March 20, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2187 cyber emergencies. We applaud your ongoing forward to continuing to work with both THE U.S.S. leadership on this and other key technology Congress and the Administration on matters matters in the United State Senate. relating to security and critical infrastruc- Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise Microsoft is deeply engaged in security ture. today to submit a resolution honoring matters. Our Trustworthy Computing Initia- Sincerely, the 60th anniversary of the commis- tive, recently announced by Bill Gates, SUSAN A. BROPHY, sioning of the USS South Dakota. places a primary emphasis on security, pri- Senior Vice President, Domestic Public Policy, The USS South Dakota was the lead vacy and reliability across our products, AOL Time Warner. ship of a class of 35,000-ton services and operations. and was officially commissioned on We agree with you that, in case of a na- f tional cyber emergency, the Federal Govern- March 20, 1942. Few ships in the history of the have had ment should draw upon the brightest minds STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED such a distinguished service record or in industry in its efforts to protect Federal RESOLUTIONS agencies and other critical entities. In fact, have been as integral to the defense of on September 11th our Chief Security Officer our Nation. The Resolution I am sub- was called to active military duty to support mitting today honors both the USS the government’s response to the attacks. He SENATE RESOLUTION 228—HON- South Dakota and her dedicated crew. recently left Microsoft to become the Vice ORING THE MEMORY OF THE The USS South Dakota served Chairman of the President’s Critical Infra- U.S.S. SOUTH DAKOTA AND ITS structure Protection Board. throughout World War II, and became We view your focus on a National Emer- WORLD WAR II CREW ON THE the most decorated American battle- gency Technology Guard, like our Trust- OCCASION OF THE 60TH ANNI- ship of the war having been awarded 13 worthy Computing Initiative, as a means to VERSARY OF THE COMMIS- battle stars. In addition, the South Da- strengthen America’s cybersecurity via bet- SIONING OF THE U.S.S. SOUTH kota became one of only four battle- ter trained personnel. DAKOTA ships to receive the Navy Unit Com- We thank you again for the opportunity to comment on this matter and commend you Mr. JOHNSON (for himself and Mr. mendation. once again for your ongoing leadership in cy- DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- While the South Dakota spent the bersecurity. lution; which was referred to the Com- majority of its service in World War II Sincerely, mittee on Armed Services: in the Pacific, it did serve in the Atlan- JACK KRUMHOLTZ, S. RES. 228 tic along with the British Home Fleet Director, Federal Government Affairs, from February to July 1943. However, Associated General Counsel. Whereas March 20, 2002, marks the 60th An- niversary of the commissioning of the U.S.S. no one can deny that the crew truly South Dakota; distinguished themselves in the Pacific AOL TIME WARNER, Washington, DC, March 19, 2002. Whereas the U.S.S. South Dakota and her Campaign. Very few of the battles crew served with distinction throughout Hon. RON WYDEN, fought in that theater of operation oc- World War II; Hon. GEORGE ALLEN, curred without the support of the USS United States Senate, Washington, DC. Whereas the U.S.S. South Dakota served in South Dakota. In fact, the South Da- DEAR SENATOR WYDEN AND SENATOR ALLEN: many of the major battles of the Pacific kota saw action at the battle for Gua- On behalf of AOL Time Warner, I would like Campaign, including the engagements in support of the battle for , the dalcanal, the Battle of the Santa Cruz to express my appreciation for your efforts Islands, the invasions of the Gilbert Is- and leadership in the area of antiterrorism Battle of the , the inva- and disaster response, including the develop- sions of the and Marshall Is- lands and , the Mari- ment of legislation to address this critical lands, the Marianas Campaign, the Battle of anas Campaign, the Battle of the Phil- issue. the , the invasions of Leyte ippine Sea, the invasions of Leyte and September 11th forever changed the way and in the Philippines, the invasions Luzon in the Philippines, the invasions our country thinks about crisis response and of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and attacks on of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and attacks emergency management, and has made all of the home islands of Japan; on the home Islands of Japan. All told, us realize the importance of working to- Whereas, from February through August of 1943, the U.S.S. South Dakota operated in the USS South Dakota was credited gether as a team when disaster strikes. Like with sinking three enemy ships and so many other organizations and individuals the Atlantic Ocean, and served there with across the country and around the world, we the British Home Fleet; downing 64 enemy aircraft during the at AOL Time Warner watched with horror as Whereas the U.S.S. South Dakota and her war. the tragic events of that day unfolded—and crew became the most decorated American The proudest moment for the crew did what we could to contribute to the im- of World War II, having been may have been when the South Dakota mediate needs of the emergency response awarded 13 battle stars; served as the flagship for Admiral personnel, from financial and humanitarian Whereas the U.S.S. South Dakota became Chester W. Nimitz during the surrender one of only four battleships to be awarded assistance to technical support. of Japan in Bay on September 2, Since that time, we have participated in the Navy Unit Commendation; numerous discussions, including several on- Whereas Admiral Chester W. Nimitz used 1945. For the ship, its crew, and our Na- going initiatives led by the Administration, the U.S.S. South Dakota as his flagship for tion, this signalled the end of World about both how to prevent such a catas- the surrender of Japan in ; War II and our complete victory over trophe in the future and how to mitigate the Whereas the U.S.S. South Dakota served as the forces of fascism. Following the effects of such a disaster should the unthink- the flagship for Admiral William F. Halsey surrender of Japan, the South Dakota able occur again. It is clear from these dis- on the return of the Navy’s Third Fleet to was the flagship for Admiral William cussions and from our experiences on that the United States after World War II ended; F. Halsey during the return of the fleet and day, that one of the most critical objectives to the United States. in formulating a disaster response strategy Whereas the memory of those who served is to ensure the functioning of our commu- and those who died on the vessel are honored On the 60th Anniversary of its com- nications infrastructure in the event of an at the U.S.S. South Dakota Memorial in missioning, I would like to take this emergency. Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Now, therefore, opportunity to thank the crew of the Your legislation, ‘‘The Science Technology be it USS South Dakota for their service to Emergency Mobilization Act,’’ recognizes Resolved, That the Senate— our Nation. Their contributions to the the important role played by volunteers— (1) remembers the service of the U.S.S. freedoms we enjoy today is a debt we like those from our company and countless South Dakota and its World War II crew on can never fully repay. I ask my col- and countless others across the nation—in the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the providing technical assistance to enhance commissioning of the U.S.S. South Dakota; leagues to join with me in remem- communication in times of crisis, and cre- (2) commends the members of the World bering the USS South Dakota and hon- ates a mechanism for coordinating and de- War II crew of the U.S.S. South Dakota for oring the lasting legacy of her crew. ploying such assistance in a systematic fash- their dedicated service to the United States f ion during a national emergency. We believe during that war; that this type of voluntary partnership be- (3) pays solemn tribute to those who were SENATE RESOLUTION 229—CON- tween industry and government is vital to killed or wounded on the decks of the U.S.S. DEMNING THE INVOLVEMENT OF ensuring that disaster response and recovery South Dakota; and WOMEN IN SUICIDE BOMBINGS efforts are coordinated and effective. (4) honors the lasting legacy of the great We are grateful for your work on this issue fighting spirit of the U.S.S. South Dakota Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Ms. MIKUL- of such importance to our nation, and look and its crew. SKI, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mrs.

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RES. 229 Witnesses Whereas on October 24, 2001, the Senate ap- to conduct a hearing to receive testi- proved amendment No. 1941 to H.R. 2506 of mony on legislative initiatives that Panel 1: The Honorable E. C. ‘‘Pete’’ the One Hundred Seventh Congress express- would impose limits on the shipments Aldridge, Under Secretary of Defense ing the sense of the Senate that suicide of out-of-State municipal solid waste for Acquisition, Technology and Logis- bombings are a horrific form of terrorism and authorize State and local govern- tics; the Honorable Peter B. Teets, that must be universally condemned as ter- ments to exercise flow control. The Under Secretary of the Air Force and rorist acts; hearing will be held in SD–406. Director, National Reconnaissance Of- Whereas it has been reported that an influ- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fice; and General Ralph E. Eberhart, ential High Islamic Council has issued an USAF, Commander in Chief, United edict that women should join men as suicide objection, it is so ordered. bombers; COMMITTEE ON FINANCE States Space Command. Whereas the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask Panel 2: Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr., radical offshoot of the Fatah movement, has unanimous consent that the Com- USN, Commander in Chief, United announced that it has created a special unit mittee on Finance be authorized to States Strategic Command; Major Gen- for women suicide bombers; meet during the session of the Senate eral Franklin J. Blaisdell, USAF, Di- Whereas incidents, including a February rector, Nuclear and Counterprolifera- 27, 2002, suicide bombing that injured 3 peo- on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. to consider the nomination of tion, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff ple and a January 27, 2002, suicide bombing for Air and Space Operations, United that killed 1 person and injured an estimated Randal K. Quarles to be Assistant Sec- 150 more, show an alarming trend in the use retary for International Affairs of the States Air Force; and Rear Admiral of women to carry out attacks terrorist U.S. Department of Treasury. Dennis M. Dwyer, USN, Director, Stra- against Israel; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tegic Systems Programs, United States Whereas troubling statements have been objection, it is so ordered. Navy. made suggesting that the involvement of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS women in carrying out suicide bombings will objection, it is so ordered. result in women achieving equal rights with Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask f men; unanimous consent that the Com- Whereas women throughout the world mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR bravely serve in militaries that act in ac- ized to meet during the session of the Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask cordance with international law and custom; Senate on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, unanimous consent that Neil Naraine, and at 2:00 p.m., for a joint hearing with a fellow in my office, be granted the Whereas the involvement of women in car- the House of Representatives’ Com- rying out suicide bombings is contrary to privilege of the floor for the remainder the important role women must play in con- mittee on Veterans Affairs, to hear the of the debate on the energy bill. flict prevention and resolution: Now, there- legislative presentations of American The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fore, be it Ex-Prisoners of War, the Vietnam Vet- objection, it is so ordered. Resolved, That the Senate— erans of America, the Retired Officers f (1) reaffirms the condemnation of all sui- Association, the National Association cide bombings as terrorist acts, made by the of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, EXECUTIVE SESSION Senate in Senate amendment No. 1941 to and AMVETS. The hearing will take H.R. 2506 of the One Hundred Seventh Con- place in room 345 of the Cannon House gress on October 24, 2001; NOMINATION DISCHARGED AND Office Building. (2) deplores those acts as contrary to the PLACED ON THE CALENDAR values and ideals of people everywhere; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (3) calls on women of the world not to emu- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- late a self-destructive, brutal, and mur- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE imous consent that the Senate proceed derous crime. Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask to executive session and that the Envi- f unanimous consent that the Select ronment and Public Works Committee Committee on Intelligence be author- be discharged from further consider- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ation of the nomination of J. Paul Gil- MEET ized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at man, of Virginia, to be an Assistant COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN 2:30 p.m. to hold a closed hearing on in- Administrator of the Environmental AFFAIRS telligence matters. Protection Agency, and that the nomi- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nation be placed on the Executive Cal- unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. endar. mittee on Banking, Housing, and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Urban Affairs be authorized to meet SUBCOMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL pore. Without objection, it is so or- during the session of the Senate on Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask dered. unanimous consent that the Sub- Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at 10 a.m. to f conduct an oversight hearing on ‘‘Ac- committee on Personnel of the Com- counting and Investor Protection mittee on Armed Services be author- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Issues Raised by Enron and Other Pub- ized to meet during the session of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- lic Companies.’’ Senate on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, imous consent that the Senate proceed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 9:30 a.m., in open session to receive to the consideration of the following objection, it is so ordered. testimony on recruiting and retention nominations: Calendar Nos. 730 COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND in the military services in review of through 736, and the nominations on TRANSPORTATION the defense authorization request for the Secretary’s desk under Foreign Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask fiscal year 2003. Service; that the nominations be con- unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without firmed; that the motions to reconsider mittee on Commerce, Science, and objection, it is so ordered. be laid upon the table; that any state- Transportation be authorized to meet SUBCOMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC ments relating to the nominations be on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at 9:30 Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask printed in the RECORD; that the Presi- a.m. on competition in the local tele- unanimous consent that the Sub- dent be immediately notified of the communications marketplace. committee on Strategic of the Com- Senate’s action; and that the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee on Armed Services be author- return to legislative session without objection, it is so ordered. ized to meet during the session of the any intervening action or debate.

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