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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 106 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 145 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999 No. 147 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was industries nearly a decade ago. Since In closing, I would like to extend our called to order by the Speaker pro tem- that time, the state electric company best wishes to El Salvador for a job pore (Mr. OSE). known as CEL, for Comision well done, as well as wish the country, f Hidrolectrica del Rio Lempa, has been and particularly President Francisco a consistent leader in the country's Flores, continued success in the drive DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO privatization process. to privatize and bring increased pros- TEMPORE In 1998, CEL auctioned off 75 percent perity to the people of El Salvador. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- of the shares of four state-owned elec- f fore the House the following commu- trical distribution companies for more nication from the Speaker: than $586 million, representing the RECESS WASHINGTON, DC, most money earned to date in any pri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- October 26, 1999. vatization in the region. ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- I hereby appoint the Honorable DOUG OSE One of the three winning bidders in clares the House in recess until 10 a.m. to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. this sale was a well-known Arlington, J. DENNIS HASTERT, Accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 4 min- Speaker of the House of Representatives. Virginia, based energy firm called AES utes a.m.), the House stood in recess Corporation. f until 10 a.m. Last June, this successful privatiza- f MORNING HOUR DEBATES tion program continued with CEL auc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tioning off the majority shares in three b 1000 state-owned thermal generation facili- ant to the order of the House of Janu- AFTER RECESS ary 19, 1999, the Chair will now recog- ties, Acajutla, Soyapango, and San nize Members from lists submitted by Miguel, to private investors. The win- The recess having expired, the House the majority and minority leaders for ning bid in this sale, $125 million, came was called to order at 10 a.m. morning hour debates. The Chair will from another well-known company in f the U.S., Duke Energy, which is based alternate recognition between the par- PRAYER ties, with each party limited to 25 min- in my home State of North Carolina. utes, and each Member, except the ma- As I speak, Duke is already making The Reverend Stuart York, jority leader, the minority leader, or plans to invest more than $75 million Rosemead Christian Church, West Co- the minority whip, limited to 5 min- in upgrades to these facilities. vina, California, offered the following utes, but in no event shall debate con- The most recent sale represents a prayer: tinue beyond 9:50 a.m. win/win situation for both El Salvador Father, we praise and thank You for The Chair recognizes the gentleman and the U.S. This investment will not Your patience, grace and mercy that from North Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER) only mean more jobs and more income allow us one more day to serve You and for 5 minutes. for people in North Carolina, but will the Nation. f also mean more consistent, cost effec- Today we celebrate the life of John tive energy for people of El Salvador. Chafee. May Your divine comfort and EL SALVADOR'S DRIVE TO PRI- El Salvador's privatization process, the legacy of the man as a husband, fa- VATIZE SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED which also includes the state telephone ther, grandfather and statesman give AS A JOB WELL DONE company and pension plan, has been strength and solace to Virginia and to Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, I successful because political parties and the family. have a longstanding interest in the labor unions put aside their differences Please bless and protect President growth and prosperity of one of our and decided to work together to lead Clinton, his family, Cabinet, staff and most important Central American the country into a bright and secure our Armed Forces serving around the neighbors, the Republic of El Salvador. economic future. world. Today, I would like to recognize the This unity and sense of purpose is Today we feel heavy burdens. Earth- impressive privatization process that is proof positive that El Salvador has in- quakes, hurricanes and floods have going on in El Salvador, with a par- deed come a long way since the war- brought death and devastation to thou- ticular emphasis on the country's suc- torn 1980s. Other countries in the re- sands at home and abroad. The inno- cessful privatization program. gion, and beyond, should be encouraged cent victims of violence, crime, injus- El Salvador embarked on a major to follow in the footsteps of El Sal- tice, hate and prejudice cry out for program to privatize the key national vador. help. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H10771 . VerDate 12-OCT-99 03:36 Oct 27, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26OC7.000 pfrm12 PsN: H26PT1 H10772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð HOUSE October 26, 1999 But this we know, the faintest cry of respect to the memory of the deceased This industry trafficks in body parts, from the loneliest heart in the Senator. parts of babies' bodies, organs and tis- remotest part of the planet will not go f sues of aborted babies. This business unheard. Even now You are marshaling WELCOME TO THE REVEREND provides fee for services schedules list- the forces of nations and peoples to res- STUART YORK ing the prices they charge for almost cue the perishing and care for the any body part you can think of, eyes, dying. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given livers, brains, thymuses, blood, among You brought every Member of this permission to address the House for 1 other things. House here for a time such as this, 435 minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, we are not talking good, dedicated, caring people who marks.) about the People's Republic of China. really want to make the right decisions Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, it is a spe- We are talking about the United States for the people who sent them here. cial honor for the gentleman from Cali- of America. Now we know why the par- However, tremendous pressures are fornia (Mr. GARY MILLER) and me to tial birth abortion procedure was de- bombarding them. Some pressures are welcome Pastor Stuart York and his veloped, to give this industry whole of the purest motives. Others are of wife Alicia into the Chamber. We want body parts. The direction our country greed, selfishness and partisanship. to express our appreciation to him for is going, the exploitation of innocent Give each Member the wisdom to know the very inspiring words of prayer that and voiceless people, children, babies, what is right, the strength to do what he offered us. for the supposed benefit of the rest of is right and the courage to reject those Pastor York has dedicated his life to us is shocking. We should be outraged who would compromise the integrity of spiritual guidance and to public serv- not only because it is a violation of this high office. Remind us that it is ice. He served as pastor in churches in Federal law but because this callous not always easy to do the right thing Missouri, Oklahoma and California, disregard of human life is very real, but it is always the right thing to do. and in California he has been pastor, as very grotesque, it is growing steadily And, Father, let the family members the Speaker said, of the Rosemead and it is done in the name of research. and loved ones, especially Mrs. Chafee Christian church for the past 11 years. Apparently money talks and many are today, know that they too are true He also was President of the Missouri listening. American heroes. They pay a high Christian Convention and is chairman Mr. Speaker, oversight hearings price keeping the home fires burning of the board of trustees at St. Louis should be held immediately on this while giving strength and support for Christian College where he graduated. issue. these representatives to carry on the Pastor York and his wife Alicia have responsibility of government. five children, Anna, Tammy, Wendy, f God, use us to bless America. To You Joshua and Rebekah. As a resident of be honor and glory in all things. In West Covina, he has been active as a INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION Christ's name, Amen. leader in local government and various CALLING FOR RATIFICATION OF charitable organizations. In fact, I on f CEDAW more than a few occasions have seen THE JOURNAL him play the role of Santa Claus. I am (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given very proud to have him here in Wash- permission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- minute and to revise and extend her re- ined the Journal of the last day's pro- ington, D.C. I join my colleagues in the House in thanking our distinguished marks.) ceedings and announces to the House Ms.