11668 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS WHAT'S AT STAKE? the four corners of the globe, and threatens every ocean of the world. This month they the peace of an insecure world. conducted the largest naval exercise in their Virginians have a respect for history. We history in the North Atlantic and Norwe­ HON. J. KENNETH ROBINSON know lessons of the past cannot be ignored. gian Sea. OF VIRGINIA Neither in dealing with the Soviet Union They have the world's largest military air can we ignore: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force. That in 1939 they entered into a non-ag­ They have 371 submarines of which 64 Wednesday, May 9, 1984 gression pact with the Nazis to partition can launch ballistic missiles. Our total sub­ Poland. In that same year they invaded Fin­ marine force is 133. e Mr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I had land. We are not dealing with a country with an the opportunity last week-on In 1940 they seized Latvia, Lithuania, Es- ox cart technology. There are areas in Monday, April 30-to hear my distin­ tonia. - which they have a technological lead over guished predecessor in the House, the In 1948 they tried to blocade Berlin. the United States. Honorable John 0. Marsh, now the In 1950 they supported the North Korean It is estimated they have a 10 year lead in Secretary of the Army, address the invasion of South Korea. the casting of titanium, enabling them to In 1953 they put down the popular upris­ build a submarine with diving depths well 36th Annual Congressional Dinner of ing in East Germany. the Virginia State Chamber of Com­ below conventional operations. In 1956 they brutally crushed the Hungar­ They are pressing ahead in the develop­ merce in Arlington, Va. ian Revolution. ment of nuclear weapons. For example, they Secretary Marsh's comments on the In 1961 they built the Berlin Wall. have operational 1,398 silo launchers. Their threat which hangs over us-and over In 1968 they occupied Czechoslovakia to ICBM's are considered to be at least as accu­ all free peoples-impressed me as real­ suppress the freedom being manifested rate as our Minutemen III's. Many of these istic and solidly based. I commend his there. missile systems have Multiple Reentry Vehi­ message to the consideration of my In 1979 they invaded Afghanistan. cles, each of which is a separate atomic pro­ And, the most recent flagrant example of jectile. Their SS-18's can carry 10 MIRVs colleagues, and I include the text their disrespect for human life and rights under leave to extend my remarks. and their SS-19's can carry 6. Our modern occurred last September when they shot Minuteman has three. The SS-18's can neu­ WHAT'S AT STAKE? down an unarmed Korean airliner, taking tralize 80 percent of our land based ICBM's This coming June the 6th marks the 40th 269 lives. For those who feel this was a mis­ using two strikes per silo. This imbalance is anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. take-who think they have remorse or why the President's MX program for a As Virginians, we should remember in the regret-! point out earlier this month, a modern missile is so important. initial assault on Omaha Beach, there were senior official of the Soviet Government, in To those who advocate a nuclear freeze, It only two National Guard units, both were a public statement in Moscow, hailed the should be pointed out that our stockpile from Virginia. The !16th Infantry, the downing of the Korean airliner. The Soviets have made Cuba into a Carib­ today is one-fourth less than what it was in Stonewall Brigade, from the Valley, Central bean arsenal. Their intelligence collection 1967. and Southside Virginia, and the lllth Field station at Lourdes, near Havana, is the They have about 50,000 tanks. We have Artillery from Richmond, Fredericksburg, second largest they operate in the world. nearly 12,000. Each year they out produce and the Tidewater. They are the primary source of arms us by 1,600. D-Day should teach us we have an inter­ going into Nicaragua. For effective deterrance it is not necessary est in what happens in the rest of the world, Cuban combat troops are their proxies in we match the Soviets man for man, or tank because what happens there can help or Angola and Ethiopia. for tank, but there are steps we must take hurt us. Soviet military representatives numbering to strengthen our defenses. It is to our advantage this planet be a about 20,000 are in nearly 30 nations as a Significant gains have been made in stable place, and that it be a place of peace, part of their foreign military sales program. recent years in the readiness of all of our with freedom under law. They have supported both Iran and Iraq forces. I can tell you there has been a quan­ To that end, we must understand there is in a war that could destabilize the Persian tum jump in the readiness of your Army. a direct relationship between defense, your Gulf. In the Middle East, they are responsi­ More remains to be done. These things that security, and your economic endeavors. ble for the enormous military force devel­ remain to be done are at the heart of the I was asked to speak to you this evening oped by Syria. President's defense request. about National Defense. Approximately 90,000 students from the Additionally, to help meet this threat. It is my hope that I can give you some lesser developed nations of the world study The NATO Alliance is vital, as well as our background that will enable you to better in the Soviet Union, the Bloc countries, or participation in it. This Alliance has pre­ understand the reasons for the President's Cuba. Included are 14,000 from Central and served the peace in Western Europe longer program. South America. They will return to their than any time since the Roman Empire. The Commonwealth of Virginia has countries to spread Marxist/Leninist doc­ There is another important dimension to played a great role in the building of the trine, and they will be anti-American. national security. Economic stability is es­ Republic. We have a great responsibility for Why do we need a strong defense? Be­ sential for a secure world. And it is neces­ its preservation. cause the world is not at peace. There are 20 sary for a prosperous America. When compared to other national cap­ to 22 conflicts and insurgencies being waged For example, the oil embargo of 1973 had itals, in the words of "America the Beauti­ in the lesser developed countries of the a worldwide impact. It contributed to insta­ ful," Washington seems to be the city of the world. There are at least 15 other countries bilities in the Third World. It helped spawn patriot's dream which "gleams undimmed that are politically unstable which might insurgencies. This has been true in Central by human tears." destabilize and become insurgencies. America. But for much of the planet Earth, it is a Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central America comprises the countries world of tears, of turmoil and conflict. Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia,-These of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Hondu­ The stakes are high. America, with its ma­ are targets of Soviet intrusion, adventurism ras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. As terial and human resources, finds its leader­ and trouble making. These are areas vital to President Reagan has observed the objec­ ship challenged and its vital interests United States and free world interests. tive of the insurgency there is the entire threatened. To support these aggressive aims the Sovi­ region, not just El Salvador. The insurgent This century has seen the birth of a new ets have built a gigantic war machine and leaders also have said as much. colossus, one driven by an alien ideology. It industrial complex to fuel it. Their army Backed by Cuba and the Soviet Union. draws its strength from the force of arms. It consists of 194 divisions. Ours has 24 with 8 Nicaragua is building the largest military has waged ruthless aggression on its neigh­ in the National Guard. force in Central America. More than 2,300 bor states. From its Eurasian power base, In the last 25 years they have built a blue Cuban military advisers are in Nicaragua. the Soviet Union now leap frogs its power to water navy for the projection of power to About 7,000 other Cuban advisers are there

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11669 to help the Sandinistas impose control on This Forum would assemble a cross sec­ Since 1884, ASME codes and stand­ Nicaragua-to aid the infiltration of arms tion of key leaders for a one-day seminar on ards have had a major impact on the and equipment to Salvador and other areas Defense issues including economic concerns in the region. as well as national values. lives and livelihoods of all Americans. Central America is not half a world away. The Chamber sponsored such a forum in The ASME codes and standards activi­ It is on our doorstep. It is a vital area where the 60's where the Governor was a keynote ty began when a small group met in nearly one half of all United States foreign speaker to an audience of about 600 blue New York City to consider safety of trade transits the Panama Canal and the ribbon members. boilers. Heating water to produce Caribbean Sea. Secondly, in just over two years, America steam and converting the steam into We are citizens of an interdependent will mark the beginning of the Bicentennal world. Vessels moving to and from the Old of the adoption of the Constitution and the energy to power machinery was one of Dominion with raw materials and manufac­ founding of the Republic. These will be the most innovative ideas of the 19th tured products have ports of call on every events of enormous consequence, nationally century. However, uncontrolled, pres­ continent of the Earth. and internationally. This Bicentennial will surized steam can burst even a steel For evidence of the enormous contribu­ attract worldwide attention. I urge this or­ containment vessel. By the late 19th tions Virginia ports make, look at the "Vir­ ganization to play a key role in its com­ ginia Port Authority Foreign Trade Annual memoration. century, boiler explosions were killing Report for 1983." The report states the Through the study of national security 50,000 and injuring 2 million people total activity of the port of Hampton Roads issues, essential to our survival, and the re­ annually. generated revenues of $1.8 Billion. All Com­ examination of our value system as ex­ The mechanical engineers who tack­ monwealth port activities created 155,000 pressed in the Constitution and the Bill of led the problem in 1884 began by seek­ jobs, $3 Billion in wages, and $307.5 Million Rights, perhaps, we can forge an American ing reliable methods for testing steam in tax revenues. strategy for human freedom, with an en­ We are inexorably linked to far away lightened policy of economic development boilers. Establishment of universally places because there are 40 minerals and as we move to the year 2,000. accepted construction methods took metals on which a modern industrial society In slightly more than 15 years, we end a many years. Because technology never depends. Without them you cannot have as­ century and close an age. stands still, ASME continuously up­ sembly lines or manufacture products. The die for the image of society in the The U.S. is more than 50% dependent on dates its codes and standards; the year 2,000 could well be cast in these few in­ latest boiler and pressure vessel code foreign sources for 23 of 40 critical materials tervening years. Shall it be in the image of essential to the U.S. economic and national the American Republic with individual lib­ was issued in 1983. Among the ele­ security. However, of the same 40, the Sovi­ erty, economic opportunity, and the pursuit ments of modern life that we take for ets are completely independent for 35. of happiness, or shall it mirror the police granted are fasteners. Every house­ Freedom to transit the oceans of the state with regulated economies and totali­ hold has its complement of extra world-to fly the airways that link conti­ tarian control of people? nents is essential for reasons not directly re­ screws, bolts and nuts, as well as other How shall we start the Third Millennium? types of fasteners that are used to lated to defense. It is American foreign Virginia is the cradle of Freedom. Of the policy, backed by a strong defense policy Year 2,000 I believe some historian in an­ hold things together. We assume that that assists a Virginia businessman to move other day, and another age, shall write that a nut bought in California will fit a about the face of the earth, to negotiate for in a time of national peril, when freedom bolt purchased in New Jersey. Yet we raw materials, to sell manufactured prod­ ucts, and to engage in financial transactions was again threatened, citizens of America's probably never give a second thought that yield vast economic dividends for the oldest Commonwealth accepted the leader­ to the enormous amount of engineer­ ship that was their heritage, and through ing that goes into how a bolt is de­ Commonwealth. courage, dedication, and sacrifice, ensured Part of that defense policy is reflected by their Country and its blessings of Liberty signed and standardized; how the the fact that through alliances more than would be not just the legacy of their chil­ length, thread gage and diameter are 42% of your Army is stationed overseas in set. strategic areas. dren and their children's children, but the What really is at stake is not just Soviet birthright of all mankind.e When specifications for materials, military power-a threat we cannot ignore. fit, safety, performance and dimension Rather, it is the ultimate resolution of key are established, manufacturers use social and political issues. ASME'S CODES AND STANDARDS these standards to make mass produc­ The conflict we are in, but did not choose, DESERVE RECOGNITION tion possible, lower costs and enhance is a challenge of ideas and contrasting competition. At the end of the produc­ values. What is at stake is personal freedom and HON. DON FUQUA tion line, standards provide economy, liberty, the same stakes that Patrick Henry OF FLORIDA confidence and safety for consumers. addressed in St. John's Church in Rich­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The same system of voluntary codes mond. Governance in the 20th Century is a Wednesday, May 9, 1984 and standards that has brought stabil­ struggle between the free society and the ity to the necessities of modern living police state. Do we choose our leaders or are e Mr. FUQUA. Mr. Speaker, 1984 has also infused recreational activity they chosen for us? marks the 100th anniversary of the with unprecedented freedom and Therefore, how do we become more active voluntary codes and standards pro­ players in the arena of national security af­ safety. fairs? gram of the American Society of Me­ ASME is one of a number of techni­ How can we better compete in the chal­ chanical Engineers leaders that a soft-line local governments for land acquisition HARBOR MINING DAMAGED policy is hopeless. as the USG is determined to destroy the revolu­ funds have been appropriated for this GUA tion." purpose. The cable warns Shultz that "the poten­ When the authorizing legislation HON. SALA BURTON tial of a clash is real," predicting that a was drafted, Congress envisioned a Mass to be celebrated by an estimated 2,000 OF CALIFORNIA workers at Managua's Don Bosco Church unique Federal, State and local gov­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment partnership to implement the today "may or may not trigger a violent con­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 frontation" between Sandinista "turbas" park. The State of California estab­ is conservancy to coordinate this effort. Speaker, I want to bring to the atten­ described by Quainton as "one of the most The Santa Monica Mountains conser­ tion of my colleagues another article outspoken critics" of the Sandinista regime. vancy, along with the cities, counties, on U.S. involvement in Nicaragua by "There are rumors that the turbas will be park and recreation districts and re­ John Wallach, foreign correspondent unleashed to disrupt the service," the cable says. source conservation districts are work­ for the Hearst Newspapers. The Sandinistas are "looking for an op­ ing together to acquire new land and Some of you may recall that Mr. portunity to remind the Church and opposi­ to improve operation and maintenance Wallach wrote an article describing tion who runs Nicaragua," Quainton report­ of park projects. These are functions CIA plans to mine Nicaraguan harbors ed, "with some members of the opposition which the Park Service cannot per­ 9 months before the public-and most to demonstrate their determination to resist form. Federal funding is needed for Members of Congress-learned of . . . the repressive nature of the Sandinista State and local governments to accom­ those covert operations. regime." plish these goals. The conservancy has As we consider President Reagan's The cable, marked "Confidential" in cap­ ital letters and sent to "Rome Also for Vati­ established a list of priority projects request for assistance to the Nicara­ can," concludes that regardless of whether totaling $2.5 million which could be guan rebels, I hope my colleagues will or not the predicted violence erupts today. funded through the State grants pro­ take a minute to read the U.S. Ambas­ "what is certain is that tension has reached gram. sador's assessment of this administra­ its highest level in several months." The State and local governments tion's disastrous decision to mine Nica­ It also reports serious "disillusionment" have the flexibility to undertake raguan harbors. within the government. projects which cannot be performed The article follows: The reported change in the Sandinista at­ by the National Park Service. While titude could mean the Nicaraguan govern­ U.S. ENVOY FEARS RIOTS IN NICARAGUA ment is seeking ways to exploit the mining the National Park Service concen­ issue to squirm out of its commitment to trates on acquiring major parcels of WASHINGTON.-The U.S. ambassador to hold democratic elections in November or it land, its budget for new, essential Nicaragua, in a highly classified cable to could mean the stage is being set for even public facilities and improvements is Secretary of State Shultz, is predicting vio­ more direct U.S. involvement. limited by statute. However, there are lent civil clashes may erupt because the If widespread violence erupts throughout many needed facilities. This is where mining of Nicaraguan harbors has helped Nicaragua, the Reagan administration the grant program can be beneficial. convince the Sandinista government that would be faced with a decision whether to The State and local governments can the "U.S. government is determined to de­ vastly increase both financial and logistical stroy the revolution." support for the rebels or allow them to face also acquire critical properties which U.S. Ambassador Anthony Quainton's the prospect of defeat by the Sandinista's are not necessarily high priority acqui­ cable, which he labeled "The Gathering well-organized, Soviet- and Cuban-equipped sitions for the Park Service, but are Storm," said that the mining and stepped­ army. very important to the future of the up rebel activity had forced the Nicaraguan Leaking such a classified document is not park. government to "abandon the conciliatory unusual here. In this case it appears the mo- 11672 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 tivation of the source was to publicize the Solomon is Partner in Charge of the I insert her speech in the REcoRD at success that the rebels have had in their Boston office of Pannell Kerr Forster. this point: battle to overthrow the Sandinistas. Solomon is Past President of the Massa­ That could favorably affect pivotal mem­ chusetts Society of CPAs and the Society's AnDRESS BY AMBASSADOR JEANE J. KIRKPAT­ bers of Congress who are hesitating to fully Educational Foundation and has served as a RICK, U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO support the administration's requested $21 member of the Governing Council and the THE UNITED NATIONS AT THE AMERICAN DE­ million to continue the covert war against State Legislation and Nominations Commit­ FENSE PREPAREDNESS ASSOCIATION the Sandinistas. tees of the American Institute of CPAs and I do not purport to be an expert in mat­ "A confrontation between the Sandinistas as an Editorial advisor to the Journal of Ac­ ters military. i think it is very important and certain sections of the opposition may countancy. He presently chairs the Insti­ that we have in our society sufficient num­ be near," Quainton predicted. He said the tute's Relations with State Societies Execu­ bers of distinguished professionals who are opposition has been encouraged by the suc­ tive Committee and is a member of the expert in matters military. It is a privilege cess of the mining, in particular the "eco­ Annual Meeting Committee and Postbacca­ to be among so many of you tonight. My re­ nomic problems and shortages" it has pro­ laureate Education Requirement Special spect for America's military establishment duced. Committee. He chaired the AICPA's 1980 is matched, if I may say so, only by my re­ The cable also cites high taxes, unemploy­ Annual Meeting Hospitality Committee and spect for the creative, reliably productive ment and military conscription as factors has served on several Institute Task Forces American private sector. I know that being that have put Nicaragua on the apparent on regulation of the profession and manda­ prepared to confront existing dangers in the brink of civil turmoil.e tory continuing professional education. contemporary world-where no one is safe­ He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of requires a high level of competence and co­ Hotel Administration in the Whittemore operation between a highly professional IN RECOGNITION OF JERRY School of Business and Economics at the military establishment and a highly profes­ SOLOMON University of New Hampshire and is a sional defense industry, both of whom former faculty member of Boston Universi­ depend, finally, on a free people. ty's Metropolitan College. He has made nu­ I want to speak tonight on preparedness, HON. NICHOLAS MAVROULES merous presentations at colleges, universi­ about which I know more than I do about OF MASSACHUSETTS ties, professional and trade conferences, weapons. Preparedness consists in a capac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conventional and educational seminars both ity to protect and preserve the nation, its in the United States and abroad. In 1981, he people and its institutions. Preparedness Wednesday, May 9, 1984 was honored by being named the Practition­ has at least three components: First, it re­ er In Residence by the Department of Ac­ quires a reasonably accurate idea of actual e Mr. MAVROULES. Mr. Speaker, I counting at the University of Massachusetts and potential dangers confronting the would like to bring to my colleagues' in Amherst. nation; second, a realistic notion about how attention the outstanding accomplish­ He has written many articles on the lodg­ to defend 'against these dangers; and third, a ments and dedication of one of my ing and food service industries and has been relevant defense. My point is, however, that constituents, Jerry Solomon. His con­ a frequent contributor to Meeting Place and perceiving potential dangers precedes pre­ tributions to the accounting profession Resort Management magazines. He is the paring to meet them. and the Massachusetts Society of Cer­ author of Financial and Accounting Hand­ In a democracy, broad agreement gressive, violent; he lusts for victory and ries explain away objective danger and If things do not go as desired, he com­ conquest. create an agreeable sense of control over the ments, "the struggle will continue with The ideals charactistic of our society international environment. Both suggest we guns, with machine guns, with bombs . . . make it extremely difficult to deal with can control the level of danger in the world until the last man and woman." The killing to stop? Well, that does lem. And the West is not only the problem caused by guerrilla wars is cumulative, so is not quite explain the problem either. There but also the solution. That is its singular their dependence on the U.S. cumulative? is a great deal of killing in the contempo­ greatness. And the solution is to be true to That the international communist propa­ rary world. There is massive killing, for ex­ the deepest value of the West: the primacy ganda campaign has done its job in Central ample, in the Iran-Iraq war, where casual­ of the spirit and the freedom of the soul." America with predictable, enviable thor­ ties have mounted to hundreds of thou­ If we are true to our heritage, which is oughness, undermining respect and sympa­ sands, where children are sacrificed un­ strong as well as proud, true to the primacy thy for the Salvadoran people and their armed to battle, chemical weapons are used of the spirit and the freedom of the soul, we government in their efforts to survive a non­ without much concern. Killing is not rare in will take care to be prepared. communist society? our times. Murder does not depend on the Good night.e It easy enough to understand what the people of El Salvador want. They make it perception of the witness. Conquest is not clear, in their stalwart resistance to guerril­ altered by redefinition. Neither Qaddafi nor las, in their stalwart turnout in elections. It the Ortegas can be controlled by alteration PRAISE DUE TO FOSTER is easy enough to understand what the of our behavior. The appropriate prepara­ PARENTS rulers of the Soviet Union and Cuba want. tion for dealing with them is not psycho­ They make it clear by their contingent cam­ analysis but strong defense. paigns of subversion, aggression, incorpora­ Frankly, I do not know what the critics of HON. BARNEY FRANK tion, on the basis of which they have built our Central American policy want. I fear OF MASSACHUSETTS that they are charter members in the the world's only contemporary empire. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have seen this process so often, watched its "blame America first club," which is pre­ success so often, that anyone who is inter­ pared to give everybody, except the United Wednesday, May 9, 1984 ested in understanding their methods can, States, the benefit of the doubt about by now, understand them if they choose: almost everything in the world: I fear that • Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, all of us cultivation of insurgency, provocation of re­ the real identity of the Vietnam generation wish that breakdowns of one sort or pression, denial of complicity, suggestion was described in a Pogo cartoon-the one another in family life did not occur. always that their own violence is purely in­ where he saw the enemy and recognized But in our society such problems do ternal in it origin, merciless criticism of the that it was us. How else could it be that so occur, and all too frequently children victim, a concerted attack on anyone who many are ready to assist everyone except are left without the parental support seeks to aid the victim, Soviet weapons, the one most threatened and important to they need. Fortunately, we have thou­ Libyan planes, Cuban advisers, Palestinian our security? internationalists, dead civilians, disrupted You know the consequences of such sands of citizens who are prepared, economies, disinformation and intimidation. skewed reflexes: the Soviet Union builds its through their participation in the The pattern is clear; its efficacy is very well military forces because they fear us, but we Foster Parent Program, to provide the established. We have watched it work in build ours because we are militaristic. It love and support which these children such far-flung places as Vietnam, Angola, would be easy to have real arms control, if need. In Massachusetts, more than and Nicaragua; we see its beginnings in El only we tried harder. The Nicaraguans 6,000 children currently benefit from Salvador and the Sudan. The Soviets are en­ would be willing to live in peace, if only the willingness of Foster Parents to tirely right in thinking it could in principle their neighbors were more flexible. The work in every underdeveloped country in rebels in El Salvador would not participate give their time and care to young the world. in elections because the government is in­ people in need. I was very pleased that It is easy to understand what the Salva­ sufficiently flexible; but the rebels in Nica­ our Governor, Michael Dukakis, re­ dorans want, what the Soviets and their ragua will not participate in elections be­ cently honored the important work friends want. It is also easy to understand cause they are Somocistas. these Foster Parents do by proclaim­ what our government wants. We want a The "blame America first" group looks ing the month of May, 1984 as "Foster Central America made of independent na­ less to history or reason than to their own Parent Recognition Month" in Massa­ tions living in mutual respect, capable of sense of America's guilt. The fact is that we economic development, enjoying freedom in neither cause all of the world's problems chusetts. I hope other States will join a context of democracy. That has been af­ nor can we cure them by altering our own Massachusetts in this recognition. firmed by the President, affirmed by the behavior. Not all the dangers in the world Recently, I discussed the operation Kissinger Commission; it waits only its de­ exist in our heads, and few of them can be of the Foster Parent Program in the finitive affirmation by the Congress. dealt with by reinterpreting the data of ex- Fall River Area with Aida Santos, an May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11675 employee of the Massachusetts Devel­ LOYALTY DAY gives us all reason to be proud, not opment of Social Services who works only of our heritage, but of our youth very hard in this program. On HON. G. V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY and the world we leave for them. If Monday, May 14, I look forward to OF MISSISSIPPI she is indicative of the leaders of to­ joining Mayor Carlton Viveiros of . the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES morrow, then we can only be moving into an era of greater prosperity. city of Fall River in honoring Aida Wednesday, May 9, 1984 Santos and the Foster Parents and Mr. Speaker, I submit for the record employees of the Department of e Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, Miss Mackin's opening remarks and each year on May 1, this Nation re­ Voice of Democracy address: Social Services for the excellent work dedicates itself to the principles and they do on behalf of young people. high ideals upon which our precious REMARKS OF JEAN ELIZABETH MACKIN BEFORE There is no greater obligation for the THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DISTRICT heritage was built. Through a program OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT adult members of society than to come sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign This morning I saw a bumper sticker that together through Government and Wars, Loyalty Day, an observance private volunteer efforts to provide said "America is #1 ... thanks to its Veter­ which began in 1959, has become a ans," and I believe this is so true. I also be­ help and support for children whose celebration of freedom and prosperity lieve that the Veterans of Foreign Wars are family circumstances have left them and a special time to renew our alle­ special people. It's not good enough for you in need of alternative family arrange­ giance to the greatest nation on Earth. just to be # 1, you are making sure that we ments. The following proclamation from stay #1. You have invested your time, I am delighted to be able to express D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, Jr., herald­ money and effort into high school students my admiration and gratitude to those ed Loyalty Day, 1984, in our Nation's like me across this country and around the Capital: world. You have shown us our own potential who participate in, and run the Foster and all the opportunities that are out there Parent Program, and my particular A PROCLAMATION for us. And we're in debt to you. gratitude to Aida Santos for bringing Whereas, Public Law 85-529 of the 85th It's not good enough just to say "thank this to my attention. Congress, approved by the President of the you" because you are a special organization. I ask, Mr. Speaker, that we print United States on July 19, 1958, designated I truly believe that the best way to say May 1st of each year as "National Loyalty here the proclamation of the Gover­ thank you is through my actions. It's how I Day;" and live in the future and how my life affects nor of Massachusetts establishing Whereas, the opportunity has been pro­ the lives of others that will show you exact­ May, 1984 as "Foster Parent Recogni­ vided annually for every citizen to reaffirm ly what you are doing. tion Month." his faith in his country through a program I've got to be a giver in life, not a taker. sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars PROCLAMATION OF Gov. MICHAEL DUKAKIS You see, all the seats that adults fill today, of the United States to inspire rededication the youth will fill tomorrow. And so, I Whereas: It is the fundamental right of to the principles of freedom and justice would like to present my speech, so you can every child to be loved, cared for and treat­ which form the basis of our government; see what to expect: ed with dignity; and and Whereas: Foster parents have unselfishly Whereas, there has been periodic at­ MY ROLE IN UPHOLDING OUR CONSTITUTION assumed the primary responsibility for pro­ tempts over the last two centuries to stifle An1erica . . . just the sound of the word viding a creative and positive force in the and destroy our hard won right of freedom makes you feel good. Maybe because Amer­ lives of more than 6,000 foster children of speech, freedom of the press, and free­ ica means freedom, and opportunity, and across the Commonwealth; and dom of worship; and dreams, but possibly the greatest thing Whereas: Today's foster parents are an in­ Whereas, each of us should personally about America is her people. So many dif­ tegral part of a professional children's serv­ pledge to uphold these God-given rights: ferent people. People from all over the ices team and network of community re­ Now, therefore, I, the Mayor of the Dis­ world come to live in America. Some risk sources that works cooperatively to return trict of Columbia, do hereby proclaim Tues­ their lives to reach the freedom we have these children to a strengthened family day, May 1, 1984 as "Loyalty Day" in Wash­ here. And once men are here they are will­ unit; and ington, D.C. and urge the citizens of our Na­ ing to die to keep America free, and it's not tion's Capital to reaffirm their allegiance to surprising. Whereas: The changing role of foster par­ our great country and to the ideals and in­ Freedom is so priceless a gift. To have the ents requires a broad range of skills which stitutions it preserves and defends. We ask freedom to speak your will, to reach for enables them to deal effectively with a vari­ that civic groups join on that day to give ex­ your dreams, and to be who you want to be ety of emotional and behavioral problems; pression to loyalty through appropriate is so distant to many countries around the and ceremonies, by display of the national world, yet in America it is a way of life. Whereas: Foster parents are increasingly emblem and through cooperation with the Each and every person has the chance at involved in the recruitment, selection, train­ sponsors of this observance, the Veterans of doing what he or she really wants to do. ing and support of other foster parents; and Foreign Wars. With the right determination one person Whereas: Foster parents are valued mem­ As the recipient of the Loyalty Day can affect all humanity. Just one man or bers of the community who give generously one woman can change the world for the of their time and energy to help children Award, presented each May 1 by the rest of us. Whether that change is a benefi­ develop the self-confidence necessary to District of Columbia Department of cial one or not. meet the growing demands of today's world; the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I was A single person, a single mind, a single and honored to have witnessed an enter­ belief can make history. Take Mother Whereas: The protection, welfare and de­ taining and inspiring program as pre­ Teresa, or take Adolf Hitler. It does not velopment of every child is the responsibil­ sented by this hard-working and dedi­ matter whether you are a man or a woman, ity of the entire citizenry; and cated organization. whether you are black or white or Oriental, The VFW's District of Columbia De­ one person adds so much to the world. And, Whereas: There is in Massachusetts an in turn, the loss of a person can take away initiative on foster parent recruitment de­ partment is to be commended for its so much from the world. veloped through a cooperative effort be­ sincere concern for the promotion of This past year a young girl at my school tween the public and private sector, and patriotism and loyalty to country, as was killed in an automobile accident. Now dedicated to promoting understanding of well as the preservation of democratic she is just another statistic, one of the thou­ the need for professional foster parents; ideals. sands of people that die every year. Her Now, Therefore, I, Michael S. Dukakis, During this program, the winner of death is truly a loss to her family and Governor of the Commonwealth of Massa­ the District of Columbia Voice of De­ friends, but if a gain can be found in a loss chusetts, do hereby proclaim May, 1984 as mocracy competition, also sponsored then life is given so much more meaning. Foster Parent Recognition Month in the Maybe her death gives us a stronger reason Commonwealth of Massachusetts and urge by the VFW, delivered one of the most to really live. Not just to wake up in the all citizens to take cognizance of this event eloquent addresses I have ever heard. morning because you have to, but to wake and participate fittingly in its observance.e Jean Elizabeth Mackin, a sophomore up in the morning because you want to. And at Immaculata College Preparatory when you are able to rise you should think School in the District of Columbia, how lucky you are. And when you see your 11676 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 198# reflection in the mirror you should be proud also serves as a trustee of the Federa­ leages to read the following article and of who you are because you are one of a tion of Jewish Philanthropies of New to consider the possible public health kind. York; a member of the board of direc­ problem we may face if no answers are So few people realize how gifted they are just to have the chance at enjoying one tors and executive committee of the found to explain these clusters. more day. Life is not just X-ing off days on Jewish Telegraphic Agency; a member [From the UDT News, March-April 19841 the calendar, it is taking each day and of the executive committees of both squeezing as much out of it as you possibly the National Jewish Community Rela­ NIOSH INVESTIGATING Two PRoBLEM can. tions Advisory Council, and the Syna­ PREGNANCY CLUSTERS Life is using your freedom and gifts to gogue Council of America; and past The National Institute for Occupational help others. It's respecting your neighbors' president of the National Jewish Com­ Safety and Health is investigating rights and your neighbors' dreams. It's set­ unusually high rates of miscarriages at two ting a goal and having the chance to reach mittee on Law and Public Affairs. sites where VDTs are used in large numbers. for it. And this is what the United States As president of the OU since 1978, The clusters of pregnancy problems at Constitution is all about. Mr. Berman is credited with the 300- United Airlines' reservations center in San To uphold the Constitution is to do your percent surge in its overall member­ Francisco and at Southern Bell's data proc­ very best in living day to day. It's standing ship, and with the expansion of its essing center in Atlanta have revived public up for your beliefs and standing back to educational programs both in the concerns about possible serious health ef­ hear the beliefs of others. It's voting for the United States and Israel. fects of VDTs. Eight previous clusters docu­ person who represents the best in you and Finally, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Berman's mented since 1980 had already increased running for an office that will bring out the concern among users and sparked a debate best in you. It's being thankful for the free­ commitment to the totality of Ameri­ about VDT health and safety. dom and justice offered to each and every can Jewry has led him to the pinnacle Half of the 48 pregnancies among VDT one of us in our great land. of American Jewish organizational operators at the United Airlines reserva­ To uphold the Constitution is to stand up posts-chairmanship of the Confer­ tions office in San Francisco between 1979 for the rights of life. And what could possi­ ence of Presidents of Major American and 1984 ended in miscarriages, birth de­ bly be better to believe in than life itself? Jewish Organizations. In this capacity, fects or other abnormal outcomes. NIOSH, Thank you.e he has been the spokesman for 37 na­ which learned of the cluster February 16, tional organizations, advocating the has assigned a team to investigate; it is ex­ cause of American Jewry in interna­ pected to make its first site visit by April 1. UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH At Southern Bell's data processing center CONGREGATIONS HONORS tional forums, in national political in Atlanta, there were six miscarriages JULIUS BERMAN spheres, and to the media. Therefore, among 15 pregnancies. VDT News has in recognition and appreciation of his learned that NIOSH initiated a study at this HON.GARYL.ACKERMAN splendid record of accomplishments, site last September. A brief preliminary OF NEW YORK the Union of Orthodox Jewish Con­ report was sent to the company by NIOSH gregations of America has selected on November 7, but the investigation is con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Julius Berman to be the recipient of tinuing. The report is confidential. Wednesday, May 9, 1984 its highest honor, the coveted Keter UNITED AIRLINES e Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is Shem Tov Award. In addition to 15 miscarriages at the with great pleasure that I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I call upon my col­ United Airlines reservations center, there inform my colleagues of the upcoming leagues in the Congress of the United were two cases of serious birth defects, two 86th anniversary dinner of the Union States to join in congratulating Julius premature births, one stillbirth and one of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of Berman and in wishing him mazel tov. neonatal death. Details on the three re­ America, which will occur on Sunday, The greatness of our country rests on maining problem pregnancies were not dis­ May 13, 1984. the exemplary devotion he so distinc­ closed, to protect the privacy of the employ­ The Orthodox Union, better known tively displays.e ees. by its initials, OU, is the central voice On February 16, 1984, employees at the and service organization for over 1,000 site asked NIOSH to investigate, Dr. Peter HEALTH EFFECTS OF VIDEO Lichty, the medical officer leading the agen­ orthodox congregations in the United cy's study team, said in a telephone inter­ States alone. During the course ·of its DISPLAY TERMINALS . clared" chemical weapons stocks. On March the U.S. chemical deterrent lacks credibil­ With the help of their union, the Communi­ 2, Russian Premier Konstantin Chernenko ity. cation Workers of America, the workers reiterated that such an accord would im­ Assuming the Soviets persist in their re­ asked the agency to investigate the possible prove U.S.-Soviet relations. One would fusal to negotiate a ban on chemical weap­ causes of the 40 percent but did gasses." That agreement, however, does not names of the senior high school win­ not measure radiation emissions from the ban the production and stockpiling of these ners. The first place winner is Ray­ VDTs, according to a source involved in the lethal weapons, and the Soviets have been investigation. mond Schmitz of Glenbard North busily doing both during the last two dec­ High School in Carol Stream, ill.; the PREVIOUS CLUSTERS UNEXPLAINED ades. second place winner is Kyle Klukas of The eight other clusters which have been Military analysts contend the Soviet Union's chemical-weapons capability is Fenton High School in Bensenville; documented in the past three years remain and the third place winner is Faith unexplained. After investigating one of the second to none. The current Soviet chemical clusters, researchers for the federal Centers stockpile exceeds that of the United States Langlois of Driscoll High School in for Disease Control concluded that by a ratio variously estimated to be as high Addison. the high problem pregnancy rate was due to as 10 to 1. Moreover, the analysts assert The essay contest theme I asked our chance. Others have suggested that stress, that some 5 to 30 percent of Soviet conven­ high school participants to expound radiation or some other agent might be tional munitions contain chemical payloads. on was "The Role of America in a causing the clusters and have recommended By comparison, the warheads in the U.S. Dangerous World-What Are Our Re­ research to resolve the uncertainty.e chemical arsenal are leaky and obsolete. Soviet military strategy also stresses the sponsibilities to a Free World?" tactical value of these weapons. Communist All three students have written ex­ combat training exercises regularly involve cellent essays which reveal an under­ CHEMICAL WEAPONS NECESSITY rigorous chemical operations, including de­ standing of our Nation's proud history contamination facilities. and a grasp of America's superpower HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO A comparable training program for Ameri­ role in the world which belie their can troops generally is limited to specialized youthfulness, and further inspire our OF CALIFORNIA units. Soviet armored vehicles are designed and equipped for operation within chemical­ faith in America's rising generation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly contaminated areas. The America M-1 I know my colleagues join me in con­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 battle tank lacks even a positive ventilation gratulating these young essayists on system to prevent the inflow of poisonous their winning entries, and I take pride e Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, gasses. in sharing these prize compositions I bring to the attention of my col­ Why is the United States at such a strate­ with you today. leagues an April 14, 1984 editorial gic disadvantage concerning chemical weap­ The essays follow: from the Oxnard Press Courier enti­ ons? Largely because Congress has refused tled "Chemical Weapons Necessity." to approve the three requests by the admin­ AMERICA, THE WORLD, AND THE QUEST FOR istration for sufficient funds to upgrade this INSURED FREEDoM This article accurately describes ag­ . It is easier to rail against these "for­ eration among the people would strengthen Those treasury figures aren't quoted to eign monsters" than to develop the economy and lessen economic hard­ advocate any particular program, they're to thoughtful and effective policies at ships. With a sense of national patriotism illustrate that tax increases and cuts don't home. Indeed, the entire record of the instilled in the people, any hint of Commu­ always do what the average person might current administration has been to nist takeover would be met with violent re­ expect them to. Raise taxes on the rich to a sacrifice 40 years of national commit­ bellion. hundred percent, and you might make the In today's world, the main threat to world family in the middle feel like the taxers are ment to the elderly, the poor, the mi­ freedom is Communism. The world can only on their side. But the real effect is to drive norities, the children, and the home­ live in true freedom when Communism is re­ the "rich" money underground or overseas. less to a costly quest for arms superi­ moved from the face of the earth.e That leaves you-know-who holding the real ority which consumes $700 million bag-the family in the middle that doesn't every day. have the resources to beat the system. It is also easier to impose simplistic BEWARE THE TAXERS The trouble with the "let's raise taxes on analyses of the causes of foreign disor­ the rich" approach is that it deceives the der than it is to understand the indige­ HON. ROBERT F. (BOB) SMITH middle income people into thinking that's nous origins of revolutionary move­ OF OREGON what happens; then that tax increase comes back and slaps them on the backside. And ments. Too often has this administra­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they don't understand what hit them, or tion sought to use events overseas as a Wednesday, May 9, 1984 why. rationale for its own simplistic analy­ Mr. ROBERT F. SMITH. Mr. It's going to keep repeating until some­ sis of the world, or even as a justifica­ e body figures out that it wasn't just too low tion for our own intervention into an­ Speaker, colleagues, I would like to taxes that got us into the deficit pickle. It's offer for your inspection the words, other nation's affairs. the willingness not only for the government I commend the following article, and the wisdom of a weekly newspaper to spend, but to commit us to irreversible editor in my Second Congressional spending programs. Federal education, med­ "Look Not for Foreign Monsters," to District of Oregon, Mr. Wally Eakin of ical, welfare, defense and others. Many of my fellow Members of the House. One the Hood River, Oreg., News. them are programs that didn't even exist of our own colleagues from the early Wally has always had the knack of until somebody in Washington decided we 19th century can teach us much about being able to see through the words were "entitled" to them. the conduct of foreign policy on the When our county government got in trou­ eve of the 21st century. from Washington to find the mean­ ble because of the depression, commission­ ing-when there was meaning, and to ers didn't have too many alternatives. They LoOK NOT FOR FOREIGN MONSTERS find the breach in commonsense in the slapped on a hiring freeze, and froze salaries placed meaning. That is one of the tion, payrolls stabilized. That's rough way When former Secretary of State Alexan­ reasons why I am always pleased to to go, and a lot of people feel it wasn't fair der Haig declared repeatedly that the review Wally's analysis of what we do to the staff. But it kept the county solvent United States would "go to the source" to here. who were later dropped when no takes the shape of terrorism in Lebanon. ing rape. The issue should be decided by the longer needed, and left to meet their ugly These movements are not tests to our will. extent to which the Army was negligent in fate. The idea that we had to adopt the tac­ Recall Ahab. In him the fierce determina­ taking precautionary measures. tics of the unscrupulous enemy have launched Thursday, May 3, 1984, I was unavoid­ Army from liability on the grounds ably absent for Rollcall Vote No. 130. attacks on foreign monsters in the Middle that circumstances surrounding the East and in Central America. Had I been present I would have voted John Quincy Adams believed that despite crime were "incident to service." Rape "aye" on final passage of H.R. 4275, the disease of slavery, Americans were is a crime so atrocious that it cannot dealing with construction of various strong people, unconquerable for geograph­ rightly be discussed in terms of a hydroelectric powerplants.e ic reasons and because of the stoutness of precedent set in a case with circum­ soul and the fierceness of determination to stances as dissimilar as those of the remain independent. That confidence in­ Feres case. I hope that we will soon CONGRATULATIONS TO THE spired him to tackle the internal problem see a change in the Army's current MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIA­ and call for limits to our involvement TION FOR THE BLIND abroad. Like George Washington, who procedure. warned about the consequences that would The body of my letter to Secretary result from entangling alliances, Adams be­ Marsh is as follows: HON.BERNARDJ.DWYER lieved that good conservatives ought to un­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OF NEW JERSEY derstand the principles of restraint and Washington, D. C., May 2, 1984. flexibility. As the author of the Monroe Hon. JoHN 0. MARSH, Jr., IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Doctrine, he issued warnings to Russia and Secretary of the Anny Wednesday, May 9, 1984 other authoritarian states in Europe not to The Pentagon, Washington, D. C. meddle in the affairs of the Western Hemi­ DEAR SECRETARY MARSH: Following the • Mr. DWYER of New Jersey. Mr. sphere. In return, Americans supported lib­ recent ruling by the Department of the Speaker, I would like to congratulate eration wars against Spain. Army stating that the circumstances under the Middlesex County Association for None of the founding fathers confused which Betty Ann Buckmiller was raped the Blind, Inc., on the arrival of a sta­ the ideas of independence wars with real while in military confinement were "inci­ tion wagon, purchased with Depart­ revolution. Revolution, they knew, occurred dent to service", we urge the Army to ment of Transportation funds, which from the shutting down of all openings for change its position with respect to the Feres will be of great assistance to the blind political redress in times of dire economic doctrine when a rape is involved. and social distress. They also knew from In Feres v. United States, a serviceman citizens of Middlesex County. their own experience that revolutions grab was killed when the barracks in which he This station wagon will be used to ideas and help from wherever they can get was sleeping caught fire. In the Buckmiller provide the blind with a means of it. Just as America turned to French and case, a servicewoman was raped while serv­ transportation to a variety of activi­ English philosophies to justify their rebel­ ing a military sentence for having been ties, including doctor's appointments, lion against England, and Tom Paine, an away without leave. The circumstances of hospital visits, special clinics, and a Englishman, found revolutionary ideas in the two are hardly comparable. number of other places which are es­ all kinds of foreign writings, so too do Cen­ We believe that liability in a case involv­ pecially important to the blind and tral Americans take ideas from Marx and ing rape cannot be determined by applica­ others. But in no sense was our war against tion of the Feres doctrine. The circum­ which many of us take for granted. England nor our revolution foreign-inspired stances surrounding a rape cannot be :re­ The funding for this station wagon to the extent that it was one based on im­ duced to a question of "incidence to serv­ was provided through the 16-B pro­ ported subversion. ice." The very nature of this act makes it in- gram of the U.S. Department of May 9, 1981, EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11681 Transportation and administered by the contemporary world. Thus, I propose to or justifying the existence of diplomacy in the New Jersey Transit Authority. speak to you about three specific points: the Church as he was intent on reminding This year, N.J. Transit has distributed ( 1) Papal Diplomacy in general; us that, if there must be diplomacy in the (2) the Role of the Papal Representative; Roman Church, it must be good diplomacy. 13 station wagons under this useful (3) and, Pope John Pau1 II's Diplomatic He told us that the diplomacy of the Holy program. The intent of the program is Concerns. See has its distinctive character: it sends its to provide transportation services for I. PAPAL DIPLOMACY IN GENERAL representatives to various countries not only senior and handicapped citizens. When it comes to giving a definition of to defend the rights of the Holy See and of I would also like to congratulate Col. Papal Diplomacy, the old scholastic adage, the Church, but equally to defend the David H. Mayerowitz, the chairman of tot sententiae quot capita, is right on the rights and to serve the needs of the people the association's traffic safety educa­ mark. I think, however, that the definition to whom they are sent. tion committee, whose hard work over given by the late Archbishop Cardinale, who "The ecclesiastical diplomat does not the past several years resulted in the died last year while serving as Papal Repre­ make use of intrigue and guile in his rela­ purchase of this vehicle. Over 200 resi­ sentative to Belgium, helps us to under­ tions with the government which has re­ dents of Middlesex County took part stand what Papal Diplomacy is all about. He ceived him as a diplomatic interlocutor. The defines it in these terms: ecclesiastical diplomat brings words of un­ in the dedication of this new means of "The system which, in accord with the derstanding; he supports the just demands transportation for the blind.e ru1es of both ecclesiastical and international of the population; he collaborates with the law, governs the relations between Church government and nation who have offered and State with a view to ensuring their har­ him hospitality ... That is why the Church UNITED STATES-VATICAN mony and cooperation and thus promoting considers diplomacy as a service of love to­ DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS lasting good will, understanding and peace wards the peoples, and the school which among all peoples." help to render closer the dent; Distinguished Members of the Admin­ Pope Paul VI. In 1951, when he was Monsi­ bonds between nations, by mutual dialogue, istration and Facu1ty; and dear Students: gnor Montini, the Pro-Secretary of State of carefu1 to recognize the rights and duties of Towards the end of last year, I received a Pope Pius XII, the future Pontiff delivered each. The Roman Pontiffs, particu1arly in letter from Father Byron in which he men­ a major address at the Pontifical Ecclesiasti­ the modern and contemporary period, tioned that the Catholic University had cal Academy on the occasion of that institu­ became more and more keenly aware of this been trying, unsuccessfully, to confer upon tion's two hundred and fiftieth anniversary. responsibility which flows directly from me an honorary degree ever since I came to I was in my final year of preparation for their mission. And they replied to this im­ the United States as the Pope's personal service in the Vatican Diplomacy Corps at perative inherent in their office: that of be­ representative. In response to Father that time, and I still remember with fond­ coming interested also in civil society, not to Byron, I noted that I was very pleased to ness the remarkable message Monsignor interfere undu1y in a domain outside their accept this honor and that I wou1d consider Montini left with all of us that memorable scope, but to foster respect for the basic it a great distinction to be regarded as an day. He titled his talk, "Papal Diplomacy As principles of civil and international life, jus­ honorary alumnus of this fine institution. a Means of Representing Christ Before The tice towards all, mutual concord, collabora­ Your dynainic President also suggested to World." Monsignor Montini re-affirmed for tion among peoples; briefly, to cooperate in me that this would provide me with an ex­ us budding diplomats that: the peaceful search for this common good, cellent opportunity to deliver an address on "Diplomacy is neither alien nor contrary of which the temporal authority shou1d be the topic of my choice. When left with that to the ecclesiastical spirit, nor, least of all, the guarantee in order to serve and to sort of an unlimited option, the choice of a to the authority of the Church and of the defend peace." (Address to the Diplomatic suitable subject for an address sometimes Sovereign Pontiff. If diplomacy works Corps, January 12, 1970) becomes even more difficu1t. However, I through the medium of responsible repre­ As long as the Church continues to engage hope you will not accuse me of an excessive sentatives, if it seeks to construct peace, if it in diplomatic activity with States and inter­ narcissism if I have chosen to focus on a is indeed the art of peace, then no other in­ national organizations, it will not escape the topic which for thirty-two years now has stitution and no other relationship between criticism and objections of those who feel it been my special calling: Papal Diplomacy. It the peoples more deserves the support of is an inappropriate and anachronistic is my perception that the recent decision of the Catholic Church which, more than any method for a Church to employ. In its the United States and the Holy See to other earthly good, seeks, preaches and broadest outlines and essential function, resume full diplomatic relations after a gives birth to this peace, true peace." Papal Diplomacy is in agreement with the hiatus dating back to 1868 has sharpened in­ The man who wou1d become Pope Pau1 VI general aims of diplomacy which tends u1ti­ terest in this sector of the Church's role in was not so greatly concerned with defending mately to secure the reconciliation and uni- 11682 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 fication of the world through the peaceful When I arrived in Washington and was re­ Let me conclude my remarks here today and prosperous growth of individual States. ceived at the National Shrine as Apostolic with a quotation from Pope John Paul: As Archbishop Cardinale points out in his Delegate, on February first, 1981, I stressed "The Church wishes to be welcoming, like classic work on Papal Diplomacy: this point in the following words: Christ. She knows that the power of evil is "The Holy See is the only Organization "The Papal Representative cannot be a great; that hardening can endure; she is which can authoritatively entrust its diplo­ stranger to the people of the country to without illusions. But she can never despair matic agents with a mission which, being at which he exercises his mission. At the same of a change in people even when they con­ once religious, political and social, is entire­ time, he must necessarily look beyond the tinue to offend, even to persecute her. She ly dedicated to peacemaking at the principal best interests of any particular group. His sends out an appeal to dialogue. She strives levels of human activity."

31-059 0--87-7 (Pt. 9) 11686 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 than an economic contribution to the atomic bomb to end the war against It is no wonder that the Department communities in which they are locat­ Japan? What average man could have of Agriculture Area Conservationist ed. Indeed, our national life is shaped turned back the Communist tide in could say of him, and enriched by their efforts. Korea? And for that matter, what av­ Never in the 32 years of my career as a The 1983 economic record for small erage man could have taken the helm Soil Conservationist have I met a man more business indicates that in the first of Government from such an Ameri­ dedicated to the cause of conservation than three-quarters business starts were up can institution as Franklin Delano Rex Moses. 13 percent from last year and con­ Roosevelt, and done it so successfully? His service was capped by the suc­ versely bankruptcies were 30 percent Such was the stuff Harry S. Truman cessful completion of the pollution lower in the last half of 1983 than for was made of. His, truly, was the right and sediment control demonstration the same period in 1982. Income from stuff. Frankly, we could use more project on Chestuee Creek in McMinn small businesses increased in 1983 by Harry Trumans-square shooting, County and Monroe County. The pro­ 18 percent over the previous year. straight talking leaders who bring out gram implementation procedures for Economic conditions in 1983 made it the best in this great land of ours. this project have been copied in other a good year for small business. Infla­ His Presidency and his character States. Rex Moses has explained the tion was down 4 percent, down from 12 serve as a model for us all.e processes and practices used to im­ percent, and the prime interest rate prove the Chestuee Creek watershed. was 11 percent, instead of 21 percent. He was also able to find the funding Also, Congress enacted legislation REX MOSES: A needed for the project, and to bring which cut personal and individual CONSERVATIONIST LEADER the community behind it to make it a taxes, relieved small firms of unneces­ success. sary regulation and paperwork, man­ HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN I attended the ceremonies to cele­ dated that 10 Federal agencies make brate the completion of this demon­ R&D a wards to small firms and re­ OF TENNESSEE stration project, and I must say that I quired that Federal agencies allow a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have never seen such pride in the ac­ longer period for responses to bid re­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 complishments of a community. It is quests. We must continue to provide a this pride which the people of this healthy economic environment, so e Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, the area also share for Rex Moses. that small businesses can continue to Gulf Oil Co. is paying tribute to sever­ Through his efforts and determina­ grow and prosper. al of this country's top conservation­ tion he has provided an example to The men and women who will be ists. I am very proud that Mr. Rex the youth of the region, and an inspi­ honored this week for their accom­ Moses of McMinn County, Tenn. is ration to the farmers and conserva­ plishments have shown a remarkable among the 10 individuals who will be tionists of McMinn and Monroe Coun­ ability to respond to changing circum­ honored at the Gulf conservation ties. I believe these accomplishments stances, no matter how difficult they awards dinner. For the past 30 years deserve the attention of my col­ may be. They deserve our respect and he has been a member of the McMinn leagues, as well as farmers and conser­ support.e County Soil Conservation District vationists throughout this country.e board. His dedication to this field is COMMEMORATING THE lOOTH now being rewarded, as a volunteer and conservation leader for the people HONORING FREDERIC D. ANNIVERSARY OF TRUMAN'S STARRETT, JR. BIRTH of Tennessee and this Nation. Rex Moses grew up during the Great HON. DONALD JOSEPH ALBOSTA Depression, and in that time he HON. JOHN R. McKERNAN, JR. learned the importance of helping OF MAINE OF MICHIGAN others, cooperation, and the difficul­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties of the small farmer. He has used Tuesday, May 8, 1984 these lessons throughout his life. As a Wednesday, May 9, 1984 e Mr. ALBOSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise community volunteer leader he has e Mr. McKERNAN. Mr. Speaker, it is today to pay tribute to a great Ameri­ been associated with the 4-H program, my privilege to present Maine's Small, can. Harry S. Truman, the first Presi­ the Hiwassee Community Council Business Person of the Year, and one dent whom I voted for, was an uncom­ Office of Economic Opportunity, and of the two runner-ups for National mon man who espoused the virtues of the McMinn Youth Affairs Depart­ Small Business Person of the Year, the average American. He was ment. He was never too busy to take Mr. Frederic D. Starrett, Jr., of Bel­ straight-talking, unpretentious, and part in 4-H activities or to help a fast, Maine. honest. Such were the qualities of this neighbor out. Ted Starrett typifies the best quali­ fair-dealer from Independence, Mo. He focused most of his attention, ties of America's small business per­ From the courthouse to the Senate, however, on farming and conservation. sons. As president of Penobscot Frozen from the Vice Presidency to the Presi­ Starting as a grade cattle beef produc­ Foods, he has consistently been an in­ dency, he carried with him the politi­ er, he moved on to become a dairy novator in his field, and has been dedi­ cal acumen, the wit, and the ability to farmer and created a farm that is a cated to serving the needs of his com­ overcome, when the pundits predicted showplace and model for other farm­ munity. certain defeat. ers in the region. He joined the soil One story exemplifies the character The fiesty Missourian, known to conservation district board at its in­ of this unusual man. During World many as "Give 'em Hell Harry," once ception and has continued to serve on War II, he served with the famous remarked that he never gave them it for 30 years. He recently announced 10 1st Airborne as an aide to Brigadier hell; rather, he gave them the truth, his retirement at the age of 66. Be­ General McAuliffe. During the great and that was hell. sides serving as chairman of the trial of the Battle of the Bulge, McAu­ As author of the Marshall plan, ad­ McMinn County board, Rex Moses has liffe's command was surrounded by vocate of civil rights, and the creation been vice president of the Tennessee the Germans, who presented the Gen­ of the State of Israel, Truman showed Association of Conservation Districts, eral with surrender terms. Ted Star­ that he no longer lived in the shadow president of the Tennessee Council of rett suggested that the General reply of others. Instead, Truman showed Resource Conservation and Develop­ with his customary terse rebuff to a America his and our own greatness. ment, and a director of the Southeast­ challenge-with the simple word What so-called average man could ern Association of Resource Conserva­ "nuts". That the General actually have mustered the courage to use the tion and Development Councils. used this response, and that the Ger- May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11687 mans were defeated in this turning for the voters to assess, is almost always ig­ high office may not be elected due to televi­ point in the war, is a matter of histo­ nored. After watching a televised debate, sion appearances alone, but he will not win ry. most of us remember less what the candi­ unless he appears on television. He quickly Ted Starrett has continued to apply date said than how he said it. The debate is learns that what people ask him, and what a bullish kind of resolve to the chal­ weighed more as a performance than as a they think about the issues, may be deter­ discussion of the issues. Television seems to mined by television. My suspicion is that tel­ lenges he has had to face. With his have little use for the real problems of the evision keeps many good people from seek­ business in frozen, baked, stuffed pota­ nation, and even less use for the candidate's ing public office, and encourages others to toes stagnating in the 1970's, Starrett proposed solutions. It does not seem to care quit. "Up close" coverage can be intense introduced a new product: potato whether he has a coherent vision for Amer­ enough to derail a candidate's career or dev­ skins. Since that time he has seen his ica. It does not have time for the candidate astate his private life. Television can build who is unable explain his ideas in catchy business grow at a phenomenal rate. to him up, or tear him down, in a few days. slogans. As a result, consensus-building dia­ From 70 employees in 1980, his firm logue seldom appears on television. I often have had the experience of being has grown to employ almost 350 per­ My impression is that television, perhaps at an event covered by television, and then sons this year, with sales of almost $9 because of its interest in presenting conflict seeing the report on television and finding million. Formerly a waste product, and confrontation, tends to erode people's that what I saw at the event bore little re­ potato skins now amount to 75 percent confidence in public officials and institu­ semblance to what I saw on television. of Penobscot's sales. tions and makes it harder for them to do Watching a presidential speech on television Ted Starrett, whose family has been their job. I get the feeling that television and then reading the speech in the next day in Belfast, Maine, for some 12 genera­ specializes in the promotion of mistrust be­ gives me very different thoughts about the tween the government and the people. More event. While television enhances the effect tions, is dedicated to his community as generally, I have the impression that the of personality and crowd reaction, newspa­ well as to his business. He has served better the news, the less interest television pers concentrate more on the substance of on the local school board, on the city has in reporting it, and that television re­ arguments and ideas. council, and on numerous other civic gards any story as cause enough to invade It is useful to ponder which medium is organizations. He has helped raise anyone's privacy. Bad taste is often a staple better suited to democracy. I have come to funds for the Heart Association and of television reporting of current events. the conclusion that television is only the the Boy Scouts, and helped set up a After the bombing of the Marine base in first step toward being informed. Television day-care center in Belfast-one used Beirut, for example, the spectacle of be­ allows many of us to get more information reaved relatives weeping under the glare of than we could get otherwise and makes im­ by many of his employees. kleig lights was nightly fare on the televi­ portant events memorable for us, but it does The growth, the innovation, and the sion news. Not content to bring war into our not inform us in a way that enables us to be respect that Ted Starrett has earned living room, television now brings other responsible citizens. Ideally, television among his coworkers are tributes to living rooms into our living room. ought to spur us on to get further informa­ his outstanding ability. I ask my col­ In all fairness, it should be said that tele­ tion from the print media.e leagues in the House to join me in vision has the merit of getting many people wishing Ted the best of luck in the to look at the political process, at least in a future, and in congratulating him on tentative way. With its visual reporting of A TRIBUTE TO BOSWELL events, it can, at its best, capture our atten­ his outstanding achievements.• tion as few other things can. However, I am MEMORIAL HOSPITAL not certain that it educates people about TELEVISION AND POLITICS the nation's problems, gives them a helpful perspective, or impresses upon them what HON. ELDON RUDD their duties are. The real question about tel­ OF ARIZONA HON. LEE H. HAMILTON evision is not whether it gets people inter­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA ested . but whether it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enables them better to carry out their re­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 sponsibilities in a democracy. If it does not, Wednesday, May 9, 1984 it makes the nation harder, not easier, to • Mr. RUDD. Mr. Speaker, since 1970, e Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I govern. the Boswell Memorial Hospital has would like to insert my Washington One of television's distinguishing features served the retirement communities of report for Wednesday, May 9, 1984, is immediacy. Television forces an immedi­ Sun City and Youngtown, Ariz. It is into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: ate response from candidates and public of­ one of this Nation's largest and most ficials, and renders an immediate judgment experienced providers of geriatric TELEVISION AND POLITICS in return. The candidate may display good About this time in an election year, I sense when he says, "I don't want to com­ health care. begin to think about the media's effect on ment because I don't know enough of the I am pleased to share with my col­ politics. I am especially intrigued by the in­ facts," but on television he comes across as leagues the fact that the Boswell Hos­ fluence of television. Its coverage of elec­ indecisive and ignorant. It is no secret that pital marked an important milestone tions amazes me. many decisions in politics and government in its history this past Sunday, May 6, As television moves along the campaign are made in haste to meet the deadlines of when it became the first hospital in trail, its seeks excitement and controversy. television news. Television demands instant Arizona to accumulate 2 million hours It wants to report what the finances of the reaction and instant analysis. It insists that candidates are, the gaffes that they make, candidates and public officials compress of volunteer service work. and how much momentum the candidates their views on deficit spending or arms con­ This volunteer spirit, which has have. It concentrates on the differences, trol into a fifteen-second spot. I am persuad­ been so prevalent throughout our Na­ often creating or inflating them, and disre­ ed that, for all its advantages, television tion's history, is a tribute to Arizonans gards the similarities. Television spends cannot adequately satisfy the public's need who have worked for so long and so much time on the candidates' personal lives. for information, a need that is greater than hard to insure quality health care for It excuses all this by invoking the public's ever since events today are more complex members of their communities, as well right to know, and by arguing that in a com­ than ever. To be well informed, a citizen petitive market, it must give the public what still must rely on print media. as to the good will of all Americans, the public wants. For a relatively new phenomenon, televi­ who by banding together have been It is no exaggeration to say that television sion has experienced an astonishing growth best able to address the concerns and has an obsession with the "personality" of a in its power. Indeed, some commentators needs of their fellow citizens without campaign, but only a passing interest in the say that it has upset the checks and bal­ intrusive government programs. issues around which a campaign should re­ ances of the Constitution. It may even have I take this opportunity to commend volve. Despite its power to elevate or bury become a fourth branch of government. The issues, it tends to cover the candidate too voter can be affected deeply by the casual the good work of the staff of the Bos­ much and the issues too little. Position remarks that he hears on television. When well Memorial Hospital and hospital papers by the candidate are hardly ever this happens, television goes beyond shap­ auxiliary and to call upon their con­ mentioned on television, and the candidate's ing public opinion and substitutes its own tinuing good efforts on behalf of all judgment, one of the most important things opinion for the public's. The candidate for Arizonans.e 11688 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 AN ARMS RACE IN SPACE IS It follows that each side is tempted to de­ Since we have more to gain from avoiding LUNACY velop means of poking out the eyes and ears an antisatellite arms race than do the Sovi­ of the enemy in case of war. ets, it is not at all clear that the Russians The United States and the Soviet Union are genuinely interested in an effective anti­ HON. FORTNEY H. (PETE) STARK both fielded systems having antisatellite ca­ satellite moratorium or ban. Once the OF CALIFORNIA pabilities during the 1960's. This country United States has demonstrated a superior eventually dismantled its antisatellite net­ system, however, we may never have a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work-which involved the use of nuclear ex­ chance to find out because the Russians will Wednesday, May 9, 1984 plosions in space-on grounds that on-going then stall negotiations until they have a competition in antisatellite weapons, or chance to play catch-up. e Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would ASATs, was not in the U.S. interest. From the U.S. viewpoint, it seems to make like to insert in the RECORD of our pro­ The Soviet Union, unfortunately, was un­ sense to work for a moratorium on further ceedings today an article by Ernest willing to let well enough alone. It contin­ tests, meanwhile continuing research on Conine which appeared in the January ued sporadic testing of killer satellites, ulti­ lasers and other technologies to avoid being 16, 1984, edition of the Los Angeles mately forcing the United States to renew caught short by a Soviet breakthrough. We Times. I hope that my colleagues will its program. would have nothing to lose and, conceivably, read and consider the thoughts of Mr. United States-Soviet negotiations looking a great deal to gain. Conine concerning the President's toward a ban on antisatellite weapons were This is a case where we might be better held in 1978 and 1979, but were suspended off to quit while we are still not quite desire and intention to embark on an after the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. ahead.e arms race in space. Both countries have meanwhile continued The article follows: their antisatellite programs. [From the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 16, 19841 As things stand the Soviet Union has an HERB KAMM, A GREAT JOUR­ AN ARMs RAcE IN SPACE Is LUNACY: WE CAN operational antisatellite system and we NALIST, A GREAT CLEVELAND­ don't. The United States is moving to recti­ ER, A GREAT AMERICAN KEEP AHEAD IN TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT fy the supposed imbalance by testing and BAITING Moscow installing an ASAT system of its own. Ronald Reagan is South Vietnam, first issued her report a cil of Savings Institutions on April 14, spending almost exactly what Jimmy Carter year ago, but has continued interviewing 1984. I recommend that my colleagues planned to spend on defense had he been re­ since and concludes that "the situation elected to a second term. hasn't changed very much." carefully study what our colleague has The reason we have been able to increase That "situation" includes the familiar to say: our forces during this time is because of the signposts of communist repression. Reli­ I know that the federal budget and the difference in inflation. By bringing inflation gious worship is persecuted and churches federal deficit are on everyone's mind these under control, the same amount of money have become warehouses. Private shops days, so I would like to talk about the part that President Carter planned to spend is have mostly been confiscated, of course, of the budget that I know best: the defense getting far greater value for the Reagan Ad­ with ethnic Chinese shopkeepers favorite budget. ministration, because the dollar isn't losing May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11691 its value the way it did when we had double­ These delays are not required when ies at that time showed helicopters to digit inflation. recalling other consumer products. It be the cheaper means of mine clear­ So now we've established that the Penta­ is outrageous that the law is more lax ing. gon isn't increasing its share of the federal where toys are concerned. When a toy The GAO has indicated that the budget, and that President Reagan is essen­ tially following the dollar amounts in has been determined by the CPSC to Navy lacks the ability to lay mines, Jimmy Carter's last budget plan, but getting be dangerous, the lives and safety of would be hard pressed to conduct lim­ lots more bang for the buck. children should not be risked by delay­ ited mine countermeasure operations, Still, there are those who want to cut de­ ing the recall for up to a year. The toy and is short of personnel and equip­ fense. Let's take a closer look at the defense should be recalled immediately. ment to perform these functions. At budget and see where cuts can be made. Greater toy safety has been over­ the present time, the Navy's mine­ First, let's look at personnel cost-they ac­ whelmingly endorsed by the public. clearing capability consists of 25 1950's count for 43 percent of the defense budget. According to a recent Lou Harris poll, vintage ships and 23 countermeasure This is a difficult place to cut, because most people are agreed that while military pay 88 percent of those surveyed were con­ helicopters. Only 3 of these 25 ships has improved, it is not extravagant, and cerned about dangerous toys and are on active duty with the remaining good pay is necessary if we are going to con­ wanted the CPSC to do more to assure 22 being with reserve units. tinue to have an all-volunteer military. toy safety. This legislation responds to The Soviet Union has one of the Other considerations are the quality of re­ that demand. It authorizes the CPSC world's largest and most capable in­ cruits, which has vastly improved in Presi­ to give public notice about any toy or ventory of naval mines. In this coun­ dent Reagan's term, and the benefit of other article intended for use by chil­ try there are a dozen major ports today's re-enlistment rate, which is at an dren that poses a substantial risk of which must remain operating if we are all-time high. Major cuts in military pay, it turns out, injury to children. In addition, the to survive and defend ourselves. would be detrimental to the military's most CPSC can order the manufacturer to Closure of these ports would be a important component, its people, and would repair, replace or give a refund for the primary objective of the Soviets mine receive little support in Congress. hazardous toy. warfare strategy. Mine countermeas­ So let's turn to the easiest defense ex­ The primary purpose of this bill is to ures is a capability which we must be penditure to cut: operations and mainte­ protect children, but it will also help in a position to perform quickly and nance funding. This accounts for 15 percent toy manufacturers. With the increas­ efficiently. of the budget, and it pays for things like fuel, spare parts and maintenance of equip­ ing concern regarding product liability To update our mine countermeas­ ment and facilities. These items play a vital suits and punitive damage awards, this ures capability, the Navy is initiating a role in military training, and are absolutely act protects companies by removing program to add two new classes of vital to maintaining readiness. defective toys from the marketplace minesweeping ships to the fleet. The So, while it's easy to cut these funds by expeditiously. Obviously, the faster mine countermeasures ships cutting back on training exercises, mainte­ defective products are taken off the will improve minesweeping capability nance, fuel and spares, it's not wise to do so market, the less likely children are to in deep waters to hunt and neutralize because our readiness drops immediately be hurt by them. advanced Soviet mines. Thirteen of when these funds are cut. The last place to turn is the Pentagon's I intend to move this legislation ex­ these ships are planned and the first is notorious procurement budget, which con­ peditiously. The Subcommittee on under construction. The second ship is sumes about one-third of defense spend­ Health and the Environment, which I a mine sweeper hunter vessel ing.e chair, will hold hearings on the Toy which will be used in the shallow Safety Act on May 31. waters of our ports and harbors. The Thank you, Mr. Speaker.e MSH is a smaller vessel, but equipped TOY SAFETY ACT OF 1984 with similar capabilities as the MCM. Sixteen of these ships are being re­ MINE WARFARE quested with the first ship planned to HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN be initiated in the fiscal year 1984 OF CALIFORNIA HON.THOMASF.HARTNETT budget. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA These ship programs, coupled with Wednesday, May 9, 1984 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the continued purchase of advanced Wednesday, May 9, 1984 mines, will help to make the U.S. mine e Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am warfare capability more adequate. introducing today the Toy Safety Act e Mr. HARTNETT. Mr. Speaker, mine Also, a new version of a mineclearing of 1984. This legislation will enable warfare is a great force multiplier in helicopter has been pro­ the Consumer Product Safety Com­ naval warfare. That is, a relatively in­ posed in the 1985 budget request. The mission to recall quickly, dan­ expensive mine can damage or destroy new helicopter will be capable of gerously defective toys and other arti­ a very expensive ship putting it out of towing heavier loads for longer periods cles used by children. commission. Thus, for a nominal in­ of time. Currently, the CPSC can recall and vestment, a large return can be gained The increased emphasis on the mine order corrected a dangerously defec­ by its destructive effects. warfare programs is welcomed. We tive toaster faster than a deadly toy. As simple and rational as this ap­ need to get this capability back to a Because of an inconsistency in the law, pears, the Navy's mine warfare pro­ comparable level with the other capa­ the CPSC must promulgate a special gram appears to carry a relatively low bilities of the Navy.e rule before it can recall dangerous priority. This is probably due in part toys or other articles used by children to the organizational fragmentation such as cribs, playpens, and indoor within the Navy. For instance, the SOVIET PULLOUT FROM THE gyms. Naval Sea Systems command is re­ SUMMER OLYMPICS In the case of certain squeeze toys sponsible for developing air delivered that are alleged to have caused five mines while the Naval Surface Weap­ HON.EDWARDJ.~Y deaths, the additional procedure de­ ons Center has the responsibility for OF MASSACHUSETTS layed the recall of this toy for almost research and development programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a year. In other instances, recalls of including mines laid by surface ships. crib headboards, stuffed toys suspend­ Another reason for the decline in in­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 ed by strings, mesh sided cribs, and terest for mine warfare ships stems • Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, yester­ playpens, which are alleged to have from a decision back in the 1970's to day the Soviet Union announced its caused numerous serious injuries and use helicopters in lieu of surface ships withdrawal from the Summer Olympic deaths, have been delayed for months. for mineclearing operations. Cost stud- Games in Los Angeles. Today, it ap- 11692 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1981,. pears that allies of the Soviet Union, Of special concern to me is the the excessive rhetoric aimed at the especially in Eastern Europe, are impact of asthma and allergies on chil­ Soviet Union will begin the process of under intense pressure to pull out as dren. As a former teacher, principal, restoring relations which make it pos­ well. and superintendent of schools, I sible to discuss more reasonable emi­ This action on the part of the Soviet became well aware of the amount of gration levels. In a more civil climate Union should not come as a surprise to valuable education time lost to those the possibility of aiding individuals us. In fact, the tactic of using the students who were unable to attend and groups exists. In the heat of ex­ Olympic Games as a form of diplomat­ school on a regular basis because of al­ cessive rhetoric, individuals get lost. ic retaliation is unfortunately familiar. lergy /asthma-related illnesses. Espe­ Even as we stand in solidarity with The Soviets lost considerable prestige cially hard for these children is their Soviet Jews, let us commit ourselves to when the United States pulled out of sometimes limited ability to partici­ reasonable foreign policies which rec­ the 1980 Summer Olympics held in pate in sports and other extracurric­ ognize the rights of all nations and Moscow. ular activities to the extent they which relieve the plight of all people What strikes me as especially sad is would like to because of the partially trapped in the crossfire of the cold the fact that the Soviet pullout re­ disabling effects of their asthma and/ war. flects a deterioration in the ability of or allergies. Granted, research has It is also important that we reaffirm the Soviet Union and the United provided us with medical treatments, the principle of the freedom to emi­ States simply to talk to each other. No such as inhalers, which enable chil­ grate. No nation should hold its citi­ one expected the Soviets to leave the dren to participate to a far greater zens as hostages. The desire of large Summer games singing "I love LA." degree than before; but, Mr. Speaker, numbers of Soviet Jews to emigrate is But now the Soviet Union-a nation it would be my hope that research profound testimony to the failure of that worships at the altar of interna­ would some day provide a total cure the Soviet leadership to respond with tional athletic competition-thinks for asthma and allergies so that these appropriate sensitivity to the ethnic that it is better to boycott than to children can be full participants in and religious needs of a significant play. I find this decision a dangerous school, in sports, in life. body of its own citizens. As is well­ omen of how bad relations between Mr. Speaker, until all of us know the known, the closed circle of decision­ the superpowers now stand. pain of not being able to breathe, of making which prevails in the Soviet The immediate losers, of course, are not being able to mow the lawn with­ Union is often incapable of correcting the athletes all over the world. But out experiencing red, swollen eyes and its blunders even when they are obvi­ the real losers will ultimately be all wheezing, of never being able to have ous. Every person who applies to emi­ the people in the world who will suffer pets because of the negative impact grate is passing judgment on this from this dangerous game playing by they would have on our health, we system. Instead of heeding the mes­ the two superpowers.e cannot possibly understand the re­ sage and seeking to correct its hostili­ strictions on living a normal life which ty and insensitivity, the Soviet Union are forced upon allergy and asthma seeks to hold the victims hostage. The NATIONAL ASTHMA AND sufferers. freedom to emigrate must be support­ ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK It is my hope that the observance of ed. When governments fail they must this special week will serve to better be willing to let the aggrieved and vio­ HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING educate the public and further re­ lated people go.e OF PENNSYLVANIA search in this area.e IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE PASSING OF GOV. WILLIAM Wednesday, May 9, 1984 SOLIDARITY SUNDAY EGAN, ALASKA'S FIRST GOV­ e Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, this ERNOR week is National Asthma and Allergy HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Awareness Week. OF NEW YORK HON. DON YOUNG I cosponsored the resolution provid­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALASKA ing for the observance of National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week Wednesday, May 9, 1984 because I was hopeful that the special • Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, it is ap­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 attention given to asthma, and aller­ propriate that we pause today and e Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speak­ gies, and their victims during this think upon the situation of those who er, with the passing of Gov. William week would add to the public's aware­ do not enjoy the freedoms that we Egan, Alaska has lost a great leader ness of the need for further allergy have. On May 6, I joined with others and I have lost a good friend and coun­ and asthma research and help them in New York to mark Solidarity sel. understand the hardships experienced Sunday. It is with a sense of sadness Bill Egan was a leader in the strug­ by those afflicted with allergies and/ that I recognize that the situation of gle for statehood. From his early days or asthma. the Jewish people in the Soviet Union as a territorial legislator, where he was It is hard for someome like me who remains difficult and that they are not instrumental in passing legislation has never been afflicted with asthma permitted to emigrate. which sent word to Congress of Alas­ or allergies to understand how it feels There are many possible ways in ka's desire for statehood, through his not to be able to breathe normally, to which we might improve the lot of presidency of the Alaska Constitution­ have to strain for each breath. But I Soviet Jews. I am convinced that their al Convention, Bill Egan worked tire­ know this feeling is experienced by situation will improve and that emi­ lessly toward the goal of statehood for hundreds of people each day. gration will increase when the United Alaska. When Alaska achieved state­ Medical science has come a long way States works to improve its relation­ hood in 1959, Bill Egan was elected as in providing treatment for those suf­ ship with the Soviet Union. In a very the new State's Governor. fering from asthma and allergies, but real sense, Soviet Jews are partially During those early, sometimes diffi­ people are still dying. That is why hostage to the hostility which this cult years of statehood, Bill Egan Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week country displays. transformed Alaska from a territory is necessary-to inform people, to Does this mean that we must some­ into a full-fledged State. He struggled make them aware of the existence of how bow to the Soviet Union in order to improve the lives of Alaskans, build­ these ailments and the need to contin­ to help Soviet Jews? I do not think so. ing roads and other transportation fa­ ue research efforts to bring relief to I believe that serious attempts to ne­ cilities, and providing jobs by attract­ those who suffer from these illnesses. gotiate on arms issues and reduction in ing new business and investment to May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11693 the State. His leadership in the after­ Mrs. Kaszkiewicz was well on the have a responsibility under interna­ math of the Good Friday earthquake way to becoming an American citi­ tional law for the protection of diplo­ give hope to Alaskans that the devas­ zen-she was to visit the Warren matic personnel; to see that the De­ tated cities could be rebuilt. In the County Courthouse on May 3 and 4 partment of State is encouraged to early 1970's when Alaskans again for her hearing and naturalization assess the risk of terrorist violence elected Bill Egan Governor, he served ceremony, but she passed away in the against Americans and limit diplomat­ with distinction, guiding the State night of May 2, hours before she was ic placement to the minimum called through a period of great change and to attend her hearing. for by such risk analysis; to have the expansion. Her death has brought profound U.S. Government use all available Never one to wait for others to act, sadness to many people in New Jersey international fora to work against the Bill Egan gained fame for his bold, who were heartened by this story of a terrorism that threatens essential some called brazen, use of Alaska Fish 96-year-old American resident whose communication among nations; and fi­ and Game vessels to monitor the ac­ patriotism was so strong that she nally, to express our profound appre­ tivities of foreign fishing fleets off the wanted to obtain her citizenship at ciation as a nation to the women and Alaskan coast. This action brought na­ such a late age. men of the Foreign Service who, with tional attention to the problems faced To me, to my staff who worked with unmatched courage, have faced the by our American fishermen and the her and her family, and to the thou­ risks of violence to themselves, their need to monitor the activity of foreign sands of her neighbors who read in families and their homes by compen­ fleets, and spurred efforts to establish the newspapers of her love of country, sating appropriately the victims of a 200 mile fisheries zone. Though the Mary Kaszkiewicz is, for all intents such violence and their families. act does not bear his name, Bill Egan and purposes, an American citizen. This is a most timely resolution, and can be credited with providing the dra­ Like many immigrants, she displayed a I, for one, think that we in Congress matic impetus for the establishment unique and sincere reverence for our must begin now to work with the ad­ of the 200 mile zone. country and its values, and her story ministration to address such vital Governor Egan will also be remem­ was patriotically inspiring for all who issues. The Committee on Foreign Af­ bered for his simple, friendly style. He read it. fairs will begin hearings on security always had time to listen to Alaskans Mary Kaszkiewicz was a source of and terrorism in June, and I hope we and talk with them about the promise pride and honor to this Nation. She can begin programs along these lines. of the State. I remember from my has now passed on to a better world. It days in the State legislature, Governor is for us to regret that she did not join COUNCIL OF AMERICAN AMBASSADORS-RESO- Egan's open style and his habit of us in citizenship of this great Nation LUTION REGARDING THE SECURITY AND PRO­ stopping to talk with people that he before her tragic passing on May 2.e TECTION OF DIPLOMATIC PERSONNEL met during his morning walks around (ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF AMERICAN AMBAS­ Juneau. SADORS IN PLENARY SESSION, APRIL 3, 1984) I want to express my personal con­ THE RESOLUTION OF THE Convinced that communication among na­ dolences and those of the House of COUNCIL OF AMERICAN AM­ tions and peoples through diplomatic repre­ BASSADORS REGARDING THE sentatives is essential to the peace and secu­ Representatives to Governor Egan's rity of the world, and that therefore the lovely wife, Neva. All Alaskans mourn SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF DIPLOMATIC PERSONNEL protection of diplomatic representatives and the passing of this great man, but we their families must be the highest priority celebrate the full life that Bill Egan of all nations, lived, and remember the work that he HON. DAN MICA Appalled by the memory of prolonged cap­ did to see that the promise of Alaska OF FLORIDA tivity of American diplomatic personnel by became a reality.e IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the sovereign state of Iran in clear violation of the Vienna Convention, Wednesday, May 9, 1984 Recalling the anguish of the attacks on A TRIBUTE TO MARY • Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I commend the American Embassies in Lebanon, KASZKIEWICZ Kuwait, Pakistan and Libya, to you and to the other distinguished Aware that international terrorists have gentlemen in this Chamber a resolu­ chosen representatives of the American sov­ HON. JIM COURTER tion adopted in plenary session on ereign presence to be their continuing tar­ OF NEW JERSEY April 3, 1984, by the Council of Ameri­ gets, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can Ambassadors. The Council, a Distressed by the continued violence group of retired, noncareer ambassa­ against diplomats and embassies by terrorist Wednesday, May 9, 1984 dors who recently joined together to groups in many countries, and e Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise advance public knowledge of diploma­ Determined that every possible step be to pay tribute to a constituent of mine, cy and make available its members' ex­ taken to protect our Foreign Service person­ nel who are now the frontline soldiers for Mary Kaszkiewicz of Washington, pertise to our Government, represents decency and democracy in may parts of the N.J., who met a most untimely death three-quarters of the distinguished world, on the night of May 2. Americans who have served every The Council of American Ambassadors, in Mary Kaszkiewicz was born in President since the Second World solemn and unanimous voice, does hereby Poland on April 26, 1888, and came to War. resolve: the United States in 1907. She was The Council, appalled by the 1. To ask the President and the Congress married here in 1909, and until early memory of the prolonged captivity of to assure that the highest priority is given this year she was under-the impression to the physical protection of our diplomatic American diplomatic personnel by the representatives, that she was a naturalized citizen of Iranian Government and recalling the 2. That the Government of the U.S. the United States. anguish of the attacks on American makes clear its position that all nations When she found out that she was Embassies in Lebanon, Kuwait, Paki­ where American diplomatic personnel are not indeed an American citizen, Mary stan, and Libya reminds us that inter­ accredited have responsibility under inter­ Kaszkiewicz expressed a desire to un­ national terrorists have chosen Ameri­ national law for the protection of said per­ dergo the naturalization process, at can representatives as their continuing sonnel, and we ask further that the interna­ the age of 96, despite her difficulty targets. In its resolution, the Council tional legal protocol be extended, if neces­ with the English language, and despite sary, to make clear that the obligation of asks the President and the Congress to host governments includes a commitment her weak state of health. She called assure that the highest priority is that they will not harbor or assist any my office on March 2, 1984 to get the given to the physical protection of our group that has claimed or has been proven information she would need to begin diplomatic representatives; to make it to have had responsibility for any physical the process of naturalization. clear to all governments that they violence against such personnel, 11694 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 3. That the State Department be encour­ PUBLIC HOUSING RENTAL alties of this act. The result of course aged in its foreign staffing placement to STABILIZATION ACT is that the more stable working fami­ assess the risk of terrorist violence against Americans and limit diplomatic personnel lies of incomes between 50 and 80 per­ placement to the minimum appropriately HON. GUY V. MOLINARI cent of median income who are eligible reflected by such risk analysis, OF NEW YORK to live in public housing are being 4. That the Government of the U.S. seeks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forced to move out by higher rents, international action in every available Wednesday, May 9, 1984 often into inadequate housing. forum against the terrorism that threatens The 1981 act made the assumption essential communication among nations, in­ e Mr. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise that the current economic mix policy sisting upon meaningful sanctions against today to introduce legislation on an had the ill effect of giving moderate those nations which give haven to such ter­ issue of great importance to the pres­ rorists and which supply and finance them, income families priority for housing ervation and enhancement of this subsidies while truly poor families re­ and insisting also on appropriate procedures country's public housing stock. H.R. and international cooperation for apprehen­ mained on waiting lists. No one can sion and legal process against those individ­ 5627, the Public Housing Rental Stabi­ argue with the notion of underscoring uals responsible for violation of recognized lization Act, would have the effect of the importance of assisting the need­ international commitments for the protec­ alleviating the severe economic impact iest of our society. But how can we tion of diplomatic personnel. upon lower income and working poor best serve the interests of this group? 5. That we as a nation record our pro­ tenants brought about by the open­ found appreciation to the women and men ended, rent-to-income policy estab­ I do not believe that we accomplish of the Foreign Service who with unmatched lished by the Omnibus Reconciliation this by facilitating the decline of the courage have faced the risks of violence to Act of 1981. Without a limitation on very public housing stock upon which themselves, their families and their homes, this open-ended rent structure, many the needy depend. We certainly have and we urge at every possible level that our enough experience in this area to Nation's appreciation be reflected in laws existing stable and working class ten­ ants will be forced to move out, there­ produce evidence that illustrates social and programs that compensate appropriate­ change and economic mobility are en­ ly the victims of such violence and their by undermining the viability of many families, and assure the children of those projects and surrounding neighbor­ hanced by encouraging housing in who have been murdered while fulfilling hoods, as well as substantially increas­ which families of different incomes the diplomatic responsibilities of the U.S. of ing the public housing operating subsi­ and in different age groups can live to­ the educational opportunities owed them by dy requirements. The bill would ac­ gether. We also have the experience a grateful people.e complish this goal by allowing public with public housing that contains only housing authorities to establish a the very poorest of our society. No one is talking about providing NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK maximum rent for apartments based on the economic rent of the unit; that housing subsidies to families that are is, the total of debt service and operat­ middle income or free to find adequate HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY ing expenses, or comparable market housing in the private sector. A broad OF OHIO rents. income mix means a cross section of lower, low and lowest income families IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The need for the remedial legisla­ tion which I am proposing is not only that also includes people who are Wednesday, May 9, 1984 supported by the evidence but has also largely self-supporting but need some e Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise been confirmed . time and time again help in obtaining decent housing. This today to salute the millions of volun­ by the Congress. It was the 1974 Hous­ group will include people with upward teer citizens across the country who ing and Community Development Act mobility who will provide leadership in devote precious time and effort toward that heralded the importance of eco­ developing good and stable communi­ community service. These citizens are nomic mixing of tenants in develop­ ties. the real backbone and spirit of our ments and neighborhoods in which Evidence in New York City public land, showing what true patriotism public housing is situated. The eco­ housing points to the fact that new means by helping their fellow men. nomic mix concept basically consisted tenants who are required to pay imme­ It is not easy to go through a day of working families of low and moder­ diately 30 percent of their income for without witnessing the tremendous ate income, as well as the very poor rent, are experiencing a decline, for impact volunteers have on our senior and elderly. The mandate was that the first time, in their average gross citizens, our mentally retarded, our housing authorities attain tenant income. Statistics are also showing a terminally ill, our physically handi­ bodies composed of families with a 20-percent refusal rate for working capped and thousands of others who broad range of income and rent paying family applicants, who maintain that depend on these generous individuals. ability to avoid dense concentrations the rents are too high. Lower income The volunteer efforts-both individ­ of only the very lowest income fami­ working famUies, in an environment ually and collectively-are far more ef­ lies. A blending of these very low with a 30-percent rent-to-income ratio, fective than any government subsi­ income tenants with working class and are required to pay as much as $500 dized program, proving again that even middle class residents of the sur­ per month in some cases. This is clear­ local nongovernment programs can get rounding neighborhoods was correctly ly a burdensome situation for those the job done in a less structured, more believed in Washington to be a much trying to meet their basic needs. A personal manner. more appropriate prescription for suc­ rent of $500 per month L.~ a case such National Volunteer Week recognizes cess in our Nation's public housing. as this is over and above the economic these volunteers. These volunteers are The positive and successfully imple­ rent necessary to operate the particu­ not only those who are lauded from mented intentions of the 1974 act, in lar unit. In New York City for exam­ time to time for their large-scale vol­ promoting a broad economic mix of ple, the economic rent, or the sum of unteer projects, but those who take tenants, were significantly moderated operating costs and debt service, would the time to drive cancer patients to by the Omnibus Budget and Reconcili­ be $395 per month for a four-room their hospital treatments, deliver ation Act of 1981. This act overrode all apartment and $435 for a five-room meals-on-wheels to those who cannot prior public housing rent schedules by unit. The most glaring evidence has otherwise provide their own meals, requiring that all tenants pay 30 per­ come from areas where comparably spend time with senior citizens, and cent of their income for rent regard­ priced housing has been available in thousands of other tasks which bring less of size, location, or actual cost or the private sector. In these areas the warmth and concern to those in need. age of rental units. HUD-approved higher turnover seems to be closely I rise today to salute these unherald­ rent caps, and other local control in correlated with the pressure of rising ed patriots.e the determination of rents, were casu- rents. The vast majority of the move- May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11695 outs have been the working poor. that brings together tenants of many of these homeowners now face a net Some projects in New York City have different incomes, I believe we can cut loss of up to, in some cases, as much as experienced turnover rates double short an exodus that can only end in 60 percent of their home value. The those of the city housing authority's unstable projects and isolated commu­ presence of UFFI has greatly de­ average. nities.• creased the resale value of homes, and What are some of the other conse­ as a result, even homeowners whose quences of the absence of a rent cap? CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNI­ families do not suffer from the ad­ One of the arguments we often hear in VERSARY OF THE ECONOMIC verse health effects alleged to stem opposition to a rent cap is heard in the DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF from UFFI installation are spending context of cost consciousness. The NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVA­ between $6,000 and $20,000 to have it criticism is that in times of austerity NIA removed. Many others cannot afford the Federal Government should not the cost of such removal. be in the business of channeling scarce Mr. Speaker, my bill would do two resources to those who do not really HON. FRANK HARRISON things. need the help. If part of the concern is OF PENNSYLVANIA First, it would repeal an energy tax indeed budget constraints, a rent cap IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credit available to homeowners who will in fact help avert additional subsi­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 install UFFI. This is intended to dy, not contribute to it. In New York e Mr. HARRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise remove an incentive to install the City, for example, 15 percent of the today to pay tribute to the economic product whose safety has been chal­ tenants in the housing authority's fed­ Development Council of Northeastern lenged by the CPSC. erally aided public housing program Pennsylvania on the occasion of its Second, the bill would offer federal­ have annual gross incomes of $16,000 20th anniversary, and its longstanding ly guaranteed low-interest loans of up or more. These lower income working commitment to the economic growth to $10,000 to homeowners wishing to families pay about $80 million a year and vitality of northeastern Pennsyl­ remove UFFI. These loans would be in rent, which is approximately 29 per­ vania. The council's work through a made at the SBA disaster loan rate be­ cent of the total rental income of the cooperative public/private sector part­ cause it is lower and more favorable to authority. If the lower income working nership and a volunteer board and the borrower, and would be limited to tenants are driven out of public hous­ homes in which UFFI was installed ing due to the inability to pay the 30- professional staff has contributed enormously to improve the quality of prior to the effective date of the legis­ percent rent-to-income ratio, there lation. will be a drastic loss in rental income life in the Pocono Northeast. This year, the council also celebrates Mr. Speaker, this is a relatively inex­ to the authority because the incoming pensive program. The best estimate tenants will have significantly reduced the acquisition of a 6,700 square feet new office facility which will serve available suggests that the maximum incomes and rent levels. As an exam­ cost of the program would be about ple, if rent were capped at an average hereafter as its permanent headquar­ ters. $300 million spread over a 6-year of $400 per month, the 22,500 lower period. income tenants in New York City Mr. Speaker, I hereby commend and congratulate the Economic Develop­ Homeowners who installed UFFI in would provide the authority with compliance with Federal Government rental income of $108 million per year. ment Council of Northeastern Penn­ sylvania and ask that you join with me energy conservation policy should not If those tenants found this rent pro­ be expected to bear the cost of lost hibitive and moved out, the incoming in wishing it continued great success in future effort to improve the eco­ value in their property. Mr. Speaker, tenants-with average incomes of this step toward providing them with $9,000 per year-would be paying an nomic climate of northeastern Penn­ sylvania.• financial assistance is the only fair average rent of $225 per month. Their action to take.e aggregate rental income would amount to $61 million per year. This LEGISLATION TO ASSIST HOME­ would reflect a loss to the authority of OWNERS TO REMOVE UFFI IN­ TRIBUTE TO HARRY S. TRUMAN $47 million in rental income. Under SULATION the performance funding system HON. GERALD B. H. SOLOMON [PFSJ for allocating operating subsi­ HON. FERNAND J. ST GERMAIN OF NEW YORK dy, this loss of income would have to OF RHODE ISLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be picked up, dollar for dollar, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through operating subsidy at the ex­ Tuesday, May 8, 1984 pense of the Federal Government and Wednesday, May 9, 1984 e Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, as a the taxpayers. This scenario seems to e Mr. ST GERMAIN. Mr. Speaker, I young marine, I had the honor of run in direct contradiction to the as­ am today introducing legislation to being stationed in Washington during sertion that the need to control Feder­ assist homeowners to remove urea the administration of President Harry al outlays means that economic formaldehyde foam insulation began to receive numerous be ranked among the greatest Presi­ bringing together a broad economic complaints about acute health effects dents to ever serve their country. mix of tenants in projects that hither­ alleged to have resulted from UFFI in­ Today I am proud to say that this to had only the experience of dense stallation. My bill is intended to help impressionistic view of contemporary concentrations of the very poorest ten­ defray the cost of removal of the insu­ events by a young marine has been ants. The moveouts are already occur­ lation. borne out by the more dispassionate, ring in projects around the country, Hundreds of thousands of homeown­ rounded perspective of historians. but if Congress acts now and shows an ers have installed UFFI. They did so Time has not diminished the luster of understanding that public housing and with high hopes of eventual net sav­ Harry Truman; indeed the image of its tenants are best served by a policy ings in heating costs. Tragically, many this sharp and salty man has improved 11696 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 with age. The New Republic reports what he did, we would have been tating the flow of illicit drugs into the that there is a real and lasting sense of forced to invade Japan, costing count­ United States in order to obtain hard respect for Harry Truman in this less more lives, both Japanese and currency, support guerrilla and terror­ Nation. When Truman was President, American. ist activities in Central America, and the cry was "give 'em hell, Harry." Truman used the same decisive com­ to undermine our society. The State Today, when we look for leadership in monsense approach in his policy Department confirmed some time ago the Oval Office, we often cry: "Give us toward Europe and the Soviet Union. that Cuba is giving sanctuary to drug Harry.'' Our Ambassador to the United Na­ smuggling ships for refueling and Even a cursory check of Presidential tions, Jean Kirkpatrick, has pointed maintenance. Cuban agents have testi­ ranking finds Truman among the out that since its inception, the Soviet fied to the international involvement "near-greats," and I believe that time Union has been ruthlessly expansion­ by the highest ranking officials of the and a better appreciation of his bur­ istic in its foreign policy. It was Tru­ Cuban Government in illicit drug deal­ dens will eventually place him as one man's unenviable task to confront this ing. In a criminal trial last year in of the "greats," right behind Lincoln, evil empire after Stalin had already Miami, four Cuban Government offi­ Jefferson, Jackson, and the Roose­ outmaneuvered the ailing Roosevelt at cials, including an ambassador and velts. Truman certainly had a tough Yalta. But confront Stalin was just vice admiral, were among those act to follow in succeeding FDR at a what Truman did. His Marshall plan charged in connection with drug traf­ time of great trial at home and replenished a war-ravaged Western ficking to the United States. abroad. But Truman did it, and did it Europe giving it the economic and I am pleased that the Foreign Af­ his way. That is why we can say that spiritual renewal it needed to prevent fairs Committee, under the leadership Harry Truman followed FDR not only the fate that had befallen the East. of the chairman, my distinguished col­ in office, but in greatness as well. But Truman matched aid with muscle, league from Florida, has included lan­ The man from Independence, Mo. and today's Greece and Turkey, quar­ guage in the foreign assistance bill to was wise without the benefit of col­ elsome but still reliable NATO allies, have this reprehensible criminal activ­ lege, decisive while many Western na­ are the result of Truman's foreign ity brought to the attention of the tions were timid, plain spoken while policy. Indeed, among Greeks and world through an appropriate interna­ tyrants used propaganda and the big Greek-Americans, Harry Truman's tional forum. This important language lie. We are very far from George Or­ name is still revered for preserving urges the President to take the neces­ well's "1984" on this day when we pay freedom in the cradle of democracy. sary steps to bring the question of the homage to "tell it like it is" Harry Considering these achievements, it is Cuban Government's involvement in Truman. a small wonder why many of us in this illicit drug trafficking before the I do not wish to catalog Truman's House long for a revival of Trumanism United Nations and the Organization many achievements, both foreign and among our colleagues on the other of American States. domestic. Suffice it to say that the side of the aisle, especially when it It is time that we call the world's at­ policies, the principles, and the prac­ comes to Central America. We long for tention to Cuba's criminal conspira­ tices of President Truman have had them to support the bipartisan Kissin­ cy.e such a profound impact on American ger Commission's recommendation for foreign policy that an entire section of a Marshall plan tailored for the econo­ his own Democratic Party still some­ my of Latin America, a plan first MIGRANT EDUCATION times refers to itself as the Truman called for by one of Truman's greatest PROGRAM wing. heirs, the late Senator Henry Jackson. What are the principles of this And we long for this body to support HON. DON YOUNG Truman wing of the Democratic President Reagan's policy of contain­ OF ALASKA Party, which many of us as Republi­ ing communism just off our shores the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans admire? way Truman contained it among our Wednesday, May 9, 1984 It is more than plain spokeness. European allies. Indeed, today on Capitol Hill we would In sum, Mr. Speaker, if we cannot e Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speak­ be hard pressed to find any Congress­ have Truman, let us at least have Tru­ er, today I am introducing legislation man who is not plain spoken about manism. If Harry Truman were faced to amend chapter 1 of the Education foreign affairs. As I have said on many with the situation in Central America Consolidation and Improvement Act occasions, the conduct of American today, I am certain that he would have of 1981, dealing with the migrant edu­ foreign policy is hindered, to the point followed the doctrine of a predeces­ cation program. of crippling weakness, by the fact that sor-James Monroe. His support for Under the migrant education pro­ this Congress seems often times to be the Monroe Doctrine would have been gram State education agencies are eli­ made up of 535 Secretaries of State, consistent with his record, his com­ gible to receive annual Department of many of them vacillating, snivelling monsense, and his plain-spoken love of Education grants to help meet the spe­ ones at that. I doubt that Harry American liberty.e cial education needs of migrant agri­ Truman would have put up with them cultural workers or migratory fisher­ for a minute. men. Migrant students are those who No, I do not think it is so much plain CUBA'S CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY travel with their families to pursue ag­ spokeness that is the mark of a ricultural or fishing employment Truman follower, Republican or Dem­ HON. TOM LEWIS across school district lines for a tempo­ ocrat. Rather, we who admire Tru­ OF FLORIDA rary period of time. man's foreign policy do so because it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, in Alaska, although we recognized the real dangers posed by have a large migrant fishing popula­ 20th century totalitarianism, especial­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 tion, many of the students are not eli­ ly international communism, and be­ • Mr. LEWIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, gible for migrant education assistance cause it stands for unflinching opposi­ it is becoming increasingly evident due to the immense size of many of tion to these dangers. that the Government of Cuba is play­ our school districts. For example, the For example, it was the awesome de­ ing an active role in drug dealing, drug North Slope Borough School District cision by President Truman to unleash smuggling, and drug trafficking to the is the size of the State of Utah with a the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and United States. population of only about 5,000 per­ Nagasaki. Many have since criticized U.S. Government officials have testi­ sons. Migrant students in Alaska often him for that decision, but let us not fied at several congressional hearings travel over 100 miles up river or out to forget that had not Truman done that the Government of Cuba is facili- sea to fish but never cross another May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11697 school district line or even see another The National Association for Bilingual person, no matter what country I came school or village. During this time, Education took this debate one step from. It supplied me with a good education these students lose valuable classroom further and asked our children what and a better chance to achieve my goals. It instruction. they thought was best for themselves. assisted me in looking forward into my future in America. I know that I could do Rural education is a great concern of In a nationwide essay contest, children and be whatever I wanted. mine. In Alaska, we have hundreds of being taught in bilingual education With the help that I had from the bilin­ sparsely populated villages. Most of programs responded. I am proud to gual program, I am right now in a magnet these villages are reachable only by say that one of the winning essays was school of science, and my dream of being a air. Because of a recent court ruling, written by a student from my district, scientist will come true. It does not matter there is a law in Alaska requiring the 30th District of California. Peggy whether I become a scientist, a doctor or a every village to have a high school. Shen, who is a third grade student at businesswoman. I will have the advantage of Often times these schools have fewer Ynez Elementary School in Monterey speaking two languages smoothly. The bilin­ than 15 students. To administer these Park, says some important things gual program is now training more and schools in these small villages is ex­ about how bilingual education helps more useful people for the United States' her. On April 23, 1984, I had the honor government and business. tremely expensive for there are no We need the bilingual program to contin­ economies of scale. of presenting Peggy with an award in ue the work and to help build the United Quality of education in these areas recognition of her achievement and States into a stronger and richer country. is limited. More often than not, when hearing her winning essay read. The present soon will be the past, but the these students graduate from their Peggy's and the other winning essays future will always be waiting for us. high schools and leave the village to make a strong argument for the value attend college or vocational school, or of bilingual education. WHAT BILINGUAL EDUCATION MEANs TO MY to seek employment in a larger city, In submitting these essays for the FuTURE-AN IDEA CAN CHANGE THE WoRLD they find they have only received RECORD, I would like to congratulate there are increasing signs of incremen­ dent Reagan's rate reductions. have doubled in size and now occupy tal involvement of United States military Families reporting more than $50,000 in­ at least 20 percent of the countryside. personnel in military operations in both El comes 1982 saw their share of all taxes paid If the President continues to follow Salvador and Nicaragua; increase from 32.9 percent of the total in <2> current United States policy with re­ 1981 to 35.4 percent in 1982. his policy of military force and covert spect to the resolution of the conflict in And even though the highest tax rates on action, there will be no light at the Central America depends to a dangerous unearned income were slashed from a con­ end of the tunnel in Central America. degree on military involvement, not on ne­ fiscatory 70 percent to a more reasonable 50 How long will it be before U.S. obser­ gotiated settlementS; percent level (by a Democrat sponsored vation planes or American advisers are <3> it is in the vital interests of the Untied amendment to the tax bill), the very-high­ forced to return hostile fire. How long States to bring the conflict in Central Amer­ income families still ended up paying dra­ will it be before American soldiers will ica to a peaceful, equitable, and negotiated matically higher taxes. The total income be dying in El Salvador or Nicaragua? settlement; taxes collected from people earning more Congressman MEL LEVINE and I have (4) the Congress is on record in support of than $100,000 increased by 13 percent in the Contadora process, which explicitly 1982, and the tax revenues paid by those introduced a bill that deals directly calls for a negotiated settlement to the con­ with incomes about $500,000 jumped a full with the real possiblity that American flicts in Central America; and 40 percent. combat forces will be sent to Central (5) the Congress has the constitutional Clearly, the 1982 figures indicate that in America. It would prohibit the intro­ right and responsibility to participate in any the first year of President Reagan's three duction of U.S. Armed Forces into or decision or decisions by the United States to 11700 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1981, use combat troops in El Salvador or Nicara­ HONORING MR. AND MRS. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES: gua. EDUARDO VALDIVIEZ RESIDEN­ LOOKING TO THE FUTURE SEc. 2. United States Armed Forces TIAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR shall not be introduced into or over El Sal­ vador or Nicaragua for combat purposes AWARD RECIPIENTS SANTA FE HON.GLENNM.ANDERSON SPRINGS, CALIF. unless- OF CALIFORNIA (1) the Congress has declared war or en­ IN :I'HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acted specific authorization for such use of HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES United States Armed Forces: or Wednesday, May 9, 1984 (2) such introduction of United States OF CALIFORNIA e Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, on Armed Forces is necessary- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 24, American President Lines will to meet a clear and present danger of Wednesday, May 9, 1984 host a gala celebration in conjunction hostile attack upon the United States; or with the official opening of their new to meet a clear and present danger to, e Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, on May and to provide essential and immediate high-efficiency container terminal in 1, 1984, the Citizenship Awards Com­ San Pedro, Calif. evacuation of, citizens of the United States. mittee of the Santa Fe Springs Cham­ (b) If United States Armed Forces are in­ This terminal will become APL's troduced into or over El Salvador or Nicara­ ber/League awarded Mr. and Mrs. main facility in the United States and gua under paragraph or (B) of subsec­ Eduardo Valdiviez of Santa Fee will serve APL for at least the next 20 tion (a)(2), the President shall describe the Springs, Calif., the Residential Citizen years. Located on 114 total acres, this reasons for such introduction in the report of the Year Award. This annual award ultra modern facility has four Gantry required by section 4(a)(l) of the War is given to a citizen dedicated to the cranes, two bunkering berths, and the Powers Resolution. betterment of the City of Santa Fe ability to handle over 4,000 containers. (c) No funds appropriated by the Congress Springs. This terminal also has a new two-story may be obligated or expended for any intro­ Prior to his retirement in December administration building, a mainte­ duction of United States Armed Forces into nance and repair facility, a container or over El Salvador or Nicaragua for combat 1977, Mr. Valdiviez worked for Bethle­ hem Steel Corp. as a crane operator. freight station, and a gatehouse. purposes except under the circumstances It specified in subsection (a). Over the years, Mr. Valdiviez has been is estimated that the terminal will (d) For the purposes of subsection (a), the involved in numerous community ac­ boost APL revenues by $25 million. introduction of United States Armed Forces tivities. In 1981 former Representative With the strong trading market of the for combat purposes means the introduction Wayne Grisham appointed him as an Pacific basin region, it is expected that of United States Armed Forces for the pur­ intern specialist to Congress for senior the new terminal will be a great asset pose of delivering weapons fire upon an citizens programs. He has been a to the Port of Los Angeles. In turn, enemy. member of the Parents Social Club for the port is located near rail transpor­ O> Any joint resolution or bill intro­ tation and has tunnel and bridge clear­ duced at the request of the President pursu­ over 10 years and served as the club's ance to allow APL to operate double­ ant to subsection (a)(l) shall become the president for 2 years. Since 1973 Mr. stacked container trains. Recently, pending business of the House in which it Valdiviez has been a member of the regular trains carrying 200 contain­ was introduced and shall be voted on within Abraham Lincoln Senior Citizen Club ers-twice the normal number-began 3 calendar days thereafter, unless such and has served since 1976 as the club's running twice each week from Los An­ House shall otherwise determine by the president. He is a member of the geles to Chicago and New York. yeas and nays. Santa Fe Springs Community Devel­ The new terminal will allow APL to (2) Such a joint resolution or bill passed opment, Beautification and Police by one House shall become the pending store up to 3,700 containers aboard business of the other House and shall be Committees and chairman of the truck chassis-a move designed to voted on within three calendar days after it Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. speed transfer of cargo from the ship­ has been received, unless such House shall Mr. Valdiviez is also a member of the to-rail loading yards in downtown Los otherwise determine by the yeas or nays. Older American Social Action Council Angeles and Santa Fe Springs. (3) In the case of any disagreement be­ of Los Angeles County, a member of American President Lines is even tween the two Houses of Congress with re­ the California Congress for Senior looking into possible expansion by spect to any such joint resolution or bill Citizens a member and second vice adding an intermodal yard in 1988 for passed by both Houses, conferees shall be chairman of the Board of Directors of stacked-train rail operations, or adding promptly appointed and the committee of the California Congress and a trustee a third major berth. conference shall make and file a report with With a computerized gate system, respect to such resolution or bill not later for the County Association of Seniors. Mrs. Valdiviez serves as secretary of the long lines of trucks that caused than 2 calendar days after the appointment congestion on the street outside the of the committee of conference. In the the John F. Kennedy Senior Citizens current APL terminal should be elimi­ event the conferees are unable to agree Club of Los Nietos, Calif., as well as nated. within 48 hours, they shall report back to the Sociedad Protectora Femenil. She This new facility will be a key cog in their respective Houses in disagreement. is a volunteer for project info nutri­ Notwithstanding any rule in either House the Port of Los Angeles' future plans. tion program and the Santa Fe My wife, Lee, joins with me in con­ concerning the printing of conference re­ Springs Neighborhood Center special ports in the Congressional Record or con­ gratulating American President Lines cerning any delay in the consideration of programs. Mrs. Valdiviez is also a on the construction of their new ter­ such reports, a conference report on a joint member of the Santa Fe Springs Ha­ minal, and their commitment to resolution or bill under this section shall be acted on by both Houses not lupana Association. later than 1 calendar day after the confer­ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to TRIBUTE TO KANSAS CITY CALL ees report back to their respective Houses. join· me in congratulating Mr. and SEc. 3. No agency or instrumentality of Mrs. Valdiviez and wishing them well HON. ALAN WHEAT the United States Government may provide any assistance of any kind, or otherwise in the years to come.e OF MISSOURI make any expenditure of funds, for the pur­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose or which would have the effect of sup­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 porting, directly or indirectly, military or paramilitary operations in or against Nica­ • Mr. WHEAT. Mr. Speaker, the ragua by any nation, group, organization, Kansas City Call is celebrating its 65th movement, or individual.e anniversary next month. I would like May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11701 to share some of the history of this black community who would not oth­ RECOGNITION FOR LUCILLE important publication. The Call a erwise sustain a paper. STURDIVANT, BUSINESS PRO­ weekly newspaper was founded by C. The Kansas City Call has grown FESSIONAL CITIZEN OF THE A. Franklin in 1919 and has grown beyond the dreams of its founder to YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT, from a four-page sheet to a publica­ become one of the six largest black SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIF. tion serving the black community in weekly newspapers in the Nation and Kansas City and beyond. one of the largest black-owned busi­ HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES The current editor-in-chief, Lucile nesses in the Midwest. I am pleased to Bluford, is well-known in the commu­ have the opportunity to wish Miss OF CALIFORNIA nity and throughout the country as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one of Kansas City's most respected Bluford and her Kansas City Call well journalists. Miss Bluford began her and to thank them for their outstand­ Wednesday, May 9, 1984 ing service to our city.e journalism career after studying at e Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, on May the University of Kansas. She then ap­ 1 the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of plied for admission at the University Commerce and Industrial League of Missouri School of Journalism. She TRIBUTE TO FORMER CON­ awarded Lucille Sturdivant the 1984 was not admitted. Miss Bluford filed a GRESSMAN WALTER FLOWERS Distinguished Citizen of the Year discrimination suit against the univer­ Award from the Santa Fe Springs sity in 1939. Her suit led to the cre­ business professional community. ation of a journalism program at Lin­ HON. JOSEPH P. ADDABBO Mrs. Sturdivant and her husband coln University in Jefferson City, for­ OF NEW YORK Tom reside in Los Alamitos, Calif. merly the State's university for blacks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They have three sons. She was born in Recently, Miss Bluford was invited Montana and graduated from Pepper­ to the University of Missouri Journal­ Wednesday, May 2, 1984 dine College. ism School, where she received a dis­ tinguished service award. The Kansas e Mr. ADDABBO. Mr. Speaker, I was While working in Santa Fe Springs City publisher was 1 of only 11 recipi­ saddened to learn about the sudden for the past 10 years, Mrs. Sturdivant ents of the 1984 Missouri honor medal death of Walter Flowers. He was a has been active in the chamber league. for distinguished service in journalism. hard working, dedicated former colle­ She has served two terms on the In accepting the award, Miss Bluford gue. He also gave to this House what chamber's board of directors and has said, "I was happy that they recog­ we all strive to give, strength to Ameri­ been a chamber league ambassador for nized not only me, but the black press. ca's democratic principles and the 8 years. She also has served on the That's something they hadn't done belief that these principles are more golf tournament committee for 5 years before." important than the personal concerns and is currently chairman of the mem­ Miss Bluford has also received of any one man. bership committee. awards from the mayor of Kansas You see, Walter Flowers supported Mrs. Sturdivant is the charter presi­ City, the city council and the Black dent of the Orange County Workers President Nixon. His conservative dis­ Compensation Defense Association, a Archives of Mid-America for her out­ trict of Alabama also supported the standing efforts within the communi­ member for the past 31 years of the President. But in his capacity as a Los Angeles Workers Compensation ty. member of the House Judiciary Com­ In the 65 years that the Call has Defense Foundation and is a member mittee, he had to decide whether or of the Medical Administrators Associa­ been published, there have been only not to vote for the impeachment of two publishers. C. A. Franklin began tion. For the past 9 years she also has the Call and Lucile Bluford took over the President. been an active member of the Soropti­ the reins upon his death. Flowers was seen as a "swing vote." mist Club of Santa Fe Springs. Franklin began the Kansas City Call If he decided to follow his personal Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to after learning the news business from concerns, then many others might as join me in congratulating Mrs. Sturdi­ his father who was one of the first well. But his conscience, the duty he vant and thank her for a job well publishers of a black community felt to the Nation, to all the world done.e that was watching democracy being paper, the Omaha Enterprise. From SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Omaha, Franklin traveled to Denver put to the ultimate test, was the fore­ where he began his journalism career most concern. Flowers decided to vote Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, as the owner and publisher of the for impeachment, not because it was agreed to by the Senate on February Denver Call. So that he could serve a the partisan thing to do but because it 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a larger community, Franklin moved to was his way of upholding the oath we system for a computerized schedule of Kansas City and published the first take as Members of Congress. all meetings and hearings of Senate Kansas City Call on June 15, 1919. Most of us in this House are faced committees, subcommittees, joint com­ As the city grew, the Kansas City with bellweather decisions at some mittees, and committees of conference. Call became well-known as the "voice" time or another. We all know the This title requires all such committees of the black community. With its trials and tribulations of these situa­ to notify the Office of the Senate weekly features, in-depth news cover­ tions. And every time we vote for Daily Digest-designated by the Rules age, and careful reporting of the America's best interests, we are Committee-of the time, place, and events of the community, the paper strengthening democracy. I will re­ purpose of the meetings, when sched­ has been heralded as a unifying force member Walter Flowers as a great uled, and any cancellations or changes within the community. American, a beloved friend, one who in the meetings as they occur. The Kansas City Call boasts over offered strength to our democracy and As an additional procedure along 30,000 readers. Many of those who with the computerization of this infor­ subscribe to the paper are former credit to the House of Representa­ mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Kansas Citians who have moved away tives.• Digest will prepare this information and look to the Call as a voice from for printing in the Extensions of Re­ home. marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL The Call also produces a national RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of edition, with coverage from cities all each week. over the country. This edition is pri­ Any changes in committee schedul­ marily aimed at cities with a smaller ing will be indicated by placement of 11702 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 9, 1984 an asterisk to the left of the name of 10:00 a.m. MAY18 the unit conducting such meetings. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 9:00a.m. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Business meeting, to mark up S. 1913, S. Energy and Natural Resources May 10, 1984, may be found in the 1994, S. 2545, and S. 2599, bills to au­ Energy Regulation Subcommittee thorize funds for and to reform cer­ To resume hearings on S. 1069, H.R. 555, Daily Digest of today's RECORD. tain child nutrition programs. and S. 817, bills to authorize the Fed­ SD-328A eral Energy Regulatory Commission to MEETINGS SCHEDULED Energy and Natural Resources approve the inclusion in the rate base Business meeting, to consider pending of a public utility of the costs of con­ MAY14 calendar business. struction work in progress. SD-366 9:30a.m. SD-366 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Environment and Public Works MAY21 To resume hearings on proposals to To hold hearings on the nominations of 9:30a.m. James E. Burnett, Jr., of Arkansas, to extend and amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensa­ Labor and Human Resources be the Chairman, and Patricia A. Labor Subcommittee Goldman, of the District of Columbia, tion, and Liability Act of 1980 . To resume oversight hearings to exam­ to be a member, both of the National ine the scope and impact of certain oc­ Transportation Safety Board. SD-406 Judiciary cupational diseases. SR-253 SD-430 10:00 a.m. To resume hearings on S. 915, to create a limited exception to the Supreme Environment and Public Works MAY22 Toxic Substances and Environmental Court's holding in fllinois Brick Co. v. Oversight Subcommittee fllinois, 431 U.S. 720 <1977), that only 9:30a.m. To hold hearings on proposed amend­ direct purchasers from antitrust viola­ Energy and Natural Resources ments to the Safe Drinking Water Act tors may obtain monetary relief under Energy and Mineral Resources Subcom­ . SD-366 To hold hearings on Senate Concurrent SD-342 Labor and Human Resources Resolution 69, expressing the sense of Judiciary Labor Subcommittee the Congress that the Secretary of Juvenile Justice Subcommittee To resume hearings on S. 2329, to im­ Transportation should make available To resume oversight hearings on child prove retirement income security for civilian use certain satellite-direct­ sexual abuse issues. under private multiemployer pension ed navigational aids developed by the SD-226 plans and to remove unnecessary bar­ Department of Defense for the guid­ riers to employer participation in ance of aircraft. MAY16 those plans by modifying the rules re­ SR-253 9:00a.m. lating to employer withdrawal liabil­ Judiciary Commerce, Science, and Transportation ity, asset sales, and funding. Constitution Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 707, to require SD-430 To resume hearings on Senate Joint most automobiles sold in the United 10:00 a.m. Resolution 10, proposing an amend­ States to be manufactured with a cer­ Appropriations ment to the Constitution of the tain percentage of U.S. parts and Defense Subcommittee United States relative to equal rights labor. To hold open and closed hearings on for women and men. SR-253 proposed budget estimates for fiscal SD-562 9:30a.m. year 1985 for space programs of the 10:00 a.m. Judiciary Department of Defense. Energy and Natural Resources Criminal Law Subcommittee SD-192 Business meeting, to consider pending To hold hearings on S. 804, to reform Environment and Public Works calendar business. Federal criminal laws by establishing To hold hearings on the nomination of SD-366 certain standards and limits for con­ Jacqueline E. Schafer, of New York, to Environment and Public Works ducting Federal undercover operations be a member of the Council on Envi­ To continue hearings on proposals to and activities. ronmental Quality. amend and extend the Comprehensive SD-106 SD-406 Environmental Response, Compensa- May 9, 1984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11703 tion and Liability Act of 1980