17842 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 17, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS IN ernment of the Socialist Republic of Serbia CURRENT ISSUES SURROUND­ THE PROVINCE OF KOSOVO, dissolved the 188-member Kosovo Provincial ING UNITED STATES MILITARY YUGOSLAVIA Assembly, took over the organs of the provin­ PRESENCE IN HONDURAS cial government and closed Albanian lan­ HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD guage news media. The virtual ending of Ko­ HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS OF MICHIGAN sovo's status as a province began in 1989 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when the nationalist-inspired President of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 17, 1990 Republic of Serbia amended the Serbian con­ stitution and severely limited Kosovo's aukm­ Tuesday, July 17, 1990 Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I am alarmed about the recent dissolution of the omy. His recent actions were designed to in­ Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, as political and Kosovo Provincial Assembly and believe that flame ethnic tensions by denying the ethnic civil strife wane in Central America, allowing the current policies of the President of the Re­ Albanian people, who constitute 90 percent of for recovery and development to take place, it public of Serbia will lead to further ethnic strife the population of Kosovo, the right to have a is crucial that we analyze what is happening in in that tense Province and could trigger the province of their own. Honduras, a country which has received hun­ breakup of Yugoslavia. Today, I introduced In response to the unwarranted actions of dreds of millions of dollars in United States legislation concerning the ongoing tragedy of Mr. Milosevic in 1989, ethnic Albanians peace­ aid in recent years, and is currently under the Kosovo. Should the situation in Kosovo further fully protested. Over 50 of them were gunned new leadership of President Rafael Leonardo deteriorate, I will consider stronger legislation down, scores more were wounded, and others Callejas. Such questions as the restructing of that will have a serious economic impact on were imprisoned. It is important to remember its economy, its role in the political equilibrium that country. that all of these unfortunate events are hap­ of Central America, and its ties with Europe The seamy side of Yugoslavia's policies pening in Kosovo when respect for justice, de­ and the United States deserve to be exam­ toward its ethnic groups was brought to my at­ mocracy, and minority rights is growing in ined. In this context, the Honduras-United tention by Ekrem Bardha, my good friend and Eastern Europe. States military alliance is also undergoing sub­ a leader in the United States-Albanian com­ The unfortunate policies of Mr. Milosevic stantial revisions. munity, in 1986. A young Michigan resident, have curtailed the possibility for the Albanian Amidst popular opposition to continued Pjeter lvezaj, visited his family in Kosovo and community to express opinions freely and United States military presence, the Callejas was arrested, abused and put on trial for administration is restructuring its vision of the defend its interests through a peaceful proc­ having demonstrated in front of the Yugoslav role of the country's armed forces, focusing ess. The policies of the leadership of the Ser­ Embassy in Washington in 1981. After he was on a demilitarized cooperative effort aimed at given a long prison sentence, I introduced leg­ bian Republic have undermined prospects for combating deforestation the increased use of islation that would have denied Yugoslavia a peaceful democratic solution in Kosovo that Honduras as a transshipment point for illicit most-favored-nation trading status with the would respect the rights of all of the citizens narcotics. In order to provide some back­ United States. Fortunately, Mr. lvezaj was re­ in that Province. ground on the current issues surrounding leased. The democratic movements in Kosovo have United States military involvement in Hondu­ Last year, the sad story of Dobroslav attracted nearly 1 million supporters despite ras, I draw your attention to an article by a re­ Paraga, a young Croatian human rights activ­ the severe restrictions upon human rights and searcher with the Council on Hemispheric Af­ ist, came to my attention. He was imprisoned, the democratic process in that Province. Mr. fairs [COHA], which first appeared in the July along with another Croatian, for having called Milosevic remains clearly enamored with the 11 issue of that organization's biweekly publi­ for the release of political prisoners in Yugo­ Communist Party and is doing everything pos­ cation, the Washington Report on the Hemi­ slav jails. While in prison, he was beaten, and sible to contain the rising tide of democracy sphere. I encourage my colleagues to read his colleague died in prison under mysterious and the need for free elections in Kosovo. this illuminatory article by Research Associate circumstances. After learning of the flagrant The house that former Yugoslav President Renato Bendana. violation of the basic human liberties of Mr. Tito so carefully built was designed to contain HONDURAS OPPOSES PERMANENT U.S. MILI­ Paraga, I introduced legislation in the House Serbian nationalism. Mr. Milosevic is attempt­ TARY PRESENCE-PRIORITIES SHIFT AS RE­ last September condemning the brutal treat­ GIONAL TENSIONS LESSEN ing to rebuild the former Serbian kingdom at ment of that decent man and highlighting the (By Renato Bendana> tragic human rights record of that country. An the expense of ethnic Albanians and others who may stand in his way. Many in today's Recently inaugurated President Rafael identical bill passed the Senate in August and Leonardo Callejas has stated categorically received strong support from our colleagues Yugoslavia fear a rampant Serbia. Is there any that he will not sign an accord providing for who share our concerns about Yugoslavia and wonder that many Europeans are calling the the establishment of permanent U.S. mili­ human rights. The Department of State's Serbian President the most dangerous man in tary installations on Honduran territory. "Country Reports On Human Rights Practices Europe and a real threat to peace in the The statement came in response to increas­ for 1989" and Amnesty lnternational's report Balkan region? ing controversy over what role the U.S. mili­ tary, which for years has conducted exten­ for 1990 clearly document the ongoing human My sense of the Congress resolution com­ sive operations in Honduras on what is tech­ rights abuses in that country. mends the ethnic Albanians for showing re­ nically a temporary basis, will play in the In April, Congressman LANTOS held a hear­ straint during these difficult times and encour­ country now that prospects for continued ing in his Human Rights Caucus on the human ages a peaceful solution to the problems of civil strife in the region have diminished rights situation in Yugoslavia and invited me to Kosovo. The bill also urges the Government and emphasis has shifted towards economic development. testify about Mr. Paraga. A few hours prior to of Yugoslavia and the Government of the Re­ that hearing, the state of emergency was lifted If ratified, the controversial proposition, public of Serbia to restore the autonomous in the Province of Kosovo and several political known as Protocol III, would become an ex­ status of Kosovo and abandon its nationalistic tension of the 1954 Bilateral Military Assist­ prisoners were released. Many Members of ance Agreement, in which both countries Congress were led to believe at that time that policies which can only serve to undermine the unity of Yugoslavia. agreed to "act together for the common de­ a period of healing was beginning in Kosovo. fense and for the maintenance of the peace Unfortunately, the situation in that troubled I urge my colleagues to support this timely and security of the Western Hemisphere." Province has worsened. This month, the Gov- resolution. Two protocols have since been added, cover-

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. July 17, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17843 ing issues ranging from diplomatic immuni­ tion. Menacing enough, armed forces com­ Florida Keys Protection Act will direct the Sec­ ty for U.S. personnel to counter-terrorism mander Gen. Arnulfo Cantarero Lopez has retary of Transportation to submit a proposal training. Protocol III would mark a signifi­ warned critics that although the armed cant break from the past, and set the stage forces have subordinated themselves to the to the International Maritime Organization to for a new and even more controversial era in civil government to date, they "are not tol­ designate the sanctuary as an area to be U.S.-Honduran relations. erant or weak in any sense.'' avoided. U.S. Ambassador to Honduras Crescencio Callejas' contention that "perhaps this is Furthermore, H.R. 3719 will prohibit all min­ Arcos, who previously dabbled in the coun­ a good time to remember that we cannot be eral activities, including oil and gas leasing, try's politics while serving as press secretary so dependent on U.S. aid," could reflect a exploration, and development within the sanc­ at the embassy during the height of the slightly revised line of thinking on the part tuary. contra war, has argued that U.S. bases of the Honduran government. In an effort Florida's Keys are worthy of safeguarding. I would be a tremendous asset to Honduras, to begin to ease his country away from its considering that this country's military dependence upon Washington, the president would like to thank my colleague from Florida, presence contributes an annual $45 million has become a staunch supporter of Central Congressman FASCELL, for his great concern to the Honduran economy. Some govern­ American economic integration and has em­ for protection of the environment and his in­ ment officials in Honduras agree, saying phasized stronger ties with the European troduction of this legislation. I support his that the signing of Protocol III would guar­ Economic Community, Asia and hemispher­ effort to preserve these natural wonders. antee much-needed U.S. economic and mili­ ic neighbors such as Mexico and Venezuela. tary support. Despite the alleged economic benefits, THE LIONS HOME FOR THE President Callejas has maintained a deter­ TRIBUTE TO PAOLO B. BLIND, INC. mined stance against any permanent bases, DEPETRILLO, M.D. stating that the government does "not deem the U.S. presence vital for our own securi­ HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN ty." He also denied rumors that the United OF FLORIDA OF RHODE ISLAND States and Honduras have discussed plans IN THE HOUSE OF R]i:PRESENTATIVES to move U.S. Southern Command headquar­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters from Panama to Honduras when the Tuesday, July 17, 1990 Tuesday, July 17, 1990 contract with Panama expires in 1999. But Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would those who have monitored U.S.-Honduran like to recognize the humanitarian work and relations over the years are quick to recall to pay tribute to an exceptional member of my that Washington almost inevitably gets its district who was awarded a Faculty Develop­ selfless dedication of the Lions Home for the way in Tegucigalpa by maint aining good re­ ment Award by the Pharmaceutical Manufac­ Blind, Inc. of Dade County, FL. This nonprofit lations with high military and civilian offi­ turers Association, Inc. organization provides assistance and comfort cials. Paolo B. DePetrillo, M.D., of Providence, to those who cannot see. Although Protocol III has found a certain was given this prestigious award for his dedi­ The Lions Home for the Blind offers rehabil­ degree of acceptance in government circles cation to research and training within the clini­ itative and social services to the blind of the where the relationship with the United Miami community free of charge. The Reha­ States is still seen as profitable, it has been cal pharmacology field. Tnis field is imperative to our society as a whole. One out of every bilitation Program serves 45 blind people daily opposed by many rank and file citizens who with transportation, education, and lunch. The view continued U.S. involvement in Hondu­ four chairmen of pharmacology departments ras as an infringement upon their country's in the United States is a former PMA Founda­ Social Services Program renders assistance sovereignty and constitution. In a recent tion awardee. I know of many young scientists to another 95 blind people by providing trans­ public protest, an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 who have received a foundation award have portation to medical and dental appointments, workers from both leftist and rightist gone on to excel in their field. I am sure that to the pharmacy, to the market, and to many unions marched together demanding "the Government agencies. departure of the U.S. troops and the rejec­ he will also. It is with great pleasure that I commend On July 21, 1990, the Lions Home for the tion of any agreement that implies the es­ Blind will have their annual Radio Marathon to tablishment of foreign bases on Honduran Paolo B. DePetrillo on his award. I wish him territory.'' Despite the increase in opposi­ the best of luck and continued success. raise urgently needed funds to continue chari­ tion to the American presence, Foreign Min­ table work. The Radio Marathon will be heard ister Mario Carias Zapata has asserted that on WQBA-AM radio, La Cubanisima. having U.S. troops in Honduras "is still jus­ H.R. 3719-FLORIDA KEYS Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the tified" because "fighting could possibly PROTECTION ACT Lions Home for the Blind for its generous con­ resume" in El Salvador and the situation in tributions in helping those without sight. I es­ Nicaragua is "very unstable." HON. CRAIG T. JAMES pecially would like to commend Mr. Fernando While Callegas astronished many observ­ OF FLORIDA Rodriguez, president; Mr. Oscar D. Vidal, l.C., ers by asserting that the country, after almost a decade of witnessing massive non­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES executive director; Ms. Marta Perez, assistant stop joint military maneuvers, still has a Tuesday, July 17, 1990 director; Ms. Aleida Leal, director of the Radio need for military training and assistance, he Marathon; Mr. Hector Gasta, treasurer; and stresses the importance of a "reorganiza­ Mr. JAMES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. Alfonso Infante, accounting for their per­ tion" of such military exercises. The Hondu­ state my strong support for H.R. 3719, the sonal commitment and dedication to helping ran president sees a shift in the type of Florida Keys Protection Act. Florida has been others. training U.S. military personnel will provide blessed with great natural beauty. The keys Honduran troops; he already has trans­ are just one example of the unique environ­ ferred army units to what have been called mental structure that Florida is famous for. THE NORTHERN REGIONAL RE- "green battalions" that will specialize, with Possessing one of the largest living coral SEARCH CENTER'S GOLDEN U.S. assistance, in prevening and combating reefs in the world, the Florida Keys are in ANNIVERSARY forest fires, and also has arranged with Washington for the installation of radar to danger of destruction by the grounding of rec­ detect drug trafficking activity in the envi­ reational and commercial vessels. Both Key HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL rons of his country. Largo and Looe Key are protected and regu­ OF ILLINOIS The armed forces, despite a drop of 50 lated by the National Oceanic and Atmospher­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent in U.S. military assistance in fiscal ic Administration by designation as National year 1990 and a 10 percent reduction in its Marine Sanctuaries. In spite of this protection, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 budget, so far has cooperated with Callejas, vessels avoiding the gulf stream create a navi­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, the Northern Re­ even acquiescing to the government's sug­ gational and environmental hazard. gestion that it may convert the Palmerola gional Research Center in Peoria, IL, one of air base, currently used by over 1,000 U.S. This bill will expand the coverage of the Na­ the Nation's most prestigious and successful troops, into a civilian airport. At the same tional Marine Sancturaries and creates an ad­ agricultural laboratories, recently celebrated its time, the armed forces are engaged in an on­ visory council consisting of Federal, State, 50th anniversary. The research done at the ag going confrontation with the national legis­ and local officials to help prepare and imple­ lab has benefited families and communities lature over the status of military conscrip- ment a management plan. In addition, the throughout the world. I want to pay tribute to 17844 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 17, 1990 the great achievements of the research center The scholarship program is based on an never forget the diseases, the bloody Indian during its first 50 years and wish it well as it essay contest, and the winning entry from massacres, and the long winter days at begins its next half century. each State is flown to Washington, DC, to Valley Forge that our forefathers endured all for a dream of freedom. That is why At this point I want to insert in the RECORD, compete in a national competition. chills race down my spine when the notes of "Officials Mark 50 Years of Ag Lab" from the The winner this year from Alabama is no ex­ our National Anthem are played. That is Peoria Journal Star, July 17, 1990. ception to the high academic standards set by why my eyes tear up when I place my right OFFICIALS MARK 50 YEARS OF AG LAB the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She is an hand over my heart and look up to that honor student at Carroll High School in Ozark, noble flag that stood high over Fort McHenry so long ago. Even as the flames State and federal officials helped cele­ AL, and involved in many different student leadership roles. ripped and the bombs exploded around it, brate the 50th anniversary of the Northern that very flag still flapped majestically in Regional Research Center on Friday. Tamara A. Marsh has been youth ambassa­ dor to the Soviet Union, a member of the Na­ the breeze of the Chesapeake Bay. America U.S. Rep. Robert H. Michel, R-Peoria, said is a unique place ... a special place. It is, the center's accomplishments make it worth tional Honor Society, Who's Who Among and always will be, "the land of the free and investing in. American High School Students, and a the home of the brave". "This center puts science to work. The member of several organizations. Tamara now work done here benefits families and com­ intends to pursue studies at Auburn University munities all over the state, the nation and the world," he said. in international trade. DAVIS-BACON: CORRECTING THE He said the lab is in need of extensive ren­ Miss Marsh's winning script shows, in her RECORD ovation, and "we need to do some moderniz­ own words, why she is proud of America: ing and renovation. I'm aware you are doing WHY I AM PROUD OF AMERICA HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS some on your own, but that's like wringing (Tami A. Marsh, Alabama winner, 1989-90 out a turnip." VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship OF CALIFORNIA The ag lab is expected to undergo a $50 Program> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million renovation over the next decade. Why I am proud of America. Being an Tuesday, July 17, 1990 "The building shows signs of age, and we American is more than baseball and apple will undergo a major renovation and re­ pie. It is more than red, white and blue. It is Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, on June 25, vamping to meet the standards of the next coming from a long line of rich heritage. It the Wall Street Journal published an article by century," said center director Bert Princen. is loving my country and understanding how Mr. Scott Allan Hodge of the Heritage Foun­ He cited the Technology Transfer Act of it was brought to life. dation in opposition to the Davis-Bacon Act. 1986 as a critical means for commercializa­ On a hot summer's afternoon over two tion of government research. Mr. Hodge labeled the Davis-Bacon Act as hundred years ago thirty-nine of the most racist. I believe this is absolutely wrong. "There was a reluctance on the part of scholarly men in the world proudly signed a private companies to pick up our research, I am including an expanded letter that I piece of parchment that became the founda­ wrote in refutation. and it was then developed by foreign compa­ tion of America. The Constitution is still as nies," Princen said. "Today we are even im­ beautiful this day as it was that afternoon DAVIS-BACON: "CROCODILE TEARS" FROM THE porting superslurper (invented at the ag over two hundred years ago. HERITAGE FOUNDATION lab> from Japan. We may have to start In that document a most brilliant form of Today minorities and women are threat­ buying jojoba from other nations. That's government was created. This government ened with the loss of many of the economic unfortunate because the plant is native to was a government formed by the people, for and social gains of the previous decades. the U.S., and we did the oil research here in the people. For the first time, a government Ironically, those who have led this assault Peoria." made provisions to protect the rights of almost invariably seek to justify their ac­ Michel said: "It took us so long to realize every individual. tions by claiming to act in the interest of the marriage of private industry and gov­ This summer I visited the Soviet Union. It the minorities and women who will be most ernment. We finally woke up to the fact was here I realized the true value of the harmed. In truth, the attack on minority that our Japanese friends come here and Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and Ameri­ and female advancement arises from eco­ take notes and pictures and we deny the can citizenship. Americans should be thank­ nomic self-interest and from nothing else. A same opportunity to our own people. We've ful that we may choose any denomination case in point is the Davis-Bacon Act. woken up to the times." and any church where we feel led to wor­ The Heritage Foundation in a recent edi­ Charles Hess, assistant secretary for sci­ ship. When we attend, we are not forced to torial-"Davis-Bacon: Racist Then, Racist ence and education with the U.S. Depart­ sign a list showing that we worshipped Now"-calls for the repeal of this law which ment of Agriculture, said for every dollar in­ something besides the State. We have total protects the wages of all construction work­ vested in agriculture research, society real­ freedom of religion, and for some inscruta­ ers, including minorities and women. The izes a $40 return. ble reason, we take it for granted. Heritage Foundation seeks to justify repeal ·'The burden of success is elevated expec­ We have a media system that does not of Davis-Bacon by asserting that reducing tations that follow," he said. "Agriculture withhold important information or bend the the wages of minority and female workers is faces may challenges and we will see more truth. We do not live in constant fear of somehow in their interest-rather than the emphasis on commercialization of products scrutiny or the secret police. We are allowed economic interest of the corporate sponsors from agriculture. NRRC is at the forefront to be individuals; we can be ourselves and of the Heritage Foundation. of this research." not be worried about what the government The truth is that minority and female He said within the next few days the sec­ will think. Americans are not afraid to smile workers have entered construction in in­ retaries of the Departments of Agriculture and laugh. In fact, we often have reason to creasing numbers over the past decade. Be­ and Energy will sign an agreement to stimu­ do so. That is a wonderful part about being cause they are often the newest members of late more uses of agriculture products for an American. the industry, these workers are particularly alternative fuels. Our economic system is another cause to vulnerable to the wage-cutting practices The center is celebrating its anniversary stand proud for our nation. Capitalism en­ which the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 is de­ today with a public open house from 8 a.m. ables us to own our own businesses and signed to prohibit. Norman Hill, President to6t;>.m. strive through competition. Because of cap­ of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, has italism, America has variety in every aspect characterized women and minority workers of life. Our lives are not monopolized by the as "particularly vulnerable to exploitation ESSAYIST TAMARA MARSH government. In the Soviet Union, I watched such as the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 is de­ as the people stood in line for minutes for a signed to prohibit." HON. WILLIAM L. DICKINSON glass of warm water. With all due respect to the Heritage Foun­ OF ALABAMA When they had finished, they would pass dation, we have distinguished African-Amer­ their glass to the next person in line and ican members of Congress who strongly sup­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drink after one another. Then the Soviets port the Davis-Bacon Act and, in my view, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 would all tell me how things were getting are far more likely to look out for minority better. I could not help but wonder what interests in this country than is the Herit­ Mr. DICKINSON. Mr. Speaker, 43 years ago things were like before they "got better". I age Foundation. Representative Bill Clay of the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program am so thankful to be an American. Missouri has eloquently expressed the pro­ was started by the Veterans of Foreign Wars America did not just happen. It was a tections which all workers-regardless of of the United States and its ladies auxiliary. long, hard fight for independence. We must race-derive from the Davis-Bacon when he July 17, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17845 stated that " Ctlhe average non-union con­ TRIBUTE TO MR. THEODORE Ms. Daniels to carry on our torch for our coun­ struction worker subject to the Davis-Bacon "TEDDY" MICHAUD try's future. Act earns $14,000 a year. The average union Congratulations and my sincere hopes for a workers earn $17 ,000 a year under the HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY bright future to an outstanding young citizen, Davis-Bacon Act • • •. It is not just morally Ms. LaKeitha Daniels. reprehensible, but logically ludicrous, to be­ OF RHODE ISLAND lieve that reducing these meager incomes of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES construction workers even further will Tuesday, July 17, 1990 AID THE SOVIETS CAN REALLY somehow reduce the budget deficit. USE [Repeal] will undoubtedly have the effect Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of increasing the profits of a few employers, to pay tribute to a champion of youth, Mr. but it does so at the expense of both work­ Theodore "Teddy" Michaud. HON. LEE H. HAMILTON ers and taxpayers." Recently, in appreciation of his service, the OF INDIANA In the same vein, former Representative Newport American Little League dedicated the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Theodore "Teddy" Michaud Minor Little Parren Mitchell of Maryland observed that, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 "I have served on the House Small Business League Field. Teddy has donated 11 years of Committee for 15 years, and I have chaired his time in various capacities to Little League Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, an article by the subcommittee that deals with minority in Newport, RI, including coach, equipment Mr. Richard Gardner was published in the business for the last 5 years. In that total of manager, and scorekeeper. Washington Post on July 8, 1990, entitled 15 years, I have never received one single Aside from his unselfish involvement in the "Aid the Soviets Can Really Use." The article complaint from any minority business with Newport American Little League, Teddy, a focuses on the importance of Western techni­ regard to Davis-Bacon, not one. I hear about Purple Heart recipient from Vietnam, has re­ cal assistance in fostering the process of eco­ them in terms of capital; I hear about their mained active with various armed services or­ nomic and political reform in the Soviet Union. complaints in terms of everything else, but I ganizations, including the Disabled American I commend the article to the attention of my have not received one complaint from a Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the colleagues. The text follows: single minority business with regard to Fleet Reserves, and others. Teddy has also [From the Washington Post, July 8, 1990] Davis-Bacon.'' shared his success and fortune with his wife Arn THE SovrETs CAN REALLY UsE Shocking examples of the exploitation of Cherly and their two children. for its past record of commitment to the cul­ lowing excerpt from Andy Stahl, a resource tural life of our community but to its ongoing Why I am proud of America. America­ analyst at the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund one simple word that brings to mind hun­ commitment to use the performing arts as a in Seattle, be entered in the RECORD. If you dreds of images; baseball games, hotdogs, are laboring under the misapprehension that tool through which to instill self-confidence "spacious skies and amber waves of grain". and self-esteem in participants as well as to Each individual has his or her own image of the environmentalists who oppose logging in provide a vehicle through which the communi­ what America is and why they are proud of the Pacific Northwest are concerned about ty can discover and rediscover African-Ameri­ it. For myself, when I think of America, I spotted owls, I recommend you to read this. ca's rich cultural heritage. think not only of its symbols, I think of the This very candid statement by someone in people who have made America what it is the forefront of the northern spotted owl con­ today. I am proud of Americans. troversy points out clearly that the owl exists TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MICHAEL F. Throughout our history, there have been as a tool for an antigrowth agenda, and has MOISE such outstanding Americans that their nothing to do with the cute little furry owl. names are instantly recognizable. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. How many times is the Congress going to HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY Anthony, John F. Kennedy, and Martin stand idly by and watch the interests of the OF RHODE ISLAND Luther King have all become national working, producing sector of this economy laid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heroes. And while they are all deserving of to ruin in order to appease the never-ending this praise, there are millions of Americans demands of an elite group representing the Tuesday, July 17, 1990 who are unsung heroes and are equally de­ leisure lobby? Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today serving of recognition. There were those [From the Washington Times, July 10, to pay tribute to an exceptional member of my who suffered at Plymouth Rock, those who 1990] district who is retiring from the Providence lost their lives in the Civil War in order to preserve America, and those who followed THANK GOODNESS THE SPOTTED OWL EVOLVED Fire Department after 36 years of dedicated Louis and Clarke into the West to settle IN THE NORTHWEST and loyal service. that unknown frontier. The most oblivious­ broad and vaired movement depicted rou- optimism, of hard work, and of freedom. No 17850 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 17, 1990 other nation can boast of having a society 1942, he was ordained to the priesthood and History provides an illuminating parallel. so rich in diversity and unity. 3 years later as a pastor in 1945. The Holy The ancient Roman Republic became politi­ I'm proud of our history. To say that Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected cally unworkable largely because the jobs of Americans have been "tough" would be an him titular bishop of Elaia in 1964 and he was ordinary Roman workers and small farmers understatement. We've overcome unbeliev­ were taken over by cheaper outside labor, in able odds to become the most important so­ consecrated to the episcopate the same year. The Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios is the first this case by burgeoning use of imported ciety in the history of mankind. It's been slave labor. Slave labor was cheaper than less than 500 years since Christopher Co­ ecumenical patriarch to visit the Western the labor of free Romans. Thus, "the free lumbus sailed to the West. Yet, in that time, Hemisphere. market" said, "Use the slave labor." Doing we've built a nation, saved countless mil­ It is with great pleasure that I recognize His so enriched Roman landowners and the af­ lions from poverty and repression, cured dis­ Holiness Dimitrios and congratulate him for his fluent. But the shift to slave labor took ease, went to the moon, and lit the world outstanding achievements. I wish him contin­ with our culture. away the jobs of ordinary Romans, who had I'm especially proud of the people of this ued success as a spiritual leader of world Or­ been the backbone of Rome's armies and special land. Everyday they do the work thodox Christianity. state. They became an unemployed prole­ that makes the American ideal come alive. tariat in the city of Rome, degraded by poli­ Over the years they've cooked, cleaned, ticians' free bread and circuses-and Rome toiled, wept, and fought to make America PRICE OF FREE TRADE as a republic stopped working. what it is today. People from every nation and every background . . . they've worked HON. BOB TRAXLER The United States turned the jobs of its ordinary workers over to outside labor-be­ together; they've struggled together. OF MICHIGAN Finally, there's freedom. It's what the cause it was cheaper than American labor­ United States is all about. When Thomas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by accepting imports vastly in excess of our Jefferson wrote that historic Declaration in Tuesday, July 17, 1990 exports, imports that a:re cheaper than 1776, he wasn't just scribbling some idle American-made goods because of foreign words on paper: he was defining the spirit of Mr. TRAXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring wage levels a tenth or less as high

39-059 0-91-39 (Pt. 12) 17852 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 17, 1990 anticipation of state elections, Mr. Mann as­ officer in their service who had challeneged do anything. In two years they had the serted that 20,000 Sikh men and boys had in writing their misdeeds in Punjab." upper hand in every aspect of the establish­ "disappeared" in the custody of Indian po­ His specific allegations of torture were ment-administration, schools, hospitals." licemen and intelligence agents over the last among the charges conveyed to the Govern­ The former governor said he had no alter­ few years. ment spokesman without drawing comment native but to impose long curfews-one Mr. Mann's assertions were relayed for from him. lasted 16 days-and crack down on militancy comment to the Indian Government spokes­ "Law enforcement in India has become while trying to rebuild local administra­ man's office, which has not issued any primitive," Mr. Mann said. "Fifty people are tion.] reply. killed in the streets of Kashmir because HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORS BARRED Indian authorities have been reporting there are no procedures for stopping a riot, the deaths of several "hard-core terrorists" for dealing with crowds. They just go for India bars international human rights or­ daily, along with a dozen or more other vic­ the kill." ganizations from visiting Kashmir, where all tims of Sikh militants, paramilitary authori­ foreigners must register with the police on ties or criminals. At least 600 people have CFrom the New York Times International, entering the valley. But several Indian died this year in violence in Punjab, 200 in June 15, 1990] teams of concerned citizens have visited the the last month. valley and written very critical reports. AMID KASHMIR 'PARADISE,' A DEADLY In Srinagar, Mufti Bahauddin Farooqi, a Mr. Mann said Punjabi Sikhs, feeling that STRUGGLE they are all regarded as separatist suspects, former chief justice of the Jammu and have become so alienated and frightened of