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HONORING THE RICKMAN "WE THE PEOPLE*** THE CITI TRIBUTE TO DALE BROWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ZEN AND CONSTITUTION'' PRO GRAM HON. ROB PORTMAN HON. BART GORDON OF omo OF TENNESSEE HON. DAN BURTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Tuesday, April 30, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am ex Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Tuesday, April 30, 1996 tremely pleased to rise today in recognition of opportunity to applaud the invaluable services Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on Ms. Dale P. Brown, a distinguished citizen of provided by the Rickman Volunteer Fire De April 27-29, 1996, more than 1,300 students Cincinnati. partment. These brave, civic minded people from 50 States and the District of Columbia On Wednesday, May 1, Ms. Brown will re give freely of their time so that we may all feel were in Washington, DC to compete in the na ceive the prestigious Human Relations Award safer at night. tional finals of the We the People * * * The from the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Few realize the depth of training and hard Citizen and the Constitution program. I am Jewish Committee, a much deserved honor for work that goes into being a volunteer fire proud to announce that the class from Law all of the work she has done both profes fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, rence Central High School from Indianapolis, sionally and for her community. "These firemen must have an overwhelming represented the 6th district of the State of Indi Ms. Brown has made quite a mark on Cin desire to do for others while expecting nothing ana. These young scholars worked diligently cinnati. As the president and CEO of the Sive/ in return." to reach the national finals by winning local Young & Rubicam advertising firm, Dale Preparation includes twice monthly training competitions in their home State. Brown has led her company through a period programs in which they have live drills, study The distinguished members of the team rep of rapid growth and deep community involve the latest videos featuring the latest in fire resenting Indiana are: Amber Anderson, Carrie ment. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars Anderson, Heather Bailey, Alicia Crichton, Na Dale Brown also helped reengineer the where they can obtain the knowledge they than Criswell, Finda Fallah, Jeremy Freismuth, United Way "Shaping the Future" Task Force, need to save lives. Within a year of ~ming Lourie Gilbert, Robert Gordon, Phillip Gray, is the communications chair for the 1996 a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten Amanda Gross, Tim Halligan, Lindsey Hamil United Way campaign, and was named a Ca nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro ton, Brandon Hart, Scott King, Brent Patter reer Woman of Achievement by the Cincinnati where they undergo further intensified training. son, Mike Petro, Megan Pratt, Jason Roberts, YWCA. And I have had the pleasure of work When the residents of my district go to bed Anthony Roque, C. David Smith, Tony Snider, ing with Ms. Brown, in her role as a founding at night, they know that should disaster strike Tomeka Stansberry, Crystal Sullivan, Sarah member of the steering committee of the Coa and their home catch fire, well trained and Thompson, Gene Wagner, Maurice Williams, lition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati, a qualified volunteer fire departments are ready and Mike Zabst. grassroots group that I organized to fight the and willing to give so graciously and gener I would also like to recognize their teacher, war on drugs at the local level. ously of themselves. This peace of mind Drew Horvath, who deserves much of the Mr. Speaker, I hope that you will join me should not be taken for granted. credit for the success of the team. The district and the rest of my colleagues in recognizing By selflessly giving of themselves, they en coordinator, Langdon Healy, and the State co Dale Brown for all her selfless contributions to sure a safer future for us all. We owe these ordinator, Robert Leming, also contributed a her community. Whether leading her business volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude significant amount of time and effort to help to unprecedented success or volunteering in for their service and sacrifice. the team reach the national finals. the fight against teenage drug use, Brown is The We the People * * * The Citizen and an inspiration to those around her. Cincinnati is fortunate to have someone of her caliber in TRIBUTE TO MARYNEZ TORRES the Constitution program is the most extensive educational program in the country developed our midst. HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI specifically to educate young people about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The 3-day PRAISING OUR DIPLOMATIC CORPS OF ILLINOIS national competition simulates a congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hearing in which students' oral presentations Tuesday, April 30, 1996 are judged on the basis of their knowledge of HON. BILL RICHARDSON constitutional principles and their ability to OF NEW MEXICO Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to a brave young woman in my district apply them to historical and contemporary whose quick thinking saved her family. issues. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Ms. Marynez Torres, 15 was baby-sitting Administered by the Center for Civic Edu Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, as a her two younger brothers when a fire broke cation, the We the People * * * program, member of our Permanent Select Committee out in the kitchen of the family's home. Unable now in its 9th academic year, has reached on Intelligence, I have had the unique oppor to extinguish the fire, Ms. Torres rushed her more than 70,400 teachers, and 22,600,000 tunity to participate in a number of highly sen two brothers out of the house to a safe loca students nationwide at the upper elementary, sitive foreign affairs missions. In each of my tion and dialed "911". middle, and high school levels. Members of overseas assignments, I have had the great She was recently honored by both the Congress and their staff enhance the program pleasure of working with exceptional members Hodgkins Village board president and the by discussing current constitutional issues with of our diplomatic corps. Pleasantview Fire Protection District for her students and teachers. Sadly, the corps is not always appreciated heroic efforts. As Pleasantview Fire Chief Dan The We the People * * * program provides as the State Department has been under Hermes told Ms. Torres, "You did everything an excellent opportunity for students to gain siege, even by some Members of this body right. We thank you for remembering what to an informed perspective on the significance of who seek to undermine the activity of our dip do." the U.S. Constitution and its place in our his lomatic corps to properly represent U.S. inter Mr. Speaker, I commend Ms. Torres for her tory and our lives. I am very proud of the ests and citizens overseas. quick thinking that saved the life of her two achievements of these students from Law The work that our diplomats do in represent brothers. rence Central High School. ing this country has a profound impact. Their
e 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. April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9739 work enables our country to engage in inter and characterized by so many diverse threats supporting a stable democracy and keeping national business, but more importantly, they to our interests, it is difficult to encapsulate its people from flooding our shores. save our country blood by defusing crises be in one sentence or one paragraph a definition On the third priority: promoting open mar of American foreign policy that has global kets and prosperity: fore we need to send our military. application. Having worked with our host countries to Ambassadors, and indeed our entire diplo Perhaps we should start by recalling what bring a successful conclusion to the Uruguay matic corps, are our country's first line of de our foreign policy was all about before there Round, we are now busily engaged in discuss fense and are critical to our national security was a Cold War. It was about trying to create ing left-over questions like market access and interest. a world in which the American people could for audiovisuals, telecommunications, and Our most able Ambassador to Spain, the be secure and prosperous and see their deeply bio-engineered foods, and new issues like Honorable Richard Gardner recently presented held values of political and economic free trade and labor standards, trade and environ dom increasingly realized in other parts of ment, and trade and competition policy. an eloquent case defending and explaining the We are also encouraging the enlargement work of our diplomats. I urge my colleagues to the world. Well, that is still the purpose of our foreign policy today. of the European Union to Central and East review Ambassador Gardner's March 29, Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Harry ern Europe and we are reporting carefully on 1996, speech to the American Society of Inter Truman, with broad bipartisan support from the prospects of the European Monetary national Law which is excerpted here. Republicans like Wendell Willkie and Arthur Union by the target date of 1999 and on the WHO NEEDS AMBASSADORS? Vandenberg, sought to implement these high implications of an EMU for U.S. interests. purposes with a policy of practical inter In carrying out this rich global foreign pol I come to you as a deeply troubled ambas icy agenda we will be greatly assisted by the sador. I am troubled by the lack of under nationalism, which I define as working with other countries in bilateral, regional and agreement that was reached in Madrid last standing in our country today about our for December between President Clinton, Prime eign policy priorities and the vital role of global institutions to advance common in terests in peace, welfare and human rights. Minister Felipe Gonzalez and President our embassies in implementing them. I Jacques Santer of the European Commission sometimes think that what our ambassadors Our postwar "founding fathers" in both po litical parties understood the importance of on the "New Transatlantic Agenda" and its and embassies do is one of our country's best accompanying "U.S.-EU Action Plan." kept secrets. military power and the need to act alone if necessary in defense of U.S. interests. But These documents were a major achieve During the Cold War there was also confu ment of Spain's EU presidency. They rep sion and ignorance, but at least there was bi they also gave us the United Nations, the Bretton Woods organizations, GA'IT, the resent an historic breakthrough in U.S. rela partisan consensus on the need for American tions with the European Union, moving leadership in defending freedom in the world Marshall Plan, NATO and the Point Four program as indispensable instruments for those relations beyond consultation to com against Soviet aggression and the spread of mon action on almost all of the foreign pol totalitarian communism. _ achieving our national purposes in close co operation with others. icy questions I cited earlier and many others Much of my work as ambassador to Italy I have no time to mention. was dominated by this overriding priority. We are working with host governments to A senior-level group from the United At a time when some Italian leaders were restore momentum to the endangered Middle States, the European Commission and the flirting with the compromesso storico-a East peace process by mobilizing inter EU Presidency country (currently Italy) is government alliance between Christian national action against the Hamas terrorists responsible for monitoring progress on this Democrats and an Italian Communist Party and their supporters, providing technical as large agenda and modifying it as necessary. still largely oriented toward Moscow-I was sistance and economic aid to the Palestinian The Madrid documents commit the U.S. able to play a modest role in making sure authority, encouraging the vital Syrian and the EU to building a new "Transatlantic the Italians understood why the United Israeli negotiations, and promoting regional Marketplace." We have agreed to undertake States opposed the entry of Communist par Middle East economic development. a study on the reduction or elimination of ties into the governments of NATO allies. We have been consulting with key Euro tariffs and non-tariff barriers between the When the Soviet Union began threatening pean governments such as Spain as well as two sides of the Atlantic. Even as the study Europe by deploying its SS-20 missiles, it with the EU Commission in Brussels on how proceeds, we will be looking at things that was vitally important for NATO to respond to bring a peaceful transition to democracy can be done rather promptly, such as elimi by deploying the Pershing 2 and cruise mis in Cuba. nating investment restrictions, duplicative siles. It soon became clear that the deploy On the second priority: confronting the testing and certification requirements, and ment could not occur without a favorable de new transnational threat: conflicting regulations. This means more cision by Italy. Our embassy in Rome was Having worked successfully with our host work not only in Brussels and Washington able to persuade an Italian Socialist Party governments for the unconditional and in but in each of our embassies. with a history of hostility to NATO to do an definite extension of the Non-Proliferation We will also be following closely the EU's about-face and vote for the cruise missile de Treaty-a major diplomatic achievement- Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) that is ployment in the Italian Parliament along we are focusing now on building support for now opening in Turin. The common foreign with the Christian Democrats and the small a Comprehensive Test Ban Agreement, on and security policy provided for in the non-communist lay parties. keeping weapons of mass destruction out of Maastricht Treaty is still a work in progress. Some years later Mikhail Gorbachev said the hands of countries like Iran, Iraq and Although the EU provides substantial eco it was the NATO decision to deploy the Per Libya, and on securing needed European fi nomic aid and takes important regional shing and cruise missiles-not the Strategic nancial contributions for the Korean Energy trade initiatives, it has so far proved unable Defense Initiative as some have claimed Development Organization, an essential ve to deal with urgent security crisis like those that helped bring him to the realization that hicle for terminating North Korea's nuclear in the former Yugoslavia and the Aegean. his country had to move from a policy based weapons program. The IGC offers an opportunity to revise EU on military threats to one of accommodation We are working to strengthen bilateral and institutions and procedures so that a com with the West. multilateral arrangements to assure the mon foreign and security policy can be made So at the height of the Cold War, it did not identification, extradition and prosecution to work in an EU whose membership could take a genius to understand the need for of persons engaged in drug trafficking, orga grow from 15 to 'J:l in the decade ahead. We strong U.S. leadership in the world and for nized crime, terrorism and alien smuggling, hope that opportunity will be seized. effective ambassadors and embassies in sup and we are building European support for What changes the IGC should make in the port of that leadership. new institutions to train law enforcement of Maastricht Treaty is exclusively for the EU Today, however, there is no single unifying ficers in former Communist countries, such countries to decide, but the United States is threat to help justify and define a world role as the International Law Enforcement Acad not indifferent to the outcome. We believe for the United States. As a result, we are emy in Budapest. our interests are served by continuing witnessing devastating reductions in the And we are giving a new priority in our di progress toward European political as well as State Department budget which covers the plomacy to the protection of the global envi economic unity, which will make Europe a cost of our embassies overseas. ronment, coordinating our negotiating posi more effective partner for the United States Now that there is no longer a Soviet Union tions and assistance programs on such issues in world affairs. and a Communist threat, what is our foreign as population, climate change, ozone deple The question that remains to be answered policy all about? And what is the current tion, desertification, and marine pollution. is whether the American people and the Con need for ambassadors and embassies? For we have learned that environmental ini gress are willing to provide the financial re A common refrain heard today is that tiatives can be vitally important to our sources to make all this activity possible. American foreign policy lacks a single unify goals of prosperity and security: negotia The politics of our national budget situation ing goal and a coherent strategy for achiev tions on water resources are central to the has ominous implications for our foreign pol ing it. But precisely because the post Cold Middle East peace process, and a Haiti icy in general and our international diplo War world is so complex, so rapidly evolving, denuded of its forests will have a hard time macy in particular. 9740 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 Let us begin with some very round num basic case for American world leadership After having secured host country support bers. We have a Gross Domestic Product of today is essentially the same as it was before for the military and diplomatic measures about $7 trillion and a federal budget of the Cold War began. It is a very different that brought an end to the fighting in Bos about Sl.6 trillion. Nearly Sl.l trillion of that world, of course, but the fact of our inter nia, we are now working to assure the imple $1.6 trillion goes to mandatory payments- dependence remains. Obviously, in every mentation of the civilian side of the Dayton the so-called entitlement programs such as major respect, it has grown. Agreement, notably economic reconstruc Medicare, Medicaid, and social security and What are the specific foreign policy prior tion, free elections, the resettlement of refu also federal pensions and interest on the na ities in the Clinton Administration? In a re gees, and the prosecution of war crimes. tional debt. The remaining $500 billion di cent speech at Harvard's Kennedy School, That we will have fewer and smaller offices vides about equally between the defense Secretary of State Warren Christopher iden to respond to the 2 million requests we re budget and civilian discretionary spending tified three to which we are giving special ceive each year for assistance to Americans which account for some $250 * * *. emphasis-pursuing peace in regions of vital overseas and to safeguard our borders Of the $250 billion of civilian discretionary interest, confronting the new transnational through the visa process. spending, about $20 billion used to be devoted security threats, and promoting open mar And that we will be unable to maintain a on the average of years to international af kets and prosperity. world-class diplomatic establishment as the fairs-the so-called 150 account. This account The broad lines of American policy in deli very vehicle for our foreign policy. includes our assessed and voluntary pay these three priority areas are necessarily A final word on this critical last point. The ments to the UN, our bilateral aid and con hammered out in Washington. But our em money which Congress makes available to tributions to the international financial in bassies constitute an essential part of the de maintain the State Department and our stitutions, the U.S. Information Agency's livery system through which those policies overseas embassies and consulates is now broadcasting and educational exchange pro are implemented in particular regions and down to about $2.5 billion a year. As the grams, and the State Department budget. countries. international affairs account continues to go Congressional spending cuts have now This includes not only such vital multilat down, we face the prospect of further cuts. brought the international affairs account eral embassies as our missions to the UN in The budget crunch has been exacerbated by down to about SI 7 billion annually-about I New York, Geneva and Vienna, and to NATO the need to find money to pay for our new percent of our total budget. Taking inflation and the European Union in Brussels, but also embassies in the newly independent coun into account, this Sl7 billion is nearly a 50 our embassies in the more than 180 countries tries of the former Soviet Union. percent reduction in real terms from the with which we maintain diplomatic rela In our major European embassies, we have level of a decade ago. For Fiscal Year 1997, tions. already reduced State Department positions the Congressional leadership proposes a cut Americans have fallen into the habit of by 25 percent since Fiscal Year 1995. We have to Sl5.7 billion. Its 7-year plan to balance the thinking that ambassadors and embassies been told to prepare for cuts of 40 percent or have become irrelevant luxuries, obsolete budget would bring international ~ffairs more from the 1995 base over the next two or spending down to $12.5 billion a year by 2002. frills in an age of instant communications. three years. Keep in mind that about SS billion of the We make the mistake of thinking that if a In our Madrid embassy, to take an exam 150 account, goes to Israel and Egypt-right sound foreign policy decision is approved at ple, this will leave us with something like ly so, in my opinion, because of the priority the State Department or the White House, it three political and three economic officers we accord to Middle Ea.st peace. So under the does not much matter how it is carried out besides the ambassador and deputy chief of Congressional balanced budget scenario only in the field. mission to perform our essential daily diplo S7 .5 billion would be left four years ·from now This is a dangerous illusion indulged in by matic work of advocacy, representation and for all of our other international spending. no other major country. Things don't happen reporting in the broad range of vitally im These actual and prospective cuts in our just because we say so. Discussion and per portant areas I have enumerated. Our other suasion are necessary. Diplomacy by fax sim embassies face similarly devastating reduc international affairs account are devastat ply doesn't work. ing. Among other things, they mean: Ambassadors today need to perform mul tions. that we cannot pay our legally owing dues tiple roles. They should be the "eyes and I have to tell you that cuts of this mag to the United Nations system, thus severely ears" of the President and Secretary of nitude will gravely undermine our ability to undermining the world organization's work State; advocates of our country's foreign pol influence foreign governments and will se for peace and compromising our efforts for icy in the upper reaches of the host govern verely diminish our leadership role in world UN reform. ment. affairs. They will also have detrimental con that we cannot pay our fair share of vol They need to build personal relationships sequences for our intelligence capabilities untary contributions to UN agencies and of mutual trust with key overseas decision since embassy reporting is the critical overt international financial institutions to assist makers in government and the private sec component of U.S. intelligence collection. In the world's poor and promote free markets, tor. They should also radiate American val expressing these concerns I believe I am rep economic growth, environmental protection ues as intellectual, educational and cultural resenting the views of the overwhelming ma and population stabilization; emissaries, communicating what our coun jority of our career and non-career ambas that we must drastically cut back the try stands for to interest groups and intel sadors. reach of the Voice of America and the size of lectual leaders as well as to the public at Under the pressure of Congressional budget our Fullbright and International Visitor pro large. cuts, the State Department is eliminating 13 grams, all of them important vehicles for in In a previous age of diplomacy, U.S. am diplomatic posts, including consulates in fluencing foreign opinion about the United bassadors spent most of their time dealing such important European cities as Stuttgart, States; with bilateral issues between the United Zurich, Bilbao and Bordeaux. The Bordeaux that we will have insufficient funds to re States and the host country. Bilateral issues Consulate dated back to the time of George spond to aid requirements in Bosnia, Haiti, are still important-assuring access to host Washington. Try explaining to the French the Middle East, the former Communist country military bases, promoting sales of · that we cannot afford a consulate there now countries and in any new crisis where our na- U.S. products, stimulating educational and when we were able to afford one then when tional interests are at * * *. cultural exchanges are some notable exam we were a nation of 3 million people. Why did they do these things? ples. And every embassy has the obligation The consulates I have mentioned not only Because they understood the growing to report on and analyze political and eco provided important services to American interdependence between conditions in our nomic developments in the host country that residents and tourists, they were political country and conditions in our global neigh may impact on U.S. interests. lookout posts, export promotion platforms, borhood. But most of the work of our ambassadors and centers for interaction with regional Because they understood that our best and embassies today is devoted to regional leaders in a Europe where regions are assum chance to shape the world environment to and global issues-indeed, to acting upon the ing growing importance. Now they will be all promote our national security and welfare three key priorities identified by Secretary gone. was to share costs and risks and other na Christopher in his Kennedy School speech. Closing the 13 posts is estimated to save tions in international institutions. Let me give you some examples based on my about S9 million a year, one quarter of the And because they understood that our na experience in Madrid and with my fellow am cost of an F-16 fighter plane. Bilbao, for ex tional interest in the long run would best be bassadors in Europe: ample, cost $200,000 a year. A B-2 bomber served by realizing the benefits of reciproc On the first priority: pursuing peace in re costs about $2,000 million. I remind you that ity and stability only achievable through the gions of vital interest: $2 billion pays nearly all the salaries and ex development of international law. We are working with our host countries to penses of running the State Department-in Listening to much of our public debate, I fashion common policies on the continued cluding our foreign embassies-for a year. sometimes think that all this history has transformation of NATO, Partnership for Let us be clear about what is going on. The been forgotten, that we are suffering from a Peace, NATO enlargement, and NATO-Russia commendable desire to balance our national kind of collective amnesia. I submit that the relations. budget, the acute allergy of the American April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9741 people to tax increases (indeed, their desire cessfully provided a forum for ordinary Ameri the American Legion, in Lyons, IL, as it cele for tax reductions), the explosion of entitle cans to speak their minds and share their sto brates its 75th anniversary this year. ment costs with our aging population, and ries with the public at large. The post was founded in 1921 by a group the need to maintain a strong national de fense, all combine to force a drastic curtail California Working Group productions have of World War I veterans. Its namesake, Emil ment of the civilian discretionary spending been awarded Golden and Silver Apple Scheive was the first Lyons man killed in which is the principal public vehicle for do Awards from the National Educational and World War I. He died in action in France on mestic and international investments essen Film & Video Festival, silver and gold plaques October 4, 1918. tial to our country's future. from the Chicago International Film Festival, In its three quarters of a century in, the post Having no effective constituency, spending and the Sidney Hillman Award. has had four homes, moving to its current lo on international affairs is taking a particu Mr. Speaker, the California Working Group cation at 4112 Joliet Avenue, the village's larly severe hit within the civilian discre is an exemplary nonprofit organizations that former library in 1967. In honor of its anniver tionary account and with it the money need ed for our diplomatic establishment. The has contributed great depth and diversity to sary, the post is displaying historical photos President and the Secretary of State are our community and the labor movement I ask from its archives that not only highlight its his doing their best to correct this state of af my colleagues to join me in saluting the Cali tory, but the community's as well. fairs, but they will need greater support fornia Working Group, its staff and board of di Mr. Speaker, I commend the members, liv from the Congress and the general public rectors whose dedication and commitment to ing and past, of Emil Schieve American Le than has been manifest so far if this problem quality programming has given a voice to gion Post on its 75th anniversary serving the is to be properly resolved. working Americans. veterans of their community. I submit that it will not be resolved, until there is a recognition that the international affairs budget is in a very real sense a na HONORING THE ROCK CITY/ROME TRIBUTE TO TING LOU tional security budget-because diplomacy is VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT our first line of national defense. The failure to build solid international relationships and HON. THOMAS J. MANTON treat the causes of conflict today will surely HON. BART GORDON OF NEW YORK mean costly military interventions tomor OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES row. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TRIBUTE TO CALIFORNIA Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this pay tribute to Ting Lou of Stuyvesant High WORKING GROUP opportunity to applaud the invaluable services School in Manhattan who was chosen Monday provided by the Rock City/Rome Volunteer March 11 , 1996, as the second place winner HON. ANNA G. FSHOO Fire Department. These brave, civic minded in the prestigious Westinghouse Science OF CALIFORNIA people give freely of their time so that we may Awards. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all feel safer at night. Mr. Speaker, since 1942, the Westinghouse Few realize the depth of training and hard Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Science Talent Search has identified and en work that goes into being a volunteer fire couraged high school seniors nationwide to Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, pursue careers in science, mathematics, and honor the California Working Group, whose "These fireman must have an overwhelming engineering. TV producers are being honored by the 11 O desire to do for others while expecting nothing Westinghouse Talent Search alumni have affiliated local unions of the Central Labor in return." won more than 100 of the world's most cov Council of San Mateo County, AFL-CIO, and Preparation includes twice-monthly training eted science and math awards and honors. their 65,000 members and families for their programs in which they have live drills, study Five have gone on to win the Nobel prize, production of "We Do the Work:" the latest videos featuring the latest in fire three have been awarded the National Medal California Working Group has for 6 years fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars of Science, and thirty have been elected to the produced "We Do the Work," the only national where they can obtain the knowledge they National Academy of Sciences. public television series that addresses contem need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Mr. Speaker, Ting Lou finished second porary life and issues faced by working peo a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten among the 1,869 nationwide entries. She in ple. The weekly series has been broadcast on nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro vestigated gene expression, a fundamental more than 130 PBS stations across the coun where they undergo further, intensified train cellular process, and proposed a mechanism try, with programs highlighting Americans' con ing. for turning gene expression on and off. cerns about unemployment, child labor, job When the residents of my district go to bed Ting Lou who resides in Woodside, NY at wages, job migration, health and safety at night, they know that should disaster strike tends Stuyvesant High School, a magnet issues, and job training, as well as program and their home catch fire, well-trained and school located in Manhattan which contributed ming which examines the labor culture, media qualified volunteer fire departments are ready four overall finalists, only one of two schools coverage of work issues, and leadership within and willing to give so graciously and gener nationwide to contribute multiple finalists. the labor movement. ously of themselves. This peace of mind Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the The staff and board of directors of California should not be taken for granted. achievements of Ting Lou and I know my col Working Group have succeeded in their mis By selflessly giving of themselves, they en leagues join me in congratulating her and all sion by producing programs that bring positive sure a safer future for us all. We owe these the other finalists in the Westinghouse Talent images of working people to television. The volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude Search. distinguished producers and members on the for their service and sacrifice. staff are Patrice O'Neill, Rhian Miller, Linda Peckham, Kyung Sun Moon, Debra Chaplan, FUTURE OF U.S. DIPLOMACY Valerie Lapin, Craig Berggold, and Steve TRIBUTE TO EMIL SCHIEVE POST, Diputado and the board of directors are Rome AMERICAN LEGION ON ITS 75TH HON. LEE H. HAMILTON ANNIVERSARY Aloise, Mary Anne Barnett, Danny Beagle, OF INDIANA Barbara Byrd, Art Carter, Dave Elsila, John IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Garcia, Kathy Garmezy, Jeff Greendorfer, HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Conn Hallinan, Ben Hudnall, Bob Kalaski, OF ILLINOIS Karen Keiser, Shelley Kessler, Ed Logue, Ken IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, several Lohre, Jack McNally, Kerry Newkirk, Gladys weeks ago, Richard Gardner, our distin Perry, Art Pulaski, Erica Rau, Charlie Reiter, Tuesday, April 30, 1996 guished ambassador to Spain, gave a Alicia Ribeiro, Steve Roberti, Dan Scharlin, Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thoughtful speech entitled, "Who Needs Am Steve Shriver, Carole Sickler, Dave Sickler, pay tribute to an outstanding veterans organi bassadors? Challenges to American Diplo and Michael Straeter. Together they have sue- zation in my district, the Emil Schieve Post of macy Today." I believe these remarks are 9742 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 very relevant to our ongoing deliberations on The question that remains to be answered Having no effective constituency, spending H.R. 1561, which would authorize spending is whether the American people and the Con on international affairs is taking a particu levels for the State Department and other for gress are willing to provide the financial re larly severe hit within the civilian discre eign policy agencies. Ambassador Gardner sources to make all this activity possible. tionary account and with it the money need points out what happens to American foreign * * * * * ed for our diplomatic establishment. Congressional spending cuts have now The failure to build solid international re policy when our Ambassadors do not have the lationships and treat the causes of conflict resources to conduct our business overseas. brought the international affairs account down to about $17 billion annually-about 1 today will surely mean costly military inter He rightly points out that "what our ambas percent of our total budget. Taking inflation ventions tomorrow. sadors and embassies do is one of our coun into account, this $17 billion is nearly a 50 try's best kept secrets." I commend his re percent reduction in real terms from the marks to my colleagues. level of a decade ago. For Fiscal Year 1997, REFLECTIONS OF HOLOCAUST WHO NEEDS AMBASSADORS? CHALLENGES TO the Congressional leadership proposes a cut AMERICAN DIPLOMACY TODAY to $15.7 billion. Its 7-year plan to balance the HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER budget would bring international affairs EXCERPTS FROM AN ADDRESS BY RICHARD N. OF NEW YORK GARDNER, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO SPAIN, TO spending down to $12.5 billion a year by 2002. Keep in mind that about $5 billion of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE AMERICAN SO 150 account goes to Israel and Egypt * * * So Tuesday, April 30, 1996 CIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, MARCH 29, 1996 under the Congressional balance budget sce I * * * come to you as a deeply troubled nario only $7.5 billion would be left four Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ambassador. I am troubled by the lack of un years from now for all of our other inter acknowledge a fifth grade student, Samantha derstanding in our country today about our national spending. Peay, from my district who has written the foreign policy priorities and the vital role of These actual and prospective cuts in our most beautiful and profound poem on the Hol our embassies in implementing them. I international affairs account are devastat ocaust Her astute analysis of this chilling sometimes think that what our ambassadors ing. Among other things, they mean: and embassies do is one of our country's best That we cannot pay our legally owing dues event reminds us of the horror and pain that kept secrets. to the United Nations system, thus severely so many endured. I congratulate Samantha for * * * * * undermining the world organization's work her eloquent poem and hope that students in [A)t the height of the Cold War, it did not for peace and compromising our efforts for classrooms throughout the world will also ex take a genius to understand the need for UN reform. plore the history of the Holocaust. strong U.S. leadership in the world and for That we cannot pay our fair share of vol REFLECTIONS OF HOLOCAUST effective ambassadors and embassies in sup untary contributions to UN agencies and (By Samantha Peay) port of that leadership. international financial institutions to assist the world's poor and promote free markets, Eyes ablaze in frightened faces Today, however, there is no single unifying Staring into empty spaces threat to help justify and define a world role economic growth, environmental protection and population stabilization; Arms and hands that bear a stamp for the United States. As a result, we are Lonely and scared in a crowded camp witnessing devastating reductions in the That we must drastically cut back the reach of the Voice of America and the size of Tortured, beaten, waiting for the kill State Department budget which covers the Death houses waiting cold and still cost of our Embassies overseas. our Fulbright and International Visitor pro grams, all of them important vehicles for in Its frightening to look back and think * * * * * fluencing foreign opinion about the United Trying to make a people extinct The constructive international engage States; It may have happened long ago ment we all believe in will continue to be at That we will have insufficient funds to re In a place I do not know risk until we all do a better job of explaining spond to aid requirements in Bosnia, Haiti, I read and talk about this sorrow its financial requirements to the American the Middle East, the former Communist But can it happen again tomorrow? people and the Congress. countries and in any new crises where our Can some madman filled with hate national interests are at stake; Cause a future holocaust date? * * * * * That we will have fewer and smaller offices Never again must we torture, kill or burn [I]t is difficult to encapsulate in one sen to respond to the 2 million requests we re From the pages of history we must learn tence or one paragraph a definition of Amer ceive each year for assistance to Americans People of the world take a stand ican foreign policy that has global applica overseas and to safeguard our borders Tell the world throughout the land tion. through the visa process. Spread the news from door to door * * * * * And that we will be unable to maintain a Holocaust, Holocaust never more! In his address to Freedom House last Octo world class diplomatic establishment as the ber, President Clinton spelled out for Ameri delivery vehicle for our foreign policy. cans why a strong U.S. leadership role in the The money that congress makes available HONORING THE RUTHERFORD world is intimately related to the quality of to maintain the State Department and our VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT their daily lives: overseas embassies and consulates is now "The once bright line between domestic down to about $2.5 billion a year. As the and foreign policy is blurring. If I could do international affairs account continues to go HON. BART GORDON anything to change the speech patterns of down, we face the prospect of further cuts. OF TENNESSEE those of us in public life, I would almost like The budget crunch has been exacerbated by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to stop hearing people talk about foreign the need to find money to pay for our new policy and domestic policy, and instead start embassies in the newly independent coun Tuesday, April 30, 1996 discussing economic policy, security policy, tries of the former Soviet Union. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this environmental policy-you name it." In our major European embassies, we have already reduced State Department positions opportunity to applaud the invaluable services * * * * * by 25 percent since Fiscal Year 1995. We have provided by the Rutherford Volunteer Fire De Ambassadors today need to perform mul been told to prepare for cuts of 40 percent or partment. These brave, civic minded people tiple roles. They should be the "eyes and more from the 1995 base over the next two or give freely of their time so that we may all feel ears" of the President and Secretary of three years. safer at night. State; advocates of our country's foreign pol * Few realize the depth of training and hard icy in the upper reaches of the host govern * * * * work that goes into being a volunteer fire ment; resourceful negotiators in bilateral I have to tell you that cuts of this mag and multilateral diplomacy. They need to nitude will gravely undermine our ability to fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, build personal relationships of mutual trust influence foreign governments and will se "These fireman must have an overwhelming with key overseas decision-makers in gov verely diminish our leadership role in world desire to do for others while expecting nothing ernment and the private sector. They should affairs. They will also have detrimental con in return." also radiate American values as intellectual, sequences for our intelligence capabilities Preparation includes twice monthly training since embassy reporting in the critical overt educational and cultural emissaries, commu programs in which they have live drills, study nicating what our country stands for to in component of U.S. intelligence collection. In expressing these concerns I believe I am rep the latest videos featuring the latest in fire terest groups and intellectual leaders as well fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars as to the public at large. resenting the views of the overwhelming ma jority of our career and non-career ambas where they can obtain the knowledge they * * * * * sadors. need to save lives. Within a year of becoming April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9743 a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten saluting Ms. Schultz as she is awarded the TRIBUTE TO THE CREW OF THE nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro prestigious Unity Award. COAST GUARD CUTTER "BRAM where they undergo further, intensified train BLE'' ing. When the residents of my district go to bed ATOMIC VETERANS HON. DAVID E. BONIOR at night, they know that should disaster strike OF MICHIGAN and their home catch fire, well trained and HON. WIUJAM 0. IJPINSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Tuesday, April 30, 1996 and willing to give so graciously and gener IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ously of themselves. This peace of mind Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I have the privi should not be taken for granted. lege to represent the constituents of the Tenth Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Congressional District in Michigan. This part of By selflessly giving of themselves, they en support of a group of forgotten cold war veter sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Michigan borders Lake Saint Clair, the Saint ans who, along with their families, are suffer Clair River, and Lake Huron, one of the five volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude ing the after-affects of serving in the military for their service and sacrifice. Great Lakes. It is a beautiful area where our during the nuclear age. water resources are treasured as a source of I am speaking of atomic veterans and their recreation and commerce. TRIBUTE TO MARCY V ACURA survivors. These service people were the ones The ice that forms on these waters in the SCHULTZ called in to clean up after accidents involving winter is always impressive. In the spring, the nuclear weapons, apparently with little regard ice often becomes treacherous for the fans of to their safety and long-term health. ice fishing. And, in some years, the ice is a HON. ANNA G. FSHOO While we may never fathom the number and major inconvenience, not only to shipping, but OF CALIFORNIA full extent of these accidents, there are two we to the residents of places like Harsen's Island. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do know something about, thanks mainly to Ice flows were particularly troublesome this Tuesday, April 30, 1996 the diligence of many of the veterans involved spring. Mother Nature prevented the Harsen's in these cleanups who brought the truth to Island ferry from operating, stranding the is Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to their fellow citizens. land's residents. Many freighters have had to honor Marcy Vacura Schultz, a dedicated One mishap occurred in Greenland in 1968, wait near Detroit and Port Huron for the community leader from California's 14th Con when a B-52 bomber carrying four 1.1 mega United States and Canadian Coast Guard ice gressional District who is being honored by ton bombs crashed, spreading radioactive de cutters to clear a path. This year, the cutters' the 11 O affiliated local unions of the Central bris across the frozen tundra. Service people, abilities were seriously challenged. Labor Council of San Mateo County, AFL who were not even issued protective masks, However, in keeping with the U.S. Coast CIO, and their 65,000 members and families reportedly picked up the deadly pieces with Guard's vision as "the world's premier mari with the prestigious Unity Award. shovels, and in some cases, their bare hands. time service," the crew of the Bramble was Marcy Vacura Schultz is the business man In a 1962 incident, Navy personnel on John "Sempter Paratus," always ready to perform ager of the Building and Construction Trades ston Atoll in the Pacific were subjected to in their duties. In addition to breaking up the ice, Council of San Mateo County. She is the first credibly high levels of radioactive materials for the Bramble also provided emergency ferry woman to be elected to such a position in the days when a Thor rocket tipped with a 1.4 service to the residents of Harsen's Island. United States. As a former flight attendant, megaton warhead blew up on the launch pad We are truly fortunate to have people com she led 2,500 coworkers in a strike against a during testing. Debris strewn about the atoll, mitted to serving our nation as members of major airline in 1983. Based on her belief that including across the air strip, prevented the the Coast Guard. Regardless of conditions, female-dominated unions should be treated flight crews of a Navy air patrol squadron from these professionals stand ready to assist peo equally with male-dominated unions, she suc leaving for days. ple 24 hours a day. cessfully lobbied the California Joint Legisla Veterans of this squadron suffer from var On behalf of the residents of Harsen's Is ture to pass a resolution in support of flight at ious cancers, teeth and hair loss, sterility, joint land, and all of us who are grateful for the tendants and convinced then-Congresswoman disease, eyesight failure and reproductive Coast Guard's devotion to duty, I ask that my Barbara Boxer to launch a national boycott of problems. However, the most insidious mani colleagues join me in offering a sincere thank conscience against the airline. She worked festation of this problem may not be among you to these "Lifesavers and Guardians of the with 12 cities and the board of supervisors to these veterans, but in their children, who are Sea," especially to the crew members of the pass resolutions in support of protecting the also suffering from their parents' exposure. Bramble. existing California prevailing wage laws. She These children suffer from a variety of ail is currently working to assist the economic ments, ranging from learning disabilities to growth and development of the city of East BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS congenital deformities, related to genetic dam REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1996 Palo Alto. age to their parents who were stationed at Marcy Vacura Schultz has distinguished these nuclear hot spots. herself in San Mateo County in the labor I believe that these children have suffered HON. J.D. HAYWORTII movement. Since joining the Building Trades because of the negligence of our Government OF ARIZONA Council as assistant manager in 1987, she toward their parents, and therefore, am a co IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has worked with the Private Industry Council, sponsor of H.R. 2401, the Atomic Veterans Tuesday, April 30, 1996 the Advisory Council on Women, the County Survivors Benefits Act. The this much needed Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, today I am Economic Development Advisory Council and legislation was introduced by my good col introducing the Bureau of Indian Affairs Reor has been inducted into San Mateo County's leagues from Illinois, Mr. HYDE and Mr. FA ganization Act of 1996. This legislation will ad Women's Hall of Fame. She was a founding WELL. dress the long-standing problem of an overly member of the ST ART program, a project de This bill would simply treat the children of bureaucratic BIA which is often unresponsible signed to train women in nontraditional jobs, atomic veterans suffering from these disabil to the trial constituencies it is supposed to and currently serves on the board of directors ities like veterans with service-related injuries serve. of Shelter Network of San Mateo County, the in regard to compensation. Advocates for Since its establishment in 1824, the BIA has County Expo Advisory Board, the Housing those who served at nuclear hot spots such as functioned as the lead agency through which Task Force, and the County Leadership Coun Johnston Atoll and Greenland include the Vet the Federal Government carries out its trust cil on the United Way. erans Rights Coalition and the Alliance of responsibilities to native Americans. However, Mr. Speaker, Marcy Vacura Schultz is an Atomic Veterans. the evidence shows that the BIA largely fails outstanding citizen of California's 14th Con Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to to meet these obligations. Recent reports indi gressional District. I salute her for the commit join me in supporting H.R. 2401. It is the least cate that the BIA cannot account for billions of ment she brings to, and the contributions she this country can do for those veterans and dollars it was supposed to hold in trust for na has made to our community and the labor their children who have ended up as casual tive Americans. The Interior Department In movement. I ask my colleagues to join me in ties of the cold war long after it ended. spector General has reported that many BIA 9744 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 school facilities are very poorly maintained where they can obtain the knowledge they leagues excerpts from a speech recently deliv and, in some cases, native American children need to save lives. Within a year of becoming ered by our Ambassador to the United Na must attend classes in buildings that have a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten tions, Madeleine K. Albright, at the Thomas been condemned. nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY, on "Initiatives Compounding these problems is the lack of where they undergo further, intensified train for World Peace." Ambassador Albright was tribal input into BIA priorities and operations. ing. the guest speaker in The Honorable Benjamin There have been several attempts to reorga When the residents of my district go to bed Gilman Lecture Series sponsored by that col nize and reform the BIA, including, most re at night, they know that should disaster strike lege. I commend Congressman GILMAN for his cently, the Joint Tribal/BIA/DOI Reorganization and their home catch fire, well trained and leadership in foreign affairs and for inviting Task Force. Despite the fact that the Joint Re qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Ambassador Albright to speak at this impor organization Task Force submitted its final and willing to give so graciously and gener tant function. I ask that excerpts of her speech recommendations in the fall of 1994, shortly ously of themselves. This peace of mind reviewing U.S. foreign policy initiatives and the thereafter the BIA proposed its own organiza should not be taken for granted. U.S. role in the United Nations be included in tional reform plan. Most tribes opposed the By selflessly giving of themselves, they en the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. BIA proposal, in large part because the BIA sure a safer future for us all. We owe these REMARKS OF AMBASSADOR MADELEINE K. plan was not devised with tribal input and be volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude ALBRIGHT, REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED cause it ignored several key recommendations for their service and sacrifice. NATIONS of the Joint Reorganization Task Force which Dr. Fitzpatrick, Chairman Gilman, faculty, the tribes supported. students and friends, I am delighted to be The legislation that I am introducing, the Bir TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. HENNING here. As a former professor, I get a little reau of Indian Affairs Reorganization Act of homesick every time I visit a university 1996, will address these issues by allowing HON. ANNA G. FSHOO campus, especially a beautiful campus such OF CALIFORNIA as this, especially in spring. tribes to assume certain functions of the BIA. So I feel very much at home. I am pleased The bill requires the BIA to enter into negotia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to play a part in your celebration this week tions with tribes to reorganize the agency. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 of Dr. Fitzpatrick's inauguration. And I am Tribes in the jurisdiction of each BIA Area Of Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honored to deliver a lecture named for our fice will be allowed to decide which functions mutual friend, Representative Ben Gilman. pay tribute to Ambassador John F. "Jack" I have known Ben Gilman for many yerars. the BIA will continue to provide, and which Henning, a distinguished leader who is being functions the tribes will take over. These deci Throughout his career, he has been a honored by the 11 O affiliated local unions of thoughtful and principled public servant and sions may differ from region to region, as the Central Labor Council of San Mateo Coun a virgorous advocate of American leadership some tribes are more willing and able than ty, AFL-CIO, and their 65,000 members and around the world. He has been an especially others to administer particular services. Tribes families. strong defender of human rights. I hope that which choose to perform certain BIA functions John F. Henning has dedicated his life to those of you who live in this District are as will receive corresponding BIA funds. Before fight for racial and economic equality for all proud of your representative as I am sure he any negotiated reorganization plan ·for a BIA is of you. working women and men in California, the Na This morning, I would like to discuss Area Office is implemented, it must be ap tion, and internationally. He began his suc proved by a majority of tribes in that region. America's role at the United Nations within cessful career in the labor movement in1 938 the context of our overall foreign policy, and As you can see, Mr. Speaker, this legisla while working with the Association of Catholic with an eye towards pa.st lessons, present re tion does not prescribe a certain outcome to Unionists in San Francisco. He continued his alities and future challenges. reorganization of the BIA, but instead requires fight for working people of the Nation while Today's threats include the spread of nu the BIA to follow a particular process which re serving in the highest offices of government as clear and other advanced arms, the rise of spects the sovereignty of tribal governments the State Labor Federation's research director, international criminal cartels, the poisoning and our trust responsibilities to native Ameri of our environment, the mobility of epidemic director of the State's industrial relations de disease, the persistence of ethnic conflict cans. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs partment, Under Secretary of Labor in both has already approved legislation, authored by and-as we have seen too often in recent the Kennedy and Johnson ·administrations, weeks-the deadly and cowardly threat of my colleague from Arizona, Senator JOHN and U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand. terror. MCCAIN, similar to the bill I am introducing John F. Henning has been one of the most Despite all this, the trend towards isola today. I hope that my colleagues will join me eloquent spokespersons in our time for the tionism in America is stronger today than it in supporting this effort to reform the BIA. rights of working people. John F. Henning's has been in 70 years. As I know Representa leadership has produced some of the great tive Gilman would agree, this trend must be rejected. HONORING THE PORTLAND milestones in labor's history, from the passage We must, of course, devote primary atten VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT of landmark proworker legislation in California, tion to problems at home. Our position in to gaining labor rights for farm workers, to the world depends on good schools, a healthy fighting for affirmative action as a regent of the economy, safe neighborhoods and the unity HON. BART GORDON University of California, to leading the suc of our people. OF TENNESSEE cessful fight to have the university divest in Today, under President Clinton, we are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES apartheid South Africa. called upon to develop a new framework-to protect our citizens both from old and Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Mr. Speaker, John F. Henning is an exceJr tional man who has graced the stage of our emerging threats and to reinforce principles Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this that will carry us safely into the next; cen Nation's labor movement. I ask my colleagues opportunity to applaud the invaluable services tury. to join me in honoring and saluting him for his provided by the Portland Volunteer Fire De That framework begins with our armed leadership, his commitment and his dedication partment. These brave, civic minded people services. to the workers of our Nation. As we have seen in recent years in the Per give freely of their time so that we may -all feel sian Gulf, Haiti and the Balkans, the U.S. safer at night. military is the most potent instrument for Few realize the depth of training and hard REMARKS OF AMBASSADOR international order and law in the world work that goes into being a volunteer fire MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT today. And it is keeping America safe. fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, That is why our armed forces must remain "These firemen must have an overwhelming HON. LEE H. HAMILTON modern, mobile, ready and strong. And as desire to do for others while expecting nothing President Clinton has pledged, they will. OF INDIANA in return." America must also maintain vigorous alli IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ances-and we are. Preparation includes twice monthly training Tuesday, April 30, 1996 In Europe, the trans-Atlantic alliance is programs in which they have live drills, study defying those who thought it would fall the latest videos featuring the latest in fire Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I take great apart as soon as the Soviet empire dis fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars pleasure in bringing to the attention of my col- appeared. NATO air strikes played a key role April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9745 in ending the Balkans War. And for the first Five years ago, the UN's peacekeeping of So the burden of proof is not on us; it is on time in history, there exists a real possibil fice consisted of a handful of people-mostly Iraq. Iraq must demonstrate through ac ity of a fully democratic Europe, fully at civilians-working nine to five. Today, a 24 tions, not words, that its intentions are now peace. hour situation center links UN headquarters peaceful and that it respects the law of na In Asia, our core relationships with Japan to the field and a host of military officers tions. After years of deceit, that proof will and South Korea remain strong and our com are on hand. A Mission Planning service not come easy. mitments are being met. During the Presi helps assure that lessons learned from past Saddam Hussein's complaints about the dent's visit to the Far East this week, he missions are incorporated in future plans. unfairness of all this remind me of the story made it clear to North Korea that there is no And special units focused on training, civil about the schoolboy who came home with his future in military adventurism but that the ian police, de-mining, logistics and financial face damaged and his clothes torn. When his door to multilateral discussion and negotia management all contribute to an integrated mother asked him how the fight started, he tion is open. And he re-iterated our insist whole. said: "It started when the other guy hit me ence that the problems between China and The goal of these efforts is to design peace back." Taiwan must be resolved without violence. keeping operations that don't go on forever, From our perspective near millennium's This brings us to the third element in our don't cost too much, don't risk lives unnec end, we can look back at centuries of ar foreign policy framework: creative diplo essarily and do give peoples wracked by con rangements developed to deter aggression macy in support of peace. Here, our goal is to flict a chance to get back on their feet. and prevent war. Before the UN, there was build an environment in which threats to our The UN's role in responding to conflicts the League of Nations; before that the Con security and that of our allies are dimin and other emergencies is especially impor gress of Vienna; before that the Treaty of ished, and the likelihood of American forces tant now, when we have so many emer Westphalia; before that medieval being sent into combat is reduced. gencies is especially important now, when we nonagression pacts; and before that the One way to do that is lower the level of ar have so many of them. Like other eras of Peloponnesian League. maments around the world. Last year, we historical transition, ours is beset by politi No perfect mechanism has been found. We were able to gain a global consensus to ex cal upheaval. The human costs are high. have little reason to believe it ever will. Cer tend indefinitely and without conditions the Over the past decade, the number of regional tainly, the UN is no panacea. Treaty barring new nations from developing conflicts has quintupled and the population But, the UN does give us military and dip nuclear weapons. That is a gift to the future. at risk is up sixty percent. lomatic options we would not otherwise Currently, we are working hard to build a Americans are a generous people, but we have. It helps us to influence events without similar consensus achieve the total elimi could not begin to cope with such a crisis assuming the full burden of costs and risks. nation of anti-personnel landmines-weapons alone. Today, twenty-seven million people And it lends the weight of law and world that kill or maim 26,000 people per year are under the care of the UN High Commis opinion to causes and principles we support. around the world, mostly innocent civilians. sioner for Refugees. Millions more benefit That is why former President Reagan This brings us to a fourth essential ele from the efforts of the UN Development Pro urged us to "rely more on multilateral insti ment in our foreign policy framework, and gram, the World Food Program and the UN tutions". It is why former President Bush one of particular interest to me, and that is Children's Fund. said recently that we should "pay our debts the United Nations. Working with the Red Cross and other non to the UN." And it is why the Clinton Ad The UN performs many indispensable func governmental organizations, UN agencies ministration will continue to place a high tions, from establishing airplane safety provide the shelter, food, medicine and pro priority on our leadership there. ~tandards to feeding children, but its most tection that help families displaced by vio Force, strong alliances, active diplomacy conspicuous role-and the primary reason it lence or disaster to rebuild and resume nor and viable international institutions all con was established-is to help nations preserve mal lives. The work is always difficult and tribute to American security. But the final peace. The Clinton Administration has continued often dangerous. It is tempting to ask those element in our foreign policy framework is efforts, begun under President Bush, to im who believe the U.S. should get out of the even more fundamental. To protect Amer prove and reform UN peacekeeping. We know UN what their choice would be. Are they pre ican interests in the coming years and into that the better able the UN is to contain or pared to do this work themselves? Or would the next century, we must remain true to end conflict, the less likely it is that we will they simply let the displaced and impover American principles. have to send our own armed forces overseas. ished die? Some suggest that it is softheaded for the UN peacekeepers have shown that they can Peacekeeping and emergency response are United States to take the morality of things separate rivals in strategic parts of the two UN functions that contribute to our se into account when conducting foreign policy. world, such as Cyprus, South Asia and the curity and wellbeing; another is inter I believe a foreign policy devoid of moral Persian Gulf. national economic sanctions. considerations can never fairly represent the They can assist democratic transitions as Since the end of the Persian Gulf war, American people. It is because we have kept they have done successfully in Namibia, strict economic and weapons sanctions have faith with our principles that, in most parts Cambodia, El Salvador, Mozambique and been in place against Iraq. Our purpose has of the world, American leadership remains Haiti. been to prevent that country from once not only necessary, but welcome. And cen And they can save lives, ease suffering and again developing weapons of mass destruc tral to our principles is a commitment to de lower the global tide of refugees, as they tion or threatening its neighbors with ag mocracy. have done in Africa and former Yugoslavia. gression. The great lesson of this century is that de During the Cold War, most UN peace mis We do not wish to hurt the Iraqi people, mocracy is a parent to peace. Free nations sions were limited to separating rival forces, but Saddam Hussein has still not formally make good neighbors. Compared to dictator with their consent, until permanent peace accepted the chance we have offered to sell ships, they are far less likely to commit acts agreements could be forged. Today's more oil to buy humanitarian supplies. He contin of aggression, support terrorists, spawn complex operations include a menu of func ues to squander Iraq's money building pal international crime or generate waves of ref tions from humanitarian relief to disarming aces for his cronies. He continues to dem ugees. troops to repatriating refugees to laying the onstrate- ruthless brutality towards those Democracy is not an import; it must find groundwork for national reconstruction. who oppose him-even· within his own fam its roots internally. But we can help to nour There is a limit, however, to how ambi ily. And he continues to evade full compli ish those roots by opening the doors to eco tious these new peacekeeping mandates ance with the Resolutions of the UN Secu nomic integration, granting technical assist should be. The challenge of keeping a peace rity Council. ance, providing election monitors and back is far simpler than that of creating a secure Until last summer, Iraq denied outright ing efforts to build democratic institutions. environment in the midst of ongoing con the existence of a biological warfare pro Not all of these tools work quickly, but flict. In Somalia and Bosnia, the Security gram. Because the UN refused to accept that none should be discounted. Remember that, Council sent forces equipped for peacekeep lie, Iraq finally confessed to producing more for half a century, we refused to recognize ing into situations with which they could than 500,000 liters on anthrax and botulinin the Soviet conquest of the Baltics. For dec not cope. We are determined not to make toxin-enough poison to kill everyone on ades, with Representative Ben Gilman in the that mistake again. Earth. lead, we pled the cause of emigration for So, at out insistence, the Council has Before the Persian Gulf war, the Iraqis had Syrian and Soviet Jews. And despite the re adopted rigorous guidelines for determining placed much of this material in artillery sistance of some, the west ultimately joined when to begin a peace operation. We are in shells, ready to use. The danger to American the developing world in isolating South Afri sisting on good answers to questions about forces and to our allies could not have been ca's racist regime. cost, size, risk, mandate, and exit strategy more real. And that danger will remain real There were times when these efforts before a mission is started or renewed. until we have hard evidence that this mate seemed almost hopeless. We could not stop We are also working to make the UN more rial and the capacity to produce it have been the tanks that entered Budapest in 1956 or professional. destroyed. Prague 12 years later. We could not save the 9746 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 victims of apartheid. But over the past dec dents adjust to many changes, as the formerly people give freely of their time so that we may ade, almost two billion people, on five con girls Catholic high school became a coeduca all feel safer at night. t inents, in more than five dozen countries, tional institution. Few realize the depth of training and hard have moved towards more open economic and political systems. Mr. Speaker, I commend Sister Springer on work that goes into being a volunteer fire Today, a global network exists helping new this important honor and on her five decades fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, democracies to succeed. America belongs at of dedicated service helping to shape the "These fireman must have an overwhelming the head of this movement. For freedom is minds and spirits of the young people of her desire to do for others while expecting nothing perhaps the clearest expression of national community. in return." purpose and policy ever adopted-and it is Preparation includes twice monthly training America's purpose. programs in which they have live drills, study My own family came to these shores as ref CONGRATULATING THE Affi FORCE ugees. Because of this nation's generosity the latest videos featuring the latest in fire SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION ON fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars and commitment, we were granted asylum ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY after the Communist takeover of Czecho where they can obtain the knowledge they slovakia. The story of my family has been need to save lives. Within a year of becoming repeated in millions of variations over two HON. G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten centuries in the lives not only of immi OF MISSISSIPPI nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro grants, but of those overseas who have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where they undergo further, intensified train liberated or sheltered by American soldiers, empowered by American assistance or in Tuesday, April 30, 1996 ing. When the residents of my district go to bed spired by American ideals. Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, the Air I will remember all my life the day the at night, they know that should disaster strike PLO-Israeli agreement was signed. I will re Force Sergeants Association [AFSA] is cele and their home catch fire, well trained and member, in particular, something that was brating a special event this month. On May 1, qualified volunteer fire departments are ready said by then-Israeli Foreign Minister the AFSA turns 35. That is 35 years spent and willing to give so graciously and gener Shimon Peres. When the history books are serving the needs of the active and retired ously of themselves. This peace of mind written, he said: members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, should not be taken for granted. "Nobody will really understand the United and Air National Guard. By selflessly giving of themselves, they en States. You have so much force and you Created in 1961, AFSA's mission was to sure a safer future for us all. We owe these didn't conquer anyone's land. You have so provide the Air Force enlisted members a much power and you didn't dominate an volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude voice on the Hill. Today there number and other people. You have problems of yoilr own for their service and sacrifice. and you have never turned your back on the members have grown. Currently there are 300 problems of others." AFSA chapters and 160,000 members, but Now this generation, our generation, of their mission remains the same. To speak to Americans has a proud legacy to fulfill. Congress on behalf of their members. STAND UP FOR HEAD START DAY We have been given an opportunity, at the Through the efforts of AFSA, Congress is threshold of a new century, to build a world kept informed on important issues to the ac in which totalitarianism and fascism are de tive, reserve, and retired Air Force personnel. HON. TONY P. HAil feated, in which human liberty is expanded, OF OHIO in which human rights are respected and in Programs such as pay raises, dental insur which our people are as secure as we can ever ance, colas, mobilization insurance, and ade IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expect them to be. quate housing for service members and their Tuesday , April 30, 1996 By rejecting the temptations of isolation, families are just a few examples of AFSA's and by standing with those who stand success. Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today against terror and for peace around the Today educating Congress is just one way to express my support for the Head Start Pro world, we will advance our own interests; the AFSA works for its members. In 1983, the gram. Since 1965, this program has helped honor our best traditions; and help to answer millions of low-income children prepare intel a prayer that has been offered over many Airmen Memorial Foundation was established. through this fund, the AFSA has furthered lectually, physically, and emotionally for en years in a multitude of tongues, in accord trance into our school system. ance with diverse customs, in response to a their members educational goals by providing common yearning. We cannot guarantee grants, scholarships, and awards. Having a I have spent my career as a Congressman peace; but we can-and will-do all we can to longstanding tradition myself of wanting the in pursuit of ways to ensure that the paths to minimize the risks of peace. best educated military possible, I applaud success are accessible to all. Head Start rep That is our shared task as we prepare for AFSA's efforts in this area. resents a program that leads our country clos the future. But the AFSA knows that higher education er to this goal by providing low-income chil And if we are together, it is a task in dren with educational training, as well as hot which we will surely succeed. is not for everyone. Some of their members are more interested in starting a new career meals and essential medical services. By em when their tour is up. To help in this area, the phasizing community and parental involvement TRIBUTE TO SISTER ELLEN AFSA created the postmilitary employment in achieving school preparedness, the Head SPRINGER program. Again providing for the needs of its Start Program helps kids take the first step to members. ward achieving self-sufficiency. HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI As the AFSA begins its celebration, I would I have visited Head Start facilities in my dis trict of Dayton, and have been impressed with OF ILLINOIS like to extend my congratulations and wish the demonstrated success of these projects. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them another 35 years of success. During the past few months, I heard from Tuesday, April 30, 1996 many parents whose children have benefited Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HONORING THE RED BOILING from enrollment in Head Start, and who ex pay tribute to an outstanding educator who SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FffiE DE pressed their concerns over the future of fund was recently honored for her half century of PARTMENT ing for the program. dedication to the young people of her commu Head Start serves as an example of what nity. HON. BART GORDON this country is doing right. It is not a charity Sister Ellen Springer, the chair of the Naza OF TENNESSEE program, but the type of empowerment pro reth Academy science department, recently re IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram that is instrumental to breaking the chain ceived a Citation for Excellence in Science of poverty in this country. I am relieved that Teaching from the Pittsburgh Conference Tuesday, April 30, 1996 after months of debate on appropriations for Science Week Committee. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this 1996, the final budget package restores fund Sister Springer first joined the La Grange opportunity to applaud the invaluable services ing for this initiative, because we should not Park, IL, based school in 1946. In her 50 provided by the Red Boiling Springs volunteer allow our children to be defeated before they years with the school, she has helped stu- Fire Department. These brave, civic-minded begin. April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9747 HONORING MRS. CARLEAN OWINGS The "We the People" Program encourages TRIBUTE TO MARY MANLEY analysis and discussion among high school HOWARD HON. THOMASM.DAVIS students as they evaluate how the Constitution OF VIRIGINIA is best understood within its own historical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES context and how it applies to current issues. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Tuesday, April 30, 1996 The competition, established by the U.S. Con OF NEW JERSEY gress and the Department of Education, is an Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to Mrs. Carlean Owings, who has dedi effective way of encouraging young men and cated her life's work to the education and nur women to consider the ongoing importance of Tuesday, April 30, 1996 turing of the children of Fairfax County in the the Constitution to our daily lives. Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on Eleventh district of Virginia. After devoting 36 The members of the Amador Valley team Thursday, May 2, a retirement dinner is being years to teaching, Mrs. Owings will be retiring and their remarkable coach, civics teacher this year from Armstrong Elementary School in held in honor of Mary Manley Howard. Mrs. Skip Mohatt, merit high praise for their deter Howard is "a woman for all seasons." She Reston, VA. mination, dedication to excellence, and com Mrs. Owings started her teaching career in has spent all of her life achieving. And through mitment to understanding those principles Baltimore, MD, where she taught for 8 years. those achievements she has been better pre which embody our national life. In taking sec In 1968, she came to Fairfax County to teach pared to help others. ond place in the national competition, they did at Mosby Woods, Hunters Woods, and Mary Manley was born to Susie Manley in T erraset Elementary Schools before joining not lose. They simply demonstrated that a commitment to knowledge cannot be meas Louisburg, NC. Her family had very limited re the Armstrong faculty in 1986 to teach third sources yet she was instilled with a sense of ured strictly in terms of an award. It is mani grade students. Outside the classroom, Mrs. pride and accomplishment and was taught that fested in the way we live our lives, make deci Owings continually participated in education she could be anything she wanted to be if she sions, and participate in society as members development activities and served as a mem worked for it. ber of both the Virginia and National Edu of a free Republic. In such an effort, there can cation Associations. be no true loss. She knew the value of education and dili In light of the increasing pressures we place gently worked to complete hers. During the on our educators to not only teach our chil summer months she would come to Jersey dren reading, writing, and arithmetic, _but to City, NJ, a city in my district, to work in dif discipline and provide guidance to them out HONORING THE PUTNAM COUNTY ferent factories in order to save for a college side the classroom, Mrs. Owings' unwavering VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT education. During those summer trips she met commitment to her student make her a model and later married Donald Howard. Still com of excellence in the teaching profession. She mitted to obtaining her degree, she returned to promoted a positive classroom and school en HON. BART GORDON North Carolina with her husband and contin vironment by encouraging her students to OF TENNESSEE ued her education. She graduated from North build personal relationships with peers, staff, Carolina Central University with a bachelor of and the community. With her professional and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arts in social studies and library science. Her caring attitude, Mrs. Owings has inspired the Tuesday, April 30, 1996 studies didn't end there. She earned certifi many achievements of her students as well as cates in seven different education areas. She the commendations of their parents and her Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this attended graduate school and graduated from colleagues. opportunity to applaud the invaluable services Jersey City State College with a master of arts Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues would provided by the Putnam County Volunteer Fire in reading. like to join me in applauding Mrs. Owings for Department. These brave, civic-minded people her invaluable contributions to our community Upon her return to Jersey City, she was em and to wish her and her husband much suc give freely of their time so that we may all feel ployed by the Jersey City Board of Education. cess in their future endeavors. safer at night. Her career in the Jersey City school system Few realize the depth of training and hard has spanned more than 36 years. She has work that goes into being a volunteer fire worked as a librarian, a classroom teacher, a AMADOR HIGH SCHOOL fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, reading specialist, and as a title I reading co RECOGNITION "These fireman must have an overwhelming ordinator. HON. Bill BAKER desire to do for others while expecting nothing The saying goes, "to get something done in return." ask a busy person." That is certainly true in OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Preparation includes twice monthly training Mary's case. Not only has she taken care of a family but she has also lent herself to her Tuesday, April 30, 1996 programs in which they have live drills, study the latest videos featuring the latest in fire community. She has been active, very often in Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, they fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars leadership roles, with the College Women of did it again. A remarkable group of students where they can obtain the knowledge they Jersey City, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi from Amador Valley High School in need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Delta Kappa, the International Reading Asso Pleasanton, CA once again made it to the final ciation, the New Jersey Reading Association, round of the national "We the People * " * a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro the National Council of Negro Women, the the Citizen and the Constitution" competition New Jersey Education Association, the Jersey where they undergo further, intensitifed train after winning the California State champion City Education Association, the Hudson Coun ing. ship earlier this year. ty Education Association, the Association of Unlike last year, the Amador bunch did not When the residents of my district go to bed Supervision and Curriculum Development, the win the national championship. Yet their at night, they know that should disaster strike Pavonia Girl Scouts of American, Monumental achievement is no less formidable than it was and their home catch fire, well trained and Baptist Church, and she served as a head in 1995. The top three schools were separated qualified volunteer fire departments are ready teacher at summer school and as a volunteer by only five points. And the calibre of the East and willing to give so graciously and gener probation officer. Bay students' knowledge and obvious exper ously of themselves. This peace of mind tise was beyond question. Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will should not be taken for granted. Praise for the Amador Tearn went beyond join me as I off er congratulations to Mary appreciation for their scholarship. As one com By selflessly giving of themselves, they en Manley Howard. I would also like to extend my petition judge put it, "I've been working with sure a safer future for us all. We owe these best wishes to her and her family-her hus kids a long time, and I've never seen such an volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude band, Donald; and her three children, Debo energetic, lovable group of kids." for their service and sacrifice. rah, Deirdre, and Donald, Junior. 9748 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 THE 1996 NATIONAL FINALS businessman and civic activist. After 38 years fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars of leadership at the Washington Trust Co. of where they can obtain the knowledge they HON. ED PASTOR Westerly, RI, Mr. Potter has chosen to retire. need to save lives. Within a year of becoming OF ARIZONA I would like to recognize him for his dedicated a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service and commend him as a model busi nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro Tuesday, April 30, 1996 nessman: Dedicated to company, community, where they undergo further, intensified train and family. ing. Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, from April 27 to Joe joined the "home-town bank" of South When the residents of my district go to bed April 29, 1996, more than 1,300 students from County in 1958 and has presided over the at night, they know that should disaster strike 50 States and the District of Columbia com bank's tremendous growth and profitability. and their home catch fire, well trained and peted in the national finals of the We the Peo While tending to the heavy demands of a suc qualified volunteer fire departments are ready ple * * * The Citizen and the Constitution Pro cessfully growing business, Joe also found the and willing to give so graciously and gener gram. I am proud to announce that a class time to become active in both the business ously of themselves. This peace of mind from Nogales High School represented Arizo community and as a civic leader. should not be taken for granted. na's Second Congressional District These Joe has served as executive vice president By selflessly giving of themselves, they en young scholars worked diligently to reach the and president of The Rhode Island Bankers national finals by winning the State competi sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Association, as well having served as a mem tion in Arizona. volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude The distinguished members of the team rep ber of the board of directors of Washington for their service and sacrifice. resenting Arizona are: Veneranda Aguirre, Vic Bancorp, Inc. The Westerly community also tor Ahumada, Gerritt Bake, Melinda Bejarano, benefited greatly from his generous contribu tions. CONDEMNING THE MASSACRE IN Hector Ceballos, Karina Celaya, Chris Chap AUSTRALIA man, Micheal Cooper, Lily Courtland, Odette In a town proud of its Italian heritage, Joe Felix, Tadeo Garcia, Carlos Gonzalez, Dino currently serves as the president of the Per Hainline, Jacob Kory, Aishah Levine, Melissa manent Columbus Day Committee, working HON. ALCEE L HASTINGS Leyva, Marco Lopez, Danny Mandel, Hector diligently to make the Columbus Day Parade OF FLORIDA Martinez, Miguel Montiel, Loren Pruzin, Daniel Westerly's finest processional each year. Addi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tionally, Joe serves as a member of the Board Rodriquez, Peter South, Isreal Valenzuela, Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Alberto Vega, Sarah Wright, and Priscilla of Governors of Rhode Island Junior Achieve Yubeta. - ment and the Board of Governors for Commu Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I I would also like to mention their teacher, nity Health of Westerly. rise today to extend my deepest sympathies to Mr. George Thomson, who deserves much of From 1968 to 1974 Joe served the commu the families and friends of the 35 people who the credit for the success of the team. The nity through the State legislature, serving in were killed this past Sunday in Australia. Al State coordinator, Ms. Lynda Rando also con the Rhode Island House of Representatives. legedly killed by a 28-year-old man with a his tributed a significant amount of time and effort As a public servant, Joe was instrumental in tory of mental illness, the killer was random to help Nogales High School reach the na drafting the State Civil Defense Preparedness and deadly with his rifle. The victims were vis tional finals. Act of 1974. He also received the coveted De iting a popular tourist site in the Australian The We the People * * * The Citizen and partment of Defense Award, one of the high state of Tasmania when their day was inter the Constitution Program is the most extensive est awards bestowed upon civilians. rupted by this horror. educational program in the country developed As the Congressman representing Rhode Mr. Speaker, it is tragedy enough when one specifically to educate young people about the Island's Second District, I am proud to ac person is shot and killed. However, it is nearly Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The 3-day knowledge an individual who exemplifies true unthinkable to have 35 dead and have the national competition simulates a congressional humanitarianism, citizenship, a strong work lives of many more changed forever because hearing in which students' oral presentations ethic, and sense of commitment. Joe, your of this violence. The victims ranged in age are judged on the basis of their knowledge of contributions to the State of Rhode Island and from 3 to 72 and came from all parts of the constitutional principles and their ability to the town of Westerly are an inspiration to all world. On behalf of the people of the State of apply them to historical and contemporary residents of the Ocean State. Florida and the entire United States, I extend issues. Congratualtions on the culmination of a my sincere condolences to the people of Aus Administered by the Center for Civic Edu wonderful career with the Washington Trust tralia and to all those who mourn this tragedy. cation, the We the People* * * Program now Co. Please accept my best wishes for all your in its ninth academic year, has reached more Mure endeavors. than 70,400 teachers and 22,600 students na TRIBUTE TO ANDREW P. HOGAN tionwide at the upper elementary, middle, and high school levels. Members of Congress and HONORING THE ROCKVALE HON. CURT WELDON their staff enhance the program by discussing VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA current constitutional issues with students and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teachers. HON. BART GORDON The We the People * * * Program provides Tuesday, April 30, 1996 OF TENNESSEE an excellent opportunity for students to gain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, an informed perspective on the significance of it is with great sadness that I rise today to the U.S. Constitution and its place in our his Tuesday, April 30, 1996 honor and pay tribute to a man who devoted tory and our lives. I am proud that the stu Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this much of his life to helping and improving the dents from Nogales High School were able to opportunity to applaud the invaluable services lives of others through his dedication to the take part in the national finals, and look for provided by the Rockvale Volunteer Fire De fire service. Andrew P. Hogan, a lifelong mem ward to their continued success in the years partment. These brave, civic-minded people ber of the fire service, passed away recently ahead. give freely of their time so that we may all feel in his home in Woodlyn, PA on April 20, 1996. safer at night. A member of the fire service for over 40 TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH H. POTTER Few realize the depth of training and hard years, Andy was a key leader in the State and work that goes into being a volunteer fire national effort to improve the public's recogni fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, tion of the fire community. Andy served as a HON. JACK REED "These firemen must have an overwhelming lifetime member of the Woodlyn and Milmont OF RHODE ISLAND desire to do for others while expecting nothing fire companies, belonged to the board of di IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in return." rectors of the Milmont fire company, and was Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Preparation includes twice monthly training active in the Pennsylvania State Firemen's As Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec programs in which they have live drills, study sociation, the Pennsylvania State Fire Police ognize the achievements of an accomplished the latest videos featuring the latest in fire- Association, the Keystone State Fire Chief's April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9749 Association, and the Delaware County Fire In sum, Mr. Speaker, it leaves us, as Gen last month, he demanded that Hungary de Police Association. eral Odom puts it, with the fruits of victory in sist from joining NATO; Hungarian Foreign During his many years of service, Andy was the cold war at risk. Minister Laszlo Kovacs refused, reiterating honored for his dedication and work on nu Hungary's desire to enter the western alli [From the Washington Post, Apr. 28, 1996] ance. Primakov was sufficiently jolted, to merous occasions. In 1980, he was named WE'RE RIGHT To BE WARY Fireman of the Year by Ridley Township. Andy leave the door slightly ajar for a "com (By William E. Odom) promise," "taking into account the concerns was also honored in 1991 by the Pennsylvania Europe, from the Oder River to the Ural of all sides." But how long can these govern State Firemen's Association who awarded him Mountains, may appear placid, but it is fast ments withstand Russian pressure? What al first place in their Fire Prevention Awards. becoming a strategic vacuum, conducive to ternatives will they be forced to seek? Andy took great pride in his involvement in violence and competitive diplomacy that Opponents of NATO's expansion say that the fire community. Because of his efforts, the could eventually cause major instabilities. the central European states should be satis fire service in Pennsylvania and throughout Only U.S. leadership can reverse this trend. fied with membership in the European Union the United States is better off. Mr. Speaker, I But on the two central issues in the region and its security sub-group, the Western Eu know you and my colleagues join me today in Bosnia and the expansion of NATO-the Clin ropean Union. As these countries are begin celebrating the many accomplishments and ton administration dallies and speaks in con ning to realize, the European Union is set ting economic criteria for admission that achievements of Andrew Hogan and in honor tradictory language. The proper U.S. strategy to cope with the they cannot meet in this decade, and perhaps ing his memory. challenge of peaceful European realignment not in the next. They are likely to react by is simple. It consists of keeping the NATO pushing much harder for early admission to peacekeeping forces in Bosnia long after NATO. If they don't get it, the only alter CLINTON PUTS FRUITS OF COLD their scheduled withdrawal in December, and native for central European countries would WAR VICTORY AT RISK of a limited expansion of NATO into central be accommodation to Russian demands. Europe. As Clausewitz observed, everything The hesitant U.S. policy on NATO expan HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON in strategy is simple but very difficult. The sion reflects anything but strong U.S. leader OF NEW YORK longer the United States hesitates in central ship. Why the delay? Several technical rea IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Europe, the more difficult the challenge. sons have been advanced. The armies of At risk are the fruits of victory in the Cold these countries are insufficiently modernized Tuesday, April 30, 1996 War. During the years 1989-91; Europe experi to meet NATO standards. The military costs Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I submit for enced its largest strategic realignment in to their weak economies are too high at the RECORD an excellent analysis of the fail history. Not only was Germany reunified and present. The cost to the United States of ac ures of the Clinton administration in Europe by kept in NATO, but Soviet military forces cepting the defense of these countries is too completely withdrew from eastern Europe. high. These arguments are mostly spurious retired Gen. William Odom. All such earlier realignments involved wars. The external military threat to the region For over 3 years, I and other Republicans Thus far, this one has only catalyzed small is so small that it imposes virtually no risk have been warning of the dangers inherent in military conflicts in the Balkans-and in the to the United States and its NATO allies for appeasement, the preferred policy of this ad Caucaus not traditionally considered part of years to come. Moreover, the cost of defend ministration. As General Odom notes, Clin Europe. The key was the U.S. presence in ing the eastern border of Poland is far less ton's appeasement of Russia on the question Europe. Without aggressive U.S. diplomacy, than the cost of defending the inter-German of NA TO expansion puts at risk the fruits of Germany might never have been reunified, border during the Cold War. And what about our victory in the cold war. much less kept in NATO. the more distant eastern border of Turkey What is so astonishing, Mr. Speaker, is the But this achievement, while difficult to ex we are now committed to defend? Nor is there good reason to demand that the Polish, Clinton administration's stubborn refusal to aggerate, is still incomplete. The West must now contain and resolve the Balkan wars and Czech, and Hungarian armies meet NATO adapt its NA TO or Russia policies to the consolidate the new democratic states of standards in the short term. Spain joined changing realities in the region. Four years central Europe against resurgent Russian NATO without being able to meet them. And ago, Russia was led by a team of young re ambitions. The Clinton administration's ap some countries already in NATO hardly meet formers determined to set Russia on a path proach to these two issues is not reassuring. them. toward democratic, free market modernity. It is Rhetorically, Clinton has defined the Bos The real reason for hesitating on NATO ex these reformers whom the Clinton administra nian issue well. He told the American people pansion is fear of Russia's reaction. Admit tion ostensibly wanted to help when it an that the establishment of a stable Bosnian ting even three, maybe four central Euro government is the primary goal of the NATO pean countries, some administration offi nounced its massive and poorly thought out deployment and a critical U.S. strategic in cials believe, will strengthen Russian hard aid proposals in 1993. It is these reformers terest. The architect of the Bosnian peace liners, divide Europe, and provoke a milder whom the Clinton administration ostensibly agreement, Richard Holbrooke, added the version of the Cold War. This fear should be wanted to help when it began appeasing Rus logical corollary: "We cannot afford to fail." taken seriously-but only because the ad sia at every tum in 1993, clamining that con But Clinton remains committed to with ministration's policy of forbearance on fronting Russia would embolden the drawing the NATO peacekeeping forces by NATO expansion is encouraging Russian bel hardliners. December (even if U.S. officials now ac ligerence. Well today, not one of these reformers from knowledge that some troops will stay In the summer of 1993, Russian President 1992 and 1993, not one, remains in power. longer). After that, the director of the De Boris Yeltsin told the Polish and Czech gov fense Intelligence Agency has warned, the ernments that they could join NATO if they The hardliners we tried to discourage a few opposing forces are likely to partition the desired. He returned home and reversed his years ago are in control and are very much country and then resume fighting. If with position under pressure from hard-liners in emboldened. Yet despite the fact that the re drawal may well lead to another war, why his military and in the parliament. This ap surgence of these hardliners has occurred in does the Clinton administration remain com parently convinced the administration that an atmosphere of unmitigated appeasement, mitted to it. postponing NATO expansion would strength the response of the Clinton administration has Similarly, Secretary of State Warren en Yeltsin and his liberal advisers. During been, well, more appeasement. Christopher has recently told Russian lead the subsequent two and a half years, those Where does this leave us? With our NATO ers that NATO expansion will go forward but advisers have been replaced by hard-liners, alliance adrift. With our friends in Central Eu was ambigious about the timing. Such hesi and Yeltsin now sounds like the Russian de tation gives Russian hard-liners time to fense minister, Gen. Pavel Grachev, the rope in limbo. With a dangerous strategic vac whip up domestic public fears and to pursue ultranationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky and uum in a historically unstable region. With a a diplomacy aimed at defeating the expan the Communist leader, Gennady Zyuganov, Russian Government peopled entirely by ex sion. all of whose bash NATO expansion. In other Communist apparatchiks whose commitment Moscow has already succeeded in prodding words, hesitation has strengthened precisely to democracy and the free market was un German chancellor Helmut Kohl to retreat those Russian leaders it was intended to known until the Clinton administration said it on the issue. He had been for it but recently weaken. If Russia's intentions beyond its was so. With the U.S. taxpayer on the hook called for taking it off the current agenda in current borders are in doubt, the Duma's light of Moscow's attitude. To be sure, the for billions of dollars which have disappeared non-binding rejection in March of the treaty impact of Russian policy in Poland, Hun ending the Soviet Union should clarify Mos into a black hole. And with a Russia whose gary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia has cow's aims; today the restoration of the So foreign and military policies become more re been largely negative. When Russian Foreign viet Union, tomorrow Russian hegemony actionary and anti-Western by the day. Minister Yvegeny Primakov visited Hungary over central Europe. 9750 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 Most American opponents of NATO expan offs. The team was cochampion of the Gate I ask my colleagues to join with me in cele sion insist that no Russian, now favors way Conference, and has won 14 of its last 16 brating the establishment of this very impor NATO expansion. This, of course, is true. The games. For these accomplishments coach tant institution and in recognizing the immeas climate of intimidation that delaying expan sion has allowed to develop in Moscow makes Spoo was named Coach of the Year by the urable contribution it will make to the study of it unsafe to express honest views on the mat Gateway Conference and the American Foot Jewish history. ter. In a recent visit to Moscow, I was told ball Coaches Association Region I-AA and The Center for Jewish History is comprised by two former government officials that the Co-Coach of the Year by the Football Gazette of four established institutions: the American United States should expand NATO quickly National. These are the results when a team Jewish Historical Society; the Leo Baeck Insti right after the June presidential elections. has good leadership and is dedicated to striv tute; Yeshiva University Museum; and the That would take the air out of the balloons ing for excellence. YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. These es of the Russian hard-liners, and they would Mr. Speaker, as their record attests, Eastern tablished and highly respected institutions soon come to accept it. My interlocutors also Illinois University has one of the elite football have become partners in the visionary cre confirmed my suspicions about the climate of intimidation that prevents them and oth programs in the country. The Panthers have ation of a center devoted to the study of Jew ers from speaking out in favor of NATO ex been an enormous source of pride for the sur ish history and culture. The goal of this major pansion. rounding community, and the prospect of partnership is to house each of the partner-in All this is not to say that NATO expansion spring practice is eagerly anticipated. I am stitutions' research libraries, preserve each of is simple. Legitimate questions can be raised honored to represent Charleston and Eastern their collections of historical documents, works about the security of countries not included, Illinois University in Congress. I wish Coach of art, and objects, and to plan and mount ex particularly Ukraine and the Baltic states. Spoo and his players continued success as hibits of these combined collections. The new Still, leaders in all of these countries pri Center for Jewish History will also publish im vately concede that a limited NATO expan they prepare for another season in the fall. sion is better for them than none, especially portant works of scholarship, present lectures if additional future expansion is not ruled and educational events, and sponsor fellow out in principle. HONORING THE SOUTHEAST ships in Judaic studies. With the cooperation The main purpose of NATO expansion is VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT of major universities, the center will also es not primarily military protection for new tablish specialized graduate and post-graduate members but to provide an umbrella that en HON. BART GORDON studies programs. genders confidence among democratic and OF TENNESSEE The collaboration of these four important in market reformers and intimidates extreme IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stitutions to form the center for Jewish History nationalists who might try to exploit ~thnic is an unprecedented enterprise. Sunday, April minority sentiments in the way former Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Yugoslav communists used them to create 28, 1996, marks the celebration of the center's the war in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this founder's day. With the support of the Jewish The opportunities for nationalist provo opportunity to applaud the invaluable services community and the collaboration of the four cation are real. A large number of Hungar provided by the Southeast Volunteer Fire De established partner-institutions, the center is ians live uneasily in southern Slovakia, in partment These brave, civic-minded people destined to become a major educational and Romanian Transylvania and in northern Ser give freely of their time so that we may all feel cultural resource for all Americans. bia. Russia has been pressing Poland for a safer at night. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to pay tribute here ground corridor to its Kaliningrad enclave Few realize the depth of training and hard on the Baltic Sea (formerly East Prussia). A today to the inception of the Center for Jewish Polish minority lives in Lithuania, while work that goes into being a volunteer fire History, whose establishment marks an impor Latvia and Estonia have large Russian mi fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, tant milestone in the advancement of the norities. Moldava formerly part of Romania, "These firemen must have an overwhelming study and preservation of Jewish history. I ask faces an uncertain status. NATO expansion desire to do for others while expecting nothing my colleagues to join with me in this tribute is to preempt some of these problems and to in return." and to celebrate the creation of the Center for give pause to those who might exploit them. Preparation includes twice monthly training Jewish History, a very significant contribution Indeed, we cannot afford to fall in Bosnia, programs in which they have live drills, study to the resources for advanced Judaic scholar even if it takes more than a year to succeed, the latest videos featuring the latest in fire any more than we can afford to encourage an ship in the United States. irresponsible Russian foreign policy by de fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars laying a limited expansion of NATO. The two where they can obtain the knowledge they challenges are a single piece of cloth. And need to save lives. Within a year of becoming ON COSPONSORING H.R. 3199, H.R. they are the unfinished business of the a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten 3200, AND H.R. 3201, FDA REFORM peaceful strategic transformation of Europe. nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro where they undergo further, intensified train HON. CHARLFS W. STENHOLM ing. OF TEXAS HONORING THE EASTERN ILLINOIS When the residents of my district go to bed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNIVERSITY 1995 FOOTBALL SEA at night, they know that should disaster strike SON and their home catch fire, well trained and Tuesday, April 30, 1996 qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, today, I am HON. GLENN POSHARD and willing to give so graciously and gener pleased to add my name as a cosponsor of OF ILLINOIS ously of themselves. This peace of mind the three bills that make up the comprehen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should not be taken for granted. sive Food and Drug Administration [FDA] re By selflessly giving of themselves, they en form being considered in the House. Most Tuesday, April 30, 1996 sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Americans believe that the FDA approval Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, it has been a volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude process for new drugs, medical devices, and part of our heritage as Americans to recognize for their service and sacrifice. foods should be streamlined to ensure that excellence. The American Dream is built upon citizens have access to life-saving products. the premise that if someone gives his best, Many believe, however, that this streamlining plays by the rules and never gives up, good TRIBUTE TO THE CENTER FOR effort also must preserve the public's con things will happen. Today, I want to talk about JEWISH IllSTORY fidence in the agency's mission of protecting one such success story that occurred this past the health and safety of consumers. I agree fall in Charleston, IL. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY with both concerns and believe that both goals The 1995 Eastern Illinois University Panther OF NEW YORK can be met through commonsense legislation. football team had an outstanding 1995 cam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While I have some concerns about these paign. Under the leadership of Coach Bob FDA reform bills, I strongly agree with the un Spoo, the Panthers finished the season with a Tuesday, April 30, 1996 derlying principle that there are constructive 10-2 mark-the fifth best record in school his Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise reforms of FDA that should be enacted. I am tory-while qualifying for the NCAA I-AA play- to pay tribute to the Center for Jewish History. cosponsoring these bills because I believe April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9751 they are a step in the right direction. At the gressed, staff at the council's camp in Green There are still many unanswered questions same time, I believe it is critical that the hear Lane, Camp Delmont, decided to start their concerning this accident, yet one thing is cer ing process function as it should, providing an own lodge. In 1929, with the help of Jack Fos tain. These men and women died for the opportunity for all interested parties to air their ter, Delmont Lodge was born, and with it in honor and glory of giving to others. This is an concerns and assisting Congress in making creased opportunity for the scouts in the 13th example from which we can all learn. changes in the legislation as appropriate. Congressional District. In remembrance of this tragedy, I would like Some of the people who have approached One of the crowning achievements of the to once again express my heartfelt sympathy me about FDA reform have described it as a order has been its ability to successful com to the families and friends of those lost. May "work in progress." Therefore, I look forward bine youth leadership with adult advising. As a they all rest in peace. to seeing what progress can be made to ad result, through participation in this organization dress some of the concerns I have heard re millions of scouts have had the opportunity to garding safety. In particular, I know that breast experience direct leadership. The organization HONORING THE RIDDELTON/DIXON implant recipients, understandably, have some offers opportunities to work in event planning, SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DE concerns along these lines. I also have had publications, promotions, acting, and service. PARTMENT expressed to me an uncertainty about moving Delmont's brothers have also spent innu too quickly to privatization, as well as con merable hours giving service to the community HON. BART GORDON cerns expressed from the State level about and to Camp Delmont itself. They provide OF TENNESSEE changes in the State and Federal relationship. money for disadvantaged scouts to attend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am convinced that a middle ground can be summer camp. They also promote the camp's Tuesday, April 30, 1996 reached to reduce bureaucracy and delay, program to over 150 individual scout units while also protecting the public health and every year. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this safety. I believe that, while not perfect, these Delmont has also been recognized nation opportunity to applaud the invaluable services three bills set us off down that path toward ap ally for their outstanding level of service. In provided by the Riddleton/Dixon Springs Vol propriate FDA reform. 1995, the lodge received the highest recogni unteer Fire Department. These brave, civic tion any lodge can receive, the Urner E. minded people give freely of their time so that Goodman Camping Award. It is only pre we may all feel safer at night HONORING DELMONT LODGE 43, sented to eight lodges each year, two in each Few realize the depth of training and hard FORMERLY VALLEY FORGE region. And in 1982, as well as every year work that goes into being a volunteer fire COUNCIL, BSA from 1989 to 1995, they received national fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, honor lodge recognition, ranking it consistently "These fireman must have an overwhelming HON. JON D. FOX among the best of the lodges across the coun desire to do for others while expecting nothing OF PENNSYLVANIA try. in return." Mr. Speaker, while on September 1, 1996, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Preparation includes twice monthly training Delmont Lodge will merge with Unami Lodge, programs in which they have live drills, study Tuesday, April 30, 1996 and despite that the name and number of this the latest videos featuring the latest in fire Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I institution will no longer exist, the spirit and fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars rise today to recognize the accomplishments dedication of the individuals associated with where they can obtain the knowledge they of a group of citizens that have had a tremen this brotherhood will help preserve what they need to save lives. Within 1 year of becoming dous impact on the 13th Congressional District have accomplished over the years. These citi a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten over the past 66 years. zens will work to ensure that the new lodge nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro This year these citizens, members of an or works just as hard to provide assistance to where they undergo further, intensified train ganization known as the Order of the Arrow, just as many, if not more members of the ing. will merge their lodge, Delmont Lodge No. 43, community, and will honor their former lodge When the residents of my district go to bed with the founding lodge of the Order, Unami in all their endeavors. at night, they know that should disaster strike Lodge No. 1, to form a new lodge. They are and their home catch fire, well trained and merging as a result of a merger between two qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Boy Scout councils in the area. Valley Forge SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK HAWK SHOOTDOWN and willing to give so graciously and gener Council, which formerly served Montgomery ously of themselves. This peace of mind and Delaware Counties, including the 13th should not be taken for granted. Congressional District, and Philadelphia Coun HON. MAC COWNS By selflessly giving of themselves, they en cil, which served the city of Philadelphia, con OF GEORGIA sure a safer future for us all. We owe these solidated their operations into the Cradle of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude Liberty Council on the first day of this year. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 for their service and sacrifice. The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, April society within the Boy Scouts of America. The 14 marked the second anniversary of the scout units select from members in their troop Black Hawk shootdown, an accident which COMMENDATION FOR POLICE OF those who have represented the best prin claimed the lives of 26 international service FICER JOSEPH WITTE ON ms ciples of Scouting and nominate them for men. Among the victims was Capt. Patrick RETIREMENT membership in this organization. Following an McKenna, the son of my constituents, Mr. and ordeal which the candidates face several per Mrs. Robert J. McKenna of Columbus, GA. HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI sonal challenges, they become members of Captain McKenna was among an elite group OF PENNSYLVANIA the brotherhood. of brave men and women who sacrificed their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This organization has its roots in the Dela lives to complete a mission of selflessness in ware valley. It was started in the summer of the face of tyranny. Their bravery and courage Tuesday, April 30, 1996 1915 by E. Urner Goodman on Treasure Is epitomize the strength of the human spirit and Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to land, an island no more than 30 miles up river the dedication of those who give their lives to pay tribute to one of Philadelphia's finest po from Philadelphia in the middle of the Dela defend others. lice officers, Joseph Witte, on the celebration ware River. He devised this organization as a To commemorate this heroism, the Eagle of his retirement from the force on March 22, means to keep young men interested in re Flight Detachment Memorial Monument was 1996. turning to summer camp every year. constructed at the Giebelstadt Army Airfield in Joe's dedication and hard work on the po Word of Goodman's organization spread, Giebelstadt, Germany. This memorial provides lice force lasted over 26 years. His police work and some members of Valley Forge Council, a tangible reminder to the victims' families and in Philadelphia started when Joe was ap known at that time as Delaware and Mont friends that their loss will never be forgotten. pointed to the police department on Septem gomery Counties Council, were inducted by I commend all parties involved who had a ber 29, 1969. Four months later, he graduated members of this original lodge. As time pro- hand in making this project a reality. from the police academy and was assigned to 9752 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1996 the sixth district where he patrolled the streets A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL the North Miami Foundation for Senior Citi of Center City. AMERICANS: JANIE A. GREENE zens' Services will celebrate 21 years of com On July 19, 1971, Joe was transferred to munity service at its 18th annual volunteer the accident investigation division to inves HON. MAJOR R. OWENS recognition luncheon. tigate fatal, serious injury and hit and run traf OF NEW YORK In the increasingly busy world in which we fic accidents. He was one of the first police of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES live, it is vitally important to recognize the ef ficers to be certified as a breathalyzer operator Tuesday, April 30, 1996 forts of those who give freely of their own where he performed sobriety tests on persons time. Without volunteers, many services would arrested for driving under the influence. Less Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay go unprovided. than 1O years on the force, Joe was promoted homage to an individual who serves as an in In 1995 alone, the North Miami Foundation to corporal and assigned to the police radio spiration to many. Her life of 101 years leaves provided to North Dade's elderly 26,545 hours room supervising call takers and dispatchers an indelible impression on all with whom she of chore service, 38,388 hours of friendly com for the northeast division. Shortly after his prcr comes in contact. Her life is a testament that panionship visits, and 56,519 telephone reas motion to corporal, Joe was transferred on humanness is a factor that matters most in surance calls. In addition, 6,227 hours of spe January 30, 1975, to the 25th district and su life. Mrs. Janie A. Greene is a model human cial projects were conducted by local organi pervised that districfs operation center and and a great point of light whose contributions zations and schools. These volunteer hours cell room. to this Earth must not go unacknowledged. are equivalent to 47 full-time staff positions. Moving up the ladder at the police depart For over 55 years, Mrs. Greene has worked It can easily be seen that the North Miami ment continued for Joe when he was prcr tirelessly for the People's Institutional A.M.E. Foundation is exactly that: a foundation. Upon mated to detective and assigned to the east Church. She is a pillar of support in the church their shoulders rest thousands of people who detective division on October 18, 1976. In and has become a reliable church laborer. can not as easily help themselves. The 1979, Joe was transferred to the homicide di Throughout her five-decade service, Janie groundwork that they and their volunteers prcr vision. On March 1980, he returned to the de Greene has been involved with the Shut-In vide is truly the basis on which a community tective division and was selected as one of the Club and the South Carolina Club. She has is built. I am proud to say that they are part first detectives assigned to a divisional, special been a member of the stewardess board, of my constituency and rise today to thank investigation unit by then Lt. Edward trustee, auxiliary, and the missionary society. each volunteer for their efforts. Mclaughlin-now deputy commissioner of li Presently, Ms. Greene is a charter member of cense and investigation. His responsibilities the South Carolina Club and a member of the ranged from investigating high profile ~ses to Virginia Smith Missionary Society. TRIBUTE TO REV. CURLEE multiple crimes and acting as a liaison with Admirably, Janie Greene is one who knows WINDHAM other police departments. how to enjoy life in its purest form: She is the Joe's next step up the ladder with the police matriarch of a prosperous family. She serves HON. EDOIJ>HUS TOWNS force was his promotion to sergeant in 1981. as a guiding light to those whom she wel OF NEW YORK He served as a patrol supervisor in the 15th comed into this world: her children, Thelma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district in northeast Philadelphia and 16th dis Greene McQueen, deceased, Clifton S. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 trict in west Philadelphia In 1986, Joe was Greene, Oreda Greene Dabney, and Myrtle promoted to the rank of lieutenant and again Green Whitmore; 11 grandchildren and scores Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to recog returned back to the east detective division. of great-grandchildren and great-great-grand nize Rev. Curlee Windham for his longstan~ On September 19, 1989, Joe was trans children. At the very least, Walley Greene, ing service to God and the community of ferred back to the homicide division where he Janie's husband who passed on in 1931, has Brooklyn and the members of Liberty Baptist presided over the operations and investiga a lineage which is very well preserved. Church. Reverend Windham is a native of St. tions of No. 1 platoon. During his tenure at Born in Georgetown, SC, to Prince and George, SC. Employed as a New York Hous homicide, Joe supervised many high profile Clara Browne, Mrs. Janie Greene has been a ing Authority housing inspector, Reverend murder cases with No. 1 platoon and led his beloved resident of Brooklyn for over 60 Windham is guided by spiritual faith and devcr division in solved investigations. As a lieuten years. During this time, Janie has lived in ap tion. ant with the homicide division, Joe dealt with preciation of every hour of life. This is evident As the pastor of Liberty Baptist Church he both the broadcast and print media on a daily in the way she chooses to enjoy precious mo has been instrumental in mentoring and creat basis. Joe became well known to the reporters ments. Under no circumstances does she re ing spiritual leadership within the church com on the police beat and was often com serve enjoyment to those her junior. Janie en munity and the community at-large. Under the plimented for his relationship with him. joys gardening, reading, listening to the radio, pastor's religious and organizational direction Finally, on December 19, 1994, Joe was and watching television. Mrs. Greene's favorite his congregation has retired the mortgage on transferred back to the east detective division pastimes further include attending public. his church. Additionally programs that nourish and commanded that division's special inves events, shopping, and decorating. Preparing the soul, body, and mind have been devel tigations unit, which was responsible for the daily brunch for the family and sending greet oped under Pastor Windham's guidance. His arrests in the Quaker Lace fire, The narcotic ing cards are also regular forms of recreation initiatives include a 12-step program of Narcot processing unit, robbery, burglary and stolen for Janie Greene. ics Anonymous, and programs that provide auto teams. He also acted as the division's Service to God, family, and community can food, clothing, tutoring, and community out executive officer taking over the command du be a difficult task to accomplish. Consistently, reach. ties in the absence to the captain. Janie Greene has made it appear to be effort Reverend Windham has established himself Now Joe is starting his career as the direc less. I sincerely appreciate the richness, beau as a pillar and visionary in the community. On tor of the Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation ty, and dedication that mark Mrs. Greene's May 3, 1996, he will celebrate his 13th anni for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse life. Janie Greene is a great point of light for versary of service to God, his church, and the Among Children. He works with the State de all of the people of America to revere. community. I am pleased to recognize his self partment of education which pays for the train less efforts and dedicated service. ing of student assistance teams in schools throughout the commonwealth. Also, this IN HONOR OF NORTH MIAMI FOUN group provides the training facility, lodging, DATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS' ALLISON OWENS WINNER IN VOICE meals and recreation for the police officers SERVICES OF DEMOCRACY CONTEST throughout the State while they train to be D.A. R. E. officers. HON. CARRIE P. MEEK HON. TOM BEVIll Joseph Witte's accomplishments as a dedi OF FLORIDA OF ALABAMA cated and valiant officer of the Philadelphia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Police Department have earned him well-de served respect and praise from his peers. Mr. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Speaker, I wish Joe all the best in his retire Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, May is Mr. BEVILL Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment from the Philadelphia Police Department. Older Americans Month and on May 1, 1996, congratulate my constituent, Allison Owens of April 30, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9753 Gadsden, who is the State winner of the Voice all are mortal." Kennedy answered her call HONORING THE PEA RIDGE of Democracy broadcast scriptwriting contest, by submitting civil rights legislation to Con VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of gress to ensure equality for all. America is the United States and its ladies auxiliary. calling for unity. E Pluribus Unum-From Many-One. That is America. That is her I am very proud of Allison who wrote a stir call. Do you hear it? ring script based on the patriotic theme, "An America is facing many more trials. Her HON. BART GORDON swering America's Call." people are suffering. Franklin D. Roosevelt With your permission, I would like to submit also said, "The test of our progress is not OF TENNESSEE her winning script for the RECORD: whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we pro IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANSWERING AMERICA'S CALL vide enough for those who have too little." (By Allison Owens) He answered this call by passing Social Secu rity legislation to protect all Americans Tuesday, April 30, 1996 SSSHH, Can you hear it? It echoes in our from catastrophes like the depression. Amer spacious skies, it rings from purple moun ica is still today calling for those who have tainside, and crashes in our waves, from sea no voice. Can you hear it? Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I to shining sea. It is America's call. Can you Ronald Reagan heard it. He held the hand am taking this opportunity to applaud the in hear it? of a dying American spirit. He heard her call valuable services provided by the Pea Ridge Washington heard it as he took a challenge for what many people thought would be the Volunteer Fire Department. These brave, civic many would not face by becoming this coun last time. Spirit like ours. DOES NOT DIE, minded people give freely of their time so that try's first President. As a general, he took but will live forever no matter what trials we may all feel safer at night. many risks for this great country because he may come our way. We overcame Vietnam. heard her call to him. But, America does not We overcame Watergate. We overcame the Few realize the depth of training and hard call without firmness. The call to her people Iranian Hostage Crisis. Every time America work that goes into being a volunteer fire is not weak. But, is strong and stern. Abra has called, her people have answered. Amer fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, ham Lincoln heard it as he took the meas ica is calling for a resurrection of triumph. "These fireman must have an overwhelming ures needed to preserve his country in its We will overcome the seemingly impossible desire to do for others while expecting nothing greatest hour of trial-The Civil War. Theo trials that lay in our path. America will in return." dore Roosevelt heard it. His answer prepared never die. Answering America's call keeps America for her role in the twentieth cen her alive. Can you hear it? Preparation includes twice monthly training tury as he built the world's first modern programs in which they have live drills, study Do you hear her calling to you? In big ways Navy. Franklin D. Roosevelt heard her call, the latest videos featuring the latest in fire though it was not an easy one. He responded and small, she calls to us for we are Ameri cans, and answering this call is part of our fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars by saying "Let me assert my firm belief that where they can obtain the knowledge they the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." duty. Not just for this country, but for the world. Dwight D. Eisenhower heard it and need to save lives. Within a year of becoming But, fear is little when you live in a coun said "Whatever America hopes to pass in a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten try as strong as our America; we proved this this world must first come to pass in the nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro in WWII. Her call is reflected with deter heart of America." The Heart of America, where they undergo further, intensified train mination by her people. The slogan of the where her call begins. Is the Heart of Amer ing. U.S. Air Force is "The difficult we do imme ica not the heart of her people? Is the call of diately, the impossible takes a little America not the call of her people? Of our When the residents of my district go to bed longer." Some of America's calls are quite people, the young, the old, the poor, the at night, they know that should disaster strike difficult. prosperous, the weak, and the strong. The and their home catch fire, well trained and John F . Kennedy heard it. "A Nation of ones who call to us loudly, and the ones who qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Immigrants," he called her. And, we are. suffer silently. They are all America's calls. and willing to give so graciously and gener Sometimes, people especially from such a di Can you hear it? Will you answer? Theodore ously of themselves. This peace of mind verse group of backgrounds, have a difficult Roosevelt said, "There can be no 50/50 Ameri should not be taken for granted. time understanding each other. Kennedy also canism in this country. There is room here said "In the final analysis, our most basic for only 100% Americanism." And how can By selflessly giving of themselves, they en common link is that we all inhabit this you be 100% American if you do not answer sure a safer future for us all. We owe these small planet. We all breathe the same air. America's call? Listen, can you hear it? I volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude We all cherish our children's future. And we can! for their service and sacrifice.