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ESTABLISHING PEACEFUL AND was established with Chairman Mao Tz Tung President Lee’s understanding and perspec- STABLE RELATIONS ACROSS THE as its leader. Thereafter, China has been tive have provided direction to SEF’s tasks. TAIWAN STRAIT ruled separately, with the Chinese com- We hope to establish a peaceful and stable munists exercising jurisdiction on the main- cross-strait relationship step by step, as fol- land; while ROC government exercising ju- lows: HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN risdiction in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and First of all, we have made all necessary OF NEW YORK Matsu. China has not been united for the preparations for the coming of Mr. Wang Dao IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES past half century, and our situation resem- han, the senior chairman of the Association bles that of North and South Korea. This is for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait Wednesday, June 30, 1999 a very simple political reality, known and (ARATS). I address him as ‘‘senior’’ because Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, permit me to accepted around the world. he is eighty-three years old, and I’m a year Beijing’s claim that ‘‘there is only one younger that he is. I am expecting Mr. take this opportunity to commend the mem- China and Taiwan is part of China, and one bers of the Straits Exchange Foundation and Wang’s visit as one which will renew the China means the People’s Republic of channel of constructive discourse we first es- its distinguished Chairman Dr. Koo Chen-fu for China,’’ or ‘‘Taiwan is a renegade province of tablished during my trip to mainland last their great efforts toward establishing peaceful PRC’’ not only deviates from reality, but October. The SEF will make arrangements and stable relations across the Taiwan Strait. completely negates the truth. It is my view for Mr. Wang’s ‘‘getting to know Taiwan’’ I would like to draw the attention of my col- that China is now divided, and both Taiwan trip safe and comfortable, so the mainland’s and the mainland are parts of China and the leagues to the following address given by Dr. leading persons will have a better under- two sides of the Taiwan Strait are ruled by standing and knowledge of Taiwan. And, for Koo at the Meeting of the International Press two distinct political entities, with neither the above mentioned reasons, I look forward Institute World Congress and 48th General subordinate to the other. What is important to the Taipei meeting with Mr. Wang, which Assembly on May 18, 1999 regarding future is that both sides do not exclude the possi- will be held this autumn, so we can work to- relations between Taiwan and the People's bility of future unification of China through gether to frame a peaceful and mutually ben- the process of peace and democracy, when Republic of China. I request that Dr. Koo's re- eficial relationship for both sides of the time and conditions are mature. marks as well as two reports describing Tai- strait. wan's contribution of $300 million in aid to At the current stage of development of cross-strait relations, the Straits Exchange In addition, we will try to persuade the Kosovar refugees be inserted at this point in Foundation (SEF), under the authorization Beijing authorities to reopen the institu- the RECORD: of the government, has from the very begin- tionalized consultations established during the Singapore round of the Koo-Wang talks ESTABLISHING PEACEFUL AND STABLE ning, stressed several key points. We have insisted on conditions that respect historic in April 1993. Regarding substantive issues, RELATIONS ACROSS THE TAIWAN STRAIT which most concern the rights of the people, (Dr. Koo Chen-fu, Chairman) facts and the status quo, safeguard the well- being of the people on Taiwan, and normalize such as repatriating mainland stowaways Honorable Public Opinion Leaders from cross-strait relations. For humanitarian rea- and hijackers, solving fishing disputes, and Both at Home and Abroad, Distinguished sons, the ROC government in 1987 began to dealing with illegal activities cooperatively, Guests, Ladies, and Gentleman: I feel greatly allow our people to visit relatives on the we hope that interim agreements will be honored to be invited to participate in the mainland and worked effectively to increase signed as soon as possible. These agreements annual conference of the International Press mutual understanding and exchanges be- will form a basis from which to expand step Institute held in the Republic of China. This tween the people on both sides of the Taiwan by step the content gained from future con- year marks the first occasion that the IPI Strait. solations or important issues concerning has held an annual conference of such mag- Then again in 1991, we terminated the Pe- both sides. nitude in Taipei. Your meeting here is an af- riod of National Mobilization for Suppres- I am well aware that there are people on firmation of and encouragement by the IPI sion of the Communist Rebellion, clearly the Beijing side who anxiously promote po- for the ROC government’s efforts in pro- manifesting our government’s sincerity not litical negotiations and dialogue between the moting freedom of press over the past two to resolve cross-strait problems by force. It two sides. In fact, just as in the Shanghai decades and for the entire press of our na- was a pragmatic move, as our government meeting last October, I would like to broad- tion, which has worked diligently to pursue took the first step and demonstrated our en the range of subjects during the talk with the consistent advancement of the news in- goodwill to acknowledge the existence of the Mr. Wang in the upcoming Taipei meeting on dustry. communist authorities. To help raise the liv- whatever issues are of concern. If the meet- I would like to take this opportunity to ing standards on the Chinese mainland and ing is restricted only to talks about issues in discuss a major issue that is currently con- develop its economy, Taiwan’s business sec- a particular area, it will minimize the effect fronting our general public: the problem of tor has invested as much as US$25 billion of the agreement we may make. This will having too much information, rather than across the strait over the last ten plus years, not be beneficial for improving relations be- too little. I believe all of the people respon- creating a great number of job opportunities tween the two sides. sible for Taiwan’s media and communication for the people on the mainland and contrib- The 1993 Singapore agreement was the first sectors present today are proud to have con- uting remarkably to the expeditious accu- agreement which was officially authorized tributed to this hard-to-achieve status. mulation of foreign exchange reserves for for signature by both governments and was On my way to the conference, I was won- the Chinese mainland over the recent years. approved by respective elected bodies after dering why the prestigious sponsors of the In order to show the sincerity of the ROC separation on each side of the strait. If ei- conference invited me to deliver a speech on government in promoting peaceful and sta- ther of the two parties was not willing to this occasion. Knowing that a host of promi- ble cross-strait relations, President Lee abide by the agreement, then the confidence nent personages from all sectors around the Teng-hui made a six-point proposal on nor- level for the signing of future agreements world are participating in this grand event, I malizing cross-strait relations in April 1995. will certainly be negatively affected. Over felt even more apprehensive, until I thought These points are: 1. use Chinese culture as a time, we will attain more agreements con- of a privilege I have over all of you: senior- base to strengthen exchanges between the cerning the people’s rights and interests. ity. I am 82 years old and in a society, such two sides; 2. enhance economic ties and de- Thus, we can build mutual confidence as ours, that attaches great respect to elder- velop reciprocal and complementary cross- through the accumulation of interim agree- ly people, my age, I suspect, was my ticket strait relations; 3. participate in inter- ments. This method gives us the ground to attend this magnificent conference. national organizations on an equal-footing, work for a solid foundation for peaceful and The topic I will speak to you about today thus allowing meetings of leaders from the stable cross-strait relations. is unquestionably quite serious, but it is the two sides in appropriate situations; 4. assert Third, the two sides should gradually de- subject specifically requested by the spon- peaceful solutions for any disputes which velop a confidence building measure (CBM), soring unit of this conference. I promise that arise; 5. combine the efforts of both sides to in order to insure the peace of the Taiwan I will do my best to be concise and clear maintain the prosperity of Hong Kong and Strait and the security of the Asia-Pacific about a complex matter. Macau and enhance democracy in these two region. Beginning in 1991, the two sides set As you all know, the Republic of China was areas; 6. pursue future national unification up the Straits Exchange Foundation and the founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen in 1912, after the while respecting that China is currently di- Association for Relations Across the Taiwan overthrow of the Ching imperial dynasty. vided and ruled by different political enti- Straits, respectively, to be the institutional- Then in 1949, the People’s Republic of China ties. ized communication mechanism between the

∑ 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. E1456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 two sides. This is the accepted communica- tionship for both sides of the Taiwan Strait, lems. ‘‘We want to play an active role in the tion channel under the informalized relation under conditions which respect the political world arena and work together with other between the two sides. status quo of both sides. members of the world society in maintaining For years, these two organizations have As time is pressing, let me finish my world peace,’’ Lee said, adding that the aid exchanged phone calls and letters to conduct speech here. Thank you very much. And I to displaced Kosovar refugees is purely based necessary contacts and communication. In wish all the distinguished participants of on humanitarianism. 1996, however, the Chinese mainland unex- this conference health and confirmed suc- Asked about his view on possible backlash pectedly launched a military threat against cess. from mainland China, Lee said humanitarian Taiwan and unilaterally suspended the func- aid to Kosovar refugees is a common goal of tions of the two organizations for more than PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT REGARDING all civilized countries. three years. It is a situation we deeply re- ASSISTANCE TO KOSOVAR REFUGEES ‘‘Since the two sides of the Taiwan Strait gret. The huge number of Kosovar casualties co-exist in the international community, we Under the influence of democracy and free- and refugees from the Kosovo area resulting should make joint efforts to promote inter- dom, Taiwan is becoming increasingly liber- from the NATO-Yugoslavia conflict in the national peace and stability,’’ Lee said. alized and advanced. Such an environment Balkans have captured close world-wide at- The president urged mainland China to has exerted a direct impact on the SEF to be tention. From the very outset, the govern- throw support behind the ROC’s aid drive, more flexible and open, when holding con- ment of the ROC has been deeply concerned adding that he hopes mainland China will sultations with ARATS. Let me assure you and we are carefully monitoring the situa- also take concrete steps to assist hundreds of that the ROC government is fully confident tion’s development. thousands of displaced Kosovar refugees. and sincere in resolving any political dif- We in the Republic of China were pleased Lee’s announcement came a day after Mac- ferences between the two sides via consulta- to learn last week that Yugoslavia President edonian Prime Minister Ljubco Georgievski tions. Even so, we will not hold talks with Slobodan Milosevic has accepted the peace arrived in Taipei on Sunday for a six-day of- the Chinese mainland under such unfriendly plan for the Kosovo crisis proposed by the ficial visit. conditions as political inequality, diplomatic Group of Eight countries, for which specific This is the 33-year-old Macedonian prime interference, and military threat. National peace agreements are being worked out. minister’s first trip to the ROC since the two security and dignity are what I myself and The Republic of China wholeheartedly countries forged formal diplomatic ties in the SEF personnel constantly must bear in looks forward to the dawning of peace in the January this year. mind, when we exchange contacts with the Balkans. For more than two months, we Macedonia has been burdened by a large Chinese mainland. I believe that these two have been concerned about the plight of the number of ethnic Albanian refugees from the criterias are also the two foremost concerns hundreds of thousands of Kosovar refugees neighboring Yugoslav province of Kosovo. of the people of Taiwan. who were forced to flee to other countries, (By Sofia Wu) In recent years, I have observed that Bei- particularly from the vantage point of our jing has been withdrawing from the position f emphasis on protecting human rights. We that ‘‘we can talk about anything’’ toward a thereby organized a Republic of China aid WOMEN’S SOCCER parochial mentality that ‘‘we can only talk mission to Kosovo. Carrying essential relief about political issues.’’ This confuses us. items, the mission made a special trip to the I would like to take this opportunity to refugee camps in Macedonia to lend a help- HON. HOWARD COBLE call on Beijing to return to the consultation ing hand. OF NORTH CAROLINA table as soon as possible, to establish mutual Today, as we anticipate a critical moment trust between the two sides through con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of forth-coming peace, I hereby make the fol- sultations, and to adopt necessary and posi- lowing statement to the international com- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 tive measures to insure the peace and sta- munity on behalf of all the nationals of the bility of the Taiwan Strait. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, as we watch the Fourth, the two sides should expand items Republic of China: U.S. Women's Soccer Team advance to the and the scope of exchanges and cooperations As a member of the world community com- final rounds of the World Cup, we are re- and treat each other with sincerity through mitted to protecting and promoting human rights, the Republic of China would like to minded of two teams from our district, High reciprocity, in order to ultimately normalize Point Central High School and Ragsdale High bilateral relations. During the past 50 years, develop further the spirit of humanitarian concern for the Kosovar refugees living in School, which both are 1999 North Carolina the two sides have accumulated individual High School Soccer Champions. experiences of development that can be ex- exile as well as for the war-torn areas in dire changed to assist each other. In the past, we need of reconstruction. We will provide a High Point Central captured the 1A/2A North have proposed that the two sides conduct ex- grant aid equivalent to about US $300 mil- Carolina High School Athletic Association changes and cooperate in the areas of agri- lion. The aid will consist of the following: (NCHSSA) Women's Soccer Championship. 1. Emergency support for food, shelters, culture, scientific technology, economic de- The Bison ended their season with an out- medical care, and education, etc. for the velopment, and rule by law. We have also Kosovar refugees, living in exile in neigh- standing record of 19±3±3. We congratulate suggested the two sides deal with the Asian boring countries. Mandi Tinsley, Katie Copeland, Jenny Thom- financial crisis together, in order to jointly 2. Short-term accommodations for some of as, Jenni Tensley, Lee Culp, Lindsay Hol- contribute to the prosperity and stability of the refugees in Taiwan, with opportunities of brook, Tina Tinsley, Graham Magill, Andrea the Asia-Pacific region. Unfortunately, we have not had any posi- job training in order for them to be better Brown, Lindsay Husted, Leigh Spencer, tive response from Beijing, to date. In the fu- equipped for the restoration of their home- Lemeh Horace, Jessica Harrison, Erica Bell, ture, we will continue to encourage and per- land upon their return. Jennifer Applegate, Sarah Bencini, Jrily White, suade the Chinese mainland to pragmati- 3. Furthermore, support the rehabilitation Krystion Obie. A few people who helped lead of the Kosovo area in coordination with cally respond to our constructive proposals. them along the way were Head Coach David We will also unfold various cooperation international long-term recovery programs when the peace plan is implemented. Upchurch, Assistant Coach Pete Chumbley, plans with Beijing to increase mutual trust, and managers Scott Salter and Robert White. achieve consensus, and ultimately attain the We earnestly hope that the above-men- goal of establishing normalized relations be- tioned aid will contribute to the promotion Central's Athletic Director is Gary Whitman. tween the two sides. of the peace plan for Kosovo. I wish all the Ragsdale High School won the NCHSSA Ladies and gentlemen, during the past four refugees an early return to their safe and Women's 3A State Championship. The Tigers decades, the ROC has managed to create mir- peaceful homes. ended their impressive season with a record acles in economic development and political of 22±2±4. We congratulate Cindy Mullinix, democratization, under unfavorable natural ROC TO DONATE US$300 MILLION TO HELP KOSOVAR REFUGEES Julia Deaton, Danielle Brown, Jamie Davis, environments and conditions. Naturally, we Jordan Allison, Erin Beeson, Brooke Dewitt, wish to achieve more, and it is our hope that Taipei, June 7 (CNA) President Lee Teng- we can bridge the gap of the Taiwan Strait hui announced Monday that the Republic of Lydia Gibson, Holly Walker, Jen Ryback, in economic and political developments by China will donate US$300 million to help Michele Andrejco, Stacy Hopkins, KK appropriate interaction and constructive Kosovar refugees rebuild their homes. Dalrymple, Michelle Pizzurro, Alysha Hall, dialogue between the both sides of the Tai- Lee made the announcement at a news Laura Stafford, Kellie Dixon, Emily Foster, and wan Strait. This will help us to realize the conference held after chairing a meeting on manager Sandra Simoes. Contributing to natural reunification of both sides in a the Kosovo problems. The meeting was at- Ragsdale's win was Coach Brian Braswell, peaceful and democratic way. tended by Vice President Lien Chan, Premier Trainer Josh Beaumont and Athletic Director is At the threshold of the twenty-first cen- Vincent Siew, Foreign Minister Jason Hu, tury, with the Cold War era ended, I sin- and Ying Chung-wen, secretary-general of Mike Raybon. cerely hope that the Chinese mainland will the National Security Council. The Sixth District of North Carolina is proud discard the remnants of the Cold War ‘‘zero- Lee said the ROC, as a member of the of both these teams for all their hard work and sum’’ thinking and expand their horizons to international community, has consistently dedication. Congratulations to the girls at High join us in building a peaceful and stable rela- been concerned about world affairs and prob- Point Central and Ragsdale. Now let's hope CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1457 that the U.S. Women's Team can win the pleased to share the news of the Simmons archaeological sites. This means that each World Cup! 72nd anniversary. Their 72-year commitment question of housing for seasonal workers, for f to each other proves that there are many good additional accommodations and for marina ex- and decent Americans in this country, who like pansion is posed against the question of pro- THE DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE the Simmons, are committed to their families, tecting what is truly a national treasure. ENFORCEMENT ACT values, and their marriages. I would like to Mayor Doud has served the island well in wish the Simmons a very joyful anniversary addressing these questions, Mr. Speaker. I HON. JAMES E. ROGAN and a happy and healthy future. ask my House colleagues to join me in recog- OF CALIFORNIA f nizing her efforts and offering our sincerest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appreciation for her dedication and efforts in TRIBUTE TO THE HON. MARGARET guiding this island community into the next Wednesday, June 30, 1999 DOUD millennium. Under Margaret's guidance, and Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, as you know, our with the advice and assistance of the island's nation's schools have become playgrounds for HON. BART STUPAK city council, I know the island is well prepared drug dealers. Every day, thousands of children OF MICHIGAN for its next 100 years. get hooked on drugs in and around our local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f schools. Meanwhile, our local communities Wednesday, June 30, 1999 struggle to hold back the rising tide of drug CENTURY 21 ROBINSON REALTY, crime. Sadly, local efforts to protect our na- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to INC. ACHIEVES THE QUALITY tion's school zones have received little direct call your attention and that of my House col- SERVICE PINNACLE AWARD federal support. leagues to an important historical milestone in As a former gang murder prosecutor in Los my northern Michigan congressional district. HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. Angeles County, who prosecuted drug dealers This month the City of Mackinac Island, a OF TENNESSEE who got children hooked on drugs, I know the unique blend of state park and local munici- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES limitations our local governments face in their pality and a special mix of important archae- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 ological sites and impressive tourist attrac- war on drugs. That is why I am introducing the Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tions, celebrates its centennial. Tonight the bipartisan Drug-Free School Zone Enforce- take this opportunity to congratulate a busi- city council of Mackinac Island will both for- ment Act. ness in my District for its outstanding cus- mally acknowledge this milestone and honor a The Drug-Free School Zone Enforcement tomer service. Recently, Century 21 Robinson remarkable public servant, island resident Act will provide $150 million of the Safe and Realty, Inc. was honored by the Century 21 Margaret M. Doud, who has served as mayor Drug Free Schools money appropriated each Real Estate Corporation with its Quality Serv- for 25 of the city's 100-year history. year to local governments, so that they may ice Pinnacle Award. The community that Margaret Doud both take steps to reduce drug crimes within a one- The Pinnacle Award is given only to those leads and serves is not just unique in my 1st mile radius of any school. In addition, this bill Century 21 offices that deliver the best in con- Congressional District. It is an important na- will allow communities to hire additional law sistent quality service at the highest level. tional resource with a rich history as a spiritual enforcement agents and prosecutors, and co- Century 21 Robinson Realty, Inc. certainly fits home and meeting place of Native American ordinate drug enforcement efforts with state this criteria. and federal agencies. Finally, this bill will re- tribes, a way-station in the European explo- Additionally, on June 29, 1999, the Daily quire that 95 percent of these funds must go ration of the Upper Midwest, an important mili- Post-Athenian announced that Century 21 to local communities. tary site during America's two wars with Eng- Robinson Realty was named as the ``Best Mr. Speaker, now is the time to show that land, a resource center for fur and fish trade, Real Estate Firm'' in its ``People's Choice'' sur- Congress means business in fighting the drug and now a temperate haven for tourists in the vey. This survey was placed in the DPA for war on a local level. As we begin to focus on heat of summer. readers to choose their favorite in a number of our priorities on education and keeping drugs Mackinac Island is the home of memorable different categories. away from our children, I urge that Members fudge and the majestic Grand Hotel. It is cir- Charles Robinson, founder and principal join me in supporting the Drug-Free School cled and criss-crossed by rural lanes that in broker of Robinson Realty, has been involved Zone Enforcement Act. summer are used by residents and visitors on in the real estate industry for over 30 years. f foot, bicycle, or horse and buggyÐbut nor He is a respected businessman in the Athens cars, not since motorized vehicles were community and has helped countless families BILL AND AVA SIMMONS CELE- banned in 1898. It has served as summer realize the ``American Dream'' of homeowner- BRATE THEIR 72ND WEDDING AN- home for Michigan's governor, the site of nu- ship. NIVERSARY merous business and political conferences, Robinson Realty affiliated with the Century and the backdrop for movie cameras in the ro- 21 Real Estate Corporation in 1977, and has HON. DAVID D. PHELPS mantic Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour been recognized with numerous awards over OF ILLINOIS movie, Somewhere in Time. For the everyday the years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cameras of tourists, the island's backdrop in- Mr. Speaker, Century 21 Robinson Realty, cludes the magnificent span of the Mackinac Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Inc. is truly a family business. Charles and Bridge. The island is a fair destination for sail- Linda Robinson work together with their son, Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ors who race up Lake Michigan in the Chi- General Manager Mike Robinson and daugh- pay tribute to Bill and Ava Simmons of West cago-to-Mackinac race and up Lake Huron in ter, Office Coordinator Paula Robinson Frankfort, IL. On June 18th of this year, Ava the Port Huron-to-Mackinac event. Scarbrough. The Robinson family in Athens is and Bill celebrated their 72nd wedding anni- The island takes its name from the Native synonymous with the real estate business. versary. The Simmons have been residents of American word ``Michilimackinac,'' which I am especially proud customer service is the beautiful city of West Frankfort since the means ``Land of the Giant Turtle,'' a reference the number one priority at Century 21 Robin- early 1900's and are long time members of to the island's humped shape, like a turtle ris- son Realty. For the past six years, Robinson the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort. Mr. ing from the northern end of the Lake Huron. Realty has earned the prestigious Quality Simmons recently retired as owner of the In Indian lore, the island was the first land to Service Award. This fact says a great deal Stone Funeral Home, when he was 92 years appear above water after the Great Flood, and about the professional real estate agents that young. His wife was a stenographer for an at- a place of origin for native peoples. make up Robinson Realty. torney from Benton and worked for the State You can see, Mr. Speaker, that while it's Robinson Realty has combined real estate of Illinois during the Depression. true Margaret Doud may serve as mayor over experience totalling almost 200 years. There Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take the time to let a small population of about 500 permanent are not many businesses that can offer their all of my fellow Members of Congress and the residents, she also guides a community that customers so much experience. nation know of this most impressive and mo- must constantly address a host of intensely Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the mentous occasion. On the floor of this Con- conflicting land use demands. The effort to ac- Robinson Family on this important occasion. I gress we always hear Members describing the commodate tourists from all over the world would also like to congratulate the profes- decline of family values and personal respon- must be balanced against limited resources sional agents that make up the Robinson Re- sibility in this country; this is why I am so and the need to protect its unique historic and alty ``Gold Team.'' They are: Barbara Reed, E1458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 Peggy Hallenberg, Charlie Simpson, LuAnne He livedÐand enjoyedÐhis work 24-hours-a- peace and actively search for creative solu- Vaughan, Diana Girand, Phyllis Maxwell-Day, day. He worked at a series of stations in Ten- tions. We must construct a foundation for Alma Sliger, Emma Lee Tennyson, Judy nessee, including serving as general manager peace through negotiation, mediation, and di- Keen, Sarah Pointer, LaVerne Tuell and Vickie of WJLE in Smithville, general manager of plomacy. Peeler. Charles Robinson would be the first to WAKI in McMinnville and operations manager Part of the dynamic of peace is a willing- tell you that without these professionals, Rob- of WBMC±WTRZ in McMinnville and owner ness to engage in meaningful dialogue, to lis- inson Realty would not be successful. I am and general manager of WSMT AM±FM in ten to one another openly and to share our proud to have such a fine business as a part Sparta from 1975 through 1980. views in a constructive manner. I hope that of my District. At 6 a.m. on July 14, 1986, Tollye Wayne these Teach-In sessions will contribute to this Mr. Speaker, I have included a copy of a signed on the air at WSDQ in Dunlap. He was process by providing a forum for Members of story that ran in the Daily Post-Athenian that a powerful voiceÐand a personalityÐknown Congress and the public to explore options for honors Century 21 Robinson Realty and would throughout the Sequatchie Valley. He took an a peaceful resolutions. We will hear from a va- like to call it to the attention of my fellow mem- interest in folks from all walks of life. It did not riety of speakers on different sides of the bers and other readers of the RECORD. matter to Tollye Wayne whether the person he Kosovo situation. I will be introducing into the LOCAL REAL ESTATE FIRM HONORED BY was speaking with was a hard working em- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD transcipts of their re- CENTURY 21 ployee at a convenience store or just hap- marks and essays that shed light on the many Century 21 Real Estate Corporation, fran- pened to be Vice President of the United dimensions of the crisis. chiser of the world’s largest residential real States. Tollye Wayne was interested in what This presentation is by Alistair Millar, pro- estate organization, has announced that Cen- he or she had to say. gram director and Washington Office Director tury 21 Robinson Realty, Inc., is the recipi- To those of us who have the honor of rep- of the Fourth Freedom Forum, an independent ent of the Quality Service Pinnacle Award. resenting the Sequatchie Valley, a visit with research organization that sponsors scholarly The Quality Service Pinnacle Award recog- Tollye Wayne was on our ``must do'' list any- conferences, cultural programs and research nizes Century 21 offices that deliver the best in consistent quality service at the highest time we were in the Dunlap area. Not only did fellowships to promote awareness of peace level. To qualify, an office must earn a Qual- we get a chance to communicate with folks and security issues. Before joining the Forum, ity Service Award in the current year, re- throughout the valley through radio station Mr. Millar was a Senior Analyst at the British turn a minimum of 50 completed Quality WSDQ, butÐjust as importantlyÐwe got a American Security Information Council. He is a Service surveys during the past two years chance to pick Tollye Wayne's brain about British citizen and has a Masters Degree in and meet or exceed the minimum Quality what was going on in the Valley. It is not very International Studies from the University of Service Index on the number of surveys re- much of an exaggeration to say that Tollye Leeds. turned during the last two years. Wayne knew just about everything that was ‘‘We are thrilled to recognize the work of PRESENTATION Century 21 Robinson Realty, Inc., for this happening in the valley. (By Alistair Millar and David Cortright) significant achievement,’’ said Van Davis, Tollye Wayne did not simply cover his com- A peace settlement, no matter how ten- senior vice president, Franchise and Field munity. He worked to make it better, serving uous, has been reached and the war in Yugo- Services, Century 21 Real Estate Corpora- as a member of a number of civic clubs and slavia over Kosovo is now over. NATO’s tion. The Century 21 system commended the community boards, including the Sequatchie bombing campaign is being sold as a success, dedication, professionalism and commitment Valley Health Council, the Sequatchie County but the problems in the region—in part cre- to quality service exemplified by Century 21 Hospital Board, The Sequatchie Valley Plan- ated by the destruction resulting from allied Robinson Realty, Inc., a news release stated. bombing raids—are far from over. The proc- Also recognized at the annual awards ban- ning Commission and the American Legion Harvey Merriman Post 190. He was also in- ess of reconstruction, repatriation and reha- quet were several sales associates for their bilitation is just beginning and will be yearly sales commission totals in the Top strumental in establishing the Dunlap Cham- hugely expensive. Producer category. This year’s winners were ber of Commerce. And he was a past presi- First we must be clear that this is a prob- Diana Girand, Peggy Hallenberg, Judy Keen dent of the Dunlap Lions Club. He also quietly lem that does not only affect Kosovo and and Charlie Simpson. The Century 21 Robin- helped folks who needed it. Serbia. The entire Euro-Atlantic region will son Realty office was also awarded the Top I know that Tollye Wayne would take com- suffer the consequences of this conflict for Producing office in the Chattanooga mar- fort in the fact that what he built at WSDQ is years to come. Regarding the Balkans area keting area for units sold and commissions being carried on by his family. I also want to suffering the most acute impact of the war, received. express my most profound sympathy to his the International Monetary Fund has identi- Century 21 Robinson Realty, Inc., has more fied a core group of six countries (Albania, than 30 years of experience in the real estate wife, Ruth Myers Tittsworth; his son Stephen Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the industry and has been affiliated with the Wayne Tittsworth; step-daughter, Teresa Ann Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Century 21 system for 23 years. Hennessee; his mother, Willie Cantrell Romania). In a recent analysis the Fund pro- f Tittsworth; brother James Gary Tittsworth and jected that in the best case scenario the his sister, Rita Poncina. total IMF financing for the region will cost A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE TOLLYE All of us who knew Tollye Wayne are grate- $1.3 billion. The breakdown of the costs in- WAYNE TITTSWORTH ful that we had the chance to work with him volved are detailed in the IMF study which and sincerely mourn his passing. Tollye looked at two scenarios. Economic output in the region has been reduced by an estimated HON. ZACH WAMP Wayne, God-Speed in the Better World where five percent. This, in turn, will lead to a OF TENNESSEE you are now. And thanks for the good you did large trade imbalance—estimated at nearly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for all of us. $2 billion. The IMF study along with the Wednesday, June 30, 1999 f United Nations interagency cost projections for the remainder of this calendar year are Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to CRISIS IN KOSOVO (ITEM NO. 14), now available on the internet. http:// honor the memory of a fine resident of the REMARKS BY ALISTAIR MILLAR www.worldbank.org/ Sequatchie Valley and the 3rd District of Ten- OF THE FOURTH FREEDOM In Europe, the European Commission has nessee who left this life last May 2. Tollye FORUM estimated that the reconstruction of Kosovo Wayne Tittsworth died at age 60. For his fam- alone will cost $18 billion. At the G–8 Sum- mit in Cologne, European delegates were ily and the many friends who admired his work HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH hinting strongly that the United States— as a radio broadcaster and citizen, his death OF OHIO which currently has a large budget surplus— came far, far too soon. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should bear the brunt. The United States was Tollye Wayne, as he was called throughout responsible for 85 percent of the war damage, the Sequatchie Valley, knew from the time he Wednesday, June 30, 1999 and it should pay a commensurate share of was still in his teen years that radio would be Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, on June 24, the reconstruction effort. Incidentally, EU his life's work and his life's love. While still in 1999, I joined with Representative CYNTHIA A. countries have paid 60 percent of the recon- high school, he began working part time at a MCKINNEY, Representative BARBARA LEE, and struction costs in Bosnia. As for the United States, President Clinton radio station in McMinnville where he was Representative JOHN CONYERS in hosting the has noted that Washington did its share in born and grew up. sixth in a series of Congressional Teach-In providing two-thirds of the aircraft and all Like all people who excel at what they do, sessions on the Crisis in Kosovo. If a lasting the cruise missiles for NATO’s 78-day air Tollye Wayne did not regard his career in peace is to be achieved in the region, it is es- war. At about $100 million a day, that comes radio and the news business as just ``a job.'' sential that we cultivate a consciousness of to more than $7 billion. In a foreign aid bill CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1459 approved last Thursday by the US Senate venting genocide and human rights abuse. to the table a credible package of sanctions Appropraitions Committee, about $535 mil- The ground is thus being prepared for future and incentives to persuade the Serbs and Al- lion is targeted for the Balkan region but bombing campaigns and military interven- banians to begin to resolve their differences none of it has been allocated for Serbia. tions, as NATO increasingly assumes the and strive toward cooperation and reconcili- It is vital that an agreement about who role of global policeman. ation. will pay is reached as soon as possible. Re- There is another way. The use of military The sanctions part of the package might sponsibility on the part of the United States force was not necessary to resolve the crisis include the threat to go beyond the present for the destruction of Yugoslavia’s infra- in Kosovo, and it need not serve as a primary arms embargo to impose targeted sanctions structure as a result of the US-led bombing basis for securing global peace in the future. against those who renege on their obliga- campaign is an important first step. Consid- More effective and less destructive means tions under the peace settlement. Among the ering the costs in human terms, rather than exist for exerting pressure on wrongdoers selective measures that might be applied are just purely as numbers would also help to and encouraging international cooperation. aviation and travel bans, the freezing of fi- focus attention on the severity of this prob- The key to securing the peace in Kosovo and nancial assets, and the blocking of govern- lem. If you make a mess and don’t have to beyond is not military might but economic ment and leadership financial transactions. clean it up, you aren’t likely to think much power. Through the judicious application of The prospect of a selective oil embargo, tar- about the consequences of making another economic sanctions and incentives, coupled geted against refined petroleum products, mess in the future. with support for early monitoring to prevent might also be part of a sanctions package. Even while the initial assessments are conflict from escalating into wars, the The incentives package might include the being made, it is almost certain that the United States and its partners can more ef- progressive lifting of sanctions, the encour- costs, not least the costs of maintaining an fectively enforce civilized standards of be- agement of investment and trade, and a mas- sive aid and reconstruction program for the armed military or peace enforcement pres- havior and lay the foundations for coopera- region’s battered infrastructure and crippled ence in the region, are going to increase tion and security, not only in Yugoslavia but economy. Huge levels of humanitarian as- sharply over short periods of time. One around the world. sistance will be needed for returning Kosovar major additional expense will be the peace- History teaches that the greatest force on refugees and vulnerable populations in Yugo- keeping operation itself, both military and earth is not military might but economic power. Civilizations rise or fall more on the slavia and surrounding countries. The deliv- civilian. ery of economic assistance and development Given the extended period for which peace basis of their economic and social vitality aid should be used to encourage compliance enforcement troops are likely to remain in than their military prowess. The Soviet with the peace settlement and a greater place, some analysts argue that peace- Union was a military superpower but an eco- commitment to democratization. Aid should keeping could prove even more expensive nomic weakling. When the underlying eco- be targeted to those constituencies and sec- than the war. For example, the Royal Insti- nomic and social rot caught up with the military-political superstructure, the tors which have a demonstrated commit- tute of International Affairs in London has ment to democracy and human rights and calculated that, with a projected K-For pres- Potemkin village of Soviet power collapsed. The greatest strength of the United States which are most likely to support a long term ence of about 50,000 troops, the bill could process of conflict resolution and multi-eth- lies not in bombers and missiles but in the amount to as much as $25 billion a year. nic cooperation. The delivery of aid should Increases in the costs of enforcing the Day- extraordinary dynamism and creativity of be conditioned on compliance with the peace ton peace accords and repatriating displaced its economy. Over the long run the power to settlement and should be delayed or sus- refugees affected by the war in Bosnia also give or withhold economic benefits is the pended if the recipient groups balk or refuse provides us with a relevant and recent exam- most effective and creative way to influence to cooperate with one another in creating a human behavior. The use of economic ple of the extent of the problem in Kosovo. new, more cooperative society. The post-Dayton pricetag has increased power—providing inducements for coopera- The promise of economic prosperity is a enormously since 1995, and the enforcement tion, and applying sanctions against wrong- powerful incentive for encouraging democ- of the civilian provisions of the accord has doing—offers the best hope for advancing the racy, human rights, and respect for the rule fallen woefully short of its stated goals, cre- goals of peace, democracy, and human of law. The desire for participation in the ating a multiethnic peaceful society. rights. European system of economic development Currently, the Stabilization Force, or Sanctions are often dismissed as ineffec- and political cooperation is an especially SFOR is still made up of 30,000 Troops; 6,900 tive, but a closer look reveals that they have strong inducement for many people in the are Americans. According to the record of been successful on a number of occasions, in- Balkans. Even in Serbia political leaders the Military Operations in the Federal Re- cluding in the Balkans. During the 1992–95 have voiced a desire to be part of the Euro- public of Yugoslavia Limitation Act of 1999: crisis in Bosnia, the U.N. Security Council pean community. Some argue that the deci- The deployment of United States ground imposed economic sanctions against Yugo- sion to exclude Yugoslavia from Europe in forces to participate in the peacekeeping op- slavia to encourage Serbian support for a ne- the late 1980s contributed to the breakup of eration in Bosnia, which has resulted in the gotiated settlement. An extensive system of the country and the consequent armed con- expenditure of approximately $10,000,000,000 sanctions monitoring and enforcement was flicts. Offering now to integrate the coun- by United States taxpayers to date, which established in cooperation with neighboring tries of the Balkans into the European sys- has already been extended past two previous European states. These U.N. sanctions were tem of prosperity and cooperative develop- withdrawal dates established by the Admin- described in a report from the Organization ment could be an effective inducement for istration, and which shows no sign of ending for Security and Cooperation in Europe as conflict resolution and prevention. This is in the near future, clearly argues that the ‘‘the single-most important reason for the the concept of ‘‘association-exclusion,’’ as costs and duration of a deployment of United government of Belgrade changing its policies opposed to the traditional ‘‘compellence-de- States ground forces to the Federal Republic and accepting a negotiated peace agree- terrence’’ approach embodied in NATO mili- of Yugoslavia to halt the conflict and main- ment.’’ Military analyst Edward Luttwak tary policy. The greatest hope for a more co- tain the peace in the province of Kosovo will has written that ‘‘sanctions moderated the operative future lies not in the power to pun- be much heavier and much longer than ini- conduct of Belgrade’s most immoderate lead- ish, but in the creative use of association as tially foreseen. ership.’’ While other factors contributed to a means of rewarding those who abide by civ- As Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison recently the Dayton peace accords, including the Cro- ilized standards of behavior while excluding pointed out ‘‘We have tried an experimental atian-Bosnian military offensive of August/ those who do not. Balkan policy in Bosnia. It is not workable. September 1995, U.N. sanctions played a role Because the conflicts in the Balkans are Thousands of American troops are there with in bringing the parties to the bargaining interconnected, and the economies of the re- no end in sight. The head of the inter- table. gion were once closely linked, it is impor- national observer group has fired elected of- U.N. sanctions were employed again at the tant to view the region as an integrated ficials and canceled sessions of parliament beginning of the Kosovo crisis, but the effort whole, and to develop an aid program that because opposition parties oppose what we was half-hearted. In March 1998, as fighting applies to the entire region. Economic as- are doing in Kosovo. People vote in elections in Kosovo intensified, the Security Council sistance should be designed not only to re- and then cannot stay and serve where they imposed an arms embargo on Yugoslavia. No build war-related damage but to lay the are elected.’’ effort was made to enforce the embargo, foundations for future economic develop- Unfortunately the history of the war in however, and no further steps were taken to ment and interdependence. Economic assist- Bosnia is repeating itself in Kosovo. NATO increase sanctions pressure. Nor were efforts ance should be offered not only to Kosovo officials are interpreting their defeat of made to develop the kind of elaborate moni- but to Serbia, Albania, and all the republics Slobodan Milosevic as an important example toring and enforcement machinery that was of the region. By making an extra effort now for the future. The lesson they are drawing is so effectively employed by the European to raise the economic and social standards of that military force can effectively serve hu- community during the earlier episode. the entire region, the United States and its manitarian purposes, and that NATO must Sanctions could yet contribute to a resolu- European partners can help to establish the be prepared to use its military might again. tion of the Kosovo crisis, as part of a pack- conditions for cooperation in the future and A new ‘‘Clinton Doctrine’’ is reportedly age of inducements and coercive measures thereby reduce the likelihood of renewed being developed in Washington to emphasize designed to enforce the terms of the peace warfare. This in turn will hasten the day this point. Bombing and military force are agreement. Working through the U.N., the when NATO forces can safely leave the re- being justified as legitimate means of pre- United States and its partners should bring gion. 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The United States and its allies have made SPEECH OF H.E. PRESIDENT MOHAMED HOSNY development have vanished when investor an enormous military commitment to the re- MUBARAK ON THE OCCASION OF THE AWARD- sentiments changed in far away markets. gion. Now they must make an even larger ING OF A DOCTORATE HONORIS CAUSA, The global economy of the twenty first cen- economic commitment to create the condi- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, JUNE 29, tury will bring us closer together, but it can tions for a lasting peace. The centerpiece of 1999 also push us further apart. Now more than an economic strategy for peace should be a President Trachtenberg, Faculty Members ever before global prosperity has come to massive reconstruction and economic devel- and Students of George Washington Univer- rely on the welfare of each one of us. But can opment program for the Balkans. The pro- sity, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a great this really be so? Can we really build our posed assistance program should be on the privilege to be with you today to receive this world on a culture of cooperation? scale of the Marshall Plan. At the end of honorary degree, from one of the leading Doubt has seeped in many a mind. Can we World War II the victorious allies invested centers of learning and excellence of this really rely on each other for our common massively in rebuilding war-torn Europe and great nation. prosperity? Will this global economy be an helped their former enemies recover eco- For many years your institution has been economy of shared responsibility, of common nomically and become functioning democ- dedicated to the shaping of minds, the build- purpose and common means? This last year racies. The strategy was a brilliant success ing of character through knowledge, through has seen efforts to change our global institu- that laid the foundation for European pros- study and the pursuit of truth. In this, it has tions to better our dialogue and to join ef- perity and cooperation and that has helped contributed to building a better world. But forts in development. A few weeks ago, the to secure the peace in Western Europe for most importantly it has helped in building group of eight industrial nations agreed to more than 50 years. the future; as each mind, strong in its share the burden of debt of the poorest coun- No less an effort is needed now to bring knowledge, richer in its humanity and con- tries. Will it also agree to share its affluence prosperity and security to Southeast Europe. fident in its powers, reaches for its ambi- with them? We have all embraced market The guiding vision of U.S. and European tions, to build a better tomorrow of peace forces as the guide of our development. But strategy should be to create prosperous, and well-being. we must harness them to serve our common democratic, economically interdependent In the Middle East we also seek a future of purpose. The global economy stands at a states throughout the Balkans—to build so- prosperity. Over the years Egypt has strived crossroads between a polar world of rich and cieties where people trade rather than in- to build a sustainable peace. And for over poor and a true partnership for a common fu- vade, where commerce, communication, and twenty years, it showed the way. Through- ture. interdependence gradually break down the out we forged a path to conquer decades of Let our children say one day that when we animosities that have so often fueled armed enmity, of wars, of grief, and wasted lives. had to choose, we chose the difficult path conflict in the region. On this path of trust, of commitment to a but we chose well and most of all, we chose The price of a massive multi-year eco- just and lasting peace, we sought the respect together. But our reforms must not be just eco- nomic assistance and incentives package for of the rights of all to legitimacy, to security nomic, they must reach deep into our soci- the Balkans will be huge, but it is far less and to the pursuit of a prosperous future. eties. They must reach into our civil institu- than the costs of indefinite military occupa- The road ahead is still long and the obsta- tions, our political structures, our human tion or the losses that would occur in future cles many, but we have seen the birth of a capital and our intellectual regeneration. wars and armed conflicts. The price of peace new hope. A new government in Israel has Economic reform and the gradual liberal- is surely less than the cost of war. come to power. It holds the promise of better ization of markets all over the world reduced Only through a long-term program of eco- days for the peoples of Israel and Palestine. the role of governments. They also opened up nomic assistance and political engagement For over two decades, the United States unlimited prospects and frontiers for both can the United States and its partners en- and Egypt have worked together. We have the private and the voluntary sectors. Each sure that the war for human rights has truly drawn from the deepest recesses of our rich of them is now a full partner with the gov- been won. pasts, our cultures of peace, our traditions of ernment in setting policies and in imple- tolerance and commitment to prosperity to menting them. In Egypt, we have encouraged make a lasting future happen. f this partnership for the benefit of all citi- We built on the friendship that binds our zens. two nations, to bring together enemies, WELCOMING HOSNI MUBARAK Today our private sector stands at the bridge suspicions, draft compromises, and forefront of our efforts to modernize and build the foundations of a lasting dialogue. grow. Egypt’s spirit of private initiative has HON. GARY A. CONDIT And over the years we have shown that the been revived. And this spirit is allowing peo- partnership that unites us, the trust we have OF CALIFORNIA ple to pursue their dreams, to realize their in each other can be the catalyst that will, full potential and to play an active part in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one day, one day soon, bring back tran- building their future. quility to this holy land. Wednesday, June 30, 1999 The Egyptian Government has learned, In Egypt, over twenty years ago, we turned through hard experience, that its role is that Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, today we were the page on a long history of wars. We turned of a regulatory, a facilitator, a guarantor of honored to welcome Hosni Mubarak, the our energies towards rebuilding the Egypt basic rights, and a provider of urgent help that we have known throughout the cen- for those who are in need during the difficult President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to turies. An Egypt that is strong and pros- Capitol Hill. A leader in the Arab world, Presi- period of transition. Above all, it is respon- perous. One that holds the promise that its sible for encouraging and protecting an envi- dent Mubarak is considered by many of us to sons and daughters are entitled to. We re- ronment in which the private sector can cre- be a friend and trusted ally. built the infrastructure: the bridges, the ate jobs, wealth, goods and services. With President Mubarak was awarded an hon- roads, the power, the water, the ports and these, come stability, security, and a sense orary degree of laws by George Washington the cities. We recreated our society to seek of shared responsibility that is the essence of University during his Washington visit. In his progress in stability and in freedom, in human society. growth and most of all in peace. And at the forefront of the institutions of remarks at the University's ceremony, Presi- In the early nineties, we restored the fi- dent Mubarak stressed the importance of eco- civil society, stand political participation nancial balances that will usher us into the and the extension of democracy and account- nomic progress in Egypt. Under Mubarak's twenty-first century. A strong economy, able government. leadership, Egypt has implemented significant open to the world, liberal, market driven and The road to democracy is a long one, and economic reforms, including economic privat- caring for the welfare of all its people. We we travel it with confidence. We have not ization, revival of the stock exchange, and IMF built the institutions, drafted the laws, and turned back under the most difficult condi- and World Bank reform programs. President trained the people so that we may join the tions, economic hardships, social pressure, Mubarak also discussed the crucial role Egypt world in its prosperity. We have come a long malicious terrorism and narrow-minded in- way, and look forward, with confidence, to a continues to play in the Middle East region as tolerance. And we will not turn back, nor longer way still, to reach a society that is will our belief in the rule of law be shaken. the first Arab country to make peace with equal to the challenges ahead. We will work towards consolidating our de- Israel. As many of my colleagues know, Egypt We worked to integrate the world econ- mocracy gradually, steadily, and in the spir- has long been a strong ally of the U.S. and a omy, join its ranks, seek its rules and abide it of tolerance and cooperation that is force for stability in a volatile region of the by them. We opened our markets, and freed known of the Egyptian people. world. President Mubarak was optimistic about our trade. We welcomed investment and But civil society is about much more than the prospects for the peace process with the shared our resources. We are building our parliamentary democracy. It is about com- new Government in Israel. economy to the scale of global competition. plementing good government and creating But the challenges ahead have changed in communities with shared values. For many I would like to share with my colleagues the last few years. A world economy of close- centuries, the voluntary sector in Egypt President Mubarak's June 29, 1999, address ness, of open borders and of shared pros- played a crucial role in binding our society to a crowded assembly at George Washington perity has given way to instability and hard- together, even during some of the hardest University. ship. In country after country, long years of times. The spirit of charity and compassion CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1461 advocated by Christianity since the Holy western progress and eastern values. A haven VERMILLION COUNTY’S 175TH Family’s journey in ancient Egypt, and the between a prosperous North and a South full BIRTHDAY strong message of sharing carried forward by of promise. We seek to modernize by embrac- Islam fourteen centuries ago, have both en- ing change and not defying it, centered dowed our society with a deep sense of civil around human nature selfless and self-inter- HON. STEPHEN E. BUYER responsibility. Today, as a result of falling ested, cooperative and competitive all at OF INDIANA boundaries all over the world, a global agen- once. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES da for social development is being put for- We are a country that has found its bal- ward. Our voluntary sector must be involved ance. We will share it in friendship with all. Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in the setting of such agenda and in playing In this place of learning, in this place of Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the an active part in its implementation. excellence, you foster sharing, under- 175th birthday of Vermillion County, Indiana. Our success in redirecting our economy standing, and tolerance. You bring forth the and reviving our civil institutions is real. It future like we do in reform. And in the end Nearly two centuries of proud history and tra- is tangible and we build on it. But what is we must join hands, for the many lives we dition encompass an area only seven miles the value of success if it is not based on change, will one day, shape the century to wide and 37 miles long. The county's unusual human dignity? Indeed, can there be any suc- come in the image of our dreams. shape was formed in order to better govern cess if the human being is neglected? Thank you very much. and patrol the area when it was still a frontier The only long term guarantee of sustain- f on the Wabash River. able development, the main source of value Vermillion County gained its name from a and competitiveness, is investment in human SWOYERSVILLE ANNIVERSARY French translation of a Miami Indian word capital. Egypt’s history and ancient civiliza- tion taught us this reality. For thousands of meaning ``red earth,'' or clay. For years, clay years, investment in human capital was the HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI provided a major business for this county. cornerstone of every success. It allowed pyr- OF PENNSYLVANIA Now businesses such as Eli Lilly, Inland Con- amids to be built, rivers to be tamed, innova- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainer, Public Service Indiana, Peabody Coal, tions to be discovered, and art to flourish. and the Newport Army Ammunition Depot are Our investment in human capital has been Wednesday, June 30, 1999 the major employers that exist in this ''red in all fields. It covers education, health and Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today earth'' county. basic services. It aims at preserving the envi- to bring to the attention of my colleagues the Even though Vermillion County is small in ronment, encouraging creative thinking and maintaining family values. It is conscious Centennial Anniversary of Swoyersville Bor- size, many notable figures have called it and respectful of human rights in the most ough in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Bor- home. Henry Washburn, a Newport lawyer, comprehensive sense. Human rights which ough will celebrate at a banquet on July 3. I was appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the 18th include every individual’s right to freedom am pleased and proud to have been asked to Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the of speech, of expression and intellectual ful- participate in this event. Civil War. Washburn and his regiment served fillment, the right to a happy childhood, to Originally part of Kingston Township, heroically in several battles such as Pea a productive life and a peaceful retirement, Swoyersville first sought incorporation as a Ridge, Ulysses S. Grant's Vicksburg cam- to a decent environment, basic services, borough in 1888, but the action was chal- paign, and Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley shelter, and food. Moreover, it aims at build- ing cultural bridges with people throughout lenged in court. Eleven years later, the Supe- campaign. After the Civil War, Washburn was the world. rior Court of Pennsylvania sustained the incor- elected to the U.S. House of Representatives But beyond this, the key to our basic de- poration and the Borough was officially born. where he contributed to the creation of Yellow- velopment is the status and role of women in Named for coal baron John Henry Swoyer, stone National Park. our society. For this we have used every mining was the major industry in the Borough Born on a farm near Dana was yet another means to improve women’s share in edu- at the time. Swoyersville was broken up into historic figure, the famous World War II cor- cation, in health services, in job opportuni- sections, such as Shomemaker's Patch and respondent Ernie Pyle. Pyle accompanied ties, and in leading a fulfilling life as mem- bers of a family, a community and a country. Maltby, with several smaller sub-divisions with- American serivcemen in both the European But the true essence of Egypt’s endurance in the sections. The patches were groups of and Pacific theaters. Pyle's work portrayed the and prosperity over the centuries, is the company homes owned by the coal compa- grim aspects of war and also the lighter mo- sense of belonging to one community. One nies. Today, coal mining is just a part of ments between the chaos. His writing was, nation founded on equal worth and equal Swoyersville's history, as are the garment and and still is, seen as some of the best jour- rights for every individual. Throughout the clothing factories which replaced that industry. nalism of the twentieth century. centuries, Egypt sheltered people from every In 1972, when Tropical Storm Agnes caused Besides historical figures, Vermillion County origin, background, creed and race. Their the Susquehanna River to overflow her banks, has also been home to entertainment person- traditions and cultures, their habits and cus- toms have melted to form one people. This is eighty percent of the town was inundated. Like alities as well. The actor Ken Kercheval was a country where all are equal in law, in prac- all residents of the Wyoming Valley, the born in Wolcottville. One of his most notable tice and in spirit, men and women, peasants townspeople pulled together during the sum- acting jobs was on the hit television series and urban dwellers, rich and poor, regardless mer of 1972, shoveled mud out of their ``Dallas.'' Kercheval has even had a guest ap- of their creed or beliefs. homes, and began to rebuild. Today, pearance on ``ER.'' Another Vermillion native Since the dawn of time, Egypt’s position in Swoyersville flourishes as a beautiful residen- is Jill Marie Landis. Landis is a nationally best- the world, its natural resources and cultural tial area. selling author. She has written 13 award win- diversity have allowed her to be at the cross- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join with the ning books. Landis claims that her childhood roads of civilization. The same is true today. We have built a country of the twenty-first community in recognizing this milestone anni- in Clinton, Indiana, helped to inspire her sto- century that has bridged millennia of his- versary of the Borough Charter. I send my sin- ries. tory with a boundless future, the traditions cere best wishes to the people of Swoyersville I congratulate all of the residents of of old and the energy of youth. We have as they gather for their Centennial Celebra- Vermillion County who are taking part in the blended economic reform and social balance, tion. 175th birthday celebrations.