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TAX RELIEF FOR MILITARY keeping efforts in Bosnia and lets their families goals of further harmonizing and simplifying PERSONNEL SERVING IN BOSNIA know we care. I am proud to take this impor- those Customs rules which affect international tant step today with other members of the commerce. I also congratulate the U.S. Cus- HON. SAM GIBBONS committee. This legislation sends a positive toms Service for its fine work both nationally OF FLORIDA message to our men and women who are will- and internationally. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing to put their lives on the line in honor of this f country and to their families who make great Thursday, January 25, 1996 sacrifices to make this possible. I personally WELCOME STEPHEN CLEMENT Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, today with know of the many dangers they will face and METTLER II other Democratic members of the Committee the hidden cost to their families. This bill is a on Ways and Means, I am introducing a bill of small way of saying thank you to both our mili- HON. PETER T. KING great importanceÐa bill to provide tax relief to tary personnel serving in Bosnia and their OF NEW YORK United States troops serving in peacekeeping families. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts in Bosnia. f On November 21, 1995, the Dayton peace Thursday, January 25, 1996 agreement was signed. Pursuant to this INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wel- agreement, Operation Joint Endeavor under come a new American citizen, my nephew, which our military men and women were com- HON. PHILIP M. CRANE Stephen Clement Mettler II, who was born on mitted to peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia was OF ILLINOIS Friday, January 19, 1996, at 1:34 p.m. in Chi- initiated by President Clinton. Despite our var- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cago. Young Stephen weighed in 9 pounds, 2 ied and disparate opinions on whether United ounces, measured 21 inches long, and has Thursday, January 25, 1996 States troops should be sent to Bosnia, it is blond hair and blue eyes. time for us to support in whatever way pos- Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, 43 years ago on I would also like to congratulate the proud sible our men and women who are being sent January 26, 1953, the World Customs Organi- parents, Stephen and Stacey Mettler, the to Bosnia. This bill would give these individ- zation, formally known as the Customs Co- happy grandparents Stephen and Kathy uals much-deserved tax relief. operation Council held its first meeting in Mettler of Atlanta and Charles and Mary Kaye Operation Joint Endeavor is described as a Brussels, Belgium. In recognition of this occa- Montforo of Houston, and especially, Stephen peacekeeping mission. However, the images sion, the Council observed January 26 as II's great-grandmother, Agnes Wiedl of At- of war-torn Bosnia that have played across International Customs Day. This occasion is lanta. our television screens and pages of every also being used to give recognition to Cus- f newspaper in this country make it clear that toms Services around the world in view of the peacekeeping in that country is not without role they play in producing national revenue PRESIDENT CLINTON’S TAX HIKES risks. I believe our troops will face similar dan- and in protecting national borders from eco- gers to those faced in a combat zone area nomically and physically harmful importations. HON. RON PACKARD while carrying out their peacekeeping effortsÐ I am particularly proud of the U.S. Customs OF CALIFORNIA the dangers of attacks on their lives by Serb Service for its great contributions to the Nation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soldiers and other mercenaries, ground-to-air over the past 207 years of its existence. U.S. missiles, and the ravages, or land mines. Customs was once the sole revenue producer Thursday, January 25, 1996 Thus, my Democratic colleagues on the com- for the young United States. Its role in reve- Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, the budget the mittee and I believe that these men and nue collection continues: In fiscal year 1995 President proposes proves one thing beyond a women, as well as their families, deserve the Customs collected a record $23.3 billion in shadow of a doubt, he is a congenital liberal. tax benefits that would otherwise be available revenue. In addition, Customs has taken on Instead of cutting taxes, scaling back the to them if the area were declared a combat such important responsibilities as interdicting growth of Government, and putting our econ- zone. narcotics at our borders, preventing the expor- omy in position to create productive and stable This bill would provide, to the United States tation of critical technology, and enforcing the jobs with good wages, he wants to protect the troops serving in Bosnia, benefits under the regulations of more than 40 Government status quo with higher taxes and more bu- following sections of the Internal Revenue agencies. reaucracy. Code: Section 112 which provides for the ex- The U.S. Customs Service represents the In 1993, President Clinton enacted the larg- clusion of certain combat pay from gross in- United States at the World Customs Organiza- est tax hike in American historyÐimposing come; section 692 which provides certain in- tion [WCO], a 137-member international orga- more than $250 billion in tax increases over 5 come tax relief if an individual dies while serv- nization founded to facilitate international trade years on families, small businesses, and cor- ing in a combat zone; section 2(a)(3) which and promote cooperation between govern- porate America. Just a few weeks ago, with provides certain tax treatment when a de- ments on Customs matters. The WCO works his fifth budget in less than a year, the Presi- ceased spouse is in missing status while serv- to simplify and standardize legal instruments dent proposed more than $60 billion in new ing in a combat zone; section 2201 which pro- and rules of international customs. The WCO taxes. This tax package makes the Federal vides estate tax relief for members of the also renders technical assistance in areas Government even bigger, more expensive, Armed Forces who die while serving in a com- such as Customs tariffs, valuation, nomen- and more unwieldy than the current failed sta- bat zone; section 3401 which provides relief clature, and law enforcement. Its objective is tus quo. from withholding on compensation excluded to obtain, in the interest of international trade, The President tries to cover this massive tax under section 112; section 4253(d) which pro- the best possible degree of uniformity among increase with a sliver of a tax cut. And what vides relief from certain excise tax on tele- the Customs systems of member nations. The he offers with one hand, he takes away with phone service which originates in a combat United States became a member on Novem- the otherÐthe tax hikes are permanent and zone; section 6013 which provides certain tax ber 5, 1970. The United States and its trading the tax cuts are temporary. By 2002 only a treatment regarding the filing status where a partners benefit when both exporters and im- measure affecting IRA's would remain on the spouse serving in a combat zone is in missing porters operate in an atmosphere of simple books. All others will expire. Meanwhile, doz- status; and section 7508 which provides relief unambiguous Customs operations around the ens of other tax increases will have snow- for the due date for filing tax returns, as well world. balled into roughly $15 billion in new taxes in as relief from certain penalties and interest. I want to take this opportunity to congratu- 2002 alone. Mr. Speaker, this bill demonstrates our com- late the World Customs Organization on its These tax increases will not benefit Amer- mitment to support our troops in their peace- past accomplishments and for its ambitious ica. They will not benefit the economy. They

∑ 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. E 84 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 will not contribute to lowering the budget defi- Jesus entered Kean College of New Jersey Chief Lochinski has served as chief of po- cit. They will simply serve to underwrite more from which he was to graduate in May. While lice since 1990 when he became the acting new spending and expand the size of an al- at Kean College, Jesus became a valued police chief, until his formal appointment in ready bloated Federal bureaucracy. During his member of the collegiate community for his 1991. For the last 6 years, the department has State of the Union Address, the President superior academic performance as well as for prospered under his leadership, and the peo- voiced his commitment to an era of a smaller, his unconditional support of friends and fellow ple of Bay City have been lucky to have this less intrusive Government. Mr. Speaker, this is students. Among the recognitions received by fine gentleman. not the way to go about it. Jesus were being named to the dean's list for Former Attorney General Robert Kennedy f four semesters and an outstanding academic once said that ``every community gets the kind performance award from the Association of of law enforcement it insists on.'' I believe that REMEMBERING JOHN W. NASH Latin American Students. In 1995, Jesus was Bay City has succeeded in that score with its inducted into Lambda Alpha Sigma Honor So- excellent police department led by a man who HON. BILL BAKER ciety. understood and appreciated the importance of OF CALIFORNIA Another theme that resonated throughout listening to the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jesus' life was community involvement. His al- Mr. Speaker, I know you and all of our col- truistic spirit manifested itself in his work with leagues respect and appreciate the fine and Thursday, January 25, 1996 the Spanish speaking and English as a sec- difficult work done by the police. I urge you Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, John ond language programs of Kean College. and our colleagues to join me in thanking W. ``Jack'' Nash lived a remarkable life. As a Jesus contributed designs for the program Chief Lochinski for his dedicated service, and young man, he attended Exeter Academy, covers of these two highly regarded programs. in wishing him the very best for his retirement hiked in the Blue Mountains, and swapped Jesus provided joyful accompaniment to the and the new challenges that I am sure he will stories with John Steinbeck in Monterey. A lives of his friends and fellow community find. graduate of the University of Washington, Jack members. He will be remembered with tre- f enjoyed a successful career, served his coun- mendous love and respect by each person try in World War II, and loved his family. whose life he touch. ARNOLD LORBER: A LIFETIME IN Jack died early this month in my hometown It is an honor to applaud the legacy of a gift- THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE of Danville at the age of 92, fulfilling his wish ed individual like Jesus Erazo. Jesus provided to ``live to be an old, old man.'' Yet Jack's age great joy to his friends and colleagues HON. TOM LANTOS belied his youthful spirit, his sense of fun and throughout his short life. I am certain my col- OF CALIFORNIA leagues will rise with me and pay tribute to the laughter, and the ageless patriotism that char- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acterized his political convictions. In his last memory of this magnificent young man. Thursday, January 25, 1996 years, he lived with his granddaughter, Susan f Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Skelton-Fleming, and her family, beloved by THANK YOU, CHIEF LOCHINSKI his grandchildren as ``Popee Jack.'' recognize a truly extraordinary American and John W. Nash represented some of the best a great friend, Mr. Arnold Lorber, on the occa- things in our country: Hard work, optimism, HON. JAMES A. BARCIA sion of his 65th birthday. As a child, Arnold OF MICHIGAN love of family, love of America. He will be fought for his life and the lives of many victims IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed by his family, and his cheerful spirit of the Holocaust throughout World War II. will be missed by all who knew him. I am hon- Thursday, January 25, 1996 Today, through his aggressive pursuit of ex- ored today to recognize the life and memory Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, one of the great- cellence, he is a leader in an important Amer- of this wonderful American in the CONGRES- est concerns that Americans have is the ability ican industry and a great asset to our country. SIONAL RECORD. to feel safe in their own homes and in their Arnold is truly one in a million. Cheated of f neighborhoods. The most important compo- his childhood, his life was molded in a torrent nent of the provision of that safety is conscien- of evil. In early 1942, his father, a well-re- JESUS ERAZO: AN OUTSTANDING tious, well-trained, and dedicated police men spected businessman and entrepreneur in his INDIVIDUAL WITH A TRUE COM- and women. The people of my home town of native city of Kosice, Czechoslovakia, was MUNITY SPIRIT Bay City have been blessed with an exem- taken away to a forced labor camp and never plary police force, and that is due in large part seen again, with the rest of his family and HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ to the outstanding leadership of Bay City Chief community to follow shortly thereafter. Show- OF NEW JERSEY of Police Timothy Lochinski. ing the courage and intellect that would char- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief Lochinski after more than 32 years as acterize the rest of his life, Arnold posed as a a member of the Department has retired, and member of the Hitler Youth while he smuggled Thursday, January 25, 1996 is being honored for his service on February food and supplies to those who had eluded Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 8. He started as a patrolman, working on all the death camps. to pay tribute to the memory of Jesus Erazo, shifts, handling all types of calls, in 1963. I Arnold Lorber's exceptional character, a young man whose dedication to his family know of no better way to learn the needs of shown in the heroism he displayed during the and friends will be remembered forever. To- a community than this kind of personal in- horrors of the Holocaust, manifests itself today morrow, the Spanish speaking program of volvement. He then spent several years con- in his leadership and innovation in the busi- Kean College will honor Jesus with a musical centrating in vice before becoming a key fig- ness world. Arnold is a pioneer in the textile presentation at the school's Little Theater in ure in crime prevention activities, where he industry who has devoted his life to introduc- Union, NJ. was very successful in seizing drugs and mak- ing new technologies and production methods Tomorrow evening's commemoration will ing arrests which resulted in convictions. to this important industry. Lorber Industries, celebrate the contributions made by Jesus to He became a lieutenant in charge of training which Arnold created in 1969 and has directed his family, friends, and community. The focus in 1978, and then moved on to become cap- ever since, is the undisputed leader of the of much of Jesus' young life was his family. tain of detectives. He is and should be proud southern California textile industry and is an Born in Cali, Colombia, Jesus was on a jour- of the fact that on his watch there were no un- invaluable asset to our country's manufactur- ney home when his excursion was abruptly solved homicides, and that drug investigative ing base. Arnold has won countless awards, ended by the crash of American Airlines Flight capabilities expanded to keep up its exem- including the prestigious West Coast Entre- 965 in December 1995. While in the United plary record for arrests and seizures. In 1987, preneur of the Year and the Tommy Award, States, part of his earnings were sent to his he was assigned the additional duties of su- awarded by the American Printed Fabrics family to help ``alleviate their financial needs.'' pervising the uniformed division along with the Council, Inc., in recognition of his innovation in Education also played a major role in the detective bureau, and shortly thereafter the design and color. life of Jesus. As a resident of Elizabeth, Jesus administrative division as well. He was respon- As Arnold established himself in the busi- received training in the graphic arts from sible for making the Bay City Police Depart- ness world, he did not forget the important re- learning institutions in Union County, NJ. In ment a leader in the DARE program in Michi- sponsibility that he bears as a survivor of the 1992, he graduated from the commercial art gan, eventually placing the program in every Holocaust. He is a founder of the U.S. Holo- program of the Union County Vocational & school, both public and parochial, in the city of caust Memorial Museum and the Museum's Technical Schools. Building on this success, Bay City. Los Angeles chairman. Through the museum, January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 85 he has devoted countless hours of his valu- H.R. — from the results of his hard work. Most notable able time to teaching the history and the les- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- are the senior citizens who need access to sons of the Holocaust to all Americans and fu- resentatives of the United States of America in transportation to receive medical care. Every ture generations. Congress assembled, day over 650 people across the Nation are Arnold has contributed a great deal to our SECTION 1. REVISION TO GROUND OF INADMIS- able to utilize this service. SIBILITY FOR ILLEGAL ENTRANTS country through his willingness to take risks in AND IMMIGRATION VIOLATORS. I could continue with a litany of other pursuit of better and more efficient ways of (a) ALIENS PREVIOUSLY DEPORTED.—Section awards and accomplishments that Phil has manufacturing and his philanthropic devotion 212(a)(6)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(A)) is amended earned. Instead, I will end here and say this. to the task of remembrance. I invite my col- by— Phil, on this dayÐthe day before your 80th leagues to join me in expressing our apprecia- (1) Inserting after ‘‘Any alien who’’ the fol- birthdayÐI give you my best wishes and tion for Arnold Lorber's many accomplish- lowing: ‘‘had the intent to illegally enter the hopes for another rewarding and successful ments and his continuing devotion to making United States and’’; and (2) striking ‘‘and who again seeks admis- year. Happy birthday. this country a better place. sion within one year of the date of such de- f f portation’’. (b) CERTAIN ALIENS PREVIOUSLY RE- GEORGIANS SUPPORT SOLDIERS CORRECTING THE IMMIGRATION MOVED.—Section 212(a)(6)(B) (8 U.S.C. IN BOSNIA LAW 1182(a)(6)(B)) is amended by— (1) inserting after ‘‘Any alien who’’ the fol- lowing: ‘‘had the intent to illegally enter the HON. MAC COLLINS HON. RANDY TATE OF GEORGIA OF WASHINGTON United States and’’; and (2) striking ‘‘and (a) who seeks admission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES within 5 years of the date of such deporta- Thursday, January 25, 1996 Thursday, January 25, 1996 tion or removal, or (b) seeks admission with- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. TATE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to intro- in 20 years in the case of an alien convicted of an aggravated felony,’’. would like to share with my colleagues in the duce a simple piece of legislation designed to House recent action taken by the House of fix a major flaw in U.S. immigration law. Over f the past decade, the subject of immigration Representatives of the State of Georgia. While COMMEMORATING THE 80TH many Georgians expressed significant res- has captured the interest of the American peo- BIRTHDAY OF PHIL RUBENSTEIN ple. This year, it has moved to the forefront of ervations with regard to the Clinton administra- tion policies leading to the deployment of the political arena in Washington, DC. Major HON. JIM SAXTON bills have been introduced in both the House ground troops on the Balkan Peninsula, it is OF NEW JERSEY clear that American citizens and their leaders and Senate to control illegal immigration and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reform legal immigration. The bill I bring to the are unified in support of our courageous men floor today is not a sweeping solution to our Thursday, January 25, 1996 and women serving in the region. Now that immigration woes, but a strong step in the Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, it is a great our men and women are fully deployed and right direction. privilege for me to wish a good friend and committed to the mission given to them by the From the time of our forefathers, U.S. immi- loyal public servant, Phil Rubenstein, best Commander in Chief, it is imperative that we gration policy has provided the opportunity for wishes as he celebrates his 80th birthday. provide the material support necessary to in- millions of people to come to America to help Phil has devoted 53 years to public service sure the safe and successful completion of us build the strongest, most prosperous de- within the United States and Ocean County this peacekeeping effort. mocracy in the world. In more recent years, governments. An example to us all, Phil's H.R. NO. 791 however, many have begun to take advantage dedication and creativity have improved the By: Representatives Bunn of the 74th, of our open door policy. Today, some believe lives of many Americans. Heckstall of the 55th, Hembree of the 98th, that immigration to the United States is a right Of course, all commentary aside, Phil Mueller of the 152nd, Brown of the 130th and instead of a privilege. Rubenstein's record speaks for itself. From others The Immigration and Naturalization Service 1943 to 1954 Phil served as the Assistant A RESOLUTION estimates that 300,000 people enter the Unit- Chief of the Service Division of the Veterans Expressing support for the American ed States illegally every year, and 3.8 million Administration. He continued his service until troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina urging currently live in this country illegally. These 1974 by working as a Social Security Rep- President Clinton and the Congress to give people are taking advantage of American gen- resentative in the Northeast. Phil retired from the troops sufficient resources to ensure their well-being; and for other purposes. erosity and openness without regard for our the Federal Civil Service but continued to hon- Whereas, President Clinton has dispatched laws or our principles. Mr. Speaker, that is not orably serve the citizens of Ocean County, American troops to assist in supervising the what America is all about. New Jersey by assuming the directorship of fragile peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Illegal immigrants come to the United States the Ocean County Office on Aging. Whereas, those American men and women at the expense of those who choose to play As the director of the Ocean County Office along with their NATO counterparts are ex- by the rules and come to America legally. on Aging, Phil has left an indelible impression periencing severe hardship and facing real Most Americans probably don't even know it, on our local community an on the lives of sen- personal danger in order to protect the but our laws do not penalize individuals who ior citizens across the nation. former combatants and their respective ci- vilian populations in that tragic region; and intentionally cross our borders illegally. Under A few of his more notable accomplishments Whereas, those brave men and women de- current law, any individual who enters the include: Creating free mammography and serve not only our moral support but also United States illegally and is deported is still prostate cancer screening programs; creating the real material support necessary to en- eligible for legal immigration later. Despite the a complete senior citizen complex that among sure their safety in a hostile environment. fact that they have already broken one of our other things established nutrition sites, senior Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of laws, illegal immigrants are provided the same centers, home delivered meal programs, and Representatives That the members of this privileges under U.S. immigration law as any- other outreach programs; the creation of the body express their confidence that the Amer- Ocean County Handicapped and Elderly ican troops deployed in Bosnia and one else. Herzegovina will acquit themselves profes- I am introducing legislation today to put an Transportation Service. sionally and honorably, pledge their unre- end to this madness. Under my bill, if an indi- As I deliver these words of praise, I realize served support for the American troops, and vidual breaks our immigration laws by inten- that I am only one voice of many that have pray that their mission will bring a return of tionally entering the United States illegally, he done likewise. Phil has received, among oth- peace and prosperity to the citizens of the or she will never again be eligible for any kind ers, awards from the Governor for ``Outstand- region. of temporary or immigrant visa. Not 1 year ing Achievement for Innovative Programs for Be it further resolved That the members of later, not 20 years later, never. We need to the Elderly'', from the New Jersey Association this body urge the President and Congress to use our precious immigration resources wisely of Freeholders for ``Outstanding Service'', from provide the United States contingent with the resources and support necessary to en- instead of wasting them on people who have the Ocean County Board of Chosen sure the success of their mission and their no respect for American laws. Freeholders for ``Distinguished'', and three dis- early safe return home. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- tinguished Federal Service Awards. Be it further resolved That the Clerk of the port this legislation and to stand up for hon- The people who probably thank Phil the House of Representatives is authorized and esty and integrity. Thank you. most, however, are all of those who benefit directed to transmit appropriate copies of E 86 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 this resolution to President Clinton, the pre- who has served his country and his State for GEORGE DYKSTRA: A GREAT siding officers of the House of Representa- almost 50 years, Maj. Gen. Earl G. Peck. I AMERICAN tives and Senate, the majority leader of the have had the privilege of working with Earl for Senate, and the Secretary of Defense. a number of years on issues of concern to f HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN veterans. OF NEW JERSEY AMERICA’S UNSUNG HEROES General Peck began his military service in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1948 and served for more than 36 years in the Thursday, January 25, 1996 HON. SONNY CALLAHAN U.S. Air Force. He was a command pilot with Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, today OF ALABAMA more than 7,000 hours in fighters, bombers, I rise to pay tribute to the life of George IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tankers, and trainers. Earl received numerous Dykstra, known as Mr. Sparta to people in the Thursday, January 25, 1996 military decorations, including the Defense and town he called home. George Dykstra lived a Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, during his Air Force Distinguished Service Medals, the great American life: In good times and bad, he State of the Union Address this week, Presi- Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters, was always there to serve his family, his dent Clinton recognized one of the heroes the Bronze Star, the Vietnam Service Medal neighbors, and his country. Born in Fulton, IL, in 1921, George grew up from last year's bombing in Oklahoma City. I with four campaign stars and the Republic of in Prospect Park, NJ. He served his country in believe this was a tradition begun by former Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. the U.S. Marine Corps for 7 years and re- President Reagan but regardless who started During his distinguished military career, Earl ceived a Purple Heart while serving in the Pa- it, it is a practice which has great merit. held many different positions. He served as For all across America, there are countless cific Theater as a sergeant during World War Chief of Staff, Strategic Air Command; Direc- II, which included action in Guadalcanal and unsung heroesÐmen and women, boys and tor, Intelligence and Space Policy, Office of girlsÐwho rise to whatever occasion is nec- the Philippines. After the war, George finally the Secretary of Defense; Deputy Com- settled down and moved to the township of essary to lend a helping hand to one of their mander, Sixth Allied Tactical Air Force, Izmir, fellow citizens. Sparta in the heart of Sussex County, NJ. Lit- Turkey; Chief, Office of Air Force History; Such was the case in the early morning tle did George know that he would dedicate Commandant, Squadron Officers School; hours of New Year's day in the city of the next 50 years of his life to serving the citi- Robertsdale, AL. Then, one of my constitu- Commander, 3902d Air Base Wing; Chief, zens of this small, mountainous town. Whether ents, Mr. Floyd Smith, saw that his neighbor's Special Air Operations, Vietnam; and many it was the Sparta VFW Post, the North Jersey house trailer was engulfed in flames and with- others as a squadron pilot and staff officer. Midget Football League, flood victims in out regard for his own safety, rushed in to When the general left the Air Force in 1985, Wilkes Barre, PA, or planting flowers in front of the municipal building, George Dykstra was save the lives of this family. he could have sat back and enjoyed his retire- there to lead the way or just lend a helping If it were not for Mr. Smith, George and ment. But as so often is the case with veter- hand. According to Monsignor Charles C. Doris Hammock, and their grandson, Adam, ans, Earl continued to contribute to his com- Cassidy, the retired pastor of Our Lady of the would no longer be with us today. munity. Clearly, Floyd Smith didn't wake up intend- Lake Roman Catholic Church in Sparta, ``ev- ing to be a hero that day. Like most Ameri- Since his retirement, he has been active in erything he did was for someone else.'' cans, he probably had other things on his the Retired Officers Association, the Air Force George also made significant contributions mind on this first day of the new year. Association, and the Order of Daedalians. He through his service in municipal government. But when he saw his neighbors were at risk, is also a member of the American Legion, the He was a member of the Sparta Township he raced over to try to awake the Hammocks Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Council for 18 years, including four terms as by beating on the walls of their trailer. Then he Veterans, and Paralyzed Veterans of America. mayor. It was through this venue that I first met George and came to know him as a helped the family escape the burning home In 1989, Earl was appointed as the Execu- straight-shooting, thoughtful, and caring man. through the window. tive Director of the Florida Department of Vet- Once the Robertsdale Fire Department ar- Whether it was keeping tabs on the Superfund erans' Affairs. Immediately preceding his ap- sight at A.O. Polymer or acting as a sounding rived, it took 45 minutes to totally extinguish pointment, he was Director of the Florida Divi- out the fire. The Hammocks lost everythingÐ board for local veterans as a valued member sion of Veterans' Affairs, the department's of my Veterans Round Table, George didn't their home, their clothes, their possessionsÐ predecessor. but thanks to Floyd Smith, they didn't lose the tinker around the edges, he always got right to one thing which is truly irreplaceableÐtheir As an advocate for Florida's veterans, Earl the point. He was someone I could trust. Spar- lives. has worked to improve the quality of life for all ta Councilwoman Dolores Blackburn put it per- Just like so many other heroes, Floyd Smith of the State's 1.73 million veterans. The re- fectly when she said that ``he cannot be re- deserves to be recognized for his outstanding sources of the department has increased by placed. The things he did were well-inten- act of bravery. He put the life and well-being 400 percent, providing increased services to tioned, whether you agreed with him or not. of others above his own. And he did so not veterans. During his tenure, veterans' homes He was our local color.'' because it was politically popular, but because have been constructed in Lake City and Day- I could not possibly name all of the organi- it was the right thing to do. tona Beach and more are planned. He has zations that George Dykstra was involved in Mr. Smith is truly an American hero and he worked to elevate the VA's understanding of during his years in Sparta, he was literally a deserves to be praised for his outstanding Florida's problems and to improve the re- part of everything that went on in the town. acts. Everyone can learn from his example sources and facilities available to our veter- According to Pat, his wife of 22 years, ``he just loved Sparta. He always wanted to stay here.'' and because of it, the Hammocks now have ans. He has always been a valuable resource David Ferguson worked along side George as an opportunity to live out their New Year's res- for our congressional delegation in Washing- Sparta's township manager and whole- olutions with many more to come. ton. On behalf of the people of south Alabama, heartedly agrees, stating that ``He is `Mr. Spar- I salute Mr. Floyd Smith, and ask that a copy Earl is the outgoing President of the Na- ta.' I don't know anyone who cared more and tional Association of State Directors of Veter- of this statement be entered into the CON- loved Sparta more than George. He was the GRESSIONAL RECORD. ans Affairs. Secretary Jesse Brown presented most dedicated individual I have ever known f Earl with the Secretary's Award for Outstand- toward his community. He had a heart of gold ing State DirectorÐa well-deserved honor. and we all loved him.'' His fellow councilman, TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. EARL G. In 1994, I was honored by the Association Michael Devine, aptly described him as PECK, USAF, RETIRED as ``Man of the Year.'' I know he was instru- ``straightforward, uncomplicated and reliable mental in my selection for this award and I am as a man could be.'' Sparta always counted on George to come through for the community HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS grateful for his support. OF FLORIDA and he never let them downÐhe was a sure As Earl prepares to retire from the Florida IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thing. Department of Veterans Affairs, I wanted to George Dykstra had a way with everyoneÐ Thursday, January 25, 1996 wish him the best of luck in his retirement. Al- even reporters. Carole Hartman covered Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to though he may be retiring, I know Earl will re- George for 4 years with the Sparta Independ- take this opportunity to pay tribute to a man main a strong advocate for Florida's veterans. ent and the New Jersey Herald and found out January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 87 quickly that he was not like most other politi- and the fact that the House National Security grandchildren Gregory, Scott, and Mark cians. ``George shot from the hip. The words Committee, in its committee report to H.R. Bokhart have probably heard a number of sto- `no comment' were not in his vocabulary.'' Of 1530, opted not to build a third Seawolf but in- ries of dangerous thrills from their grandfather, course covering George was no easy job, he stead opted to upgrade the second Seawolf and can look forward to years of many more. was always on the move trying to beautify the with a new hull section. I agree with the Na- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the thousands of town in some way or keep tabs on what was tional Security Committee's original analysis, lives who were touched by the dedication to going on at police headquarters. And George approved by the House when it passed H.R. duty of Bay City Chief Fred Murawski, I urge was no stranger to controversy. As Carole 1530, that a third Seawolf is unnecessary and you and our colleagues to join me in thanking Hartman said, ``George didn't care if he was the $700 million could be better spent. this wonderful man for a career of caring for politically correct. Even if you disagreed with For these reasons, I must oppose passage the public, in wishing him the happiest of re- George, you always had to realize that his one of the conference report to S. 1124. tirements, and the best for whatever new chal- and only motivation was plain and simple: He f lenges his life may bring. only wanted what was best for Sparta.'' f My sympathy goes out to George's wife Pat, CHIEF MURAWSKI BLAZES ON their 6 children, 11 grandchildren and his 3 THE OFFICIAL MURDER OF sisters. While we all mourn George's death, HON. JAMES A. BARCIA ORPHANS IN CHINA his family, the township of Sparta and the peo- OF MICHIGAN ple that George touched in his lifetime should IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TOM LANTOS all feel a sense of pride for having known a Thursday, January 25, 1996 OF CALIFORNIA man of such uncommon character. George IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, all we need to do Dykstra lived a great American life and his Thursday, January 25, 1996 legacy will live on forever. is think about the recent snow storms and Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, a few days ago, f floods to find real life heroes. Many of those heroes are firefighters, men and women who the world was shocked with the recent release CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1124, each and every day risk their safety for that of of a detailed report by Human Rights Watch NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- ourselves, our families, and our constituents. which documented the fact that a majority of TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 Fred Murawski has served the people of Bay children who entered a Shanghai orphanage City for the last 30 years as a member of the during the late 1980's and early 1990's died SPEECH OF Bay City Fire Department, including the last 5 within a year. The report suggests that there HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO as its chief. Fred is retiring from this care of has been a deliberate policy of starving these orphans rather than caring for them. This de- OF NEW JERSEY service, and is being honored at a retirement liberate and unimaginable treatment of one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES party next Tuesday, January 30. Fred Murawski has spent his life caring the most vulnerable groups of Chinese society Wednesday, January 24, 1996 about people. The countless calls, the many is both stunning and reprehensible. Tragically, Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, the con- moments of anguish when a few more min- this is consistent with Chinese human rights ference report to S. 1124, the fiscal year 1996 utes might have meant the difference in sav- policies that we have seen far too often in the Defense Authorization bill, contains many ing a home or a life, the moments of joy when recent past. positive and long-sought provisions. As a co- property was saved or an injury spared, the Mr. Speaker, an excellent article appeared sponsor of two bills to correct the inequity in flashes of frustration when someone refused in the Washington Post yesterdayÐWednes- cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees, to pay attention to the warnings of danger of- day, January 24, 1996Ðby Dr. Walter Reich, H.R. 38 and H.R. 2664, I applaud the inclu- fered by an experienced public servant, all a physician who is the director of the U.S. Hol- sion of a provision to correct this injustice to combine to describe a career that no one can ocaust Memorial Museum and the chairman of our military retirees. Under the conference re- forget. the Committee on Human Rights of the Amer- port, military COLA's will once again match I know the Greek philosopher Heraclitus ican Psychiatric Association. Dr. Reich draws Federal COLA's, as they ought to and as they said ``The world, an entity out of everything, chilling parallels between the practices that have traditionally. was created by neither gods nor men, but have been observed in China and the horrors The conference report contains two other was, is and will be eternally living fire, regu- of the Holocaust. important provisions: A 2.4-percent basic mili- larly becoming ignited and regularly becoming I urge my colleagues to read Dr. Reich's tary pay increase and a 5.3-percent increase extinguished.'' Fred Murawski had a chance to most thoughtful article and consider the som- in the basic allowance in quarters [BAQ]. By live the observations of that philosopher, ber implications of China's appalling human all accounts the quality of life for our military knowing that but for the grace of God he rights record. personnel has been declining over the past might be extinguished by the fire, rather than HOLOCAUST: THE CHINA PARALLEL decade. These two measures will help to alle- being the extinguisher of fire. His lifetime (By Walter Reich) viate the shortage of quality housing and en- membership in both St. Stan's A.C. and St. On rare occasions, historical parallels of sure that military pay keeps up with he annual Stan's Ushers Club, as well as his involve- contemporary events are so sharp that they inflation rate. ment with the parish council provided him with pierce decades of time to penetrate our Despite my strong support for these provi- the solace that he needed after the demands minds and skewer our souls. Accusations of the deaths, by deliberate neglect, of disabled sions, I am unable to support the conference of his work. children in Chinese orphanages, made by a report to S. 1124. Simply put, this bill exceeds His dedication to his community also in- credible human rights organization, summon what is needed for a strong national defense cluded service as a member of the Bay Coun- up memories of the deaths, by both delib- and even goes beyond what the Pentagon re- ty Sheriff's Department, where he rose to the erate neglect and direct killing, of disabled quested in its budget. For example, the bill au- rank of sergeant. It included a proud tenure as children in Nazi German institutions. Those thorizes $772.9 million to purchase parts for a member for 17 years of the Bay County memories impose on us a powerful obligation 20 more B±2 Stealth bombers despite Democratic Executive Committee, including to respond to the accusations against the Congress's 1993 vote to limit the number of being its past chairman. His dedication to his Chinese orphanages by calling for an inter- profession urged him to become involved in a national investigation—and, if the accusa- B±2's to the 20 currently under production or tions are confirmed, to take decisive action already delivered and despite the Pentagon's number of associations, including the Inter- to end the medicalized killing of helpless in- desire not to build any more. Moreover, future national Fire Chief's Association, the Michigan nocents. funding to complete the additional 20 B±2's is Fire Chief's Association, the Southeastern Fire Human Rights Watch has reported that a by no means assured, making the $772.9 mil- Chief's Association, the Bay County Fire majority of children, who entered a Shang- lion a risky gamble. Chief's Association, the Bay County Fire Fight- hai orphanage in the late 1980s and early The conference report also authorizes $700 er's Association, the Third District Emergency 1990s died within a year; that this high death million for a third Seawolf submarine, an item Management Association, and the Michigan rate was typical of orphanages throughout China, and that it was a result of a policy, the Clinton administration requested after the Emergency Management Association. euphemistically called ‘‘summary resolu- Seawolf program was terminated in 1993. Ac- I am sure that his wife Madeline and his tion,’’ which selected children for death by cording to experts, the Seawolf design is al- daughters Rebecca and Cynthia were glad starvation, sometimes aided by the adminis- ready outdated, and this is evidenced by the when the end of each day came and Fred was tration of sedating drugs. These deaths, the development of the new attack submarine line able to return home safe from harm. His report noted, were attributed to such causes E 88 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 as ‘‘congenital malformations of the brain’’ that were carried out by Nazi Germany quantity as may be necessary to enable Tai- and ‘‘mental deficiency.’’ against disabled children and adults. wan to maintain a sufficient defense capability. Critics have cited a number of reasons for If the Human Rights Watch report can be Article section 2(a)(5) of the act reads, and I the deliberate starving of these Chinese chil- verified by international inspections, the dren. Many of the children admitted to the parallels between the Chinese orphanages quote, ``It is the policy of the United States, to orphanages were abandoned because they and the Nazi programs to kill disabled chil- provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive char- were born disabled. In a country that has an dren are alarming. These parallels remind us acter.'' official policy limiting families to one child, that human beings, including physicians and Peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits is some couples abandon disabled children so other caregivers, are extraordinarily vulner- in the political, security, and economic interest that they can try again for a healthy child; able to inhuman acts and extraordinarily ca- of the United States. United States interests others may do so to shift to the state a care- pable of justifying their behavior on what are served by supporting democracy abroad. It taking burden they are unable to bear. they see as rational grounds. And they re- is therefore necessary that the U.S. reaffirms In the Chinese orphanages, according to mind us that countries in which democratic these critics, it is these disabled children institutions are forcibly forbidden and its safety and security commitment to the peo- who tend to be subjected to ‘‘summary reso- human rights systematically quashed are ple of Taiwan. lution’’—deliberately starved, not treated ones in which human life becomes, quite The U.S. should declare that any attempt by when they develop easily treatable medical simply, expendable. China to threaten the peace and security of conditions, sometimes medicated to keep The experience of the Holocaust, and the Taiwan is a threat to peace and security in the them quiet as they starve, and confined to world’s silence in response to it, have taught Pacific and a matter of grade concern to the ‘‘dying rooms.’’ Chinese orphanages realize us that we must never shut our ears to re- United States. significant income from adoptions of healthy ports of evil acts. We must investigate such The United States should call upon the babies by childless Western couples; disabled reports and respond vigorously if they are babies are not only unlikely candidates for confirmed. We have an obligation to do President of the United States to review the adoption but also no less burdensome for that—to ourselves, to the most defenseless of defense needs of Taiwan, under the terms of their institutional caretakers than they our fellow human beings, and to memory. the Taiwan Relations Act, and act accordingly. would have been for the parents who aban- f The United States should reaffirm that it is doned them. the right of the people of Taiwan to determine The parallels with the treatment of dis- CHINA THREATENS TAIWAN the future status of Taiwan without any inter- abled children in German institutions during the Nazi era are haunting. Although the vast ference from China. bulk of Nazi killing was, of course, eventu- HON. SHERROD BROWN f OF OHIO ally focused on Jews and became what we GARABED ‘‘CHUCK’’ HAYTAIAN TO now know as the Holocaust, it was heralded, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before the start of the Second World War, by RECEIVE AWARD the systematic, government-sponsored kill- Thursday, January 25, 1996 ing of children and adults who were dis- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, An edi- HON. MARGE ROUKEMA abled—a practice that continued after the torial in the New York Times this morning OF NEW JERSEY war began. The killing methods, especially reads ``China Threatens Taiwan.'' My Taiwan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the cases of children, often involved star- ese-American constituents are extremely con- vation and the administration of lethal doses Thursday, January 25, 1996 of medications. In the cases of disabled cerned about this news. And so am I. adults, direct killing using gas was com- According to yesterday's New York Times, Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- mon—a method that, once refined, was used Beijing has redeployed forces from other parts gratulate Garabed ``Chuck'' Haytaian on an on a mass scale against Jews after the Ger- of the country to the coastal areas facing Tai- award he will receive later this month. Mr. man armies rolled into Poland. wan and set up new command structures for Haytaian, the recently retired speaker of the The German killing of disabled children various kinds of military action against Taiwan. New Jersey Assembly, will be honored on and adults was justified on the grounds that The article quotes a Chinese official as assert- January 27 with the 1995 Humanitarian of the these persons constituted ‘‘life unworthy of ing that China could act military against Tai- Year Award from the Warren County chapter life.’’ After 1934, mental hospitals were urged to neglect their patients. In 1935, Hitler was wan without fear of intervention by the United of the Arc. The Arc is an organization devoted confident that a war would require healthy States because American leaders care more to serving individuals with development dis- people, and that during a war it would be about Los Angeles than they do about Taiwan. abilities and Speaker Haytaian is being hon- possible to easily eliminate the ‘‘incurably This statement can be interpreted as an indi- ored in recognition of his long commitment to ill.’’ rect threat by China to use nuclear weapons that cause. I have known Chuck Haytaian for According to the reports provided by against the United States. many years and know that this honor is well- Human Rights Watch, the starved children This past July and August, China already deserved. I am extremely pleased to serve as in the Chinese orphanages look very much like the starved children in the German carried out a series of surface-to-surface bal- cochair of this event. ‘‘Children’s Specialty Institutions’’; the Chi- listic missiles, live artillery, and joint air and Speaker Haytaian's extensive work on be- nese institutions, too, administer sedatives sea forces combat exercises in the seas 80 half of people with developmental disabilities to some children selected for death; they, miles off the coast of Taiwan. And China now was shown recently in his support of the too, use false diagnoses as coverups; they, vows to hold more rounds of military exer- human services bond issue of 1994, passed too, cremate the remains of starved children; cises. Allegedly, the People's Liberation Army under his leadership as speaker. This vital and they, too, employ physicians, many of has prepared plans for a missile attack against piece of State legislation provided $160 million whom probably tell themselves that the chil- Taiwan consisting of one conventional missile for the creation of new housing for those chal- dren dying under their care would have died lenged by developmental disabilities, and up- anyway, and in any case are useless eaters in strike a day for 30 days. These strikes will a country challenged by scarce resources. take place just after this March's Presidential grading of existing housing. This initiative ben- It should be clear; even if the existence of elections. The first democratic and direct Pres- efited 4,000 people on waiting lists for residen- the ‘‘dying rooms’’ in Chinese orphanages idential elections in Taiwan's history. tial services, including 60 people on an emer- were confirmed, it would not amount to the Indeed, China has threatened to use force gency list in Warren County alone. This assist- Holocaust, or even a semblance of it. Unlike against Taiwan under various scenarios, in- ance for Warren County is of particular impor- Nazi Germany, China has not developed a cluding the election of a President who does tance to me, as the county is part of my con- systematic racial ideology, particularly one not support unification with China, and sec- gressional district as well as Speaker that requires all members of certain groups to be killed because of ethnic origin. Chinese ond, a declaration of independence, even if Haytaian's former legislative district. leaders, as contemptuous of human rights as that declaration is the outcome of a demo- Speaker Haytaian has been a longtime they have been, have not promulgated any cratic process such as a plebiscite or demo- member of the Arc, supporting its policies, such ideology; nor is it known that they cratic elections. programs and fundraising. His involvement have promulgated national or regional pro- The United States must reject military bully- has helped attract others, who have served grams aimed at killing disabled children. ing from Beijing. Not only that; in accordance the organization in positions ranging from vol- But if the report by Human Rights Watch with the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, any unteers to board members. is correct, it seems clear that the general circumstances in China, including the lack threat to the peace and security of Taiwan is This award is the latest recognition of of individual human rights, have enabled at of grave concern to the United States. The act Speaker Haytaian's lifetime of public service. least some Chinese orphanages to engage se- explicitly states that the United States is Having served as an elected Warren County cretly in practices that parallel some of the obliged to make available to Taiwan such de- Freeholder, he spent 15 years in the New Jer- practices, particularly death by starvation, fense articles and defense services in such sey Assembly, rising through successively January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 89 higher leadership posts until becoming assem- delighted to share her vast contributions to the I congratulate my good friend Leo Wyler, bly speaker in 1992. Speaker Haytaian has re- community and America with my House col- who is one of the leaders in the Coachella tired from the legislature but will continue as leagues. Valley, for dealing with these problems as well chairman of the New Jersey Republican State f as all of the other people in that area who are Committee, a role he took on in 1995 at the working so hard to make their young people request of Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. TRIBUTE TO BOYS AND GIRLS successful, productive adults. Prior to his 4-year term as speaker, Speaker CLUB OF COACHELLA VALLEY, CA The future of America, in my view, depends Haytaian served as both minority leader and on programs like these and the involvement of majority leader in the assembly. He began his HON. DAN BURTON leaders in the community in making sure that political career as a member of the Warren OF INDIANA we have productive alternatives for our young County Board of Freeholders from 1976 to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people. If we don't emulate programs like 1981, serving as Freeholder director in 1977 Thursday, January 25, 1996 these, then the future of America as respects and 1980. He became chairman of the Warren drugs, crimes, et cetera, will not be very County Republican Committee in 1990, served Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, at a bright. as a member of the reapportionment commit- time in America, when many areas are experi- Again, Mr. Speaker, my congratulations go tee and was a delegate to the 1988 Repub- encing an increase in juvenile crime, a society out to all of those who support these pro- lican National Convention. He was one of New that is more violent than ever, when there is grams, including my former colleagues Al Jersey's representatives to the National Con- virtually no training for youngsters to prepare McCandless and my good friend Leo Wyler. them for a productive adult life and the num- ference of State Legislatures. $100 WILL BUY $1,615.00 WORTH OF FOOD ber of needy families and children is on the in- Speaker Haytaian, of American heritage, is Hunger cannot be adequately described by a national leader in Armenian-American af- crease, there exists an organization in Califor- numbers. But ‘‘numbers’’ tell the story of fairs, participating in a number of Armenian nia that is doing their part to fight all of these FIND’s 1994 services to the needy families of cultural events each year, serving as a trustee social problems. It is the Boys and Girls Club eastern Riverside County: of the Hovnanian Armenian School and as a of Coachella Valley. Families served weekly ...... 1 7,200 director of the Armenian assembly. He is a On a recent visit to California, I had the op- Volunteers ...... 465 Annual volunteer hours ...... 85,000 trustee of Centenary College, a member of the portunity to see firsthand the work that is being carried on by this fine organization. In Value of volunteer hours at mini- honorary board of directors of Warren County mum wage ...... $404,009 Community College and a former chairman of addition to offering a full schedule of activities Pounds of food distributed annu- the Warren County Cancer Society and the for children on a daily basis that includes ath- ally ...... 3,200,000 United Way campaign for Warren County. letics, homework assistance, fine arts, health Annual operating costs (1994) ...... 325,000 A 1961 graduate of the University of Ala- education, community service, cooking instruc- 1 75 percent of the families served by FIND have bama, the New York City native is marketing tion, and computer classes, I also witnessed monthly incomes of less than $800. director for Superior Graphics Inc. A wonder- the following very meaningful programs: A nu- If purchased at store, you would have spent fully devoted family man, he is married to the trition program where meals with substance $5,250,000. And we spent $325,000. This is accomplished former Joan Mardenly. The couple have two are served on a daily basis to the children. The club also identifies needy families in the through the energy and time of our volun- sons, David and Darrell, a daughter, Debra teers. Haytaian Snyder, and a granddaughter, Nicole community through the churches and Corrine Snyder. other social service organizations and distrib- [From the Desert Sun, Nov. 27, 1995] utes nourishing food to them. The club's nutri- f LEAVING THE GANG BEHIND tion program is operated in conjunction with a (By Lauralee Ortiz) TRIBUTE TO GWYN GANDY local food bank called FIND, Food In Need of Distribution. FIND serves 7,200 needy families Armando is thinking like a typical teen- ager. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS weekly and distributes 3,200,000 pounds of He plans to graduate next year and make OF NEW YORK food annually. some serious career plans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I also witnessed another program operated The 16-year-old wants to join the U.S. Ma- by the Boys and Girls Club called Building Ho- rines to become a tank specialist or a mili- Thursday, January 25, 1996 rizons. How appropriate a name, as this pro- tary police officer. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I come before gram teaches high school students from five Every time Armando steps outside, he the House today to extol the many milestones different high schools the skills necessary to risks being shot at or beaten up by a gang of Gwyn Gandy. Gwyn is the chief executive pursue a career in the construction industry member. The Indio High School junior has been officer and president of G&G Insurance Bro- upon graduation. On-the-job training is created jumped twice already—once for wandering kerage Co., Inc., a full-service firm specializing for the students by constructing two homes into rival territory; the second time, he said, in all forms of insurance. Gwyn is a 12-year each school year. Through a partnership with the gangbangers thought he was somebody veteran of the insurance industry and has the a local city the homes are sold to low- and else. distinction of being the only African American moderate-income families. This program is These days, the youth is among more than female from New York to participate in the also run in cooperation with the local school a dozen with similar tales who are making Democratic National Convention [DNC] which districts and the building industry. So you can an effort to separate from a life they de- awarded a contract that provided for special see where the Building Horizons program scribe as dangerous and frightening. But, as one former gang member named events coverage as part of the DNC. serves two purposes, one, to provide career Joe said, ‘‘It’s a lot easier to get in than it Gwyn's parents left the rural south and trav- opportunities for aspiring students in the con- is to get out. You can’t just walk away.’’ eled to Brooklyn where she was raised as the struction field and much needed affordable If you do, he said, the people you thought oldest of six children. Financial necessity housing in the Coachella Valley. were friends become enemies. prompted Gwyn's entrepreneurial talents to Finally, their criminal justice program ac- Joe tried to change his look with long hair shine through, as she became a very com- cepts youngsters who are referred from the and a beard in hope that he wouldn’t be rec- petent door-to-door saleswoman. She grad- local police department who commit minor in- ognized by former rivals. uated from Franklin K. Lane High School at fractions. Successful solutions to the child's Armando said he is not and never has been a gang member. the age of 17. A marriage which ended in di- problem are found and the child is encouraged Admittedly, he’s surrounded by gangs, he vorce produced three children, Kenneth, to get involved in Boys and Girls Club pro- knows gang members and, yes, he’s been Sheree, and Kevin, each of whom has distin- grams and with their professional staff, who hanging with them since he was 12 years old. guished themselves academically and profes- are wonderful role models. Their counselor Guilt by association? sionally. also works with young people who are trying Last year, he was expelled from a neigh- Ms. Gandy is a graduate of Hunter College to separate themselves from gang involve- boring city school for his role in beating up and the Fashion Institute of Technology. She ment. a student trying to dissociate himself from is a staunch environmentalist and community The Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Val- the group. In his defense, Armando said he was a by- activist. Gwyn serves as a member of the ley does an incredible job with the children. As stander in the incident. Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA Board of Man- you can see, one of the things that they do He said he transferred to the school earlier agers, and has served on the trustee board of extremely well is partnership with other agen- in the year to get away from problems at the First A.M.E. Zion Church in Brooklyn. I am cies and organizations both private and public. Indio High School. E 90 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 Each Monday afternoon, Armando, Joe and NORTH MIAMI POLICE DEPART- In addition, Framingham State College is other teens meet at the Boys & Girls Club of MENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Indio to talk about the trials of gang in- FELIX GUADARRAMA, HONORED Challenger mission by sponsoring a program volvement. They agreed to share their sto- ries on the condition that no real names be entitled ``Christa's Teachers,'' a teachers' used. They’re afraid of reprisals. HON. CARRIE P. MEEK honor roll which pays tribute to Christa McAuliffe, America's teacher in space, by rec- During a typical meeting, they stroll in, OF FLORIDA shake hands with everyone in the room and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognizing the best teachers in America. plop down for an hour of honesty. Christa Corrigan McAuliffe and the Chal- Thursday, January 25, 1996 lenger crew were true American heroes. They As threatening as their looks appear— some with freshly shaved heads donned what Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Officer have left an indelible mark on the fabric of our they described as the gang uniform, white T- Felix Guadarrama has been selected by a society, particularly in education; and their en- shirts, dark work pants and Nikes—their committee of his peers to be the North Miami during legacy is the network of Challenger words reveal the opposite. Police Department's Officer of the Year, 1995. Centers throughout our Nation which links our These boys are scared. I am certain you will agree with me that Officer students and teachers and captures the imagi- Guadarrama is a fitting choice. His actions on nations of millions. ‘‘I look around the room and wonder how f many of us are going to wind up dead, how the force since 1990 have distinguished him as an officer of valor. many will be in prison,’’ said Raymond, a 16- SAMHSA REGULATION year-old fresh from Indio Juvenile Hall. During 1995, Officer Guadarrama received ‘‘Personally, it scares me,’’ said Armando, numerous commendations from his super- who added that he now spends all his free visors, the community, and other police agen- HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS time at the club on Date Avenue. ‘‘These cies. Many noted his compassion, expertise, OF GEORGIA guys are tough. And they think by shooting and judgment in handling chaotic situations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES someone, it makes them the toughest.’’ His superiors credit Guadarrama with saving Thursday, January 25, 1996 What are they killing and dying for? the life of the victim of a violent attack. In addition to his daily activities, Officer Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, the Food ‘‘Race, property, land, streets, neighbor- and Drug Administration and the Substance hoods, girlfriends,’’ Armando said. Guadarrama serves on the North Miami Police Honor Guard and is assigned to the motor- Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra- ‘‘Every day’s a risk,’’ said Joe, a 16-year- tion [SAMHSA], both of which are located in old Indio boy who has been in Juvenile Hall cycle unit. He actively raises money for the Police Officers' Assistance Trust Fund and the Department of Health and Human Serv- three times. ‘‘You could be driving to pick ices, have proposed tobacco regulations. FDA up a girl, and somebody shoots at you.’’ has represented the department in motorcycle escorts at local prestigious events like the re- has just begun its regulatory process by issu- Or, he said, you might get it just for look- ing proposed regulations last August, while ing at somebody wrong. cent Summit of the Americas. Thank you, Officer Guadarrama for your SAMHSA's final regulations are set to take ef- A self-described ‘‘mean guy’’ before being fect this February. SAMHSA's regulations im- exposed to the Boys & Girls Club, Joe gave bravery and diligence in the line of duty. You are certainly a credit to our community. plement the so-called Synar amendment, animated descriptions of why he participated which Congress passed with bipartisan sup- in gang activity. f port in 1992 to address the problem of under- Once, he said, he got into a battle with a IN MEMORY OF CHRISTA age tobacco use. white man who, he claimed, was ‘‘looking MCAULIFFE AND THE ENTIRE The SAMHSA regulations are superior to kind of crazy at me.’’ CREW OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE FDA's more extreme approach. The SAMHSA Another time, Joe said, he beat up an el- ‘‘CHALLENGER’’ regulations implement a clear congressional derly white man who was coughing near the mandate. They will do a better job in a shorter pay phone he was using. He said his friend ‘‘decked’’ the man’s wife. HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY time, with much less Federal involvement and much greater respect for the proper role of the Joe said he felt bad about the second inci- OF MASSACHUSETTS dent when he learned the man had cancer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States in our constitutional system. The Synar amendment conditions substance Exaggerated, perhaps, said program coun- Thursday, January 25, 1996 abuse grant assistance to the States on their selor Ron Houston. But, by the same token, taking steps to reduce youth access to to- such testimonials are evidence that every- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to one—regardless of race of gender—is at risk honor the memory of the crew of the space bacco and directs SAMSHA to issue imple- of gang violence. shuttle Challenger, and to recognize in particu- menting regulations. Today every State pro- ‘‘You never know exactly what motivates lar, Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, one of Fra- hibits the sale of tobacco products to minors or drives them,’’ said Houston, who was an mingham State College's most distinguished and imposes penalties for violations. In fact, Indio police officer for 17 years. ‘‘A lot of it graduates. as a result of the Synar amendment, since is peer pressure. They commit these violent Ten years ago, on January 28, 1986, the 1992 some 30 States have taken additional acts to be accepted.’’ Challenger disaster occurred and changed mil- legislative steps to reduce youth access to to- Frightening for society, the number of lions of lives instantly. For the families and bacco. gangs continue to grow, he said. During his friends of the astronauts, it meant incompre- While the SAMHSA regulations were still early years on the police force, there were a hensible loss. For young school children pending within HHS, FDAÐan agency with no few gangs in town. throughout the world, a dashing of hopes. But jurisdiction over tobacco and no authorization ‘‘Now every section of town has its own.’’ hope springs eternal. from Congress to act on youth tobacco is- Houston said. Even worse, the members are We are fortunate in this country that our citi- suesÐpublished its own extreme proposal to being recruited at 11 and 12 years old. zens respond so well to adversity. This na- regulate tobacco products as medical devices. ‘‘They’re the scariest,’’ he said. ‘‘They tional tragedy of a decade ago also served to FDA is engaged in a blatant attempt to cir- don’t have any remorse. They’ll do anything spark the imagination of educators and stu- cumvent Congress and override the States. to impress the older members.’’ dents to develop a fitting tribute to our Na- FDA's rules would nullify or supplant dozens Houston and Program Director Tony Wil- tion's first teacher-astronaut. of State youth access laws, in favor of an ex- liams have become father figures to the In October 1994, Framingham State College tremist, one-size-fits-all regulatory straight- teens, many of whom never had one. Houston opened the Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center jacket imposed by Washington bureaucrats. said the body language of the teens—the and the Challenger Learning Center, two inno- FDA's proposed rules are an end-run around light punches, arms around him, the kid- vative educational facilities. Inspired by the Congress and the States. ding—lets him know a connection has been memory of the Challenger crew, the learning Mr. Speaker, in contrast to FDA's extreme made. centers serve as a continuation of part of the proposal, SAMHSA's approach allows flexible ‘‘We take this seriously,’’ said Williams, 29, Challenger mission: to motivate students to responses by the States to reduce underage who worked more than two years with some of the teens during their time at Juvenile pursue math, science, and technology studies smoking. FDA's proposed regulations should Hall. ‘‘We are genuinely concerned about by providing them with exciting educational be withdrawn in favor SAMHSA's final regula- kids. We want them to know that once they programs which use space exploration as a tions, which directly implement Congress's will walk in that door, there’s somebody here theme, and to energize teachers by providing show proper respect for the constitutional au- who cares about them.’’ new and interesting training. thority of the States. January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 91 THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The President failed to tell this to the Amer- as Miss Rhode Island. Elizabeth Reilly not ican people in his address. Why? Because Bill only displays the poise, grace, and character HON. MAC COLLINS Clinton believes in big government. Bill Clinton that are often associated with participants in OF GEORGIA believes in Washington bureaucrats making the Miss America contest, she has also made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decisions instead of the people. a significant contribution to the welfare of The President was right when he said the Rhode Island's children. Thursday, January 25, 1996 era of big government is over. But the rest of Elizabeth is a second grade teacher at West Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, after his address was a last gasp for tax and spend Broadway School in Providence. Her father is reflecting on the President's State of the Union big government. The American people re- a teacher, and Elizabeth has long known that Address Tuesday evening, I am deeply dis- jected that philosophy in 1994 and we in Con- she, too, wanted to enter this critical field, in turbed over the many contradictions in his gress reject it now. We will not continue to which she could work to help our youngest speech. In one breath the President declared: pass on more and more financial obligations citizens. ``The era of big Government is over.'' And in to our children and grandchildren. Three years ago, while teaching at Sackett the next he states: ``But we cannot go back to Mr. Speaker, Bill Clinton needs to be more Street School in Providence, Elizabeth saw the time when our citizens were left to fend for honest with the American people. He needs to that many of her students did not have ade- themselves.'' have a change of heart or we need to change quate clothing. This serious problem distracted The President is again trying to be all things President. the children and prevented them from focusing to all people. But, he is being dishonest with f their energy on learning. the American people. The President knows To address this troubling situation, Elizabeth the magnitude of our Government's financial FAREWELL TO INDIA’S ENVOY TO established a clothing bank that collected do- crisis. WASHINGTON nations of clothing and distributed them to chil- Mr. Speaker, he knows our Nation is nearly dren in need. Elizabeth's selection as Miss $5 trillion in debt. He knows that Government HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN Rhode Island attracted additional attention and subsidized programs and entitlements are OF NEW YORK donations for the clothing bank, helping her to draining our Nation's Treasury. And, he knows IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expand this vital service. Although Elizabeth's that to continue down this road leads us to tenure as Miss Rhode Island is nearing its Thursday, January 25, 1996 moral and financial bankruptcy. end, the clothing bank that she has created Yet, the President continues to try and Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay will continue to benefit Rhode Island children please everyone. He continues to pander to tribute to one of the very finest diplomats it for many years to come. every person and every group that has come has been my pleasure to work with during my On this floor, we often state that our Na- to depend on a Government subsidy paid for tenure on the House International Relations tion's citizens must reach out to each other in by the American taxpayer. He continues to Committee, India's Ambassador to the United order to address the problems confronting our pander to his voting base for the 1996 Presi- States, Siddhartha Ray. communities. Today, I ask my colleagues to dential campaign. I worked closely with Siddhartha during my join me in saluting Elizabeth Reilly, whose The elections of 1992 and 1994 were about service as chairman of the House International work exemplifies the true spirit of community. change. The people of this Nation said Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the Pa- I know the future holds a great deal more for ``enough is enough.'' The people told Wash- cific, and we have enjoyed a close friendship Elizabeth Reilly, and I wish her all the best. ington they were tired of big government. They for the last 4 years. f told Washington they were tired of the Demo- During his years in Washington, Siddhartha IN MEMORY OF LILLIAN VEGA crat's tax and spend policies. worked tirelessly to improve Indo-United Mr. Speaker, 1996 is another election year. States relations, and to promote policies de- ´ And the President can read the polls. His signed to reduce tensions between India and HON. JOSE E. SERRANO State of the Union Address played to the peo- Pakistan. In both of these areas, he was enor- OF NEW YORK ple's desires and emotions. The President mously successful. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES challenged Republicans in Congress to give Ambassador Ray and his embassy effec- Thursday, January 25, 1996 him a balanced Federal budget, tax cuts for tively publicized the importance of the Indian Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to working Americans, welfare reform, edu- market to American business. It was during pay tribute to the memory of Lillian Vega, a re- cational scholarships, crime prevention pro- Ambassador Ray's tenure that the United markable woman whose lifelong commitment grams. And the list goes on and on. States Secretary of Commerce led a high level to her family, friends, and the Bronx contrib- Well Republicans have already met the business delegation to India. uted to the nourishment and strengthening of President's challenge. But he failed to tell the Ambassador Ray was equally effective in our community. American people that in his State of the Union helping to curtail the South Asian arms race Today her memory will be honored by her Address. by effectively arguing against the administra- family and friends at a meeting of Community The President failed to tell the American tion's plan to transfer advanced fighter aircraft Planning Board #9, in the Bronx. people we gave him a balanced Federal budg- to Pakistan. Ms. Vega was born in Ponce, PR. When etÐand he vetoed it. Siddhartha and his delightful wife Maya she was 15 years old, Ms. Vega and her fam- The President failed to tell the American were an extraordinary team in Washington. ily moved to New York. After completing high people we gave him a bill that cut taxes for all They came to this post after distinguished ca- school, she married Cesar Rivera and had five working AmericansÐand he vetoed it. reers in law and government. Siddhartha children. The President failed to tell the American came to understand the workings of the U.S. Ms. Vega started working as a secretary at people we gave him a bill to reform welfare as Congress as only a former Member of Par- the Hunts Point Community Corporation. Fif- we know itÐand he vetoed it. liament could. teen years of experience, dedication, and hard The President failed to tell the American I join my colleagues in wishing Siddhartha work led to her promotion to deputy director of people we gave him a bill providing $2 billion and Maya Ray the very best of luck in their fu- the agency. in new crime prevention programsÐand he ture endeavors, and we hope to see them Ms. Vega's political career began at the Hu- vetoed it. back in Washington often. bert H. Humphrey Democratic Club in the And, the President failed to tell the Amer- f 1970's. She was the first Puerto Rican woman ican people we gave him a bill that increases to become district leader and held this office Federal funding for education, Medicare, Med- TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH REILLY for almost 20 years. Her co leaders included icaid, veterans and all the Federal programs Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, that help people help themselves. The Presi- HON. JACK REED State Senator Efrain Gonzalez, and Council- dent failed to tell the American people he ve- OF RHODE ISLAND man Rafael Castaneira Colon. toed it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Vega also worked as a community liai- Mr. Speaker, we did all of this and cut son for Assemblyman Hector Diaz and, most Thursday, January 25, 1996 wasteful Federal spending and the Washing- recently, as Community Associate at Commu- ton bureaucracy. We also did all this and re- Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great nity Planning board #6. turned the power and decisionmaking to indi- pleasure today to pay tribute to the young Her active work in the community and her viduals, families, and States. woman who is nearing the end of her tenure accomplishments led to numerous awards. E 92 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 Among other organizations, Ms. Vega was a zens of New Jersey. Please join me in honor- can work. With over 52 major languages, 950 member of the Puerto Rican Day Parade ing a remarkable individual. million people, in a country geographically Committee, Cruzada Civica Del Voto, Puerto f much smaller than the United States, India Rican Civil Rights Association, Area Policy has upheld the ideals of judicial review, multi- Board, Community Planning Board #9, Bronx TRIBUTE TO MAYOR EDWARD party elections, secular government, and a County Democratic Committee, and the Bronx GALLAGHER peaceful transfer of power. County Democratic Women. For 46 years India has encouraged higher Ms. Vega leaves a legacy of courage, faith, HON. MARGE ROUKEMA education and self reliance. Today India is one hope, responsibility, love, and commitment. OF NEW JERSEY of the world's largest software manufacturers She is survived by her five children, ten grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and has put rockets into space. Their entire children and one great granddaughter. Thursday, January 25, 1996 domestic market has developed indiginously. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Now India is considered one of the most im- Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- in paying homage to the life of Lillian Vega, portant emerging markets in the world. ognize Mayor Edward J. Gallagher of Old Tap- who still remains with us through the many For more than 46 years Americans of Indian pan, NJ, on the occasion of his retirement. people she served and touched. descent have been leaders in their commu- Mayor Gallagher served 16 years as mayor f nities. Indian-Americans represent one of the and 4 years as councilman. His many friends best educated, financially secure populations HON. JAMES ZANGARI, A CARING will honor him at a testimonial dinner January in the United States. PUBLIC SERVANT 21. Mayor Gallagher's 20-year contribution to Now our two nations are beginning a new municipal government has been exemplary. path. America has begun to look to other na- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ He will be missed. tions to do business. India has begun a re- Mayor Gallagher was sworn in as a member markable economic liberalization process OF NEW JERSEY of the Old Tappan Borough Council in 1976 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which has opened up one of the largest and promptly rose to key leadership positions consumer markets in the world. United States Thursday, January 25, 1996 in the borough government. He served in suc- companies are already the largest source of Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I stand be- cessive years as chairman of the council's foreign investment in India and will continue to fore you today to pay tribute to an extraor- committees on finance, pubic works and be a major provider of goods and services. dinary individual, Hon. James Zangari, minor- health, and police and civil defense. He was I congratulate India on their success as the ity leader pro tem of the New Jersey State As- also chairman of the Old Tappan Golf Course world's largest democracy, and look forward to sembly. A man, who for 20 years, has served Commission. our two nations becoming ever closer in the the public with dedication and conscience. A He became mayor in 1980 and held the future. I join with my colleagues here in wish- gala tribute will be held in his honor on Friday, post until January 1 of this year. ing India continued good fortune for the future. January 26, 1996 in Old Bridge, NJ. Mayor Gallagher's expertise was well recog- f Assemblyman Zangari's illustrious career in nized throughout the State. He was a presi- politics began almost 20 years ago. Born and dent of the New Jersey State League of Mu- IN HONOR OF WILLIAM M. raised in Newark, NJ, Assemblyman Zangari nicipalities and served on Governor Jim SCHREIBER OF INDIANA was elected as an Essex County freeholder in Florio's Municipal Issues Advisory Group, 1978. Shortly thereafter, he was elected as- which was formed to help alleviate State fiscal HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. semblyman of the 28th legislative district. problems related to municipalities. He was OF INDIANA Since his election to the General Assembly, president of the Pascack Valley Mayors Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciation and a member of the Northern Valley Assemblyman Zangari has authored more Thursday, January 25, 1996 than 100 pieces of legislation. Assemblyman Mayors Association and the Bergen County Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, once in a while Zangari's legislative initiatives address many Republican Mayors Association. He was presi- strong partisans are strongly liked by both par- issues of great concern to the residents of dent of the Old Tappan Republican Club, a ties. It happens, I think, because even though New Jersey, including crime prevention, drug member of the advisory committee of the Ber- partisan, such people are also public spirited abuse, education, unemployment, senior citi- gen County Utilities Authority and Old enough to put our country first and are decent zens, and environmental consumer protection. Tappan's representative to the joint insurance enough to care about the personal feelings of Through his experiences as an Essex Coun- fund. The mayor's contribution to public service their opposite numbers. ty freeholder and executive director of Such a person was Bill Schreiber of Indiana Irvington's property maintenance department, has gone beyond government office. He serves as a eucharistic minister at St. Pius X whom cruel cancer took from us on January Assemblyman Zangari has been able to bring 11, 1996. expertise to his Assembly leadership position. Church, and has been a trustee and treasurer of the Old Tappan Lions Club, a coach of the He was 52 and the father of a months-old Assemblyman Zangari is a man who takes baby boy, Will. The following shows the affec- great pride in representing the area where he Old Tappan Little League and active with Old Tappan Boy Scout Troops 132. tion felt for him by Hoosiers who knew him, grew up and truly cares about his constituents. Democrat and Republican alike. For eight terms in the General Assembly, As- A graduate of Pace University and of Stan- ford University's executive program, Mayor Our hearts go out to little Will and his mom, semblyman Zangari has fought hard for the is- Connie. Bill Schreiber is irreplaceable. sues that are important to him and his com- Gallagher is the retired financial vice president of E. Leitz, Inc., and president of Optometric [From the Indianapolis Star, Jan. 13, 1996] munity. WILLIAM M. SCHREIBER, 52, WAS STRATEGIST While in the Assembly, Assemblyman Inc. of Houston. Mayor Gallagher's long commitment to pub- FOR DEMOCRATS Zangari served as a member of the Revenue, lic service is well appreciated by the people of William M. Schreiber, 52, a key strategist Finance and Appropriations Committee, the Old Tappan. I offer my congratulations on his for the Indiana Democratic Party and an Subcommittee on Taxation, and the Labor and dedicated career. aide to Lt. Gov. Frank L. O’Bannon, died Transportation Committee, as well as many Jan. 11 in Community Hospital East. others. He was elected majority whip for the f Calling will be Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 1986±87 term and served as assistant minor- 46TH REPUBLIC DAY FOR THE p.m. in the rotunda at the Statehouse, fol- lowed immediately by a memorial service. ity leader in the 1988±89 term. WORLD’S LARGEST DEMOCRACY Mr. Schreiber died of cancer which was dis- A man of extraordinary talents and a fighting covered in October, six weeks after his wife, spirit, James Zangari has been honored by HON. SHERROD BROWN Connie Bainbridge Schreiber, gave birth to a various organizations. His many civic awards OF OHIO son, William. include distinctions from the New Jersey Edu- State Rep. John D. Gregg, D-Sandborn, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation Association, the Essex County Edu- close friend, said Thursday: ‘‘He was prob- cation Association, the Fraternal Order of Po- Thursday, January 25, 1996 ably the smartest Democratic politician, lice, Irvington, P.A.L.ÐMan of the Year, and with a razor-sharp wit, to hit Indiana in the Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I would ’70s and ’80s and this decade.’’ Essex County PBAÐLegislator of the Year. like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Schreiber was the mastermind behind I take great pleasure and honor in paying India on the 46th anniversary of Republic Day. the election in 1990 of a majority of Demo- tribute to James Zangari. He is a man that has For 46 years India has been showing the crats to the Indiana House of Representa- fought hard for issues of concern to all the citi- world that an extremely diverse democracy tives, ending 15 years of Republican control. January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 93 He had been an assistant to former Rep. ‘‘He was satisfied he was doing something astating effects H.R. 2491 would have for the Michael K. Phillips, D-Boonville, when Phil- very, very important. He was absolutely one Medicaid program. The President asked me lips was minority leader and speaker. of the very best.’’ to respond on his behalf. Mr. Schreiber also was expected to play a Memorial contributions may be made to As he promised all along, the President ve- key role in O’Bannon’s gubernatorial bid this the William Riley Schreiber Education toed H.R. 2491, the budget reconciliation bill year. Fund, P.O. Box 24253, Indianapolis, Ind. 46224. adopted by the Republican majority. This In 1968, he was treasurer of Robert F. Ken- Survivors include: wife Connie; sons Mat- bill would have balanced the budget on the nedy’s presidential primary campaign in In- thew, Benjamin, William; daughter Claire backs of working families, while targeting a diana. Aileen; parents Rudolph and Margaret tax cut to those who are already the most Mr. Schreiber was Marion County Demo- Schreiber; brothers Robert, Richard, well-off. It would have made extreme cuts in cratic Party chairman from 1972 to 1976. Matthias Schreiber; sister Nancy Hagist. Medicare and Medicaid, and raised taxes on Although considered mainly a strategist in [From the Indianapolis News, Jan. 13, 1996] millions of working Americans. the party, Mr. Schreiber ran unsuccessfully The President has offered instead a de- for two political offices—for the nomination WILLIAM M. SCHREIBER tailed plan to balance the budget the right for secretary of state in 1974 and mayor of In- William M. Schreiber was one of those un- way. It balances the budget in 7 years while dianapolis in 1975. sung heroes who made the political system investing in education, the environment, and In 1976 he became a backer of presidential work. other priorities, protecting Medicare and candidate Jimmy Carter, who stayed over- Schreiber died this week at the age of 52, Medicaid, and cutting taxes for middle-in- night in Mr. Schreiber’s home during the leaving a gap in Indiana Democratic Party come Americans. campaign. circles. Your letter mentions a specific concern When Carter was elected president, he His death is a loss not only to the cam- about reductions in Colorado’s federal Med- named Mr. Schreiber a commissioner for the paign for governor of Lt. Gov. Frank icaid funds for disproportionate share hos- International Boundary Commission, which O’Bannon, but also to other Democrats who pitals (DSH). I understand that Colorado oversees U.S.-Canada border affairs. had come to rely on his wisdom and counsel. would lose more than $1 billion under the Re- Mr. Schreiber also served as legislative as- ‘‘He was one of the most civil-minded peo- publican proposal to block grant Medicaid. sistant to Rep. Andrew Jacobs, Jr., D-Ind., ple I’ve met in government and politics,’’. We are committed to maintaining the Medic- from 1969 to 1973. O’Bannon said, ‘‘The good of the community aid program as a source of guaranteed cov- He was an adjunct professor of political came first, and he could explain that in erage for disabled and low-income Americans science, an author and a political analyst terms that could be partisan, but inform- and will work with you and your colleagues and commentator, as well as a member of ative, but never abusive to a Republican.’’ to ensure that our plan to reduce the growth the American Civil Liberties Union. Schreiber served Democrats in a number of in DSH payments is fair to all states. O’Bannon said Mr. Schreiber ‘‘has been a capacities, as Marion County party chairman Thank you again for writing. close friend and adviser in my office and we in the 1970s, as an aide to House Speaker Mi- Sincerely, will miss him greatly.’’ chael Phillips, then as an aide to O’Bannon. ALICE M. RIVLIN, ‘‘The good of the community came first,’’ ‘‘Bill understood the nuts and bolts of how Director. O’Bannon said, ‘‘and he could explain that in to get voters to the polls on Election Day,’’ f terms that could be partisan, but inform- noted Mark Lubbers, presidential campaign ative, but never abusive to a republican.’’ manager for Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind. A TRIBUTE TO DAZELLE DEAN Gov. Evan Bayh said: ‘‘I was very saddened Schreiber had the kind of friendships SIMPSON, M.D., ON HER RETIRE- to hear of Bill’s death. He was a fine, hard- across party lines that can keep two-party MENT working man, honest and dedicated to the politics competitive, without getting nasty public interest. about it. ‘‘He was a good friend,’’ said Repub- ‘‘At a time when there is alot of skep- lican county chairman John Sweezy. ‘‘A HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS ticism about politicians, Bill was an honor- fierce competitor, but a good friend.’’ OF FLORIDA able person who always tried to do what was In a time when many people are mourning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES right for the state. We need more of his the loss of civility in political debate, type.’’ Schreiber’s example will be missed in Indi- Thursday, January 25, 1996 Former House Speaker Phillips said Mr. ana, in both political parties. But his life and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, as Schreiber was not only a close friend but ‘‘a example remain a standard for those who educator Geraldine Rickman stated, ``Firsts real politician’s politician.’’ continue in the political battles. ‘‘He loved politics and the governmental are always difficult. We don't know that things process. f can be done, that dreams can be fulfilled, that ‘‘He was a student of government and poli- MEDICAID great accomplishments can be realized, until tics, had a keen insight into what caused somebody takes that first step and shows the things to work, how to get things accom- way.'' Indeed, Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson did plished,’’ Phillips added. HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER not just take that first step, she blazed a trail. But Democrats were not the only ones OF COLORADO close to Mr. Schreiber. Certain endowments of temper and John Sweezy, Marion County Republican IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES temperment can be attributed to Dr. Simpson's Party chairman, said he had known him Thursday, January 25, 1996 significant firsts. She attended Meharry medi- since 1972, when Sweezy became the GOP cal School in Nashville, TN, the first medical chairman and Mr. Schreiber was the incom- Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I got a let- school founded for the sole education of ing Democratic chairman. ter from the director of the Office of Manage- blacks. Her years there were marked by hard ‘‘He was a good friend,’’ Sweezy said. ‘‘A ment and Budget yesterday that made me work and high intelligence, as evidenced by fierce competitor, but a good friend.’’ glad once again that the President vetoed the her selection as valedictorian of her M.D. ‘‘Fierce competitor’’ were the same words Republican budget reconciliation bill. other Republicans used to describe him. class. OMB tells me that my State of Colorado Excellence in education translated into out- Among them were House Speaker Paul S. would lose more than $1 billion under the Re- Mannweiler, R–Indianapolis, and GOP strate- standing achievements throughout her career. gist R. Mark Lubbers. publican proposal to block grant Medicaid, as Dr. Simpson has devoted 47 years to practic- Lubbers, presidential campaign manager the reconciliation would have done. ing medicine. She has accomplished a for U.S. Sen. Richard G. Lugar, matched po- Now, I think it's important to remember who ground-breaking collection of notable firsts, in- litical wits and quips with Mr. Schreiber for the Republicans would have shortchanged cluding being the first black pediatrician in years on radio and television on the political under their Medicaid cutsÐlow-income fami- Florida, the first to achieve specialist certifi- insight program, Indiana Week in Review. lies, elderly, and disabled. And they're still ‘‘I think he was one of the very best politi- cation in her specialty and the first black presi- working on making this come true. dent of the Greater Miami Pediatrics Society. cal minds of our time,’’ Lubbers said. ‘‘Bill As OMB put it, the Republican reconciliation understood the nuts and bolts of how to get Child care and preventive medicine are voters to the polls on Election Day. No mat- bill would have made extreme cuts in Medic- areas of concern and commitment for Dr. ter how much politics changed with tele- aid. Colorado is just one example: Simpson. She was the first black pediatrician vision, Bill never lost sight of the absolute OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, to conduct a children's clinic for the poor in core of democracy.’’ Washington, DC, January 22, 1996. Dade County. In fact, the Family Christian As- Hon. PATRICIA SCHROEDER, And in an era when professional politicians sociation of America recently dedicated a new are reviled by many, Mr. Schreiber was House of Representatives, proud of his profession. Washington, DC. child development center in Buena Vista. ``Be- ‘‘Bill had been doing this long enough that DEAR REPRESENTATIVE SCHROEDER: Thank fore I came here,'' Dr. Simpson said, ``a lot of he stopped caring what people thought about you for your letter to the President express- people did not even know the word pediatri- him being a political guru,’’ Lubbers said. ing your particular concern about the dev- cian, or why it was important to go to one.'' As E 94 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 vice-chairman of the board of directors of the Mr. Pedone's public service has not been of luck on her retirement, may she always Miami Children's Hospital, she certainly has limited to scouting. He has been active in the maintain that spirit of generosity and love that done a lot to change that. Catholic church, serving as Parish Council she has given to the public. Even with her busy practice, Dr. Simpson President, a district warden of the Knights of f has found the energy and the time to advance Columbus and chairman of a parish youth the cause of medical education. She served council. He has been president of three home- EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE as the national president of Meharry Medical owners associations. He is a member of the AMERICAN TROOPS IN BOSNIA College, and was elected Alumna of the Year New York University Fundraising Committee AND HERZEGOVINA in 1975 and 1995. She is a life member of the and has been cited by the New Jersey As- NAACP, attesting to several years of continu- sembly for his community service. HON. JACK KINGSTON ous service. Mr. Pedone is a wonderful example of how OF GEORGIA In addition to her professional success and a successful individual can give something IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community efforts, Dr. Simpson is a mother of back to his community. He has followed his three children and an active participant in her scout's oath to do his best, to do his duty to Thursday, January 25, 1996 church. And although she is a very accom- God and country, and to help others at all Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I enter the at- plished woman, she is modest and reluctant to times. tached resolution, H.R. 791, from the House of call attention to her achievements. It is in this f Representatives of the State of Georgia, into spirit that, on the occasion of her retirement, the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: MARIA CHRISTINA ROSA, A I would like to pay tribute to a role model, for H.R. NO. 791 DEDICATED COMMUNITY LEADER all Americans, Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson. By: Representatives Bunn of the 74th, f Heckstall of the 55th, Hembree of the 98th, RECOGNITION OF FRANK PEDONE HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Mueller of the 152nd, Brown of the 130th and OF NEW JERSEY others HON. MARGE ROUKEMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A RESOLUTION Expressing support for the American OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, January 25, 1996 troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina urging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today President Clinton and the Congress to give Thursday, January 25, 1996 to honor Maria Christina Rosa, who is retiring the troops sufficient resources to ensure Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- as the president of the Puerto Rican Society their well-being; and for other purposes. of Elizabeth. An event will be held in her Whereas, President Clinton has dispatched ognize Frank J. Pedone, executive vice presi- American troops to assist in supervising the dent of the Bergen CountyÐNew JerseyÐ honor on Saturday in Union, NJ. Ms. Rosa came to the United States from fragile peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Whereas, those American men and women Pedone will be presented with the distin- her native hometown of Tao Alto, Puerto Rico, along with their NATO counterparts are ex- guished Eagle Scout Award January 19 at the in 1956. As a graduate of the University of periencing severe hardship and facing real council's Eagle recognition dinner. This is one Puerto Rico, Ms. Rosa attended Edison State personal danger in order to protect the of scouting's highest honors, presented to only College and worked at John E. Runnell's Hos- former combatants and their respective ci- 1,200 individuals nationwide. It is a fitting and pital in Union as a patient services coordinator vilian populations in that tragic region; and for 20 years. In 1979, she began working with Whereas, those brave men and women de- well-deserved recognition of Mr. Pedone's serve not only our moral support but also many years of devoted dedication to scouting the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Com- mission and for 16 years she has devoted her- the real material support necessary to en- and to the young men for whom scouting sure their safety in a hostile environment. helps build character and integrity. self to helping individuals fight for their civil Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of The distinguished Eagle Scout Award was rights. Representatives, That the members of this established in 1969 to acknowledge Eagle Despite her very busy work load, Ms. Rosa body express their confidence that the Amer- Scouts who have distinguished themselves in is very active within the community. She has ican troops deployed in Bosnia and business, professions, or service to their coun- dedicated her time and efforts to improving Herzegovina will acquit themselves profes- try. Only Eagle Scouts who have earned the our educational system by serving as a mem- sionally and honorably, pledge their unre- served support for the American troops, and Eagle Scout Award a minimum of 25 years ber or delegate in numerous city and state- wide committees related to education. She pray that their mission will bring a return of are eligible for nomination. The award is made peace and prosperity to the citizens of the by the National Court of Honor upon the rec- served as secretary for the Advisory Commit- region. ommendation of a committee of distinguished tee for Bilingual Education in Elizabeth and Be it further resolved, That the members of Eagle Scouts. until recently was one of the members of the this body urge the President and Congress to Among past recipients have been President Elizabeth Educational Foundation. provide the United States contingent with Gerald Ford, astronaut James Lovell, and As president, for the past 6 years, of the the resources and support necessary to en- movie director Steven Spielberg. Puerto Rican Society of Elizabeth, Inc., Ms. sure the success of their mission and their Mr. Pedone, of Cliffside Park, NJ, achieved Rosa has been able to raise funds for edu- early safe return home. Be it further resolved, That the Clerk of the the rank of Eagle Scout in 1963 and has re- cational scholarships. The various ethnic, his- torical, and cultural celebrations hosted by the House of Representatives is authorized and ceived many scouting awards since, including directed to transmit appropriate copies of the Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Vigil Honor, Puerto Rican Society of Elizabeth have given this resolution to President Clinton, the pre- Silver Wreath, Distinguished Commissioner the community an opportunity to experience siding officers of the House of Representa- Award and Silver Antelope. He has served as the rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico. She tives and Senate, the majority leader of the a board member of the Bergen Council since has also volunteered her time for a variety of Senate, and the Secretary of Defense. 1988 and has held many leadership positions social and community organizations such as f within the council. He also serves on the exec- the Puerto Rican State Wide Parade of New utive board of the Greater New York Council Jersey, the Puerto Rican Association of Pro- TRIBUTE TO EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS of the BSA, with which he has been active fessional Women, the Puerto Rican Congress ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑£∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑Ωh ∑∑∑∑æ∑∑∑∞∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑§¶x∑—ContinuedE 94 since 1972. of New Jersey, and the Elizabeth Borinquen As president of Pedone & Associates Inc., Lions Club. HON. VICTOR O. FRAZER an executive recruiting firm, Mr. Pedone has Her service and outstanding dedication to OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS used his professional skills and contacts to her work and to the citizenry have merited her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bring numerous high ranking and talented ex- appointments as commissioner of the Eliza- Thursday, January 25, 1996 ecutives into scouting service. He and those beth Welfare Board, commissioner of the he has recruitedÐboth as volunteers and for Union County Advisory Commission on the Mr. FRAZER. Mr. Speaker, today, I would BSA staff positionsÐhave helped tremen- Status of Women, and commissioner of New like to pay tribute to the members of the dously with BSA fundraising and organization Jersey State Equal Employment Opportunity eighth legislature of the Virgin Islands, with of scouting units and activities. Advisory Commission. special recognition of Dr. Melvin Herbert He was instrumental in establishment of the I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Evans posthumously, the Governor of the Vir- $7 million Cub World facility built at Camp Al- Maria Christina Rosa, an outstanding commu- gin Islands who signed this historic legislation pine for Cub Scouts, among other projects. nity leader and role model. I wish her the best into law. January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 95 The legislature of the Virgin Islands, in 1970 Mr. Speaker, Turkey is home to half of the the bloodshed and suffering. Mr. Speaker, vio- designated January 15, the birthday of Dr. world's 25 million Kurds and has experienced lence will not resolve this conflict. The time for Martin Luther King, Jr. as a legal holiday, in 28 Kurdish uprisings in the past century. Since dialog is long overdue. the Virgin Islands. The legislation was pro- 1984, more than 20,000 people have died in Mr. Speaker, the U.S. Government has posed by the Committee of the Whole, which clashes among security forces, the Kurdistan often been instrumental in promoting peace in included senators John L. Maduro; Randall N. Workers Party [PKK] and shadowy Moslem troubled areas. So too should we demonstrate James, David Puritz; Earle B. Ottley; Augustin fundamentalist groups. In the past 3 years, se- our commitment to encouraging the resolution Doward; Louis P. Hestres; Horace A. curity forces forcibly evacuated or destroyed of this destructive and bloody conflict. The res- Callwood; Alexander A. Farrelly; Santiago more than 2,650 villages in southeast Turkey olution which I am introducing, along with Mr. Garcia; David M. Hamilton; Arnold M. Golden; and displaced more than 3 million people. Vil- STENY HOYER, ranking minority member of the Frits E. Lawaets; Theovald E. Moorehead; lagers have been rounded up by security offi- Helsinki Commission, is an important first step Aureo Diaz Morales; and Percival H. Reese. It cials and subjected to beatings, mass arrests in this direction. I would ask our colleagues to was received at the legislative desk February and intimidation. Death squads, believed con- join us in cosponsoring this resolution. I ask 2, 1970, reported, read in full and adopted nected to security forces and fundamentalists, that the language of the resolution be printed February 2, 1970 transmitted to the Governor have been responsible for hundreds of in the RECORD at this time. February 5, 1970 and approved February 16, extrajudicial killings and disappearances. PKK H. CON. RES. lll 1970, to become effective in 1971. fighters have also snuffed out the lives of in- Whereas armed conflict has existed in This legislation became bill No. 4293 which nocent civilians. Each month there are reports southeastern Turkey since 1984, and the en- states: It is most fitting and proper that the an- of individuals killed in detention and torture re- tire region has been placed under a state of niversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, mains widespread in cases involving political emergency since 1987; Jr. be set aside each year as a day to honor charges. Eight southwestern Turkish provinces Whereas the human toll of this conflict has been great, with the loss of more than 20,000 the memory of a leader who symbolized the are under a constant state of emergency au- lives, the displacement of more than 3,000,000 freedom and faith of America. The life, works, thorizing local authorities to curb political and civilians, and the destruction of more than and philosophy of Dr. King brings to Ameri- media activity. 2,650 Kurdish villages; cans and Virgin Islanders the hope and dream Mr. Speaker, successive Turkish Govern- Whereas free expression in Turkey is re- that what he stood for will one day become a ments have viewed the PKK solely as a terror- stricted by laws which criminalize non- reality. All Virgin Islanders and particularly our ist phenomenum undermining its sovereignty violent expression, resulting in the incarcer- youth, may take comfort and gain encourage- and dividing the country along ethnic lines. ation of journalists, writers, academics, The Government has dismissed as propa- human rights activists, and others as politi- ment from the life of this great apostle of non- cal prisoners; violence who sought through constructive ganda recent PKK statements renouncing vio- Whereas in the past 2 years, 13 Kurdish measures justice and liberty for all mankind. lence and separatism and calling for peaceful members of Turkey’s parliament have been We Virgin Islanders have long prided our- and lasting political solutions. Turkey's Gov- removed from office, jailed, or exiled for ex- selves in having attained the liberty, justice, ernment has given the military free reign in re- pressing political opinions or having alleged and brotherhood for which Martin Luther King sponding to the PKK, and its heavy-handed contacts with the illegal Kurdistan Workers gave his life. Therefore, let us annually, on approach has also stifled legitimate Kurdish Party (PKK); Whereas Kurdish citizens of Turkey have January 15, commemorate Dr. King and ex- political voices. Mr. Speaker, in southeastern Turkey, citi- been denied certain basic political and civil amine our hearts to determine that we are rights such as the right to full and free par- honoring the dream and fulfilling the vision of zens are often forced to choose between sup- ticipation in political life, the right to be brotherhood, justice, and individual liberty that porting the guerrillas and risking violent re- educated in their mother language, and the gave true purpose to the life and works of prisal by Turkish securityÐor not helping and right to freely write and publish materials in Martin Luther King. facing equally harsh PKK retribution. Locals the Kurdish language; The passage of this legislation made the believed to be sympathetic to Turkish authori- Whereas the conflict between Kurdish Virgin Islands the only place under the U.S. ties have been executed by the PKK. Eleven guerrillas and Turkish armed forces has years of violence has polarized Turks and spilled over Turkey’s borders and threatens flag to legally celebrate the birthday of Dr. the stability of the region; King, which also gives it historical significance. Kurds and threatens to rend Turkish society Whereas the escalating conflict poses Mr. Speaker, on the 25th anniversary of the along ethnic lines. Kurds, resentful of military grave threats to economic stability and the passage of this historic legislation by the abuses, become more supportive of the PKK. existing political order and prevents realiza- eighth legislature of the Virgin Islands, I pay Turks, angered by the costs and brutality of tion of full-fledged democracy; tribute to those individuals for their leadership terrorism, become increasingly intolerant of Whereas international and local humani- and foresight. Because 13 years later in 1983, the rights of Kurdish citizens. tarian organizations, including the Inter- national Committee of the Red Cross, have as outlined in Public Law 98±144, Dr. Martin Mr. Speaker, no one disputes Turkey's key role in preserving U.S. strategic, political and been denied access to southeastern Turkey; Luther King, Jr.'s birthday became a national Whereas terrorism poses a grave threat to holiday. economic interests in a critical region. How- human rights and violates international law; f ever, the inability of successive Turkish Gov- Whereas Turkey’s leaders have made com- ernments to resolve the Kurdish crisis remains mitments to building a democratic society SUPPORT PEACE, DEMOCRACY, an obstacle to improved ties and enables per- and have made significant progress in realiz- AND JUSTICE FOR ALL OF TUR- sistent human rights problems to stunt Tur- ing this goal; KEY’S CITIZENS key's democratic development. The time has Whereas the Government of Turkey has ac- come for Turkey's true friends and supporters ceded to upholding international human rights agreements, including the United Na- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH to call on all sides in the conflict to abandon tions Universal Declaration of Human OF NEW JERSEY violence and settle their differences peacefully, Rights, the Geneva Conventions, and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES democratically and within the framework of the Helsinki Final Act; territorial unity of the Republic of Turkey. Fol- Whereas Turkey, a member of the North Thursday, January 25, 1996 lowing recent elections, Turkey's Government Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Orga- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I finds itself in a state of protracted paralysis. nization for Security and Cooperation in Eu- rise today to offer a resolution advocating a Observers believe that any new government is rope, is an important strategic and economic peaceful end to the conflict between the Turk- partner of the United States; unlikely to offer substantially new approaches Whereas long-term strategic and economic ish Government and Kurdish militants. The on- to the Kurdish issue because of prevailing na- interests of the United States are jeopard- going war undermines the very foundations of tionalist sentiments and the possibility of new ized by the continuing conflict in Turkey; both the Turkish State and our bilateral rela- elections in the near future. Additionally, Tur- Whereas after 11 years, Kurdistan Workers tions and its persistence challenges the de- key's military supports the war in southeast Party (PKK) guerrilla leaders have offered to sires of the United States and Turkish Govern- Turkey, although its approach has failed to do lay down their weapons; ments to establish a secure, long-term rela- anything but foster local support for the PKK. Whereas a military solution to the Kurdish tionship. For the sake of the people of Turkey, Mr. Speaker, I have learned from our expe- question in Turkey is not possible, and only a nonviolent political solution can bring the end of the conflict will strengthen Turkish riences dealing with the PLO and Israel, the peace, stability, full democracy, and prosper- democracy, help eliminate the scourge of ter- ANC and South Africa, and the IRA and Brit- ity to Turkey; and rorism, resuscitate a shaky economy and pro- ain, that the longer it takes to begin reconcili- Whereas such a solution must be sought mote regional stability. ation, the harder it becomes to look beyond and implemented within the framework of E 96 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 the territorial unity of the Republic of Tur- final SAMHSA regulations. Now everyone can hatma Gandhi a reflection of values that our key: Now, therefore, be it join hands and work together toward a com- country holds dear. During this month when Resolved by the House of Representatives (the mon goal. we celebrate the birthday of one of America's Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that— The actions called for in the regulations are greatest heros, Martin Luther King, Jr., we (1) the Government of Turkey should im- the most immediate and effective way to make should remember that Dr. King derived many mediately release all political prisoners and positive gains in reducing youth access to to- of his ideas of non-violent resistance to injus- lift restrictions on free expression and there- bacco products. The regulations recognize tice from the teachings, actions and self-sac- by enable all Turkish citizens, including that the individual StatesÐall of which have rifice of Gandhi. those of Kurdish origin, to enjoy the politi- laws on the books which prohibit minors from Mr. Speaker, I am happy to report that Unit- cal and cultural rights of peoples in all purchasing tobacco productsÐare better ed States-India relations are continuing their democratic countries; equipped to enforce these laws than the Fed- trend toward greater cooperation and partner- (2) the President should take every oppor- tunity to encourage the Government of Tur- eral Government. ship on many key issues. Last year was key to initiate steps to end the armed con- Under the regulations, States are required marked by an unprecedented flurry of visitsÐ frontation in that country; to enforce their laws preventing the sale of to- in both directionsÐfrom leading government (3) the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bacco to minors in a manner that is at least and private sector officials from both countries. should declare a cease-fire and restate sup- 80-percent effective. States will have to con- Three United States Cabinet Secretaries trav- port for resolution of the conflict through duct annual random, unannounced inspections elled to India during 1995, and major contracts democratic means and within the framework to ensure compliance with the law. In addition, valued in the billions of dollars were con- of the territorial unity of the Republic of each State will be required to submit an an- cluded. In my capacity as cochairman of the Turkey; (4) the Government of Turkey should de- nual report detailing its activities and its overall Congressional Caucus on India and Indian- clare a cease-fire and reaffirm a foundation success. Americans, I am proud that our bipartisan upon which its Republic is based: ‘‘Peace at Mr. Speaker, the issue here is not whether Congressional Member Organization has been home. Peace in the world’’; juvenile use of tobacco products should be able to host forums for Members of Congress (5) upon cessation of hostilities, the Inter- curbed. Everyone agrees it must be. Rather, to hear from these distinguished Indian lead- national Committee of the Red Cross and the questions is how best can we make imme- ers, including Cabinet Ministers, Members of other appropriate humanitarian and mon- diate and effective advances. Commissioner Parliament, opposition leaders and the heads itoring organizations should be given access Kessler's unilateral attempt to create jurisdic- of major firms and trade organizations. In to southeastern Turkey; (6 ) the Government of Turkey should take tion is not the answer. Over 3 years ago, Con- 1996, I hope we in Congress will continue to steps to further reduce the potential for fu- gress overwhelmingly asserted its commitment make it a high priority to continue this momen- ture confrontation, including— to prohibiting minors from purchasing tobacco tum and move it forward. The steady improve- (A) allowing all political parties commit- products. Finally, Mr. Speaker, we now have ment in United States-India relations will bene- ted to nonviolence to participate in Turkish the ability to start down the road of progress. fit the people of both of our countries. political life; f In addition, Mr. Speaker, I want to point out (B) repealing the state of emergency in that Republic Day will be celebrated by the southeastern Turkey; INDIA REPUBLIC DAY: A CELEBRA- one million Asian Indians here in America, a (C) dismantling the paramilitary ‘‘village TION OF 46 YEARS OF DEMOC- community of hard-working, family-oriented guard’’ system; RACY (D) lifting all constraints on the dissemi- people who have contributed greatly to their nation in the Kurdish language of television new country while maintaining pride and devo- and radio broadcasts, print, music, and other HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. tion to their motherland. media; OF NEW JERSEY Finally, Mr. Speaker, Republic Day 1996 (E) allowing schools to offer instructions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marks one of the final events to be presided in the Kurdish language; and Thursday, January 25, 1996 over by Ambassador Siddhartha Shankar Ray. (F) establishing consultative mechanisms After more than 3 years of representing his to defuse sources of conflict and propose Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, Jan- country in Washington, Ambassador Ray is re- strategies to resolve current crisis in south- uary 26, is a date of enormous significance for eastern Turkey; and turning home and returning to the political fray (7) the President should support providing all the people of India, and for the many sons in this year's parliamentary elections. I would technical assistance to carry out paragraphs and daughters of India living in the United like to take this opportunity to wish a fond (1) through (6). States and around the world. January 26 farewell to the Ambassador and his wife Maya f marks the celebration of Republic Day, a na- Ray, herself a barrister, former Member of tional holiday that holds the same significance Parliament and an effective representative for SAMSHA REGULATIONS for Indians as the Fourth of July does for her country before the international commu- Americans. nity. HON. BART GORDON On January 26, 1950, India became a Re- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me, an elect- OF TENNESSEE public. The country adopted a Constitution ed Representative of the oldest continuous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which enshrined the principles of democracy democratic republic on Earth, to pay tribute to and secularism. At that time, Dr. Rajendra Thursday, January 25, 1996 the world's most populous democracy on the Prasad was elected as the nation's first Presi- occasion of their great national day. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I came to the dent. Since then, despite the challenges of f floor last August to express my opposition to sustaining economic development while rec- Food and Drug Administration [FDA] Commis- onciling her many ethnic, religious and linguis- IN MEMORY OF AMBER sioner David Kessler's unilateral move to regu- tic communities, India has stuck to the path of HAGERMAN late tobacco products. free and fair elections, a multi-party political I said that I supported the President's goal system and the orderly transfer of power from HON. MARTIN FROST in reducing underage use of tobacco products, one government to its successor. OF TEXAS but the answer was not FDA regulation. Thir- Since many Americans may be unfamiliar IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teen Federal agencies already regulate to- with the anniversary that the people of India bacco. celebrate tomorrow, I would like to draw par- Thursday, January 25, 1996 I remarked that Congress had already spo- ticular attention to the similarities and shared Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ken on the matter of youth access to tobacco values of the United States and India. The take a few moments to apprise my colleagues products by passing the Synar amendment to framers of the Indian Constitution drew inspi- of a tragic incident which recently occurred in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv- ration from our own Constitution and its Bill of my congressional district. ices Administration [SAMHSA]. I encouraged Rights. Both of our countries are former British Earlier this month, Amber Hagerman, a 9- the President to direct the Health and Human colonies that gained their freedom after a long year-old girl from Arlington, was kidnaped and Services [HHS] to release the final SAMHSA and difficult struggle. English continues to be murdered. The autopsy has not yet been com- regulations so the will of Congress can pro- an important language of commerce in India, pleted; however, it is likely that Amber was ceed. while the principles of common law continues sexually assaulted. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor todayÐ6 to shape the nation's judicial system. Many The crime has sparked national outrage months laterÐto express my support for the Americans almost instinctively saw in Ma- over the brutality of the incident. Amber was January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 97 kidnaped from the parking lot of a vacant the same year. It is regrettable that Geor- larger can be unhealthy and becoming small- shopping center on January 13. For a week, gia’s only team killed the Ohio I–71 World er can be beneficial, yet that is exactly the volunteers and police searched the city of Ar- Series by knocking out the southern end, thinking we must apply to our government if and that it then compounded its inconsider- we are to return national growth to the lington hoping that they would find her safe ate behavior by depriving the northern end places were we want growth. and sound. Her body was found almost a of the championship. Still, for Ohioans, it I submit that we want growth in personal week later on January 17. The authorities are was the greatest baseball year ever. Until opportunity. We want growth in personal still searching for her killer. next year. freedom. And for Americans to have more Arlington citizens, deeply disturbed by the The Season was still in full swing when I personal opportunity and more personal free- incident, have held numerous community began thinking about what I would say here dom, we have to reduce the intrusion of gov- meetings and are urging passage of more today. Perhaps that is why a baseball story ernment into our lives at all levels, but espe- from the sixties came to mind. Even for non- cially at the federal level. State and Federal laws to strengthen prosecu- fans, the name Frank Robinson should ring Today our most conspicuous area of na- tion of sex offenders. bells. My first paying job was selling peanuts tional growth is in the national debt. Some I share the concerns of my constituents and at old Crosley Field, and one of that job’s people think that our nation has been in agree that there is an urgent need to toughen most important fringe benefits was watching hock from the time we fought the Revolu- the sentences for sex offenders. Frank Robinson play ball. Frank was a more tionary War on borrowed money, but this is I urge my colleagues to support legislation than adequate defensive player in the out- not so. It is true that we entered the nine- addressing these types of crimes. It is high field and at first base, but he is remembered teenth century with a debt of almost one because he was an offensive dynamo. He hit time that we lock up these repeat sex offend- hundred million dollars, about fifteen dollars for average and he hit with power. He made per capita in the money of that time. This ers and throw away the key. Stricter sentenc- all-star teams in both the National and would be roughly one hundred fifty dollars in ing laws can prevent sex offenses and protect American Leagues, he played in World Series today’s money. The debt went up to finance our citizens from such heinous crimes. for teams in both leagues, and he was voted Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, but f MVP in both leagues. Frank became the first it was then steadily worked down under African American hired to manage a major James Madison, James Monroe and John J. KENNETH BLACKWELL AND league team. He also had the dubious distinc- Quincy Adams. In 1832, Andrew Jackson was STEVE ENTIN, TWO TREASURES tion of becoming the first one fired. He was elected President, and, believe it or not, to- IN MY DISTRICT one of two players in what some people con- ward the end of the first term of the first sider the worst baseball trade ever made. modern Democrat, thanks to rapid economic Reds management called him old-at-thirty growth and pruduent fiscal management, the HON. STEVE CHABOT and traded him to Baltimore for Milt debt was eliminated. Our political landscape OF OHIO Pappas, which had the unfortunate side ef- today would have a very different look if IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fect of laying a bad Trivial Pursuit rap on a Jackson’s Democratic successors had been very good pitcher. equally tightfisted. Thursday, January 25, 1996 The story, which I confess may be apoc- Through our first century and a half, the Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, the Cincinnati ryphal, takes place after Frank became a national debt reached its highest levels as a district that I am privileged to represent has an Baltimore Oriole. It is the bottom of the consequence of wars, and it was always paid ninth. The Orioles are down by one run, but down between wars. Expressed in terms of abundance of treasures. One of them is a the bases are loaded, and Robinson is coming good friend and former colleague of mine from Gross National Product, the debt was close to bat. The crowd is going wild. You can cut to half of GNP coming out of the Revolution- our days together on the Cincinnati City Coun- the tension with a knife. ary War. From zero in 1835 and 1836, it went Earl Weaver, the legendary Manager of the cil, J. Kenneth Blackwell. After leaving the over twenty-five percent of GNP in the after- Orioles, looks over at Frank in the on-deck council, Ken went on to serve as Assistant math of the Civil War, and again after World circle. He must see visions of grand slam Secretary for the Department of Housing and War One. It reached its all-time high, about dancing in Frank’s eyes. Weaver crooks his one and a quarter times GNP, following Urban Development and then as ambassador finger to beckon Frank over. He puts his face World War Two. It came down in the sixties to the United Nations Human Rights Con- in Frank’s face. In a low, deadly tone-of- and seventies, but its low then was still ference in Geneva during the Bush administra- voice, Weaver says, ‘‘Listen up, Mr. All-Star! higher than the highs following the previous tion. He recently became the first African- Not too hard, and not too soft! Just la-de- century’s wars. And from about a third of da!’’. American ever elected statewide in Ohio and GNP in 1980, the debt has soared to more now serves as State treasurer. He also serves Frank smiles at his manager. He nods. He goes to the plate, and he lays that beautiful than half of GNP today. as a member of the National Commission on What has caused this growth where we do grooved swing of his on the first pitch. He not want growth? Well, it is not low taxes. Economic Growth and Tax Reform, which last hits a frozen-rope single to center and drives Total tax revenues have more than doubled week issued its much heralded recommenda- in the tying and winning runs. tions for a new Federal tax system. Goodness ‘‘Not too hard, and not too soft! Just la-de- since 1980. Taxes now consume more than knows, the present Internal Revenue System da . . .! forty percent of the income of the average American family. Taxes cost that family is an atrocious mess in need of complete That is what we must learn to do with our government as we enter our third century of more than food and clothing and shelter overhaul. combined. Taxation at the state and local I was privileged this last Martin Luther King nationhood. We are a nation of home run hit- ters. We have a two hundred year history of levels in most parts of the country is rel- Day to attend the Cincinnati ceremony in swinging from our heels. More often than atively restrained. The lion’s share of the which Ken and his distinguished wife Rosa any nation in history, we have hit home American family’s confiscatory tax burden were presented the prestigious Dreamkeepers runs, but all too often these days, we strike goes to the federal level. Award. Today, I would like to enter into the out. Our federal government is a five hundred pound baseball player. There is no meal of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a November 15 Especially at the federal level, we have for- gotten that our national game is baseball, tax dollars large enough that it will not wolf speech delivered by my friend, Ken Blackwell, it down and growl for more. We have to get at Ashland University's Ashbrook Center for not sumo wrestling. We have considered it acceptable to weigh five hundred pounds as the monster on a diet before it kills itself Public Affairs (established in honor of the late, long as we stayed strong. It is time now for and us with it. legendary Ohio Congressman John M. us to get back in shape. It is time for us to The first steps in curbing the federal appe- Ashbrook). Additionally, I'd like to include an learn to be disciplined at the plate. We have tite for our money have just been taken by article written by Mr. Blackwell and Steve to make our government not too hard and both houses of Congress in passing budget Entin, resident scholar at the Institute for Re- not too soft, not too fat and not too lean, not bills which will eliminate the deficit in seven too big and not too small . . . just la-de- years. Differences between the bills will soon search on the Economics of Taxation, pub- be worked out in conference committee, but lished in the January 18 edition of the Cin- da . . . This will not be easy for us because there is no assurance that they will go into cinnati Post. imbedded in our national character, indeed, effect in the form they are passed because of The speech and article follow: imbedded in our language, is the idea that a threatened veto. There is a straight forward solution to this DEVOLUTION—REVOLUTION IN THE THIRD bigger is better and smaller is worse. kind of obstacle to balanced budgets and ul- CENTURY Expansion is good. Shrinkage is bad. Generous people are big people. Selfish timate elimination of the national debt. It is (By J. Kenneth Blackwell, Treasurer of State people are small. the balanced budget amendment to the Con- of Ohio) Successful companies are green and grow- stitution. Forty-nine of our fifty states had For baseball fans in our home state, 1995 ing. Unsuccessful companies are contracting balanced budgets last year. Forty-eight of was a remarkable year. It was when Ohio be- and dying. those have balanced budget requirements in came the third state to have two teams in- Not until we are talking about diets or tu- their constitutions. There is no doubt that volved in major league post-season play in mors do we arrive at the idea that becoming some members of all of those legislatures E 98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 could, and would, have found ways to spend can reduce Form 1099 to a postcard and vir- money and power and sends it back to levels more tax money than their states took in, tually eliminate the Internal Revenue Serv- of government which are closer to the people but they did not because they could not. We ice. governed. need the same discipline at the federal level. I am serving on a National Commission to The modem centralized welfare state—and If the subject were not so serious and the reshape the tax code for Senator Dole and like it or not, we are living in one—is built need for the amendment so clear, the argu- Speaker Gingrich. Our mission is a major on a foundation of three wrong ideas. ments of its opponents last year would have overhaul, not an academic review. I cannot The first is that government can do a bet- been funny. They remind me of a wonderful discuss the deliberations of the Commission ter job with our economy than the market. song in an album made some years ago by at this point in our work, but I can discuss Wrong. Harry Belafonte and Odetta. Odetta tells some ideas I believe have merit as we move The second is that bureaucrats can make Harry, her husband in the song, to fetch toward a better system. better decisions about what is good for fami- some water. He can’t fetch the water because I have a strong personal bias toward sys- lies than the families themselves. Wrong, the bucket has a hole in it. She makes a se- tems which encourage savings and invest- wrong. ries of suggestions for solving the problem. ment. I would prefer a system which would The third is that the work ethic is out- He has a new objection to every suggestion. tax consumption instead of income, but for dated, and that we can have a healthy soci- Toward the end of the song, she tells him to solid, practical reasons, mostly rooted in the ety which has disconnected effort from re- use a straw to mend the hole. He cannot use inseparability of our national economy from turn. Wrong, wrong, wrong. a straw because it is dry. She tells him to the global economy, I think we need to con- We must reawaken our recognition of the wet the straw. He cannot do that because he tinue to rely on the basic structure of an in- fact that in most domestic matters, the has no water. She tells him to fetch some come tax. states can perform more effectively and effi- water, and that brings him full circle. He We can and must vastly simplify our in- ciently than the federal government. Our cannot fetch water because the bucket has a come tax. The starting point is a single-rate founders knew this. Senator Dole and Con- hole in it. tax at about twenty percent of income. I gressman Bob Dornan have repeatedly re- The opponents of the balanced budget favor a substantial exclusion from paying minded their audiences of the tenth amend- amendment came up with an array of arm- this tax, perhaps thirty thousand dollars for ment to the constitution, the amendment waving objections to it, some on lofty, if a family of four. This structure passes the which has been honored in the breach for somewhat vague, constitutional principles, tests of fairness and progressivity. As in- most of the twentieth century. It reads, in but the bottom line is one reason is as good comes go up, the percent taxes represent of one powerful sentence, ‘‘The powers not dele- as another when you do not want to do some- total income go up, though in no case will gated to the United States by the Constitu- thing. If only one Senate opponent changes they reach the single-rate because the initial tion, nor prohibited by it to the States, are his or her mind during the session, the exclusion will not be subject to recapture. reserved to the States respectively, or to the amendment may yet pass during this ses- We can eliminate the marriage penalty by people.’’ sion, but if that does not happen, the Amer- setting the exclusion for a single taxpayer at It does not stop there. In most domestic ican people will surely change the composi- one-half the level of a married couple filing matters, cities and counties can perform tion of the next Congress to pass it. And if jointly. By setting the exclusion well above more effectively and efficiently than the that prediction is correct, I have to believe the poverty level, we will also eliminate the states. that the legislatures of three-fourths of the disincentive of today’s tax structure to poor In many domestic matters, neighborhoods states will hear the message clearly enough families working their way off welfare. can perform more effectively and efficiently to make it happen in short order. I favor retaining three deductions from than cities and counties. Requiring the Congress and the President gross income. And in matters having to do with what to to go on the line for the taxes necessary to One is mortgage interest. This helps young do with their money, families can perform support their spending will help immensely wage-earners achieve home ownership with- more effectively and efficiently than any in reducing the federal appetite for our out having to wait through a lifetime of level of government. Colin Powell says it money, but in my judgment we need action wealth-building. I realize that this amounts very well in his autobiography: ‘‘Every tax which goes beyond that. to accomplishing a social objective through dollar taken away from a consumer or a Ten states now require a super-majority in the tax code, but I believe the benefits to business is a dollar that will be spent less ef- their legislatures to increase taxes. I am a families and neighborhoods make it worth ficiently than if left in private hands.’’ strong advocate of this form of taxpayer pro- this exception to theoretical purity. We are only just beginning to apply this tection, and I believe that Ohio will soon The second is money placed by individuals thinking at the federal level, but successful join the ten states which have it in place. in savings toward retirement. We can tax state and local models are out there to show The super-majority idea should be applied that money as it comes out of savings, but what can be done. One standout example is at the federal level. Opponents say it is while it is saved, we should let it grow. And Indianapolis where Mayor Stephen Gold- somehow anti-democratic to require more the effect of exempting savings is to turn an smith reduced the size of city government, than a simple majority to raise taxes. They income tax into a consumption tax without law enforcement functions not included, by apparently think it is all right to require a the complexity or wrenching transition that an astonishing thirty-eight percent in three two-thirds majority when the subject is would be involved in moving to a national years. What he did was to systematically re- amending the constitution, or going to war, Value Added Tax or sales tax. view city functions one by one using a team or impeaching a president, but such a re- The third deduction is charity. As we move of entrepreneurs which he called the Service, quirement is not all right when the subject to replace governmental largesse with pri- Efficiency and Lower Taxes for Indianapolis is taking the property of one citizen to give vate initiatives, we need to stay away from Commission, SELTIC for short. The rec- to another. It would be interesting to see tax disincentives. ommendations from SELTIC alone helped what the result would be if this question We should apply the same single-rate to in- him trim $100 million from the city budget. were put to a national referendum. I have a dividuals and to corporations. Doing so Indianapolis opened the operation and hunch it would pass by a super-majority. eliminates the historical incentives to move management of the city’s waste-water treat- The third area of taxation which belongs in in or out of incorporation. We should apply ment plants to competitive bidding. The the federal government’s diet is the tax code. the same single-rate to capital gains as to winning bid improved water treatment and All of us know it is a mess, but just how income. This will eliminate a ton of IRS cut costs by forty-four percent. much a mess strains belief. rules designed only to distinguish between Trash collection was opened to competi- In 1950, the tax code had one hundred and the ways people make money. tive bidding. The cost of trash collection has three sections. It now has one thousand five At the corporate level, we should treat div- dropped from eighty-five dollars per house- hundred and sixty-four sections. In the past forty years, Congress has on av- idend payments the same way we treat inter- hold to sixty-eight dollars. Competitive bidding cut street repair costs erage changed the tax code every one point est expense. This will eliminate the bias of by twenty-five percent. three years. the current system for debt over equity. Since the last major overhaul in 1986, there These, then, are the key elements at the Microfilming public records was privatized have been four thousand changes in the tax intake end of our federal diet: one, a bal- for an annual cost reduction of sixty-three code. anced budget amendment to compel our gov- percent. There are seventeen thousand pages of In- ernment to live within its means: two, a What do the people of Indianapolis think of ternal Revenue Service rules. super-majority tax increase requirement to all this? They answered that question last Each year, the IRS prints eight billion compel government to look first to its spend- week by reelecting Mayor Goldsmith in a pages of tax forms. ing habits to balance its budget; and three, a landslide. And if the Republican elected Americans spend five point four billion clean, simple, fair system of taxation to re- President in 1996 continues the work begun hours filling them out. store incentives to work, save and invest. in this session of Congress and applies the Individuals and corporations spend, or The next question is what we do at the Indianapolis approach, we can look for a should I say waste, in excess of two hundred outgo end. landslide reelection in 2000. and fifty billion dollars worth of time per The answer is devolution. The answer is The principle of subsidiarity can help us year to pay their taxes. governmental change which is faithful to the deal with two of our most intractable na- I believe that the time is right to simplify principle of subsidiarity. The answer is tional problems, what to do about Social Se- the federal tax system to the point that we change which reverses the upward flow of curity and Medicare. January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 99 The cynicism of our young people toward needs and get an economic head start before Some people worry that setting the system Social Security is a matter of real concern. the federal government takes a part of their right will cost the Treasury revenue. But the A recent poll of 1600 Americans between the income. The exempt amount should not be so current tax code is costing the economy and ages of eighteen and thirty-five showed that high, however, that too great a share of the everyone in it a fortune in lost income. That more of them expected to see a UFO in their population becomes insensitive to the cost of lost income, and the added taxes that would lifetime than a social security check. government. be paid on it, must be factored into the cal- I was in Santiago, Chile last week to re- Above the exempt amount, the Commis- culation. That, and a modicum of federal view what has been done there over the past sion favors a single low tax rate that would spending restraint, could make a growth- fifteen years with their Social Security sys- treat all citizens equally before the law. In- friendly tax system a reality. There is no tem. In 1980, their approach looked a lot like come is a measure of what one contributes to reason not to scrap the current tax system ours, a system of transfer payments featur- the economy through work, saving, and in- and set things right. Everyone would be a ing high withholding taxes and an endless, vestment. Anyone contributing to the econ- winner. futile struggle to keep benefits up with infla- omy by producing additional goods and serv- tion. In 1981 the government offered workers ices should be equally rewarded. A single f their choice of staying in the old system or rate system allows that. The current system of graduated tax rates moving to a new system in which a manda- IN HONOR OF THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY tory ten percent of wages are automatically slaps increasing tax penalties on people the h invested in an individual investment ac- more that they add to the economy. It pun- ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑Ω ∑∑∑∑æ∑∑∑∞∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑§¶x∑—ContinuedE 99 count, with an option to add as much as ten ishes people who take the time to get an edu- percent voluntarily. The worker chooses one cation and earn higher income over a shorter of several private Pension Fund Administra- working life. It punishes people who take the HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ risk to start their own businesses in hopes of tion companies to invest the account. These OF NEW JERSEY AFP’s are like mutual funds, putting money a greater income. It punishes people the in stocks, bonds and government debt. Work- more that they save and invest. These pen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers are free to move from one AFP to an- alties hurt not only the individuals who pay other, so there is competition among compa- the higher rates, but all the people they Thursday, January 25, 1996 might employ or who might work at higher nies to provide higher returns and better Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today service. About one-fourth of the Chilean wages with the plant and equipment that work-force signed up for the new system in more saving would make possible. to honor the Indian-American community and the first month, and more than ninety per- The Commission favors extending the de- the people of India, celebrating the 46th anni- cent are now in it. The results have been duction of payroll taxes, now allowed only versary of India's Republic Day. Throughout phenomenal. More than half of Chile’s retir- for employers, to employees as well. The ob- the United States, members of the Indian- ees have done so well that they have taken ject is to increase employment and to reduce American community will hold festivities to early retirement. the burden of the payroll tax on the incomes mark this occasion. I believe a lot of Americans would choose of middle income workers. a system like this over Social Security or Savers and investors are treated very On January 26, 1950, the Indian Constitu- UFO’s. The thirty-eight million beneficiaries badly under the current tax system, unless tion became law and the day was named Re- of the current system and the number of they have access to a very good pension plan. public Day. This document symbolizes the workers in their forties, fifties and sixties People pay tax when they earn their income. principles of democracy and secularism, which who cannot have a full working career under If they use the after-tax income for con- India cherishes. Its author, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, sumption, there is generally no further fed- a savings plan present transition problems as was influenced greatly by the U.S. Constitution we change systems. We cannot break faith eral tax. If they buy a bond, there is tax on the interest. If they buy stock, there is cor- and the Bill of Rights. Since India became a with these people, but we do not need to. The republic, it has continued to hold free and fair problems are formidable, but they are sur- porate tax on the earnings, individual tax on mountable so long as we fund the transition the dividends, and capital gains tax if the elections, to support a multiparty political sys- through reduced governmental spending in earnings are reinvested and the share price tem and to transfer power peacefully. other areas, not future borrowing. rises. If they buy a machine for their busi- The relationship between the United States A conceptually similar idea is emerging to ness, complex depreciation schedules result in understated costs and over-stated taxable and India is still unfolding. The United States deal with Medicare. The idea is medical sav- and India share many similarities. Both of our ings accounts. In these, individuals would be income. There is an estate tax if the saver able to put an amount like three thousand doesn’t live to spend the money. Current law countries are former British colonies. English dollars into a tax-free account. The money is clearly biased against saving and invest- is a vital language of communication through- could come either from the employer or the ment. out India. Democracy continues to thrive in employee. Some form of catastrophe insur- The Commission would end these biases. It both places. The Indian judiciary system is ance would cover expenses beyond this first would let savers defer tax on their saving based on English common law. In addition, three thousand, but the effect would be to until they withdraw it for consumption, as in a pension; if saving is not deductible, the India is proceeding with its economic reforms put individuals in charge of expenditures for to develop a vibrant market economy. routine care, medication, eyeglasses and the returns should not be taxed, as with tax ex- like. This would bring most health care ex- empt bonds. Either approach would put sav- India still faces the challenges of achieving penditures under the control of the market- ing on the same basis as income used for con- economic development while ensuring har- place, with all the attendant benefits of com- sumption, and would let people save more mony between its many ethnic, religious, and petition and price comparison. easily for a home, an education, or retire- linguistic communities. In spite of these obsta- This, then, is the shape of the revolution ment. An individual saving $1,000 per year from age 20 onward could build a retirement cles, India has strengthened its democratic in- which can see us safely through our third stitutions by harnessing the potential of its and fourth centuries of nationhood. nest egg of more than $400,000, compared to Devolution to give us a lean, responsive about $250,000 under current law, providing a multireligious, multiethnic and multilinguistic government with the power and the money 60% increase in retirement income and secu- citizenry. where it belongs, closest to the people. Not rity. Bilateral trade between the United States too big and not too small. Just la-de-da. The Commission would end the estate tax and the double taxation of businesses and and India is flourishing. The activities of Amer- A NEW TAX SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY their shareholders. It favors deducting in- ican companies have made the United States (By J. Kenneth Blackwell and Steve Entin) vestment in full when the outlay is made, in- India's leading trade partner. Recently, a con- The National Commission on Economic stead of stringing the write-off out over sortium of American companies, led by the Growth and Tax Reform has just issued its years or decades, as under current law, los- Enron Corp., successfully renegotiated a deal recommendations for a new tax system for ing value and depressing investment and em- to complete a $2.5 billion power plant in the the 21st century. The Commission wants to ployment. state of Maharashtra. United States compa- scrap the current tax system, with its biases What would such a tax system do for the against saving and growth and its com- average family? Professor Dale Jorgenson of nies are positioned to fill India's appetite for plicated rules that give favors to some tax- Harvard University told the Commission services and products. payers and impose penalties and uncertain- that a tax system that ended the biases India is committed to maintaining its democ- ties on most of the population. In its place, against saving and investment would lift the racy and economic reform program. The In- the Commission favors a similar, fairer sys- level of output and income in the economy dian-American community, with over 1 million by between 15 and 20 percent within a few tem that will reward thrift and hard work, people, has taken a particular interest in pro- raise employment, and lift family incomes. years. Investment, productivity, wages, and The Commission would like the new tax employment would all rise. Gains of that size moting United States-India relations. Please system to have a generous exempt amount, would rise the yearly income of a typical join me today in honoring the world's most high enough to enable lower income families working family by between $4,000 to $6,000, populous democracy, India, on the 46th anni- and individuals to take care of their basics and by more if they are savers. versary of its Republic Day. E 100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 DOWN PAYMENT ON AMERICA’S Wiens St. John has been instrumental in plan- challenges as it moves toward a market econ- FUTURE ning and implementing changes that improve omy, understands the importance of support- the quality of Marin County emergency re- ing democracy elsewhere in the world. Roma- HON. RON PACKARD sponse, and, for developing interagency col- nia's participation in the peacekeeping force in OF CALIFORNIA laboration. He is largely responsible for taking Angola is an important reminder that we are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what was a search and rescue program with all part of the international community and less than a dozen members and making it into have a responsibility to help each other. Thursday, January 25, 1996 what it is todayÐa very well organized and f Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I am very dis- recognized unit of 60 trained individuals. I con- appointed that even after a very compelling tinue to be impressed by his dedication and vi- THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS State of the Union Address, the President still sion. only pays lip service to a balanced budget. He Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay HON. JACK KINGSTON spoke of a smaller Government, of reforming tribute to Michael S. Wiens St. John during OF GEORGIA welfare and Medicare and of limitless possibili- this special evening at the Alta Mira. Marin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties for the 21st century. Well, the truth is, he County owes a great deal of gratitude for the Thursday, January 25, 1996 has vetoed the very legislation that would im- tireless efforts of Michael Wiens St. John over plement these changes and proposed count- the years. Time and time again he has ex- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I enter the less new programs. tended himself on behalf of many people and following story into the CONGRESSIONAL Balancing the budget is not a partisan issue. for many causes. I extend my hearty congratu- RECORD. This story was written by Nancy It is an American issue. We need to find a lations and best wishes to Michael and to his Welch. It was printed in the Statesboro Herald way to do itÐto work together as the Presi- wife Nancy for continued success in the years on December 10, 1995: dent urged. I fear, however, that the President to come. THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS remains a congenital liberal, taxing and spend- f (By Nancy Welch) ing away America's future. Unless the Presi- President Clinton stood on a podium dent is willing to make hard decisions, such as PERSONAL EXPLANATION draped with army camouflage. Soldiers stood reforming entitlements, we will never get a in formation on the parade field in front of him. Their families dotted the surrounding handle on unwieldy Federal spending. Right HON. MAXINE WATERS hills. It was gray and foggy. He tried to cheer now, entitlement programs alone, account for OF CALIFORNIA them. He told the soldiers they would soon more 50 percent of Federal outlays. We can- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be leaving for Bosnia, not to worry, they not continue on this path. Thursday, January 25, 1996 would be back in a year or so. My Republican colleagues and I will con- I shivered, aware of that damp cold that so tinue to work for a balanced budget. While it Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- often enshrouds the small village of may not be possible with this President, we ably detained, due to pressing personal busi- Baumholder, Germany. I could almost feel can make a down payment. The funding bill ness during both votes on Thursday, January the snow stinging my face and my feet turn- 25, 1996. ing icy cold. before us today takes those critical first steps. But the real chill hit my heart. It continues to fund existing programs for Had I been present, I would have voted I remember too well the time I spent in which the President has not signed a regular ``no'' on House Resolution 342, ``yes'' on the Baumholder. On top of a mountain. Caring appropriations bill, reducing spending on many motion to recommit on H.R. 2880, the short- for babies. Doing laundry. Washing dishes. bloated programs, and eliminating some which term continuing resolution, and ``yes'' on final Being frightened. have proven to be ineffective. passage of H.R. 2880. The cold war still raged. The enemy sat Mr. Speaker, the President has talked the f just across the East German border. And our husbands were constantly put on alert. talk, but it is time for him to walk the walk. He ROMANIA IS HELPING PEACE The days of fear would begin before dawn. made a commitment to the American people EFFORTS IN ANGOLA An MP car with a loudspeaker would cruise on Tuesday night not to shut the Government the streets of the military housing areas. down again. This funding measure gives him ‘‘This is an alert. Report to your units,’’ the opportunity to not only keep his word to HON. JOHN LEWIS would be the deafening words from the the America, but to make a down payment on OF GEORGIA speaker. We would be jolted awake. All over a balanced budget and a better future for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the area men would rise from their beds, generations to come. jump into their uniforms, grab their gear, Thursday, January 25, 1996 kiss the wife and kids and leave. f Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise We never knew at that early hour whether TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL S. WIENS today to commend the Government of Roma- they would be gone an hour, a day, a month or a year. We wouldn’t find out until later in ST. JOHN nia for its contribution to the U.N. peacekeep- the day whether the early morning call to ing force in Angola. It is heartening to see that arms was a practice or for real. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Romania is willing to spend its own limited re- As the snow fell on the foggy mountain, we wives turned to each other for any news a OF CALIFORNIA sources to help maintain peace and stability in husband might smuggle through. We drank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an African country that has witnessed so much tragedy and fighting. hot tea and offered moral support. We con- Thursday, January 25, 1996 Romania currently has nearly 1,000 peace- tinued to take care of the children, do laun- dry, cook, wash dishes and fight the cold fear Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to keepers in Angola, which is the second largest that nagged at the pits of our stomachs. honor one of my district's more dedicated and national contingent in the U.N. force. Romania Sometimes there was good news. Just as caring individuals, Michael S. Wiens St. John. has also established a program to help train the early dark of winter fell, the call would I wish that I could be with his colleagues, and educate Angolans so that they can better come. He would be home for dinner. friends, and family tonight as we celebrate his rebuild their country and has contributed 54 But other times it would be weeks before remarkable accomplishments. medical personnel to run a 40-bed hospital. the men would come home. It was awful. Michael is particularly recognized for serving Romania is involved in these efforts even But the wives of the soldiers in Bosnia today are faced with a greater challenge. the people of Marin County in his capacity as though they have no economic or geopolitical They face at least a year, without their hus- search and rescue operations coordinator and interests in the region. As far as I can tell, Ro- bands, on the cold, snowy, foggy mountain in he has earned the reputation for saving lives. mania is participating in this humanitarian ven- a country far away. He has been working for many years to im- ture because of a commitment to the United And they face the long separation just be- prove and coordinate our emergency response Nations and a sense of responsibility to fellow fore Christmas. system in Marin County. I wish to recognize human beings. My heart goes out to them. They will deal Michael for his commitment to the people of Democracy in Angola is important to the with so much. They will have to tangle with Marin County, and to thank him for his long stability and the vitality of the region. In the the Santa Claus wishes, do the tree, go to the school programs and church programs. They record of public service. post-Cold War era, we as a nation must work will have to put on a happy, hopeful face for He has been a role model for young men with other countries to help promote democ- the children. and women and he has devoted the better racy and freedom throughout the world. I am They will have a strong support system. part of his life to helping others. Michael pleased that Romania, despite facing its own Military families do take care of their own. January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 101 Christmas day they will gather in groups. ter on Aging, and Survivors of Domestic Peyton was a native of Alto and a graduate The children will play happily under the tree Abuse. of Quitman High School. He flew with the U.S. while the women drink a glass of German In the arts, Mr. Burden was a major bene- Army Air Corps on combat missions in Europe wine and enjoy their turkey and dressing. factor of the New York Public Library, the Mor- But there will be a lump in every wife’s during World War II and graduated from Texas throat. gan Library and the New York City Ballet. His A&M with a degree in history and government. There’s nothing easy about what the sol- collection of rare first edition books by 20th During his lifetime he was honored on nu- diers are about to do. But, believe me, there century authors is regarded as one of the merous occasions, including a ``Peyton is nothing easy about what those strong world's finest. He was also a collector of draw- McKnight Day'' in Tyler and in Kilgore. He was women are about to face. ings, most significantly of works by Sargent, respected and admired by the State's top po- Think of them during this holiday season. Picasso, and Matisse. litical leaders and loved by his many friends f I am deeply saddened by the passing of throughout Texas. Peyton was one of those Carter Burden, and am compelled to recog- TRIBUTE TO CARTER BURDEN rare individuals who made a difference in ev- nize his important contributions to the people erything he tackled. He was a true American of my district and to the city of New York at patriot and a true friendÐand he leaves be- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY large. hind a remarkable legacy of accomplishment. OF NEW YORK f He will be truly missed by all those who knew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him and loved him. IN MEMORY OF PEYTON Thursday, January 25, 1996 f MCKNIGHT Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL to pay tribute to Carter Burden, a philan- HON. RALPH M. HALL BONE MARROW DONOR PRO- thropist, former New York City councilman, OF TEXAS GRAM’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH candidate to Congress, publisher, and arts CAMPAIGN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefactor. It saddens me to report that Mr. Burden died on January 23, 1996 at the age Thursday, January 25, 1996 HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL of 54 years. With his death, my district has Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is an OF NEW YORK lost a compassionate advocate for the elderly honor to come before this body to pay tribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and generous contributor to the arts and librar- to a distinguished public servant and outstand- ies of New York City. ing American, Peyton McKnight of Tyler, TX. Thursday, January 25, 1996 Mr. Burden was city councilman in New Peyton's recent death leaves behind a power- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to York City from 1969 to 1978. As city council- ful legacy of achievement and a void that will recognize the Bertelsmann Music Group and man, he was dedicated to improving the not be easy to fill. the National Bone Marrow Donor Program's health and housing for New York City's chil- Peyton was widely known and admired The Choice is Yours, month-long campaign. dren and elderly. He advocated to improve throughout the State of Texas for his record of Bertelsmann Music Group designed this cam- standards for prisoners and introduced legisla- public service. He served as both a State rep- paign to highlight the importance of choice tion for one of the first gay rights bills in the resentative and as a senator. The energy and and responsibility among African-American Nation. Mr. Burden ran for Congress in 1978, enthusiasm that he brought to public service is businesses and communities. This campaign but lost to Bella S. Abzug. legendaryÐand the results of his efforts are will focus on the civil participation of African- Previous to his years on city council, Mr. significant. Americans the recruitment of potential donors Burden was a legislative aid to Senator Robert His legislative career began at the age of among African-Americans for nationwide bone F. Kennedy. While working for Senator Ken- 23, when he was elected to the Texas House marrow donorship and increased voter reg- nedy, he was the liaison to minority groups in while attending the University of Texas at Aus- istration. East Harlem and helped establish the Bed- tin Law School. As a representative, he au- Life threatening diseases such as leukemia ford-Stuyvesant Development Project. He was thored the bill that established what is now the and aplastic anemia are nondiscriminatory dis- one of the founders of the New Democratic Texas Department of Mental Health and Men- eases. They occur at similar rates among Coalition which fought for reform within the tal Retardation. He supported prison reform members of all races and ethnic heritage. If a Democratic Party, and against Tammany Hall and helped enact the highway safety code, patient is diagnosed with one of these life style politics. and he supported a proposal that resulted in threatening diseases requiring a bone marrow Mr. Burden was born on August 25, 1941 in the East Texas Chest HospitalÐnow the UT transplant in order to survive, the first place to Beverly Hills, CA. He was fortunate to be a Health Center at Tyler. As a State senator, find an identical human leukocyte antigen great-great-great-grandson of the railroad and Peyton introduced the bill which moved the matched bone marrow donor is among the pa- shipping magnate Cornelius W. Vanderbilt, University of Texas at Tyler into the University tient's siblings. If no match is found among the and great nephew of the actor Douglas Fair- of Texas system. patient's brothers and sisters, a donor unre- banks. He attended Roman Catholic school, At the age of 28, Peyton was appointed lated to the patient must be found. Due to the military school, and completed his secondary U.S. Marshal for the eastern district of Texas, uniqueness of antigen types and the rare oc- education at the Portsmouth Priory School in making him the youngest marshal in history at currence for exact matches between bone Rhode Island. Mr. Burden graduated cum the age of 28. He became a lifetime member marrow patients and donors, the first place to laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English of the East Texas Peace Officers Association. find a matched unrelated donor is from within from Harvard college in 1963. He received a He was an independent oil producer and the patient's own racial or ethnic group. bachelor of laws degree from Columbia Uni- businessman and was a member of the All- The National Bone Marrow Donor Program versity Law School in 1966. American Wildcatters Association and the is vigorously engaged in an unprecedented During these same years, he was active in Southern Legislative Conference of the Coun- 11-State and 15-city campaign tour to expand the publishing industry. In 1969, Mr. Burden cil of State Governments Committee on En- the pool of eligible unrelated bone marrow do- became the principal owner of the Village ergy. Peyton was active in his community and nors of minority heritage in order to improve Voice, which was then the country's largest was involved in numerous worthwhile organi- the chances of minority patients finding match- weekly newspaper. In 1980, Mr. Burden zations. He served on the board of directors of ing unrelated donors. At this late date, African- turned to broadcasting and founded Com- Scott and White Memorial Hospital, the Sher- Americans currently have a 34 percent chance modore Media, a New York City company wood and Brindley Foundation, and the East of finding a matched unrelated donor on the which owns and operates 20 radio stations. At Texas Hospital Foundation. He was a Shriner National Bone Marrow Registry, while Cauca- his death, he was also managing partner of and a member of the Sons of the American sians have a 71 percent chance of finding a William A.M. Burden & Co., and director of the Revolution, the American Legion, and the Vet- matched unrelated donor. The only way to Reliance Insurance Companies. erans of Foreign Wars. equalize the chances of finding unrelated Although he never held another elected po- Peyton also devoted his considerable tal- matched bone marrow donors for patients of sition after his loss to Ms. Abzug, he contin- ents to the field of education. He served on minority backgrounds is for more minority do- ued serving the public as a philanthropist. He the board of regents of Texas A&M University nors to volunteer to join the National Bone established the Burden Center for the Aging in for 6 years, served on the UT Tyler Develop- Marrow Registry. Yorkville, NY. He supported the National ment Board, and held a similar position with The Choice is Yours campaign will offer po- Crime Prevention Council, the Brookdale Cen- the University of Texas Health Center in Tyler. tential African-American and other donors the E 102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 opportunity to join the National Bone Marrow carrying out its core mission of approving there to believe it can effectively prevent un- Registry at various retail outlets across the promptly and efficiently new medical tech- derage tobacco use? Further diluting FDA's country. This project will also feature voter nologies, devices and pharmaceuticals. As a energies to take on a task which is outside its registration, providing a user friendly environ- result, costs of these products have propelled statutory jurisdiction will not prevent teenagers ment for young people to become both reg- skyward; the research and manufacture of from smoking. But it will serve to further de- istered voters and potential bone marrow do- these products has been chased overseas, tract the agency from its primary mission of nors. and absurd scarcities have been created approving promptly safe new medicines and The Choice is Yours campaign exemplifies whereby literally hundreds of potentially life- medical devices. what can be accomplished when the for-profit saving technologies and medicines are widely That is why the public interest will best be and nonprofit sectors, combine their resources available abroad, but not here in America. served by the FDA dropping its unauthorized to promote civic responsibility. Most impor- For example, during the last fiscal year, it campaign against tobacco and refocusing its tantly, programs of this nature help save lives. took an average of 7 months for the FDA to efforts to fulfill its core mission while the The Choice is Yours campaign demonstrates review so-called 510K applications for low-risk States and the Federal Government work to- the commitment by the Bertelsmann Music medical devicesÐthose which may duplicate gether to assure efficient and effective imple- Group and the National Bone Marrow Donor devices already in the market. This is almost mentation of the ADAMHA Reorganization Act Program, to provide leadership and heighten three times longer than it took in 1989 and of 1992. awareness on these important issues that well beyond the agency's statutory require- f strongly impact the African-American commu- ment of 90 days. The FDA's review of more nity. complicated products, such as implants and APPEASEMENT DOES NOT WORK: I am very pleased to recognize this cam- those which may pose serious risks in the NATO MUST EXPAND paign that will be inaugurated at the world's event of failure (so-called Class III devices) famous Apollo Theater in my district, the 15th now takes an average of three years, despite HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Congressional District in the State of New the fact that the law requires this review proc- OF NEW YORK York on February 1, 1996. ess to be completed within 180 days. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f In addition, the amount of time it takes to Thursday, January 25, 1996 move a drug from laboratory to market has PERSONAL EXPLANATION doubled since 1962 (from an average of 6 Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I insert for the years then, to 12 years now). As approval RECORD the following three quotes which HON. MIKE WARD time for drugs has lengthened, the costs phar- clearly display the flaccidity, moral bankruptcy, OF KENTUCKY maceutical firms incur bringing a drug to mar- and ahistorical nature of current Western pol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ket have similarly increased. In the 1970's, it icy toward Central Europe: Thursday, January 25, 1996 cost approximately $50 million and took 5 to 7 I want to make it clear that I don’t see Mr. WARD. Mr. Speaker, on January 24, years to develop a new drug. By the 1980's, this as a great ambition of NATO to get big- 1996, I was unavoidably detained due to my the cost had increased to an average of $231 ger. What of NATO’s future? There can be no security without taking Russia into ac- travel with President Clinton to my district, and million. By the early 1990's, the cost had in- creased to about $369 million. Is it any won- count.—British Defense Minister Michael missed one rollcall vote. I would like the Portillo, 1/23/96. record to show that had I been present for roll- der, then, that the cost to American consum- ers of prescription drugs has increased by 137 There is basically no difference between call vote No. 16, on S. 1124, the Defense au- what he (Portillo) said and what we are say- thorization for fiscal year 1996, I would have percent? ing.—U.S. State Dept. Official, 1/23/96. But, instead of seeking ways to do a better voted ``yes.'' Today, out of fear of Russia, Western coun- job at the tasks to which it is already as- f tries are no longer prepared to enlarge signed, the FDA now proposes, in 140 pages NATO. But by hesitating, they have stirred STATE OF THE UNION MESSAGE of the Federal Register, to expand its jurisdic- Russia’s interest in this region. The longer tion to include control over tobacco, its sales, these hesitations last, the more Russia’s am- HON. BOB CLEMENT its distribution, its advertising and promotion. bitions increase because it feels that this This past Friday, the Department of Health area is empty. If the West is not careful, I OF TENNESSEE and Human Services published its final rule for think that we can still expect many trou- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bles.—Czech President Vaclav Havel, 1/23/96. implementation of provisions of the Alcohol, Thursday, January 25, 1996 Drug, and Mental Health Administration Reor- Mr. Speaker, the sellouts of Munich, Yalta, Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, last Tuesday ganization Act of 1992 restricting Federal as- and detente are being repeated as we speak. evening we heard the President of the United sistance to States which fail to enact and en- We are once again reaching over the heads of States eloquently proclaim to the American force statutes prohibiting tobacco sales to mi- smaller Central European countries to do a people that the ``era of big government is nors, conduct random inspections, and meet deal with a larger aggressor. It is important to over,'' that ``big government does not have all certain reporting obligations. remember that Munich, Yalta, and detente the answers,'' that ``there is not a program for Although almost 2 years and 5 months have were not just immoral sellouts, they were huge every problem,'' and how ``we need a smaller, passed since the agency published its prelimi- intellectual failures which led to tragedies of less bureaucratic government in Washington.'' nary regulations, last week's action comes at incalculable proportions. Mr. Speaker, I could not agree with the an opportune time; specifically in the middle of Mr. Speaker, there is no better source than President more, and I venture the vast major- a debate as to what role, if any, the FDA Vaclav Havel when it comes to Russian be- ity of working men and women in my district should have in regulating tobacco. If it seems havior or the danger of leaving a vacuum in agree with him as well. But at the same time somewhat inconsistent for HHS to be issuing Central Europe, and we should heed his the President is preaching small Government, regulations imposing on the States the respon- words. We need to expand NATOÐnow. the Food and Drug Administration is proceed- sibility for dealing with underage tobacco use f ing in the opposite direction. at the same time the FDA is attempting to There are probably few Federal agencies grab authority to manage this issue from the JOHN F. HENNING, UNIONIST OF which personify better than the FDA the inher- Federal level, that is because it is inconsistent. THE YEAR ent dangers of the kind of large, unwieldy, ar- Beyond this inconsistency, as a matter of rogant, and power-hungry bureaucracies practicality and efficiency, it makes little sense HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS which characterize the big Government con- for the FDA to spend its time attempting to as- OF CALIFORNIA demned last night by the President. sume the very expensive, far-reaching, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By its estimates, the Food and Drug Admin- time consuming responsibilities entailed in istration regulates approximately 25 cents out managing underage tobacco use at a time Thursday, January 25, 1996 of every dollar spent by Americans on prod- when the agency has proven itself incapable Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ucts. Food and Drug Administration rules cur- of performing adequately its core mission of share with my colleagues the illustrious public rently occupy approximately 4,270 pages of approving medical devices and drugs. career of my friend John F. Henning, the ex- the Code of Federal Regulations. I agree with the goal of preventing underage ecutive secretary-treasurer of the California But despite, or maybe as a result of, this tobacco use. But if the FDA cannot currently Labor Federation of the AFL±CIO. This com- wide reach, the agency had failed miserably in perform its core missions, what reason is ing February, Jack will be honored by the men January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 103 and women of organized labor in Alameda faithful service. The chief is culminating his promote United States investment there. Com- County as this year's ``Unionist of the Year,'' service to the United States as a noncommis- merce Secretary Brown and Energy Secretary an honor granted each year by the Alameda sioned officer in charge, Airman Management O`Leary both led delegations that succeeded County Central Labor Council. Branch, Airman Assignments Division, Direc- in finalizing multibillion-dollar deals. From Jack Henning has dedicated his life to im- torate of Assignments, Headquarters Air Per- India, both the Prime Minister and the Finance proving the lot of working men and women sonnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, TX. Minister came to spread a message of oppor- throughout the United States. As a young During his career, Chief Beard consistently tunity and goodwill. union member, he fought to integrate his local demonstrated the highest standards of leader- I join with my colleagues in thanking Am- union. His leadership and skills were recog- ship and management expertise in effecting bassador Ray for his service, and I wish both nized early, and he was put to work as a major changes in the management of base him and his wife happiness in the future. union representative for organized labor. closures, unit activations and deactivations, re- f Twenty-one years after graduating from St. training, and the integration of computer pro- Mary's College, he became the director of the grams to implement new policies in support of AWARDING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD California State Department of Industrial Rela- enlisted assignments. MEDAL TO RUTH AND BILL GRA- tionsÐ1959±62. His public service career His dedication and commitment were evi- HAM would include contributions as United States dent when he took the lead in the complete SPEECH OF Under Secretary of Labor, 1962±67 and Unit- reorganization and reengineering effort for the ed States Ambassador to New Zealand, Airman Branch ensuring each section was HON. BOB CLEMENT 1967±69. These extraordinary achievements structured and aligned with the appropriate OF TENNESSEE for one from a working class background al- personnel to meet the challenges for the fu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture. lowed the entire Nation and, indeed, the world Tuesday, January 23, 1996 to witness the skill, vision, and leadership for Chief Beard unselfishly volunteered his as- which Jack has become legendary. They are signment expertise as a member of the Air Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- a testament to the fact that all of our citizens Force Budget Review team that was charted port of H.R. 2657, legislation which would can achieve great goals when the resources to conduct a systematic ``cradle-to-grave'' re- award a Congressional Gold Medal to Ruth and support are available to them. view of the process and provide viable rec- and Billy Graham. In a time when we are Jack has made many other public contribu- ommendations to reduce annual expenditures. searching for leaders to show us the way back tions as wellÐserving on the board of regents His ability to analyze all reassignment proc- toward the values of community, hope, faith, of both the University of California and Lone esses and provide viable recommendations to and character, Ruth and Billy Graham stand Mountain College (San Francisco) and the reduce costs were key to the success of this among us as the embodiment of that kind of board of trustees of St. Mary's College. He review team. leadership. For over 60 years, together they has served on several San Francisco City and Chief Beard's accomplishments culminate a have worked in a nonpartisan way to bring County commissions and is the past president long and distinguished career in the service to reconciliation, justice, peace, and salvation to of both the San Francisco Archdiocesan our Nation and the U.S. Air Force. the people and leaders of America and the Council of Catholic Men and the St. Mary's f world. As they have sought to follow the will of Jesus Christ in their lives and lead many to- College Alumni Association. FAREWELL AND THANK YOU TO ward faith, they are living sacraments of God's Since 1970, Jack has been the executive INDIA’S AMBASSADOR RAY secretary-treasury of the California Labor Fed- love and the highest American ideals. eration, AFL±CIO, and one of the Nation's HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS It is no wonder that the Grahams consist- most respected labor leaders. Under his lead- ently rank among America's most respected OF NEW JERSEY ership the labor federation has assumed its people. When numerous ministries and their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rightful place in the coalition of forces that leaders have disappointed us with their insin- have fought for civil rights for all Americans Thursday, January 25, 1996 cerity and greed, the Billy Graham ministries and an end to apartheid in South Africa. Labor Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to stand as an unfailing rock of integrity and con- under his leadership helped to secure rep- bid farewell to a close friend in the diplomatic viction. When a majority of evangelical min- resentation rights for the Nation's farm work- community, Ambassador Siddhartha Shankar isters were content to preach a message of ers. And, in league with ethical visionaries Ray of India. Ambassador Ray's work here salvation from within their church walls while such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jack Henning has greatly improved the relationship between ignoring social issues like racism and poverty, helped to bring the California labor movement the United States and India. During his tenure, Billy and Ruth Graham, looking deep into the into the effort to end our terrible involvement he focused not only on government-to-govern- heart of the Gospel they proclaimed, stepped in the war in Indochina. ment relations, but on business-to-business into the public arena to confront its greatest In this time when we despair so much of a relations as well. He returns to India to run for evils with love and truth. When most of us are loss of public compassion, diminution of public elected office, and I am sure he will serve his content to settle for partisan bickering and spiritedness, and the demise of the social con- constituents well. alienation, Billy and Ruth Graham have served tribution, Jack Henning's life continues to Ambassador Ray is no stranger to elected America's Presidents and the world's leaders shine as a beacon of moral commitment. He life. Before coming to Washington both he and in our times of greatest crises without regard is truly one of the Nation's heroesÐa man his wife served as Members of Parliament. He to party or platform. Truly, they are a man and who has without fail pursued equality, justice, served in both majority and minority positions woman of and for our times. and a fair share for working men and women in his home state of West Bengal, and served My father and mother, the late Frank G. and throughout his distinguished career. as the Minister of Education, Social Welfare, Lucille Clement, found faithful friends in Billy I am very proud to share this brief account and Culture in the Indian Cabinet. Before his and Ruth Graham. They visited together on of the significant career of a very public serv- appointment as Ambassador to the United numerous occasions during and after the time ant with my colleagues and I commend it as States, he served as Governor of Punjab. my father served as Governor of the State of an example for us all. Ambassador Ray has always understood Tennessee. They often took trips together, f that good relations with the United States and Dr. Graham begged Dad to leave politics would have to be built upon with more than and join the Billy Graham crusades. My Dad TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF MASTER just political diplomacy. He has focused a con- was a man steeped in biblical knowledgeÐhe SERGEANT FRED M. BEARD siderable amount of his efforts on improving even taught a Sunday School class while he business relations between our two nations. was Governor. My father assisted Dr. Graham HON. G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY Following the dramatic economic reforms insti- with his crusades in Nashville, but also around OF MISSISSIPPI tuted by Prime Minister Rao in 1991, Ambas- the country. Dad was honored by Dr. Gra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sador Ray worked hard to encourage United ham's invitation, but his calling lay in politics, States companies to go into India. He knew not preaching. Thursday, January 25, 1996 that having American business leaders meet Dad asked the Tennessee poet Peck Gunn Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, I ask col- their Indian counterparts would improve rela- to work with Billy Graham on the road, and to- leagues to join me in paying tribute to Chief tions. gether they organized train crusades originat- Master Sergeant Fred M. Beard, who will be Because of his efforts, a number of high- ing from Nashville, TN and stretching across retiring from the Air Force after 30 years of level American officials traveled to India to the country. These were memorable moments E 104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 1996 for the crusades as the good news made its conveyances are not compatible with des- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE way across the heartland carrying God's ignated uses and were never meant to support HONORABLE BARBARA JORDAN spokesman. recreation or aquatic life. I am also pleased Dr. Graham's loyalty and friendship toward that this legislation, as the first to come under SPEECH OF my family has endured now for a half century. the scrutiny of the Unfunded Mandate Reform HON. CARRIE P. MEEK Just recently, my mother, Lucille Clement, Act, should reduce costs to States and local OF FLORIDA passed away after 75 beautiful years. Several jurisdictions. years ago, Mother visited Ruth at the Graham IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home in Montreat. My mother spoke often of These provisions are virtually identical to Wednesday, January 24, 1996 language which passed the House by a wide- how she was blessed by this time well spent. Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am So, upon my mother's death, Dr. Graham is- spread bipartisan majority as part of H.R. 961, the Clean Water Act amendments. H.R. 2567 deeply saddened to hear of Barbara Jordan's sued a statement to the press of his great love untimely death. is an extremely non-controversial and com- and friendship for my mother and our family. When she spoke with her Jehovah-like monsense solution to yet another overbearing I was very grateful. voice, it was like a powerful voice from on regulatory problem for our Nation's farmers. For these reasons and more, it was my high. She was a great American patriot whose pleasure to work with Representative CHARLES f dedication to public service and unshakable TAYLOR to invite our colleagues to sign on as faith in, and love of, the Constitution served cosponsors of this important legislation which her well, earning her national recognition dur- will record for history our admiration and high- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONORABLE BARBARA JORDAN ing the Watergate impeachment hearings. est honor for these two servants of God and When she spoke of the Constitution, her tre- the world. mendous voice resonated and made it sound I call upon my colleagues today to support SPEECH OF like the Founding Fathers themselves were this bill which awards the Grahams with the speaking. highest honor of the U.S. Congress, but an HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON She personified the principles of ethics, jus- award much too inadequate for this couple. I OF TEXAS tice, and compassion. am reminded today of how the writer of the Her untimely death is a major loss to the New Testament book of Hebrews describes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens of this great Nation, particularly as we the heroes of our faith. These heroes, like Billy seek to resolve the difficult public policy ques- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 and Ruth Graham, are those ``of whom the tions confronting our country. We have lost an world is not worthy.'' Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. outstanding public servant. We will miss her f Mr. Speaker, I rise in remembrance of a won- advice and counsel. She leaves a great legacy CONSTRUCTED WATER CONVEYANCESderful woman,REFORM a former ACT Member OF of Congress1995 that challenges all of us to rededicate our- k of Hebrews describes the heroes of our faith. Theseand aheroes, great like Texan, Billy andMs. Ruth Barbara Graham, Jordan. are those Ms. ‘‘of whomselves the to world the principlesis not worthy.’’ of freedom and equal- Jordan passed away on Wednesday, January ity for all Americans. SPEECH OF 17, 1996, and all of Texas will miss her dearly. With her eloquent voice, she spoke for ordi- nary Americans in a language that all could HON. JAMES A. HAYES She was born into poverty during the De- understand. To those who felt disheartened, OF LOUISIANA pression in Houston's fifth ward, the most seg- she made them believe that they too were in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regated neighborhood in Texas. As a young cluded in the American dream. Tuesday, January 23, 1996 politician, she earned and demanded respect She will be a constant reminder of the among experienced politicians at the top of Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, last May, I stood power of integrity and fairness. power in Texas which sealed their great re- in this very well and expressed my belief that I will always remember her. The Nation has spect for her. clean water is for peopleÐpeople who believe lost a treasure and a powerful friend. more in their State and community than in She served well in the House of Represent- f Federal mandates and regulations. I was atives and subsequently as a teacher at the THANK YOU FOR FUNDING LIHEAP pleased to see that the House endorsed these University of Texas. Most recently, she gave precepts as we overwhelmingly passed this much of her time as the Chairwoman of the Corrections Day legislation. U.S. Commission on Immigration. I will always HON. BERNARD SANDERS There are many rice farmers in south Louisi- remember her efforts to unite her community, OF VERMONT ana, and many more in the district of my good the State of Texas and the Nation as a whole. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friend from California, Congressman CONDIT, Barbara Jordan may have been best known Thursday, January 25, 1996 who irrigate their fields or transport agricultural for her participation in the Watergate hearings, Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I want to offer wastewater to treatment plants by utilizing but she will always be remembered by Texans my complete gratitude to the House of Rep- man-made ditches. Although the number of as a leader and a teacher. She was a strong resentatives and the leadership for their sup- these systems in Louisiana has dwindled over proponent of teaching English and American port of full-funding for the Low-Income Energy the last decade, the cost of planting with such history in order to bring all of us together as Assistance Program [LIHEAP] to be allocated canals is approximately half of the cost of the Americans. She will be remembered by many to States immediately. Last night I delivered current most common irrigation methodÐ the following letter to the chairman of appro- pumping private well water. of us for different reasons. Many will remem- priations, which was signed by 154 Members Among the reasons for the aforementioned ber her as a colleague, and many as a teach- of Congress, asking for the immediate release switch from low-cost to high-cost irrigation er. of the $190 million remaining in fiscal year were undoubtedly costs added by require- One Saturday in June 1972, Barbara Jordan 1996 allocation for LIHEAP: ments of the Clean Water Act. The current law was ``Governor For A Day'' in the State of compels States to establish water quality Texas. I am still amazed at the record number Hon. BOB LIVINGSTON, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Cap- standards for waters of the United States. of people of all races that converged on the itol, Washington, DC. Water quality standards identify designated State capitol that day. Also I will remember DEAR CHAIRMAN LIVINGSTON: As you know uses such as swimming, fishing, and drinking her close work with Oscar Mauzy, Ms. Jor- there is approximately $190 million remain- and criteria necessary to achieve these uses. dan's fellow fifth ward of Texas resident. ing in FY 1996 allocation for the Low-Income Incorrect past interpretations have required Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Barbara Jordan followed her conscience farmers to meet water quality standards for When a continuing resolution is developed on and did what she thought was right. When she swimming, fishing, and drinking, uses beyond January 26th, we would very much appre- spoke everyone listened, and when people the intentions for many man-made water con- ciate your releasing 100 percent of these spoke to her, she listened to them. funds immediately. veyance systems. While $810 million in LIHEAP funds have H.R. 2567, the Constructed Water Convey- She will be missed by all of us. Texas and been released so far this year, these funds ances Reform Act, is intended to afford States the Nation has lost a friend. But her wisdom, are not even half of the LIHEAP monies al- necessary flexibility in setting water quality I hope, will continue to be heard and felt in the lotted to the states in FY 1994 and signifi- standards, if purposes of man-made water halls of Congress and around the Nation. cantly less than the $1.3 billion allocated in January 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 105 FY 1995. In order to deal with the problems Houghton, Mike Ward, John Elias Baldacci, Vic Fazio, Lane Evans, James Barcia, Bar- that our cold weather states are currently Joseph Moakley, Joseph Kennedy, John bara Kennelly, Sherrod Brown, Robert experiencing, it is essential that the full $1 Olver, Phil English, Rick Boucher, Sam Menendez, Alan Mollohan, Ron Klink, John billion in LIHEAP funds be released this Gejdenson, John McHugh, Harry Johnston, Conyers, Louise Slaughter, Jack Reed, Har- year. Paul McHale, Ronald Dellums, Tim Johnson, old Volkmer, William Martini, Gary Acker- As you know LIHEAP is a time sensitive Jose Serrano, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Nydia man, Sander Levin, Lee Hamilton, Steny program, providing heating assistance to Velazquez, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Michael low-income households during the cold win- Doyle, Robert Borski, Collin Peterson, Luis Hoyer, Sanford Bishop, James Traficant, ter months. As you also know there has been Gutierrez, Sue Kelly, Carrie Meek, Albert Richard Durbin, Bart Stupak, Gene Green, brutally cold weather throughout America, Wynn, Victor Frazer, James Oberstar, Glenn Jack Quinn, Bob Filner, Ron Wyden, Marcy and states are in desperate need of funding Poshard, Gerry Studds, Barney Frank, Kaptur, Scotty Baesler, Connie Morella, for heating assistance. Thomas Sawyer, Ed Whitfield, Frank Jerry Costello, Martin Frost, Jon Fox, Floyd Last year, an estimated 6.1 million house- Lobiondo, and Sherwood Boehlert. holds received LIHEAP benefits. Three-quar- Flake, Tom Barrett, Henry Waxman, Robert Robert Andrews, Eva Clayton, Eliot Engel, ters of those households had incomes of less Ney, John Murtha, Michael Castle, Rodney Benjamin Gilman, Charles Schumer, Donald than $8,000 per year. The average LIHEAP Frelinghuysen, Charles Rangel, Jerrold Payne, Nancy Johnson, Cynthia McKinney, family spent 18.4 percent of their income on Nadler, George Miller, John Dingell, Edward Richard Neal, Major Owens, Rosa Delauro, the cost of home energy, compared with 6.7 Esteban Torres, Lynn Rivers, George Gekas, Earl Pomeroy, Elizabeth Furse, Peter percent for all households. Unless action is and Bobby Rush. taken immediately, hundreds of thousands of DeFazio, Patrick Kennedy, David Minge, Americans who live in the coldest states will James Longley, Matthew Martinez, Paul John LaFalce, John Lewis, Blanche Lam- again be unable to heat their homes. We Kanjorski, Henry Gonzalez, Bob Wise, Jim bert Lincoln, Susan Molinari, Eleanor don’t want to see families forced from their McDermott, Edolphus Towns, Tim Holden, Holmes Norton, Thomas Manton, Lucille homes because of unpredictably cold weath- James Clyburn, Norman Sisisky, Nick Ra- Roybal-Allard, Nita Lowey, Harold Ford, er. hall, George Brown, William Coyne, Frank Gary Franks, Michael McNulty, Tony Hall, Mascara, Earl Hilliard, Gerald Kleczka, Mau- We encourage you to take immediate ac- Edward Markey, Norman Dicks, Christopher tion in the next continuing resolution to as- rice Hinchey, William Clinger, Dale Kildee, Smith, Robert Scott, Sidney Yates, Robert sist millions of low-income Americans in Rick Lazio, Carolyn Maloney, Patricia need of heating assistance this winter. Schroeder, Martin Meehan, Thomas Fogli- Torricelli, David Bonior, Thomas Petri, Sincerely, etta, Frank Tejeda, Ike Skelton, William Marge Roukema, Michael Patrick Flanagan, Representatives: Bernard Sanders, Peter Clay, Pat Williams, Jim Ramstad, and An- Jesse Jackson, Jr., James Walsh, and Pat Blute, Martin Sabo, Peter Torkildsen, Amo drew Jacobs. Danner .