S5688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 16, 1997 law. Ms. Berenson was recently convicted of The amendment (No. 385) was agreed own NBA basketball team. Larry is treason by a military tribunal in Peru and is to. more than an owner. His players are currently imprisoned in Yanamayo prison. Mr. HELMS. I move to reconsider the his family. His love and enthusiasm for The lack of due process at her trial leaves vote by which the amendment was his Utah Jazz team is infectious. Utah the question of her involvement in illegal ac- tivity unanswered. agreed to, and I move to lay that mo- has been greatly rewarded through We are particularly concerned that Ms. tion on the table. Larry’s leadership and commitment. Berenson did not have an open trial; was not The motion to lay on the table was Former coach and current team allowed to cross-examine witnesses or chal- agreed to. president, Frank Laydenn has been the lenge evidence; and was tried in a military f Utah Jazz’ all-time best cheerleader. court by judges whose identities were con- Frank has always believed in his team. cealed. Such practices preclude a fair trial. MORNING BUSINESS He has won over many fans through his We urge you to take steps to ensure that she enthusiasm, humor, and love for the is retried before a civilian court which up- Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask holds internationally recognized rights of unanimous consent that there now be a game. due process. period for the transaction of morning Coach Jerry Sloan is an example of We note that Article 14 of the Inter- business, with Senators permitted to leadership and fortitude. His motto to national Covenant on Civil and Political speak for up to 5 minutes each. ‘‘never give up,’’ is evident in the guts Rights, ratified by Peru on April 28, 1978, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and determination his players show on stipulates that: objection, it is so ordered. the basketball court. Jerry not only ‘‘Everyone shall be entitled to a fair and teaches his players good basketball public hearing by a competent, independent f and impartial tribunal established by law. skills, he also builds character. He has ... THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE instilled his own hardwork ethic into ‘‘[and is entitled] to examine, or have ex- every aspect of the Utah Jazz. Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the amined, the witnesses against him and to ob- John Stockton, the all-time NBA as- tain the attendance and examination of wit- close of business Friday, June 13, 1997, sist and steals leader, has displayed nesses on his behalf under the same condi- the Federal debt stood at time and time again courage under tions as witnesses against him.’’ $5,354,082,862,951.39. (Five trillion, three pressure, and an absolute belief that In addition, it appears inappropriate to try hundred fifty-four billion, eighty-two ‘‘we could win.’’ The success he has en- civilians in a military court. We are aware million, eight hundred sixty-two thou- that the Peruvian Government gave assur- joyed has not detracted from his sand, nine hundred fifty-one dollars thoughtful, unassuming manner. He is ances to Assistant Secretary of State Alex- and thirty-nine cents) ander Watson over two years ago that civil- indeed a worthy role model for many ians would no longer be tried in military Twenty-five years ago, June 13, 1972, young people today. courts. the Federal debt stood at And who else has displayed more We find it troubling that during the trial $428,345,000,000 (Four hundred twenty- utter conviction than league MVP, of Ms. Berenson, the Peruvian judicial sys- eight billion, three hundred forty-five tem failed to uphold these and other inter- Karl Malone. Karl has provided the million) which reflects a debt increase Utah Jazz with leadership and valor. national standards. The Constitution of the of nearly $5 trillion—$4,925,737,862,951.39 Republic of Peru states that: Anyone who has followed the Utah Jazz ‘‘It is the duty of the President of the Re- (Four trillion, nine hundred twenty- knows how valuable Karl is to the public to obey and ensure obedience to the five billion, seven hundred thirty-seven team’s overall scoring and rebounding Constitution and all treaties, laws, and other million, eight hundred sixty-two thou- capabilities. Aside from his on-court legal provisions. (Article 118)’’ sand, nine hundred fifty-one dollars presence, Karl has been an outstanding While we make no claims concerning Ms. and thirty-nine cents) during the past ambassador for the NBA. His reputa- Berenson’s alleged guilt, we ask that you 25 years. take the necessary steps to provide an open tion of honesty and hard work has and fair proceeding in a civilian court. In- f made him one of the greatest role mod- deed, the entire Peruvian judicial system els in professional sports. HONORING THE UTAH JAZZ should be brought in line with the solemn Not only am I proud of the Utah Jazz international commitments made by the Pe- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise for winning the Western Conference ruvian Government. today to recognize the Utah Jazz, who Championship, I am even more proud of We thank you for your attention to our re- just completed their most successful the high caliber of individuals that quest. season in franchise history. After Sincerely, make up the Utah Jazz. Our team is James M. Jeffords, Alfonse M. D’Amato, clinching the Western Conference willing to work hard, to believe in Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Christopher Championship with a last-second, themselves, to reflect the values of the J. Dodd, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, heart-stopping shot at the buzzer, they community in which they play, and to Carl Levin, Paul Simon, John D. competed for the NBA title against the never give up. I am proud of the way Rockefeller IV, Claiborne Pell, Carol talented Chicago Bulls with grit and they represent our State and its fans. Moseley-Braun, Dianne Feinsein, Patty sheer determination. Throughout this I am sure that all Utahns would be Murray, Barbara Boxer, Patrick J. season, our Utah Jazz have displayed happy to join with me in saying a big Leahy, Dale Bumpers, Daniel K. tremendous skill, determination, Inouye, Barbara A. Mikulski, David thank you to all of the players on the Pryor, Wendell H. Ford, John F. Kerry. strength, and character to forge ahead Jazz, as well as the coaches and man- and accomplish what very few thought Mr. HELMS. I suggest the absence of agement staff for all you have done for they could do. This team captured the a quorum. Utah—both on and off the court. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The hearts of basketball fans from coast to Utah Jazz united the people of our clerk will call the roll. coast with their hard work, down-to- great State in a way that has not been The bill clerk proceeded to call the earth personalities, and belief in them- equaled since Brigham Young led the roll. selves. covered wagons into the Salt Lake Val- Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask The Utah Jazz story has been filled ley. Citizens from all over our State, unanimous consent that the order for with many years of strength building and from all walks of life, have united the quorum call be rescinded. and even some challenges. In 1979, a together behind one single entity—the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without struggling NBA basketball franchise Utah Jazz. This is an accomplishment objection, it is so ordered. pulled up its stakes and moved from all its own. The enthusiasm Utahns felt Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, inasmuch New Orleans to what is the smallest for their team was electric and awe-in- as the amendment now pending by Sen- market in the National Basketball As- spiring. Everyone who has ever felt ator DURBIN has been approved by both sociation, Salt Lake City, UT. The Jazz like an underdog has embraced this sides, the pending amendment modifies have built their program slowly but team and gloried in its success. the amendment relating to Peru. There surely thanks to the big shoulders of Mr. President, although we didn’t being no objection to that amendment, some very good people. bring home the ultimate trophy, our I propose that it be accepted. Jazz owner Larry H. Miller had the Utah Jazz gave us a season to remem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without determination and the vision to know ber. This team has done us all proud, objection, the amendment is agreed to. what it could mean for Utah to have its and we are proud of them. So, here’s