E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 105th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1998 No. 153 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at 12 noon. House of Representatives THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1998

Pursuant to section 3 of House Con- We remember the men and women of APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF current Resolution 353, One Hundred our armed forces that the duty and THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON Fifth Congress, the House met at 10 honor of serving their country will en- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE a.m. and was called to order by the able them to be faithful in their tasks The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section Speaker, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH. and steadfast in their responsibilities. 1102(b)(1)(C) of the Internet Tax Free- f May each person in every opportunity use the abilities You have given them dom Act and Section 5 of House Reso- NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLING to help fashion a world where justice lution 594, 105th Congress, the Speaker OF CONGRESS flows down as waters and righteousness on Friday, November 27, 1998 appointed The SPEAKER. The Chair lays before like an ever-flowing stream. the following individuals on the part of the House the text of the formal notifi- In the words of the hymn writer Dan- the House to the Advisory Commission cation sent to Members on Monday, iel Roberts, we continue to pray: on Electronic Commerce: December 14, 1998, of the reassembling ‘‘From war’s alarms, from deadly pes- Mr. Grover Norquist, Virginia; of the House, which the Clerk will read. tilence, Make Your strong arm our Mr. Richard D. Parsons, New York; The Clerk read as follows: ever sure defense. Your true religion in Mr. David Pottruck, California; OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, our hearts increase; Your bounteous Washington, DC, December 14, 1998. goodness nourish us in peace.’’ Amen. Mr. James Gilmore, Virginia; and DEAR REPRESENTATIVE WHITE: Pursuant to Mr. Dean Andal, California. section 3 of House Concurrent Resolution 353 f and after consultation with the Minority f Leader, the public interest requires the Members of the House of Representatives to THE JOURNAL reassemble at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Decem- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- COMMUNICATION FROM THE ber 17, 1998. The Sergeant at Arms is directed ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- DEMOCRATIC LEADER to notify all Members of the reassembly of ceedings and announces to the House The SPEAKER laid before the House the House of Representatives for the second his approval thereof. session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress. the following communication from Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Sincerely yours, Hon. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, Demo- nal stands approved. NEWT GINGRICH, cratic leader: Speaker. f WASHINGTON, DC, f December 3, 1998. PRAYER Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, The Chaplain, Reverend James David The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Washington, DC. Ford, D.D., offered the following pray- from South Carolina (Mr. SPENCE) DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to section er: come forward and lead the House in the 1102(b)(1)(C) of Public Law 105–277, I hereby We pray, almighty God, that Your Pledge of Allegiance. appoint the following individuals to the Ad- spirit will lead and guide all those who Mr. SPENCE led the Pledge of Alle- visory Commission on Electronic Commerce: turn to Your word of peace and of giance as follows: Governor Gary Locke of Olympia, WA. light. In times of conflict we seek Your I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mayor Ron Kirk of Dallas, TX. abiding grace, and we pray that Your United States of America, and to the Repub- Mr. Robert Pittman of Dulles, VA. special blessing will be with all those lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Yours very truly, who experience any pain or suffering. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT.

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. H11722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO Whereas additional United States Armed weapons. There is no other country TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WORK- Forces are being deployed to the region; that can lead the world’s financial sys- FORCE COMMISSION Whereas Congress and the American people tem when it is under stress. There is no have the greatest pride in the men and other country capable of bringing to- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to Section women of the United States Armed Forces 334(b)(1) of Public Law 105–220 and Sec- and strongly support them in their efforts. gether on a global basis people trying tion 5 of House Resolution 594, 105th Now, therefore, be it to solve problems. Congress, the Speaker on Friday, No- Resolved by the House of Representatives Yes, it would be nice to run and hide. vember 13, 1998, appointed the follow- That: Yes, it would be nice to find some (a) the Congress unequivocally supports ing members on the part of the House grand isolation in which we could the men and women of our Armed Forces cower behind the walls of the Atlantic to the Twenty-First Century Work- who are carrying out their missions with force Commission: and Pacific Ocean if this were 150 years prefessionalism, dedication, patriotism, and ago. Mr. Thomas J. Murrin, Pennsylvania; courage; But today, in the age of the Internet, Mr. Kenneth Saxe, Pennsylvania; (b) the Congress reaffirms that it should be in the age of worldwide instantaneous Mr. Frank Riggs, California; and the policy of the United States to support ef- financial communications, in the age Mr. Frank Roberts, California. forts to remove the regime headed by Sad- dam Hussein from power in Iraq and to pro- of weapons of mass destruction deliv- f mote the emergence of a democratic govern- ered by missiles and by terrorists, for COMMUNICATION FROM THE ment to replace that regime. the United States to fail to lead is in CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE The SPEAKER. Is there objection to fact to guarantee chaos and to guaran- ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- the request of the gentleman from tee pain across the planet, and ulti- FRASTRUCTURE South Carolina? mately, pain here in the United States. There was no objection. So let me be very clear. I believe the The Speaker laid before the House The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the United States has to lead, and I be- the following communication from the order of the House of today, the gen- lieve, as a practical matter, both under chairman of the Committee on Trans- tleman from South Carolina (Mr. our Constitution and in the nature of portation and Infrastructure; which SPENCE) and the gentleman from Mis- how human beings function, the daily was read and referred to the Commit- souri (Mr. SKELTON) each will control 1 leadership has to be an executive func- tee on Appropriations. hour. tion, and the President of the United WASHINGTON, DC, The Chair recognizes the gentleman States has to provide that leadership October 13, 1998. from South Carolina (Mr. SPENCE). every day, 365 days a year. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I would like Now, we have a second and in many Speaker, House of Representatives, The Capitol, Washington, DC. to inquire, is either gentleman opposed ways even more important burden, be- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Enclosed please find to the resolution? cause it is the heart of who we are as copies of resolutions approved by the Com- The SPEAKER. The unanimous con- a people. We are a Nation under law. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent request did not allocate time on We are a Nation of systems. As Ronald on October 9, 1998, in accordance with 40 the basis of opposition. Reagan said in 1981, this magic of the U.S.C. § 606. The gentleman from South Carolina transfer of power as a Democratic With warm regards, I remain (Mr. SPENCE) is recognized. president yielded to a Republican, and Sincerely, Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield then in 1993, as a Republican, George BUD SHUSTER, such time as he may consume to the Chairman. Bush, yielded to a Democrat, President gentleman from Georgia (Mr. GING- Clinton, there is a magic to the capac- f RICH), the Speaker. ity of the American people to subordi- EXPRESSING UNEQUIVOCAL SUP- Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I thank nate themselves to the rule of law, and PORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF my friend, the gentleman from South that means we are going to have open OUR ARMED FORCES CUR- Carolina, for yielding time to me. debates. It means newspapers are going RENTLY CARRYING OUT MIS- Mr. Speaker, I rise because I think to have lurid headlines. It means we SIONS IN AND AROUND PERSIAN this resolution offers us a very impor- are going to have television shows that GULF REGION tant opportunity to talk with ourselves are confusing. and to talk with the world. If you are a dictator, it is easy to Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I offer a The United States represents two look at the turmoil and chaos and con- resolution (H. Res. 612) expressing un- enormous burdens that we have to live fusion of a free people and say to your- equivocal support for the men and out: first, that we are the center of self, this is the week to hit America, women of our Armed Forces who are freedom, and that we are engaged in because now they must be divided. So currently carrying out missions in and the process of self-government; and we have a chance today to say to the around the Persian Gulf region, and second, that we must carry the burden world, no matter what our constitu- ask unanimous consent for its imme- of leading the world, and that is an tional process, whether it is an election diate consideration in the House, with operational day-to-day which never eve or it is the eve of a constitutional the previous question ordered to its suspends: It does not suspend for elec- vote, no matter what our debates at adoption without intervening motion tions, it does not suspend for Christ- home, we are, as a Nation, prepared to or demand for division of the question mas, it does not suspend under any cir- lead the world. except 2 hours of debate, equally di- cumstance. We have an obligation to So I support what was done this vided and controlled by the chairman prove to ourselves and to the world week. I was briefed on it in advance. I and the ranking minority member of that we can simultaneously govern can assure my colleagues that as the Committee on National Security or ourselves in freedom under the rule of Speaker of the House, I felt, and I their designees. law, and provide leadership wherever it think that the next speaker, Mr. LIV- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- is needed around the world. INGSTON, can also report that he felt we lows: Let me expand on that for just a mo- were being legitimately consulted. We H. RES. 612 ment, because it is a topic I have were not just informed but we had con- Whereas the President of the United States thought a great deal about since the versations of substance, and this has has ordered military action against Iraq in fall of the Berlin Wall. been an ongoing process. response to its refusal to comply with inter- The United States has to lead. There But let me say two things on the do- national obligations under United Nations is no alternative. There is no other mestic side about my qualified support, Security Council resolutions; country capable of organizing against because I believe the President has two Whereas up to 24,000 men and women of the an Iraqi dictator who wants to get obligations beyond this week’s activi- United States Armed Forces are presently involved in operations in and around the weapons of mass destruction. There is ties. First, we need to have a clear and Persian Gulf region with the active partici- no other country capable of sustaining decisive commitment to replacing the pation of British Armed Forces and the sup- freedom against a North Korean dicta- dictatorship in Iraq, because it has port of allies in the region; torship actively seeking to get nuclear consistently now, from 1990 through December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11723 1998, proven that even with 8 years of issues to ensure that we as a Nation I also hope it will help encourage the sanctions, even with 8 years of eco- are strong on this planet. internal opposition. There are no good nomic hardship for the Iraqi people, Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield options, but to have done nothing now who do not deserve it, they should not myself such time as I may consume. would have been the worst of all op- be made to suffer because their dic- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express tions. tator is irrational, they should not be my support for the President and our Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly sup- made to pay the price because their troops in this latest phase of the Iraqi port the President in his decision. I dictator holds them in slavery with an crisis. I urge all Members to join me in wholeheartedly support those in uni- armed Republican Guard and secret po- voting for this resolution. form who are carrying out those orders lice, but for 8 years we have adopted a It is extremely important that we be today, the difficult orders. I respect policy which has punished the people of here today to support these actions and their determination and their profes- Iraq while the dictatorship has contin- to support these young men and women sionalism. They are the cream of the ued. who are in the Middle East doing their crop. And our heartfelt and best wishes The President owes it to this Nation best to follow the orders of the Com- go with them. in January and owes it to this Congress mander in Chief in putting an end to This resolution will help let them in January to provide us with a sys- this Iraqi threat to the American inter- know that we, the representatives of tematic, thorough, and methodical ests and to the Iraqi neighbors. the people of America, are in their cor- I urge all Members to join in this ef- campaign plan by which the most pow- ner today and in the days ahead. fort today. We, the representatives of erful Nation in the world replaces a (Mr. SPENCE asked and was given the American people, need to express dictator who has proven beyond any permission to revise and extend his re- our full support of this measure. marks.) reasonable doubt that he is desperate Mr. Speaker, last November the 14, to get weapons of mass destruction, Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield the President called off an attack myself such time as I may consume. and no student of Saddam can doubt against Iraq at the very last minute that he will either give them to terror- This resolution, which I have spon- while aircraft were in the air because sored, along with my colleague the ists or use them directly. Iraq promised to allow the United Na- gentleman from Missouri (Mr. SKEL- So just as in the 1930s there was a tions Special Commission to do its job. TON), expresses the strong support of magic moment when it would have The President’s decision at that time been easy to have destroyed Adolph the Congress for the courageous, patri- was a tough call. Many individuals, in- otic and dedicated service of our men Hitler and the democracies didn’t take cluding some of his closest security ad- it, this is our last warning, because and women in uniform serving in the visors, disagreed with the choice that Persian Gulf who are currently con- sooner or later, our allies in the Secu- he made. I, however, believed that he ducting military strikes against Iraq. rity Council will falter, and sooner or made the right decision and publicly later Saddam will get weapons of mass Once again, our soldiers, sailors, air- supported his decision. men and Marines have demonstrated destruction, and then the genie will be I supported the decision because it that they comprise the finest fighting out of the bottle. allowed the United States to show the force in the world today. For years Second, I would say, in addition to a world that we would give Iraq one last they have selflessly defended America’s strategy for replacing the dictatorship, chance. As George Robertson, the Brit- national security interests in the Per- this President owes it to the men and ish Minister of Defense, said at the women in uniform and to the men and time, ‘‘Even in the Wild West, when sian Gulf at great personal sacrifice. women in our intelligence services to someone put up their hands, did you All Americans can be proud of our come back to this Congress in the be- not shoot them?’’ troops and the way they have per- ginning of next year and renegotiate Almost 8 years ago, President George formed. They are a credit to our Nation the amount of funding we need for Bush ordered American military forces and an inspiration to us all. those two. into action against Iraq. At that time Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that We cannot lead the planet on the cur- I supported the decision. There was bi- the situation with regard to Iraq has rent defense budget, and we cannot get partisan support for the action that he come to this point. For the past 8 the information to lead the planet on took. Yesterday, 8 years later, Presi- years, since the end of the Gulf War, the current intelligence budget. I know dent Clinton ordered American mili- Iraq, under the leadership of Saddam that will be unpopular in some quar- tary forces into action against Iraq. I Hussein, has repeatedly defied the will ters, but you cannot lead the world on find myself once again in support of of the international community and ig- the cheap. If you are not going to be the decision of our President. We gave nored all resolutions of the United Na- for isolation, then you need to rely on ample warning one month ago that if tions Security Council designed to en- the distinguished professionals to tell Saddam did not comply with the prom- sure that Iraq could not reconstitute you the truth about what it is going to ises he made to the United Nations, its weapons of mass destruction capa- cost to recruit and build the systems that the consequences would be severe. bility. Saddam Hussein has relentlessly we need. In effect, our national credibility was pursued the acquisition of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and b 1015 on the line. Had the President not or- dered the attack, many would have bit- the ballistic missiles that can deliver So I rise today to say to Saddam Hus- terly criticized him for not having fol- them. He has invaded his neighbors, sein and any other dictator who has lowed through with the tough words he launched ballistic missiles against any doubt the United States can both uttered just one month ago. Others in Saudi Arabia and Israel, and used govern itself and lead the world simul- the world, in North Korea and Yugo- chemical weapons against his own peo- taneously, and I say to our allies slavia and elsewhere, would have come ple. To prevent international weapons across the planet, we have been, since to the conclusion that the United inspectors from further uncovering his 1941, the bulwark on which your free- States, though militarily strong, was prohibited weapons activities, he has dom was based, we have been the arse- lacking in will. obstructed inspections, refused to turn nal on which your freedom has been as- As we proceed with this action, we over documents and thumbed his nose sured, and we have been the power on should have a sustained bombing cam- at the world. In short, he has worked which your security has been procured. paign that targets Saddam Hussein’s methodically to undermine the inter- We will retain those capabilities. And centers of power, especially the revolu- national effort to prevent him from re- no matter what the temporary argu- tionary guard and his security services. arming. ments, no matter what the temporary We should also hit known chemical, bi- The challenge to United States secu- issues, no one anywhere on this planet ological and nuclear weapons sites. rity posed by Saddam Hussein’s actions should doubt the will of the American This effort will help contain Iraq, in Iraq is stark. Simply put, the United people to support freedom and the will maybe even spark a coup, but will sure- States cannot allow Saddam Hussein to of the American people to provide lead- ly retard his effort to rebuild his abil- frustrate the efforts of the inter- ership and our capacity to subordinate ity to produce weapons of mass de- national community and to reconsti- our personalities and subordinate struction. tute his weapons capability. Doing so H11724 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 would again allow him to threaten his difficult for them because this is the son, but the extraordinary task they neighbors, United States’ friends and holiday season. are performing will allow the United allies in the region, and our own inter- In the Middle East today, along with States and its allies to reaffirm that ests. thousands of military personnel, are we will not stand idly by while this Unfortunately, I am concerned that more than 1100 soldiers from Fort threat to safety, liberty and freedom our military action against Iraq at- Bliss, Texas. These men and women are exists. tacks only the symptoms of the prob- manning Patriot missile systems. I am I proudly salute our servicemen and lem rather than the problem itself. The proud to say that these soldiers are led women all over the globe, and our root cause of our problems with Iraq is by the first woman ever to command thoughts and prayers are with you and Saddam Hussein himself. The time is an air defense battalion. The Patriot your families and our support will not long overdue to implement a broader systems are in place to defend our waiver. and more aggressive strategy that has troops against possible Scud missile Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 as its ultimate goal the replacement of launches from Iraq. minutes to the gentleman from Florida Saddam Hussein’s dictatorial regime. We know from our experience in the (Mr. HASTINGS). (Mr. HASTINGS of Florida asked and The Iraqi people have suffered long Gulf War that Saddam is willing to use was given permission to revise and ex- enough. Scud missiles against our troops. The tend his remarks.) Whatever one’s view is on the timing presence of these Patriots dem- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. of this latest military strike against onstrates how significant our military Speaker, I rise today to express my ab- Iraq, we are all unified in support of leaders believe that the threat of bal- solute support for the steps that our our servicemen and women. We are listic missiles is. Every month we learn President has taken to degrade Iraq’s proud of each and every one of them. of more tests of ballistic missiles that ability to terrorize her neighbors and I urge all of my colleagues to support are faster and reach further distances. destabilize the Persian Gulf. this resolution and urge all Americans The countries testing these systems The international community has to pray for the safety of our sons and are not our friends and would likely ac- given Saddam Hussein more than daughters, husband and wives and tually use these ballistic missile sys- enough opportunities to comply with those of our allies who are currently in tems armed with chemical, biological United Nations resolutions. Unfortu- harm’s way in the Gulf. It is important or even nuclear warheads against oth- nately, he has chosen to ignore the for them to know that the American ers, including the United States. United Nations and has repeatedly people and the people’s representatives The strikes to Iraq are significant to blocked the ability of U.N. weapons in- in Congress are behind them 100 per- slow the development of such weapons spectors to access strategic sites. Sad- cent. by that government. But countries like dam Hussein clearly has something to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Iraq, Iran, North Korea and Libya will hide. my time. continue to seek the technology to de- I am appalled that Members of Con- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I must liver weapons of mass destruction. As gress in both bodies could be so crass comment and say that I whole- such, we must continue to develop as and thoughtless as to suggest that heartedly agree with the comments of quickly as possible defensive systems President Clinton initiated this attack the chairman, the gentleman from like the Army’s THAAD missile sys- to avoid impending legislation address- South Carolina (Mr. SPENCE), regarding tem, the theater high altitude area de- ing his office. To question the integrity the outstanding young men and women fense system. We must ensure that we of this decision is insidious, damaging, that we have in uniform today. I would are capable of meeting the ever grow- and can be destabilizing to the presi- like the RECORD to show that I feel as ing threat of ballistic missile to our dency and dangerous and demoralizing strongly and I support those words of troops and to our allies. to our troops. Those, the leaders of our armed support for them. b Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the 1030 forces, need our support. They do not gentleman from Texas (Mr. REYES). Today we must stand together and need doubts as regards their motives. I, Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I thank the support our President and our troops. for one, am proud of our President, our gentleman for yielding me the time. Once again, our thoughts should be military leaders, and our men and I rise this morning in support of with our men and women in uniform. women on the ground, the air, and the President Clinton and our military God bless each one of them and God sea who are leading the strike force troops dispersed in the Persian Gulf. bless America. and showing the world once again that Yesterday the United States military Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 America is not afraid to do the right began strikes to subdue the chemical, minutes to the gentleman from Colo- thing. biological and nuclear weapons capa- rado (Mr. HEFLEY). I was with the President in the Mid- bility of Iraq. For some time now Sad- Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in dle East and witnessed his courageous dam Hussein has flaunted the will of strong support of this resolution and actions in pursuing peace in that re- the United Nations by impeding the ac- commend the gentleman from South gion. I was on Air Force One with the President, the Secretary of State, the tivities of weapons inspectors. Strikes Carolina (Mr. SPENCE) for bringing it to National Security Advisor, and Repub- against him, in my opinion, and the floor today. lican and Democratic Members of Con- against his regime have been greatly While the American people and the gress. The President and Secretary of needed and greatly overdue. Congress may have some question State briefed us just before landing I believe, however, that President about the timing of this attack, one here at Andrews regarding the cir- Clinton has demonstrated great re- thing remains unquestionable, our sup- cumstances of Iraq’s deliberate mis- straint and patience and has waited the port for the troops. Once the planes are conduct. appropriate time to initiate these in the air and the ships are at full Confluence of events notwithstand- strikes. Had the United States moved steam and the troops are on the ing, the President, with professional- towards strikes at another time, we ground, we categorically and whole- ism, dedication, patriotism, wisdom would have been perceived as a bully heartedly believe in the mission and we and courage, took the appropriate and would have been condemned by believe in the wisdom of our military steps. We stand with the President and much of the world. leaders. our troops and may God bless them and Mr. Speaker, I believe that in this The provocations are many and the all of us. time of crisis, we must put aside par- time for action is long overdue. Sad- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 tisan quarrels and show unified support dam Hussein is a psychopathic bully in minutes to the gentleman from New for our troops. We should send our the international playground. As we all York (Mr. GILMAN), the chairman of thoughts and prayers to the men and know, the only way to deal with a our Committee on International Rela- women in uniform who are carrying bully is swiftly, directly, and harshly. tions. out this attack. We should also keep in It is unfortunate that over 24,000 brave (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given our prayers the families of these fine men and women have to be apart from permission to revise and extend his re- men and women. It will be especially their families during the holiday sea- marks.) December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11725 Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank tion, but has, as its ultimate objective, the University, an epidemiologist and a the gentleman for yielding. eventual removal from power of Saddam and specialist on health effects of the em- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- his regime, a goal that the President himself bargo, the death rate of Iraqi children mend the leadership of the House in has iterated. age 5 and under has spiraled up nearly bringing this bipartisan resolution to To that end, the Administration should em- tripling since the sanctions were im- us in support of our military initiative ploy an integrated strategy in which military posed in 1990. At that time, child in Iraq in response to Saddam Hus- action is not an end in itself, but part of a larg- deaths in Iraq were on par with much sein’s defiance of U.N. Secretary Coun- er plan that includes support for the efforts of of the Western world. cil’s resolutions pertaining to his co- democratic opponents of Saddam to remove And it is not just children under 5, it operation with the U.N. inspectors. I him from power. is what has happened to the total soci- commend, too, the remarks of the gen- Such an approach should include air strikes, ety. They do not have medicine, anes- tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGRICH) in not only against facilities related to weapons thesia for operations. They do not have support of this resolution supporting of mass destruction, but also against elements insulin for diabetics. They do not have our Nation’s military action against that Saddam uses to suppress organized heart medicine for those with heart Iraq. democratic opposition, such as military com- problems, and it has caused enormous Mr. Speaker, in rising in support of mand and control centers, heavy weapons, pain and suffering. this legislation before us today, I am and installations of the Republican Guard and So what we are confronted with pleased that we understand scoring the Special Security Organization. today are two real issues here, one af- congressional unequivocal support for The President should also declare no-drive fecting the security of our people and the men and women of our armed zones in northern and southern IraqÐin addi- the region in which we are now en- forces who are now engaged in our Na- tion to the existing no-fly zonesÐfrom which gaged in a very serious way, threaten- tion’s operations against Iraq. We Iraqi armor and artillery would be totally ex- ing way, destabilizing way, and the must, as this measure points out, take cluded by U.S. air power. other with a real humanitarian need to appropriate action to remove the re- Moreover, the President should utilize the address the concerns of the Iraqi people gime headed by Saddam Hussein and to authority under the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, who are suffering unimaginable pain as promote the emergence of a democratic Public Law 105±338, to provide military assist- a result of the policies of Saddam Hus- government to replace that regime. ance and training to Iraqi democratic opposi- sein but also as a result of the policies Mr. Speaker, we must not permit tion groups fighting to overthrow the Saddam of these sanctions which have not Saddam Hussein to defy the U.N. Secu- Hussein regime. worked. rity Council. It is the U.N. Security In short, U.S. military power needs to be Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Council that empowered UNSCOM in- used in a way that will complement and rein- minutes to the gentleman from Indiana spectors that are now being denied ac- force the efforts of Iraqi democratic opposition (Mr. BUYER), the chairman of our Sub- cess to the sites that need to be in- groups to remove the Saddam Hussein regime committee on Military Personnel. (Mr. BUYER asked and was given spected in Iraq. We cannot permit any from power. permission to revise and extend his re- suspicious sites to go unchecked when Such a strategy is more likely to succeed marks.) someone such as Saddam Hussein is de- than air strikes alone. While there is no guar- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank termined to develop weapons of mass antee that such a strategy will succeed in the gentleman from South Carolina destruction capable of being unleashed overthrowing Saddam, this approach is more (Mr. SPENCE) for yielding time to me, on neighboring nations in the Gulf re- likely to lead to that result than other strate- and to the Speaker-elect, the gen- gies that presuppose Saddam's continued grip gion. tleman from Louisiana (Mr. LIVING- While there has been some debate on on power. STON), let me extend a great com- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 whether earlier actions by Saddam pliment to him yesterday. While there should have triggered earlier U.S. mili- minutes to the gentleman from Michi- were many people who were question- tary initiatives, the fact remains that gan (Mr. BONIOR), our whip on the ing the President’s motives, question- we are now involved and we must di- Democratic side. ing the President’s decision-making rect our energies toward making cer- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank process, the gentleman was very thor- tain that our military efforts are going my colleague for yielding. ough, he was very methodical in his de- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I rise to be successful and as effective as pos- cisions approaching the Nation’s busi- sible. But we must also make certain today in support of this resolution and ness, and I extend a compliment to him that ours is a comprehensive policy in support of our men and women who for having done that. Because I think that seeks to end Saddam’s ability to are engaged in combat as we speak. As he made the right decision. taunt and endanger the international I look at this issue that is facing us We were facing the impeachment community. this morning, I look at it from two per- vote and then we have this response to We must also reach out to those spectives, Mr. Speaker. Number one, Saddam Hussein. I think many of us groups within Iraq who are willing to the need to deal with Saddam and the here were here last night and we lis- rise up against Saddam Hussein. And I production, the sale, the use, the deliv- tened to the briefing by the Secretary refer my colleagues to the recently en- ery of weapons of mass destruction, the of Defense and the Director of the CIA acted Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, destabilizing influence of these nuclear and in particular the Chairman of the which spells out how we can best ac- and biological and chemical agents and Joint Chiefs of Staff. complish that purpose. the pain and the suffering that they What is difficult here is that the My colleagues, Saddam has dem- have caused and could cause our com- President, as the Commander in Chief, onstrated no compunction in reaching munity. he is always entitled to the benefit of out against his own people and nations The other issue that we will not hear the doubt in his decision-making proc- in the region in reprehensible ways very much about on this floor today or ess as he comes to judgment. His poli- long strongly condemned by the inter- perhaps in the dialogue that we will cies and his judgment are always of national community. Accordingly, I have over this issue in the coming days question. But how he makes the deci- urge strong support for this measure and months is the policy that we have sion, he is given the benefit of the which underscores the need that mili- with respect to sanctions in Iraq, doubt. The benefit gets removed in this tary action which can stop Saddam which I think that policy is wrong. And case because of the diminished credibil- Hussein be effective and continued. We I will tell my colleagues why I think it ity and the self-inflicted wounds that also support and will keep in our pray- is wrong and why it has not worked. the President has caused himself. ers the safety and early return of those It has been 8 years, Mr. Speaker. We Turn and give the benefit of the young men and women who are now se- do not read about the fact that there doubt to the Secretary of the Defense, curing and fighting for our nation so have been over a half a million chil- to our military intelligence and to the gallantly at this time of crisis. dren in Iraq who have died prematurely present circumstances. I support this Hopefully, then, our response is part of a as a result of this policy. According to measured and tempered response to the comprehensive strategy that not only targets preliminary numbers in a study con- recalcitrance of Saddam Hussein. Sad- Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruc- ducted by Richard Garfield, Columbia dam Hussein is a repeat offender, He is H11726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 a habitual offender, and he needs to be spite the fact that war making responsibility the ongoing debate on the subject of put back in his place. He is a Third rests with the Congress under the Constitu- the presidency and its tenure. I object World tyrant who is a prisoner in the tion. to it on the basis that in the first 2 border of his own nation. He loves to be I am concerned that while we are ostensibly weeks of November when Saddam Hus- elevated and thumb the nose not only supporting a United Nations resolution, the sein had ceased the opportunity for in- to the world but elevated to the super- United Nations did not vote for this attack. Not spections, the Gulf cooperating states, power status where he attempts to only was there no vote by the U.N., it appears Syria, Egypt and an alignment of peo- stick the eyes of America. quite clearly that the Security Council does not ple or nations favorable to our having Now, this is measured. There will be support this action. And this is an issue of done so agreed that he was at fault and a cease to this. Do not over blow or grave concern. How will the United States, in that military action was justified. But over play what this is. This is not an the future, be able to condemn aggression we did not undertake that action until equivalency of the House coming to its anywhere in the world when, for all intent and 3 days or more after that had happened debate of the use of force during the purposes, this country has acted unilaterally with more forces deployed in the Mid- Gulf War. Do not over play your hand and without the force of law? If Russia, China, dle East then than there are now. Then to the House. North Korea, Great Britain or any country on at the last moment, as we could have Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Earth commits unilateral military aggression predicted Saddam Hussein would have minutes to the gentleman from Ver- that we disapprove of, how will we be able, in done, he says, ‘‘Okay, I’ll cooperate’’ mont (Mr. SANDERS). good faith, to condemn them? They will simply and in mid flight the planes were called Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank respond that they are doing precisely what the back. That never should have hap- my friend for yielding. United States did against Iraq. pened. We should have gone forward Mr. Speaker, when our troops are in While I opposed the Gulf War in 1991, the when we had the circumstances and the harm’s way, we all support them and United Nations and the world community sup- window of opportunity to have done it we all pray that they will come home ported it. That is not the case now, Today, our then. If I thought it should have been safely and as promptly as possible. attack is opposed by countries throughout the done earlier, I certainly am in no posi- Having said that, let me express my se- world, including France, Russia, China, India, tion to complain that it is being done rious concerns about the current mili- Pakistan, Sweden, and others. now. tary action ordered by the President. On Thursday, Arab-League Secretary-Gen- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 I am concerned that this action took eral Esmat Abdel-Meguid denounced the U.S. minutes to the gentleman from Texas place with no discussion in the United led attack on Iraq as aggression against an (Mr. EDWARDS). States Congress despite the fact that Arab country that would not solve Baghdad's Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I would the Constitution makes it very clear dispute with the United Nations over arms in- like to speak from my perspective as that it is this body which declares war. spections. It is also opposed by The Vatican. cochairman of the bipartisan House I am concerned that while we are os- Let me quote from The Vatican, ``The Holy Army Caucus and as the representative tensibly supporting a United Nations See agrees fully with the Secretary General of of Fort Hood in Texas, the largest resolution, the U.N. did not vote for the United Nations that `today is a sad day for Army installation in the world. In 1991 this attack, does not support this at- the United Nations and for the world.' The when President Bush sent U.S. forces tack, and that country after country Holy See hopes that this aggression will end into Kuwait and Iraq, our Nation stood throughout the world are condemning as soon as possible and that international united in support of our troops. Even this attack. order is restored.'' congressional Democrats and Repub- This is important because if the Mr. Speaker, Saddam Hussein is a brutal licans who preferred economic sanc- United States is to have credibility in and illegitimate dictator who should be re- tions rather than war against Iraq at the future in terms of condemning ag- moved from office, and his capability to make that time put aside their personal and gression, how do we go forward with weapons of mass destruction must be elimi- partisan differences once our armed countries saying, hey, we felt ag- nated. In order to do that, we must develop a forces were in harm’s way. I can tell grieved, we wanted to do it, that is political strategy and support the democratic everyone here that it meant everything what you did, you did not come to the forces in Iraq who are prepared to overthrow to the morale of our troops in Iraq in United Nations. him. I have serious doubts whether this mili- 1991, including 25,000 of my own con- This article of war, this act of ag- tary action today will take us one step forward stituents, that Congress and the Amer- gression, is not supported by the Vati- in that direction. ican people stood together in support can. Let me quote from the Vatican. For years now, the women, children and in- of them. That is why I am glad to be ‘‘The Holy See agrees fully with the nocent civilians of Iraq, whose only ``crime'' is here to support this resolution today. Secretary General of the U.N. that that they live under the tyranny of Saddam However, Mr. Speaker, a resolution today is a sad day for the United Na- Hussein, have been punished terribly. They supporting our troops must be backed tions and for the world. The Holy See lack medicine, adequate food, clean water, up by our words on this floor and off hopes that this aggression will end as and other basic necessities of life. We should this floor, by our words and our deeds. soon as possible and that international not add to their suffering with attacks like this. I am saddened that last night a number order is restored.’’ Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 of Republican Members of this House minutes to the gentleman from Vir- precipitously and without fact charged b 1045 ginia (Mr. BATEMAN) chairman of the that the timing of this action was to- Mr. Speaker, Saddam Hussein is a Subcommittee on Military Readiness. tally political. One representative was brutal dictator who should be over- (Mr. BATEMAN asked and was given even quoted as saying, without any thrown, and his ability to make weap- permission to revise and extend his re- proof whatsoever, that the President ons of destruction must be eliminated. marks.) was willing to risk the lives of Amer- I have serious doubts, however, wheth- Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise ican service men and women to protect er the action that we are taking today this morning to tell Members how his own political standing. Mr. Speak- will take us one step forward in that strongly I endorse and applaud the de- er, that type of unsubstantiated per- direction, and I fear that innocent ci- cision of our Commander in Chief and sonal attack against our President at a vilians, that women and children in his military advisers to take the action time when brave American pilots and that country, will be killed. which was taken yesterday and which armed forces are in harm’s way is Mr. Speaker, when American troops are in continues today. wrong. It is irresponsible. It does harm harm's way we all support them and pray that Yes, we all ought to recognize the to the morale of our forces in the Per- they will come home safely and promptly. fact that it was a sad day, sad that it sian Gulf. There can be no disagreement over that. had to be taken. But it did have to be This morning former Secretary Having said that, let me express my serious taken. I am not one of those who object Henry Kissinger, a Republican, said concerns about the current military action or- and point and accuse that there is that political attacks on our Iraqi mis- dered by the President. something peculiar or wrong in the sions such as some of those made last I am concerned that this action took place timing of this decision, not in the con- night by Members of Congress would with no discussion in the U.S. Congress, de- text of what we expected in terms of demoralize our troops in the Persian December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11727 Gulf. The truth is the timing of this at- Mr. SKAGGS. I thank the gentleman country. We want the Iraqis to have a tack was unanimously supported by for yielding me the time. peaceful chance to live in this world the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mr. Speaker, of course we want to community and that cannot happen as and an attack on the integrity of this support American troops as they carry long as Saddam Hussein is the ruler of operation is in effect an attack on the out this dangerous and important mis- Iraq. We must stand firm. Saddam Hus- integrity of our Joint Chiefs. Secretary sion. But let us not lose sight of the sein must go. He is a war criminal. We of Defense William Cohen, a Repub- sad fact that President Clinton has should bring him to justice. If we are lican who served with dignity and in- acted in violation of the Constitution going to risk the lives of American tegrity in this House and in the Senate in ordering these attacks without au- troops, that is the purpose that the said this yesterday, and I quote: ‘‘I am thority of Congress. And let us not for- risk should take place. God bless all of prepared to place 30 years of public get as well that the decision to go to them who are doing this heavy, dan- service on the line to say the only fac- war is vested in Congress and not in gerous work now. Amen. tor that was important in this decision the Commander in Chief and that we Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 is what is in the American people’s in- too share the blame for this violation minutes to the gentleman from Ohio terest. There were no other factors.’’ of the Constitution because we have (Mr. TRAFICANT). Mr. Speaker, today is a time to put time and again defaulted in our respon- (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was partisanship and these kind of attacks sibility and obligation to insist on our given permission to revise and extend behind us. I urge some of my colleagues proper constitutional role. his remarks.) to reconsider their ill-advised com- The President, to the extent that he Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I sup- ments of last night. Today we must relies on a strict reading of the Con- port our troops like every American. have two goals: One is to say together, stitution for other purposes, would be Saddam Hussein deserves this. He the vast majority of Republicans and well advised to adhere to a strict read- earned it. He had it coming. But I do Democrats do indeed support our ing of the war powers clause as well. not support this process. What has hap- troops. Finally let us send a clear mes- But instead this administration en- pened to the backbone of the Congress sage to Saddam Hussein, do not under- gages in a contrived bit of legal soph- of the United States? We have allowed estimate the ability of the American istry to conjure up a pretext of legality the executive branch to usurp nearly Congress and people to come together where none exists. all of our authority. If these were polit- when our national security interests Shame on him. And shame on us for ical actions, we would send the police. are at risk. letting other Presidents and this one If these were peacekeeping missions, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE take away one of the most important we would send the Peace Corps. Ladies The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LIV- powers vested in Congress, which the and gentlemen, what we are doing is INGSTON). The Chair must remind all American people have a right to expect placing troops on foreign soil in harm’s Members that although it is permis- us, here, to exercise in their behalf. way that could precipitate a major sible to debate and speak critically of Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 problem and the truth of the matter is the President or the administration on minutes to the gentleman from Florida we are allowing one person to do this. matters of policy or politics, remarks (Mr. GOSS), chairman of the Permanent We all support our troops after the in debate must not descend to person- Select Committee on Intelligence. fact. I say it is time to throw out the ality by arraigning the President’s per- (Mr. GOSS asked and was given per- War Powers Act. Throw it out. Get sonal conduct or by charging other mission to revise and extend his re- back to the Constitution. My God, no Members with having done so off the marks.) one man in America should be able to floor and by detailing those arraign- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the declare war, and that is where we are. ments. distinguished chairman of the commit- What is even more problematic today Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 tee for yielding me this time. There is is there are many skeptics out there. minutes to the gentlewoman from certainly no question that every Mem- Everybody is afraid to say what they Florida (Mrs. FOWLER). ber whether Democrat, Republican, lib- feel down here. From patriots to ‘‘Wag Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, I want eral, conservative, moderate, independ- the Dog’’ skeptics, people are question- to rise in strong support of the resolu- ent, whatever, however we describe ing motives. I blame Congress for this. tion before us today. While questions ourselves, every Member of this House If we get back to the Constitution, do have been raised about the unique cir- today stands in unequivocal support of it the right way, we would never allow cumstances under which this attack our troops in the Persian Gulf at this doubt and politics to raise their ugly has occurred, I believe that all Mem- time of danger and risk for them. We head when our troops are in foreign bers of this House, Republicans and wish them Godspeed, we wish them lands under attack. Democrats alike, need to pull together good luck, we wish them safe return, God almighty, what has happened to today in support of the young men and we wish them swift return. We express us? Yes, maybe the constitutional women that are now in harm’s way in our gratitude to them and to their fam- process is clumsy, maybe it lacks sur- support of our Nation’s vital interests. ilies for their sacrifice in support of a prises but you know what? Doing it the I hope we will wreak havoc on peaceful world we all want and the se- right way will not only save lives, it Saddam’s ability to develop weapons of curity of our Nation that all Ameri- will ensure our great republic and our mass destruction, to threaten his cans deserve and demand and expect, freedom. neighbors and to repress his own peo- especially when these heavy duties I support our troops but I oppose ple. But beyond that, I hope that these come during the holiday season. with every fiber in me this process. The strikes are only part of a broader strat- Mr. Speaker, the President has out- war declaration powers in Congress are egy by this administration to disman- lined a policy of containment with re- clear. Wise up, Congress, before we tle this Iraqi regime. spect to this military action. Degrad- place America at great risk. I also want to express my thanks to ing Saddam Hussein’s program of dead- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker I yield the government of the United Kingdom ly weapons and fear is a good interim such time as he may consume to the which again stands shoulder to shoul- step but it is not the end game. I im- gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUN- der with us in opposition to Saddam’s plore the administration not to be sat- CAN). defiance to international law. I know isfied with an interim result of con- (Mr. DUNCAN asked and was given that all Americans join me today in tainment but rather to work toward permission to revise and extend his re- praying that our men and women in dismantling Saddam Hussein’s destruc- marks.) uniform in the Gulf, including some tive regime. Otherwise, we will be Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 2,000 troops from my northeast Florida doing this again. place a statement in the RECORD in area, complete this endeavor safely and We have no quarrel with the people of support of this resolution but in strong return home to their families soon. Iraq. We all know that. They have suf- agreement with the previous speaker. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 fered too long at the hands of a war Mr. Speaker, I have always tried to support minute to the gentleman from Colo- criminal leader who is ruthless and our men and women in the military, and I sup- rado (Mr. SKAGGS). uses chemistry for genocide in his own port this Resolution. H11728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 I supported the original Gulf War, but I must that must be preserved, that is part of I would have preferred supporting a resolu- say that I think the situation is very different the constitutional process we confront. tion of this kind 30 days ago, 90 days ago, today. Mr. Speaker, let us all remember last February, or at any number of other times Eight years ago, Saddam Hussein had what that and embrace it. over the past several years. On each and some described then as the largest, most- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 every such time, military strikes against Iraq powerful military in the Middle East. minute to the gentlewoman from Or- would have been entirely justified. He was moving into Kuwait, and most ana- egon (Ms. FURSE). Since 1992, Saddam Hussein has estab- lysts felt that if he was not stopped, he would Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, this resolu- lished a pattern of noncompliance with the try to take over the entire Middle East. tion has two parts. Of course we sup- international inspection regime, a pattern of Today, after major losses in the Gulf War port the troops, of course we do. But outright defiance that is so unrelenting and un- and 8 years of sanctions, Iraq essentially is a the second part of this resolution con- mistakable that military action was called for defenseless nation in comparison to the U.S. firms that we should remove a ruler. I long before now. We have not been told of any overt military cannot believe it is in our best inter- Personally, I believe the last straw came action by Iraq, or even of any threatened ac- ests to decide who rules in what coun- this past September, when Major Scott Ritter tion, against us on anyone else. try. Democracies are not created by at- described the collapse of the inspection re- Several nations, including us and some of tacks from outside. gime in such telling detail that we shouldn't Mr. Speaker, I know mine might be a our strongest allies, have weapons of mass have waited another day. The fury and abuse minority voice today, but I want us to destruction and chemical and biological weap- that were heaped on him by the higher-ups take a moment, just a moment to ons. We cannot bomb every nation that has served only to confirm the truth of his warn- mourn, to mourn the thousands of chil- such weapons. ings. dren who will die today and tomorrow. We have always prided ourselves as being But, we play the cards we are dealt, and Iraqi children, yes, but they are loved a peace-loving nation. later is better than never. by their parents as we love ours. Those War should be our most reluctant action. Mr. Speaker, American forces have been children will die because they are vic- We should go to war only as a last resortÐ committed to action. Troops are in the field. tims of a world problem. No, they are Our pilots are in the skies over Iraq. Now is only if there is no reasonable alternative. children, they will die. And we should go to war only if there is a Mr. Speaker, war is very seldom an the time to pull together and give them the un- serious threat to our national security or there answer. But war is always, always a wavering support they deserve. Every one of is a vital U.S. interest at stake. tragedy. them is a volunteerÐnever forget thatÐand In this instance, as in the bombing a few Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 they deserve everything we can give them. weeks ago of Sudan and Afghanistan, we minutes to the gentleman from New America stands united behind them. Con- have been far too eager to go to war. York (Mr. SOLOMON), the chairman of gress stands united behind them. Let there be We are now bombing innocent men, our Committee on Rules. no doubt in anyone's mind about that. women, and children who have done nothing (Mr. SOLOMON asked and was given And as other of our colleagues have said to us and have not even threatened us, simply permission to revise and extend his re- here today, let this present action against Iraq because they are ruled by a mad dictator. marks.) be the first strike in a comprehensive effort to Saddam Hussein is without doubt a horrible Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I will deal with the source of the problem once and tyrant and I would agree with anything bad not take the 2 minutes, but let me just for allÐnot just with the symptoms. that is said about him. say that any Member can stand and Let us also seize this situation as an urgent But this bombing now is the wrong thing to perhaps be critical of the timing of the reminder that we need to maintain a strong do, and it is the wrong time to do it. In the attack, but what can not be questioned military. General Norman Schwarzkopf has put long run, it will do far more harm than good. is the fact that the attack should it so well; ``It is better to sweat in peace than This Resolution, however, expresses sup- come. It should have come 90 days ago, to bleed in war.'' port for our troops in combat and supports the 60 days ago, 30 days ago, 2 weeks ago. One of the clearest lessons of history is this: removal of Saddam Hussein. Both of these The truth of the matter is that the at- Peace is only secure when the good are are things that all Americans can support even tack is needed. strong enough to deter the bad. It is just that if they have questions about the policy and its Let me just say that I have stood on basic. timing. this floor and lectured Members for And that is why Congress must continue to Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 many years about the need for a strong be vigilant in making sure that our military is minute to the gentleman from Arizona military. This is just one more example the best-trained, best-equipped, best-moti- (Mr. HAYWORTH). of why we have to maintain a strong vated fighting force in the world. We must con- tinue to make sure that the incentives we use b 1100 national defense that will be able to protect the strategic interests of Amer- in recruiting an All-Volunteer Force are the Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I icans across this world. And in doing best that America can possibly offer. thank my friend from South Carolina so, when we depend on an all voluntary Mr. Speaker, standing behind the troops is (Mr. SPRATT) for yielding this time to military, it is absolutely imperative a full-time obligation. They deserve our sup- me, and I, too, rise in strong support of that we give these young men and port in peace, as well as war. Let's send them our men and women in uniform who women the best possible weaponry that that message today and every day. find themselves today in harm’s way, we possibly can as long as we have to I urge unanimous support for this resolution. indeed of all those who wear the uni- ask them to go in harm’s way. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 form of the United States. Mr. Speaker, I would just appeal to minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Mr. Speaker, I think it is important my colleagues on my way out of here sylvania (Mr. MCHALE). to note in response to the criticism in a couple of weeks that they continue Mr. McHALE. Mr. Speaker, I rise as a from my friend from Texas that came to maintain a level of defense so that Member of Congress and perhaps more earlier that there are many who con- the military can continue to attract importantly as a veteran of the Gulf fuse dissent with lack of resolve. In- and recruit the kind of young men and War to strongly support the resolution deed the tyrant whom we now con- women from a cross-section of America now before the House. Mr. Speaker, it front, Saddam Hussein, was heard to that we have now. They are the finest is my belief that we of this Chamber brag to the international press that he young men and women that have ever have a profound obligation to those remained in power while George Bush served in the military, going all the who fought and died in the Gulf War to was deposed. Mr. Speaker, the tyrant way back to my days in 1950 in the resolutely compel Iraq’s compliance does not understand our constitutional United States Marine Corps. with the terms of peace negotiated at republic, and, Mr. Speaker, in that So I praise this body for what they the end of that conflict. spirit today I rise to celebrate the abil- have done, and I certainly support this Mr. Speaker, I remember almost 8 ity of every Member of this House and resolution. I hope it passes unani- years ago I stood in the chow line, I be- of every American citizen to come to mously. lieve in northern Saudi Arabia, perhaps this floor and freely express his or her Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this in Kuwait, behind a young Marine who opinion. That is for one of the freedoms resolution and urge its unanimous adoption by had written on his helmet cover: we fight, that is one of the freedoms the House. ‘‘It’s not about oil.’’ December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11729 The wisdom of that young Marine our President to wage war. Even under interested in increasing their influence and was true then, it remains true today. It the most unusual of circumstances we control over areas which are now within Iraqi was not about oil during the Gulf War. permit him to wage war. This is wrong. territory. Hence, if Saddam ever were to be re- The action taken by the President yes- We, as a House, must assume our re- moved by force of US efforts, we would face terday was also about more strategic sponsibilities. a very real risk to regional stability. Stability and significant concerns. I cannot support this resolution be- being the key concern of those who practice Mr. Speaker, this is about denying cause it is a rubber stamp, it is an en- ``realpolitik'' this points to the fact that by the access to one of the world’s tyrants to dorsement for an illegal war. We should measures established by the ``pragmatists'' the weapons of mass destruction, nuclear, argue the case for peace. We should stated policy of Saddam's removal is wrongful. chemical and biological capabilities. argue the case for national sov- Let me be clear, while I reject the notion of di- The action taken by the President yes- ereignty. We should not allow our vorcing politics from moral considerations, I do terday was fully justified. President to use U.N. resolutions to believe we should understand that our current Our tactical bombardment must now wage war. policy is not only devoid of morals, but is also lead to a strategic objective, the re- First and foremost, the notion that the doomed to failure from any practical viewpoint. moval of Saddam Hussein from power. United States can dictate the political leader- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 For the past 8 years that tyrant has ex- ship of a foreign policy is immoral. What right minutes to the distinguished gen- ercised brutal authority in a manner have we to determine these things for any na- tleman from Virginia (Mr. SISISKY). not only adverse to the interests of the tion other than our own? The answer, clearly, (Mr. SISISKY asked and was given United States but detrimental to the is ``none,'' we have no such right. permission to revise and extend his re- peace of the world. I welcome the There is an idea known as sovereignty, and marks.) President’s action and urge him to that idea is integral to nationhood. Among Mr. SISISKY. Mr. Speaker, I support take all necessary steps sufficient to other things, sovereignty dictates that a people the President’s decision to attack Iraq. strip Iraq of offensive military capa- be responsible for their own leadership, with- The cat and mouse game with inspec- bilities, most especially weapons of out the interference of other nations. Is it any tion has gone on far too long. It is mass destruction. wonder that the same American leaders who clear that Saddam Hussein does not in- Now I would say to my colleagues: would invade other sovereign nations spend tend to comply with the agreement Regardless of how we may vote on so much time surrendering the sovereignty of made at the end of the Gulf War. Our other issues within the next few days, the United States? I think not. Simply, their ef- best evidence is that Saddam has con- now is the time for nonpartisan na- forts are designed to undermine the entire no- tinued to focus resources on weapons of tional unity in support of our Presi- tion of sovereignty. mass destruction. The problem is that dent and our forces overseas. One evident outcome of the anti-sovereignty chemical and biological weapons are Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 philosophy is our dependence on institutions relatively unsophisticated. It is rel- minutes to the gentleman from Texas such as the United Nations. It is an affront to atively easy to produce them and hide (Mr. PAUL). our nation's sovereignty and our constitution the production facilities. (Mr. PAUL asked and was given per- that the President presently launches war on In addition, evidence indicates Sad- mission to revise and extend his re- Iraq under the aegis of a UN resolution but dam continues to produce an array of marks.) without the Constitutionally required authoriza- conventional weapons, but the possibil- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, as a 5 yr Air tion by the United States Congress. ity of chemical, biological and even nu- Force veteran I rise in strong support As Americans we are rightly offended by the clear weapons and delivery system pro- of the troops: we all do. Everybody sup- notion that the Chinese Government has influ- duction is clearly the most troubling ports the troops. But this resolution is enced our domestic elections. However, we issue. Our certainty about what is hap- a lot more than supporting the troops. are not free from hypocrisy. For recently this pening in these areas is clouded by Even by the very nature of our debate Congress passed legislation appropriating Iraq’s mistreatment of inspection today, most of the debate has been money for the sole and express purpose of teams, and this is what has precip- about the military action. I see this as changing the government of a sovereign na- itated this crisis. nothing more than a rubber stamp on a tion. I was with the President and the con- war that has already been started, and Next, we ought to consider the morality of gressional delegation, both Democrats it has not been started in the proper the means which must be employed to change and Republicans, to the Middle East. way. the government of Iraq. Yesterday I sat on a We came back Tuesday night. There Mr. Speaker, it is clearly stated in panel with Harry Summers, a man of consider- was a paradox here. In the West Bank the Constitution that only Congress able military knowledge. Summers stated that and in Gaza, instead of seeing Amer- has the authority to declare war. It is it would take ground troops to overthrow Sad- ican flags being burned we saw Amer- precisely because of the way we go to dam Hussein. Moreover, he unequivocally ican flags being waived, and we saw the war these days that we are continuing stated that military history shows that no war Palestine Committee raise their hands to fight the Persian Gulf War. We did has ever been won simply via air strikes. This and knock out a covenant in their not win the Persian Gulf War because statement is not only factually accurate, it is charter that says Israel will be de- we did not declare war since there was also a stark reminder of what the price of this stroyed. The President of the United no justification to because there was policy will be. Namely, the price of success- States really was the King of Peace in no national security interests involved. fully changing the government of Iraq is the the Middle East, and then on the way Saddam Hussein is not threatening blood of many thousands of innocent human back the paradox is that unfortunately our national security. This is a con- beings. And, lest we fool ourselves, many of he had to order an attack on Iraq. cocted scheme to pursue bombing for these people will be American troops, brave Mr. Speaker, we are the luckiest peo- oil interests and other reasons, but it young men and women who patriotically ple in the world by having young men has nothing to do with national secu- agreed to defend the United States but have and women ready and willing to serve. rity. now been placed like pawns in a chess game, I would add that they deserve our un- This resolution is an endorsement for perhaps to remove the leader of Iraq, or per- dying support. war. We are rubber stamping this ac- haps to stave off the removal of the US Presi- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tion. dent. At any rate, these brave young Ameri- minute to the gentleman from North We should follow the rule of law. The cans ought not be sacrificed for either of these Carolina (Mr. BURR). rule of law says that resolutions, to improper political purposes. Mr. BURR of North Carolina. Mr. begin war, should come to the House of Finally, even by the amoral measure of ``re- Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Representatives and pass by the Sen- alpolitik'' the policy of Saddam's removal is resolution. ate. But we have been too careless and unwarranted. The reason that the US has The men and women of the United too casual for many, many decades, hesitated to actually complete successful en- States Armed Forces have once again and this is the reason we do not win actment of its stated policy is because the re- been called on to defend our country’s wars any more. sult of such enactment is fraught with uncer- interests abroad. We can no longer We are in essentially perpetual war. tainty. Iraq is a country made up of many dif- stand idly by while Saddam Hussein We have granted too much authority to ferent factions. And many of its neighbors are flaunts the will of the world and H11730 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 thumbs his nose at the inspectors. This these sites where Saddam Hussein is statements which unintentionally give action was not only necessary, Mr. building weapons of mass destruction. aid and comfort to the enemy. Speaker, it was long overdue. Our mili- But we are going to have an obliga- Those that have made such state- tary personnel currently serving their tion to them. I hope that all my col- ments should apologize to our troops, Nation in the Persian Gulf should leagues who are coming to the floor to to the President, and to the nation. know that this Congress and this coun- pledge undying loyalty to the troops Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 try is fully behind their new mission. will join us on the Committee on Na- minute to the gentleman from Califor- One of those sailors is a former in- tional Security in moving to increase nia (Mr. CALVERT). tern from my staff, and today I would the defense number to close the 13 per- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise like to tell her that we are thinking cent pay gap that right now exists be- today in support of this resolution and about her. The relatives and friends of tween the civilian sector and the uni- in support of our troops overseas. We our officers and our enlisted men and form sector, to buy that $1.6 billion as a Nation and a Congress must focus women should know that their mission worth of ammunition that the Army is now on the servicemen and women who is a just one and is clearly in our na- presently short of, to buy the $193 mil- are risking their lives and standing tional security interests. While the lion worth of ammunition that the Ma- bravely in the days of adversity to en- prospects of their absence over the hol- rine Corps is short right now, and to in- sure safety for all Americans. iday season is discouraging, they crease the defense budget by at least Iraq will continue to be a threat to should take heart from the knowledge $28.5 billion a year. Because that is the United States and the rest of the that their service today preserves the what the Joint Chiefs of Staff tell us world as long as Saddam Hussein is in future for tomorrow’s generation. we are going to have to spend if we power and has the ability to manufac- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 want to fill all those unfunded require- ture weapons of mass destruction. Sad- minutes to the gentleman from Mary- ments that they have been giving this dam Hussein has been given too many land (Mr. HOYER). President over the last several years chances to comply with United Nations Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and that he has not been responding to. inspections. We cannot continue to strong support of this resolution, and So let us reciprocate to these troops play this dangerous game of cat and of our men and women in the Armed in the next several weeks. We will have mouse. Services and of our Commander in a chance to demonstrate our commit- I support the use of force in this re- Chief, the President who has made a ment to them. I hope everyone will join gion to ensure the safety of America courageous and correct decision. This with me and other members of the and global interests. In what should be action has been undertaken for strate- Committee on National Security in a season of peace, my thoughts and gic reasons and pursuant to tactical seeing to it that we, in fact, do recip- prayers are with our servicemen and judgments of our military and civilian rocate and do rebuild our national de- women and their families as they help leaders in the Pentagon. The President fense. make the world a safer place. God bless has taken appropriate action to con- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 them. front and weaken one of the world’s minutes to the gentleman from Califor- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 most dangerous tyrants who has sav- nia (Mr. SHERMAN). minute to the gentleman from Wiscon- aged his own people and threatened Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank sin (Mr. KIND). Iraq’s neighbors and the world with the gentleman from South Carolina for (Mr. KIND asked and was given per- weapons of mass destruction. yielding me this time. mission to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, too often we have his- Mr. Speaker, the President is doing marks.) torically learned the lesson of failing the right thing at the right time, for Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, now is the to act in the face of eminent dangers. the right reasons. I hope that we give time for all of us to join together, not Saddam Hussein, through his policies him the support necessary so that this as Republicans and Democrats, but as of dissembling and lack of cooperation campaign continues until we achieve Americans, to express our support and and following the promises he made our objectives. The President’s action offer our prayers to the young men and following his loss in a war that he pre- have the support of the Chairman of women in American uniform who are cipitated, has made the Middle East a the Joint Chiefs, the Republican Sec- responsible for carrying out the cur- more dangerous region and the world a retary of Defense, and the British rent military operation against Sad- more dangerous place. Prime Minister, none of whom would dam Hussein. Whatever our troubles and conflicts b risk the lives of American and British 1115 troops for the President’s political pur- may be at home at this time, I submit The world is a safer place because of poses. that they are rather unimportant com- the courage and willingness of our We needed to act now, while the re- pared to the sacrifice these young men brave men and women in our armed ports of the inspectors still provide and women and their families are mak- forces, willing to go in harm’s way to limited but fresh intelligence; now, be- ing at this time. protect, not only this country, but the fore Saddam can complete hiding his Last night, Secretary of Defense interest of international stability. weapons; now, before the commence- Cohen and Chairman of the Joint I hope that all of my colleagues will ment of the holy month of Ramadan; Chiefs of Staff General Shelton came stand with the President, stand with now, before the reason for the bomb- to this chamber and provided an excel- our brave young men and women in the ing—Tuesday’s U.N. report—becomes lent briefing to us Members of Congress armed services, and stand, yes, indeed, old news rather than the final straw about the military operations, their with our allies in confronting this, one justifying immediate action; now, be- objective, and their timing. I am con- of the world’s most dangerous tyrants. fore the world concludes that America vinced now more than ever that this Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 has lost its nerve. was the right decision at the right time minutes to the gentleman from San Some critics say that the President and for the right reason. Diego, California (Mr. DUNCAN should have bombed Iraq on November I want to just take a moment to HUNTER), the chairman of our Sub- 14th. Mr. Speaker, if the President had thank our British friends and allies committee on Military Procurement. done so, those same partisan critics who have been partners in peace with Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, the would have savaged him, claiming that us standing together against tyranny President has decided to take this ac- he was merely trying to distract us to help ensure peace and stability, not tion that should have been taken any from the November Judiciary Commit- only in the Persian Gulf, but through- time over the last several years. We tee Hearings. And if the President had out the world. have gathered today to commend the not commenced the bombing yester- This partnership has grown out of troops and to pledge our loyalty to day, those same critics would be at- commonly held principles of democ- them. We know they have a very dif- tacking him today for inaction. racy, freedom, security and peace. ficult task. I hope that they finish the Mr. Speaker—Never underestimate a Let me conclude by offering my job. It is going to be a very, very dif- desperate partisan whose lust for the heartfelt thanks and prayers to the ficult job in rooting out and destroying President’s blood causes him to make military personnel and their families December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11731 for the sacrifice they make to their (the Iraqi National Accord) was discon- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, country. This is especially true this tinued. The net effect of U.S. policy then was September 5, 1996. time of year when everyone would pre- that nearly 10,000 members of the anti-Hus- The Honorable WILLIAM J. CLINTON, fer to be home during the holidays and sein movement were neutralized in Iraq and The President of the United States, all financial backing dried up. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC with their loved ones. DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I write to express my Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 As an indication of how concerned Hussein sincere concern over recent events in north- minutes to the gentleman from Geor- is about an internal revolution, intelligence ern Iraq and to ask your consideration of po- gia (Mr. CHAMBLISS). indicates that when a U.S. attack became tential policy changes. As a Member of the (Mr. CHAMBLISS asked and was imminent some weeks ago, Hussein imme- House Committee on National Security, let given permission to revise and extend diately moved to consolidate ground forces me make very clear at the outset that I will toward northern Iraq to deal with a possible his remarks, and include extraneous firmly and unconditionally support the uprising. Hussein is clearly concerned about troops of the United States when they are material.) the Kurds. Unfortunately, this nation has Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I deployed anywhere in the world. The lessons done little to promote that threat from with- of history have taught us that irrespective of thank the chairman of my committee, in Iraqi borders. In my view, the anti-Hus- the debate over policy priorities, our troops along with the ranking member, for sein element represents the best opportunity must be absolutely certain that they act bringing this resolution to the floor for internal change in Iraq. Hussein’s regime, with the support of our entire nation. today. which operates as a Republic in name only, In addition, let me make it clear that I Mr. Speaker, I rise to support this is guilty of human rights violations, politi- support your authority as the Commander- resolution in the strongest terms. I rise cal oppression and crimes against other na- in-Chief of our Armed Services. Your rec- to support the two-part resolution tions. This, together with a track record of ognition of strife in northern Iraq is well- which supports our military men and developing weapons of mass destruction founded, and U.S. action in response is en- tirely warranted. However, allow me to women now engaged in the Gulf region. make the restoration of a true Republic in Iraq within the national security interests of make several observations about subsequent Once again, our military has been the U.S. government. military action you have taken. called upon to beat back an over-ag- First, President Reagan’s leadership in gressive Hussein regime in Iraq, a re- Rough parallels may be drawn to long- this nation’s defeat of communism has left standing U.S. policy in Central America gime that, against the will of the glob- us a very different world than the one we where this nation’s anti-Communist policy faced for over 40 years. Today, we alone al community, has perpetrated the de- not only prevented the spread of Com- velopment of weapons of mass destruc- stand as the world’s superpower, yet we are munism in our hemisphere, but also pro- surrounded by countless areas of ethnic tion. moted democracy to the extent that only strife and political insurrection around the We have been down this road before. one non-democratic government remains. globe. Iraq is only the latest example. Time and again, we have threatened to Parallels may also be drawn to our policy As a result, we have involved our military use force against Hussein’s indiscre- late in the Cold War toward the Soviet Union men and women in more places and more tions. Time and again, we have failed and Poland. often than ever before. It is critical that to send an adequate message of our re- Your administration’s policy that has re- while every situation has its individual cir- solve. This time, we must not fail to cently placed little or no emphasis on inter- cumstances, we must maintain a predictable punctuate our interest in the region nal Iraqi resistance has left the U.S. with and identifiable set of criteria that guides very few options in the frequent cases when this nation’s military intervention and in- and our commitment to peace in the volvement around the world. In Iraq, I am Middle East. Hussein has sought to challenge the author- ity of the U.N. resolutions. Without a credi- concerned that our strategic objectives have I would like to highlight the partici- not clearly been delineated. As a result, it is ble resistance force to support, the propo- pation of the many brave men and impossible to determine whether Iraqi mili- sition of U.S. military strikes leaves the U.S. women deployed from Robins Air Force tary movements satisfy the demands of the in the perceived position of ‘‘global bully.’’ Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. One United States. hundred forty representatives of the On the other hand, if the U.S. does not Second, I am more concerned about the 5th Combat Communications group and move to enforce U.N. sanctions, we abandon lack of international support for our current military operations in Iraq. While I do not another 15 from the 78th Security a situation that is clearly in the national se- curity interests of this nation. Neither posi- assume international support to be required Forces Squadron have been deployed tion yields acceptable results. for this nation’s military intervention since our last buildup in the region. abroad, I do believe it should be obtained In light of the recent agreement negotiated They will be joined by 150 members of when and if time and circumstances permit. by the United Nations, it seems that we may Our efforts in Operation Desert Storm should the JOINTSTARS unit and a yet-to-be- be averting our current course of conflict serve as a blueprint for dealing with hostile determined number of our aircraft. with Iraq. This offers you an opportunity to aggressors. May God go with them in this holi- reassess your policy in the region. I have day season as they carry out their du- Consequently, I would like you to consider supported, and continue to support, Amer- the following courses of action: ties on behalf of every American to ican troops in the Middle Eastern theater as Issue a short-term ultimatum to Saddam bring peace in the world. well as your authority as Commander-in- Hussein calling for the removal of all sol- Mr. Speaker, I include the following Chief. For this reason, I strongly encourage diers and tanks from the lands around and for the RECORD: you to adopt a long-term policy that in- north of Irbil, Iraq—a ‘‘no troop zone’’ north HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, cludes the following tenets: maintains as its of the 36 degree north parallel. In the event February 26, 1998. ultimate priority the elimination from that the troops are not removed, Iraq will The Honorable WILLIAM J. CLINTON, power of the Hussein regime, and the res- face the destruction of military targets se- The President of the United States, 1600 Penn- toration of a true Iraqi republic, or even de- lected from a predetermined list created by sylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. mocracy; fosters internal resistance to the our intelligence sources. DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: In September, 1996, I Hussein regime within Iraq to include finan- Extend the current ‘‘no-reinforcement wrote you with my thoughts and concerns cial, political, and physical support; if nec- zone’’ from the 32 degree north to the 33 de- about U.S. policy toward Iraq (see attached), essary in the short term, limited tactical gree north parallel in accordance with the particularly with regard to the Iraqi govern- airstrikes focusing on Iraq’s ability to ‘‘no-fly zone’’ extended earlier this week. ment’s suppression of the Kurd rebels in the produce weapons of mass destruction; and in- In advance of the issuance of the ‘‘no troop north. I write again to express my concerns stitution of a comprehensive, nationwide no- zone’’ deadline, increased diplomatic efforts about this nation’s policy toward Iraq and to fly/no-troop movement zone while the above should be made to garner the support of the urge that you make the overthrow of the initiatives are pursued. western powers and at the very least a sam- current Iraqi government a central element If the U.S. is truly the world leader you pling of the Arab world. of U.S. policy. As I am certain you are aware, this re- and I know it to be, we must act within the In late 1996, Saddam Hussein and his re- gional instability in Iraq has the potential accepted rule of law and lead by example. I gime moved aggressively to ensure that anti- for blossoming into a full-blown regional believe the above-described policy directive Hussein elements in northern Iraq would not conflict involving friend and foe, alike. Re- meets such a standard. As always, I stand pose a political challenge to his authority. In ports today indicate the interest of Turkey ready to work with you to meet these very that effort, 2,500 were arrested or murdered and Iran to involve their militaries in the re- real global challenges. by the government. At the same time, some gion. Clearly, this is a situation that must Very truly yours, 7,000 of the rebels were evacuated by the U.S. remain in the control of U.S. forces in the re- SAXBY CHAMBLISS, to Guam, and all financial and arms support gion. that had been given to a group of exiled Member of Congress. I appreciate your time and consideration of former Iraqi military and political figures Enclosure. these concerns. I look forward to working H11732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 with you as we attempt to resolve this very lutely necessary. We must support it as and Americans protesting in foreign difficult situation in this very critical region a Congress and as a Nation. countries. What we need is to be 100 of the world. If there is anything I can do to This vote today sends a strong signal percent behind our troops. Regardless assist in your efforts to achieve success, to the world and to our troops that, if we agree or disagree politically, we please do not hesitate to call on me. Very truly yours, while we will investigate our President need to get behind the President. We SAXBY CHAMBLIS. when he flaunts the law, we stand need to fly his wing on this. We need to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 united behind him when he acts to pro- go in and take care of Saddam Hussein. minutes to the gentleman from Texas tect our national security. That is important. It is not important to you and I, it is important to those (Mr. FROST). ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (Mr. FROST asked and was given per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The men and women that are serving. I would ask my colleagues, some on mission to revise and extend his re- Chair would remind all Members that the other side of the aisle that con- marks.) it is not in order to engage in personal- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ities toward the President. Although tinue to want to cut defense, our kids strong support of this resolution and remarks in debate may include criti- are operating at 300 percent above the the steps our President has taken in cism of the President’s official actions op tempo level of Vietnam. Our pro- curement is down 70 percent. We are ordering military strikes against Iraq. or policies, it is a breach of order to only keeping in 23 percent of our en- Almost 8 years ago, on January 12, question the personal conduct of the listed. Our experience is gone. We have 1991, I, along with 86 other Democrats, President whether by actual accusa- 1970s technologies in the F–14s, F–15s, supported President Bush in going to tion or by mere insinuation. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 and F–18s. war against Iraq. We want to support our kids, not just I strongly believed then that it was minute to the gentleman from Florida in our speeches, but support our kids in important to support the President in (Mr. WEXLER). deed, and make this country the a bipartisan spirit, and I strongly be- Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strongest country, with peace through lieve now that we need to support our support of this resolution supporting strength, not walk softly and carry a our troops in the Persian Gulf. But, Mr. President in the same manner. We need big stick of candy. to express our full support of the Presi- Speaker, it should not have taken a Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 dent’s decision and the American formal resolution to articulate our un- minutes to the gentleman from New wavering support for our brave men troops. Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ). We cannot tolerate Saddam Hussein’s and women and our military operation. (Mr. MENENDEZ asked and was actions any further. Iraq refuses to live It should have been instinctive as it given permission to revise and extend up to its promise to allow the United was for most persons. his remarks. Nations to conduct on-site inspections For one day, we should have been pa- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, a few for weapons of mass destruction. Iraq triots, not partisans. Politics should feet from where I stand is a portrait of has repeatedly blocked Unscom from have stopped at the water’s edge. I George Washington. He reminds all of inspecting suspect sites. Saddam Hus- pray that this resolution undoes the us that our Nation was founded in a sein has continued to thumb his nose damage done yesterday by the major- fight for freedom, and that the price at the United Nations and has no inten- ity leader of the Senate and others who for freedom is eternal vigilance. There- tion in keeping his word, and the questioned the judgment of the Presi- fore, the President was right to take United States is right to strike. dent, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Sec- this action, and to take it now. This military action serves to pro- retary of Defense, and our British al- Today in this hallowed hall, sur- tect the interests of the United States lies who outlined the urgency for this rounded by reminders of that heritage, and the interest of people throughout action against Iraq. our troops are in the Gulf risking their the Middle East. This was a difficult They risk handing Saddam Hussein lives to preserve freedom, to preserve decision for the President. The United his only hope, a divided America. Our our way of life, standing against a ty- States is never eager to use force. But troops and this operation deserve our rant who has invaded and bombed his with the advice of the Secretary of De- unqualified support. neighbors, murdered his own citizens, fense, the Secretary of State and the b 1130 threatened world peace, and refused to Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President comply with international law. acted appropriately. Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 To our brave troops, I say, we stand Our prayers go out to the men and minutes to the gentleman from Califor- with you. Our hearts, our prayers, our women of the military. We need to nia (Mr. DUKE CUNNINGHAM), our Top thanks, our admiration is with you, show our utmost support of the troops Gun. and we will do all that is necessary to during this difficult time. Their coura- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I support you. geous acts will not be soon forgotten thank the gentleman for yielding time But the one clear message from the by the American people. to me. Congress today to Saddam Hussein Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. Speaker, one day I was fortunate should be, we are at one with our presi- minutes to the gentleman from Utah enough to shoot down a MIG 21 over dent, the Commander in Chief, in sup- (Mr. COOK). Vietnam, and all 5,000 men and women port of this military action in order to Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I thank the were up on the flight deck. And as they protect the world from Iraq’s chemical gentleman from South Carolina (Chair- crowded around the airplane, my plane and biological weapons, and no domes- man SPENCE) for yielding to me. captain, Willy White, an African-Amer- tic issue will deter or divide us in this Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support ican, broke through the crowds. He resolve. of the resolution. I believe this mili- knocked over Admiral Cooper. He Yesterday’s actions are the result of tary action is absolutely necessary. I jumped up on the left wing, just as I Iraq’s refusal to grant access to believe that it should have been under- am trying to get the ejection seat pin, UNSCOM inspectors. The United taken well before now. and he reaches over and grabs me by States, the international community, Like others, I am troubled by the the arm and he says, Lieutenant and the President have shown great re- timing of yesterday’s bombing. I do not Cunningham, Lieutenant Cunningham, straint in the past in dealing with Iraq. think it is coincidental that the bombs we got our MIG today, didn’t we? The United States has always viewed began falling on Iraq only a short hour What was Willy telling me? That the use of force as a final option, but before caucuses were convening here in every single member of the armed serv- international aggressors like Saddam Washington to discuss the impeach- ice is a part of a team, and they feel Hussein should not misinterpret that ment vote. very, very much a part of each of those as a sign of weakness in our resolve to I understand those that believe the victories and those losses. I saw plane demand that Iraq comply with inter- public, Congress, the judiciary, and captains cry when their pilots didn’t national law and destroy its weapons of now even the military may have been come back; cry, it is that tight. mass destruction. manipulated. But while the timing We don’t need any L.A. protesters, The battles may change, the times may be offensive, the action is abso- the Tom Haydens, the Jane Fondas, may change, the ships may be called by December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11733 different names, but the fight remains sion against Saddam Hussein, to affirm broad, non-defensive hostilities against foreign the same, the fight for liberty, peace to the world and to Saddam Hussein nations. Yet every Congress in modern times and security; the fight we began more that the American people and Ameri- has failed to protect its prerogatives. As a re- than 200 years ago for freedom. ca’s elected representatives are united sult, Presidents from Harry Truman to Ronald Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 behind the work of our Armed Forces. Reagan to Bill Clinton have run roughshod minutes to the gentleman from Florida We offer each member of our Armed over weak-kneed congressional leaders, and (Mr. FOLEY). Forces, over 20,000 strong in the Gulf, spent the Nation's wealth and the lives of its Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the this united support, and we want to tell young people in overseas entanglements. Dur- gentleman for yielding time to me. them that the American people stand ing my time in Congress, I have consistently Let me take strong umbrage to a shoulder to shoulder with them. Their opposed Presidential war-making, whether it comment by the gentleman from Cali- mission, Operation Desert Fox, is a was initiated by Republican Presidents or fornia, who suggested if we question continuation of President Bush’s ef- Democrats. the motives of the President, somehow forts to stop a dangerous and evil mad- Saddam Hussein is a brutal dictator and a we are aiding and giving comfort to the man who threatens his neighbors and war criminal who threatens the long-term enemy; followed by the gentleman all the world with his continuing ef- peace and stability of the Middle East. His from Texas, who said on this floor that forts to manufacture, stockpile, and continuing efforts to build weapons of mass he was among 86 who signed a resolu- use political, chemical, and nuclear destruction cannot be tolerated. The United tion supporting President Bush. What weapons. States needs to continue to work with its allies does he say about the rest of Congress The President’s decisive action was and the international community to nullify this at that time, they were unpatriotic? the right move at the right time. We threat. Mr. Speaker, we are debating about have given Saddam Hussein enough But after being briefed by the Secretary of the lives of men and women in the chances. With or without allies, it was Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs field, and I ask that this House conduct time to act, to stand up for our na- of Staff last night, I am not aware of any im- themselves appropriately, and discuss tional interests, and to stand up for mediate threat that justifies this nearly unilat- that very essential and vital task they what is right. God bless our service eral action by U.S. forcesÐan action that has have in front of them. men and women, and God bless Amer- not been authorized by the U.S. Congress and I want to strongly thank the gen- ica. an action that is opposed by a number of our Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tleman from Louisiana (Speaker-elect allies. There was no reason in this instance minute to the gentleman from Arkan- LIVINGSTON) and the gentleman from that the President could not have come to South Carolina (Chairman FLOYD sas (Mr. HUTCHINSON). Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I Congress for its support in this action. There SPENCE) for calling together Congress is no reason that we could not have taken the last night to hear our defense leaders thank the gentleman for yielding time to me. time to garner more support from our allies. discuss the grave dangers our men and Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this Ultimately, it is up to Congress and its lead- women would face and the importance resolution. I commend the House lead- ers to insist that this and future Presidents of this mission, because at a time like ership for suspending the scheduled seek and gain the approval of Congress when this, we must rally ourselves for those business to set aside this time for a bi- U.S. Armed Forces are sent to war. Otherwise same people. partisan expression of support for our we can look forward to an endless series of I rise in support today of the resolu- Armed Forces. This is in the finest tra- foreign entanglements and overseas wars. tion commending our troops in the dition of the United States Congress, So, while I support this resolution supporting Persian Gulf. With everything else and sends a signal to the enemies of our troops, I will continue to oppose Presi- going on here and the world over, too the United States that we are united in dential wars and question United States policy often as a Nation we neglect to note the protection of our national interest. toward Iraq. the sacrifices performed by our men I have advocated publicly the devel- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and women in uniform. As we are re- opment of a clear long-term strategy in minutes to the gentlewoman from minded last night with the sobering our dealings with Iraq, but despite this Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). images of antiaircraft fire in Baghdad, wish on my part, I certainly support Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. our brave service men and women put the military strikes, and believe that Speaker, over the last couple of weeks their lives on the line to preserve peace they are justified. I fully support the I have been dealing a lot with the Con- and democracy in this world. actions by our President at the rec- stitution of the United States, which Whatever any of us think of the ef- ommendation of the Secretary of De- starts, ‘‘We, the People of the United fectiveness of our U.S. foreign policy in fense and the Joint Chiefs. States, in order to form a more perfect the Persian Gulf, no one can question But most importantly, today, I rise Union,’’ and which has, as one of its re- the performance of our armed forces in to support our troops that are overseas. sponsibilities, to ensure the common carrying out their duty in the Gulf. I understand that there are men and defense. Time and time again our troops have women from the Arkansas National I am glad we are governed by a Con- mobilized in response to Saddam Hus- Guard and other areas of the service stitution that lives and breathes, so it sein’s provocations, and each time serving in the Persian Gulf region. I is very important for me to come today their professionalism, dedication, and want to express my support for them to express the abundant confidence courage have inspired fear in the and recognize their service to our coun- that I have in the United States mili- enemy, awe in our allies, and pride in try, as well as the men and women tary, our men and women, who now go our country. from all parts of the country. to fight for freedom. Freedom is what Let us never forget, when we take to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield they fight for, for I am sure that as we the floor of the House Chamber, that it such time as he may consume to the stand together as a Nation, that we is our men and women in uniform who gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). stand with them in our prayers and our preserve our right to debate what is (Mr. DEFAZIO ASKED AND WAS GIVEN support as they conduct this vital oper- best for our Nation. In expressing my PERMISSION TO REVISE AND EXTEND HIS ation. gratitude to those noble men and REMARKS.) The United States and its inter- women, I also want to thank their fam- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I thank national partners have long tried to ilies, many of whom are in my district, the gentleman for yielding time to me. preserve a fragile peace, but at every and want them to know that our I rise in support of this resolution. corner in this long road the inter- thoughts and prayers are with them at Mr. Speaker, of course I support our troops national community has been met with this perilous time. and I will support this resolution. But I have defiance by the leader of Iraq. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 profound concerns about not only long term Saddam Hussein has refused to live minute to the gentleman from New United States policy toward Iraq, but about the up to the agreements which Iraq agreed Jersey (Mr. ROTHMAN). lack of congressional authorization for the to at the end of the Gulf War. The Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I President's use of force. weapons inspectors have been repeat- rise to affirm my unconditional sup- Congress, not the President, has the con- edly denied access to several suspect port for our troops involved in the mis- stitutional authority to declare war or initiate sites. I would hope that we as a body H11734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 would stay away from irresponsible re- effectively conduct weapons inspec- tion of the UNSCOM inspectors must stop. I marks, and realize that we must stand tions in Iraq because of the obstacles look forward to the day when there is a new together. Saddam has placed in its path. Clearly Iraqi government in place, rid of the horrors of Despite these exhaustive efforts to Saddam’s defiance of the international Saddam's dictatorship. We must do everything bring peace, Saddam Hussein’s regime, community knows no bounds. He has in our power to once and for all totally elimi- by its own conduct, has abused every left us with no choice but to use force. nate Saddam's capabilities to threaten re- opportunity for peace that was granted To my colleagues who have ques- gional and world peace. by the international community. As tioned the President’s motives in the No matter what party divisions, differences our president and Commander in Chief midst of this crisis, shame on them. in opinion, or domestic circumstances we face, said last night, this situation presents Shame on them for breaking the long- now is the time we must unite. We must sup- a clear and present danger to the sta- standing tradition that leaves party port our troops, support the mission of Desert bility of the Persian Gulf and the safe- politics at our Nation’s shores. They Fox and support our President. May God ty of people everywhere. Hussein, if un- have set yet another dangerous prece- bless our troops in the Persian Gulf and God checked, would use these weapons dent. bless America. Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 again. We must ensure that nuclear b 1145 arms, poison gas, or biological weap- minutes to the gentleman from Penn- ons. Shame on you for playing into the sylvania (Mr. GEKAS). I also say that we in this body, along hands of Saddam, who clearly staged Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I join my with the Commander in Chief, must his latest act of defiance to coincide colleagues in full support of the resolu- have a definitive policy to protect the with the impeachment process. You tion at hand. I not only support the suffering women and children, and to have empowered our Nation’s enemy. troops in all of their endeavors but I make sure that democracy comes to Instead of playing petty partisan pol- support the decision of the President to that region. So I join this Congress in itics, I hope my friends across the aisle take this action. There are those, some supporting our Commander in Chief, heed the words of JOHN MCCAIN, a war puzzling developments that I want to and staying away from ugly words and hero and a leading expert on national make clear at least from my own satis- bringing our Nation together. God security: I believe it was essential to faction in the days to come. One is this, the President and later bless our troops and God bless Amer- support the President. Here, domesti- the Secretary of Defense emphasized ica. cally, I think the American people the fact that this strike had to occur Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 have the ability to divide the two now because of the advent of Ramadan, minute to the gentleman from Califor- issues because they are very separate. the holy period in the Iraqi and Middle nia (Mr. PACKARD). Mr. Speaker, a majority of the Amer- Eastern world. And that was under- (Mr. PACKARD asked and was given ican people not only support the Presi- standable until the Secretary of De- permission to revise and extend his re- dent’s decision but also discount the fense went on further to say that plans marks.) reckless and irresponsible accusations were being implemented for further ac- Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, not of an ulterior motive. I hope that we tion down the road to include continu- thinking that there would be sufficient can do the same in this Chamber. ous bombing, perhaps after the advent time, I have already submitted my Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the of Ramadan. statement for the RECORD, but I would If that is the case, then there might gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. CLEM- like to simply say that it is refreshing be a rationale more consistent to wait to have a bipartisan across-the-board ENT). (Mr. CLEMENT asked and was given until more intelligence had been gath- support of this resolution that calls for ered to find out where the disperse- permission to revise and extend his re- us to support our troops. ments could occur of the Republican marks.) I also think it is wise that we use guard, et cetera. So these questions are Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, as a this opportunity to indicate how im- still unanswered. But this will not veteran National Guardsman and mem- portant it is that we increase the de- deter us from full support of the resolu- ber of the Committee on International fense budget to allow us to meet these tion at hand. kinds of crises. We have pared away on Relations, I stand in strong support of However, the other pausing factor in the defense budget to where it is al- this resolution to support our men and my appraisal of this entire situation is most impossible for us to meet these women in uniform. this, that if indeed we did not have to kinds of crises and still do what is Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support take the first strike before the advent needed to strengthen our support for of this resolution. As a member of the House of Ramadan, because some of the plans the troops with equipment and with fa- International Relations Committee, I commend called for bombing after the advent of cilities. the President and his top military advisors for Ramadan, then perhaps we could have I hope that every one of those that their decision to launch Operation Desert Fox had a full congressional approval of are supporting this resolution will and I support the brave service men and any forthcoming action so that the come to support an increase in the de- women charged with carrying out this impor- President would be armed with a reso- fense budget when the time comes. I tant mission. Our thoughts and prayers are lution from the Congress, as George certainly have great love and respect with them all. Bush was so armed before launching for the servicemen that are serving, I Yesterday, the U.S. military took strong, de- Desert Shield and Desert Storm. wish them well, and certainly pray to cisive, and necessary action to degrade Sad- In that regard, these are only re- God that they will be protected as they dam Hussein's capabilities to produce chemi- marks meant for the record so that I, serve. cal, biological and nuclear weapons of mass myself, can pursue them. I support this Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield destruction and the strikes continue today. Yet resolution. 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from again, Saddam Hussein rebuffed efforts by the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Massachusetts (Mr. MEEHAN). United Nations Special Commission such time as she may consume to the Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank (UNSCOM) to conduct thorough inspections of gentlewoman from California (Ms. the gentleman for yielding time to me. possible weapons manufacturing sites. PELOSI). Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Enough is enough. After Chief Inspector Rich- (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given of this resolution and the underlying ard Butler reported of continued acts of Iraqi permission to revise and extend her re- decision to strike military targets in non-compliance with the UNSCOM team, the marks.) Iraq. Since the end of the gulf war, United States was left with no choice but to Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, recogniz- Saddam Hussein has done everything take such strong actions. ing the need to halt Saddam Hussein’s in his power to continue to amass and The United States has done everything it proliferation of weapons of mass de- produce weapons of mass destruction. can to diplomatically find solutions to the situa- struction, concerned about the harm to He is a threat to our country, and in- tion in Iraq. Saddam has done everything he Iraq’s children but eternally grateful deed, the world. can to thwart the efforts of UNSCOM, ignore to our young people, to American Ambassador Richard Butler has now diplomatic remedies and has left no alternative troops, I rise in strong support of the concluded that UNSCOM can no longer but military force. His shell games and decep- resolution. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11735 Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House In- When the lives of American service men Yes, Mr. Speaker, I rise today as al- telligence Committee, I am keenly aware that and women are at stake we owe it to them ways to support the American military the proliferation of chemical and biological and their families to put our partisan dif- personnel. In fact, we may give the ad- weapons is an issue of grave importance to all ferences aside. ministration the benefit of doubt on nations. Saddam Hussein has been engaged Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield the timing. But I question his overall in the development of weapons of mass de- such time as he may consume to the long-term foreign policy in dealing struction technology which is a threat to coun- gentleman from Maine (Mr. BALDACCI). with Iraq. The Clinton administration tries in the region and he has made a mock- (Mr. BALDACCI asked and was given has carried out for 6 years the most ery of the weapons inspection process. permission to revise and extend his re- feeble policy against Iraq. Saddam The responsibility of the United States in marks.) Hussein has done everything in his this conflict is to eliminate weapons of mass Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise power to block full weapons inspec- destruction, to minimize the danger to our in support of the President’s decision tions. troops and to diminish the suffering of the Iraqi to strike Baghdad. It is in our coun- Do not take my word for it. On Au- people. The citizens of Iraq have suffered the try’s best interest. We have to ensure gust 14 of this year, the Washington most for Saddam Hussein's activities; sadly, that these biological and chemical Post reported, ‘‘the Clinton adminis- those same citizens now stand to suffer more. weapons no longer pose a threat. tration has intervened secretly for I have supported efforts to ease the humani- Mr. Speaker, the United States and the months, most recently on August 7, tarian situation in Iraq and my thoughts and United Nations have shown a great deal of re- 1998, to dissuade the United Nations prayers are with the innocent Iraqi civilians, as straint by choosing to first deal with Iraq weapons team from mounting surprise well as with the families of U.S. troops partici- through many rounds of negotiations and di- inspections in Iraq because it wished to pating in the current action. plomacy. However, Iraq's most recent actions avoid a new crisis with the Baghdad I believe in negotiated solutions to inter- to prevent weapons inspectors from investigat- government, this is according to national conflict. This is, unfortunately, not ing its weapons of mass destruction program knowledgeable American and diplo- going to be the case in this situation where have left the world community with no choice matic accounts.’’ Saddam Hussein has been a repeat offender, but to respond with force. Mr. President, I hope you will inform ignoring the international community's require- While I regret that this is the situation, I sup- the American people why the adminis- ment that he come clean with his weapons port the President's decision to strike Bagh- tration did all it could to block secret program. While I support the President, I hope dad. It is in our country's best interest that we weapons inspections by the United Na- and pray that this conflict can be resolved do all that we can to ensure Saddam's biologi- tions team for months, if not for years. quickly and that the international community cal and chemical weapons no longer pose a And now that Iraq predictably contin- can find a lasting solution through diplomatic threat to his neighbors and the world. ues to block weapons inspections, ex- means. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 plain to us the timing of this launch. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield minute to the gentleman from Texas Yes, Mr. Speaker, I support the such time as he may consume to the American troops. But I question the (Mr. TURNER). gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL). (Mr. TURNER asked and was given overall long-term policy of the admin- (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his re- istration in dealing with Saddam Hus- permission to revise and extend his re- marks.) sein. marks.) Mr. Speaker, I include for the Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in RECORD the article from the Washing- today as a member of the Committee strong support of the resolution, our ton Post of August 14, 1998. troops and our President making the on National Security in support of this resolution and in support of the Presi- U.S. SOUGHT TO PREVENT IRAQI ARMS INSPEC- decision. I was one of the Democrats 8 TIONS; SURPRISE VISITS CANCELED AFTER dent’s decision to act swiftly and deci- years ago to support President Bush. I ALBRIGHT ARGUED THAT TIMING WAS urge my friends on the other side of the sively in response to Saddam Hussein’s WRONG aisle to support President Clinton in defiance of the United Nations resolu- (By Barton Gellman) this endeavor. tion requiring Saddam to grant permis- The Clinton administration has intervened Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield sion to the inspection team for full and secretly for months, most recently last Fri- such time as he may consume to the unfettered access to suspected sites as day, to dissuade United Nations weapons teams from mounting surprise inspections in gentleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN). well as to documentation relating to (Mr. GREEN asked and was given the production of chemical and biologi- Iraq because it wished to avoid a new crisis with the Baghdad government, according to permission to revise and extend his re- cal weapons. Just one month ago, Saddam Hussein knowledgeable American and diplomatic ac- marks.) counts. Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in was given a second chance to dem- The American interventions included an strong support of the resolution and onstrate his willingness to comply with Aug. 4 telephone call between Secretary of our troops. the United Nations resolution. In spite State Madeleine K. Albright and Richard Mr. Speaker, it is important for this Con- of Saddam’s record of noncompliance, Butler, executive chairman of the U.N. Spe- gress and this country to show unity and sup- the President agreed to withhold the cial Commission responsible for Iraq’s disar- port for the service men and women who are use of force. However, the President mament, who spoke on a secure line from the stated unequivocally that the trigger U.S. Embassy in Bahrain. As a team of spe- risking their lives to protect our freedom. I rise cialists stood poised in Baghdad, according in strong support of the resolution. would remain cocked and if Saddam to persons acquainted with the call, Albright I am deeply disappointed in my colleagues failed to keep his word, there would be urged Butler to rescind closely held orders who have chosen to question the President's no further delay in our actions. for the team to mount ‘‘challenge inspec- motives to launch this attack. Keep in mind When Saddam refused to keep his tions’’ at two sites where intelligence leads that Operation Desert Fox has the full support word and the U.N. inspection team suggested they could uncover forbidden of this nation's entire national security team, leader, Mr. Butler, withdrew his inspec- weapons components and documents describ- which includes a former Republican Senator. It tors and filed his report, the United ing Iraqi efforts to conceal them. States had no option but to carry out After a second high-level caution from is also being coordinated with our international Washington last Friday, Butler canceled the allies who are equally concerned about Sad- military action. Our credibility, our special inspection and ordered his team to dam Hussein's willingness to ignore the will of Nation’s word and our credibility as a leave Baghdad. The disclosure was made yes- the world. Finally, this military action was leader of world peace was at stake. terday by officials who regarded the aban- launched after the UN inspectors reported Iraq May God be with our Nation and with doned leads as the most promising in years had once again prevented them from doing our troops as they defend liberty and and objected to what they described as the their jobs to make our country and our citizens freedom on this day. American role in squelching them. safe. Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 U.S. efforts to forge a go-slow policy in minutes to the gentleman from Florida Iraq have coincided with the announcement This is not an attempt to avoid the impeach- by the Baghdad government that it would ment debate. This is not an attempt to delay (Mr. STEARNS). halt nearly all cooperation with the U.N. the impeachment debate. This is the President Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I appre- commission, known as UNSCOM, and the Vi- of the United States acting in the interests of ciate the time of my distinguished col- enna-based International Atomic Energy Ad- the country he was elected to lead. league. ministration. The two panels are responsible H11736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 for ridding Iraq of ballistic missiles and bio- The two governments, according to knowl- Members to address their comments to logical, chemical and nuclear weapons. edgeable officials, acknowledged to Butler’s the Chair. The behind-the-scenes campaign of caution deputies that UNSCOM had the right to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 is at odds with the Clinton administration’s make its own decisions. But they worked in minutes to the gentleman from Texas public position as the strongest proponent of concert in the weeks that followed to dis- (Mr. HINOJOSA). unconditional access for the inspectors to suade Butler from going forward with the in- any site in Iraq. Led by the United States, spection plan. Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I thank and backed by American threats of war, the After consultations in Washington, Derek the gentleman for yielding me this U.N. Security Council has demanded repeat- Plumbly, director of the British Foreign Of- time. edly since 1991—most recently in Resolution fice’s Middle East Command, flew to New I stand here today to say I whole- 1154 on March 2—that Iraq give ‘‘immediate, York for a July 15 meeting with Butler. He heartedly support the decision of our unconditional and unrestricted’’ cooperation told the Australian diplomat in no uncertain President and Commander in Chief to to the inspection teams. That last resolu- terms that the time was not ripe for a pro- launch a series of air strikes against tion, at U.S. insistence, promised ‘‘the sever- vocative challenge to Iraq, in part because Iraq and that I support 100 percent the est consequences for Iraq’’ for further defi- Baghdad was still cooperating, ostensibly, on resolution we will be voting on shortly. ance and was voted under Chapter VII of the a ‘‘schedule of work’’ intended to resolve While it is a sad day, this action was open questions, the sources said. United Nations Charter, which is legal necessary. It is an action that is justi- grounds for use of military force. Shortly after that meeting, U.S. Ambas- Last week, as Albright reportedly sought sador Peter Burleigh, the second-ranking fied. Every avenue has been exhausted to rein in Butler, the administration was re- delegate to the United Nations, called in to prevent this, but ultimately, it is treating from the vows it made six months Butler for a consultation in which he raised action prompted by Saddam Hussein ago to strike immediately and with signifi- a long list of U.S. questions and concerns and his contempt for complying with cant military force if Iraq failed to honor a about the planned raids. Reading from pre- the international rule of law. Feb. 23 agreement that resolved the last such pared guidance, he told Butler the decision Now the consequences for that dis- crisis over inspections. At that time, admin- was UNSCOM’s but left the inspection chief dain must be realized. In a closed door istration spokesmen described a ‘‘snap back’’ with the plain understanding that the United session in this House last night, all policy of automatic military retaliation if States did not support his plan, according to a knowledgeable account of the meeting. Members, Republicans and Democrats, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein violated his met with Defense Secretary Cohen. I agreement with U.N. Secretary General Kofi Butler canceled the raids in July but laid Annan. contingency plans to reschedule them this think any reservations with regard to Now the administration argues, as White month after meetings on Aug. 3 and 4 in timing were put to rest at that time. House spokesman P.J. Crowley said yester- Baghdad with Deputy Prime Minister Tariq But if further questions linger, I should day, that Iraq is proposing ‘‘a cat-and-mouse Aziz. Aziz announced late on the first day point out that important congressional game’’ and ‘‘we’re not going to play.’’ He that Iraq would answer no further questions and Senatorial voices of support are said the United States would continue its about its forbidden weapons, asserting that strongly behind the President’s ac- ‘‘encouragement’’ of Iraq’s compliance with all the answers had long since been made. Butler had brought a senior inspection tions. These voices include House Com- its obligations and would not allow economic team led by Scott Ritter, who heads mittee on International Relations sanctions to be lifted until it does so. Albright, in a one-sentence statement UNSCOM’s efforts to penetrate Iraqi coun- member, the gentleman from New York issued through a spokesman, said last night: terintelligence efforts against the inspec- (Mr. GILMAN), incoming Senate Com- tors. Included on Ritter’s team, officials ‘‘U.S. policy has been to fully support mittee on Armed Services chairman, said, were language and computer experts, UNSCOM in its inspections and I have never JOHN WARNER, Senate Committee on experts on import and export records, and told Ambassador Butler how to do his job.’’ Foreign Relations chairman, JESSE scientists knowledgeable about missiles, She said those speaking for her declined to HELMS, Senator DASCHLE and Senator chemical and biological weapons. answer further questions about her Aug. 4 On Aug. 4, Butler notified the U.S. govern- RICHARD LUGAR, who said the attack ‘‘private discussions’’ with Butler and would ment that he had authorized Ritter’s team came at exactly the right time, that not address specifically whether she had ad- to conduct the raids on Aug. 6. That same any other decision would have severely vised him to cancel the planned raids. day, he got word that Albright wished to damaged the credibility of our United Butler, reached by telephone yesterday, speak with him and traveled to the U.S. Em- said any suggestion that he received orders States. bassy in Bahrain for a secure discussion. from Albright would be ‘‘a very considerable I wish to conclude by saying to our Albright argued, according to knowledgeable distortion of what took place.’’ He added, men and women in uniform, you have accounts, that it would be a big mistake to ‘‘No member of the [Security] Council, in- our undivided support. You represent proceed because the political stage had not cluding the United States, has purported to our Nation’s finest. You defend not been set in the Security Council. give me instructions. They all recognize that Butler agreed to a three-day delay, to Aug. only our freedom but also the ideals of their job is policy, my job is operations.’’ 9, in hopes that he could build broader sup- democracy across the globe. Our Asked whether Albright urged him or ad- port for UNSCOM during informal consulta- thoughts and prayers are with you. vised him not to go forward, Butler said any tions with the Security Council. But after he f answer ‘‘would be a very slippery slope’’ in briefed the council governments in New which ‘‘I’d have to tell you what the Russian York, he got another high-level American ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ambassador said, what the French ambas- call on Friday urging him to have the Ritter PRO TEMPORE sador said. Forgive me, but I won’t get into team stand down. The same day, he ordered that.’’ Asked to confirm he spoke to Albright The SPEAKER pro tempore. The them home. last week, he said, ‘‘I’m becoming concerned Chair would remind all Members that In a letter to the council Wednesday, But- they should not make reference to Sen- now about this line of inquiry.’’ ler said Iraq’s new restrictions ‘‘bring to a Beginning in June, according to knowl- halt all of the disarmament activities’’ of his ators’ comments. edgeable officials, the U.N. inspectors devel- inspectors. On Tuesday, Mohamed Baradei, Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker I yield 1 oped secret plans—withheld from most mem- director general of the IAEA, sent a similar minute to the gentleman from Mary- bers of their own staff—for surprise raids at letter to the council saying he could no land (Mr. GILCHREST), a Vietnam vet- two sites where they believed they would longer give confident assurance that Iraq is eran. find evidence of forbidden chemical and bio- not attempting to reconstitute its nuclear Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I logical weapons and the ballistic missiles ca- weapons program. thank the gentleman for yielding me pable of deploying them. The officials de- Both men are awaiting further instruction clined to describe the sites further, noting the time. from the Security Council, which is sched- I want to make two quick points on that they are still in operation. uled to take up the matter Tuesday. Yester- In a little-known practice that all parties the floor this morning. The first point day in Baghdad, U.N. special envoy Prakash are loath to acknowledge, Butler dispatched is that this is a representative body, Shah said he conveyed a message from senior lieutenants to London and Washing- Annan that ‘‘Iraq should continue its co- based on constitutional provisions that ton in late June to provide highly classified operation’’ with the weapons inspectors. He provide for differences of opinion. The briefings on the intended inspection ‘‘tar- announced no results from what he described strength of this country is that we, as gets,’’ the sources said. Formally, Butler re- as a ‘‘cordial’’ meeting. Representatives, critically analyze the ports equally to all members of the Security decisions of other elected officials and Council and does not give them advance f operational plans. But one official said he even the President. So for us to discuss ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER the issue of an invasion of Iraq is to- understands ‘‘it’s suicide to go forward with PRO TEMPORE an inspection like this’’ without informing tally proper. his principal sponsors, the United States and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The other issue I want to bring up is Britain. LAHOOD). The Chair would advise all that all of us, regardless of our party December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11737 and regardless of our perspective on on the other side for their actions here Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I this issue, have total and absolute sup- today. There is a difference in the tim- rise in support of the armed forces of port when we focus on those troops in ing of the use of force. I think there is the United States of America and spe- the Persian Gulf. Those troops in the no question that many of the col- cifically House Resolution 612. Persian Gulf have our heartfelt, secure leagues on the Republican side of the Mr. Speaker, At this extraordinary time in support that what they are doing is aisle and some on the Democratic side our nation's history, no one should doubt for a just. And we wish them an absolute of the aisle would have acted earlier. moment that Americans are a people of strong successful mission and we await their We will never know whether that resolve and a people who take our country's arrival back home. would have been a better policy or a international responsibilities seriously. Last We wish them all a happy holiday. worst policy policy. night, like every other time in the past, the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield One of the reasons I trust this Presi- men and women of our Armed Services an- such time as he may consume to the dent’s use of force is that he has con- swered to call to duty and risked their own gentleman from California (Mr. FARR). sistently been reluctant to use it and lives to preserve our freedoms. (Mr. FARR of California asked and with the post-Soviet era, where we no We owe them a debt of gratitude. It is fitting, was given permission to revise and ex- longer can intimidate our friends and therefore, that we gather today to express the tend his remarks.) allies that if you do not go along with support of the American people for their serv- Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, us, you will be overrun by the Com- ice and for their mission. And we do this unre- I rise in support of the troops and in munist hoards, it has been his reluc- servedly. support of the Commander in Chief of tance to use force that has given him Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi dictator, has the troops, the President of the United wide public and international support continued his provocation and intransigence in States. when he used it. the face of international condemnation and Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield This President was elected and spent warnings. It is imperative that he not be al- such time as he may consume to the years trying to solve the Yugoslavian lowed to manufacture weapons of mass de- gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. situation without force. Not until 1995 struction. He has, since 1980 demonstrated ETHERIDGE). did he begin substantial air strikes his willingness to attack his neighbors and (Mr. ETHERIDGE asked and was that finally brought people to the table threaten the peace and stability of the Middle given permission to revise and extend and the Dayton agreement of 1995. East. This in turn is a direct threat to the na- his remarks.) b 1200 tional interests of the United States. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise From all reports, our military forces have in support of our Commander in Chief, In Haiti the deadline for force was acted with bravery and professionalism to min- the President, and our soldiers who are September 18. General Colin Powell, imize injury to Iraqi civilians. We are all aware on the front line today in the Gulf and Sam Nunn and former President Carter that taking such care often places our own pi- in Saudi Arabia. called the President up and said, give lots at greater threat to themselves. They are Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the us 24 hours more. It is a hard thing to to be commended for their actions that are military strike by American and allied forces do. The whole world is watching. Is he above and beyond the call of duty. against the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq. blinking? Does he really hope to get an Mr. Speaker, especially at this time of year For far too long, Saddam Hussein has felt agreement without bloodshed? we pray for peace on earth and goodwill for all free to defy the international community. For The President took that political mankind. However, so long as tyrants con- far too long, he has menaced his own people risk, and 24 hours later American tinue to oppress their own people and threaten and threatened his neighbors in the region. forces could land without any fire, the peace of the world, we must not rest. For far too long, he has failed to live up to his without the loss of life on our side or Our thoughts and prayers are also with the obligations under the terms that ended the theirs. And the same is here. The Presi- families of the men and women of our Armed Persian Gulf War. For far too long, he has dent could have said, gee, the letter Forces who are separated during this holiday sought to develop weapons of mass destruc- had not reached me and therefore the season. We thank them for their sacrifices. tion and the means to deliver them. Our exer- strikes occurred on November 15. But I Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tion of military strength against his regime is think what the President did again is minute to the gentlewoman from New an appropriate step to communicate to Sad- recognize the world’s concern about Mexico (Mrs. WILSON). dam that he cannot continue his outlaw ways the one superpower and so he sent a Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, our with impunity. very clear message, I will take every thoughts and prayers today are with All Americans should pray for the safe re- possible step not to use force. other sailors, airmen, and soldiers in turn of our men and women in uniform as they When Saddam Hussein acted again, I the Persian Gulf and their families. embark on this inherently dangerous but nec- met with the President, and I said this Our support of them is unconditional. essary, mission. Let me state clearly that no and I think every member of this We wish them success in their missions one bears any ill will toward the Iraqi people. House ought to understand it, the only and pray that every one of them will In fact, the actions of Saddam Hussein and considerations in this decision were return home safely to their families, his regime have long constituted the greatest and ought to be American national se- friends and loved ones. threat to the security of the Iraqi people. In the curity and the security of our forces in We cannot allow Saddam Hussein to spirit of the holidays, let us all hope that to- the region. We have a Secretary of De- have nuclear, chemical, or biological day's action may advance the day when fense who is a Republican. We have a weapons or the means to deliver them. Peace on Earth can become reality. Secretary of State who has an out- He has shown himself willing to use As a veteran of the United States Army, I standing record unmatched. They un- them, including against his own people. know that our military personnel will perform derstood and they spoke to us, telling I would also like to say a word about their duties with professionalism, diligence and us this decision was made on the facts. the family who await anxiously at bravery. I am also confident that the leader- The military individuals, our top for- home today wondering if their loved ship of my fellow North Carolinian, General eign policy and defense advisors said ones will survive, wishing that they Hugh Shelton, will help bring this action to take this action now, the President has were home out of harm’s way preparing successful conclusion. I call on all Americans done the right thing. And I applaud for the holidays. Operations like this to support this mission and our men and again my friends on the other side of are often hardest on the families, and women in uniform. the aisle for their support of the Com- as a nation we must rally around them. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 mander in Chief and our troops in the We have an obligation to keep them in- minutes to the gentleman from Con- field. formed as much as we can and sup- necticut (Mr. GEJDENSON), distin- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield ported by their nation and by their guished ranking member on the Com- such time as he may consume to the neighbors. mittee on International Relations. gentleman from Florida (Mr. DIAZ- As a veteran myself and the only Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I BALART). woman veteran to ever serve in the want to commend particularly the gen- (Mr. DIAZ-BALART asked and was United States Congress, I also want to tleman from South Carolina (Mr. given permission to revise and extend remind everyone that our obligation SPENCE) and a number of my colleagues his remarks.) does not end when the guns fall silent. H11738 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998

Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ing the Congress of the United States Carolina (Mr. SPENCE) have said over minutes to the gentleman from Rhode at its finest. We come together in sup- and over again. This is in fact our 27th Island (Mr. KENNEDY). port of the Commander in Chief and in deployment of our troops in 6 years. (Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island support of our troops when their lives Each of these deployments has not asked and was given permission to re- are put in danger. In defense of free- been planned for, has not been budg- vise and extend his remarks.) dom, we are the leader of the world. eted for; and, therefore, we have had to Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. In these days ahead of us, we are take money out of modernization and Speaker, Members of the House, as a going to have more difficult times in quality of life to pay to put the troops member of the Committee on National which we will see some division in the in harm’s way. And when our col- Security, I rise today in firm support House. But at this moment, Democrats leagues vote in favor of this amend- of our soldiers and sailors in the Gulf. and Republicans alike are standing ment today, this measure, I would ask The American people have asked these hand in hand in support of this resolu- our colleagues to understand, this is men and women to put their lives on tion, which is an expression of biparti- not just a cheerleading session where the line to defend freedom all over the san and nonpartisan support of our we stand up and go, rah-rah, yeah for world, and it is entirely fitting that troops facing danger overseas and de- the troops. We need the funding to sup- today in this House we dedicate our- fense of freedom. port these troops. We need to put the selves to support their cause. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, may I dollars on the table. Because when we My colleagues, in the post Cold War inquire at this moment just how much send these bombers into Iraq, when we theater of our country, we are faced time remains, please. send these troops overseas, there are with new threats of all kinds. Rogue The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. added costs that we do not have the nations that have the capability of cre- LAHOOD). The gentleman from Missouri money for. ating biological, nuclear and chemical (Mr. SKELTON) has 11 minutes remain- And while I stand here fully un- weapons comprise the next generation ing, and the gentleman from South equivocally supporting the deployment of challenges that our Armed Services Carolina (Mr. SPENCE) has 121⁄2 minutes that is taking place today, I ask my face. remaining. Saddam Hussein has found out last colleagues to understand that they Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 need to provide the support for the night why he should never take our na- minute to the gentlewoman from Flor- tional commitment and dedication to funding shortfalls that will continue in ida (Ms. BROWN). the preservation of peace for granted. the next year. Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I also rise to say that, Mr. Speaker, Time and time again we warned him I rise in support of the President’s deci- that if he persisted on this course, that this action I support today but it sion to take action in Iraq and in should have taken place a year ago. In if he prevented the agreement of in- strong support of the troops who have spections, and that if he continued to fact, I would like to insert into the once again shown that we have the fin- snub the wishes of the international RECORD an article from the Washington est military in the world. Times where it was cited that at least community, then the United States I want to recognize the units from would let loose the awesome power of on 6 occasions, beginning in November my area of Jacksonville, Florida, in- its military to force Iraq’s compliance of 1997, the Secretary of State or other cluding two bomber units from Cecil with U.N. resolutions. top administration officials sought to Our nation has sent a clear signal to Field Naval Air Station; Viking, Shad- stop the U.N. inspector from moving on the international community that ow, and Seahawk units from Naval Air surprise inspections in Iraq. We actu- Saddam’s kind of terrorism will not be Station Jacksonville; and the missile ally over the past year have stopped tolerated. The careless manufacture of cruisers U.S.S. Philippine Sea and the inspection teams. And now we are these weapons of mass destruction is U.S.S. Gettysburg based at Naval Sta- saying we must proceed forward very an affront to all civilized societies. tion Mayport. I salute their service and quickly. While the people of Iraq search for offer a prayer of support for their fami- Mr. Speaker, I include the following food, Saddam Hussein searches for a lies here and at home. articles: new palace to build for himself once Mr. Speaker, it is very important that we put political rhetoric and The interventions included at least six oc- again. casions, beginning in November 1997, in These weeks are going to take an- fighting aside as we once again face which Secretary of State Madeleine K. other important step to changing that down the enemy of peace, stability and Albright or other top administration offi- situation. Saddam Hussein’s days democracy. We must be a strong and cials sought—with success in each case but should be numbered and we must com- unified nation during this time, and I one—to persuade chief U.N. inspector Rich- mit ourselves to the installation of a urge my colleagues to support our ard Butler to rescind orders for surprise fair and democratic government in President and support our troops. searches for weapons of mass destruction or Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 to remove a controversial inspector from Iraq. Iraq. In conclusion, the President has minutes to the gentleman from Penn- acted with leadership, he has taken the sylvania (Mr. WELDON), the chairman [From the Washington Times, Aug. 31, 1998] appropriate action; and it is clear by of our Subcommittee on Research and RITTER GIVES REASON FOR UNSCOM’S today’s action that the Congress stands Development. PLIGHT—SAYS U.S. HAS NO SUPPORT VS. SADDAM by our men and women in uniform and (Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania asked the President of the United States. I and was given permission to revise and (By Joyce Howard Price) want to thank the leadership for set- extend his remarks.) U.S. officials are afraid of a confrontation, ting aside our other business so that we Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. with Saddam Hussein because they don’t can tend to this important issue of life Speaker, I thank our distinguished have international support to enforce access to suspected sites of weapons of mass de- and death. chairman for allowing me this oppor- tunity to speak, and I thank our rank- struction, says former U.N. weapons inspec- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 tor William Scott Ritter. minutes to the gentleman from Califor- ing member for his leadership on de- ‘‘Since April . . . the United States has nia (Mr. LEWIS), the chairman elect of fense issues. placed considerable pressure’’ on the U.N. in- our appropriations Subcommittee on I rise in full and strong support of spection team ‘‘to hold off from carrying out National Security. this measure. But I want to remind our inspections that could cause a confrontation Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- colleagues that while we are here to with Iraq,’’ he said yesterday on ABC’s ‘‘This er, I want to express my appreciation state our support for the troops in Week.’’ to the gentleman from South Carolina words, we need much more than words ‘‘They are afraid of confrontation because of the ramifications,’’ said the 37-year-old (Mr. SPENCE) and to the gentleman in the current environment in this former Marine, who resigned last week as a from Missouri (Mr. SKELTON) for their city. weapons inspector. marvelous leadership insofar as our na- We are going through massive prob- ‘‘Confrontation with Iraq over inspections tional security is concerned. lems right now, Mr. Speaker, as the requires the United States and the Security Today, I simply want to rise and say gentleman from Missouri (Mr. SKEL- Council to live up to their promise of en- to my colleagues that today we are see- TON) and the gentleman from South forcement . . . in [U.N.] Resolution 1154,’’ he December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11739 said, which calls for the ‘‘severest con- tion. I rise in strong support of our for peace and freedom and we are for sequences’’ if Iraq does not allow access to President. I rise in strong support of the peace and freedom of the people of suspected sites of nuclear, biological or our troops. Iraq as well and they can join with us chemical weapons. I have always been a supporter of our and bring about a more peaceful world ‘‘Right now I believe that the United States does not want such confrontation be- military troops. I came through World and end these military operations by cause it believes it cannot muster the sup- War II. I know exactly what it means getting rid of the Saddam Hussein dic- port for such confrontation,’’ Mr. Ritter to protect our country. I know exactly tatorship. It is that dictatorship that is said. what it means to be ready. And some- the enemy of the people of the United Saddam broke off cooperation Aug. 5 with times I am taken aback on this floor States, not the people of Iraq. weapons inspectors of the U.N. Special Com- when I hear many of our well-meaning Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 mission, or Unscom. people on this floor question things minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations which they have very little background fornia (Mrs. CAPPS). Bill Richardson, interviewed on TV talk Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in shows yesterday, rejected Mr. Ritter’s to know about. charges that Washington has gone soft. We have many experts in this Con- strong support of this joint resolution ‘‘There’s been no change of policy. . . . gress. We need more people who are before us in the House of Representa- The record shows that the Clinton adminis- willing to say, let’s see what the score tives that we may speak as a unified tration support for Unscom, the weapons in- is, let’s look at this thing and find out body and give our support to our Presi- spectors, has been unparalleled,’’ Mr. Rich- what it is all about. dent, to our Joint Chiefs of Staff, to ardson said on NBC’s ‘‘Meet the Press.’’ Our President is the Commander in our allies who have joined with us in ‘‘There have been times where timing and this effort to curve totalitarianism and tactics had to be discussed with [chief U.N. Chief. It is his job to make these deci- sions. I am not here to question his de- to make a strong statement on behalf weapons inspector Richard] Butler. But the of peace. record shows . . . that because of U.S. ac- cision. I am here to say I stand behind tion, inspectors like Scott Ritter were able him and I stand behind those troops. It is important for us to get behind to conduct their inspections,’’ he said. Timing, we are no experts on timing. our troops now and to be unified as a On CNN’s ‘‘Late Edition,’’ Mr. Richardson We have heard the Joint Chiefs of country that our fighting men and said ‘‘timing and tactics’’ were discussed as Staff. We have heard Secretary Cohen. women, and I am thinking particularly part of efforts to build international support They are experts. We are merely gener- today of those at Vandenburg Air in the Security Council for the U.S. position alists, Mr. Speaker. Force Base in my district and the colo- toward Iraq. nel with whom I spoke this morning, ‘‘At no time did we go to Butler and say, I stand to support this wonderful res- olution brought by the majority party. urging those troops well, knowing that ‘Don’t inspect, don’t do this,’ ’’ said Mr. they are giving up their time with Richardson. ‘‘This is a U.N. decision. This is Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Butler’s decision. He is very independent.’’ minutes to the gentleman from Califor- their families over this holiday season. Mr. Ritter said U.S. threats of military nia (Mr. ROHRABACHER). We must be with them in spirit and force earlier this year, when Iraq denied en- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I offer our prayers. Speaking also for the trance to some sites and sent weapons in- rise in strong support of the resolution people of Iraq, wanting to work with spectors packing, were not convincing—cer- and strong support of our troops who them to find peace in their land and let tainly not to Saddam. us all be unified as we do this together. ‘‘There are indications that this saber-rat- are in action in the Persian Gulf. tling was nothing but a bluff to begin with, Today, even amidst a political crisis b 1215 an effort to force Saddam to back down in at home, our military personnel are en- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 the face of force,’’ Mr. Ritter said on ABC. gaged in a major operation against the minute to the gentlewoman from Texas ‘‘One of the problems is it has to be credi- regime of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hus- (Ms. GRANGER). ble force in order for Saddam to flinch, and sein. Over the last year, Saddam Hus- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise I think the Iraqis just called the bluff. I sein has violated the agreements that don’t think there was ever the credible use of today in strong support of the men and force or threat of use of force.’’ he made to end the Gulf War. And I women of our armed forces. I thank Mr. Ritter said last week that at least six would agree with my colleague who them for their sacrifice and their patri- intrusive inspections had been stopped since just stated, the actions taking place otism and I pray for their safe return November under pressure from Washington. today should have started long ago, be- home. Yesterday, he detailed two instances. cause Saddam Hussein was committing Saddam Hussein is not in compliance ‘‘There was a case in July when we actu- these same violations 6 months ago and with the terms and conditions of the ally deployed a team of 45 inspectors in the 6 weeks ago that he is violating today agreement that ended the Persian Gulf country to carry out inspections . . . to un- and was violating today which precip- cover how Iraq hides these weapons from the War. He has consistently violated Special Commission, and the United States itated the President’s decision to call international law and he is insistent on together with the United Kingdom inter- in military actions. development and proliferation of weap- vened and conferred with Richard Butler to Saddam Hussein agreed to give up ons of mass destruction. There is no put pressure on him to cancel this inspec- the right to possess weapons of mass question he needs to be stopped. tion, despite the fact that we had a team in destruction in order to end the Gulf However, I want to remind my col- country, ready to go,’’ Mr. Ritter said. War 8 years ago. By violating his leagues that real support of our troops ‘‘In August, we had another team deployed, pledges that ensured that he gave up takes more than a resolution from Con- ready to go. We had very, very good sites, those weapons of mass destruction, he based upon sound intelligence, and once gress when they are sent into combat. again . . . the United States, through inter- is the one who has called this military It takes a real and serious financial vention from both [Secretary of State] Mad- action upon his people. commitment from this body. We need eleine Albright and [National Security Ad- Let us resolve today that we are not to increase the size of our annual de- viser] Sandy Berger, had the inspection first the enemies of the people of Iraq. The fense budget. We need to address the postponed for a matter of days and then can- people of Iraq are our friends. The military retirement system. We need celed outright.’’ Members of Congress have stated we to make sure our troops have the best Mr. Speaker, we must have a clear should, in fact we passed a resolution equipment available when they are and consistent policy with Iraq and here and allocated money to support sent into harm’s way. that policy means when Saddam does those people who believe in democracy During the Persian Gulf War there not comply we move in military, and I in Iraq and who would wish to over- were 18 active Army divisions. Today support this. But this action should throw Saddam Hussein’s vicious re- there are 10. During the Persian Gulf have taken place months ago and this gime. War there were 24 active fighter wings. action requires our financial support as So today, as we tip our hats and as Today 13. There were 546 Navy ships. well as our verbal support. we sing the praises of our military per- Today 333. I do not want to belabor this Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 sonnel who are willing to put their point today, Mr. Speaker, but we need minute to the gentlewoman from Flor- lives on the line for stability and peace to address those shortfalls next year. ida (Mrs. MEEK). in the Gulf which ultimately tied to Again let us pray for our troops and Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I the security of the United States of offer them our heartfelt thanks for rise in strong support of this resolu- America, let us also resolve that we are their service to our country. H11740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 tional security team on the evolving America’s interests. That is why we minutes to the gentleman from Mis- situation and the military options have fought so hard under Chairman souri (Mr. GEPHARDT) the minority which were being considered in re- SPENCE’s leadership for quality of life, leader. sponse. Any suggestion that this action equipment modernization and readi- (Mr. GEPHARDT asked and was has been affected by the impeachment ness. given permission to revise and extend debate one way or the other is bla- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 his remarks.) tantly false. minutes to the gentleman from Illinois Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I ap- I sincerely hope that we can tempo- (Mr. SHIMKUS). preciate the resolution that is before rarily put aside partisanship and direct Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, as a us and think it is the right thing for us our efforts to fully supporting our West Point graduate, a former active to do on this important day. I fully troops, our young people, in this criti- duty officer and a current reservist, support the mission of our armed cal mission. We should never let Sad- the time is right to tell our young men forces currently carrying out this mili- dam Hussein dictate the nature or the and women in the armed forces that we tary action in Iraq. These efforts are timing of our response. We must have support them. That is our mission part of a long-standing bipartisan ef- the ability to carry out our mission ef- today, a united front. However, our fort to degrade the Iraqi government’s fectively to ensure that Iraq cannot re- mission tomorrow is to ensure that our capacity to develop and deliver weap- constitute its arsenal of weapons of forces have the means at their disposal ons of mass destruction and to dimin- mass destruction, and most impor- to conduct necessary operations in the ish its ability to threaten its neighbors tantly we must give our commanders future. Talk is cheap. Rebuilding our in the region. in the field the flexibility they need to military strength is the clearest sign Over the last 8 years Presidents Bush succeed in their mission with the least to our young men and women in uni- and Clinton have pursued a policy to risk to the men and women who are form and their families that we support contain the threat that Saddam Hus- putting their lives on the line right them, we care for them, and that we sein poses to the region, the Mideast now to achieve these goals. are going to do everything with the region and the international commu- This Congress must stand firmly and means at our disposal to protect them. nity. Today our troops bravely are con- in a united way behind the defense of Let us commit today as we talk on this tinuing this effort. I believe that this our national interest. We must send a resolution to do the necessary work at Congress must give them and is re- strong message, the strongest possible hand to strengthen our military for the quired to give them our undivided sup- message to Saddam Hussein that do- future. port and encouragement. mestic politics will never, ever affect Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 The U.S. action is the latest chapter our resolve, and we must send a clear minute to the gentleman from Georgia in our efforts. It came at the end of a and unequivocal message to the brave (Mr. BISHOP). long pattern of Iraqi games to thwart young men and women of the United Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, I thank the work of weapons inspectors and States armed forces that they have our the gentleman from Missouri for yield- frustrate implementation of United Na- unqualified support as they undertake ing me this time, and I thank the tions Security Council resolutions. this serious and dangerous mission. chairman and the ranking member for The most recent act of defiance was We must join together today as Re- bringing this resolution to the floor. in October. The United States was publicans, as Democrats, as independ- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my ready at that time to use military ents, but as Americans. We must speak strong support for this resolution. I be- force with the support of the inter- with one voice, one crystal clear voice lieve it is important that we dem- national community, including eight behind our men and women, behind our onstrate America’s resounding and un- Arab nations, and the unanimous sup- President and behind our Nation at equivocal commitment to our Nation’s port of the United Nations Security this time of critical emergency. armed forces. We must voice our sup- Council to enforce implementation of If my son or daughter were in the port, not as Democrats, not as Repub- these U.N. resolutions. Saddam Hus- field today, right now, I would want licans but as Americans. We know our sein in October backed down under nothing more than every American to troops will give us 100 percent and we these threats, and he pledged and his stand behind and be proud of their ef- can afford to give them no less. The regime pledged to resume cooperation fort on our behalf. By voting for this President in consultation with Ameri- unconditionally with the weapons in- resolution, we do that today. ca’s top military leaders has given spectors. At that time our President Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 sound, rational support for his decision made clear that if Saddam Hussein minute to the gentleman from Savan- to launch new attacks on Iraq at this failed to cooperate fully, without nah, GA (Mr. KINGSTON). time. Members of the Moody Air Force equivocation, the United States would Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I Base in the Second Congressional Dis- be prepared to act, and to act without thank Chairman SPENCE for yielding trict of Georgia will soon be called delay, to act without going back to the me this time and also Ranking Member upon to support this endeavor. More Security Council, to act without com- SKELTON for bringing this to the floor than 200 Air Force personnel will be ing anywhere to get authority to do it. along with Speaker LIVINGSTON. I think part of a combat search and rescue The President then said, and I quote, it is very timely and important that at package that will be deployed within ‘‘Until we see complete compliance, we this day we stop and pause in a biparti- the next few days. This is a very dif- will remain vigilant, we will keep up san, united fashion and support our ficult time to ask our service men and the pressure, we will be ready to act.’’ troops. For all Americans, we are women to be separated from their fam- As Members all know over the past 3 united against Saddam Hussein but for ilies. That is another reason why it is weeks, Saddam Hussein has engaged in those folks that I represent in so important that we have the morale new acts of defiance of the United Na- Hinesville, Georgia, many of their of our troops uplifted by the solidarity tions Security Council resolutions and friends and neighbors will be packing to that mission. the weapons inspectors known as and saying good-bye to loved ones as I would extend my prayers for all of UNSCOM. These acts are a clear viola- members of the Third Infantry Division the deployed men and women and their tion of the international community’s start to deploy. We do not know how families for a safe and speedy return. determination to ensure that Iraq no long they will be there. We do not God bless our troops. God bless their longer poses a threat to the region. know how many. But we think it is families. God bless America. The timetable for action was per- very important that they know, those Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield fectly clear. We have known that Rich- of us in southeast Georgia who love such time as he may consume to the ard Butler would submit the report for Fort Stewart and General Riley and all gentleman from Georgia (Mr. LINDER). several weeks. This is no surprise to the fighting men and women that we (Mr. LINDER asked and was given anyone in Iraq, in the region, across support them and we want to get them permission to revise and extend his re- the world who is involved in these for- home safely. marks.) eign policy issues. Congressional lead- Here in Congress we are going to do Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ers were briefed by the President’s na- everything we can to protect them and submit for the RECORD a statement on December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11741 behalf of our troops in this very dif- reciprocate with a long-term compliance to his this committee, for he and I worked ficult time in their lives as well as the international obligations. early this year in a letter to the Presi- life of our Nation. Only a few weeks ago, Saddam Hussein dent and other leaders making a strong Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 once again defied the international community case for additional funding for national minutes to the gentleman from Illinois and blocked UNSCOM's access to important security of this country. It was good to (Mr. WELLER). sites and documents pertaining to weapons of see the additional dollars in the supple- (Mr. WELLER asked and was given mass destruction. President Clinton ordered a mental this last year. But in order for permission to revise and extend his re- military strike, but, at the last minute, termi- us to come to this floor and praise the marks.) nated the operation when Saddam Hussein young men and young women for their Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I want to agreed to allow the inspectors back in to Iraq. courage and bravery, we must do our thank the chairman and the ranking The President gave Saddam one last chance, part first, and that part is making se- member for the time and the oppor- but very clearly warned Saddam that future cure those jobs, making sure that they tunity to speak in support of our mili- violations would be met with immediate and have spare parts, making sure that tary men and women. I rise in support decisive military action. their airplanes fly and that they have of this resolution. I ask for bipartisan Unfortunately, Saddam Hussein failed to bright young people who are strongly support in this House, a statement of heed these warnings. On December 15, motivated to fix their airplanes and to support for our military men and UNSCOM Executive Chairman Richard Butler sail the ships. That is our job. women. Not only must we support our issued a report to the UN stating that Saddam We are here today, and it has been al- military men and women who defend Hussein was once again preventing UN in- most overlooked, because of Saddam our freedoms but we must also stand in spectors from doing their job. In response, Hussein’s recalcitrance in not allowing support of the regular folks, the people Chairman Butler removed his inspectors and inspectors from the United Nations to of Iraq, suffering under the yoke of the President Clinton launched Operation Desert look for and find the weapons of mass dictator Saddam Hussein. Fox. destruction. That is our purpose, to Iraq is now governed by a terrorist Saddam Hussein thought he could exploit make sure that he does not have those government driven under the iron hand what he perceived as a weakness in our coun- weapons; biological, chemical, nuclear, of dictator Saddam Hussein. Saddam try caused by the domestic turmoil over im- that could wreck havoc not just on Hussein continues today to threaten peachment. But what Saddam once again America and Americans’ interests and the security of his neighbors with ef- miscalculatedÐand what we are demonstrat- Americans across this globe, but our forts to develop weapons of mass de- ing here today with this resolutionÐis the allies and our friends. struction. Our military men and strength of our country in times of international I fully support the President’s deci- women stand ready to defend our free- crises. Despite domestic problems, the people sion. I fully support him, and yesterday doms. Today they are in action. Let us of the United States of America will always I had an early meeting with the Sec- speak loudly, let us speak clearly, let rally behind our President and our troops retary and the Chairman of the Joint us speak with a united voice, with a bi- when our national interests are threatened. Chiefs when they told me of this plan, partisan statement of support today. Mr. Speaker, I support Operation Desert and I told them I was for them. Fox, and I support our troops who are doing We must, as a body, speak with one b 1230 a magnificent job protecting our national inter- voice to support this decision and to We support our military men and ests in the Persian Gulf. These proud men support the young men and young women with this firm statement of and women would certainly rather be home for women. But I must say more than any- support contained in our resolution. the holidays, but they know their mission and thing we must support the young men Let us keep our defenders of freedoms how important it is that Saddam Hussein not and young women in uniform regard- and their families in our prayers today be allowed to develop weapons of mass de- less of the branch in which they serve and tomorrow, and also let us take struction and once again threaten his neigh- by doing our part, by adequately fund- time to thank those every day who de- bors in the region. ing what they do, by giving them the fend our freedoms. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield message that we are with them, more Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. in words, more in resolution, but by such time as he may consume to the Mr. Speaker, this morning I had the adequate funding and resources so they gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. rare opportunity to have breakfast can continue to do the job that we ask BORSKI). with three bright young United States them to do and that the Commander in (Mr. BORSKI asked and was given Navy lieutenant commanders, one a Chief asks them to do. permission to revise and extend his re- submariner, one a surface warfare offi- So I fully support this resolution. I marks.) cer and the other a pilot of F–14s. It hope it will pass unanimously, that the Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in was interesting in talking to them message will be sent to our friends and strong support of this resolution. about their future, the future of the foes alike that we stand together as a Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support United States Navy, that they re- Nation supporting the President’s deci- of H. Res. 612, which expresses strong sup- flected to me what I know all the sion and supporting those in uniform port for the men and women of our Armed young officers must say and feel about who are doing such a masterful job for Forces who are participating in Operation their work and about their contribu- us and for our country. Desert Fox. I believe this is an appropriate ex- tion to national security. In relation to Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield pression of bipartisan support for a difficult but the pilot, I heard about the dire need myself such time as I might consume. necessary military strike against Saddam Hus- for spare parts, about the need for Mr. Speaker, we are gathered here sein. more highly trained mechanics and the today to make comments in support of At the conclusion of the Persian Gulf War, need of the help we should give to the our troops who are presently deployed Saddam Hussein agreed to a cease-fire reso- families. in the Persian Gulf carrying on oper- lution which explicitly committed him to the de- Mr. Speaker, these are the young ations against certain targets in Iraq. I struction and termination of his nuclear, chem- men and young women who are flying think it is worth noting at this time, it ical and biological weapons programs. To ver- missions last night and tonight over is important to note, that we are pre- ify his compliance, Saddam agreed to full and Iraq. They are the ones of whom we are pared to carry out this type operation unfettered access to United Nations weapons asking so very much, and yet we, who and our men and women are equipped inspectors. are constitutionally required to raise to do this. But I have to point out that Since then, Saddam has played a cat-and- and maintain the military, have left this is a limited type operation. It is mouse game with the United Nations and the some of them with spare parts prob- not an all-out type war that we must international community. The United States lems and inadequate personnel, and yet be prepared to defend against. There is has repeatedly threatened the use of force we expect them to be letter perfect. serious question as to whether or not against Iraq if it failed to cooperate, and Iraq Thus far they have. our military is sufficiently strong, has backed down. President Clinton has gone I say a thanks to my friend and col- with all the cutbacks we have been out of his way to resolve these disputes with league, the gentleman from South making, to carry out our national diplomacy, but Saddam Hussein has failed to Carolina (Mr. SPENCE), the chairman of strategy of being able to fight and win H11742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 two major regional contingencies. That 156 tons of supplies during 64 sorties. During leagues in Congress will join me in prayer for is my concern. the Berlin Airlift, almost 18 million tons of coal, our country, our troops, the Persian Gulf re- I reiterate we are here supporting our food, medicine, heavy machinery, newsprint, gion, and the Iraqi people, who deserve a bet- people today in this type of operation. construction equipment, vehicles, and house- ter leader than Saddam Hussein. We must, we must, do more to prepare hold goods were flown in to the people, not Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I support our our country to defend against the other the government, of East Germany. The Berlin troops in their mission to eliminate Saddam threats we will be faced with in the fu- Airlift saved the lives of thousands of people Hussein's ability to use weapons of mass de- ture. yearning for freedom and justice from the struction. Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, one of the shackles of oppression. The strong, aggres- Althought I prefer a tight, multinational em- most grave decisions that a Member of Con- sive stance that the United States took against bargo around Iraq to disable Saddam's re- gress must make is the decision to go to war. the regime of the Soviet Union complemented gime, that path was not taken. At this juncture, Fewer than 24 hours ago, President William its compassion for the people of East Ger- with repeated warnings to Iraq by the United Jefferson Clinton launched missiles in re- many. States to comply with Iraq's pledge to disarm sponse to continued intransigence by Presi- Fifty years later, we live in the wake of the and with repeated violations by Saddam, we dent Saddam Hussein of Iraq. Over the past Berlin Airlift. Through the skill and courage of have little choice but to proceed with military two months, President Clinton has judiciously United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, action. and skillfully negotiated a truce with President former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations For these reasons, I will vote for the resolu- Hussein, and even aborted a launched air Bill Richardson, President Clinton, and con- tion before the House of Representatives strike against military targets in Iraq. As Presi- cerned citizens, were able to previously step today to support our troops and to reaffirm dent Clinton clearly stated, that November 15, back from the brink of war. This is, unfortu- that the policy of the United States to drive 1998 cease-fire was the last effort in the con- nately, no longer the case. There are certainly Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, tinued work to have Iraq comply with the many challenges against lasting peace and December 16, 1998, the United States and terms that ended the Gulf War over seven and stability in Iraq, and it is vital that Iraq fully and Great Britain responded to the litany of abuses one-half years ago. completely comply with the inspection teams long propagated by Saddam Hussein, the As a person of peace and prayer, I have authorized by the United Nations Special President of Iraq. Saddam Hussein has re- grave reservations any time force or violence Commission on Iraq. The monitoring and dis- peatedly and consistently violated the terms of is used to solve any problem, conflict or dif- mantling of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction ference. It is unfortunate that we have not yet the cease-fire agreement that ended the Per- must take place. sian Gulf war in 1991. The terms of that trea- progressed to the point where violence is not In our letter to President Clinton, we urged ty, endorsed by the international community an element of international problem-solving. the separation of humanitarian sanction from including a significant number of Middle East- Each and every life on earth is too precious to military sanctions. We also asked for improv- ern and Persian Gulf states, called for, among be wasted as a result of the collateral damage ing the oversight and mechanisms for the oil- other things, Iraq to dismantle its program for that inevitably happens as the result of war. for-food trade, and the expeditious reform of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Saddam The use of force should be used only as a last the federal regulations impeding the flow of Hussein agreed to these terms and agreed to resort when all other options have been thor- humanitarian goods to the people of Iraq. Like international inspection, destruction and ver- oughly examined and exhausted. East Berlin before the airlift, we have heard Along with 434 of my colleagues in the ification of Iraq's chemical, biological and nu- several official and unofficial reports of the clear weapons. House of Representatives and 100 of my col- horrible starvation of children, medical depriva- The creation of the United Nations weapons leagues in the Senate, I took an oath to pro- tion of senior citizens, and general devastation inspection team, know as UNSCOM was her- tect and defend the Constitution of the United faced by ordinary, everyday citizens in Iraq. alded as proof that the international commu- States of America against all enemies, foreign It is unfortunate that the President of the nity was living up to its part of the bargain with and domestic. This recent action is in the de- United States was forced to use missiles in Saddam Hussein. But Mr. Speaker in the fense of the best interests of the United order to get Iraq to comply with reasonable seven years since UNSCOM's creation, Sad- States. President William Jefferson Clinton, U.N. requirements. Along with Secretary Gen- dam Hussein has been duplicitious and cal- acting upon the advice of the Joints Chiefs of eral Kofi Annan, I am deeply saddened and lous by continuing to thwart international ef- Staff, the Secretary of Defense, and the Direc- personally hurt that Saddam Hussein did not forts to rid Iraq of its capability to produce tor of the Central Intelligence Agency, ordered give peace a chance. Any coordinated policy these WMD. All the while, this Iraqi regime the most recent air strike. There have been regarding Iraq should not further punish the has explored every effort to exploit, cajole and some Members of Congress who have ques- women, children, and senior citizens already employ chicanery to disrupt UNSCOM's impor- tioned the timing and necessity of this air wincing beneath the thumb of a dictator. In the tant work. And after reviewing the record, one strike. Now is not the time for Members of long run, Saddam Hussein, like any other dic- can only draw the conclusion that Saddam Congress to question this joint and unanimous tator, will fade away. It is important and vital Hussein was never serious about giving up his decision of the military leaders of our Nation, that the United States forge a humanitarian WMD program. He has violated countless all of whom support this needed action. Now pact with the people of Iraq and revisit the ef- U.N. resolutions and obstructed weapons in- is the time to offer our prayers, our aid, and fect of our economic sanctions and this recent spections ad infinitum. our support to men and women of our Armed missile strike on Iraq. Fifty years ago, the peo- Even after Iraq's defeat by coalition forces Forces, their families and our President. ple of East Germany hailed the collective wis- in 1991, Hussein was biding his time to regain I have long expressed my support for the dom and humanitarian courage of America. regional hegemony and hold hostage the ending of humanitarian sanctions on Iraq, and Fifty years from now, the Iraqi people, and all world community. Saddam Hussein has shown along with over 40 of my colleagues, sent a citizens of the Middle East, will praise the con- through out his time in power that he is the bipartisan letter to the President asking for a tinued fight for freedom, justice and liberty of archetypical rogue leader akin to a gangster of revisiting of the economic sanctions against the American people. the 1920s. He has gassed his own people, Iraq. While leveled at the Iraqi regime, these I support our troops. I support the families of launched ballistic missiles at Israel and Saudi sanctions have had the unintended effect of our troops. Along with my constituents, I pray Arabia, invaded a sovereign nation, murdered taking a deadly toll on the innocent civilians of that during this month of the most holy of holi- scores of his political enemies, terrorized mi- Iraq. History is proof that it is in the United days for so many citizens, the collective peace nority Shiites and kurdish civilians and em- States' best long-term interests to shape a and love that we all so desperately need en- barked on a seven year campaign that is re- policy that embraces humanitarian concerns velop our troops, their families, and the people sulting in the mass starvation of thousands of and allows new ways to address the legitimate of Iraq. Iraqi citizens. In short, he has turned the Iraqi security concerns of the United States. Main- Rest assured that children, women, and nation, one with a proud people and ancient taining humanitarian principles and having a senior citizens will die. Rest assured that history, into an international pariah state. tough stance on Iraq are not mutually exclu- some of our troops, who are someone's father Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong support of sive. or mother, brother or sister, niece or nephew, House Resolution 612, our men and women in On June 26 of this year, we celebrated the will never return home. Military action of this, uniform and our President. While this nec- 50th year of the Berlin Airlift. After the Soviet or any, scope requires deep prayer, temper- essary action is being conducted as we speak, Union banned all travel to and from East Ger- ance, and patriotism of our country's leaders. this is not a time to rejoice, or strike up the many shortly after the end of World War II, air- Along with the citizens of the 15th Congres- bands, or begin to celebrate. This difficult de- craft from U.S. Air Forces in Europe delivered sional District of Michigan, I hope that my col- cision was one of last resort, precipitated by December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11743 the violation of commitments made by Sad- After learning that our troops engaged Iraq, International Relations Committee, and as one dam Hussein. If anyone doubts that this my thoughts and prayers went out to them who has been a leader in support of decisive course of action is necessary, they have not and their families. The men and women of our military action against Saddam Hussein as far been paying attention to the last seven years Armed Forces have selflessly defended Ameri- back as 1991, I support the decision to take of broken promises. ca's national security interest in the Persian these actions against the regime of what can Moreover, the timing of the attack is being Gulf. We can all be proud of their commitment only be called a tyranny and a menace to so- called into question by some pundits and and loyalty to this country. ciety. I support the courageous men and newspapers. But this too is accountable only During this grave time, our troops should women our military forces in these critical to Saddam Hussein. It is equally tragic and re- know that Congress and the Nation are unified times and I wish them and their families God- grettable that some of our nation's leader in support of them. speed on this important mission. (thankfully only a handful) have questioned the Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, the flu pre- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I join timing of this attack as well. This military ac- cludes me from taking part in this important strongly with our colleagues in urging passage tion is serious business. The impeachment debate on the Floor today. Nevertheless, I of this resolution of support for our men and proceedings are serious business. But both support this resolution, which expresses our women in the U.S. Armed Forces now con- matters before us are governed by the nature strong support for the men and women of our fronting Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf. of the constitutional process and the unfurling military forces in their current action against Mr. Speaker, the Iraqi Government has re- of international events. The only one capable the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein. This peatedly shown contempt for the diplomatic of corrupting these two matters into one, is resolution also reaffirms the policy of the resolution of the crisis created by their nu- Saddam Hussein. And his sense of timing United States to support efforts to remove clear, chemical and biological weapons pro- should not constrain our freedom of action nor Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. grams. Over the last year, Saddam Hussein inhibit us from pursuing our moral obligations. Over the past year, Saddam Hussein has has pushed the United States and the Inter- For this reason alone, we must remain vigilant been playing this cynical game of failing to ful- national community three times to the brink of to our purpose and unwavering in our task. I fill the very inspection agreements which he, war, only to dance away under cover of diplo- am confident that in this distressing moment in himself, signed as part of the peace agree- matic ruses. our history, the true spirit of our nation will rise ment following his ill-fated invasion of Kuwait. With the UNSCOM report issued days ago to carry out its appointed duty. In this regard, Several weeks ago when Saddam Hussein and Ramadan to begin this weekend, it is we are unified in our support for our brave notified the United Nations weapons inspec- clear that the time for diplomacy is over. The servicemen and women. We are proud of the tors that he was no longer going to cooperate Iraqi Government has lied again and U.N. work that they do each and everyday in their with them and was halting the inspections, the weapons inspectors have been stopped from selfless sacrifice of protecting our country and world knew that Saddam was not serious doing their job. fighting for our ideals. May God bless each about cooperation and that he was attempting U.S. and British military forces in the Per- and everyone of them and their families. And to protect a dangerous arsenal of nuclear, bio- sian Gulf are now ensuring what diplomacy may God bless the President, his advisors, logical and chemical weapons which he in- could notÐthat Iraq will not threaten the re- and the United States of America. tended to use on his neighbors and enemies gion nor the world with weapons of mass de- Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I in the future. struction. rise today to join my colleagues in voicing my At that time, 6 weeks ago, the U.S. military I commend President Clinton for making this strong support for our men and women in our leadership drafted a plan to resume military air courageous decision at this very difficult Armed Forces who have answered their Na- strikes against Saddam's weapons of mass timeÐknowing opponents at home and over- tion's call to serve in the effort to rid the world destruction. The President ordered those seas would charge him with undercutting the of the threat of Saddam Hussein to develop plans to be executed and the air strikes were impeachment proceedings. and use weapons of mass destruction. given the green light. We all know that at the I don't buy into these charges, as we all Mr. Speaker, our troops deserve our full last minute Saddam backed down and agreed know, as does the President, that the im- support and our Commander in Chief does as to allow the U.N. inspectors to resume their peachment shall continue and the outcome well. This was a courageous and necessary work and the military strikes were called off. will not change. If anything, his action at this action by President Clinton and he deserves Many of us in the Congress, and in the time will only harden the impeachment vote our unconditional support. country, were disappointed that the President against him. My colleagues, I recall when our country backed down because we all knew that Sad- Mr. Speaker, I urge our colleagues to sup- first engaged Saddam Hussein and Iraqi at the dam would not keep his word and that we port the Commander-in-Chief and our Armed start of the gulf war in 1991, my constituents would once again face down the road the Forces in the Gulf that have placed their lives and I were saddened but proud when we need to strike at his weapons arsenal. Many at risk to ensure that nuclear, chemical and bi- learned that a Virgin Islander was among the argued that the failure to respond to Saddam ological weapons from Iraq or other rogue na- first casualties. All Americans, no matter tions do not threaten our shores and that of where they make their homes, proudly answer at that time would create a greater threat to our allies. the call of their nation to serve when it is nec- the region and to the world and would further Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong essary for them to do so. embolden Saddam to flaunt his word and cre- And so I support this resolution today. I sup- ate these crises over and over again, betting support of this resolution expressing support port our troops and pray for their safe and that no action would ever be taken. for U.S. and British air strikes in the Persian speedy return home in this season of peace. Saddam's refusal last week to again honor Gulf region. We offer our thoughts and prayers And I support our Commander in Chief. his commitments, thus forcing the withdrawal to our brave men and women in uniform who Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong of the U.N. inspection team from Iraq, had to are fighting for our national security during our support of House Resolution 612, a resolution be the last straw. The decision to bomb by the holiday season. I support our troops to be suc- of support for our men and women of the Commander in Chief, with the full support of cessful and safe, and I support the decision armed forces during the present engagement our Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the correct deci- made by the President and our military com- with Iraq. sion because Saddam through his lack of manders. Following the gulf war, Iraq agreed with the compliance presented a clear and present President Clinton provided a targeted and Gulf War Alliance and the United Nations re- danger to the stability of the region and the calibrated military response to Iraq's reckless quirements that it must cease production of security of the international community. Last disregard for United Nations arms inspections weapons of mass destruction. Iraq has con- night's air raids despite their curious timing, and our policy to remove weapons of mass tinuously reneged on this agreement and represented the kind of decisive action which destruction from tyrants like Saddam Hussein. thwarted the efforts of United Nations' arms in- has been inevitable and unavoidable as long The timing of the air strikes was dictated strict- spectors. as Saddam felt he could get away with his ly by national security needs. This was con- The presence of chemical and biological acts of noncompliance. firmed by defense Secretary William Cohen, weapons poses a serious threat to our na- Mr. Speaker, Saddam Hussein has proven CIA Director George Tenet, and the Chairman tional security. In fact, these weapons pose a time and time again that he is intractable. If of the Joint Chiefs, General Hugh Shelton in threat to every nation on earth. Saddam Hus- Saddam had felt he could continue to get a meeting last night. It was the unanimous sein has proven to be a rogue and reckless ty- away with his actions without incurring any view of our military and national security advi- rant who cannot be trusted. He has shown penalty, he seriously miscalculated the will of sors that the air strikes were justified and that that he will use these weapons, both on his the people of the United States and that of the the timing this week was critical to the suc- enemies and his own people. international community. As a Member of the cess of the mission in the weeks ahead. H11744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 Saddam has repeatedly attempted to erode President Clinton deserves our nation's sup- lieve we had no choice but to use military or violate international standards concerning port in this decision, and the heroic men and force. biological and chemical weapons. He has and women in our armed services who are carry- Again, I offer my full and unequivocal sup- is intent on building the most vile weapons in ing out his order deserve our support and our port for our men and women in the armed the history of man, weapons outlawed by prayers. They are engaged in a noble mission, service and pray for their quick return and a nearly every country in the world. Saddam whose objective is no less than to avert the speedy end to this conflict. Hussein must not go unchallenged. Therefore, threat of a nuclear holocaust and reaffirm the Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, I accept the judgment of the President's mili- sanctity of international law.± we are at an interesting juncture in history. We tary and national security advisors, and I will Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in are juxtaposed between great divisions on provide all the support I can for our troops support of our brave men and women in our how to discipline our President and how to while they are engaged in this military endeav- armed forces who have answered their Na- demonstrate unanimous support for the men or. tion's call, and who are now standing tall for and women of our armed forces as they pro- The military action initiated yesterday by the the United States of America. In the name of ceed into armed conflict miles away in Iraq. United States sends a direct and appropriate national unity and in the spirit of peace and Make no mistake, that even during these message: Iraq must fully comply with the freedom, I believe this Congress must fully times we live in the greatest country on earth. terms of the weapons inspections. We must embrace and strongly support the mission cur- For even in the fell clutch of circumstance our continue to protect our troops and vital inter- rently underway in Iraq. resolve is clear and our vision is focused. We ests in the Middle East and reduce the ability It must be said that I am troubled by the Ad- will not allow Saddam Hussein to build and of Saddam Hussein to threaten innocent civil- ministration's failure to consult with Congress develop weapons of mass destruction; we will ians and his neighbors in the region. I support before sending our troops into harm's way. A not allow him to continue to circumvent inter- the intent of yesterday's air strikes and look close review of the War Powers Act clearly national law; we will not allow him to continue forward to the safe return of our troops after states that the President must do this before to obstruct and mislead U.N. weapons inspec- a successful mission. engaging our military in armed action. The fact tors as they attempt to locate and inspect Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong that this was not done illuminates a subtle weapons sites. We will not allow him to threat- support of the resolution, and of President shift of power from the legislative branch of en his neighbors; and we will not allow Sad- Clinton's decision to order airstrikes against government to the administrative branch. In dam Hussein to threaten the future of Amer- Iraq. matters as serious as unleashing the might of ican families and children. We will not allow In 1981, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem our military on another country, this shift of Saddam Hussein to threaten the new peace in Begin ordered the Israeli Air Force to destroy power should trouble us all. the Middle East and we will stand united Saddam Hussein's Osirak nuclear reactor, be- It is my deepest hope that this military ac- against him, no matter the domestic crisis, and cause of growing evidence that this French- tion has been well planned, will be well exe- mete out the severest punishment that our supplied ``research reactor'' was being trans- cuted, and will be brought to a quick and deci- military resources will allow us. Just as we formed into a covert nuclear bomb factory. sive conclusion. The brave men and women punish serial killers for their crimes, we will World reaction to the attack was swift and who have taken an oath to protect and pre- punish this serial promise breaker for his! I rise to support the President's actions harsh. The French, the Russians, and even serve peace and freedom throughout the against Saddam Hussein and I rise in unwav- the UN Security Council condemned the world deserve nothing less. ering support of our brave and loyal troops bombing. The Reagan Administration criticized Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, yesterday who willingly lay their lives on the line for our the raid and temporarily suspended arms ship- evening the United States launched an attack on Iraq. It is unfortunate that we were forced freedom. We owe it to them to lay down our ments to Israel. political differences and stand together in sup- But in reality, Israel had done the world an into such an action. I support the decision to port of the President's decision to initiate mili- enormous favor. It has set back Saddam Hus- use military force and offer my unequivocal tary action against Saddam Hussein. These support to the men and women of our armed sein's efforts to obtain weapons of mass de- actions are both appropriate and necessary to services. I also offer my prayers for their struction by several years. prevent the rise of a tyrant who is determined During the Gulf War, the U.S. and its Allies speedy and safe return. to immortalize himself in the worlds history again targeted Iraq's efforts to acquire nuclear, Saddam Hussein has been given chance after chance to live up to the agreements he books. Saddam Hussein has a record of using chemical, biological, and ballistic missile capa- chemical and biological weapons against his made at the end of the Gulf War and time bilities. In the aftermath of that struggle, inter- enemies, both, inside and outside of Iraq. He after time refused to comply with that agree- national inspectors found clear and convincing has launched SCUD missiles against Israel, ment. Last week, Saddam Hussein an- evidence of a massive Iraqi program to ac- Saudi Arabia, and other Arab countries. He nounced, once again, that he would not co- quire weapons of mass destruction. has used chemical weapons against his Kurd- operate with the United Nations Special Com- Since that time, one of the fundamental ish minority, and if given the opportunity and mission's (UNSCOM) attempts to find weap- goals of U.S. foreign policy has been to as- the means, he would not hesitate to launch an ons of mass destruction. The UNSCOM in- sure that Iraq's weapons of mass destruction attack against the United States. capabilities are dismantled, and to prevent spection teams are a critical tool in monitoring We have given the Iraqi leader every oppor- Saddam Hussein from rebuilding the capacity and preventing Iraq from developing chemical, tunity to comply with weapons inspectors. We to hold the world hostage. biological and potentially nuclear weapons. have warned Saddam that his actions would That is what yesterday's air strikes against Iraq's refusal to allow those inspectors to do be met with the severest of consequences. Iraq were all about. This isn't Wag the Dog; its their jobs is a direct threat to the United The President's actions are in the best interest Enemy of the State. It's Target the Tyrant. States, and our allies. Therefore, we cannot sit of our country and our children, and he de- Does anyone really want the President to by while Saddam continually defies the inter- serves the full support of this House and the give that madman even more time to hide his national community and continues to develop American people. We owe this much and weapons, fortify his military, and spawn terror- weapons of mass destruction. more to Lt. Colonel Heidi Brown, the first ism? By continually refusing to comply with woman to command an Army air defense bat- This is a cruel and savage dictator who has agreements it made at the end of the Gulf talion, and the rest of our brave soldiers who already used chemical weapons against both War, and again after November's agreement, are risking their lives for our national sov- the Iranians and his own people. He fired Iraq has proven itself to be a menace and ereignty. Scud missiles at innocent Israeli civilians, and threat to its neighbors and to the people of the I would like to thank the Leadership of the he is hellbent on amassing an arsenal of nu- United States. Preventing Iraq's development House for setting aside other business to sup- clear, chemical, biological, and ballistic mis- of weapons of mass destruction is crucial to port our Commander in Chief and I yield back siles so that he can again threaten stability in preserving the safety and well being of all of the balance of my time. the Persian Gulf region. our citizens and our national security. Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Yes, the President should comply with the It has become crystal clear that Saddam strong support of carrying out the military mis- consultative provisions of the War Powers Act Hussein will not abandon his efforts to develop sion in the Persian Gulf. I commend the U.S. as he proceeds with this military action. And weapons of mass destruction. We gave Sad- troops and I commend the President for carry- he has in fact been consulting with the Con- dam Hussein every opportunity to end hos- ing out his responsibility as Commander in gressional leadership, as provided for under tilities and economic sanctions. All he had to Chief. that Act. But he had no choice but to take a do was comply with the agreement and stop The decision to strike strategic defense lo- prompt decisive action in this matter. developing weapons of mass destruction. I be- cations in Iraq was not made by the United December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11745 Nations. It was not made by the President. need look no farther than Saddam Hussein imperative that the United States take a firm The decision to take military action was made himself. Because we live in a free society, our stand and refuse to continue to give ground. by Saddam Hussein himself. On November political schedule and debate is not kept se- The information available to us from the pre- 15, Hussein was given final warning by the cret. There is no secret as to why our mem- vious inspections and intelligence reports United Nations and the United States that bership is gathered here today during this holi- show that Iraq is still working diligently to build there would be no more discussion if he stood day season and able to vote on this resolution an arsenal of weapons. It is my firm belief that in the way of U.N. inspectors. When he in fact today. It is not hard to surmise that the en- the military strikes which were launched were did so, as detailed in the U.N. inspector's re- emies of our state throughout the world, unfa- necessary to show Iraq that their behavior is port submitted on December 15, we had no miliar and unversed in the practice of freedom unacceptable. choice but to carry out the military mission in and the expression of liberty, would mistake I strongly favor this resolution of support for order to eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass de- our spirited and philosophical debate for a dis- the men and women of our armed forces in struction. integration of our collective strength, and and around the Persian Gulf. This Nation must Those Republicans in Congress who criti- choose to capitalize on it. In unity, let us send stand as one, despite politics, when we con- cize the President by saying he is attempting a clear message of restraint to those who front terrorists such as Saddam Hussein. to delay the impeachment vote are the same would seek to test our resolve. We do this Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Members of Congress who would have ac- with this resolution. port of the concurrent resolution and urge its cused the President of delaying the vote of the To the American people, your courage and adoption. Judiciary Committee had this action been nec- support during this time is a credit to your re- Our moral authority and the military might essary last week. And these are the same solve and faith in democracy. There has been enforcing that authority exist in large part Members who would have said the President much debate about our Constitution over the thanks to the men and women wearing the was trying to delay an impeachment trial if this last several weeks, especially around the sep- uniform of the United States of America. military mission was ordered 30 days from aration of our three branches of government. Their voluntary commitment to serving this now. I submit to you a living example of the wisdom country, its people and its principles is what The bottom line is that we must not allow of our founders, that while in the throws of makes us strong and capable of taking the ac- Saddam Hussein the ability to manufacture partisan and philosophical division gripping tion that is currently underway. and possess weapons of mass destruction. If this House, the Nation still has the ability to We work for peace and for resolution to we do, I have no doubt he will use them on respond quickly and directly to crisis. This is conflict that puts our men and women in his neighbors and ultimately on the United our strength, this is our Constitution, this is our harm's way. And we are eternally thankful for States. Nation, and the legacy I stand before you to their devotion and sacrifice. I strongly support the President's actions support and protect. The President, our Com- Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I and I support our U.S. troops in the gulf. mander in Chief, and our men and women in rise today in strong support of this resolution Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to the armed services have our complete and un- and commend America's armed forces in Iraq. join my colleagues to express my support for wavering support in their mission. We must destroy Saddam Hussein's ability to the US troops in the Persian Gulf and the im- Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in make and use weapons of mass destruction portant work they are doing to protect our na- strong support of this resolution and the heroic and eliminate his ability to wage war against tional security. The President is our Com- men and women who serve in our Nation's his neighbors. mander in Chief, and he has my support. Armed Forces. Inspectors began their mission to oversee The President's military and foreign policy Even in the midst of a critical domestic de- the elimination of Iraq's weapons seven years advisors, as well as our allies, unanimously bate, we stand firmly united in the face of ago. Since then, Saddam Hussein has repeat- concluded that Saddam Hussein must be threats to our interests abroad. Saddam Hus- edly failed to comply with UN inspection stopped now. His nuclear, chemical and bio- sein continues to violate the terms of the agreements. Iraq has continued to block logical weapons pose a serious and imme- agreement that ended the gulf war, and we UNSCOM from inspecting sites, and has re- diate threat. We cannot sit back and watch must contain the threat he poses to the secu- stricted UNSCOM's ability to obtain critical evi- while he rebuilds and strengthens his arsenal. rity of the region. Saddam Hussein's prolifera- dence. This defiance poses a clear and In times like these, the Congress and the tion of weapons of mass destruction continues present danger to countries in the Gulf and leaders of both parties should set aside our to threaten lives in the Persian Gulf and people across the world. differences to support our Commander in around the world. In November, the President made it clear Chief, the President, and our Armed Forces. Mr. Speaker, our Armed Forces risk their that if Saddam Hussein failed to cooperate, Such ought to be our instincts at this critical lives every day to protect American families we would strike without warning or delay. The moment, and I applaud all those who have against threats like that posed by Saddam President's advisors informed him that mid- risen above partisan debate to support this ac- Hussein. I would like to take this opportunity to December would be the appropriate time for tion by our country. express my heartfelt gratitude for their loyal this mission. Failure to act decisively at this It is unclear we did in the 1991 Gulf War. service. It is critical that our troops have a juncture would provide Saddam Hussein with Mr. Speaker, thank you for this opportunity clear and unequivocal understanding that Con- time to protect his weapons and prepare for to speak. It is important for Members from all gress and the American people are one hun- potential action against him. across this country to lend their voices and dred percent behind them. They deserve noth- The President's decision was based upon support for our Nation's efforts to eliminate ing less than our full and unwavering support the unanimous recommendation of the Vice these weapons of mass destruction. Thank in this and all their endeavors. President, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint God we have taken on this task. Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, world Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of State and the Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- peace has been jeopardized because of Sad- National Security Adviser. Tony Blair, Prime er, I rise in strong support of our men and dam Hussein's continued reluctance to co- Minister of Great Britain, concurred that now is women in the field, and pray for their safety operate with UN weapons inspectors. In the the time to strike. In the President's address to and the completion of this mission. As a past 13 months, the United Nations Special the American people yesterday, he had ``no former member of the Intelligence Committee, Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) has evacu- doubt that left unchecked, Saddam Hussein I speak from experience, and familiarity with ated from Baghdad, in full or in part, four will use these terrible weapons again.'' I the evolution of these matters. You are em- times. These include an incident in November strongly support the President's decision and barked on a mission vital to our national secu- of 1997, when Iraq refused to allow Americans believe that we must stand united behind our rity and the stability of the Middle East region, to participate in UNSCOM, a second time troops. Our men and women in uniform are and you go with the full support of the Amer- when Iraq refused to grant unconditional ac- putting their lives in danger to protect the in- ican people. This mission has been developed cess to sensitive sites in February of 1998, terests of the people of the United States and and planned over the last several months, and and the beginning of the most recent crisis in our allies around the world. is consistent with the policy requirements set November of 1998 when Iraq stopped cooper- Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, I forth by the President and the United Nations ating with UNSCOM until yesterday when Am- strongly support H. Res. 612, a resolution sup- in November, keyed on the final notification of bassador Butler reports that Iraq was not co- porting our troops in the Persian Gulf. Despite noncompliance from the international operating with UNSCOM. strong concerns over the timing behind these UNSCOM team. When dealing with a dictator as ruthless and air strikes, it is imperative that we stand in There are those here who have questioned unpredictable as Saddam Hussein, that has support of our armed forces. Many troops from the timing of this attack. To those, I say we developed weapons of mass destruction, it is my northwest Florida district will be involved in H11746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 this operation and they deserve the full sup- openly critical of President Clinton and this Mr. Speaker, after learning that the U.S. port of Congress and the American people. Administration from time to time, have spoken military forces had engaged enemy forces, my Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in in unison and with passion about the timing prayers and undeniable support went out to strong support of the men and women of the and the need for the strikes at this time. Just them and their families. For years, they have U.S. armed forces deployed in the Persian as the United States took strong action selflessly defended America's national security Gulf for their professionalism, patriotism, dedi- against terrorism in the embassy bombings in interests in the Persian Gulf at great personal cation and courage. the midst of Congress' impeachment activities, sacrifice. All Americans can be proud of the As the new millennium approaches, the we again move forward unaffected by a do- way our troops have performed. They are a greatest threat to our national security is the mestic partisan squabble in the Congress. credit to our nation and an inspiration to us all. proliferation of biological and chemical weap- I support the President, the troops and the Regardless of the questions raised by the ons. Saddam Hussein's regime has dem- policy of a long-term commitment to the dis- unique circumstances, Mr. Speaker, it is im- onstrated again and again its desire to manu- arming of the terrorist nation that has been a portant that our troops know that Congress facture and use these weapons of mass de- thorn in the world's flesh for nearly a decade. and the nation are behind them. struction. We simply cannot allow Saddam the I commend the President for moving forward The challenges to U.S. security posed by capability and the resources to complete this on U.S. policy around the world when military Saddam's actions in Iraq is stark. Simply put, awful task. events dictate. the United States cannot allow Saddam to Day in and day out, the men and women of Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to sup- continue to frustrate the efforts of the inter- our armed forces perform the vitally important port the men and women of our military par- national community and to rebuild his weap- job of protecting our national security. I'm ticipating in Operation Desert Fox. Their will- ons capabilities. Doing so would again allow proud of their work, and I am deeply grateful ingness to risk their lives defending our Con- him to threaten his neighbors, U.S. friends and to those who have accepted this challenge in stitution and freedom is the highest form of allies in the region, and direct U.S. interest. the Persian Gulf. With over 24,000 U.S. troops patriotism. Whatever one thinks of the timing of these in the Persian Gulf, we must give our brave Saddam Hussein has stood in the way of al- latest U.S. military strikes against Iraq, we are soldiers our unequivocal support and encour- lowing the United Nations Special Commission all unified in support of our service men and agement at this difficult time. (UNSCOM) to conduct their inspections that women. We are proud of each and every one We applaud our brave troops and thank were mandated in the 1991 cease-fire one- of them. I urge all my colleagues to support them for their service to our country. Our too-many times. He has continued to break this resolution and urge all Americans to pray thoughts and prayers are with our troops and promises and put the people of Iraq in harm's for the safety of our sons and daughters, and their families. way. On November 14, Saddam was given his husbands and wives who are currently in Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I want to join last chance to resume full cooperation as a harm's way in the Gulf. my colleagues in expressing my unqualified condition of the 1991 cease-fire. Nonetheless, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues for their support for our troops as they undertake this Iraq has blocked the United Nations Special unanimous support. important mission. I cannot overstate my ad- Commission (UNSCOM) from inspecting sus- Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in miration for our troops as they put their lives pect sites and restricted its ability to obtain support of President Clinton's decision to on the line to make the world safer for all. necessary evidence. Iraq has failed to cooper- order military strikes against Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein is a threat to many nations, ate. His actions have jeopardized the security and especially in support of our troops in ac- as the President made clear last night, and we and stability of the Persian Gulf that our troops tion. must make sure that his ambitions are con- fought so hard for in 1991. This is simply un- Since committing at the end of the Persian tained and his capabilities limited. acceptable. Saddam has now run out of Gulf War to full and open inspections of his This is a time when Americans must come chances. nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons ca- together. This mission is a logical and justified The President is completely justified in his pabilities, Saddam Hussein has repeatedly step in an American policy that began during use of force. The leaders he depends on to blocked the work of the United Nations inspec- the Bush Administration. Having been briefed advise him on national security matters, the tors. Time and again he has refused to turn on the incidents that led up to this mission, I Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the over key documents and he has continually have faith that our military and political lead- Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of State, refused UNSCOM inspectors entry to suspect ersÐthose with the best informationÐhave and the National Security Advisor, have unani- facilities. made an appropriate and entirely defensible mously endorsed not only the use of force, but On November 14, Saddam asked for one decision. And I applaud the willingness of the the timing of the attack as well. Furthermore, more chance, and we gave it to him. Once British to join us, which underscores the mili- this attack was in coordination with the British again he reneged on his commitment. Military tary and political credibility of the mission. military. The credibility of the United Nations action is now necessary to stop his efforts to We must put aside partisan and other divi- as a peace-keeping organization is predicated produce weapons of mass destruction. sions now. I agree wholeheartedly with Speak- on the ability of its members to enforce its Our troops engaged in Iraq are doing good, er-Elect LIVINGSTON's decision to postpone the mandates. important, and dangerous work. They deserve impeachment debate. We need to pause, take But let's not lose sight of the most important our prayers and support. in the magnitude of what has been happening, reason we are on the floor today: to recognize As a member of the National Security Com- and support our troops. I believe that is what the bravery of our soldiers. What our troops mittee, I returned on Tuesday from a trip to the House is now doing and I hope all Ameri- are doing is very dangerous and extremely im- visit our troops deployed in the Balkans. I had cans will follow suit. portant. It is not us who honor them with this the opportunity to see first-hand the sacrifices Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, anytime young resolution, it is they who honor us with their our men and women in uniform make in serv- Americans are carrying out our foreign policy service. Their readiness, skill, and courage ice to our nation. Americans in the Gulf are with parts of our national security apparatus, that they have demonstrated and continue to now making the ultimate sacrifice and it is our Congress should stand in support of them, of demonstrate are a credit to the great military responsibility to be steadfast in our support. the Commander in Chief and of the policy they tradition of this nation. It is that tradition that This is not a time for partisan bickering. This propound. If anyone disagrees with the policy, we are supporting. is a time when we must come together as a it is their duty to speak up in this democracy. I want to express my most heartfelt appre- nation in support of our men and women fight- As a member of the National Security Com- ciation to the troops and their families for their ing for a just cause. mittee, I know what sort of threat is posed by tremendous sacrifice and my most sincere Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- Saddam Hussein's arsenal of terror of the bio- hope that this conflict will be over soon so our port the resolution and provide their full back- logical, chemical and nuclear sort. He has ex- men and women serving in the Persian Gulf ing to our fighting men and women in Iraq. ploited our biggest weakness, a lack of com- will celebrate safe and blessed holidays at Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to mitted, long-standing allies in the Gulf region. home. rise today in support of our troops in the Per- It is important to note the recent diplomatic Mr. LAHOOD. I rise in support of House sian Gulf. In my mind, there is no more honor- breakthrough in the Middle East at Gaza, Resolution 612, a resolution of support for the able duty than that of our members of the which no doubt reinforced in the minds of our men and women in uniform. They have been armed services. Arab and Jewish friends the good will intended called upon to once again ``check'' Saddam Since the close of the Persian Gulf War, to Gulf states on the part of the United States. Hussein's refusal to comply with world de- Iraq has repeatedly refused to comply with Also, it is of tremendous importance to note mands that he stop the mass production of U.N. resolutions concerning its weapons of that the uniformed services, who have been chemical weapons. mass destruction. Saddam Hussein continues December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11747 to thumb his nose at the United States. Iraq is support for the selfless work that he and his Terrorism is the single greatest threat to the a threat to both our allies and our troops cur- troops do everyday in the service of this coun- Untied States and its security. We need to rently stationed in the region. I have always try. This dedication is always brought into stand behind the President's decision when and will always support military action to con- sharp focus during times like this, but make no our national security is threatened. The brave tain Iraq's dangerous development of chemi- mistakeÐour military men and women are on men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces cal, biological and nuclear weapons. It is time the job every day to safeguard our freedom. deserve our unwavering support and gratitude, we put a stop to Saddam Hussein and his lu- We owe them a debt of gratitude for their de- and I commend each and everyone one of dicrous ways. votion to duty and country which is present ev- those brave soldiers carrying out this impor- As a former member of the Navy I under- eryday and so particularly evident today. tant mission. stand the commitment and love for country I urge my colleagues to support our troops Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today which is needed to serve in our armed serv- and their important mission by passing this im- to express my support for the U.S. troops who ices. These soldiers are giving the ultimate portant resolution. are bravely carrying out this current action level of commitment by defending freedom. Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I was unable against Iraq. Being deployed and separated Mr. Speaker, my thoughts and prayers go to return to Washington, DC, today in time to from one's country and family is difficult at any out to our troops and their families. cast my vote in favor of the House Resolution time, but especially during the Christmas sea- Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in favor of supporting our military operations and person- son. I join millions of Americans and others nel in the current action against Saddam Hus- this resolution that expresses our strong and around the world in praying for their safety sein. The Majority Leadership in the House absolute support for the men and women of during this time. failed to inform Members of the scheduling of the U.S. armed forces deployed in the Persian I also pray the Iraqi people will find a way Gulf for their professionalism, patriotism, dedi- a recorded vote until it was too late for me to to create for themselves a government headed cation, and courage. I am deeply grateful to catch any flight last night from my district to by legitimate leaders who can bring them back the soldiers and the families of these troops Washington. I fully support our military service into the fold of law-abiding nations. Until such for their contribution to the cause of peace men and women as they carry out their duties change takes place, I fear that the military and the national security of the United States. in support of President Clinton's order for an presence of the United States, Britain, and When our troops are engaged in hostilities or air and missile attack of Iraqi weapons-produc- other nations will have to be maintained at are in harms way, we unconditionally support ing and military targets. Now is the time for great financial cost. them in the dangerous work that they do to our nation to support the Commander in Chief For several years, President Clinton has protect the interests of the United States. who was forced into this decision after United submitted to Congress a defense budget in While the President's timing of this attack is Nations arms inspectors reported that Bagh- questionable, I leave that question to the best dad continues to obstruct the will and mandate which he refused to include funding for the ex- judgment of the American people. of the U.N. pensive peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. This Saddam Hussein is a murderous dictator Again, had I been present, I would have forces Congress to add so-called emergency who cannot be permitted to continue to re- voted ``aye'' on the resolution of support. funding beyond the budget agreement or else lease his terror on his people and the world. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in seriously damage the readiness of our other He has repeatedly proven that he cannot be support of President Clinton's decision to military forces by transferring money from their trusted, and Iraq will remain a threat to peace order U.S. naval and air forces to strike at budgets. With the almost certain end of the as long as this dictator remains in charge. The military and government targets in Iraq in re- weapons inspection mission, we face yet an- mission by our troops against Saddam Hus- sponse to Saddam Hussein's latest refusal to other prolonged, expensive deployment of sein is a just one and it is absolutely nec- allow international arms officials to inspect U.S. troops and equipment. essary, but it should have come months ago. weapons facilities for biological and chemical In light of his continued use of military I am very proud of all the American men weapons. forces for a wide range of missions, I call and women who currently serve our country in As long as weapons of mass destruction are upon the President to ensure a timely release the Middle East. The presence of the greatest in Hussein's possession, Iraq poses a deadly of all funds in the FY99 defense bills and the fighting force in the worldÐthe United States threat to security in the already volatile Middle one billion dollars included in the omnibus bill militaryÐin the Middle East plays a vital role East. In addition, he is capable of wreaking for national missile defense. I also ask that he in keeping peace there. These troops have havoc anywhere in the worldÐincluding the respond in a positive way to the many calls for our unwavering support. May God be with United StatesÐusing only a minimal amount a defense budget which will meet the de- each of them as they carry out their task with of his chemical/biological stockpile. Let me be mands placed upon our military. We need to patriotism and courage. clear, allowing Hussein to continue gathering support our troops not only in word, but also Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, as the rep- his weapons of mass destruction would have in deed, by providing the resources they need resentative for Vandenberg Air Force Base on far reaching consequences for the safety of to do their job. the Central Coast of California, I have always mankind beyond the physical boundaries of Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield supported our servicemen and women and the middle east. One only has to see one of back the balance of my time. their families. Today, I rise today in strong the well publicized photos of a field of Kurdish The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. support of our troops and of this critical mis- corpses to see an example of the chemical LAHOOD). All time for debate has ex- sion to protect our national interest and safe- genocide he inflicted on his own people. pired. guard our global stability. Hussein has tested the will of America and The resolution is considered read for Yesterday, we entered a new phase in our the world community one too many times, and amendment. multilateral campaign to rein in Saddam Hus- now he bears full responsibility for his actions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sein's ability to terrorize his people and his The terms of the agreement that averted a ant to the order of the House of today, neighbors, and to destabilize the Middle East November air strike were clear: comply or face the previous question is ordered. and the international community. There can be the consequences. However, Hussein contin- The question is on the resolution. no doubt that this action is justified and ues to engage in a long pattern of games in The question was taken; and the brought on solely by Saddam's refusal to allow hiding Iraq's nuclear and biological warfare ca- Speaker pro tempore announced that UNSCOM to complete its inspections in a pabilities. As long as Iraq plans to continue to the ayes appeared to have it. thorough and timely manner. Decisive action defy the United Nations and the world commu- Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, on that I was undertaken at precisely the right time to nity by attempting to continue to develop demand the yeas and nays. bring about the greatest impact with the least weapons of mass destruction in the face of The yeas and nays were ordered. cost. international condemnation, the United States The vote was taken by electronic de- Hussein's attempts to manufacture chemi- must remain vigilant and ready to act. This vice, and there were—yeas 417, nays 5, cal, biological and nuclear weapons of mass strike sends a firm message to Hussein that answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 12, as destruction is well known, and so is his willing- the United States is not going to tolerate his follows: ness to use them. He must be stoppedÐby failure to comply with required weapons in- [Roll No. 539] diplomatic measures if possible, but by force if spection obligations any longer. The United necessary. Only by confronting Saddam can States, as leader of the world community, YEAS—417 we end his reign of terror which has inflicted must be prepared to act forcefully to end Abercrombie Archer Ballenger Ackerman Armey Barcia untold human suffering on his own people. Iraq's defiance, and I firmly support the use of Aderholt Bachus Barr Mr. Speaker, this morning I spoke with the this force to eliminate Iraq's ability to produce Allen Baker Barrett (NE) commander at Vandenberg to express my weapons that threaten its neighbors. Andrews Baldacci Barrett (WI) H11748 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 Bartlett Evans Kucinich Rahall Sherman Thune LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Barton Everett LaFalce Ramstad Shimkus Thurman Bass Ewing LaHood Rangel Shuster Tiahrt (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given Bateman Farr Lampson Redmond Sisisky Tierney permission to address the House for 1 Becerra Fattah Lantos Regula Skaggs Torres minute.) Bentsen Fawell Largent Reyes Skeen Towns Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, we will Bereuter Fazio Latham Riggs Skelton Traficant Berman Filner LaTourette Riley Slaughter Turner continue to work on this whole subject Berry Foley Lazio Rivers Smith (MI) Upton of the schedule for the remainder of the Bilbray Forbes Leach Rodriguez Smith (NJ) Velazquez day and ensuing. I know Members on Bilirakis Ford Levin Roemer Smith (OR) Vento Bishop Fossella Lewis (CA) Rogan Smith (TX) Visclosky both sides of the aisle are very anxious Blagojevich Fowler Lewis (GA) Rogers Smith, Adam Walsh about this schedule, and let me just Bliley Fox Lewis (KY) Rohrabacher Smith, Linda Wamp suggest that we will need to perhaps Blumenauer Frank (MA) Linder Ros-Lehtinen Snyder Waters put the House into recess for an hour. Blunt Franks (NJ) Lipinski Rothman Solomon Watkins We will continue with our meeting Boehlert Frelinghuysen Livingston Roukema Souder Watt (NC) Boehner Frost LoBiondo Roybal-Allard Spence Watts (OK) and our negotiations with the minor- Bonilla Ganske Lofgren Royce Spratt Waxman ity, and hopefully within the hour we Bonior Gejdenson Lowey Ryun Stabenow Weldon (FL) can return with an announcement of Sabo Stark Weldon (PA) Bono Gekas Lucas what the schedule will be for the re- Borski Gephardt Luther Salmon Stearns Weller Boswell Gibbons Maloney (CT) Sanders Stenholm Wexler mainder of this day, this week, and Boucher Gilchrest Maloney (NY) Sandlin Stokes Weygand that time ensuing. Boyd Gillmor Manzullo Sawyer Strickland White Mr. Speaker, I should encourage Saxton Stump Whitfield Brady (PA) Gilman Markey Members to stay close to their offices. Brady (TX) Gingrich Martinez Schaefer, Dan Stupak Wicker Brown (CA) Gonzalez Mascara Schaffer, Bob Sununu Wilson We would like to, on behalf of all the Brown (FL) Goode Matsui Schumer Talent Wise Members, be able to give you definitive Brown (OH) Goodlatte McCarthy (MO) Scott Tanner Wolf word within that hour time period, and Bryant Goodling McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner Tauscher Woolsey Serrano Tauzin Wynn at that point, of course, each and every Bunning Gordon McCollum Sessions Taylor (MS) Yates Burr Goss McCrery Member can follow up as they and their Shadegg Thomas Young (AK) Burton Graham McDade family’s needs dictate. Shaw Thompson Young (FL) Buyer Granger McDermott Shays Thornberry If I may ask the indulgence of the Callahan Green McGovern Chamber, that we take that recess, Calvert Greenwood McHale NAYS—5 Camp Gutierrez McHugh come back within the hour, and make Campbell Gutknecht McInnis Conyers McKinney Sanford that announcement. Canady Hall (OH) McIntosh Lee Paul Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, will the Cannon Hall (TX) McIntyre ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 gentleman yield? Capps Hamilton McKeon Furse Mr. ARMEY. I yield to the gentleman Cardin Hansen McNulty from Michigan. Carson Harman Meehan NOT VOTING—12 Castle Hastert Meek (FL) Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I would Chabot Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Baesler Manton Sanchez say to the gentleman from Texas, the Chambliss Hastings (WA) Menendez DeGette Miller (CA) Scarborough majority leader, let me just state from Chenoweth Hayworth Metcalf Doolittle Murtha Snowbarger Christensen Hefley Mica Gallegly Rush Taylor (NC) the perspective of many on this side of the aisle, and I assume some even on Clay Hefner Millender- b Clayton Herger McDonald 1300 the gentleman’s side of the aisle, that Clement Hill Miller (FL) So the resolution was agreed to. we would look down upon any activity Clyburn Hilleary Minge Coble Hilliard Mink The result of the vote was announced in this body to go forward with im- Coburn Hinchey Moakley as above recorded. peachment while American men and Collins Hinojosa Mollohan A motion to reconsider was laid on women are engaged in armed conflict. Combest Hobson Moran (KS) the table. I hope in your deliberations, I hope in Condit Hoekstra Moran (VA) Cook Holden Morella f your deliberations, that you consider Cooksey Hooley Myrick the message that that will send to peo- Costello Horn Nadler PERSONAL EXPLANATION ple around the world, and more par- Cox Hostettler Neal ticularly, those who are fighting on be- Coyne Houghton Nethercutt Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote Cramer Hoyer Neumann 539, I was unavoidably detained with business half of this country. Crane Hulshof Ney in my district. Had I been present I would have Mr. ARMEY. I thank the gentleman Crapo Hunter Northup voted ``aye.'' from Michigan for his advice. Cubin Hutchinson Norwood f Cummings Hyde Nussle f Cunningham Inglis Oberstar RECESS Danner Istook Obey PERSONAL EXPLANATION Davis (FL) Jackson (IL) Olver The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 12 Davis (IL) Jackson-Lee Ortiz Mr. SNOWBARGER. Mr. Speaker, the sys- of rule I, the Chair declares the House Davis (VA) (TX) Owens tem for alerting Members of a pending vote in recess subject to the call of the Deal Jefferson Oxley was not in operation when the vote was called DeFazio Jenkins Packard Chair. Delahunt John Pallone on H. Res. 612, to express Congressional Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 4 min- DeLauro Johnson (CT) Pappas support for the men and women of our Armed utes p.m.), the House stood in recess DeLay Johnson (WI) Parker Forces who are conducting operations against subject to the call of the Chair. Deutsch Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Diaz-Balart Johnson, Sam Pastor Iraq. I strongly support our troops and support f this resolution. I would have voted ``yes'' on Dickey Jones Paxon b Dicks Kanjorski Payne this measure. 1457 Dingell Kaptur Pease Dixon Kasich Pelosi f AFTER RECESS Doggett Kelly Peterson (MN) The recess having expired, the House GENERAL LEAVE Dooley Kennedy (MA) Peterson (PA) was called to order by the Speaker pro Doyle Kennedy (RI) Petri Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Dreier Kennelly Pickering tempore (Mr. LAHOOD) at 2 o’clock and Duncan Kildee Pickett unanimous consent that all Members 57 minutes p.m. Dunn Kilpatrick Pitts may have 5 legislative days in which to f Edwards Kim Pombo revise and extend their remarks and in- Ehlers Kind (WI) Pomeroy ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO Ehrlich King (NY) Porter clude extraneous material on the reso- Emerson Kingston Portman lution just adopted. OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING Engel Kleczka Poshard The SPEAKER. Is there objection to QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF English Klink Price (NC) the request of the gentleman from THE HOUSE Ensign Klug Pryce (OH) Eshoo Knollenberg Quinn South Carolina? Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Etheridge Kolbe Radanovich There was no objection. to rule IX, I hereby give notice of my December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11749 intention to offer a resolution which Washington in this session late in the Unfortunately, we are not able to raises a question of the privileges of year for the purpose of considering gain that unanimous consent agree- the House. The form of the resolution House Resolution 611. There is, of ment, and therefore we must proceed is as follows: course, a uniform agreement across the at the outset tomorrow under the regu- Whereas rule IX of the Rules of the House country and between both sides of the lar order with the limited time. We of Representatives provides that questions of aisle, as well as the White House, that will between now and 10 a.m. tomorrow privilege shall arise whenever the rights of the Congress fulfill this constitutional work diligently with the minority to the House collectively or the Members indi- responsibility as soon as possible. We try to find perhaps another agreement vidually in their representative capacity are have been called upon to do so on so affected; that might be able to in an orderly Whereas under the precedents, customs, many times. And so, Mr. Speaker, you fashion extend the debate time in the and traditions of the House pursuant to rule were quite right to call us back to take interests of all Members wanting to IX, a question of privilege has arisen in cases this up. participate. If we are not able to get involving the constitutional prerogatives of As you know further, Mr. Speaker, that, there are prerogatives that rest the House and of Members of the House; and prior to your calling us back to town with us by which, perhaps, we might Whereas the House is prepared to consider and prior to our taking up this resolu- even still be able to, and certainly the a resolution impeaching the President, and tion, we became engaged in hostile ac- majority is willing to use those prerog- the Delegate to the Congress from the Dis- tivities with Iraq. The House, quite ap- atives to extend the debate time for a trict of Columbia seeks to assert the con- propriately, yesterday made the deci- stitutional prerogative to cast a vote in the matter of this consequence. sion that we would devote today to a I am presuming that the debate consideration of the resolution: Now, there- time where we would give deference to fore, be it would go in an orderly manner with a that activity and give or pay our re- Resolved, demeanor that befits the stature of spects and our tribute, exhibit our sup- SECTION 1. PROVIDING VOTE FOR DELEGATE this great legislative body. We would port for our troops in that activity. I FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA exercise those prerogatives on behalf of IN CONSIDERATION OF PRESI- am very gratified to tell you, Mr. all Members, but, as it stands now, Mr. DENTIAL IMPEACHMENT RESOLU- Speaker, that it has been a very broad TIONS. Speaker, I am afraid that we must pro- Pursuant to section 2 of article I of the based bipartisan tribute to our troops and pledge of support to our troops’ ac- ceed tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., and Constitution and the twenty-third article of we must proceed under the regular amendment thereto granting the people of tivity, but as those troops are engaged the District of Columbia the right to vote in now, even now, defending the freedoms order of the House. presidential elections, the Delegate to the of this great Nation and the Constitu- As I have said before, we will do ev- Congress from the District of Columbia shall tion of this Nation, they have a right erything we can on behalf of all Mem- be permitted to cast a vote in the House of to know that the work of the Nation bers wishing to participate to find Representatives in the same manner as a goes forward. some manner either by agreement and member of the House in the consideration by In consideration of this it is our in- unanimous consent or by that exercise the House of any resolution impeaching the tention, Mr. Speaker, to begin consid- of the prerogatives of the body avail- President or Vice President of the United able to us under the rules of the House States. eration of House Resolution 611 at 10 to afford more Members an opportunity SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. o’clock tomorrow morning. Should we Section 1 shall apply with respect to any do so under the regular order of the to participate in this debate. resolution impeaching the President or Vice House, as has been the basis by which So that being the case, Mr. Speaker, President of the United States that is con- we have considered each resolution of it is my duty to inform Members that sidered by the House of Representatives after impeachment brought to the House we will proceed tomorrow at 9 a.m. the adoption of this resolution. ever in the history of the Nation, there under regular order, and we will do so The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. would be within the rules of the House with the hope that perhaps we can ex- LAHOOD). Under rule IX, a resolution that have prevailed for the last 200 tend this debate time to some reason- offered from the floor by a Member years only a very limited time for de- able measure. other than the majority leader or the bate. All of us in this body on both side Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman minority leader as a question of the of the aisle feel that that limited pe- from Louisiana (Mr. LIVINGSTON), the privileges of the House has immediate riod of time is insufficient. Con- distinguished chairman of the Commit- precedence only at a time designated sequently we have worked very hard tee on Appropriations and Speaker- by the Chair within 2 legislative days trying to reach an agreement by which elect. after the resolution is properly noticed. we might have had a unanimous con- (Mr. LIVINGSTON asked and was Pending that designation, the form of sent request to extend that time of de- given permission to revise and extend the resolution noticed by the gentle- bate. Had we been able to come to his remarks.) woman from the District of Columbia agreement on unanimous consent, we Mr. LIVINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I ap- (Ms. NORTON) will appear in the RECORD would have been able to proceed tomor- preciate the distinguished majority at this point. The Chair will not at this row at 10 o’clock, debate the resolution leader yielding to me, and I would hope point determine whether the resolution from 10 o’clock to 4 o’clock Saturday that the Members of the minority constitutes a question of privilege. morning, giving all Members an oppor- might reconsider their position on this That determination will be made at the tunity to express their point of view on unanimous consent request because I time designated for consideration of the matter. The debate would have think it is a reasonable one which the resolution. been equally divided between the chair- would afford all Members the oppor- f man, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. tunity to discuss this very important HYDE), and the ranking member, the subject. I think the concerns of the mi- b 1500 gentleman from Michigan (Mr. CON- nority will be expressed by the distin- LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM YERS), of the Committee on the Judici- guished minority leader shortly, and (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given ary. On Saturday, 9:30 a.m., there anticipation of his argument is that we permission to address the House for 1 would have been a quorum call, and at are carrying on this activity at the minute.) 10 a.m. there would have been a period same time as our troops are in the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of wrap up speeches for approximately field, and that is true. For that very LAHOOD). Without objection, the gen- one-half hour. After that, the minority reason we adjourn today, canceled our tleman from Texas is recognized for 1 would have offered a motion to recom- plans to bring the issue of impeach- minute. mit, perhaps, which would have been ment before the floor of the House There was no objection. their right, and we would have allowed today, as was planned and which was Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I asked for 10 minutes of debate on that motion for the reason that all Members are here this 1 minute for purposes of discussing both sides, and we would have tried to at this time solely because the Presi- the calendar for the remainder of the complete this important work on Sat- dent has deployed the troops as re- week. urday afternoon so that in fact the cently as yesterday evening. Mr. Speaker, of course, as we all need of this Nation for this to be com- Mr. Speaker, I had the opportunity of know, we have been called back to pleted would have been fulfilled. speaking with the President yesterday, H11750 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 the day before and today, and I under- of Representatives and the Senate to I urge the minority leader to recon- stand that the initial reports are that support him in his efforts to deploy sider the position on the unanimous our troops are doing an outstanding troops to Desert Storm to combat Sad- consent request. job. Our hearts and best wishes and dam Hussein just several years ago, b 1515 prayers go with all the troops, and may fact is the troops were in the field they all return safely and sound having weeks at a time. They prepared for Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, if I may completed their mission in a full and months in order to accomplish Desert reclaim my time just very briefly for successful manner. But in order for the Storm, and then were actually in the one final point; and prior to that point, House to simply close down its con- field for many weeks. The Congress let me thank the gentleman from Lou- stitutional responsibility and its role never wavered, the Congress never isiana for his comments. They were in compliance with its agreement slowed down, the Congress conducted well taken. under both Republican and Democrat its constitutional responsibility, en- Mr. Speaker, just this morning in the resolutions back in August or Septem- gaged in its activities while the troops Oval Office of the White House, the ber when we were dealing with the were in the field. President of the United States was Committee on the Judiciary prospec- And so we find ourselves in the wan- asked with respect to the engagement tive report, the fact is that we really ing days of the Calendar Year 1998 with of American military in Iraq. I quote: must go forward tomorrow. the Judiciary chairman having com- ‘‘Would it undercut your authority if When the Special Counsel had con- mitted that we would finish our busi- the House opens the impeachment de- cluded his business and made his rec- ness on this unpopular, undesirable bate during this operation?″ ommendations to the Committee on issue before the end of the calendar The President’s response, Mr. Speak- the Judiciary and the referrals were year with virtually all of the Democrat er, was ‘‘No.’’ made by this House by a vote of vir- members of the Committee on the Ju- f tually almost all of the Members of the diciary and virtually all of the Mem- FURTHER LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM House to send the matter to the Com- bers of the House with some exceptions mittee on the Judiciary, virtually all claiming that they wanted to complete (Mr. GEPHARDT asked and was Members said that if we have got to this business by the end of the year, given permission to address the House have this investigation, and admittedly not let it drag on incessantly, not force for 1 minute.) it is not popular among many Mem- the country to suffer under a cloud of Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, first, bers; if we have got to have this inves- impeachment. How often we hear the the minority respects the right of the tigation, it should be completed by the arguments now that if we impeach this majority to decide the agenda and de- end of the year. The Democrat resolu- President, that the cloud of impeach- cide when we will vote on important tion called for that, the Republican ment will hang over the country into matters like the one that is to be be- chairman of the Committee on the Ju- the weeks and months ahead as the fore us tomorrow. The minority also diciary said it was his intention to Senate conducts deliberations. wants debate and wants as much de- complete by the end of the year. Let us not proclaim or prolong the bate as we can have so that Members As a personal matter, I would like to harm to the country by hanging this can express their views on this very finish it this year, and I can tell my issue out in this body. Let us do our important subject. The minority also colleagues that the gentleman from business. Yes, there are people outside wants this to be completed this year if Georgia (Mr. GINGRICH) would rather the Capitol demanding action in one at all possible. We have said that over not have it as the last item of his role form or another. People are calling in and over again. I agree with those as Speaker of the House. and jamming our switchboards by de- views. This is a terribly unpopular measure. manding that we take action on one But I must say that we strongly ob- No one wants to deal with impeach- side or another. Let us disregard the ject to this matter coming up tomor- ment except that it is before us and we outside influences and do our constitu- row or the next day or any day in must deal with it, and the question is tional responsibility, which is to which our young men and women in when we deal with it. Do we just an- present the case of impeachment, and the military are in harm’s way protect- ticipate that the troops in the field will if a majority of the Members by their ing the interests of the people of the complete their business by Ramadan or own consciences wish to vote for or United States. by a time certain or by Tuesday or by against that issue of impeachment, let I would simply say the reason we be- Christmas Day or by New Year’s Day them cast their votes without pressure, lieve that and we believe it strongly is or by 2 weeks into January? How do we without pressure from the majority, that we think, we must think, not only assess when that mission is going to be without pressure from the minority, of how this activity will be received by complete? There is no way to know without pressure from the White Members or other Americans around when the troops will have completed House. Let us debate the issue, let the country, we believe we have got to their mission. There is no way to know them cast their votes, do our constitu- also look at how Saddam Hussein will whether or not Saddam Hussein in his tional responsibility, live up to exactly perceive the idea and the information mindless self absorption decides to lash the principles for which our young peo- that, while he is under physical attack out at American troops, at British ple in the Armed Services are risking by the United States and its people, we troops, at Kuwait, at his neighbors their lives at this very moment, and are having a debate in our House of anywhere in the Middle East. We can- adjourn this 105th Congress, and send Representatives to remove the Com- not anticipate what Saddam Hussein the issue to the United States Senate if mander in Chief from his office. I do will do, and yet we cannot refrain from it passes and let it die if it does not. not think we can assume that Saddam advancing the people’s business under I urge my colleagues, reconsider the Hussein understands all the nuances this critical issue. motion that was going to be promoted and all the facts surrounding this de- This is an issue of impeachment and promulgated by the majority lead- bate and this activity. which has not been before this body in er. It provides for an orderly debate, it We also have to ask how this will be 120 years, if I recall correctly. Excuse provides for us to engage in this issue received by the Russians, how it will be me, with one exception. That was Rich- without undo harangue, it provides for received by the British, how it will be ard Nixon. The committees entertained Members not to avoid the issue by pro- received by the French, the Chinese, impeachment proceedings of Richard cedural harangues and folderol, it al- and people all across this world, that Nixon, and that happened at the end of lows us to face the issue head on. If it we are seeking to ally ourselves with the Vietnam War when troops, Amer- is meritorious it will pass, and if it is or to at least get their understanding ican troops, were deployed in the field not, it will fail. We can go home and and their help and their cooperation as in Vietnam, and yet the Democrat Con- understand that we have done our con- we go through this very difficult activ- gress at the time undertook the re- stitutional responsibility, and the rest ity. sponsibility of impeaching Richard is either in our colleagues’ hands or in Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, will the Nixon, but he resigned. God’s hands or in the President’s gentleman yield at that point? When President Bush called upon the hands, but it will be simply ended for Mr. GEPHARDT. I yield to the gen- majority of the Members of the House us. tleman from Missouri. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11751 Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I think for me to believe for one moment that, chairman of the Committee on Appro- more important to that, if I can com- if this House engages in impeachment priations and the Speaker-elect, the ment on the remarks of the gentleman debate tomorrow while the bombs are gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. LIVING- from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT), it is being dropped and our men and women STON). how the sailors, marines, airmen, and in uniform are actively engaged in a The gentleman from Louisiana said the soldiers would receive this. wartime activity, that we do not invite let us disregard the outside influence. I Who would think of removing Gen- some action on the part of our enemy would suggest that, as a body, when we eral Schwarzkopf in the middle of in this war to take advantage of this are dealing with the two most profound Desert Storm? We are talking about situation at the cost of the lives of men questions this institution could ever taking up a motion to remove the Com- and women in uniform. deal with, sending our young men and mander in Chief of the troops who are I would ask the gentleman whether women into combat and deciding the actively engaged in a military effort, he has gotten a full briefing from fate of a President, that the country to remove him during a military crisis George Tenet, the Director of the CIA, has a right to be involved and involved of the United States of America. to give us some satisfaction that, if we intimately in those decisions, and that We have come back at other times in embark on this precarious road, that we ought not to disregard their voice, this Congress, at the end of the year, we are not putting in jeopardy the lives disregard the election results, dis- when there is no conflict, and I say this of our men and women in uniform. regard, as the distinguished leader has not to be of help to the President, but Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I yield just said, the minority leader, the ef- to be of assistance to the morale and to to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. fects it will have on 24,000 men and the steadiness of the young men and ARMEY), the majority leader. women who are engaged in combat at young women who are engaged in this. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank this very hour. I think we really ought to rethink tak- the minority leader for yielding to me. It would be a grave mistake to go for- ing this matter up during this military If I might just make a quick response ward with this vote while our Nation is crisis that we are in. to the gentleman’s comments. Mr. engaged in military action. I cannot Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, re- Speaker, I believe the Nation has fully believe that we are even having this de- claiming my time, I would sum up; and well understood the schedule that was bate. It was totally inappropriate, if I I know we have one or two other speak- prepared for this week and announced might say, for some in the Republican ers who want to speak. Let me just put for this week. leadership, to call for the President’s it this way: We have had a lot of par- The President certainly must have resignation when he was trying to tisan rancor in the years past, and that known about this. The President must bring peace just this last week in the always is part of a political body like have weighed that. Indeed, I think, by Middle East. So it should not surprise this. press reports, it is clear that he did us that this decision would flow from But I want to say to my friends in weigh that matter as he made the deci- that. the Republican Party in the majority, sion to engage in this effort in Iraq. Our angst about moving forward I feel very strongly that this is a high When he made that decision, know- rests on another pillar; and that is the moment for the House of Representa- ing full well that this debate might be inability of this side of the aisle to tives. I feel strongly that we must per- happening at this time, he very likely have the chance to offer a reasonable form at a high level. I hope we can. I addressed in his own mind the ques- alternative, a censure alternative also hope that there is not partisan tion: Can I effectively complete this which the majority of Americans now rancor in this debate on impeachment, mission under those circumstances? In- support. It is unfair. It is wrong. There because we have a high duty and re- deed, he must clearly have concluded is something about this whole process sponsibility to carry forward. he can; and perhaps that is why he felt that shows a lack of judgment, a lack I hope and pray that we could have so confident this morning when asked of proportionality, a lack of common this debate when it will not be in the Oval Office: ‘‘Would it undercut sense. misperceived by Saddam Hussein or by your authority if the House opens the We have time to reach some resolu- somebody else in the world that we impeachment debate during this oper- tion on these important questions be- have to depend upon. I ask the major- ation?’’ The President replied, ‘‘No. I fore we engage in the debate. But I ity to reconsider its decision, its legiti- think that, first of all, I am going to think it behooves us all to take a step mate decision to hold this debate while complete this mission.’’ back, to take a deep breath. our troops are in the field. He clearly understands that, as the My goodness, if Bob Dole and Jerry I know that Members may feel that Commander in Chief and the President Ford could offer a way out of this mess there is inconvenience in waiting here of the United States, he has the ability through the censure resolution, why until this military action is finished to complete his mission. He clearly un- cannot we have that choice on the tomorrow or the next day or the day derstands that we, too, have our ability floor? Why is that fundamental choice after that. I would like us all to think to complete our mission. supported by the majority of the people of the inconvenience that our young One of the wonderful things about a in this country being denied to us on people are undergoing, the danger that democracy that perhaps Saddam Hus- the most fundamental question that we they face, and how they will see this sein may never be able to understand is could be dealing with in this Congress? action and perhaps misperceive what is different, important missions can be So I just would ask the distinguished happening in their House of Represent- carried out by different branches of the chairman of the Committee on Appro- atives. government simultaneously at peace priations and the Speaker-elect to re- I want them to see nothing from us and with decorum and with effective- consider the path that I think we are but support and unity of purpose at ness and with conclusion. about to follow regretfully tomorrow; this time of danger in their lives. That, ladies and gentlemen, is why to pause. There will be time to have Mr. KENNEDY OF Rhode Island. Mr. our democracy is so wonderful and the this debate. It will, I suspect, be before Speaker, will the gentleman yield? message that our men and women in the end of the year. But my sense, it Mr. GEPHARDT. I yield to the gen- the field fighting should have the right makes no sense, to go forward when tleman from Rhode Island. to see; that as we engage in conflict, our young men and women are under Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. democracy does not stop in America, arms. Speaker, I think the gentleman brings and, therefore, it is all the more worth Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, if I up a very important point. I would like our fight and our risk. can reclaim my time and conclude, I to honestly ask the majority leader to Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I yield would simply ask again in an earnest answer it. to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. way, in a heartfelt way, that the ma- As a member of the Committee on BONIOR). jority would consider what we have National Security, we get briefings Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank said about doing this debate and taking constantly on intelligent reports and my colleague for yielding to me. I this under consideration while our the implications of United States for- would like to reference the remarks young men and women are in harm’s eign policy around the world. It is hard that were made by the distinguished way and also consider the wisdom of H11752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 denying an alternative motion of cen- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. ing the message that somehow there sure when this debate takes place. Speaker, if the gentleman will yield are political implications in the timing We feel that both of these requests further, let me just make another of this strike. I think it helps the are reasonable and make common point. I think the President has just President’s authority and I think it sense, and we make them with respect, said that this military action that is helps the credibility of this House, and and we make them with heartfelt feel- currently going on could be open- I think it helps the morale of our ing among most of the Members on this ended, so we do not know when it is armed services if we continue to do our side. going to end. job. We appreciate the opportunity to Furthermore, most of the veterans’ Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I think we communicate this with the majority. organizations around this country sup- have had a very good example of the We feel this is a moment of great re- port us continuing. I have not seen a kind of debate we might be able to sponsibility for the House of Rep- war in the past of any sort, whether it have and the kind of debate we should resentatives. We want nothing more is a limited conflict or a total out war, have. than all of the House and all of its that has stopped the Congress of the I want to personally, if I may, thank Members to bring praise on ourselves United States from doing its business. the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- as an institution, that we carry out We can look back in almost any case, HARDT), the minority leader, and the these grave responsibilities in the best even the Civil War, where they were on gentleman from Michigan (Mr. possible way for the American people. the doorsteps of this building. BONIOR), the minority whip. I would f I would suggest that it is important like to thank the Speaker-elect, the that we carry out the responsibilities FURTHER LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. LIVING- of this Congress under the Constitution STON), and the other Members who (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given of the United States and get on with it. have spoken for their demeanor, their permission to address the House for 1 Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank presentation, the professionalism by minute.) the gentleman from Texas, who was a which we have had this sampling of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without prisoner of war for 7 years, much of kind of important debate we should objection, the gentleman from Texas which was spent in solitary confine- have and can have tomorrow. (Mr. ARMEY) is recognized for 1 minute. ment. I know from previous discussion It is my hope that we can reach There was no objection. during those difficult days he was sus- agreement, or by other parliamentary Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I do have tained by his knowledge that God was a couple of Members that have been matters available to us we can find a in his heaven and Congress was in ses- way to extend an orderly, serious de- anxious to speak. With the indulgence sion doing the Nation’s business. of the minority, I would like to yield to bate of such a grave nature on such a Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman grave matter tomorrow. Again, let me the gentleman from Texas (Mr. JOHN- from California (Mr. DUNCAN HUNTER), that all the gentlemen who partici- SON) for brief remarks. another gentleman who served in Viet- pated. b 1530 nam. Mr. Speaker, I believe that concludes Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I want to any proceedings for today. Tomorrow Speaker, I would like to comment on thank the majority leader for yielding we will proceed at 9 a.m. under the reg- several remarks that have been made to me. ular order for debate time of 1 hour. If here. But before I do, let me just say Let me just say, it is something that perhaps we can find a better way to ex- that our fighting men are fighting for happens regularly here in the House tend that, it is my hope we can do so. our constitutional privilege to do just that two parties, both in good faith, f exactly what we are doing here today. can look at the same facts and come to ADJOURNMENT It is the Constitution that we are fol- totally different conclusions. I have lowing. That is why we are doing it. come to a totally different conclusion Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I move The remark was made that we did from the esteemed minority leader and that the House do now adjourn. not remove any generals during a war. others who feel that troops will be de- The motion was agreed to; accord- I kind of recall MacArthur was re- moralized if we do not stop this con- ingly (at 3 o’clock and 36 minutes moved by a Democrat administration stitutional process. I think just the op- p.m.), the House adjourned until to- during Korea, which I fought in. It did posite. From talking with them and morrow, Friday, December 18, 1998, at 9 not bother the war effort at all. with a number of people who are veter- a.m. I also remember when I was a POW in ans, I have come to the conclusion that f Vietnam that there were people on the they will be demoralized if we do stop Democrat side that called for our this constitutional process. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, President’s impeachment. That process There is one term that I think is ETC. may have started. I am not sure how common to both this House and to our Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu- that happened, but some of those peo- military. That term is duty. We refer tive communications were taken from ple may even be here today. to it often, and it is clear now that our the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- When our president, George Bush, at- uniformed people are carrying out lows: tempted to get involved in Desert their duty in difficult circumstances to 11864. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- Storm, every single Democrat leader defend the liberties and security of this ricultural Marketing Service, transmitting voted against it. country. They are doing that so we can the Service’s final rule—Regulations Under Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, may I just perform our duty. Our duty is to carry the Perishable Agricultural Commodities intercede with a thought. I have a cou- out the Constitution. Act (PACA); Renewal of License [Docket No. ple of other Members here who have With respect to other nations that FV98–359] received November 23, 1998, pursu- are watching this process around the ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee been waiting. They want to speak. I on Agriculture. would hope, and I am sure that we all world, they have been watching the 11865. A letter from the Congressional Re- would agree that we perhaps could Committee on the Judiciary on tele- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health allow these Members to speak, but per- vision for the last many months. We do Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- haps we could be brief and then con- not hide our internal problems and our ice’s final rule—Mexican Fruit Fly Regula- clude the day’s business. internal debates. They are always out tions; Addition of Regulated Area [Docket Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, will the there for the world to see. I think that No. 98–082–3] received November 23, 1998, pur- gentleman yield? is a sign of strength, not a sign of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Mr. ARMEY. I yield to the gentleman weakness. tee on Agriculture. I think we would be sending the mes- 11866. A letter from the Congressional Re- from Texas. view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I voted sage to not only our military people Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- with the President. I did not vote but to others around the world. If we ice’s final rule—Tuberculosis Testing of against him. I voted with the President hold up on our constitutional duty be- Livestock Other than Cattle and Bison on that matter. cause of this strike, then we are send- [Docket No. 97–062–2] received December 3, December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11753 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the final rule—Common Crop Insurance Regula- and Tangelos Grown in Florida and Imported Committee on Agriculture. tions; Cotton and ELS Cotton Crop Insur- Grapefruit; Relaxation of the Minimum Size 11867. A letter from the Congressional Re- ance Provisions (RIN: 0563–AB62) received Requirement for Red Seedless Grapefruit view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No. FV99–905–1 IFR] received No- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- vember 18, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ice’s final rule—Importation of Fruits and culture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Vegetables [Docket No. 97–107–2] received De- 11878. A letter from the Manager, Federal culture. cember 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of 11888. A letter from the Regulatory Review 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s Officer, Agricultural Marketing Service, De- culture. final rule—Common Crop Insurance Regula- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the 11868. A letter from the Congressional Re- tions; Basic Provisions (RIN: 0563–AB69) re- Department’s final rule—Domestically Pro- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health ceived December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. duced Peanuts; Decreased Assessment Rate Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- [Docket Nos. FV98–997–1 FIR and FV98–998–1 ice’s final rule—Importation of Coffee [Dock- culture. FIR] received November 18, 1998, pursuant to et No. 97–011–2] received December 3, 1998, 11879. A letter from the Deputy Under Sec- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- retary, Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture. mittee on Agriculture. Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 11889. A letter from the Regulatory Review 11869. A letter from the Executive Director, Department’s final rule—Special Uses (RIN: Officer, Agricultural Marketing Service, De- Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 0596–AB35) received December 3, 1998, pursu- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the transmitting the Commission’s final rule— ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Department’s final rule—Raisins Produced Two-Part Documents for Commodity Pools on Agriculture. From Grapes Grown in California; Relax- [17 CFR Part 4] received November 4, 1998, 11880. A letter from the Administrator, ations to Substandard and Maturity Dockage pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Marketing and Regulatory Programs, De- Systems [FV99–989–1 IFR] received November mittee on Agriculture. partment of Agriculture, transmitting the 18, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 11870. A letter from the Deputy Executive Department’s final rule—Irish Potatoes the Committee on Agriculture. Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- Grown in Colorado; Exemption From Area 11890. A letter from the Administrator, mission, transmitting the Commission’s No. 2 Handling Regulation for Potatoes Farm Service Agency, Department of Agri- final rule—Adverse Registration Actions by Shipped for Experimentation and the Manu- culture, transmitting the Department’s final the National Futures Association With Re- facture or Conversion Into Specified Prod- rule—Special Combinations for Tobacco Al- spect to Agricultural Trade Option Mer- ucts, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the lotments and Quotas (RIN: 0560–AF14) re- chants and Their Associated Persons and Ap- Committee on Agriculture. ceived November 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 plicants for Registration in Either Cat- 11881. A letter from the Congressional Re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- egory—received November 25, 1998, pursuant view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health riculture. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Inspection Service, Department of Agri- 11891. A letter from the Congressional Re- Agriculture. culture, transmitting the Department’s final view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 11871. A letter from the Administrator, rule—Closure of Harry S Truman Animal Im- Inspection Service, Department of Agri- Rural Development, Department of Agri- port Center [Docket No. 98–070–3] received culture, transmitting the Department’s final culture, transmitting the Department’s final November 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rule—Asian Longhorned Beetle; Addition to rule—Electric Program Standard Contract 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Quarantined Areas [Docket No. 98–088–1] re- Forms (RIN: 0572–AB42) received November 4, culture. ceived November 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 11882. A letter from the Congressional Re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Committee on Agriculture. view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health riculture. 11872. A letter from the Director, Procure- Inspection Service, Department of Agri- 11892. A letter from the Administrator, ment and Property Management, Depart- culture, transmitting the Department’s final Farm Service Agency, Department of Agri- ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- rule—Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Addition to culture, transmitting the Department’s partment’s final rule—Uniform Procedures Quarantined Areas [Docket No. 98–083–3] re- ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Tobacco Warehouses for the Acquisition and Transfer of Excess ceived December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 0560–AD92) received November 12, 1998, Personal Property (RIN: 0500–AA00) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. culture. mittee on Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 11883. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- 11893. A letter from the Administrator, culture. ricultural Marketing Service, Department of Farm Service Agency, Department of Agri- 11873. A letter from the Agricultural Mar- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s culture, transmitting the Department’s final keting Service, Department of Agriculture, final rule—Limes and Avocados Grown in rule—1998 Marketing Quota and Price Sup- transmitting the Department’s final rule— Florida; Relaxation of Container Dimension, port for Burley Tobacco (RIN: 0560–AF18) re- Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in Weight, and Marking Requirements [Docket ceived November 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. California; Relaxations to Substandard and No. FV98–911–2 FIR] received November 18, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Maturity Dockage Systems [FV99–989–1 IFR] 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the culture. received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Committee on Agriculture. 11894. A letter from the Administrator, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 11884. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- Farm Service Agency, Department of Agri- riculture. ricultural Marketing Service, Department of culture, transmitting the Department’s final 11874. A letter from the Administrator, Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s rule—1998 Marketing Quota and Price Sup- Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards final rule—Nectarines and Peaches Grown in port for Flue-Cured Tobacco (RIN: 0560–AF19) Administration, Department of Agriculture, California; Relaxation of Quality Require- received November 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Department’s final rule— ments for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Clear Title—Protection for Purchasers of [Docket No. FV98–916–2 FIR] received No- riculture. Farm Products (RIN: 0580–AA63) received De- vember 18, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11895. A letter from the Director, Office of cember 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- culture. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- culture. 11885. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 11875. A letter from the Administrator, ricultural Marketing Service, Department of Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, De- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s York [Region II Docket No. NY29–1–187a; partment of Agriculture, transmitting the final rule—Dairy Promotion and Research FRL–6193–5] received November 20, 1998, pur- Department’s final rule—American Indian Order; Amendment to the Order [DA–98–05] suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Livestock Feed Program (RIN: 0560–AF29) re- received November 18, 1998, pursuant to 5 tee on Agriculture. ceived December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 11896. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- riculture. Regulatory Management and Information, culture. 11886. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 11876. A letter from the Congressional Re- ricultural Marketing Service, Department of ting the Agency’s final rule—Azoxystrobin; view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- Inspection Service, Department of Agri- final rule—Kiwifruit Grown in California; tions [OPP–300759; FRL 6045–4] (RIN: 2070– culture, transmitting the Department’s final Decreased Assessment Rate [Docket No. AB78) received November 20, 1998, pursuant rule—Fruit from Hawaii [Docket No. 97–005– FV98–920–3 FIR] received November 18, 1998, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2] received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Agriculture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- mittee on Agriculture. 11897. A letter from the Director, Office of riculture. 11887. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- Regulatory Management and Information, 11877. A letter from the Manager, Federal ricultural Marketing Service, Department of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s ting the Agency’s final rule—Carfentrazone- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency H11754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 Exemptions [OPP–300751; FRL 6040–7] (RIN: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- with India and Pakistan in the national in- 2070–AB78) received November 20, 1998, pursu- riculture. terest of the United States, pursuant to 31 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 11908. A letter from the Executive Director, U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—349); to the on Agriculture. U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commis- Committee on Appropriations and ordered to 11898. A letter from the General Counsel, sion, transmitting the Commission’s final be printed. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- rule—Rules of Practice; Final Rules—re- 11919. A communication from the President ting the Agency’s final rule—Zinc phosphide; ceived November 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the United States, transmitting his re- Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- quests to transfer $338 million from the In- tion [OPP–300760; FRL 6046–1] (RIN: 2070– culture. formation Technology Systems and Related AB78) received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 11909. A communication from the President Expenses Account for year 2000 (Y2K) compli- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of the United States, transmitting a report ance to 20 Federal agencies, pursuant to 31 Agriculture. of two deferrals of budgetary resources, to- U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—351); to the 11899. A letter from the Director, Office of taling $167.6 million, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. Committee on Appropriations and ordered to Regulatory Management and Information, 684(a); (H. Doc. No. 105—335); to the Commit- be printed. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tee on Appropriations and ordered to be 11920. A letter from the the Director, the ting the Agency’s final rule—Harpin; Tem- printed. Office of Management and Budget, transmit- porary/Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance 11910. A communication from the President ting the cumulative report on rescissions [OPP–300750; FRL–6040–5] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- of the United States, transmitting his re- and deferrals of budget authority as of No- ceived December 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 quests to make available $4.2 billion in pre- vember 1, 1998, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- viously appropriated emergency funds for (H. Doc. No. 105—347); to the Committee on riculture. the Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 11900. A letter from the Director, Office of 31 U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—338); to the 11921. A communication from the President Regulatory Management and Information, Committee on Appropriations and ordered to of the United States, transmitting the Na- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- be printed. tional Security Strategy of the United ting the Agency’s final rule—Tebufenozide; 11911. A communication from the President States, 1998, pursuant to Public Law 99—433, Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- of the United States, transmitting his re- section 603(a) (100 Stat. 1075); to the Commit- tions [OPP–300766; FRL–6049–4] (RIN: 2070– quests to make available $732.2 million in tee on National Security. AB78) received December 15, 1998, pursuant previously appropriated emergency funds for 11922. A letter from the Chief, Programs to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, and Legislation Division, Office of Legisla- Agriculture. Justice, State, Transportation, and the tive Liaison, Department of the Air Force, 11901. A letter from the Director, Office of Treasury; the Executive Office of the Presi- transmitting notification that the Com- Regulatory Management and Information, dent; and, Federal Drug Control Programs, mander of Air Force Materiel Command is Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105— initiating a single-function cost comparison ting the Agency’s final rule—Triazamate; 339); to the Committee on Appropriations of the Base Supply Functions at Tinker Air Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance [OPP– and ordered to be printed. Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, pursuant to 10 300702; FRL–6024–5] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received 11912. A communication from the President U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on Na- December 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the United States, transmitting his re- tional Security. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- quests to make available $216,922,000 in pre- 11923. A letter from the Chief, Programs culture. viously appropriated contingent funds for and Legislation Division, Office of Legisla- 11902. A letter from the Director, Office of the Department of Health and Human Serv- tive Liaison, Department of the Air Force, Regulatory Management and Information, ices, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. transmitting notification that the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 105—340); to the Committee on Appropria- mander of Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), ting the Department’s final rule— tions and ordered to be printed. Mississippi, has conducted a cost comparison Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerances for Emer- 11913. A communication from the President to reduce the cost of the Training Equipment gency Exemptions [OPP–300758; FRL–6045–3] of the United States, transmitting his re- Maintenance and Precision Measurement (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 28, 1998, quest to make available $100 million in emer- Equipment Laboratory functions, pursuant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gency appropriations for the Department of to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on mittee on Agriculture. Transportation, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107; National Security. 11903. A letter from the Director, Office of (H. Doc. No. 105—342); to the Committee on 11924. A letter from the Under Secretary, Regulatory Management and Information, Appropriations and ordered to be printed. Acquisition and Technology, Department of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 11914. A communication from the President Defense, transmitting the Selected Acquisi- ting the Agency’s final rule—Primisulfuron- of the United States, transmitting his re- tion Reports (SARS) for the quarter ending Methyl; Extension of Tolerance for Emer- quest to make available $120.5 million in pre- September 30, 1998, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. gency Exemptions [OPP–300755; FRL–6041–3] viously appropriated emergency funds for 2432; to the Committee on National Security. (RIN: 2070–AB78) received Novmeber 23, 1998, the Department of Defense, pursuant to 31 11925. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—343); to the Administration and Management, Depart- mittee on Agriculture. Committee on Appropriations and ordered to ment of Defense, transmitting a report to 11904. A letter from the Director, Office of be printed. Congress on the printing and duplicating Regulatory Management and Information, 11915. A communication from the President services procured in-house or from external Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of the United States, transmitting his re- sources during Fiscal Year 1997, pursuant to ting the Agency’s final rule—Tebuconazole; quests to transfer $891 million from the con- Public Law 104—724; to the Committee on Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- tingent emergency fund for Year 2000 (Y2K) National Security. tions [OPP–300745; FRL–6036–3] (RIN: 2070– compliance to 18 Federal agencies, pursuant 11926. A letter from the Director, Defense AB78) received November 23, 1998, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—344); to the Procurement, Department of Defense, trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Appropriations and ordered to mitting the Department’s final rule—Defense Agriculture. be printed. Federal Acquisition Supplement; Reform of 11905. A letter from the Director, Office of 11916. A communication from the President Affirmative Action in Federal Procurement, Regulatory Management and Information, of the United States, transmitting his re- Part II [DFARS Case 98–D021] received No- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- quests to make available $1.2 billion in pre- vember 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—Triasulfuron; viously appropriated emergency funds for 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Pesticide Tolerance [OPP–300700A; FRL–6040– the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Security. 4] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 23, State, and Transportation, the Executive Of- 11927. A letter from the Director, Defense 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the fice of the President, and for International Procurement, Department of Defense, trans- Committee on Agriculture. Assistance Programs, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule—Defense 11906. A letter from the Chairman and 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—345); to the Committee Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Admin- on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. Adoption of Interim Rules as Final Rules istration, transmitting the Administration’s 11917. A communication from the President Without Change [48 CFR Parts 209, 213, 219, final rule—Organization; Balloting and of the United States, transmitting his re- 225, 231, 235, 236, 252, and 253] received Novem- Stockholder Reconsideration Issues (RIN: quests to make available $1.1 billion in pre- ber 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 3052–AB71) received December 3, 1998, pursu- viously appropriated emergency funds for to the Committee on National Security. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Department of Defense, pursuant to 31 11928. A letter from the Director, Defense on Agriculture. U.S.C. 1107; (H. Doc. No. 105—348); to the Procurement, Department of Defense, trans- 11907. A letter from the Administrator, Committee on Appropriations and ordered to mitting the Department’s final rule—Defense Foreign Agricultural Service, transmitting be printed. Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; the Service’s final rule—Regulations Govern- 11918. A communication from the President Contract Action Reporting—1998 [DFARS ing the Financing of Commercial Sales of of the United States, transmitting his re- Case 98–D009] received November 4, 1998, pur- Agricultural Commodities (RIN: 0551–AA54) quests to make available emergency funding suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- received November 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 to support trade and investment activity tee on National Security. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11755 11929. A letter from the Director, Defense 11939. A letter from the Managing Director, outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in Procurement, Department of Defense, trans- Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- mitting the Department’s final rule—Defense ting the Board’s final rule—Election of Fed- sulting from passage of H.R. 1659, H.R. 3796, Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; eral Home Loan Bank Directors [No.98–47] H.R. 4558, H.R. 2675, H.R. 3687, S. 1333, H.R. Contract Action Reporting—Reform of Af- (RIN: 3069–AA55) received December 3, 1998, 2000 and H.R. 3874, pursuant to Public Law firmative Action [DFARS Case 98–D018] re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); ceived November 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Banking and Financial Services. to the Committee on the Budget. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National 11940. A letter from the Federal Register 11950. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Security. Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, retary for Educational Research and Im- 11930. A letter from the Director, Depart- transmitting the Office’s final rule—Finan- provement, Department of Education, trans- ment of Defense, transmitting the Depart- cial Management Policies; Financial Deriva- mitting a report on the Standards for Con- ment’s final rule—Compensation of Certain tives [No. 98–116] (RIN: 1550–AB13) received duct and Evaluation of Activities Carried Former Operatives Incarcerated by the December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Out by the Office of Educational Research Democratic Republic of Vietnam (RIN: 0790– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Improvement (OERI)—-Evaluation of the AG67) received December 7, 1998, pursuant to and Financial Services. Performance of Recipients of Grants, Coop- 11941. A letter from the Federal Register 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on erative Agreements, and Contracts (RIN: Liasion, Office of Thrift Supervision, trans- National Security. 1850–AA54) received October 26, 1998, pursu- 11931. A letter from the Director, Defense mitting the Office’s final rule—Electronic ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Procurement, Department of Defense, trans- Operations [No. 98–119] (RIN: 1550–AB00) re- on Education and the Workforce. mitting the Department’s final rule—Defense ceived December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking 11951. A letter from the Assistant General Weighted Guidelines-Federally Funded Re- and Financial Services. Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- search and Development Centers [DFARS 11942. A letter from the Federal Register cation, transmitting the Department’s final Case 97–D025] received November 12, 1998, Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, rule—Standards for Conduct and Evaluation pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- transmitting the Office’s final rule—Assess- of Activities Carried Out by the Office of mittee on National Security. ments and Fees [No. 98–118] (RIN: 1550–AB20) Educational Research and Improvement 11932. A letter from the Assistant to the received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 (OERI)—Evaluation of the Performance of Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Recipients of Grants, Cooperative Agree- serve System, transmitting the Board’s final Banking and Financial Services. ments, and Contracts (RIN: 1850–AA54) re- rule—Membership of State Banking Institu- 11943. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions in the Federal Reserve System; Inter- Management and Budget, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education national Banking Operations; Loans to Exec- OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in and the Workforce. utive Officers, Directors, and Principal outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in 11952. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Shareholders of Member Banks; Bank Hold- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- Secretary for Program Operations, Depart- ing Companies and Change in Bank Control; sulting from passage of H.R. 4068 and S. 414, ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- Rules of Practice for Hearings; and Rules Re- pursuant to Public Law 101—508, section ment’s final rule—Class Exemption Relating garding Delegation of Authority [Regula- 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); to the Commit- to Certain Employee Benefit Plan; Foreign tions H, K, O, and Y; Docket No. R–1021] re- tee on the Budget. Exchange Transactions Executed Pursuant ceived October 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11944. A letter from the Director, Office of to Standing Instructions [Prohibited Trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking Management and Budget, transmitting action Exemption 98–54; Application Number and Financial Services. OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in D–09643] received November 23, 1998, pursuant 11933. A letter from the Comptroller of the outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Currency, Department of the Treasury, each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- Education and the Workforce. transmitting the Department’s final rule— sulting from passage of H.R. 6 and H.R. 4382, 11953. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Organization and Functions, Availability pursuant to Public Law 101—508, section retary for Occupational Safety and Health, and Release of Information, Contracting 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); to the Commit- Department of Labor, transmitting the De- Outreach Program [Docket No. 98–18] (RIN: tee on the Budget. partment’s final rule—Powered Industrial 1557–AB65) received November 6, 1998, pursu- 11945. A letter from the Director, Office of Truck Operator Training [Docket S–008] ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Management and Budget, transmitting (RIN: 1218–AB33) received December 8, 1998, on Banking and Financial Services. OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in 11934. A letter from the Chairman, Federal outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- mittee on Education and the Workforce. the semiannual report on the activities of sulting from passage of H.R. 3616, H.R. 449, 11954. A letter from the Assistant Sec- the Affordable Housing Disposition Program H.R. 930, H.R. 1836 and H.R. 3790, pursuant to retary for Occupational Safety and Health, covering the period from January 1, 1998 Public Law 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Department of Labor, transmitting the De- through June 30, 1998, pursuant to Public Stat. 1388—582); to the Committee on the partment’s final rule—Permit-Required Con- Law 102—233, section 616 (105 Stat. 1787); to Budget. fined Spaces [Docket No. S–019A] (RIN: 1218– the Committee on Banking and Financial 11946. A letter from the Director, Office of AA51) received November 25, 1998, pursuant Services. Management and Budget, transmitting to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 11935. A letter from the Director, Federal OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in Education and the Workforce. Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in 11955. A letter from the Deputy Executive the 1998 annual report on the activities of each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- Director and Chief Operating Officer, Pen- the Affordable Housing Advisory Board; to sulting from passage of H.R. 4060, H.R. 4103, sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- the Committee on Banking and Financial H.R. 4112 and H.R. 4194, pursuant to Public mitting the Corporation’s final rule—Disclo- Services. Law 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388— sure to Participants; Benefits Payable in 11936. A letter from the Director, Office of 582); to the Committee on the Budget. Terminated Single-employer Plans [29 CFR Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- 11947. A letter from the Director, Office of Parts 4011 and 4022] received November 6, ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- Management and Budget, transmitting 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tion’s final rule—Activities of Insured State OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in Committee on Education and the Workforce. Banks and Insured Savings Associations outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in (RIN: 3064–AC12) received December 3, 1998, each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- 11956. A letter from the Deputy Executive pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sulting from passage of H.R. 4328, pursuant Director and Chief Operating Officer, Pen- mittee on Banking and Financial Services. to Public Law 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- 11937. A letter from the Managing Director, Stat. 1388—582); to the Committee on the mitting the Corporation’s final rule—Alloca- Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- Budget. tion of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; ting the Board’s final rule—Federal Home 11948. A letter from the Director, Office of Valuation of Benefits and Assets; Expected Loan Bank Standby Letters of Credit [No. Management and Budget, transmitting Retirement Age [29 CFR Part 4044] received 98–49] (RIN: 3069–AA61) received December 3, OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in November 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- and the Workforce. ices. sulting from passage of S. 1718, H.R. 4110, 11957. A letter from the Deputy Executive 11938. A letter from the Managing Director, H.R. 1023, S. 1733, H.R. 633, H.R. 4283, S. 391, Director and Chief Operating Officer, Pen- Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- S. 1693 and S. 2364, pursuant to Public Law sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- ting the Board’s final rule—Community In- 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); mitting the Corporation’s final rule—Pay- vestment Cash Advance Programs [No.98–48] to the Committee on the Budget. ment of Premiums (RIN: 1212–AA79) received (RIN: 3069–AA75) received November 25, 1998, 11949. A letter from the Director, Office of December 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Management and Budget, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education mittee on Banking and Financial Services. OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in and the Workforce. H11756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 11958. A letter from the Deputy Executive Facilities and Pollutants: Oklahoma [OK–15– ber 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Director and Chief Operating Officer, Pen- 1–7399a: FRL–6183–5] received November 2, to the Committee on Commerce. sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 11976. A letter from the Director, Office of mitting the Corporation’s final rule—Alloca- Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, tion of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; In- 11968. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- terest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits—re- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—National Emis- ceived December 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and for Source Categories: Organic Hazardous and the Workforce. Promulgation of Implementation Plans, Air Pollutants from the Synthetic Organic 11959. A letter from the Deputy Executive South Carolina: Approval of Revisions to the Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Other Director and Chief Operating Officer, Pen- South Carolina SIP Regarding Volatile Or- Processes Subject to the Negotiated Regula- sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- ganic Compounds (VOC) Definition Adop- tion for Equipment Leaks; Rule Clarifica- mitting the Corporation’s final rule—Alloca- tions [SC–21–1; SC–23–1–9832a; FRL–6197–6] re- tions; Correction [AD-FRL–6197–8] (RIN: tion of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; In- ceived December 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2060–AC19) received December 2, 1998, pursu- terest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits—re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ceived November 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11969. A letter from the Director, Office of on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Regulatory Management and Information, 11977. A letter from the Director, Office of and the Workforce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, 11960. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary for Communications and Information, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- ting the Agency’s final rule—Pesticide Department of Commerce, transmitting a re- tion Plans; Delaware and District of Colum- Worker Protection Standard; Respirator port to Congress exercising the option to bia; Revised Format for Materials Being In- Designations [OPP–00541; FRL–6022–3] re- sustitute alternative spectrum for the 15 corporated by Reference [DE100–2014 & ceived December 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Megahertz (MHz) from the 1990–2110 MHz DC100–1017; FRL–6193–6] received December 2, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. that the Federal Communications Commis- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 11978. A letter from the Director, Office of sion would otherwise be required to reallo- Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, cate and assign by competitive bidding; to 11970. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval of the 11961. A letter from the General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Clean Air Act, Section 112(1), Delegation of Department of Transportation, transmitting ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Authority to Three Local Air Agencies in the Department’s final rule—Federal Motor Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Washington [FRL–6187–8] received November Vehicle Safety Standards; School Bus Body tion Plans; Interim Final Determination of 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Joint Strength (National Highway Traffic Correction of Deficiencies in 15 Percent the Committee on Commerce. Safety Administration) [Docket No. NHTSA– Rate-of-Progress and Contingency Plans; 11979. A letter from the Director, Office of 98–4662] (RIN: 2127–AC19) received November Rhode Island [RI–6987a; A–1–FRL–6192–7] re- Regulatory Management and Information, 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ceived December 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 11962. A letter from the General Counsel, 11971. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Department of Transportation, transmitting Regulatory Management and Information, Facilities and Pollutants; Illinois; Control of the Department’s final rule—Transportation Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Landfill Gas Emissions from Existing Munic- Equity Act for the 21st Century; Interim Im- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ipal Solid Waste Landfills [IL173–1a; FRL– plementation of the Congestion Mitigation Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- 6191–1] received November 23, 1998, pursuant and Air Quality Improvement Program (Fed- tion Plans; New Hampshire; 15 Percent Rate- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on eral Highway Administration) [FHWA Dock- of-Progress and Contingency plans; Vapor Commerce. et No. FHWA–98–4317] (RIN: 2125–ZZ07) re- Recovery Controls for Gasoline Distribution 11980. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Dispensing [NH–7162a; A–1–FRL–6196–1] Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. received December 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 11963. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval of Department of Transportation, transmitting Commerce. Section 112(1) Program of Delegation; Michi- the Department’s final rule—Schedule of 11972. A letter from the Director, Office of gan [MI49–01(a); FRL–6189–8] received Novem- Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141 [Docket Regulatory Management and Information, ber 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); No. NHTSA 98–3781; Notice 2] (RIN: 2127– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to the Committee on Commerce. AH26) received December 3, 1998, pursuant to ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 11981. A letter from the Director, Office of 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, Commerce. California State Implementation Plan Revi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 11964. A letter from the General Counsel, sion, San Diego Air Pollution Control Dis- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Department of Transportation, transmitting trict and Ventura County Air Pollution Con- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- the Department’s final rule—Federal Motor trol District [CA 211–0105; FRL–6195–8] re- tion Plans; Maryland; Approval of Revision Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective ceived December 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to the VOC Rule Governing Automotive and Devices and Associated Equipment [Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Light-Duty Truck Coating Operations No. NHTSA 98–4723] (RIN: 2127–AF73) re- 11973. A letter from the Director, Office of [MD060–3032a; FRL–6183–9] received Novem- ceived November 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 Regulatory Management and Information, ber 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to the Committee on Commerce. Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 11982. A letter from the Director, Office of 11965. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Commonwealth of Kentucky [KY–102–106– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Enviromental Protection Agency, transmit- 9903a; FRL–6192–1] received December 2, 1998, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Revocation of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Promulgation of Implementation Plans Significant New Use Rules for Certain Chem- mittee on Commerce. (SIP); Texas: 1990 Base Year Emissions In- ical Substances [OPPTS–50633A; FRL–6044–6] 11974. A letter from the Director, Office of ventories, 15% Rate of Progress Plans, Con- (RIN: 2070–AB27) received November 20, 1998, Regulatory Management and Information, tingency Plans, and Motor Vehicle Emission pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Budgets [TX–80–1–7353; FRL–6173–8] received mittee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and November 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11966. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, State of Missouri [Region VII Docket No. 11983. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- MO–057–1057a; FRL–6197–1] received Decem- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Any Edible ber 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Food Commodity Used as a Pesticide; Ex- to the Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Clean Air Act emption from the Requirement of a Toler- 11975. A letter from the Director, Office of Reclassification; Arizona-Phoenix Non- ance [OPP–300749; FRL–6039–5] (RIN: 2070– Regulatory Management and Information, attainment Area; Ozone; Extension of Plan AB78) received December 1, 1998, pursuant to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Submittal Deadline [AZ–001–BU; FRL–6183–7] 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—Control of Air received November 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 Commerce. Pollution from Motor Vehicles and New U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 11967. A letter from the Director, Office of Motor Vehicle Engines; Modification of Fed- Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, eral On-board Diagnostic Regulations for 11984. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Light-Duty Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks; Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Extension of Acceptance of California OBD II Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Promulgation of State plans for Designated Requirements [FRL–6196–4] received Decem- ting the Agency’s final rule—Designation of December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11757 Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes: 7009; A–1–FRL–62034] received December 15, vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- State of Idaho and the Fort Hall Indian Res- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Agency’s final rule—Use of Alter- ervation [ID–21–7001, ID 22–7002; FRL–6185–8] Committee on Commerce. native Analytical Test Methods in the Refor- received November 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 11993. A letter from the Director, Office of mulated Gasoline Program and Revision of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Regulatory Management and Information, the Specification for the Mixing Chamber Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Associated with Animal Toxicity Testing of 11985. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Fuels and Fuel Additives [FRL–6187–6] re- Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- ceived November 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tion Plans; State of New Hampshire; Interim 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Final Determination that New Hampshire 12003. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of State Plans For Designated has Avoided the Deficiencies of its I/M SIP Regulatory Management and Information, Facilities and Pollutants: Alabama [AL–048– revision [NH037–7164; A–1–FRL–6203–5] Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 1–9901a; FRL–6188–9] received November 10, Recieved December 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 ting the Department’s final rule—Approval 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Promulgation of Air Quality Implemen- Committee on Commerce. Commerce. tation Plans; Pennsylvania; Approval of VOC 11986. A letter from the Director, Office of 11994. A letter from the Director, Office of and NOxRACT Determinations for Individual Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Sources [SIPTRAX No. PA–4082a; FRL–6194– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 3] received November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Commerce. State of Missouri [MO 055–1055; FRL–6134–3] South Carolina [SC–035–1–9833a; FRL–6204–1] 12004. A letter from the Director, Office of received November 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 received December 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 Regulatory Management and Information, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Commerce. Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 11987. A letter from the Director, Office of 11995. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, California State Implementation Plan Revi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- sion, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Control District [CA 162–0109; FRL–6194–5] re- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Promulgation of State Plans For Designated ceived November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 tion Plans and Designations of Areas for Air Facilities and Pollutants: Tennessee [TN 183– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Quality Planning Purposes; State of Con- 1–9824a; FRL–6204–4] received December 15, Commerce. necticut; Approval of Maintenance Plan, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12005. A letter from the AMD-Performance ECORD Management, Fed- Carbon Monoxide Redesignation Plan and Committee on Commerce. Evaluation and R Emissions Inventory for the Connecticut 11996. A letter from the Director, Office of eral Communications Commission, transmit- Portion of the New York—N.New Jersey- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Commission’s final rule—Closed Long Island Area [CT051–7209a; A–1–FRL– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Captioning and Video Description of Video 6182–2] received November 2, 1998, pursuant ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Programming; Implementation of Section to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Promulgation of Implementation Plans: 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Video Programming Accessibility [MM Commerce. Washington [WA 67–7142a; FRL–6188–1] re- Docket No. 95–176] received October 26, 1998, 11988. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived November 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Regulatory Management and Information, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Commerce. Commerce. 12006. A letter from the AMD-Performance ting the Agency’s final rule—Significant 11997. A letter from the Director, Office of Evaluation and Records, Federal Commu- New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances; Regulatory Management and Information, nications Commission, transmitting the Correction [OPPTS–50632A; FRL–6042–2] Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Commission’s final rule—The Development (RIN: 2070–AB27) received November 20, 1998, ting the Agency’s final rule—Arizona: Final of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Authorization of State Hazardous Waste quirements For Meeting Federal, State and mittee on Commerce. Management [FRL–6178–3] received Novem- Local Public Safety Agency Communication 11989. A letter from the Director, Office of ber 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Requirements Through the Year 2010; Estab- Regulatory Management and Information, to the Committee on Commerce. lishment of Rules and Requirements For Pri- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 11998. A letter from the Director, Office of ority Access Service [WT Docket No. 96–86] ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Regulatory Management and Information, received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion Plans; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; ting the Agency’s final rule—Asbestos-Con- Commerce. Interim Final Determination that taining Materials in Schools; Financial Deci- 12007. A letter from the AMD-Performance Pennslyvania Continues to Correct the Defi- sion of State Request for Waiver From Re- Evaluation and Records Management, Fed- ciencies of its Enhanced I/M SIP Revision; quirements [OPPTS–62155A; FRL–6038–1] re- eral Communications Commission, transmit- Extension of Comment Period [PA 122–4078c; ceived November 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- FRL–6182–4] received November 2, 1998, pur- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 11999. A letter from the Director, Office of ments, FM Broadcast Stations. tee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, (Yuma,Colorado) [MM Docket No. 98–101 RM– 11990. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 9289] received November 2, 1998, pursuant to Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Department’s final rule—Michigan: 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Final Authorization of State Hazardous Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—National Emis- Waste Management Program Revision [FRL– 12008. A letter from the AMD—Perform- sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 6179–7] received November 2, 1998, pursuant ance Evaluation and Records Management, for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Federal Communications Commission, trans- and Fumigation Operations [AD-FRL–6192–8] Commerce. mitting the Commission’s final rule— (RIN: 2060–AC28) received December 3, 1998, 12000. A letter from the Director, Office of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Regulatory Management and Information, lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Gaylord, mittee on Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Michigan) [MM Docket No. 98–107 RM–9288] 11991. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Significant received November 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 Regulatory Management and Information, New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- [OPPTS–50627A; FRL–6033–6] (RIN: 2070– Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Oklahoma: AB27) received November 28, 1998, pursuant 12009. A letter from the AMD—Perform- Final Authorization of State Hazardous to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ance Evaluation and Records Management, Waste Management Program Revisions Commerce. Federal Communications Commission, trans- [FRL–6198–9] received December 3, 1998, pur- 12001. A letter from the Director, Office of mitting the Commission’s final rule— suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Regulatory Management and Information, Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- tee on Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (STE- 11992. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and VENSville, Montana) [MM Docket No. 98–115 Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of State Plans For Designated RM–9292] received November 20, 1998, pursu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Facilities and Pollutants: Georgia [GA–41– ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 9829a; FRL–6187–4] received November 9, 1998, on Commerce. Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 12010. A letter from the AMD—Perform- tion Plans; State of Maine; Interim Final mittee on Commerce. ance Evaluation and Records Management, Determiniation that Maine has Avoided the 12002. A letter from the Director, Office of Federal Communications Commission, trans- Deficiencies of its I/M SIP revision [ME060– Personnel Management and Information, En- mitting the Commission’s final rule— H11758 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- tional Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. Administration’s final rule—Indirect Food lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Hum- [CC Docket No. 97–21] Federal-State Joint Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and boldt, Nebraska) [MM Docket No. 98–110 RM– Board on Universal Service [CC Docket No. Sanitizers [Docket No. 98F–0292] received No- 9311] received November 20, 1998, pursuant to 96–45] received November 30, 1998, pursuant vember 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Commerce. Commerce. 12028. A letter from the Director, Regula- 12011. A letter from the AMD—Perform- 12019. A letter from the AMD—Perform- tions Policy and Management Staff, Food ance Evaluation and Records Management, ance Evaluation and Records Management, and Drug Administration, transmitting the Federal Communications Commission, trans- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Administration’s final rule—General and mitting the Commission’s final rule— mitting the Commission’s final rule— Plastic Surgery Devices: Reclassification of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- the Tweezer-Type Epilator [Docket No. 97N– lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (White- lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Gales- 0199] received October 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 fish, Montana) [MM Docket No. 98–124 RM– burg, Illinois and Ottumwa, Iowa) [MM U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9305] received November 20, 1998, pursuant to Docket No. 97–130 RM–8751] received Decem- Commerce. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ber 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 12029. A letter from the Director, Regula- Commerce. to the Committee on Commerce. tions Policy and Management Staff, Food 12012. A letter from the AMD—Perform- 12020. A letter from the AMD—Perform- and Drug Administration, transmitting the ance Evaluation and Records Management, ance Evaluation and Records Management, Administration’s final rule—Indirect Food Federal Communications Commission, trans- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and Sanitizers; Technical Amendment [Docket mitting the Commission’s final rule— mitting the Commission’s final rule— No. 96F–0164) received October 27, 1998, pursu- Amendment of Section 73.303(b), Table of Al- Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Elko, Ne- lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. on Commerce. vada) [MM Docket No. 98–111 RM–9299] re- (Daingerfield and Ore City, Texas) [MM 12030. A letter from the Director, Regula- ceived November 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 Docket No. 97–253 RM–9198] received Decem- tions Policy and Managament Staff, Food U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ber 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); and Drug Administration, transmitting the Commerce. to the Committee on Commerce. Administration’s final rule—Indirect Food 12013. A letter from the AMD—Perform- 12021. A letter from the AMD—Perform- Additives: Adhesives and Components of ance Evaluation and Records Management, ance Evaluation and Records Management, Coatings [Docket No. 98F–0433] received Oc- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Federal Communications Commission, trans- tober 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Commission’s final rule—Bien- mitting the Commission’s final rule— 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. nial Regulatory Review—Amendment of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- 12031. A letter from the Director, Regula- Parts 0, 1, 13, 22, 24, 26, 27, 80, 87, 90, 95, 97, lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Bunker, tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of and 101 of the Commission’s Rules to Facili- Missouri) [MM Docket No. 98–126 RM–9293] Policy, Food and Drug Administration, tate the Development and Use of the Univer- received December 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Administration’s final sal Licensing System in the Wireless Tele- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule—Indirect Food Additives: Paper and Pa- communications Services [WT Docket No. Commerce. perboard Components [Docket No. 96F–0401] 98–20] Amendment of the Amateur Service 12022. A letter from the AMD—Perform- received November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 Rules to Authorize Visiting Foreign Ama- ance Evaluation and Records Management, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on teur Operators to Operate Stations in the Federal Communications Commission, trans- Commerce. United States [WT Docket No. 96–188 RM– mitting the Commission’s final rule— 12032. A letter from the Director, Regula- 8677] received November 20, 1998, pursuant to Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Linn, Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Commerce. Missouri) [MM Docket No. 98–164 RM–9357] transmitting the Administration’s final 12014. A letter from the AMD—Perform- received December 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 rule—Mutual Recognition of Pharmaceutical ance Evaluation and Records Management, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Good Manufacturing Practice Inspection Re- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Commerce. ports, Medical Device Quality System Audit mitting the Commission’s final rule— 12023. A letter from the AMD—Perfomance Reports, and Certain Medical Device Product Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- Evaluation and Records Management, Fed- Evaluation Reports Between the United lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Twin eral Communications Commission, transmit- States and the European Community [Dock- Falls and Hailey, Idaho) [MM Docket No. 97– ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- et No. 98N–0185] (RIN: 0910–ZA11) received 131] (RM–9078, RM–9155) received October 26, ment of Parts 21 and 74 to Enable Multipoint November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Distribution Service and Instructional Tele- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Committee on Commerce. vision Fixed Service Licensees to Engage in 12033. A letter from the Director, Regula- 12015. A letter from the AMD—Perform- Fixed Two-Way Transmission [MM Docket tions Policy and Management Staff, Food ance Evaluation and Records Management, No. 97–217; File No. RM–9060] received De- and Drug Administration, transmitting the Federal Communications Commission, trans- cember 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Administration’s final rule—Food Labeling: mitting the Commission’s final rule— 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Warning and Notice Statement: Labeling of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- 12024. A letter from the AMD—Perform- Juice Products; Correction [Docket No. 97N– lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Las ance Evaluation and Records Management, 0524] (RIN: 0910–AA43) received November 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Vegas, New Mexico) [MM Docket No. 98–49] Federal Communications Commission, trans- Committee on Commerce. mitting the Commission’s final rule— (RM–9248) received October 26, 1998, pursuant 12034. A letter from the Director, Regula- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Commerce. lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Center Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 12016. A letter from the AMD—Perform- and Jacksonville, Texas) [MM Docket No. 98– transmitting the Administration’s final ance Evaluation and Records Management, 57] (RM–9251) received November 13, 1998, rule—Food Additives Permitted for Direct Federal Communications Commission, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Addition to Food For Human Consumption; mitting the Commission’s final rule— mittee on Commerce. White Mineral Oil, USP [Docket No. 94F– Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- 12025. A letter from the Director, Regula- 0454] received December 10, 1998, pursuant to lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (King tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Salmon, Alaska) [MM Docket No. 98–139] Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Commerce. (RM–9312) received October 26, 1998, pursuant transmitting the Administration’s final 12035. A letter from the Director, Regula- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule—Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and tions Policy and Management Staff, Food Commerce. Components of Coatings [Docket No. 97F– and Drug Administration, transmitting the 12017. A letter from the AMD—Perform- 0428] received November 10, 1998, pursuant to Administration’s final rule—Medical De- ance Evaluation and Records Management, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on vices; Investigational Device Exemptions Federal Communications Commission, trans- Commerce. [Docket No. 98N–0394] (RIN: 0910–ZA14) re- mitting the Commission’s final rule— 12026. A letter from the Director, Regula- ceived November 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Al- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on lotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Chehalis, Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Commerce. Washington) [MM Docket No. 97–7] (RM–8947) transmitting the Administration’s final 12036. A letter from the Director, Regula- received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 rule—Indirect Food Additives: Paper and Pa- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on perboard Components [Docket No. 98F–0054] Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Commerce. received November 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Administration’s final 12018. A letter from the AMD—Perform- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule—Adminstrative Practices and Proce- ance Evaluation and Records Management, Commerce. dures; Internal Review of Decisions [Docket Federal Communications Commission, trans- 12027. A letter from the Director, Regula- No. 98N–0361] received December 15, 1998, pur- mitting the Commission’s final rule— tions Policy and Management Staff, Food suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Changes to the Board of Directors of the Na- and Drug Administration, transmitting the tee on Commerce. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11759 12037. A letter from the Director, Regula- Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 2000 Readiness Reports to be Made by Cer- tion Policy and Management Staff, Office of transmitting the Administration’s final tain Non-Bank Transfer Agents [Release No. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, rule—Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, 34–40587; FR–52; File No. S7–8–98] (RIN: 3235– transmitting the Administration’s final Production Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. AH42) received October 29, 1998, pursuant to rule—Drug Labeling; Warning and Direction 98F–0390] received November 2, 1998, pursuant 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Statements for Rectal Sodium Phosphates to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. for Over-the-Counter Laxative Use; Final Commerce. 12057. A communication from the President Rule; Stay of Compliance [Docket No. 78N– 12047. A letter from the Director, Regula- of the United States, transmitting a report 036L] (RIN: 0910–AA01) Recieved December 15, tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of on developments concerning the national 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Policy, Food and Drug Administration, emergency with respect to the Federal Re- Committee on Commerce. transmitting the Administration’s final public of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montene- 12038. A letter from the Director, Regula- rule—Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, gro), pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); (H. Doc. tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Production Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. No. 105—331); to the Committee on Inter- Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 98F–0292] received November 2, 1998, pursuant national Relations and ordered to be printed. transmitting the Administration’s final to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12058. A communication from the President rule—Food Labeling: Health Claims; Reopen- Commerce. of the United States, transmitting a report ing of Comment Period [Docket Nos. 98N– 12048. A letter from the Director, Office of on developments concerning the national 0426, 98N–0427, 98N–0423, 98N–0424, 98N–0419, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory emergency with respect to Iran that was de- 98N–0422, 98N–0421, and 98N–0420] received De- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s clared in Executive Order No. 12170 of No- cember 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. final rule—Standard Review Plan for Trial vember 14, 1979, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Use For the Review of Risk-Informed Inserv- (H. Doc. No. 105—332); to the Committee on 12039. A letter from the Director, Regula- ice Inspection of Piping—received October International Relations and ordered to be tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to printed. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, the Committee on Commerce. 12059. A communication from the President transmitting the Administration’s final 12049. A letter from the Director, Office of of the United States, transmitting notifica- rule—Internal Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory tion that the Iran emergency declared in 1979 Antirheumatic Drug Products for Over-The- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s is to continue in effect beyond November 14, Counter Human Use; Final Rule for Profes- final rule—Criticality Accident Require- 1998, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. sional Labeling of Aspirin, Buffered Aspirin, ments (RIN: 3150–AF87) received November No. 105—333); to the Committee on Inter- and Aspirin in combination With Antacid 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to national Relations and ordered to be printed. Drug Products; Correction [Docket No. 77N– the Committee on Commerce. 12060. A communication from the President 094A] received December 15, 1998, pursuant to 12050. A letter from the Director, Office of of the United States, transmitting a report 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory on developments concerning the national Commerce. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s emergency with respect to Burma that was 12040. A letter from the Director, Regula- final rule—Boiling Water Reactor Licensees declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Use of the BWRVIP–05 Report to Request Re- 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, lief From Augmented Examination Require- No. 105—334); to the Committee on Inter- transmitting the Administration’s final ments on Reactor Pressure Vessel Circum- national Relations and ordered to be printed. rule—Indirect Food Additives: Polymers ferential Shell Welds [NRC Generic Letter 12061. A communication from the President [Docket No. 96F–0489] received December 15, 98–05] received November 16, 1998, pursuant of the United States, transmitting a report 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on on developments concerning the national Committee on Commerce. Commerce. emergency with respect to significant nar- 12041. A letter from the Director, Regula- 12051. A letter from the Director, Public cotics traffickers centered in Colombia that tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Health Service, transmitting the Service’s was declared in Executive Order No. 12978 of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, final rule—National Institutes of Health October 21, 1995, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); transmitting the Administration’s final Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program (H. Doc. No. 105—336); to the Committee on rule—Tamper-Evident Packaging Require- for Individuals from Disadvantaged Back- International Relations and ordered to be ments for Over-the-Counter Human Drug grounds (RIN: 0925–AA09) received November printed. Products [Docket No. 92N–0314] received De- 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 12062. A communication from the President cember 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Commerce. of the United States, transmitting a report 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 12052. A letter from the Secretary of on developments concerning the national 12042. A letter from the Director, Regula- Health and Human Services, transmitting emergency with respect to Angola that was tions Policy and Management Staff, Food the Department’s final rule—Dissemination declared in Executive Order 12865 of Septem- and Drug Administration, transmitting the of Information on Unapproved/New Uses for ber 26, 1993, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Administration’s final rule—Dental Devices; Marketed Drugs, Biologics, and Devices Doc. No. 105—337); to the Committee on Classification of Sulfide Detection Device [Docket No. 98N–0222] (RIN: 0910–AB23) re- International Relations and ordered to be [Docket No. 98P–0731] received November 12, ceived November 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 printed. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12063. A communication from the President Committee on Commerce. Commerce. of the United States, transmitting a report 12043. A letter from the Director, Regula- 12053. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- on the status of efforts to obtain Iraq’s com- tions Policy and Management Staff, Food ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting pliance with the resolutions adopted by the and Drug Administration, transmitting the the Commission’s final rule—Reports to be U.N. Security Council, pursuant to Public Administration’s final rule—General Hos- Made by Certain Brokers and Dealers [Re- Law 102—1, section 3 (105 Stat. 4); (H. Doc. pital and Personal Use Devices: Classifica- lease No. 34–40608; FR–53; File No. S7–7–98] No. 105—341); to the Committee on Inter- tion of the Apgar Timer, Lice Removal Kit, (RIN: 3235–AH36) received October 28, 1998, national Relations and ordered to be printed. and Infusion Stand [Docket No. 98N–0087] re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 12064. A communication from the President ceived November 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 mittee on Commerce. of the United States, transmitting a report U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12054. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, on developments concerning the national Commerce. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- emergency with respect to Sudan that was 12044. A letter from the Director, Regula- mitting the Commission’s final rule—Regu- declared in Executive Order 13067 of Novem- tions Policy and Management Staff, Food lations of Exchanges and Alternative Trad- ber 3, 1997, and matters relating to the meas- and Drug Administration, transmitting the ing Systems [Release No. 34–40760; File No. ures in that order, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. Administration’s final rule—Effective Date S7–12–98] (RIN: 3235–AH41) received December 1641(c); (H. Doc. No. 105—346); to the Commit- of Approval of an Abbreviated New Drug Ap- 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tee on International Relations and ordered plication [Docket No. 85N–0214] received No- the Committee on Commerce. to be printed. vember 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 12055. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 12065. A communication from the President 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- of the United States, transmitting notifica- 12045. A letter from the Director, Regula- mitting the Commission’s final rule— tion that the Sudanese emergency is to con- tions Policy and Management Staff, Food Amendment To Rule Filing Requirements tinue in effect beyond November 3, 1998, pur- and Drug Administration, transmitting the For Self-Regulatory Organizations Regard- suant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 105— Administration’s final rule—Quality Mam- ing New Derivative Securities Products [Re- 350); to the Committee on International Re- mography Standards; Correcting Amend- lease No. 34–40761; File No. S7–13–98] (RIN: lations and ordered to be printed. ment [Docket No. 95N–0192] (RIN: 0910–AA24) 3235–AH39) received December 10, 1998, pursu- 12066. A letter from the Director, Defense received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on on Commerce. the listing of all outstanding Letters of Offer Commerce. 12056. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, to sell any major defense equipment for $1 12046. A letter from the Director, Regula- Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- million or more; the listing of all Letters of tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of mitting the Commission’s final rule—Year Offer that were accepted, as of September 30, H11760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 1998, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the covering the period August 1 to September tor General Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Committee on International Relations. 30, 1998, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); to the 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government 12067. A letter from the Director, Defense Committee on International Relations. Reform and Oversight. Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting 12079. A letter from the Assistant Legal 12091. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair, the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Appalachian Regional Commission, trans- of defense articles to Greece (Transmittal State, transmitting Copies of international mitting the semiannual report for the period No. 05–99), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to agreements, other than treaties, entered into of April 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998, the Committee on International Relations. by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 12068. A letter from the Director, Defense 112b(a); to the Committee on International section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting Relations. ment Reform and Oversight. the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease 12080. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Of- 12092. A letter from the Chair, Architec- of defense articles to Greece (Transmittal fice of Foreign Assets Control, Department tural and Transportation Barriers Compli- No. 02–99), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to of the Treasury, transmitting the Depart- ance Board, transmitting the consolidated the Committee on International Relations. ment’s final rule—Iraqi Sanctions Regula- report to meet the requirements of the In- 12069. A letter from the Director, Defense tions [31 CFR Part 575] received November spector General Act and the Federal Man- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease the Committee on International Relations. Public Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. of defense articles to Greece (Transmittal 12081. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 2525); to the Committee on Government Re- No. 03–99), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to retary, Department of Commerce, transmit- form and Oversight. the Committee on International Relations. ting the Department’s final rule—India and 12093. A letter from the Attorney General, 12070. A letter from the Director, Defense Pakistan Sanctions and Other Measures transmitting the semiannual report on ac- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting [Docket No. 98–1019261–8261–01] (RIN: 0694– tivities of the Inspector General for the pe- the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease AB73) received November 23, 1998, pursuant riod April 1, 1998 through March 30, 1998, and of defense articles to Greece (Transmittal to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Management Report for the same period, No. 04–99), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to International Relations. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) the Committee on International Relations. 12082. A letter from the Secretary of Agri- section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- 12071. A letter from the Director, Defense culture, transmitting the department’s ment Reform and Oversight. Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting Semiannual Report to Congress covering the 12094. A letter from the Chairman, Board of notification concerning the Department of 6-month period ending September 30, 1998, Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) transmitting the semiannual report for the Acceptance (LOA) to Greece for defense arti- section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- period of April 1, 1998 through September 30, cles and services (Transmittal No. 99–03), ment Reform and Oversight. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Commit- 12083. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- tee on International Relations. cation, transmitting the 37th Semiannual ernment Reform and Oversight. 12072. A letter from the Director, Defense Reprt of the Inspector General of the Depart- 12095. A letter from the Executive Director, Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting ment of Education ending September 30, 1998, Committee for Purchase From People Who a copy of Transmittal No. 03–99 which con- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting stitutes a Request for Final Authority to section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- the Committee’s final rule—Procurement conclude a Memorandum of Understanding ment Reform and Oversight. List Additions and Deletions—received Octo- between the U.S. and Sweden concerning a 12084. A letter from the Secretary of ber 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); technology demonstration program, pursu- Health and Human Services, transmitting to the Committee on Government Reform ant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on the semiannual report of the Inspector Gen- and Oversight. International Relations. eral for the period April 1, 1998 through Sep- 12096. A letter from the Executive Director, 12073. A letter from the Acting Director, tember 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. Committee for Purchase From People Who Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting mitting a copy of Transmittal No. 01–99 tee on Government Reform and Oversight. the Committee’s final rule—Procurement which constitutes a Request for Final Ap- 12085. A letter from the Secretary of the List Additions and Deletions—October 27, proval for the Memorandum of Understand- Interior, transmitting the semiannual report 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ing between the U.S. and the United King- of the Inspector General for the period April Committee on Government Reform and dom concerning cooperation in the produc- 1, 1998, through September 30, 1998, pursuant Oversight. tion of the Universal Modem System, pursu- to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); 12097. A letter from the Executive Director, ant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on to the Committee on Government Reform Committee for Purchase From People Who International Relations. and Oversight. Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting 12074. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 12086. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, the Committee’s final rule—Additions to and retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of transmitting the Semiannual Report of the Deletions from the Procurement List—re- State, transmitting a memorandum of jus- Department of Labor’s Inspector General and ceived November 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tification for use of section 506(a)(2) author- Management report covering the period 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- ity to draw down articles, services, and mili- April 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998, pur- ment Reform and Oversight. tary education and training, pursuant to 22 suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec- 12098. A letter from the Executive Director, U.S.C. 2318(a)(1); to the Committee on Inter- tion 5(b); to the Committee on Government Committee For Purchase From People Who national Relations. Reform and Oversight. Are Blind or Severly Disabled, transmitting 12075. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 12087. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- the Committee’s final rule—Procurement retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of portation, transmitting the semiannual re- List: Additions and Deletions—received De- State, transmitting certification of a pro- port of the Inspector General for the period cember 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. posed license for the export of defense arti- ending September 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- cles or defense services sold commercially U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to ment Reform and Oversight. under a contract [Transmittal No. DTC 144– the Committee on Government Reform and 12099. A letter from the Executive Director, 98], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Com- Oversight. Committee For Purchase From People Who mittee on International Relations. 12088. A letter from the Acting Comptroller Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting 12076. A letter from the Assistant Legal General, General Accounting Office, trans- the Committee’s final rule—Procurement Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of mitting a list of all reports issued or released List; Additions and Deletions—received De- State, transmitting Copies of international by the GAO in September 1998, pursuant to 31 cember 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. agreements, other than treaties, entered into U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Govern- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. ment Reform and Oversight. ment Reform and Oversight. 112b(b); to the Committee on International 12089. A letter from the Chairman, African 12100. A letter from the Executive Director, Relations. Development Foundation, transmitting the Committee For Purchase From People Who 12077. A letter from the Assistant Sec- consolidated report to meet the require- Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of ments of the Inspector General Act and the the Committee’s final rule—Procurement State, transmitting Presidential Determina- Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act List Additions—received November 19, 1998, tion No. 99–04 regarding the drawdown of de- for the years 1997 and 1998, pursuant to Pub- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- fense articles and services for Honduras, lic Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. mittee on Government Reform and Over- Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala, pur- 2525); to the Committee on Government Re- sight. suant to 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1); to the Commit- form and Oversight. 12101. A letter from the Acting Comptroller tee on International Relations. 12090. A letter from the Secretary, Amer- General, Comptroller General, transmitting 12078. A communication from the President ican Battle Monuments Commission, trans- General Accounting Office’s monthly listing of the United States, transmitting the bi- mitting the FY 1998 annual report pursuant of new investigations, audits, and evalua- monthly report on progress toward a nego- to the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity tions; to the Committee on Government Re- tiated settlement of the Cyprus question Act and the 1988 Amendments to the Inspec- form and Oversight. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11761 12102. A letter from the Chairman, Council app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the 12125. A letter from the Deputy Independ- of the District of Columbia, transmitting no- Committee on Government Reform and ent Counsel, Office of Independent Counsel, tification of its response to the legislative Oversight. transmitting the Annual Report on Audit recommendations of the District Financial 12113. A letter from the Chairman, Inter- and Investigative Activities for the period Responsibility and Management Assistance national Trade Commission, transmitting ending September 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 Authority regarding street vending dated Updated version of the International Trade U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to August 31, 1998, pursuant to Public Law 104— Commission’s Strategic Plan; to the Com- the Committee on Government Reform and 8, section 207; to the Committee on Govern- mittee on Government Reform and Over- Oversight. ment Reform and Oversight. sight. 12126. A letter from the Director, Office of 12103. A letter from the Director, Adminis- 12114. A letter from the President, James Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- tration and Management, Department of De- Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, fice’s final rule—Student Educational Em- fense, transmitting the Department’s final transmitting the consolidated reports under ployment Program (RIN: 3206–AH82) received rule—DoD Freedom of Information Act Pro- the Federal Managers Financial Integrity October 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. gram Regulation [DoD 5400.7–R] (RIN: 0790– Act and the Inspector General Act, 1978, as 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- AG58) received November 23, 1998, pursuant amended, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to ment Reform and Oversight. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Committee on Government Reform and 12127. A letter from the Director, Office of Government Reform and Oversight. Oversight. Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- 12104. A letter from the Chief Management 12115. A letter from the Executive Director, fice’s final rule—Temporary and Term Em- Officer, District of Columbia Financial Re- Japan-United States Friendship Commis- ployment (RIN: 3206–AH47) received Novem- sponsibility and Management Assistance Au- sion, transmitting the Japan-U.S. Friendship ber 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); thority, transmitting the fiscal year 1998 an- Commission’s Fiscal Year 1998 year-end re- to the Committee on Government Reform nual performance report entitled, ‘‘A Report port on the related activities of the Japan- and Oversight. on Service Improvements and Management United States Friendship Commission, pur- 12128. A letter from the Director, Office of Reform,’’ pursuant to Public Law 103—62; to suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- the Committee on Government Reform and tion 5(b); to the Committee on Government fice’s final rule—Federal Employees Health Oversight. Reform and Oversight. Benefits Program: Disenrollment (RIN: 3206– 12116. A letter from the Chairman, Merit 12105. A letter from the Chairwoman, Equal AH61) received November 23, 1998, pursuant Systems Protection Board, transmitting the Employment Opportunity Commission, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FY 1998 combined report pursuant to the transmitting the semiannual report for the Government Reform and Oversight. Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act period of April 1, 1998 through September 30, 12129. A letter from the Director, Office of and the 1988 Amendments to the Inspector 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- General Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- fice’s final rule—Reduction in Force Offers of to the Committee on Government Reform ernment Reform and Oversight. Vacant Positions (RIN: 3206–AH95) received and Oversight. 12106. A letter from the Chairman and 12117. A letter from the Chairman, Na- November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Admin- tional Endowment of the Arts, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- istration, transmitting the semiannual re- the semiannual report for the period of April ment Reform and Oversight. 12130. A letter from the Director, Office of port for the period of April 1, 1998 through 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998, pursuant Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- September 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); fice’s final rule—Prevailing Rate Systems; (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- to the Committee on Government Reform tee on Government Reform and Oversight. and Oversight. Redefinition of Philadelphia, PA, and New 12107. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 12118. A letter from the General Counsel, York, NY, Appropriated Fund Wage Areas Communications Commission, transmitting National Labor Relations Board, transmit- (RIN: 3206–AI30) received November 23, 1998, a copy of the annual report in compliance ting the semiannual report for the period of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- with the Government in the Sunshine Act October 1, 1997 through March 31, 1998, pursu- mittee on Government Reform and Over- during the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 ant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section sight. U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Govern- 5(b); to the Committee on Government Re- 12131. A letter from the Director, Office of ment Reform and Oversight. form and Oversight. Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- 12108. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 12119. A letter from the Deputy Independ- fice’s final rule—Authorization of Solicita- Maritime Commission, transmitting the ent Counsel, Office of the Independent Coun- tions During the Combined Federal Cam- Federal Maritime Commission’s Inspector sel, transmitting Audit and Investigative Ac- paign (RIN: 3206–AI53) received December 3, General Semiannual Report for the period tivities, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the April 1, 1998—September 30, 1998, pursuant to Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- Committee on Government Reform and 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to ernment Reform and Oversight. Oversight. the Committee on Government Reform and 12120. A letter from the Director, Office of 12132. A letter from the Director, Office of Oversight. Government Ethics, transmitting the con- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- 12109. A letter from the Chairman, Federal solidated report in compliance with the In- fice’s final rule—Firefighter Pay (RIN: 3206– Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, spector General Act and the Federal Man- AI50) received November 25, 1998, pursuant to transmitting the consolidated report in com- agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pliance with the Inspector General Act and U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to Government Reform and Oversight. the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity the Committee on Government Reform and 12133. A letter from the Director, Office of Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Oversight. Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- 12121. A letter from the Independent Coun- fice’s final rule—Student Educational Em- ernment Reform and Oversight. sel, Office of Independent Counsel, transmit- ployment Program (RIN: 3206–AH82) received 12110. A letter from the Executive Director, ting the Annual Report on Audit and Inves- October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Federal Retirement Thrift Investment tigative Activities, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- Board, transmitting the 1998 annual report (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- ment Reform and Oversight. in compliance with the Inspector General tee on Government Reform and Oversight. 12134. A letter from the Director, Office of Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public 12122. A letter from the Independent Coun- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to sel, Office of Independent Counsel, transmit- fice’s final rule—Federal Employees Health the Committee on Government Reform and ting a Statement Regarding Adequacy of Benefits Program Improving Carrier Per- Oversight. Management Controls Systems, pursuant to formance; Conforming Changes Parts 1609, 12111. A letter from the Deputy Associate 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 1632, and 1652 (RIN: 3206–AI16) received Octo- Administrator for Acquisition Policy, Gen- Government Reform and Oversight. ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); eral Services Administration, transmitting 12123. A letter from the Independent Coun- to the Committee on Government Reform the Administration’s final rule—Federal Ac- sel, Office of Independent Counsel, transmit- and Oversight. quisition Regulation; Taxpayer Identifica- ting the Consolidated Annual Report on 12135. A letter from the Director, Office of tion Numbers [FAC 97–09; FAR Case 97–003; Audit and Investigative Activities and Man- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Item I] (RIN: 9000–AI14) received November 2, agement Control Systems, pursuant to 5 fice’s final rule—Cost-of-Living Allowances 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to (Nonforeign Areas); Honolulu, HI (RIN: 3206– Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Government Reform and AI38) received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Oversight. Oversight. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- 12112. A letter from the Administrator, 12124. A letter from the Independent Coun- ernment Reform and Oversight. General Services Administration, transmit- sel, Office of Independent Counsel, transmit- 12136. A letter from the Director, Office of ting a semiannual report on the Office of In- ting the Annual Report on Audit and Inves- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- spector General auditing activity, together tigative Activities for the period ending Sep- fice’s final rule—Cost-of-Living Allowances with a report providing management’s per- tember 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Nonforeign Areas); Kauai, HI; U.S. Virgin spective on the implementation status of (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- Islands (RIN: 3206–AH07) received October 13, audit recommendations, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tee on Government Reform and Oversight. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the H11762 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 Committee on Government Reform and 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Oversight. Committee on Resources. transmitting the Administration’s final 12137. A letter from the Director, Office of 12148. A letter from the Acting Assistant rule—Fisheries Off West coast states and in Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Secretary for Land and Minerals Manage- the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Ground- fice’s final rule—Employment in the Senior ment, Department of the Interior, transmit- fish Fishery; End of the Primary Season and Executive Service Promotion and Internal ting the Department’s final rule—Helium Resumption of Trip Limits for the Shore- Placement (RIN: 3206–AH92) received Novem- Contracts [WO–130–1820–00–24 1A] (RIN: 1004– based Whiting Sector [Docket No. 9712229312– ber 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); AD24) received December 1, 1998, pursuant to 7312–01; I.D. 093098B] received November 2, to the Committee on Government Reform 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Oversight. Resources. Committee on Resources. 12138. A letter from the President and Chief 12149. A letter from the Director, Fish and 12158. A letter from the Acting Director, Executive Officer, Overseas Private Invest- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National ment Corporation, transmitting the Annual transmitting the Department’s final rule— Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Report on Audit and Investigative Activi- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and transmitting the Administration’s final ties, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Plants; Determination of Threatened Status rule—Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- for Virginia sneezeweed (Helenium Zone Off Alaska; Trawl Gear in the Gulf of ernment Reform and Oversight. virginicum), a Plant From the Shenandoah Alaska [Docket No. 971208297–8054–02, I.D. 12139. A letter from the Chairman, Postal Valley of Virginia (RIN: 1018–AE37) received 100998A] received October 26, 1998, pursuant Rate Commission, transmitting an audit of October 28, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Commission’s Imprest Fund which was 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Resources. conducted in Fiscal Year 1998 by The Center 12150. A letter from the Director, Fish and 12159. A letter from the Acting Director, for Applied Financial Management, Finan- Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service’s Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National cial Management Service, of the Department final rule—Endangered and threatened wild- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. life and plants; Endangered status for three transmitting the Administration’s final (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- aquatic snails, and threatened status for rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tee on Government Reform and Oversight. three aquatic snails in the Mobile River Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 12140. A letter from the Chief Administra- Basin of Alabama (RIN: 1018–AE36) received 620 of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. tive Officer, Postal Rate Commission, trans- October 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 971208297–8054–02; I.D. 100998C] received Octo- mitting a report of activities under the Free- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); dom of Information Act from October 1, 1997 12151. A letter from the Acting Director, to the Committee on Resources. to September 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting the 12160. A letter from the Acting Director, 552(d); to the Committee on Government Re- Service’s final rule—Endangered and Threat- Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National form and Oversight. ened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to list Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 12141. A letter from the Secretary of Veter- the Arkansas River Basin population of the transmitting the Administration’s final ans Affairs, transmitting the semiannual re- Arkansas River Shiner (Notropis girardi) as rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic port on activities of the Inspector General threatened (RIN 1018–AC62) received Novem- Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in the Gulf of Alas- for the period April 1, 1998 through Septem- ber 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ka Statistical Area 620 [Docket No. ber 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. to the Committee on Resources. 971208297–8054–02; I.D. 102798A] received No- Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 12152. A letter from the Acting Director, vember 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Government Reform and Oversight. Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 12142. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 12161. A letter from the Acting Director, ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting transmitting the Administration’s final Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- the Inspector General’s Semiannual Report rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and to Congress and the management response of Zone Off Alaska; Pacific cod in the Western Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Securities and Exchange Commission, Regulatory area in the Gulf of Alaska [Dock- the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) et No. 97128297–8054–02; I.D. 10298E] received the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pa- section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- October 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cific Cod in the Western Regulatory Area of ment Reform and Oversight. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 971208297– 12143. A letter from the Acting Director, 12153. A letter from the Director, National 8054–02; I.D. 100998B] received October 28, The Woodrow Wilson Center, transmitting a Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the consolidated report on audit and investiga- and Atmospheric Administration, transmit- Committee on Resources. tive coverage required by the Inspector Gen- ting the Administration’s final rule—Atlan- 12162. A letter from the Acting Director, eral Act of 1978, as amended, and the Federal tic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant General Category [I.D. 100798C] received Oc- rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting to the Committee on Government Reform 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of and Oversight. 12154. A letter from the Director, Office of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pa- 12144. A letter from the Special Counsel, Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and cific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of U.S. Office of Special Counsel, transmitting Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 971208297– the 1998 annual report on audits and inves- the Administration’s final rule—Atlantic 8054–02; I.D. 100898C] received October 28, tigations in compliance with the Inspector Tuna Fisheries; Archival Tag Recovery 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant [Docket No. 971231320–7320–01; I.D. 121697B] Committee on Resources. to Public Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 (RIN: 0648–AK63) received October 26, 1998, 12163. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- trator for Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Reform and Oversight. mittee on Resources. eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- 12145. A letter from the Director, United 12155. A letter from the Acting Assistant pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- States Information Agency, transmitting the Administrator for Fisheries, National Ma- ministration’s final rule—Fisheries Off West semiannual report on activities of the In- rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Coast States and in the Western Pacific; spector General for the period April 1, 1998, Atmospheric Administration, transmitting Western Pacific Precious Coral Fisheries; through September 30, 1998, also the Manage- the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of Amendment 3 [Docket No. 980714174–8250–02; ment Report for the same period, pursuant the Northeastern United States; Vessel Mon- I.D. 061898B] (RIN: 0648–AK60) received Octo- to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); itoring System Power Down Exemption ber 28, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform [Docket No. 980715175–8254–02; I.D. 070198B] to the Committee on Resources. and Oversight. (RIN: 0648–AL35) received October 29, 1998, 12164. A letter from the Director, National 12146. A letter from the Chairman, United pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic States International Trade Commission, mittee on Resources. and Atmospheric Administration, transmit- transmitting the Commission’s Semiannual 12156. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ting the Administration’s final rule—Endan- Report for the period April 1, 1998 through Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; September 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- One-year Finding for a Petition to List the (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- mitting the Department’s final rule—Atlan- Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus tee on Government Reform and Oversight. tic Sea Scallop Fishery; Extension of In- oxyrinchus) in the United States as Endan- 12147. A letter from the Assistant Sec- terim Final Rule Implementing Area Clo- gered or Threatened [Docket No. 980806212– retary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, De- sures [Docket No. 980318065–8241–02; I.D. 8212–01; I.D. 073098C] received October 28, partment of the Interior, transmitting the 030698B] (RIN: 0648–AK68) received November 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Migratory 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Committee on Resources. Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Pos- the Committee on Resources. 12165. A letter from the Director, National session Limits for Certain Migratory Game 12157. A letter from the Acting Director, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Birds (RIN: 1018–AE93) received November 6, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National transmitting the Administration’s final December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11763 rule—Financial Assistance for Research and pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- nal Background Check System Regulation Development Projects in the Gulf of Mexico ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the [AG Order No. 2186–98] (RIN: 1105–AA51) re- and Off the U.S. South Atlantic Coastal Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pol- ceived November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 States; Marine Fisheries Initiative lock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the (MARFIN) (National Oceanic and Atmos- Alaska [Docket No. 971208297–8054–02; I.D. Judiciary. pheric Administration) [Docket No. 092598A] received November 2, 1998, pursuant 12184. A letter from the Director, Federal 980909232–8232–01 I.D. 092595C] (RIN: 0648– to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau’s ZA48) received November 4, 1998, pursuant to Resources. final rule—Designation of Offenses Subject 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12174. A letter from the Acting Director, to Sex Offender Release Notification [BOP– Resources. Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- 1090–I] (RIN: 1120–AA85) received December 3, 12166. A letter from the Acting Director, rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Atmospheric Administration, transmitting Committee on the Judiciary. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of 12185. A letter from the Clerk, United transmitting the Administration’s final the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Re- States Court of Appeals, District of Colum- rule—Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of allocation of Pacific Cod [Docket No. bia Circuit, transmitting an opinion of the Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fish- 971208298–8055–02; I.D. 082798B] received Octo- United States Court of Appeals for the Dis- ery of the Gulf of Mexico; Closure of the ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); trict of Columbia Circuit (No. 97–7234- In- Commercial Red Snapper Component [I.D. to the Committee on Resources. mates of D.C. Jail v. Delbert C. Jackson); to 102698A] received November 4, 1998, pursuant 12175. A letter from the Acting Director, the Committee on the Judiciary. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- 12186. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Resources. rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and retary (Civil Works), Department of the 12167. A letter from the Acting Director, Atmospheric Administration, transmitting Army, transmitting recommendations for Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of modification of the flood damage reduction Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pa- project at Wood River, Grand Island, Ne- transmitting the Administration’s final cific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of braska; to the Committee on Transportation rule—Atlantic Billfishes; Atlantic Blue Mar- the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 971208297– and Infrastructure. lin and Atlantic White Marlin Minimum 8054–02; I.D. 100898B] received October 26, 12187. A letter from the General Counsel, Size; Billfish Tournament Notification Re- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Transportation, transmitting quirements; Atlantic Marlin Bag Limit Committee on Resources. the Department’s final rule—Harmonization [Docket No. 980305056–8245–02; I.D. 020398B] 12176. A letter from the Acting Director, with the United Nations Recommendations, (RIN: 0648–AK88) received October 27, 1998, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National International Maritime Dangerous Goods pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Code, and International Civil Aviation Orga- mittee on Resources. transmitting the Administration’s final nizations’ Technical Instructions [Docket 12168. A letter from the Acting Director, rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic No. RSPA–98–4185(HM–215C)] (RIN: 2137– Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Zone Off Alaska; Pollock by Vessels Catch- AD15) received October 27, 1998, pursuant to Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ing Pollock for Processing by the Offshore 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on transmitting the Administration’s final Component in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Transportation and Infrastructure. rule—Fisheries of the Northeastern United Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- 12188. A letter from the General Counsel, States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commer- ment Area [Docket No. 971208298–8055–02; I.D. Department of Transportation, transmitting cial Quota Harvested for New Jersey [Docket 101698A] received October 26, 1998, pursuant the Department’s final rule—Technical No. 971015246–7293–02; I.D. 111698E] received to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Amendments to the Track Safety Standards December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Resources. (Federal Railroad Administration) [Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 12177. A letter from the Director, Office of No. RST–90–1, Notice No. 9] (RIN: 2130–AA75) 12169. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- received November 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- ment, transmitting the Office’s final rule— U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- Texas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Transportation and Infrastructure. pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- Plan [SPATS No. TX–039–FOR] received No- 12189. A letter from the General Counsel, ministration’s final rule—Fraser River Sock- vember 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting eye and Pink Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Or- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Department’s final rule—Technical ders [I.D. 110498A] received November 25, 12178. A letter from the Director, Office of Amendments to the Track Safety Standards 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- (Federal Railroad Administration) [Docket Committee on Resources. ment, transmitting the Office’s final rule— No. RST–90–1, Notice No. 10] (RIN: 2130–AA75) 12170. A letter from the Acting Director, Alabama Regulatory Program [SPATS No. received November 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- AL–068–FOR] received December 3, 1998, pur- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Transportation and Infrastructure. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting tee on Resources. 12190. A letter from the General Counsel, the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of 12179. A letter from the Director, Office of Department of Transportation, transmitting the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- the Department’s final rule—Vessel Inspec- Atka MACKerel in the Western Aleutian Dis- ment, transmitting the Office’s final rule— tion User Fees (Coast Guard) [CGD 96–067] trict of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Ohio Regulatory Program [OH–243–FOR, #76] (RIN: 2115–AF40) received November 6, 1998, [Docket No. 971208298–8055–02; I.D. 110598A] received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- received November 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- sources. ture. sources. 12180. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 12191. A letter from the General Counsel, 12171. A letter from the Office of Sustain- Secretary of Commerce and Deputy Commis- Department of Transportation, transmitting able Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries sioner of Patents and Trademarks, Depart- the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone: Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ment of Commerce, transmitting the Depart- Building Owners and Managers Fireworks, Administration, transmitting the Adminis- ment’s final rule—Revision of Patent Fees Hudson River, Manhattan, New York (Coast tration’s final rule—Fisheries of the North- for Fiscal Year 1999 [Docket No. 98–0713170– Guard) [CGD01–98–157] (RIN: 2115–AA97) re- eastern United States; Summer Flounder 8289–03] (RIN: 0651–AA96) received December ceived November 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Maryland [Docket No. 971015246–7293–02; I.D. the Committee on the Judiciary. tation and Infrastructure. 110998G] received November 25, 1998, pursuant 12181. A letter from the Acting Assistant 12192. A letter from the General Counsel, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Attorney General, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, transmitting Resources. transmitting a report concerning grants the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge 12172. A letter from the Acting Director, made under the DNA Identification Act of Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Water- Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 1994; to the Committee on the Judiciary. way, Florida (Coast Guard) [CGD07–97–020] Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 12182. A letter from the Commissioner, Im- (RIN: 2115–AE47) received November 6, 1998, transmitting the Administration’s final migration and Naturalization Service, De- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- rule—Fisheries off West Coast States and in partment of Justice, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Ground- partment’s final rule—Immigration and Nat- ture. fish Fishery; Trip Limit Revisions [Docket uralization Service [INS No. 1608–93] (RIN: 12193. A letter from the General Counsel, No. 971229312–7312–01; I.D. 111398A] received 1115–AC30) received November 30, 1998, pursu- Department of Transportation, transmitting December 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Department’s final rule—Revocation of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. on the Judiciary. Class D and Class E Airspace, Crows Land- 12173. A letter from the Director, Office of 12183. A letter from the Director, Federal ing, CA; Correction (Federal Aviation Ad- Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Bureau of Investigation, transmitting the ministration) [Airspace Docket No. 98–AWP– eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- Bureau’s final rule—National Instant Crimi- 12] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received November 6, H11764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) ment 39–10885; AD 98–23–17] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Committee on Transportation and Infra- [Docket No. 82–CE–36–AD; Amdt. 39–10852; AD received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 structure. 83–22–01 R1] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Octo- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12194. A letter from the General Counsel, ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting to the Committee on Transportation and In- 12213. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Revision to frastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting Class E Airspace; Reno, NV (Federal Avia- 12204. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Amendment to tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. Department of Transportation, transmitting Class E Airspace; Beatrice, NE (Federal 98–AWP–23] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received No- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket vember 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. erating Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa No. 98–ACE–32] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- and Illinois [CCGD08–98–068] (RIN: 2115–AE47) tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 12195. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. 12214. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12205. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 185 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Class E Airspace; Spencer, IA (Federal Avia- ministration) [Docket No. 97–CE–138–AD; Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. Amendment 39–10865; AD 98–23–02] (RIN: 2120– SAAB 340B Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- 98–ACE–31] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received October AA64) received November 6, 1998, pursuant to tion Administration) [Docket No. 98–NM–188– 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AD; Amdt. 39–10849; AD 98–22–03] (RIN: 2120– the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation and Infrastructure. AA64) received October 26, 1998, pursuant to structure. 12196. A letter from the General Counsel, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12215. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Establishment 12206. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Establishment of Class E Airspace; Metropolitan Oakland Department of Transportation, transmitting of Class D Airspace; Albermarle, NC (Federal International Airport, CA (Federal Aviation the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 98– Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series No. 98–ASO–14] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- AWP–22] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received November Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to [Docket No. 98–NM–191–AD; Amdt. 39–10848; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- AD 98–22–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Octo- tation and Infrastructure. structure. ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 12216. A letter from the General Counsel, 12197. A letter from the General Counsel, to the Committee on Transportation and In- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting frastructure. the Department’s final rule—Amendment of the Department’s final rule—Federal Pilot- 12207. A letter from the General Counsel, Class E Airspace; Chester, SC (Federal Avia- age for Vessels in Foreign Trade (Coast Department of Transportation, transmitting tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. Guard) [USCG–1998–3323] (RIN: 2115–AF57) re- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 98–ASO–15] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received October ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- S.A. (CASA) Model C–212 Series Airplanes the Committee on Transportation and Infra- tation and Infrastructure. (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket structure. 12198. A letter from the General Counsel, No. 98–NM–185–AD; Amdt. 39–10850; AD 98–22– 12217. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 04] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received October 26, 1998, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness erating Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Water- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry way, Algiers Alternate Route, Louisiana ture. Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling (Coast Guard) [CGD08–98–061] (RIN: 2115– 12208. A letter from the General Counsel, Kits [Docket No. 98–CE–108–AD; Amendment AE47) received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting 39–10882; AD 98–23–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives; Industrie Aeronautiche e 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 12199. A letter from the General Counsel, Meccaniche Model Piaggio P–180 Airplanes tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. 98–CE–45–AD; Amendment 39– 12218. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Review of Ex- 10881; AD 98–23–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Department of Transportation, transmitting isting Rules (Federal Aviation Administra- October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tion) [Docket No. 28910] (RIN: 2120–ZZ13) re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. Model 4101 Airplanes [Docket No. 97–NM–141– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 12209. A letter from the General Counsel, AD; Amendment 39–10888; AD 98–24–01] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 2120–AA64) received October 26, 1998, pursu- 12200. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Air- on Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Revision of planes (Federal Aviation Administration) 12219. A letter from the General Counsel, Class E Airspace; Lake Charles, LA (Federal [Docket No. 98–NM–29–AD; Amdt. 39–10851; Department of Transportation, transmitting Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket AD 98–22–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Octo- the Department’s final rule—Modification of No. 98–ASW–41] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to the Committee on Transportation and In- E Airspace; Klamath Falls, OR [Airspace 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- frastructure. Docket No. 98–ANM–04] received October 26, tation and Infrastructure. 12210. A letter from the General Counsel, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12201. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment to structure. the Department’s final rule—Revocation of Class E Airspace; Forest City, IA (Federal 12220. A letter from the General Counsel, Class D Airspace, Tustin MCAS, CA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket Department of Transportation, transmitting Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 98–ACE–30] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- the Department’s final rule—Revision of No. 98–AWP–19] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Class E Airspace, San Diego, North Island tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- NAS, CA [Airspace Docket No. 98–AWP–20] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. 12211. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12202. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 12221. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Research and Class E Airspace; Kearney, NE (Federal Department of Transportation, transmitting Special Programs Administration [Docket Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket the Department’s final rule—Revision of No. PS–121; Notice-5] (RIN: 2137–AD05) re- No. 98–ACE–34] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- Class E Airspace, North Island NAS, CA [Air- ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. space Docket No. 98–AWP–20] received Octo- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- 12203. A letter from the General Counsel, 12212. A letter from the General Counsel, frastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting 12222. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Air- the Department’s final rule—Modification of Models PA–23–235, PA–23–250, and PA-E23–250 planes [Docket No. 98–NM–234–AD; Amend- Class E Airspace; Valparaiso, IN [Airspace December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11765 Docket No. 98–AGL–53] received October 26, Models PA–28–140, PA–28–150, PA–28–160, and 12242. A letter from the General Counsel, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the PA–28–180 Airplanes [Docket No. 95–CE–51– Department of Transportation, transmitting Committee on Transportation and Infra- AD; Amendment 39–10862; AD 96–10–01 R1] the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness structure. (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 3, 1998, Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS– 12223. A letter from the General Counsel, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 350B, B1,B2,BA,C,D,D1, and AS 355E, F, F1, Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- F2, and N Helicopters [Docket No. 98–SW–41– the Department’s final rule—Establishment ture. AD; Amendment 39–10921; AD 98–24–35] (RIN: of Class E Airspace; Duluth St. Mary’s Hos- 12233. A letter from the General Counsel, 2120–AA64) received December 3, 1998, pursu- pital Heliport, MN [Airspace Docket No. 98– Department of Transportation, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee AGL–52] received October 26, 1998, pursuant the Department’s final rule—IFR Altitudes; on Transportation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 12243. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. 29371; Amdt. No. 412] received December 3, Department of Transportation, transmitting 12224. A letter from the General Counsel, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Committee on Transportation and Infra- Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH the Department’s final rule—Establishment structure. Model EC 135 Helicopters [Docket No. 98–SW– of Class E Airspace; Crosby, ND Correction 12234. A letter from the General Counsel, 35–AD; Amendment 39–10866; AD 98–15–25] [Airspace Docket No. 98–AGL–42] received Department of Transportation, transmitting (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November 12, 1998, October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Pa- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. 24, PA–28R, PA–30, PA–32R, PA–34, PA–39 Se- ture. 12225. A letter from the General Counsel, ries Airplanes [Docket No. 96–CE–09–AD; 12244. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Amendment 39–10864; Ad 97–01–01 R1] (RIN: Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Transportation 2120–AA64) received December 3, 1998, pursu- the Department’s final rule—Special Local Equity Act For the 21st century; Implemen- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Regulations; BellSouth Winterfest Boat Pa- tation information for innovative bridge re- on Transportation and Infrastructure. rade, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, search and construction program funds—re- 12235. A letter from the General Counsel, Florida [CGD07 98–075] (RIN: 2115–AE46) re- ceived December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting ceived December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule—Prevention of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. Prohibited Drug Use In Transit Operations: tation and Infrastructure. 12226. A letter from the General Counsel, Prevention of Alcohol Misuse in Transit Op- 12245. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting erations [Docket No. FTA–97–2925] (RIN: Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Risk-Based Al- 2132–AA56) received December 3, 1998, pursu- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- ternative to Pressure Testing Older Hazard- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee eration Regulations; Billy’s Creek, Florida ous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines on Transportation and Infrastructure. [CGD07–98–009] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received De- Rule [Docket No. PS–144; Amendment 195–65] 12236. A letter from the General Counsel, cember 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 2137–AC 78) received December 3, 1998, Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Operation of tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons 12246. A letter from the General Counsel, ture. [Docket No. NHTSA–98–4394] (RIN: 2127– Department of Transportation, transmitting 12227. A letter from the General Counsel, AH39) received December 3, 1998, pursuant to the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Transportation and Infrastructure. (RHC) Model R44 Helicopters [Docket No. 98– Directives; Slingsby Aviation Limited Mod- 12237. A letter from the General Counsel, SW–56–AD; Amendment 39–10874; AD 98–22–16] els Dart T.51, Dart T.51/17, and Dart T.51/17R Department of Transportation, transmitting received November 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 Sailplanes [Docket No. 98–CE–67–AD; Amend- the Department’s final rule—Open Container U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment 39–10863; AD 98–22–15] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Laws [Docket No. NHTSA–98–4493] (RIN: Transportation and Infrastructure. received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 2127–AH41) received December 3, 1998, pursu- 12247. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 12228. A letter from the General Counsel, 12238. A letter from the General Counsel, Class E Airspace; Concordia, KS [Airspace Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Docket No. 98–ACE–46] received November 16, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Directives; Rolladen Schneider Flugzeugbau Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 Committee on Transportation and Infra- GmbH Modles LS 3–A, LS 4, and LS 4a Sail- Series Airplanes Equipped with Certain COL- structure. planes [Docket No. 95–CE–49–AD; Amend- LINS LRA–900 Radio Altimeters [Docket No. 12248. A letter from the General Counsel, ment 39–10861; Ad 98–22–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 98–NM–334–AD; Amendment 39–10929; AD 98– Department of Transportation, transmitting received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 24–51] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 3, the Department’s final rule—Amendment to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Class E Airspace; Goodland, KS [Airspace Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Docket No. 98–ACE–35] received November 16, 12229. A letter from the General Counsel, structure. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Transportation, transmitting 12239. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting structure. Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Se- the Department’s final rule—Revision of 12249. A letter from the General Counsel, ries Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM–101–AD; Class D Airspace; McKinney, TX [Airspace Department of Transportation, transmitting Amendment 39–10847; AD 98–22–01] (RIN: 2120– Docket No. 98–ASW–32] received November the Department’s final rule—Amendment to AA64) received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Class E Airspace; Muscatine, IA [Airspace 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Docket No. 98–ACE–25] received November 16, Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12230. A letter from the General Counsel, 12240. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting structure. the Department’s final rule—Amendment of the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12250. A letter from the General Counsel, Class E Airspace; Riverton, WY [Airspace Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models Department of Transportation, transmitting Docket No. 98–ANM–15] received December 3, 340A and 414A Airplanes [Docket No. 98–CE– the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 111–AD; Amendment 39–10923; AD 98–24–14] Class E Airspace; Fairbury, NE [Airspace Committee on Transportation and Infra- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 3, 1998, Docket No. 98–ACE–28] received November 16, structure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12231. A letter from the General Counsel, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. structure. the Department’s final rule—Modification of 12241. A letter from the General Counsel, 12251. A letter from the General Counsel, the Phoenix Class B Airspace Area; AZ [Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting space Docket No. 94–AWA–1] (RIN: 2120– the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness AA66) received December 3, 1998, pursuant to Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA Directives; Burkhart GROB Luft-und 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 330F, G, and J Helicopters [Docket No. 97– Raumfahrt GmbH Model G 109B Gliders Transportation and Infrastructure. SW–38–AD; Amendment 39–10875; AD 98–23–09] [Docket No. 98–CE–72–AD; Amendment 39– 12232. A letter from the General Counsel, (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November 12, 1998, 10876; AD 98–23–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Department of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- November 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. ture. tation and Infrastructure. H11766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 12252. A letter from the General Counsel, Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 97–ANE–53– Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Department of Transportation, transmitting AD; Amendment 39–10873; AD 98–23–08] (RIN: Rome, NY [Airspace Docket No. 98–AEA–37] the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 2120–AA64) received November 16, 1998, pursu- received December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC–9– ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 31 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 97–NM–99– on Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39–10877; AD 98–23–11] (RIN: 12262. A letter from the General Counsel, 12272. A letter from the General Counsel, 2120–AA64) received November 16, 1998, pursu- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Establishment on Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives; Boeing Model 757–200 Series Air- of Class E Airspace; Fishers Island, NY [Air- 12253. A letter from the General Counsel, planes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model space Docket No. 98–AEA–38] received De- Department of Transportation, transmitting RB211–535E4/E4B Engines [Docket No. 98– cember 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness NM–294–AD; Amendment 39–10887; AD 96–04– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; de Havilland Model DHC–7 Series 11 R1] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November tation and Infrastructure. Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM–143–AD; 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 12273. A letter from the General Counsel, Amendment 39–10879; AD 98–23–12] (RIN: 2120– the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting AA64) received November 16, 1998, pursuant structure. the Department’s final rule—Amendment to to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12263. A letter from the General Counsel, Class E Airspace; Rome, NY [Airspace Dock- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting et No. 98–AEA–36] received December 10, 1998, 12254. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Raytheon Model BAe.125, DH.125, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness BH.125, and HS.125 Series Airplanes [Docket ture. Directives; British Aerospace Model Vis- No. 97–NM–305–AD; Amendment 39–10878; AD 12274. A letter from the General Counsel, count 744, 745, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes 89–18–07 R1] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. 98–NM–217–AD; Amendment 39– vember 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 10880; AD 98–23–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter November 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. Systems Model 369D, 369E, 369FF, 500N, AH– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 12264. A letter from the General Counsel, 6, and MH–6 Helicopters [Docket No. 97–SW– tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 47–AD; Amendment 39–108020; AD 98–21–12] 12255. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Capital Leases (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 10, 1998, Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. FTA–98–4407] (RIN: 2132–AA65) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness received December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM–304–AD; Transportation and Infrastructure. 12275. A letter from the General Counsel, Amendment 39–10889; AD 98–24–02] (RIN: 2120– 12265. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting AA64) received November 16, 1998, pursuant Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- Directives; International Aero Engines AG Transportation and Infrastructure. eration Regulations: Fort Point Channel, (IAE) V2500–A1 Series Turbofan Engines 12256. A letter from the General Counsel, MA [CGD01–98–039] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received [Docket No. 98–ANE–63–AD; Amendment 39– Department of Transportation, transmitting December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 10809; AD 98–21–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Model 214B, 214B–1, and 214ST Helicopters 12266. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. [Docket No. 98–SW–12–AD; Amendment 39– Department of Transportation, transmitting 12276. A letter from the General Counsel, 10886; AD 98–23–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone; Department of Transportation, transmitting November 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Explosive Load, Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [CGD1–98–171] (RIN: 2115–AA97) received De- Directives; Aircraft Belts, Inc. Model CS, CT, tation and Infrastructure. cember 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FM, FN, GK, GL, JD, JE, JT, JU, MD, ME, 12257. A letter from the General Counsel, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- MM, MN, NB, PM, PN, RG, and RH Seat Re- Department of Transportation, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. straint Systems [Docket No. 98–SW–33–AD; the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12267. A letter from the General Counsel, Amendment 39–10936; AD 98–25–10] (RIN: 2120– Directives; International Aero Engines (IAE) Department of Transportation, transmitting AA64) received December 10, 1998, pursuant V2500–A1 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket the Department’s final rule—Special Local to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on No. 98–ANE–67–AD; Amendment 39–10871; AD Regulations for Marine Events; Patapsco Transportation and Infrastructure. 98–20–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November River, Baltimore, Maryland [CGD 05–98–100] 12277. A letter from the General Counsel, 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to (RIN: 2115–AE46) received December 10, 1998, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Committee on Transportation and Infra- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness structure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Air- 12258. A letter from the General Counsel, ture. planes [Docket No. 98–NM–319–AD; Amend- Department of Transportation, transmitting 12268. A letter from the General counsel, ment 39–10932; AD 98–23–51] (RIN: 2120–AA64) the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting received December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 Directives; Dornier Model 328–100 Series Air- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on planes [Docket No. 98–NM–88–AD; Amend- eration Regulations; Anacostia River, Wash- Transportation and Infrastructure. ment 39–10884; AD 98–23–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) ington D.C. [CGD05–98–017] (RIN: 2115–AE47) 12278. A letter from the General Counsel, received November 16, 1998, pursuant to 5 received December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Establishment Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. of Class D and E Airspace, Amendment to 12259. A letter from the General Counsel, 12269. A letter from the General Counsel, Class D and E Airspace; Montgomery, AL Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting [Airspace Docket No. 98–ASO–12] received the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP Directives; Boeing Model 747–100, -200, -300, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM–195–AD; -400, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes tation and Infrastructure. Amendment 39–10883; AD 98–23–15] (RIN: 2120– [Docket No. 96–NM–260–AD; Amendment 39– 12279. A letter from the General Counsel, AA64) received November 16, 1998, pursuant 10837; AD 98–21–29] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Department of Transportation, transmitting to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on December 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Establishment Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Class D Airspace; Concord, NC (Federal 12260. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket Department of Transportation, transmitting 12270. A letter from the General Counsel, No. 98–ASO–16] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Oc- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98–ANE–21– Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300–600 tation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39–10872; AD 98–23–07] (RIN: Series Airplanes [Docket No. 96–NM–172–AD; 12280. A letter from the General Counsel, 2120–AA64) received November 16, 1998, pursu- Amendment 39–10544; AD 98–11–19] (RIN: 2120– Department of Transportation, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee AA64) received December 10, 1998, pursuant the Department’s final rule—Revision of on Transportation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Class E Airspace; Hugo, OK (Federal Avia- 12261. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. Department of Transportation, transmitting 12271. A letter from the General Counsel, 98–ASW–46] received October 26, 1998, pursu- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series the Department’s final rule—Amendment to on Transportation and Infrastructure. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11767 12281. A letter from the General Counsel, 2120–AA64) received October 26, 1998, pursu- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Transportation, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Department’s final rule—Establishment on Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. of Class E Airspace; Oak Grove, LA (Federal 12290. A letter from the General Counsel, 12300. A letter from the General Counsel, Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting No. 98–ASW–45] received October 26, 1998, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Amendment to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC– Class E Airspace; Ulysses, KS [Airspace mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 12 and PC–12/45 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Docket No. 98–ACE–41] received November 23, ture. Administration) [Docket No. 98–CE–69–AD; 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12282. A letter from the General Counsel, Amdt. 39–10835; AD 98–21–27] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 structure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12301. A letter from the Director, Office of Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Transportation and Infrastructure. Regulatory Management and Information, Models A200CT, B200, B200C, B200CT, 200T/ 12291. A letter from the General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- B200T, 300, B300, and B300C Airplanes (Fed- Department of Transportation, transmitting ting the Agency’s final rule—Revised Allot- eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ment Formulas for State and Interstate 97–CE–148–AD; Amdt. 39–10843; AD 98–21–35] Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series Monies Appropriated Under Section 106 of (RIN: 2120–AA64) received October 26, 1998, Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Admin- the Clean Water Act [FRL–6184–9] received pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- istration) [Docket No. 95–ANE–69; Amdt. 39– November 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 10830; AD 98–21–22] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. 12283. A letter from the General Counsel, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 12302. A letter from the Acting Associate Department of Transportation, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. Administrator for Procurement, National the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12292. A letter from the General Counsel, Aeronautics and Space Administration, Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Department of Transportation, transmitting transmitting the Administration’s final 0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness rule—Reportable Item Definition—received ministration) [Docket No. 97–NM–278–AD; Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company November 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amdt. 39–10841; AD 98–21–33] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Model R44 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Ad- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science. received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 ministration) [Docket No. 97–SW–01–AD; 12303. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Amdt. 39–10845; AD 98–21–36] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Regulations Management, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- 12284. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment’s final rule—Minimum Income Annuity Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. and Gratuitous Annuity (RIN: 2900–AJ17) re- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12293. A letter from the General Counsel, ceived November 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ A300–600 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Affairs. Administration) [Docket No. 97–NM–341–AD; Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10– 12304. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Amdt. 39–10842; AD 98–21–34] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 10, -15, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes (Federal Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 98– the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on NM–73–AD; Amdt. 39–10846; AD 98–21–37] (RIN: mination letters [Revenue Procedure 98–59] Transportation and Infrastructure. 2120–AA64) received October 26, 1998, pursu- received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 12285. A letter from the General Counsel, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting on Transportation and Infrastructure. Ways and Means. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12294. A letter from the General Counsel, 12305. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting planes (Federal Aviation Administration) the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Service’s final rule—Cafeteria Plans [Docket No. 98–NM–288–AD; Amdt. 39–10839; Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Election Changes [Announcement 98–105] re- AD 98–21–31] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Octo- (ECD) (Eurocopter) Model MBB-BK117 A–1, ceived November 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 ber 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); A–3, A–4, B–1, B–2, and C–1 Helicopters, pur- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to the Committee on Transportation and In- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Ways and Means. frastructure. tee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 12306. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 12286. A letter from the General Counsel, 12295. A letter from the General Counsel, Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Definition of Rea- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Modification of sonable Basis [TD 8790] (RIN: 1545–AU38) re- Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and Class E Airspace; Owatonna, MN [Airspace ceived December 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. A300–600 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Docket No. 98–AGL–54] received November 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Administration) [Docket No. 98–NM–187–AD; 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Means. Amdt. 39–10840; AD 98–21–32] (RIN: 2120–AA64) the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 12307. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 structure. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12296. A letter from the General Counsel, the Service’s final rule—Determination of Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting Interest Rate [Revenue Ruling 98–61] re- 12287. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Amendment to ceived December 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting Class E Airspace; Grinnell, IA [Airspace 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Docket No. 98–ACE–47] received November 23, Means. Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12308. A letter from the Chief Regulations A300–600 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Committee on Transportation and Infra- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Administration) [Docket No. 98–NM–74–AD; structure. the Service’s final rule—Alternative Identi- Amdt. 39–10838; AD 98–21–30] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 12297. A letter from the General Counsel, fying Numbers for Income Tax Return Pre- received October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting parers [Notice 98–63] received December 7, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. Class E Airspace; Burlington, KS[Airspace Committee on Ways and Means. 12288. A letter from the General Counsel, Docket No. 98–ACE–45] received November 23, 12309. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Department of Transportation, transmitting 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Service’s final rule—Administrative, Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series structure. Procedural, and Miscellaneous [Revenue Pro- Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Admin- 12298. A letter from the General Counsel, cedure 98–60] received December 10, 1998, pur- istration) [Docket No. 97–ANE–45–AD; Amdt. Department of Transportation, transmitting suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 39–10832; AD 98–21–24] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to tee on Ways and Means. ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Class E Airspace; Great Bend, KS [Airspace 12310. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Docket No. 98–ACE–39] received November 23, Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Service’s final rule—Definition of Real 12289. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Transportation and Infra- Estate Investment Trust [Revenue Ruling Department of Transportation, transmitting structure. 98–60] received December 7, 1998, pursuant to the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 12299. A letter from the General Counsel, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; CFM International, S.A. CFM56– Department of Transportation, transmitting Ways and Means. 7B Series Turbofan Engines (Federal Avia- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 12311. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tion Administration) [Docket No. 98–ANE– Class E Airspace; Pittsburg, KS [Airspace Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 65–AD; Amdt. 39–10831, AD 98–21–23] (RIN: Docket No. 98–ACE–40] received November 23, the Service’s final rule—Interim Guidance H11768 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 1998 for Equitable Relief from Joint and Several tions or benefits [Revenue Ruling 98–53] re- ceived October 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Liability [Notice 98–61] received December 7, ceived November 18, 1998, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Means. Committee on Ways and Means. Ways and Means. 12336. A letter from the Chief of Staff, So- 12312. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 12324. A letter from the Chief, Regulations cial Security Administration, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Listening-In the Service’s final rule—Guidance Regarding the Service’s final rule—Returns Relating to to or Recording Telephone Conversations Charitable Remainder Trusts and Special Higher Education Tuition and Related Ex- (RIN: 0960–AE66) received December 3, 1998, Valuation Rules for Transfers of Interests in penses [Notice 98–59] received November 18, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Trusts [TD 8791] (RIN: 1545–AU25) received 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mittee on Ways and Means. December 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Ways and Means. 12337. A letter from the Chief of Stafff, So- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 12325. A letter from the Chief, Regulations cial Security Administration, transmitting Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Application 12313. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Clark D. and Janis of State Law in Determining Child Relation- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting L. Pulliam v. Commissioner [Docket No. ship (RIN 0960–AE30) received December 3, the Service’s final rule—Qualified Long- 12923–95] received November 20, 1998, pursu- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Term Care Insurance Contracts [TD 8792] ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Committee on Ways and Means. (RIN: 1545–AV56) received December 14, 1998, on Ways and Means. 12338. A letter from the Secretary of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 12326. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Health and Human Services, transmitting mittee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Medicare Program; 12314. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Cash or Deferred Ar- Revisions to Payment Policies and Adjust- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting rangements; Nondiscrimination [Notice 98– ments to the Relative Value Units Under the the Service’s final rule—Small Business Tax- 52] received October 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year payer Advance Pricing Agreements [Notice U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1999 [HCFA–1006–FC] (RIN: 0938–AI52) re- 98–65] received December 14, 1998, pursuant to Ways and Means. ceived November 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 12327. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Commerce and Ways and Means. 12315. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Last-in, first-out in- 12339. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ventories [Rev. Rul. 98–54] received October retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Service’s final rule—Special Rules for 28, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to State, transmitting Presidential Determina- Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal the Committee on Ways and Means. tion No. 99–5, waiving certain restrictions on Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Revenue 12328. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the maintenance of a Palestine Liberation Ruling 98–58] received December 14, 1998, pur- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Organization Office and on PLO funds for an suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- the Service’s final rule—Returns Relating to additional six month period through May 25, tee on Ways and Means. Interest on Education Loans [Notice 98–54] 1999, pursuant to Public Law 105—277; jointly 12316. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 1998, pursuant to 5 to the Committees on International Rela- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions and Appropriations. the Service’s final rule—Treatment of Loans Ways and Means. 12340. A letter from the Secretary of with Below-Market Interest Rates [Revenue 12329. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Health and Human Services, transmitting Ruling 98–59] received December 14, 1998, pur- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Medi- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- the Service’s final rule—Basis Reduction Due care Program; Monthly Actuarial Rates and tee on Ways and Means. to Discharge of Indebtedness [TD 8787] (RIN: Monthly Supplementary Medical Insurance 12317. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1545–AU71) received October 22, 1998, pursu- Premium Rate Beginning January 1, 1999 Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee [HCFA–8003–N] (RIN: 0938–AI98) received Oc- the Service’s final rule—Last-in, first-out in- on Ways and Means. tober 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ventories [Revenue Ruling 98–62] received 12330. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on December 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Ways and Means and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Service’s final rule—Test of Mediation f Means. Procedure for Appeals [Announcement 98–99] 12318. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Service’s final rule—Items of General In- Ways and Means. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of 12331. A letter from the Chief, Regulations terest [Notice 98–62] received December 14, committees were delivered to the Clerk 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- for printing and reference to the proper 12319. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–56] received calendar, as follows: Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting November 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [The following action occurred on December 15, the Service’s final rule—Payment by Credit 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 1998] Card and Debit Card [TD 8793] (RIN: 1545– Means. Mr. HYDE: Committee on the Judiciary. AW38) received December 14, 1998, pursuant 12332. A letter from the Chief, Regulations House Resolution 611. Resolution impeaching to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting William Jefferson Clinton, President of the Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Awards of Costs and United States, for high crimes and mis- 12320. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Certain Fees in Tax Litigation [Notice 98–55] demeanors (Rept. 105–830). Referred to the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting received November 4, 1998, pursuant to 5 House Calendar. the Service’s final rule—Earned income cred- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on f it for taxable years beginning after Decem- Ways and Means. ber 31, 1978 [Revenue Ruling 98–56] received 12333. A letter from the Chief, Regulations PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Novemebr 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Service’s final rule—Examination of re- Means. turns and claims for refund, credit or abate- of rule XXII, public bills and resolu- 12321. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ment; determination of correct tax liability tions were introduced and severally re- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting [Rev. Proc. 98–55] received November 9, 1998, ferred, as follows: the Service’s final rule—Rules and regula- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- By Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself and tions [Revenue and Procedure 98–57] received mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. KING of New York): November 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 12334. A letter from the Chairman, Inter- H.J. Res. 139. A joint resolution expressing 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and national Trade Commission, transmitting the sense of Congress with respect to the Means. the Commission’s final rule—Amendments to censure of William Jefferson Clinton; to the 12322. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Rules of Practice and Procedure [19 CFR Committee on the Judiciary. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Parts 201 and 207] received November 9, 1998, By Mr. MCHALE: the Service’s final rule—1999 Limitations Ad- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- H.J. Res. 140. A joint resolution condemn- justed As Provided In Section 415(d), Etc. mittee on Ways and Means. ing and censuring William Jefferson Clinton; (Notice 98–53) received November 18, 1998, 12335. A letter from the Secretary of to the Committee on the Judiciary. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Health and Human Services, transmitting By Mr. SPENCE: mittee on Ways and Means. the Department’s final rule—Medicare Pro- H. Res. 612. A resolution expressing un- 12323. A letter from the Chief, Regulations gram; Part A Premium for 1999 for the Unin- equivocal support for the men and women of Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting sured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individ- our Armed Forces who are currently carry- the Service’s final rule—Permitted disparity uals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitle- ing out missions in and around the Persian with respect to employer-provided contribu- ments [HCFA–8000–N] (RIN: 0938–AJ03) re- Gulf region; considered and agreed to. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11769 MEMORIALS PETITIONS, ETC. tions demanding that Congress end the fund- ing of U.N. pensions effective immediately; Under clause 4 of rule XXII, Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions and papers were laid on the clerk’s to the Committee on International Rela- tions. 407. The SPEAKER presented a memorial desk and referred as follows: of the General Assembly of the State of Cali- 85. The SPEAKER presented a petition of 90. Also, a petition of The City Council of fornia, relative to Assembly Joint Resolu- The Legislature of Rockland County, rel- Detroit, relative to a City Council Resolu- tion 77 memorializing the President and the ative to Resolution 494 petitioning the Con- tion Petitioning the Congress to support the Congress of the United States to enact the gress of the United States to amend the ex- Clinton Administration’s appeal of a ruling ‘‘Forest Tax Relief Act,’’ which would repeal isting statutes to insert adequate safeguards last month barring the use of statistical against the abuses of mergers of banking in- sampling in the U.S. Census for the Year legislation authorizing the United States stitutions; to the Committee on Banking and 2000; to the Committee on Government Re- Forest Service to implement a pilot program Financial Services. form and Oversight. charging visitors of the Angles, Cleveland, 86. Also, a petition of the Campaign of Los Padres, and San Bernardino national for- Spirit of America, relative to Numerous pe- 91. Also, a petition of The Senate of Puerto ests sepcified daily and yearly fees to park titions, demanding Congress end funding for Rico, relative to Senate Resolution No. 1840 on national forest lands; to the Committee the National Endowment of the Arts effec- petitioning the Congress to Express to the on Agriculture. tive immediately; to the Committee on Edu- Honorable William J. Clinton, President of cation and the Workforce. the United States, its recognition for the 87. Also, a petition of The Campaign of f agile, prompt and efficient manner in which Spirit of America, relative to numerous peti- he responded to the petition for federal aid tions, demanding that Congress end funding made by the Government of Puerto Rico as ADDITIONAL SPONSORS for the National Endowment of the Arts ef- the result of the emergency caused by Hurri- fective immediately; to the Committee on cane ‘‘Georges,’’ that hit the Island on Sep- Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors Education and the Workforce. 88. Also, a petition of Spirit of America, tember 21 and 22, 1998 and for the rapid dec- were added to public bills and resolu- relative to Numerous polls from U.S. Citi- laration and mobilization of Federal Govern- tions as follows: zens about the U.N. Criminal Court; to the ment resources and officials to attend to the Committee on International Relations. damages caused by the Hurricane in Puerto H.R. 2708: Mrs. CLAYTON. 89. Also, a petition of the Campaign of Rico; to the Committee on Transportation H.R. 4402: Mr. HEFLEY. Spirit of America, relative to numerous peti- and Infrastructure. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2335 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. TRIBUTE TO PRINCIPAL WEAVER president, Wilda Spalding. I'm convinced that MORRIS ‘‘MO’’ UDALL ODOM if there were more people like Wilda Spalding, than such lofty goals as world peace would HON. THOMAS C. SAWYER HON. GENE GREEN not seem nearly so elusive. For 25 years, Ms. OF OHIO OF TEXAS Spalding, the President of World Wins Cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poration, has waged a one-person campaign in support of universal human rights, peace, Thursday, December 17, 1998 Thursday, December 17, 1998 and justice. She has devoted an incredible Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, earlier this Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my amount of her own time and resources in this week my friend and predecessor in this great colleagues in Congress to join me in paying effort. Among her proudest accomplishments body, John Seiberling, called and asked that I tribute to an outstanding individual, Mr. Wea- was working with the United Nations to estab- insert into the RECORD of our work his ver Odom. Mr. Odom recently will retire after lish the UN's Year of the Child. thoughts on his friend and colleague, Mo serving the Aldine Intermediate School District I first became aware of Ms. Spalding in the Udall. for 35 years, 31 of which has principal of Co- summer of 1998, when World Wins Corpora- To all of us who knew and worked with Mo lonial Hills Elementary. tion issued a medal of excellence to my close Udall, he will always be an indelible model of Weaver Odom joined Aldine ISD in 1963 friend, Blinky Rodriguez. Blinky is the architect all that we can be and do as lawmakers and and spent the first few years of his career as of the Valley Peace Treaty, which during the as leaders, and as friends to one another a fifth and sixth grade teacher. In 1968 he be- past five years has brought about a remark- even in the most difficult times. came temporary principal at Colonial Hills, but able reduction in the number of gang killings I am grateful and honored that John Seiber- the temporary label was dropped. His 31 in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. ling would ask me to share his words in this years of dedicated service will leave a legacy Those of us who live and work in the North- way. for students and teachers alike. east Valley are well aware of Blinky's work, December 14, 1998. We in the Aldine ISD has been very fortu- and we were all very moved when he was rec- Re Hon. Morris Udall. nate to have benefited from Mr. Odom's dedi- ognized by Wilda Spalding and World Wins The death on December 12 of Morris ‘‘Mo’’ cation and loyalty. He always led by example Corporation. Blinky joined 14 other winners of Udall has taken from us one of the most and frequently welcomed students to school. the Medal of Excellence in Geneva, Switzer- loved, most respected, and most accom- Because he always treated others with respect land, where he was feted in front of an inter- plished Members of Congress in this genera- and dignity, the people who work for him and national audience of dignitaries. tion. attend his school consider him their friend as Mo Udall was a BIG person, in every sense I will always be grateful to Ms. Spalding for of the word. He was big not only in physical well as their principal. bestowing this prestigious and richly-deserved stature but also in strength of character, in- Staff, faculty and students alike have spo- honor on Blinky. tellectual acumen, unfailing good humor, po- ken out in appreciation for Mr. Odom's work I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting litical vision, and understanding of the ethic and love for his students. His staff is so Wilda Spalding, President of World Wins Cor- House and its constitutional role. loyal that almost half of the school's employ- poration, for her dedication to making ours a I first became acquainted with Mo in 1970, ees have been there for more then 10 years. better world. She is a shining example for us when he came to Akron to help me, a politi- Many have admitted they stay simply because all. cal underdog, in my ultimately successful Principal Odom makes working at Colonial f campaign for election to the House. After I was elected, he helped me become one of his Hills fun. In honor of Weaver Odom, the Aldine ISD CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. J. MI- colleagues on the Committee on Interior and CHAEL BISHOP FOR RECEIVING Insular Affairs, which he later chaired with recently announced it's decision to rename great distinction for over a decade. There I Colonial Hills to Odom Elementary. This honor THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR had the privilege of working with him on is an appropriate way to thank Principal Odom CELL BIOLOGY’S 1998 PUBLIC some of the landmark environmental legisla- for his dedication and leadership at the school SERVICE AWARD tive efforts that he led. These produced the and throughout the community. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Education is the key to our children's future HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS Act of 1977, which curbed the destructive and the key to our country's continued suc- OF PENNSYLVANIA practices of coal stripmining, and the Alaska IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Interest Lands Conservation Act, cess. Principal Odom shares this belief and probably the most monumental land con- has worked with his faculty and staff to ensure Thursday, December 17, 1998 that all students have an opportunity for qual- servation measure ever enacted. Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mo’s unswerving devotion to his native Ar- ity education. The twenty-first century will bring to the attention of my colleagues the izona, to the Congress, and to America’s land bring new challenges for our young people. name of J. Michael Bishop, M.D. Dr. Bishop and people, can and should serve as a model Principal Odom has been committed to edu- received the American Society for Cell Biolo- for generations to come. The widespread re- cating them to deal with these challenges. gy's 1998 Public Service Award on Sunday, spect which Mo enjoyed resulted not only For years, families have known this school from his vision and courage but also his fair- December 13, 1998. On behalf of the Con- is run by a man dedicated to providing an en- ness and eagerness to seek common ground gressional Biomedical Research Caucus, I vironment conducive to learning. I am certain with colleagues on opposing sides of legisla- want to extend our deepest congratulations to that the strength of the community would not tive issues. Above all, I shall always remem- Dr. Bishop for his outstanding scientific and ber Mo as a warm and loyal friend, always be what it is without Mr. Odom's years of serv- educational accomplishments. Last year, I was considerate, humorous, and kind. ice and I am confident that his legacy will con- pleased to receive the same Public Policy In 1980, Mo told me that his doctors had tinue for years to come. Award. I am honored that for once in my life- just informed him that he had Parkinson’s f disease. So began his valiant eighteen year time, a Nobel Laureate is actually following in struggle, during which his courage and se- TRIBUTE TO WILDA SPALDING my footsteps. renity continued to inspire his friends and Nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Bishop, along with family. To his wife, Norma, son Mark, newly HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN other scientists, proposed a forum where sci- elected to the House, his brother Stewart, entists could brief the Congress and its staff and the other members of Mo’s family, I OF CALIFORNIA on the latest discoveries in biomedical re- share your sense of loss, but also memories IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search. Thus was born the Congressional Bio- of his indomitable spirit and undying friend- Thursday, December 17, 1998 ship. Truly, love endures and, in the end, medical Research Caucus, which has now prevails. Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to conducted over seventy-five briefings, pro- JOHN F. SEIBERLING. pay tribute to World Wins Corporation and its vided the Congress with a first-rate science

∑ 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. E2336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 17, 1998 education, and has served to identify a biparti- This family, with eight generations having Everett Dirksen. The next day LBJ pressed san group of Members who actively support made this county their home, is a living testa- Martin Luther King Jr. and other black lead- funding for medical research. The Biomedical ment to its appeal. I send to all of them my ers to turn their energy to registering black voters. Research Caucus has provided a forum for warmest best wishes. LBJ planned every detail of the signing presentations that have made a remarkable f ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. He wanted and lasting impression on our views of what ‘‘a section for special people I can invite,’’ the proper role that the Congress should play THE MAN BEHIND THE VOTES such as Rosa Parks (the 42-year-old black in appropriating funds for the National Insti- seamstress who refused to give up her seat tutes of Health and Science Programs. on a bus in Montgomery) and Vivian Malone HON. GENE GREEN (the first black woman admitted to the Uni- The fact that the Biomedical Research Cau- OF TEXAS versity of Alabama, in 1963). He told me to cus has been such a longstanding success is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES get ‘‘a table so people can say, ‘This is the a tribute to Dr. Bishop's selfless and persever- Thursday, December 17, 1998 table on which LBJ signed the Voting Rights ing dedication to provide appropriate topics Bill.’ ’’ and outstanding scientists to conduct these re- Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, credit for the He was exuberant as he drove with me and markable and enlightening briefings. Dr. Democratic party's success in the November other staffers up to Capitol Hill for the sign- elections is due to our sustained commitment ing. Riding in the presidential limo he spoke Bishop's commitment to the caucus is deeply of a new day, ‘‘If, if, if, if,’’ he said, ‘‘the appreciated and we look forward to another to the issues affecting American families. In a Negro leaders get their people to register and year of caucus briefings that so effectively re- recent editorial in the Washington Post, Jo- vote.’’ veal the opportunities for scientific discovery. seph A. Califano, Jr., a former aide to Presi- I rarely saw him happier than on that day. I am ever so proud that a man born in York, dent Lyndon Johnson, describes the birth of For years after that, he fretted that too PA, educated at Gettysburg College, and many of those policies. Voting rights for mi- many black leaders were more interested in norities, a Medicare system that provides a rousing speech or demonstration full of whose family resides near my home city of sound bites and action for the TV cameras Harrisburg, PA, is receiving this richly de- health care for the elderly and disabled, and than in marshaling the voting power of their served honor. Once again, I want Dr. Bishop Social Security that lifted more than 2 million people. to know that his passionate efforts on behalf seniors out of poverty are just a few of Presi- Well, if he was looking down on us on Nov. of biomedical science have made a lasting im- dent Johnson's initiatives that Democrats have 3—and I’m sure he was up there counting pact on me personally as well as on the entire been fighting for over the past 30 years. In votes—he saw his dream come true. Without fact, just about every issue Democrats hold the heavy black turnout, the Democrats Congress. would not have held their own in the Senate, f most dearly were conceptualized and imple- picked up seats in the House and moved into mented during the Johnson Administration. Ini- more state houses. In Georgia, the black HONORING THE EIGHTH GENERA- tiatives like elementary and secondary edu- share of the total vote rose 10 points to 29 TION OF CASHELL’S IN MONT- cation, protecting the environment, and clean percent, helping to elect a Democratic gov- GOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND air and water have been the cornerstones of ernor and the state’s first black attorney the Democratic party since President Johnson general. In Maryland, that share rose eight points HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA had the wisdom to push his Great Society to 21 percent, saving the unpopular Gov. Par- OF MARYLAND agenda. ris Glendening from defeat. The black vote IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Despite efforts by some Members to cut or in South Carolina kept Fritz Hollings in his Thursday, December 17, 1998 eliminate many of these programs, Democrats Senate seat, defeated Lauch Faircloth in have held firm in our convictions. The Amer- North Carolina and ensured Chuck Schu- Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, Montgomery ican people sent a clear message to their mer’s victory over Al D’Amato in New York. Here and there across the country, the County, MD, the district which I am proud to elected officials in the November electionsÐa represent in Congress, is perhaps one of the black vote provided the margin of victory for message to fight for the issues that help hard- democratic governors and congressmen—and most transient districts in the Nation. That is working Americans, like Medicare, Social Se- where Republicans such as the Bush brothers why it is a distinct honor to bring to your atten- curity, education and the environment. I for attracted large percentages of Hispanic and tion a family celebrating their eighth genera- one am proud of our party's accomplishments black voters, helped roll up majorities with tion of Montgomery Countians with the births and look forward to continuing to work toward national implications. The Voting Rights Act is not the only of Cashell Lee Hurdle, born February 22, President Johnson's goals. 1998, son of Gaines Finley Hurdle and Ken- thing Democrats can thank LBJ for. Johnson Mr. Speaker, I submit the editorial by Mr. captured for the Democratic Party issues neth Lee Hurdle of Bethesda, and McLean Califano for inclusion in the RECORD. that were decisively important in this elec- Gerald Morgan and Sarah Louise Morgan, tion. He got Congress to pass the Elementary [From the Washington Post, Nov. 18, 1998] both born December 4, 1997, the children of and Secondary Education Act, which for the David Gough ``Rusty'' Morgan and Karen THE MAN BEHIND THE VOTES first time told the people they could look to Brown Morgan of Rockville. This new genera- (By Joseph A. Califano Jr.) the federal government for help in local tion comes from a family lineage of distinctive The president most responsible for the school districts. It is his Medicare that Montgomery Countians. They are a direct de- Democratic victories in 1998 is the stealth Democrats promised to protect from con- president whom Democrats are loath to men- servative Republican sledgehammers. LBJ scendant of George Cashell, born in Cashel, was the president who ratcheted up Social Ireland, 1748, who immigrated to this country tion: Lyndon Johnson. In March of 1965, when racial tension was Security payments to lift more than 2 mil- and died in Montgomery County in 1802. high and taking a pro-civil rights stand was lion Americans above the poverty line. Together Medicare and Social Security Cashell's great-great grandfather, Francis sure to put the solid South (and much of the have changed the nature of growing old in Hazel Cashell (1872±1930) was the owner of North) in political play, President Johnson extensive farmland in the Redland area of America and freed millions of baby boomers addressed a joint session of Congress to pro- to buy homes and send their kids to college Montgomery County and the Cashell Motor pose the Voting Rights Act. Flying in the rather than spend the money to help their Company in Rockville. He was a member of face of polls that showed his position was aging parents. The Great Society’s Clean Air the Maryland House of Delegates, elected in hurting his popularity, he said that ensuring and Clean Water Acts, Motor Vehicle Pollu- 1917. His great-grandmother, Alice Cashell everyone the right to vote was an act of obe- tion, Solid Waste Disposal and Highway dience to the oath that the president and Beautification acts have given Democrats a Keech, (1896±1994) was an avid fox hunter Congress take before ‘‘God to support and de- and sportswoman, and a 98-year resident of lock on environmental issues. fend the Constitution.’’ Looking members on LBJ was also the president who created Montgomery County. Sarah and McLean's the floor straight in the eye, he closed by in- the unified budget to include Social Secu- great-grandfather, Jo V. Morgan, Sr., a Be- toning the battle hymn of the civil rights rity, which helped produce a balanced budget thesda resident for 44 years, was the county's movement, ‘‘And we shall overcome.’’ One in fiscal year 1969. Without that budget sys- first civil service commissioner and a judge of southern congressman seated next to White tem, President Clinton would not be able to the District of Columbia Tax Court. The chil- House counsel Harry McPherson exclaimed claim credit for producing the first balanced dren's grandmother, Alice ``Cissy'' Grant of in shocked surprise, ‘‘God damn!’’ budget in 30 years. That summer, with Johnson hovering over Potomac, has chronicled life in Montgomery As exit polls showed, the Democratic com- it, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act. mand of the terrain of education, health County for 40 years in various newspapers The president was so excited that he rushed care, Social Security, the economy and the and magazines. over to the Capitol to have a few celebratory environment—and the growth of the minor- I have always proclaimed what a wonderful drinks with Senate Majority Leader Mike ity vote—paved the road to electoral success place Montgomery County is to raise a family. Mansfield and Republican Minority leader in 1998. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2337 With the demise of Newt Gingrich, many resented the northwest side of the City of Chi- his experience in the U.S. Armed Forces in Republicans think it’s time to mute his li- cago in the U.S. House of Representatives Europe during World War II which first made belous assault on the Great Society pro- from 1959 to 1973. him aware of the devastating impact of starva- grams he loved to hate. Isn’t it also time for Democrats to come out of the closet and rec- From the start of his tenure in Congress, tion on a population. Thereafter, he devoted ognize the legacy of the president who then Representative Pucinski mounted a one- much of his effort in the U.S. Senate to pro- opened the polls to minorities and estab- man effort to require airlines to install crash- grams designed to alleviate famine. Today he lished federal beachheads in education, proof cockpit voice recorders in airplanes. De- is serving his country once more as Ambas- health care and the environment. After all, spite organized opposition from the major air- sador to the United Nations Food and Agri- it’s the Democrats’ promise to protect these lines, Pucinski kept the pressure on and in culture Program. And now he is clarifying for beachheads and forge forward that accounts 1964 the Federal Aviation Administration us many of the challenges faced by the United for much of their success this November and Nations in these efforts, and the benefits offers their best chance to retain the White issued an order requiring air carriers to install House and recapture the House of Represent- crash-proof cockpit voice recorders in their air- which they have brought to hundreds of mil- atives in 2000. craft. Commonly referred to as the ``black lions of people around the world. box'', cockpit voice recorders are now a critical As Ambassador McGovern notes, foreign f component of aviation safety. Black boxes assistance programs which help the hungry TRIBUTE TO BUD MAURO provide vital information about the final min- and promote economic development serve the utes of airline disasters to accident investiga- interests of both of the recipient countries and HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN tors and have helped determine the cause of the United States. However, our leadership in OF CALIFORNIA several plane crashes. this capacity is threatened today by our delin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a decorated Air Force pilot, Pucinski quency in paying our dues to the United Na- tions. United States contributions to hunger-re- Thursday, December 17, 1998 knew that a recording of last minute cockpit conversations would provide vital clues to the lated organizations are very positive, effective, Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cause of airline tragedies. As an Air Force and should remain a priority of our engage- pay tribute to Bud Mauro, who has just com- pilot, Pucinski led his bomber group in the first ment with the world. pleted his term as President of the Southland B±29 bombing raid over Tokyo during World [From the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 23, 1998] Regional Association of Realtors. Bud leaves War II. He flew 48 other combat missions over TOO MANY IN THE WORLD ARE LEFT OUT with a remarkable record. During his tenure, Japan and was awarded the Distinguished (By George McGovern) San Fernando Valley realtors experienced one Flying Cross and Air Medal with Clusters. In the fall of 1944, as a 22-year-old Amer- of their most productive years in memory, as From his own personal experience as a pilot, ican bomber pilot based in war-torn Italy, I a housing slump gave way to a housing boom. Pucinski understood that, in the last few min- saw widespread hunger for the first time: I'm sure Bud's leadership was a key reason utes preceding an air tragedy, the cockpit emaciated children begging for food on the for the stellar performance of the Valley real crew are far too busy trying to save their pas- streets, teenage girls selling their bodies to estate industry in 1998. sengers and aircraft to radio formal reports to stay alive, young mothers scratching Bud had both the experience and back- through the garbage dumps near our bomber a ground station. However, a crash-proof tape base to find scraps of food. This was even ground to be a successful President. His real recorder operating automatically during flight estate career began in 1972, the same year worse that the hunger I witnessed during the preserves a record of everything said in the years of the Great Depression in the 1930s, he became a member of the Association. Be- cockpit for accident investigators. when our family, who lived in a farm com- ginning in 1978, when he joined the Grievance Because of Roman Pucinski's dedicated munity in South Dakota, fed a steady Committee, Bud steadily rose through the and courageous leadership in the establish- stream of out-of-work ‘‘hobos’’ who came to ranks. He served on the Professional Stand- ment of crash-proof tape recorders in commer- our door. ards Panel, Ethics and Arbitration Policy Com- cial airliners, accident investigation and avia- Not surprisingly, hunger became a primary mittee and the Board of Directors. issue for me when I was elected to Congress tion safety have been significantly advanced in in 1956. I became director of the U.S. Food Bud is a person of considerable charm and the public interest, and outstanding results for an intimate knowledge of the real estate busi- for Peace program and later was President the national aviation system have been Kennedy’s designee on what came to be ness. Both traits served him well as President. achieved. For this reason, on December 18, known as the World Food Program—the He motivated more than 200 members of the 1998, former Congressman Roman Pucinski world’s largest international food aid organi- Association to serve on various committees will be honored by the Federal Aviation Ad- zation. Last year, the program provided food and task forces. I know firsthand how impor- ministration with a Silver Medal of Distin- assistance for more than 52 million people in tant such groups are in keeping politicians and guished Service. 76 countries. Through these programs I saw community leaders informed about the Asso- how much can be done when nations come I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- together to combat hunger. In the past 25 ciation and the condition of the real estate in- lating Roman Pucinski. His tireless advocacy dustry. Bud was also actively involved with the years, for example, despite a doubling of the of cockpit voice recorders is one of the most world’s population, the percentage of chron- seminars and training sessions that are such important contributions to airline safety in the ically undernourished people in the world an important part of the Association's function. history of aviation. Roman Pucinski has made has been cut in half and the absolute number Bud played a big part in upgrading the tech- a lasting contribution to aviation safety and he of chronically undernourished people has nological capacity of the Association. He greatly deserves this special honor from the been reduced by more than 100 million. worked to expand and improve computer effi- We can take heart from these and other Federal Aviation Administration. ciency, and helped to develop the Associa- similar steps forward, but this does not mean f tion's own web site by establishing coopera- the job is done. This winter, Russia will be tive marketing agreements with the California facing acute food shortages caused by poor GLOBAL HUNGER AND UNITED NA- crop conditions and the collapse of the Rus- Living Network and REALTOR.Com. TIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE sian economy. Millions of Russians will go I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting PROGRAM over the edge of starvation in the absence of Bud Mauro, who compiled an outstanding international food aid now. Indonesia, hurri- record as President of the Southland Regional HON. LEE H. HAMILTON cane-struck Central America and large parts Association of Realtors. His leadership skills of Africa currently are sustained by inter- and dedication to his work are an inspiration OF INDIANA national food donations. to us all. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The fact is that many of our fellow human f Thursday, December 17, 1998 beings are left out, living on the knife-edge of existence. As world Bank President James TRIBUTE TO FORMER Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I want to Wolfensohn reminded us. ‘‘In too many coun- CONGRESSMAN ROMAN PUCINSKI bring to the attention of our colleagues an edi- tries, the poorest 10% of the population has torial from former Senator, now Ambassador, less than 1% of the income, while the richest HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI George McGovern, concerning global hunger 20% enjoys over half.’’ and United Nations Food and Agriculture Pro- In too many countries, girls are half as OF ILLINOIS likely as boys to go to school. In too many gram. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countries, children are impaired from birth George McGovern has distinguished himself Thursday, December 17, 1998 because of malnutrition. And in too many through a life-long commitment of service to countries, ethnic minorities face discrimina- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the United States and to addressing world tion and fear for their lives at the hands of pay tribute to Mr. Roman Pucinski, who rep- hunger. As he recounts in this article, it was ethnic majorities. E2338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 17, 1998 In this world of plenty, of marvelous sci- technology such as user-managed, small dition, an array of basic village facilities and entific advances, of growing freedoms, we scale irrigation schemes; eradicating and irrigation infrastructure has to be built. The cannot ignore the tragedy of millions who controlling pests like desert locust that work required of the settlers is backbreak- are excluded from the blessings we enjoy. threaten food security for millions of people ing. But also needed are support, guidance There is a moral imperative to be concerned living in a swath extending from the Red Sea and money, requirements being fulfilled by a and to act. It is simply wrong for a child to West Africa; monitoring crop conditions collaborative effort of the International anywhere in the world to suffer the crippling around the world to provide early warning of Fund for Agricultural Development, which is effects of malnutrition. It is wrong—even food supply difficulties and disasters; and financing the nonlabor cost of the on-farm outrageous—that more than 800 million peo- conserving scarce food resources such as infrastructure; the World Food Program, ple, 14% of the human race, are malnour- fisheries and biodiversity to protect future which is supplementing the family diets ished, many near starvation. It is wrong to food security. until the fields come into production, and accept as ‘‘unavoidable’’ the millions of hun- The World Food Program that is meeting the Food and Agriculture Organization, gry people we read about or see on TV. It is emergency food needs in Rwanda, North which helps monitor and guide the technical wrong to let politics and ideology interfere Korea, Sudan and the Horn of Africa has aspects involved in getting the land fit for with helping the hungry, especially children. saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Also, production. When criticized for helping the communist the program often plays a development role This is the kind of investment activity government of North Korea establish child- in nonemergency situations characterized by that leads to sustained food security. This is feeding programs in that drought-stricken chronic hunger and malnutrition, using the kind of activity that Americans and citi- country, Catherine Bertini, who is head of ‘‘food for work’’ to enable thousands of com- zens in other donor countries support. the World Food Program replied. ‘‘I can’t munities to build schools, improve commu- I am proud of the tradition of the people of tell a hungry 5-year-old boy that we can’t nity water systems and expand other basic the United States to give a helping hand to feed him because we don’t like the politics of infrastructure. And the International Fund the hungry and to those in need. I am proud his country.’’ for Agricultural Development, established of the record of foreign assistance that the But beyond that, it is in our self-interest only 20 years ago, provides development United States has provided to nations to un- to end hunger. After all, we live in one loans for addressing the basic needs of small dertake essential economic development ini- world. Rich and poor alike, we breathe the farmers and poor rural communities. The tiatives; it has paid dividends to both the re- same air; we share a global economy. Killers agency was the first to provide funds to the cipient countries and to us. Likewise, I am like AIDS and environmental calamities and now spectacularly successful Grameen Bank proud of the pivotal role that the United other threats to health don’t stop at na- in Bangladesh, which created a model for States has played in making the system of tional borders. The chaos associated with po- channeling microcredit to the very poor. The United Nations agencies strong and effective. litical instability rooted in poverty and des- agency is currently supporting similar grass- It saddens me that the United States is peration is rarely contained within a single roots microcredit models in West Africa. today delinquent in paying what it owes to country. Obviously, progress in ending world hunger the U.N., including to the Food and Agri- Earlier this year, when President Clinton can be greatly advanced by progress in other culture Organization, the family of multilat- asked me to be the U.S. ambassador to the related problem areas, including better fam- eral organizations that plays such a key role United Nations food and agriculture agencies ily planning to restrain excessive population in eliminating hunger. in Rome, I readily accepted because of my growth. There must also be continuing ef- There are no easy solutions to the prob- lifelong interest in agricultural matters and forts to halt the bloody and disruptive politi- lems of poverty and underdevelopment in our in solving the problem of hunger. At the cal and military conflicts in developing world. However, eliminating hunger is the agency, I work with such organizations as countries that drive multitudes of people place to start and should be our priority. The the Food and Agriculture Organization, from their homes, fields and jobs. need is evident. The methods are known. The Reaching the goal adopted at the World which is headed by Senegalese agricultural means can be made available. authority Jacques Diouf; the World Food Food Summit, to reduce the number of un- Program, directed by Bertini, an American, dernourished people by one-half in the next f and the International Fund for Agriculture 17 years, is beyond the capacity of any single Development, under the direction of Fawzi al country or organization. It will require the TRIBUTE TO A GIRL SCOUT GOLD Sultan, a Kuwaiti banker. Our common pur- effort of many international organizations AWARD RECIPIENT pose, articulated at the World Food Summit and national governments and the help of hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organi- private voluntary organizations, such as zation in November 1996, is to reduce hunger CARE, Church World Service, Lutheran HON. DON YOUNG by promoting an adequate supply and dis- World Relief, Catholic Relief Services and OF ALASKA tribution of food in the world. the United Jewish Appeal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The target beneficiaries themselves have a This plan, endorsed by all 186 nations rep- Thursday, December 17, 1998 resented at the summit, has the practical key role to play, because reducing hunger and achievable goal of reducing by half the and achieving security is much more than Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today number of hungry people in the world by simply distributing food aid. It’s about de- I would like to salute two outstanding young 2015. Consider these facts: veloping concerned and capable government women who have been honored with the Girl leadership responsive to citizens. It’s about Over the past 50 years, infant and child Scout Gold Award by Farthest North Girl death rates in the developing world have having sound economic policies and educat- been reduced by 50% and health conditions ing people. It’s about reducing disease and Scout Council in Fairbanks, Alaska. They are: around the world have improved more during improving public health. It’s about improv- Erin Shaw and Rachel Shaw. this period than in all previous human his- ing cultivation practices and making produc- They are being honored for earning the tory. tion tools, including rural credit, available. highest achievement award in United States In the past three decades, agricultural pro- It’s about conserving forests, fisheries, ge- Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Gold Award sym- duction techniques, developed through the netic resources and biodiversity. It’s about bolizes outstanding accomplishments in the internationally supported system of research establishing effective markets. And it’s areas of leadership, community service, career centers, enabled a ‘‘green revolution’’ in about having essential infrastructure includ- many countries. Improved seed and associ- ing farm-to-market roads. planning, and personal development. The ated break-throughs in agricultural prac- These difficult but achievable soil moti- award can be earned by young women aged tices resulted in the most dramatic increase vate the U.N. food and agricultural agencies 14 through 17, or in grades 9 through 12. in crop yields in the history of mankind, al- in Rome as they assist communities and na- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., an organization lowing nations like India and Bangladesh, tions to eliminate hunger and to establish serving over 2.5 million girls, has awarded which in the early 1960s and mid-1970s, re- the basis for sustained productivity. This more than 20,000 Girl Scout Gold Awards to spectively, were kept alive through outside work requires technical knowledge, cultural Senior Girl Scouts since the inception of the sensitivity, organizational development food assistance, to become nearly food self- Gold Award program in 1980. To receive the sufficient. skills, a realistic appreciation for market in- The United States played a leading role in centives and a good measure of altruistic award, a Girl Scout must earn four interest alleviating hunger, especially in the period motivation. project patches, the Career Exploration Pin, immediately following World War II, by en- During a recent trip to Egypt, I visited a the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, and couraging the international community to rural community in the desert between Cairo the Girl Scout Challenge, as well as design set in place the institutions and methods to and Alexandria. Here, the government has and implement a Girl Scout Gold Award address the issue. As prosperity spread settled about 15,000 families on so-called project. A plan for fulfilling these requirements ‘‘new lands.’’ To prepare these lands for pro- across Europe and other parts of the world, is created by the Senior Girl Scout and is car- more nations have shared in the task of solv- duction with water diverted from the Nile ing the problems of food insecurity. River, the settler families undertake the ried out through close cooperation between The Food and Agriculture Organization is task of desalinating the soil, a repeated proc- the girl and an adult Girl Scout volunteer. providing technical assistance in a variety of ess of tilling, flooding and draining that As members of Farthest North Girl Scout ways: establishing productivity-enhancing typically takes more than three years. In ad- Council, Erin and Rachel Shaw began working CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2339 toward the Girl Scout Gold Award in the late was one of three federal government winners cussions with companies, staff learned two spring of 1998. They completed their project in of the $100,000 award this year. These things: The recall process itself—which fre- the areas of leadership and community service awards are funded by the Ford Foundation, quently called for lengthy testing and inves- by developing their communication skills and and administered by the John F. Kennedy tigations—sometimes got in the way of rapid recall. More serious, though, was that in ini- School of Government at Harvard University in then working with the hearing impaired com- tiating a recall, the Commission would in munity. They used these skills to reach out to partnership with the Council for Excellence in every case make a ‘‘preliminary determina- various parts of the community. They used Government. tion’’ of a product defect in order to justify their skills to plan and implement a deaf com- The CPSC's award-winning program was the recall. Because such ‘‘PDs,’’ as they were munity carnival for people with hearing impair- highlighted in the December 1998 edition of called, implied guilt, companies afraid of li- ments and their families, as well as students Government Executive magazine, and I would ability suits frequently fought them as a who were learning sign language. I believe like to submit this article for the RECORD. matter of course. That, too, only served to they should receive the public recognition due [From Government Executive, Dec. 1998] drag out the process. them for this significant service to their com- A FAST TRACK TO CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFE- To avoid all that, the Commission and munity and their country. TY—QUICK RECALL OF FAULTY PRODUCTS manufacturers negotiated a trade. If compa- f SERVES EVERYONE nies would volunteer for fast-track, the Com- FAST-TRACK PRODUCT RECALL PROGRAM U.S. mission would sidestep much of the process CPSC ON THE FAST TRACK CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION involved in initiating a recall, including the When a consumer product could hurt or preliminary determination. HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY even kill somebody, the traditional regu- The new avenue for recalls caught on latory response is understandable: to find quickly. Since the program was launched (it OF MASSACHUSETTS fault and then decide how to punish the man- became permanent in March 1997), nearly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ufacturer. But there’s a new attitude at the half of all recalls are fast-tracked. In 1996, Thursday, December 17, 1998 Consumer Product Safety Commission— 103 fast-track recalls were initiated within charged with monitoring consumer product an average of 10 days; in 1997, 105 recalls were Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to safety nationwide: When a product has the initiated within an average of 17 days. While call to the attention of my colleagues the out- potential to hurt or even kill somebody, the a week may seem like a long time for some standing work being done by the U.S. Con- preferred course is to work with the manu- defective product to stay on the shelves, it is sumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). facturer to get that product off the market a vast improvement over the weeks or The Commission has put into effect an innova- fast. That is the aim of the Fast-Track Prod- months that it takes to initiate a recall uct Recall Program, launched as a six-month under the traditional system. tive program, under which it works coopera- pilot in July 1995. tively with industry to get hazardous products With 21,400 deaths and 29 million injuries Not only is the new system faster, it also off store shelves within days, instead of the annually due to faulty consumer products, appears to be more effective. The percentage weeks and months that it traditionally takes to the issue of unsafe products is not a small of products returned by consumers for repair negotiate a recall. Everyone wins under this one. And the size of the problem only com- or replacement has averaged over 60 percent for fast-track, compared with 30 percent new systemÐespecially the consumer, who is pounded the frustration of CPSC staff over how long it traditionally took to implement under the traditional process. And the new protected from possible injury, a recall—time delays exacerbated by the fre- system is very cost-effective. Although near- This Fast-Track Product Recall Program quently adversarial nature of the process. ly half of all recalls are now fast-tracked, was recently honored with a 1998 Innovations And so staff in the Commission’s Office of they account for only 10 percent of the Com- in American Government Award. The CPSC Compliance decided to try a new tack. In dis- mission’s $16.5 million compliance budget. Thursday, December 17, 1998 Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings The Senate was not in session today. It is next No committee meetings were held. scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at 12 noon. h House of Representatives Twenty-First Century Workforce Commission: Chamber Action On November 13, the Speaker appointed the follow- Bills Introduced: 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 139–140 ing individuals to the Twenty-First Century Work- and H. Res. 612, were introduced. Page H11768 force Commission: Mr. Thomas J. Murrin of Penn- Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: sylvania; Mr. Kenneth Saxe of Pennsylvania; Mr. Filed on November 2: Investigation of the Con- Frank Riggs of California; and Mr. Frank Roberts of version of the $1.7 Million Centralized White House California. Page H11722 Computer System, Known as the White House Communication from the Committee on Trans- Database, and Related Matters (H. Rept. 105–828); portation and Infrastructure: Read a letter from Filed on November 5: Investigation of Political the Chairman of the Committee wherein he trans- Fund Raising Improprieties and Possible Violations mitted copies of resolutions approved by the Com- of Law—Interim Report (H. Rept. 105–829); and mittee on October 9, 1998—referred to the Com- Filed on December 15: H. Res. 611, Impeaching mittee on Appropriations. Page H11722 William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United Commending U.S. Forces in the Persian Gulf: States, for high crimes and misdemeanors (H. Rept. The House agreed to H. Res. 612, expressing un- 105–830). Page H11768 equivocal support for the men and women of our Reassembling of the House of Representatives Armed Forces who are currently carrying out mis- on December 17th: The Speaker laid before the sions in and around the Persian Gulf region, by a House the text of the formal notification he sent to yea and nay vote of 417 yeas to 5 nays, with 1 vot- Members on Monday, December 14, 1998 on the re- ing ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 539. Pages H11722±47 assembling of the House. Page H11721 Recess: The House recessed at 1:04 p.m. and recon- Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce: vened at 2:57 p.m. Page H11748 On November 27, the Speaker appointed the follow- ing individuals to the Advisory Commission on Elec- Quorum Calls—Votes: One yea and nay vote devel- tronic Commerce: Mr. Grover Norquist of Virginia; oped during the proceedings of the House today and Mr. Richard D. Parsons of New York; Mr. David appears on page H11747. There were no quorum Pottruck of California; Mr. James Gilmore of Vir- calls. ginia and Mr. Dean Andal of California. On Decem- Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and ber 3, the Minority Leader appointed the following adjourned at 3:36 p.m. individuals to the Commission: Mr. Gary Locke of Washington; Mr. Ron Kirk of Texas; and Mr. Rob- ert Pittman of Virginia. Page H11721 D1209 D1210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST December 17, 1998 grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jef- Committee Meetings ferson Clinton, President of the United States. Testi- IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY mony was heard on Historical Precedents and Con- Committee on the Judiciary: On December 12, the stitutional Standards, Abuse of Power, and How to Committee concluded consideration of a proposed Evaluate Evidence. The Committee heard testimony resolution containing articles of impeachment against from Gregory B. Craig, Assistant to the President President Clinton and took the following action: and Special Counsel; Nicholas Katzenbach, former Adopted article IV, as amended, abuse of power, Attorney General; Prof. Bruce Ackerman, Sterling by a vote of 21–16. Professor of Law and Political Science, Yale Univer- Failed to adopt a proposed joint resolution ex- sity; Prof. Sean Wilentz, The Dayton Stockton Pro- pressing the sense of Congress with respect to cen- fessor of History, Princeton University; Prof. Samuel suring the President, by a vote of 22 to 14 and with H. Beer, Eaton Professor of the Science of Govern- 1 voting present. ment Emeritus, Harvard University; former Rep- Committee adjourned subject to call. resentative Elizabeth Holtzman of New York; former On December 11, the Committee concluded de- Representative Robert J. Drinan, S.J., of Massachu- bate on and took the following action on a proposed setts; former Representative Wayne Owens of Utah; resolution containing articles of impeachment against James Hamilton, Swidler, Berlin, Shereff and President Clinton: Firedman; and Richard Ben-Veniste, former Assist- Adopted article I, as amended, perjury before the ant Attorney General. grand jury, by a vote of 21 to 16; CONSEQUENCES OF PERJURY AND Adopted article II, perjury in a civil case, by a RELATED CRIMES vote of 20 to 17; and Adopted article III, obstruction of justice, by a Committee on the Judiciary: On December 1, the Com- vote of 21 to 16. mittee held an oversight hearing on the Con- sequences of Perjury and Related Crimes. Testimony IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY was heard from Gerald B. Tjoflat, U.S. Circuit Committee on the Judiciary: On December 10, began Judge, U.S. Courts of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; debate on a proposed resolution containing articles of Charles E. Wiggins, U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court impeachment against President Clinton. of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; A. Leon Higginbotham, The Committee also heard final presentations in Jr., former Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, the Impeachment Inquiry by Abbe Lowell, Minority Third Circuit; Elliot Richardson, former Secretary of Chief Investigative Counsel and David Schippers, Health, Education and Welfare, Secretary of Defense, Chief Investigative Counsel. Attorney General and Secretary of Commerce; Adm. Prior to the presentations, the Committee met in Leon A. Edney, USN (Ret.), former Vice Chief of executive session and approved a motion to release Naval Operations; Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Carney, USA, certain documents necessary for the presentations. (Ret.), former Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel; Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY Harvard Law School; the following Professors from Committee on the Judiciary: On December 9, the Com- George Washington University Law School: Prof. mittee continued hearings in the Impeachment In- Stephen Saltzburg, Howrey Professor of Trial Advo- quiry pursuant to H. Res. 581. Testimony was heard cacy, Litigation, and Professional Responsibility and on Prosecutorial Standards for Obstruction of Justice Prof. Jeffrey Rosen, Associate Professor of Law; Pam and Perjury. Testimony was heard from Thomas P. Parsons, Atlanta, Georgia; and Barbara Battalino, Los Sullivan, former U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Osos, California. Illinois; Richard J. Davis, Weil, Gotschal and The Committee also approved the issuance of sub- Manges; Edward S.G. Dennis, Jr., Morgan, Lewis poenas for depositions and materials. and Bockius; William Weld, former Governor of Massachusetts; and Prof. Ronald Noble, Professor of IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY Law, New York University Law School. Committee on the Judiciary: On November 19, the The Committee also heard testimony in the Im- Committee held a hearing in the Impeachment In- peachment Inquiry from Charles F.C. Ruff, Counsel quiry pursuant to H. Res. 581, authorizing and di- to the President. recting the Committee on the Judiciary to inves- On December 8, the Committee continued hear- tigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the im- ings in the Impeachment Inquiry pursuant to H. peachment of William Jefferson Clinton, President Res. 581, authorizing and directing the Committee of the United States. Testimony was heard from on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient Kenneth W. Starr, Independent Counsel. December 17, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1211 The Committee also met in executive session and rity System. Testimony was heard from Senator approved the issuance of subpoenas for depositions. Gramm; David W. Wilcox, Assistant Secretary, Eco- IMPEACHMENT—BACKGROUND AND nomic Policy, Department of the Treasury; John F. HISTORY Cogan, former Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor and former Deputy Director, OMB; Hertert Committee on the Judiciary: On November 9, the Sub- Stein, former Chairman, Council of Economic Advis- committee on the Constitution held a hearing on ers; Robert Reischauer, former Director, CBO; and ‘‘The Background and History of Impeachment’’. Standford G. Ross, Chair, Social Security Advisory Testimony was heard from various professors and at- torneys with background and expertise in constitu- Board and former Commissioner, SSA and former tional law. Public Trustee, Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds. SAVING THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM Committee on Ways and Means: On November 19, the House Committee held a hearing on Saving the Social Secu- No Committee meetings are scheduled. D1212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST December 17, 1998

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Wednesday, January 6 9 a.m., Friday, December 18

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: To be announced. Program for Friday: Consideration of H. Res. 611, Im- peaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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HOUSE Green, Gene, Tex., E2335, E2336 Morella, Constance A., Md., E2336 Hamilton, Lee H., Ind., E2337 Sawyer, Thomas C., Ohio, E2335 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E2335, E2337 Lipinski, William O., Ill., E2337 Young, Don, Alaska, E2338 Gekas, George W., Pa., E2335 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E2339

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