June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13425 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A SALUTE TO PARTICIPANTS IN GEORGIA WINS BICENTENNIAL CONFEDERATION OF CUBAN THE JOBS FOR OHIO'S GRADU­ COMPETITION UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONALS ATES[JOGJPROGRAM IN EXILE HON. BEN JONES HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN HON. LOUIS STOKES OF GEORGIA OF FLORIDA OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 7, 1990 Thursday, June 7, 1990 Thursday, June 7, 1990 Mr. JONES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to today to commend 35 seniors and one ex­ great pleasure that I come before you today bring to the attention of my colleagues an ex­ traordinary teacher from Clarkston High to recognize the contributions of a group of in­ citing and very beneficial program which has School in Clarkston, GA who recently compet­ tellectuals who have been keeping the tradi­ proven successful in my congressional district ed in the National Bicentennial Competition on tion of Cuban academia alive while in exile and throughout the State of Ohio. The Jobs the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. from their native island home. for Ohio's Graduates [JOG] Program operates Rebecca Chambers is the kind of teacher The Confederation of Cuban University Pro­ in 14 Ohio cities. This unique school-to-work who brings great honor to her profession. Be­ fessionals was an organization which existed program assists high school seniors in devel­ sides the rigorous curriculum of advanced in the Republic of Cuba to provide assistance oping valuable job skills. These skills include placement American Government, Ms. Cham­ and guidance to those of the professionals employment interviews, decisionmaking, public bers spent about 60 hours of class time class. speaking, and telephone techniques. More im­ teaching constitutional history and theory. The After the Cuban Revolution, the group re­ portantly, the program instills in our youth the students should also be commended for formed in exile in Miami, FL, not only to con­ confidence, determination, and incentive that spending over 100 hours outside of class tinue their service to those professionals is necessary to enter the competitive job reading and researching constitutional law. which had escaped Castro's tyranny, by help­ market. The students worked after school almost daily ing them acquire the necessary licenses to JOG is the largest consistently applied throughout March and April in preparation for practice their profession in the United States, youth employment program in the country. Re­ the contest. Then, in what little spare time but also to fight for the cause of Cuban liberty. cently, the Cleveland Regional Competitions they had, they raised the money needed for The confederation recently initiated a new board of directors: Engineer Ernestine Abreu, for JOG were held. I am pleased to take this the trip, almost $23,000. president; Dr. Ram6n de Ia Cuesta, vice presi­ opportunity to commend and congratulate the The culmination of their efforts was a few dent; Architect Carlos I. Bertot, secretary; En­ schools and students who participated in the weeks ago, when the competition took place gineer Jose Morcate, vice Secretary; Mr. competitions. In particular, I want to congratu­ here in Washington. Forty-three State teams Oscar Cedeno C.P.A., treasurer; Dr. Manuel late T errelle Howard, the State winner of the participated and the team from Georgia won Perez Martinez, vice treasurer; Dr. Fernando competition. the Southeastern Regional Award, designating Soto, director; Dr. Rolando Espinosa, director; Mr. Speaker, it is good to know that the them No. 1 out of the 11 Southeastern teams. Dr. Roberto Rodriguez, director. JOG program is enjoying tremendous success The students were given 10 minutes to im­ Mr. Speaker, I applaud these men and the in the State of Ohio and throughout the press the august panel of constitutional ex­ other members of the Confederation of Cuban Nation. It is a much needed and positive vehi­ perts, and were judged on their understanding University Professionals in their commitment cle for our youth. of history, their knowledge of constitutional to preserving the Cuban scholarly pursuits. It CLEVELAND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS FOR JOBS applications, their ability to link answers to is my sincere hope that one day, in the near FOR OHIO'S GRADUATES contemporary issues, and their ability to work future, the chains of communism which have Cleveland Heights High School: Karen as a team in concert. oppressed the people of Cuba will soon be Bundy, Kathryen DeMoss, Brandon Ed­ Clarkston's success speaks well for the broken. When that day comes, it will partly be wards, Chavae Moon, Sean Patterson, and Georgia Department of Education, the Clark­ due to the heroic efforts of organizations such Lucretia Payne. ston community which supported their efforts, as the Confederation of Cuban Professionals Shaw High School: Melina Exsentico, and the school administrators who cultivated in Exile. Markeisha Carmichael, Ladona Jackson, interest in this competition, but above all, this Donita Lovelace, Aaron Ross, and Bernard achievement reflects upon the excellence of Wren. TROY SHEAFFER TO BE AWARD­ Jane Addams Business Careers Center: Ms. Chambers and her students. These stu­ ED THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Curtis Bloodworth, Hallye Gordon, Angela dents have shown scholarship, dedication, Kemp, Watenna Lauderdale, Fawn Rozar, and perseverance that sets a shining example and Janeen Sanders. for our State and will serve them well in all HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS Health Careers High School: Jeffrey their future endeavors. OF PENNSYLVANIA Dean, Oscalane Dickerson, Sonja Jones, I congratulate them for their achievement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nicholas Parries, Janent Spivey, and Sher­ and for reflecting so well upon their school Thursday, June 7, 1990 onda Williams. and the Fourth District of Georgia. Aviation High School: Terrene Howard, Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Cedric Little, Jermaine McKee, Audrey draw the attention of my colleagues to a R ~ ce, June LaShonda Stone, and Robin young man from my congressional district who Thomas. will soon be awarded the Eagle Scout Award. Troy Sheaffer is a resident of Selinsgrove, PA. For the past 7 years Scouting has been an integral part of his life. As a Cub Scout he earned the Arrow of Light, and the God and Family Award. As a Boy Scout he attended

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. 13426 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 7, 1990 summer camp each of the last 4 years. He EXCLUDING THE DISABLED A TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY J. was selected to participate in Brown Sea II Before Congress passes the sweeping BROWN leadership training and was part of the group Americans With Disabilities Act it might at the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort consider the unintended consequences of its most recent efforts to help the disabled. HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN A.P. Hill, VA, last summer. He will also join the Amendments to the Fair Housing Law OF MARYLAND contingent that is going to Philmont Scout passed in 1988 mandated that all multifam­ Ranch in New Mexico this year. ily housing units built in this country from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Troy has been inducted into the Order of now on must be accessible to the handi­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 capped. Several groups representing the dis­ the Arrow. He has received the World Conser­ Mr. McMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I vation Award, the 50-mile canoe patch, the abled warn that the new rules are so expen­ sive that many disabled people will be would like to take the opportunity to congratu­ Mile Swim Award, and the Historical Trails priced out of the housing market complete­ late Mr. Sidney J. Brown for his efforts on Award. He has earned a total of 44 merit ly. behalf of Jewish education and accomplished badges, has camped out 90 nights, and has Congress didn't worry much about costs or career in the real estate industry. hiked over 120 of Pennsylvania's trails. defintions of "accessibility." Senator Paul Mr. Sidney J. Brown, a prominent real For his Eagle project, Troy has made addi­ Simon put the cost at "pennies a month," estate investor and lawyer, has supported nu­ tions and improvements to Major Anthony while Senator Tom Harkin assured that the merous philanthropic organizations. He has Selin Park in Selinsgrove. This project consist­ amendments included only "low-cost or no­ cost features." Then reality hit. served as an active leader of many charitable ed of: assembling and placing five wooden The Department of Housing and Urban groups and committees throughout his profes­ benches around the park; construction of a Development, given the actual task of im­ sional life. For many years he has also been a playground with swing, sliding board, and plementing the congressional edict, pro­ leading contributor to such organizations such monkey bars; laying out and constructing a posed guidelines in January. These require as the American Cancer Society, the Kennedy volleyball court and horseshoe pits; and relo­ that every public area be accessible to the Center, the Hebrew University, and the Ameri­ cating numerous trees. handicapped; that kitchens, bathrooms and can Israel Public Affairs Committee. He is cur­ In addition to all the Scouting activity, Troy doorways all be designed to handle wheel­ chairs; and that hilly sites be regraded and rently serving as honorary president of the is very active in his church and school. He is ramped for better access. The guidelines Hebrew Academy. treasurer of the Youth Group and a member would add at least four inches to doorways, Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I pay of the Youth Choir. He has just finished his increasing the size of apartments by more special recognition to Mr. Sidney J. Brown. His freshman year at Selinsgrove High School than 5 percent. They would also require service and generosity have enabled many or­ where he earned a J.V. letter in soccer and that all bathrooms be enlarged. Up to 90 ganizations to achieve goals that would be participated in the bowling and track teams as percent of hilly housing sites must be re­ otherwise unattainable. May he continue to in­ well as the chorus and band. Despite these graded and fitted with long ramps. spire the best in all that he touches. Jack Powell, executive director of the Par­ extracurricular activities, Troy has still man­ alyzed Veterans of America, says he was aged to achieve academically-he has been shocked by the proposed guidelines. His on the distinguished honor roll every semes­ group estimates the cost of the HUD rules A GOOD EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW ter. at $900 million a year. He has an alterna­ This young man is an example of the Scout­ tive. This past fall, a coalition of home HON. GLENN POSHARD builders and 13 disabled groups formed a ing spirit. His respect and appreciation of the OF ILLINOIS outdoors and his thoughtfulness of others is task force to draft guidelines for accessibil­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the core of this spirit. It is a relief to know that ity that both sides could live with. They said, for example, that one accessible bath­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 people such as he will help shape this coun­ room in each unit would be enough. HUD try's future, for Scouting fosters positive instead turned over drafting of the guide­ Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, thousands of values, moral strength, confidence, and ambi­ lines to a group of building inspectors. times a year, heroic acts that save lives are tion. Mr. Powell says the HUD proposals would performed by people who are in the right I congratulate Troy Sheaffer and wish him cost twice the amount of his task force's rec­ place at the right time. well. ommendations-adding between $1,300 and We do not really know how many because $3,700 in costs for each walk-up apartment and from $3,200 to $4,300 for a high-rise so often the good deeds go unreported. But unit. That comes to typical increases be­ each year the American Red Cross issues EXCLUDING THE DISABLED tween 2 percent and 5 percent. Each $1,000 over 300 certificates to people who have used costs adds $10 a month in rent. lifesaving techniques to rescue someone so HON. PHILIP M. CRANE "That rent increase could be as big a bar­ they may live another day. Once in a great rier to the handicapped as a two-foot curb," while, the Red Cross has a repeat winner. But OF ILLINOIS says Michael Rose, a Maryland builder con­ when they heard of a man in my district even IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fined to a wheelchair. "Affordability is part the Red Cross was pleasantly surprised. of accessibility." He notes that the disabled Mr. Gary Boles is the circuit clerk in Marion Thursday, June 7, 1990 tend to have lower incomes and are most in need of affordable housing. County, IL. He taught school and coached Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, in light of the But HUD officials say they are bound by sports for 17 years before taking on the form recent passage of the Americans With Disabil­ Congress's vague command to make housing of public service he provides now at the court­ ities Act [ADA] it is of utmost importance to accessible without taking cost into account. house. keep the real costs of such Government inter­ White House officials say they will review Gary has been in the right place at the right vention in perspective. Programs aimed at the economic impact of the HUD regs but time for three different people. Several years helping the disabled have frequently proven to make no promises. Meanwhile, activists for ago a women driving by his house had her add to the burden of the disabled persons by the homeless have been strangely quiet on these new higher housing costs. pacemaker go out and her car went off the introducing prohibitive costs of living. It is im­ Congress and President Bush need to do road. Gary was outside working and saw all of portant not to let our judgment be clouded by some hard thinking about what benefits the this happen. He reacted instinctively, and good intentions. The fact is, benefits of the disabled and what just placates the extreme helped resuscitate the women and kept her ADA may soon be negated by the increased activists. Just one provision in the Ameri­ from dying. Gary's father-in-law was also the costs of implementation; costs that are invari­ cans With Disabilities Act, that buses install beneficiary of emergency help when he ably passed on to the consumer including the lifts and toilets for the handicapped, will choked on some food. The family called Gary, disabled. cost at least $200 million-more than the who had to come from about 3 miles away to I would urge my colleagues to read the fol­ entire industry's annual profits. Many un­ profitable routes likely will be dropped. help save his father-in-law's life. Gary gave lowing article, "Excluding the Disabled," from Affordability is key to accessibility. The him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and literally the April 20, 1990, Wall Street Journal to disabled won't be helped if physical barriers brought him back to life. Most recently, a visit­ assist in future consideration of aid to the dis­ are replaced by the economic barriers of ex­ ing businessman was eating lunch in a restau­ abled: cessive regulation. rant where Gary just happened to be. This June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13427 gentleman also choked on some food, and as ist organizations, the Soviet Union and Hunga­ HERBERT C. GODFREY, JR. fate would have it, Gary was there to perform ry caved in to demands that the emigration of the Heimlick maneuver, and helped keep this Soviet Jews to Israel be disrupted. Moscow HON. RON PACKARD visitor from suffocating. has never consummated its agreement with OF CALIFORNIA Gary is modest about these accomplish­ Israel to provide direct air links to Tel Aviv. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments. Although his exploits have been re­ And the Hungarian flag carrier, Malev, sus­ ported in the local media he is not interested pended direct flights between Budapest and Thursday, June 7, 1990 in gaining personal attention for these good Tel Aviv. Only recently did the Hungarian air­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, on May 23, deeds. lines agree to resume the regular flights-and 1990, the American Association of Airport Ex­ But he hopes his experience inspires even charter flights continue to be on hold. ecutives and the American Institute of Aero­ one more person to become trained in CPR I fear that there is something more ominous nautics and Astronautics honored Mr. Herbert and other lifesaving techniques. occurring here. The underside of perestroika C. Godfrey, Jr. as the Jay Hollingsworth Gary remembers demonstrations in the in the Soviet Union has been a resurgence of Speas Award recipient for this year. This schools, where he taught, but would not de­ award is presented annually to the person or scribe his training as formal, and never really very ugly and vicious anti-Semitism. The Jews of the Soviet Union are afraid, literally, of a persons whose work has significantly im­ thought he would have to use what he had proved the compatibility of airports with the new wave of pogroms. And in Eastern Europe, learned. But it sure came in handy for three surrounding environment. the underside of the push for democracy and different people. Mr. Godfrey was commended this year be­ The American Red Cross suggests there freedom has been the emergence of a strain cause of his unique contribution and leader­ are some groups of people who should be es­ of nationalism that at times targets the Jewish ship in the Greenbelt project at the Fort Lau­ pecially familiar with these procedures be­ communities of these countries for ostracism. derdale-Hollywood International Airport. His cause of their jobs or living environment. Because of our concern that these disturb­ efforts led to the reduction of aircraft noise, All parents, especially those with young chil­ ing trends may portend further difficulties for conservation of natural resources, promotion dren, anyone who cares for children or does Soviet emigrants, my good friend and col­ of community development, and the improve­ any babysitting, and anyone who takes care of league, Mr. SMITH of Florida and I proposed ment of the environmental quality of the air­ someone elderly should have some basics an amendment to support the emerging de­ port. and skills in life-saving techniques. This is also mocracies bill for fiscal year 1991 which was Herbert C. Godfrey, Jr. joins the distin­ a good idea for someone who works in a adopted by the House Foreign Affairs Commit­ guished ranks of the following previous Jay large office or comes in contact with a lot of tee. The amendment itself is very simple: It Hollingsworth Speas Award recipients: Repre­ people while at work. Employers should think provides permissive authority to the President sentatives NORM MINETA, former chairman of about haveingg one of every five persons to suspend or reduce aid authorized for East­ the House Aviation Subcommittee; Mickey trained in CPR in event of that emergency ern European countries if such countries sys­ McPike of Douglas Aircraft Co.; Robert Doyle that no one wants to have happen but is im­ tematically impede the free transit of Soviet of the planning firm Peat Marwick & Main; possible to predict. Jews to Israel. Further, it calls upon the Presi­ Paul Barkley, former chairman of the board The old line "Is there a doctor in the dent to engage in multilateral negotiations and chief executive officer of PSA; Byron House?" works well in the movies, but in real with these countries and our other Western Miller, former vice president of PSA; Timothy life, we often depend on the Gary Boles of the D. Ward, former director of aviation, Robert world to see us through until professional help allies to facilitate the most expeditious pas­ sage of Soviet Jews from the U.S.S.R. Mueller Airport, Austin, TX; and John E. can arrive. Wesler, director of aviation program develop­ Having said this, I would also like to com­ I salute Gary for his achievements, and ment for Wyle Laboratories. hope his example will inspire others to learn mend the government of Poland which is the basics of these valuable techniques. acting in exemplary fashion. Prime Minister Mazowiecki has announced that Poland will BUSH SHOULD END DIALOG give free transit to Soviet Jews and this is pre­ WITH PLO FREE TRANSIT FOR SOVIET cisely the example we want all countries to JEWS follow. HON. BARNEY FRANK Finally, there should be no confusing this OF MASSACHUSETTS HON. HOWARD WOLPE issue-free transit for Soviet Jews-with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN question of their settlement in the occupied Thursday, June 7, 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES territories. American policy should not endorse Thursday, June 7, 1990 such settlements. We can, and should, deal Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, today I made re­ with this question separately, as I am sure we marks during the portion of the day set aside Mr. WOLPE. Mr. Speaker, the enormous for 1-minute speeches urging President Bush goodwill at the United States-Soviet summit will. But it would be shameful not to encour­ age the fulfillment of something all of us have to end the United States' dialogue with the last week should not overshadow the disturb­ PLO after the most recent incident of PLO ap­ ing comments President Gorbachev made at been committed to for so long-freedom for Soviet Jewry-because of a collateral issue proved terrorism. On Wednesday, the Boston the final news conference at the White House. Herald ran a strongly worded, cogent editorial that affects barely 1 percent of those reaching Citing intense criticism from Arab States, on the same point. Israel. None can contest the right of Soviet President Gorbachev said that further issu­ The Herald editorial makes this important ance of exit visas for Soviet Jews might be Jews to live in Israel. This amendment en­ point with justified vigor and I ask that it be dependent on whether Israel prohibits the set­ courages that-no more and no less. printed here. tlement of these emigrants in the occupied Again, it is my sincere hope that the author­ EMPTY THREATS TO THE PLO territories. Although there have been subse­ ity under this amendment is never used. It is The campaign promise George Bush has quent indications that the Soviet Government permissive authority-not mandatory. But the broken most directly is the one he broke will not reduce the current rate of emigration, countries of Eastern Europe have to know first. the fact remains that the Soviet legislation has that democracy and freedom are not born in In September 1988, Bush vowed: "As for still failed to codify any free emigration legisla­ capitulation to blackmail and that our financial the PLO, I will insist that unless the PLO tion-an assurance which was given to visiting and economic support for them can be condi­ ... abandons terrorism and changes its cov­ Jewish leaders as far back as November tioned accordingly. enant calling for Israel's destruction, the 1989. If the doors to freedom can be shut at United States will not recognize or have any any time, for any reason, then Jews in the discussions with that organization. I will insist ... because it is the right thing to do." Soviet Union will always live under the specter The PLO never met those conditions. It of fear and persecution. refuses to change its covenant, which de­ As you may recall, last March, under in­ clares Israel's creation "null and void" and tense pressure from the PLO and Arab terror- calls for an "armed struggle" to abolish it. 13428 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 7, 1990 And Chairman Yasser Arafat's grudging re­ many people become addicts because they Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, please join me nunciation of terrorism in December 1988 lack a positive home environment that fosters in congratulating Hogar Crea on the leader­ has not stopped numerous terrorist infiltra­ discipline and self-respect. Juan Jose's desire ship in their fight against substance abuse. tions across Israel's border. All the same, the Bush-Baker team's first to create such an environment drove him to foreign-policy step was to get the U.S. "dia­ create Hagar Crea, which in English means a logue" with the PLO started. The State De­ center for the re-education of the addict. The AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES partment has more than once cautioned literal translation of Hogar is home and Crea ACT OF 1990-AUXILIARY AIDS Arafat and his deputy, Abu Iyad, that a re­ means to create, thus Hagar Crea Internation­ AND SERVICES sumption of PLO terrorism would mean an al created a community-supported, nonprofit end to the dialogue. But it has never made good that warning-not even after State's home that re-educates the addict in a thera­ HON. MAJOR R. OWENS own report to Congress last March conceded peutic environment. OF NEW YORK In 1976, Juan Jose organized a steering that at least nine terrorist attacks against IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israel since December 1988 "involved con­ committee to open Hagar Crea's first center in stituent groups of the PLO." the United States, in Bethlehem, PA. The Thursday, June 7, 1990 One such group-Abu Abbas' Palestine Bethlehem center was opened and incorporat­ Mr. OWENS of New York. Mr. Speaker, the National Front-mounted what was intend­ ed in 1981 and the name was changed to ADA requires the provision of auxiliary aids ed to be a spectacularly bloody massacre on Hagar Crea International Inc. of Pennsylvania May 30, when six armed speedboats made and services in public accommodations, if pro­ for Israel's crowded Mediterranean beaches. in April 1990 and is currently a women's viding them does not pose an undue burden They were intercepted, fortunately, in the center. In the Lehigh Valley, centers are cur­ on business operators. nick of time. rently operating in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Auxiliary aids and services can include alter­ The Bush-Baker dialogue, we have argued Freemansburg. The contributions each center nate forms of written text, such as braille, before, is worse than dishonest, it is danger­ makes in its individual community is unmea­ large print, or readers, to assist persons with ous. By greeting each new act of terrorism sureable and Hogar Crea is beginning to visual impairments. They can include features with an unfulfilled threat to end the dia­ branch outside the Lehigh Valley. Centers are logue, the Americans merely signal that fur­ like telecommunications devices for the deaf ther attacks will be winked at, too. The currently operating in Lancaster and a steer­ [TOO's] or decoders, used by deaf TV viewers result is a climate more, not less, hospitable ing committee is in place in Reading, with to be able to read captions available on to terrorism. hopes of opening a facility by the end of closed-captioned TV shows, and qualified in­ Following last week's near-atrocity-two 1990, in Jersey City, NJ and Hartford, CT. terpreters and assistive listening devices to years in the planning, Abu Abbas said-the Hogar Crea operates centers in seven coun­ assist persons with hearing impairments. State Department is making threats again: tries worldwide. For example, it would be appropriate for a The PLO must condemn the Abu Abbas raid All of Hogar Crea's centers are directed and large hotel to maintain several TOO's and de­ and expel those responsible or the dialogue will be halted. But Arafat and Abu Iyad no operated by ex-addicts and their concern for coders for use by deaf patrons on demand. longer worry about State's idle warnings. those who have a desire to change their lives, Also, it would be appropriate for museums "We are not responsible, as the PLO, for is real. Having lived the lifestyle of an addict, which provide portable tape recorders for use this operation," Arafat said, declining to so they understand the pressures faced by ad­ during self-guiding tours, to add braille labels much as criticize Abu Abbas, let alone expel dicts and know what must be done to get to the buttons on a portion of the tape record­ him from the PLO. back on the straight and narrow. In sharing ers so that they would be usable by visually Americans know Abu Abbas as the evil _ the daily life routines of residents of Hagar impaired persons. mastermind behind the Achille Lauro hi­ jacking, in which the elderly Leon Kling­ Crea, the employees set an example for those hoping to break the vicious circle that is ad­ hoffer was shot dead in his wheelchair and CUBAN LAWYER DAY thrown over the side of a cruise ship. diction. Hogar Crea graduates approximately ("Maybe he was trying to swim for it," Abu 30 individuals per year and they enjoy a suc­ Abbas cracked.) But to Arafat & Co., Abu cess rate of 92 percent. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Abbas is a comrade in arms, an honored Hagar Crea's First March of Faith and Hope OF FLORIDA leader of the Palestine National Council will be the starting point to focus additional at­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (the PLO's "parliament"), and a member of tention on the problem that exists in cities and its executive committee. Why would they Thursday, June 7, 1990 turn against him? He, like they, is in the small towns all across America. By working terrorism trade. with officials of the cities of Allentown and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, the Unchastened, Abu Abbas threatened last Bethlehem, the State of Pennsylvania, repre­ eighth of June has traditionally been recog­ week: "This operation is the beginning." sentatives of the Government of Puerto Rico nized in my native home of Cuba as Lawyer Unlike Bush and Baker, he intends to keep and local civic organizations, Hogar Crea will Day. It is a day in which people take time to his promise. spread their message through the March of appreciate those who have devoted their lives Faith and Hope-that it is possible to conquer to the esteem profession of law. TRIBUTE TO HOGAR CREA the vise-like grip of drug dependency. The National College of Cuban Lawyers in INTERNATIONAL OF PENNSYL­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Exile will hold a celebration to commemorate VANIA community volunteers who donate their time this day and the 50th anniversary of the pro­ to serve on Hogar Crea's steering committees mulgation of the Constitution of the Republic HON. DON RITTER as well as the core group of individuals re­ of Cuba of 1940. This Constitution, was con­ OF PENNSYLVANIA sponsible for Hagar Crea's success: Juan sidered the most advanced and progressive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jose Garcia Rios, president; Basilio Huerta, document of its day. It is the hope of the vice president; Anna Cessna, director, Bethle­ Cuban Lawyers in exile that this constitution Thursday, June 7, 1990 hem Center; Dantero Galindez, director, Allen­ will one day reign again as the supreme law of Mr. RITTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to town Center; and Stephen Thompson, direc­ Cuba. pay tribute to Hogar Crea International of tor, Freemansburg Center. This organization should be commended for Pennsylvania on the occasion of its First Cru­ I would also like to recognize Anita Amigos, its long and honorable tradition of defending sade of Faith and Hope and on the celebra­ the key motivator behind the steering commit­ the rights of the individual and seeking the tion of its ninth anniversary. tee at the Bethlehem Center, Martin Cotto, the betterment of society. Among the people who In 1968, Juan Jose Garcia Rios, who was executive treatment director of the U.S. cen­ should be commended for organizing this then living in Puerto Rico, founded Hogar ters and John Brenier, director of the Lancas­ event are: Dr. Carlos Marquez Sterling Guiral, Crea, a re-education center for those addicted ter center. Dr. Santiago C. Rey Perna, Dr. Emilio Ochoa, to drugs and alcohol. Mr. Rios, a former I personally visited the Hogar Crea facilities Sr. Primitive Rodriguez Rodriguez. Also to be addict, saw a need of individuals with addic­ in Puerto Rico where they are significant con­ commended is Father Ramon O'Farrill who tions to be given a second chance: an oppor­ tributors to the well-being of their surrounding will be given the invocation of this joyous tunity to restructure their life. He realized that communities. event. June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13429 Mr. Speaker, I applaud these men and the the comment presented here reflect devel­ to remember that, even in evaluating the other members of the National College of opments through mid-January.) changes taking place in other communist Cuban Lawyers in Exile for their commitment Hillsdale Magazine: Dr. Shtromas, the countries. Don't forget, for instance, that in past year we've seen exciting changes Czechoslovakia, ten of the new 21-member to preserving the honorable tradition of law throughout the communist world. We've ruling committee are communists. The and for the betterment of society. We all hope witnessed the opening of the Berlin Wall, prime minister is a communist, and commu­ that their dream of freedom and justice will the toppling of totalitarian regimes, and nists still control the military and police. again be reality in Cuba. other changes which many of us thought Gorbachev has certainly built strong sup­ would never happen. The Cold War seems port in the West. Many companies, both here to be over. Yet, you have said that we've and in Europe, are eager to invest in the CHANGE, PROGRESS, DANGER now entering what may be the most danger­ Soviet Union, and there is enormous politi­ ous period yet. cal pressure on Western governments to pro­ HON. PHILIP M. CRANE Shtromas: When resources in Soviet-domi­ vide help and encourage change inside the OF ILLINOIS nated countries are exhausted, as they are USSR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES now, the situation is volatile. The Soviet We need to encourage real economic Union itself needs help. They realize that change, to offer the kind of guidance and Thursday, June 7, 1990 they have no way to feed their people, and assistance that helps get economics away Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, in the wake of the people who have lived under communist from politics. But the West absolutely must this past weekend's summit meeting between regimes have lost their illusions about what not bail out communism, as it has already the system will do for them. The system and done many times in the century. If the West the two superpowers, I believe it is important the bureaucrats are self-seeking, but the lies sends the economic aid the Communist not to lose perspective. Headlines over the of the system won't work politically, now. I Party wants, communism will just remain in weekend using adjectives such as "warmth," predict that the next stage of communism is place longer. The communist system is well­ "understanding," and "confidence," are nice force and violence against the people. There known for its flexibility. The historical pat­ but we must not allow them to overcome our will be violence everywhere. tern for the Soviets is to make concessions, sense of good judgment. President Mikhail · Are you saying we can expect to see a gen­ to retreat, and then to launch a new attack. Gorbachev is presently in a situation in which eral repression? Will the Red Army be Lenin did this with the New Economic he has been essentially forced to deal with called out to reassert firm Communist Party Policy in 1921, which was really capitalism. control? He kept the political power, and eliminated and become a true friend of the United I think the violence will be very focused, even the church, but allowed a limited States. Gorbachev's predicament back home very purposeful. They will not call out the amount of market economics, for a time. can only be described as bad and getting army across the country, but rather will After Lenin's death, the attack against cap­ worse. Boris Yeltsin, Gorbachev's biggest apply force selectively to quell disturbances italism was mounted again under Stalin in rival, has been elected President of the Rus­ and reassert authority in individual regions, 1929. Thus it has ever been. The communist sian territory; the United States holds firm on as we have seen in Azerbaijan. Party leaders system develops in cycles. The leaders intro­ a unified Germany joining NATO; and the fear a military coup, and for good reason. duce elements of liberalism, which produce state of the economy in the Soviet Union The military is the best guarded prisoner of some results, but the concessions do not un­ the party, and the most resentful. It is the dermine the system's infrastructure. The causes Gorbachev's popularity there to stead­ only organization that is parallel to the leaders reap the benefits of these superficial ily decrease. These are just a few of the indi­ party, yet, a party official is stationed with reforms, then launch another crusade cators that should be alerting American policy each commandant. The military would love against the enemies of the system. And this makers that Gorbachev's stability is deteriorat­ to get rid to the party apparatus. Commu­ is the part of the cycle we are in now. ing. nism is running out of options, and the mili­ Even if the party views the changes as I commend President Bush and President tary knows it. The military is instinctively only a tactical retreat, it's clear that forces Gorbachev on this past weekend's negotia­ concerned about chaos, and if order breaks have been set in motion which threaten the tions, but I would recommend that we not let down, they might turn their guns of those stability of communist power in the USSR, who invited them in the first place. and that threaten Gorbachev's personal po­ ourselves get caught up in the euphoria. Your observations about the Soviet mili­ sition, as well. Being aware of the reality of the situation is tary's attitude toward the Communist Party What do you think we can expect to see our most important pursuit. I urge my col­ might be surprising to a lot of people. We on the Soviet political scene? leagues to read the following article, "Change, tend to think of the USSR as a unified, It is wrong to put our hopes on Gorba­ Progress, Danger" from the 1990 Hillsdale monolithic power. Do you feel that people chev. He is lost, politically. Gorbachev is the Magazine. The article is especially enlighten­ in the West are generally misinformed head of the system, and if the system goes ing because it is written by a gentleman with about the Soviets? down while he is in power, he will go down first hand knowledge and understanding of the The West does not understand the com­ with it. If, on the other hand, he uses force munist system. Russia is not the Party, and to stay on top, then he will fail as well, be­ Soviet citizen's point of view. the Party is not Russia. The Western media cause force will fail. The only thing Gorba­ CHANGE, PROGRESS, DANGER make Gorbachev and the system look so at­ chev can do is prolong the system's collapse Dr. Alexandras Shtromas, who joined tractive, contrary to the facts. American tel­ by bringing in money, so he projects the Hillsdale's faculty last fall as a professor of evision is full of trash, yet we take the right image to the West, in order to receive political science, was one of the Soviet words of the media at face value. The Soviet the economic aid he needs to survive. Union's leading legal scholars, until leaving people are sick of communism. And Gorba­ In 1977, I wrote a piece called "Strategy the USSR in 1973. While studying law at chev is the leader of the system, not the for Peace in a Changing World," in which I the University of Moscow, Shtromas became people. We fail to make this distinction. predicted the collapse of communism. One acquainted with a fellow student named Western commentators and politicians of my reasons for saying it would collapse Mikhail Gorbachev, whom he recalls as a think the people love Gorbachev, and it's was my experience with Soviet workers. young "peasant" in those days, and whose not true. The leaders in the Soviet system When they can pocket a profit, they work career he has followed closely ever since. have no vision for Soviet society, which is like hell. Cab drivers, who on their own Shtromas is a man with a wide range of totally anti-communist. The leadership shifts hardly work at all because what they experiences in both his profession and his works only for its own survival. make is turned into the state, will bribe the personal life The regime can survive despite the hatred Honorable Charles E. Clark; private legal prac­ of the people. It has done so repeatedly. But needs, and we simply cannot allow further ca­ tice; and serving as legislative assistant to a communism is not organic to Russia, and it pacity to be lost. U.S. Senator, the Honorable Irving M. lves. is a political system in deep trouble. Furthermore, without a viable domestic re­ Suffice it to say, Mr. Heyman's honors, mem­ Soviet domestic problems aside, what do fining industry to process crude oil in the stra­ berships and publications are too numerous to you think are the prospects for US-USSR tegic petroleum reserve, this emergency list. relations? Is the Cold War really over? supply would be useless in the event of a for­ In sum, Ira Michael Heyman is well suited to The Soviet military has no interest in at­ eign supply interruption. The amendment by become a member of the Smithsonian's tacking the United States, because they per­ the gentleman from California will help protect ceive the Americans as friendly. The prob­ Board Of Regents. He will bring to the Board lems are ideological. We have been fighting our domestic refining base to ensure that we of Regents a wealth of hands-on experience with the Soviets not over natural interests, have the capacity to produce gasoline and in running a culturally, racially and ethnically but for the future world order. Will it be for other necessary products. I urge its adoption. diverse university with 6 museums, 10 exhibit liberal democracies or for communism? As areas, and numerous collections. In addition, countries, we are natural friends, and this his legal and political expertise will be a great was always the case. The American people THE UNITED STATES-PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION asset to the Smithsonian, as will his personal and the Russian people are natural allies, experience with private development efforts going all the way back to the Crimean War, DIALOG when the Americans supported the Rus­ and defining the evolving role for universities sians against the British and the French. HON. LARRY E. CRAIG and museums in our rapidly changing world. How else do you think you got Alaska, Because of his great qualifications and Northern California, Oregon and Washing­ OF IDAHO wealth of experience, I strongly urge my col­ ton? For helping Russia during that war. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues to support the joint resolution we are The Soviet military has Islamic fundamen­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 introducing today to name Ira Michael talism to worry about, and we both have Heyman to the Board of Regents as a citizen Asia to worry about-the Japanese and the Mr. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, again the Pales­ tine Liberation Organization has shown that regent for a 6-year term beginning on October Chinese. 18, 1990. If a new government formed in Moscow terrorism continues to be its weapon of this year, what would it have to do to be choice. Last week's attack by the Palestine On that date, the term of the Honorable A. successful? Liberation Front, a faction of the PLO, was the Leon Higginbotham, Jr., will expire and Judge Any government that followed the current most flagrant disregard to date of the terms of Higginbotham has indicated that his judicial Soviet regime would have to do three the United States-Palestine Liberation Organi­ duties will prevent him from accepting reap­ things: <1 > Create a civil society separate pointment as a Regent. While the Board of from the state. The economy and the cul­ zation dialog. According to newspaper reports, the admin­ Regents will miss Judge Higginbotham's ture must not be under political control. wisdom and thoughtfulness greatly, I believe The state must be the servant, not the istration has demanded Arafat denounce the master. <2> Accommodate all the internal attack on Israel and expel Mohammed Abbas that Michael Heyman will be a fitting replace­ nationalities and nations of the USSR. They from the PLO for his leadership in the terrorist ment for him on the Board. must be given independence or autonomy in act or face suspension of the dialog. I com­ exchange for respect for Soviet national in­ mend the administration for taking this posi­ terests. <3> Produce reconciliation between tion. Given the terms of the dialog, and Ara­ REFINANCING OF CERTAIN the USSR and the West, including America. SMALL BUSINESS DEBENTURES The most important requirement is that fat's promise to abandon terrorism, I add my any government, of any complexion, would support to the administration's request, and have to be free of the Communist Party. It strongly urge a firm stance against terrorism. HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE would have to have total democratic auton­ OF NEW YORK omy. IRA MICHAEL HEYMAN, A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SMITHSONIAN REGENT Thursday, June 7, 1990 IN SUPPORT OF THE LEVINE AMENDMENT HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ OF CALIFORNIA troducing legislation which will assist some IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small businesses which are burdened with ex­ orbitant interest rates on debentures guaran­ HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN Thursday, June 7, 1990 OF MARYLAND teed by the Small Business Administration. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privi­ The basic problem is that the affected small lege for me to join today with my House col­ businesses want to refinance these loans but Thursday, June 7, 1990 leagues who serve on the Smithsonian Institu­ cannot do so due to the high prepayment Mr. McMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, tion's Board of Regents to introduce a House penalties charged by the Government, prepay­ today I rise in support of the Levine amend­ joint resolution for the appointment of Ira Mi­ ment penalties which exceed those charged ment which would extend the current export chael Heyman of California as a Smithsonian by the private sector. restrictions on Alaskan crude oil to crude pro­ Regent. Certified development companies [CDC's] duced in California. I do so because I believe By the way of introduction, Mr. Heyman is issue debentures, with an SBA guarantee, and this amendment will protect the Nation's the chancellor of the University of California, use the proceeds to provide funds to small energy security by maintaining the longstand­ Berkeley. He has held that post for years, and businesses for plant and equipment. Since ing policy of preserving U.S. crude oil to meet will be retiring this month as chancellor and Public Law 99-272, these debentures are now domestic needs. This is vital since our de­ returning to teaching at University of Califor­ sold to private investors and are not a prob­ pendence on foreign oil is roughly 40 percent nia, Berkeley Law School and the department lem; however, those issued prior to this Public of domestic demand and is expected to in­ of city and regional planning. Law were guaranteed by SBA and sold to the crease. Before becoming vice chancellor of Univer­ Federal Financing Bank. Some of the deben­ If exports of California crude are allowed, sity of California, Berkeley in 1974, Mr. tures, issued in the early 1980's, bear interest every barrel will necessarily be replaced by Heyman held a series of law school teaching at 13- to 15-percent rates and the small busi­ offsetting imports. posts at Berkeley, Stanford, and Yale Univer­ nesses would like to prepay; however, the The threat to energy security would be par­ sities, as well as serving as a professor of city Federal Financing Bank imposes exorbitant ticularly serious if the long-term adverse eco­ and regional planning at the University of Cali­ prepayment penalties, sometimes equal to 30 nomic impact of exporting California crude oil fornia, Berkeley since 1966. Mr. Heyman's or 40 percent of the amount of the loan, and hurt refiners to the extent that we lose refining career before academia included a U.S. Su- this effectively precludes prepayment. June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13431 For example, a California small business alty would be the equivalent of 1 year's inter­ "(d) Debentures refinanced under section participated in the CDC Program in 1982 and est payments, with a reduction being made for 504 shall be limited to $75,000,000 per year borrowed $500,000 for 25 years at an interest each year of the maturity of the loan which of the amounts otherwise authorized by the rate of 14.6 percent. In order to prepay that has already elapsed. Small Business Act. Refinancing shall also be subject to all of the other provisions of Joan, the Federal Financing Bank required This would give small businesses the ability section 504 and 505 and the rules and regu­ payment of a penalty of $202,000 or 43 per­ to restructure their debt servicing require­ lations of the Administration promulgated cent of the balance outstanding at the time of ments and continue their role as job creators. thereunder, including, but not limited to, prepayment. I urge my colleagues to support this meas­ payment of authorized expenses and com­ Another small business participated in the ure. missions, fees or discounts to brokers and CDC Program in 1982 and borrowed $415,000 The text of the bill follows: dealers in trust certificates issued pursuant for 20 years at 15 percent interest. The loan is H.R. 4991 to section 505: Provided, however, That the now paid down to slightly more than $370,000 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of issuer shall be deemed to have waived any and yet SBA has computed the prepayment Representatives of the United States of origination fee on the new debenture to penalty at an additional $108,000. This America in Congress assumbled, which it otherwise would have been enti­ tled.". amounts to a penalty of 29 percent. PREPAYING, DEVELOPMENT (b) NEW CREDIT AUTHORITY.-Any new A similar problem affects another SBA pro­ COMPANY DEBENTURES credit authority provided for in this Act is gram, the Specialized or Minority Enterprise (a) IN GENERAL.-Title V of the Small subject to amounts provided for in advance Small Business Investment Company Business Investment Act of 1958 is amended in appropriations Acts. [MESBJC] Program, under which MESBJC by adding after section 506 the following (C) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.-The table of issues debentures, which SBA holds in-house, new section: contents for title V of such Act is amended and uses the proceeds to provide venture "PREPAYING DEVELOPMENT by adding at the end the following new capital to socially or economically disadvan­ COMPANY DEBENTURES Item: taged small businesses. Some of them also "SEc. 507. For purposes of this section, "Sec. 506. Prepaying Development Company have interest rates in the 15-percent range. the term 'issuer' means the issuer of a de­ Debentures.". Although SBA permits prepayment of them benture which has been purchased by the Federal Financing Bank pursuant to section SEC. 2. PREPAYING SPECIALIZED SMALL BUSINESS without monetary penalty, it too extracts a 503, and the term 'borrower' means the INVESTMENT COMPANY DEBENTURES. severe penalty. If a MESBIC prepays, SBA will small business concern whose loan secures a (a) IN GENERAL.-Title III of the Small not purchase any new debentures from the debenture issued pursuant to such section. Business Investment Act of 1958 is amended MESBJC until the expiration of the original "(b) The issuer of a debenture purchased by adding after section 322 the following term of the prepaid debentures. by the Federal Financing Bank and guaran­ new section: teed by the Small Business Administration Mr. Speaker, the net result is the same as "PREPAYING SPECIALIZED SMALL BUSINESS under the CDC Program. under section 503 shall, at the election of the borrower, prepay such debenture by INVESTMENT COMPANY DEBENTURES A New York MESBJC, for example, was paying to the Federal Financing Bank prior "SEc. 323. Any small business invest­ funded for $294,000 for 10 years in 1984 at to October 1, 1994, the unpaid principal bal­ ment company which is the issuer of a de­ an interest rate of 13.5 percent. The extra in­ ance and accrued interest due on the deben­ benture purchased by the Administration terest which will be paid by that during the ture at the coupon rate on the debenture: under section 303 may elect to prepay the next few years will be approximately $46,000 Provided, That- debenture by paying to the Administration or almost 16 percent of the amount of the "< 1> the debenture is outstanding on the prior to October 1, 1994, the unpaid princi­ loan. date of enactment, and neither the loan pal balance and accrued interest: Provided, that secures the debenture nor the deben­ That: Mr. Speaker, I do not believe that these ture is in default on the date of prepayment "<1> the debenture is outstanding on the small businesses should be able to walk away is made; date of enactment and is not in default on from their obligations. However, I believe that "<2> State or personal funds, including re­ the date the prepayment is made; we ought to be reasonable in the amount of a financing under the programs authorized by "(2) personal funds, including refinancing penalty we are going to charge them to sections 504 and 505, are used to prepay the with proceeds of guaranteed debentures prepay the loan. debenture; under section 303(d) of this Act, are used to The private sector today purchases the fin­ "(3) the issuer certifies that the benefits, prepay the debenture, except that if new ancings previously held by the Federal Fi­ net of fees and expenses authorized herein, guaranteed debenture proceeds are utilized, associated with prepayment of the deben­ the length of time of the interest rate re­ nancing Bank through the CDC Program. The ture are entirely passed through to the bor­ duction authorized by such subsection (d) program serves the same purpose, and the rower; and shall be reduced by the length of time the debentures are still guaranteed by SBA, but "(4) the issuer pays to the Federal Financ­ issuer received an interest rate reduction on the difference is that these loans or deben­ ing Bank at the time of prepayment a pen­ the debenture being prepaid; and tures are sold to private investors rather than alty in an amount equal to the original prin­ "(3) the issuer pays to the Administration to the Federal Financing Bank. Each of these cipal amount of the debenture times the in­ at the time of prepayment a penalty in an loans or debentures carries a provision to terest rate thereon times the number of amount equal to the original principal permit prepayment, upon the payment of a years remaining to maturity divided by the amount of the debenture times the interest number of years to maturity when original­ rate thereon times the number of years re­ reasonable penalty. That penalty, if the loan is ly issued, reduced by the amount of any fees maining to maturity divided by the number prepaid within 1 year from the date of issu­ paid pursuant to subsection : Provided, of years to maturity when originally issued. ance, is the equivalent of 1 year's interest. That the borrower shall pay the issuer the "(c) No fees or penalties other then those Should it be prepaid in later years, the amount amount of the penalty plus the amount of specified in this section may be imposed as a of the penalty goes down and is completely any fees assessed pursuant to such subsec­ condition of such prepayment against the eliminated if the remaining life of the loan is tion. issuer, the Administration or any fund or less than one-half. "(c) No fees or penalties other than those account administered by the Administra­ And, as of this year, we have similarly con­ specified in this section may be imposed as a tion. condition of such prepayment against the verted MESBJC debentures to private sector (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.-The table of issuer, the borrower, or the Administration contents of title III of such Act is amended financings with a Government guarantee. or any fund or account administered by the by adding after the item relating to section Mr. Speaker, I believe we should not extract Administration. If a debenture is prepaid or 322 the following new item: more of a penalty from those who do busi­ refinanced other than through section 504, ness with the Government than the private the issuer may require the borrower to pay "Sec. 323. Prepaying specialized small busi­ a fee to the issuer in an amount equal to ness investment company de­ sector would require. Accordingly, my bill pro­ bentures.". vides that any participant in the CDC or Certi­ one percent of the unpaid principal balance fied Development Company Loan Program or of the debenture. If a debenture is refi­ SEC. 3. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. nanced with a guarantee pursuant to section (a) BORROWER'S 0PTION.-The provisions a participant in the MESBJC of Minority Enter­ 504, the issuer may require the borrower to of this Act are exercisable at the option of prise Small Business Investment Company pay a fee to the issuer in an amount equal the borrower under section 1 or at the Program may prepay the debentures providing to one-half of one percent of the unpaid option of the small business investment they pay a penalty for this privilege. This pen- principal balance of the debenture. company under section 2 and are in addition 13432 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 7, 1990 to any prepayment options otherwise au­ Dolvin Elementary can teach us all some has served her community and her country thorized by law. important lessons about how schools can suc­ over the past several decades. (b) REGULATIONS.-Within 60 days of the ceed. The dedication and enthusiasm of Dol­ Nancy Adams Mosshammer Neuman, of date of enactment of this Act, the Small Business Administration shall issue regula­ vin's talented teaching staff and administra­ Lewisburg, PA, has served the League of tions to implement this Act to facilitate the tors are the most important ingredients to suc­ Women Voters in varied capacities from 1967 prepayment of debentures pursuant to sec­ cess. Dolvin also draws much strength from until today. As she steps down as president of tions 1 and 2. The Small Business Adminis­ the surrounding community, which has dedi­ the League of Woman Voters of the United tration shall ensure that such regulations- cated its time, energy, and ideas to the excel­ States, we may reflect upon an extensive list (!) facilitate such prepayments of deben­ lence of its neighborhood school. At Dolvin, of accomplishments. tures, and the underlying loans if the de­ teachers and administrators are involved in a Nancy has been a vital part of her commu­ bentures are prepaid pursuant to section 1; collaborative effort to manage the school. To­ nity, from her first days as president of the <2> provide for full processing of each re­ quest for scheduling of prepayment under gether, they craft the school's philosophy, League of Women Voters of Lewisburg in section 1 or prepayment under section 2 of design new academic and extracurricular pro­ 1976, through her dynamic leadership on this Act within 60 days after its submission grams, and implement those programs as a some 20 committees in Pennsylvania. She to the Administration, unless the requested team. has demonstrated her expertise and vision in prepayment involves a refinancing of a de­ Everyone involved with Dolvin has played a a broad range of issues, most notably, of benture under section 503 of the Small part in making the school the example of ex­ course, her activities with the judiciary. Time Business Investment Act of 1958 and the cellence that it is today. and again Nancy has been the choice of poli­ amount would exceed the annual limitation ticians and judges to enact justice, when nec­ specified in section 507 of such Act of essary, on those who defend it. Her efforts in 1958; CLIFTON A. MOORE (3) except as specifically and directly pro­ this and many areas have been invaluable to vided herein, impose no restriction that in­ Pennsylvanians statewide. creases the cost to issuers or borrowers of HON. RON PACKARD Nancy Neumann is a dear friend, and I obtaining financing for prepayment under OF CALIFORNIA speak for the 17th District, the League of this Act, or delays the full processing of pre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Women Voters, and all of Pennsylvania when payment requests, or inhibits the ability of Thursday, June 7, 1990 I say thank you for your selfless dedication such issuers or borrowers to prepay under and untiring efforts throughout these many this Act; and Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, on June 1, years. Your presence will be sorely missed at <4> preserve any prepayment options 1990, the Airport Consultants Council an­ which issuers and borrowers, as defined the league; I know I am sure to find you joyful­ herein, or small business investment compa­ nounced the selection of Mr. Clifton A. Moore ly immersed in some new project in the near nies have under other provisions of law. for its first Aviation Award of Excellence. This future. important recognition has been created to ac­ knowledge the contribution of the person or DOLVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL persons whose vision and innovation has sig­ TRIBUTE TO ALICIA RECEIVES HONOR nificantly enhanced airport development in the SCHOELLHAMER United States. HON. BEN JONES Mr. Moore has worked with the city of Los HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA OF GEORGIA Angeles Department of Airports for 31 years OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and has been that department's executive di­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rector for 22 years. During his tenure Clifton Thursday, June 7, 1990 Thursday, June 7, 1990 A. Moore has been a strong proponent of Mr. JONES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today, intermodal and long-range transportation plan­ Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great rise to commend an outstanding school in ning. Under his leadership the city of Los An­ sorrow that I note the passing on June 4, Georgia's Fourth District, Dolvin Elementary geles acquired 17,500 acres of land near 1990 of Alicia Schoellhamer. She was truly a School in Alpharetta, GA. Dolvin was recently Palmdale, CA, for the development of a major gifted and generous person, known and loved selected by the U.S. Department of Education international airport to serve the United throughout her community for her tireless as a blue ribbon school. States. The Palmdale Airport has now been charitable work and her devotion to bettering Dolvin serves about 1,140 students from built and may handle up to 2 million passen­ the lives of those around her, especially those kindergarten through fifth grade. The 45 gers per year within the next decade. in greatest need. teachers and the administrators have created In addition to the development of Palmdale She was born Alicia Vitolo in New York City a stimulating academic environment, in which Airport, Mr. Moore has earned the respect of in 1920, the eldest of six children. Particularly the students thrive. The school applied for the State of California for effectively managing during the Depression years, she knew eco­ and recieved a $14,000 science grant from several of southern California's most impor­ nomic hardship first-hand, but also knew the GE/ELFUN, group funded by top manage­ tant transportation assets. Perhaps most im­ strength that strong family ties and close ment in GE who support and encourage fur­ portantly Clifton A. Moore is responsible for neighbors can bring. ther study of science in schools. This grant the operation of Los Angeles International Air­ In the early 1940's, when World War II up­ paid for student field trips, a school butterfly port, which handles in excess of 40 million rooted so many in this country as people garden, terrariums and aquariums in each passengers and 1.7 billion pounds of cargo moved about for military training or assign­ classroom, and a school sun dial. Dolvin's annually. He has gained the respect of the ments, she met in New York and married Jack teachers enthusiastically used these new op­ aviation industry and nearby communities as Schoellhamer, a life-long Californian. After the portunities to demonstrate the wonder and im­ he has worked through the many controver­ war, California became her new home. portance of science. sies inherent in managing a large urban air­ In 1958, they moved to Los Altos, CA, Local civic and parent groups have volun­ port. where they lived until 1979. It was during teered over 5,000 hours during the last year, these years that I came to know Alicia and ensuring Dolvin's continuing success. Dolvin's her family. She was a strong voice for the students have benefited from Project Self TRIBUTE TO NANCY ADAMS values in which she most believed: education, Esteem, a program to promote positive self­ MOSSHAMMER NEUMAN self-betterment, fairness and compassion concept. This program was created, written, toward others, and involvement in the public and implemented by the local service league. HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS affairs of her community. The PTA, also very active at Dolvin, sponsors OF PENNSYLVANIA In 1979, she and her husband, after his after school mini courses for enrichment in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years of service to the U.S. Geological the arts, horseback, karate, and other sub­ Survey, retired to a small farm near Watson­ jects. These courses allow the students the Thursday, June 7, 1990 ville, CA. Even in retirement she devoted a opportunity to explore new activities and to Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ large amount of her time to community and discover their hidden talents. leagues to join me in honoring a woman who charity work, most notably to the Watsonville June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13433 Volunteer Bureau, where she was a major part WAYMAN PRESLEY DIES: BUILT BALD KNOB Dartha Mae Davis. A son, Clyde, died in of efforts to feed and house the poor and, CROSS OF PEACE, JULY 15, 1896-MAY 19, 1990 1978; five grandchildren and nine great most recently, the large number of earthquake Wayman Presley, southern Illinois hu­ grandchildren also survive. Funeral services victims in the area. All this despite the fact manitarian, humorist, business man and will be conducted in Cobden, Illinois at the Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home. that she was for the past 12 years waging her builder of the Cross of Peace died today in Carbondale, Illinois. He was 93. own personal battle against cancer. Wayman Presley was honored by Ralph Mr. Speaker, I join with her family and Edwards on the national network television NEW OFFICERS FOR LADIES friends, and with all those with who she has show, "This Is Your Life," for the successful AUXILIARY OF VFW POST 10212 worked and all those who have benefited from achievement of a boyhood dream: The Bald her work, in expressing my deepest admiration Knob Cross at Alto Pass, Illinois. The 111- for her strength and vision and courage. I ask foot cross was built on land he bought with HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN my colleagues to join me in extending our an $11,000 loan that he promptly persuaded OF FLORIDA condolences to the Schoellhamer family. 110 people to donate $100 a piece to repay. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To raise money for construction of the Alicia Schoellhamer endures as a model to us $250,000.00 project, he raised pigs, giving Thursday, June 7, 1990 all. piglets to Illinois farmers who in tum fat­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on Sat­ tened and sold them and donated the pro­ ceeds to the Bald Knob Cross Construction urday, June 9, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Vet­ A TRIBUTE TO WAYMAN Fund. This landmark has become a much erans of Foreign Wars Post 10212 in Miami, PRESLEY loved site for non-denominational religious FL. will conduct their installation ceremony for services and is visited annually by travelers their newly elected officers. The ceremony will HON. GLENN POSHARD from all over the world. be held at the AMI Kendall Medical Regional OF ILLINOIS The State of Illinois first Man of the Center Auditorium located at 11750 S.W. 40th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year, listed in "Who's Who in America" and Street at 2:30 p.m. recipient of numerous honors and commen­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 dations was the son of a sharecropper. Born Those who will be inducted Saturday in­ in a log cabin in Union County, near Ma­ clude Iris Martory as president, Caridad Beru­ Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I wish you vides as senior vice president, Josefina Cue could have known Wayman Presley. I'm cer­ kanda, Illinois, he called this location his "most favorite spot on earth." Makanda, he as junior vice president, Miriam Molleda as tainly glad I did. was fond of saying, "is located right behind treasurer, and Elda Torriente as secretary. As my predecessor on this job, former Con­ the Presley Tours Office." Years of travel Also being installed are Elcira Morales as gressman Kenneth J. Gray said, "A giant has did not change his feelings. chaplain, Linda Vazquez as conductress, died." Yes, sadly, Wayman Presley has de­ Wayman Presley realized the opportuni­ Luisa Porras as guard, and Mercy Frases as parted from this Earth, but he left behind a ties available in providing people with inter­ patriotic instructor. The trustees of the ladies tremendous legacy of public service. esting, safe and comfortable ways to travel. auxiliary are Agnes Gongora, Mercy Martinez, Anyone who spends any amount of time in Thus Presley-one part showman, one part and Herminia Batille. southern Illinois soon learns about Wayman genius, one part world traveler and one part The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 10212 Presley. And since I was fortunate to meet family man-combined his talents into Pres­ ley Tours. He built a family-operated travel has a long history of charitable work for veter­ him and get to know him on a more personal operation with the opportunity to entertain, ans and the community. Their list of achieve­ level, I consider myself among the luckier teach, fill a need and make a living for him­ ones. ments is extensive and includes distributing self and for his family. His children and Easter gifts for patients at the local Veterans' Mr. Presley was always dreaming about grandchildren still operate Presley Tours in how to improve the quality of life in southern the tradition established by Presley. Administration hospital and hosting garage Illinois. But what set him apart was not just An animated and creative talker, Presley's sales for future projects. They also provided that he dreamed, but he dared to act, and car­ talent was the vital catalyst in his life and assistance in the organization of a Memorial ried through on his vision. That's what we'll in his business. "Waymanisms" and anec­ Day Parade which was held on May 28 in remember about Wayman Presley. It's nice to dotes have become a Southern Illinois/Pres­ West Miami. ley Tour trademark. At the request of It is a pleasure to recognize these fine imagine what might be done "if only"; but it's friends and clients he incorporated these truly meaningful when imagination turns into women who contribute so much of their time stories into "The Adventures of a Traveling to the improvement of our community. By edu­ reality and you succeed at completing the Country Boy." This book brought the Pres­ task at hand. ley warmth and humor to all parts of the cating citizens and initiating public spirit, they His philosophy on life; "Row your boat away world. represent the true colors of America. from shore into the exciting unknown; too Presley won early honors in school as an many people spend their entire lives near the expert "cipherer"-adding large columns of figures quickly. He earned a teachers certifi­ GORBACHEV MUST KEEP safe, well-known but unexciting and crowded EMIGRATION PROMISES shoreline." In his distinguished career as a cate from Southern Illinois Normal Univer­ sity lifelong reha­ UNITED STATES-GREEK RELA­ sweeps through Eastern Europe and beyond, bilitation of existing addicts, and <2> preven­ TIONS the new Greek Government is also turning its tion of the creation of new addicts. These back on the failed promises of socialist eco­ needs require a major dedication of re­ nomics that produced a crisis in that country. sources to programs of treatment and edu­ HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD cation. OF MICHIGAN The Prime Minister has already introduced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES major economic policy changes that are de­ PREVENTION REQUIRES A NEW APPROACH TO signed to rehabilitate that country's lagging EDUCATION AGAINST DRUG USE Thursday, June 7, 1990 economy. I am confident that his new eco­ We must recognize that the most crucial Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I want to nomic plan will succeed, and I wish him luck single point in the life of every addict and extend a warm welcome to the new Prime his family is the first use of a drug. After as he leads his nation into the united Europe that, the odds against rehabilitation are Minister of Greece, His Excellency Constan­ of 1992 in the midst of a rapidly changing tine Mitsotakis. I was honored to have a pri­ large. Our primary focus must therefore be world. on preventing each non-addict from reach­ vate meeting with the Prime Minister and con­ The Prime Minister deserves our admiration ing the point of first use. gratulate him on his recent election victory. for his recent decision to extend de jure rec­ Legislation at the state and local levels His commitment to rebuilding United States­ ognition of the State of Israel. He is also com­ must mandate the development of graphic Greek relations is a breath of fresh air. I firmly mitted to bringing about a resolution of the curricula to provide a pro­ longstanding Cyprus problem, a dispute that marks the beginning of a new and cooperative gram of instruction and discussion for all has troubled me since the 197 4 Turkish inva­ partnership between Athens and Washington. public schools. This should be a permanent His visit to the White House is a historic oc­ sion and illegal occupation of the northern half program for grades kindergarten through casion. The last time a Greek leader came to of Cyprus by 35,000 soldiers. We all know that twelve, to provide all students, with strong psychological and factual armament against Washington was 27 years ago. I regret to say the key to peace on Cyprus is in Ankara. It is time for the administration to put the Cyprus the myths and seductions of drug use. It that the longstanding ties that linked our two should be scheduled within the regular great nations were weakened in recent years. problem on the front burner and tell Turkish school day, daily in all schools meeting an Unfortunately, the previous government resort­ officials that they must no longer remain indif­ established criterion for high risk

June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13439 resources being devoted mainly to high-risk stantially counterbalanced, not only by the per 1,000. A two-thirds decline in 23 years youth. decrease in prison population corresponding seems like an admirable record to me. We must also bring an end to government to placements of convicts in secure treat­ However, what bothers me most about promotion of an environment that induces ment centers, but also by the radical reduc­ this unwarranted attack on American medi­ drug use by the young. It is urgent that fed­ tion in recidivism as the level of addition in cine is that our infant-mortality rate is eral and state income tax laws be amended the population is reduced. In addition, re­ rarely compared with that of the Soviet to limit the deductibility of business ex­ sources will be saved that are now being Union, which, like the United States, is penses for companies selling substances the wasted on ineffective treatment modes. Fur­ highly industrialized, occupies a vast land sale of which to minors is prohibited: the ther, the paralytic clogging of criminal area and has a large and diverse population. cost of advertising to a general audience courts will be immediately relieved by the Of course, the enemies of American medi­ which includes minors should not be a de­ adoption of these procedures. cine scrupulously avoid comparison on ductible business expense. Zoning laws, We urge Congress, the Executive, and infant mortality between the United States mainly in the province of state legislatures, state and local leaders, to move quickly, and the Soviet Union. should be changed to prohibit the use of that our people may be freed from the Anyone who wants to compare American billboards to advertise substances the sale of scourge that is on us. medicine with the Soviet Union's brand of which to minors is prohibited. socialized medicine should read an article REHABILITATION REQUESTS A NEW APPROACH TO that appeared in the Aug. 14 edition of The TREATMENT OF ADDICTS OUR INFANT-MORTALITY RATE New York Times. Drug addiction is a contagious disease. Ef­ IS NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS The piece was written by a Times corre­ fective treatment requires recognition of spondent who visited the Kara-Kalpak au­ the epidemic, and a comprehensive, well­ tonomous republic in Uzbekistan in Soviet managed approach to eradicating it. The era HON. PHILIP M. CRANE Central Asia, the area with the unenviable of voluntary rehabilitation is over. The only OF ILLINOIS distinction of having the highest infant­ method with a convincing record of success IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mortality rate in the Soviet Union last year: is residential comprehensive treatment for a 60.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. This is period of about a year. These successfuly re­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 almost three times higher than in the Dis­ trict of Columbia, which has the worst habilitation regimens characteristically in­ Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, many critics of clude medical treatment, and psychological, infant-mortality rate in the United States. educational, occupational, personal manage­ the U.S. medical system have cited the infant­ According to the Times, as a whole, Soviet ment, and spiritual counseling. They remove mortality rate in comparison to other industrial­ Central Asia had the country's worst infant­ the addict from the locus of his addiction, ized countries as an indication that we should mortality rate last year: 53.3 deaths per preferably at a centralized facility where move toward socialized medicine. Dr. Harry 1,000 births in Turkmenistan; 48.9 in Tadz­ needed resources can best be mobilized. Schwartz argues that we should reconsider hikistan; 43.3 in Uzbekistan; 36.8 in Kirghi­ Legislation at the federal and state levels our normal evaluation of this statistic in light zia; and 29.2 in Kazakhstan. Since these is needed to implement a five-part strategy of other more fruitful comparisons. A more areas also have the highest birth rates in for ending drug-based crime: the Soviet Union, their predominantly <1> A basic "1 + 5" formula which will practical comparison can be made with the Moslem populations are growing rapidly in apply to most convictions: For every convic­ Soviet Union, which, similar to the United relation to the entire Soviet population. tion of a non-violent crime where the con­ States, "occupies nearly half a continent and In the Caucasus, on the western side of vict tested positive for drugs, the basic pre­ has a diverse population of more than 250 the Caspian Sea, the infant-mortality rates scription should be one year in a secure re­ million." Furthermore, more emphasis must be range from a high of 26.5 deaths per 1,000 habilitation center, followed by five years of placed on the positive strides the medical pro­ live births in Azerbaidzhan, which has a supervised probation, with the court having fession has made in bringing down the infant predominantly Moslem population, to Ar­ authority to vary this for individual cases. mortality rate by over 66 percent in the last 23 menia's 25.3 and Georgia's 21.9. <2> For every conviction of a violent crime The lowest infant-mortality rates among where the convict tested positive for drugs, years. I urge my colleagues to read and con­ Soviet republics are to be found in the the mandatory prescription should be one sider Dr. Schwartz' article, "Our Infant-Mortali­ Baltic States, which are among the most year in a secure rehabilitation center, fol­ ty Rate Is Not as Bad as It Seems." Western parts of the country both in loca­ lowed by a return to court for sentencing. [From Private Practice, October 19891 tion and culture. They also have been part This sentence should generally include, as a of the Soviet Union for the shortest period minimum, five years of supervised proba­ OuR INFANT-MORTALITY RATE Is NoT AS BAD of time, having been incorporated into the tion. AS IT SEEMS Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1945. <3> Courts should be encouraged to allow In the Baltic States, the lowest infant-mor­ arrested individuals who test positive for Infant-mortality rates in the United tality rate is found in Latvia with 11 deaths drugs, considering the nature of the crime States are not nearly as bad as some people per 1,000 births, followed by Lithuania with and the availability of resources, to undergo would have us believe. In fact, we're much 11.5 and Estonia with 12.4. However, the rehabilitation prior to trial. The individual better off than the only country to which a Baltic States also have the lowest birth would be housed at a secure rehabilitation useful comparison can be made. rates among Soviet republics. center for a maximum period of one year, Infant-mortality rates have been used in­ The point is that even Soviet republics and then return to court for trial. Such per­ numerable times to smear the U.S. medical­ with relatively low infant-mortality prob­ sons could return to court at any earlier care system. You know the argument: The lems have rates significantly higher than time for trial. · United States is 18th-or 20th or 25th, de­ the United States average of 9.9 deaths per <4> Every individual who is addicted to pending on the source-in the world infant­ 1,000 live births. drugs must have the right to enter a fee-free residential we should establish a system of socialized infant-mortality rate in this country as an treatment center and remain for as long as medicine or at least that American medicine argument for socialized medicine should the professional staff considers appropriate. needs a radical overhaul. study what socialized medicine has brought ; and Hungary and Czechoslovakia are taking a can small business owners. "(4) formulate and arrange for the estab­ more cautious approach; but still the transfor­ I believe that a similar network of centers to lishment of a three-year management and mation is remarkable. And the success-or help provide basic information and hands-on technical assistance demonstration program failure-of all these efforts may ultimately de­ technical assistance to emerging entrepre­ in the designated Central European coun­ tries. termine the scope and speed of the Soviet neurs would greatly complement the programs Union's economic restructuring. " The Commission shall have the fol­ authorized by SEED I and SEED II. lowing powers and duties- Needless to say, the stakes are enor­ My legislation would also establish an "(1) to contract with one entity as a gener­ mous-not only for the people of Central American Entrepreneurial Corps. This group al contractor to study and make conclusions Europe, but also for the political and econom­ would consist of volunteers who are expert in and recommendations on the items enumer­ ic stability of the world. their field and who are willing to contribute ated in paragraphs (1) through (3) of sub­ For that reason, the Bush administration their time to train entrepreneurs one-on-one in section ; and the Congress have been working together Central Europe. "(2) to approve, disapprove or adopt in over the past year to assist this process: Most I believe that this effort would be fully con­ modified form the recommendations sub­ mitted to it pursuant to paragraphs <1 > favored-nation status has been conferred; sistent with President Bush's call for greater trade restrictions have been moderated; Ex-im through <3> of subsection ; private sector involvement in these coun­ "(3) to contract with the same or a differ­ Bank and OPIC guarantees have been ex­ tries-particularly from the Polish-American, ent entity to implement the program speci­ tended. And the Peace Corps is on the way. the Hungarian-American, and Czechoslovaki­ fied in paragraph <4> of such subsection; Of course, much, much more needs to be an-American communities throughout the and done. The House will soon consider the SEED United States. "(4) to form a separate corporate entity II bill to expand assistance programs author­ Americans are interested in helping the cou­ called the 'American Enterprise Corps' ized last year, and I have introduced a Central rageous people of Central Europe to put the (hereinafter in this section referred to as European outreach initiative to promote in­ Communist nightmare of political repression the 'Corps'). creased U.S. trade to the region. "(A) The functions of the Corps shall be and economic deprivation behind them. The to- But today, as chairman of the Committee on American Enterpreneurial Corps would provide Small Business, I am introducing legislation " sponsor entrepreneurs from the des­ tion and practical training in how a market SEc. 2. The Small Business Act is amended ignated Central European countries and pay economy functions. This basic economic infra­ by adding the following new section: their expenses for receiving training in the "SEc. 24. There is hereby established a United States; and structure must accompany-if not precede­ " The Corps shall be composed of five ized command economy which relied mostly of three members: the Administrator of the members to be selected by the appropriate on heavy industry, there is almost no experi­ Small Business Administration or the Ad­ appointing officials within 90 days of the ef­ ence in how to manage a decentralized, en­ ministrator's representative, a representa­ fective date of this Act as follows: trepreneurial system. The desire and will of tive of the Association of American Univer­ "(i) one member shall be appointed by the the Polish, Hungarian, and Czechoslovakian sities, and a representative of the Associa­ President of the United States; "

"(0) Each member shall serve at the ally thereafter, on the progress in carrying or she meets certain health-related condi­ pleasure of the appointing official and shall out the provisions of this section. tions. serve without pay for such service. Members "(k) There are hereby authorized to be ap­ There are two basic types of accelerated shall be entitled to reimbursement for propriated to the Small Business Adminis­ benefits policies: the "lump-sum distribu­ travel, subsistence, and other necessary ex­ tration the sum of $10,000,000 for each of tion" type and the "long-term care" type. penses incurred by them in carrying out fiscal years 1991, 1992 and 1993 to carry out Under the first, the "lump sum distribu­ their functions in the same manner as per­ the provisions of this Act. The Commission tion" type, the policyholder receives some sons employed intermittently in the Federal may transfer to the Corps not to exceed percentage of the death benefit associated Government are allowed expenses under $1,000,000 per year to provide for the ex­ with the policy once he/she has met some section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. penses of the Corps in carrying out its func­ qualifying condition. The most commonly "(E) Three Members shall constitute a tion as provided in subsection (C)(4) of this included qualifying condition in lump-sum quorum for the transaction of business. section. Such sums shall be disbursed by the distribution accelerated benefits policies is Meetings shall be at the call of the Chair­ Small Business Administration as requested the "dread diseases" trigger. If the policy­ person who shall be elected by the members by the Commission.". holder is diagnosed as suffering from one of of the Corps. Sec. 3. Any authority to enter contracts or more of the diseases specified in the policy, "(F) The Corps shall not have any author­ other spending authority provided for in he/she receives a lump sum distribution. ity to appoint staff, but upon request of the this Act is subject to amounts provided for The most commonly specified dread diseases Chairperson, the head of any Federal de­ in advance in appropriations Acts. are heart attack, stroke, cancer, and renal partment or agency may detail, on a reim­ failure. Other diseases that have been speci­ bursable basis, any of the personnel of such fied less often include Alzheimer's disease, department or agency to the Corps to assist LIFE INSURANCE FOR THE blindness, organ transplants, surgery per­ in carrying out the Corps' functions under LIVING formed as a result of coronary artery dis­ this section without regard to section 3341 ease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, of title 5 of the United States Code. The Ad­ AIDS, and AIDS-related conditions. An­ ministrator of the General Services Admin­ HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE other condition that is often included as the istration shall provide to the Corps, on a re­ OF PENNSYLVANIA trigger of a lump-sum distribution is diagno­ imbursable basis, such administrative sup­ sis that the policyholder is facing imminent port services as the Corps may request. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES death or has contracted a terminal illness. "(d) In order to be eligible to participate, Thursday, June 7, 1990 Under the other general type of acceler­ the educational institution in each designat­ ated benefits policy, the "long-term care" ed Central European country shall- Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, the current health type, the insurer pays a fixed monthly sum "(!) agree to provide partial financial sup­ care system makes it very difficult for many for the expenses of a policyholder requiring port for the program either directly or indi­ people to pay for needed medical care. The nursing or other assistance because of a rectly, during the second and third years of Pepper Commission report released in Febru­ health problem. Most long-term care accel­ the demonstration program; and ary revealed that there are no easy solutions erated benefits policies cover care in a "(2) agree to obtain private sector involve­ to solving the financial problems associated skilled nursing or intermediate care facility, ment in the delivery of assistance under the with health care. with some insurers also covering stays in program. In view of this, I have asked the Congres­ custodial care facilities. A small number of "(e) Members of the Commission shall insurers also cover home convalescent or serve without pay, except they shall be enti­ sional Research Service [CAS] to study the adult day care. Under most policies, the ben­ tled to reimbursement for travel, subsist­ idea of providing predeath payment to policy­ efits begin when the policyholder can ence, and other necessary expenses incurred holders that meet certain health-related condi­ submit proof that he/she is confined to a fa­ by them in carrying out their functions in tions. I believe that this is a reasonable ap­ cility covered by the policy and that the the same manner as persons employed inter­ proach to helping individuals relieve some of care has been certified by a physician as mittently in the Federal Government are al­ the financial burdens they encounter when medically necessary. lowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5, medically ill. I would ask that a summary of Accelerated benefits policies offer the ad­ United States Code. the CAS report "Life Insurance for the Living" vantage of allowing a shift of financial "(f) Two Commissioners shall constitute a goals, such as from protecting a family's quorum for the transaction of business. be submitted to the RECORD for my col­ income during the parents' earning years to Meetings shall be at the call of the Chair­ leagues' review. protecting assets from catastrophic health person who shall be elected by the Members [MEMORANDUM] or long-term care costs, that could make of the Commission. CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE, whole-life insurance policies more attrac­ "(g) The Commission shall not have any THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, tive. They may also provide more incentive authority to appoint staff, but upon request Washington, DC, May 16, 1990. of subsection (b), Congress. Congressional Research Division. Life In· tively new phenomenon, their tax treatment with commencement by September 1, 1991. surancejor the Living, by Jean K. Rosales and Jack is to some degree uncertain. Several bills "(j) The Commission shall report to Con­ Taylor. Washington, 1990. Fatah, Arafat's faction, has counselor and graduated to become principal reality. criticized the raid because it ignored Israeli of Carpinteria Junior High. His educational I opposed the amendment offered by my radar capabilities. career has been outstanding and he played a colleague from California, Mr. LEVINE, which Abu lyad, Arafat's No. 2 man said "For our important role in the lives of the faculty, co­ would prohibit the export of California crude people now, they consider Abu Abbas a na­ workers, parents, the community, and espe­ oil. Certainly I can appreciate his concern that tional hero." cially the students. exporting California crude, as the Department Some renunciation. We also pay tribute to Tyson for other rea­ of Commerce has recommended, might ne­ Where is the condemnation? sons-he and his wife, Betty are the parents cessitate the United States importing a like Where is the expulsion of Abu Abbas that of two grown sons, Scott and Tyler. He also amount. I understand his concern that such would disassociate Arafat from terrorism? lent his considerable talents to a wide variety action might appear at odds with an overall Where is the credibility of Arafat's words? of civic organizations. He chaired the commit­ policy designed to reduce United States reli­ It appears the same place that U.S.-PLO tee to raise funds for the Boys' Club Gymnasi­ ance on foreign crude and products. Never­ dialog is-nowhere. um and serves on the board of directors. He theless, there may be legitimate reasons for As Arafat shifts the diplomatic focus of the is a past president and 10-year member of the approving some exports of California crude PLO to Iraq, the country that has threatened Carpinteria/Summerland Fire Board. As a 28- which have not been fully explored here to use chemical warfare against half of Israel, year-member of the Carpinteria Lions Club, he today. I urge the President to disengage from this has been president and frequently serves on Moreover, I am not convinced the restriction dangerous dialog. Iraq's Hussein has put out the Lions Student Speaker Committee. In imposed by the Levine amendment should be the welcome mat and Yasir Arafat is knocking 1983, for his commitment and impact on edu­ undertaken in a vacuum. The Department of at his door. cational and civic activities, he was named Energy is now in the process of crafting a pro­ Additionally, I would like to enclose the fol­ "Carpinterian of the Year." As a educator, he posed national energy strategy, which is due lowing editorial from the New York Times is dedicated to providing the best education out in just a few months. The issue of export­ which excellently summarizes the present situ­ ing U.S. crude oil or natural gas is only one of system to foster the needs of our young ation in the Middle East. people and ultimately, our needs as a nation. many that must be considered in the overall WHOSE TERROR TEAMS, MR. ARAFAT? It is a great privilege for me to express my context of a national energy strategy. For in­ stance, issues such as U.S. production and It was not just another random raid by admiration and respect for the leadership of Arab zealots. The Palestinian terror teams Tyson Willson, Jr. He has enhanced, enriched, exports, the sources of our foreign supplies, OCS leasing, the state of our energy infra­ intercepted by Israeli forces as they tried to and improved the quality of education for land on civilian beaches Wednesday was each student. He is admired as someone who structure, and evolving domestic and interna­ part of a carefully planned, elaborately always takes the time to talk and spend time tional energy markets are all integral to any equipped attack. That blunt fact forces with everyone and who can find a way to long-term energy strategy. I feel strongly that Yasir Arafat to make a fundamental choice: solve even the most difficult of problems. I a sound policy must consider these and many Take strong action against the responsible commend him for his achievements and good other energy-related issues in concert-not as terrorist faction of his Palestine Liberation works and wish Tyson and his wife, Betty all isolated questions as the Levine amendment Organization or forfeit direct dialogue with the United States, thus his best chance to the best in the future. would do. For the same reason, I would strongly urge advance the Palestinian cause. the administration not to act hastily on any Although Mr. Arafat denies involvement in the raid, the Bush Administration has THE EXPORT FACILITATION ACT export authorization for California crude oil. In­ told Mr. Arafat that he must condemn Abul stead, I believe they should await the Depart­ Abbas, who claims credit for dispatching the HON. MIKE SYNAR ment's long-term strategy to see how the hit team, and expel him from the P.L.O. Ex­ OF OKLAHOMA export issue is addressed in that proposal, ecutive Council. President Bush can do no and to have the benefit of public and congres­ less. The U.S. is pledged to cancel direct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional reaction to it. contacts with the P.L.O. if Mr. Arafat Thursday, June 7, 1990 cannot keep his vow of December 1988 to Mr. SYNAR. Mr. Speaker, I voted for H.R. forgo sponsorship of an association with ter­ WHOSE TERROR TEAMS, MR. rorism. 4653, the Export Facilitation Act. The bill ARAFAT The credibility of three parties is at stake. eases current restrictions on exports to our Mr. Bush has resisted recent Israeli charges allies in Western Europe, the emerging de­ HON. GERRY SIKORSKI that the P.L.O. remains in the terrorist mocracies in Eastern Europe, and the Soviet business, arguing that the evidence is am­ Union. I strongly support this bill not only be­ OF MINNESOTA biguous. Now, unless Mr. Arafat completely cause it will facilitate democracy and econom­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disassociates himself from Abul Abbas, ic reforms in Eastern Europe but also because Thursday, June 7, 1990 there can be no ambiguity. The President cannot let Mr. Arafat off the hook, and it will greatly benefit Oklahoma's high-technol­ Mr. SIKORSKI. Mr. Speaker, it has been retain the confidence of Americans and Is­ ogy companies. To address legitimate national over a week since the terrorist attack against raelis who want Mr. Bush to press for peace security concerns, the bill is carefully crafted Israeli civilians vacationing on the beaches of talks. to ensure that the most sensitive technologi­ the Mediteranean-an attack planned by Abu Arab credibility is also on the line. The cal advances are not freely exported. Abbas, a member of the PLO Executive Com­ Abul Abbas spokesmen say the hit team was The Export Facilitation Act will enable Okla­ mittee. We can thank God that no innocent launched to avenge the killing of seven Pal­ homa's high-technology firms, which employ people were killed in this latest attack, but the estinians on May 20 by an Israeli. But the thousands of people, to expand their export potential for loss of life was extraordinary. killer was not an instrument of the Israeli Government. He is a deranged man whose opportunities. Telecommunications firms will And what have we heard from Yasir Arafat? act is condemned by all Israelis. For moder­ most likely benefit the most from this legisla­ Back in December 1988 we heard that he ate Arab leaders to equate the two events is tion. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce renounced all forms of terrorism. But after a to damage their reputations and credibility. has identified telecommunications as a key in­ West Bank citizen forced a bus off a cliff kill­ These leaders have just lost the chance to dustry and is working to expand the role of ing 16 people, Arafat proclaimed this terrorist do good by endorsing the Baghdad commu­ this industry in Oklahoma's economy. Under as a martyr. And after terrorists attacked an nique of the Arab summit meeting just the new law, Oklahoma companies should be Israeli tour bus on the way to Cairo killing ended. That communique unfairly blames able to take advantage of the emerging de­ nine, we heard the PLO b~ame Shamir. Washington for failing to press Israel toward negotiations with Palestinians. It mocracies in Eastern Europe's desperate So now where is Arafat? also crudely and wrongly condemns Israel's need for technology such as adequate tele­ Where is his renunciation? right to receive Jews form the Soviet Union. phone systems. Arafat has said "That the institution and of­ If the moderates truly wished to advance The world has changed. Eastern European ficial forces" of the PLO were not involved. the Palestinian cause, they would restrict countries have embraced democracy and free But Abu Abbas is on the executive committee. their criticism to Israel's settling of immi- June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13445 grants in the occupied territories. Moderate cance of the recreational boating industry to The cookoff, which drew an estimated Arabs will not help the cause by condoning our coastal towns. Boating supports thou­ 300,000 people, is called the "biggest barbe­ terrorism in any fashion, or by standing sands of businesses, from major boat manu­ cue championship in the world," according silent. They can help by keeping all parties facturers to marina operators to the local bait to the Guiness World Book of Records. focused on the need for negotiations. The A-City team swept aside 179 com­ Here is where Israeli credibility is being shop. A vast number of our communities tenders from throughout the U.S., France, tested as well. As soon as a new Israeli gov­ thrive on the economic activity generated by England, Ireland and the Soviet Union to ernment is formed, Mr. Bush will have boaters. become this year's grand champions. The every reason to push it hard to deal with During this National Safe Boating Week, I award carried with it a $5,000 prize. the realities of Palestinian nationalism and am pleased to recognize boating for its recre­ About 100 supporters, including the ubiq­ Palestinian rights. ational and economic significance. I hope that uitous Captain Applesauce himself, came by But before anyone else's credibility can be my colleagues will join me in encouraging our bus and car to cheer the team since their ar­ tested, Yasir Arafat has to define himself by boating constituents to take advantage of the rival at the riverside festival in Memphis on the way he responds to the terrorist raid. If Wednesday. The cookoff was Saturday. he wants Palestinians to have a place at the many training programs and to take those Though other teams cooked shoulders or negotiating table and a place in their own extra precautions-to take a minute and save whole hogs, Tweedy's team stuck to their sun, he will have to choose the olive branch, a life. specialty: ribs. Using a sauce made with and not the gun. apple juice and cooking the ribs over apple wood, the team beat out 53 other entries in SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY IN the rib category before going on to win the NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MURPHYSBORO, IL grand prize. "They (the judges) said they couldn't re­ member when anybody who entered in ribs HON. WALTER B. JONES HON. GLENN POSHARD won it, instead of whole hog," Tweedy said. OF NORTH CAROLINA OF ILLINOIS The teams scored points for appearance, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taste and flavor. The apples, of course, came Thursday, June 7, 1990 from Southern Illinois. Thursday, June 7, 1990 "It has a very faint apple flavor, but I Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I know the wouldn't say it tastes applely," Tweedy said. this is National Safe Boating Week. Congress Texans and Carolinans around here believe The team did not score in the only other designated this period to remind our citizens contest they entered, the Anything But con­ they have good barbecue. And of course, my test ; the judges of the importance of safe boating practices, friend from the Memphis area lay claim to bar­ and to highlight the significance of recreation­ apparently were not inspired by the group's becue that's this side of wonderful. eggrolls, eggdrop soup and shrimp. al boating to our villages and towns. But for real barbecue you are going to have Residents of Murphysboro will remember With the summer months upon us, our to come to Murphysboro, IL, because that's the crew as the one that started the annual thoughts turn to enjoying the great outdoors. where the trophies are from the Memphis in barbecue championship in Murphysboro, For many Americans, boating is the preferred May barbecue cookoff. which will be held this year in September recreational activity. That is emphasized by The Apple City barbecue team not only won for the third time. the fact that the number of recreational boat­ The team is due back in town this after­ the overall grand prize but also claimed first noon around 1 p.m., and a "big to-do" is ers continues to increase every year. Boating place in the rib division. Quite an accomplish­ fosters an appreciation for the delicacy of the scheduled for 3 at the 17th Street Bar and ment considering the competition. But despite Grill, owned by team member Mike Mills. aquatic environment. It reminds us that clean the reputation that other areas hold, southern Like any cooking team, Tweedy hedged a rivers, lakes, and coastal waters are valuable Illinois has more than its fair share of fine bar­ little when asked what her secret ingredient resources that we must protect for future gen­ becue, and from Cairo to Murphysboro to was. erations of Americans. Vandalia you can find homemade favorites "We do use apple juice," she said But the For all the beauty of the water, we must real secret, she said, was "dedication and and secret recipies to make your mouth water. hard work." learn to respect it as well. Perhaps the main I'm proud to congratulate the Apple City goal of this week is to encourage all boaters team, and wish them continued sucess with to take certain precautions while enjoying their concoction. I am already looking forward boating. Every boater should be educated in TRIBUTE TO THE BANK OF to the annual apple Festival in Murphysboro GUAM safe operation of his vessel, the proper use of so I can taste this champion blend. safety equipment, and administration of first The team members are Mary Ann and Don aid techniques. Stanton, Sue and Mike Mills, Jim and Jean HON. BEN GARRIDO BLAZ The Federal Government plays an extreme­ Tweedy, Pat and Aliene Burke, Mary Jane and OF GUAM ly important role in the promotion of safe Bob Williams, and Dale Pierson. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boating. The Federal Boating Program, funded I will enter an article that appeared in the Thursday, June 7, 1990 through the Wallop-Breaux trust fund, has pro­ Southern Illinoisan newspaper when the Mr. BLAZ. Mr. Speaker, in a time when vided millions of dollars to the States for the team's victory was annouced so you can get banks are in trouble throughout our country, I support of boater education programs. The the full "flavor' of this accomplishment. Coat Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary rise to applaud the spectacular growth and have provided life-saving assistance to an BEST BARBECUE IN THE WORLD: MURPHYSBORO success of the Bank of Guam, a locally char­ enormous number of boaters. Additionally, the TEAM OF COOKS CAN RIGHTFULLY CLAIM tered bank in Guam whose economic devel­ THAT TITLE Now selfless efforts of State boating officials, vol­ opment has paralleled the political develop­ unteers, and members of power squadrons, Times, June 4, even one person to enforce a law. We have 1990] to depend on the Justice Department for that. tice. We cannot afford to let these cases drag on COMMENCEMENT 1990-CAL STATE LONG And it's quite clear that the job is not getting BEACH done. month after month, year after year. The S&L Cal State Long Beach held its 41st com­ Mr. Speaker, we know that the FBI and the cleanup requires an immediate, large-scale mencement with nine separate ceremonies Justice Department need more personnel and mobilization of law enforcement. If the Justice on campus over a three-day period begin­ resources to work through this backlog. That's Department does not act soon, we may never ning last Wednesday. Degrees were con­ why Congress, in passing the Financial Institu­ be able to obtain prosecutions, convictions, ferred on 6,496 graduates, with 5,521 receiv­ tions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act and recovery of funds in many of these cases. ing bachelor's and 975 receiving master's de­ of 1989 [FIRREA] authorized $75 million for The taxpayers deserve action now. grees. Mr. Speaker, I hope that this will be a thor­ The Graduate Center for Public Policy each of fiscal years 1990 through 1992 for and Administration held its commencement S&L civil and criminal law enforcement. oughly bipartisan effort. I am seeking the on Friday with U.S. Rep. Glenn M. Ander­ To our astonishment, at budget time, the At­ House leadership's support for this bill, and I son and other Republican con­ to release our senior citizens from the unfair even more valuable as the Baby Boom gen­ gressional leaders earlier this year held a earnings cap placed on them because they eration retires. The punitive taxation of the news conference to press for repeal of the want to work after the age of 65. It is time earnings limit sends the message to seniors earnings limit, which would cost $25 billion that we brought H.R. 2460, the Older Ameri­ that their country doesn't want them to over the next five years. cans' Freedom to Work Act to the floor for a work, or that they are fools if they do. It's In the Senate, a more modest provision vote and show our senior citizens that we time for another run at Dan Rostenkowski's has been approved, based on a proposal by care. limousine. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen

39-059 0-91-43 (Pt. 9) 13452 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 7, 1990 ter's Key and was named Scout Master of the CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. "It makes sense that a community helps Year for the Minisink District in 1989. He JOSEPH'S SCHOOL make a school what it is and vice versa," earned the adult religious award for his faith. Sister Anne said. "We've been serving this community for over 100 years 008 to be The values he has taught the boys of Wash­ HON.THOMASJ.MANTON exact> and we know what these people ingtol"!ville, as well as the adults who have OF NEW YORK need." worked with him, can be best summed up in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES St. Joseph's is the only school in New the phrase that Troop 416 has adopted as its Thursday, June 7, 1990 York City to win the Blue Ribbon Schools motto: "Share the Spirit." Award, the top prize in the nationwide Ele­ Mr. Stein will be honored on Sunday, June Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mentary School Recognition Program. New 10, for his exceptional work in Scouting and congratulate St. Joseph's Elementary School York State schools accounted for 18 of the in Astoria, which was recently honored by the the community. 221 schools chosen around the country. U.S. Department of Education with the Blue Mr. Speaker, it is with distinct pleasure that Schools chosen for national Blue Ribbons Ribbon Schools Award. This award is the top must meet achievement criteria in math and I salute the achievements of Mr. Francis Stein prize in the nationwide elementary school rec­ reading. St. Joseph's was rated by independ­ and offer my best wishes to him in the future. ognition program. St. Joseph's is the only ent auditors from outside the city on parent school in New York City and one of only 221 and community support of the school's registration. Many feel formula for success to my colleagues atten­ that it is this richness of cultures that has of service to the preservation of our environ­ tion and ask that it be included in the RECORD helped forge the school's complete educa­ ment. immediately following my remarks. tional system. Her commitment and efforts have directly [From the New York Daily News, June 6, benefited all of us who have enjoyed the 1990] peace and solitude of the Santa Monica GRADE IS 'E' FOR EXCELLENT-ST. JOSEPH'S OF RACIAL DIVERSITY Mountains. Sonia served on the Comprehen­ ASTORIA WINS HONORS "We celebrate racial diversity here and sive Planning Commission that defined the

ISRAELI CIVILIANS A TI'ACKED THE REAL VICTIMS OF THE S&L BY PLO GUERRILLAS SCANDAL A CEAUSESCU LEGACY: WAREHOUSE FOR CHILDREN HON. BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN HON. LES AuCOIN OF MARYLAND OF COLORADO OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 7, 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 7, 1990 Mr. CAMPBELL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, Thursday, June 7, 1990 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, on May 30, Is­ one of the true wonders of the S&L scandal is Mr. AuCOIN. Mr. Speaker, for 6 months raeli troops intercepted a Palestine Liberation how difficult it has been for people to sepa­ now, winds of change have swept aside ty­ Front attack on Israeli civilians. Two speed rate the good guys from the bad. To me, this rants and dictators and curtains of iron, and boats, filled with 16 guerrillas were launched should be the easiest part. It has always replaced them with the dream of democracy. from a ship which had sailed from Libya. For­ seemed to me that the crooks responsible for Captive peoples are now beginning to taste tunately, they were detected and intercepted the bailout; the embezzlers, swindlers, over­ the benefits of freedom and for the first time by Israeli forces. For over 2 years, this admin­ appraisers, and speculators, are the bad guys. to make choices that will determine their own istration has justified its dialog with the Pales­ On the other hand, I think it is pretty clear that destiny. tine Liberation Organization based partly on the victims of this whole mess-the good These are thrilling changes and they create the principle that the PLO had disavowed the guys-are the depositors. for us tremendous opportunities-political and use of terrorism against Israel. Common sense would dictate, then, that in economic and humanitarian-to participate in To claim, as Vasser Arafat has, that it is the our efforts to address the thrift crisis we the birth of new democracies. But along side result which determines whether an act is ter­ should seek to punish the swindlers while pro­ these changes, we are now coming to see rorist or not is absurd. There is no shadow of tecting the depositors. some of the darkest, most tragic aspects of doubt that Abu Abbas, the notorious master­ If we look around us today, however, it is the discredited tyrannies coming to light. mind of the Achille Lauro hijacking that result­ pretty clear that something has gone awry in One of the worst tragedies occurred in Ro­ ed in the heinous murder of Leon Klinghoffer, our attempts to do this. mania, where thousands of orphaned and meant for innocent Israelis to be murdered by The Resolution Trust Corporation, the giant abandoned children are being held in dun­ his operation. quasi-governmental agency designed to over­ geon-like institutions in conditions that are Mr. Speaker, the PLO has been speaking see the bailout, has hired hundreds of ques­ reminiscent of concentration camps. with a forked tongue. While they try to sell to tionable former thrift industry employees to During the evil dictatorship of Nicolae the United States in English that they have help with this task. In other words, the wolves Ceausescu, Romanian women were required are back watching the chicken coop. to have at least four babies-with no access really changed, they continue to advocate vio­ And while the bad guys are being given to birth control. lence against Israel and Arabic. The PLO well-paying desk jobs, what is being done for Thousands of these unwanted children are wrongly thinks they need to convince the the victims of this crisis? Not much. The ad­ still being held in asylums, in cages and un­ United States they are sincere. If the PLO ministration seems to be of the mind that in­ heated rooms, naked or wrapped in sheets. hopes to play any constructive role in bringing suring deposits is as much as it needs to do For a daily feeding they receive a slimy mix­ peace to the Middle East, they must convince for taxpayers and depositors. While insuring ture of beans, corn, and rancid fat. Israel and not the United States administration deposits has at least prevented the bank runs Recently I was able to assist in guarantee­ or the United States Congress they are willing that characterized the crippling financial insol­ ing $4 million in emergency funding to begin to be constructive. The time has come for the vencies of the Great Depression, I believe that helping these children. To ensure success, I administration to look hypocrisy in the face taxpayers deserve more. organized a coalition of 60 House Members to and to cease making a mockery of our foreign After all, whether or not they had money in push for aid, and with their support, $4 million policy. a S&L, taxpayers will be hit with a $2,000 per was attached to the foreign aid bill that June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13455 . passed both the House and Senate and was and fertile women to see that the law was At Videle, children who have mild epilep­ signed into law by President Bush on May 26. obeyed. Some of the children were injured sy or polio-splayed legs are put together I'm delighted at our success and thank the during botched abortions or deliveries in with those who suffer severe autism. The Romanian hospitals. Most arrived because blind or deaf sit in rooms all day with those Members that signed on and supported this their families, faced with shortages of food who cannot control their bodily functions. effort. Under the terms of the bill, th~ Agency and heat, felt unable to provide for them. Valentin Kovacs, a friendly, mildly retard­ for International Development [AID] will dis­ "Children were abandoned because moth­ ed 15-year-old boy, spends his days wander­ tribute the funds to UNICEF and the Interna­ ers were forced to have children," said Dr. ing the halls. He was curious and friendly tional Red Cross who will be responsible for Gheorghe Jipa, director of Bucharest's with a visitor, following closely, and was fas­ the relief effort. Victor Babes hospital. "In our country, it cinated by a pair of eyeglasses. Today, the Washington Post, published an was very frequent, because of the misery "I have shoes!" he explaimed, showing off article that describes the living hell these chil­ and bad living situation we were in. Even a pair of moccasins donated by a Dutch girls in the eighth grade were compelled to dren have been subjected to. I ask that it be charity. Asked what kind of things he likes have a child when they became pregnant." to do, he thought for a moment and an­ printed in the RECORD. I am grateful that relief The home in the village of Videle, a 90- swered: "To sing, to count and to go back to is on its way. minute drive southwest from Bucharest, is my mother." [From the Washington Post, June 7, 19901 not considered among the worst. Yet a staff Vasilica Bogoju, 14, is "almost normal," A CEAUSESCU LEGACY: WAREHOUSES FOR assistant said matter-of-factly that "about staffers say. Her only obvious defect is phys­ CHILDREN 30" children, or nearly one-fourth of the ical: Her lower legs are badly twisted and (By Mary Battiata> total 135 child residents, die each year. The cannot support her body, so she walks on home's handful of orderlies have little or no her knees. She is shy but able to speak VIDELE, ROMANIA.-On the second floor of medical training and scant knowledge about clearly, and the orderlies have become fond the state-run institution here, dazed tod­ the causes of death. dlers lie or sit in iron cribs in closed, stuffy of her. They keep her fully clothed and "Sickness, agitation," suggested one. have even given her a pair of earrings. They rooms. Their foreheads are speckled with Since discovering the homes, teams of doc­ flies and with scabs and bruises that come had hoped she would be allowed to go to a tors and international charities have been special school and learn basket-making. from banging their heads and mouths on visiting them, delivering medicine and sup­ crib rails. Some cry, but most are silent and But she was turned down. Why? "Her plies and urging Romania's post-revolution­ legs," said a nurse. appear bewildered behind their bars with ary government to help make improve­ the doomed air of laboratory animals. The Videle home received a shipment of ments. clothes and toys from a Dutch charity in Down the hall, other cribs hold smaller Romanian state televison showed pictures children, pale skeletons suffering from mal­ March. Yet about half the older children of one home, but otherwise the government squatting in the dayroom recently were nutrition and disease. Despite the heat of has been slow to respond, Delmas and the day, several of the children are wrapped naked. Only a few pairs of shoes have been others said. There have been a few improve­ distributed, and those only last week. The in dirty blankets. From one still bundle, ments, but mostly in homes nearest Bucha­ only a bluish patch of scalp is visible. Asked toys are displayed in a closed room on the rest, the ones visited by foreign television first floor where the children do not go. if the child inside is alive, an orderly says, teams. "Of course," and pulls back the cover. The "Oh, they destroy their clothes," an order­ In many of the homes, leaky roofs still ly said. "We would have to have a new set of tiny skeleton stirs, turns onto its side and funnel rain water onto children's beds. Food groans. clothes for each child each day." is sometimes served by throwing it on the The orderlies-there is one for every 60 This is one of Romania's homes fo~ aban­ floor. Staffers hardly know their charges' doned, malnourished and disabled children, names, much less their medical problems. children-are mostly older women from the one of the human warehouses filled by the Children are handcuffed to beds so tightly village. They do not seem embarrassed by policies of the late Romanian dictator Nico­ that the cuffs eat into their wrists, accord­ the conditions, but said they could use more lae Ceausescu. It is called the Home for the ing to doctors. Those too small or unable to help. There is one teacher, and the director Deficient and Unsalvageable. Thousands of feed themselves often waste away because said the home recently has tried to establish families, forced by the state to produce their nursing bottles, propped on piles of a kindergarten. babies, deposited infants in institutions like rags, slip away and there is no one to right The state gives them 50 cents a day to this. them. feed the children. "What can you do with Six months after the revolution that top­ "They die of hunger, of very dirty envi­ that?" asked one orderly standing in the pled Ceausescu, little has changed in these ronment, of nobody touching them and of stairwell as a boy ascended carrying a homes, despite the intervention of interna­ never getting out of their beds," Delmas bucket of cold stew of tomatoes, water and tional relief organizations. Conservative es­ said. bread heels. timates of foreign relief officials suggest They also die of AIDS. About 65 percent For recreation, the children play on con­ that 15,000 children-and possibly as many of Romania's 428 cases of infant acquired crete floors in a bare room. At the sight of a as 30,000-are still living in conditions that immune deficiency syndrome are abandoned visitor last week, a group burst into a loud one French doctor described as "something children who went to hospitals from or­ chorus of the song that was the anthem of between Auschwitz and Kampuchea." phanages and state homes to be treated for the revolution: "Ole, ole, ole! Ceausescu is French, Dutch and Swiss medical organi­ severe malnutrition and were transfused no more!" zations came across these homes in Febru­ with contaminated blood or hypodermic Foreign doctors working here are increas­ ary while trying to trace Romania's infant needles, according to the most recent Roma­ ingly critical of the new Romanian govern­ AIDS epidemic. They were stunned. nian government figures. Hepatitis B also is ment's inaction, while many Romanian offi­ "I had never seen anything like this-not rampant. cials chide foreign doctors as being alarmist. even in the poorest countries in the world," The home at Videle contains both the One foreign doctor said he was told to calm said Guilhem Delmas, director of a medical malnourished and the handicapped. Once down because "things are surely worse in team from the French relief organization they arrive, children rarely see their fami­ Ivory Coast." Doctors of the World stationed in Bucha­ lies again. Doctors with wide experience say, howev­ rest. "It was unbelievable to me that such "In the beginning, when they bring the er, that Romania's system-with its combi­ conditions could exist in Europe at the end child here, they have a hard time leaving it. nation of neglect, bureaucracy and haphaz­ of the 20th century." But then they become accustomed to this, ard medical care-is in a class by itself. Even International relief organizations working and they miss the child less and less," said in the poorest countries in Mrica, they say, to compile a complete list of the orphanages Rodica Jancu, the home's director. mentally and physically disabled children and homes estimate that there are 350 to Once inside the system, it is almost impos­ are not left alone in bare rooms for hours 500 of them. Romanian government statis­ sible to get out. At the age of 3, abandoned every day, deprived of the sound of human tics indicate that 15,000 children are housed children go through what Romanian offi­ language or physical contact. in orphanages alone. cials call a "switching center"-a cursory ex­ That kind of treatment, the doctors say, Delmas said there could be as many as amination that shuttles them off to homes can be blamed on a totalitarian system that 40,000 children in such facilities, if homes for handicapped or to children's asylums made a cult of physical labor and encour­ for the mentally handicapped are included. where they may learn a task, such as aged the idea that anyone unable to labor In one home, 40 percent of the children died basket-making. Mter that, there is virtually for the state was not quite human. last year of infectious disease and neglect, no diagnostic testing in the homes for the "As soon as someone here was considered Delmas said. handicapped and little teaching or physical unproductive-unable to work for the The children are the legacy of a 1965 therapy. state-he was completely abandoned. It's Ceausescu decree that forbade birth control "The only 'cure' is death, and that does something typically totalitarian," said or abortion and closely monitored pregnant not cure very quickly," said one doctor. Delmas. "To this day, in many hospitals 13456 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 7, 1990 they don't understand why AIDS children approved a constitutional amendment that learn than they would have been without the should be kept clean, because in their minds would make English the official language. program. In addition, there is a measurable these babies are going to die anyway." Second, as a nation of immigrants, the benefit of this human investment. For every In the beginning, foreign relief teams were patient with the Romanian govern­ American population is comprised of peoples $1 spent on Head Start, there is a $6 return. ment's halting steps. But while they once of all races, nationalities, and languages. All of Nationally, Head Start serves 451,000 chil­ made allowances for the country's proverty these people can find a common means of dren. In the State of New Jersey, approxi­ and the aftereffects of Ceausescu's terror, communication in the English language. mately 10,000 children are enrolled in Head they now are increasingly blunt in citing bu­ Finally, by passing this legislation, we will Start. In my own district in Newark, NJ, mem­ reaucratic inertia and an erosion of compas­ create an affirmative obligation to preserve, bers of the Newark Pre-School Council, Inc., sion that may be Ceausescu's bleakest protect, and enhance the role of English as have served over 50,000 children in Head legacy. the official language. Our Government will Other critics note that while spending on Start programs. Many of the children have the children's homes has increased only then be required to provide opportunities for gone on to heights never imagined. slightly, the new government, since Janu­ those who do not speak English to learn the In honor of its 25 years of service, the ary, has spent $440 million importing luxury language. Newark Pre-School Council is sponsoring a electronic goods, such as color television I urge my colleages to join me in support of silver anniversary celebration. The celebration sets and videocassette recorders. this important legislation. will take place on June 24, 1990 at the Ter­ Last week, frustrated by the lack of race Ballroom at 3 p.m. I commend the progress, a delegation of French doctors, the International Red Cross and the U.N. RECOGNIZING THE CAPITOL Friends of Newark Pre-School Council, Inc., Children's Fund met with Romanian offi· CITY JUNIOR RIFLE CLUB ON for their efforts in sponsoring this 25th anni­ cials to demand more effort from the ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY versary celebration. I would also like to com­ Health Ministry. Some have begun hinting mend Mrs. Annette O'Fiaherty, program chair­ they will pull their teams out of Romania man and Mrs. Rebecca Andrade, dinner chair­ unless the government makes a concerted HON. JOSEPH E. BRENNAN man for organizing the event. effort to improve the situation. OF MAINE Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me When an earthquake struck Romania last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in praising the Newark Pre-School Council, week, it was lunchtime. On the top floor of the Videle home, orderlies spooning gray Thursday, June 7, 1990 Inc. for its 25 years of success. porridge into the mouths of some crib· Mr. BRENNAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bound toddlers dropped what they were recognize and commend the Capitol City doing and, with a visitor, raced down four Junior Rifle Club on its 15th anniversary. The COLA'S, THE BUDGET, AND H.R. flights of stairs and outside the cement-slab club located in Augusta, ME, has been at the 3914 building. After the shaking stopped, the staff stayed outside, waiting for a feared forefront of teaching youngsters the impor­ aftershock, which they said could come in tance of firearms safety in hunting and target HON. ALFRED A. (AL) McCANDLESS two or three hours. shooting. Another important aspect of the OF CALIFORNIA At windows, the puzzled faces of children club's efforts with the young members has could be seen. From open windows came the been a program used to cultivate good sport­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wails of smaller children, raging at the manship-a quality needed in all facets of life. Thursday, June 7, 1990 interruption of their meal. One individual deserves special recognition Mr. McCANDLESS. Mr. Speaker, a large Asked whether it was important to get the on the club's 15th anniversary, and he is children out before the aftershock hit and number of my constituents spent their working possibly damaged the building, staffers Julian Beale Ill. Mr. Beale is a nationally ac­ years in the service of the United States, as looked puzzled. They knew the history of claimed expert in firearms and marksmanship, members of the military and the Federal civil­ the area, they said, and aftershocks are usu­ who has been tireless in his work with the ian work force. As retirees, most of them ally less strong. young members of the club. At a time when strongly objected to the portion of the Presi­ "Besides, there are only eight of us and our youth needs people to work with them to dent's budget proposal which assumed no 135 children, so how would we get them promote worthy efforts, like the teaching of out?" one orderly asked. Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA] for military good sportsmanship, Mr. Beale deserves our and Federal retirees in fiscal year 1991, and "Many of them don't have clothes, so if special appreciation. we brought them out we would be exposing reduced COLA's in the future. them to other diseases," agreed Ion Ior­ As the Representative of Maine's First Con­ As I have in the past, I support full COLA's dache, a local man who became a bookkeep­ gressional District, I join with my fellow for military and Federal retirees. er at the home after the revolution. Mainers in paying tribute to the Capitol City On numerous occasions, I have pointed out "Don't wave them down here," he advised. Junior Rifle Club on its 15th anniversary and that a budget resolution is nothing more than "You will only scare them." wish it continued success. a set of numbers. While Congress is bound by those numbers, it is not bound by any as­ SUPPORT THE LANGUAGE OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELE­ sumption used to arrive at those numbers. As­ GOVERNMENT ACT BRATION OF PROJECT HEAD sumptions do not become law when a budget START is adopted. Each assumption must be enacted HON. IKE SKELTON into law in the regular legislative process, OF MISSOURI HON. DONALD M. PAYNE which is completely separate from the budget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY process and comes after the budget is in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place. Thursday, June 7, 1990 In addition, during the budget debates, the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, June 7, 1990 House of Representatives does not vote on express my support for the Language of Gov­ Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, individual portions or assumptions in a budget. ernment Act, a statute declaring English as May 18, 1990 marked the 25th anniversary of Each vote is for or against a complete budget the official language of the United States. I am President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of the proposal for funding the entire Federal Gov­ an original cosponsor of this bill, H.R. 4424, Executive order which began Project Head ernment. Consequently, in every budget pro­ introduced to the House of Representatives in Start. Project Head Start began 25 years ago posal I have supported, there have been por­ · March. as an effort to help economically disadvan­ tions or assumptions of the overall budget Many sound reasons for this statute exist, a taged children achieve their full potential. which I opposed. Likewise, in every budget few of which I would like to review briefly. Head Start's unique approach to helping proposal I have voted against, there have First, for decades, English has been the de children by emphasizing strong parent involve­ been portions and assumptions that had my facto language of the United States. In recent ment and comprehensive child development strong support. This is not the process that I years in the United States, 18 States have service delivery has withstood the test of time. would choose, but it is the process dictated by designated English as their official language. Head Start has helped over 11 million children the Rules Committee and its membership of On June 5, voters in Alabama overwhelmingly who enter school healthier and more ready to nine Democrats and only four Republicans. June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13457 Prior to the adoption of the budget resolu­ the issue of COLAs. The House has passed a of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis where tion for fiscal year 1991 by the House on May Budget Resolution which is currently pending he has served since. 1, 1990, a number of my constituents contact­ in the Senate. That resolution assumed a full Since Bill's return to St. Louis, the Jewish ed me and asked me to cosponsor legislation, COLA for fiscal year 1991 and the following Federation has been instrumental in expand­ H.R. 3914, which according to information years. That assumption represents the posi­ ing day care services and addressing the they had received, would guarantee that tion of an overwhelming majority in the House needs of disadvantaged Jews. COLA's for military and Federal retirees were in support of full COLAs for Federal and mili­ We in St. Louis are fortunate that although included in the fiscal year 1991 budget. Al­ tary retirees. Bill is retiring, he is remaining in the St. Louis though I support COLA's, I was reluctant to Since the House has completed that part of community and will continue his dedication to cosponsor H.R. 3914 for two reasons. the budget process, H.R. 3914 can now be human services. First, under the Budget Act of 197 4 and the considered, and because H.R. 3914 may ex­ Thank you, Bill, for all your efforts and may rules of the House of Representatives, H.R. pedite the process for the consideration and your retirement be as successful and happy 3914, although well intended, did not and enactment of COLAs, I have cosponsored as your marvelous career. could not guarantee that COLA's were includ­ H.R. 3914. ed in the fiscal year 1991 budget. In fact, the Mr. Speaker, I understand and appreciate rules of the House would not allow H.R. 3914 the strong sentiments behind this issue. It has ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN to even be considered until after the fiscal been my practice during my 20 years in public HERITAGE MONTH year 1991 budget resolution had been adopt­ office to listen to the concerns of my constitu­ ed. Because the effect of H.R. 3914 was ents, and in response, share my thoughts and HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA widely misrepresented to the point of deceiv­ position with them. It is my hope that my com­ OF AMERICAN SAMOA ing a large number of retirees, I was reluctant ments here will serve that purpose. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to cosponsor it. My second reason was, because the budget Thursday, June 7, 1990 process is complex, most people do not know WILLIAM KAHN, FRIEND OF THE Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I was that the House does not vote on individual COMMUNITY AND AN EXAM­ privileged to have been able to attend a spe­ portions or assumptions in a proposed budget. PLE TO US ALL ON THE EVENT cial ceremony this past Monday, May 7, 1990, Many people are very surprised when I tell OF HIS RETIREMENT at the White House where the President them that during the time I have served in signed an official proclamation to proclaim this Congress, there has not been a single time month as Asian-Pacific American Heritage when the House has voted directly on the HON. JACK BUECHNER Month, a special tribute to all Americans who issue of COLAs during a budget debate. It is OF MISSOURI are of Asian-Pacific heritage descent. unfortunate that some groups and organiza­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join hands in tions have used votes on an entire budget celebrating this historical event. As Asian-Pa­ proposal as a means of listing a Member of Thursday, June 7, 1990 cific Americans, we have a key role to play in Congress for or against a specific assumption. Mr. BUECHNER. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed helping America maintain its world leadership Because there are literally thousands of as­ my pleasure to honor one of my constituents, into the Pacific century, otherwise known as sumptions in each budget proposal, such an William Kahn. Mr. Kahn is retiring July 1, the next American century. interpretation generally is neither fair nor ac­ 1990, as the executive vice president of the The Federal Asian-Pacific American Council curate. As there is only one vote-up or Jewish Federation of St. Louis. He is known is an interagency group organized to provide a down-on each budget proposal, each pro­ worldwide as a phenomenal fundraiser for focus for Asian-Pacific American activities posal must be considered in its entirety, and human services and a social advocate. His within the Federal Government. The council, not just on the basis of one or even a handful commitment to the elderly, the poor, the through its interagency membership, is re­ of assumptions. hungry, the sick, the needy, and minorities is sponsible for spearheading training awareness Based on past experience with previous well respected. of the impact of Asian and Pacific cultures, budget votes, many constituents would inter­ Bill had dedicated his life to bettering the work ethics, and behavior as related to em­ pret cosponsorship of H.R. 3914 as a commit­ lives of Jews in Israel, the Soviet Union, and ployment in the Federal work force. ment to vote for any budget proposal that as­ across the world, including, of course, the St. Over the past 5 years, the ability of the sumed a full COLA for Federal and military re­ Louis area. Bill has been an advocate for council to plan, coordinate, and implement tirees. At the risk of repeating myself, I sup­ human rights for all peoples and has been at successfully, ambitious activities-including port full COLAs, but I cannot and will not vote the forefont defending these rights. the first 1986 national training conference and for a horrible budget proposal just because it Most recently, as the professional leader of the 1987; 1989 recognition luncheons for assumes a COLA. Examples of when I have the Jewish Federation in St. Louis, he is help­ Asian-Pacific Americans holding senior mili­ voted against bad budget proposals are the ing to coordinate the emergency Operation tary, public health, civil, and Foreign Service last two fiscal years when Congress used a Exodus campaign to rescue Soviet Jews. I executive positions-is attributed to: first, the host of budget gimmicks, tricks, and other pro­ spoke at the May 6, 1990, rally on the ball­ enthusiasm and dedication of council mem­ cedures to make the deficit look smaller than fields of the Jewish Community Centers Asso­ bers; and second, their overwhelming agency it really was. Well, "the chickens have come ciation and was quite impressed with the de­ support. I can state with confidence that both home to roost," and because of Congress' votion of the community to this issue. are essential the council's continued success. unwillingness in the last 2 years to confront Bill served as executive vice president of Asian-Pacific Americans bring to the nation­ the deficit, we have a budget crisis. We are the St. Louis Jewish Community Centers As­ al workplace a diversity of cultural perspec­ facing a deficit of $150 billion for the current sociation [JCCA] from 1958 to 1978. Bill was tives and work ethics; however, they are often fiscal year when the Gramm-Rudman deficit instrumental in building the current beautiful misinterpreted which results in barriers to target is $100 billion. The fiscal year 1991 complex in Creve Coeur that is now know as communication, productivity, and advance­ budget resolution which passed the House on the I.E. Millstone Jewish Community Campus. ment. May 1, wasn't any better. Consequently, for It was Bill's vision and leadership that helped In an effort to overcome these barriers, I reasons totally unrelated to COLAs, I voted make this complex a reality. am proud to announce the council's sponsor­ against the budget resolution. Bill accepted an offer in 1978 as executive ship of the Third National Federal Asian-Pacif­ If I had cosponsored H.R. 3914 and then vice president of the Jewish Federation of ic American Heritage Training Conference. voted against a budget resolution which as­ Pittsburgh, his hometown area, and then went The conference will be held in Bethesda, MD, sumed a full COLA, I was very concerned that on to the prestigous position of executive vice May 30, through June 1, 1990. many constituents, who may not fully under­ president of the Federation of Jewish Philan­ Mr. Speaker, I would call upon my es­ stand the budget process, would feel be­ thropies of New York in 1981. teemed colleagues to commend the Federal trayed. That simply was not acceptable to me. Longing for the St. Louis community, Bill de­ Asian-Pacific American Council for their past Having said that, allow me to outline where cided to move back to St. Louis in 1986. That accomplishments, their efforts to enhance we are as of today in the budget process and year he became the executive vice president educational and employment opportunities for 13458 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 7, 1990 Asian-Pacific Americans, and to actively sup­ Arafat, who promised in December 1988 to re­ anyone has forgotten, this is the same Abul port their endeavors. nounce terrorism, has remained silent. He has Abbas who organized the Achille Lauro hijack­ not condemned the attack, nor has he taken ing and the murder of Leon Klinghoffer. The YASSER ARAFAT RENOUNCES steps to expel Abbas from the executive com­ PLF is, of course, part of the PLO coalition. TERRORISM mittee. In the absence of these actions, Arafat There are two possible conclusions we can has broken his promise once again and ex­ draw about Yasir Arafat in reaction to last posed his hypocrisy in claiming to seek a week's attack: Either he is not really sincere HON. TERRY L. BRUCE peaceful settlement in the Middle East. about transforming the PLO into an instrument OF ILLINOIS Arafat's is not the only credibility at stake. for promoting peace in the Middle East, or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The United States cannot press for peace that he is simply not in control of the many Thursday, June 7, 1990 talks while continuing to ignore the PLO's fla­ factions of the PLO. Whatever the case, the Mr. BRUCE. Mr. Speaker, terrorism has no grant use of terrorism. The State Department United States should immediately suspend its place in today's world of negotiations and cannot continue to excuse the violence perpe­ dialog with the PLO and not resume that nonviolent change. trated by the PLO and pretend that Arafat is dialog until American conditions are met. And In December 1988, Palestinian Liberation unaware of it. It is exactly this kind of attitude in the meantime, we must continue to support Organization Chief, Vasser Arafat renounced that permits Arafat and the PLO to push the Israel's security so that our ally can maintain terrorism and agreed that the use of terrorist limits of U.S. indulgence to the point where an its defenses against these kinds of attacks. tactics would violate the conditions of U.S.­ attack on innocent civilians is possible, with­ out fear of repercussions from the United PLO dialog. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE However, on May 30, 16 Libyan-trained, States. Iraqi-supported, PLO terrorists targeted civilian This latest outrage is clearly the last straw areas of Tel Aviv and launched a merciless and requires a change from our current policy HON. PHILIP M. CRANE toward the PLO. That's why I'm proud to be attack. In fact, the Iraqi-based Palestinian Lib­ OF ILLINOIS an original cosponsor of legislation that would eration Front, a unit of the PLO which is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closely associated with Vasser Arafat, formally end the dialog with the PLO established over took responsibility for the operation; an oper­ a year ago. The United States cannot contin­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 ation which, in the words of one of the terror­ ue to maintain a dialog with the PLO as long Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, proponents of a ists, was intended to "kill as many civilians as as it continues to sponsor and condone terror­ National Health Insurance Program similar to possible." ism. As long as Arafat refuses to condemn the programs in Canada and Great Britain, Although Israeli coastal radar detected the those associated with him who practice vio­ should read the following article, "National oncoming assailants and swiftly intercepted lence, the United States should refrain from Health Insurance: It will Backfire On American the attack, Vasser Arafat remains ultimately doing business with him. Industry," from the April 1990 issue of Private responsible for the PLF's terrorist attempt. Practice. The article, by Dr. John C. Good­ Here in the United States we have been ex­ TERRORIST ACTIONS ENDAN­ man, analyzes the costs, in real terms, to pecting him to publicly condemn these brazen GER MIDDLE EAST PEACE American industry should such a plan be terrorist tactics and strictly discipline those di­ DIALOG adopted. The statistics should prove beyond a rectly involved. shadow of a doubt the negative effects of im­ Mr. Speaker, we've waited over a week HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. plementation of such a program on American now. Without Mr. Arafat's acknowledgement industry. of this flagrant breach of the conditions for OF NEW JERSEY , The article follows: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.-PLO dialog, the United States has no NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE: IT WOULD choice but to review our policy of communi­ Thursday, June 7, 1990 BACKFIRE ON AMERICAN INDUSTRY cating with the PLO. Otherwise, how can we Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I was among What's going on in America's executive expect others to trust our commitment to anti­ the many skeptics in Congress and throughout suites? Bethlehem Steel Corp. and General terrorist policy and successful peace talks? the Nation when the State Department pro­ Electric Co. favor a national health-care plan. American Airlines endorses govern­ claimed in March that the Palestine Liberation ment-mandated health insurance. The auto END PLO DIALOG Organization had adhered to its commitment industry is calling for full-blown national to renounce terrorism and was worthy of con­ health insurance. Other businesses are hint­ HON. VIN WEBER tinued participation in negotiations with the ing at similar ideas. The fundamental mis­ United States. It's no secret that the decision take being made by these "pro-free-enter­ OF MINNESOTA prise" captains of industry is that they na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in 1988 to open a U.S.-PLO dialog sent shock waves throughout Israeli society, which has ively believe they can turn over the cost of Thursday, June 7, 1990 been so devastated by terrorist attacks from their employee health plans to U.S. taxpay­ ers. What corporate executives tend to Mr. WEBER. Mr. Speaker, last week's at­ the PLO for more than 20 years. But our forget is that they also pay taxes. And, tempted assault by PLO terrorists against civil­ country's foreign policy makers were appar­ under national health insurance, most large ians and civilian installations in Israel clears ently so optimistic over Yasir Arafat's almost­ companies and their employees would pay up once and for all any remaining doubts that recognition of Israel and his almost-renunci­ more in health-related taxes than they cur­ the Palestine Liberation Organization is still ation of terrorism, that they gambled on taking rently pay for private health insurance. committed to a policy of terrorism and vio­ the peace process in a new direction by open­ Suppose the United States adopted a lence. The fact that this action was carried out ing a direct dialog. health-care plan similar to Canada's. As­ during a religious holiday, in order to maximize What little hope remained about the reliabil­ suming that health-care expenses will not increase-an unrealistic assumption-the the number of casualties, makes the crime all ity of the PLO as a partner in peace was shat­ cost of government-provided health care for the more heinous. tered by last week's attempted attack by Pal­ American workers would be about $388 bil­ The mastermind behind the attack, Abu estinian guerillas on beaches near Tel Aviv. lion, not including services for people cov­ Abbas, proudly claimed responsibility for it. Fortunately the Israelis, who have not let their ered by the Medicare and Medicaid pro­ Abbas, leader of the Palestine Liberation guard down, succeeded in neutralizing the grams. That means that the federal govern­ Front-a PLO faction-and a member of the attack. ment would have to collect $388 billion in PLO executive committee, is the same man Arafat could have done a great deal to en­ new taxes. who planned and executed the hijacking of hance his credibility by condemning this attack Some new tax revenue would be generated because deductions for private health insur­ the Achille Lauro, in which an elderly, handi­ in no uncertain terms, and taking action ance would be eliminated. For example, last capped American, Leon Klinghoffer, was sav­ against the archterrorist who masterminded year, General Motors Corp.-which has one agely murdered and his body thrown into the the action, Abul Abbas, head of the Palestine of the most lavish health-insurance plans sea. Yet, while Abbas was loudly proclaiming Liberation Front and a specialist in cowardly found anywhere-paid about $4,100 per his latest handiwork, PLO Chairman Vasser violence against unarmed civilians. In case worker for health care, all of it tax-deducti- June 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13459 ble. With the need to buy private health in­ Some people argue that health-care costs length of stay in Veterans Administration surance eradicated, GM might increase em­ are making our products less competitive in hospitals is twice as long for the same proce­ ployee wages by $4,100. If the automaker the international marketplace. For example, dures as that in private hospitals. did that, the federal government would col­ it often is said that health-care costs are lect as much as $1,763 per worker in addi­ adding $700 to the price of every new U.S. tional income and payroll taxes. On the automobile. WINNERS AND LOSERS UNDER NATIONAL HEALTH other hand, if GM tried to keep the $4,100 In fact, there is no evidence that health­ INSURANCE: SELECTED INDUSTRIES 1 per worker as profit, the government would care costs add to the price of a new car-or grab a good chunk of that amount in addi­ to the price of any other product. Health in­ Initial Decrease in total tional corporate income·taxes. surance simply is one element in the total change in production costs Industries that win cost per Overall, the abolition of private health in­ compensation package received by auto­ production surance would immediately cost American workers, a fringe benefit that is an alterna­ worker Amount Percent industry about $48.5 billion in new taxes. tive to the payment of additional wages. That leaves about $339.3 billion to be raised During the last two decades, fringe benefits Retail trade (non-mfg.) ...... -$1,488 $25,989,408,000 5.26 through a new national health-insurance for most American workers have grown Hotels and other lodging places ...... -1,387 2,007,543,800 4.85 tax. steadily in real terms, while real wages have Amusement and recreation serv- ices ...... -1,346 1,339,539,200 4.83 Because the amount of money needed stagnated, reflected the preference of em­ Personal services ...... -1,280 896,256,000 2.25 would be so large, national health insurance ployees for non-taxed benefits over taxed Apparel and other textile products would almost certainly require a broad­ wages. (mfg.) ...... -1,161 1,081,703,700 4.16 based tax, such as a payroll, income or con­ National health insurance would affect Leather and leather products (mfg.) ...... - 738 87,969,600 2.30 sumption tax. The payroll-tax rate, for ex­ our ability to compete because it involves Banking ...... - 670 852,508,000 .87 ample, would have to rise from its current more than the purchase of health care. It Credit agencies other than banks .... . -486 331,014,600 1.68 level of 15 percent to at least 29 percent. represents a redistribution of income among Textile mill products (mfg.) ...... -411 264,544,800 1.14 The income-tax rate would have to increase producers in different industries. On the Auto repair services and garages .... . -411 305,619,600 .68 by at least 14 percent, raising the highest whole, national health insurance would rate from 33 to 47 percent. If national impose extra taxes on U.S. exporting indus­ health insurance were funded by a con­ tries and use the proceeds of those taxes to sumption tax, the price of everything we subsidize health care in the importing in­ buy would rise by 9 to 10 percent. dustries. In other words, national health in­ Initial Increase in total production The burden of new taxes needed to pay surance would increase the cost of our ex­ change in costs Industries that lose cost per for national health insurance would not be ported goods and lower marketing costs in production spread evenly across all sectors of the Amer­ the United States for our foreign competi­ worker Amount Percent ican economy. High-wage industries would tors. pay above-average taxes, while low-wage in­ NCPA cost estimates are conservative be­ Motor vehicles and car bodies dustries would pay below-average taxes­ cause they assume that under national (mfg.) • ...... +$3,523 $951 ,914,600 4.11 even though all workers would get the same health insurance, health-care costs would Tires and inner tubes (mfg.) 3 ...... +3,242 211,378,400 6.18 Petroleum and coal products benefits. not rise. In fact, the introduction of nation­ (mfg.) ...... +3,203 350,728,500 .90 To see what all this means for U.S. em­ al health insurance in other countries Tobacco ...... •.... +2,793 98,034,300 .55 ployers and their employees, Aldona and always has led to a big surge in demand. Gary Robbins recently completed an indus­ Our own experience also suggests that gov­ Pho(t~,~~~h~c····~~~~·.... ~ .~~ ... ~.~.~~~~·s ·· +2,490 125,745,000 3.43 Telecommunications (non-mfg.) ...... +2,254 1,485,386,000 1.19 try-by-industry calculation for the National ernment is a cause of-not a solution for­ Primary metal industries (mfg.) ...... +2,007 1,215,238,500 2.89 Center for Policy Analysis. The results of rising health-care costs: Chemicals and allied products the study should be shocking, especially for Personal health-care expenditures as a (mfg.) ...... +1,939 1,206,251,700 1.35 the auto industry, which would pay about percent of gross national product have Mining (non-mfg.) ...... +1,901 977,114,000 .99 Computer and data processing $5,641 per employee in national health in­ grown at a 33-percent faster rate since Medi­ services (non-mfg.) 3 ...... +1,609 949,149,100 3.85 surance payroll taxes. Add the loss of the care came into existence. current deduction for private health insur­ Since the introduction of Medicare, 67 ' National health insurance tax burden minus health insurance benefits. The ance and the total rises to $6,824 per auto­ cents of each health-care dollar has been calculations presented here assume that the excess burden of national health insurance is borne by employers and that national health insurance is funded worker. Since the industry now pays only consumed by inflation. by a payroll tax. Similar calculations assuming that the full burden falls on $3,055 for private health insurance, national Government projections have seriously workers produced similar results. health insurance would more than double underestimated the cost of new health-care 2 Based on the contribution to gross national product in each industry. the cost of health care for U.S. automakers. programs. Indus!~ GNP for 1987 was taken from the Survey of Current Business, Ju~, Not all industries would lose under nation­ Medicare's prospective payment system ~~na~M·!ndan1~i~!usted to 1989 levels using the growth in overall G p al health insurance; indeed, some indus­ has been hailed as an effective way of con­ 3 Indicates an estimated industry GNP using the share of that industry's tries-including those that currently pro­ trolling inpatient hospital costs. Since the production workers in that of the larger industry group. For example, motor vehicles and car bodies account for 40 percent of the larger industry group, vide small health-insurance benefits and PPS was established, however, Medicare motor vehicles and equipment. thus receive little tax subsidy for health in­ outpatient expenditures have exploded. Source: Aldana and Gary Robbins, "What a Canadian-Style Health Care surance-actually would gain. Ironically, The U.S. government, the nation's largest System Would Cost U.S. Employers," NCPA Policy Report NO. 145, February some of the industries that would benefit employer, has been ineffective in control­ 1990, National Center for Policy Analysis. are in direct competition with manufactur­ ling its own health-insurance costs. Federal ing industries that are calling for a govern­ budget projections show federal health-in­ ment health-care plan. Other things equal, surance costs tripling between 1987 and for example, foreign auto dealerships would 1991. gain a substantial cost advantage over do­ The federal government has been an inef­ mestic auto producers. fective hospital administrator. The average