to my son BJ captured E952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 the essence of this vital young man for friend Unfortunately, there continue to be unmet Defense appropriations bill, there was a rather and stranger alike. For these kind acts in our needs. The Department of Defense Comp- rancorous debate about the future of the F± greatest time of need, I and my family will al- troller has just done a study that shows that 22. I submit for the record a devastating cri- ways be grateful to Father Pat. the military health care system for active-duty tique of the F±22 written by retired Colonel Mr. Speaker, moments of crisis often bring and retirees up to age 65 as currently struc- Everest Riccioni as well as a letter he wrote brief flashes of insight so brilliant that we are tured is underfunded over the next 6 years by correcting misstatements made during the forever changed in our view of the world. In a $9 billion. House floor debate. moment of darkness, I was given an oppor- In addition to taking care of its people, our Colonel Riccioni is not just any critic of the tunity to truly understand the mission of a par- military has an important role to play in taking F±22. His credentials are impeccable. He was ish priest as an agent of divine compassion care of the environment, Congress needs to one of three legendary ``Fighter Mafia'' mav- and strength. I and my family were held in make clear that cleaning up after itself is a ericks who forced the Pentagon to produce Mighty Hands and bathed in a river of sublime cost of doing business for our military just as the F±16 to improve U.S. air superiority. He love. Father Pat, a man of the people and a it is for any other polluter. served in the Air Force for 30 years, flew 55 man of God, has spent 50 years shaping him- DOD is responsible for environmental clean- different types of military aircraft, and worked self to be a funnel of that great Power. There up at thousands of what are known as For- in the defense industry for 17 years managing can be no greater calling. merly-Used Defense Sites. At many of these aircraft programs, including the B±2 bomber. We should heed his warning that the F±22 f properties, owned by private parties and state, local, and tribal governments, the public may will not work as advertised. DEBATE ON DEFENSE come into contact with residual contamination. JUNE 8, 2000. APPROPRIATIONS The cost of completing this cleanup is esti- Representative RANDY CUNNINGHAM, mated at over $7 billion by the Army Corps of House of Representatives, Washington, DC. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Engineers, yet funding in this bill is less than DEAR REPRESENTATIVE CUNNINGHAM: Your OF OREGON $200 million. comments during yesterday’s floor debate re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Another danger to communities is quire response. The comment about the F–15 unexploded ordnance, old bombs and shells not keeping up with the F–22 does not estab- Thursday, June 8, 2000 that could kill or injure people who encounter lish the existence of supercruise, and reflects Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I voted them. The cost of clearing these bombs is es- your lack of insight into supersonic cruise. against the Defense Appropriations bill last timated at $15 billion by the Defense Science Cruise means the ability to cover distance and it is not a speed. Proof of supercruise is night because of its pricetag that is unprece- Board. The consistent underfunding of this established by a number, specifically the dented in peacetime and unjustified by the challenge could begin to be addressed if it number of miles that can be covered while at threat, and the misplaced priorities within the had its own line item in the defense budget. I a supersonic Mach like 1.6. This number is bill. call upon the Administration to create this line never forthcoming because few know the def- Representative DEFAZIO'S amendment was item in the request it is preparing now for sub- inition of supercruise or are unwilling to re- a step in a more rational direction. It would mission to Congress for FY02 funding. veal it. The fact that the F–16 flown by General have reduced the next two years' purchases More than a decade after the Soviet Union Ryan could not keep up with the F–22 is of F±22 fighter aircraft, as recommended by collapsed, our investment in national defense again an irrelevant speed statement on the the General Accounting Office, and redirected has returned to cold-war levels. During the relative speed of the two aircraft. The re- the savings to readiness and quality of life ac- cold war, the United States spent an average quirements for the F–16 specifically stated counts. of $325 billion in current year dollars on the that there was no requirement that it fly It was a modest amendment, and it did not military. This year's budget resolution gave the faster than Mach 1.6, a fact probably un- Pentagon $310 billionÐ95 percent of cold-war known to the general. Had the general been cut money from the defense budget. It just flying a 40 year old F104A–19, he could have spent it on higher-priority issues at a time levels and 52 percent of discretionary spend- flown formation with the F–22. when the F±22 continues to experience tech- ing. Pragmatic supersonic cruise is the ability nical problems and we already have the And now Monday's Washington Post has a to sustain significant supersonic speeds (like world's most advanced fighter, the F±15. front-page story stating that, starting now, the 1. 6–1.8) for combat relevant distances. For The $930 million saved would have been Joint Chiefs of Staff plan to submit budget re- perspective, the original design mission for spent instead on items that were not funded at quests that call for additional spending of the Advanced Tactical Fighter, cum F–22 was a 100 mile subsonic cruise-out to the the level requested by the Department of De- more than $30 billion a year through most of Russian border, 400 NM supersonic penetra- fense, or were included on the Pentagon's un- this decade. tion at 1.6 Mach, consumption of the combat funded ``wish list.'' Those items include addi- There is no reason to continue our reliance fuel, a 400 nautical mile supersonic return to tional funding for troops on food stamps, nu- on a cold-war economy. Our massive invest- the border at Mach 1.6, with a 100 NM return clear threat reduction, bonus payments to sail- ments in weapons and bases could be re- to land with normal reserves. ors on sea duty, facilities maintenance, spare placed with massive investments in education A true measure of the super cruise poten- and health care and the other things that tial of the F–22 is—the penetration super- parts, and recruiting. sonic distance that can be flown at 1.6 Mach I want to also speak to the larger issues of make for livable communities. While we are out and back, with the same 100 nautical the bill. We made some gains this year on the first in military expenditures among industri- mile legs and the same fuel reserved for com- issue of military retirees' health care. Most im- alized countries, we are 17th in low-birth- bat and landing reserves. The supersonic portant is this bill's provision of $94 million for weight rates, 21st in eighth-grade math scores penetration distance is the validation of a pharmacy benefit for all Medicare-eligible and 22nd in infant mortality. supercruise. This number has not been estab- military retirees and eligible family members. The defense budget is large, certainly large lished. The supercruise potential of the F–22 enough to fund the programs that are needed remains unknown. This set an important precedent for us to If that number is 50 NM it is a fruitless eventually provide prescription drug coverage for the people who serve and have served us achievement that the F–104 can easily fulfill to all Medicare recipients. Those who have and for the environment. Instead, it spends too using its afterburner. A 100 NM penetration served in our military are a well-deserving much on duplicative weapons systems and can also be accomplished by the F–104A–19. A group with which to start. questionable technologies at a time when we 200 NM penetration is not a great achieve- This bill continues various health care dem- lead the world many times over in military ment; 300 NM means the F–22 is a pragmatic onstration projectsÐincluding Medicare sub- might. We need to get our priorities right. supercruiser, 400 NM will remain a dream. f The distance number validates whether the vention and the Federal Employees Health F–22 has it, nothing else. Benefits Plan. Another important aspect of DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF THE Retention of the wrong definition will for- military retiree health care included in this bill F–22 ever retain confusion. is the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan. Sincerely, These are locally-run, community-based COL. EVEREST RICCIONI, HMOs that provide military retirees another HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. OF OREGON choice. I look forward to the findings of the THE F–22 PROGRAM—FACT VERSUS FICTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES independent oversight panel funded in this bill (By Everest E. Riccioni, Col. USAF, Ret.) which will present recommendations to Con- Thursday, June 8, 2000 THE DREAM gress on a permanent military health care pro- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, during the de- To provide the USAF Air Superiority for gram for the Medicare-eligible. bate on the fiscal year 2001 Department of the period following 2005. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E953 To Conduct—Offensive Counter Air Oper- the GAO—the average radar signature in the tions of 29 percent and below yield sub- ation deep in Russia—Its Primary Mission level forward direction within 20 degrees of cruisers; 33 percent provides a quasi-super- (300 Nautical Mile (NM) Combat Mission—100 the nose, presumably to enemy fighter ra- cruiser; and 35 percent and above provides NM cruise to the point of penetration—200 dars. In the B–1B reporting fiasco, the 100/1 useful missions. The F–22’s fuel fraction is 29 NM supersonic ingress and egress plus com- signature advantage over the B–52 became a percent, equal to those of the subcruising F– bat and fuel reserves). real 1.8/1. One cannot design an aircraft to si- 4s, F–15s and the Russian MiG29 Flanker. To provide a 750–800 Aircraft Fleet to re- multaneously hide from low and medium fre- The Russian medium range supersonic inter- place the aging F–15 Fleet. quency ground radars and from high fre- ceptor, the MiG–31 Foxhound, has a fuel frac- To be designed to a Unit Flyaway Cost quency airborne fighter radars. Properly, all tion of over 45 percent. Supersonic cruise Limit in 1986 dollars—$35 Million. the data should be portrayed and reported— fighters require higher fuel fractions since To control cost by conforming to a Weight for all azimuths, for all ‘‘latitudes,’’ and for they must have excessive wing for supersonic Limit—50,000 lbs (Cost and Weight com- all radar frequencies. Single data points con- cruise. Breguet’s range equation establishes parable to the extant F–15—clearly the imag- stitute lying by omission and gross incom- the dependence of aircraft radius on speed, ined F–22 would have been a bargain). pleteness. lifi-to-drag ratio, specific fuel consumption Dominant Characteristics: High Stealth; The temperature increases of supersonic and the part of the total fuel fraction avail- Effective Supersonic Cruise; Ultra-High Per- cruising flights make the F–22s beacons in able for cruise. formance and Maneuverability; and Superior the sky to infrared sensors. The ‘‘dream’’ design mission was contin- Avionics for Battle Awareness and Effective- Fighters, with radar to search for and find ually redefined and degraded to—a) conform ness. the enemy autonomously, at long ranges, to physical reality, and—b) to reduce the un- Additional Aims: To Rejuvenate the Fleet cannot hide their high powered electric controlled cost and weight. (Flexible (rub- (Reduce the average age); Design for Low emissions to modern, sophisticated, Russian ber) Requirements.) Maintenance (3 man-hours per sortie); and equipment. The Russians excel at this art Ultra-High Performance Form a High-Low Mix with the Joint Strike and export their equipment to many nations. Fighter (JSF) fleet. Further, F–22 detection of enemies by radar The F–22 does not provide a Great Leap Forward in performance relative to the F– THE REALIZATION is an inverse fourth power phenomenon, while detection of the F–22’s radar is an in- 15C or MiG–29. At 65,000 lbs, with 18,500–18,750 SUMMARY verse square phenomenon, giving the advan- lbs of fuel, with two nominal 35,000 lb thrust Unrealized Dreams tage to the enemy. In other words, the F–22’s engines—it has the thrust to weight ratio of The dreams for Stealth, Supercruise, radar will be detected by an enemy plane be- the F–15C, the fuel fraction of the F–15C, and Ultra-High Climb, Acceleration, and Maneu- fore the F–22 detects the enemy. a wing loading that is only slightly inferior vering Performance have not been realized. It appears that designing air superiority to that of the F–15C, so it will accelerate, The Outstanding Avionics will not be prop- aircraft primarily for radar stealth is an climb, and maneuver much like the F–15C for erly tested before purchase and possibly not error. reasons of basic physics. There are two differences from the F–15— even before combat. Supersonic Cruise—‘‘Supercruise’’ thrust vectoring and supersonic speeds in High Cost, Low Numbers The F–22 has not yet demonstrated effec- dry thrust. Thrust vectoring allows the F–22 The number of F–22s purchased will not tive supersonic cruise. to maneuver controllably at sub-stall speeds, provide a critical mass of fighters. The USAF has never appreciated that which other aircraft cannot. This, in the hel- The ‘‘Dream’’ of 800 fighters for $70 Billion speed without persistence is meaningless. icopter speed domain, is in seeming con- fell to 648 for $64.2B (after a 1992 Selected Ac- Proof—Six USAF aircraft capable of Mach tradiction to an aircraft designed for super- quisition Report), to 442 for $64.2B (after the 2.2 never exceeded 1.4 Mach in combat over sonic engagement with slashing attacks Bottom-Up Review of defense strategy), and North Vietnam in 10 years of war, in hun- using its beyond visual range missiles. to 339 for $64.2B (after a Quadrennial Defense dreds of thousands of sorties. The F–15 has The flight test program to validate maneu- Review).2 Study groups and the Congres- never demonstrated its performance guar- verability is utterly inadequate. Using a sin- sional Budget Office seeking responsible antee of Mach 2.5 flight in a combat configu- gle number—the maximum steady-state G at funding are considering options of 175 and ration on a realistic combat mission profile. 30,000 ft at 0.9 Mach—on an aircraft that op- even 100 F–22s. This is a total program cost The USAF has the wrong definition of erates from 40 knots to beyond Mach 2, from of more than $200M per aircraft—one-third supercruise—(supersonic flight in turbojet sea level to above 60,000 ft is a throwback to the cost of the B–1! This cost (predicted in thrust, i.e. without using an afterburner.) the Dark Ages of aircraft evaluation. Proper 1976) is worse than obscene.3 Cruise means covering distance efficiently. presentations are global, all-altitude all- Despite high funding levels—the future size Fighters with wings properly sized for sub- speed plots at the two major power settings. of the Air Combat Command will soon be sonic maneuver achieve efficient supersonic They must be compared to friendly and greatly reduced. flight at altitudes of 60,000 feet requiring enemy aircraft. Comparison reveals progress, The low number of F–22s will not rejuve- partial afterburning thrust. This may be un- the whole truth, and even allows the formu- nate an aging F–15, F–16 fleet. (Algebraic known to the testers since the test program lation of battle tactics. limits testing to below 50,000. The proper averaging) Superior Avionics A mix of F–22s and JSFs cannot be a High- cruise condition may remain unknown. All Low Mix. It will be An Ultra-High—High supercruisers cruise at very high altitudes The expectations for the avionics are to Mix. There is no low element. The com- using some afterburning (i.e. ramjet) provide great battle awareness and effective plementary F–15 and F–16 do both the air su- thrust—MiG–31, SR–71, as did the many de- weapons management. The F–22 is to autono- periority and air-to-surface missions. The F– signs that I have studied, generated, or su- mously identify (ID) the enemy from friend, 22 mainly does air superiority missions. Both pervised. (Detailed aerodynamic-thermo- from neutral, regardless of the country that have deserted our US Army. dynamic analysis is available upon request.) produced the aircraft. The few F–22s possessing quasi-F–15 per- The GAO report that the F–22 has dem- But, testing will not be fully completed be- formance will degrade the air superiority ca- onstrated supercruise is specious and mis- fore going into production! The pressure is pability of the Air Combat Command, com- leading. The reports have merely stated that on to meet production schedules and to do posed of 1600 fighters. the F–22 has demonstrated 1.6 Mach flight incomplete testing to save time and money. Our decision-makers have (again) opted for speeds in pure turbojet (dry) thrust. No re- Incomplete testing is fatal and extremely unilateral disarmament in the face of their port of distance traveled or persistence at wasteful. B–1 avionics, similarly treated, perceived threats.4 those speeds was made. Supersonic speeds in still do not function in the aircraft after two dry thrust bode well, but this capability is decades, despite large transfusions of funds. VALIDATION not sufficient to achieve supercruise. Proper Such refined identification capability has Stealth data are global radius of action and global never been achieved though frequently prom- The F–22 is not a Stealthy Aircraft. persistence plots as functions of speed and ised. Given failure and dependence on visual Stealth means the proper suppression of all altitude, for rational missions. identification, the F–22 will be at the level of its important ‘‘signatures’’—Visual Signa- These data must be then compared to the F–15 and F–16. The requirement for vis- ture, Radar Signature, Infrared Signature, those of the F–15 and the ancient F–104–19 to ual ID made the AIM–7D/E, the Talos, the Electromagnetic Emissions, and Sound. establish progress. For example—the 40 year complex long-range Phoenix missile and the Visually—The F–22, one of the world’s larg- old F–104A–19 has twice the supersonic radius Aegis missile cruiser relatively worthless. est, most identifiable fighters, cannot hide of the 20 year old F–15C at 1.7 Mach, and out- The avionics are to be treated as ‘‘guilty’’ in daylight. Its role is in daylight. Stealth accelerates it at Mach 2.2. Compare! In com- until tested and proven to be innocent. operations are night operations. Unfortu- parison lies the proof of progress. The software is more extensive and com- nately stealth against radar invariably in- The Fuel Fraction of the F–22 is insuffi- plex than that of the Aegis missile cruiser. creases the size of a fighter making it more cient for pragmatic supersonic cruise mis- Dependence on the integrated, complex sys- visible. sions. Fuel Fraction, the weight of the fuel tem belies the dream of a low maintenance The radar signature is utterly inad- divided by the weight of the aircraft at take- requirement. equately reported. Only a single data number off, impacts cruise-range, be it super- or sub- Most likely result—The F–22 will be de- is provided to congressional committees and sonic. At today’s state of the art, fuel frac- clared combat ready much before it is. E954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Relevance of Air Superiority [The Sun: Tuesday, March 21, 2000] ISSUES IN CYPRUS AND KOSOVO The relevance of air superiority in the SPECIAL INTEREST DEFENSE modern world is vastly overstated. The HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. USAF has faced no air superiority force (By James L. Hecht) since the Korean War. Nor have our ground OF TENNESSEE troops faced an enemy air-to-surface threat. For a while, it looked as if Congress might IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES US air superiority fighters are aimed at do the right thing: kill an unneeded weapons enemy fighters—the irrelevant half (of the program, saving $60 billion and increasing se- Friday, June 9, 2000 problem. Our foreseeable enemies achieve air curity. But in the end, Congress gave a high- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, Harry Moskos superiority with competent, relatively af- er priority to the interests of Lockheed Mar- is the highly-respected editor of the Knoxville fordable, highly mobile Russian vehicles car- tin, providing $1 billion in this year’s budget News-Sentinel, the major daily newspaper for rying surface-to-air missiles (IR radar, and to buy up to six F–22 fighters—and keeping East Tennessee. More importantly, everyone optically guided), and two 30mm cannon (the alive the possibility of buying more than 300 Tangkuska). These are armed with SA–6, more at a cost of at least $187 million each. who gets to know Mr. Moskos soon realizes SA–8 and SA–10 missiles. The F–22 only he is one of the finest men they have ever The F–22 is an example of how the military counters non-existent enemy fighters. Hence known. budget is driven more by the desire of mem- air-to-surface F–16s, A–10s, and F–15s become Over the years, he has developed a real ex- bers of Congress to get re-elected than by se- the de facto air superiority aircraft. At- pertise in foreign policy. He writes honest, sin- tempts to equip the F–22 to suppress enemy curity. The public interest is no match for lobbyists for the military-industrial complex cere thoughtful editorials, without undue preju- defenses are easily defeated by enemy tactics dices or special axes to grind. He is certainly used in Vietnam and Serbia. who in 1996 contributed an average of $18,065 The USAF is already over-equipped to han- to every member of Congress, almost three not beholden to or controlled by any special dle any imaginable air superiority problem. times the level of tobacco-industry influence interests. Today, Air Combat Command is capable of peddling. Within the last few days, he has written two handling any coalition of air superiority Why is the F–22 an unneeded weapon? The very important pieces which I would like to call threats. Air Combat Command has the most American F–15 and F–16 fighters are the best to the attention of my colleagues and other important factor—competent pilots, the sec- in the world and, if more fighters are needed, readers of the RECORD. ond most important factor—large numbers these can be built for less than one-quarter The first is an insightful editorial on the his- (1,600–2,400 fighters), and the least important the cost of an F–22. Moreover, the F–22 may advantage—the best aircraft. In Germany tory, current situation, and what needs to be be outdated soon by the Joint Strike Fight- done now to settle the thorny Cyprus issue. during World War II US numbers, not qual- er, an even better plane on which the Pen- ity, reigned supreme. 5 The USAF has always tagon is spending billions for development. He points out that the Turkish invasion in 1974 had and has always depended upon superior resulted in 200,000 Greek Cypriots being ex- numbers to win. Numbers guarantee victory. We spend more than $30 billion a year to pelled from their homes and almost that many Numbers develop intensity and allow mul- maintain more than 10,000 nuclear warheads. Turks and Turkish Crypriots living illegally on tiple attacks. A 1,000-warhead force with the destructive force of 40,000 Hiroshima explosions would be land and in homes that are not theirs. The US has no realistic future air superi- The second article is one that was distrib- ority problem facing it. A sane US will not more than enough—and save about $17 bil- war with India, China, or Russia. Nor will we lion a year. uted by the Scripps-Howard News-Service and war with France, England, Japan, and Ger- How political pork supersedes military reprinted in the Washington Times and other many. None of these nations will attack the needs is demonstrated by the appropriation newspapers. It deals with the situation in US. Other countries are not threats. Nor will in last year’s budget of $435 million for seven Kosovo and the continuing cycle of violence, we war with our friends to whom we sold US C–130 cargo transport planes. The Pentagon ethnic cleansing and retribution. aircraft. 6 The US must minimize its en- requested only one. They got seven because I hope that those in the State Department emies, not create them artificially to sustain manufacture of these planes provided jobs in and in the Congress who deal most directly the arms industry. Even Canada has been Newt Gingrich’s district. with these issues will give serious consider- listed as a possible threat! Yet, the US con- tinues to seek foreign sales before our mod- Huge expenditures for unneeded weapons is ation to these editorials by Harry Moskos. ern aircraft see service in the USAF and US one reason that U.S. military spending is [From The Knoxville News-Sentinel, June 4, Navy. (Examples—the US Navy’s F–14, F– more than twice as much as all potential ad- 2000] versaries combined, including Russia, China, 18E, and the F–22.) TWO SIDES MUST TALK—OPPORTUNITIES MORE The conjured need to cope with our weap- Iraq, Iran and North Korea. While polls indi- FAVORABLE THAN IN PAST FOR SETTLEMENT ons places our country in a self-perpetuating cate that 72 percent of Americans believe it OF CYPRUS ISSUE arms race with itself. better to have too much defense than too lit- The eastern Mediterranean sovereign state CONCLUSION tle, 83 percent think that spending should be of Cyprus has been forcibly divided in two Money expended on the program will weak- no greater than that of all potential adver- saries combined. since the invasion of the island republic in en Air Combat Command and the USAF in 1974 by Turkey. Now, 26 years later, the issue two ways— America’s unreasonable military spending of Cyprus remains one of the world’s By getting involved with an aircraft that also results from the policy that the United thorniest international problems awaiting has no function, and no relevance to modern States be able to simultaneously fight and resolution. wars. win two major regional wars without the Reflecting the position of President Clin- By denying themselves funds they really help of allies. This two-war doctrine is root- ton, Secretary of Defense William Cohen has need—for training and for new aircraft to ed in the idea that the United States should stressed that the status quo in Cyprus is not support a US Army, completely shipped of be able to exercise unilaterally its ‘‘global acceptable. Since the invasion, the Cypriot supporting airpower. responsibilities.’’ Approximately 90 percent of the program government controls the south of the island funding can still be saved, and repro- But having this capability and then using while the north is under Turkish occupation grammed to relevant Air Force programs. it to act alone or with little military support with more than 35,000 troops from mainland from allies—as we did in Kosovo and con- Turkey stationed there in violation of nu- f tinue to do in the skies over Iraq—decreases merous United Nations Security Council res- olutions. In fact, most of the Turks now liv- ARTICLE BY JAMES L. HECHT our security. We make bitter enemies of peo- ple that are no threat to us militarily, but ing in the occupied areas of the island are can be a serious threat if in anger and frus- not Turkish Cypriots but are Turkish set- HON. MARK UDALL tration they resort to terrorism. tlers. OF COLORADO About 200,000 Greek Cypriots, expelled Our security also is decreased because our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from their homes in the north, are still pre- huge military spending consumes money vented from returning. Friday, June 9, 2000 that otherwise could be spent on education. Historically, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, as we With the economic success of nations becom- Cypriots lived in comparative harmony until ing increasingly more dependent on a well- go forward with the budget process, I'd like to recent time. The Turkish invasion further educated work force, shortchanging edu- increased the tension—an invasion in which bring the attention of my colleagues to an arti- cational needs is a threat to the economic cle published in the Baltimore Sun. The author some believe then-American Secretary of security of Americans in the 21st century. State Henry Kissinger played a direct role by is a senior fellow at the Center for Public Pol- Security is the most important function of working behind the scenes with Greece’s icy and Contemporary Issues at the University government. But we should not—in the name then-military junta to successfully oust of Denver. Although I don't necessarily agree of security—needlessly spend tens of billions Archbishop Makarios as Cypriot president. with all the points he makes, I think the article of dollars a year for the benefit of politically Turkey used the coup against Makarios as a is valuable for purposes of informed debate. connected interests. pretext to invade Cyprus. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E955 Of the 780,000 people currently living in Cy- himself what it is like in Pristina after the ministries, outreach evangelism to the sur- prus, there are about 65,000 to 80,000 Turkish allied war in Kosovo. rounding communities, and leadership training Cypriots and about 100,000 Turks who have Where he didn’t walk illustrates that near- seminars. He has orchestrated a Mens and moved illegally to the island from Anatolia. ly one year after NATO’s 78-day bombing of A solution to the Cyprus problem has been the province that all is not well—or safe. Boys Breakfast with over three hundred peo- elusive for more than a quarter-of-century Lord Robertson’s stroll took him down a ple in attendance. The church has formed a with President Clinton raising the Cyprus central shopping street where he was met Mass Choir, a Bible Study of over eight hun- issue in his State of the Union Address this with cheers from ethnic Albanians. He also dred people, and car pooling for college stu- year, terming it one of his highest priorities. toured parts of Kosovska but bypassed the dents who wish to attend services. It was the first time in 20 years that a presi- northern, predominantly Serbian, part of the Reverend Jefferson has built a strong and dent had mentioned the Cyprus question in city. diverse graduate level of education. Upon Tensions between Serbians and Albanians that annual speech. leaving Grambling State, Reverend Jefferson Clinton, who has actively immersed him- remain high. Lord Robertson stressed that self in other international issues including the violence has to be reduced or there is immediately enrolled in the University of Day- Ireland and the Middle East, still has seven danger that ethnic Albanians could lose the ton in Dayton, Ohio. Here he earned a Master months remaining in office to push for a Cy- sympathy of the international community. of Business Administration degree in Mar- prus settlement. His comments came a few days after an keting and Finance. He then received a Juris There are hopeful signs that the situation attacker opened fire on a group of Serbs Doctorate of Law from Capital University in is improving. gathered in a store in Cernica, killing a 4- Columbus, Ohio and a Master of Divinity from Devastating earthquakes that hit both year-old boy, his 60-year-old grandfather and Greece and Turkey last year resulted in both another man. Cernica, 28 miles southeast of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. In countries coming to the aid of victims. In Pristina, is patrolled by U.S. peacekeepers 1988 he was awarded a fellowship to the Cyprus itself, Turkish and Greek Cypriots who were only 200 yards away when the gun- prestigious ``Sloan Fellows Program'' at the worked together to solve common issues, man, an ethnic Albanian, opened fire and es- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Here such as in the divided city of Nicosia when caped. Dr. Jefferson completed his Master of Science officials resolved sewage problems and other In another unsolved case, a 25-year-old Ser- in Management in 1989. municipal issues. And hundreds of Turkish bian U.N. translator was found stabbed to Reverend Jefferson is happily married to the Cypriots volunteered to have their blood death. The translator was murdered after a former Linda Mouton of Jennings, LA. They newspaper closely tied to Kosovo Albanian tested to see if they could provide a bone are the proud parents of four beautiful chil- marrow transplant for a six-year-old Greek leader Hashim Thaci accused the translator Cypriot boy fighting for his life. of membership in a Serbian paramilitary dren; Kimberly, David Jr., Lou Ella, and Jas- Another round of U.N.-sponsored talks unit—a rash accusation made without any mine. He is a member of the New Jersey Bar aimed at reunifying the island will get un- formal charge or much less even an inves- and American Bar Associations, and Alpha Phi derway July 5 in Geneva. tigation. Alpha Fraternity, Inc. U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan hopes As the Canonical Conference of Orthodox Mr. Speaker, I call upon my colleagues to the pace of the talks will accelerate but Christian Bishops in America rightly ob- join me on June 11th, in congratulating Rev- stresses it is difficult to anticipate what served recently, the international commu- erend Dr. David Jefferson, Sr. on his out- progress will be made. He urges both parties nity must not allow the cycle of violence, to discuss key issues. ethnic cleansing and retribution to continue standing accomplishments in expressing our The European Union and the United States in Kosovo. appreciation for his dedicated community serv- are pushing for a bi-zonal, bi-communal fed- NATO’s troubles are not limited to con- ice. Let us extend our best wishes to Dr. Jef- eration, the framework for a solution that tinuing atrocities in Kosovo. ferson for continued success and fulfillment. has repeatedly been endorsed by the U.N. Se- Three teachers at the U.S. Military Acad- f curity Council. emy at West Point have raised the issue of Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides fully whether NATO violated the rules of land FURTHER EVIDENCE OF NEED TO supports the actions of the international warfare by using tactics that protected com- CREATE INDEPENDENT FEDERAL community for a solution along the U.N. batants by placing civilian bystanders at AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE THE guidelines. Turkey, however, has remained greater risk, resulting in a corrosion of the JUSTICE DEPARTMENT intransigent in seeking an island with two professional military ethic. And another separate states, which is a wholly unaccept- military study has shown that NATO had able solution. overstated—roughly by a factor of 10—the ef- HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. While Clerides is recognized internation- fectiveness of its attacks against Serbian OF OHIO ally as the head of Cyprus, only Turkey has forces during last year’s conflict. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognized the self-proclaimed ‘‘Turkish Re- The 78-day bombing campaign did accom- public of Northern Cyprus’’ in the occupied plish its goal to end Yugoslav President Friday, June 9, 2000 area of the island headed by Rauf Denktash, Slobodan Milosevic’s dictatorial grip on Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, earlier this who to date has refused to budge from his Kosovo, but this has not brought the promise year I introduced legislation, H.R. 4105, to es- hard line. of better times. Compromise is needed. The U.N. plan is the NATO entered this fray to help the ethnic tablish an independent federal agency to in- framework to follow since it is a carefully Albanians, but unless they are now kept vestigate allegations of wrongdoing on the part constructed outline that both communities from taking the law into their own hands, of Justice Department personnel. As part of previously accepted, but the Turkish side the aftermath of Kosovo will only see more my ongoing efforts to have this important leg- keeps changing its position. 4-year-old boys dying at the hands of assas- islation enacted into law, I have been inves- An eventual solution needs to include a sins. tigating allegations of wrongdoing within the complete demilitarization of the island, with f Justice Department that have not been appro- the Turkish troops leaving and the illegal settlers returning to where they came from. priately and completed investigated and pros- TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. ecuted. Reunification also will allow both commu- DAVID JEFFERSON, SR. nities to enjoy the benefits of EU member- One of the incidents I uncovered occurred in ship since Cyprus is expected to join the or- my own Congressional District, and it involves ganization within a few years. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE serious allegations of misconduct on the part Lellos Demetriades, the Greek Cypriot OF NEW JERSEY of the Federal Bureau of Investigation agents mayor of Nicosia, points out that ‘‘you can’t IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Youngstown, Ohio. The attached sworn affi- live next to each other and not talk.’’ This is what is needed most at this time— Friday, June 9, 2000 davit makes serious allegations that should be constructive and substantive talks that will Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask my aggressively investigated by the Justice De- lead to a settlement of the Cyprus issue. As colleagues here in the United States House of partment and Congress. Defense Secretary Cohen points out, a reso- Representatives to join me in honoring a very STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF TRUMBULL— lution is needed sooner rather than later. Ac- AFFIDAVIT OF JAMES A. KERCHUM tive leadership from the United States is special person, Reverend Dr. David Jefferson, After having been duly sworn in accord- needed now more than ever to solve this Sr., who has earned an outstanding reputation ance with law, I, James A. Kerchum, hereby issue. as a teacher, preacher, civic leader, commu- nity servant, attorney, and visionary. He has depose and say: [From the Washington Times, June 6, 2000] (1) I, James A. Kerchum, was an active par- excelled spiritually, academically, and profes- ticipant of the Mahoning Valley Corruption KOSOVO’S ONGOING AGONIES sionally and has made valuable contributions Task Force during the approximate period of (HARRY MOSKOS) to his community. February 1998 thru April 23, 1999. Nato Secretary-General Lord Robertson Reverend Jefferson has provided vital lead- (2) During the period of February 1998 thru took a walking tour this week to see for ership to his church in creating formidable April 23, 1999, I primarily planned and E956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 worked with the following people: Louis propriations for the Departments of Labor, For FY 2001, the Administration proposed a Slay, Director Supervisor U.S. Dept. of Jus- Health and Human Service, and Education, major funding increase that would invest tice; Anthony Sporanza, Special Agent FBI; and related agencies for the fiscal year end- $70.1 million in improving oversight of nurs- Mike Cizmar, Special Agent FBI; Pete ing September 30, 2001, and for other pur- ing homes. It would include (1) training sur- Proach, Special Agent FBI; Wally Sines, poses, veyors in effective inspection of nursing Special Agent FBI; and Dennis Direnzo, Mr. STARK. Mr. Chairman, reducing fraud homes; (2) surveying nursing homes during Agent BCI & I evenings and weekends; and (3) surveying (3) During the hereinabove written time and abuse in Medicare has been identified by substandard facilities more frequently than period I was primarily a paid informant for the Majority Leader as a major initiative. The other facilities. However, in Subcommittee, the FBI and my FBI Code Name was Cheeze Budget Committee has a Medicare Fraud the discretionary funding was virtually 1. My main FBI contact was Special Agent Task Force to look into ways to reduce Medi- eliminated for the Initiative. Mike Cizmar. care fraud. The Ways and Means and Com- By passing an appropriations bill without (4) During the hereinabove written time merce Committee has held hearings on reduc- funding for the Nursing Home Initiative, the period, FBI Special Agent Mike Cizmar re- House would be ignoring overwhelming evi- ing Medicare fraud. dence of harm to residents that is occurring lated the following to me: And yet, this bill would actually reduce al- (a) Congressman Jim Traficant was the because of lack of adequate enforcement. FBI’s number one target across the United ready appropriated funds for fighting fraud and The 1998 GAO report on California nursing States because he beat them in a Federal abuse in Medicare by $50 million. These funds homes showed that one in three facilities has Court in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 and that he were appropriated in advance when the Health violations that cause either actual harm to was an embarrassment to the FBI. Insurance Portability and Accountability Act residents or place them at risk for serious in- (b) The FBI investigated Jim Traficant (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 and intended to jury or death. This report launched the Nurs- from the time he was the Mahoning County fight Medicare fraud. This program has re- ing Home Initiative to address the poor care Sheriff and that the FBI was going to get in nursing homes. We cannot abandon these turned $17 for every dollar invested in it. Be- efforts, which are now beginning to have an him one way or another. cause of our fraud-fighting efforts, we have ex- (c) When you go to Quantico, Virginia effect. Otherwise, we are abandoning the there is one special class you take and that’s perienced the lowest growth in Medicare most vulnerable and frail population in this on getting Jim Traficant. spending ever. country who need protection from a (d) If I got Jim Traficant, they would build Obviously, the Appropriations Committee strengthened enforcement system. a monument for me in Washington, D.C. disagrees with the Majority Leader and other Sincerely, FBI Special Agent Anthony Sporanza also Committee Chairmen who want to reduce SARAH GREENE BURGER, made statements in support of the herein- Medicare fraud. Instead, the Committee would Executive Director. above written. reduce our anti-fraud efforts. Evidently, the f (5) Within the herinabove written time pe- riod FBI Special Agent Mike Cizmar asked Committee feels that there is not enough fraud STATEMENT ON A BILL TO AMEND me to kill Girard, Ohio Police Detective An- in Medicare, so we should let it grow. TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECU- thony Zuppo. Second, Mr. Chairman, the General Ac- RITY ACT TO IMPROVE THE SO- Further Affiant Sayeth Naught. counting Office and others have issued nu- CIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRA- f merous reports recently about the alarming TION’S PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR abuses and poor quality of care of senior citi- REPRESENTATION OF CLAIM- TRIBUTE TO WESLEY RHODES zens in nursing homesÐthe care of our moth- ANTS ers and fathers and our constituents. GAO HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS said that one in four nursing homes actually harm our senior citizens or place them in dan- HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI OF GEORGIA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ger of being harmed. The GAO recommended stronger enforcement of quality standards. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, June 9, 2000 In Northern California, only 6 percent of Friday, June 9, 2000 Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to nursing homes were found by State inspectors Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased honor Wesley Rhodes of Pineview, GA. Wes- to be in full or substantial compliance with re- today to join with Congressman CLAY SHAW, ley, a student at Fullington Academy, was quirements. the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social named a National Award Winner in Science. The President proposed additional funding Security, to introduce legislation regarding This special award recognizes fewer than ten to support a Nursing Home Initiative for en- fees owed to attorneys who represent Social percent of all American high school students. forcing nursing home standards more strictly. Security disability claimants. This bill would re- Wesley was recommended for the award by Yet this bill would eliminate the funding for quire the Social Security Administration to pay teachers and school staff for his outstanding this Nursing Home Initiative. the attorney fees it owes in a timely fashion or academic performance in science, interest and Obviously, the Appropriations Committee else grant those attorneys an exemption from aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, simply does not care what happens to our the administrative assessment that SSA enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, senior citizens in nursing homes. charges in exchange for handling such fees. citizenship, attitude and cooperative spirit, and Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to sup- Under current law, when an attorney suc- dependability. port the DeLauro amendment to restore funds cessfully represents a Social Security disability I would like to take this opportunity to recog- for fighting Medicare fraud and for the Nursing claimant and that claimant is entitled to past- nize Wesley for his achievements in science Home Initiative. due benefits, SSA retains a portion of those and for his exemplary leadership at Fullington Mr. Chairman, I submit into the RECORD a past-due benefits in order to pay the attorney Academy. He is an exceptional student and letter sent to me by the National Citizens' Co- for the services he or she provided. Specifi- has made the people of my district and myself alition for Nursing Home Reform. cally, SSA withholds and certifies for direct proud. NATIONAL CITIZENS’ COALITION payment to the claimant's attorney an amount f FOR NURSING HOME REFORM, equal to the lesser of 25 percent of the past- Washington, DC, June 1, 2000. due benefits or the fee that SSA had pre- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, Hon. FORTNEY ‘‘PETE’’ STARK, viously authorized the attorney to charge his HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, House of Representatives, or her client. (Fees authorized by SSA may AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED Washington, DC. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE STARK: The Na- not exceed 25 percent of past-due benefits or AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS $4,000, whichever is lower). ACT, 2001 tional Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) urges you to vote no on As a result of the Ticket to Work and Work the Labor/HHS/Education bill because it fails Incentives Act of 1999 (P.L. 106±170), SSA is SPEECH OF to provide funding for the Nursing Home Ini- now required to impose an administrative as- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK tiative. sessment of 6.3 percent on all such fee pay- The Nursing Home Initiative was estab- OF CALIFORNIA ments to attorneys. Some maintain that this lished to increase funding for improvement 6.3 percent assessment is necessary to cover IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in nursing home quality nationwide. As part the costs that SSA incurs in withholding and Thursday, June 8, 2000 of the Nursing Home Initiative, new survey protocols were put in place such as improved processing fee payments to attorneys. If this is The House in Committee of the Whole federal oversight over state survey efforts, indeed the case and the 6.3 percent assess- House on the State of the Union had under staggered inspections, and expedited inves- ment is simply compensation for services ren- consideration the bill (H.R. 4577) making ap- tigation of resident complaints. dered, then it is not unreasonable to expect CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E957 that SSA will process fee payments to attor- States and 20 international affiliates on five HONORING EDWARD WEISS neys in a timely fashion. continents and is the largest wish granting The legislation we are introducing today foundation in the world. In its twenty years of HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL simply seeks to put that reasonable expecta- existence, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has OF NEW YORK tion into law. H.R. xxxx would prohibit the So- granted wishes to over 66,000 children world- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial Security Administration from charging an wide. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Friday, June 9, 2000 attorney the 6.3 percent assessment unless Mid-Atlantic, Inc., in particular, helps to serve the agency certifies his or her fee for payment children in my district as well as other children Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, public service, within 30 days of the award of past-due bene- throughout the entire state of Maryland. when performed wisely and well, is the most fits to his or her client. Without this common- noble of callings. Today I honor a man who The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted sense legislation, SSA would be permitted to has been in public service and who performed wishes to children as simple as trips to Disney charge the 6.3 percent assessment without re- in just those ways. Edward Weiss is retiring World and other amusement parks to meeting gard to how long the agency takes to process from the United States Department of Justice, their favorite entertainer or role model. One attorneys' fee payments. Immigration and Naturalization Service, after young man from my district had his wish ful- As necessary as this legislation may be, it 30 years of service. filled when he met South African leader and is not all that is required of this and future In his many capacities with the Department, Congresses. We in Congress must also re- political figure Nelson Mandela. He remarked Ed has received outstanding performance rat- main vigilant and ensure that the new adminis- that there was no better way to learn about ings from every United States Attorney Gen- trative assessment imposed by the Work In- blacks and whites living together in peace eral under whom he has served since 1981. centives Improvement Act does not deter at- than to learn firsthand about the life of some- He is well known for his ability to prepare and torneys from representing disability claimants. one so oppressed yet as unbroken as Mr. litigate cases. He also coordinated the Crimi- Given the complexities of the disability deter- Mandela. nal Alien Program for the New Jersey District. mination process, if claimants are unable to The Make-A-Wish Foundation gives children Ed received his BA degree from Syracuse secure professional legal representation, the that are fighting life-threatening illnesses a University and graduated from Brooklyn Law results could be disastrous. positive break from a world of doctors, hos- School. He and his wife Susan have two Claimants without professional legal rep- pitals and medicine. I salute the Make-A-Wish daughters; Robyn, in a pre-doctorate program resentation appear to be far less likely to re- Foundation's volunteers and supporters who in Religion at Hebrew University, and Karen, ceive the benefits to which they are entitled. work to make wishes come true not only in studying law at George Washington University. For example, in 1998, 57.6 percent of claim- Baltimore City and Baltimore County, but lit- Ed is retiring to follow his other passions, ants represented by an attorney, but only 35.7 erally all over the world. Congratulations on 20 hiking and traveling. He is a dedicated profes- percent of those without one, were awarded years of making wishes come true. sional of who we can all be proud. I join his benefits at the hearing level. many friends in wishing him and his family As mandated by the Work Incentives Im- f many happy years in his retirement. provement Act, the General Accounting Office f will examine the impact of this new administra- HONORING ANITA HINOJOSA tive assessment upon claimants' access to HONORING JUSTIN ‘‘JAY’’ legal representation. If the GAO finds that the CAUFIELD assessment does impair claimants' access, I HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ fully expect that, consistent with the con- OF TEXAS HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON ference agreement on the Work Incentives Im- OF CALIFORNIA provement Act, Congress will revisit this issue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES once more. Friday, June 9, 2000 Friday, June 9, 2000 In closing, I look forward to working with Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, today I pay trib- Chairman SHAW on this piece of legislation in Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute ute to a very special man. He is a friend, a the same bipartisan manner that characterized to a South Texas educator, Anita Hinojosa, community leader, and an exceptional educa- our successful efforts last fall on the Work In- who will retire in July after 31 years in voca- tor. His dedication, competence and respon- centives Improvement Act and again this tional and adult education. Anita helped make sible attitude exemplify all that is right with spring on the repeal of the Social Security re- Corpus Christi a better place by virtue of her America's public school system. tirement earnings test. With this sort of col- lifetime commitment to education. laboration, I am certain that we can pass this For more than twenty-five years, Justin bill as well, thereby creating incentives for After working as a home economics teacher ``Jay'' Caufield has served as a Principal in the SSA to improve its procedures for making after graduating from Texas A&I University at Saugus Union School District. He has been a payments to attorneys and ensuring that dis- Kingsville, and as a consultant, Anita became very active member in the community and in ability claimants have qualified and reliable at- the Vocational Education Coordinator while the school district. torneys to whom they can turn for assistance. also working as an adjunct Professor of Occu- Prior to entering the field of education, Mr. f pational Education at Corpus Christi State Uni- Caufield served four years in the U.S. Army in versity. Special Forces. Mr. Caufield is highly re- MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION 20TH In 1990, she became the Career and Tech- spected by his peers, teaching staff and par- ANNIVERSARY nology Education Director for the Corpus ents. As a teacher and principal in the Saugus Christi Independent School District, the posi- School District, Jay Caufield has touched the HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS tion she will soon leave to enjoy retirement. lives and made a difference for thousands of OF MARYLAND During the course of her work here, she has students. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supervised some of the most important pro- For the past 17 years, Mr. Caufield has served as the Principal at Emblem Elementary Friday, June 9, 2000 grams available at CCISD, those programs that work with those who need special training School. As a result of his fine leadership and Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is my because of their age or special circumstances. commitment to excellence, Emblem has honor to recognize and join in the celebration earned both State and National recognition. In of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's 20th Anni- Anita currently oversees the following pro- 1995, Emblem achieved the status as a Cali- versary. In its twentieth year, the Make-A-Wish grams: Adult Basic Education; Alternative High fornia Distinguished School. In 1996, the Foundation is a non-profit organization that ful- School Center; Summer Training and Edu- school received recognition from the California fills the wishes of children fighting life-threat- cation Program (STEP); Pregnancy, Edu- School Board Association by earning the ening illnesses. This organization provides cation, and Parenting; Guidance and Coun- Golden Bell award for its highly regarded once in a lifetime experiences to children, seling; Instructional Technology; and several TEAMS program. In 1997, Emblem Elemen- under the age of 18, who may not have the at-risk programs. tary School received the highest possible rec- rest of their lives to seek opportunity. Born out I ask my colleagues to join me today in ognition by being named a National Blue Rib- of a wish made by a seven-year-old fighting commending a special patriot, one who spent bon School. Under Mr. Caufield's direction, Leukemia in Arizona, the Make-A-Wish Foun- a lifetime in pursuit of education and teaching, Emblem has continued to excel and uphold its dation has grown to 80 chapters in the United Anita Hinojosa. high academic standards. E958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 I want to commend Mr. Jay Caufield for his it also would provide too much of the wrong marine School that the United States commis- selfless commitment to the students and to the thing. sioned its first nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. entire educational community. His distin- I can't support funding F±22 production Nautilus on January 17, 1955. guished career has been a shining example when the Appropriations Committee's own The potential of this new type of submarine for all. Survey and Investigations staff reported that a brought a need for more officers trained in nu- f December 2000 date for beginning production clear operations. And so, Commander Ander- is premature, and when the GAO rec- son found himself being called into Rear-Ad- FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DE- ommended that six, not ten, planes be built, FENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR miral H.G. Rickover's office to interview for the which could save as much as $828 million. program in January of 1956. FISCAL YEAR 2001 Nor can I support funding for national mis- He soon found himself recruiting and await- sile defense procurement until the technology SPEECH OF ing a new command. During this time Rickover has been proven and until we've come to asked Anderson to devise a method of study some agreement with our allies as to how to HON. MARK UDALL for new officers entering the program. This proceed. We must not view national missile OF COLORADO project eventually evolved into the core study defense as a substitute for arms control ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES program for all nuclear submarine com- forts. I believe Congress should primarily be manders. Wednesday, June 7, 2000 encouraging further reductions in global nu- The House in Committee of the Whole clear weapons, while examining the need for, It was on April 30, 1957, that Captain An- House on the State of the Union had under timing of, and feasibility of national missile de- derson was ordered to assume command of consideration the bill (H.R. 4205) to authorize fense within a global arms-control context. I the U.S.S. Nautilus. His classified mission was appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for mili- don't believe that we should be doing anything to be ready to take his submarine and crew tary activities of the Department of Defense more than examining these questions at this under the Arctic polar ice cap whenever he re- and for military construction, to prescribe time. ceived the order. military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes. There are some good things about the bill. Known as ``Operation Sunshine'' by the For example, I'm pleased that the measure Navy, this project would challenge both Cap- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, I provides a 3.7 percent pay increase for mili- tain Anderson's leadership skills and his nau- rise in opposition to the Defense Appropria- tary personnel, and that the bill includes im- tical training. tions bill for fiscal 2001. I believe that a strong portant provisions to revamp the military and effective defense system is vital to the fu- No one had ever succeeded in finding a health care system, including restoring access northern sea passage before, and the lack of ture of this country. I believe that we must do for all Medicare-eligible military retirees and all we can to identify potential threats in this information and charts on the pack ice, the in- creating a plan to implement a permanent ability of normal navigational instruments to new post-Cold War environment and to pre- health care program for military retirees over pare for the possibility that these threats might operate so near to the magnetic North Pole 65. and other instrumentation problems had to be require a military response. But I question the But Mr. Speaker, this bill does not provide price that this bill is asking us to pay to sorted out and solvedÐall in the deepest of a balance between our domestic and inter- secrecy. achieve these goals. national responsibilities. We may be more se- With the summer of 1957 ending, the crew My concerns about this bill have to do with cure than ever before, but I question whether of the Nautilus made its first attempt to tra- priorities. By that, I mean I think the priorities the country wouldn't be better off if we were verse the ice pack while submerged. Using among the programs funded in the bill are to invest more in education, health care, and special ice detecting sonar, the Nautilus start- wrong. But, even more importantly, I think the the needs of our children. We must remember ed maneuvering around the icebergs. It would sheer size of the bill reflects an imbalance be- that this nation's strength comes not just from not succeed on this attempt or the next one in tween military spending and other important military preparedness, but also from its citi- June of 1958. priorities. zens. Adequate investments in them are just First, the big picture: At $15.8 billion over as important as protection for them. The same cannot be said for the third at- FY2000 appropriated levels, the President's f tempt, and on August 3, 1958, Captain Ander- budget request for defense programs in son and the crew of the Nautilus finally FY2001 indicates the importance of defense HONORING COMMANDER WILLIAM crossed under the North Pole. Upon return to spending for this Administration. ButÐnot con- ROBERT ANDERSON the United States, the entire crew was hon- tent with a bill to meet the President's request ored with a ticker tape parade in New York for $60 billion in weapons procurement as well HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. City and Anderson was personally awarded as to fully fund missile defense and other OF TENNESSEE the Legion of Merit by President Eisenhower. major weapons systemsÐthe Republicans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commander Anderson's career continued to want more. Friday, June 9, 2000 flourishÐfrom his serving as an aide to the The bill we will vote on today appropriates Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth, to his ap- $4 billion more than the budget request, and Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, today I honor pointment as the Director of the National Serv- $22.4 billion more than last year's appro- retired Commander William Robert Anderson ice Corps, which would be renamed the Peace priated levels. Along with defense funds pro- for his service to his Country in both the mili- Corps in later years by President Kennedy. vided in the recently passed Military Construc- tary and the House of representatives. In 1960, Anderson was even considered as tion Appropriations bill and funds expected to Commander Anderson distinguished himself a possible gubernatorial candidate in Ten- be provided in the FY2001 Energy and Water in combat and scientific accomplishment dur- nessee, but he decided to fulfill his 20 year Appropriations bill, total defense appropria- ing his long career in the submarine service. commitment to the Navy. Upon retirement tions this year come to about $310 billionÐ During World War II, he completed a total of from the Navy, Anderson was elected as the more than $4.5 billion over this year's budget 11 submarine war patrols and earned a Representative from the Sixth District of Ten- request. Bronze Star for his assistance in the sinking of nessee in 1965, and he continued to serve his With this defense bill alone appropriating 17 cargo-carrying crafts and the rescue of a constituents for four successive terms in office more than half of the discretionary funds avail- downed aviator. before retiring to Virginia. able to Congress, it is clear to me that some- In May of 1953, Captain Anderson was thing is wrong with our priorities. The Presi- granted his first command, the submarine I, for one, am proud of the accomplishments dent's budget balanced increases in defense U.S.S. Wahoo, and saw even more action dur- of my fellow Tennessean, William Robert An- with increases in funding for education, health ing the Korean War. Two years later he would derson. For his diligent and long-standing care, national parks, science, environmental be chosen for another type of command, as service to this great Country and the State of protection, and other non-defense programs. head of the Tactical Department at the U.S. Tennessee, I would like to return the honor by What the Republicans have done is to in- Submarine School in New London, Con- paying him this tribute to his great accomplish- crease defense spending even more, all at the necticut. ments. expense of domestic programs that are so im- This would not be the end of his sea duty, While Commander Anderson now resides in portant to the citizen of this country. though. In fact, his most important command the great state of Virginia, we Tennesseans Second, there are the bill's own priorities: and date with history was yet to come. It was still choose to claim him as one of our native Not only would this bill provide too much, but actually while Anderson was at the U.S. Sub- sons. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E959 HONORING ROBERT A. CHAPMAN It was at CCISD that Bob spent the better imbursed at widely different rates. These dif- part of his professional life and in 1993 he be- ferences exist across medical specialties and HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ came coordinator of the Adult Learning Center do not consistently relate to the setting in OF TEXAS for CCISD, the position he will soon leave to which the service is provided and may vary up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seek another career in private industry. to 179%. (Table 1). I ask my colleagues to join me today in Friday, June 9, 2000 The disparity in payments for equivalent commending a special patriot, one who spent services, regardless of setting, needs to be Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute a lifetime in pursuit of education and teaching, eliminated and payments reduced to the low- to a South Texas educator, Bob Chapman, Bob Chapman. est levels. who will retire on July 1, 2000, after 29 years f in vocational and adult education. Bob helped Mr. Speaker, there is simply no reason in make Corpus Christi a better place by virtue of A WAY TO SAVE MEDICARE, BENE- the world for us to pay $1001 for glaucoma his lifetime commitment to education. FICIARIES AND TAXPAYERS BIL- surgery in a hospital outpatient setting, when After completing his military experience, his LIONS we can provide the same service for $415 in education and a stint in business, Bob worked an ambulatory surgical center. as a training instructor at a Texas high school, HON. FORTNEY PETE STAARK then went to work for the Texas Education The taxpayers, beneficiaries and Medicare OF CALIFORNIA can save billions of dollars in the years to Agency (TEA) in 1983. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He served there as an area specialist, pro- come if we simply pay at the lowest of the viding assistance to teachers, schools and ad- Friday, June 9, 2000 hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical center ministrators in a 26-county area in South Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, even in an era of or doctor's office rate. We should pay at the Texas. From there, he went to Austin as a unprecedented budget surpluses, wasting lowest rate a service can be safely provided, specialist in vocational education. In 1986, he Medicare dollars is unacceptable. regardless of setting. I have proposed this in came to Corpus Christi as a vocational edu- The same procedures, carried out in a phy- H.R. 2115, and I urge the Members to con- cation consultant in the Corpus Christi Inde- sician's office, an ambulatory surgical center sider this legislation as a way both save pendent School District (CCISD). or in a hospital outpatient department are re- money and help beneficiaries. TABLE 1.—COMPARISON OF PAYMENT RATES ACROSS SETTINGS FOR SELECTED HIGH VOLUME AMBULATORY CARE SERVICES, 2000.

Practice Type of service Code Description ASC rate OPD rate expense rate

Gastroenterology ...... 45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy ...... $425 $387 $260 45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy ...... 425 387 192 Ophthalmology ...... 66170 Glaucoma surgery ...... 415 1001 ...... 68720 Create tear sac drain ...... 491 1149 ...... Orthopedics ...... 23420 Repair of shoulder ...... 1110 1753 ...... 29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery ...... 680 1191 ...... Otolaryngology ...... 30520 Repair nasal septum ...... 537 1232 ...... 69436 Create ear drum opening ...... 233 583 ...... Dermatology/Reconstructive Surgery ...... 19120 Removal breast lesion ...... 411 623 ...... 13131 Repair of wound or lesion ...... 383 181 ...... Diagnostic ...... 93880 Duplex scan, extracranial arteries ...... 132 ...... 150 93307 Echo exam of heart ...... 213 ...... 171 Radiology ...... 70450 CAT scan of brain/head ...... 237 ...... 188 Source: Federal Register 1999, Federal Register 2000a, Federal Register 2000b. Note: OPD (outpatient department), ASC (ambulatory surgical center), Practice Expense Rate (physician’s office), CAT (computerized axial tomography).

BIOGRAPHY OF MR. IRVING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD R. LUONGO HONORING SEYMOUR NAIDICH KWASMAN OF SHERERVILLE, IN- DIANA HON. DONALD M. PAYNE HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF NEW JERSEY OF NEW YORK HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO Friday, June 9, 2000 Friday, June 9, 2000

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I warmly my colleagues here in the House of Rep- congratulate Seymour Naidich who is cele- Friday, June 9, 2000 resentatives to join me in paying tribute to a brating his eighty-first birthday. This is a dou- special person who will be honored at a rec- ble commemoration for a wonderful man who Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Irving ognition ceremony in Belleville, New Jersey recently celebrated his Golden Wedding anni- Kwasman was born on March 15, 1925, and this week, Mr. Richard R. Luongo, who has versary of a half century of love, warmth and died on June 8, 2000 at age 75. Mr. Kwasman given twenty-seven years of dedicated service affection with his wife, Blanche. Seymour and was a loving husband for over 50 years, and to the Newark Police Department. Blanche have two daughters, Donna and father of two sons. He was also grandfather of Lieutenant Luongo has earned a fine rep- Michelle who are joining with the extended two grandchildren. utation as an outstanding law enforcement of- family, of which I am happily a member, to Mr. Kwasman served in the United States ficer who is strongly dedicated to his work and wish Seymour the happiest of birthdays as he Army behind enemy lines in WWII, and re- to the community he serves. He ascended in enters his ninth decade. his career first to Sergeant and later to Lieu- ceived 3 bronze stars for bravery. Only four Seymour and Blanche met in 1947 after he tenant. He first started as a police officer for returned from serving in World War II in the soldiers earned 3 bronze stars in WWII, and Newark on October 15, 1973 and retired on African and Asian theaters. It is emblematic of Colin Powell only earned 2 for Vietnam. He June 1, 2000. In addition, he is currently serv- the closeness of Seymour and his friends that fought in the battle of the Bulge and of a unit ing in the capacity of President of the Superior he met Blanche through a friend who had 314, only 7 survived. Officers' Association of the Newark Police De- dated her. They spent the day at the friend's Irving Kwasman is a Hero in every sense of partment. house and on the way home he impulsively the word. He was a successful furniture sales- Mr. Luongo and his wife Gilda have two asked if they could meet again the following man, and had his own business. He was a wonderful daughters, Nicole and Erica. The day. The rest is a story for everyone who be- practicing Jew of very strong religious stature, Luongos currently reside in the township of lieves in love. Bloomfield. and proud grandfather of Adam Kwasman, Seymour's celebration of his eightieth birth- Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me day was deferred for a year because of ill- U.S. House Page. My most sincere sym- in congratulating Lieutenant Luongo for a job ness. But now he is well and we all look for- pathies go out to Adam Kwasman and family. well done and in wishing him continued suc- ward to celebrating this wondrous event with Rest in peace, and God bless. cess as he begins a new phase of his life. the promise of more golden years to come. E960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 CONGRATULATIONS TO MELVA sile defense—will top the agenda at the Clin- A growing number of moderate-to-conserv- JONES, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON ton/Putin summit on June 4–5. A central ative Democrats are also supportive of a lim- FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENT issue in Moscow will be how to reconcile ited NMD system. Whether or not missile de- Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal fense is an effective response to alleged for deep cuts in US Russian nuclear arsenals threats, it seems to offer a sense of security HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS with the Clinton Administration’s fixation to some members of Congress, who lack the OF MARYLAND on developing a National Missile Defense expertise and inclination to question the fe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (NMD) system. vered threat projections of the US military Clinton has pledged to make a deployment and intelligence establishments. Friday, June 9, 2000 decision this fall, after the Pentagon and the While at least some of the motives of NMD Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud White House analyze the results of the next advocates may be understandable, they are ‘‘hit to kill’’ test of the missile defense sys- to rise today to congratulate a remarkable also disastrously misguided: Even Clinton tem, slated for late June or early July. The and Gore’s ‘‘limited’’ system is unnecessary, woman, Melva Jones, who was recently cho- system failed its most recent test, conducted unworkable and unaffordable. The mere pur- sen as one of only ten people nationally to re- in January, while an allegedly successful suit of an NMD system could pose the most ceive the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's test conducted last October was made pos- serious threat to international peace and Community Health Leader award. The award sible only by the fact that the kill vehicle stability since the height of the cold war. is considered the nation's highest honor for was guided to the right spot by a large, easy- Russian President Putin has emphatically community health leadership and includes a to-find decoy balloon. stated that any US move to withdraw from The Clinton/Gore proposal is a far cry from $100,000 grant to help further her work. the ABM treaty will lead Moscow to treat all Ronald Reagan’s Star Wars scheme, which existing US/Russian arms agreements as null Ms. Jones is the director of the Mattie B. was designed to fend off thousands of Soviet Uzzle Outreach Center in Baltimore, which and void. And China’s chief arms negotiator, warheads at a cost estimated by former Wis- Sha Zukang, has warned that if Washington provides street outreach to help people with consin Senator William Proximire at up to $1 goes ahead with an NMD deployment de- substance abuse problems get treatment, trillion. In contrast, this missile defense signed to intercept ‘‘tens of warheads’’—a counseling, food, clothing, and emergency plan is meant to deal with a few dozen in- figure suspiciously close to the eighteen to funds. The center, which is located in a neigh- coming warheads launched by a ‘‘rouge twenty single-warhead ballistic missiles that borhood with one of the state's highest sub- state’’ like North Korea, at a projected cost represent China’s entire nuclear deterrent of $60 billion. But despite the NMD’s seem- capability—Beijing will not ‘‘sit on its stance abuse rates, also offers housing, job ingly more modest goals, it is every bit as referrals, free testing for HIV, and community hands.’’ dangerous and misguided as the Reagan In short, the official Clinton/Gore Adminis- education programs on drug-related issues. scheme, threatening to unravel thirty years tration position on NMD is that we should Ms. Jones, who is a native of my district in of arms-control agreements and heighten the jeopardize the best change in a generation to Baltimore, gave up a lucrative nursing admin- danger of nuclear war. reduce the world’s nuclear arsenals in order istration career to help found the center in NMD’s surprising political revival is rooted to preserve the option to deploy a costly, 1994 after watching drug abuse transform a in the three Cs of contemporary US politics: technically dubious scheme designed to de- once-thriving neighborhood into streets of conservative ideology, Clintonian cowardice fend against a Third World missile threat and corporate influence. These short-term boarded up houses. The center is a ``neigh- that does not currently exist and may not pressures are in turn reinforced by an ambi- ever materialize. To understand how we got bor'' to residents in this community and has tious long-range military objective: the mis- steered more than 2,500 people into drug into this mess, we need to take a look at the guided quest for a state of absolute military genesis, ‘‘death’’ and resurrection of Rea- treatment programs since its inception. It also superiority. gan’s Star Wars dream. boasts a forty-five percent recovery rate, The strongest push for missile defense has A SMILE AND A SHOESHINE which is 10 percent higher than the national come from Reaganite true believers in con- When Reagan gave his March 1983 Star average. servative think tanks, especially the small but highly effective Center for Security Pol- Wars speech, in which he pledged to launch a With her hands-on approach, Ms. Jones has icy. On Capitol Hill, the NMD lobby is spear- program designed to render nuclear weapons been instrumental to the success of the pro- headed by new-look conservatives like Sen- ‘‘impotent and obsolete,’’ he was acting pri- gram. A visible force in the neighborhood ator Jon Kyl of Arizona, who led last fall’s marily on the advice of Edward Teller, the every day, she serves as a welcome sight to successful Republican effort to defeat the infamous ‘‘father of the H-bomb.’’ In closed- a community that is all too familiar with the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Fresh from door meetings organized by the conservative horrors of drug addition up close. With a rep- that victory, the NMD lobby is now seeking businessmen in Reagan’s kitchen Cabinet, utation for persistence and tough love, she to destroy the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty Teller sold Reagan on a new nuclear doctrine of ‘‘assured survival’’ based on the alleged makes regular rounds to find people in need as the next target in its campaign to pro- mote ‘‘peace through strength rather than technical wonders of his latest brainchild, and coax them into treatment. peace through paper,’’ as Kyl put it in a re- the X-ray laser. As New York Times science Mr. Speaker, Melva Jones has dem- cent speech. writer William Broad pointed out in his 1992 onstrated true leadership by addressing one of The right-wing crusade for missile defense book, Teller’s War, the X-ray laser was the most difficult problems in our community has received aid and comfort from Bill Clin- largely a figment of Teller’s imagination, and it comes as no surprise that she was se- ton and Al Gore, who have decided that look- composed of scientific speculation, wishful lected for this distinguished award. Although ing ‘‘tough’’ on defense is more important thinking and outright deception. But Reagan much more needs to be accomplished in the than protecting the world from weapons of was buying into the concept of missile de- fense, not the details, so he forged ahead un- fight against substance abuse, in Baltimore mass destruction. Support has also come from the lumbering behemoths of the mili- aware of these inconvenient facts, his enthu- and across the United States, it is a comfort tary-industrial complex: Lockheed Martin, siasm reinforced by his desire to counter the to know that there are people like Ms. Jones Raytheon and Boeing, which are desperately nuclear freeze movement. on the street, working every day. seeking a new infusion of taxpayer funds to But, as Frances FitzGerald shows in her f help them recover from a string of technical new book, Way Out There in the Blue (the failures and management fiascoes that have title derives from Arthur Miller’s line in STAR WARS cut their stock prices and drastically re- Death of a Salesman in which he describes duced their profit margins. Willy Loman as ‘‘a man way out there in the NMD’s military boosters see the system blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine’’), HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH primarily as a way to enhance the offensive Reagan’s Star Wars proposal was more than OF OHIO capabilities of US forces, not as a defensive just a political con game; it was also a po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES measure. In its revealing ‘‘Vision for 2020’’ tent symbol that served radically different Friday, June 9, 2000 report, the US Space Command—a unified purposes for the different factions within his military command that coordinates the Administration. For hard-liners like Caspar Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I submit the space activities and assets of the Army, Weinberger, Richard ´ Perle´ and Frank following for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Navy and Air Force—sings the praises of Gaffney—a Perle protege who went on to STAR WARS II outer space as the ideal platform for pro- found his own pro-Star Wars think tank, the jecting US military dominance ‘‘across the Center for Security Policy—Reagan’s missile HERE WE GO AGAIN full spectrum of conflict.’’ Pentagon hard- defense plan offered a chance to promote (By William D. Hartung and Michelle liners have a more immediate military goal: their two main goals: sustaining the Reagan Ciarrocca) using NMD as a shield to protect US forces military buildup and thwarting progress on If you stopped worrying about the bomb in interventions against states like North US/Soviet arms control. For White House po- when the cold war ended, you were probably Korea (whose missile development effort, it litical strategists, the Star Wars plan was a surprised to learn that two of the hot-button is worth noting, has been on hold for almost way to boost Reagan’s flagging popularity issues of the eighties—arms control and mis- two years). ratings, which had plummeted in the face of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E961 the deepest recession since the thirties and a Efforts to turn the contract’s rhetoric into the report actually says is that if a country growing fear that the President’s aggressive viable legislation proved unsuccessful in the like North Korea gets major foreign assist- anti-Soviet stance was moving the world to short run, but in mid-1996 the Clinton Ad- ance—including the extremely unlikely pos- the brink of a nuclear confrontation. ministration decided to snatch defeat from sibility that a country like China would sim- The most constructive response to the Star the jaws of victory by offering a missile de- ply give Pyongyang a fully operational bal- Wars speech within Reagan’s inner circle fense compromise known as the ‘‘3+3’’ plan— listic missile—it will achieve the capability came from his Secretary of State, George three years of research and testing followed to hit the United States much more quickly Shultz. Rather than trying to convince by a three-year crash program to deploy a than if it had to build the missile without Reagan of the manifold flaws in his pet system—if the President decided it was nec- outside help. As Joseph Cirincione of the project, Shultz treated the Star Wars speech essary, feasible and affordable. The ‘‘3+3’’ Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as an opportunity to press Reagan to engage gambit allowed Clinton to push off a politi- demonstrated in Congressional testimony in his first serious discussions with Soviet cally controversial decision on missile de- delivered this past February, the Rumsfeld leaders on nuclear weapons issues. Shultz fense until a later date that fell well past the Commission’s conservative backers have found an unlikely ally in Paul Nitze, the old 1996 presidential election. Unfortunately for used the report as a vehicle for changing the cold warrior who was appointed as a special Al Gore, that ‘‘later date’’ is now smack in intelligence community’s traditional means envoy to the US/Russian nuclear talks at the middle of his second run for the White of assessing the ballistic missile threat, from Schultz’s request. Nitze honed in on the fatal House. As John Pike of the Federation of one that attempts to predict the likely pace flaw that has plagued all missile defense American Scientists put it, ‘‘This is a polit- of missile proliferation in a given nation in schemes to date, which is that it is much ical decision driven by the need to defend Al the light of political, economic and military cheaper to overwhelm a defensive system Gore from Republicans rather than defend factors, to a ‘‘worst-case scenario’’ approach with additional warheads or decoys than it is America against missiles.’’ that asks how quickly a given nation could to expand the defensive capability to meet While Clinton was yielding ground, Capitol achieve a threatening missile capability if it these new threats. As a result, Shultz and Hill Republicans were regrouping for their had no economic or political impediments. Nitze were able to prevail over the Wein- next offensive—one result of which was an As Cirincione also demonstrated, the ‘‘sky is berger/Perle faction and persuade Reagan to amendment in the fiscal year 1997 defense falling’’ approach has been used to obscure endorse historic agreements to eliminate authorization bill calling for the establish- the underlying reality that the ballistic mis- medium-range nuclear weapons from Europe ment of a blue-ribbon panel to ‘‘assess the sile threat to and implement substantial cuts in long- nature and magnitude of existing and emerg- Just as the Rumsfeld Commission turned range weapons under the Strategic Arms Re- ing ballistic missile threats to the United out to be less objective than it first appeared duction Treaty (START). Star Wars was a States.’’ The Republicans wanted their new to be, so did its chairman. Far from being a security blanket that allowed Reagan to en- commission to be viewed as an authoritative moderate, Donald Rumsfeld is a card-car- gage in serious negotiations with the ‘‘evil and objective body, not just a partisan rying member of the missile defense lobby. empire’’ without being perceived as some project. Bearing that in mind, House Speak- Prior to his appointment to head the com- sort of weak-kneed liberal arms controller er Gingrich and Senate majority leader among the conservatives who formed his mission that bears his name, he was publicly Trent Lott, who were empowered to nomi- core constituency. singled out as a special friend in the annual nate the majority of the panel’s members, When George Bush took office in January report of the pro-Star Wars think tank, the 1989, Reagan’s Star Wars fantasy was rapidly chose former Ford Administration Defense Center for Security Policy. As a further sign overtaken by the reality of sharp reductions Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to head the com- of his commitment to the missile defense in the US and Soviet nuclear forces. Both mission, in the hopes that they could cap- cause, Rumsfeld has also given money to sides ratified the START I arms reduction italize on his reputation as a moderate Re- Frank Gaffney’s group. If Gaffney’s organiza- pact and followed up with a START II deal publican with pragmatic views on military tion were just an abstract ‘‘study group,’’ that called for cutting US and Soviet stra- matters. Rumsfeld proved worthy of Ging- that would be one thing. But it is a highly tegic arsenals to one-third their Reagan-era rich’s and Lott’s confidence when he ham- partisan advocacy organization that serves levels. On a broader front, the demise of the mered out a unanimous final report with the as the de facto nerve center of the NMD Warsaw Pact and the dissolution of the So- appropriate aura of bipartisanship, complete lobby. viet Union between 1989 and 1991 made spend- with signatures from Democratic appointees Gaffney’s center, which now has an annual ing billions on a high-tech scheme to defend such as former Carter Administration arms- budget of $1.2 million, was started in 1988 against Soviet missiles seem irrelevant and control official Barry Blechman of the Henry with support from New Right funders like absurd. Despite the decline of the Soviet L. Stimson Center and eminent physicist and Richard Mellon Scaife and Joseph Coors. ‘‘threat,’’ however, the Bush Administration longtime missile defense critic Richard Since that time, Gaffney has turned it into a and Congress continued to cough up $3–$4 bil- Garwin. Just two weeks after the report sort of working executive committee for the lion per year for missile defense. The came out, Garwin placed an Op-Ed in the missile defense lobby. The center’s advisory project’s new focus was protection against New York Times denouncing the misuse of board includes representatives of larger con- an accidental nuclear attack. the report by missile defense boosters, as- servative organizations, including Ed Soon yet another rationale appeared in the serting, ‘‘I am alarmed that some have inter- Feulner, president of the Heritage Founda- form of the ‘‘rouge state’’ strategy, devel- preted our findings as providing support for tion; William Bennett, co-director of Em- oped by Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff a new national defense system.’’ power America; and Henry Cooper of High Gen. Colin Powell, and based on the notion The Rumsfeld Commission report was un- Frontier, the original Star Wars think tank, that the United States should be prepared to veiled in July 1998 amid hysterical cries from which was launched during the early years of fight two heavily armed regional powers like Gingrich that it was the ‘‘most important the Reagan Administration. Other CSP advi- Iraq and North Korea simultaneously. In the warning about our national security system sory board members include Charles 1991 Gulf War Saddam Hussein came to per- since the end of the cold war.’’ Hysteria Kupperman and Bruce Jackson, who serve as sonify the rogue-state threat; Iraqi missile aside, the report’s primary finding was that vice president for Washington operations and attacks on Tel Aviv and a devastating direct given enough foreign help, a rogue state like director of planning and analysis, respec- hit on a U.S. military barracks in Saudi Ara- North Korea could acquire a missile capable tively, at Lockheed Martin; key members of bia prompted calls for more effective de- of reaching the United States within five Congress like Republicans Curt Weldon, fenses against medium-range ballistic mis- years of making a decision to do so—one- Christopher Cox, and Jon Kyl; and a who’s siles. third to one-half the warning time projected who of Reagan-era Star Warriors like Ed- But even that was not enough to sustain in the CIA’s official estimates. The Star ward Teller and former Reagan science ad- enthusiasm for a major new program. A few Wars lobby finally got what it needed: an of- viser George Keyworth. months after Clinton took office in January ficial, government-approved statement that Unlike most think tanks concerned with 1993, Defense Secretary Les Aspin proclaimed could be interpreted as endorsing its own ex- military issues, the Center for Security Pol- the Star Wars program dead (though the aggerated view of the Third World missile icy receives a substantial portion of its fund- Pentagon continued to spend $3–$4 billion per threat. While the Rumsfeld report drew ing from weapons manufacturers. Three out year on missile defense research). heavy editorial fire in papers like the Chi- of the top four missile defense contractors— ENTER NEWT cago Tribune and the Milwaukee Sentinel, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and TRW—are all Newt Gingrich is gone from the political the Wall Street Journal applauded it as a major corporate contributors to CSP, which scene, but the most dangerous plank of his long-overdue clarion call for missile defense, has received more than $2 million in cor- 1994 Contract With America remains: the and Washington’s newspaper of record, the porate donations since its founding, account- section that calls for ‘‘requiring the Defense Post, published a measured response that en- ing for roughly one-quarter of its total budg- Department to deploy antiballistic missile dorsed the panel’s findings as ‘‘useful and et. systems capable of defending the United plausible.’’ Rumsfeld’s link to CSP is not his only af- States against ballistic missile attacks.’’ INSIDE THE MISSILE DEFENSE LOBBY filiation with the Star Wars lobby. He’s also That plan was added to the contract by Ging- Upon reflection, it is clear that the Rums- on the board of Empower America, which ran rich and his fellow Republican co-author feld report’s Republican backers had always deceptive ads against anti-NMD Senator Dick Armey at the urging of Frank Gaffney intended to use the panel as a tool to ad- Harry Reid of Nevada in the run-up to the of the Center for Security Policy. vance their pro-missile defense agenda. All November 1998 elections. In recognition of E962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 his service to the missile defense lobby, in for the deployment of a national missile de- Environment, presenting his technical cri- October 1998—just three months after his fense system ‘‘as soon as it is techno- tique of the NMD system in detail and slam- ‘‘objective’’ assessment of the missile threat logically feasible.’’ ming the Administration for ‘‘foot-dragging was released—CSP awarded Rumsfeld its Clinton signed the bill into law that July. and playing politics with an important deci- ‘‘Keeper of the Flame’’ award for 1998 at a Although his signing message made it clear sion that directly affects the security of the gala dinner attended by several hundred Star that the Administration will consider eco- nation’’ rather than appointing an impartial Wars boosters. In accepting the award, nomic, technical and arms-control factors panel to investigate seriously his charges of Rumsfeld joined the company of Reagan, before deciding whether to deploy an NMD fraud in the test program. Gingrich and several Congressional NMD system, Star Wars boosters in Congress have In addition to the evidence of outright boosters. been portraying the legislation as a firm na- fraud, the NMD program has recently been subjected to a flurry of questions from crit- NMD RESURGENT: FAST TRACK TO OBLIVION? tional commitment come hell or high water. THE NMD DECEPTION ics within the Pentagon and the U.S. intel- In a reprise of the political two-step that ligence community. On May 19, a few days preceded the 1996 presidential elections (Re- From its inception in the Reagan White after Postol sent his letter to the White publicans lead, Clintonites follow), the Clin- House to its resurrection in the Clinton era, House, the Los Angeles Times published an ton Administration moved closer to the Re- the marketing of missile defense has been interview with a high-level U.S. intelligence publican position on missile defense with a accompanied at every step by exaggerated official who flatly contradicted the Clinton January 1999 announcement that the Presi- technical claims, misleading cost estimates Administration’s contention that China has dent would seek a six-year, $112 billion in- and outright lies. If experience is any guide, nothing to fear from a limited U.S. NMD sys- crease in Pentagon spending. The proposal the missile defense test scheduled for late tem. The official also noted that the North included $6.6 billion in new funding for pro- June or early July will almost be certainly Korean and Iranian missile threats have not curement of missile defense equipment be- be rigged. (In 1984, in an instance of fraud been moving along as rapidly as expected, fore 2005, the new target date for NMD de- that only came to light nine years later, a and he asserted that the concept of the ployment established by Defense Secretary test of Lockheed’s Homing Overlay Experi- ‘‘rogue state’’ was in itself an impediment to William Cohen. ment was rigged by placing a beacon in the objective analysis of the missile threat. Clinton’s decision to accelerate NMD fund- target missile so that it could literally sig- Meanwhile, a blue-ribbon panel chaired by ing was propelled in part by the furor caused nal its location to the interceptor missile.) former Reagan Administration Secretary of by North Korea’s August 1998 test of a two- But even if the next test misfires, the Pen- the Air Force Gen. Larry Welch has issued stage ballistic missile, but the trump card in tagon’s Ballistic Missile Defense Organiza- two scathing critiques of NMD program man- the Republican-led effort to jack up both tion (BMDO) has already put forward a ra- agement, the first of which pointed out that overall military spending and NMD ‘‘deploy- tionale that Clinton could use to give the the NMD system was on a far tighter testing ment readiness’’ funding was the backlash green light for deployment, namely that two schedule than any recent weapons develop- from the Monica Lewinsky affair. more ‘‘hit to test’’ tests could be squeezed in ment program of comparable scale. It went Long before the Lewinsky scandal, Clinton between now and next spring, when construc- on to charge that the program was on a decided that throwing money at the Pen- tion will begin on the critical NMD radar headlong ‘‘rush to failure.’’ The second tagon was the best way to shore up his cre- site in Shemya, Alaska, if Clinton decides to Welch report, released this past November, dentials as Commander in Chief and divert go full speed ahead on deployment. Even one strongly encouraged the Administration to attention from allegations that he had successful ‘‘hit’’ in any of these next three push back its NMD deployment decision to dodged the draft during the Vietnam War. By tests—which will occur before BMDO con- avoid ‘‘regressing to a very high risk sched- the fall of 1998, the combination of a growing tractors actually break ground on the Alas- ule.’’ In February a report by Philip Coyle, federal budget surplus and the President’s ka radar project but after the Administra- the Pentagon’s director of operational test perceived political weakness resulting from tion has committed funds to long-lead-time and evaluation, charged that the Pentagon the Lewinsky matter emboldened Congres- materials and services that will be needed to was facing heavy pressure to ‘‘meet an artifi- sional Republicans and Clinton’s own Joint meet the starting date for construction—will cial decision point in the development proc- Chiefs of Staff to press him for billions of be offered as proof of the dubious proposition ess.’’ dollars in additional military funds. that the system will work under real-world There is one final element distorting the In mid-September, the Joint Chiefs invited conditions. NMD testing program: corporate greed. The the President to a closed-door briefing where Unfortunately, fraudulent testing of mis- major corporate players in the NMD testing they read Clinton their wish lists on every- sile defense components is far from ancient program—Boeing, Lockheed Martin and thing from boosting military pay and weap- history. Nira Schwartz, a computer software Raytheon—all have serious and direct con- ons procurement to applying fresh coats of expert who worked on tests of the NMD in- flicts of interest, since the results of the paint to underutilized military bases. Within terceptor for TRW, filed a civil suit against tests they are helping to carry out will de- a week’s time Clinton sent the Chief a letter the company in April 1996 charging that it termine whether they start reaping multibil- pledging a Pentagon budget increase that forced her to misreport her findings on the lion-dollar missile defense contracts over the would insure that ‘‘the men and women of critical question of whether the interceptor next few years. Pentagon spokesman Ken- our armed forces will have the resources missile can tell the difference between a real neth Bacon has tried to wave off charges of they need to do their jobs.’’ In October, Con- warhead and a decoy. The documents in the fraud involving TRW’s NMD ‘‘hit to kill’’ ve- gressional Republicans did the Joint Chiefs case were unsealed earlier this year and fea- hicle by arguing that TRW’s version has not one better, loading up Clinton’s $1 billion tured in a March 7 front-page New York Times been chosen for inclusion in the final NMD Pentagon supplemental appropriations bill story. The company has denied Schwartz’s system. However, Bacon fails to mention aimed at addressing the military’s newfound allegations, but another engineer who that Boeing, which is now in charge of over- ‘‘readiness crisis’’ with what analyst John worked on the tests has backed her up. all systems integration for the entire NMD Isaacs of the Council for a Livable World has Since Schwartz’ claims became public ear- project, designed the interceptor vehicle described as ‘‘a $9 billion grab bag of pet lier this year, MIT missile defense expert that has been the subject of the fraud allega- projects’’ that included an additional $1 bil- Theodore Postol had conducted an inde- tions. Whether Boeing colluded with TRW’s lion for National Missile Defense. pendent analysis of the data generated by manipulation of test results or merely over- Clinton’s apparent embrace of NMD the test in question, and he has concluded looked them, it doesn’t bode well for its role prompted Helle Bering of the conservative that the results raise fundamental questions as the principal monitoring agent for sub- Washington Times to complain bitterly that about the ability of any currently available contractors. The fox is guarding the chicken ‘‘Clinton has appropriated yet another set of technology to discriminate between war- coop: If Boeing is able to orchestrate a series Republican issues.’’ In mid-January Cohen heads and decoys. Since this capability is es- of seemingly credible tests, it stands to took the Administration’s NMD commit- sential for even a modest NMD system to make billions of dollars in production con- ment one step further when he made the have any chance of intercepting a handful of tracts for decades to come. This inherent highly provocative statement that if the incoming warheads, TRW and the Pentagon conflict of interest at the heart of the NMD United States deemed it necessary to with- have gone to great lengths to cover up this testing programs is one of the factors that draw from the ABM treaty in order to field embarrassing fact. When Postol sent a letter have led missile defense experts at MIT and an effective defense against rogue-state mis- to the White House outlining his findings, the Union of Concerned Scientists to call for siles, it would do so regardless of Russia’s re- the Pentagon responded by ruling that the the appointment of an independent panel to action. contents of Postol’s letter should be classi- assess the feasibility of missile defense be- Meanwhile, back on Capitol Hill, NMD ad- fied on the grounds that they contained top- fore the President makes a deployment deci- vocates were rallying around Senator Thad secret material. On May 25 the BMDO re- sion. Cochran’s National Missile Defense Act. In leased a cursory letter charging that Boeing is not the only company with an in- March 1999, aided by the votes of moderate Postol’s findings were ‘‘incomplete’’ and his terest in helping the Pentagon put the best and conservative Democrats who had been conclusions ‘‘wrong’’ because ‘‘Dr. Postol is face on the NMD program. Lockheed Martin, persuaded in part by the Rumsfeld Commis- not considering all the capabilities of our whose ‘‘legacy’’ company, Lockheed Air- sion’s official (albeit misleading) depiction system of systems.’’ Postol fired back the craft, was in charge of the 1984 Homing Over- of the North Korean missile threat, the same day at a DC press conference organized lay Experiment, which was later exposed as House and Senate both passed bills calling by the Global Research/Action Center on the fraudulent, brags in a recent edition of its CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E963 company newsletter, Lockheed Martin Today, seeking increased funding for the Coopera- General Order No. 3ÐEmancipation. This was that it produces the rockets used to propel tive Threat Reduction program—which has the birth of Juneteenth in Texas. Juneteenth both the mock warhead and the ‘‘kill vehi- helped finance the destruction of thousands celebrations were held informally for 115 cle’’ involved in NMD ‘‘hit to kill’’ tests. of Russian nuclear warhead and weapons fa- years. This is certainly a convenient setup if the cilities—and working toward continued re- company and the BMDO are thinking of ductions in US and Russian nuclear forces I would like to take this opportunity to ac- stacking the deck on the next intercept test under START agreements. Clinton could also knowledge Texas State Representative Al Ed- to insure a successful result. pledge to work for ratification of the Com- wards. In 1978, Mr. Edwards envisioned that Of the four largest NMD contractors (the prehensive Test Ban Treaty, which was de- blacks could have a formal celebration of others are Boeing, Raytheon and TRW), feated last fall by the Senate despite over- emancipation from slavery. During his first Lockheed Martin has the most to gain. If US/ whelming public support. Above all, Clinton year as a legislator he wrote and lobbied to Russian arms-reduction talks are stymied by could assure Russia that the United States US stubbornness on NMD, Lockheed Martin has no intention of withdrawing from the get passed into law the bill making June 19th will be able to sustain its key nuclear weap- ABM treaty. That would put Al Gore in a a legal State holiday. Overcoming numerous ons programs. And if NMD deployment much stronger position to criticize George setbacks, Representative Edwards pushed the moves forward, Lockheed Martin will receive W. Bush’s misleading proposal to pursue uni- bill through successful votes of the Texas billions in additional funding for production lateral cuts in US nuclear forces in combina- House of Representatives and Senate within of numerous components and subcomponents tion with an ambitious NMD plan that would the last 24 hours of Texas' 66th Legislative of the national missile defense system. usher in an era of instability by demolishing Given what’s at stake, the companies have Session. At a memorable and historical cere- what’s left of the global nuclear arms con- mony on the grounds of the Texas State Cap- decided to leave nothing to chance. Since trol regime. itol in Austin, hundreds of supporters wit- Republicans took control of both houses of The newly resurgent peace and arms-con- Congress in January 1995, weapons industry trol movement, led by organizations like nessed the bill's signing into law by Governor PAC’s have given twice as much to Repub- Peace Action, the Union of Concerned Sci- William P. Clements on June 13, 1979. As a lican Congressional candidates as they have entists, the Global Network Against Nuclear result of Representative Edwards' efforts, Tex- to Democrats, a far higher margin than pre- Weapons and Power in Space, and the Fourth ans now witness the ``New Celebration of vailed when the Democrats ruled Capitol Freedom Forum, is trying to generate a Juneteenth,'' an official State holiday. Hill, when they receive about 55 percent of large-enough outcry for ‘‘arms reductions, Mr. Speaker, freedom is a cherished word defense industry PAC funds, compared with not missile defense’’ over this summer to 45 percent for Republicans. Hard-line Star beat back missile defense hysteria. But stop- to all humanity, particularly to those in bond- Warriors have gotten the bulk of this indus- ping NMD is just one step toward a sane nu- age. I challenge all of us to take this oppor- try largesse. A World Policy Institute anal- clear policy; ultimately only the abolition of tunity while we celebrate our rich history of ysis of two recent pro-Star Wars letters to all nuclear weapons can provide the safety freedom to rededicate ourselves to equal op- President Clinton—one from twenty-five sen- and security that Reagan and his latter-day portunity for all Americans, because that is at ators organized by Jesse Helms stating that disciples have pledged to provide through the the heart of Juneteenth and the American they would kill any arms-control deal with false promise of missile defense. the Russians that attempted to put any lim- ideal. its on the scope of future NMD deployments, f the other from thirty-one Republican sen- f ators pushing the Center for Security Pol- PERSONAL EXPLANATION icy’s pet project, a sea-based missile defense ROBERT P. CASEY: LIBERAL system-reveals that the signatories of these HON. ERNEST J. ISTOOK, JR. pro-Star Wars missives have received a total of nearly $2 million in PAC contributions OF OKLAHOMA HON. RICHARD E. NEAL from missile defense contractors in this elec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS tion cycle. Friday, June 9, 2000 Lockheed Martin has not neglected the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presidential candidates. On the Republican Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, due to a family Friday, June 9, 2000 side Lockheed Martin vice president Bruce medical emergency, I was unable to vote on Jackson, who served as chairman of the US H.R. 8, the Death Tax Elimination Act of 2000. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Committee to Expand NATO, was overheard Had I been in Washington, I would have voted the June 5, 2000 Washington Post contained by one of the authors at an industry gath- yes. I regret that I was not able to vote on this an excellent column by Mark Shields con- ering last year bragging about how the in- cerning Robert P. Casey, entitled ``A Conserv- dustry’s troubles will be over if George W. very important bill to help reduce the enor- Bush is elected, since Jackson would be per- mous tax burden on the American public. ative in Name Only.'' sonally writing the defense plank of the Re- I was also unable to vote on the amend- The column points out the progressive na- publican platform. And Loral CEO Bernard ment to remove the prohibition on the Occupa- ture of Bob Casey's reign as Governor of Schwartz, who has longstanding ties to tional Safety and Health Administration's Pennsylvania from 1987±1995. During this Lockheed Martin dating from when Lock- (OSHA) proposed ergonomics regulations. I time, Shields writes, Governor Casey enacted heed absorbed Loral’s defense unit in 1996, would have voted to keep the prohibition. a Children's Health Insurance Program which was the top individual donor of soft money mandated early intervention and coverage for to the Democratic Party in the 1996 presi- f dential cycle; Loral employees gave $601,000 every child until age 5, rebuilt the state water to Democratic Party committees. Schwartz TRIBUTE ON THE CELEBRATION supply system, chose more women cabinet has nearly doubled that amount in the run- OF JUNETEENTH members than any other Governor at the time, up to the November 2000 elections, with $1.1 appointed the nation's first African American million in soft-money contributions to HON. NICK LAMPSON woman to a state Supreme Court, and brought Democratic committees to date. He was family and parental leave to the state. briefly in the spotlight last year when he OF TEXAS was accused of lobbying the Clinton Admin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES So with this record, why is he considered a conservative? Because he happened to be istration to ease the standards for the export Friday, June 9, 2000 of satellite technology to China. strongly anti-abortion in a party that is strongly NMD AND BEYOND Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, on June 19th, pro-choice. Thankfully, our party has come a The continued pursuit of NMD will have thousands of African Americans in Galveston, long way since those days in terms of toler- far-reaching consequences for the future of Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth, and ance for other views on this and other issues, arms control and goal of nuclear abolition. It around the Nation will celebrate this holiday of and therefore it should no longer be the case will mean a false sense of security for Ameri- freedom and justice. that one issue should entirely overwhelm a cans and an increased threat of nuclear war Juneteenth, as this holiday is known, is a public official's lifetime public record. for the world. celebration of emancipation from slavery. On Robert P. Casey was an effective public Instead of going down the road, the US government should focus its energy and re- June 19, 1865, 30 months after President Lin- servant and improved the lives of thousands sources on preventative measures. When coln had signed the Emancipation Proclama- of families in his state. He is survived by his Clinton meets with Putin on June 4, he could tion, General Gordon Granger, who had been wife and children, and many, many of us who pledge to get US/Russian nuclear reductions placed in command of the Federal occupation will think of him fondly, and with great respect back on track through steps that include troops, arrived at Galveston Bay. He issued for what he stood for. E964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DE- in the defense bill. The Appropriations Com- Vice Foreign Minister and Deputy Secretary FENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR mittee reported out $252.2 million in General to President Lee in Taiwan. Stephen FISCAL YEAR 2001 H.R. 4576, including: $6 million for laser vi- has been a staunch supporter of bilateral rela- sion correction research, $3.7 million for nutri- tions between the United States and Taiwan SPEECH OF tion research, $10 million for ovarian cancer and has earned the respect and friendship of HON. MARSHALL ‘‘MARK’’ SANFORD research, $15 million for HIV research, $3 mil- many Members of Congress. I invite my col- OF SOUTH CAROLINA lion for chronic fatigue research, and $7 mil- leagues to join in wishing Stephen and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lion for alcoholism research. family best wishes on the occasion of his re- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 Now, some of these programs may be valid, turn to Taiwan and his retirement. but they are non-defense items. We have a f The House in Committee of the Whole Labor/Health and Human Services Appropria- House on the State of the Union had under tions bill that is more suitable for these pro- TRIBUTE TO ANGELICA MILTON consideration the bill (H.R. 4205) to author- grams. Hiding these items within H.R. 4576 is ize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of De- unfair to our taxpayers. HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS fense and for military construction, to pre- In addition, H.R. 4576 skirted two important OF GEORGIA scribe military personnel strengths for fiscal issues with profound budget and readiness im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year 2001, and for other purposes. plications: Friday, June 9, 2000 Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Chairman, I rise today Base Realignment and Closure Commis- Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, today I am in support of a strong national defense, but in sionÐH.R. 4576 does not include funding for pleased to honor Angelica Milton of Folkston, reluctant opposition to the FY 2001 Depart- two new BRAC rounds, despite the fact that GA. Anglica was named a National Award ment of Defense Appropriations Act the Pentagon has estimated it has an excess Winner for honor roll. This prestigious award is (H.R. 4576). A strong defense is not simply a base capacity of 23%. CBO estimates that two offered to fewer than 10% of American high function of how much we spend, but also of new BRAC rounds would save the Defense school students. Angelica was selected by her how intelligently we spend it. Depending on Department $4.7 billion by 2010, and that after teachers and school staff members for her ex- who's counting, the United States spends as completion in 2012, DOD could realize recur- cellent academic performance, interest and much on defense as the next six or seven ring savings of about $4 billion per year. Con- aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, highest countries combined. The 281 billion gress' inaction means that the Pentagon must enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, that the United States spent on defense in continue to waste billions of taxpayer dollars citizenship, attitude and cooperative spirit, and 1998 was more than all of our NATO allies maintaining obsolete bases. dependability. combined and accounted for more than a third AircraftÐH.R. 4576 includes billions for re- Angelica is an exceptional young lady, who of all world military spending. Yet today, our search, development and procurement of exemplifies the qualities of a true leader, and military faces serious problems in training, re- three different fighter planes (the Navy's F±18 I am proud to recognize her as an outstanding cruiting, retention, and readiness. E/F, The Air Force F±22, and the Navy & Air citizen of my district. One reason for this situation is the lack of Force Joint Strike Fighter) when there is not a a coherent national strategy. Our men and strong consensus that all three fighters are f women in uniform have been dispatched necessary. Some defense experts say the RECOGNIZING THE CONSUMER across the globe in operations that are not in military needs the F±18 & F±22. Some say it PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION the national interest. This wears out our sol- needs the JSF instead. Congress' answer is AND POSTAL SERVICE EFFORTS diers and equipment, and leaves the military simply to fund all of the fighter planes in ques- IN PROMOTING CONSUMER less prepared to defend real national interests. tion. Now, Congress is forging ahead with AWARENESS OF UNSAFE PROD- The common lament I hear is that we are funding the production of 10 F±22 Aircraft UCTS ``spreading ourselves too thin''. The lion's when there are indications that the program is share of responsibility for this problem lies not ready for production. In doing so, Con- HON. CARRIE P. MEEK with the Administration. gress takes away from aircraft (specifically But we're spreading ourselves too thin in bombers and unmanned aerial aircraft [UAVs]) OF FLORIDA the defense budget process as well, and re- that, while less glamorous, are a more press- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsibility for that falls on Congress. Con- ing need for the military. Friday, June 9, 2000 I agree that the Congress should fund a gress continues to spend critical defense dol- Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, defec- military that is second to none. And H.R. lars on items that the Pentagon does not want tive products can have devastating effects on 4576 does include several important items I or need. American lives. One of the strongest safe- support, like funding for domestic terrorism re- For example: guards we have in protecting the safety and 1. F±15 aircraftÐThe Air Force requested sponse, more decent enlisted pay, and missile health of our citizens is the Consumer Product no funds for additional F±15 aircraft, but the defense. But it is also weighed down with too Safety Commission. The CPSC is working House passed $400 million for 5 addition F± many items that are unnecessary for, and in with manufacturers and retailers to keep harm- 15E's. The Air Force has difficulty getting fact, counterproductive to, our national de- ful or dangerous products off of store shelves spare parts for the planes it already has. fense. Therefore, I reluctantly oppose the bill. and away from Americans. Building more unrequested planes only aggra- f The U.S. Postal Service has made an inno- vates that problem. 2. Cold Weather EquipmentÐCongress HONORING STEPHEN CHEN OF THE vative attempt at remedying this problem by added $24 million for Gore-Tex cold weather TAIWAN ECONOMIC AND CUL- giving defective products more exposure in its gear that the Pentagon did not request, at the TURAL REPRESENTATIVE OF- offices. Over 33,000 post offices nationwide request of a Congressman whose constituents FICE [TECRO] are displaying posters containing color pic- manufacture the gear. With the recruiting tures of products recalled by the CPSC. Since problems the military has, it has difficulty get- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN almost 7 million people visit those post offices ting enough soldiers just to fill out the gear it everyday to mail letters and ship packages, OF NEW YORK this should be highly effective in disseminating already has. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3. Wolverine Heavy Assault BridgeÐThe to consumers the names of those products Friday, June 9, 2000 Army requested no funds for the Wolverine that have been recalled by the CPSC. heavy assault bridge. In fact, although the Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I express I would like to share with my colleagues an Army received $82 million for the Wolverine our deepest appreciation to Representative editorial that recently appeared in the Ft. Lau- for FY 2000, it did not intend to spend it on Stephen Chen of the Taiwan Economic and derdale Sun Sentinel regarding this issue. I the bridge. H.R. 4576 commands the Army to Cultural Representative Office [TECRO] for his applaud the CPSC and the Postal Service for spend the $82 million on the Wolverine, as service as his country's senior diplomat here their initiative in protecting the public. well as an additional $15 million. In short, in Washington since 1997. Stephen has [From the Sun-Sentinel, Apr. 24, 2000] Congress is forcing the Army to spend $97 served the people of Taiwan with distinction PRODUCT RECALLS—POSTERS IN POST OFFICES million on a bridge that it doesn't need. for over 47 years as a member of Taiwan's WILL HELP 4. Medical ResearchÐThe Administration diplomatic corps. He has served abroad in the The U.S. Postal Service, which for years requested $16.5 million for medical research Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and as has been helping to get defective people off CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E965 the streets by displaying the FBI’s ‘‘most tives from other academic groups directly in- and blues, rap, and hip-hop. It is especially wanted’’ list, now wants to do the same with volved in NNI's projects. important to recognize this in June, which defective products. The Native Nations Institute will empower President Clinton designated three years ago Posters containing color pictures of prod- Native American leaders by providing a com- ucts recalled by the Consumer Product Safe- as African American Music Month. In 1997, ty Commission are going up in 33,000 post of- prehensive program that focuses on (1) lead- the President noted that ``. . . America's musi- fices nationwide. Every day, about 7 million ership and management training and (2) policy cal heritage music is the voice that proclaims people will visit those post offices to mail analysis. The leadership and management who we are as a people, then African Ameri- letters and ship packages. Now they’ll be training program has six components that will cans have helped to give this voice its con- able to get potentially life-saving informa- (a) provide for the current educational needs tent, its tone, its volume, and its power. . . . tion while they’re there. of the senior leaders and managers of Indian This music continues to grow and change, ‘‘We can get dangerous products off store Nations, (b) provide a distance learning pro- continuously adding depth and richness to shelves, but the real challenge is to get them gram that reaches a broad reservation audi- out of families’ homes,’’ commission Chair- America's cultural heritage.'' woman Ann Brown said. ence, and (c) provide a Master's degree in African American music, more specifically That’s the crux of it. As more and more Public Administration focused on tribal govern- jazz, has played an important role in the cul- products are recalled, a smaller and smaller ance and designed for mid-career individuals tural development of Missouri's Fifth District. percentage of them rate a mention in news and students who are seeking careers in tribal In the 1920's and 1930's, Kansas City was the reports. For the rest, it’s left to consumers government. In addition, the leadership and birthplace of swing and a major center in the to determine whether products they own management program will (d) create an alli- maturation of bebop style jazz. Several jazz have been recalled. That’s a bad system, and ance with tribal colleges that provide curricular greats including Charlie ``Bird'' Parker, Count as the Sun-Sentinel reported in its product materials, program cooperation, and assist- Basie, Big Joe Turner, and Jay McShann have recall series last year, several proposals have been put forth to fix it. ance in meeting the educational needs of In- called Kansas City their home, and their leg- Ralph Nader, for example, has suggested dian reservations, (e) provide a nine month acy is alive and well in the community today. using computers to notify consumers imme- Washington DC internship program focusing To recognize Kansas City's role in jazz his- diately if products they own have been re- on federal government, and (f) create a cur- tory and to further the appreciation of the art called. Others want to repeal or modify sec- riculum development program designed for form, Kansas City has revitalized the district tion 6b of the Consumer Product Safety Act, NNI and for other educational institutions where jazz once played non-stop through the which requires that recalls be kept secret working in Indian country All of the compo- night. In 1997, the American Jazz Museum until the companies involved can review the nents in the leadership and management pro- opened at the historic 18th and Vine address information, a process that can take years. Those are good ideas, but unless and until gram will share a common focusÐthey will en- immortalized in Lieber and Stoller's song they are implemented, displaying posters in able skills such as nation-building, strategic ``Kansas City.'' This 50,000-square-foot com- post offices will help. It’s another way in planning and policy making, administration plex features interactive exhibits and sound which the post office can serve as ‘‘the one and management, and external relations to be samples chronicling the music and the musi- hand that binds this nation together,’’ as one developed and strengthened. As policy mak- cians who made jazz great. Dedicated to the postal official put it. ers ourselves, we can do no greater service to unknown African Americans who fought for And hey, if you see any wanted criminals Indian tribes than to provide them with oppor- self-sufficiency, the American Jazz Museum on your way to return a defective product, tunities to help strengthen their governments. also remembers the plight of Africans in Amer- call the police and tell them you want to re- port a defective person. Policy analysis, the second program at the ica from slavery to freedom. The Parker Me- NNI, will address contemporary issues facing morial adjacent to the museum is a 17-foot f tribal governments including economic devel- sculpture of Charlie Parker in honor of his vast NATIVE NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR opment, solving intricate social problems, contributions to American culture. More than LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, interacting with other governments, and man- 350,000 visitors from the inner city, suburbs, AND POLICY ACT OF 2000 aging natural resources. NNI will perform pol- and around the country experienced the mu- icy research grounded in Indian country to ad- seum last year alone. dress these issues and will use this research Kansas City showcases African American HON. GEORGE MILLER in the leadership and management training music through its annual Blues and Jazz fes- OF CALIFORNIA program by providing data, case studies, and tival which takes place near the historic WWI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES analysis for the program's students. Liberty Memorial. More than 50,000 people Friday, June 9, 2000 By providing indigenous people customized come from all parts of the city and the region educational experiences in policy and man- to enjoy some of the best music America has Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. agement, we will continue to move toward the to offer. Speaker, I rise today to introduce legislation to policy goal of self-determination for Indian This resolution also comes in conjunction establish the Native Nations Institute for Lead- tribes. I urge my colleagues to recognize and with the Jazz Conference sponsored by BET ership, Management, and Policy (NNI). I am to continue to fulfill our obligation to Indian Na- on Jazz and Billboard Magazine June 7±9 in pleased to be joined by the Chairman of the tions by supporting the Native Nations Institute Washington, DC to discuss new strategies for Resources Committee Mr. Young and a num- for Leadership, Management, and Policy Act taking jazz into the new millennium. I hope ber of our colleagues. of 2000. many of my distinguished colleagues join me The Native Nations Institute for Leadership, f at this historic event to study the past and an- Management and Policy will provide an essen- ticipate the future of jazz. tial and comprehensive training program for HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN By recognizing the influence and importance American Indian leaders so that present and MUSIC AND KANSAS CITY JAZZ of African American music, we have called on future generations of tribal leaders will have Americans to learn the history of blues, jazz, access to necessary management and policy HON. KAREN McCARTHY and other genres. Hopefully, other cities will decision making skills. OF MISSOURI follow Kansas City's lead to promote and The Native Nations Institute will be based at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES study the musicians and their music. Mr. the University of Arizona and be under the Friday, June 9, 2000 Speaker, please join me in commending the leadership and guidance of the Udall Center gentleman from Pennsylvania and supporting for Studies in Public Policy. The Udall Center Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, adoption of this historic resolution. will take on primary responsibility for the im- earlier this week, the House gave unanimous f plementation of NNI's programs while the support to House Resolution 509 offered by Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall my distinguished colleague, the gentleman PERSONAL EXPLANATION Scholarship and Excellence in National Envi- from Pennsylvania's 2nd district, Representa- ronmental Policy Foundation (established by tive CHAKA FATTAH. This resolution recognizes HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Public Law 102±259) will approve NNI's an- the importance of the United States to study, OF NEW JERSEY nual budget and manage any federal appro- reflect on, and celebrate African American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES priations. The governing committee of NNI will music. Artists have used and continue to use be comprised of individuals from the Morris K. the African American experience as an impor- Friday, June 9, 2000 Udall Foundation, the Udall Center, represent- tant source of inspiration for various musical Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I was home atives from Indian Nations, and representa- genres including jazz, gospel, blues, rhythm in my district this Tuesday, June 6, to vote E966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 and participate in my state's primary election. However, we have a 225-year proven method In St. Cloud, MN, the STW program has al- Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' for discovering and correcting these errors ready put a company out of business and sev- on rollcall votes Nos. 234, 235, 236, and 237. called Capitalism. Entrepreneurs search out ered off the arm of a 17-year-old student run- instances where resources are being under- ning a machine on a STW assignment. f utilized and redirect them to those that School-to-work is a dangerous shift in edu- produce profits . . . nothing else approaches cation policy in America. It moves public EDUCATION IN MINNESOTA its power to stimulate discovery. The appli- education’s mission from the transfer of aca- cation of this principal in education should demic knowledge to simply training children be obvious. Since we don’t know today what for specific jobs. And most tragically, the job HON. PETER HOEKSTRA we may learn tomorrow about educational for which it will train will have little or OF MICHIGAN methods and knowledge, we need entrepre- nothing to do with that child’s dreams, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neurship in education. Government is not goals, or ambitions. equipped for the task. Friday, June 9, 2000 Parents, however, in this three way part- History has proven, time and time again, nership with business and the State may be Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, the Sub- that where competition does not exist, medi- troubled knowing that their children are the ocrity ensues. Nowhere is this truer than in committee on Oversight and Investigation of pawns that the educational system trains to many of America’s public schools. meet the needs of industry. the House Education and the Workforce Com- If you must have government-funded edu- mittee conducted an oversight field hearing cation, at least leave the private schools and The economic goals of education should last Monday in the State of Minnesota. home schools alone to compete for ideas and never be promoted over the virtue and im- innovation. portance of knowledge itself. School to work Among the most informative presentations transition issues would disappear if schools made before the member participants was one BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN DUPED focused on strengthening core curricula, set- delivered by Mr. John H. Scribante, a Min- Businessmen and women are being told ting high expectations, and improving dis- nesota businessman and honorable American. that they can and should become partners in cipline and forgetting about retrying failed Mr. Scribante's passion for children and the education of our children. With tax fund- ideas. ed incentives, subsidies, reimbursements, their need for first-rate learning opportunity THE RESULT was most impressive and we hereby submit and free training . . . how can these busi- nesses resist? The sad truth is, in exchange for federal for the RECORD the remarks of Mr. Scribante According to the Minnesota School to chump change, the state of Minnesota sold regarding the important topic of school reform. Work publication called Making Connec- out it’s commitment to high academic stand- Mr. Speaker, we commend the excellent ob- tions, page 11: the SCANS report instructs ards and agreed to follow national standards servations and conclusions made by Mr. business to ‘‘look outside your company and based on moral relativism, politically cor- Scribante to our colleagues. change your view of your responsibilities for rect group thinking, and getting kids out of human resource development. Your old re- the classroom to work in local businesses, EDUCATIONAL FASCISM IN MINNESOTA sponsibilities were to select the best avail- beginning in kindergarten. (A statement submitted by John H. able applicants and to retain those you Our state threw out a system of education Scribante—Entrepreneur) hired. Your new responsibilities must be to that worked brilliantly for most all Min- (Respectfully submitted to the U.S. House improve the way you organize work and to nesota youngsters. It worked brilliantly, of Representatives Subcommittee on Over- develop the human resources in your com- that is, until approximately 35 years ago sight and Investigations Committee on Edu- munity, your firm, and your nation.’’ when Minnesota public education started cation and the Workforce, June 6, 2000) The Minnesota STW program seeks 100% flirting with the progressive, trendy move- employer compliance and further provides a ment away from high academic standards. STATEMENT ‘‘Work-Based Learning Coordinator’’ to Under the Profile of Learning, high academic We’re gathered here this morning at a very ‘‘help’’ me in my ‘‘responsibilities’’ of com- standards are practically banned from the interesting time . . . 56 years ago today, D- plying with this lunacy. Who is running my classroom. Day, 2,500 Allied soldiers died in Normandy business anyway? I’ve got all the capital at In 1993, the Minnesota legislature repealed fighting Fascist Germany for the freedom for risk . . . Just leave me out of this mess. 230 education statutes, thus creating a struc- Americans to pursue liberty. This offers us a This experiment may be very attractive in tural vacuum to make way for the new fed- unique perspective on this monumental issue the short run . . . but business will pay in eral Goals 2000 system already in the works. of educational change. We’re poised at the the long run in higher taxes to fund these This left Minnesota without tried and true beginning of the 21st century, and while the programs, in less educated people and a loss standards. rest of the world is abandoning central labor of economic freedom. Productive labor is There are no longer any course require- planning, Minnesota is driving through their goal, not an educated populace. This ments for any child in Minnesota. No 4 years School-to-Work programs for central control will be the end of a free America. of English, no 4 years of history, no 3 years of its economy against the will of the people. My company needs entrepreneurial minds of math, or a year of geography, or years of Consider that in just over 200 years, this and intellectual capital. People who can science. Most public schools don’t have a country became the Greatest Nation on think, read, write, and add. I interview many copy of the Declaration of Independence or Earth. We’ve had more Nobel Prize recipi- young people who are products of Minnesota the Constitution and few even mention them ents than any other industrialized nation. schools, and they cannot solve simple con- in classes. We’ve sent men into outer space and brought version equations. Who is training students This system is really nothing new. Tyr- them back alive; we’ve pioneered open-heart for what I need? What is wrong with teaching anny has always waited in the wings, ready surgery, and our science and technologies people how to think? I don’t need work skills to step to center stage at the first hint of ap- are copied worldwide. Those who accom- . . . I need people who can think of great athy towards freedom. plished these incredible feats were the prod- ideas and be willing to put their knowledge uct of an education system that emphasized to the test! For over 230 years we’ve enjoyed the finest academics, not life-long job training. Why is it that government vigilantly looks freedom and prosperity the world has ever I’ve been to Eastern Europe, ‘I’ve seen the for predatory pricing, anticompetitive, and known. Yet we were warned by Edmund life destroying results of governments trying monopolistic behavior in the private sector, Burke that, ‘‘The eternal price of liberty is to plan the economy and control education, and yet it is the greatest offender? vigilance.’’ As a people we’ve been asleep at and I’ve spoken to people who have been sub- To quote Ralph Moore ‘‘The REAL credit the switch, and now our entire nation, not ject to their central controls. This is not in life should go to those who get into the just Minnesota, has signed on to this crazy what America was founded on . . . and be- ARENA—if they fail, they at least fail while new system of totalitarianism, where every- sides; it has been proven not to work. Those DARING TO BE GREAT. Their place in life one is under government’s control, from cra- of you who have sworn to uphold the United will never be with those COLD AND TIMID dle to grave. States Constitution will be hard pressed to SOULS who know neither victory nor de- This system has been tried around the support such a system of tyranny. feat.’’ world, across the centuries. But it is radi- Today in Minnesota, the best interests of In a free market economy, consumers ulti- cally new for those of us used to freedom. children have become secondary to the inter- mately determine what is produced. What This new system has more to do with fascism ests of bureaucrats, un-elected non-profits, school or government bureaucrat could have than freedom. and economic forecasts. In many districts, predicted ten years ago how many Now we need to work to eliminate the en- The world is open-ended. We don’t know webmasters we would need today? From the tire STW & Goals 2000 system, while there is what we will learn tomorrow. We can be sure information I’ve seen from the Department time. As Sir Winston Churchill wrote to con- that at any particular time, we are over- of Labor’s SCANS reports, they’re planning vince the British to join in the fight against looking valuable information and opportuni- on teaching manure spreading, car washing, Nazi Germany: ‘‘If you will not fight for the ties. Our knowledge is incomplete and re- working the fryer at the diner and how to right—when you can easily win without sources are, undoubtedly being misdirected. take a message off an answering machine. bloodshed, if you will not fight when your CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E967 victory will be sure—and not too costly, you Legislative Yuan and later as the mayor of the they have witnessed a new culture, made new may come to the moment when you will capital city of Taipei. His success in the latter friends, and learned the details of how our have to fight—with all the odds against role prompted Time Magazine to name him as Government operates. you—and only a precarious chance of sur- As we all know, the job of a congressional vival. There may be even a worst case. You one of the 100 most promising young leaders may have to fight—when there is no hope of of the 21st century. page is not an easy one. Along with being victory, because it is better to perish than to President Chen's inaugural address offered away from home, the pages must possess the live as slaves.’’ more evidence of his commitment to freedom maturity to balance competing demands for f and political openness. He proclaimed his de- their time and energy. In addition, they must votion to human rights with a passion that de- have the dedication to work long hours and CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN TAI- mands respect: ``We are also willing to prom- the ability to interact with people at a personal WAN: INAUGURATION OF PRESI- ise a more active contribution in safeguarding level. At the same time, they face challenging DENT CHEN SHUI-BIEN international human rights. The Republic of academic schedule of classes in the House China cannot and will not remain outside glob- Page School. I am sure they will consider their HON. TOM LANTOS al human rights trends. We will abide by the time spent in Washington, D.C. to be one of OF CALIFORNIA Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the the most valuable and exciting experiences of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES International Convention for Civil and Political their lives, and that with this experience they Rights, and the Vienna Declaration and Pro- will all move ahead to lead successful and Friday, June 9, 2000 gram of Action. We will bring the Republic of productive lives. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to China back into the international human rights Mr. Speaker, as the Democratic Member on invite my colleagues to join me in paying trib- system. . . .We hope to set up an independent the House Page Board, I ask my colleagues to ute to the peaceful and democratic transition national human rights commission in Taiwan, join me in honoring this group of distinguished of executive power in the Republic of China thereby realizing an action long advocated by young Americans. They certainly will be on Taiwan. On May 20, 2000, the presidential the United Nations. We will also invite two out- missed: inauguration of Democratic Progressive Party standing non-governmental organizations, the 2000 SPRING SEMESTER PAGES ADDRESS/PHONE (DPP) leader Chen Shui-Bien marked the cul- International Commission of Jurists and Am- NUMBER/E-MAIL ADDRESS mination of decades of political, social, and nesty International, to assist us in our meas- Max Abbott, 464 Heritage Drive, Lewisville, economic reform. Chen's ascent to powerÐ ures to protect human rights and make the NC 27023, (336) 945–4645. the first President not a member of the long Republic of China into a new indicator for Dominic Adams, 3905 Maryland, Gary, IN dominant Kuomintang (KMT) partyÐis only human rights in the 21st Century.'' 46408, (219) 884–2095. the latest illustration of the democratic culture Mr. Speaker, as the founder and co-chair- Sarah Baca, 103 Colonial Avenue, Evans- that characterizes Taiwan in the twenty-first ton, WY 82930, (307) 789–7256, sarahbee— man of the Congressional Human Rights Cau- @hotmail. century. cus, I applaud President Chen's determination Tom Bazan, 241 Elemeda, Holland, MI Today, Mr. Speaker, Taiwan reflects the to stand up for justice and civil liberties. 49424, (616) 397–7061, [email protected]. principles envisioned by Dr. Sun Yat-sen when I am also confident, Mr. Speaker, that Tai- Christopher Bower, 44 Bcardslee Hill Drive, he led the successful movement to overthrow wan under the leadership of President Chen Ogdensburg, NJ 07439, (973) 827–9125, the Chinese emperor and the undemocratic Shui-Bien will continue to work for peace with [email protected]. imperial system nearly ninety years ago. While the Mainland in the years to come. Chen has Brown, Geoff, 419 Grove Street, Elmira, NY 14905, (607) 732–9037, [email protected]. the times after Dr. Sun's victory initially were pledged to continue negotiations with China tumultuousÐcivil wars, World War II, the es- Lorena Brunder, 2024 Coast Guard Drive, and increase economic and social cooperation Stafford, VA 22554, (540) 720–5705. tablishment of the People's Republic of China, across the Taiwan Straits. He realizes that un- Michael Buck, 120 Charles I. Boyle Rd., and the establishment of the Republic of derstandingÐnot violence and conflictÐoffers Queen Anne, MD 21657, (410) 758–3426, China on TaiwanÐthey strengthened the Tai- the promise of ending the tension between [email protected]. wanese people and forced them to overcome Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. Eric Cercone, 59 Penwood Drive, obstacles that stood in the way of their free- As Chen explained to an Asian Wall Street Cheektowaga, NY 14227, (716) 656–0465, [email protected]. dom and prosperity. By the 1970's, Taiwan Journal reporter last April, ``Pursuing lasting had become a thriving marketplace of indus- Adam Cheatham, 9304 Hallston Court, Fair- peace in the region is not only our highest fax Station, VA 22039, (703) 690–9753, try, ideas, and culture. It exported products to goal, it is also the moral responsibility of the [email protected]. all corners of the globe and won the respect leadership.'' Christopher Clark, R.R. #1, Box 137, Kirk- of the largest and most vibrant free market Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join wood, IL 61447, (309) 627–2108, economies. me in offering wholehearted congratulations to [email protected]. In recent years, economic justice has been President Chen and Vice President Annette Lu David Cook, 31390 Sunnyside Road, Cali- fornia, MO 65018, (573) 796–4555, mirrored by the flourishing of social justice, on their inaugurations, and in commending the human rights, and democracy. During the [email protected]. people of Taiwan for their commitment to Andrew D’Anna, 1800 Woodspoint Cove, 1980's Taiwan's leaders lifted restrictions on peace, democracy, and human rights. Jonesboro, AR 72401, (870) 935–4449, freedom of expression and freedom of the f [email protected]. press. As these constraints were eased, the Ashley Daugherty, P.O. Box 806, Coloma, openness of political debate grew exponen- FAREWELL TO PAGES MI 49038, (616) 468–9618, tially. Competitive local and regional elections [email protected]. were first held in 1980, followed by the devel- HON. DALE E. KILDEE Katherine B. Fortune, 4649 North Wilson opment of opposition parties and Taiwan's first Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704, (559) 227–4924. OF MICHIGAN Ashley Foster, 303 Iroquois, Waxachie, TX competitive presidential election in 1996. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 75165, (976) 938–8154, [email protected]. victor of that campaign, President Lee Teng- Friday, June 9, 2000 Kara Frank, 53 Seneca Street, Dobbs hui, received a mandate to continue his prin- Ferry, NY 10522, (914) 693–6332. cipled efforts to liberalize Taiwanese society. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Amy Gaddis, 1895 Montana Way, Green Mr. Speaker, these progressive reforms take this opportunity to express my personal River, WY 82935, (307) 875–6046. seem likely to thrive under the leadership of gratitude to all of the pages who have served Adam Gellman, 1810 Nobel Drive, Golden President Chen Shui-Bien. The son of a farm so diligently in the House of Representatives Valley, MN 55422, (612) 522–7827, [email protected]. laborer, he excelled in his studies and became during the 106th Congress. Dana Hall, 11442 Vale Spring Drive, a prominent defense attorney. During the early We all recognize the important role that con- Oakton, VA 22104, (703) 620–4085, 1980's, Chen began providing legal assistance gressional pages play in helping the House of [email protected]. to opposition leaders, and this eventually led Representatives operate. This group of young Kristopher Hart, 1210 Malinda Road, him to enter politics in a more active capacity. people, who come from all across our Nation, Oreland, PA 19075, (215) 886–6832, KDHart This was not a simple calling during the pre- represent what is good about our country. To [email protected]. reform years. Chen, the editor of a dissident become a page, these young people have Laura Heaton, 1162 SE Main Street, Roseburg, OR 97470, (541) 673–3720, magazine, Formosa, served time in jail on a proven themselves to be academically quali- [email protected]. trumped up libel charge brought by a govern- fied. They have ventured away from the secu- Androni Henry, 148 Boltwood Drive NE, ment politician. He persisted, however, and he rity of their homes and families to spend time Grand Rapids, MI 49505, (616) 365–1855, eventually served as a DPP member in the in an unfamiliar city. Through this experience, [email protected]. E968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Rebecca Hoffman, 36 Old Grandview Ave- Megan Smith, 133 West 39th Ave, Spokane, fornia State Senate, the San Mateo County nue, Dallas, PA 18612, (570) 674–9799, WA 99203, (509) 747–4042, [email protected]. Board of Supervisors, the San Mateo County [email protected]. Nouvelle L. Stubbs, 1274 County Club Women's Hall of Fame, and the Delta Sigma William Hooper, 1011 Yancey Drive, White Drive, Akron, OH 44313, (330) 873–1715. House, TN 37188, (615) 672–4805. Samuel Sinkin, 254 E. Summit, San Anto- Theta Sorority. Jay Kanterman, 1748 Stifel Lane Drive, nio. TX 78212, (210) 737–3111, [email protected]. Evelyn Banks Neely has earned the respect, Town and Country, MO 63017, (314) 453–0072. Erin Sweeney, 22 Panorama Drive, Sussex, admiration, and dedication of the hundreds of Susanna Khalil, 13433 Andy Street, NJ 07461, (973) 875–9622, Human Services staff who have served with Cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 860–5341, [email protected]. her during her progressively responsible lead- [email protected]. Christine Tancinco, 9746 Refugio Court, ership positions with the County of San Mateo. James Kelley, 2111 Timeless Drive, St. House, TX 77064, (281) 807–3419, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Evelyn Leonard, MD 20685, (410) 586–2739, [email protected]. [email protected]. Banks Neely for her more than 32 years of ex- Anika Tank, 3835 N. 9th St. Apt 510 W, Ar- emplary service to the people of County of Stevens T. Kelly, 2635 Whitney, Ft. lington, VA 22203, [email protected]. Gratiot, MI, (810) 385–4809. Margaret Theobald, 5 Countryside Court, San Mateo, the State of California and our Na- Julia Koplewski, 4316 Conifer Court, Glen Richmond, VA23229. (804) 288–2770), tion. Her life of leadership and community in- Arm, MD 21057, (410) 665–6686, [email protected]. volvement is instructive to us all. Her dedica- [email protected]. Lindsay Thomson, 1043 Curtis Drive, David Kroontje, 5844 Sand Road, Bel- tion to the ideals of democracy and public Norco, CA 92860, (909) 270–1137, lingham, WA 98226, (360) 592–2660. service stand tall and it is fitting that she is Adam Kwasman, 7268 N. Cathedral Rock [email protected]. being honored on the occasion of her retire- Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718, (520) 299–7890, Amber Walker, 807 N. Springfield Street, ment. Therefore I ask my colleagues, Mr. Berryville, AR 72616, (870) 423–4085, [email protected]. Speaker, to join me in honoring a great and Ray LaHoud, 1134 Washington Street, Eas- [email protected]. Lauren Weeth, 9412 Farragut Drive N.E., good woman and someone I'm privileged to ton, PA 18042, (610) 252–8220, call my friend and colleague. We are indeed a [email protected]. Alburquerque NM 87111, (505) 823–9859, Andrew Lerch, 204 East Captil Street, NE, UNIKITA@hotmail,com. better county, a better country, and a better Washington, DC 20003–1036, (202) 544–6551, Julie Wise, P.O. Box 444, Knox, PA 16232, people because of Evelyn Banks Neely. [email protected]. (814) 797–1674, [email protected]. f Amy Leung, 31772 Nardelli Lane, Roseville, Jessica Wood, 2681 101⁄2 Mile Road, Sanford, MI 48066, (810) 296–3106, MI 48657–9768, (517) 465–6496, THE DEDICATION OF THE JOHN D. [email protected]. [email protected]. ONG LIBRARY Bradford Lyman, 31792 Paseo Terraza, San f Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, (949) 661–2835. Alison Lowery, 3200 N. Vermont Street, Ar- TRIBUTE TO EVELYN BANKS HON. TOM SAWYER lington, VA 22207, (703) 538–2015. NEELY ON THE OCCASION OF OF OHIO Renee Mack, 315 Manzanita Ave, Ventura, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CA 93001, (805) 653–0141. HER RETIREMENT Jeff Mannion, 108 Roland Road, E. Friday, June 9, 2000 Fallowfield, PA 19320, (610) 486–6571, HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, [email protected]. June 10, Western Reserve Academy in Hud- Megan Marshburn, 1304 Smyrna Court, Vir- OF CALIFORNIA ginia Beach, VA 23464, (757) 495–0040, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son, OH, will dedicate a new building, the John D. Ong Library. I am pleased to note, [email protected]. Friday, June 9, 2000 Marcella Martinez, 713 DelMar Drive, Twin that it is not a memorial service, but one of Falls, ID 83301, (208) 734–5586. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebration. For John Ong, when he is not Lindsay Moon, 112 Basswood Drive, Aiken, honor a distinguished American and proud tending to his Pennsylvania farm, continues to SC 29803, (803) 649–4484, Californian, Evelyn Banks Neely, on the occa- contribute his time, wisdom, and service to our [email protected]. Clint Morris, 2510 Knolltop Lane, Hender- sion of her retirement as director of the In- community and to our Nation. son, KY 42420, (270) 826–9730, clin- come Maintenance Division of the County of John Ong has described himself as ``the [email protected]. San Mateo, CA, Human Services Agency. World's Most Flexible Man.'' But that flexibility Nancy Nicolas, 2836 W. 23rd Street, Apt. Evelyn Banks Neely has served San Mateo does not mean inconsistency. Since his col- 12J, Brooklyn, NY 11224, (718) 373–8859. County honorably and with distinction for more lege days, John Ong has recognized that a Casey Osterkemp, 448 Cardinal Hill Lane, than 32 years. She has been instrumental in knowledge of history and the humanities is es- Powell, OH 43065, (614) 846–7464, developing and implementing innovative social [email protected]. sential for well-rounded citizenship. So, while Parker Payne, 104 Dogwood Lane; services, programs, including the homeless John embraces change, he values the prin- Levelland, TX 79336, (806) 894–3765, General Assistance Program, the Greater Ave- ciples that guide and strengthen our Nation. ParkZ716aol.com. nues for Independence [GAIN] Program, and He understands that committed corporate ac- Ashley Percy, 2331 E. Burt Road, Camden, the SUCCESS Program, which she piloted in tivism strengthen communities as much as it MI 49232, (517) 254–4673, ash- Redwood City. She successfully negotiated does corporate ledgers and the national econ- l ley [email protected]. San Mateo County's first In-Home Supportive Christopher Perr, 711 Cloverleaf Court, omy. He is a reminder of the good things that Mansfield, OH 44909, (419) 756–9761, Services contract and has served with distinc- come about when businesses and their lead- [email protected]. tion as the past president of the County Ad- ers see themselves as part of the community Jessica Porras, 12702 Royal Oaks Court, ministrators' Association and the San Mateo rather than as self-interested, self-contained Yucaipa, CA 92399, (909) 795–8550, County Women in Management organization. entities. [email protected]. Evelyn Banks Neely has provided great John Ong's career in business is a well doc- Tessa Powell, 95 Bryant Street, Williams- leadership in forming Black Women in County umented story of accomplishment and service. burg, KY 40769, (606) 539–9284, Government, co-chairing the development of a [email protected]. A graduate of the Ohio State University and Lindsey Ransdell, 13104 Trump Avenue, symposium highlighting issues and strategies the Harvard Law School, John spent 36 years Louisville, KY 40299, (502) 261–0722, for preserving black families and serving as a at the BFGoodrich Company, rising from as- [email protected]. member of the first Affirmative Action Advisory sistant counsel in 1961 to chairman and CEO Jennifer Reed, 6107 Turtle Pointe Drive, Committee in San Mateo County. from 1979 to 1997. At a time when the tire Hixson, TN 37343, (423) 843–0700, Evelyn Banks Neely has dedicated her lead- and rubber industry was buffeted by global [email protected]. ership skills to many volunteer activities, in- change, John Ong demonstrated remarkable Moriah Reed, P.O. Box 450 (700 Maple), Har- risburg, SD 57032, (605) 767–5114. cluding serving as past president of Delta vision and leadership as he guided and trans- A.J. Rosenfeld, 2145 Old Glenview Road, Sigma Theta, serving as past president of formed his company from a tire manufacturer Wilmette, IL 60091, (847) 256–5682, Links, Inc., a volunteer service organization, into a leading provider of aircraft systems and [email protected]. serving as fundraising co-chair to provide specialty chemicals. Chase Rowan, 10209 S. River Tr., Knoxville, scholastic benefits to high school graduates, Today, as chairman emeritus, John has not TN 37922, (865) 675–6409, [email protected]. and she has maintained active membership in rested on his laurels, but looks to the future, Danielle Ruse, 1020 SE 5th Street, Ocala, FL 34471, (352) 732–3773, [email protected]. the National Association of Black Social Work- most notably through his work with New Amer- David Schweinfurth, 9022 Queen Maria ers. ican Schools, a non-profit corporation dedi- Court, Columbia, MD 21045, (410) 884–1772, Evelyn Banks Neely's accomplishments cated to raising student achievement through [email protected]. have been previously honored by the Cali- comprehensive school reform. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E969 That devotion to the highest values in edu- Gastonia has a unique history, but it won personal interest, strong support and active cation also abides in his long relationship with the award because it has some great plans to participation contributed to her success. To Western Reserve Academy, one of the Na- fight illiteracy, enhance the arts, and provide a this remarkable woman, we extend our most tion's oldest and most respected independent safe environment for our kids. heartfelt good wishes for all her future endeav- schools. The school, like John Ong, reveres The West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club has ors. and respects the past, while keeping pace created a great mentoring program. College with educational innovation. Both John Ong students mentor high school students who f and Western Reserve Academy are committed then mentor younger kids. to excellence and high personal standards. To help the arts, St. Stephen's AME Zion AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- The founders of Western Reserve Academy Church has teamed up with the United Arts DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT hoped to create ``the best institution for learn- Council to move into a Historic Baptist church. (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS ing in the world.'' John Ong has done his part The church hosts shows andÐon SundaysÐ TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- to make that vision a reality. John's service to St. Stephen's holds services. PUBLIC OF CHINA the academy includes 20 years as a board And, Gastonia has done great things to fight member and 18 years as board president, di- illiteracy. No one demonstrates the impact of SPEECH OF recting renovations and chairing capital cam- the Gaston Literacy Council better than Gary paigns. During his tenure as president the Avery, who says: ``Now I can read the Bible at HON. TOM LATHAM school's endowment more than tripled. church, I can read with my children and I can For all of his business and civic good works, even write my wife a love letter.'' OF IOWA I think it is especially appropriate to honor There is no doubt that Gastonia is a city of John Ong by affixing his name to a library. Li- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hard workers. Now Gastonia has proven to the braries preserve the past, the record of our country that no problem is too big, as long as Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Nation, the fundamentals of our culture and we work together. our society. Libraries enable us to share ideas I commend Mayor Jennie Stutz for her Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I want to ex- over time and distance with great minds from press my support for H.R. 4444, a bill to ex- the past and the present. pledge to create ``City Pride.'' As the All-American City logo is placed tend normal trade relations to the People's Most important, libraries are concrete mani- Republic of China. As you know, the congres- festations of a commitment to our fellow citi- around town, everyone will know: Gastonia can be proud of its past, but its greatest days sional district I represent is located in North- zens, to learn from the past and to look to the west Iowa. It is one of the most productive ag- future. We cannot know where we are going are ahead. f riculture areas in the country and I am very as individuals, communities, or as a nation, if proud of the fact that we export out products we do not first know where we have been. HONORING REVEREND RUTH all around the world. Libraries today face growing challenges as SMITH OF ADDISON, MICHIGAN they continue their honored role as guardians We are in the process of debating probably of free speech and inquiry, and as providers of the most important issue facing this Congress information. The new John Ong Library at HON. NICK SMITH this session. This is a debate that challenges Western Reserve Academy answers that chal- OF MICHIGAN us to engage the international marketplace, or lengeÐbuilt with an appreciation of the past, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to hide behind our borders. but incorporating the digital technology that is Friday, June 9, 2000 I believe that trade is an integral part of our daily challenging and changing how we gather Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, let it foreign policy. The more our two nations inter- and manage information. act in the marketplace, the greater potential No name could be more appropriate for be known, that it is with great respect for the there is for our two peoples to communicate such a library than that of John Ong. outstanding contribution of love, caring and on other issues that will foster democracy and Mr. Speaker, John's own words drawn from message, that members of Congress join with a commencement address he delivered at the her many friends and family in honoring the promote values that honor and respect the Ohio State University a few years ago serve Reverend Ruth Smith. Ruth Smith have basic freedoms that we take for granted here well on an occasion like this. Towards the end served for twenty years as an active minister in the United States. of his speech, he echoed the timeless words and approaching twenty years as a retired In addition, China's $1.2 billion people rep- of an earlier age: ``My message is . . . ask minister of the East Liberty Church Univer- resent a huge market for American agriculture not what your rights and freedoms are in soci- salist-Unitarian. and manufactured goods and services. Al- ety, ask rather what duties and obligations you Ruth and Donald Smith have been commu- ready, China is the sixth-largest market in the have toward society. Focus not on your rights nity leaders. In addition to their church, they world for American agricultural products. The but on your responsibilities. As graduates of a have made significant contributions to edu- USDA projects that China will account for over great university you will have plenty of oppor- cation through their involvement with Addison one-third of the growth in U.S. agricultural ex- tunities for rewarding and fulfilling careers. As Public Schools. Ruth and Donald have contrib- ports over the next decade. you pursue those careers, however, please uted time and effort to improve their commu- It is my opinion, and those of many of my keep in mind the larger social context in which nity, their state, and their country. They have constituents, that Iowa is better off with a Chi- you will be operating.'' raised four wonderful children and have seven nese market economy that plays by WTO Mr. Speaker, John Ong not only spoke grandchildren. rules and is subject to a binding WTO dispute those words, he has lived them. His leader- Reverend Ruth Smith's knowledge, experi- settlement process. ship has extended across the nation, but his ence and dedication to the church as well as legacy endures at home. I am proud to call her understanding of humanism and its abid- We need to work with the Chinese to end him a friend, and I can think of no more fitting ing worth has helped and guided many. export subsides and quotas that harm Iowa tribute to him than a library, dedicated to This tribute is made to Ruth for dem- farmers and those throughout the country. learning, dedicated to the community, and onstrating her success and caring in helping Under the WTO agreement, China will lower grounded in the past but dedicated to the fu- others along their life's journeys. Ruth Smith's its tariffs on beef, and pork by 2004. Further- ture. leadership in improving the church in such more, these tariff reductions will enable Iowa's f ways as renovation, being a catalyst for har- corn growers and over 18,000 hog producers greater access to this important market. GASTONIA, AN ALL AMERICAN mony, and developing successful church CITY groups such as the Kupples Klub and an ac- In the end, this debate is not about how tive youth group is recognized. much product we sell to China. it is about how Therefore, we are proud to join with her we interact with the global community and HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK many admirers in extending highest praise how we shape the future. Trade will no doubt OF NORTH CAROLINA and congratulations to Ruth Smith for her help both our great countries prosper, but in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedication and devotion to her family, her the end it will have a much more profound ef- Friday, June 9, 2000 community and her forty years of association fect by forging a relationship that will ensure Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- with the Universalist-Unitarian Church of East cooperation and open up Chinese society to gratulate Gastonia, North Carolina for being Liberty. This honor is also a testament to the new ideas. That is an investment worth mak- named one of 10 All American Cities. family members, friends, and others whose ing. E970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 TRIBUTE TO LEON BRACHMAN SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE professional and dedicated officers as SL±00, RESERVE OFFICERS at a salary $13,000 below that of SFS±4. This was, and is in my opinion, a distorted interpre- HON. KAY GRANGER HON. MIKE McINTYRE tation of the Foreign Service Act as passed by Congress and signed into law. OF TEXAS OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These officers then followed prescribed pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cedures to effect an administrative correction. Friday, June 9, 2000 The ruling of the Agency's Foreign Service Friday, June 9, 2000 Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Grievance Board stated that it lacked jurisdic- express my thoughts on an issue that has Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion to interpret Section 2106 of the law, but been brought to my attention by a constituent pay tribute to Leon Brachman, one of Fort they then denied the officer's claim, without a of mine in southeastern North Carolina. hearing. Worth, Texas' finest sons, in honor of his up- My constituent and his colleagues were These officers, frustrated by the Department coming 80th birthday. Senior Foreign Service Reserve Officers, until of State's refusal to uphold the law that pro- While he was born and raised in Marietta, they were involuntarily converted out of the tected what they had earned as senior officers OH, Mr. Brachman moved to Forth Worth in Foreign Service by the Foreign Service Act of of the Department of State, filed an action in 1938. He married a Fort Worth girl from an old 1980. These officers were, in general, special- the Federal Court for the District of Columbia. Forth Worth family and never left. ists in professional fields other than those The Department of State attorneys with the commonly associated with overseas assign- assistance of lawyers from the Department of Mr. Brachman has served his adopted city ments. Justice resisted to a de novo hearing of the in almost every civic capacity imaginable. In When Congress wrote the law that was to facts. After months of delays, the presiding his service as a founder of the Fort Worth become known as the Foreign Service Act of judge dismissed the case without granting a Symphony and the Fort Worth Chamber Music 1980 (``FSA''), Members of Congress spent hearing. Society, an original board member of the Van many hours debating the question of providing I am equally concerned that the Department Cliburn Quadrennial Piano Competition, and safeguards for the careers of the Foreign of State did not provide a copy of a June 25, president of Casa Manana, he has shown his Service Reserve Officers whose personnel 1991, Memorandum from the Office of the profound love of culture and his belief that all status would be most affected by the newly Legal Advisor of the Office of the Director should be able to share in its beauty. By his drafted legislation. Therefore, the FSA guaran- General when responding to a request for pro- teed the permanent preservation of the grade decades long service as the treasurer, presi- duction of documents by the attorney rep- and benefits of the employees. resenting these officers. That document had a dent, and chairman of the board of All Saints Please allow me to read an excerpt from the Hospital, as well as his chairmanship of the direct and dire effect on the status of these of- Report of the Committee on Post Office and ficers. The document was kept secret from Steering Committee of the Public Health Civil Service, regarding the Foreign Service these officers, and an attempt was made to School of the University of North Texas, Act of 1980: suppress the document in court. The docu- Health Science Center, Fort Worth, he has Converting employees from their present ment, contrary to the clear intent of the law, shown his devotion to the provision of quality positions to new pay schedules and different stated, ``Owing to their conversion to the Civil health care to all citizens of our community. personnel systems, including the Senior Service, their rights are governed by the Civil As the chairman of the Tarrant County Ap- Service, cannot be accomplished without some difficulties. The policy governing this Service statutes and regulations.'' This ap- praisal District, he devoted countless hours chapter is to minimize the disruption to the pears to be the authority used to justify the im- ensuring that Fort Worth and Tarrant County individual employees and to preserve the proper personnel actions that deprived these raised their required revenues in a way that rights and benefits of employees subject to former Senior Foreign Service officers their was fair to all of its citizens. conversion. The Committee recognizes that guarantees as stated in the Foreign Service minimizing disruption and saving rights and Act of 1980. To the Jewish community of our city and our benefits entail cost to the Government. I seek the support of my follow colleagues, entire country, Mr. Brachman has served in These costs are justified in view of the fact especially those who also have former Foreign that by forcing conversions the Government, virtually every possible leadership role, giving Service Reserve Officers living in their dis- of his time and his resources to keep their in- as the employer, is altering the legitimate expectations of the employees. Fairness re- tricts, to assist me in putting forth an effort to stitutions strong, their communal needs met, quires that the Government cushion these bring about the restoration of the rank and their self-reliance vital. Having served as a employees against the hardships which will benefits to which officers are entitled. vice chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, come in wake of forced conversion . . . Em- I hope that Secretary Albright, in keeping the president of Ahavath Sholom Synagogue, ployees converted are provided with perma- with her May 21, 1996 Department Notice to nent saved grade and tenure rights com- All Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, founder and president of the Hebrew Day parable to what they had. School of Fort Worth, and countless other Ambassadors, Principal Officers dealing with The Department of State did fulfill their obli- long term employees disputes, will take a di- Jewish communal roles, each institution has gation to protect the earned rights of these been positively influenced by his involvement. rect interest in resolving this matter and avoid senior officers from the date of the Act until the necessity of remedial legislation. Whenever the community has called upon early 1990. Executive Order 12698 increased f him, Mr. Brachman has never hesitated to the salary of the Senior Foreign Service Offi- take on the most thankless tasks. Wherever cers (``SFS''). However, the Department of IMPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY’S there has been an institution in a seemingly State did not adjust the salary of my con- PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR CLAIM- ANT REPRESENTATIVES hopeless situation, Mr. Brachman has accept- stituent and his fellow SFS±4 officers. No ex- ed the challenge to nurse it back to health. planation was given to the affected officers for this arbitrary action of the Department of Our community is incredibly stronger for his HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. State. presence. We are very lucky that he chose to OF FLORIDA At about the same time, the Federal Em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adopt Fort Worth as his home. ployees Pay Comparability Act (``FEPBA'') be- I would like to congratulate Mr. Brachman, came law. This law eliminated all Civil Service Friday, June 9, 2000 his wife of 58 years, Fay, his three children, grades above GS±15, substituting the des- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- nine grandchildren, and four great grand- ignation of Senior Level (``SL''), and authorized ducing legislation that if enacted would update children and wish them all continued health the agencies to pay SL's a salary as high as and improve Social Security's payment sys- and success. SFS±6. tems for claimant representatives. Initially the Department of State proposed to Currently, many would-be beneficiaries hire It is important that the House of Represent- designate these former SFS±4 officers as attorneys to help them file applications for So- atives acknowledge and be thankful for the Senior Level 8, at a salary equal to that of cial Security retirement and, most commonly, spirit of community responsibility embodied by SFS±4. Without explanation and contradictory disability benefits. That this process is so com- Mr. Brachman. His life's work to make our to the intent of Congress in the Foreign Serv- plex people feel obligated to hire an attorney world a better place demonstrates the best our ice Act, the Department of State issued per- to help them is in itself a serious problem. It country has to offer. sonnel actions designating these long-time, is especially troubling given the expected rapid CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E971 growth in the number of applicants and bene- Income program, the issuance of past-due (3) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘subpara- ficiaries with the aging and eventual retirement benefits and the attorney's fee in a joint check graphs (A)(ii)(I) and (C)(i)’’ and inserting of the Baby Boomers. So much work remains made payable to the beneficiary and the attor- ‘‘subsections (a)(2)(A)(ii)(I), (a)(2)(D)(i), and (b)(1)(B)’’, by striking ‘‘as determined’’, by in the area of simplifying the application proc- ney and the application of Prompt Payment striking ‘‘1127(a))’’ and inserting ‘‘1127(a)’’, ess, which will benefit applicants, SSA, and ul- Act provisions to past-due benefits and attor- and by striking ‘‘the parenthetical phrase timately taxpayers. For now, though, a good ney fee payments. These suggested reforms contained therein’’ and inserting ‘‘the phrase start would be finding a better way to pay follow this statement in legislative form. ‘before any applicable reduction under sec- claimants' representatives and to have SSA I would appreciate any comments or sug- tion 1127(a)’ ’’; and process this workload as quickly and efficiently gestions for additional provisions my col- (4) in clause (ii), by inserting ‘‘, in sub- as possible. leagues or other informed individuals may sections (a)(2)(B) and (b)(1)(A)(i), the phrase’’ First some background. Some Members have on this issue, and of course would wel- after ‘‘substituting’’, and by inserting ‘‘the phrase’’ after ‘‘for’’. may be aware that attorneys can choose to come cosponsors to this legislation. Already have SSA directly pay their fees for rep- we have heard from many claimant represent- EXTENSION OF THE PROMPT PAYMENT ACT TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION’S resenting claimants for Social Security dis- atives, and I would expect to hear from many CLAIMS AND ATTORNEY FEE PAYMENT SYS- ability benefits. In such cases, when the claim- more as we move on with this issue. TEMS ant is awarded past-due benefits SSA with- SUGGESTED PROVISIONS FOR ATTORNEY FEE (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3901 of title 31, holds the appropriate attorney's fee from the PAYMENT LEGISLATION United States Code, is amended by adding at benefits that are owned the claimant, and STREAMLINING OF ATTORNEY FEE PAYMENT the end the following new subsection: sends the fee directly to the attorney. Prior to SYSTEM ‘‘(e)(1) This chapter applies to the Social this year, no charge was made for SSA costs (a) MAXIMUM LIMIT ON ASSESSMENTS.—Sec- Security Administration with regard to in processing, withholding, and forwarding this tion 206(d)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act delays in the payment of claims under Title fee. (42 U.S.C. 406(d)(2)(A)) is amended— II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act This was changed under a proposal origi- (1) by striking ‘‘equal to’’ and inserting and to the certification for the payment of ‘‘equal to the lesser of—’’; fees to attorneys under sections 206 and nally made by the Clinton Administration that 1631(d)(2) of the Social Security Act (treat- was incorporated in the Ticket to Work and (2) by striking ‘‘the product obtained’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘(i) the product ob- ing, for purposes of this chapter, the required Work Incentives Improvement Law, which is tained’’; certification by the Commissioner of Social designed to help disabled individuals enter or (3) by striking ‘‘subparagraph (B).’’ and in- Security for payment of any fees as a re- return to the workforce. This law provides new serting ‘‘subparagraph (B), or’’; and quired payment by the Commissioner of such medical and employment services to help indi- (4) by adding at the end the following new fees). viduals with disabilities find and keep jobs clause: ‘‘(ii) $25.00.’’ ‘‘(2) In applying this chapter to the Social without fear of losing important benefits once (b) ISSUANCE OF JOINT CHECKS.— Security Administration pursuant to para- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 206 of such Act (42 graph (1)— they leave the disability rolls. That's a critical U.S.C. 406) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(A) the date of issuance of the award cer- goal, and one that requires additional re- the following new subsection: tificate by the Social Security Administra- sources. In determining ways to pay for the ‘‘(e) ISSUANCE OF JOINT CHECKS.—In any tion shall be deemed to start the payment added benefits in the ``Ticket'' law, many peo- case in which a claimant is determined to be period under 5 CFR 1315.4(f); and ple on both sides of the aisle thought that hav- entitled to past-due benefits, and such claim- ‘‘(B) the documentation required by the ing lawyersÐrather than the Social Security ant is represented by an attorney for whom Social Security Administration to certify a trust fundsÐpick up the tab for Social Secu- a fee for services is required to be certified claim or fee payment under title 42, United States Code shall be deemed to satisfy the rity's costs in processing their paychecks was under this section in connection with such benefits, the payment of such past-due bene- documentation requirement of 5 CFR 1315.9’’. appropriate. Thus a version of the original Ad- fits shall be in the form of a joint check f ministration proposal on attorney fees was in- made payable to both the claimant and the cluded in the final conference agreement on attorney in an amount equal to the total DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, the Ticket bill approved by the House of Rep- amount of such past due benefits, which HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, resentatives 418±2 on November 18, 1999. shall be sent to the claimant’s attorney. Re- AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED As this legislation progressed, several ceipt by the claimant’s attorney of the pro- ceeds of such check in an amount equal to AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS changes were made that improved the original ACT, 2001 proposal. For example, the General Account- the fee for services certified for payment by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection ing Office is required to study whether the as- (a)(4)(A) or (b)(1)(A) in connection with such SPEECH OF sessment should be linked to how quickly SSA past-due benefits shall constitute receipt by HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA processes fees and whether the assessment the attorney of such fee.’’. OF TEXAS will reduce the number of claimant representa- (2) ASSESSMENT ON ATTORNEY CONTINGENT tives available to assist these claimants, UPON TIMELY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.—Section IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among other issues. 206(d)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 406(d)(3)) is Thursday, June 8, 2000 The legislation I am introducing addresses amended—Section 206(d)(3) of such Act (42 this issue and thus can serve as the basis for U.S.C. 406(d)(3)) is amended— The House in Committee of the Whole (1) by striking ‘‘The Commissioner’’ and House on the State of the Union had under further discussion and possible legislation on inserting the following: consideration the bill (H.R. 4577) making ap- this point. In short, my legislation would speci- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner’’; propriations for the Departments of Labor, fy that Social Security could impose an as- and Health and Human Services, and Education, sessment on an attorney's fee only if the fee (2) by adding at the end the following new and related agencies for the fiscal year end- was processed and approved for payments subparagraph: ing September 30, 2001, and for other pur- within 30 days after the Commissioner certifies ‘‘(B) IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF AS- poses. the payment of the claimant's benefits. This SESSMENT CONTINGENT UPON TIMELY RECEIPT Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chairman, I rise today OF CHECK.—The Commissioner may impose will encourage Social Security to handle this and collect the assessment under this sub- in strong support of the amendment on 21st work promptly. If they don's SSA will lose section in connection with any past-due ben- century community learning centers. money and attorneys will not be charged their efits only if the joint check required under I have been involved with education issues assessment. Hopefully it will not come to that, subsection (e) in connection with such bene- for almost 30 years. This experience has but in the past SSA has not had a stellar fits is received by the attorney within 45 strongly reinforced for me that all children, re- record in terms of processing this workload in days after the certification by the Commis- gardless of income level or race have the a timely fashion. sioner for payment of such benefits.’’. same potential for high achievement and Introducing this legislation now will serve to EXTENSION OF ATTORNEY FEE PAYMENT healthy development when provided appro- further discussion on this topic, especially in SYSTEM TO TITLE XVI CLAIMS priate opportunities. anticipation of an upcoming hearing I plan to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1631(d)(2)(A) of Thus, our goal must be to support the de- hold in the Social Security Subcommittee on the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. velopment of quality afterschool programs for additional process reforms. Suggested reforms 1383(d)(2)(A)) is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ and insert- all children, but especially those in low-income include: the consideration of a flat fee as op- ing ‘‘subsections (a)(2) and (b)(1)(B)’’; communities. posed to a percentage of past-due benefits, (2) by striking ‘‘section 406(a) (other than Our goal should also be to see the ex- the extension of the attorney's fee direct pay- in paragraph (4) thereof)’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- panded-day programs linked to the core ment provisions to the Supplemental Security tion 406’’; school day. E972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 After-school programs are the best struc- We can support local and state efforts to sume the post of Business Systems Mod- tures for the development of such programs, sustain a much larger national community ernization Executive at the Internal Revenue as well as other services needed in low-in- school movement than has ever been possible Service. come communities. They can serve as path- before. New research indicates that after- We both know Bert well and are confident ways to developing strong, sustainable com- school programs can make a positive dif- that he will be a tremendous asset to the munity schools. ference in student development and academic We definitely are not utilizing them enough. performance. agency. Bert has been a leader in the govern- More than 77 percent of the 21st century This is especially true for our low-income ment-wide reform efforts over the past decade community learning center funding goes to students. This initiative may be the greatest where he has brought his keen insights, low-income youth. And with the changing new opportunity to help children at a critical point strong determination, and balanced judgment mix of technologies and competitive markets, in their young lives. to bear on one of the federal government's our economy is increasing its demand for I'm particularly supportive of this initiative most difficult undertakings. It is because of skilled labor and decreasing demand for un- because it means that children who need this background, as well as his substantial skilled or semi-skilled labor. This means we extra help will be able to receive more atten- achievements in the private sector, that we can use these centers to focus on expecta- tion. For these reasons, Mr. Chairman, I urge feel secure in our prediction that he will posi- tions for the core school day and its relation members to support this amendment. tively impact the agency's goals. to the changes. f This is important because for the first time Aside from his service as a key advisor to in history, the Nation's economic and social TRUBUTE TO MR. BERT M. federal agencies and Congress on tough well-being requires that all children be pre- CONCKLIN issues, such as contracting reform and gov- pared for post-secondary education and ca- ernment-wide business process re-engineer- reer attainment. HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS ing, and in addition to his having held a num- Although our public education system was OF VIRGINIA ber of high-level government positions. Bert never designed to prepare our students for higher education, after school programs seek HON. JAMES P. MORAN has an impressive track record with some of our country's best-known corporate names, in- to provide vital opportunities for children and OF VIRGINIA youth to learn and to prepare for college and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding PRC, McKinsey and Company, Com- puter Sciences Corporation, and General Elec- careers in the new economy. Friday, June 9, 2000 After-school programs achieve these goals tric. He also served as chairman of the Gov- by providing access to information technology Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I and ernor's Council on Information Management of and related learning services for children. This my colleague rise to bring to your attention the Virginia. He served in the United States Air is especially critical because we have an op- contribution of a distinguished individual who Force and graduated from the Unites States portunity to support an initiative that is really is returning to government service. Naval Academy. about local impact and local opportunity. Last month, Mr. Bert M. Concklin an- We must bring balance to our communities! nounced he was stepping down as president We are pleased to take this opportunity to Afterschool programs keep students occupied of the Professional Services Council, a na- recognize the valuable contributions of some- with productive activities during the hours they tional trade association that represents a very one who has clearly demonstrated his passion are most likely to get into trouble, from 2 to 8 large number of our constituents, to return to for reform, government services, and bipar- pm. federal government service. Bert will soon as- tisan cooperation.