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WINNER OF ARIZONA'S 1997 VOICE people like Joseph Stalin who actually cre­ SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO MSGR. OF DEMOCRACY CONTEST ated a famine in the Ukraine in 1932 and '33 DANIEL J. BOURKE, GRAND MAR­ which resulted in the death of three-million SHAL OF THE 173D ST. PAT­ HON. BOB STIJMP kulaks by starvation; or even greater still RICK'S DAY PARADE IN SAVAN­ was Adolph Hitler who nearly brought about NAH, GA OF ARIZONA the complete extinction of the entire Jewish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES race by destroying over six-million of them Thursday, March 13, 1997 through various and sundry methods of tor­ HON. JACK KINGSTON Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, the Veterans of turous execution. Or how about Benito Mus­ OF GEORGIA Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary are very solini of Italy who came up with the term IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES active in promoting patriotism and an under­ "totalitario'', to describe the goals of his fas­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 cist government, as saying that his aim was standing of the values which underlie this "All within the state, none outside the state, Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, in honor of great country of ours through its Voice of De­ and none against the state." his dedication to preserving Irish culture, tradi­ mocracy essay contest. During this past year, tion, and history, Monsignor Bourke has been over 109,000 secondary school students par­ No other government in existence cares as named grand marshal of the 173d St. Patrick's ticipated in the contest, and each one of those much for the natural human rights of the in­ dividual, than democracy in its purest form. Day Parade in Savannah, GA. The parade is students has a clearer understanding of the In America we have a Constitution and a Bill the cornerstone of one of the largest St. Pat­ meaning of democracy as a result of their par­ of Rights that hold the same value, if not rick's Day celebrations in the Nation and is a ticipation. The winner of this contest in my more so, today as they did over two hundred fitting tribute for a man who has given so State of Arizona was David C. Pickett from years ago when they were first inscribed. much to preserve the heritage of his native Prescott Valley, AZ. David is an outstanding The only thing these other governments land and equally as much to the advancement senior at Bradshaw Mountain High School, have to show for all of their efforts is revolu­ of the country and city he now calls home. and his entry was sponsored by VFW Post tion after revolution after bloody revolution, HIBERNIAN SOCIETY OF SAVANNAH, GA 10227 and its Ladies Auxiliary. His father is a and a never-ending state of misery for their "Irishmen, inclined as they are by nature retired Marine. I'm sure David's parents, as people. There is no limit to democracy in to good fellowship and charity, should not well as all of David's teachers are very proud America, everyone is entitled to the same forget, in a foreign land, the duties they owe of this young man. I'd like to share with my share, an no one is excluded for any reason to themselves, their national character, and colleagues his winning essay. whether it be on the basis of social standing, their distressed countrymen. These obliga­ political power, skin color, gender, or reli­ tions are the more important to Irishmen, DEMOCRACY-ABOVE AND BEYOND gious beliefs. Whereas in places such as because, during the long period of their op­ 1996-97 VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP South Africa during apartheid, its white citi­ pression, Irishmen have been useful to them­ PROGRAM-ARIZONA WINNER, DAVID PICKET!' zens saw its government as a Constitutional selves, their country, and their brethren, Famine, poverty, unemployment, disease, democracy, but for its twenty two-million only in proportion to their exercise of those death ... All of these words that we'd rath­ blacks, it was an iron-fisted dictatorship generous, charitable and sterling traits with er not hear or even think about for an in­ that verged on totalitarian control. Our de­ which it has pleased God to distinguish them stant if we don't have to, because they all mocracy has a system of checks and balances among the people of the earth. Every motive, lead to mental pictures we can't bear to cre­ to make sure no one person or group of peo­ too, presses itself upon the heart of each true ate or drag up from the little cobwebbed cor­ ple has too much control; in a totalitarian Irishman to foster more particularly unfor­ ner in the back of our minds where we try to government, no such system exists, for the tunate because her destiny has been bury all the parts of reality that frighten us leader currently in power is the constitution, unmerited, and therefore the more entitled most. Yet every day in dozens of countries the law, and the government embodied in to the tender consideration of her own sons, throughout the world, people just like you one person and one person alone. So, if you and of the good, the generous and the en­ and I have to deal with these dark aspects of were to place all of these contrasting view­ lightened of other nationalities." life through any means necessary. Honest "Driven from unhappy Erin by unrelenting people having to steal just so their families points on a scale weighing positives vs. nega­ tyranny, afflicted and persecuted Irishmen might see the light of another day. Top of tives, freedom vs. imprisonment, and hon­ seek an asylum in this favored republic, en­ the line modern cardboard and garbage bag esty vs. hypocrisy; which side would result deavoring to find, under the auspices of its mansions littering the decadent alleyways of in a better government? The answer by now liberal institutions, the only consolations a crumbling city, and parents who'd rather should be quite obvious; the first, second, that can remain to exiles thrust out of a be­ take the risk of a condemned building col­ and third place medals for excellency in gov­ loved home by want and oppression. To these lapsing on them than see their children die ernment go to democracy, democracy, and it becomes the duty of their more fortunate of exposure before their very eyes. Peaceful last but most certainly not least: democracy. brethren settled in this free country, and en­ protesters are massacred or imprisoned I hope I have given you something to pon­ joying the benefits of its hospitality, to where they die from any number of ailments der and realize, as well as something to re­ reach out the hand of friendship, to tender while awaiting a trial that will never come. kindle those possibly dwindling feelings of the aid of a delicate charity, and to offer any Each of these chaotic realities can be found pride in your country's government, no other assistance which fraternal, manly and thriving under the bannerhead of a failed make that your government. The govern­ kindly feelings may inspire.'' system of government, whether it be fascism ment our ancestors started has spread like The above two paragraphs comprise the or socialism in any of its deceptive forms; wildfire throughout the world because it is Preamble of the Hibernian Society of Savan­ and each of those horrific realities are pre­ nah which was adopted at a meeting held on cisely the reasons why those governments the only one that has proven itself time and March 17, 1812. failed, as well as the reasons as to why de­ time again as the greatest form of govern­ The Hibernian Society of Savannah, cele­ mocracy has risen far above and beyond ment on Earth. Three years ago in 1993, brating its 185th Anniversary on March 17, them to its honored position in the world something miraculous occurred, for the first 1997, would like to give special recognition to today. time in the history of the planet, the total Monsignor Daniel J. Bourke who is the When one thinks of democracy and its number of democracies in existence out­ Grand Marshal of the 173rd St. Patrick's Day great leaders, pictures of great men such as numbered the total number of dictatorships; Parade in Savannah. Monsignor Bourke was George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben and I'm sure with the continuation of this born in Birr, Offaly County, Ireland on Sep­ Franklin, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Lu­ trend in world thought, democracy will soon tember 28, 1909. He was ordained to the ther King, Jr. all come to mind. Yet when be the only government in existence, truly priesthood at All Hallows Missionary Semi­ one thinks of the great leaders of com­ showing the world that it has risen above nary in Dublin on June 23, 1934, for the Dio­ munism and fascism, one can only think of and beyond. cese of Savannah. He has given 63 years of

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 3862 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 dedicated service to the area of South Geor­ in Scouting. Eagle Scouts are recognized as tory of the U.S. Congress. A gather1ng like gia and continues to service the needs of the individuals with great talent and promise as this never happened before. And how wonder­ people in Savannah even though he is retired they enter institutions of higher education, the ful that your children are here-the next and resides at Blessed Sacrament Church. generation-some of whom may also be serv- Monsignor Bourke has held numerous posi­ work force, or engage in community service. 1ng in Congress. We have the future with us tions within the Diocese of Savannah during Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin­ too. And we have the past. his tenure of service. He was named a Do­ guished colleagues to join me in conQratu­ Now many people think of the past as mestic Prelate on March 20, 1959 and Pro­ lating Anthony Todd Williams for his com­ something far behind, in back of us. It is also thonotary Apostolic on October 11, 1966. He mendable achievement. His parents, Kim and possible to think of it as 1n front of us, in the has been associated with the Diocesan Coun­ Richard Williams, can be proud of their son sense that we're go1ng down a path that oth­ cil of Catholic Women since its introduction because it takes a great deal of tenacity and ers have trod before, and some very great to the diocese in 1938, serving as parish, devotion to achieve such an illustrious ranking. people; we are in their footsteps. And it is in deanery and diocesan moderator. At present This young man has a promising future ahead that spirit that much of what I have to say he is the Honorary Diocesan Moderator. will be said. I want to talk about history; I From the time of his arrival in Savannah in of him, which will undoubtedly include improv­ want to talk about purpose, and because September, 1936, he has been closely identi­ ing the quality of life in Indiana's First Con­ there's an old writer's adage, "Don't tell me, fied with the Irish element. While Irish to gressional District. show me." I want to conclude by showing the backbone, he is proud to have been for you. fifty years a citizen of the United States of "We live my dear soul 1n an age of trial," America. He has lived in Georgia since 1934, BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL he wrote, in a letter to his wife. In the seclu­ and over thirty-three of those years in Sa­ RETREAT sion of his diary he wrote, "I wander alone vannah. He has participated in nearly every and ponder. I muse, I mope, I ruminate." He parade since his return to Savannah in 1970. was a new Congressman and he was about to He thanks God that he is a Savannahian and HON. NEWf GINGRICH set off for his first session in Congress. John in his letter to the citizens of Savannah upon OF GEORGIA Adams, heading for his very first Congress-­ his selection as Grand Marshal he wrote the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Cont1nental Congress 1n Philadelphia in following words: Thursday, March 13, 1997 1774-and he was very disturbed, very wor­ "We of Irish birth or lineage honor this ried. day in the memory of St. Patrick who Mr. GRINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, at our bipar­ "We have not men fit for the times," he brought the Catholic faith to Ireland so long tisan congressional retreat this past weekend, wrote, "we are deficient in genius, edu­ ago." We honor our forebears who have, in historian David McCullough shared a view of cation, in travel, fortune, in everything. I spite of centuries long persecutions, re­ the legislative process which was idealistic, feel unutterable anxiety." The next year ma1ned faithful to the teachings of St. Pat­ practical, and filled with historic insights. He when he returned for the second Continental rick. We renew our allegiance to these reminded us that this country was founded by Congress he found that the whole atmos­ United States of America, where our people phere had changed. This was after Lex- sought and found a harbor of refuge, a land, practical idealists who understood both the 1ngton, Concord, and Bunker Hill. This was a "Where rich and poor stand equal in the frustrations of traditional political and legisla­ time of pressing need and America, he de­ light of freedom's day." tive life and yet who were able to focus again cided, was a great, "unwieldy body." and again on the idealistic long-term needs of "Its progress must be slow, it is like a America. I believe every citizen would profit large fleet sailing under convoy, the fleetest TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY TODD from reading Mr. McCullough's speech. I sub­ of sailors must wait for the dullest and the WILLIAMS mit it into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. lowest. Every man 1n the Congress is a great man," he wrote, "and therein is the prob­ BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL RETREAT lem-an orator, a critic, a statesman, and HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY (By David McCullough) therefore every man upon every question OF INDIANA Well, Amo, you've taken my breath away must show his oratory, his criticism, and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and your invitation to speak here is as high political abilities." In 1776, in the winter-in a tribute as I've ever received. I feel greatly the dead of w1nter-with the temperature Thursday, March 13, 1997 honored but also a strong sense of humility. down 1n the 20s, John Adams set off again Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today And I hope it won't seem presumptuous if I­ from Braintree on horseback to ride 300 to congratulate a distinguished young man, in what I say today-appear to know your miles. Nothing unusual then; we think of communications and transportation as two Anthony Todd Williams, for attaining the rank job. I don't. If I can help you 1n what I say, if I can help the country, then I will be very different subjects. In the 18th century, trans­ of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. deeply appreciative of the chance to be here. portation and communication were the Anthony is a member of the Boy Scout Troop Your speaker welcomed you to Pennsyl­ same. Nothing could be communicated any 550. He will receive this award at an Eagle vania, I do so too as a Pennsylvanian, by faster than somebody on a horse. Scout court of honor on Sunday, March 16 at birth and by education and as one who loves He arrived back in Philadelphia-this is St. Maria Goretti Church Hall, located in Dyer, this state. There is more history here than early in 1776, and bear 1n mind this was the IN. almost anywhere else in our country. Our year of the Declaration of Independence-and An elite group, comprising only 2.5 percent most important, our most sacred historic he wrote: "There are deep jealousies. Ill-na­ tured observations and incriminations take of all Boy Scouts, attains the Eagle Scout site-Independence Hall-is less than 100 miles from where we sit, as the crow flies. the place of reason and argument." Inad­ ranking, which is the highest of seven And if you come to Pennsylvania, you can equate people, contention, sour moods, and rankings in the Boy Scouts organization. In always learn something, at whatever stage from his wife, Abigail, John Adams received order to become an Eagle Scout, a Scout in life. a letter in which she said: ''You cannot be I must complete the following three tasks: earn Last year, Rosalee and I came back to know, nor do I wish to see you, an inactive 21 merit badges; complete a service project; Philadelphia. We pulled up 1n front of the spectator." She wants him to be there for all and demonstrate strong leadership skills within hotel in a big, shiny, rented car and the it is costing her, for all the difficulties she is the troop. doorman, a handsome fellow 1n full regalia, having, car1ng for the family and running the farm. And then she adds, "We have too Anthony, a student at Lake Central High opened the door for Rosalee. I popped the button for the trunk and I could see him get­ many high-sounding words and too few ac­ School, made a turtle island in a community ting the luggage out. I got out and walked tions that correspond with them." pond for his service project. Anthony has also around the back of the car and he looked up 1776--History. History is a source of helped to coordinate various troop outings, and said: "Well, Mr. McCullough, welcome to strength. History teaches us that there is no and he attended Boy Scout camp for 4 years. Philadelphia; it is wonderful to have you such thing as a self-made man or woman. We In addition Anthony attended the National here." And I thought, "I wonder if he knows all know that. We all know the people who Scout Preserve in Philmont, NM, which is a me because of my books or because of the helped. Teachers, parents, those who set us high adventure camp with a rugged terrain. work I do on public television?" And so I on the right track, those who gave us a pat said, " If you don't m1nd, I'd like to know on the back, and when need be, those who Anthony currently has plans to attend the Sea how you know who I am?" And he said, "the have rapped our knuckles. Base Scuba High Adventure Camp in August tag on your suitcase." History teaches us that sooner is not nec­ of this year. You can't but help learn a great deal 1n essarily better; that the whole is often equal The rank of Eagle Scout always has carried this session and as Speaker G1ngrich said, to much more than the parts; and what we with it special significance-and not only with- this event is unprecedented in the long his- don't know can often hurt us deeply. If you March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3863 want to build for the future, you must have John Adams, who was one of the most re­ we all face-not just in problems, not just in a sense of past. We can't know where we're markable of our Founding Fathers and personal animosities or contention or rival­ going if we don't know where we've been and whose wife Abigail has left us a record un­ ries, but what we face in the way of oppor­ where we've come from and how we got to be like that of any other spouse of a political tunity: to be builders as they were. Because where we are. A very wise historian, who was leader of that time, set something down on he establishes both a way and a warning: also the Librarian of Congress-Daniel paper in the Spring of 1776 that ought to be "We may please ourselves with the prospect Boorstin-said that to try to create the fu­ better known, It's called Thoughts on Gov­ of free and popular governments. God grant ture without some knowledge of the past is ernment. It was originally written as a letter us the way. But I fear that in every assem­ like trying to plant cut flowers. to the eminent legal scholar, George Wythe bly, members will obtain an influence by History is an aid to navigation in troubled of Virginia. It was about twelve pages long noise not sense, by meanness not greatness, times; history is an antidote to self-pity and and when other Members of Congress asked by ignorance not learning, by contracted to self-importance. And history teaches that him for a copy he sat there, by candlelight, hearts not large souls. There is one thing my when we unite in a grand purpose there is al­ at night in a room in a house across the dear sir that must be attempted and most sa­ most nothing we cannot do. street from the City Tavern in Philadelphia, credly observed or we are all undone. There Don't ever forget the great history of your copying it all down. And then Richard Henry must be decency and respect and veneration institution-your all-important institution. Lee of Virginia suggested that it be pub­ introduced for persons of every rank or we All of us, all of us want to belong to some­ lished. are undone. In a popular government this is thing larger than ourselves. I'm sure it's why Keep in mind please that it was written be­ our only way.'' you're in Congress; I'm sure its why you de­ fore the Declaration of Independence. And I salute you all. I salute you as a fellow cided in the beginning, "I'm going to give up listen to the language, listen to the quality citizen, as a fellow American, as the father this and do that, and it's going to be difficult of the language, which of course, is the qual­ of five children, as the grandfather of nine for my family"-because you wanted to serve ity of thinking. That's what writing is: children. I salute you as one who has spent a something larger than yourselves. It's at the thinking. That's why it's so hard. good part of his working life trying to write heart of patriotism; it's why we are devoted "It has been the will of heaven that we, the some of the history of your great institution. to our churches, our universities, and, most Members of Congress, should be thrown into Our country deserves better-from all of of all, to our country. existence in a period when the greatest phi­ us. But we look especially to our leaders as With that kind of allegiance-that kind of losophers and lawgivers of antiquity would we should rightfully do. And there are no devotion-we can rise to the occasion in a have wished to have lived." Right away, you more important leaders than you. We don't greater fashion than we have any idea. And see, he's saying, it is the will of heaven, expect you to be perfect. We do expect hard we've done it time and again, we Americans. there are larger forces than we ourselves, work, diligence, imagination, a little humor, Think what your institution has achieved. It and he's applying the moment against the civility, and especially, the sense that there was Congress that created the Homestead standard of the past: antiquity. It is to a is really no limitation to what we, a free Act. It was Congress that ended slavery. It very large degree, a lesson in proportion. "A people, can do. And that, with the grace of was Congress that ended child labor. It was period when a coincidence of circumstances God, and a common sense of purpose, there is Congress that built the Panama Canal and without an example has afforded to thirteen no limit-which has always been at the heart the railroads. It was Congress that created of the vision of American since the begin­ Social Security. It was Congress that passed colonies at once an opportunity at beginning government anew from the foundation and ning. the Voting Rights Act. It was Congress that building as they choose." New, unprece­ sent Lewis and Clark to the West and sent us on voyages to the moon. dented, and they may choose. "How few of Some acts of Congress like the Marshall the human race have ever had an oppor­ TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSE "JOE" Plan or Lend Lease, as important as any tunity of choosing a system of government TORRES events in our century, were achieved under for themselves and for their children." And crisis conditions. But it doesn't have to be a here is the sentence I dearly love. "How few crisis condition. It can be an ennobling, have ever had anything more of choice in HON. JOSE E. SERRANO large, imaginative idea. A big idea. government than in climate." OF NEW YORK Much of what has happened in our time has He proposed a bicameral legislature. "A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES representative assembly," he called it, "an been determined by outside forces. In the De­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 pression, the national aspiration-the na­ exact portrait in miniature of the people at tional ambition-was to get out of the De­ large," balanced by a second "distinct" Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay pression. In the Second World War, the na­ smaller legislative body that it may "check tribute to Mr. Jose "Joe" Torres, an artist in tional aspiration-the national ambition­ and correct the errors of the other.'' Checks the culinary field who for many years has sat­ didn't need to be defined, it was to win the and balances. There was to be an executive whose power was to include the appointment isfied the most demanding palates at Jimmy's war. In the Cold War, the national aspiration Bronx Cafe, in the Bronx, NY. was to maintain our strength against the of all judges, and command of the armed threat of the Soviet menace, but at the same forces, but who was to be chosen-and you'll Mr. Torres was recognized for his culinary time, maintain our open free way of life. like this-who was to be chosen by the two ability in an article written by Josue R. Rivas But now the Cold War is over. And outside houses of legislature and for no more than a which was published in El Diario, on Decem­ forces are not determining the national am­ year at a time. ber 18, 1996. bition. So what is it going to be? At the close, he also wrote this-and think A chef of Puerto Rican cuisine "por Because we have the chance to choose. You about this please, as maybe a clue to what excelencia," Joe was born in Guaynabo, PR. the cathedral we build might be. "Laws for have the chance to choose. And as important He credits his success to his mother, from as balancing the budget may be, as impor­ the liberal education of youth are so ex­ tant as restoring civility and law and order tremely wise and useful that to a humane whom he first learned the art of cooking, and in the cities may be, as important as fourth­ and generous mind no expense for this pur­ later on, to the chefs with whom he worked in grade testing may be, or school uniforms, pose would be thought extravagant." New York City. they aren't the grand ennobling ideas that Then after another month or so he sat At Jimmy's, Joe cooks everything and for all have been at the heart of the American expe­ down and wrote a letter to a friend back in occasions. One of his most overwhelming and, rience since the time of John Winthrop and Massachusetts, a fellow son of Liberty. April at the same time, joyous times, is the Christ­ the ideal of the City on the Hill. 1776. Carved into a mantelpiece at the White mas holiday season. He prepares the best And we have the chance to do that. We House, in the State Dining Room, is the have the chance to create that-you have the prayer-the wishful prayer taken from a let­ Puerto Rican roast pork, rice with black-eyed chance to do that. There has never been in ter Adams wrote to his wife Abigail after his peas, and "pasteles," plantain dough filled any of our lifetimes a moment of such oppor­ second or third night as President in the with roast pork and vegetables. The food is so tunity as now with the Cold War over. And if White House-the first American to occupy delicious that one almost forgets to leave we just lift up our eyes a little and begin to the White House as President-in which he room to try his "coquito," his glorious coconut see what we might be able to do, we too-we says, " May only wise and honest men rule egg nog, for dessert. in our time-could be cathedral builders. We here." Almost a synonym for the restaurant where can be a great founding generation, like the I offer for your consideration the possi­ he works, Joe Torres welcomes the clientele founding fathers. And what a wonderful, up­ bility that what I'm about to read might be at Jimmy's Bronx Cafe with the same warmth lifting, thrilling, unifying sense of purpose carved, if not in a mantelpiece, somewhere that can provide. America itself at the very in our Capitol where it would have appro­ with which he would receive friends and rel­ beginning was a big idea; the biggest idea in priate attention. I can think of almost no atives at home. At age 50, he is one of the the political history of the world. That could other line from any of the founders so appro­ best chefs of Puerto Rican cooking in New happen again. priate, so pertinent, to what you face-what York City. 3864 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 Even though I share Joe's name and Puerto TOM NEWSHAM: A LAW ENFORCE­ chairwoman of the Colorado Republican Party, Rican origins, I must admit I do not share his MENT OFFICER OF HONOR AND and for the past 2 she has served simulta­ ability for cooking. Hence, I feel most privi­ INTEGRITY neously as its volunteer executive director. leged to try his dishes when I visit Jimmy's Since taking office in 1993, Ms. McTurk has Bronx Cafe. HON. JAMFS A. BARCIA worked tirelessly on behalf of the Republican Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF MICHIGAN Party and its candidates. She has striven to in recognizing Jose "Joe" Torres, for his ex­ advance the principles of the Republican Party IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traordinary culinary ability and for giving to all while maintaining the highest level of integrity of us visitors to Jimmy's Bronx Cafe the joy of Thursday, March 13, 1997 and earning the respect of friend and foe tasting delicious Puerto Rican cuisine. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the strength of alike. Her record of achievement is truly im­ this country rests among a select group of pressive. Ms. McTurk's work has resulted in Repub­ RECOGNIZING A UNIQUE PARTNER­ men and women that are entrusted with the responsibility of public safety. These individ­ lican gains across Colorado as well as an in­ SHIP IN THE CREATION OF AF­ crease in voter participation-an essential ele­ FORDABLE HOMES uals put their own lives at risk to that neigh­ borhoods across the country are kept safe and ment of our representative process. Our gains citizens in these neighborhoods feel personally in registered Republican voters, gains in the HON. JERRY LEWIS secure. State legislative majority and gains in Repub­ OF CALIFORNIA I would like to take this time to commend a lican held statewide elected offices are due in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man of great honor and integrity that has de­ large part to the Herculean efforts of Barb Thursday, March 13, 1997 voted his life to keeping communities safe. McTurk. These gains have elevated the Colo­ Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, an This man is Bay County deputy sheriff Thom­ rado Republican Party to its strongest level in amazing and largely untold story has been de­ as A. Newsham, who has served as a police years. veloping for the past decade as nonprofits officer in Michigan for over 20 years. Mr. Speaker, the political process depends throughout the Nation move block-by-block to In 1974 Tom started his career in law en­ on the hard work of volunteers as well as the provide new homes in America's low-income forcement when he was hired at the Bay ability of all of us to engage in constructive neighborhoods and, at the same time, reinvig­ County Sheriffs Department as a deputy sher­ and informative political discourse. As Barb orate communities. To underscore these suc­ iff for road patrol. Tom performed admirably in McTurk ends her tenure as chairwoman of the cesses, Habitat for Humanity International, this position for many years and received Colorado Republican party, I, along with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation [USC], number distinctions along the way. These in­ rest of the Republicans in the Colorado con­ the Enterprise Foundation, and the National clude a Meritorious Service Award for excel­ gressional delegation, want to thank her for NeighborWorks® Network are joining together lence and dedication and an Exemplary Serv­ her commitment to our cause and convey our to make an unprecedented commitment and ice Award for his work at a crisis hotline. utmost respect which she so rightfully de­ challenge that will touch the lives of millions of In 1984 Tom was promoted to sergeant II serves. people in communities across the country. on road patrol and shortly thereafter received Today, these four organizations announced a supervisory certificate at the Law Enforce­ INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT a multibillion-dollar commitment to develop ment Officer Training Council. As Tom was AMENDMENTS OF 1997 safe, decent, and affordable housing and have moving up professionally, he began to devote challenged Congress and the Nation to join more time to a personal priority of his-keep­ HON. GEORGE MILLER them in this deeper commitment. ing children off drugs. Tom committed himself OF CALIFORNIA The $13 billion commitment is projected to to learning how to counsel kids to stay off IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generate 193,800 affordable homes and apart­ drugs through Drug Abuse Resistance Edu­ ments in 2,475 urban, suburban, and rural cation and D.A.R.E. instruction. In 1995 Tom Thursday, March 13, 1997 communities. The homes they will provide became a D.A.R.E. officer, going to different Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, range from remodeling and modernizing multi­ schools to talk to kids about their opportunities today, I am cosponsoring the Indian Child family apartment buildings to constructing new in life and to discourage them from using Welfare Act Amendments of 1997, a timely bill homes for sale to low-income families. The ini­ drugs. that reflects a carefully crafted compromise tiative will touch neighborhoods across the At the same time, Tom was taking classes between the interests of Indian tribes seeking country in farm towns and in dense urban in community policing services from Lansing to protect their culture and heritage and the in­ inner cities. Tens of thousands of jobs will be Community College, earned his B.A. from terests of non-Indians seeking greater clarity created and tens of billions of dollars in private Saginaw Valley State University and received and security in the implementation of the In­ investment will be stimulated. advanced training in critical incident stress de­ dian Child Welfare Act of 1978. And, Mr. Speaker, knowing of the past suc­ briefing. This bill is virtually the same bill that I co­ cesses of each of these nonprofits, I am con­ This month, Tom is retiring from the Bay sponsored last year along with the chairman vinced that their commitment to this initiative County Sheriffs Department and I think all of the Resources Committee, Representative will result in the exciting goals they have set would agree that we are losing an outstanding DON YOUNG, and the bill is the direct result of for themselves. law enforcement officer who combines skill, several high-profile adoption cases involving Congress can be an active partner in reach­ professionalism, and compassion. I want to the adoption of Indian children. These cases, ing these goals by continuing to provide the thank Tom for his years of service to the com­ involving lengthy disputes under the Indian necessary tools to enable individuals, cor­ munity which I represent here in Congress Child Welfare Act, focused our attention on porate leaders, philanthropic institutions, and and to wish him all the best in his retirement whether the act fairly, and to the greatest de­ others to continue to expand their support of years. gree possible, took into account the best inter­ providing more affordable homes. For exam­ ests of the children, the parents, and the ple, programs like the Low Income Housing tribes. Tax Credit, Community Development Block TRIBUTE TO BARB McTURK In the last Congress, early attempts to rec­ Grants, the Community Reinvestment Act, the tify these problems were misdirected and Earned Income Tax Credit, Rural Homeowner­ HON. SCOTI McINNIS would have amended the Indian Child Welfare ship, HOME and Housing Opportunity Pro­ OF COLORADO Act to severely limit its scope and the protec­ gram are just a few of the programs that are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions it affords Indian children, parents, and uniquely effective and efficient in channeling tribes. The first proposed amendments to the private resources into community renewal and Thursday, March 13, 1997 act were drafted without any input at all by In­ stretching scarce public dollars. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to dian tribes or by members of the committee of I am pleased to join these organizations in take this opportunity today to honor the hard jurisdiction, the Resources Committee. The celebrating these success stories and call work and strong leadership of one of our amendments survived a close vote on the upon my colleagues to make housing issues a party's most dedicated volunteers. For the House floor, but failed to make it out of com­ priority in their legislative agendas. past 4 years, Barb McTurk has served as vice mittee in the Senate. March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3865 Recognizing the need for legislation, how­ harm to the tribes who were essentially losing that parents, their attorneys, or adoption agen­ ever, we immediately initiated discussions with their own members. Chief Isaac added that- cies notify the courts or the tribes when such Indian tribes to lay the foundation for com­ Culturally, the chances of Indian survival a case is pending. The problem is that some promise legislation. The tribes in tum prepared are significantly reduced if our children, the in the adoption profession fear that by noti­ draft legislation that was then shared and ne­ only real means for the transmission of the fying the courts that an Indian child is involved gotiated with adoption professionals, including tribal heritage, are to be raised in non-In­ in an adoption proceeding, they either will bog dian homes and denied exposure to the ways attorneys, who ultimately endorsed the new of their People. Furthermore, these practices down the proceedings or scare off potential legislation. Proponents of the compromise leg­ seriously undercut the tribes' ability to con­ adoptive parents. Often, the tribes are given islation now include the American Academy of tinue as self-government communities. no notification while parties to the adoption are Adoption Attorneys and Jane Gorman, the at­ Congress enacted ICWA to address these encouraged to conceal the child's Indian iden­ torney who represented the family in the Rost concerns, declaring that "it is the policy of this tity, causing the number of cases where the case. Nation to protect the best interests of Indian intent of the law has been skirted to multiply This bill is intended to strengthen the act, to children and to promote the stability and secu­ rapidly. The consequences of this noncompli­ protect the lives and future of Indian children rity of Indian tribes and families by the estab­ ance can lead to emotionally troubling results first and foremost. This bill was crafted not lishment of minimum Federal standards for the for everyone involved. only with the input of the tribes but also with removal of Indian children from their families The bill that I am cosponsoring corrects the input of the attorney for the Rost family, * * *." 25 U.S.C. 1902. Furthermore, Con­ these problems. Here's exactly what the bill does. The Indian whose well-publicized case was one of the gress "has assumed the responsibility for the adoption cases that sparked this debate. We protection and preservation of Indian tribes Child Welfare Act Amendments of 1997 would understand that to a few parties on either side and their resources" and ''that there is no re­ provide Indian tribes with notice of voluntary of the debate this bill may not seem perfect. source that is more vital to the continued ex­ adoption proceedings. Currently, the Act re­ Few compromises are. But what this bill does istence and integrity of Indian tribes than their quires that tribes receive notice of involuntary proceedings but not voluntary proceedings. is truly important. This bill helps Indian chil­ children." 25 U.S.C. 1901 (2), (3). dren by providing allowing adoptions to move It is worth pointing out that Congress en­ The bill would also limit when and how Indian forward quickly and with greater certainty. This acted ICWA in recognition of two equally im­ tribes and families can intervene in Indian bill places limitations on when Indian tribes portant interests-that of the Indian child, and adoption cases. Tribes would only be per­ and families may intervene in the adoption that of the Indian tribe in the child. In a land­ mitted to intervene, first, within 30 days of no­ process. Yet at the same time, this bill pro­ mark ruling, the Supreme Court in the tification of a termination of parental rights pro­ tects the fundamental rights of tribal sov­ Holyfield case highlighted the latter interest, ceeding, second, within 90 days of notification ereignty. saying: of an adoptive placement, or third, within 30 The point is that this bill places the interests The protection of this tribal interest is at days of notification of an adoptive proceeding. of Indian children above all else, first by en­ the core of ICWA, which recognizes that the A tribal waiver of its right to intervene will be suring that they will have as equal a chance tribe has an interest in the child which is considered final. Furthermore, a tribe seeking as any other children at having a loving family distinct but on a parity with the interest of to intervene must provide a certification that and a home and second, by protecting their the parents. the Indian child is, or is eligible to become, a interests in their own culture and heritage. One result of the passage ICWA has been member of the tribe. The bill would also limit For the benefit of those new to this debate, the development and implementation of tribal the period of time within which Indian birth I would like to provide a short background of juvenile codes, juvenile courts tribal standards, parents can withdraw their consent to adoption the events that led to the enactment of the and child welfare services. Today, almost or termination of parental rights. A birth parent original Indian Child Welfare Act and what the every Indian tribe provides child welfare serv­ can only withdraw consent to adoption up to new amendments that I and Chairman YOUNG ices to their own children. 30 days after commencement of adoption pro­ are proposing would do. Recent studies indicate that ICWA has had ceedings, up to 6 months after notification to The Indian Child Welfare Act [ICWA] was a positive effect in redressing the wrongs the tribe if no proceedings have begun, or up enacted in 1978 in response to the wide­ caused by the removal of Indian children from to the entry of a final adoption order, which­ spread removal of Indian children from Indian their families. In 1978, Congress found evi­ ever comes first. The bill also encourages families and placement with non-Indian fami­ dence that state courts and child welfare work­ tribes and adoptive families to enter into vol­ lies or institutions. Prior to ICWA, House hear­ ers placed over ninety percent of adopted untary open adoptions and visitation arrange­ ings yielded information which demonstrated American Indian children in non-Indian homes. ments and authorizes such arrangements in that between 1969 and 1974, 25 to 35 percent Sixteen years later, studies indicate that less States that prohibit such arrangements. Fi­ of all Indian children had been separated from than 60 percent are adopted by non-Indians. nally, the bill applies penalties for fraud and their families and placed in adoptive families, Note, When Judicial Flexibility Becomes misrepresentation by applying criminal sanc­ foster care, or institutions. The Resources Abuse of Discretion: Eliminating the Good tions to persons, other than birth parents, who Committee reported in 1978 that "[t]he whole­ Cause Exception in Indian Child Welfare Act attempt to hide the fact that an Indian child is sale separation of Indian children from their Adoptive Placements, 79 Minn. L. Rev. 1167, the subject of a child custody proceeding or families is perhaps the most tragic and de­ 1167-68 (1995). A 1987 report revealed an that one of the child's parents is an Indian. structive aspect of American Indian life today." overall reduction in foster care placement in I believe that these provisions are fair and In 1978, Chief Calvin Isaac of the Mis­ the early 1980's after enactment of the Act. will encourage, not prevent, the placement of sissippi band of Choctaw Indians testified at See Note, The Best Interests of Indian Chil­ Indians in caring homes and families. hearings before the House about the cause for dren in Minnesota, 17 American Indian L. Rev. Some have tried to blame the few but well­ the large removal of Indian children: 237, 246-47 (1992). A 1988 report indicated publicized failures on the Indians, some have One of the most serious failings of the that ICWA had motivated courts and agencies concluded that rolling back the ICWA is nec­ present system is that Indian children are to place greater numbers of Indian children essary to prevent future miscarriages of jus­ removed from the custody of their natural into Indian homes. Id. tice, and some have even asserted that they parents by nontribal government authorities In other words, ICWA is starting to work are doing it with the best interests of the In­ who have no basis for intelligently evalu­ well. Indian children have been placed in lov­ dian at heart. But Indian people have heard ating the cultural and social premises under­ lying Indian home life and childrearing. ing homes and the removal of children from claims like these all too many times before. Many of the individuals who decide the fate their culture has diminished. Unlike other mi­ We understand how hard it must be for them of our children are at best ignorant of our nority cases, there is no shortage of families to live with this rhetoric, especially when the cultural values, and at worst contemptful of willing to adopt Indian children. Less than one­ stakes are so high. We must all bear in mind the Indian way and convinced that removal, half of one-tenth of all Indian adoption cases that from an Indian perspective, it is the very usually to a non-Indian household or institu­ since passage of ICWA have caused prob­ future of their people and their culture that is tion, can only benefit an Indian child. lems. at stake. Removal of Indian children from Indian fami­ Although ICWA gives tribes the right to play It is time for non-Indians to understand that lies led not only to social harm to the Indian a role in all cases involving their own children, Indian families are not necessarily opposed to parents and adopted children, but also to unfortunately, the law does not always require other people raising their children and giving 3866 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 them loving homes. But it is even more critical pendent analysis on how well the package of to examine if any changes should be made to that they understand that Indian people must programs and benefits are doing the job. Each the CPI. This is not an expert science, but it have a voice in these adoptions and that their Commission member has a diverse and is the best system we have. The BLS econo­ voices be heard for the good of everyone. knowledgeable background in the areas of mists are experts, and should be the ones to Although we in Congress are often the first military and veterans' affairs, and I am con­ continue to make these important calculations. to prescribe what is best for American Indians, fident that they can meet this challenge. My legislation does not offer any particular we usually fail in our attempts to deliver on solution to fix the CPI. Instead, it simply re­ our promises, largely due to our unwillingness quires that any proposed changes be ap­ to listen to the very people we're trying to THE COST OF LIVING proved by the Congress. During consideration help. I have listened to the tribes, and to the ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 of the fiscal year 1996 Labor-HHS appropria­ families this time and I believe that the Indian tions bill, I, along with Representative BARNEY Child Welfare Act Amendments of 1997 is a HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA FRANK, offered an amendment which would fair and balanced approach that can bring OF WISCONSIN protect Social Security COLA's, among other peoples and cultures together, not divide them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES things, from unfair cuts by requiring Congres­ apart. sional approval of any changes in the formula Thursday, March 13, 1997 used to calculate the CPI. My amendment was Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to passed by the House, but later dropped in the COMMISSION ON SERVICEMEM- address an issue that affects millions of Amer­ House-Senate conference on the bill. BERS AND VETERANS TRANSI­ icans. As you all know, the recently released My amendment has now been reintroduced TION ASSISTANCE Boskin Commission concluded that the Con­ as a free standing measure. I hope that all of sumer Price Index [CPI] overstates the rate of my colleagues will join me and again decide to HON. 808 SllJMP inflation by 1.1 percent. In light of this finding, be held accountable for any changes to the many programs that are affected by changes OF ARIZONA several changes to the way in which the CPI in the CPI. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is calculated have been proposed. Members of Congress, the President, and other govern­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 ment officials have different ideas on whether INDIAN IllLL PRIMARY'S Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] should INTERNATIONAL PEACE MUSEUM inform Members of the House of Representa­ continue to adjust the CPI when necessary or tives that the Commission on Servicemembers if an independent commission should make and Veterans Transition Assistance held its any needed changes. However, one element HON. ROB PORTMAN initial meeting on February 26, 1997. The is lacking with these proposals: accountability. OF Omo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commission was created by Public Law 1O~ Whether we continue to have the Bureau of 275 to advise Congress on the effectiveness Labor Statistics determine the CPI , or pass Thursday, March 13, 1997 of programs designed to assist servicemem­ that responsibility along to an independent Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bers and their families in their transition from commission, or choose another alternative, share with my colleagues a wonderful event active duty to civilian life. The Commission is Members of Congress have a duty to ensure that has taken place at a primary school I vis­ also charged with studying veterans readjust­ that any changes to the CPI are in the best in­ ited back home in the district I represent. ment benefits to determine how well they are terest of our citizens. We must be held to a The students at Indian Hill Primary have meeting the objective of facilitating veterans vote on the matter. been learning about the many opportunities readjustment. There are tough choices ahead in our quest available to them on the Internet. The teach­ The Commission members elected Mr. An­ to balance the budget. Federal benefits whose ers have made this new technology an integral thony Principi to serve as chairman and Mr. COLA's are linked to the CPI include: Social part of their lesson plans which, as the prin­ Kim Wincup as vice chairman. Mr. Principi is Security, Federal employee and military retire­ cipal said, makes their daily lessons come a former Deputy Secretary and Acting Sec­ ment, veterans pensions, child nutrition pro­ alive. retary of Veterans Affairs and Mr. Wincup is a grams, and the Earned Income Tax Credit For example, second grade students, moti­ former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force [EITC]. In addition, income tax brackets are vated by the example set by Dr. Martin Luther (Acquisition) and Assistant Secretary of the also determined by the CPI. A quick fix to the King in his battle for equality through non­ Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Both problem of balancing the budget could be sim­ violent protest, decided to share what peace of these commissioners also have significant ply to adjust the rate of inflation, which would means to them. With innovative leadership experience on Capitol Hill, and are well known lower payments for recipients of benefits of all from teachers, facilitators, and the creativity of in military and veterans circles. The additional of the above programs and raise taxes. But the students, their efforts culminated in the 10 Commission members are: Gen. James B. quick fixes rarely solve the problem over the creation of the "International Peace Museum." Davis (Ret.), Mr. Richard Johnson, Mr. Mack long run. We should not use the CPI as a This museum web site includes the stu­ Fleming, Mr. Tom Harvey, Lt. Col. Renee budget balancing tool. dents' definitions of peace, while also dis­ Priore (Ret.), Brig. Gen. Robert (Steve) Ste­ The CPI is a cash cow that some Repub­ playing the second graders' illustrations. Be­ phens (Ret.), Mr. Ron Drach, Mr. Christopher licans are trying to use to achieve their budget cause they invite other classes, students, Jehn, Lt. Gen. Edgar Chavarria (Ret.), and Mr. goals. They are shopping for a commission to leaders, and governments from around the Michael Blecker. Each of the members has re­ do the BLS's job, because they want the CPI world to contribute, the students at Indian Hill sponsibilities outside of the Commission, and decreased, and the BLS is not moving quickly Primary have already heard from schools in I appreciate the job they are about to take on. enough for them. If the BLS was not being Bermuda, Canada, and throughout the United Mr. Speaker, I would like to address what I pressured by these Republicans and some in States. feel to be the most important objective for the the Administration to recalculate this index to Mr. Speaker, I commend Indian Hill Pri­ Commission to accomplish. We have a wide their specifications, this bill would not be nec­ mary's International Peace Museum. variety of benefits for veterans and active duty essary. members about to leave the service. These The Republicans want the President to INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN CillLD programs have been put in place over the change the CPI administratively. They want WELFARE ACT AMENDMENTS years as Congress saw a need and had the this to be done so that when our seniors' So­ resources to meet those needs. cial Security COLA's are reduced , they can HON. DON YOUNG The Commission's challenge, as I see it, is blame it on someone else. They are hiding be­ OF ALASKA to determine whether these programs work hind someone else's decision instead of hold­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as a transition and readjustment package. ing themselves accountable for these ex­ For all that our servicemembers do in service tremely difficult budget decisions facing this Thursday, March 13, 1997 to our country, we owe them as smooth a re­ Congress. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am turn to civilian life as possible, and this Com­ The BLS and its commissioner, Katharine pleased to offer legislation with the ranking mi­ mission's job is to provide us with an inde- Abraham, are moving as quickly as they can nority member of the Resources Committee, March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3867 Mr. GEORGE MILLER. The 104th Congress con­ TRIBUTE TO JATh1E ''JIMMY'' lieve Members, staff and interested citizens sidered several legislative bills to amend the RODRIGUEZ will find her letter and our Founding Father's Indian Child Welfare Act [ICWA], however, advice helpful as this 105th Congress devel­ none of the legislative measures were enacted HON. JOSE E. SERRANO ops. I submit the letter into the RECORD. into law. In May 1996, the Committee on Re­ OF NEW YORK CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, sources and I directed the Tanana Chiefs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Conference to begin a consultation effort with Washington, DC, March 6, 1997. Thursday, March 13, 1997 the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, DEAR COLLEAGUE: I am writing to share National Indian Child Welfare Association, and Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay with you portions of George Washington's tribes to draft ICWA legislation. tribute to Mr. Jaime Rodriguez, a successful Farewell Address. I have recently revisited Last year, tribal representatives met in Puerto Rican entrepreneur, a community activ­ this timeless document and was struck anew Tulsa, OK, to reach a consensus to address ist, and a role model in the Bronx community. by the utter timeless of our first American concerns expressed with the ICWA. This legis­ Jimmy, as most of his friends and associ­ President's insights into the well-being and lation contains identical language which was ates know him, is the owner of a very popular health of our great Union-even though President Washington penned these words drafted and agreed to by the Academy of restaurant and sports bar in the Bronx­ over 200 years ago! As Members of the 105th Adoption Attorneys and tribal representatives Jimmy's Bronx Cafe. Jimmy's Bronx Cafe offers some of the best Congress, we may do well to consider Presi­ in H.R. 3828. H.R. 3828 was favorably re­ dent Washington's, admonitions to ensure ported out of the Committee on Resources, Puerto Rican cuisine in New York City. The restauranf s success is credited to Jimmy's productive government, sound legislation, however it was not considered by the House and a strong Union: in the 104th Congress. This legislation ad­ managerial skills and superb taste for food. As a young man, Jimmy was resolute in his "I have already intimated to you the dan­ dresses many of the concerns of the adoption ger of parties in the State.... Let me now of native children by providing notice to tribes studies as well as in following in his father's footsteps by taking interest in the seafood take a more comprehensive view, and warm for voluntary adoptions, terminations of paren­ you in the most solemn manner against the tal rights, and foster care proceedings. It pro­ business. He learned the business from the ground up and had the opportunity to open the baneful effects of the spirit of party gen­ vides for time lines for tribal intervention in vol­ erally. untary cases and provides criminal sanctions seafood restaurant "Marisco del Caribe." Later on, he expanded it to what is now Jimmy's "This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable to discourage fraudulent practices in Indian from our nature, having its root in the adoptions. The proposal provides for open Bronx Cafe. A good friend and mentor, Jimmy has been strongest passions of the human mind. It ex­ adoptions in States where State law prohibits ists under different shapes in all govern­ them and clarifies tribal courts authority to de­ committed to giving back to the community in which he was born and raised. Together with ments, more or less stifled, controlled, or re­ clare children wards of the tribal courts. Addi­ pressed; but in those of the popular form it tionally, it clarifies the limits on withdrawals of the Hispanic Federation of New York City, Jimmy helped to gather toys and hosted a toy is seen in its greatest rankness and is truly parental consent to adoptions. In addition, it the worst enemy. . . . states that attorneys and public and private drive at his restaurant this past ''Three Kings Day," a Christmas tradition in Hispanic com­ "It serves always to distract the public agencies have a duty to inform Indian parents councils and enfeeble the public administra­ of their rights under ICWA, and provides for munities. Jimmy has sponsored 106 little league tion. It agitates the community with Hl­ tribal membership certification in adoptions. teams and donates frequently to local char­ founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles These reforms resolve the ambiguities in cur­ ities. Among these, Jimmy donates food regu­ the animosity of one part of against another; rent law which resulted in needless litigation, foments occasionally riot and insurrection. larly to the home-shelter Teresa Haven and to and have disrupted Indian adoption place­ It opens the door to foreign influence and ments without reducing this country's commit­ the senior citizen center "Los Abuelitos," The corruption, which find a facilitated access to ment to protect native American families and Grandparents. Jimmy also contributes to the government itself through the channels promote the best interest of native children. Christmas in April, an organization which of party passion. Thus the policy and the every year assists in renovating homes for wUl of one county are subjected to the policy Mr. Speaker, all of the provisions contained senior citizens. and will of another. in this bill have been tentatively embraced by Besides his charity work, Jimmy participates the Academy of Adoption Attorneys and tribal "There is an opinion that parties in free in numerous community and advisory boards, countries are useful checks upon the admin­ representatives. My committee will seek addi­ including his membership with the Hispanic istration of the government and serve to tional input from the Department of Justice, Federation of New York City. keep the spirit of liberty. This within certain the Department of the Interior, and the Depart­ As a visionary businessman, Jimmy has limits is probably true; and in governments ment of Health and Human Services. Last plans to open La Terraza Dinner Theater, of a monarchical cast patriotism may look year, both the Department of Justice and the Bronx Tours Entertainment and Cultural Tours, with indulgence, if not favor, upon the spirit Department of the Interior embraced identical and other restaurants, like Jimmy's Bronx of party. But in those of the popular char­ ICWA legislation. Additionally, Jane Gorman, Cafe, in various cities. acter, in governments purely elective, it is a the attorney for the Rost family embraced and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me spirit not to be encouraged. From their nat­ supported passage of this legislation in the in recognizing Mr. Jaime "Jimmy" Rodriguez ural tendency it is certain there will always 104th Congress. The Rost case has been a for his entrepreneurial spirit and community be enough of that spirit for every salutary sad and tragic case which was caused by an activism which have served well our Bronx purpose; and there being constant danger of attorney who tried to cover up the natural par­ community and the Nation. excess, the effort ought to be force of public enfs tribal membership and purposefully opinion to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not avoided checking with the grandparents and to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigi­ extended family of the children to see if the OUR FOUNDING FATHER' S ADVICE lance to prevent its bursting into a flame, family was available to adopt these children. lest, instead of warming, it should con­ The sad part is that this attorney did not vio­ HON. NEWf GINGRICH sume." late the law, but he inflicted sorrow on the OF GEORGIA These words of one of our Nation's found­ ers reiterate the historical mandate for Rosts, the grandparents of the children, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ultimately on the children themselves. This Members of Congress to approach our rep­ proposed legislation will impose criminal sanc­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 resentative roles in a collegial and bi-par­ tions on attorneys who violate ICWA require­ Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, a free society tisan manner for the benefit of our country. If you would like a copy of President Wash­ ments in the adoptions of a native child. In has to maintain a balance between healthy ington's complete Farewell Address, please closing, I believe we have acceptable legisla­ partisan disagreements and a destructive spirit call my Chief of Staff Andrea D. Martin at 5- tion which will protect the interests of adoptive of faction. Congresswoman JUANITA 7924. parents, native extended families, and most MILLENDER-MCDONALD shared with her col­ Warm regards, importantly, Alaska Native and American In­ leagues this last weekend a letter quoting JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, dian children. George Washington's Farewell Address. I be- Member of Congress. 3868 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 IN HONOR OF DR. GARY R. MAITA, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE IN HONOR OF THE HERRIN RO­ D.M.D.: AN OUTSTANDING INDI­ UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR­ TARY CLUB IN CELEBRATION OF VIDUAL AND VALUED COMMU­ PENTERS AND JOINERS OF THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY NITY MEMBER AMERICA, LOCAL UNION NO. 599 OF HAMMOND, IN HON. GLENN POSHARD HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ OF ILLINOIS HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, March 13, 1997 OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Thursday, March 13, 1997 Herrin Rotary Club, which was chartered on Thursday, March 13, 1997 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today February 27, 1922. This group of fine people have a history of community service. The first to pay tribute to a truly unique individual, Dr. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, as a native charter of Rotary clubs was started in 1905, Gary Maita, whose dedication to his commu­ of northwest Indiana, I have witnessed a and during World War I they were the first nity will long be remembered by his family, great, unfolding story. This story is one of pride and principle, enterprise and excellence. group to respond to the plight of war victims. friends, and community. Dr. Maita's longtime The Herrin Rotary Club aggressively at­ It is the story of American workers given the dedication to others will be honored with a tes­ tacked their list of things to do in order to help chance to contribute to society, with the labor timonial dinner on March 14, 1997, at the F.A. improve their community, such as help get MacKenzie Post in Bayonne. movemenfs guiding hand. Today, I would like "hard roads" in Blairsville Township, build a to call your attention to 45 men of the United This well deserved recognition will celebrate bridge over Pond Creek on Freeman Road, Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of help put an extension to Route 148 for the city Dr. Maita's many selfless contributions. His America, Local Union No. 599, of Hammond, of Ziegler, add a much-needed extension to odyssey of community service began at an IN, who will be recognized for 25 years or the Herrin water system, and financially con­ early age when he attended both Assumption more of service. They will be recognized dur­ tribute to the Crippled Children's School. Grammar School and Marist High School. ing a pin ceremony at a banquet to be held on Many of the Herrin Rotary members rolled Here is where Dr. Maita's love of education March 15, 1997, at Carpenters Hall in Ham­ up their sleeves and went to work by super­ and the interests of young people developed. mond, IN. vising the public playgrounds, aided in the He subsequently attended both Stockton State The Carpenters Local No. 599, which re­ erection of a Scout cabin, worked on mosquito abatement, and provided student loans. And College and the University of Medicine and ceived its charter in 1899, will honor members this was just the beginning. As they pro­ Dentistry of New Jersey, and became a re­ for their years of service. The members who gressed in the 1950's, the new program con­ spected member of the medical profession. will be honored for 60 years of service include: Many people in Bayonne and Hudson County tinued to better serve the community. Being John Horvath and John Stolarz. The members able to accomplish so many tasks left an in­ owe their broad smile to the expertise of Dr. who will be honored for 55 years of service in­ delible impression on the people of Herrin, IL. Maita. clude: James Eminhizer, Frank Heitzman, However, this is not the end, as this Rotary Dr. Maita's life has been dedicated to the Russell Kelley, Ray Ligocki, Oscar Wahlstrom, club strives for continued excellence in serv­ enhancement of the lives of the children of his and Cecil Webb. The members who will be ice. community. His own attainment of the Silver honored for 50 years of service include: Fred Early in 1950, the Rotary constructed a pa­ Beaver Scout Award set the stage for a life­ P. Dopoler, Carl 0. Frisk, Michael Grimmer, vilion at the nearby city park, built two base­ time of meritorious achievement. Dr. Maita has Lawrence A. Hess, Joseph H. Hoadley, Jo­ ball dugouts, helped start a senior citizen pro­ served the educational needs of the boys and seph P. Lowry, Beryl Morris, Wayman Porter, gram, gave financial support to the United Way, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, pur­ girls of the local area through numerous posi­ John Sowinski, Walter Spencer, and George chased safety equipment for the school-cross­ tions he has held in Hudson County; including, Warlsbaugh. The members who will be hon­ ored for 45 years of service include: Daniel D. ing patrols, provided scholarships for Herrin vice president of the Bayonne Board of Edu­ Deflorio, Jack W. Depew, John Crzych, Wil­ High School, and sponsored an international cation, president of the Bayonne Council, Boy liam Luckiewicz, Herman K. Nashkoff, and Joe family in their effort to get a new start in the Scouts of America, and a sponsor of Bayonne Seneff. The members who will be honored for United States. Youth Soccer League. Children are not the 40 years of service include: Edward A. Bulock, As the Herrin Rotary Club celebrates its Di­ only people fortunate enough to have bene­ Wallace Cieszkiewicz, Eugene J. Langel, amond Anniversary, I want to commend this wonderful group of people who have contrib­ fited from Dr. Maita's exceptional commitment George Pooler, and Merlin Zahner. The mem­ uted in putting together this celebration: Presi­ to the Bayonne community. Additionally, he bers who will be honored for 35 years of serv­ dent Jeff Waddell, President Emeritus Carl has served as a member of the Bayonne ice include: Melvin L. Blair, Richard Carnett, Chapter of Unico, executive board member of Goodwin, and cabinet members Tom Cundiff, Ralph C. Graham, Aloysius Sajdyk, and Wal­ Greg Haub, Bill Harmon, Steve Walker, Carol the Hudson Liberty Council, and president of ter Scott. The members who will be honored Sluzevich, Dale Nofsinger, Gerald Bailey, and the Bayonne Chapter of Rotary International. for 30 years of service include: Roger Benson, the hundreds of other gracious volunteers who While Dr. Maita is always willing to lend a Jr., William Chick, Eugene D. Hartz, Steve have dedicated so much time, energy, and hand to others in his community, his heart be­ Hudi, Peter Lolkema, and Ronald L. Webster. love. It is a true privilege for me to represent longs to his beloved family. He is the proud The members who will be honored for 25 these fine citizens in the U.S. House of Rep­ son of Anthony and Ann Maita, two pillars of years of service include: Arthur A. Bach, Lewis resentatives. the Bayonne area. Dr. Maita is married to the Carver, John A. Tuskan, and Anthony A. Vigil. former Mariann Leszynski. This joyful union Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other col­ HONORING DON BAIN has brought a permanent smile to the faces of leagues to join me in commending these dedi­ both Dr. and Mrs. Maita through the birth of cated members of the Carpenters Local No. HON. SCOTT MclNNIS their son, Andrew. 599 for their hard work in fulfilling the Amer­ ican dream. I offer my heartfelt congratulations OF COLORADO It is an honor to applaud the many accom­ to these individuals, as they have worked ar­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plishments of Dr. Gary A. Maita. He has pro­ duously to make this dream possible for oth­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 vided great joy and medical care to the lives ers. They have proven themselves to be dis­ Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to of his family and community during his out­ tinguished advocates for the labor movement, take this opportunity today to honor the hard standing career. and they have made northwest Indiana a bet­ work and strong leadership of one of our ter place in which to live and work. Party's most dedicated volunteers. For the March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3869 past 4 years, Don Bain has served as chair­ Christian College, a doctorate in Divinity and a the Holidays from our colleagues urging you man of the Colorado Republican Party. Since bachelors degree in Theology, these two from to schedule substantive campaign finance re­ taking office in 1993, Chainnan Bain has Dr. Rosalie Singleton School. form during the first 100 days of this Con­ Bishop Garvin has served as a member of gress. We must not let the congressional worked tirelessly on behalf of the Republican schedule kill reform as it has in the past. Party and its candidates. He has striven to ad­ the board of directors of the United Covenant For your information, I am also enclosing vance the principles of the Republican Party Sisters and Brothers International, Inc., the the original letter we submitted to you on while maintaining the highest level of integrity board of elders of the Morris Cerullo World November 20. and earning the respect of friend and foe Evangelism, and as a member of Dr. Fred­ With this second letter, 112 Members from alike. His record of achievement is truly im­ erick K. Price's Ever Increasing Faith Network. both parties are calling for fast action on pressive. She is also the president and founder of the this urgent issue. I hope that we will be able Mr. Bain's work has resulted in Republican Leadership Training School of Ministry. to accommodate this public priority. gains across Colorado as well as an increase Sincerely, Bishop Garvin has been honored with the GEORGE MILLER, M.C. in voter participation-an essential element of Great Women in History award by Bronx Bor­ our representative process. Our gains in reg­ ough president Fernando Ferrer, the Award of CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, istered Republican voters, gains in the State Excellence by the National Black Association Washington, DC, January 6, 1997. legislative majority and gains in Republican of Minority Business Women, and the Woman Re Letter also sent to Representative Gep­ held statewide elected offices are due in large of Excellence Award by the New Greater hardt. part to the Herculean efforts of Don Bain. Bethel Ministries, to name just a few. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, These gains have elevated the Colorado Re­ She is the widow of Mr. Arthur Garvin, with Speaker of the House, U.S. House of Represent­ whom she had a daughter who has followed atives, Washington, DC. publican Party to its strongest level in years. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In a November 20 let­ Mr. Speaker, the political process depends in her footsteps, Reverend Juanita Davis. ter, 93 Members of Congress and Members­ on the hard work of volunteers as well as the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Elect urged you to commit to passing com­ ability of all of us to engage in constructive in honoring Bishop Daisy B. Garvin for her prehensive campaign finance reform within and informative political discourse. As Don longstanding commitment and dedication to the first 100 days of the new Congress. We are Bain ends his tenure as chainnan of the Colo­ those in need in the community. writing today to make the same urgent re­ rado Republican Party, I, along with the rest of quest. No other legislation could do more to the Republicans in the Colorado Congres­ end gridlock and begin to restore public con­ sional Delegation, want to thank him for his REGARDING THE NEED TO SCHED­ fidence in Congress' ability to act on behalf ULE CAMPAIGN FINANCE RE­ of the American people. commitment to our cause and convey our ut­ Several times in the past you and Mr. Gep­ most respect which he so rightfully deserves. FORM LEGISLATION IN THE hardt have stated your support for campaign HOUSE finance reform. We believe that for reform to become a reality you must commit to pass­ TRIBUTE TO BISHOP DAISY B. HON. GEORGE MIUER ing it early in the new Congress. Any further GARVIN OF CALIFORNIA delay in passing tough reforms that impose reasonable limitations on campaign financ­ HON.JOSEE.SERRANO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing and shut the loopholes once and for all is Thursday, March 13, 1997 OF NEW YORK inexcusable. The need for reform has been Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I dramatically apparent to us and to the pub­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lic for many years. But each Congress, cam­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 would like to submit for the RECORD a letter paign finance reform legislation fails to be signed by 112 Members of Congress to Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to enacted. And lack of time is often used as an Speaker NEWT GINGRICH and Minority Leader excuse. pay tribute to Bishop Daisy B. Garvin for her RICHARD GEPHARDT calling for a commitment We do not pretend that it will be easy to long and dedicated service to the community. to bring campaign finance refonn legislation to craft legislation with which all Members and Bishop Garvin was born in Savannah, GA in the House floor by the 1 OOth of this Congress. the public will be pleased. But that is our 1924. She moved to New York City where she In the previous Congress we saw how much challenge and we believe enough information earned a bachelors degree from the Manhat­ could be accomplished in 100 days with the and expertise exists to write an effective and fair bill. tan Bible Institute in 1958. political will to do so. Over the past 35 years, Bishop Garvin has All reform options should be on the table, In this Congress, under Republican leader­ served as the pastor of the Greater including a constitutional amendment lim­ ship, we have accomplished precious little to Revivaltime House of Prayer. She is also the iting campaign expenditures, restrictions on date this year. Worst of all, there has been contributions from foreign-controlled inter­ spiritual leader of Greater Revivaltime House nothing but silence from the Republican lead­ ests, and limits on " soft money" spending of Prayer International, Inc. which oversees ership on the need for reform of our campaign that indirectly benefits or attacks can­ churches in New York, Virginia, South Caro­ finance laws. didates. As the last Congress showed, a determined lina, and Florida. Speaker GINGRICH has not responded to our Her ministry started in the Bronx in 1962 House of Representatives can pass complex letter. However, others have called for fast ac­ and was later moved to Harlem, where she and sweeping legislation within 100 days. tion. served for 25 years. In 1990, the church was There is no reason we cannot make-and The President has called for action by July keep-a promise that campaign finance re­ moved back to the Bronx, where she con­ 4. The Senate Democratic leader, TOM form be our highest priority and approved tinues to faithfully serve the members of her DASCHLE, called for action early in the year. within the first 100 days of the 105th Con­ ministry. Democratic Leader GEPHARDT has called for gress. Through her church, Bishop Garvin has Again, as our colleagues previously wrote, given to those in need, both of spiritual guid­ action within 100 days, as have over 100 we respectfully urge you to commit now to ance and physical strength. With compassion other House Members. campaign finance reform passing in the first and the strength of a spiritual leader, she has We must bring this issue to a vote early or 100 days of the new Congress. fed the hungry, clothed the poor, sheltered the it will be delayed until it cannot be brought for­ Sincerely, homeless, succored the sick, and guided the ward at all. Tom Davis, Lloyd Doggett, James Walsh, I urge my colleagues to pressure the Re­ Tom Campbell, Robert Underwood, Eni young. Faleomavaega, John Lewis, Lee Ham­ Bishop Garvin has helped reintegrate teen­ publican leadership to commit to bringing a re­ fonn bill to the floor. ilton, Frank Tejeda, Phil English, Joe age runaways back into their families and Kennedy, Bernie Sanders, Henry Wax­ communities, and has assisted the victims of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, man, Ed Markey. drug abuse and AIDS . She has also tutored Washi ngton, DC, January 6, 1997. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, children and adults in math, reading and writ­ Speaker, REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE MILLER, CAMPAIGN ing. Her mission has been to set people free Hon. RICHARD GEPHARDT, FINANCE REFORM LETTER, COSIGNER LIST from the bondage of poverty, despair, and sin. Democratic Leader. NOVEMBER 20, 1996 Her formal education also includes a doc­ DEAR sms: I am respectfully submitting to Tom Allen. torate in Philosophical Theology from United you additional signatures gathered during Neil Abercrombie. 3870 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 John Baldacci. Bruce Vento. have set in the level of creativity and skill. I Tom Barrett. Melvin Watt. join with all of the greater Bay Area to wish Xavier Becerra. Robert Weygand. them another 20 years of unqualified success. Earl Blumenauer. Robert Wise. Leonard Boswell. Lynn Woolsey. Walter Capps. Sidney Y,ates. PAYING TRIBUTE TO E.M. KNIGHT Bob Clement. Gary Condit. GEORGE MILLER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM Merrill Cook. COSIGNERS TO JANUARY 6, 1997 LETTER HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Jerry Costello. Tom Campbell. OF TEXAS Danny Davis. Tom Davis. ill THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim Davis. Lloyd Doggett. Peter DeFazio. Phil English. Thursday, March 13, 1997 Peter Deutsch. Lee Hamilton. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Diana DeGette. Joe Kennedy. I would like to pay tribute to Deacon E.M. William Delahunt. Frank Tejeda. Rosa De Lauro. James Walsh. Knight, Sr., a country boy from Odenberg, LA, Ron Dellums. Robert Underwood. born in 1912, a great community leader whose Julian Dixon. Bernie Sanders. recent passing will leave a great void in the Chet Edwards. Eni Faleomavaega. 18th Congressional District and the city of Eliot Engel. Henry Waxman. Houston. Deacon Knight moved to Texas after Anna Eshoo. John Lewis. completing high school. Bob Etheridge. Ed Markey. He had been a faithful member of South Ken Bentsen. Lane Evans. Park Baptist Church since 1976. He was the Sam Farr. Jim Turner. Bob Filner. Karen McCarthy. first black person chosen to be chairman of Thomas Foglietta. Doug Bereuter. the Deacon's Board for 3 consecutive years. Harold Ford, Jr. F. Allen Boyd. Prior to his service as deacon at South Park Sam Gejdenson. Baptist, he served as a deacon at East Mac­ Gene Green. edonia Baptist Church. Luis Gutierrez. THE BAY CONCERT BAND: MAKING Ellis M. Knight was married to Elease Tony Hall. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FOR 20 YEARS Jamison for 37 years until her death. He is Jane Harman. survived by three sons; Ellis Ill, Ronald, and Bill Hefner. Maurice Hinchey. HON. JAM~ A. BARCIA Alan Wayne. He also has two grandchildren; Tim Holden. OF MICHIGAN Sharmane and Andre Knight. His two living Marcy Kaptur. ill THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sisters are Mary Harris and Loys Davis Barbara Kennelly. Gatterson. He was married to Janet Jackson Ron Kind. Thursday, March 13, 1997 in 1988. John LaFalce. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I believe a com­ Deacon Knighf s life was in constant motion. Tom Lantos. munity should not only be measured by its He was the product of a long lifeline. His Sander Levin. economic strength and the values of its resi­ mother missed the mark of 100 years of age Blanche Lambert Lincoln. Zoe Lofgren. dents, but also by the diversity and vitality of by only 3 weeks. His lifeline provided him Nita Lowey. its artistic organizations. By these qualifica­ many memorable experiences. He served 4 Carolyn McCarthy. tions, I am proud to say that Bay City rises to years in the military, took many business and Jim McGovern. the occasion through the help of groups such professional courses, and had many chal­ Jim McDermott. as the Bay Concert Band. lenging jobs, including 37% years as a union Paul McHale. The Bay Concert Band is celebrating its representative and worked with Southern Pa­ Cynthia McKinney. 20th anniversary this year, which is a proud cific Railroad. Carolyn B. Maloney. and memorable occasion for everyone in­ E.M. Knight fostered black empowerment Jim Maloney. Frank Mascara. volved with the band from the conductor to through his participation with the NAACP and Martin Meehan. members to listeners. The band has become voter registration efforts. He served on com­ Juanita Millender-McDonald. a staple of life in Bay City, as they have pro­ mittees with local, State, and national elected David Minge. vided public entertainment every year with officials and officers. Through these political Patsy Mink. scheduled concerts and with a free concert at involvements he had the opportunity to meet Alan Mollohan. the band shell to kick off the Bay Arts Council past Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Jim Moran. community concert series. Carter. He served or:t various boards. Among Connie Morella (signed her own letter of The initial idea behind the Bay Concert them was the Gulf Coast Community Services support on November 22, 1996). Jim Oberstar. Band, formulated 20 years ago, was to pro­ Board of Directors as Chair for 6% years. Dur­ Bill Pascrell. vide a venue for amateur musicians who had ing his lifetime membership, he served two Ed Pastor. perhaps played throughout school but put terms as local branch president. Also, he Nancy Pelosi. down their instruments as adults. What a per­ served two different terms as president of the Collin C. Peterson. fect idea to bring these individuals together so Harris County Council of Organizations Earl Pomeroy. that they could once again enjoy the pleasures [HCCO]. As Pct. 240 Judge he served on the Glenn Poshard. of playing in an organized band, and provide Democratic Executive Committee since 1988. David Price. entertainment to the community at the same Deacon Knight was also privileged to have Bill Richardson. Carlos Romero-Barcelo. time. extensively traveled. In the military he visited Lucille Roybal-Allard. Along with public performances, the Bay the Philippines, Australia, and parts of Asia. Tom SawYer. Concert Band contributes to the community in His travel with South Park Baptist Church on Chuck Schumer. numerous other ways. It promotes scholarship mission trips took him to Belize, Panama, San Christopher Shays. awards for accomplished musicians and fos­ Andres Island, and Colombia. Louise Mcintosh Slaughter. ters both ensemble instrumental music as well Deacon Knight was quite enthusiastic. His David Skaggs. as solo performances. drive came from his stated desire to help peo­ Adam Smith. The original conductor of the band, Wally ple less fortunate than himself. One of his fa­ Debbie Stabenow. Cramer led these musicians for the first 5 vorite Scriptures, Matthew 25:35, says: "For I Pete Stark. Bart Stupak. years, and then Bob Story took over the was hungry, and you gave me meat; I was Ellen Tauscher. reigns for 14 years before he retired this past thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a strang­ Karen Thurman. year. The new band director, David Kjellberg, er, and ye took me in." He edifies this verse John Tierney. will continue the tradition his predecessors through his church and community service. He March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3871 participated in community civic clubs and was district 12 in Metropolitan Dade County, FL. on the Rutgers campus which is also in my chainnan of the Harris County Hospital Dis­ Many of the residents of my district have ties district. tricf s Martin Luther King Advisory Board. He to people in Commissioner Millan's area. Dr. In New Jersey alone, the National Endow­ also served as chairman of the South Park Iris Martinez-Arroyo is a dean and professor at ment for Humanities, in conjunction with the Baptist Church Food Ministry and creator and Kean College in New Jersey. She has had nu­ New Jersey Council for the Humanities, pro­ chairman of the South Park Church Commu­ merous community-oriented work assign­ vided a $525,000 grant making it possible for nity Service Center. He expressed a special ments, including the directorship of the bilin­ scholars at Rutgers University to edit Thomas love for the Church's Family Life Center. He gual program of the Newark Board of Edu­ Edison's notes for publication. A challenge was the Chairperson of the Together We Build cation until 1996. Their work transcends ethnic grant from the NEH totalling $550,000, has al­ financial drive to raise funds for the building of barriers and focuses most importantly on the lowed the New Jersey Historical Society to the FLC. Another special interest was the jail human spirit. For these endeavors they have raise $2.2 million in private funds to renovate ministry which he was interested in imple­ earned the admiration of their communities as the building that contains its collections. The menting. well as my own. NEH also provided programs that enable E.M. Knight best summarized his life this I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Americans nationwide to participate in political, way: "I am blessed. Sometimes I'm sick, but these remarkable women for all they have social, and cultural programs. Without funding I'm not tired. I feel the Lord is not finished with done for their respective communities. Each to the NEH, New Jersey residents would not me yet." He kept this spirit until the very end woman has contributed greatly to the varied have access to free videotapes, radio pro­ and I am honored to have known and had as interests of the residents of the northern New grams, and traveling exhibits. a friend Deacon E.M. Knight, Sr. Jersey area. I am proud to have them working Supporting current funding levels for the Thank you, Mr. Speaker. on behalf of the members of my district. NEA costs each taxpayer approximately 70 cents per year. A mere one:hundredth of 1 percent of the national budget goes towards IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S INTER­ THE NEA NEEDS OUR CONTINUING these organizations. Federal funding for the NATIONAL MONTH: RECOGNIZING SUPPORT arts and humanities has provided Americans OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS with more than 1.3 million jobs. The new jobs TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY HON. FRANK PAI!ONE in tum pump hundreds of thousands of dollars into our local economies. For every dollar that OF NEW JERSEY HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ the NEA spends, $11 is generated in the form IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of tourism, hotels, restaurants, and cultural OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, March 13, 1997 community activity. If our Government cuts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to funding and decides to privatize the NEA and Thursday, March 13, 1997 discuss the important role that the arts and NEH, only the large agencies and institutions Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today humanities play in communities throughout our would survive. The smaller institutions, on the to pay special tribute to six Hispanic-American country. other hand, would suffer an untimely demise women for their distinguished public service As a strong proponent of the arts and as a without the necessary Federal funding. and selfless dedication to their community. member of the Congressional Arts Caucus, I These nonprofit organizations generate These exceptional individuals will be honored believe that slashing funding for the National close to $37 billion in economic activity in by the National Association of Cuban Amer­ Endowment for the Arts and the National En­ America while supporting 1.3 million jobs. In ican Women at its annual dinner on March 15, dowment for the Humanities would be an irre­ addition, the arts typically produce $3.4 billion 1997, at Las Palmas Restaurant in West New versible blow to the arts and humanities in for the Federal Government in the fonn of in­ York, NJ. America. These influential agencies encourage come taxes, $1.2 billion in State government The National Association of Cuban Amer­ lifelong learning, promote participation within revenue, and $790 million in local government ican Women has a long history of recognizing civic organizations, and preserve our country's revenue. New Jersey's flourishing art commu­ the accomplishments of extraordinary women cultural and intellectual heritage. nity benefits greatly from the continued assist­ within the Hispanic community. Under the di­ The National Endowment for the Arts con­ ance from the NEA and NEH. New Jersey's rection of President Siomara Sanchez Guerra, tinues to lead all other arts organizations in 47,000 professional resident artists, and 800 this organization has grown in stature through encouraging the expansion of American art. cultural organizations provide approximately 15 million people with the opportunity to expe­ the profound impact of the work of its numer­ The NEA strives to support excellence in our rience the arts in New Jersey. Close to 2.3 ous members. These women have and con­ disparate American society. This organization million school children benefit from arts tinue to serve as positive role models for indi­ fosters new design initiatives, encourages a projects that include student matinees, study viduals in search of a better understanding of renewed interest in dance, opera, and lit­ guides, and classroom workshops. what can be achieved when people dedicate erature, and assists in the growth of new and The youth of today need art to help express themselves to a lifetime of excellence. previously established museums. In addition, themselves. As this year's cochair of the Con­ This year's presentations are being made the NEA remains a staunch advocate of arts gressional Art Competition, I know the impor­ under two noteworthy categories: Outstanding in education. Studies illustrate that a studenf s tance of art in our daily lives. Achievement Awards and the Elena Mederos desire to learn is facilitated by the mere pres­ "An Artistic Discovery" provides our youth Awards. Four exceptional women have been ence of arts in the curriculum. with the opportunity to express their creative selected to receive the Outstanding Achieve­ As a Congressman representing New Jer­ spirits. This unique, nationwide high school ment Awards. Ms. Emma Moreno is a pro­ sey's Sixth District, I have seen, first hand, competition brings students together from all ficient member of the Census Bureau of the how the NEA has directly benefited my con­ over the United States to celebrate the arts U.S. Department of Commerce. Zulima V. stituents. The NEA provided a $6,000 grant to and their importance in our society. Farber, Esq., has served as a public defender the George Street Playhouse, located in New The students' passion for the arts, epito­ and advocate for the State of New Jersey Brunswick, a city that has been revitalized due mized in their work that brightens the Cannon from 1992 to 1994. Estella M. Delacruz, to the explosion of the arts community. This Tunnel, makes a statement to the millions of Esq., was recently nominated for a judgeship $6,000 grant helps support the Touring The­ visitors who pass through the tunnel that con­ in the State of New Jersey. Nilda C. Her­ ater which reaches over 70,000 New Jersey nects the Cannon Building with the U.S. Cap­ nandez was the first Hispanic judge appointed students through issue-oriented plays. These itol. to the State Division of Worker's Compensa­ plays use theater as a vehicle to discuss both The arts provide channels for emotional ex- tion. Each woman has made a significant con­ personal and social issues facing the youth of . pression, and a chance for experimentation. tribution to the lives of everyone they have today. Without the arts, our society would be devoid touched. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey of all imagination. The arts permeate our cul­ The two exemplary individuals who will re­ also received a $12,500 grant from the NEA, ture and speak in a language all their own. ceive the Elena Mederos Award come from di­ to help fund a graduate-level internship in the We need to support our national endow­ verse backgrounds. Natacha S. Millan serves Department of Prints and Drawings at the ments, as well as all other vehicles that gen­ the people of Miami as a commissioner for Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, located erate art that enriches our lives. Continued 3872 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 support for these institutions can expose our HONORING BUSHWICK GEO- CONGRATULATIONS TO REVEREND communities to diverse and even necessary GRAPHIC TARGETING TASK BERNARD GUEKGUEZIAN schools of thought. These agencies help pro­ FORCE 1996 EXEMPLARY SUB­ vide our country with a living record of civiliza­ STANCE ABUSE PREVENTION HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH tion and society. The NEA and NEH stimulate PROGRAM OF CALIFORNIA local economies, preserve our national herit­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age, and encourage educational enrichment programs. HON. EDOIPHUS TOWNS Thursday, March 13, 1997 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise I urge my fellow colleagues to vote against OF NEW YORK slashing funding for the National Endowments today to honor Rev. Bernard Guekguezian of for the Arts and Humanities, and to help en­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the First Armenian Presbyterian Church in sure the survival of the arts in our society Fresno, CA. A member of the Armenian Evan­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 today. gelical Union of North America [AEUNA], Rev­ Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to erend Guekguezian was recently elected to a commend the Bushwick Geographic Targeting 2-year term as moderator of the AEUNA, the leading organization of Armenian Protestant ISRAEL SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN Task Force [BGTTF] as a 1996 exemplary substance abuse prevention program. Churches in North America. MIDDLE EAST PEACE CON- Reverend Guekguezian was born in Anti­ FERENCE BGTTF, 1 of 20 organizations selected by och, Turkey in 1927. Following graduation the Department of Health and Human Serv­ from school, Guekguezian studied at both the HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ices, addresses the needs of Hispanic-Latino Armenian Evangelical institutions in Beirut and youth and young adults in North Brooklyn at the Aleppo College in Syria. In 1952, OF INDIANA where a high rate of HIV/AIDS, violence, and Guekguezian completed the American Univer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES substance abuse exists. Through courses and sity at Beirut and the Near East School of Thursday, March 13, 1997 workshops in leadership skills, media literacy, Theology. After serving as a pastor in Egypt Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and substance abuse prevention, the multi­ for 2 years, Guekguezian came to the United to bring to the attention of my colleagues a sit­ faceted needs of our youth are addressed. States, where he attended the Fuller theo­ uation that threatens to upset the Middle East Moreover, BGTTPs Partners in Health Coali­ logical Seminary and the New York Theo­ peace process. Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat tion is a logical step in comprehensive com­ logical Seminary and earned a Master's de­ has reportedly invited leaders from throughout munity planning and program implementation gree in Christian Education. In 1959, the world to participate in a weekend con­ for these services throughout the Brooklyn Guekguezian was ordained as a Minister of ference, supposedly to discuss ways to move community. the Word by the Congregational Conference of Massachusetts. the peace process forward. As a Member of Congress, I have vigor­ While Mr. Arafat has invited diplomats from During his stay in Massachusetts, ously advocated for substance abuse preven­ Guekguezian served as minister of the Arme­ the United States, Japan, Egypt, Jordan, and tion services targeting our at-risk youth. Thus, Europe to participate in this conference, con­ nian Congregational Church of the Martyrs, I commend this organization's tireless efforts Worcester, MA, the oldest Armenian Church in spicuously absent is an invitation to the coun­ to combat the rising incidence of drug usage. America. In 1966, Guekguezian accepted a try of Israel. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in saluting position with the Armenian Presbyterian How can a meeting supposedly designed to the Bushwick Geographic Targeting Task Church of Paramus, NJ and served the con­ discuss ways to facilitate peace in the Middle Force for their outstanding contributions to the gregation for 12 years. East not include Israel? Obviously, it cannot. youth of Brooklyn. Reverend Guekguezian became a resident Any serious attempt to move the peace proc­ of the Fresno area in 1978, when he was in­ ess forward should-and must-include Israel. stalled as pastor of the First Armenian Pres­ It does not take a scholar of Middle Eastern byterian Church of Fresno, the oldest Arme­ history or politics to know that Israel is integral CONGRATULATING SAM MALONE nian religious institution in California. to the region's future, as well as the success AND THE MORNING SHOW Guekguezian resides in Fresno with his wife of the peace process itself. Excluding Israel Knar Kazanjian of Aleppo, with whom he has from this proposed conference can only be two sons and three grandchildren. seen as an attempt to fracture the world com­ HON. TOM DeLAY Mr. Speaker, Rev. Bernard Guekguezian munity's support for Israel and marginalize has been an example of leadership and inspi­ Israel's role in the peace process. OF TEXAS ration to the community of Fresno, the State of The United States must not let itself be ma­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California, and the other communities that he nipulated in this way. I applaud President Clin­ has impacted throughout the United States. I ton's efforts to bring peace to the Middle East, Thursday, March 13, 1997 offer my sincere congratulations to Rev. Ber­ but we are at a very delicate point in the proc­ nard Guekguezian of First Armenian Pres­ ess, and we must be extremely careful about Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, Sam Malone of Sugar Land, TX, will celebrate the fourth anni­ byterian Church on his election as the Moder­ how we proceed. A primary tenet of the Oslo ator of the Armenian Evangelical Union of Accords is that peace negotiations should take versary of his 104 KRBE morning show on March 21, 1997. This top rated show address­ North America and the best of luck in his new place between Israel and Palestinian authori­ position. ties. Allowing Mr. Arafat to make an end-run es a wide diversity of issues, and features around Israel by excluding it from this meeting many prominent Houstonians, including the violates the principles of the Oslo Accords and Honorable Robert and Elyse Lanier, University TRIBUTE TO CHIEF OF INVESTIGA­ poses a serious threat to the peace process. of Houston Coach Kim Helton, and Clyde TIONS, JOHN W. PEADEN Mr. Speaker, Yasir Arafafs call for a Middle Drexler of the Houston Rockets. Sam started Eastern peace conference is empty without his career in radio as a $6-an-hour joke writer HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH in New York City. His career took him to Buf­ the direct and meaningful participation of OF FLORIDA falo, NY, before his talents were recognized Israel. If the United States allows this con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference to go forward in its current form, we by KRBE in Houston. After 4 years on his will be doing irreparable harm to the peace hometown airwaves, Sam is still going strong. Thursday, March 13, 1997 process. Therefore, I urge you and my other I would like to take this opportunity on behalf Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, on colleagues to join me in calling on Yasir Arafat of the 105th Congress to join 104 KRBE in March 31, 1997 the citizens of northwest Flor­ to include Israel in this weekend's meeting or congratulating Sam Malone and the morning ida and the State of Florida will be losing a to withdraw United States participation in this show on this auspicious occasion, and extend­ man who has dedicated his life to protecting one-sided and counterproductive conference. ing best wishes for continued success. the people of Florida and ensuring the triumph March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3873 of justice in our community. This gentleman IN HONOR OF JOE FRIEND for MSA's has far exceeded expectations. To has distinguished himself as a community meet the demand from small businesses, the leader, a dedicated law enforcer, and one of HON. SAM GEJDENSON self-employed, and a surprisingly high number our Nation's leaders in the war on drugs. The OF CONNECTICUT of uninsured, an average of four new health man I speak about today is Mr. John Peaden IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES insurance carriers a week are entering the of the Office of the State Attorney in the First MSA market. Circuit of Florida. Thursday, March 13, 1997 Clearly, the high number of uninsured who I could praise Mr. Peaden for his 25 years Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today have purchased MSA's signal that MSA's are of law enforcement, during which he served as to note with great sorrow the passing of a not solely attracting the healthy and the a Florida State trooper, a member of the friend very dear to the town of Chester and wealthy, as some people predicted. No one Okaloosa County Sheriffs Department, and especially to me, Joe Friend. has found a single example of such adverse the Office of the State Attorney. I could men­ Joe dearly loved this community of Chester, selection resulting from the institution of tion the modernization and computerization CT, and was always well-informed of the MSA's, and it will not happen because for ad­ that Mr. Peaden brought to the investigations town's happenings. Having served on the verse selection to occur, the very sick must department over the last 16 years with the board of selectmen in Chester and later as the shun MSA's. This does not and will not hap­ State Attorney's Office. Or I could applaud his registrar of voters, Joe was among the most pen, as the very sick will save money in many tireless efforts to protect our children from ille­ active and engaged members of the commu­ cases since their out-of-pocket costs will be gal drugs through his efforts on the Okaloosa­ nity. He fought for seniors at every juncture. less. Moreover, they will choose MSA's be­ Walton County Drug Task Force. But I'm sure He often came to me with concerns from cause they will have their choice of physician John would say that those accomplishments members of the community who had problems or specialist. were just part of his duty. with housing or Social Security or another The MSA Expansion Act is what the Amer­ However in my opinion Mr. Speaker, John problem. No community concern was too ican people want and deserve. It will lower has gone above and beyond the call of duty small or large for Joe to take on. health care costs for everyone, provide more throughout his distinguished career in the field Everybody loved Joe. He would often make choices, and extend the accessibility and af­ of criminal justice. At a time when our Nation puns on his name, saying "you always have a fordability of health care to the unemployed calls out for principled leadership from public friend here" or "you'll always have a friend in and the uninsured. I urge all of my colleagues officials, it is fitting that today we honor a law this house." And he was a friend to so many on both sides of the aisle to join me as co­ enforcement professional who always went the of us in his 83 years. I was fortunate to be sponsors of this important legislation. extra mile to protect our citizens while striving one of them. to support and defend the Constitution of the Mr. Speaker, I am reminded of a party United States. Mr. Peaden has known, better thrown for Joe and his wife Lillian almost 1O THE COMMON CENTS STOCK than most, that while trying to protect our qual­ years ago, when the whole community, as a PRICING ACT OF 1997 ity of life, we must respect the God given demonstration of their respect and regard, rights of freedom. joined in the celebration of their 50th wedding HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY John's overall attitude and dedication to anniversary. This day will be remembered OFOIDO public service has been a model in the lives fondly by all of us. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And so, Mr. Speaker, we will mourn Joe's of the hundreds of law enforcement officers Thursday, March 13, 1997 and professionals that he has trained, super­ passing. He will truly be missed. But we who vised, and encouraged. His legacy will remind knew him, we who were touched by him, will Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to new officers that when at all possible, law en­ never be able to forget him. Joe Friend served introduce today the Common Cents Stock forcement officers should go beyond the call his community well and will be a continuing in­ Pricing Act of 1997, a bill to modernize the of duty to assist citizens in any way possible spiration to all of us. way stock prices are quoted in today's securi­ and to protect our justice system from any foe, ties markets. I am especially pleased to be foreign or domestic. joined by the ranking member of the Tele­ As John departs from the Office of the State STATEMENT TO INTRODUCE THE communications, Trade, and Consumer Pro­ Attorney, he can take pride in knowing that he MSA EXPANSION ACT tection subcommittee, Eo MARKEY, Commerce influenced so many people in a positive way. Committee Chairman TOM BULEY, and my col­ As a father of two young boys, I sleep better HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI leagues PAUL GILLMOR, MIKE CRAPO, ELIZA­ at night knowing that our streets are safer and OF ILLINOIS BETH FURSE, STEVE LARGENT, GREG GANSKE, that our children are protected because of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and RICK BOUCHER in this important initiative. life-long efforts of John Peaden. I am proud to continue the tradition in the Thursday, March 13, 1997 Commerce Committee of working together Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle introduce a bill that will extend medical sav­ to pass legislation that significantly improves MIDLOTHIAN POLICE CHIEF ROY ings accounts to millions of Americans. Com­ the way our securities markets are regulated, VAUGHN monly known as MSA's, these tax free ac­ as we did last year with the passage of the counts are combined with a high deductible Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and HON. JOE BARTON health insurance plan to help lower health the National Securities Markets Improvement OF TEXAS care costs and increase consumer choices. Act. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The much needed Health Insurance Port­ The Common Cents Stock Pricing Act will ability and Accountability Act that was signed eliminate regulatory obstacles that stand in the Thursday, March 13, 1997 into law by President Clinton last summer in­ way of competitive forces. It will also make Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, cluded a pilot program for MSA's, but with re­ stock prices easier to understand for the aver­ would like to offer my congratulations to Police strictions. The law limits the number of MSA age investor. Chief Roy Vaughn of Midlothian, TX, on the policyholders to 750,000 by 1999, and the The current rules of self regulatory organiza­ occasion of his retirement on March 14, 1997. pilot program is expected to end in the year tions, like stock exchanges, require that stocks Mr. Vaughn served the citizens of Midlothian 2000. The MSA Expansion Act will allow all trade in fractions. These rules stem from prac­ as chief of police for 1O years, following a suc­ small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, tices from the 17th century, when the colonies cessful 22-year career with the Dallas Police and the self-employed, to choose an MSA, used Spanish dollars as their currency. These Department. and it will repeal the sunset of the pilot pro­ ancient coins were called "pieces of eight" be­ I join Chief Vaughn's wife, Margie, his four gram so future generations will be able to ben­ cause they could be chiseled into eight pieces, children and numerous grandchildren in thank­ efit from MSA's too. with each piece called a "bit." When orga­ ing him for his years of dedicated service to This legislation is needed because some ex­ nized stock trading began in New York in our community, and offer him my best wishes perts predict that the 750,000 cap will be 1792, stock prices were quoted in bits, or for the future. reached as early as this spring, since demand eighths. We don't use Spanish coins today- 3874 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 but the tradition of pncing stocks based on mon sense to stock prices in the U.S. mar­ significant resources from our military ac­ these coins is still with us, in the form of SRO kets. counts, and redirect them into those domes­ rules. tic and foreign policy accounts that con­ This pricing system based on ancient coins tribute equally importantly to our United States national security. Indeed, a strategy is not just anachronistic. It makes stock prices IN HONOR OF OUR NATION'S FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR that ignores the contributions to national difficult for average investors to understand. At security made by foreign assistance and in­ least one newspaper has recognized this vestments in education and science research fact-the San Francisco Chronicle recently HON. FRANK R. WOII and development, just to name two domestic began printing its stock tables in dollars and OF VIRGINIA accounts, is not a comprehensive strategy­ cents, instead of fractions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and therefore it is one that is doomed to fail. And fractionalized pricing is not simply more Certainly instability and danger remain in Thursday, March 13, 1997 difficult to understand than prices in dollars various parts of the world, including in Rus­ and cents. The rules of Self Regulatory Orga­ Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure and sia and other nations of the former Soviet honor for me to rise today to honor retired Union. Military modernization in China, nizations that impose fractionalized pricing ef­ Southeast Asia, Latin America and else­ fectively mandate a minimum spread between Navy Capt. Giles Norrington, of northern Vir­ where-including within the United States­ a stock's buy and sell price of an eighth of a ginia, and other former prisoners-of-war as a always should give pause for concern. The dollar. To the rest of us, that means 12112 very important date approaches. Persian Gulf and Korean Peninsula merit cents. That means that floor traders capture a On March 14, 1973, Captain Norrington and continued attention because of the possibili­ minimum of 12112 cents from investors on dozens of other American servicemen were ties for open warfare between nations. Hu­ every trade. SRO rules make it impossible for released from captivity in North Vietnam. Their manitarian crises and instability throughout competition to further narrow the spread for bravery and courage have always served as the globe will properly continue to require an inspiration for us. These true American he­ the involvement of the U.S. military at least the average investor. Large institutions can in the near term-preferably through United get better deals on their trades by negotiating roes endured brutal and unspeakable condi­ Nations' sponsored undertakings in which prices on block trades-but regular investors tions to emerge from captivity and dem­ the United States acts as a colleague which have to pay full freight. onstrate to every American how lucky we are can bring special skills to the table. But we Fractionalized stock pricing is out of step to be able to call them our own. should not allow ourselves to be trapped into with the rest of the world. The United States Here in Congress, we are fortunate to have the belief that these challenges, only par­ is the only major market that uses the pieces­ former POW's such as Senator JOHN MCCAIN, tially military in nature, represent anything of-eight system to price stocks-every other and Congressman SAM JOHNSON among us. requiring anywhere near our current force They are true leaders, like many other former structure or modernization plans. major market in the world uses decimal pric­ Moreover, we should not view even these ing. The advancement of telecommunications POWs who have come home to lead our Na­ "security" challenges in purely military technology is making it increasingly easy to tion into the 21st century. The sacrifices of our terms. They must be seen in their economic, trade stock on exchanges around the world, POW's on our behalf should always be re­ cultural and diplomatic frame of reference. simply by pressing a computer key. If we are membered. Seen in that light, much of the instability to maintain our position in the United States Mr. Speaker, as we approach this historic that threatens human rights or outright as the home of the most successful capital date our POW's deserve our humble gratitude bloodshed can be diminished and deflected markets in the world, we must keep pace­ and prayers. I know I speak for many in thank­ through a robust program of sustainable eco­ ing these brave servicemen for their service to nomic development and timely diplomatic and fractionalized pricing is a thing of the past, activity in behalf of crisis intervention and not the future. our Nation and wish each and every one of conflict resolution. As I noted throughout Securities and Exchange Commissioner them the best in the future. the Cold War, conflicts that are economic, Steve Wallman has been an outspoken advo­ political, social and cultural in their origins cate of the need to modernize the pricing rules cannot be solved by resort to arms, but only that apply to U.S. stocks, and provided us with ENVISIONING A NEW NATIONAL by solving the underlying economic, polit­ informative testimony at the hearing last week SECURITY STRATEGY ical, social and cultural origins of the con­ before the Subcommittee on Finance and flict. HON. BARNEY FRANK Viewed this way, it is clear there exists an Hazardous Materials. Commissioner Wallman imbalance in the funding of our three ' 'na­ estimated that fractionalized stock prices cost OF MASSACHUSETTS tional security accounts." retail investors about $1.5 billion a year. Inves­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In one account, we continue to make a tors could save that money if we converted Thursday, March 13, 1997 commitment to find ways to finance a too­ our stock pricing system to the system we use large military force structure, an overly ag­ for virtually everything else we buy-dollars Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, gressive and in many cases misguided weap­ and cents. submit the following for printing in the ons modernization program, and overly pro­ I have read with interest observations of the RECORD: grammed requirements to maintain short­ Toronto Stock Exchange's recent conversion term readiness (while not planning success­ ENVISIONING A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY fully to pay for the involvement we will have to decimal pricing. On the Toronto Stock Ex­ STRATEGY in peacekeeping and humanitarian ventures). change, there is no longer a minimum spread (By Hon. Ronald V. Dellums) We fail to pay for a sufficient program of for­ of 12112 cents-and, as a result, the spreads The Cold War has been over now for several eign assistance and much of what we do pay that floor traders from public investors has years. Throughout that era, congressional for goes for military security assistance narrowed. I look forward to learning more colleagues told me: We cannot make cuts in which often compounds the problems that about that exchange's experience as we pro­ our military budget because of the world­ generate regional instability and hostility, ceed with hearings on decimal pricing. wide threat posed by the Soviet Union and rather than ameliorate the root causes of I also look forward to learning about how a its allies. Nonetheless, we believed then and that instability. And, finally, we have al­ we argued then that we could reduce mili­ ready and continue to sacrifice the necessary change to decimal pricing would impact the tary spending and thereby help to ratchet investments in education, science, research participants in our markets. In this regard, I in­ back the conflict. Indeed, throughout the and development, medical and infrastructure tend to hold hearings at which we will hear last decade of the Cold War, the Congres­ that are absolutely critical to the national testimony from experts in securities markets, sional Black Caucus proposed a series of security of our nation on the three-tiered security firms, stock exchanges, and investors. budgets to do precisely that. alter of sustained military spending, bal­ I welcome the views and comments of all par­ With the Cold War over, many colleagues anced federal budgets and generalized tax ties that will be affected by this initiative, to now say: With one-third cuts in funding, breaks. ensure that we implement this modernization force structure and personnel, we have gone It is clear to me that significant spending far enough in our post Cold War draw down. reductions can be achieved in our military with practicality and efficiency. They say that any more will leave us unable account by a thoughtful application of anal­ I thank my colleagues on both sides of the to respond to emerging challenges because of ysis to understanding the threats and oppor­ aisle for their cosponsorship of this important hollow forces untrained and unequipped. I tunities that greet us in this new era. In this initiative, and encourage all of the Members of say again, our current security environment paper, I seek to set out the justification for the House to support this effort to bring com- both allows and demands that we reallocate such reductions-reductions which I believe March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3875 represent both a down payment on durable START II treaty. Former Strategic Com­ year budget period to implement a plan to savings in the years beyond which we are mand Commander-in-Chief General Butler reduce our arsenal to a minimum sufficient currently planning budgets and which will has quite appropriately shoved the debate deterrent. This makes the achievement of also shape and reduce the military invest­ over downsizing (towards elimination) of our nuclear disarmament a feasibility within our ments that will be made by other nations in arsenals right on to the front burner. lifetimes. the future, especially including China and It is such a promising opportunity, that we END THE COLD WAR ACQUISITION PROGRAM Russia. will fail to secure it at our peril. I have With the exception of a temporary reprieve I will leave it to others to more carefully urged the administration, privately and in from aggressive spending on acquisitions lay out the types of investments that could public, to take unilateral initiatives to go that was allowed by the force structure re­ be made in both the foreign assistance and below START II levels. Such unilateral ini­ ductions that have been on-going during this domestic investments. But let me assert in tiatives could set the stage for very deep decade, there has not been a fundamental re­ regard to both of them that fiscal invest­ cuts in weapons systems, and could be inspi­ thinking of U.S. acquisition strategy. The ments in these priorities will bear enormous rational to those nations that are currently administration has proposed that in this leverage toward creating international sta­ sitting on the fence as regards their own nu­ FYDP we will begin to invest significantly in bility beyond our borders and to ensuring clear futures. The importance of containing weapons modernization-feeling that we that we have a healthy and vibrant society the threat of proliferation, and its difficul­ have reached the limit of relying on the in­ and polity within our borders. ties, can be seen in the debate regarding the vestment of the last decade. The Republican In other words, contrary to those who extension of the Non-Proliferation Treaty majority by both yesterday's technology and worry that we spend too little on defense, I (NPT). Many nations, such as Egypt, appro­ moan when they find they have boxed them­ believe that our current level of spending­ priate pressed the United States and the selves out of affording the expensive mod­ far in excess of our most robust potential ad­ other large nuclear powers to embrace and ernization program the administration sup­ versary-is excessive and represents a long­ implement their responsibilities under Arti­ ports. Neither are awaiting the outcome of term threat to our national economy and to cle VI of the NPT and to secure the adher­ the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) that the integrity of the national treasury and, ence to the Treaty of those whose nuclear ar­ could-and should-dramatically alter the therefore, to our national security. senals are less developed. priorities that were laid down in the Bottom THE MILITARY FUNDING "CRISIS" It is potentially catastrophic to our na­ Up Review undertaken by Secretary Aspin­ tional security to eschew the opportunity which will hopefully provide a careful review Much of the discussion to date from the both to reduce significantly the nuclear of programs such as the F-22, the New At­ new Congressional majority has centered on threat that we currently face and to forstall tack Submarine and others which require­ how to find equilibrium by an increase in the the further proliferation of those threats. By ments were conceptualized during the Cold funding side of the military requirements­ failing to take such steps we also send clear War. funding equation, rather than confronting signals to the Russians and the Chinese that I believe strongly that we should avoid whether or not the program side might be their nuclear arsenals are prerequisites for buying new systems that maintain the overly robust and therefore excess to our le­ them to maintain their super-power status. United States and the world on a treadmill gitimate defense requirements. I believe, as I In that way we perpetuate the nuclear dan­ of weapons development. Pressing ahead will set out below, that we should focus on ger; and by failing to assume our Article VI with such invites an arms race that we would the program side of the equation, and seek to responsibilities, we invite additional re­ be well advised to avoid. We should not fail, find our equilibrium by scaling back exces­ gional instability and new threats to emerge as we did in the run-up to MIRV technology, sive force structure and formulating our from prospective new members of the nu­ to realize the opportunity that may be avail­ modernization effort to meet more appro­ clear-weapons club. able to turn the world away from an acceler­ priately the strategic challenges that will For those who worry about this threat to ated escalation in these types of programs; confront us in tomorrow's world. Indeed, the point of wishing to revive an expensive or we will face much more costly and deadly when approached from that direction sub­ anti-ballistic missile program, with what I threats in the long run. stantial savings can be generated. believe is very limited utility to defend the In addition, we much avoid making pur­ All of us-whatever our political view­ United States from weapons of mass destruc­ chases of systems that are excessive, redun­ point-should be able to agree that the tion, it strikes me that preventing the emer­ dant, and are designed to replace systems United States has not fully reconfigured our gence or retention of the threats that such a that currently work perfectly well because forces or our thinking to meet the new reali­ system is designed to counter would be a they are far superior to anything that they ties of the post-Cold War era. The disagree­ cautious and cost effective strategy. Scaling confront in a potential theater and will con­ ment is over how we can meet them, what back our own strategic forces would be crit­ tinue to do so into the mid-term future. In our strategy should be and what it will take ical to such a strategy. this regard, we must examine and scale back to implement that strategy. Only when we Although I believe it is possible to move our ship purchasing, tactical air craft devel­ have answered these questions can we pro­ opment, more rationalize our strategic lift beyond our reliance upon the traditional program and various other programs. ceed to assess the budgetary requirements to triad of strategic elements-sea-based mis­ fulfill that strategy. The budget savings in these accounts that siles, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and would be achieved by the types of cutbacks My continued assessment of the type and bombs dropped from the missiles launched scale of the dangers that exist, the proper re­ above are, of course, sometimes offset by the sponse to them and the role of the United from bombers-one can also maintain the need to acquire alternative in order to en­ triad, not have to spend the levels that are sure that the first element of the acquisition States in that response convinces me that we planned for in the administration budget re­ can over the coming five-year defense plan­ requirement of equipping our force with safe quest, and still move deliberately but cau­ and reliable systems is satisfied. The ning period, and prudence dictates that we tiously down the force structure ladder. Ob­ should: first, make further reductions in our amounts of savings I am suggesting can be viously at some point, maintaining the triad, made are net adjustments that accommodate nuclear arsenal and the infrastructure that per se, no longer makes sense and we should supports that arsenal; second, weapons ac­ for the necessary acquisition of perfectly quisition programs that were undertaken to move towards the most survivable leg of that suitable current-generations systems to triad-our submarine force. meet our foreseeable operational needs. This meet Cold War threats and which no longer Making such adjustment could lead to new are required, or which are provocative and allows us to resist the temptation to rush commitments by the Russians-who face new technologies to the battlefield ahead of thereby detrimental to U.S. interests in devastating economic circumstances that long-term stability; third, reduce readiness requirements, but rests on an assumption will literally compel them to make savings that we will continue to make prudent in­ requirements and plan to incorporate more when they perceive their strategic interests effectively reserve forces in our military vestments in research and development. planning by establishing less stringent plan­ allow them to do so-who seem eager to ne­ These more discerning measures of acquisi­ ning requirements for conflicts; and fourth, gotiate reductions beyond the START II tion would allow us both to lead an effort to goals, and should give the Chinese reasons to slow the level of weapons systems develop­ make further marginal force reductions be­ moderate their on-going strategic-weapons yond those already projected, including in ment, retard weapons sales internationally intelligence accounts. modernization program. (thereby reducing the threats faced by U.S. While this constitutes a more determined and coalition forces), properly equip our REDUCING THE NUCLEAR DANGER effort to scale-back our strategic arsenal forces for the challenges they will face in the The administration's Nuclear Posture Re­ than is contemplated by the administration, near to mid term, and utilize our scarce re­ view failed to realize savings that could be it would provide us with a "hedge" capacity sources to investigate new technologies that made by scaling back our strategic arsenal. in the event of the return of an implacably will be more important for the next century. More recently, they have declined to pursue hostile relationship with Russia. It would Such a strategy would make the maximum opportunities with Russia to undertake place us on a path that signaled our willing­ return on investment, and would contribute START ill negotiations, which may prove ness to lead the weapons reduction effort and the best to our effort to control the pro­ essential to the Russian ratification of the would set the stage at the end of the five liferation of exotic weapons technology. 3876 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 PROPERLY SIZING U.S. FORCES and change our operating methods in order A PROPERLY SIZED MILITARY BUDGET Properly sizing U.S. forces is also impor­ to alleviate some of the operational tempo and personnel tempo problems that have In this paper, I have avoided proposing spe­ tant for ensuring that we do not place scarce cific programmatic cuts and have talked defense resources into the wrong pots. The arisen. This issue of operational tempo (optempo), more thematically. However, the numbers Bottom-Up Review's requirement to have presented below represent savings that are forces sufficient to be able to meet, nearly and ultimately personnel tempo (perstempo), stress has elevated visibility at the moment. built from real force structure cuts, real ac­ simultaneously, two major regional contin­ quisition program termination, from real gencies without allied assistance exceeds Many blame the stress of deployment to meet contingencies as placing too great a changes in operation and training tempos. that which was propounded by President They have been "scored" by CBO to ensure Bush's Defense Secretary Dick Cheney-and burden on the shrinking force structure. However, when you compare the size of the that their authority and outlay savings were exceeds in my judgment a reasonable plan­ properly measured. ning orientation. It would be my hope that force with the numbers involved in deploy­ both the planning assumptions and the ments, I believe that what is shown is that Importantly, they are only one approach forces that emerged from the BUR will re­ our "business as usual" is out of kilter and to organizing a properly sized, properly ceive serious examination during the QDR. that we have too few of some particular equipped and properly trained force for the First, we should relax slightly the pace at types of units. challenges of the 21st Century. Others could which we believe we would need to respond By changing forward presence require­ choose different pathways, but they would to a developing crisis. By more deliberately ments for aircraft carriers, for example, we achieve similar savings. "metering" forces into a theater-enough to can reduce perstempo stress among naval forces significantly. And, as was dem­ I felt it important not to get bogged down halt aggression and provide for force protec­ in a debate over this or that weapon system, tion quickly and then more deliberately once onstrated by the prompt movement of car­ riers from one theater to another when cri­ this or that force structure element or this that state is achieved we can both reduce ac­ ses have emerged, such a decision does not or that method of operation. Suffice it to tive force structure and readiness require­ diminish our ability to respond promptly and say, if the budget were cut by these levels, ments. In addition, this expands the opportu­ effectively in order to deter a crisis from we could provide for a sufficient military nities of time during which sanctions, nego­ erupting into large-scale violence. force to defend the United States and its in­ tiations and other non-military efforts can Finally, as we reduce force structure we terests, participate effectively as a world reverse the aggression through less than should be mindful that better intelligence leader in international affairs and free up re­ major armed confrontation. We should bear and assessments can offset the possibility of sources vitally needed for our other "na­ in mind that Operation Desert Storm com­ strategic surprise. Having said that there are tional security" accounts. Our failure to do menced seven months after Iraq invaded Ku­ substantial savings available within the in­ so will, as I have indicated elsewhere, be to wait. We would establish a planning horizon telligence accounts that could be achieved our long-term national security detriment. to commence counter-offensive military op­ through various economies and they should It is with that analytical framework and in erations more severe than was undertaken in be vigorously pursued. that spirit that I believe we could achieve that conflict. these levels of savings in the military ac­ Second, a change in this pace of operations THE IMAGINARY READINESS CRISIS count over the coming five fiscal years: Similarly, different scoring for training will allow for a more effective utilization of [In billions of dollars] reserves, and indeed for returning more of and an understanding that training goals are not arbitrary standards that result in cata­ our force structure to reserve components. Authority Outlay sav- Third, such a change will modify lift re­ strophic lack of readiness if they are not Fiscal year savings in gs quirements, not only changing force struc­ fully met would change some of the discus­ ture but procurement requirements as well. sion as well. Such an arbitrary rating system 1998 ·································································· $27.365 $18.761 Fourth, by changing the view regarding al­ led to the anecdotal evidence that there was 1999 ······································· ··················· ········ 34.713 29.071 2000 ·· ································································ 44.845 36.219 lied participation, we again can relax our a readiness crisis at the end of the 1994 fiscal 2001 ·································································· 48.685 41.818 planning requirements for force structure. year. We need to explore how steeply we can 2002 ·································································· ------51.630 56.221 The alternative that I present assumes and cannot tier our readiness; we need to en­ 1998-2002 ...... 217.238 172.090 that additional force structure reductions sure that our services are preparing, as well, and realignments can be accomplished in all for the contingencies that should occupy services through a change in these policy them more and more-humanitarian assist­ Let me reiterate my view that these rep­ and strategy assumptions, and that these ance, conflict resolution, peacekeeping, etc. resent savings in one of three national secu­ changes will not compromise our ability to But, most importantly, by changing the as­ rity accounts, funds that can be urgently meet our security requirements. It assumes sumption regarding the pace at which per­ spent in our other two national security ac­ the careful management of reserve resources sonnel will flow into a potential conflict, we counts: foreign assistance and domestic pro­ and a continuing determination to work can achieve significant savings in training grams critical to our well-being and health with our allies and others in coalition ef­ and other readiness requirements. as a nation. For without strong healthy cit­ forts. I believe that these modest adjust­ In addition, this budget would enhance en­ ies to defend, cohesive communities, an edu­ ments, to be achieved within the FYDP, will vironmental cleanup and conversion funds cated citizenry to run our economy and our leave us poised to make an assessment early that are critical to the successful trans­ political institutions, we will wither and de­ in the next century as to whether or not we formation of our defense infrastructure to ci­ cline socially, politically, economically and have gone far enough in realigning our forces vilian use. We cannot walk away from these culturally. We are way past due making to meet the world's new strategic threats. communities, who have served the nation, these investments, and we fail to make them In addition to these larger changes, other and now want to return to civilian activities. at our peril. The time is ripe and the oppor­ miscellaneous savings can be achieved by These funds are vital to the future well-being tunity exists to transfer this scale of re­ changing how we do business. Of course, we of our nation, and to its national security­ sources and we should not fail to do so as we must realign our priorities within the force and they more easily allow us to close excess think of what type of society and what type in order to ensure that we have the proper infrastructure. We should continue to plan of world we seek to build for our children types of units 1 to meet the future challenges to pay for them in the years to come. and their children. DELLUMS NATIONAL SECURITY BUDGET PROPOSAL SAVINGS (050 Budget authority in billions]

Fiscal year- FH 1998- 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002 050 account- Administration's FY 98 budget proposal ...... $265.3 $269.2 $275.0 $281.5 $289.1 $1,642.3 Total savings 1998-2002 ...... 27.365 34.713 44.845 41 .818 51.630 217.238

11 think especially of enhancing our abilities with, water purification units and other types of units that are small, but for which there will continue to for example, AWACs, civic and public affairs units, be an elevated level of demand. March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3877 DELLUMS NATIONAL SECURITY BUDGET PROPOSAL SAVINGS [050 Outlays in billions]

Fiscal year- FH 199S- 1998 1999 2000 200 l 2002 2002 $263.0 $266.3 $270.0 $269.0 $269.0 $1,601.4 ~~ 1a:~nn;~~~~:~t '.~.~-·-~. .~ .. ~~ .. ~-~-~-~-~~- -~~~~~-I. ..::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::: 18.761 29.071 36.219 41.818 56.221 172.090

THE ROBERT C. BYRD STATUE UN­ cast in bronze and standing ten feet high in America. Stock traders would cut up these VEILING IN THE WEST VIRGINIA one of the most beautiful state capitol build­ dollars into pieces of eight or bits and use STATE CAPITOL ings in the nation. What an experience! The them to pay for stocks and bonds. As our fi­ boy who bugged the beans has certainly nancial markets move into the 21st century, come a long mile. If my old mom were alive HON. NICK J. RAHAU II today, she would be surprised and proud, but ifs time we eliminate the eighth, which is little more than a relic of the days of knee breech­ OF WEST VffiGINIA she would also be quick to remind me not to es and powdered wigs. In recent months, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be " gettin' above my raisin'," just like she always did. How I wish that she and my old have already moved to force stock Thursday, March 13, 1997 pap could see this. But, then, I think they prospectuses to be written in plain English so Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in probably can. they are more understandable to investors. praise once again for U.S. Senator ROBERT C. I thank all of you who have worked to Why not force stock quotes to be made in make this day a reality. Your generosity and plain dollars and cents, so that investors don't BYRD, a man of grace, a man of conscience gracious kindness are simply overwhelming. and compassion, and indeed a great West Vir­ I thank Gaston Caperton, the best Governor have to convert from fractions every time they ginian. On January 11, 1997, it was my high West Virginia has ever had, for his coopera­ read the stock tables in the newspaper? honor to have been present at the unveiling of tion and hard work. I thank Ann Brotherton Four years ago, when I chaired the Finance the Robert C. Byrd statue in the West Virginia and Judge Brotherton and Mike Perry for all Subcommittee, we held a series of hearings State Capitol in Charleston, WV, and to hear they have done to make this day a reality. on the future of the stock markets. During Senator BYRD'S eloquent remarks regarding Your generosity and gracious kindness are those hearings, we heard many market partici­ his "long journey through life encompassing simply overwhelming. I also thank each of pants raise concerns about certain trading you for the part you have played in my life­ practices, such as payment for order flow or 79 years" that brought him this far, and "about for what each of you has taught me and for all those he met along the way" who helped preferencing, which they argued had the po­ your contribution to my work and to my per­ tential to compromise the fiduciary duty of bro­ him achieve the pinnacle of recognition in the sonal enjoyment of my time on this planet. form of a life-size bronze statue of himself Long after I am gone from this life, there kers and other financial professionals to being unveiled that day. will be left for future generations whatever achieve best execution of their customer's or­ Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that good which may evolve from my work, and ders. Many proposals were put forward to ad­ Senator ROBERT C. BYRD's own personal re­ this remarkable statue. Cato the elder once dress abuses in these areas, ranging from marks be reprinted in the CONGRESSIONAL observed that he would rather people ask banning such practices entirely, enhancing why he had no statue than inquire why he disclosures to customers, or stepping up regu­ RECORD as he acknowledged and thanked all had one. But, my hope for the totality of my those who made this historic day possible. latory oversight. While many of these pro­ work is well known-a better life and more posals had merit, they merely address the REMARKS BY U.S. SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD-- opportunity for all West Virginians. My hope for this sculpture is that it will stand as an symptoms while ignoring the underlying prob­ ON THE OCCASION OF THE RoBERT C. BYRD lem-the fact that the artificial requirement for STATUE UNVEILING inspiration, especially to young West Vir­ ginians. I hope that it someday may serve as stocks to trade in eighths establishes a fixed During the course of my life, I have often minimum spread between the prices quoted been referred to as a " self-made" man. But, a beacon for anyone who may aspire to while one's ego might like to lay claim to achievement. For, in this miracle of a coun­ by buyers and sellers of stocks. This require­ such an august achievement, no mere mortal try, anything is possible. And dreams do ment prevents market forces from working to can, in reality, claim to be "self-made." come true, even for a poor lad from West Vir­ narrow the spread to 1O cents, 5 cents, or Every person owes any success he or she ginia who gathers scraps to feed the hogs on even 1 penny. As a result, market makers a rough hillside farm. might have in this life to hundreds of other Thank you and may God bless and keep have resorted to practices such as paying for persons. Tennyson said, "I am a part of all each of you always safe from harm. order flow. that I have met, ..." Always profound, Ten­ The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, I think that our markets would function bet­ nyson may have been at his most profound But I have promises to keep, ter if we moved to a more transparent form of with that line. And miles to go before I sleep. quote-based competition. Let stocks trade in When I reflect upon my own 79 years, I am And miles to go before I sleep. dollars and cents, and then the market can at once struck by the enormous debt which I owe to others: poor, but loving foster parents more accurately determine what the prices who taught me how to live and how to die; and the spreads should be. Investors will get teachers who took the time to encourage a INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMON more opportunities for price improvement in country lad who liked to memorize; friends CENTS STOCK PRICING ACT OF 1997 the most actively traded and liquid stocks, and who unselfishly gave guidance and counsel; the spreads in such stocks should narrow. In­ adversaries who helped me to toughen and to HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY vestors will also be able to more readily com­ preserve; my wife and family who sacrificed prehend how much the value of a stock is in­ and, still and all, stood by me; colleagues OF MASSACHUSE'ITS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creasing or decreasing, as they will not have who taught me what they had learned in the to constantly convert fractions to dollars. legislative areas; staff members who worked Thursday, March 13, 1997 At the time we held our hearings the stock over the years to help me meet my goals for West Virginia; and the people of this mag­ Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to exchanges resisted such an innovation. I be­ nificent state who have, time and time join today with Chairman OXLEY and Chairman lieved then, as I believe now, that many of the again, believed in me, trusted me, and hon­ BULEY in introducing the Common Cents objections raised to this proposal are ill-found­ ored me far beyond my wildest imaginings. Stock Pricing Act of 1997 and I appreciate the ed, while those which warrant consideration And now, I have come to this place in my opportunity to put in my 2 cents on the rea­ can be readily accommodated through the road. But, I have not traveled alone. I have sons why this legislation is good for investors regulatory process. journeyed with all of you. I have never felt and good for our financial markets. Some might ask, why are we bothering more keenly my deep ties to you, to this For over 200 years, stocks and bonds have about a few pennies? The answer is the gold­ state and to all of those who have influenced my life. Blessings have been heaped upon me. traded in minimum price increments of one­ en crumbs that Wall Street extracts for each And I stand before you humbled by this day eighth of $1 or 12112 cents. The origins of this trade adds up to billions of dollars in costs to and by the enormity of this occasion. Per­ practice are obscure, but some historians consumers each year. Estimates of the result­ haps no one before me has ever known the trace it back to the 18th century, when the ing savings for investors range widely-from unbelievable awe of gazing at their own form Spanish dollar was a widely used currency in $4 to $9 billion a year, depending on what 3878 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 stocks are covered and where the minimum PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF THE DOMESTIC price increments are set. But even if investors VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICES ELI­ only saved 1 penny per share, that would still HON. SANDER M. LEVIN GIBILITY ACT mean over $1 billion in savings annually. OF MICIDGAN The bill we are introducing today is very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. NANCY PELOSI simple. It directs the Securities and Exchange OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 13, 1997 Commission to use its existing rulemaking au­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thority to adopt a rule , within 1 year after the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to indicate Thursday, March 13, 1997 date of enactment, that would transition the that on Thursday, March 6, I accompanied the Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ stock and options markets away from trading President of the United States to my home ducing legislation to ensure that no woman in factions to trading in dollars and cents. We State of Michigan where he discussed edu­ who is a victim of domestic violence will be give the SEC the flexibility to detennine what cation and the challenge of moving people denied legal services because of the eco­ the appropriate minimum price increment or from welfare to work. nomic status of her abuser. increments should be, and how to implement As a result, I missed rollcall votes 32 The Domestic Violence Legal Services Eligi­ it in a fashion that does not impose undue through 35. Had I been present, I would have bility Act states that in cases of domestic vio­ burdens on trading and infonnation systems. voted "nay" on rollcall votes 32 and 35, and lence only, the Legal Services Corporation, in "yea" on rollcall votes 33 and 34. detennining eligibility for services, will consider The time for delay has ended. American in­ only the income of the client seeking services. vestors want Wall Street to show us the Legal services clinics report that women money by moving away from trading in frac­ fleeing the home of a spouse or a partner tions to a more understandable stock pricing CONDEMNING THE BOMBING OUT­ comprise the majority of their domestic vio­ system. They also want more opportunities to SIDE THE MERCER ISLAND JEW­ lence cases. Yet the Legal Services Corpora­ get better prices and lower their transaction ISH COMMUNITY CENTER tion guidelines currently state that eligibility for costs when they buy or sell stocks. services is determined by household income. I congratulate Chainnan OXLEY and Chair­ HON. JENNIFER DUNN In the case of a great number of legal services man BULEY for their leadership in undertaking OF WASHINGTON they provide, this is fair and appropriate in en­ this initiative, and SEC Commissioner Steve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suring that people who live at or below the poverty level have access to legal services. Wallman for his outspoken advocacy on the Thursday, March 13, 1997 merits of adopting this refonn. I look forward But for women fleeing abuse, the situation becomes complicated. Often these women do to working with them, as well as with SEC Ms. DUNN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, last week a bombing occurred outside the Jewish not have independent income, so the house­ Chairman Arthur Levitt, the leaders of our Na­ Community Center on Mercer Island, a city lo­ hold income counted against her is that of the tion's stock exchanges, individual and institu­ cated in the congressional district I represent. alleged abuser. This legislation would make tional investors, and the securities industry as It was a rare and threatening display of crimi­ certain that these women do not have to be we move to early hearings and a markup of nal behavior on Mercer Island and a crime denied legal services because of their spouse this bill, which I believe may be the most im­ that will not go unpunished. or partner's income. portant proconsumer legislation the Congress There is an extremely dangerous individual As the new welfare law goes into effect, do­ considers this year. at large who is responsible for this bombing, mestic violence victims will be among those a coward of the highest magnitude, and who hardest hit. More than 2 million women are remains a threat to the Jewish community. abused by their husband or partner each year. Whether a dangerously immature prank or a It has been reported that more than half of the KEEP THE GLORY FOR OLD GLORY deliberately anti-Semitic effort to terrorize this women currently receiving government assist­ peaceful community, I condemn this act in the ance cite domestic violence as a factor. strongest possible sense. Local community We are responsible to do everything within HON. GENE GREEN leaders and I are relieved that no one was our power to help victims of domestic violence OF TEXAS hurt and the center went undamaged. Bringing escape abuse and start on the path to self­ those responsible to justice is my highest pri­ sufficiency. This is just one step on that path IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ority, and I publicly declare my intention to and I hope you will join me. Thursday, March 13, 1997 fully support law enforcement officials toward that end. Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to MICHAEL MANLEY: PATRIOT OF It is particularly ironic, having recently wit­ JAMAICA share with all a poem written by a constituent nessed on Israeli soil the finalizing of the He­ of mine, Harry E. Dearen, who is a member of bron agreement, that despite the historic and the American Legion, Chaplain Post 594 and committed peace underway in one of the most HON. CHARLES 8. RANGEL the American Legion Citizens Flag Alliance in traditionally volatile regions of the world, the OF NEW YORK Houston, TX. I believe his poem captures the community of Mercer Island is living with vio­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sentiments we all feel about our flag. lence. I am proud of my neighbors on Mercer Thursday, March 13, 1997 Island who refuse to allow this violence to ter­ Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I join Michael KEEP THE GLORY FOR OLD GLORY rorize them into retreat. They have reacted Manley's many friends and admirers who No matter who we are, or what we think with calm, and their composure is noble and mourn his loss in paying tribute to his remark­ About our nation in which we live. to be greatly admired. We are free and have a common link able life. Michael was my friend for more than And a duty to our colors and should give Mr. Speaker, this Congress, indeed all of 20 years and I greatly admire his visionary Our very heart and soul to an alliance us, should note that what could have been a and inspirational leadership. He was a delight­ To our fellow man and old glory. disastrous situation characterized by loss of ful personality with wide ranging interests who The flag that we fought for in defiance precious life and honored property is instead a was always aware of, and involved in, the Of offenses aginst liberty. The history reminder of the work that lies before us. The issues of the day. He was a committed patriot Of our country lived by men at arms good, peaceful, and law-abiding citizens of our of Jamaica, a man of the Caribbean, and a And through our victories of the past communities and our country are ready to take person who represented all who struggled for To protect our flag from ones that harm this country back from terrorists and vandals. justice, equality, and opportunity. It in any way, or try to burn, or trash Our flag is stepping right on me. They will apprehend the lawless, prosecute Michael was a teacher and a leader on the I will not put up with that being done. them, and protect their communities. Thaf s issues which have defined the challenge fac­ We must see that it is stopped you see. what the people of Mercer Island and the Jew­ ing developing nations as they move from po­ It mocks the freedom that we have won. ish community are doing. I stand ready to litical independence toward sustainable devel­ -H. Dearen. help. opment and economic viability. Michael had March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3879 the capacity to envision a better wor1d for all, of his people because he opened opportuni­ lishment, a revolution results in great tur­ the ability to articulate his vision, and the lead­ ties for participation to the disadvantaged and moil as the opposing sides struggle to define ership to inspire us individually and collectively removed historical disabilities of gender, class, the future. and privilege. I believe that a dominant theme of this to aspire to goals beyond our reach. revolution will be to place less value on Michael Manley's leadership was a global His loss will be felt in Jamaica, the Carib­ physical assets and much more value on significance and impact. His struggle against bean, the hemisphere, and throughout the human. This will mean that our organiza­ apartheid in South Africa was internationally wor1d. Michael Manley's intellect, energy, and tional structures, and the people within recognized by the award of the United Nations passion were universal in their commitment to them, will have to adapt rapidly to changing Gold Medal in 1978-the highest award of the freedom, equality, and justice. His extraor­ and increasingly competitive markets. Special Committee Against Apartheid. In addi­ dinary impact will be forever remembered. BACKGROUND tion, his work on economic issues, particular1y Allow me to go back in history a bit to try the New International Economic Order, and to set the stage. Humankind spent thousands the external debt problem of developing na­ THE CHANGING ROLE OF ENERGY of years making the first revolutionary tran­ tions, marked him as one of the preeminent COMPANIES sition from hunting to farming. This time international political and economic thinkers of scale was so long, that its study is relegated the contemporary era. His prolific writings on HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE mostly to the field of archeology. Life during the agrarian age was simple, but quite hard. economics and politics include Poverty of Na­ OF TEXAS People toiled physically day in and day out, tions, 1991; Up and Down Escalator, 1987; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES just to provide for the basic human needs of Jamaica Struggle in the Periphery, 1982; A Thursday, March 13, 1997 food and clothing. Change continued during Search for Solutions, 1977; A Voice of the this age as organizations moved from large Workplace, 1973; and Politics of Change, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, feudal systems to single family farms. With 1973. He was a visiting professor at, and re­ I rise to speak on the changing role of energy each change came new responsibilities, but ceived honorary doctorates from, numerous in­ companies in the United States as we look also new freedoms and opportunities. In spite stitutions of higher learning in the Caribbean, forward to the 21st century. It is ever apparent of the drawbacks and tough conditions, the that we, as a country, are in the process of human welfare was nonetheless improved as Great Britain, and the United States. civilization continued to grow. Although retired from political life since change. Technology is shaping the future of not only the way we think, but also the way The next revolution, the industrial revolu­ 1993, he continued to be active in public af­ tion, was a phenomenon principally of the we act and react to information that we re­ fairs. Michael Manley played a pivotal role in last century. It began at the dawn of the 19th the restoration of democracy to Haiti and the ceive and put out. century with the introduction of simple ma­ transition to majority rule in South Africa, to There is no doubt that energy companies, chines in the British textile mills, and the which he led the Commonwealth Observer like other industries that touch the lives of perfection of the steam engine in the British Mission that won praise from the new Govern­ people across the globe, must change and coal industry-both of which substantially ment of South Africa. adapt to meet the growing needs of people in reduced production costs. Although com­ merce itself had been around for thousands I had the opportunity to work particular1y a wor1d that is affected by new technology daily. In fact, some may say that we are in the of years, these new industrial capabilities closely with Michael in recent years, in the caused the birth of new industrial enter­ restoration of Haitian democracy, and I can process of a new revolution; an information prises. The changes had a profound effect on personally attest to his influence in mobilizing revolution. society as people began to move away from the Organization of American States and the Mr. Speaker, on this subject, I would like to the farms and into the factories. Although United Nations to become engaged in negoti­ introduce into the record an insightful speech this revolution was also fraught with tur­ ating the return of President Aristide to com­ by Philip J. Carroll, the president and CEO of moil, once again the overall physical condi­ plete the term to which he was elected as Shell Oil Co., on Adapting to a Revolution: tion of humanity improved. The essence of the industrial age was the President of Haiti. Michael Manley showed me The Challenges Facing Energy Companies in the 21st Century. physical transformation and transportation his commitment to justice and his love for the of goods and services. It was characterized Caribbean as he applied his formidable intel­ ADAPTING TO A REVOLUTION: THE CHALLENGES by big physical "machines" that changed lectual and persuasive powers to the cause of FACING ENERGY COMPANIES IN THE 21ST CEN­ raw materials into physical products. There democracy in Haiti. He had similar1y com­ TURY was no missing this revolution-it changed mitted a good portion of his public life to the (By Philip J. Carroll) the skyline of civilization around the planet struggle for self-determination in Africa and INTRODUCTION and it changed it rapidly. The energy indus­ especially was a leader in the effort to end try was central to this age because energy I have been invited here today to talk to itself was at the very heart of the revolution, apartheid and bring about majority rule in you about one man's view of energy compa­ it was the common requirement for running South Africa. nies as we near the close of the 20th century the machines that changed and moved Michael's global view did not make every­ and begin looking forward to the 21st. It's things. somewhat awkward standing before an en­ one comfortable. In the 1970's, the United NEW MARKETS States Government opposed his friendship ergy audience at the end of the 20th century. I feel a bit like a Trannosaurus Rex in a Now, the experts tell us we are in the with Cuba and his support of the Cuban Gary Larson cartoon speaking before the So­ midst of the " information revolution." It is troops sent to Angola to stop the advance of ciety of Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs on "How a bit harder to see on the city skylines, but the South African apartheid regime. Michael to Enjoy the Cooler Weather"-he had the it is no less real. The industrial revolution suffered the wrath of the United States for his idea right, but didn't fully understand the was about applying physical leverage, a mul­ independence and was labeled a Communist implications of what was going on in his en­ tiplier for the power of human muscle. The sympathizer. vironment. information revolution is all about intellec­ Michael was more than a Jamaican, more While there are no meteors crashing down tual leverage, a multiplier for the power of than a man of the Caribbean; he was a man from the sky, we all know that we are none­ the human mind. theless in the midst of a change in our envi­ It is easy to see how the information tech­ with a global reach and vision who saw the ronment--a true revolution. This particular nology industry itself will be central to this challenge of reducing the great and tragic gap revolution is the " information revolution" revolution. However, the information revolu­ between the rich and the poor through the cre­ and I want to talk to you about how it will tion will also profoundly affect the energy ation of a new international economic order. change our markets, our organizations, and industry, just like the industrial revolution Michael had the capacity to learn and most importantly, how it will impact you in­ changed the way we farm. change, to adopt new tactics to accomplish his dividually. The demand for food did not go away at goals in recognition of new and different cir­ A revolution is a brief period of time where the end of the agrarian age the means of pro­ cumstances. His economic message changed the whole nature of a system makes a rad­ duction and delivery simply changed. The in­ ical transformation from the way things dustrial age dramatically lowered the costs from the 1970's when I first met him and de­ " are" to the way things "will be." A revolu­ of food production. First farm machinery, fended him against charges that he was a tion usually begins when existing institu­ and then new chemicals increased crop yields Communist. In the 1990's he emphasized pri­ tions fail to meet the present needs. When on both a manpower and acreage basis. We vate sector-led growth and development. coupled with a vision of the way things also saw a whole new service sector develop Throughout he was a prime minister beloved " ought to be" from forces outside the estab- in the form of highways and supermarkets 3880 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 for the transportation and delivery of food As in the case of the genetically engi­ physical asset. We must modify it to become products. You could still get your green neered plant, it also means that our competi­ a model where one can also add value by es­ beans before and after the revolution, but tion will be harder to define. The " fully-inte­ tablishing relationships with an asset's now you could buy them fresh, frozen, or in grated major" model which was well suited owner which leverage one's human talent. a can. for the industrial age is already breaking The information age in our industry will in­ Likewise, the basic need for energy will apart. " Independents" are a major force in creasingly be characterized by a shift away not dissipate in this revolution. However, en­ the upstream sector once dominated by ma­ from the physical-and towards a focus on ergy products and services will change form jors. Likewise, they are a growing force in human assets. It's no longer just the things, as this current revolution has profound ef­ the downstream sector as well. refineries, chemical plants, or oil fields, but fects on the drivers of both supply and de­ We also see changes in the traditional roles also the skills applied to them that creates mand. of the " operating" and " service" sectors as value. How we build the bonds, relationships, On the supply side, information technology " service companies" begin to participate in and networks between organizations in order will dramatically reduce the costs of finding investment risks for a share of the rewards. to add value to an asset-regardless of and extracting conventional fossil fuels. 3D The change will continue as " operating com­ present ownership-will be the key to infor­ seismic, horizontal drilling, and deep water panies" begin to offer services to the broader mation age economic success. structure design are all examples where in­ industry. Shell's newest independent sub­ The simplest forms of such new relation­ formation technology has been a multiplier sidiary, Shell Service Company, is today of­ ships would be alliances. Alliances can take for the human mind. Information technology fering a broad array of information tech­ the form of any partnership between sup­ will also reduce the costs of transforming nology and business processing solutions to pliers, customers, and even competitors. An these raw materials into various conven­ the entire energy industry. alliance can form any time there is an oppor­ tional products such as gasoline and elec­ tunity to survive or thrive which is enhanced tricity. Furthermore, information tech­ STRUCTURES by being together rather than remaining nology could become the critical cost reduc­ As the old adage goes, ''form follows func­ apart. A good alliance will be one which tion enabler which finally makes renewable tion." If the processes driving supply and de­ causes market information to flow more effi­ energy resources such as solar, wind, and mand in the marketplace change, then it ciently and effectively so that organization biomass economically viable. stands to reason that the structural forms may adapt. The very same forces will also cause funda­ around which we organize ourselves are also As you all know, Shell has a keen interest mental changes to the demand side of the en­ subject to change. Organizations of the in­ in alliances. We are already moving beyond ergy industry as well. We will see new de­ dustrial age were modeled after machines the early stage of customer/supplier alli­ mands emerge in both industrial and residen­ they operated. We built clearly defined hier­ ances and beginning to explore competitor tial consumer markets. These demands will archies with assigned responsibilities to alliances in both our upstream and down­ be driven by new work processes and life­ carry out specific tasks in specific ways. stream businesses. Our first E&P venture styles which are themselves influenced by This was well suited to machinery which, with Amoco in the Permian Basin should be the changes in information technologies. once constructed, would continue to produce closing very shortly now. We are developing For all the debate about electric versus the desired output in a very predictable way. a similar relationship with Mobil in Cali­ gasoline cars, how many of us truly under­ Allow me to present a new model for infor­ fornia, and are working diligently on a new stand the ramifications of consumers who mation age organizations through the use of downstream alliance with Texaco covering can choose between bringing to the theater, a metaphor. Our conventional description of the whole United States. These alliances are or bringing their next entertainment experi­ chemical compounds consists of the ele­ our first efforts towards creating flexible and ence home with the click of a mouse? Even ments of which they are made. In the energy adaptable business structures positioned to if motor transportation demand shifts away industry, our personal favorite compounds, maximize value in the information age. from gasoline and into electricity, will con­ hydrocarbons, are made of hydrogen and car­ PEOPLE sumers choose to purchase it at a quick­ bon atoms. Yet, they are more than just ran­ Just as the industrial revolution changed charging station, or will they plug in at dom mixtures of carbon and hydrogen. Their the lives of people everywhere, so will the in­ home? How will they prefer to pay for it? value is not contained in the physical par­ formation revolution affect our lives as well. One way or another, the marketplace will ticles of which they are made, it lies in the As the working class moved from the farms continue to demand energy. The question is bonds that hold them together. Break the to the factories, they had to learn new be­ simply one of form. Products will become re­ bonds or recombine them in different ways, haviors and skills. Despite the similarity of placeable with services. The information rev­ and you get valuable substances which can human tasks involved with operating a plow olution means that the " value add" no be converted into either energy or products. and a machine, this transition was very longer has to be a physical product-it can Someone is willing to pay good money for painful. Early 19th century Britain had to be information, or the " service" that accom­ these mixtures, not because of their raw car­ deal with the Luddites, a group of people so panies the ''product.'' bon and hydrogen content, but rather be­ concerned about the replacement of human I enjoyed a recent example from my col­ cause of the special nature of the bonds labor by machines that they resorted to sab­ league Robert Shapiro of Monsanto. He of­ which hold them together. otage. fers that the chemical products division of A "bond" is truly "information" in its The Luddites did not succeed in stopping our industry could move away from pro­ purest form. It is a rule by which two the last revolution, and none of us will be ducing chemical sprays for crop protection. " things" are connected to create value. A able to resist this one. We must make the In its place, we should be able to add value system of bonds between many things may choice to adapt or die. by inserting information directly into the then be called a "network." A molecular First, each of us will need a more diverse plant to serve the same purpose. Thus, ge­ "network" actually contains very little set of business and technical skills than we netic engineering, or rearranging the infor­ physical substance. That which appears to be presently employ. The skills needed at any mation in a plant, becomes a competitive a thing- is little more than a bit of sub­ given time will change rapidly depending on "service" to chemical "products." stance connected by bonds in a very special market opportunities. Second, we will need Even the traditional " services we have pro­ way. The relationships, or networks, contain the ability to both attract and release talent vided will change. Although the industrial all the value. The information revolution dependent on the changes. Third, each of us revolution brought us a broad diversity of can thus be thought of as focusing on the re­ must also realize that we must individually service choices, when compared to the infor­ lationships between things, rather than the grow to meet the ever changing market de­ mation revolution, the industry was charac­ things themselves for that is where the " in­ mands. The capacity and willingness to learn terized by relative sameness. The age was de­ formation" lies. will likely be the most important character­ fined by mass replication of a particular A study of " things" of the highest form, istics of successful people in the information product or service. You wanted gasoline in living creatures, yields two additional obser­ age. your car, there was only one means to get it, vations. First, the bonds in " living things" Finally, the behaviors suitable to these drive to a corner filling station. You could contain a great deal more information, DNA new organizations will be fundamentally dif­ fill up at my pump or someone's else's, but is a lot more complicated than polyester. ferent than in large industrial " machines." for all practical purposes, the delivery sys­ Secondly, living things change, they are ca­ Incenting and compensating people for effi­ tem was the same. pable of adapting to changes in their envi­ cient repetition of prespecified tasks is not In the future, some consumers will choose ronment. A living tree puts out new leaves necessarily a winning proposition. Results­ to purchase their energy in one form deliv­ when the weather warms up in the spring. A oriented variable compensation and portable ered in one particular way. At the same dead log simply decays on the forest floor. benefits are almost certain to be part of our time, others may choose both a different I therefore propose that if the energy in­ future. product and a different delivery service. This dustry wishes to thrive-not decay-it must You may take some comfort in knowing diversity of demand will only increase the change and adapt. Specifically, I believe that that all of these revolutions have been scary opportunities for a wide variety of businesses we must alter our model whereby value is to the people experiencing them. Nonethe­ to enter and thrive in the marketplace. primarily extracted by finding or owning a less, they have all improved society in the March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3881 end. Their common impact on people has 9 years on the Macomb County Retirement Currently, the newly formed alliance com­ been an increased role of choice, freedom, Board. He has also served as a Macomb prises 28 Congressmen and Senators who and responsibility. No longer will it be "the County Commissioner, 8 years as chairman plan to highlight community efforts to solve machine" which determined your future for and 5 years as vice chairman. He was co­ poverty, repair broken families, end substance you. You will have to make choices about where you think your talents will be the founder of the Urban County Road Association abuse, and a host of other problems. most valued. You will then have a greater and served as chairman of the Inter-County The welfare reform critics think one way­ role in educating yourself in order to aspire Road Commission. I deeply admire his strong Washington's way or no way. The fact is, folks to these new opportunities. You alone will be values and outstanding example of civic in­ across the country work everyday to touch responsible for the outcome. You will all volvement. lives and restore hope with phenomenal re­ have the freedom to choose your own des­ I applaud the Daughters of Isabella for rec­ sults. A volunteer's compassion, dedication, tiny. Good choices will yield great rewards. ognizing Mat Gaberty. He has provided lead­ and genuine desire go much further than a CONCLUSION ership to our community and I know he is nameless, faceless check from Washington. Soon, this dinosaur standing before you proud to be honored by this fine organization. I have served at the local level as a mayor, today will be gone. But many of you will re­ On behalf of the Daughters of Isabella, Queen a school board member, a chamber of com­ main behind. You will make many choices of the Skies Circle No. 683, I urge my col­ merce board member, part of the Cub Scouts that will determine not only your own fu­ leagues to join me in saluting Mathew and been active in my church. I can attest to ture, but that of the people and the organiza­ the power of the individual, and to what we tions around you. I don't claim to have a Gaberty. crystal ball about what that future looks can do when we work together. Our Govern­ like, but I do believe that if you seize control ment must support rather than replace faith, of it, the opportunities for greatness are ITALY'S IDGH SCHOOL'S BOYS family, work, and community. abundant. BASKETBALL TEAM No matter what the precise outcome, I ex­ pect to find that successful organizations HON. MARTIN FROST TRIBUTE TO A GREAT CIVIL and people of the future will be the ones who RIGHTS LEADER best adapted to this time of great change. OF TEXAS The age ahead will be characterized by a de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. STENY H. HOYER clining focus on physical assets, and an in­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 OF MARYLAND creased emphasis on diverse human skills. The need for energy in the information age Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will not dissipate, but it will change form. tribute to the Italy Gladiators, an amazing high Thursday, March 13, 1997 The road ahead is certainly fraught with school basketball team located in my district. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great peril, yet ripe with opportunity. If we remain On Saturday, March 8, in Austin, TX, the Italy pleasure to rise today with my colleague from rigid and resist, like the Luddites, the only Gladiators defeated Vanderbilt Industrial 71 to Texas, Ms. JACKSON-LEE, to honor a lifelong place they will find us in the future is the 63 to capture the 2-A State championship. history books. For those who choose to learn crusader for civil rights, Arnold Aronson, as he and grow, the future looks very bright from The Italy Gladiators advanced to the State celebrates his 87th birthday. His distinguished where I stand. playoffs for the first time since 1968. Italy's career in civil rights began nearly 60 years Thank you for having me here today, enjoy record for the 1996-97 basketball season was ago and he has been at the center of nearly the revolution, and good luck with your fu­ an impressive 27-4, and senior guard Keith every major civil rights fight since the New ture. Davis led Italy in the championship game with Deal. 27 points and ·was named the game's most Most notably, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Aronson valuable player. Keith was also named to the was one of the founders of the Leadership TRIBUTE TO MATHEW J. GABERTY all-tournament team, along with Kenneth Wal­ Conference on Civil Rights in 1950. The sin­ lace and Jontae Anderson. gle-most important event forming this con­ SPEECH OF My congratulations to the 1996-97 Italy ference was a historic gathering of over 4,000 HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Gladiators: Don Clingenpeel-coach; Kyle delegates from 33 States in Washington, DC, OF MICHIGAN Holley-coach's assistant; Josh Droll, Nick to protest racial injustices throughout the Na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clark, Dennis Copeland, Brian Weaver, tion. Arnold Aronson and Roy Wilkins orga­ Donnie Clingenpeel-managers; Jontae An­ nized this, the national emergency civil rights Wednesday, March 12, 1997 derson, Kenneth Wallace, Keith Davis, Dejuan mobilization, and many of the civil rights' ac­ Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Davis, Chris Boyd, Jordan Hugghins, Randy complishments which we herald today resulted pay tribute to my good friend Mathew Gaberty. Johnson, Jason Uehlinger, Michael Shelby, from this gathering. He is being honored on Wednesday, March Nick Cooper, David Weaver, Edwin Wallace, The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 12, 1997, at The Daughters of Isabella, Queen and Sam Owen. not only played a crucial role in organizing and of the Skies Circle No. 683 annual testimonial mobilizing African-Americans throughout the dinner in Mt. Clemens. This event is held each Nation, it also framed the civil rights issue in year to recognize a community leader for out­ RENEWAL ALLIANCE-A BETTER a way that all Americans could relate to and standing service and to raise funds for charity. WAY understand. In fact, it is important to note, that Taking an active role in one's community is most of Mr. Aronson's work on behalf of the a responsibility we all share, but few fulfill. Mat HON. RON PACKARD civil rights movement was performed while he has dedicated much of his life to this endeav­ OF CALIFORNIA was the program director for the National Jew­ or. He found the Mat Gaberty Heart Fund in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ish Community Relations Council. He thus 1981 with the aim of fighting heart disease. serves as a living symbol of the historic alli­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 The Mat Gaberty Annual Gold Classic has be­ ance between the Jewish and Black commu­ come the largest single day fundraiser to com­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, today I will join nities. bat heart disease. The renowned Mat Gaberty 27 of my colleagues at the Washington, DC, Many of the successes that we point to Heart Institute of Mount Clemens General Darrel Green Learning Center for Underprivi­ today in the area of civil rights is as a result Hospital was opened in 1989 and has become leged Children to kick-off a series of events of Arnold Aronson's hard work and dedication. a major center for open heart surgery. His designed to promote charitable, community, He was directly involved in the development of time, talents, and energy are appreciated by and faith-based solutions to some of our Na­ President Roosevelf s Executive order barring all of us. I thank Mat for all his efforts and tion's most intractable problems. discrimination on the basis of race, creed, or commend him for his good work. Washington bureaucrats took their crack at national origin, and in the drafting of the report Mat Gaberty has more than fulfilled his civic it with dismal results, wasting billions of dollars issued by President Truman's Citizens Com­ responsibilities. He was elected for four terms and destroying lives. We know there is a bet­ mittee on Civil Rights in 1947, which became to the Macomb County Board of Commis­ ter way. My colleagues and I formed the Re­ the basis for the 1957 Civil Rights Act. sioners. He served 11 years on the Macomb newal Alliance to take that message across Mr. Aronson once said, ''the struggle for civil County Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Nation. rights cannot be won by any one group acting 3882 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 by or for itself alone but only through a coali­ group, a newsletter focusing on issues of in­ ments can succeed. For the majority of tion of groups that share a common commit­ terest to the Portuguese community, and other Israelis, the key element is security. Israelis ment to equal justice and equal opportunity for cultural presentations, including one by the re­ must feel safe riding buses, shopping in every American." One of the most impressive nowned Portuguese singer, Fado. Further­ malls, and sending their children to schools. If random acts of violence occur, they must aspects of the work of Arnold Aronson has al­ more, the Portuguese Instructive Social Club be assured that the Palestinian Authority ways been his commitment to peaceful dem­ is responsible for organizing the annual Por­ will work with Israeli officials to find and onstration, civility, and coalition building. tugal Day celebration which is attended by prosecute the terrorists. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join with my 10,000 ardent participants. PEACE DIVIDEND: LOWER INCOMES colleagues to recognize the lifelong achieve­ I ask that my colleagues join me in recog­ Although more Israelis have been killed ments of Arnold Aronson and to honor him nizing the outstanding work of the Portuguese through terror attacks since the Sept. 13, today on his 87th birthday. This is a man who Instructive Social Club. I heartily commend 1993, signing than in any comparable period, represents what is right in America, and while their accomplishments and all that they have it appears that the Palestinians finally un­ there is much work which remains in the area done to pass on the rich culture of Portugal to derstand their responsibility to work with of civil rights, we must never forget the com­ future generations. It is an honor to have such Israelis to enhance security concerns. The test for most Palestinians is whether the mitment and dedication of individuals like Ar­ an outstanding organization working on behalf peace accords will result in an improved nold Aronson who were responsible for the of the constituents of my district. quality of life. Developing a thriving econ­ historic progress of the civil rights movement omy that provides new employment opportu­ in our lifetime. nities will not only minimize hatreds and Mr. Speaker, I would like to close with a MIDDLE EAST PEACE DEPENDS ON tensions, but will also bring about the prom­ quote from the late civil rights leader Clarence ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ise of a new life. Mitchell, Jr., the former Washington director Economic divergence exacerbates political and religious tensions. Since the first Rabin.­ for the NAACP, who once referred to Arnold HON. JAMES P. MORAN Arafat signing, Israeli per capita income has Aronson as "one of the giants who labored OF VIB.GINIA increased from $13,800 to over $15,000, while longer and earlier than many * * * none of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Palestinian incomes have dropped by a third our great achievements would have been pos­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 to under $1,200. sible without him." Our Nation is forever in­ Delays and reallocations of internationally debted to Arnold Aronson for his life's work Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express pledged contributions, the reluctance of for­ and I am pleased to have been able to honor my support for more projects like the new eign investors to establish projects in Gaza him today on the floor with my colleagues. Marriott Hotel to be built on the beachfront in and the West Bank, border closures, the slow Gaza. I offer the recent essay by my con­ pace of diplomatic negotiations, and difficul­ stituent, Mr. Ralph Nurnberger, from the Chris­ ties encountered in setting up a viable Pales­ IN HONOR OF THE 75TH ANNIVER­ tinian economy have contributed to growing tian Science Monitor, as an excellent recogni­ frustration. Public infrastructure and serv­ SARY OF THE PORTUGUESE IN­ tion of the need for more targeted economic ices, including education, health care, sani­ STRUCTIVE SOCIAL CLUB aid to the West Bank and Gaza. As Mr. tation, water, waste water disposal, and elec­ Nurnberger states, "* * * the real test of the tricity continue to be inadequate. Despite a HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ peace process is how it affects the daily lives minor building boom, a housing shortage re­ of Israelis and Palestinians. If substantive and mains. OF NEW JERSEY While the Netanyahu government has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visible improvements do not result, no inter­ national agreements can succeed." He is ab­ eased some limits on Palestinians seeking Thursday, March 13, 1997 employment in Israel, the numbers able to solutely right. Only the development of a cross the borders are significantly below the Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today strong economic infrastructure will progress 120,000 able to find daily work in Israel in to pay tribute to an exceptional institution serv­ and peace succeed. 1992. ing the residents of my district, the Portuguese [From the Christian Science Monitor, Mar. 6, Rather than growing to absorb these work­ Instructive Social Club, on their 75th anniver­ 1997] ers, the Palestinian economy has declined over the past two years. Thus, workers have sary. This momentous occasion will be cele­ NOT A HEARTBREAK HOTEL-GAZA PROJECT brated on March 15, 1997, during an evening fewer opportunities to find employment SHOWS WAY TO REVERSE PALESTINIAN DE­ within Palestinian areas. The unemployment of festivities to be held at the Portuguese­ SPAIR rate in Gaza, always high, is now estimated American Hall in Elizabeth. (By Ralph Nurnberger) at approximately 50 percent, with the rate in The Portuguese Instructive Social Club is an The day before he left for his official visit the West Bank estimated at 30 percent. Un­ organization dedicated to the continuing pro­ to the United States, Yasser Arafat presided employment is highest among young, single motion of the cultural heritage of the diverse over the groundbreaking ceremony for a men-the most likely recruits for terror-ori­ community in Elizabeth. The 5,000 individuals Marriott Hotel to be built on the beachfront ented groups. connected with this exemplary group have in Gaza. BIG AID PLEDGES, LITI'LE FOLLOW-THROUGH committed themselves to the betterment of This project says, symbolically, that the The US hosted an international meeting on Middle East peace process might, finally, Oct. 1, 1993, at which $2.4 billion in assistance both children and adults. The children of Eliza­ produce tangible benefits for the people in beth are fortunate to have the Portuguese In­ to the West Bank and Gaza was pledged. the area, especially through direct involve­ Most of these funds have not been delivered structive Social Club preparing them for their ment of the private sector. The construction or have been diverted from long-term future achievements. and later operation of this hotel will provide projects to emergency programs and costs of Among the numerous services provided by employment for hundreds of Palestinians. It running the Palestinian Authority. this unique organization is a Portuguese lan­ will contain a modern commercial center to The United States committed $500 million, guage school, teaching 300 children. The Por­ enable international visitors and Palestin­ of which $75 million annually for five years tuguese Instructive Social Club also promotes ians to conduct business as it is done else­ is managed by the Agency for International the physical well-being of the young people of where in the world. The project will include Development (AID). The other $125 million a self-contained telecommunications center was to come from the Overseas Private In­ Elizabeth through its youth soccer program. for international calls, faxes, and e-mail as vestment Corporation (OPIC) to assist Amer­ Additionally, there is a youth division of the well as excess telephone capacity for the ican investors through a combination of club, Nova Mocidade, serving young people local market. loans, loan guarantees, and political risk in­ up to the age of 18. This project will be the first major Amer­ surance. While youthful attainment is an important ican private sector involvement in Gaza. The AID has assisted a number of worthwhile mission of the Portuguese Instructive Social total investment will be approximately six projects, including $12 million for construc­ Club, cultural awareness is its main focus. To times more than all other American invest­ tion of six housing units with 192 apartments ments in Gaza-combined! in Gaza called Al Karam Towers. AID is also accomplish this laudable goal, the group is While diplomatic achievements are essen­ helping to improve uses of scarce water re­ dedicated to artistic endeavors. These com­ tial, the real test of the peace process is how sources and assisting private sector eco­ mendable endeavors include "Dancarees E it affects the daily lives of Israelis and Pal­ nomic growth through technical assistance, Cantres de Portugal,'' serving both adults and estinians. If substantive and visible improve­ training, loans to local firms, and establish­ children, a theater group, an amateur soccer ments do not result, no international agree- ment of industrial parks. But AID funds have March 13, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3883 been diverted from long-term projects to Paterson, in recognizing the truly momentous H.R. 1010 help in establishing Palestinian self-rule. occasion of John and Emma Spanedda's 50th Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ For example, AID committed $2 million to wedding anniversary. resentatives of the United States of America in support local elections in the West Bank and Congress assembled, Gaza, and to assist Palestinians in pro­ SECTION I. SHORT TITLE. moting more responsible and accountable THE MANDATES INFORMATION governance. This Act may be cited as the "Mandates AID has minimized help for the agricul­ ACT Information Act of 1997". tural sector, the one area where Palestinians SEC. 2. FINDINGS. could immediately develop profitable ex­ HON. GARY A. CONDIT The Congress finds the following: (1) Before acting on proposed private sector ports, especially under a new Free Trade OF CALIFORNIA Agreement with the US. Allocating addi­ mandates, the Congress should carefully con­ tional funds to farm exports would be cost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sider the effects on consumers, workers, and efficient. Thursday, March 13, 1997 small businesses. OPIC made a major effort to seek private (2) The Congress has often acted without sector projects to assist or insure. But most Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, along with our adequate information concerning the costs of private investors have avoided Gaza, so OPIC colleagues, ROB PORTMAN, NICK SMITH, WALLY private sector mandates, instead focusing funds committed to date have been modest. HERGER, and J.C. WATTS, earlier this week I only on the benefits. Mr. Arafat would be wise to stress the solv­ introduced the Mandates Information Act, H.R. (3) The costs of private sector mandates ing of such economic problems as a prime 1010, legislation to protect consumers, work­ are often borne in part by consumers, in the way to reduce tensions, improve the quality ers, and small businesses by enhancing the form of higher prices and reduced avail­ of life, and enhance opportunities for peace. ability of goods and services. quality of Congress' deliberation on proposed (4) The costs of private sector mandates He should build on momentum from the new unfunded mandates on the private sector. hotel project and stress the need for private are often borne in part by workers, in the sector involvement in the Palestinian econ­ The problem addressed by this bill is sim­ form of lower wages, reduced benefits, and omy. ple: Congress does not deliberate carefully fewer job opportunities. enough before deciding whether to impose un­ (5) The costs of private sector mandates funded mandates on the private sector. Focus­ are often borne in part by small businesses, ing almost exclusively on the benefits of un­ in the form of hiring disincentives and stunt­ THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ed growth. OF JOHN AND EMMA SPANEDDA funded mandates, Congress pays little heed to, and sometimes seems unaware of, the bur­ SEC. 3. PURPOSES. den that unfunded mandates sometimes im­ The purposes of this Act are the following: HON. BILL PASCREll, JR. (1) To improve the quality of the Congress' pose on the very groups they are supposed to OF NEW JERSEY deliberation with respect to proposed man­ help. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dates on the private sector, by- This burden is substantial. Economists of al­ (A) providing the Congress with more com­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 most every stripe agree that the costs of un­ plete information about the effects of such Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to funded mandates are primarily borne by con­ mandates; and bring to your attention the momentous occa­ sumers, workers, and small businesses. (B) ensuring that the Congress acts on such sion of the 50th wedding anniversary of John These costs take the form of higher prices for mandates only after focused deliberation on consumers, lower wages for workers, and hir­ the effects. and Emma Spanedda of Paterson, NJ. (2) To enhance the ability of the Congress It was 50 years ago on February 15, 1947, ing disincentives for small businesses. to distinguish between private sector man­ that John and Emma were happily married. The Mandates Information Act would create dates that harm consumers, workers, and The two were childhood sweethearts, growing a process for the Congress to deliberate care­ small businesses, and mandates that help up together in Seminole, a small coal mining fully on proposed new private-sector mandates those groups. community in western Pennsylvania when before deciding whether to impose them. Spe­ SEC. 4. FEDERAL PRIVATE SECTOR MANDATES. John, the oldest son of 4 children of Anthony cifically, the bill would direct the Congressional (a) IN GENERAL.- and Elizabeth Spanedda, along with the Budget Office to prepare a Consumer, Worker (1) ESTIMATES.-Section 424(b)(2) of the former Emma Veronesi, the youngest daugh­ and Small Business Impact Statement for new Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. private-sector mandates contained in bills re­ 658c(b)(2)) is amended- ter of 11 children of Peter and Julia Veronesi (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking " and" decided to finally marry. ported out of committee. The bill would also after the semicolon; and After John served in the U.S. Air Force dur­ establish a point of order against legislation (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as ing World War II, the couple decided to move containing private-sector mandates that ex­ subparagraph (C), and inserting after sub­ to New Jersey, taking up residence in the Riv­ ceed the $100 million cost threshold set for paragraph (A) the following: erside section of Paterson, where they have such mandates in the Unfunded Mandates Re­ "(B) the impact (including any dispropor­ since lived for most of their married life. form Act of 1995. Although this point of order tionate impact in particular regions or in­ Upon their move to Paterson, NJ, John be­ could be waived, it would ensure that Con­ dustries) on consumers, workers, and small came a business partner and manager of gress actually considers the information set businesses, of the Federal private sector mandates in the bill or joint resolution, in­ Pennsy Coat, Inc., in downtown Paterson, forth in the Consumer, Worker and Small cluding- which manufactured women's coats and had Business Impact Statement. The result will be "(i) an analysis of the effect of the Federal employed 70 workers for 25 years. During this focused, high-quality deliberation on the wis­ private sector mandates in the bill or joint time, Emma was busy at home, raising their dom of new unfunded private-sector man­ resolution on consumer prices and on the ac­ family of two sons and four daughters. dates. tual supply of goods and services in con­ Both John and Emma have been active Mr. Speaker, we took a very important step sumer markets; members of the community, especially through in 1995 by passing the Unfunded Mandates "(ii) an analysis of the effect of the Federal their involvement with Blessed Sacrament Act to protect State, local, and tribal govern­ private sector mandates in the bill or joint resolution on worker wages, worker benefits, Church, where Emma had served on many ments from having to pay for mandates placed and employment opportunities; and committees of the church and was a leading on them in Washington. One of the unspoken "(iii) an analysis of the effect of the Fed­ participant in the Blessed Sacrament PT A. truths of that act is that it has been a deterrent eral private sector mandates in the bill or Even today, John and Emma remain faithful to imposing mandates. It has worked in sev­ joint resolution on the hiring practices, ex­ parishioners of the church. eral instances, notably keeping costly man­ pansion, and profitability of business with Since their retirement, John and Emma's life dates out of the telecommunications and immi­ 100 or fewer employees; and". has been occupied by church, friends, and gration bills. (2) POINT OF ORDER.-Section 424(b)(3) of family, including the activities of their 6 grown While we should continue to be diligent in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 658c(b)(3)) is amended by adding after children, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-chil­ enforcing the rules that relate to intergovern­ the period "If such determination is made by dren. mental mandates, it is time to apply the same the Director, a point of order under this part Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ rules to private sector mandates. Mr. Speaker, shall lie only under section 425(a)(l) and as if leagues, John and Emma's family and friends, I urge our colleagues to join me in support of the requirement of section 425(a)(l) had not Blessed Sacrament Church, and the city of this important legislation. been met.". 3884 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 13, 1997 (3) THRESHOLD AMOUNTS.-Section 425(a )(2) Director of the Congressional Budget Office The committee's schedule of activities is de­ of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 to exceed the applicable threshold under sec­ signed to provide members with an inde­ U.S.C. 658d(a)(2)) is amended- tion 424(a )(l ) or (b)(l ) of the Congressional pendent basis with which to evaluate the Army (A) by striking " Federal intergovern­ Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 658f(a )(l ), mental mandates by an amount that causes 658f(b)(l )) should be financed through re­ Senior Task Force Report on sexual mis­ the thresholds specified in section 424(a )(l )" duced taxes, tax abatements, or direct com­ conduct, due in mid June, and other testimony and inserting " Federal mandates by an pensation by the Federal Government. it will receive, while not interfering with ongo­ amount that causes the thresholds specified ing criminal investigations and prosecutions. in section 424(a )(l ) or (b)(l )"; and (B) by inserting ", in the case of Federal More importantly, the committee's work will intergovernmental mandates exceeding the THE NATIONAL SECURITY COM- examine each of the military services, not just thresholds specified in section 424(a )(l )" MITTEE' S INVESTIGATION OF the Army. after " unless" . SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN THE (4) APPLICATION RELATING TO APPROPRIA­ MILITARY During the course of the investigation, the TIONS COMMITTEES.- Section 425(c)(l )(B) of committee will focus on the extent to which the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 the guidelines and systems to protect against U.S.C. 658d(c)(l )(B)) is amended- HON. TIWE FOWLER harassment and sexual misconduct have (A) in clause (i) by striking " intergovern­ OF FLORIDA failed; whether the Army and the other mental"; branches of the Armed Forces can institute (B) in clause (ii) by striking " intergovern­ HON. JANE HARMAN mental"· OF CALIFORNIA sufficient safeguards to protect against future misconduct or whether extraordinary avenues (C) in ' clause (iii) by striking " intergov­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernmental''; must be created to address allegations of sex­ (D) in clause (iv) by striking " intergovern­ Thursday, March 13, 1997 ual misconduct; the degree to which broad mental" ; Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, discretion as exercised in the chain of com­ (5) APPLICATION RELATING TO CONGRES­ mand contributes to a lack of faith in the mili­ SIONAL BUDGET OFFICE.- Section 427 of the Ms. HARMAN, and I appreciate the opportunity Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. to apprise our colleagues about the ongoing tary justice system; and as a result of the alle­ 6580 is amended by striking " intergovern­ congressional efforts to investigate the serious gations raised Wednesday, whether investiga­ mental" . allegations of sexual misconduct that have tive practices have led to inappropriate pres­ (b) RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA­ been made in our Armed Forces. sure if not coercion of individuals to make TIVES.--Clause 5 of rule XXIII of the Rules of As our colleagues know, the House National false allegations or to make admissions in vio­ the House of Representatives (as added by Security Committee, of which we are mem­ lation of due process and fifth amendment section 107 of the Unfunded Mandates Re­ rights against self-incrimination. form Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1514)) is amended bers, is the committee with primary responsi­ by striking " section 424(a )(l )" and inserting bility over the Department of Defense, particu­ To date, we have not reached the conclu­ " section 424(a)(l ) or (b)(l)". larly with regard to policy issues. It has been sion that an investigation independent of the (c) ExERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS.­ tasked by Speaker GINGRICH to fully inves­ Army or the Department of Defense is nec­ This section is enacted by Congress- tigate the issue of sexual misconduct in the (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power essary. We are concerned that an inde­ military services. Committee chairman FLOYD pendent investigation may jeopardize planned of the Senate and the House of Representa­ SPENCE has asked our colleague STEVE tives, respectively, and as such it shall be criminal prosecutions. considered as part of the rules of such House, BUYER, chairman of the Personnel Sub­ committee, and ourselves, the two most senior Mr. Speaker, our Armed Forces have a respectively, and shall supersede other rules proud history. They led the Nation in racial in­ only to the extent that they are inconsistent women on the committee, to lead the com­ therewith; and mittee's efforts. tegration. We believe they fully appreciate (2) with full recognition of the constitu­ Mr. Speaker, we take seriously both the al­ what is at stake with these allegations and will tional right of either House to change such legations of sexual misconduct and the allega­ respond to ensure that both women and men rules (so far as relating to such House) at tions raised this week of possible investigative are respected as individuals and for the con­ any time, in the same manner, and to the misconduct. Let us point out that the com­ tribution each brings to making our military the same extent as in the case of any other rule best fighting force possible. of each House. mittee's focus is not on integrated basic train­ SEC. 5. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS. ing, not gender neutral performance stand­ We look forward to providing progress re­ It is the sense of the Congress that any un­ ards, and not women in combat. Our focus is ports to our colleagues on the committee's in­ funded mandates that are determined by the on sexual misconduct. vestigation of this important subject.