September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24457 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS BOY SCOUTS TO HONOR TRIBUTE TO DR. C. LEIGHTON community efforts. He appears at numerous HAROLD "TONY" ZENZ ERB functions and is always willing to stop and listen to the concerns of the public. HON: GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. HON. CURT WELDON Best of luck to you Bill on your retirement. OF PENNSYLVANIA thanks for all you have done. You are a living OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to Pennsylvania. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, September 16, 1987 Wednesday, September 16, 1987 Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, on September IS GLASNOST REALLY ALL IT'S Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, 30, the residents of Tinicum Township will be CRACKED UP TO BE? today I wish to pay tribute to a most dedicated holding a retirement banquet for Dr. C. Leigh­ and generous community servant, Mr. Harold ton Erb, the pastor of St. John's Evangelist "Tony" Zenz. Since graduating from the Uni­ Episcopal Church. HON. LANE EVANS versity of Southern California with a degree in Dr. Erb has served the community and OF ILLINOIS business administration, Tony has contributed people of Tinicum Township for over 15 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Erb has selflessly dedicated himself to much of his life to public service. Tony has Wednesday, September 16, 1987 spent many distinguished years with the serving the Lord by ministering to the sick, the county of San Bernardino, serving first as poor, and the hungry of our community. Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, for months now Mr. Speaker, Tinicum Township Board of planning director for 4 years, and then as Members of Congress have been working to Commissioners president, Thomas Giancristo­ chief administrative officer for 10. bring about the early release of Soviet prison­ foro, summed up Dr. Erb's success by stating, After retiring from county service in 1958, er of conscience Alexei Magarik from the con­ "Dr. Erb has always been there to assist the fines of a Siberian prison, in hopes that he Tony entered private business with the Safeco people of our town in their times of need. He Title Insurance Co. As he had at the county of and Natalia Ratner could immigrate to Israel has ministered to all those in need both mem­ and be reunited with their father and sister. San Bernardino, Tony again demonstrated his bers and nonmembers of his congregation." But despite our efforts, even in this period of considerable administrative skills. When he re­ Today, all of Delaware County pays tribute to declared "openness" in the Soviet Union, the tired from Safeco in 1975, Tony held the posi­ this dedicated servant. tion of vice president and manager of Safe­ Soviets . seem to have paid little attention to co's San Bernardino office. our pleadings. Despite the fact that Alexei Ma­ Tony's dedication to worthwhile causes in A TRIBUTE TO BILL WEST garik was jailed on trumped-up charges, is ex­ the Inland Empire is reflected by his extensive periencing failing health and torturous jail con­ association with community groups. For 13 HON. JOE KOLTER ditions, has never had access to any secret years he was a member of the Ontario-Mont­ OF PENNSYLVANIA information, and in no way poses a risk to the clair School District Board of Trustees, chair­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES security of the Soviet Union, the Soviets did ing the group of 10 years. In addition, Tony Wednesday, September 16, 1987 not free Magarik until Monday, just 1 day prior has served as a trustee of the San Antonio to his previously announced release date. Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This is not to say, however, that we in Con­ Community Hospital for 16 years; chairman of honor an outstanding resident of my Fourth the San Bernardino County Probation Commit­ gress are not extremely gratified by the re­ Congressional District in western Pennsylva­ lease of Alexei Magarik and the recent grant­ tee for 5 years, and a member for 9; a nia, Mr. William F. West, as he retires from the ing of exit visas to other well-known refuse­ member of the board of the National Orange Social Security Administration after 27 years niks. This is to say that we in the United Show for 6 years; director of the Friends of of dedicated service. Ontario Airport; a member of the West End Known as "Mr. Social Security" in New States should keep our guards up even as we YMCA Board of Directors for 5 years; and a Castle, Lawrence County, where he has lived applaud these encouraging announcements. A participating member of the United Methodist and worked since 1979, Bill West was born in recent event with which I was directly involved Church. Boyers, PA, and later attended Grove City causes me to remain skeptical about the sin­ Tony's business and administrative exper­ College. cerity of Soviet intentions regarding their tise, along with his active commitment to a Mr. West has worked for the Social Security "openness" policy. On July 24 of this year, I wide range of community interests, make him Administration since Feb. 1, 1960, starting as attempted to submit to the Soviet Embassy a one of the Inland Empire's most valuable a clerk in the accounting operation branch in legal petition on behalf of Magarik. After assets. Tony is currently serving as chairman Boyers, PA. Since then he has advanced to speaking to two Embassy officials in the of a major fundraising drive to restore the Gar­ his current position as assistant manager. morning, one of my aides, Adam Sachs, went diner W. Spring Auditorium. He has also been A good father to his three children, Robert, to the Soviet Embassy in the afternoon to de­ approached to serve on the board of the On­ Dan, and Cynthia, and a good husband to his liver the petition. Not only was he not allowed tario Community Foundation, and other groups wife Delores, Bill West has been an active to speak to any Embassy officials, but the that distribute financial grants in the area. member of the local Council on disability, the gentleman at the front office refused to even Because he has demonstrated such a deep Blind Association, and the Lions club. He take the document. In the words of the gentie­ serves on the board of the Blind Association. commitment to community service in my dis­ man at the reception area, "I don't think you Mr. West is to be honored by his coworkers trict, I am joining the Old Baldy Council of the will have success. I don't think they will be in­ with a dinner on September 26, 1987, at 7 terested." If this remark is any indication of Boy Scouts of America in honoring Harold p.m. at Parkstown Lounge in Union Township, "Tonyi• Zenz as "Good Scout of the Year." Soviet attitude, I find it extremely troubling in Lawrence County. this period of glasnost that no one in the With great pleasure, I take this opportunity Soviet Embassy cares about the legitimate to inform my colleagues in the U.S. House of concerns of Members of Congress and other Representatives of Bill West's untiring efforts on behalf of Lawrence County. I join Bill's interested citizens. many friends and tip my hat to this man's

• This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 24458 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 17, 1987 MARION STACKHOUSE an ever-larger chunk of people's paychecks. tee the principle of freedom of navigation. This is a sure way to destroy our free enter­ Protecting this principle is proper for a nation HON. JIM JONTZ prise system and in doing so dash the hopes dependent on the flow of trade across the OF INDIANA and dreams of the American people. oceans. No one disputes that trade is the life The Constitution of the United States of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blood of this Nation and freedom of the seas America will stand as one of the greatest doc­ is absolutely essential for trade to be carried Wednesday, September 16, 1987 uments ever published. On September 17, on. It seems hollow, however, to protect the Mr. JONTZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 1787, 39 delegates who signed the Constitu­ freedom of the seas only for foreign-flag mer­ take a moment to pay tribute to one of the tion expected the new charter to provide a chant fleets. In the years immediately follow­ most important figures in Indiana agriculture, permanent guarantee of the political liberties ing World War II, the United States had the Marion Stackhouse, who passed away Satur­ achieved in the Revolution. largest merchant fleet in the world. It was a day, September 15. It would be very difficult to I urge all Americans to study the Constitu­ fleet that carried desperately needed material overestimate the many contributions Mr. tion during this 200th anniversary in order to to rebuild the war torn nations of the world. It Stackhouse has made to Indiana's agricultural learn more about the most important docu­ was a fleet that provided jobs for mariners community. Since 1950 he worked up through ment in all of our lives. and shipyards and contributed positively to the ranks of the Indiana Farm Bureau to help our balance of trade. It was a fleet that con­ lead it through a turbulent period in American TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF POLISH tributed to our national security by assuring agriculture. Mr. Stackhouse worked actively on SONG FROM MILWAUKEE'S the availability of a sealift capacity for our mili­ a wide range of agricultural issues, and was NEW LIFE CHORUS tary and industrial base in time of war or na­ involved with several boards and agencies. He tional emergency. Today that fleet and the was a graduate of Purdue University and a HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA shipyards that once supported it are almost World War II veteran. I am very thankful for extinct and I believe that action must be taken OF WISCONSIN having had the opportunity to work with now to correct this dangerous condition. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marion Stackhouse. He will be sorely missed. bills I introduced this week, each in their own Wednesday, September 16, 1987 way, address problems in our maritime indus­ BICENTENNIAL OF THE Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, as the Repre­ try and seek to correct some of them. CONSTITUTION sentative of Wisconsin's Fourth Congressional OPERATING-DIFFERENTIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM District which contains much of Greater Mil­ The "Vessel Operating-Differential Subsidy HON. JAMES M. INHOFE waukee's Polish community, I would like to Act of 1987" seeks to restore the vitality of take this opportunity to extend my warmest the U.S.-flag merchant fleet which trades in OF OKLAHOMA congratulations to the New Life Chorus and its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our foreign commerce. The Merchant Marine gifted director and founder, Mr. Janusz Oksza­ Act of 1936 put into place a system by which Wednesday, September 16, 1987 Czechowski, on the 25th anniversary of the U.S.-flag operators in the foreign commerce of Mr. INHOFE. Mr. Speaker, in this 200th year chorus' birth. the United States are subsidized to the of our Constitution, it is important that we all As a proud Polish-American, I am fully degree necessary to put them on a parity with take time out to consider how far we have aware of the New Life Chorus' dedication to lower cost foreign competition. There are come and how far we still have to go to form the perpetuation of Polonia. I am grateful that good policy reasons for this assistance. the perfect union. In 1787, 55 men of the chorus has preserved cherished elements First, it is in the national interest to have a common means came together to compose a of our shared heritage in its annual Christmas strong and viable merchant fleet capable of document that has guided our great country concerts and their other fine performances serving as a military and naval auxiliary in time for 200 years. Ours is the only country whose throughout the year. of war or national emergency. Maintenance of foundation has been strong enough to with­ It is particularly appropriate that the New a Ready Reserve Fleet and National Defense stand the revolutions that have brought every Life Chorus, which was organized to com­ Reserve Fleet by the Maritime Administration other government down. This can only be at­ memorate Poland's Millenium of Christianity in is expensive and does not adequately address tributed to this exceptional document. 1966, celebrates its silver anniversary as his the full military needs of the Nation. Nor does I am proud of this document and all that it Holiness, Pope John Paul II, the champion of it adequately address the availability of trained stands for. I only hope that we can maintain the Polish church and the first of its sons to seamen to man those vessels. Nor do these the original concepts that molded it and assume the papacy, once again visits our reserve fleets consider the vessels needed to brought this country to where it is today. beautiful Nation. supply the economic and industrial base, the There are many pressures today to increase May I close in wishing my friends and con­ home front, during times of crisis. We simply the powers and influence of the Federal Gov­ stituents in the New Life Chorus, Polish Sing­ cannot gamble the country's security on the ernment over those of States and cities. This ers Alliance of America No. 305, a very happy basis of marginal adequacy or the possibility same struggle was on the minds of the dele­ 25th anniversary and many more to come in that everything will go according to plan or gates over 200 years ago. Only today the the fine tradition that they have created for script. We must be prepared for the worst scope of the Government has mushroomed Polonia in Milwaukee. contingency. The best way to do that is to beyond the dreams of even the most ardent have an actively manned and operating U.S.­ Federalists of the "1780's. Today there are LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE THE flag merchant fleet engaged in a substantial some who would turn the Federal Government SHIPPING LAWS AND PRO­ portion of our foreign commerce. into the babysitter of the American people, GRAMS OF THE UNITED Second, we must face economic reality. creating the "cradle-to-grave" doctrine popu­ STATES The United States has a higher cost of living, lar in the Socialist countries of the world. I higher safety standards, and more demanding cannot stand for this and neither would the HON. ROBERT W. DAVIS labor and tax laws which impose higher costs founders of this great country. This document OF MICHIGAN on U.S.-flag operations. These higher costs has lasted because of the idea that those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must be recognized and compensated for if it govern least, govern best. is in our national interest to keep vessels with Our Government is of the people, by the Thursday, September 17, 1987 trained mariners operating under the U.S.-flag. people, and for the people, not of the Govern­ Mr. DAVIS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise The 1936 act achieved its goal of putting in ment, by the Government, and for the Govern­ today to discuss four bills I have introduced place a merchant fleet for when the United ment. The Government should exist only for this week that, I hope, will in different ways States entered World War II. Since the end of the people and not for its own preservation. help correct the precipitous decline in the World War II, however, the U.S.-flag fleet has When the Government begins to feed off the U.S.-flag merchant marine fleet and address steadily declined. It has to be recognized that people in order to sustain its own excesses, it programatic problems in Government pro­ the operating differential subsidy portion of the has grown too large. That appears to be what grams. In recent weeks, the United States has 1936 act no longer performs the function for we confront today. The Government is taking acted forcefully in the Persian Gulf to guaran- which it was designed and must be reformed. September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24459 This might be less of a problem in any other My bill also amends section 805 of the Mer­ States, without setting up a new Federal bu­ fiscal climate than the one we face now. The chant Marine Act, 1936, to tighten up the cir­ reaucracy to handle the workload. This massive Federal deficit makes for hard cumstances under which a subsidized opera­ system should be successful because of its choices and intense competition over a tor is allowed to compete in the domestic simplicity, and because it makes no change to shrinking pot of money. But the hard truth is trade against domestic operators as part of existing vessel documentation, numbering and that, if we are going to have any U.S.-flag their subsidized service. If we are to continue registration schemes. fleet available when the country needs it, it is the requirements of domestic construction for SHIP PLASTIC POLLUTION PROBLEMS going to cost money one way or another. unsubsidized Jones Act operators, we must Recently, I also introduced the administra­ It is the goal of the Committee on Merchant make certain that they are adequately protect­ tion's proposed legislation to implement annex Marine and Fisheries to achieve some positive ed from competition from subsidized opera­ V, regulations for the prevention of pollution and lasting ODS reform during this Congress. tors. by garbage from ships, an optional annex to The issue has been before the committee for BOAT MORTGAGE RECORDATION the International Convention for the Preven­ some time and I expect that there will be Fewer than half the States presently have tion of Pollution from Ships, 1973. Annex V hearings on the issue before this session is systems to title recreational vessels. Recre­ establishes international regulations to prohibit over. Chairman JONES of North Carolina and ational vessel owners in States without boat or otherwise restrict discharges into the sea of Representative 81AGG1 of New York have both titling programs would benefit from a system introduced bills designed to revamp the ODS all types of garbage generated during the providing for centralized recordation of securi­ normal operation of a ship. A major purpose system. The administration has not sent up an ty interests in boats and aiding in detection ODS bill to Congress, but the Secretary of of annex V is to prohibit the disposal into the and recovery of stolen boats. The bill I have sea of all plastics, including plastic rope, fish­ Transportation sent up a position paper outlin­ introduced, the "Recreational Vessel Mort­ ing various elements of a system they would ing nets and trash bags. Also under annex V, gage Recordation Act," would provide for adequate reception facilities for garbage will like considered. My bill presents another Coast Guard recordation of mortgages against be required at ports and terminals in the option to be considered. recreational vessels operating in States with­ United States. This bill would be effective on My bill would require the Secretary of out boat titling programs. the date that annex V enters into force for the Transportation to enter into operating differen­ Under this bill, recreational vessel mort­ United States. tial subsidy contracts and amend current ODS gages against vessels operated principally in The restrictions on disposal of plastics and contracts with qualified operators. The bill States without boat titling systems could be other types of garbage into the oceans would would cap the number of subsidized vessels recorded with the Coast Guard. Presently, apply to all U.S. ships wherever they are lo­ and reduce the amount of subsidy available only vessel mortgages against recreational under the current system, but it will allow an vessels which have been documented by the cated and to all other ships located on the expanded number of liner operators into the Coast Guard may be recorded by the Coast navigable waters of the United States. I be­ ODS system. The bill would also reduce the Guard. The new system of recordation would lieve that the disposal of garbage into our amount of subsidy an operator receives to the allow mortgages against all recreational ves­ waters is such a serious problem that it de­ extent an operator carries cargo under one of sels in States without titling systems to be re­ serves immediate attention from the Con­ the cargo preference laws. In exhange, the corded, and not just those against document­ gress. operators would be allowed operating flexibil­ ed recreational vessels. To simplify the recor­ MARITIME TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ity not available under the current system. I dation process, all recreational vessels in REORGANIZATION hope these operating flexibilities will allow op­ States with titling programs, including docu­ Finally, I am also introducing a bill today to erators to become more efficient and cut op­ mented vessels, would be required to record provide for a new Federal Maritime Adminis­ erating cost to offset to some degree the re­ mortgages in accordance with State law. tration within the Department of Transporta­ duction in subsidy payments. This system would not place new documen­ tion. I have become increasingly concerned Perhaps the most controversial aspect of tation requirements or restrictions on recre­ that the defense readiness mission of the De­ my bill is that it would not allow U.S.-flag oper­ ational vessels as a condition of mortgage partment of Transportation is not getting the ators to acquire their vessels on the world recordation. In fact, the present vessel docu­ necessary attention it deserves within the De­ market. My bill would continue the require­ mentation system would not be affected in partment of Transportation. I am also con­ ment that subsidized operators build their ves­ any way. This new mortgage recordation cerned that the Department of Defense is not sels in domestic shipyards. I recognize that scheme would also not affect the existing sensitive to the important defense role that is this is a sticky wicket. The Construction Differ­ State boat numbering and registration played by the Department of Transportation. ential Subsidy Program in the 1936 act failed schemes. Finally, I believe that certain governmental in its goal of achieving parity between the As an additional protection to lenders, the functions related to water transportation costs of foreign and domestic shipbuilding. In bill provides that the mortgages against recre­ should be reorganized. any event, the administration has not request­ ational vessels recorded with the Coast Guard Under this bill, the Federal Maritime Admin­ ed and the Congress has not funded the CDS may be given preferred mortgage status. So istration would be headed by an Under Secre­ Program since 1981. I know that for any ODS as not to disadvantage lenders in States with tary for Maritime Affairs and Readiness, who reform to work, it must somehow recognize boat titling systems, the bill provides that valid would be appointed by the President, with the and compensate for the difference in acquisi­ mortgages recorded against boats in those advice and comment of the Senate. The tion costs that U.S. operators face. I cannot States will also have a preferred status. Under Secretary would serve as the Secretary bring myself, however, to abandon our domes­ In addition, the bill would allow recordation of Transportation's chief advisor on maritime tic shipbuilding base completely. We must of bills of sale, conveyances, and manufactur­ matters, and as the primary liaison to the De­ view the maritime industry as a whole and the ers' statements of origin to respond to the partment of Defense for maritime readiness shipbuilding base is as vital to our Nation's need of vessel owners in nontitling States to matters related to the Department of Trans­ economic and military security as other seg­ have greater evidence of vessel ownership. portation without reorganization of the current ments of the industry. We must also recognize The bill would also make other needed relationship of the transportation modes in the that the international shipbuilding market is by changes in the Ship Mortgage Act, 1920. same manner as was done for the Under Sec­ no means a free and open market based on These changes include clarifying that the retary for Oceans and Atmosphere in the De­ cost competition alone. It is a world of mas­ duties under the act of the collector of cus­ partment of Commerce. sive Government support, subsidy, and loan toms now reside with the Secretary of Trans­ The Federal Maritime Service would consist assistance. Other nations with much less at portation, repealing the document endorse­ of the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Mar­ stake than the United States consider it im­ ment requirement, and providing for central itime Service. The U.S. Coast Guard would portant to preserve their shipbuilding base and recordation of vessel mortgages by deleting consist of the present Coast Guard organiza­ take necessary steps to do just that. There­ the requirement that mortgages be recorded tion, and certain other functions transferred to fore, I believe that any consideration of oper­ in the port of documentation. that organization from the National Ocean ating differential subsidy reform must consider This system will allow lenders and boat Service and the National Weather Service of measures to maintain the shipbuilding and owners in nontitling States to obtain certain the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin­ repair base so vital to our national security. benefits available to boat owners in titling istration in the Department of Commerce. The 24460 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 17, 1987 Commissioned Officer Corps and all vessels Part of this situation can be blamed on our­ I believe progress toward bringing our brave of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad­ selves. Some, in their efforts to forget the missing servicemen home can be made, de­ ministration would be transferred to the Coast Vietnam war also forgot about those who did spite the numerous obstacles we have yet to Guard, subject, of course, to the continuing not come home. Others, like the Woodcock surmount, so long as we provide the same need for ship time of the Department of Com­ commission, claimed there were no live Amer­ solid determination we have already demon­ merce. icans being held in Southeast Asia. I clearly strated. Patience is a difficult but necessary The bill also provides for recommendations remember the congressional mission of which factor when dealing with the Vietnamese. from the Secretary of Transportation and the I was a part that visited Hanoi in August 1979. However, I believe our patience and determi­ new Under Secretary concerning further gov­ In response to our questions regarding the nation is beginning to pay off. The path ahead ernmental reorganization that should be ac­ POW-MIA's, now Foreign Minister Nguyen of us is clear and there is reason to hope for complished to consolidate maritime functions Cao Thach said, "we didn't think you cared." progress. As Senator Jeremiah Denton told in the Federal Government. We do care. I care, my constituents care, the the participants of the POW-MIA Recognition POW-MIA families care, millions of concerned Day program at the Capitol last year, the PRAISE FOR THE Americans care, and our Government cares. worst feeling a family endures is that of "not CONSTITUTION Today, under the Reagan administration, the knowing"-not knowing if their brother, son, POW-MIA situation has been made a top na­ or father is dead or alive, in captivity or in HON. RON PACKARD tional priority. New energies and initiatives hiding. President Reagan has taken the lead have been devoted to our POW-MIA's clearly on this issue, making the resolution of these OF CALIFORNIA signaling that America has not forgotten its questions a top national priority. I know the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missing men in Indochina and that we are House task force and I have joined the Presi­ Thursday, September 17, 1987 ready and willing, at the highest national dent in our commitment to these missing serv­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to add levels, to take the actions necessary to bring icemen's proud but longing families. my voice to the chorus of praise for our Con­ our POW-MIA's home. This National POW-MIA Recognition Day stitution on this, the bicentennial of the signing The real reason we still have so many unre­ provides concerned citizens with a foundation of that magnificent document. This is truly a solved POW-MIA cases, though, rests with from which to hold programs and awareness historic occasion. the Vietnamese. The obstacles to progress projects on behalf of America's unaccounted Since last May, while Congress has been in and uncooperative measures have come from for servicemen in Southeast Asia. Today, session, I have entered weekly statements in Hanoi, not Washington. On more than one oc­ America is officially broadcasting that it will the RECORD detailing the important events cassion the Vietnamese have agreed with us remain steadfast with or courageous POW­ that occurred during the constitutional debate that the POW-MIA issue is a special humani­ MIA's and their families and will keep the 200 years ago. In those statements, I attempt­ tarian concern divorced from all others and faith. We will use the symbol of this day of ed to liken the events of that summer to cur­ have pledged timely cooperation. Unfortunate­ recognition to underscore our commitment rent events. It has been amazing to me to ly, on more than one occassion the Vietnam­ and reaffirm that "we will not forget." I urge read and learn that we grapple with many of ese have used external political events to my colleagues to join me in continuing to keep the same problems today which faced the delay and even derail negotiations. I know the POW-MIA issue at the forefront of public Founding Fathers 2 centuries ago. I urge each there are many loyal citizens like me who are concern on this special day and the days that of the citizens within the sound of my voice as frustrated with the amount of progress that follow until all of or missing servicemen are well as my congressional colleagues to study has been made. On this day of remembrance, accounted for. the events of the summer of 1787 which truly I urge concerned citizens to recall who holds provide invaluable insights into the problems our servicemen and where. To recall who DR. SUSHMA PALMER-A WOMAN of our day. really knows about the fate of these brave USING HER ABILITIES I am grateful for the Constitution we have Americans and who has prevented a full ac­ been given. It is ours to cherish, protect and counting of them. It is not our Government or HON. TOM LANTOS defend. It is my belief that the Almighty in­ its agencies as some have alleged, but the Vi­ OF CALIFORNIA spired those who wrote the Constitution and I etnamese. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES believe that His guiding hand has been upon I am absolutely 100 percent convinced that that document and this Nation for the past the Vietnamese maintain a "stockpile" of Thursday, September 17, 1987 200 years. This is a glorious day. A day in American servicemen's remains. I am strongly Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, at the present which those who love freedom can be justly convinced that there are live, unaccounted for nearly 17 ,000 Americans are employed proud. I urge each of us to read the Constitu­ Americans in Vietnam. I also believe there are abroad by the State Department of the United tion regularly and contemplate the great live POW's in Indochina. States. These men and women are among the impact it has had on the course of human I am encouraged by the positive results of brightest, most talented, and best educated events. It is truly a magnificent document. General Vessey's mission to Hanoi. As I just people in our Government service. While mentioned, the recent reaffirmation by the Vi­ abroad, many of them are accompanied by NATIONAL POW-MIA etnamese of their pledge to cooperate on this their spouses who are equally as bright, tal­ RECOGNITION DAY important humanitarian issue of our POW­ ented, and educated. Once stationed abroad, MIA's does give me some reason to be hope­ it is difficult for the spouses of State Depart­ HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO ful. The Vietnamese have long sought a meet­ ment personnel to utilize their abilities or OF CALIFORNIA ing with a high-level emissary like General pursue their chosen careers. Spouses often find themselves in a new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vessey. I believe that General Vessey's ability to concentrate on solely humanitarian issues, country, with an unfamiliar culture and a differ­ Thursday, September 17, 1987 with the POW-MIA situation being the main ent language. They can feel intimidated and Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, as the focus, despite Vietnamese pressures to in­ overwhelmed. When this happens their talents chairman of the House Task Force on the clude broader, political matters is a positive are wasted. In this situation everyone loses. Missing in Action, I ask my colleagues to join step forward. Of course, positive actions by The individual loses an opportunity for growth me in commemorating Friday, September 18, the Vietnamese on behalf of our POW-MIA's and service in her or his chosen profession; 1987, as "National POW-MIA Recognition would speak much louder than words. I eager­ the United States does not get the full use of Day." This national day of remembrance is a ly look forward to being briefed by General it's human resources; and a foreign nation very important signal to the Vietnamese and Vessey and his delegation about their timely does not benefit from the talents that are the rest of the world that we care about the mission. While going forward with these diplo­ available. Most important there is a lost op­ fate of our missing servicemen in Indochina matic initiatives, we must continue with our in­ portunity for mutual cooperation between two and will not let this issue die. telligence and other activities and stand ready different nations and cultures which could lead Sadly, the fates of our brave, missing serv­ to take the appropriate actions resulting from to better understanding and harmony. When icemen have remained unresolved for so long. our findings. the spouses of State Department employees September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24461 abroad are able to apply their abilities and san support in the Congress. Indeed, it is in­ HEROIN IS NOT THE ANSWER training the results can be most impressive. cumbent upon us in the Congress as well as An example of this Dr. Sushma Palmer, the the administration to do everything within our wife of Robie Marcus Hooker Palmer, the U.S. power to attempt to heal this festering wound HON.CHARLESB.RANGEL Ambassador to Hungary. In Hungary male life­ of the Vietnam war by achieving a satisfactory OF NEW YORK span is the shortest in Europe, and this short­ answer to the fate of those Americans who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness of life is greatly related to the eating did not return from that war. habits of Hungarian men. Dr. Palmer is a nutri­ In commemorating this day, we do not Thursday, September 17, 1987 tion expert. Although Dr. Palmer is living in merely engage in ceremony. Rather, we send Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, in 1984, by a Hungary because of her husband's position as a strong and clear signal to Hanoi and Vien­ vote of 355 to 55, the House of Representa­ the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, she recog­ tiane that our patience will not be diminished tives firmly rejected legislation to make heroin nized the need for her expertise and has ar­ and our resolve not broken in pursuing a sat­ available to treat intractable pain in terminally ranged a way to help lengthen the lives of isfactory resolution to this issue. Moreover, we ill cancer patients. A number of recent edito­ Hungarian men. affirm our debt to the servicemen and civilian rials and news columns, however, have once Dr. Palmer has taken a sabbatical leave personnel who dedicated their lives to free­ again called upon Congress to enact such a from her position as Director of the Food and dom, and pay tribute as well to those who measure. Nutrition Board at the U.S. National Academy were captured by the enemy and were re­ I was a strong opponent of that legislation of Sciences. In cooperation with the Hungari­ turned from imprisonment. Finally, National then and remain strongly opposed to it today. an Academy of Sciences and three other sci­ POW/MIA Recognition Day aims to recognize I opposed this legislation for a number of entific institutes in Budapest, Dr. Palmer has the tremendous sacrifice made by the families sound reasons. First, there is simply no scien­ organized a program which could lead to a of our missing men. 30-percent reduction in the rate of heart dis­ tific evidence that heroin offers any advan­ Progress in resolving these issues has been ease in Hungary with in the next few decades. tages over currently approved medications in painfully slow. Until the recent appointment of This program involves nutrition education relieving cancer pain. Absent such evidence, Gen. John Vessey as a Presidential envoy to through television, semir.ars given at the Hun­ the risks of making this popular street drug Hanoi, and his subsequent discussions with garian Post-Graduate Medical University, and available are not worth taking. the implementation of nutrition knowledge the Vietnamese in August, movement toward In addition, the overwhelming majority of through the training of Hungarian physicians a resolution had been at a virtual standstill for health and medical professionals oppose the and other health personnel. Not only will the many months. therapeutic use of heroin. They understand Hungarian people benefit from this program, I welcomed, therefore, the appointment of that the real problem is not the lack of heroin but so will United States and Hungarian rela­ General Vessey as a signal that the current but the need for more training and education tions, Ivan T. Berend, president of the Hungar­ administration was committed to pursuing of health care professionals in the proper use ian Academy of Sciences, said: every responsible avenue in resolving this of existing pain relievers and new techniques I welcome this additional area of coopera­ issue. General Vessey is a dedicated profes­ for managing pain. Heroin is not the answer to tion between our two Academies and believe sional whose long commitment of service to chronic cancer pain, and to suggest otherwise that it will be of mutual benefit to our our his country is unparalleled. only holds out false hope to cancer victims scientific communities and, more broadly, to Indeed the House of Representatives over­ and their families. our two countries. whelmingly endorsed the Vessey mission by Just recently, I received a letter from the Through her efforts, Dr. Palmer is not only adopting a sense-of-the-Congress resolution, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists making a significant professional contribution, House Concurrent Resolution 231, on July 28. [ASHP] on this issue. The ASHP represents she is also helping to better relations between In a 418 to O vote, the Congress placed its the pharmacists who would be expected to the United States and Eastern Europe. Non­ support squarely behind General Vessey and stock heroin if this legislation were to become political efforts such as those of Dr. Palmer his delegation on the eve of their mission to law. They have carefully reexamined this pro­ often bring nations closer together than a po­ Hanoi. posal and have reaffirmed their strong opposi­ litical treaty or action. While broader political issues continue to Mr. Speaker, and I urge the State Depart­ tion to it. Their reasons for opposing this legis­ divide the United States and the SRV, the lation are most instructive, and I ask that a ment to make a more vigorous effort to pro­ Vessey delegation received an important reaf­ vide career opportunities for the families of it's copy of the ASHP's letter be included in the firmation from the Vietnamese that the POW I RECORD at this point for the information of employees. We can not afford to allow such a MIA issue is a separate humanitarian issue national resource to be wasted. other Members and the public. not linked to the larger issues of dispute. In so The text of the letter follows: doing, General Vessey articulated the long­ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MISSING BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: standing policy of the United States with HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS, NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNI­ regard to this issue-a policy which is fully Bethesda, MD, September 8, 1987. TION DAY supported by our friends in ASEAN. Re the Compassionate Pain Relief Act has been a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tarian concerns of the Vietnamese as a result of the war. Hopefully, the acknowledgement leading opponent of legislation intended to Thursday, September 17, 1987 authorize the use of diacetylmorphine of Vietnamese concerns by the United States in the treatment of terminal cancer Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to will lead to an enhanced atmosphere of coop­ patients. Recent newspaper columns advo­ call attention to National POW/MIA Recogni­ eration on the part of those in Hanoi who cating support for current legislation . ing article is proposed as an amendment to Heroin offers no unique advantage over nology allows patients to overcome one of the more important problems associated the Constitution of the United States, other alternatives now available. · which shall be valid to all intents and pur­ ASHP has completed an exhaustive with pain management-Le., ensuring that a patient receives the right dose at the right poses as part of the Constitution when rati­ search of the medical literature and con­ fied by the legislatures of three-fourths of cluded that no scientific or medical evidence time. For these reasons, ASHP reaffirms its the several States within seven years after exists which supports the position that the date of its submission for ratification: heroin offers any advantage over such other strong opposition to any legislative effort to alternatives as morphine and Dilaudid. Cur­ make heroin available in the treatment of "ARTICLE rently, a controlled double blind study is patients suffering from intractable pain due "SECTION 1. The Congress shall have the being conducted under federal auspices at to cancer. The evidence in support of its use power to authorize the removal, for im­ Sloan-Kettering Hospital, but the results is non-existent and warrants no federal sup­ peachable offenses, of judges of courts or­ are still unavailable and any action by Con­ port. Instead, ASHP urges Congress to sup­ dained and established under article III of gress at this time would be premature. port the more productive and promising ef­ this Constitution by bodies consisting of ASHP members and other health care forts of those health professionals who un­ other judges of those courts. professionals involved in pain management derstand that the key to effective pain man­ "SECTION 2. The Supreme Court may at have stepped-up their involvement in educa­ agement is found in the appropriate use of such Court's discretion, review and reverse tional and training programs directed at im­ pain management therapy. If further infor­ any decision to remove a judge made under proving pain management techniques. mation on this subject is needed, please con­ this article.". tact ASHP's Legislative and Regulatory Di­ ASHP continues to believe that the em­ rector, Gerald F. Hogan, at 657-3000. phasis should be on more appropriate uses Sincerely, of available narcotic analgesics than on an VA'S DHCP PROVIDES illegal drug that would only raise the expec­ JosEPH A. Onms, Sc.D, MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY tations of some patients but, if used improp­ Executive Vice President. erly, only prove to be ineffective. Efforts such as the Wisconsin Initiative for Improv­ REFORM THE REMOVAL HON. G. V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY ing the Management of Cancer Pain, serve PROCESS FOR FEDERAL JUDGES OF MISSISSIPPI as examples of the kind of progress that can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be made when the existing barriers to cancer pain management are broken down. HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA Thursday, September 17, 1987 The trend now is toward educating and OF WISCONSIN Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, the training health care professionals to recog­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize the importance of achieving a continu­ debate in the Congress regarding the Veter­ ous pain-free state by providing proper Thursday, September 17, 1987 ans' Administration's decentralized hospital doses at intervals necessary to reduce errat­ Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, today we are computer system [DHCP] continues. Yet, VA ic levels that results in more pronounced celebrating the bicentennial of the Constitu­ hospital directors throughout the country have and lengthier periods of pain. tion. As great as this document is we some­ enthusiastically commended the DHCP as a Recent legalization of heroin in Canada management tool which enables them to de­ has offered no hope for patients. times need to amend it. For instance, the Bill of Rights greatly improved the Constitution, liver more efficiently the quality medical care After a great deal of fanfare accompanied which a grateful nation has provided for its its legalization in Canada, there has been and since then we have added 26 other valu­ little or no use of heroin in the treatment of able amendments. veterans. terminally ill patients. Physicians are not Today we need to amend the Constitution The following letter from the director of the ordering it and hospitals are not stocking it. to create a new way to remove Federal VA Medical Center in Miles City, MT, illus­ Pain managers are reporting that this is due judges. The drawbacks of the current removal trates how the DHCP helps him to more effi­ to the fact the pain can be managed proper­ process were demonstrated by last year's im­ ciently manage his resources. MILES CITY, MT, ly with other narcotic alternatives. When peachment of Judge Harry Claiborne. In the patients do not receive adequate relief, it is May 18, 1987. attributed more to the inappropriate use of future, the Congress is going to consider im­ Hon. G.V. MONTGOMERY, the narcotic and not to the product itself. peachments more frequently, and the prob­ Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, The current study at Sloan-Kattering lems with the removal process are going to Washington, DC. should be completed before Congress takes become more evident. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The DHCP system is any action on H.R. 1470 or S. 143. A House judiciary unit has already begun its critical to the management and delivery of While ASHP doubts that the results of investigation of one impeachment case. Next · health care at the Miles City VA Medical the study now being conducted at Sloan­ year, the Congress may have to consider yet Center. Kettering will offer any evidence that The use of the DHCP has reduced the heroin holds any of the advantages claimed another impeachment of a judge. Because clerical hours spent in entering and retriev­ by proponents of its legalization, we believe these cases delay consideration of vital na­ ing information, thereby giving the support strongly that any Congressional action on tional issues, I am introducing a constitutional staff more time for processing veterans into the proposed bills before the results of the amendment to allow the Congress to establish our system, resulting in reduced waiting study are available would be premature. a new system for removing judges. times for the veterans. The DHCP also September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24463 allows instantaneous entry of pharmacy and in honoring the Constitution on its bicenten­ themselves, are what has preserved our liber­ laboratory data into the patient file, giving nial. This celebration provides us with the per­ ty these 200 years and has made our Consti­ the physicians and nurses access to vital lab fect opportunity to understand the source of tution the living document that it is today-the results more quickly. our freedom, the necessity of viewing the doc­ The DHCP system is a connecting link be­ oldest written instrument of national govern­ tween the Miles City VA Medical Center ument as a whole, and the importance of its ment in the world. and our satellite outpatient clinic in Bil­ uniquely flexible character. These three dis­ lings, Montana. The satellite outpatient tinctive elements are what have enabled us to clinic, located 150 miles from the parent fa­ keep the unparalleled freedom we are privi­ REFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE cility, is receiving and retrieving informa­ leged to enjoy and the Constitution we are HOUSE tion as though it was within our facility celebrating today. walls. On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional HON. RON PACKARD As the Medical Center Director, I have more accurate and timely data on cost anal­ Convention completed debate on the adoption OF CALIFORNIA ysis which offers more efficient manage­ of a governing document that laid a solid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES foundation from which citizens could build. ment of the medical center. Thursday, September 17, 1987 Losing the DHCP system would be a real The document was not perfect, even by the detriment to our facility. Efficiency of staff admissions of the Framers themselves. Benja­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, yesterday and would be appreciably reduced with the vet­ min Franklin's impassioned plea for approval today we celebrate the 200th anniversary of eran patient suffering the most. of the document by the Convention delegates the signing of the Constitution. This is a histor­ Sincerely, noted that when- ic event and an important milestone for our JAMES A. HUFF. • • • you assemble a number of men to Nation. have the advantage of their joint wisdom, Unfortunately, our celebration must be tem­ H.R. 27, THE FSLIC ACT OF 1987 you inevitably assemble with those men, all pered by the realization here in Congress that their prejudices, their passions, their inter­ we fail to live up to many of the high stand­ ests, and their selfish views. From such an HON. DOUG BARNARD, JR. assembly can a perfect production be ex­ ards set forth in the Constitution. OF GEORGIA pected? It therefore astonishes me • • • to As we approach the end of the fiscal year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES find this system approaching so near to per­ we again find ourselves in a position where we have missed all of our own budgetary Thursday, September 17, 1987 fection as it does • • •. Within this system of "government-near-per­ deadlines and that we must again pass a Mr. BARNARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to em­ fection" our citizens were able to add the Bill huge continuing resolution. phasize again my understanding of the intent of Rights, the 14th amendment, and other This has become a regular process here in of the conference committee and this body in amendments integral to the preservation of Congress. But, it is a travesty and it robs the adopting section 201 (b)(2) of H.R. 27. As I every persons' civil liberties and fully recogniz­ American people of their right to be heard. stated on the floor when we considered H.R. ing the rights of all minorities and women. The Such megabills severely limit debate which is 27, the trend toward . securitization of assets­ established mechanisms for orderly change in the crucial component of deliberative democ­ for example of consumer receivables and of the original document have proved critical to racy. residential mortgages held by banks-began the preservation of our system. For example, The continuing resolution is just one exam­ several years ago. The authority for a bank to it is hard to speculate what the fate of the ple. Today, House Republicans are calling for participate in the sale of such securitized United States would otherwise have been a reform of the procedures of the House and assets-which is often a part of the bank's during the period of the civil rights movement a restoration of truly democratic rule. I lend funding activities-is longstanding and preex­ in the 1950's and 1960's, absent our system's my support to this effort and call on the ists March 5, 1987. The moratorium is not in­ ability to absorb the civil strife we experienced powers that be to pay heed to these de­ tended to make banks dismantle these pro­ and accommodate our demands for equality. mands. grams or their plans to undertake them. Today, we continue to struggle within this Since the enactment of H.R. 27, it has been system for full equality in many areas, particu­ RESTORATION AND REJUVENA­ suggested by some that the public sale of se­ larly in access to quality education, the right to curitized bank assets, including mortgage­ TION OF DEMOCRACY IN THE employment, and ability to pursue a livelihood HOUSE backed securities, is an activity covered by in a work environment free of discrimination. the moratorium. I do not share that view, and We must understand the significance of re­ as my remarks on the floor made clear, nei­ flecting on the Constitution in its entirety-with HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO ther in conference nor on the floor was it all its amendments-and remember that with­ OF CALIFORNIA agreed that the moratorium would cover such out this view, millions of people are left out­ activities. As one who was directly involved in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disenfranchised from their government. This Thursday, September 17, 1987 lengthy discussions among many Members in estrangement is likely the worst charge that the drafting of this provision, I must empha­ could be made against a democratic form of Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, on this size that the language of the bill and its de­ government that, by its nature, was created by 200th anniversary of the Constitution, we are scription in the conference report reflect a and for the people. We should remember well seeking the restoration and rejuvenation of carefully negotiated compromise and that we that the freedom we enjoy derive from the democracy in the House. The House Republi­ should not after the fact succumb to the people-the citizenry-who 200 years ago can Task Force on Congressional Reform has temptation of trying to read into the moratori­ created a document to govern us, protect us, drawn up a list of reforms, which will be cere­ um what is not there. Section 201 (b)(2) and and change with us. The changes made to it moniously signed later today, and which puts the conference report stand on their own must be included in any discussion or celebra­ us on record as seeking an end to the im­ terms and make clear that the moratorium tion of its worth. passe which has gripped the House as we ap­ does not apply to activities that were permissi­ Therefore, we are not celebrating a single proach the start of the new fiscal year. ble prior to March 5, 1987. event of September 17, 1787. Rather, we To date, this House has failed to meet commemorate the framework itself that was every deadline proscribed in law for the UNDERSTANDING THE laid on that day, its accommodating character, budget. We are in violation of our own rules CONSTITUTION and its subsequent amendments. Of all the and the very laws we impose on others. Why combined qualities that distinguish our Consti­ should Government come to a stop while we HON.AUGUSTUSF.HAWKINS tution in history, its creation and governing by draw salaries for doing nothing? OF CALIFORNIA its citizens, and its inestimable capacity for We have to put an end to back-door spend­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growth best define its essence. These two ing bills, and put teeth in our procedures. I call distinctive elements work together to permit upon my colleagues to honor the principles of Thursday, September 17, 1987 the document to accommodate growth and fair play, compromise, and respect for the Mr. HAWKINS. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ change of its society's views and situations. rights of all held so dear by our founding fa­ leagues and citizens across this Nation today And, this ability to change, and the changes thers, and adopt the changes we have pro- 24464 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 17, 1987 posed. If not, then I propose that this House the Soviet Union is serious about glasnost. I litical party created by the Colombian Revolu­ adopt the proposal of my friend from Califor­ invite my colleagues to join me in urging favor­ tionary Armed Forces [FARC] in 1984 after it nia [Mr. LUNGREN] which I have cosponsored, able Soviet action in this important case. signed a truce with the former Betancur gov­ the "Pay for Performance" bill, H.R. 1308, ernment. The Patriotic Union has participated which calls for withholding our own salaries BEN EISENSTADT: A REAL peacefully in politics since 1985 and repre­ until a budget is passed. We've come a long MENSCH sents a nonviolent if only partial, solution to way in 200 years, but we need to go back to the problem of conflict in the country that has basics in the area of House reforms. SOLARZ lasted for decades. HON. STEPHEN J. President Virgilio Barco Vargas now faces OF NEW YORK THE SHMUILOVICH FAMILY the devastating challenge of battling a drug IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mafia, leftist insurgent groups, rightwing death SHOULD BE PERMITTED ·TO Thursday, September 17, 1987 EMIGRATE FROM THE SOVIET squads and endemic poverty in his country. In UNION Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay addition to our efforts to help Colombia eradi­ tribute to Benjamin Eisenstadt for his vigorous, cate drug trafficking, we must also support innovative, and generous commitment as the President Barco's attempts to create a more HON. TOM LANTOS president of Maimonides Medical Center, situ­ representative democracy. The following arti­ OF CALIFORNIA ated in Brooklyn's Borough Park community cle, written by Gayle Edmunds, a research as­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and serving nearly 1 million people. sociate for the Council on Hemisphere Affairs, Thursday, September 17, 1987 While it may have been extraordinary for a was distributed by COHA on July 1. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to first class medical center to elect as its board COLOMBIA: Is THERE A FuTURE FOR bring to the attention of this House today the president in 1982 a man who, just 5 years DEMOCRACY? continued harrassment of a Soviet family earlier and at the age of 70, checked in as a The attack by the Colombian Revolution­ which wishes to emigrate to the United States. patient in the center, Benjamin Eisenstadt is ary Armed Forces on an army bat­ Igor Shmuilovich, his wife Kira, and their just that extraordinary person who merited talion June 16 and the government's swift such a gesture. Today, Mr. Eisenstadt contin­ retaliation sheds new doubts on the future family first applied for exit visas in 1974. Ini­ of the Patriotic Union in Colombian tially, the family was denied permission to emi­ ues to masterfully balance his tenure at Mai­ monides with his assignment at a multimillion politics. Created by the F ARC after signing grate on the basis of false claims that Igor a truce with the Betancur government in had access to secret information. dollar, family owned corporation. 1984, the UP has renounced violence and The Shmuilovich family continued to request Mr. Eisenstadt's multifaceted strategy to im­ has participated peacefully in politics from permission to emigrate, and finally they were prove the Maimonides center, already a leader 1985. Since then, hundreds of its members granted permission to emigrate in March in cardiac care and research, includes person­ have lost their lives in ,trying to bring an 1981. They made all the necessary arrange­ al philanthropy and incentive programs for end to 40 years of internicine strife and a community support. While his generous contri­ more representative democracy to Colom­ ments, paid emigration fees, and purchased bia. At this point, the government must bal­ airline tickets. At the very last minute, howev- . butions have initiated Maimonides' Research and Development and Nursing School Foun­ ance its anti-guerrilla drive while it still en­ er, the government declared that a mistake sures the participation of the UP in politics. had bdn. made, and only Kira's parents were dations, Mr. Eisenstadt feels reluctant to ask It must keep in mind that the F ARC was allowed to depart. others for financial contributions. the only guerrilla movement acting in Co­ Kira's mother has recently had serious sur­ But he knows his neighbors will help lombia that seriously considered former gery and now suffers from heart disease. through other means, and he delights in devis­ Pres. Betancur's offer to reintegrate its These health problems, of course, have been ing such imaginative programs. For instance, members into the political system. his latest target, and naturally his latest suc­ The fate of the UP could serve as a model compounded by separation from her daughter. for other guerrilla movements in Latin Kira and her husband desparately wish to be cess, has been cutting Maimonides' expendi­ tures for blood due to a chronic shortage of America and what awaits them if they reunited with their family in the United States. decide to lay down their arms and enter Mr. Speaker, the Soviet Government has donors. When he offered tickets to Mets electoral politics. Although the cease-fire calously given the Shmuilovich family false baseball games, donations surged by 1,000 now has been called off in many areas of hopes that they will be reunited with their rela­ pints this year. And his new lottery, which the country, the UP continues to exemplify tives in the United States. Because of their offers a trip for two, will surely attract addition­ a leftist group created from a guerrilla desire to emigrate from the Soviet Union, the al donors, further reducing the center's costs. movement that has attempted to integrate Mr. Eisenstadt recently explained that he itself peacefully into the system and expand Shmuilovich family has been harassed and the nation's political alternatives. The ex­ mistreated by the Soviet Government; further­ derives the most pleasure from helping other people. He must be a very happy man for he ample will be a negative one, however, more, official policy has incited their neighbors unless greater efforts are made to assure and coworkers to harass and abuse them. helps not just Maimonides, but Jewish char­ the UP's continued participation in politics, The Smuilovich family has now been denied ities and synagogues, Catholic organizations, protect the lives of its members, and imple­ permission to emigrate four times. When they and Queens' Peninsula Hospital as well. His ment real reforms so that recourse to vio­ were refused permission after their most efforts and selflessness are inspiring and lence will no longer be the only means to recent attempt in June 1987, they were told heartwarming. promote change. The Talmud teaches that, "* * * he who At the very least, and admittedly in an un­ not to reapply until 1995. favorable environment, Bogota must pre­ Mr. Speaker, the treatment of the Smuilo­ saves a single life, it is as if he saved the entire world." By that standard, Ben Eisen­ serve the rule of law so that the country's vich family is inconsistent with the Soviet fragile democratic system may function in policy of glasnost. More seriously, it is incon­ stadt has done well indeed. reality, and not just in name. sistent with solemn international obligations INEVITABLE BREAKDOWN that the Soviet Government has accepted, in­ COLOMBIA: IS THERE A FUTURE The fragile three-year armistice between cluding the Helsinki Final Act. FOR DEMOCRACY? the F ARC and the military was shattered Jewish emigration is a key to Soviet inten­ June 16 in Caqueta when the guerrilla tions and attitudes. While it is true that Soviet HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL group mined the path of two army trucks emigration has increased-and I welcome the OF NEW YORK transporting 83 soldiers from the Cazadores Battalion, leaving 27 dead and 42 wounded. positive signs that we have seen thus far­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many Jews still remain in the Soviet Union The Barco government, which has made against their wishes. Thursday, September 17, 1987 well-intentioned attempts to restore peace to the country, condemned the attack and Mr. Speaker, permission for the Shmuilovich Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, in the first half warned that the cease-fire could not be family to emigrate would surely be an impor­ of this year, 1, 102 Colombians have been maintained if the FARC continues its "atro­ tant indication to the American people and to killed in incidents of political violence. This in­ cious crimes." The next day, the govern­ the world that the Soviet Union is serious cludes more than 650 peasants and more ment responded more forcefully by sending about improving its human rights record; that than 40 members of the Patriotic Union, a po- 2,500 soldiers into the area to search for the September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24465 rebel column. The military units encoun­ vision in charge of protecting UP leaders face of widespread poverty. The president tered the insurgents near the town of and other vulnerable political figures. does not consider such actions as a personal Puerto Rico where they suffered 32 casual­ COLOMBIA'S "CENTRAL AMERICANIZATION" threat to his leadership, however, and com­ ties. By early July, the Minister of Defense, Unfortunately, Barco's modest efforts at mented that the "stoppages are a protest Rafael Samudio, announced that military reform have little chance of making an against the past. The government is com­ had ambushed and killed 40 guerrillas in impact given the collapse of the truce, the mitted to the future and to changes." the eastern part of the country. unremitting violence throughout the coun­ If the "apertura politica," or opening of The latest incidents mark the culmination try, and Colombia's notoriously weak and the political system to the left, is to contin­ of months of rising tensions between the skewed judicial system. The violence has re­ ue, there must be economic and political re­ military and the F ARC, with each accusing sulted in an increasing polarization and the forms as well as renewed dialogue with guer­ the other of violating the truce, and increas­ beginnings of a breakdown of the political rilla groups-something that seems almost ingly between the military and the UP. The system. Many Colombian analysts have impossible at the moment. The UP seems to recent outbreak of hostilities raises new begun to speak of the "Central Americani­ be intent on remaining inside the system, questions not only about the prospects for zation" of a country which prides itself on however-at least for now. If its members peace in Colombia, but also about the UP's making substantial gains in institutionaliz­ continue to be systematically hunted down political future as the military renews its ing democratic practices since the 1960's and it calls for reform ignored, it is likely conflicts with the F ARC. after decades of authoritarian rule. that it will again join the guerrillas and an The UP expressed regret over the mining Despite an official history in recent years historic opportunity will have been missed. incident, but blamed the government for of civilian, two-party rule, and nominal mili­ failing to verify and enforce the truce. How­ tary subordination to the present, Colombia ever, it reaffirmed its position as an inde­ is plagued by guerrilla war, right-wing death THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF pendent political force with its own leader­ squads with such names as "Death to Kid­ DECLARATION OF FREEDOM ship and program unconnected to the nappers" shall be reviewable by appeal direct­ 4. The prohibition of Immorality and Promis- ly to the Supreme Court. the guidelines. (d) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION.-lt shall be cuity The bill that I am introducing today would the duty of each court before which is pend­ 5. The prohibition of Theft help ensure that potential disruptions are kept ing a civil action brought under subsection 6. The establishment of a Judicial System to a minimum wher; the guidelines go into to advance on the docket and to expedite 7. The prohibition of Cruelty to Animals effect. This bill would not enact the guidelines. to the greatest possible extent the disposi­ These are seven laws for humanity as It would simply delay for 12 months the effec­ tion of such action. taught by Moses in the Bible. These laws are tive date of that portion of the Sentencing timeless, not bound by geographical bound­ Reform Act dealing with the guidelines. IT ALL BEGAN IN YORK, PA aries and can never be altered or modified. During this delay several important things The purpose of eve'ry human being is to should occur. First, there will be additional create a moral and ethical atmosphere in a time for training judges, probation officers, and HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING civilized world. The Constitution and the Noa- attorneys in the use of the guidelines. This OF PENNSYLVANIA hide laws provide guidelines for the mainte- training is essential to minimize the errors that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nance of moral civilization. These laws have are likely to occur in application of the guide­ Thursday, September 17, 1987 great relevance in today's society. lines. Second, during the delay there should Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, our Nation . It is significant to note that our Founding be a rigorous program of testing of the guide­ joyfully celebrates the ooth anniversary of Fathers included these same basic precepts lines. This testing will indicate problem areas 2 the signing of our great Constitution today. in building the structure upon which our which require additional training or reexamina­ system of democracy is based. tion by the Commission. Finally, during the September 17 • 1787 • is a landmark in our Rabbi Gurary points out that conforming to delay the Commission should consider feed­ country's history. the standards set forth in the Noahide laws back on the guidelines that it has received On this important day, let us not forget that our current Constitution was preceded by an can help our citizens achieve the goals set and the criticisms that were raised in the sub­ earlier Constitution, the Articles of Confedera- forth in our preamble. One can be instrumen- committee's hearings. A 12-month delay tal in creating a more peaceful and decent would allow all amendments prepared by May tion. This earlier ,document, approved by Con- world by learning about these laws and abid­ 1, 1988-the time the Commission has to gress in York, PA, in November 1777, was the make its next set of changes-to take effect early concept of Benjamin Franklin in 1775. ing by them to the best of one's ability. simultaneously with the initial set of guidelines The Articles were finally ratified on March 1, on November 1, 1988. 1781. WHO REALLY BENEFITS FROM The bill also creates a procedure for expe­ Drafted primarily by John Dickinson of UNITED STATES/SOVIET SCI­ dited judicial consideration of any constitution­ Pennsylvania, the Articles of Confederation ENTIFIC EXCHANGE AGREE­ al challenge to the guidelines. This provision established a central, national government MENTS is necessary to ensure that constitutional with only one branch, the Congress. The Arti­ questions surrounding the guidelines are re­ cles first established the loose association of HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON solved before the guidelines take effect. Our Thirteen Colonies as one country, the United OF NEW YORK States of America. judicial system could be thrown into turmoil if IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Sentencing Reform Act was held to be un­ Although it established a weak Federal constitutional after they had taken effect and Government, the Articles of Confederation Thursday, September 17, 1987 been applied to the sentencing of convicted were an integral step in the evolution of our Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, attempts to persons. country from 13 separate State governments obtain foreign technology are as ancient as H.R.- to one Nation, as established by our Constitu­ the realization that technology is of military A bill to provide for an orderly transition to tion today. value. The eminent Russian historian Klyu­ the taking effect of the initial set of sen­ chevsky wrote that Peter the Great's visits to tencing guidelines prescribed for criminal Europe in the early 18th century were to ac­ cases under section 994 of title 28, United THE NOAHIDE LAWS AND THE CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE quire Western technology, not Western cul­ States Code, and for other purposes ture. Peter took hundreds of foreign artisans Be it enacted by the Senate and House of and technicians back to Russia and sent Rus­ Representatives of the United States of HON. JACK F. KEMP sians abroad to learn technical skills needed America in Congress assembled, OF NEW YORK to improve Russian armaments. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Soviets have systematized and perfect­ This Act may be cited as the "Sentencing Guidelines Transition Act of 1087". Thursday, September 17, 1987 ed Peter's quest for Western technology. The SEC. 2. STAY OF APPLICATION OF SENTENCING Mr. KEMP. Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Noson Soviet intelligence organizations-KGB and GUIDELINES TO CRIMINAL CASES. Gurary of the Chabad Lubavitch House of GAU-Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Soviet Section 235(a)(l) of the Comprehensive Western New York reminds me that there is a Academy of Sciences, and other Soviet and Crime Control Act of 1984 is amended by system of ancient laws, the Noahide laws, East European organizations are aggressive striking out "36" and inserting "48" in lieu collectors of Western Technology. Their ef­ thereof. which correspond to the tenets set forth in the preamble of our Constitution. On this day, 23 forts are directed and closely coordinated by SEC. 3. EXPEDITED REVIEW. the Military Industrial Commission [VPK] which (a) CIVIL ACTION.-Any person or entity Elul 5747 on the Hebrew calendar, the bicen­ tennial of our Constitution, it is appropriate to reports to the Soviet Council of Ministers. aggrieved may commence a civil action in The Soviets employ various mechanisms to the United States District Court for the Dis­ look at both and recognize the similarity of trict of Columbia for declaratory judgment spirit which binds them. I would like to share acquire Western technology: Recruitment of and injunctive relief on the ground that this with my colleagues. individuals who have access to classified or chapter 58 of title 28, United States Code, or The preamble reads: otherwise sensitive information, diversion of any guideline submitted to Congress by the controlled exports using false shipping docu­ United States Sentencing Commission, vio­ We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, estab­ ments, transshipment, and other means of lates the Constitution. concealing the final destination and use of the (b) THREE-JUDGE COURT.-Any action lish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common Defense, promote technology, and information exchange pro­ brought under subsection shall be heard grams, including student exchanges. and determined by a three-judge court in ac­ the general welfare and secure the Blessings cordance with section 2284 of title 28, of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do The United States has been unsuccessful in ordain and establish this Constitution for providing adequate safeguards of our military United States Code. the United States of America. (C) APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT.-Notwith­ important technology. Recently we have fo­ standing any other provision of law, any The Noahide laws are as follows: cused attention on Soviet espionage and order of the United States District Court for 1. The prohibition of ldolatory technology diversion, as exemplified by the 24470 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 17, 1987 Toshiba case, but have not sufficiently ad­ building died of smoke inhalation. The 17- look at it. There's nothing definite at this dressed Soviet acquisition of critical technolo­ story, 368-room hotel was constructed in the point." He said fire and police arson investi­ gy via scientific exchange programs. early 1970's before the 1975 city and State gators are looking into the cause of the fire. The Soviets have identified numerous laws were enacted requiring buildings 75 feet Mccrossen said his investigators had been able to rule out an electrical malfunction as American universities as targets for the collec­ tall to have complete sprinkler systems. The the cause. He said investigators are looking tion of technology. Known Soviet collectors at hotel still did not have a full sprinkler system into two false alarms called in Saturday the United States universities include mem­ installed, even after it reopened on June 30, night and internal alarms triggered on hotel bers of Soviet intelligence agencies, scientists 1987, following 5 million dollars' worth of ren­ elevators Sunday. Hotel spokeswoman within the Soviet Academy of Sciences, and ovations. Marian Eckstrom said the false alarms were scientists from the State Committee for Sci­ On March 5, 1987, I chaired a hearing of set off manually and then reported by the ence and Technology who come to study in the Subcommittee on Science Research and hotel. She said she did not know on which the United States. Many of these individuals Technology, on "Hotel Fire Safety: What's floor the false alarms were pulled. Needed To Protect Our Citizens." The hearing Mccrossen said the fire began on the are also involved in spotting and assessing Uptown side of an L-Shaped corridor on the U.S. scientists for potential recruitment as reviewed the status of hotel fire safety in the 17-story hotel's 10th floor. He said the floor agents. Nation, in light of the DuPont Plaza Hotel fire was unoccupied because of renovations Soviet scientists have performed onsite re­ in San Juan, PR, on December 31, 1986, in being done there. Eckstrom said new furni­ search in the fields of communications at which 96 people were killed. Witnesses ture was being placed in guest rooms on MIT's operations research center, computers agreed unanimously that sprinklers are the that floor. Mccrossen said refurbishing was at the research center at Berkeley and the best way to prevent tragic blazes in hotels, going on as early as Sunday afternoon, and other high risk residential and public hours before the fire was reported at 10:22 digital systems laboratory at Stanford, ceramic p.m., but hotel officials were unable to con­ materials at the department of material sci­ buildings. Unfortunately, the Dupont Plaza and the firm that report. ence at MIT and gas turbine aircraft engines The fire chief said the hotel had smoke at the aeronautical science department at Doubletree Hotels did not have a sprinkler and heat detectors on the 10th floor, but in­ Northwestern University. system. Most hotels do not. Yet, the track vestigators were examining them to find out Clearly the Soviets have obtained the lion's record for fully sprinklered buildings is very if they operated properly. Mccrossen said share of scientific information and technologi­ convincing-no U.S. fire in buildings fully he suspected they did not, because the fire cal know-how from scientific exchanges that equipped with properly working sprinklers has was well-advanced by the time it was report­ resulted in more than two fatalities, excepting ed. are intended to be mutually beneficial. In Mccrossen said the hotel did not have a order to better protect American technology explosions and firefighter deaths. Historically, fire laws have been the prov­ sprinkler system except in a few general as­ from Soviet acquisition via exchange pro­ sembly areas like the dining room. He said grams, I will offer legislation to establish an ince of State and local governments. Wit­ the hotel was not required to have sprin­ lnteragency Group for Scientific Information nesses expressed concerns about serious klers because it was built before 1975, when Transfer. The group would consist of officials gaps in fire legislation, particularly legislation city and state laws were enacted requiring from the Departments of State, Commerce, regarding hotel safety. Many of the witnesses buildings over 75 feet tall to have complete and Defense. These officials would review recommended a Federal requirement for sprinkler systems. Mccrossen said he knows and evaluate exchange agreements with sprinklers in hotels because legislation at local of only one high-rise building built before and State levels do not address this need. that time, the Marriott hotel, that voluntar­ Soviet bloc and other designated countries. ily re-fitted piping for sprinkler systems. The group would recommend to Congress The safety of people when they stay in hotels, must be addressed by the Congress Mccrossen said he believes with a sprin­ methods for enhancing the current exchange kler system the fire would never have review process which is fragmented and inef­ before another and even larger tragedy, gotten going and that the hotel's business fective. caused by fire, occurs. As citizens travel would have been interrupted for an hour at across the country, they deserve the security Some individuals have expressed opposition most. that fire safety measures are in place. to my evaluation proposal on the grounds that The 367-room hotel evacuated all guests An article describing the Doubletree Hotel it threatens the freedoms of academic and in its 93 occupied rooms. They were put up fire and expressing the view of the New Orle­ at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza and reim­ scientific exchange. The interagency group ans fire superintendent that "with a sprinkler bursed for the night's lodging and an would not possess authority to disapprove an system, the fire would not have gotten going evening meal. Doubletree is contacting each agreement. Rather, its purpose is to provide * * * " appeared in the New Orleans newspa­ guest personally and offering them compli­ impetus and a mechanism to evaluate the mentary accommodations at a Doubletree per, the Times Picayune, on July 21, 1987. problem-how to reduce Soviet acquisition of hotel of their choice nationwide, Eckstrom The article follows: militarily critical scientific and technological in­ said. formation through these exchanges without ARSON FEARED IN DOUBLETREE HOTEL FIRE The Doubletree Hotel held a grand open­ (By Walt Philbin) ing June 30 to celebrate its new name and a undue restrictions of academic freedom. Cer­ $5 million facelift. Operated by Doubletree, tainly, those who champion academic freedom A hotel fire that claimed the life of a secu­ rity guard and caused the evacuation of it is owned by two local groups-the Burrus­ and freedom of expression should not fear hundreds of guests may have been the work Investment Group based in Metairie and a debate and analysis. of an arsonist, New Orleans Fire Superin­ partnership led by Ray A. Liuzza, who tendent William Mccrossen said Monday. spearheaded the construction. Five guests of the Doubletree Hotel New HOTEL FIRE SAFETY: FULLY Orleans, 300 Canal St., were treated for SPRINKLERED HOTELS NEEDED minor injuries at Tulane Medical Center. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOUTH The Doubletree was formerly the Interna­ KOREA'S PRESIDENTIAL ELEC­ HON.DOUG WALGREN tional Hotel. TION Henry Gonzales, 35, a hotel security OF PENNSYLVANIA guard, died from smoke inhalation, an au­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES topsy by the Orleans Parish coroner's office HON. BEN BLAZ Thursday, September 17, 1987 showed Monday. Gonzales, a former New OF GUAM Orleans policeman, was the first to respond IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, hotels and to the fire and was found passed out in the other high risk residential and public buildings 10th floor hotel corridor. He was pro­ Thursday, September 17, 1987 present a great potential for loss of life in the nounced dead on arrival at Tulane Medical Mr. BLAZ. Mr. Speaker, in the past several case of fire. A tragic example of the threat Center. days, we have all become increasingly aware posed by hotels, especially those that are not The fire was restricted to the 10th floor, of the critical importance of the proposed con­ which suffered heavy damage. The 11th stitutional reform and Presidential election in fully sprinklered, occurred late Sunday, July floor had smoke damage, and the ninth 20, 1987, in New Orleans. Fire forced the floor had water damage, department spokes­ the Republic of South Korea. evacuation of about 100 guests, from the men said. Not only is it the first Presidential election newly renovated Doubletree Hotel. Tragically, Mccrossen said, "Some things are suspi­ since 1971-an important step in reestablish­ a security guard who helped guests out of the cious about the fire and I am continuing to ing democratic institutions in the strategically September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24471 vital Korean Peninsula-it is also a historic Democratic Party, and Mr. Kim accepted the are then prepared for distribution to needy step for the people of Korea, who will be able presidency of the party in early 1987. persons in remote areas of Northern Mexico. to directly elect their President for the first Kim Young Sam has consistently demanded A special van equipped with eye-examina­ time. that constitutional changes be made to re­ tion equipment is driven to the selected area As a member of the House Foreign Affairs place the current electoral college with direct and the local population may be examined and Armed Services Committees, I share my popular election of the President. As a result, and fitted with glasses for no charge. Trips colleagues' deep concern over the need for the current regime has agreed to constitution­ are made as often as twice a year, sometimes democratic solutions to the political chal­ al reform to do away with the electoral college more, depending on the availability of person­ lenges facing our Korean allies and continued and, in December, if all goes according to nel and refurbished eyeglasses. stability on the peninsula. schedule, South Korea will conduct its first At this time over 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses It was especially enlightening to have met direct Presidential election. have been distributed to the needy and over this week with Hon. Roh Tae Woo, chairman A devoted Christian, Mr. Kim has published 20,000 people have been examined. The of the ruling Democratic Justice Party and the several books which present his political ideol­ project is growing at approximately 50 percent hand-picked successor to incumbent Presi­ ogy and practical philosophy. He is a firm be­ per year. dent Chun Doo Hwan. My colleagues also liever in achieving democracy in a peaceful, I would like to extend a personal thank you have become familiar, through international nonviolent manner. He has tried to prevent to the San Jacinto Chapter of the Telephone media coverage, with Kim Dae Jung, an out­ what he calls "the vicious cycle of vice." Pioneers of America for their dedication to spoken opposition leader in the South Korean In foreign affairs, he is a staunch defender such a necessary and worthwhile endeavor. drama. Indeed, many of the progressive devel­ of the United States-South Korean alliance opments we are witnessing in the Korean po­ and seeks what he calls a consolidation of the litical realm are the result of the persistent relationships with Korea's major allies: the FREE THE AIRPORT AND dedication of opposition leaders and parties. United States, Japan, and European nations AIRWAY TRUST FUND There is another Presidential candidate for the sake of Korea's national interests. whose low-key approach belies his outstand­ The Korean people are fortunate to have HON. JOHN P. HAMMERSCHMIDT ing record of achievement. I believe it is ex­ such a talented and dedicated champion of OF ARKANSAS tremely important that we also take note of democratic rights and institutions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him. I would like to share with my colleagues Thursday, September 17, 1987 some impressions of that leader-Kim Young PRESIDENTIAL CITATION Mr. HAMMERSCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, the Sam, a statesman, key opposition leader for AWARDS FOR PRIVATE major challenge of today's air transportation the past 30 years and President of the major SECTOR INITIATIVES system is the need to increase the capacity of opposition party-the Reunification Democrat­ our airways and airports to meet the dynamic ic Party. HON. JACK FIELDS growth in air travel. From 1976 to 1986, the I first met him last year and, though he has OF TEXAS number of passengers increased from 223 not had as much U.S. national exposure as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million to 418 million~an 87-percent increase the others, his credentials are exceptionally in demand. This 87-percent growth in passen­ impressive and his commitment to democratic Thursday, September 17, 1987 ger demand was accommodated by a 30-per­ processes has been an inspiration to his Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, on July 23, 1987, cent increase in the number of flights. countrymen. President Reagan presented the 1987 awards Unfortunately, however, the Government Kim Young Sam was first elected to the Na­ for private sector initiatives. On this occasion, has done little to keep pace with this dynamic tional Assembly in 1954 at the age of 25, 100 businesses from around the country were growth, and the result today, as we painfully making him the youngest lawmaker in the his­ honored for outstanding achievement in volun­ know, is an increase in the number of air traf­ tory of South Korea. He was reelected seven teer service and community outreach pro­ fic control delays. The critically needed mod­ times, served as floor leader five times, and grams. ernization of the air traffic control system­ twice was president of the major opposition The President's Citation Program for Private embodied in the $16 billion National Airspace party. Sector Initiatives was established in 1984 to System Plan announced in 1982-is already Because of his outspoken democratic com­ recognize exemplary community involvement $1.5 billion short and behind sched1,1le. We mitment, he has been suppressed twice by projects sponsored by businesses, trade asso­ need new runways, airport terminal facilities, military regimes: He was expelled from the ciations, and professional societies. All private and airport access roads. They are not being National Assembly by the Park Chung Hee sector initiative projects qualifying for the cita­ built to the extent necessary to meet today's regime in 1979, when he was president of the tion program are eligible to fly the program's demand, let alone tomorrow's. New Democratic Party, and also was banned symbol-a red, white, and blue C-flag bearing These deficiencies in the infrastructure are from politics from May 1980 until March 1985 the slogan, "We can-We care." The C-flag becoming greater, despite the fact the users by the current Chun Doo Hwan regime, which identifies the organi~ation as a contributor to of the system have been paying fees into the took power by coup d'etat in 1980. the American spirit of volunteerism and com­ Aviation Trust Fund, which now has an unobli­ Kim Young Sam has been placed on politi­ munity action. gated surplus approaching $6 billion. At the cal trial twice for his opposition to dictatorship Each year, President Reagan presents 100 present rate of user charges and at the during the coup d'etats of 1961 and 1980. His citations for private sector initiatives to the present rate of under-utilization of trust fund life has been threatened repeatedly and he outstanding entries in the citation program. An resources, according to the General Account­ has been placed under house arrest or impris­ awards committee, consisting of leaders from ing Office, the surplus will reach $10 billion in oned several times. the business and association communities, re­ 1989, and $12 billion in 1991. Protests against the 1980 coup led to views the entries and selects the top 100 pro­ The American spirit has always been char­ severe repression and his house arrest. In grams for Presidential recognition. I am acterized by rising to meet the future and to 1983, he began a hunger strike as a tribute to pleased to announce that the San Jacinto meet challenge. And the issue here is a very those Koreans who were killed in opposition Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of Amer­ fundamental one. Are we going to reduce our protests of 1980. The 23-day ordeal brought ica was selected for recognition. expectations to meet current capacity? Or, are national and international attention to the The San Jacinto Chapter of the Telephone we going to expand our horizons and take the struggle of the Korean people for their quest Pioneers of America established their eye­ kind of bold political steps necessary to for an end to military rule and a restoration of glass bank in September 1985. Since that expand the capacity of our aviation infrastruc­ democracy. time over 30,000 eyeglasses have been col­ ture? In the February 12, 1985, general election, lected from area individuals, churches, hospi­ I believe that we have no choice but to take the major opposition party-which Kim Young tals, eye clinics, schools, businesses, and the latter course and would urge my col­ Sam played a major role in creating-gar­ other charitable organizations. leagues to vote to remove the Aviation Trust nered 30 percent of the national vote. The op­ These glasses are cleaned, refurbished, Fund from the Administration and Congres­ position reorganized into the Reunification and typed according to lens prescription. They sional Unified Budgets. This issue will be 24472 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 17, 1987 before the House in the near future in connec­ NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE the Nation will be able to benefit from St. tion with the reauthorization of the Airport Im­ WEEK Cloud's success. provement Program. St. Cloud Minnesota has been a recog­ nized leader in providing its citizens-men, HON. PETER W. RODINO, JR. women and children-with AIDS awareness NEED FOR BETI'ER UNDER­ OF NEW JERSEY education. These efforts began as far back STANDING BETWEEN U.S.­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as 1983 when St. Cloud Hospital implement­ ed a predeposit self-blood do­ U.S.S.R. IS A TWO-WAY STREET Thursday, September 17, 1987 nation program for patients undergoing Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privi­ elective surgery. This was started two full HON. CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER lege for me to join with my friends in New Jer­ years before a screening test to detect the sey's Hispanic community in recognizing and AIDS virus was utilized to screen blood OF RHODE ISLAND donors. It remains the most active program celebrating the great contributions Hispanic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of its kind in Minnesota and has received Americans have made to our Nation. national recognition. Its growing use fur­ Thursday, September 17, 1987 This year the third week of September is ther assures the safety of the national blood designated as "National Hispanic Heritage supply. Miss SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, today I am Week." This is a time to call attention to the In 1985, when only a handful of AIDS joining my colleague, Representative Mo many ways in which our country has been en­ cases had been diagnosed in Minnesota, the UDALL, in introducing a resolution to encour­ riched by the various Hispanic cultures. Many St. Cloud Granite Rotary Club initiated a age greater exchanges between Members of prominent Hispanic organizations, including La Community AIDS Awareness Education Congress and members of the Supreme Program. It remains the only known Rotary Casa de Don Pedro, Aspina Inc. and Club with such a program. It has been the Soviet, the Soviet Union's parliamentary body. F.0.C.U.S. in Newark, NJ, have honored this catalyst for many AIDS educational activi­ This resolution is similar to one introduced in heritage by effectively serving and helping the ties. in Central Minnesota. These activities the last Congress, but even more timely. The Hispanic community. In recognition of all include: preparation of a resource book and Soviet Union under General Secretary Gorba­ these contributions, I have joined in sponsor­ sponsorship of a workshop for elementary chev is undergoing dramatic changes­ ing legislation to extend this commemoration and high school teachers; sponsorship of a changes that not only affect the Soviet from 1 week to 1 month. seminar at a local university; distribution of The Hispanic community in the United AIDS educational materials; sponsorship of people, but that affect the Soviet role in inter­ and participation in numerous community national politics. If Members of Congress are States comprises more than 18 million people presentations to other service clubs and pro­ to make informed decisions about the relation­ and represents almost 8 percent of the U.S. fessional groups; interfacing with the local ship between the United States and the population. Hispanics are one of the fastest media; participation in the Community Soviet Union, it is imperative that we become growing population groups in the country. AIDS Task Force; development of a video, aware of these changes. Clearly, there is no From the very discovery of America until primarily targeted to service club organiza­ today, the Spanish settlers and their descend­ tions, illustrating and emphasizing the im­ substitute for personal experience as a way of portance of community networking in AIDS bringing about that awareness. ants have added invaluably to the rich diversi­ ty of our society in which all of us take pride. awareness education and providing a model The need for better understanding between approach to accomplish this goal. The Hispanic legacy includes artists, writers, the United States and the Soviet Union is a In 1986, School District 742 had in place Olympic champions, and leaders in business, two-way street. It is just as important that a and began to utilize a comprehensive AIDS government, cinema, and science. Hispanics curriculum developed through local wider range of Soviet officials be encouraged have fought in the Revolutionary War and networking and resource sharing. In this to visit the United States so that they can every subsequent armed conflict involving the same year an alternate test site for AIDS make up their own minds about the strengths United States. They make up the largest virus blood screening was started in St. and flaws of our system. number of Congressional Medal of Honor win­ Cloud. Finally, again in 1986 a multi-disci­ Every day, decisions are made by Congress ners of any ethnic group. plinary community wide AIDS Task Force and the Supreme Soviet that attempt to was convened to unify the community's re­ The Hispanic community has enriched sponse to AIDS related issues. assess intentions and goals as well as the po­ American society beyond measure. That is All of our community AIDS activities are litical and military capabilities of the other why we must continue our efforts to address ongoing. The singular goal is to reduce and side. These debates will not be simplified by the many problems which threaten to prevent prevent transmission of the AIDS virus. We increased awareness of the culture, govern­ Hispanic Americans from participating fully in hope that Central Minnesota will provide a ment, and people on the other side, but cer­ that society. We must work to ensure that useful model to other communities, of simi­ tainly the quality of the debates will be im­ there are no barriers for Hispanic Americans lar size, in achieving this goal. proved. Increased awareness resulting from in the areas of employment, housing, and edu­ exchanges with Soviet delegates will add to cation. As we celebrate National Hispanic TRIBUTE TO THE CALIFORNIA Heritage Week, let us all reaffirm our commit­ the debate the richness of personal experi­ HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSO­ ment to ensuring that equality of justice and ence. CIATION HALL OF FAME To my colleagues who are contemplating a opportunity are enjoyed by all Americans. visit to the Soviet Union, I would commend a HON. RICHARD H. LEHMAN pamphlet prepared by the Federation of Amer­ AIDS EDUCATION ican Scientists entitled "Raising the Rate of OF CALIFORNIA Exchange." It contains historical perspectives HON. ARLAN STANGELAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on traveling to the Soviet Union, information Thursday, September 17, 1987 on congressional trips, and it presents a very OF MINNESOTA Mr. LEHMAN of California. Mr. Speaker, strong case for the value of firsthand experi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today, on the 200th anniversary of the Consti­ ence. Thursday, September 17, 1987 tution, I rise in honor and to pay tribute to a Mr. Speaker, there simply is no good reason Mr. STANGELAND. Mr. Speaker, I am sub­ group of individuals who help to embody the that so few of the Members of Congress have mitting for the RECORD today an article re­ spirit and principles of that historic docu­ felt compelled to visit the Soviet Union. Ours garding AIDS education program in the St. ment-the California High School Speech As­ is a nation that prides itself on the freedom to Cloud, Ml, community. sociation Hall of Fame. · travel and to learn about other people. Estab­ This excellent article, written by Dr. Yomto­ The California High School Speech Associa­ lishing greater contact between the two most vian, points out that the St. Cloud area has tion [CHSSA] was formed in 1957. Its goal powerful nations in the world should be become the leading community with grass­ has been to provide young men and women viewed as not merely an opportunity, but an roots support for public awareness of AIDS. I with an appreciation for freedom of speech obligation. am proud of the community's accomplish­ and to give them the oral communication skills ment, and hope other communities throughout which are critical to maintaining our free soci- September 17, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24473 ety. Through curricular and competitive was a fire protection apprentice; and he was test of time and created a home where all are speech, high school teachers and coaches selected "firefighter of the month" twice welcome. I join with their family and the entire have, through CHSSA, instilled vital skills nec­ during his on-the-job training to become a fire­ town of Lyndhurst in wishing them many more essary to conveying views and opinions and fighter. years of health, happiness and harmony. have been instrumental in the success of In his first assignment as a fire protection many of our finest leaders. specialist with the 51 st Civil Engineering In October of 1986, the California High Squadron at Osan Air Force Base in South TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH M. BROWN School Speech Hall of Fame was established Korea, Sergeant McDonald wasted little time and in January of 1987, the first 10 members in demonstrating that his sense of duty sets HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY were elected to the hall. These original 1O him apart. On April 5, 1986, responding to an OF MISSOURI members were chosen on the basis of their underground fuel tank explosion and subse­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quent fire, Sergeant McDonald saved a victim years of service, their leadership, their excel­ Thursday, September 17, 1987 lence in coaching, their contributions to the of the fire, carrying him 300 yards to medical . development of CHSSA, and their contribu­ assistance. For most people, I imagine that is Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ac­ tions to the development of oral communica­ more than a day's work. Sergeant McDonald's knowledge before Congress the outstanding tion curriculum in California. day was just beginning, however. He went performance of Joseph M. Brown, a lay Three of the ten speech leaders appointed back into the fireball to search for more survi­ member of the Washington Metropolitan to the CHSSA Hall of Fame are currently vors, and when rescue operations became im­ A.M.E. Zion Church in St. Louis, MO. teaching and coaching and include: Donovan possible, he manned a firefighting vehicle for Mr. Brown, a life member of Washington Cummings of Stockton and Carmendale Fer­ 16 hours until the fire was finally declared Metropolitan, has served for a number of nandes and Natalie Weber, both of Sunny­ under control. years on the board of trustees and has provid­ vale. In Sergeant McDonald's mind, his work is ed leadership in other aspects of the life of Four members of the CHSSA Hall of Fame not completed until the task is completed. It is the church. In addition, he has been an active are retired and include: Gertrude Baccus of that sort of thinking that no doubt saved lives participant in multiple organizations and in the Redlands, Joseph Lagnese of National City, in that blaze. It is that sort of thinking that larger community. Ernest Poletti of Tracy, and Mary Ritter, of makes him a hero. For his gallantry, he was He was honored on September 12, 1987, Modesto. The three deceased leaders in the awarded the Airman's Medal, another in a for having served as chairman of the Lucas speech community who were appointed to the long line of testaments to his worth both as a Heights Redevelopment Board. Through his CHSSA Hall of Fame include: Day Hanks of serviceman and a public servant. exceptional leadership, which spanned a 15- Los Angeles, Betty Perkins of Merced, and Mr. Speaker, Sergeant McDonald is an ex­ year period, the redevelopment board has Edna Spelts of Modesto. ceptional young man, and my pride in him is successfully brought to completion three Freedom of speech, the ability to utilize this surpassed only by that of his parents, Larry phases of housing development which has freedom to convey one's views, and democra­ and Nancy McDonald, who joined him for this substantially increased the number of new cy are inseparable. 200 years ago the framers week's recognition activities in Washington. I housing units in the city. This development of our Constitution realized this vital link and would like to extend my heartfelt congratula­ has also served as an anchor in the northside members of the CHSSA Hall of Fame have tions to him and his family for the honor he community as well. Such leadership is indeed sought to perpetuate this freedom today. has received and wish him continued success rare. Again, I honor and pay tribute to the ten in his Air Force career. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to con­ Californians, living and deceased, who have gratulate Mr. Brown for his outstanding per­ been named to the California High School formance not only to his church, but, to the Speech Association Hall of Fame. TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH AND LU­ St. Louis community as well. CILLE ALANZO ON THEIR 50TH I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring WEDDING ANNIVERSARY this distinguished gentleman from my district. LAURENT R. McDONALD-AIR FORCE "AIRMAN OF THE YEAR" HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVER­ HON. EDWARD P. BOLAND OF NEW JERSEY SARY OF THE LOS ANGELES, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ORANGE COUNTIES, AFL-CIO OF MASSACHUSETTS Thursday, September 17, 1987 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with Thursday, September 17, 1987 great pleasure that I rise to mark the 50th HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Mr. BOLAND. Mr. Speaker, earlier today I wedding anniversary of Joseph and Lucille OF CALIFORNIA had the pleasure of meeting with a very spe­ Alanzo. Tomorrow evening, at a gathering of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial constituent, Sgt. Laurent R. McDonald of family and friends, Joseph and Lucille will cel- Southbridge, MA, who has been selected as ebrate the sanctity of marriage and the devo- Thursday, September 17, 1987 one of the Air Force's 12 outstanding Airmen tion which has bonded them together for the Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- of the Year. past 50 years. leagues to join with me in honoring the 25th Sergeant McDonald and the other recipients Joseph and Lucille are a special couple. anniversary of the Los Angeles, Orange Coun­ of this award are in Washington this week with Both Joseph and Lucille were born and raised ties, AFL-CIO Organizing Committee. their families to be honored for the superlative in Lyndhurst, NJ, and together, as husband The Los Angeles, Orange Counties Organiz­ service they have given their country. Anyone and wife, they remained in Lyndhurst to raise ing Committee was created in 1962 by the na­ who has served in the Armed Forces knows a family of their own. The proud parents of tional AFL-CIO under the leadership of the that the non-commissioned officers are the two children, Joseph and Lucille now look for- late President George Meany. The union backbone of the organization. It is fitting, ward to the many hours spent with their four wanted to combine the resources of the many therefore, that the Air Force recognize the active and adoring grandchildren. All three unions in the area in a cooperative effort to outstanding among its ranks of Airmen. generations of the Alanzo family are respect- organize the many thousands of workers in I can think of no one who could be more ed members of the Lyndhurst community. The the two counties. This pilot program was the deserving of this honor than Sergeant McDon­ family is known and loved throughout the first of its kind and has achieved a high ald. In less than 5 years of active duty, Ser­ town. degree of cooperation between the various geant McDonald has distinguished himself as In a world which is often turbulent, and at a unions. The program has also been a major a leader among his peers while dutifully carry­ time when basic values are too often ques- source of support in organizing over a million ing out all tasks laid before him-and then tioned, Joseph and Lucille Alanzo's 50 years workers. some. He was an honor graduate in basic of marriage is an example for us all to follow. · The California Labor Federation, the Los training; he graduated with a 96.7 grade aver­ With faith in themselves and each other they Angeles County Federation of Labor and the age from technical training school, where he have built a relationship which has stood the Orange County Central Labor Council have 24474 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 17, 1987 from the very start been an integral part of the The members of the crew, Robert J. Within Massachusetts this rebellion ex­ support structure for the organizing commit­ Louches, George R. Carrier, Bruce T. New­ pressed the sentiments of hundreds of farm­ tee. The success of the organizing committee stead, Charles Meisenheimer, James C. ers around the State. It was not the first time has helped encourage and guide the forma­ Martin, Willard P. Gray, Joseph T. Mullin, the courts _were protested. However, it was tion and development of similar committees in Joseph Massoni, and Donald J. Fitz Maurice, the first and loudest battle. other areas of California and in other States. have served their country with honor and dig­ The news of the uprising in Massachusetts Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the nity. I ask you to join me in thanking these spread quickly. As one historian has put it, "If 25th anniversary of the organizing committee. men for the service to the United States and Massachusetts, the second oldest political I wish it well and hope it continues to help in wishing them well in future endeavors. community in the United States and the one workers retain their rights to organize and with perhaps the best and most moderate engage in collective bargaining. SHAYS' REBELLION AND THE constitution, could be convulsed by rebellion, CONSTITUTION what did this insurrection portend for the Nation as a whole?" THE 461ST BOMBER GROUP HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE The answer to that question was the Consti­ REUNION tutional Convention convened 3 months later. OF MASSACHUSETTS By then the ripples from Shays' message had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM COURTER reached every corner of our new nation and OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, September 17, 1987 the need for strong central government was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year clear. The Articles of Confederation did not the Nation recognized the importance of guarantee Americans a responsive forum for Thursday, September 17, 1987 Shays' Rsbellion to our national history when their concerns. When State taxes increased, Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, on September this Congress declared the week beginning the only recourse was rebellion. That repres­ 24, 1987, a group of brave and heroic men January 19, 1987 as Shays' Rebellion Week. sive early government did not guarantee fun­ will gather for their first reunion in 42 years. Now, as we commemorate the 200th anniver­ damental freedoms to the citizens of Massa­ These men served as a bomber crew, based sary of the signing of the Constitution, it is chusetts-freedoms such as the right to rep­ in Cherignola, Italy, during World War II. As­ time for us to again reflect on the events lead­ resentative government. Two hundred years signed to the 461 st Bomber Group, the crew ing up to the call for the Constitutional Con­ later we in Congress continue to pursue those flew more than 60 missions and was shot vention. freedoms for our constituencies. down on 3 occasions. Every member re­ As you know, Mr. Speaker, Shays' Rebellion Mr. Speaker, I am genuinely proud of the ceived the Air Medal, four Oak Leaf Clusters, was the uprising of several hundred farmers in active role that the people of western Massa­ three Presidential Unit Citations, and Europe­ the face of increased State taxes and court chusetts have maintained in support of the an and Mediterranean Theatre Combat Rib­ seizures of their land. Shays' followers were Constitution. On the day of the 200th anniver­ bons with seven and eight clusters, respec­ not simply rallying behind a charismatic sary of the signing of the Constitution, the tively. Many were also awarded the Purple leader. Each of those men had earnest con­ celebrations in the First District will be truly Heart. cerns unanswered by the State. heartfelt.