September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26559 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CHIANG KAI-SHEK Mme. Chiang Kai-shek as devout Christians. economic success for developing countries in REMEMBERED CKS built a small chapel near his residence the world. where he prayed alone and often with the When CKS passed away in April 1975, a Mme. CKS, studied the Bible every morn­ million ordinary men and women mourned HON. GUS YATRON ing, worshipped regularly, and gave his as­ him, lining the funeral route from down­ OF PENNSYLVANIA sistance to all Christian causes, the result town Taipei to Tzuhu, his temporary resting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being the phenomenal growth of Christian place in the suburbs. One weeping soldier, churches in Taiwan today. kneeling along the funeral route, refused to Thursday, September 25, 1986 Besides Christianity, another factor that get up. "I followed the late president from Mr. YATRON. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Nathan K. dominated CKS's life was his total dedica­ Canton to Nanking, to Chungking, to Nank­ Mao, a respected academic, and noted au­ tion to establishing a strong China. At the ing and then to Taiwan. He was my father, thority on Taiwan has written an excellent time of his birth in Fenghua, Chekiang my whole family. Now he's gone, what's left province on October 31, 1887, China was one of life?" Others remembered him as modem statement on the centennial birthday of the of the weakest countries in the world, with China itself, his life mirroring all the trau­ late President of the Republic of China, Gen­ foreign powers enjoying enormous economic matic changes of twentieth century China. eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek. The statement privileges and concessions in China. To put President Chiang Ching-kuo . remembered covers Chiang Kai-shek's rule over several a quick end to the Manchu government was him best: "Father was a great time in his decades until his death in April 1975. I com­ the aspiration of every Chinese man and time and decisive force in the modern devel­ mend this piece to the attention of my col­ woman. opment of the country and the people." leagues. CKS joined Dr. Sun Yat-sen in overthrow­ Indeed, eleven years after CKS's passing, ing the Manchus in the 1911 revolution, CKS has been proven as the decisive force. A GRATEFUL NATION REMEMBERS CHIANG after having been taught Confucian classics Today Taiwan is an economic giant, being K.U-SHEK and conduct by his widowed mother. She the sixth largest trading partner of the United States; it enjoys a per capita income Time magazine featured Generalissimo interests of China well above any personal of more than US $3,100.00, the highest ever and Mme. Chiang Kai-shek as "Man and considerations. in Chinese history. Its private enterprise Wife of the Year" in 1937, highlighting As a filial son, CKS never forgot his moth­ system is the envy of the world and has America's admiration and support for er's instruction. After Dr. Sun's death in worked so well that Mainland China is anx­ China's war against Japan. At that time, 1925, CKS began the first step of national ious to imitate. China fought Japan without any foreign as­ unification by setting out to eliminate all To Chiang Kai-shek, a Christian and Con­ sistance. Japan had 4,480,000 ground troops, the warlords that were scavenging China. In fucian nationalist, the Chinese people are 2700 first-line war planes and 1,900,000 tons 1928 he united China for the first time in indebted. He freed them from the Manchus, of warships in active service. China, on the the century. the warlords, the Japanese and foreign im­ other hand, had a poorly equipped army of Meanwhile CKS realized that the threat perialists. By transforming an impoverished 1,700,000 men, 350 planes and 59,000 tons of to the welfare of China lay in Chinese com­ island into a beacon of freedom and an eco­ various vessels. munism, "the disease of the heart." He led nomic giant, all within the time of a genera­ Chinese losses were high but China, under several anti-Communist eradication cam­ tion, he showed the world and especially the command of CKS, refused to surrender. paigns in the 1920's and 1930's. His efforts Mainland China the right way of establish­ Invoking Churchillian eloquence, CKS pro­ were less than fruitful due to Japan's inva­ ing a strong nation. claimed to the world: "We shall fight to the sion of China starting with its occupation of A nation of the people, by the people, and last dying man; this is a war of national sur­ Manchuria in 1931 and ending with its for the people-the dream of man-is now in vival. We shall win the ultimate struggle. defeat in 1945. existence in Chiang's Republic of China of It's a war between right and wrong." CKS, however, was successful in expelling Taiwan. CKS was right. After eight years and 2 foreign powers which had dominated China million casualties on the Chinese side, since the Opium War of the 1840's. CKS Japan surrendered to China on August 10, persuaded the United States, Great Britain JAZZ-AN AMERICAN NATIONAL 1945. That evening, CKS wrote in his diary and other Western powers to give up their TREASURE of his appreciation of Psalms 9: "I will unequal treaties with China in the 1940's. praise thee, 0 Lord, with my whole heart And at the Cairo Conference in 1943, CKS . . . when mine enemies are turned back, obtained pledges from the Allies for the HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. they shall fall and perish at thy presence. return of Taiwan and Pescadores to China OF MICHIGAN For thou has maintained my right and my after the war. cause." In fact, CKS achieved international ac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Filled with God's love, CKS was grateful claim for China. He himself was asked to be Thursday, September 25, 1986 that the war was over and that peace would the Supreme Commander of the China The­ come to Asia. He sought no vengeance and atre by Roosevelt, while his country, The Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I intro­ he asked of no reparations from Japan. In­ Republic of China, was one of the Five duced House Concurrent Resolution 396 stead he accorded the Japanese magnanimi­ Great Powers after the war. which proclaims jazz an American national ty. After Japan's surrender in 1945, CKS treasure. Magnanimity was manifested in CKS's ef­ looked forward to implementing Dr. Sun Since its birth, jazz has evolved into a so­ forts to repatriate to Japan the 2.8 million Yat-sen's Three Principles of Nationalism, Japanese soldiers and civilians in China and Democracy and Social Welfare. But CKS phisticated and multifaceted musical art form in CKS's insistence to Roosevelt that Japan was denied that opportunity with the Com­ that is studied, performed, and respected be allowed to keep its status for the emper­ munists' occupation of the mainland in throughout the world. Though indigenous to or, knowing as he did of Japan's reverence 1949. America and developed out of the African­ for the emperor. Thus CKS allowed Japan It was in Taiwan that CKS got the oppor­ American experience, jazz has not been prop­ to quickly recover from the wounds of the tunity to architect the modem nation that erly recognized by this Government's highest war and emerged as the post-war power that he and Dr. Sun had envisioned. By introduc­ official bodies. Notwithstanding the eminent it is today. ing land reform, capital formation, industri­ artistic achievement of American jazz musi­ CKS's Christian spirit of forgiveness and al development, universalization of educa­ love, so evident in his treatment of the Jap­ tion, and direct democratic processes, CKS cians and the undisputed influence of the anese after the war, guided him for the rest gave birth to modem Taiwan, which had music over a period of more than eight dec­ of his life until his passing on April 5, 1975. been ravished by Japanese colonial rule. By ades, jazz remains underdeveloped institution­ Dr. Fredrick Chien, a personal interpreter 1975 Taiwan enjoyed the second highest ally and underfunded by both the public and to CKS, remembers the late president and living standard in Asia and was a model of private sectors.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 26560 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 The major challenge facing jazz today is A FIFTEEN-YEAR NIGHTMARE IN would simply allow these individuals to file a how do we support the artists that create the SOUTH GEORGIA claim; the rest would be determined by the music and the organizations which support courts. I know it is late in the session, but I and present jazz when it is not commercially HON. WYCHE FOWLER, JR. felt I must respond to the call for assistance viable. We believe a congressional resolution OF GEORGIA by the individuals named in my bill. proclaiming jazz as an American national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R.- treasure will begin to encourage a greater Thursday, September 25, 1986 A bill for the relief of certain individuals level of public and private economic support Be it enacted by the Senate and House of for nonprofit jazz organizations. Mr. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Representatives of the United States of This resolution proposes we celebrate the submit the following excerpt from a July 20 America in Congress assembled, New York Times article by way of introduction achievements of jazz artists and acknowledge SECTION I. WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS TO CLAIM the significance of jazz in this country and to a situation in south Georgia I seek to rectify AGAINST UNITED STATES. indeed throughout the world. through a private relief bill. (a) IN GENERAL.-The time limitations in I invite all of my colleagues in the Congress A FIFTEEN-YEAR NIGHTMARE IN SOUTH section 2401 of title 28, United States Code, GEORGIA shall not apply to any claim by any individ­ to join me as cosponsors of this resolution The disintegration of the space shuttle ual described in subsection (b) against the whose support will inspire musicians and lis­ Challenger last January 28 was not the first United States arising out of the fire and ex­ teners across the country to redouble their ef­ catastrophic accident for Morton Thiokol plosion that occurred on February 3, 1971, forts to elevate the status of jazz artists, pro­ Inc. On a cold, damp morning 15 years earli­ at a facility located in the vicinity of Wood­ mote the development of jazz institutions, and er, another disaster, this one caused by neg­ bine, Georgia, and owned by Thiokol Chem­ encourage the ever widening performance of ligence on the part of both Thiokol and the ical Corporation. (b) DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUALS.-The in­ jazz music. U.S. Government, left 29 people dead and more than 50 injured in this isolated corner dividuals referred to in subsection (a) are as H. CoN. REs. 396 of southeastern Georgia. follows: Ethel Davis, Leroy Davis, Larry Whereas, jazz has achieved preeminence While the official story of the Challenger Davis, William H. Connelly, Dorothy throughout the world as an indigenous is just unfolding, the last chapter on the Monak, Lillie Clark Kennedy, David E. Wil­ American music and art form, bringing to earlier disaster is being written this summer liams, Richard Spells, Nellie Clark, Nolan this country and the world a uniquely in the Federal district courthouse in Bruns­ King, Teresa Brown, Ida Celeste Mack, Inez American musical synthesis and culture wick, GA, 35 miles north of here. After 15 Clark, Guy Foreman, Ernest Stevens, and through the African-American experience; years of investigation and litigation, the last Bernice Walker. and of the victims of the 1971 tragedy and their SEC. 2. TIME FOR COMMENCING ACTION. Makes evident to the world an outstand­ families are expected to receive judgments A claim described in section 1 may not be ing artistic model of individual expression against the Government within a few weeks. commenced pursuant to this Act after the and democratic cooperation within the cre­ Even without the odd parallels between expiration of the 1-year period beginning on the two explosions, the story of the 1971 the date of the enactment of this Act. ative process, thus fulfilling the highest tragedy would be worthy of a place in indus­ ideals and aspirations of our republic; and trial history. It is a tale of the vulnerability Is a unifying force, bridging cultural, reli­ and carelessness of ill-educated, untrained gious ethnic and age differences in our di­ STUDY FURTHER DEFENSE workers; it is a story of callousness in the COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL verse society; and military-industrial partnership. Wrapped in Is a true music of the people, finding its its layers of suffering are the hopes of inspiration in the cultures and most person­ escape from the remnants of a 19th century HON. ED ZSCHAU al experiences of the diverse peoples that plantation economy-and warnings of the OF CALIFORNIA constitute our nation; and frustrations awaiting those who are unpre­ Has evolved into a multi-faceted art form pared for the litigious, impersonal society IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which continues to birth and nurture new that often replaces it. Thursday, September 25, 1986 stylistic idioms and cultural fusion; and The morning of the disaster, February 3, Has had a historic, pervasive, and continu­ 1971, a concussion rolled through the coun­ Mr. ZSCHAU. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing ing influence on other genres of music both try towns and pine woods of Camden House Resolution 563 today. It would urge the here and abroad; and County from a Thiokol munitions factory. A Joint Political-Military Group established by Has become a true international language fire had broken out in a small building the United States and Israel to examine ways adopted by musicians around the world as a where 60 people were assembling magnesi­ in which the two countries can expand their music best able to express contemporary re­ um flares-for monitoring troop movements strategic ties. This group has been a major alities from a personal perspective; and at night in Vietnam. When the fire reached factor in the strengthened ties between our Whereas, this great American musical art the storeroom where 4 tons of magnesium and sodium nitrate were spread on racks two countries, and the House should express form has not yet been properly recognized its support for further study into ways in which nor accorded the institutional status com­ and 56,322 flares were stacked, it touched mensurate with its value and importance; off a process known as deflagration, an ex­ even greater cooperation can be achieved. and tremely rapid burning that, in the enclosed The strategic relationship that exists be­ Whereas, it is important for the youth of environment of the storeroom, erupted as tween the United States and Israel has been America to recognize and understand jazz as an explosion. of mutual benefit to both countries. The a significant part of their cultural and intel­ Not all the victims of the 1971 explosion re­ United States has solidified a relationship with lectural heritage; and ceived judgments. Late this summer the plight a valuable ally in a very volatile region. Israel Whereas, in as much as there exists no ef­ of a group of victims who were misinformed enjoys the public support of the world's most fective national infrastructure to support about or simply unaware of the possibility of powerful champion of liberty in its own fight and preserve jazz; and filing for damages against the Government against terrorism and oppression. The Joint Whereas, documentation and archival sup­ Political-Military Group has been a significant port required by such a great art form has was brought to my attention. I would like to in­ yet to be systematically applied to the jazz troduce a measure to waive the statute of limi­ factor in the growth of this alliance. field; and tations for the remaining victims and relatives This bill would express congressional sup­ Whereas, it is in the best interest of the of the deceased who are now without legal re­ port for the Joint Political Military Group. It national welfare and all of our citizens to course. Some will never be able to work again would also encourage the group to explore preserve and celebrate this unique art form: because of permanent injuries sustained in ways in which the benefits that are enjoyed by Now therefore be it the explosion, some were forced to go on wel­ the United States and its other strategic allies, Resolved by the House of Representatives fare, most are still struggling with physical, such as the NATO countries, Japan, and Aus­ fthe Senate Concurring), that it is the sense mental and financial hardships caused by the tralia, could be extended to the United States­ of the Congress that- Israeli relationship. Jazz is hereby designated as a rare and accident. Mr. Speaker, this resolution calls for study­ valuable national American treasure to The liability of the U.S. Government, which which we should devote our attention, sup­ failed to notify the plant of a decision to re­ ing new initiatives in United States-Israeli co­ port and resources to make certain it is pre­ classify the materials handled by workers as operation. Nobody really knows what changes served, understood and promulgated. "hazardous," has been established. My bill in legislation or executive authority will be re- September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26561 quired to solidify further the existing relation­ the Greeks, the Hebrews, the Romans, and they do well. That way if you beat them, ship. It is important, however, that such a the early Christians who invented Western your victory is sweeter. If you lose, it's no study begin without any further delay. I submit civilization? Does today's social studies cur­ dishonor to lose to a great team." riculum bring them into contact with that The 70-year-old Brickhouse, who covered for the RECORD a copy of the bill. "great cloud of witness," as St. Paul called the White Sox in 1945, the year the Cubs H. REs.- them, who encourage us "to run with pa­ won their last pennant, began his career at Resolution expressing the sense of the tience this race that is set before us?" Are 18 at a Peoria radio station. He found the House of Representatives that the Joint we confident that the principles of the road north to Chicago as announcer for the Political-Military Group should develop Founders, the traditions embodied in our in­ Bradley University basketball team. policies and programs which promote stra­ stitutions, the memories of our forefathers' At one point, he almost missed the chance tegic cooperation between the United sacrifices, the examples of our statesmen, to announce a Bradley game because his sta­ States and Israel will be alive in the next generation's minds tion had made a commitment to air another Whereas President Reagan has declared and hearts? I do not think we can be as con­ show. Brickhouse refused to be deterred and that a strong relationship with Israel is a fident as we should be. But it is not our stu­ asked to do a then-rare delayed broadcast. strategic asset of the foreign policy of the dents' fault. His station was not convinced the public United States: Do not misunderstand. I am not saying wanted to hear a game when they already Whereas the United States and Israel that American history is all sweetness and knew the outcome and told him to conduct have established a Joint Political-Military light-far from it. I am saying, however, a poll to test his idea. Group to facilitate and promote cooperation that running through our nation's history "They made one mistake," Brickhouse between our two countries; like a golden thread are certain ideals and told the Chicago Sun-Times last year. Whereas the Joint Political-Military aspirations. What are they? Well, we the "They let me conduct the poll. The first 10 Group has contributed to strategic coopera­ people, all of us, believe in liberty and people I talked to said, no, they wouldn't be tion between, and promoted the mutual in­ equality. We believe in limited government interested in that. I threw their cards in the terests of, the United States and Israel; and and in the betterment of the human condi­ sewer, went to my favorite pool hall and Whereas the United States and other na­ tion. These truths underlie both our history filled out 100 ballots myself." tions with which we share a strategic inter­ and our society; they define us as a people; Fortunately for Brickhouse, the delayed est benefit from consultation in defense re­ and while they may be self-evident, they are broadcasts caught on. He was recruited by search programs, cooperation in the produc­ not spontaneously apprehended by the WON soon after, and came to Chicago in tion of defense material, competition in de­ young. The young must be taught these 1940. The rest is history. fense acquisition policies, and access to things, and at the same time they should Brickhouse gave up his Cubs assignment mutual defense industries and manufactur­ learn that a large part of the world thinks in 1981, but he still works steadily. He hosts ers: Now, therefore, be it and acts according to other principles. "The Chicago Cubs Scrapbook," as well as a Resolved, That it is the sense of the House pregame Bears show and an occasional of Representatives that- CONGRATULATIONS, JACK Channel 9 program, "Once a Star." But his <1 > the Joint Political-Military Group retirement isn't all work and no play. He should develop and recommend additional BRICKHOUSE and his wife will leave later this fall for policies and programs which would promote their yearly three-month stay on the further defense cooperation between the HON. HENRY J. HYDE French Riviera. United States and Israel and establish a re­ OF ILLINOIS As for his press veteran's award. the ever­ lationship between the United States and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gracious Brickhouse said it ranks right up Israel similar to the relationship that exists there with his induction into the Baseball between the United States and its other Thursday, September 25, 1986 Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. strategic allies; and Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, It gives me great "These are your colleagues," he said. <2> the Secretary of State and the Secre­ "You can't fool them. If they give you a tary of Defense should report to the Chair­ pleasure to report that my friend Jack Brick­ house, who has spent 40 years broadcasting stamp of approval, you ought to be pretty man of the House Committee on Foreign flattered." Affairs and the Chairman of the House the Cubs' games until he gave up that assign­ Brickhouse will receive his award on Nov. Committee on Armed Services on what ac­ ment in 1981, was recently named Chicago 9. tions have been taken to implement the rec­ Press Veteran of the Year by the Chicago ommendations of the Joint Political-Mili­ Press Veterans Association. tary Group and what additional legislation might be required to implement those rec­ I know Jack feels very honored to receive LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRUP­ ommendations. this distinction from his colleagues, and it is TION MUST BE STOPPED truly well-deserved. I'm sure my colleagues join me in congratulating him on this award A PLEA FOR HISTORY which will be officially bestowed on November HON. MAJOR R. OWENS 9. I am very pleased to include in the OF NEW YORK HON. JIM COURTER RECORD, the following article from the Chica­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW .JERSEY go Sun-Times of September 7 about Jack and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his colorful career in broadcasting. Thursday, September 25, 1986 Thursday, September 25, 1986 [From the Chicago Sun Times, Sept. 7, Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, on March 23, 13 1986] police officers in the 77th precinct in Brooklyn Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, the following HEY! HEY! A HIT FOR BRICKHOUSE were suspended based on charges that they excerpt from Secretary William Bennett's extorted money from narcotics dealers. The recent speech at the University of Kansas is 77th is in my district and I have received nu­ unique not only for its eloquence, but also for Jack Brickhouse, who has broadcast more losing baseball games than any other man merous reports from members of the commu­ its charge to educators that they emphasize in history, has been named Chicago Press nity reflecting a lack of confidence in the the beliefs on which this Nation was founded. Veteran of Year by the Chicago Press Veter­ police. Now our worst suspicions and fears The principles of liberty and equality which run ans Association. have proved to be true. There is an abundant throughout our history should be a source of "I've made it into nine halls of fame. I supply of crack and drugs in this community pride and patriotism for our youths. I agree must be doing something right," said Brick­ and the police are not doing all that they wholeheartedly with the Secretary that a con­ house, who during his career announced centration on the values and ideals of their Cubs, White Sox and Bears games. could do. The effective and honest efforts of the forefathers should be as important a part of While Brickhouse has, in his words, "done it all," interviewing Presidents Richard M. police are necessary if we are to have a func­ any curriculumn as historic names and dates. Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, an­ tioning society where people are protected KEEPING LEARNING .ALivE nouncing dance bands and covering spot from criminals. People should be able to go to Excerpt from "Once More, a Plea for His­ news from parades to political conventions, their local law enforcement authorities and tory," the Alf Landon address by William J. he is best known for his 40-year tenure with Bennett, Secretary of Education, at the Uni­ the Cubs. know that their complaints will be taken seri­ versity of Kansas, Sept. 9: His secret for surviving the Cubs pench­ ously and that they will not be threatened. A few questions, ladies and gentlemen: Do ant for losing: "I always People must know that the police are not only students realize that they are the heirs of give plenty of credit to the opposition when on their side but out front when it comes to 26562 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 fighting those who would disrupt our communi­ CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO present high office of public trust as chief of ties by criminal activity. THE HONORABLE VICTOR JA­ police for the city of Passaic. Sadly, communities in my district have been CALONE II OF PASSAIC, NJ, RE­ Throughout his lifetime he has forged ahead harmed by the perception and the reality that CIPIENT, 1986 COLUMBUS DAY with dedication and devotion in combatting the police were not their allies. The situation is MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, crime and protecting the life of our people. beginning to be addressed by the police de­ NEW JERSEY DISTRICT IV, We applaud his knowledge, training, hard partment itself as well as the Office of the UNICO NATIONAL work, and personal commitment that has en­ Special Prosecutor of the New York State At­ abled him to achieve the fullest confidence torney General. These efforts are to be ap­ HON. ROBERT A. ROE and strongest support of the people of our community. He has always applied the most plauded and supported. OF NEW JERSEY On a wider scale, we must address the sophisticated and advanced techniques of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issue of corruption of law enforcement per­ profession. Over the years Victor has earned and re­ sonnel. This is simply not a situation where Thursday, September 25, 1986 ceived many commendations and awards of we can afford to be tolerant. There is nothing Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker. On Friday, October valor for his service to people. In 1967 he was lower than a policeman who sells drugs. This 3, residents of my congressional district and the choice of the Junior Chamber of Com­ is a situation where we must make it clear State of New Jersey will gather together in merce for its annual "Cop of the Year" award. that to those to whom we entrust our safety, testimony to an esteemed police chief, com­ We particularly applaud his citation in 1985 by we expect much and we will not tolerate a munity leader and good friend, the Honorable the Drug Enforcement Agency for his "out­ light tap on the wrist by the courts. It is too Victor Jacalone II of Passaic, NJ, whose standing contributions in the field of drug en­ late in the session to address this issue legis­ standards of excellence throughout his life­ forcement.'' latively, but I will introduce legislation in the time have earned him the highly coveted citi­ During the period 1976 to 1979 Victor Jaca­ next session which addresses the issue of zen's award of one of our most prestigious lone II served as a member of the Passaic corruption in law enforcement agencies. Spe­ Italian-American organizations-the 1986 Co­ Board of Education and in 1979 received the cifically, our Federal system relies on State lumbus Day Man of the Year Award of New distinguished service award of the Education and local law enforcement personnel to pro­ Jersey District IV of UNICO National. I know Association of Passaic for his "devotion to vide information and resources to other States that you and our colleagues here in the Con­ Passaic schools." gress will want to join with me in extending as well as to the Federal law enforcement Mr. Speaker, it is indeed appropriate that our warmest greetings and felicitations to agencies. Corruption related to narcotics at we reflect on the deeds and achievements of Victor, his good wife Violet, their son Victor Ill, our people who have contributed to the quality any point in this network is a national problem daughter Valerie Ann, and daughter Karen and it must be addressed on a national level. I of life here in America and I am pleased to Lynn and her husband Robert Fulleman, as call your attention to Victor Jacalone's lifetime will introduce legislation providing for life sen­ we celebrate this milestone of achievement in tences without parole to any law enforcement of outstanding service to people and seek this their family endeavors. national recognition of all of his good works. I officer at the local, State, or Federal level who Mr. Speaker. Our honoree is the son of is convicted of participating in any situations appreciate the opportunity to call your atten­ Rose and the late Victor Jacalone. He was tion to this year's recipient of an award of ex­ which further criminal activity related to the born and raised in the city of Passaic, NJ, and sale of narcotics. cellence that expresses appreciation for the educated in the local school system. New untiring, unselfish, herculean efforts of a highly The case in Brooklyn involves narcotics. It Jersey District IV of UNICO National is com­ compassionate individual. We do indeed is clear that there would be far fewer drugs on prised of UNICO chapters of the Municipalities salute a distinguished citizen, good friend and the streets if there was no protection for this of Passaic, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic Valley, great American-the 1986 Columbus Day Man activity by the police. It is also clear that drugs North Haledon and Cedar Grove. The Colum­ of the Year of New Jersey District IV of are a cash-and-carry business. That cash bus Day Man of the Year Award named after UNICO National-the Honorable Victor Jaca­ comes 'from burglaries and muggings which a man of vision whose achievements, dreams lone II of Passaic, NJ. have become endemic in New York City and and adventures helped to shape the future of other areas where drugs are endemic. It is what was to be · first the discovery, charting also clear that the importation, processing, and later colonization of a new continent, HIGHER EDUCATION ACT distribution, and ultimate sale of drugs on our America, is an honor of special significance AMENDMENTS streets involves a complex network which has not only to UNICO National and our people of been able to function despite the best efforts Italian heritage but to all peoples of the free HON. JUUAN C. DIXON of the decent law enforcement personnel who world. OF CALIFORNIA have worked to control the problem. These Victor Jacalone II has been a staunch sup­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porter and active participant in many civic and people have risked much to try to control a Thursday, September 25, 1986 problem and they deserve our support and community improvement programs and we ap­ recognition of their honesty and integrity. They plaud the quality of his leadership endeavors Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, with yesterday's deserve our support to rid their ranks of the for over a quarter of a century in the vanguard passage of the Higher Education Act Amend­ "bad apples" which make their job more dan­ of our public safety officers. ments of 1986, the House of Representatives gerous and frustrating. He served our people and our country with has reaffirmed its commitment to postsecond­ distinction in the U.S. Army during the period ary education. This legislation is a sound and There are those who may think that this is 1952 to 1954. His military assignments includ­ balanced response to the current needs of just one more New York, or big city, problem. ed active service in Kobe, Japan and we are higher education and I am pleased to have I urge all of my colleagues to recognize that all proud of his having attained the National supported it wholeheartedly. heroin and cocaine do not grow in Iowa or Defense, Korean Service and United Nations I strongly concur with the overall policy of North Dakota any more than they grow in medals for his meritorious service with the this legislation, that of allowing room for in­ New York. This plague is imported and distrib­ U.S. Armed Forces. creases in program funding and simultaneous­ uted throughout the country and it is every­ Police Chief Jacalone has indeed earned ly targeting money more effectively to those one's problem. We must work together to the highest respect and esteem of all of us for who need it. In the Guaranteed Student Loan make sure that every link in our law enforce­ the quality of his leadership and sincerity of Program, a program engineered to assist the ment chain is as dedicated as every link in the purpose in seeking to achieve optimum public middle class, students will be able to take out drug importation and distribution chain. When safety for all of our people. In 1959 he was larger loans and all recipients will have to we get to that point, we will find that the crimi­ appointed to the Passaic Police Department. demonstrate financial need. In the Pell Grant nal system can be broken. That is not an ab­ He served in all official ranks of the depart­ Program, the Nation's largest source of Feder­ stract dream, but a reality which we should be ment-promoted to sergeant in 1966, lieuten­ al aid for low-income students, the reauthor­ committed to as a basic obligation to the ant in 1969, captain in 1973, deputy chief in ization bill allows students to receive larger people that we represent. February 1985-and in June 1985 attained his grants. In response to the increasing number September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26563 of students who go to college on a part-time traught to learn to read in school, where The appeal of the Vermont program, said basis, the bill will make some forms of aid­ teachers told her she was stupid. Ms. Carmenati, is that the struggle to learn grants, loans, and college work/ study-avail­ "I knew inside I wasn't dumb," said Ms. to read can be carried out in privacy. able to them for the first time. With the new Garrow, now 41, "if somebody would just "I felt bad enough as it was about learn­ take the time." ing," said Ms. Garrow. "Having a tutor come streamlined application procedure, all students Now, three years after she enrolled as a to the house helped a lot, somebody who applying for aid will find the process easier. student in Vermont's Adult Basic Education would take the time to go over and over it. The legislation also reaffirms the commit­ program, Ms. Garrow can read. Nobody was ever willing to take the time ment of this Nation to the idea that education At a time when adUlt illiteracy is the sub­ with me before." is one of the best ways for the disadvantaged ject of increased national attention and Now that she feels comfortable with read­ to help themselves. By revamping Federal aid Presidential proclamations, Vermont has a ing, she is completing a series of competen­ to historically black colleges through the new program for dealing with the problem that cy tests that are required to take the next seems to work. It is, in fact, one of the most step into the adult diploma program. Black Colleges Act, the legislation recognizes successful adult-illiteracy programs in the the special role these institutions play in the Unlike the more academic graduate nation, according to such observers as Jona­ equivalency degree program, the adult di­ education of black Americans. By allowing in­ than Kozol, who cited it in his book, "Illiter­ ploma program is a practical course that creases in the TRIO programs that identify ate America." But its methods are neither emphasizes accomplishments such as learn­ and give extra help to students from disadvan­ inexpensive nor easy to carry out. ing about state government and the local taged backgrounds, the legislation will make it For the first time, Ms. Garrow can bal­ economy. possible for more young people to attend col­ ance her checkbook and select movies in the In addition, each student is required to see lege. By developing a new grant program to video rental store by name. She buys the both a play and movie. Ms. Garrow took her help colleges establish day care centers, the Sunday newspaper every week and reads it two grandchildren to see "Annie" this . front to back. summer, her first experience of live theater. legislation will allow more low-income parents "I get a high off of being able to know to attend college. All these provisions promote Her next goal is to learn about the state something I couldn't know before," she said. government and then register to vote. one of the most important goals of the Higher John, who asked that his last name not be Ms. Garrow's . tutor, Ruth Barenbaum, Education Act, that of increasing access for used, has learned to read instruction manu­ said her job is made easier because she is en­ all students to postsecondary education. als and blueprints and fill out job applica­ couraged to use educational materials that The bill is guided by both a commitment tions. He's leaning to write sentences. He fi­ are relevant to the lives of her students, and a vision: A commitment to meet today's nally got a job as a high school custodian. who range from high-school dropouts and needs in a fiscally responsible manner, and a In his spare time, he reads science fiction. young mothers on welfare to senior citizens. Signing up for the Adult Basic Education Mrs. Barenbaum left public-school teaching vision that will allow us to meet growing needs program, said John, "was the biggest step in with expanded and improved services in the to become a home tutor a year ago. my life." "Children nonreaders are more playful future. I commend my colleagues, especially The program, under the auspices of the and open," she said, "while adult non­ the distinguished chairman of the House Edu­ Department of Education, operates a dozen readers have become closed and afraid. But cation and Labor Committee, Mr. HAWKINS, on learning centers around Vermont, employs adults have survival skills and knowledge their fine work in putting together this legisla­ the equivalent of 80 full-time tutors and that children don't have. We have to trans­ tion. It is legislation that will take higher edu­ makes use of the services of 50 volunteers. late academics into terms they know. Its budget of state and Federal funds is a "I like to use experience stories. A student cation into the 1990's, and I am pleased to little less than $2 million a year: 75 percent have supported it. will tell me the story of his life and I'll write of it comes from the state. The program is it down. Then, we'll use it the next week as free and it is available to anyone over 16 a reading exercise." who is not in school. Its current enrollment A successful part of the program has been IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO is 5,000 students. LEARN TO READ the Green Mountain Eagle, a monthly news­ The centers offer group instruction from paper published by Adult Basic Education reading classes and workshops on career de­ and written by the students. The paper HON. JAMES M. JEFFORDS cision-making to life-skill seminars, designed prints articles on practically anything, from OF VERMONT in response to the needs and interests of raising goats to coping with loneliness. In students. There is also a correspondence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the June issue, a pregnant teen-ager wrote course for the most advanced students. about her hopes for her unborn child, and a Thursday, September 25, 1986 But the key to success of Adult Basic Edu­ Mexican woman described how to make a cation, the administrators say, is the em­ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pinata. phasis on a combination of home-tutoring Ms. Garrow has written two stories about share with this body an article appearing in and individually tailored instruction. the New York Times on September 17, 1986, the skunks that moved in under her house The home-tutoring model was borrowed in East Middlebury, prompting a lively cor­ about the fine work of a few dedicated people from a literacy project conducted in Appa­ respondence with Eagle readers from all in the Adult Basic Education Program in my lachia in the early 1970's. The Vermont ex­ over the state. For her, writing newspaper home State of Vermont. These home tutors periment began on a small scale in 1974 and stories is another step along a path that have given hope to many Vermonters who expanded over the next decade. once seem closed to her. "This is the only statewide program that John, too, has found this new success an had come to believe that they would never uses home tutoring widely," said Sandra learn to read. One unique aspect of this pro­ enormous pleasure. When he signed up for Robinson, head of the adult education at the program, he said, "I doubted I could gram is that the struggle of learning to read is the Vermont Department of Education. done in the privacy of their own homes. Ac­ learn. I spent most of my life not reading." "People argue that it's expensive. That's Now, he said, "I'm about 75 percent better. I cording to Jonathan Kozol, this program is true, but it's also the only way to reach tell the teacher, if there's somebody who one of the more successful adult illiteracy pro­ these people." needs this kind of education and they don't grams in the Nation. The article follows: The kind of people Adult Basic Education think they can do it, tell them to come see is trying to reach, functionally illiterate [From the New York Times, Sept. 16, 19861 adults, number in the millions nationwide. nie." READING CAN BE LEARNED LATE IN LIFE In Vermont, experts estimate there may be MmDLEBURY, VT.-John was out of work as many as 58,000 adults who cannot read a for three years, but the trouble was not lack newspaper, take a driver's test or fill out a MISS ELOISE PICKRELL of job skills. In his life he had been a job application. farmer, a quarryman, a machine operator. For most such people, the first and most The problem was that he could not read or dilficult step is a admit the problem. When HON. ROY DYSON write. they finally do, they are often desperate. OF MARYLAND Gloria Garrow had a good job as a cook at "The job market is a powerful motivating a state institution for the mentally retard­ factor," said Diana Carmenati, director of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed. She earned more than $7 a hour, which learning center in New Haven, Vt. "In other Thursday, September 25, 1986 she considered a good wage. Her motivation cases, it's personal reason. One man came in to learn to read was more personal than eco­ when his children got old enough to realize Mr. DYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with nomic. Abused as a child by her alcoholic that the words he was reading to them were great regret to note the passing of Miss Eloise parents, she had been too emotionally dis- not the words that appeared in the book." Pickrell, a good friend who devoted her entire 26564 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 life to her country, her community, and her I recently returned from a most impressive al trading mechanisms, legal structures, and love of education and knowledge. conference organized by the Global Economic financial institutions which help make up Miss Pickrell came to Maryland in 1950 Action Institute in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sep­ our global economic system all must be re­ after working in Allentown, PA, as a children's tember 10-12, 1986. At this historic gathering, sponsibly managed, especially in today's en­ vironment of rapid change. Emphasis must librarian. She became the first librarian in St. members of the five GEAI Standing Commit­ be given to polices which will enhance free­ Mary's County, a position she held for 6 years. tees and the chairmen of their numerous divi­ dom of the individual, freedom of the As a pioneer in library administration, she was sions worldwide, along with distinguished ex­ market place, and the promotion of econom­ naturally involved in the education of our chil­ perts in banking, finance, and development ic justice such that opportunities for owner­ dren. from a myriad of social, ethnic, and religious ship and active participation in the econom­ She carried her interest in education into backgrounds, came together to develop a ic system can be extended to all. action. Miss Pickrell served as president of consensus for a global policy framework, The Global Economic Action Institute was the St. Mary's County Parent-Teacher Asso­ based upon the sound principles of free enter­ established both to encourage the above and prise and individual initiative in which we all to confront the problems which threaten ciation, on the Maryland Congress of Parent the well-being of our economic system. Teacher Associations, and the National PTA. believe, as well as a GEAI action plan to be Through its unique, intemational action­ She also became president of the Citizens implemented regionally in Africa, Asia, Latin oriented framework, private individuals co­ Scholarship Foundation, served on St. Mary's America, Europe, and North America. Sixty­ operate to promote responsible solutions to County Youth Commission, The Tri-County four participants from twenty-one nations were these problems. The Institute then seeks to Regional Education Advisory Board and the in attendance. They met for long hours in mobilize business and banking leaders, as Governor's Committee on the Employment of working groups and plenary sessions over an well as political and economic experts, to the Handicapped. intensive, 3-day conference, carefully review­ educate decision makers about the ramifica­ ing and redrafting the proposals developed tions of the various policy options they face, In 1956 she joined the Patuxent River Naval and to present appropriate new ones where Air Station. After over 20 years, she retired as during nearly a year's preparation. They necessary. the head librarian for the naval air station. In emerged with a consensus on an extremely The Global Economic Action Institute addition, she was active in the Society of En­ broad spectrum of objectives and strategies. It welcomes the involvement of thoughtful in­ gineers and Scientists on the base. now remains to further develop, region by terested individuals throughout the world. region, the specific initiatives to implement the These accomplishments would be lauded HISTORY OF THE GEAI by any of us as a full and productive life. Yet, programs identified in Jakarta. Through re­ gional discussions and planning meetings, and In 1982, Former Secretary of the Treasury this is just a portion of her contributions to so­ Robert B. Anderson became increasingly ciety. She served as president of the local So­ within each national division, action plans will concemed about the lack of attention being roptimist Club and the Toastmistresses Club be crystalized, and the implemention phase given to the rapidly changing global eco­ of St. Mary's County. Miss Pickrell served as can begin, nation by nation. nomic system and raised his concerns with a local president of the Maryland Association for Mr. Speaker, not only did I attend these number of close friends. Mental Health, curator of the St. Mary's meetings and work side-by-side with commit­ In disucussions with Dr. Mose Durst, with ted individuals from all walks of life, but a spe­ whom he received an award at the United County Historical Society, blood bank chair­ Nations, Secretary Anderson finalized plans man for the St. Mary's County of the Ameri­ cial delegation from the conference, in which I participated, visisted the nation of Singapore. for a fact-finding tour to consult with lead­ can Red Cross, vice president of the State or­ ing economic and financial experts. In the ganization of the American Association of Uni­ This island nation is a modern miracle. To its fall of 1982, Mr. Anderson, Dr. Durst and an versity Women as well as charter member and south is Indonesia, still relatively poor. To its advisor, Mr. Jeremiah Schnee, traveled past president of the St. Mary's County north, the struggling Philippines. But Singa­ throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia branch. She was active in the Business and pore sparkles like a diamond, and its bustling and discovered, somewhat to their dismay, Professional Women's Club of St. Mary's economic development is the envy of the that colleagues around the world shared their concerns. County, the American Association of Retired region. This economic miracle of Singapore is no accident; for over 21 years the government A conference seemed necessary, global in Persons, The National Association of Retired and private sector have worked creatively and scope, involving knowledgeable private indi­ Federal Employees, and she was a charter agressively to cut back on government bu­ viduals dedicated to the consideration of member of the Social Workers of America. major problems facing the world's economic reaucracy, and enhance at every possible In addition, she was active in her church, St. system. level entrepeneurial initiatives. The GEAI dele­ Andrews Parish. She served on the vestry, On the foundation of nearly a year of gation witnessed its marvelous achievements headed a youth group, directed the choir, and thoughtful preparation, the World Confer­ in the area of public housing. Its streets and served as organist. ence of Economic and Social Order was con­ sidewalks are free from any trash or garbage. vened on August 21, 1983 for six days in At age 74 she succumbed to a long and dif­ In meetings with top officials, we expressed Geneva, Switzerland. In attendance were ex­ ficult illness. The citizens of St Mary's County the d~sire of the GEAI to bring the Singapore perts from each of the major financial cen­ will forever be indebted to Miss Eloise Pickrell model to the attention of interested leaders in ters of the world. All in all, more than sixty for her endless commitment to the quality of other regions of the world searching for alter­ economic experts from twenty-four nations life. Although she had no close relatives as sought solutions to pressing problems af­ natives to the stagnant statist economic fecting the global business, trading, mone­ survivors, she left many who loved her and model still so prevalent throughout the Third will miss her. tary and banking systems, which balanced World. national concerns with the well-being of the GLOBAL ECONOMIC ACTION INSTITUTE larger community of nations. COMMENDING THE GLOBAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE At the conclusion of the unique gathering, ECONOMIC ACTION INSTITUTE In recent years much of the world has en­ it was the considered view of the partici­ joyed a level of development and prosperity pants that an ongoing organizational frame­ unprecedented in history. Increasingly, work should be established to identify and HON. BEN GARRIDO BLAZ however, this development is being threat­ promote responsible solutions for the prob­ OF GUAM ened by severe strains and tensions within lems threatening the health of our econom­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the intemational economic system upon ic system. Thus the Global Economic Action Institute was created. Thursday, September 25, 1986 which we all depend. Too little attention has been given to the protection and im­ STRUCTURE OF THE GEAI Mr. BLAZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride provement of the system itself which has The Global Economic Action Institute is and hope that I bring to the attention of my brought us this far. an association of private individuals who distinguished colleagues in this body an orga­ Decision makers in governments, financial share a common concem and commitment nization, the Global Economic Action Institute, institutions, and in the private sector must to work and act together to contribute to whose lofty goals and achievements will keep be encouraged to pursue sound policies the stability and strength of the free world's which will contribute to economic growth economic system. it at the forefront in fighting to assist in the and development, to harmony between na­ prosperity of the free world, and seeking to al­ tions which share a common commitment to NATIONAL DIVISIONS leviate the human suffering and misery so freedom, and to the strengthening of the The Institute, whose members number prevalent in the Third World today. system itself. Furthermore, the intemation- over 1,000 worldwide, is organized into 20 September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26565 national divisions, each guided by a chair­ words apply equally to those now visiting the CRITIQUE OF GEPHARDT­ man of world level distinction, who has Capital of our Nation. I submit his brief re­ HARKIN FARM BILL gathered around him some of the most marks of that evening to be placed in the knowledgeable people in areas relating to CONGRESSIONAL RECORD today to remind the business, trading, banking and monetary HON. DOUG BEREUTER each of us of the high esteem in which all of sectors. National divisions are financially OF NEBRASKA and operationally autonomous. organizing us hold those truly dedicated "Sisters of themselves and their activities as they deem Mercy." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appropriate. Thursday, September 25, 1986 National divisions critique proposals gen­ REMARKS OF THE HONORABLE JOHN PAUL Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, in light of the erated in the Standing Committees and, in HAMMERSCHMIDT TO THE P.O.W. NURSES, recent spate of news releases and news con­ conjunction with both the committees and APRIL 3, 1983 interested membership, identify and pro­ ferences regarding farm legislation introduced mote those proposals which seem to be par­ Thank you, Commander Galian. this week I think my colleagues may find it in­ ticularly timely and constructive. Good evening ladies and gentleman and formative to read the following editorial from especially our honored guests. STANDING COMMITTEES the September 24, 1986, issue of the St. To lead in the development of Institute It is a rare privilege for me to be asked to Louis Globe Democrat: policies, five standing committees have been take part in paying tribute to a very select From the St. Louis Globe Democrat, Sept. formed and convened from all regions of the group of individuals who have served this 24, 1986) Nation far beyond the call of duty. They world. They are The Trade, Development GEPHARDT'S FARM-MANAGEMENT BILL and Debt Committee; The Monetary Affairs and the more than 90,000 other former pris­ oners of war who are alive today cannot Rep. Richard A. Gephardt's "Save the Committee; The Government and Security Family Farm Act" might be more appropri­ Committee; The Committee on Religion and really be given enough recognition for the ately called the "Farm Community Destruc­ Society; and the Technical Committee. Pro­ hardship and suffering they once endured. tion Bill" or the "Farm Export Liquidation posals for action, emerging from these meet­ But we hope that these special days, set Bill." ings and subsequent studies, have been cir­ aside in their honor, can, at least, serve as Under the bill introduced in the House culated to the national divisions and to in­ reminders that a greateful nation has a debt Tuesday by Gephardt payments to and Washington, D.C. To facilitate this zero, a formula that has already worked for presence here tonight. many agricultural commodities." effort, the Global Economic Action Insti­ With little concern for your own safety tute Headquarters serves as a secretariat, Gephardt contends this supply manage­ and comfort during that most difficult hour ment would save the government $10 billion communications hub, and the coordinator you never lost sight of your mission to care of meetings to pursue the work at the Insti­ to $15 billion a year. He estimates the cost tute. for the sick and injured. Under fire on of his program would be $600 million a year Battan, and later during the siege of Cor­ if every eligible farmer participated because regidor you stayed with the troops and per­ his bill would provide federal money as re­ formed your duty. payable block loans. It sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? LADY VETERANS IN TOWN That all 81 of you later survived the rigors and deprivation of the Santo Tomas Prison That is because it is too good to be true. Camp for 2Vz years and at the same time If Congress should be so unwise as to HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON continued to attend to the health and wel­ enact the Gephardt-Harkin bill (it's spon­ OF NEW YORK sored in the Senate by Sen. Tom Harkin, D­ fare of others is a tribute to the human will Iowa> over President Reagan's certain veto, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to persist when all seems lost. Truly you it would: Thursday, September 25, 1986 were the very essence of sisters of mercy. Require participating farmers to get gov­ William Faulkner, in accepting the Nobel ernment permission to market their domes­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, a number of Prize for Literature in 1950, spoke of hu­ tic production, and put the government into very unique lady veterans have been in town manity's unflagging struggle to exist in the the day-to-day management of farms to this week to receive special honor. They are face of adversity. He said man " ... is im­ make sure that production targets were not unique in that each of them was a prisoner-of­ mortal, not because he alone among crea­ exceeded. In the Soviet Union, they call this war during World War II. tures has an inexhaustible voice, but be­ "central planning." These ladies are representative of a gallant cause he has a soul, a spirit capable of com­ Cause progressively greater economic passion and sacrifice and endurance." hardship in rural farm communities as pro­ group of 105 Army and Navy nurses. During duction of wheat and feed grain was cut World War II, they were captured by our en­ Today we are honoring that spirit you so back. If the cutbacks reached the limit set emies. They suffered the harshest kind of elegantly upheld. by the bill provisions that unit. care about one another more than ourselves prohibit protectionist trade barriers. The mission of CORA is to support and en­ Clearly, the Gephardt-Harkin bill is more­ then we will be keeping Delbert's spirit alive of-the-same government intervention that hance the growth potential of children and on Capitol Hill, and we will be honoring him in has put so many farmers on poverty row youth, individually, and through the interaction a way that I know would bring one of those and increased the cost of U.S. taxpayer sub­ with the significant adults and systems in their famous grins to his face. sidies to farmers to more than $30 billion a environments. year. It has been demonstrated over and The commitment to personalism and the over again that Washington cannot manage valuing of the uniqueness of the individual has H.R. 5300, THE OMNIBUS BUDGET production or prices to the long-term bene­ remained constant through a history of accel­ RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1986 fit of farmers. erated expansion, and validates the authentic­ The urgent need is to find ways to in­ HON. JIM ROSS LIGHTFOOT crease farm exports and move toward a ity of the CORA mission. The agency's under­ market where supply and demand deter­ lying motivation and service philosophy is OF IOWA mine production. As this is being done, gov­ "Love in Action". IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment price supports will be necessary to The agency is supported by various sources Thursday, September 25, 1986 help many farmers make the transition. including Government contracts, foundations, Rather then comtemplate piling excess corporations, United Way Donor Option, Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, the Federal wheat on the ground as storage space is ex­ United Way City Campaign, Combined Federal budget deficit is this Nation's No. 1 problem, hausted this fall, the government should Campaign, fee for service, and individual do­ yet you could not tell this yesterday when the find ways to greatly increase shipments of House approved H.R. 5300, the so-called defi­ grain to nations where hunger is rampant. nations. The agency is committed to the on­ going venture of trying to improve the quality cit reduction bill. This bill makes no attempt to It is estimated that the wheat surplus now reduce the deficit and to provide long-term is more than 50 million tons. An estimated 5 of life tor children and families in the area. million to 7 million tons of surplus wheat is Mr. Speaker, as CORA celebrates 15 years budget savings. Instead, this bill relies upon now being shipped overseas in the Food-for­ of outstanding service to the Northeast Phila­ one-time loan asset sales, tax increases, and Peace program. This would be an opportune delphia community, I want to commend their false savings to meet the fiscal year 1987 tar­ time to greatly step up these Food-for-Peace efforts and wish them much success in future gets of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Balanced shipments. It would be callous to allow sur­ years. Budget Act. plus wheat to lie on the ground in moun­ This is a smoke and mirrors budget reduc­ tainous piles across the nation, much of it to tion bill. It claims to reduce the deficit by be made inedible from weather damage, IN MEMORY OF DELBERT $15.1 billion for fiscal year 1987. The savings when it could be used to feed millions of LANNIER starving people in nations that can't afford achieved under this bill rely upon $8.4 billion to buy our grain. from the sale of Federal Government assets, HON. DOUG BARNARD, JR. $7.9 billion from increased new fees, taxes, OF GEORGIA and receipts; $1.9 billion from additional cuts; COMMEMORATING THE 15TH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and $680 million from early payment of the ANNIVERSARY OF CORA SERV­ fourth quarter general revenue sharing install­ ICES Thursday, September 25, 1986 ment. On top of this, the bill includes spending Mr. BARNARD. Mr. Speaker, it is with great provisions totaling $3.1 billion. Now, how can HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI sadness that I share with my colleagues the you call this a deficit reduction bill? OF PENNSYLVANIA passing of Officer Delbert Lannier. Delbert Unfortunately, many of the bill's provisions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was an officer with the Capitol Hill Police fail to provide concrete budget savings. First, force tor 13 years and was a friend to every­ sale of Federal Government assets are false Thursday, September 25, 1986 one who came in contact with him. More than savings. While they provide the Federal Gov­ Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I wish to call at­ anyone I have ever known, Delbert embraced ernment with money this year, in the long run tention to the 15th anniversary of CORA Serv­ the Will Rogers' philosophy " I never met a they will provide no budget savings, and in ices; counseling or referral assistance serv­ man I didn't like." fact, in many cases they will cost the Govern­ ices. CORA Services, the comprehensive child Delbert was a constant ray of sunshine ment money. and family resource center located at Susque­ though he spent many hours in the cold, the For example, the bill claims savings of $850 hanna and Verree Roads in Fox Chase, is heat, the traffic and the rain at his post at 1st million in 1987 from selling the Small Business celebrating 15 years of meeting the various and Independence Avenue. I never saw him Administration loans, yet the Government needs of the residents in Northeast Philadel­ without a smile on his face, a joke on his lips, would lose almost $1.4 billion from 1988 to phia. Begun in 1971 as a small counseling and friendly advice to anyone who asked tor 1996 from "forgone revenues." This results center for teenagers and their families, CORA it. from the Government's inability to collect the has since grown into a multifaceted human Many people will be surprised to learn that principle and interest it has counted on. services system which offered assistance to Delbert suffered many setbacks in his person­ Second, Congress can reduce the deficit over 25,000 people during the most recent al life that would have permanently wiped the and meet the targets of Gramm-Rudman with­ service year. smile off most of our faces. Several years ago out imposing hidden tax increases, such as Among the st (Vices provided at the agency he lost both his wife and his only child in less those contained in this bill. For instance, this presently are: ! arent education training ses­ than a year's time. Delbert just remarried this bill extends the 3 percent telephone excise sions, early years: n!Jrsery, readiness and day year, and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to tax; accelerates the collection of excise taxes care, counseling: individual, family and group, his widow, Helen. And, yet despite his own on beer, wine, and cigarettes; and maintains business youth cooperative-job development pain, he continued to maintain his joy of life the Federal unemployment tax at 0.8 percent, and placement program, assessment and con- and his contagious good humor. In fact, his rather than Jetting it drop as scheduled to 0.6 sultation; educational, psychological, psychiat­ friendliness and helpfulness were so widely percent in 1988. ric, adolescent pregnancy support service and known and so farreaching that the Washing­ Finally, the bill produces so-called budget prevention outreach, vocational and career as­ ton Post even published an article in praise of savings by moving the fourth quarter 1986 sessment and counseling, prevention and him. general revenue sharing payment from Octo- September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26567 ber to September so that the expenditure will I ask all of my colleagues to join me in con­ cifically, I am referring to the retroactive provi­ be included in the fiscal year 1986 deficit gratulating Steve Morrissey who will assume sions in H.R. 3838 which repeal the 3-year rather than the 1987 deficit. This tactic makes the presidency of NARFE in January 1987. I basis recovery rule on the already taxed por­ a mockery of Congress' efforts to reduce the commend his and all of our retired Federal tion of a retirees pension. budget deficit. It is just a paper move to make employees for their years of service. Under current law, public servants may re­ the numbers look better than they actually cover their contributions to a mandatory pen­ are. TAX REFORM AND THE sion plan for up to 3 years without being I am dismayed that the House shirked its ECONOMY taxed. This has been a longstanding policy duty to approve a true deficit reduction pack­ because employees paid taxes on this money age. I understand that pressure is great to when it was contributed. avoid sequestration under Gramm-Rudman­ HON. WALTER E. FAUNTROY Repeal of the 3-year recovery rule will Hollings, but under this bill, we are just post­ OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA affect thousands of employees in my district poning "D-day." Sooner or later, Congress is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and does so unfairly. These individuals based going to have to come to grips on Federal Thursday, September 25, 1986 their retirement plans on current tax policy. To spending. And the longer we wait, the tougher Mr. FAUNTROY. Mr. Speaker, the net ef­ change the rules this late in the game will it will be to achieve tne necessary budget sav­ fects of the tax reform bill on the economy likely have a deleterious effect on retirees ings. are indeterminate according to many of the who will get hit an estimated $10,000 in addi­ It is my hope that the House will someday experts. I am concerned about the net affects tional taxes the first 3 years of retirement. soon accept its responsibility to solve the of the bill on the savings rate, particularly in This provision is particularly onerous in that it budget deficit problem. Budget cuts are tough light of the reduction in individual rates and is retroactive until July 1, 1986. decisions to make, but the longer we post­ the treatment of IRA's. I had hoped that a clean motion to recom­ pone these decisions, the more difficult they The concern with the savings rate is par­ mit this bill to conference would be offered will be to make and the more they will hurt. ticularly acute in light of the burgeoning with instructions to at least remove the retro­ Acting now on deficits will make the choices growth in private and public debt in recent active aspects of this change in the 3-year re­ easier nex1 year. years. This debt represents a potential mort­ covery rule. I would have supported such a In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I was forced to motion. I do not believe that this dramatic vote against this bill because it failed to pro­ gage on the future and we need to encourage citizens and businesses to increase savings. change in policy should apply to individuals re­ vide true deficit savings. However, this bill tiring before the date of enactment of this bill. contained some provisions that I supported, We can no longer afford to consume more than we produce, buy more than we sell, at Unfortunately, no such "clean" motion was of­ such as eliminating the 3 percent Social Secu­ fered, and I was forced to weigh this negative rity cost-of-living adjustment trigger and limit­ the expense of this increased debt. An additional concern centers around deficit aspect of H.R. 3838 with all the other pluses ing the Medicare Part A hospital deductible to and minuses in the bill and cast my vote ac­ $500. These provisions are necessary in order reduction, particularly in light of the tax cut en­ gineered by the Reagan administration in cordingly. I would have felt more at ease sup­ to help older Americans pay for increasing porting H.R. 3838 had this retroactive provi­ health care, food, and shelter costs. 1981. If and when tax reform passes and is signed by the President, I believe we must act sion affecting federal retirees not been includ­ swiftly and judiciously to raise taxes and thus ed in the final draft. TRIBUTE TO STEVE MORRISSEY continue to reduce the deficit while meeting AND NARFE the domestic needs of the people. A DIFFICULT VOTE The bill proposes to maintain revenue neu­ HON. PETER H. KOSTMA YER trality. To do so under these circumstances OF PENNSYLVANIA appears to be questionable in light of the HON. TOM LEWIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growing need for housing, medical care, edu­ OF FLORIDA cation, income, and Social Security of low­ Thursday, September 25, 1986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and moderate-income people, needs which Mr. KOSTMA YEA. Mr. Speaker, it is with have in recent years been neglected as the Thursday, September 25, 1986 great pleasure that I rise to congratulate United States has instead pursued budgets Steve Morrissey, a constituent and good Mr. LEWIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I based upon welfare for the defense industries cast a very difficult vote-in opposition to the friend who was elected national president of and the wealthy. the National Association of Retired Federal conference agreement on tax reform. In spite of many concerns, I support H.R. Too many changes in this tax legislation Employees [NARFE] last week. 3838, the "Tax Reform Act of 1986." At the Mr. Morrissey, of Bensalem, Bucks County, were made simply to achieve revenue neutrali­ same time, I request that upon passage, we ty. Many present deductions which are intend­ PA, has served this country with distinction for examine the revenue needs of the economy a great many years. During World War II he ed to ensure fairness to ordinary taxpayers fell and work both to restore and increase the ef­ prey to that goal. The people who were to be was a decorated member of the U.S. Combat fectiveness of domestic spending which has Engineers stationed in the Pacific. Subse­ the primary beneficiaries of this legislation been so sharply reduced relative to human quently, he acted as Chief Enforcement Offi­ may very well suffer, either directly or indirect­ needs over the past 5 years. cer with the Bureau of Alcoho~. Tobacco and ly, through outright changes in law or econom­ Firearms of the Department of the Treasury. ic repercussions. Even after retiring, Steve Morrissey contin­ THREE-YEAR BASIS RECOVERY The inclusion of retroactive provisions in the ued to work diligently for his fellow Americans RULE bill is unconscionable. Some of the retroactiv­ as a volunteer member of NARFE. He quickly ity is outright, in the case of the 3-year recov­ made his mark on that fine organization and HON. BILL LOWERY ery rule and the investment tax credit. Some is hidden, like the loss of capital gains treat­ soon became president of the Pennsylvania OF CALIFORNIA ment in pending installment sales. In both in­ Federation before being elected national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES president this month. stances, Americans are being penalized un­ As many of my colleagues know, NARFE is Thursday, September 25, 1986 fairly. the only association dedicated solely to the in­ Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. Speaker, The provisions of the bill are so far reaching terests of civilian retirees of the national Gov­ today, the House of Representatives passed, that a positive impact is impossible to predict, ernment. For the past 65 years this organiza­ with my support, a sweeping tax reform meas­ especially in an economy which is juggling tion has represented the men and women ure. As I indicated during the course of the both budget and trade deficits. In fact, the tax who have devoted themselves to every aspect debate on the bill, I had several reservations bill is likely to reduce overall level of invest­ of civil service. Today, with a membership of over provisions included in this omnibus tax ment, job creation, economic growth, and approximately a half-million people, NARFE package. At this time, I would like to discuss international competitiveness. Any gain for continues to serve those who have so faithful­ my opposition to a particular proposal affect­ lower income people will be immediately sacri­ ly served our country. ing many Federal retirees in my district. Spe- ficed in a strained economy. 26568 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 The sheer volume of changes will create She lives there with about 2,600 people on She got some of her instincts from her havoc for corporations and individuals. This a narrow strip of land that was filled in mother, Lisa Gerdes, who volunteers at the exercise in tax reform has demonstrated that alongside Manila Bay the last time the Alpha House, a home for unwed mothers in the wisest approach to tax reform is not to channel was dredged. St. Petersburg. Her interest in other worlds shatter all that is familiar, but to examine the It's a bamboo-hut and thatched-roofed ex­ was sparked by her father, Charles Gerdes, istence where families are lucky to make $1 code provision-by-provision and evaluate who travels widely as an international mar­ a day. The men fish while the woman sell keter. where changes are desirable. their catch at market. Except during the The second of six children, Karen went to For the sake of the people of America, I rainy season, that is. St. Petersburg Catholic High School and hope that my vote was wrong. However, from A lot of people go hungry during the rainy Florida State University. While in Tallahas­ the conversations I have had with my constitu­ season, when the seas are too rough for the see, she converted from Catholicism to the ents and numerous economists, I believe that fishermen to go out, Gerdes said. To make Mormon faith, which led her to get a mas­ the passage of this conference report will things worse, the land floods at high tide, ter's degree in social work at Brigham have serious negative repercussions. spreading raw sewage and disease. Young University. As a Peace Corps volunteer specializing in "It's a little embarrassing for me to be sin­ primary health care and education, Gerdes, gled out for this honor," Gerdes said. "In a KAREN GERDES HONORED AS 28, teaches families basic first aid and sani­ general sense, my religious views have a lot PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER OF tation procedures. She instructs core groups to do with my work. But I'm for not so THE YEAR in the community how to avoid diarrhea much talking about what I believe in as I and tuberculosis. She befriends abandoned am trying to live it." children and is helping to build a health Because Peace Corps volunteers are sup­ HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG center. posed to remain neutral, another thing OF FLORIDA She was chosen above 1,445 others in her Gerdes is reluctant to talk about are the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES region to be one of three Volunteers of the politics and events that forced former Phil­ Year worldwide, and is in Washington this Thursday, September 25, 1986 ippine president Ferdinand Marcos to flee weekend for the 25th anniversary celebra­ the country in February and relinquish the Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, during tion of the Peace Corps. reins to Corazon Aquino. ceremonies this month marking the 25th anni­ "It's a great honor," Gerdes said. "Being Giving more than a hint of where her sen­ versary, of the Peace Corps, Karen Gerdes of in the Peace Corps is something I've always timents lie, however, Gerdes said, "I felt St. Petersburg, FL, will be honored as one of wanted to do. As a kid, it was a romantic very privileged to be in the country and see fantasy I had." people take control of their destiny in such the organization's three Volunteers of the Sen. Hubert Humphrey first introduced Year. a peaceful way . . . I was so proud, I almost legislation in 1957 to create a worldwide wished I were Filipino." Karen, a 1976 graduate of St. Petersburg force fighting for peace. But for many of Catholic High School, is completing her Ironically, Gerdes came the closest she's the Peace Corps veterans knocking around ever been to Aquino not in the Philippines, second year as a Peace Corps volunteer in festivities on The Mall and attending class reunions at the embassies of their former but in Washington on Friday when the the Philippines. She is being recognized for president said a few words at the opening her mastery of the Philippine language and host countries this weekend, it was presiden­ ceremony of the Peace Corps celebration. culture, and for her ability to utilize local re­ tial candidate John F. Kennedy who gave the call to action during an impromptu Aquino, who is in the United States seeking sources to establish self-sustaining programs speech on the 1960 campaign trail. At 2 a.m. funds and trade to offset her country's defi­ in a variety of much-needed areas. in an autumn chill, he challenged 10,000 cit, was whisked off to a meeting in New As a volunteer living in an urban squatters' students at the University of Michigan to York with Wall Street bankers before settlement in Orani, 100 kilimeters outside of give a few years of their lives to help the Gerdes was able to meet her. Manila, her major responsibility is teaching poor in the developing world. If elected, Gerdes plans to spend a week visiting her basic health techniques to community work­ Kennedy said, he would recruit a Peace family in St. Petersburg before returning to the Philippines for the two months left in ers, who can in turn pass them on to other Corps. More than 120,000 volunteers have served her tour. When she returns to the States, residents of the community. She has learned she will look for work in a refugee settle­ to provide assistance in starting-up programs, in 94 countries in the generation that has passed since. About 3,500 ex-volunteers are ment or a hospital that will bring in more such as child day care centers, which ulti­ attending the festivities this weekend. than the $90 a month she makes in the mately are taken over and run by community Among them is expected to be Ruth Whit­ Peace Corps. Having paid off a larger debt members. She has also found local sponsors ney, a St. Petersburg resident who shipped she felt she owed to society, Gerdes said it's to pay for surgery needed by poor children out for Ghana in 1961 with the first wave of now time to settle her student loans. and established a program to find living ar­ volunteers. Florida has provided 2,188 more rangements for abandoned children. volunteers to the Peace Corps since then, Following my remarks I am submitting a ranking 14th in the pool of states. TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL H. ERNE story from the September 21 , 1986, St. Pe­ Today's volunteers teach subjects like tersburg Times in which Karen more fully dis­ bookkeeping, build housing and bring modem agricultural techniques to their HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO cusses her experiences as a Peace Corps vol­ posts around the world. They are waging OF CALIFORNIA unteer and the personal sense of satisfaction peace, which means "more than simply the she has received from her service. absence of war," Peace Corps director Loret IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through her work, Karen shares with the Miller Ruppe said. "It's the absence of con­ Thursday, September 25, 1986 disadvantaged people of this Philippine com­ ditions that bring on war-the conditions of munity the caring and compassion that is sym­ hunger, disease, poverty, illiteracy, despair." Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I would bolic of our Nation which reaches out to help This afternoon Karen Gerdes w.ill carry like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to other countries in need. And her work is rep­ the Peace Corps flag at the head of a pro­ Michael Erne who has served as Administrator cession from the Lincoln Memorial, across of Ventura County Medical Center for the past resentative of the outstanding service and the Potomac River to Arlington National sacrifices of the 6,000 current Peace Corps Cemetery. There, at John F. Kennedy's gra­ 13 years. Michael is resigning effective Octo­ volunteers, and the 120,000 volunteers who vesite, a memorial service is to be held for ber 15, 1986, to assume the post of chief ex­ have represented our Nation in more than 60 the 199 Peace Corps volunteers who died ecutive officer of the Grossmont District Hos­ countries this past quarter century. in service pital in San Diego. [From the St. Petersburg Times, Sept. 21, overseas. Erne was graduated with honors from the 1986] At a gala celebration of the Kennedy University of California, Santa Barbara in 1967 PEACE CORPS HONORING ST. PETERSBURG Center this evening, Caroline Kennedy will and 2 years later earned his Master's degree present Volunteer of the Year awards to in Public Administration from San Diego State Gerdes; Donald Beckley of Bellevue, Iowa, WASHINGTON.-Home for Karen Gerdes is who is serving in Niger; and Maria Mojica of University, graduating with highest honors. usually the comfortable Holiday Park sec­ Ponce, Puerto Rico, who is serving in Para­ When Michael Erne took over as adminis­ tion of St. Petersburg. But for the last two guay. trator of Ventura County Medical Center in years, home has been a squatters' camp on "Inside of me has always been the need to 1973 he was only 27 years old. The health the main island of Luzon, in the Philippines. be in a helping profession," Gerdes said. care facility was 87 years old and known as September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26569 County Hospital. Both have come a long way force. Legislative Affairs Committee and Chair­ So this is a case wherein a project that was in the past 13 years. man of the Health Planning Committee, Santa originally certified for one site and user on a Erne is a proven and seasoned administra­ Barbara/Ventura area. He has been a geological oilfield is subsequently relocated tor with a solid record of accomplishment with member of the board of directors of the Liv­ within the same geological oilfield to another the Medical Center and recognized statewide ingston Visiting Nurses Association, Ventura user and the FERC certification is amended to as a creative go-getter in the advancement of as well. reflect that change. Further, this case involves health care. One of the most visible products I extend my best wishes to Michael H. Erne a certification for a project that was originally of Erne's tenure is the new, $12 million Dr. in his move to Grossmont District Hospital and obtained by a partnership, but one or more of David Fainer Wing of the Medical Center, a wish him continuing success in his profession­ the partners has changed and the FERC certi­ four story structure now housing several care al life. Additionally, I commend him for his ex­ fication is amended to reflect the same. departments, including VCMC's Emergency emplary service to the Medical Center and to The case I have described seems to me to Services Department, the most active in the the citizens of Ventura County. also fit into the category of minor modifica­ county. Funding for this project was secured tions. These minor changes seem to be the through State grant and Federal revenue shar­ type of routine modifications a project often ing moneys. Erne has also completed first COGENERATION FERC must undergo as it moves toward financing phase planning of an additional $5 million ren­ MODIFICATIONS and construction. If the projects had become ovation project with funding secured through a significantly more expensive or were no longer long-term borrowing program with the Medical HON. DAN MICA physically the projects originally contemplated, Center assuming total responsibility for the the property would not remain transition prop­ debt service. OF FLORIDA erty under this section of the bill. However, This creative approach to fiscal responsibil­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both projects are essentially the same phys­ ity has characterized Erne's entire tenure. Thursday, September 25, 1986 ically, and both have, in fact, become less ex­ During his administration, the Medical Center pensive. I believe that the amendments to the has required the least tax support of any Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, the chairman of the FERC order that are described above fit into public hospital in California with only about 2 Ways and Means Committee and I engaged in the category of minor modifications. percent of its budget coming from county tax­ a colloquy in December regarding the effec­ payers. tive date of title II. Section 204(a)(2) makes an To meet growing health care needs exception for property that is part of a project A BREATH OF FRESH AIR AT throughout the County, Erne directed the ex­ that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis­ THE FED pansion of VCMC's local clinics and family sion certified before March 1, 1986, as a care programs such as he developed and/or "qualifying facility" under the Public Utility expanded an array of specialty programs such Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 [PURPA]. The HON. BYRON L. DORGAN as emergency-trauma; rapid care for conven­ statement of managers to the bill explains that OF NORTH DAKOTA ient treatment of minor medical emergencies; this rule will not apply if a FERC certification is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a high risk pregnancy program and VCMC's "substantially amended" after March 1, 1986. newborn intensive care nursery, the only facili­ We discussed the distinction between sub­ Thursday, September 25, 1986 ty of its kind between the San Fernando stantial and minor modifications in the context Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota. Mr. Speaker, Valley and San Jose, treating critically ill new­ of a cogeneration project that was originally I am introducing today, along with Mr. JACK borns and tiny premature infants. Also under certified by FERC on April 24, 1985 as a facili­ KEMP, a bill designed to begin the reform of Erne's stewardship, the Medical Center's ty that would burn culm to generate steam the process by which monetary policy is made Family Practice Residency Program associat­ and electricity. I described several amend­ in our country. The Federal Reserve Disclo­ ed with the UCLA School of Medicine has ments to that project's FERC order and the sure Act of 1986 is needed today to make gained nationwide prominence. chairman stated that they seemed to fit into monetary policy more responsive to the inter­ Erne's first position out of college was as a the category of minor modifications. These in­ est of the American people. systems programmer for the city of Sandiego cluded circumstances wherein the introduction The Federal Reserve Board develops this and went from there to a post as research an­ of efficiencies results in a reduction of the country's monetary policies. Decisions made alyst at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center project cost and an increase in net electricity by the Fed have an impact on every farm­ in Houston. He subsequently took a 3-year as­ output and wherein three separate facilities house, business, and home in America. Inter­ signment as a U.S. Air Force health care ad­ are combined into a single powerhouse. est rates rise and fall with the Fed's decisions; ministrator at the USAF Hospital in Zwei­ Another cogeneration project, which was inflation, productivity, and economic growth brucken, Germany. He began that tour as a fi­ originally certified by FERC on June 27, 1985 are all heavily influenced by actions of the nancial resources manager and spent his last as a "qualifying facility" for purposes of Federal Reserve Board. part of the tour as Hospital administrator. In PURPA, has undergone similar changes and While the Fed's influence is immense, its re­ December of 1972 Erne came to Ventura is also in need of a clarification as to what are sponsiveness to the public is minimal. The ar­ County Medical Center as assistant adminis­ "minor modifications." chitects of our Government's fiscal policy­ trator and 10 months later became administra­ The project has the same size cogeneration the administration and the Congress-have no tor. plant. It has the same plant design. It has the direct impact on, or even knowledge of, the Ventura County Medical Center is looking same use of process steam-that is, en­ decisions made by the Fed. As a result, co­ forward to the celebration of its centennial hanced oil recovery. It is the same general lo­ ordination of our fiscal and monetary policies next year and is now a state-of-the-art acute cation-in the same oilfield-although the is rarely attained. care hospital and countywide network of exact site has been moved approximately 3 The lawmakers who wrote the original Fed­ family care centers and clinics offering an miles. It has the same power sale agreement eral Reserve Act in 1913 labored to ensure array of specialized services to citizens of with the same utility, which will interconnect that the Fed would never become what, in Ventura County and beyond. Much of this with the same substation. It will use the same fact, it has become-a powerful central bank progress has been due to Michael Erne's ad­ type and source of fuel. accountable to no one. While the act was ministration. There are, however, a few differences with under consideration, President Wilson empha­ Erne has been active in many capacities the original project. The new project includes sized, with professional associations throughout the ownership of the oilfield by the partnership, in­ The control of the system of banking and state. He has served as president of the stead of selling the steam to an oil company. of (issuing money) must be public, not pri­ board of directors of the California Association The exact plant site has been moved about 3 vate • • • it must be vested in the govern­ of Public Hospitals, served in several offices miles, although it is in the same field. There is ment itself so that the banks may be the in­ with the California Hospital Association, been a possibility that one of the general partners struments, not the masters, of individual a member of the board of directors of the will be replaced. And somewhat less steam initiative and enterprise. hospital council of Southern California served than originally envisioned will be provided to It is time that we followed President Wil­ on the public hospital/private hospital task the oilfield. son's advice. 26570 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 The Federal Reserve Disclosure Act of That the Army and FMC's enthusiasm for the Army's doctrine of aggressive, mobile 1986 takes the following steps: the Bradley might have made them less than combat. The Federal Reserve Open Market Commit­ forthcoming on the Bradley's swimming capa­ On occasion, the Army acknowledges, tee would be required to disclose changes in bility should come as no surprise; the Army Bradleys have sunk while swimming across the intermediate targets for monetary policy still has not conducted realistic, live-fire tests streams, a procedure that entails attaching on the date on which the committee adopts a rubberized skirt around the vehicle to pre­ on the Bradley, even though I, along with vent water from cascading through its the change, many of my colleagues, have long pressed for hatches as it paddles through water too The Secretary of Treasury would become a such testing. deep to ford. voting member of the Federal Open Market I call this article to the attention of my col­ One former Defense Department official Committee, leagues and urge them to read it. It demon­ who is fully familiar with the Bradley pro­ The term of the Fed's Chairman would par­ strates yet again that many unanswered ques­ gram ridiculed the swimming capability of allel that of the President, tions remain about the Bradley, questions the vehicle. Asked how important it is that Fed Governors would have terms of 7 which could ultimately cause unnecessary the Bradley be able to swim, this expert as­ years, rather than 14. casualties to the troops who must ride the serted: "On the defensive, it might not be These are modest steps, but we need to Bradley in combat. important. If attacking, if you want to win, take these steps to put the Federal Reserve if you're going forward, you've got to have EXPERTS SEE RISK IN TROOP CARRIER it. If you're going to the rear, it may not be Board on the road to being a full participant in important." Bridges to the rear are more our economic program. WASHINGTON, September 20.-The Army's likely to remain intact, he explained. Bradley troop carrier would risk sinking if it The concern about the vehicle's perform­ tried to cross deep rivers and streams in ance in water is also justified by the fact A TRIBUTE TO MRS. JENNIE that soldiers have died trying river crossings CHILDRESS BUCKNER combat, according to weapon experts. The flaw, which is suggested by newly uncovered in the Bradley's predecessor, the M-113, documents, could halt infantry attacks at which is also made by FMC. HON. JUUAN C. DIXON the banks of rivers in Europe, where the ve­ To this day, the Army asserts that the OF CALIFORNIA hicle is deployed. Bradley, which carries as many as nine Despite the risk to infantrymen riding in riders into combat, can pass its tests in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Bradley, the Army and its prime con­ water, even though it can be risky. That will Thursday, September 25, 1986 tractor have pressed ahead with the $12.2 be the case, the Army says, even after more billion project. armor is added to the vehicle, a planned im­ Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, it is a distinct Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bussey, chief of provement that could add three or four tons pleasure to bring to the attention of my col­ Army public affairs, said that the Pentagon to its weight. leagues the accomplishments of Mrs. Jennie is "naturally concerned" about any problem But the Bradley's critics say that the vehi­ Childress Buckner of Los Angeles, CA as she with the vehicle but that "the Bradley has cle performed poorly in the original oper­ celebrates her 1OOth birthday on October 16 proved itself in the field and is vital to the ational tests conducted by the Army in 1979, of this year. Army's modernization." and that the problems have never been Mrs. Buckner is a magna cum laude gradu­ MANUFACTURER CALLS IT SAFE fixed. ate of Fisk University, class of 1909. Upon The problems center on the protective While warning soldiers about the hazards, rubberized skirt, which can be damaged graduation, her career and academic pursuits the Army has continued to accept certifica­ during operations and cannot be erected took her across the Nation. She has served tions by the FMC Corporation, which man­ swiftly, the critics say. They add that the as an English teacher in Nashville, TN and ufactures the vehicle, that the Bradley is ca­ Bradley rides too low in the water for the later as supervisor of the home economics pable of crossing deep water. skirt, held in place by poles, to perform department of the Nashville school system, a The company has been sued by a recently during turns, in choppy waters or strong dismissed test engineer for making those position she held for 15 years. She later stud­ certifications. The suit is focusing renewed currents, or in certain other conditions. ied sociology and statistics at Hampton Uni­ attention on doubts by some experts in the PRAISE AND DOUBTS versity, and taught and worked at several in­ military about the Bradley's capabilities. Even those who praised the Bradley, stitutions of higher learning, including Fisk Uni­ Granting interviews on •condition that which is armed with a cannon and antitank versity, Talladega College in Alabama, Touga­ they not be identified, the weapon experts missiles, doubted its worth in water deeper loo College in Mississippi, and Lincoln Univer­ agreed to discuss the newly uncovered inter­ than three and a half feet, the depth at sity in Missouri. She eventually moved to Los nal documents from the Army and FMC and which its tracks touch bottom. Angeles, CA, where she resides today. other papers filed last week in Federal Dis­ "The vehicle is a tremendous improve­ trict Court in San Jose, Calif., in connection ment over the M-113," said one well in­ Mrs. Buckner is the widow of George with the engineer's suit. The experts includ­ Walker Buckner of Virginia, and the mother of formed retired officer. "If you asked me to ed current and retired military officers, fight in a Bradley versus a 113, 100 percent two children, Louise Buckner Woodard of Los Congressional staff members, Government of the time I'll take the Bradley. That gun Angeles, and the late George Buckner, Jr. I consultants and former Pentagon officials. and TOW missile are magnificent and the join her family and friends in wishing her well The documents indicate that the Army speed and everything else. But I don't want on this occasion. and the contractor adopted extraordinary to swim in it." measures to prevent troops from drowning FMC has tried to meet the Army's re­ during river crossings in the 22-ton vehicle, quirement that the immense vehicle swim BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE which moves about on tracks like a tank. In safely since work on the project began in training, the troops wear life preservers and the late 1970's. But recent company docu­ HON. MEL LEVINE rescue boats are kept close at hand. ments say that "swim risks could be elimi­ Patrick J. Head, general counsel of FMC, nated and a very significant cost saving OF CALIFORNIA said that "the basic issue" in the California achieved if the Bradley fighting vehicle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lawsuit "is whether we misled the Army, swim requirement were deleted." and our position is no, we have not." Thursday, September 25, 1986 Henry Boisvert, the engineer who sued "Like any other piece of litigation," he FMC last week, says he thinks the Bradley Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, this said, "we treat it very seriously, and want to will never prove capable of safely swimming. past Sunday's New York Times carried an arti­ dissect it completely before we come up In the lawsuit, he asserted that the compa­ with an absolute position on it." ny inadequately tested the Bradley, falsified cle by John Cushman which described in General Bussey said it was too early to detail problems with testing of the Bradley form an opinion about the merits of the the results of some tests, and withheld from fighting vehicle. Specifically, the article exam­ California lawsuit. the Army information developed at Govern­ ined whether the Bradley was-as the Army ment expense. VIEW OF THE CRITICS Mr. Boisvert, according to his attorney, and FMC-the Bradley's prime contractor­ Critics say the reluctance by the Army was discharged a month ago when he re­ have said-capable of crossing deep water. and FMC to try realistic river crossings fused to sign a report that had been rewrit­ This was to be one of the Bradley's major seem to contradict assertions before Con­ ten to expunge details of flaws. The compa­ assets, and was a military requirement for the gress that the vehicle's abilities meet the ny said the engineer, who tested the Brad­ vehicle. military's requirements and contribute to ley in water over the past year, was laid off September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26571 as part of a general reduction in employ­ NOT COMBAT CONDITIONS The fourth pastor of Sacred Heart was ment. The test was performed in a far more Father Hermengilde Boutin, who served from Mr. Boisvert sued the company under a benign setting than might be expected in 1935 to 1949. Father Boutin presided during little-used law that allows a private individ­ combat. The ramp leading into the pool was ual to collect damages from a Government the 50th anniversary of the church in 1936. on an even slope, with no sudden dropoff, His tenure was also marked by major renova­ contractor by exposing its false claims. The and was inclined less sharply than the Brad­ suit does not specify the amount of the ley's specifications require. There were no tions of the church. damages being sought. waves or current in the pool. The vehicle Continuing the renovations and beautifica­ DECISION FOR THE ARMY had been painstakingly prepared for the tion of Sacred Heart was the fifth pastor, The suit, filed Sept. 9, puts the Army in a tests. Father Ray Leroux, who served from 1949 to delicate position. The service has been de­ Mr. Boisvert's assigned task at FMC was 1955. Father Leroux also reestablished the fending the Bradley against a sustained as­ fairly simple: to test a patch kit that could League of Sacred Heart. The sixth pastor. sault by Congressional critics. Now the repair wear and tear in the Bradley's swim Father Henry Auger, served until 1958 and Army must decide whether it wants to join skirt. continued the restoration efforts of the parish the legal action against FMC. Despite problems swimming the Bradley, Mr. Boisvert eventually completed his tests, by modernizing the rectory. Father Auger was A member of the House Armed Services finding the patch inadequate, his attorney said to be very helpful with children and was Committee's staff said the new allegations much beloved. of flaws in the Bradley will be discussed by said. Congressional conferees on Tuesday when But his report came back heavily edited. Father George Brunelle, who served as they meet to write a compromise military "We may need to remove the word fail­ pastor from 1958 to 1961, worked on renova­ ure," said one notation by Mr. Boisvert's su­ tion of the parish school. And Father Adrien T. programs bill for 1987. The House version of periors. "We could substitute delamination." the bill envisions spending less for Bradleys FMC officials said this week that the com­ Remy, who served as the eighth pastor, was than the Senate version, and the House pany had assembled a team to investigate responsible for beginning the steps toward im­ seeks tight restrictions and contractors' Mr. Boisvert's charges. plementation of the Vatican II guidelines at tests of their own products. The Army's leaders discussed the matter Sacred Heart Parish. Father Remy also Hundreds of Bradleys have been pur­ on Wednesday, an official said, and Gen. worked during his 5-year tenure to alleviate chased in the past five years under FMC's Maxwell Thurman, the vice chief of staff, certifications that they met precise specifi­ the parish debt, and worked to restore the pledged to investigate it fully. The Justice church's dome in 25-carat gold leaf. Father cations for entering and crossing streams Department, after consulting with the with water too deep to ford, waves a foot Army, will decide within 60 days whether Remy will also be in attendance at the cen­ high, modest currents, and fairly steep the Government will join the lawsuit. tennial celebration. banks sloping at a rate of 40 to 50 percent. Father Anthony Menard served as pastor After a Bradley vehicle sank during a field from 1966 to 1985. Just last week, Father training exercise in Germany in 1984, the CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF Menard celebrated the 50th anniversary of his Army and FMC worked out elaborate ar­ SACRED HEART PARISH ordination to the priesthood. Father Menard rangements governing training in river crossings according to Army documents. also furthered the Vatican II guidelines of the Infantrymen were told to don life jackets HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE parish. For the parish community, he estab­ and stand with their heads in the vehicle's OF MASSACHUSETTS lished the parish bowling league. Father open hatches. A tow line was attached to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Menard is the pastor emeritus of the church. the vehicles. Two power boats with life­ Thursday, September 25, 1986 The most recent pastor, Father J. Donald R. guards and medics with resuscitation gear LaPointe, has served for the past year. Father were to be on hand. And before the oper­ Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, next Sunday, I LaPointe has a license in clinical social work ation started, the vehicle was to be dipped will be visiting Sacred Heart Church in North­ and does tremendous work in the parish com­ in the water and all evident leaks were to be ampton, MA. The parish is celebrating its munity. It is he who is coordinating this cen­ sealed. In an effort to keep the weight 1OOth anniversary, and I rise today to call my down, fuel tanks were to be kept half tennial celebration. empty. colleagues' attention to this notable occasion: Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have been the centennial of Sacred Heart parish. MORE SAFEGUARDS SOUGHT asked to attend this celebration. The Sacred Mr. Speaker, the parish was founded on Heart community should be proud of the Even after those safety measures were January 1, 1886, by Father Noel Rainville. suggested, FMC was not satisfied. The com­ 1OOth anniversary of the parish, as I am proud pany recommended that the passengers ride Father Rainville, ordained in 1874, was the to be able to represent them· in the Congress. on top of the Bradley's hull. And engineers curate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church I wish them-and I am sure that my col­ still worried that a shift in the vehicle's in Holyoke, MA, until he was asked by Bishop leagues join me-the best of luck at the cele­ center of gravity could sink it. O'Reilly of Springfield to start a parish in bration and in the next 100 years. A fully loaded Bradley's skirt rises only Northampton. On January 1, 1886, Sacred six inches above the water, sometimes less, Heart Parish was founded. despite the requirement that it handle 12- Between 1886 and 1891, Father Reinville SPACE PROGRAMS-HOW WILL inch waves, documents show. worked on raising funds for a chapel-which THEY BE PAID FOR? On at least two occasions in 1985, Brad­ leys sank during training in the United still exists today, behind the church building­ States. But Army officials have put the and a school. By 1899, the school had 180 HON. DONALD J. PEASE blame on faulty operations rather than defi­ students. OF OHIO ciencies in the vehicle. In 1911, the parish celebrated its 25th anni­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In telephone interviews, however, Mr. versary, and Father Rainville was able to cele­ Boisvert's attorney, Phillip G. Svalya, said brate it. After Father Rainville passed on in Thursday, September 25, 1986 Mr. Boisvert had found in tests over the 1912, Father Philias Trottier became pastor in Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, in this bill we past year that under controlled conditions 1913. He raised funds to build a new school would authorize $410 million for research and he could not make the Bradley live up to its specifications. and church; in 1915, the new church was built development of a permanently manned space Mr. Svalya described videotapes showing a and is still standing today. Father Trottier died station while at the same time we would at­ Bradley entering the company's testing pool in 1927. tempt to build a replacement space shuttle at the specified speed of 5 miles an hour. The third pastor, Father Stanislas Guillette, out of spare parts and private sector contribu­ The metal plate that holds the rubberized served until 1935. Father Guillette, before tions. Together these two facts speak vol­ skirt in place and acts like a prow on the ve­ coming to Sacred Heart, was credited with umes about the continuing confusion over the hicle was bent back, and water poured into founding the Shrine of Saint Anne's in Fisk­ appropriate role of NASA and of the adminis­ the vehicle's skirt, nearly swamping it, the dale, MA. He served as pastor of Sacred tration's unwillingness to face up to the costs lawyer said. Company records indicated that the test Heart Parish during a very difficult period­ involved in space exploration. In short, the ad­ may have taken place at 7 to 8 miles and during the Great Depression, when times were ministration wants an ambitious space pro­ hour, but recommended that "changes be tough and funds were short. Nevertheless, he gram, but does not want to pay for it. made to require water entry at creep speed maintained the parish during these terrible The administration wants to build a fourth only." times. space shuttle but wants to do so in a budget 26572 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 smaller than last year's and to do so without ployment Development Department and on ADVOCATE FOR HANDICAPPED impacting on other NASA programs. The com­ the Los Angeles County Manpower Council mittee has admirably attempted to reconcile [LACMAC], and has held a seat on the Na­ HON. JAMES J. FLORIO these irreconcilable goals, but we are still left tional Advisory Committee for the U.S. Depart­ with the question of the ultimate cost. ment of Labor. OF NEW JERSEY The committee is also to be commended Morales currently uses his expertise as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for its caution regarding the manned space board member on the Century Freeway Com­ Friday, September 26, 1986 station. The requirement for a report to the mission, and as a board member to the Na­ Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Congress on anticipated costs and benefits, tional Council of Senior Citizens in Washing­ bring to the attention of my colleagues Frank management factors, and the impact on avail­ ton, DC. He also continues to organize annual Rodio, Jr. Frank is a resident of Hammonton, able resources is certainly the least we should Mexico-United States conferences for cultural NJ, and although I do not have the privilege of ask for. There are still too many unanswered interchange and dialog on issues of bilateral representing him in the House he serves as a questions about what we will get for the $20 concern. valued source of information on issues related billion or so we are looking to spend on this Born in Arizona, and raised in Moorpark, to the handicapped. project. Simple predictions of a trillion dollar CA, by migrant farmworker parents, Morales Frank Rodio is himself handicapped and economy are not sufficient justification. went on to acquire his education at California through his experience in overcoming his dis­ At a time of increasing budget restraints, State Teacher's College at Santa Barbara and ability he has proven that no obstacle cannot such costly projects as the manned space be overcome. He is a successful example of station cannot be accommodated without a continued his studies at the University of what strength and perseverance can do when large and adverse impact on other NASA pro­ Southern California. He now lives in Pico coupled with a strong determination to help grams. Our space program is in seeming dis­ Rivera with his wife and the youngest of their others. array. I have every confidence that it will re­ four children. Frank has written an article, "Changes I cover and we will again press forward the In Morales' earlier career his emphasis was Have Seen," which has been published in Dis­ frontiers of space. But that will not happen if on creating employment opportunities at the abled USA magazine. I ask my colleagues to we blithely ignore fiscal reality and budgetary entry level. It is both a testimony to the ac­ read this thoughtful review of the progress limitations. We need the means to match our complishments of the Mexican-American com­ which we have made in this country toward goals. munity, and evidence of the work still left to establishing full freedom for the handicapped. If the administration wants a replacement do, that he is now able to focus his efforts on We still have a long way to go with this issue, shuttle, a manned space station, a hypersonic getting Mexican-Americans into policymaking Mr. Speaker, but with people like Frank Rodio, aircraft, and SOl, it simply is going to have to positions. Jr., I am sure that we will persevere. explain to the Congress and the American The article follows: people how it proposes to pay for them. TRIBUTE TO NICK IANNI CHANGES I HAVE SEEN Eleven years ago President Gerald Ford HONORING DIONICIO MORALES, called for the first ever national conference PRESIDENT OF THE MEXICAN HON. CARL D. PURSELL on handicapped individuals. I participated AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY OF MICHIGAN in that conference, I attended it, and before FOUNDATION and since the conference I have been active IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in helping my community become more ac­ cessible to all people with disabilities. From HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Thursday, September 25, 1986 my viewpoint, there has been a lot of posi­ OF CALIFORNIA Mr. PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tive change in the last 10 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take this opportunity to recognize the work Back in 1975 President Ford's call for a and career of a gentleman from my district, national conference and the promise of Thursday, September 25, 1986 White House sponsorship precipitated a Nick A. Ianni. loosely coordinated national effort among Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Mr Ianni has announced his intentions of re­ bring to the attention of my colleagues the disabled people-practically for the first tiring as superintendent of the Washtenaw In­ time ever. Remember when this was: before outstanding contributions of a community termediate School District in my home State the International Year of Disabled Persons; leader. Dionicio Morales leads a major effort of Michigan. This marks the end of nearly 30 before the signing of the Section 504 regula­ to secure equality of employment and eco­ years of service in public school administra­ tions, before the organization of the Ameri­ nomic opportunity for persons of Mexican de­ tion and 36 years in public school work. can Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities. scent. Following Ford's announcement on No­ During Mr. Ianni's tenure, the Washtenaw On October 10, 1986, the Mexican Ameri­ vember 22, 1975, many people in all 50 Intermediate School District has grown from can Opportunity Foundation will celebrate Mr. states and the territories put in much hard an operation of 26 employees in 1966 to a Morales' 25th anniversary as president and work to arrange state conferences that were current status of more than 170 employees. In held throughout 1976. As did several other chief executive officer. states, my home state of New Jersey held As founder and president of the Mexican terms of fiscal responsibility, he has brought the district from a budget of less than regional conferences at barrier-free facilities American Opportunity Foundation, an East and then convened a statewide meeting. I Los Angeles based United Way organization, $500,000 to more than $15 million, with was a delegate to the July 10, 1976 New Morales has developed skill training programs; assets topping $7 million. Jersey Conference on Handicapped individ­ child care centers; a handyman program to Along the way, Mr. Ianni has earned there­ uals, held at Gloucester County College in repair low-income homes; a senior aides pro­ spect and admiration of his employees and Sewell, New Jersey. At the all-day confer­ gram to furnish part-time employment to colleagues. In tribute to his efforts, the school ence the featured speaker was a U.S. Con­ gressman, James Joseph Florio of New Jer­ elders; a nutrition program for elders; a pro­ district is bestowing upon him the honor of su­ perintendent emeritus. sey's First District. While having congress­ fessional recruitment program in computer sci­ men speak at disability conferences is per­ ence and management; an employment serv­ Mr. Speaker, as a former teacher myself, I haps common nowadays, in 1975 it was an ices program; and an information and referral believe the role of our educators in this Nation unusual recognition of the importance of service to facilitate the appropriate placement cannot be understated. A strong educational the disabled community. of children in public and private child care program provides our citizens with the key to The New Jersey conferences occurred agencies. MAOF has outreach offices in Ba­ prosperity and success. within a few days of the July Fourth Bicen­ Mr. Ianni's work in that regard speaks for tennial Celebration, and many of us felt kersfield, San Diego, Oxnard, and Salinas. that the timing underscored the need to Morales served 4 years as a State appren­ itself-he has built and maintained a school secure independence for America's thirty ticeship commissioner, heading the State district in a manner of which he can be proud. million disabled persons. committee to insure minority involvement in I salute Nick Ianni and ask my colleagues to Prior to this time I had worked actively to building and construction apprenticeships. He join with me in wishing him the very best as help to achieve greater independence for has served as advisor to the California Em- he takes this important step in his life. disabled people in my community. In 1974, September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26573 for example, I became employed by the fices in ten other New Jersey counties. . By 1977 I had trons, and they have begun to hire workers alert to a simple fact-the population of dis­ completed research for and published "A with disabilities.> abled people is huge-500 million persons­ Census of Handicapped Persons and Direc­ The positive developments that occurred and that, while prevention of disability is tory of Facilities for the Handicapped" for in New Jersey throughout the 1970s indi­ important, so too is integration of people Camden County. cate that our society was willing to begin a with disabilities into national life. In many Over 23,000 handicapped people, I found, drastic change in attitudes toward people resided in the county's 37 municipalities and with disabilities. Implicity, both the govern­ countries of the world, handicapped people rural areas. Many towns already had some ment and the public it represents began to have had no rights, no role, and no voice. barrier-free municipal buildings or were be­ see that handicapped people are capable of The United Nations' Year of Disabled Per­ ginning to construct them. Such a develop­ taking care of themselves and participating sons was a strong move in the opposite di­ ment, to me, is an essential element to the in life's activities. Furthermore, it began to rection. As a result of the Year, many coun­ independence of handicapped people. Some be appreciated that a responsible govern­ tries-where previously disability was only a of the municipalities were also designating ment had a duty to understand the actual minor health concern-undertook, and have public parking spaces as reserved for per­ needs of disabled people and to support maintained since then, programs focused on sons with disabilities. their efforts to achieve greater independ­ the independence of disabled persons. One recommendation I have for American ence. The United States is definitely more ad­ cities and counties is for government offi­ The governmental initiatives and their im­ vanced than many countries in attitudes cials to appoint qualified handicapped plicit change in attitude at the local and toward programs for citizens with disabil­ people to housing authorities, transporta­ state level were matched, during the 1970s, ities. We can feel pride, but we shouldn't be tion and planning boards, and other respon­ by new initiatives at the federal level. smug. There continues to be a need to fight sible committees that advise and review mu­ Again, I believe that what I have seen shows against losing what we have gained, and nicipal services and development planning. a drastic change in attitudes toward people there is still much that needs to be accom­ The conference that President Ford had with disabilities. plished. called for in 1975 occurred in 1977 in Wash­ RISING TIDE OF FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT ington, D.C. from May 23 through 27. There In 1972 two federal District Court cases GAINS TO PRESERVE AND NEW ONES TO WIN were many workshops, seminars, and panel helped to establish the right of a handi­ Only three years ago, for example, great presentations at the White House Confer­ capped child to a publicly supported educa­ energy was expended to preserve Section ence on Handicapped Individuals; President tion suited to his or her needs. By the end 504 regulations from crippling changes pro­ Jimmy Carter was the featured speaker­ of the 1970s, the number of states with spe­ posed by the Reagan administration. And and continues to be the only American cial education laws had risen from 10 to 50. President to speak to a mass gathering of don't forget the thousands of disabled In 1973 Congress passed the Rehabilita­ people who were suddenly terminated from disabled persons. tion Act signed the basic that for many the hold on independence is At some moments during the conference, implementing regulations the month before fragile and subject to catastrophic problems there was much confusion, but it was excit­ the White House Conference in May 1977. if critical support programs are denied. ing and enlightening. The signing was a major victory for the dis­ One area of life as a disabled person that LOCAL-LEVEL INITIATIVES abled population. has as yet received little attention by the After the White House Conference on Since the White House Conference other government and the general public is public Handicapped Individuals ended. I returned developments at the federal level on behalf policy for families with disabled members. to New Jersey and worked to implement rec­ of disabled persons included the creation ernments of all nations to undertake zen. When that is finally achieved, the 1977 Neighboring Altantic County also set up projects on behalf of their disabled citizens. White House Conference on Handicapped an Office on the Handicapped. This agency For the first time, national and world Individuals, held a decade ago, will be an im­ continues to operate today, as do similar of- leaders were discussing disability alongside portant part of America's legacy. 26574 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO plishments, achievements, and contributions after his retirement and is the holder of a gold STEVE BUBALO to those in the health care field. belt in Karate. In addition, he is a certified Dr. Malone received his B.S. and M.S. de­ FAA private pilot and is currently studying for HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON grees from North Carolina College in Durham. instrument certification. He plans to obtain a OF CALIFORNIA NC and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He commercial license which would qualify him to joined NIH in 1962 as a grants associate in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be a pilot for a small airline. Clearly, "retire­ the Division of Research Grants. He was ment" for Dr. Malone only represents moving Friday, September 26, 1986 trained in all aspects of peer review, Institute into a new phase of life. He has commented: Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today functions. manpower support. fiscal and pro­ "I've always had the philosophy that when to pay tribute to a civic leader in my district, gram management of grants and contracts, one is eligible to retire, one ought to move on Steve Bubalo. Steve has been named Cro­ and the appropriations process at all levels of to other challenges. You've got to allow atian Man of the Year for 1986 by the cultural Government. others to bring new vigor to the Institution." committee of the Man and Woman of the As NIH Deputy Director, Dr. Malone provid­ Dr. Malone has received numerous awards Year Award. He will be honored on October ed day-to-day direction for the senior staff at and honors including: The Department of 11 at an awards dinner. Steve's receipt of this NIH. He reviewed planning, budgetary and Health, Education and Welfare [DHEW] Supe­ distinction gives me an opportunity to express legislative documents, and selected priorities rior Service Award; the DHEW Distinguished my appreciation for his many contributions to and guided the allocation of resources at NIH. Service Award; the Scroll of Merit Award from the advancement of the Croatian-American Dr. Malone served as acting NIH Director from the National Medical Association; the Gold community of San Pedro. July 1981 to April 30, 1982, an assignment he Medallion Award from the Carver Research The Croatian Man of the Year Award is in particularly enjoyed. Foundation of Tuskegee Institute; the Senior recognition of Steve's generosity and unflag­ In Dr. Malone's opinion, the more rewarding Executive Service [SES] Presidential Merit ging commitment to the betterment of the and interesting activities of his career, besides Award and the SES Presidential Distinguished Croatian-American community. His enthusiasm being NIH Director, were his participation in Service Award. for, and constructive contributions to, the ac­ international health and chairing the Health Mr. Speaker, Dr. Malone takes great pride tivities of Croatian communities throughout our and Human Services Secretary's task force on in his work and in the Institution to which he State have supplied ample testament to the black and minority health. provided dedicated service. He says, "NIH is, considerable energy, creativity, and selfless­ Mr. Speaker, Dr. Malone served as a in my judgment, one of the great institutions of ness which he brings to this cause. Unques­ member of the U.S. delegation to the World our time and perhaps of all time. It has an un­ tionably, Steve has been a catalyst for growth Health Assembly seven times including the usual assemblage of people who work for the and achievement in the Croatian-American recent 1986 World Health Assembly. He was noble purpose of removing human disease community and provided the impetus behind a member of numerous Public Health Service from this world. It's been a privilege to work worthwhile initiatives over many years of and U.S. delegations to develop bilateral here and to have seen in my time the spec­ active engagement in Croatian affairs. agreements in international health with Cuba, tacular movement of science over several . Steve arrived in America in 1955. Over Kuwait, Nigeria, Japan, and with China, for de­ decades. The benefits to mankind have al­ many years, with large investments of time velopment and signing of the United States­ ready been phenomenal, but I believe what's and energy, he built the Steve Bubalo Con­ China protocol for cooperation in the areas of to come is undreamed of today." struction Co. of Los Angeles into a profitable cancer, cardiovascular disease, virology, im­ On Thursday, October 1, the Black Con­ enterprise. In the 31 years since he arrived on munology, genetics. public health, and health gress on Health, Law Economics will present, our shores, Steve has shared his success in services research and medical information. "An Evening Dedicated to the Improvement of the world with many others in the Croatian Mr. Speaker, in January 1984, Dr. Malone Minority Health." Dr. Malone will be the spe­ community. He has employed substantial was appointed as chairman of the Secretary's cial honoree for the occasion. numbers of Croatian immigrants in his con­ task force and black and minority health by Mr. Speaker, although Dr. Malone may be struction firm, and has established and spon­ former Health and Human Services Secretary, retiring from NIH, he has not retired from life sored numerous athletic clubs and other ac­ Margaret Heckler. Under his insightful direc­ nor any of the challenges of his personal en­ tivities for young people. Clearly, Steve's tion and leadership, the task force compiled deavors. I am confident that he will continue active engagement and involvement in a host an eight-volume report that represents a land­ to contribute both to the effort to improve of civic-minded pursuits highlight the valuable mark effort in analyzing and synthesizing what health care for the previously ignored seg­ contribution he has made toward the en­ is currently known about the factors contribut­ ments of our society and will serve as an in­ hancement of the Croatian community. ing to the health status of blacks, Hispanics, spiration to all who aspire to do the same. He My wife, Lee, joins me in extending our Native Americans, and Asian/Pacific island­ truly deserves the best life has to offer and I warmest congratulations to Steve Bubalo on ers. The report summarizes data and informa­ ask my colleagues to join me in offering con­ this special occasion. His persistent willing­ tion compiled on specific minority health pro­ gratulations to a fine American and wish him ness to assist others in every way possible grams, makes recommendations for a coordi­ the best of luck in the future. serves as an inspiration to us all. I commend nated effort by the Department of Health and the cultural committee for rewarding the Cro­ Human Services to address the disparity in atian Man of the Year Award to someone so health status between the majority and minori­ LUZERNE COUNTY deserving and wish Steve, his wife, Louise, ty populations studied, reports on the six lead­ BICENTENNIAL and their children, Stephanie and Nikola, all ing causes of death for blacks and other mi­ the best in the years to come. norities, and provides an inventory of all HHS HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI program efforts in minority health and other OF PENNSYLVANIA non-Federal organizations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A SALUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. This exhaustive report has provided a foun­ MALONE dation from which health care professionals Friday, September 26, 1986 can initiate efforts to improve the health care Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am always HON. LOUIS STOKES status of America's poor and minority popula­ eager to share good news about the corner of OF OHIO tions and has served to inspire innovative pro­ northeastern Pennsylvania which makes up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams and solutions to problems that affect all my congressional district, and today I have an segments of our Nation's population. especially celebratory message to share with Friday, September 26, 1986 Mr. Speaker, despite the long hours worked my colleagues. This year Luzerne County Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege by Dr. Malone in achieving a rare standard of Commemorates 200 years of existence as a and pleasure to rise today to pay tribute to Dr. professional excellence, he has managed to separate county of Pennsylvania, and I am Thomas E. Malone, Deputy Director of the Na­ excell in his private life as well. He is a holder proud and pleased to join in celebrating the tional Institutes of Health since 1977, who last of a second degree black belt in Judo (Nidan); occasion. month retired after 23 years of Federal serv­ serves as the Sensei (chief instructor) for the A land of mountains and valleys, clear ice with NIH. He leaves a legacy of accom- NIH Judo Club, which he plans to continue streams and rolling hills, the area which is September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26575 now Luzerne County was once home to many energy to ensure troop 1 continues as a qual­ Mr. Speaker, the NANBPWC has played a small bands of Indians; the Shawanese, Nanti­ ity program. It is the dedication of these volun­ vital role in New Jersey. NANBPWC members cokes, Mohicans, and Lenni-Lenapes all lived teers who make the scouting program work in are there, in many different capacities, letting peacefully in the beautiful countryside. The this community and every community across the people who live in New Jersey know that first European to see this magnificent land the Nation. they care about opportunities for students, was Stephen Bruehle who descended the Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of they care about senior citizens, they care Susquehanna River in 1616. By 17 42, Moravi­ Sacramento, I would like to congratulate troop about sick and handicapped children, they an missionaries came to the area and spoke 1 for its 70 years of outstanding work and care about immigrants striving for a sense of with the Indian tribes. offer them best wishes in their future years. belonging in a new, strange land. Drawn by the fertile land and the promise of Mr. Speaker, I applaud the many great con­ a lucrative fur trade, a large army of Connecti­ tributions the members of the New Jersey Na­ cut men arrived in the Wyoming Valley in NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF tional Association of Negro Business and Pro­ 1762 and began a settlement called Mill NEGRO BUSINESS AND PRO­ fessional Women's Clubs make to our com­ Creek, where the city of Wilkes-Barre now FESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS- munity year after year. Thanks to their com­ stands. Indians destroyed the settlement a 31ST ANNUAL FOUNDERS' DAY mitment and hard work, the world is a brighter year later, and the few remaining survivors BRUNCH place. I am indeed honored to join them in abandoned the area and returned to Connecti­ celebrating the 31st Annual Founders' Day. cut. A fresh group of Connecticut Yankees HON. PETER W. RODINO, JR. known as the "First Forty" arrived in the be­ OF NEW JERSEY ginning of 1769 to find that a group of the ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY ON ITS vocates of William Penn, the Pennamites, had Friday, September 26, 1986 preceded them by 3 weeks. From the conflict 30TH ANNIVERSARY over ownership of the land arose a series of Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, next month I will Yankee-Pennamite wars. From 1771 to the have the great privilege to be the dais guest HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON Revolution the Wyoming Valley was relatively at the 31st Annual Founders' Day Brunch, OF CALIFORNIA sponsored by the National Association of tranquil, and families began to settle in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES area. The town of Forty Fort was established, Negro Business and Professional Women's Friday, September 26, 1986 a grist mill was erected on the east side be­ Clubs, north Jersey unit. The brunch will be tween Wilkes-Barre and Pittston, and a saw held at the Meadowlands Hilton In Secaucus, Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, it truly is an mill was built near Mill Creek. Lumber was the NJ. honor for me to rise today and pay tribute to Wyoming Valley's first industry, later over­ The recipients of the 31st Annual Founders' the city of Downey, CA, which marks its 30th shadowed by the mining of anthracite coal. Day Awards are: anniversary of incorporation this year. On September 25, 1786, the Pennsylvania Sojourner Truth Award: Clara E. Dasher. To commemorate this special occasion, the Assembly passed a bill incorporating the Wyo­ 1986 Man of the Year Award: Charles Knox. Downey City Council has scheduled a commu­ ming district into a separate county, named in 1986 Professional Woman of the Year: De- nity celebration during Civic Center Open honor of Caesar de Ia Luzerne, who served as lores Tyson. House Day on October 18. the minister to the United States from France. 1986 Businesswoman of the Year: Rebecca Nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains Wilkes-Barre was designated as the county D. Andrade. and the Pacific Ocean, Downey was named seat. The original county land mass was 3, 700 Community Service Awards: Maria Epps and for John Gately Downey, who governed the square miles and was later subdivided into Eunice Flanders. State of California during the Civil War. Bradford, Wyoming, Susquehanna, and Lacka­ Special Achievement in Fine Arts: Don Many years ago, Downey was primarily wanna Counties. Miller. farmland and home to only a handful of resi­ Mr. Speaker, Luzerne County, PA, is beauti­ Special Tribute-Charter Member Apprecia­ dents. Today, it is primarily a residential com­ ful and rich in history. I am proud to share this tion Award 1940-86: Grace Malone Eubanks, munity and known for its many aerospace-re­ very special anniversary with my colleagues in Garnett Henderson, and Le Etta Brown lated industries. In fact, it is affectionately re­ the House of Representatives. LaB ega. ferred to as the "Home of Apollo." Scholarship Awardees: Boyyinah Curl, Val­ With a council-manager government, erie Steele, Marla Rice. Downey is considered one of Los Angeles THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF Book Scholarships: Christy Campbell, Kelly County's most progressive cities. And, I'm TROOP 1, BOY SCOUTS OF Duhart, Natalynn Dunson, Debbie Edwards, confident its 85,000 residents will agree that AMERICA Kimberly Jenkins, Yolanda Traylor. the city of Downey is a great place to live and 31st Annual Founders' Day Brunch Commit­ work. HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI tee: Chairperson, Goldie T. Burbage; Cochair­ Mr. Speaker, I know you join me in con­ OF CALIFORNIA person, Ada Banks; Chairperson, Awards gratulating Downey Mayor James S. Santan­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee, Beverly L. Ballard; Chairperson, gelo, Mayor Pro Tern Diane P. Boggs, Council­ Ticket Committee, Bessie H. White; Chairper­ man Randall A. Barb, Councilman Robert G. Friday, September 26, 1986 son, Souvenir Journal, Diane L. Lanier; Chair­ Cormack, and Councilman Roy L. Paul on this Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to person, Hostess Committee, Cheryl M. Hawk; important occasion. call attention to the 70th anniversary of troop Chairperson, Reception Committee, Callie M. I am confident that the city of Downey will 1, of the Boy Scouts of America. Troop 1 is Eason; Chairperson, Flower Committee, Sarah continue to be one of California's finest com­ the third oldest Boy Scout troop and they are A. Cody. munities for many years to come. commemorating this milestone on September Mr. Speaker, the National Association of 7, 1986. Negro Business and Professional Women's Troop 1 has provided many young men with Clubs was founded in 1940. Its network in­ A RESPONSE TO PRIME an opportunity to grow morally, physically, and cludes many chapters throughout the Nation MINISTER NAKASONE OF JAPAN mentally. The dedication and commitment of and a sister organization in Gambia. For over young men to troop 1 is illustrated by their 40 years the NANBP.WC has provided vital HON. LOUIS STOKES roster of nearly 250 Eagle Scouts, the highest services and assistance to students, immi­ oFomo rank in scouting. I cannot think of a more im­ grants and the elderly in our community. Mem­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pressive testament of the high quality of per­ bers of the north Jersey unit have worked formance for a Boy Scout troop. hard to provide funds for Essex County Col­ Friday, September 26, 1986 A tribute must be paid not only to the dedi­ lege, scholarships for high school students, Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, this past cated young men involved in scouting, but health fairs for neighborhood residents, activi­ Monday Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone of also to the unselfish parents and community ties for senior citizens, and food and clothing Japan, in a speech before his ruling Liberal members who have donated their time and for Haitian immigrants. Democratic Party, remarked that the United 26576 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 States has fallen behind Japan in education Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the State of Cali­ IFAD grew out of the 1974 World Food and intelligence and suggested that the fornia and my colleagues in the U.S. Con­ Conference held in Rome. The conferees as­ reason for America's decline in these areas gress, I extend my heartfelt gratitude and best serted that the problems of food availabil­ ity, nutrition and hunger are deeply rooted was this Nation's large population of blacks, wishes to Miss Mary T. Morita for a job well in the issue of development and poverty. Puerto Ricans, and Mexicans. done and wish her every happiness in her re­ IFAD's mission is to increase food produc­ I was outraged upon learning of the Prime tirement. tion and self-sufficiency among the poorest Minister's statements and believe that his populations in the developing countries. Al­ words are not only an insult to minorities, but though one of seven development aid insti­ to all Americans. His remarks clearly demon­ THE IMPORTANCE OF MAIN­ tutions, IFAD is in many ways unique. First strate a total misunderstanding of American TAINING A STRONG U.S. COM­ is its membership of 139 countries arranged history and show a disregard for the numer­ MITMENT TO THE INTERNA­ in three contribution categories: developed ous contributions minorities have made to vir­ TIONAL FUND FOR AGRICUL­ countries ; oil­ TURAL DEVELOPMENT exporting developing countries of OPEC, tually every aspect of society, both in the and other developing countries. All partici­ United States and throughout the world. In pate in the decision-making for the Fund, fact, I am sure that with a little investigation, HON. DON HONKER and all contribute to IFAD's funding at the Prime Minister would find that many tech­ OF WASHINGTON varying by specific ratios. nological and marketing techniques utilized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secondly, IFAD has an exclusive focus on the rural poor due to its mandate "to fi­ today by the Japanese were developed by mi­ Friday, September 26, 1986 nority Americans. nance agricultural development projects pri­ Mr. Speaker, Prime Minister Nakasone, as a Mr. BONKER. Mr. Speaker, the International marily for food production in the develop­ product of a largely homogeneous nation, has Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD], ing countries." Thirdly, the Fund has come to serve as a demonstrated his lack of understanding of the while one of several multilateral development institutions, is unique in its emphasis on sub­ principal coordinator ·of development aid value of our multiracial and ethnic society. through the cooperative financing of its While I understand his desire to tout the ac­ sistence food production among traditional projects by member states, other UN agen­ complishments of his country, I am offended small farmers. This microeconomic approach cies, and nongovernmental organizations. that he chose to explain the alleged short­ is highly successful and often overlooked in The beauty of the agency's work lies, how­ comings of the United States in terms that are the larger foreign assistance debate. As part ever, in the flexibility and particularity of insensitive, racist and untrue. of the 1984 foreign assistance authorization, its projects, and in its commitment to the Prime Minister Nakasone owes the people Congress approved continued U.S. participa­ "participation of beneficiaries as fundamen­ of the United States an apology for his re­ tion in IFAD and included support for a special tal to the evolution and development of account for sub-Saharan Africa. In February of schemes for the rural poor." Every project marks and perhaps is in need of a history is based on thorough research and analysis lesson so that the next time he decides to this year, the IFAD member nations agreed of existing conditions, which will most often comment on American society, he will be cor­ upon the replenishment amounts: The United be unique to a given area. From the initial rect in his assumptions. States will provide some $30 million to the stages of project formulation through all as­ fund in each of the next 3 years. An additional pects of implementation, national, regional $10 million has been set aside for the special and local governments, institutions and indi­ CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO African account by the House Appropriations viduals are involved. MARY T. MORITA Committee. The effectiveness of this approach can be I urge my colleagues to take a close look at measured by the successes that are emerg­ HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI ing as projects mature and reach comple­ the impressive achievements the Fund has In OF CALIFORNIA tion. Bangladesh the Grameen Bank, a made over the last decade and to consider its credit institution providing loans to landless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commendable record when voting on the for­ men and women, has enabled 100,000 impov­ Friday, September 26, 1986 eign assistance appropriations conference erished people to establish cottage indus­ tries and begin accumulating some savings. Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great report in the coming weeks. I would also like to call the attention of the House to an article, Repayment on these loans is an impressive pleasure that I pay tribute to Miss Mary T. 99 percent! Morita, an outstanding American who strug­ written by a constituent of mine, on IFAD. The author, Kristin Blalack, is a member of the The rural people of Bolivia, descendants gled against adversity in her youth, worked 39 of the Incas, live marginally in mountain­ dedicated years for the State of California, Olympia, WA, chapter of RESULTS, which has ous, arid country. An IFAD project there set and is now retiring. been highly successful in keeping issues of out to reverse the loss of topsoil, improve Mary T. Morita is a truly remarkable woman. development and food policy in the public use of water for irrigation, and develop She was raised in the Sacramento area, at­ eye. roads and marketing potential. As a result, tended local schools and participated actively The article follows: agricultural production has increased 350 [From the Olympian, Aug. 17, 19861 percent, the annual net income per capita in her community. She had every intention of has risen from $74 to $173, and the nutri­ participating in the American dream. However, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DOES MORE tion level of the people has improved. the relocation of Japanese-Americans to des­ THAN EASE HUNGER It is in Africa that the greatest challenge olate camps during World War II darkened the . who traditionally till and harvest rice in September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26577 tidal swamps, have gained title to their land ginia University's School of Journalism, he ices, where the team presented a duplicate of and have increased rice production sixfold, continued his studies at Boston University and the league championship trophy they had won aiding 15,000 people in 40 v1llages. Massachusetts Institute of Technology [Min. in memory of their departed collegiate coun­ In February the United States agreed to join in the second replenishment of !FAD's Given his past record of achievement, Mr. terparts. funding base, pledging almost $80 million Speaker, I am confident that John will contin­ Reverend Falcone's work with youth earned over the next thre;e years. The total amount ue to enjoy success in all his future endeav­ him a special award in 1976 for outstanding of the second replenishment, $500 million, is ors. My wife, Lee, joins me in commending work in combating juvenile delinquency from less than half that of the first replenish­ John Ingram for a job well done. the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. ment, begun in 1980. Mr. Speaker, how many times have we thrown In order to develop lasting solutions to Af­ our hands up in despair, contemplating the rica's chronic food production crisis !FAD's A LEADER FOR YOUTH-REV. many temptations adolescents face in these Special Program for Sub-Saharan Africa re­ LOUIS FALCONE quires funding above and beyond what is troubled times? Drug abuse, alcohol abuse, available through second replenishment. self-destructive behavior sometimes seem to The United States voted for the Special HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI be insurmountable obstacles to our children Program; Congress now needs to authorize OF PENNSYLVANIA who we hope to grow into mature, responsible appropriations commensurate with our gov­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adults capable of leading our Nation in the ernment's verbal commitment. Unfortunate­ future. Working with today's youth is a gift to ly, the Reagan Administration has said it in­ Friday, September 26, 1986 tends to take the $28 million annual contri­ tomorrow, and I would like to take this oppor­ Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I am tunity to thank Reverend Falcone for his most bution out of existing bilateral fund pro­ pleased to rise to honor a man who has grams, rather than seek a separate appro­ generous gift to the Wyoming Valley for years priation. become a legend in my area for his more than to come. !FAD's president, Idris Jazairy, has said, 30 years of leadership in promoting sports "IFAD is in the business of assisting the among youth. Rev. Louis Falcone, director of rural poor to liberate themselves from the recreation in Kingston, PA, has extended his TRmUTE PAID TO "MAMA" age-old bonds of poverty through the pro­ role of ministry far beyond his work with his MARKS OF SACRAMENTO, CA motion of private initiative." Is this not church to practical service in establishing indeed a most appropriate goal for the sports programs for young people. Tonight I HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI United States to support? will be joining members of the community who OF CALIFORNIA are sponsoring a testimonial dinner for Rever­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO end Falcone, in honor of his many years of JOHN H. INGRAM service to the Wyoming Valley. Friday, September 26, 1986 Reverend Falcone was instrumental in Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON founding the Luzerne-Courtdale-Pringle Little take this opportunity to recognize and pay trib­ OF CALIFORNIA League organization and has served as coach ute to Margaret "Mama" Marks, one of Sacra­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since 1956. He has served two terms as mento's outstanding humanitarians. She was league president, as well as umpire in chief, Friday, September 26, 1986 recognized at a ceremony at the State capitol treasurer, and all-star manager for many of by the Older Women's League for her unself­ Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, recently, my those years. He was largely responsible for ish efforts in aiding the poor and hungry in the administrative assistant, John H. Ingram, left the construction of the first field for the Little Sacramento area. Capitol Hill to enter the private sector. Though League as well as its present field, construct­ "Mama" Marks' gallant efforts have includ­ I, of course, wish John all the best in his ed in 1976. As Little League manager, he pro­ ed starting a noon lunchtime program for the future endeavors, his knowledge of my district, duced a number of championship teams. poor. It was through her calling and dedication the State of California and the congressional Since 1971, Reverend Falcone has coached a she persuaded the Asbury Methodist Church process will be missed. team in the Fort Swoyer Teeners League and to provide the location for the lunch program. As my colleagues know. the position of ad­ guided the team to two consecutive titles. Furthermore, it was due to "Mama's" reputa­ ministrative assistant [AA] is a very important Two years ago he coached the league all-star tion as a hard worker that bakeries, food man­ one in our Government. Very few individuals team to the Wyoming Valley Teeners League ufacturers, private organizations, and individ­ have the opportunity to become so aware, in­ crown and has produced numerous other title uals have gladly contributed food for the volved and totally knowledgeable of the actual winners. meals. The program has been in operation process under which our Federal Government Baseball is just one of the many sports since 1970. operates than our AA's. Reverend Falcone has helped to develop for Remarkably, at age 72, "Mama" still cooks From 1976 to 1979, John served as my leg­ area youths. For the past 10 years he has all the meals herself and on any given day islative assistant for those matters coming coached in the Luzerne-Courtdale-Pringle she will feed as many as 50 people. Margaret before my assignment on the Committee on Junior Football League, served as president of "Mama" Marks is truly a courageous woman, Public Works and Transportation. The jurisdic­ the Wyoming Valley Junior Football Confer­ as she even donates her time and energy on tion of this committee is very broad: rivers and ence. After borrowing money to start a mini­ holidays to feed the poor. She makes the holi­ harbors, roads and mass transit, oil and other football team, he organized a parents club to days a time of celebration for those who nor­ pollution of navigable waters, bridges and take over. mally would not have much to be thankful. dams, water power, airports and civil aviation, Knowing of Reverend Falcone's talents in Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of and the transportation regulatory agencies. He other sports, a group of young people from St. Sacramento, I would like to congratulate and rejoined my staff this year as AA and has de­ John's School in Luzerne recruited him to thank Margaret for her many years of dedicat­ veloped an excellent background and under­ coach their basketball team in 1966. In the ed service to the community and offer her standing in these areas and such other di­ early days of the St. John's program, the team best wishes in the future. verse matters as defense issues, public/pri­ had no gym and used the Marine Corps Train­ vate shipbuilding, port development, house­ ing Center gym whenever possible. During his hold goods/freight forwarding, and trade de­ 27 years of running the program for St. FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE velopment. John's, he initiated a girls' basketball program CORPORATION AMENDMENTS In addition to his tenure with the Congress, and founded cheerleading squads. Reverend John has held positions as assistant press Falcone again produced many championship HON. GENE CHAPPlE secretary to the Governor of Massachusetts, teams, one of which dedicated their undefeat­ OF CALIFORNIA Federal representative for the Governor of ed season to the members of the University of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California and chief lobbyist for a Washington Evansville, Indiana basketball team which per­ trade association. Complementing John's pro­ ished in a plane crash in 1978. University offi­ Friday, September 26, 1986 fessional development is his strong education­ cials were so moved by the tribute that they Mr. CHAPPlE. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ al background. After graduating from West Vir- invited the St. John's team to graduation serv- troducing legislation proposed by the Presi- 26578 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 dent to implement his 1987 budget initiatives Major involvement of the Government in the Where the private sector failed to meet a for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. agricultural economy goes back to the days of need the Government had a proper role in en­ This legislation would phase-out the Govern­ the Depression. There is no question that, at couraging the development of the mecha­ ment's role as a direct writer of crop insur­ various times, this involvement has been a nisms to respond to that need. When it is ance over a period of 5 years, beginning in necessary and appropriate expression of the clear that crop insurance is widely available, it fiscal year 1988. The proposal I am introduc­ concern for both adequate and affordable is appropriate that Government withdraw and ing today will provide for continued Govern­ food. In the late 1930's Government involve­ permit the market to operate. This is the cor­ ment support for the crop insurance program ment took many forms, direct and indirect. At rect course both for the farmer, who must see as we phase-in the use of the regular insur­ this time we see the first use of Government Government as a booster rather than a partici­ ance system for crop insurance protection. sponsored crop insurance to provide protec­ pant, and for the taxpayer who needs to be In addition, following the transfer of direct tion for producers. It is a good example of the assured that scarce resources are being di­ insurance operations, the Federal Government Government seizing on a private sector vehi­ rected to tasks which are properly govern­ will retain its role as the provider of last resort cle in pursuit legitimate governmental goals. mental and otherwise unavailable. for disaster situations by remaining as the re­ Like many creations of the Depression and A section-by-section analysis follows this insurance source for extraordinary crop insur­ since, however, when programs have estab­ statement. ance losses. The retention of this role, on a lished their value it is appropriate that the THE CROP INsuRANcE AcT oF 1986-SECTION premium sustained basis, will assure that af­ Government shift the burden of providing such BY SECTION ANALYSIS fordable reinsurance is available to the crop services to the private sector where they SECTION 3 insurance industry and contribute substantially properly belong. Section 504 of the Federal Crop Insurance to industry stability. The gradual reduction of premium subsidies Act as amended in 1980, estab­ In the formulation of the Crop Insurance Act contemplated in the President's 1986 budget, lished the Federal Crop Insurance Corpora­ amendments of 1980, Congress clearly repeated in the 1987 submission, and pro­ tion as a capital stock company of moved in the direction of recognizing that the posed in the legislation I am introducting the United States with an authorized sub­ provision of insurance was a function of the today, along with the phased withdrawal of scription of $500 million in Treasury funds. As of the date of the submission of this leg­ private sector. The act specifically instructed the Government from paying the costs of islation the entire subscription has been re­ the FCIC to utilize the private sector to the sales and service by the private sector, recog­ ceived. Due to catastrophic losses to crops in maximum extent practicable and it encour­ nizes that the time has come for the crop in­ several areas of the country during 1983, aged the involvement of private insurance surance business to stand on its own. 1984, and 1985, the Corporation was re­ companies. We are not proposing the abrupt dismissal quired to request additional borrowing for The implementation of these provisions of of the Government's appropriate concern for Fiscal Year 1985. Further borrowing has the 1980 act permitted a competition to devel­ the economic vitality of the farmer. We are, been necessary during Fiscal Year 1986 to meet indemnification requirements. op between Government supported sales and however, raising the legitimate question of the Section 3 of the legislation proposed service system and the private sector sales extent to which the limited resources of the would revise Section 504 of the Act to retain and service system represented by traditional Government can be directed to a task which the Corporate structure for FCIC, create a insurance companies reinsured by the FCIC. in other cases is found to be economically subscription base of one dollar, and would, In the beginning, the Government supported viable in the private sector. The issue of par­ in subsection {b), cancel the $500 million ob­ system was the source of insurance for most ticipation levels and actuarial adequacy are ligation without consideration. The effect of farmers who relied on their previous experi­ being resolved and the phase-in period con­ this language would be to maintain the FCIC's semi-autonomous operating posture, ence for crop insurance needs. Almost imme­ templates that the program will be on much but prepare the way for altering the method diately, however, business began to shift to more solid ground when Government involve­ used to fund its operations. The Corpora­ private companies under the reinsurance pro­ ment is terminated. tion has exhausted its capital authority and gram. While recent years have seen the pub­ Mr. Speaker, I do not propose here that the is utilizing a roundabout vehicle for additional indemnification reve­ In the past 2 years alone, the volume of busi­ the time has come for Congress to reconsider nue as needed. ness written by the private insurance compa­ the Government's role in the providing of crop SECTION 4 nies under a reinsurance agreement has dou­ insurance. The schedule and declining subsidy Section 4 of this legislation would revise bled, while sales of Government supported amounts included in this bill are, however, a Section 506 of the Act to authorize the policies has fallen by nearly 50 percent. place to start. Congress has an obligation to FCIC to provide appropriate services to the insurance industry, specifically including re­ Producers clearly are relying on the individ­ reconsider the nature of our participation in insurance services, on a user fee basis as the uals who normally provide other insurance providing a service available through the pri­ shift to private sector direct insurance re­ services for their crop insurance as well. This vate sector. As we are all aware, limited sources is made. is demonstrated most effectively by noting budget resources demand that we maximize To remedy the economic situation which that in areas where Government supported the return on the taxpayers' investment in the Corporation faces currently, and which policies are sold by full-line insurance compa­ Government. I propose in this legislation that, it may face in the future, Section 4 also nies utilizing a sales and service agreement perhaps, the time has come to see risk man­ would authorize the Corporation to borrow money and require the Corporation to uti­ rather than reinsurance, volume has increased agement as a normal and necessary business lize receipts from premium payments and (the best example would be New England expense for the agricultural producer. Further, all other assets and funds of the Corpora­ where sales are almost exclusively held by a and most importantly, I propose that the Gov­ tion, except funds borrowed from the Treas­ ful!-line insurance company). ernment has a legitimate ongoing interest in ury to pay unanticipated indemnities, to pay One of the FCIC's goals is that crop insur­ disaster protection by assuring that affordable or reimburse administrative and operating ance be available to a maximum number of reinsurance is available to insulate the crop in­ expenses of the Corporation. As the Corpo­ producers both to encourage farmer aware­ surance industry from the volitity that we have ration makes adjustments to meet the ness of the responsibility for risk manage­ seen in reinsurance markets. phase-out requirements established in sec­ tion 6 of this legislation, it is necessary that ment, and to reduce the haphazard and costly The position of this administration, outlined authority exist for the utilization of funds disaster payment approach Government has in the legislation I am presenting, recognizes collected through premiums, in addition to historically been forced to assume. In this that it is the role of Government to assist the user fees established in this proposal, to regard, it must be noted that one cannot farmers to secure the availability of needed reflect the increasing need that such funds simply reduce staff proportionate to reductions risk management capability. As with every meet operational costs in addition to indem­ in business because of the personnel inten­ other business segment of our free enterprise nification requirements. sive nature of the insurance business. The system, however, agriculture must eventually SECTION 5 fact is that a significant level of Federal fiscal assume the responsibility for risk management By revising Section 507 as provided in resources are devoted to sustaining a dimin­ as a part of the normal and necessary task of this section, the Corporation would be clear­ ishing share of the crop insurance business. doing business. ly directed to encourage the shift of crop in- September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26579 surance business to the private sector. In re­ Technical corrections to several subsec­ middle-income Americans and are anything quiring the use of licensed private agents tions of Section 508 clarify that the role of but conducive to a fairer Tax Code. I would and brokers, it is the intent of the legisla­ the Corporation will increasingly be to en­ like to mention just a few examples of "re- . courage and facilitate private sector pro­ tion to simplify the process of transferring forms" that will hurt rather than help our abili­ the direct insurance business upon the ter­ gram development. Subsection of Sec­ mination of Corporation involvement in tion 6 directs the Board of the FCIC to ty to meet our citizens' needs. such operations by fiscal year 1991 in that impose fees for the services provided to the In contrast to the progressive tax structure delivery systems will already meet a key private sector beginning with fiscal year we currently have, in which the rate of tax in­ provision of state and local insurance busi­ 1988. dividuals pay increases with their level of ness licensing requirements. In addition this Section 6 of the Bill would also mandate income, the so-called tax reform bill consoli­ langauge continues to provide, until fiscal the withdrawal of the FCIC from all direct dates the present 15 tax brackets into just year 1993 indemnification for its private insurance operations by September 30, 1991, and clarify that the authority for reinsur­ two-15 percent and 28 percent. Under the sector partners against errors and omissions measure, a single taxpayer with a taxable for which the Corporation is held at fault. ance which remains is to be exercised as For the reinsurance activities contemplated necessary and at no cost to the government. income of just $17,851 per year will pay the after the transfer of direct writing oper­ SECTION 7 same rate of tax-28 percent-as a million­ ations, the legislation would further limit Section 7 of this proposal would amend aire. That doesn't sound fair to me. the Corporation to minimal staffing. Section 516 to address the question of fund­ One of my major objections to the bill is SECTION 6 ing for the Corporation as it proceeds that it discriminates against renters, who con­ toward the termination of direct govern­ stitute a majority of New York City's residents. Section 508 of the Act authorizes and reg­ ment involvement in the crop insurance ulates the provision of insurance on crops The bill's restrictions on municipal bonds business. The Corporation would be author­ could have a devastating effect on the city's by the Corporation. A major element of the ized to retain net realized gain and would be 1980 amendments to the Act was contained required to use such funds to meet out­ subsidized housing program. The curtailment in subsection of Section 508 where the standing debt and to reduce regular funding of various tax shelters for real estate owners Corporation was "directed to provide rein­ needs prior to establishing its reserve for will inevitably reduce apartment construction surance . . . to the maximum extent practi­ excess loss. and increase rents, making the real losers the cable . . . to insurers including private in­ Section 7 would also eliminate the current people who need affordable rental housing. surance companies ..." This effort to in­ authority of the Corporation to borrow As if that isn't enough, the bill denies renters clude the insurance industry in the crop in­ funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation surance program was designed to broaden many of the tax benefits it provides homeown­ to meet indemnification needs and would ers, such as the right to deduct mortgage in­ the utilization of insurance by producers direct the cancellation of obligations of the and to make it a part of sound economic FCIC to the CCC, and of CCC to the Treas­ terest and property taxes from Federal income planning by America's farmers. The in­ ury, for funds extended to FCIC previously taxation, and to borrow on their property to crease in premium base since 1980, in crops under Section 516. The language would pay for medical and educational expenses. and areas protected. and in the use of pri­ also cancel, as of the date of enactment, all The measure also repeals the present item­ vate insurance market for the delivery of other outstanding FCIC obligations for bor­ ized deduction for State and local sales taxes. such protection convinces the Corporation rowing. that this effort is succeeding. For crop year Mr. Speaker, a sales tax assessed on con­ Finally, the language in Section 7 would sumers by a State cannot be dismissed 1985, more than 70 percent of policies sold complement Section 4 in permitting reim­ were sold by private companies reinsured by bursement of borrowings from any available merely as an item of personal consumption. FCIC. funds. Also, such borrowings could be reim­ The taxes paid are committed to the general Today fully 40 percent of America's agri­ bursed from appropriations until the trans­ purposes of government. They are no longer cultural producers participate in some form fer of direct insurance operations and sup­ a part of the taxpayer's resources. Every local of insurance program-multiple peril of fire port is accomplished in fiscal year 1991. tax reduce ability to pay the Federal tax and hail depending on their individual need After that time, this borrowing authority for protection. The trend in agricultural ec­ burden. Denial of the sales tax deduction is a would provide a source of funds for uncapi­ clear case of double taxation. I view this as a onomics is toward using insurance as a plan­ talized reinsurance operations on a limited, ning tool, and such insurance is -more and premium reimbursed, basis. In addition to grievous inequity, rather than a move toward more required by credit grantors in the agri­ clarifying the general borrowing authority fairness. cultural community. With the elimination provided in Section 4 of this legislation, Sec­ Presently, taxpayers may take an itemized of most of the disaster grant and low-inter­ tion 7<4> would amend Section 516 to deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses est loan programs previously available to limit the outstanding borrowings of the Cor­ in excess of 5 percent of adjusted gross farmers, the prudent producer protects his poration to $500,000,000. crop investment with insurance in the same income. The tax bill raises this threshold by 50 manner as his home and his car. percent, to 7.5 percent. As anyone well It is anticipated that this growth will con­ TAX REFORM BILL knows, decreasing the medical deduction will tinue and permit amortizing administrative disproportionately affect older Americans, costs over a greater base thus limiting in­ HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN since they are the segment of our society who creases in individual producer costs . amend to vote against H.R. 3838, the conference do not itemize their deductions would no Section 508 to establish a schedule of per­ agreement on the tax reform bill. longer be deductible under the bill. I am very centage reductions of producer premium Like the majority of my colleagues in the concerned that the repeal of this deduction subsidy support over a period ending in Fiscal Year 1991. The language would also House of Representatives and the other citi­ will result in an overall decline in charitable require the Corporation to adjust premium zens of our great Nation, I had long awaited giving. Unlike most other tax deductions, the to include all expenses of the insurance pro­ the opportunity for passage of legislation that charitable contribution does not serve any gram and require FCIC's private sector would overhaul our current Tax Code and pro­ special interest. However, its repeal will hurt partners to gradually assume their own vide true fairness and tax relief to the Ameri­ and possibly have a devastating impact on the operational costs. This action will permit an can people. Unfortunately, the measure adopt­ poor, the infirm, and the disadvantaged. orderly transfer of direct insurance provider ed by the House today will provide neither. The tax bill will impose new limits on who is functions. In addition, the language will Although I strongly supported certain fea­ eligible to deduct an individual retirement ac­ more accurately reflect that the current subsidy to the producer substantially ex­ tures of the measure, in particular, the remov­ count [IRA] contribution from their taxes. I ceeds the nominal percentage contained in al of the working poor from the tax rolls, and support continuation of the IRA deductions for the 1980 Act and require accounting proce­ provisions to ensure that profitable corpora­ all taxpayers. For many, IRA's will provide the dures more consistent with normal insur­ tions pay taxes, many other provisions of the sole source of retirement income other than ance provider requirements. bill would cause undue hardship for many Social Security. Many employees have partici- 26580 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 pated in a variety of qualified pension plans, churning of the floor of the connecting chan­ is tantamount to year-round shipping, since but have never remained long enough with nels. the Soo locks have to be closed a month one company to become vested in them. In Not surprisingly, the project was opposed every winter for maintenance anyway. • • • addition, the quality of pension benefits varies by the Great Lakes Governors and by every An 11-month season would still require sev­ eral hundred million dollars worth of bub­ with the employer. The IRA is one of the tax single environmental group in the Great Lakes blers, icebooms and icebreakers-everything law's best features and should be retained for area. The corps' own Board of Engineers re­ except the dams and gates at the head of everyone. fused to recommend the project to Congress the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers. A final example of how this bill undermines for authorization, choosing instead to transmit the basic goal of fairness in tax reform is the the project for "informational purposes" only. THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CORPS PROPOSAL retroactive repeal of the 3-year recovery rule The House of Representatives overwhelm­ Let me be clear. The corps decision to im­ which applies to certain retirees. Under cur­ ingly rejected the proposal. When it was in­ plement unilaterally, without seeking authority rent law, certain employees, such as postal, cluded in the omnibus water resources bill, from Congress, and over the clear objections Federal, civil service and some private sector 222 Members of the House signed a letter to of Congress, the navigation extension propos­ workers, contribute to their annuity plan, and the chairman of the Rules Committee support­ al is not only arrogant. It raises serious legal that contribution is taxed. These retirees then ing efforts to delete winter navigation from the is~ues. have 3 years to recover their already-taxed bill. The corps cannot seek from Congress for personal contribution, which they receive as a In a rare decision, the Committee on Public more than a decade authority to impalement a tax-exempt monthly annuity. Elimination of this Works chose to delete the project from the project, and then, when Congress denies rule is double taxation for the approximately committee substitute that was brought to the them that authority, switch legal theories and 20 million retiring employees participating in floor. Winter navigation had been rejected suddenly maintain that they did not need the such plans and the only retroactive tax in­ overwhelmingly. authority at all. crease in the bill. My constituents are counting Mr. Speaker, the decision to reject naviga­ Congre.ss has carefully protected its consti­ on me to support fairness in the Tax Code, tion extension in 1984 was not the first time tutional control over authorization. This control and this is not fair treatment. Congress had chosen not to authorize the is enshrined in the rules of the House, which These are just a few of the reasons that I project. The winter navigation project has prohibit appropriation without authorization, voted against passage of the so-called tax been pending ever since I came to Congress and the basic laws of our Nation, including the reform measure. Americans want a fair and in 1977, and Congress has refused to author­ Anti-Deficiency Act. ize the project every time it has been consid­ equitable Tax Code. H.R. 3838 is neither fair THE CARR AMENDMENT nor equitable. ered. THE CORPS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE EXTENSION Mr. Speaker, the Carr amendment is a fo­ Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I was surprised to cused response to the Corps of Engineers de­ WINTER NAVIGATION learn in June of this year that the Corps of En­ cision to proceed without authority. and over gineers was proceeding administratively to the objections of Congress, to implement HON. DAVID E. BONIOR extend the navigation season, a proposal that navigation extension. had been clearly rejected by Congress. The amendment prohibits the Coast Guard OF MICHIGAN The present navigation season through the from taking any actions whatsoever-from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Soo locks ends January 8 plus or minus 1 using their equipment boats. or personnel-to implement a program of navigation extension Friday, September 26, 1986 week, or no later than January 15. The corps is proposing to extend the navigation season beyond the current practice which closes navi­ Mr. BONICA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I to January 31 plus or minus 2 weeks, or until gation through the Soo locks no later than rise in strong support of the Carr amendment the middle of February. January 15. to the continuing resolution to prohibit the Under the corps' timetable, a draft supple­ The amendment address only a program to Coast Guard from implementing any program mental environmental impact statement [EIS] extend the navigation season beyond the cur­ of navigation extension beyond the current will be completed December of this year. It rent practices. It does not address, nor does it season of January 8 plus or minus 1 week. will then be subject to public comment. The prohibit, any activities presently undertaken by I want to commend the distinguished gentle­ corps has written to me stating that it will be the Coast Guard, even when these normal ac­ man from Michigan, Mr. CARR, for successfully prepared to implement the extension in just 1 tivities occur after January 15. offering this amendment, and also to com­ year, or January 1988. To make this clear, the amendment itself, mend the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. TRAX­ Mr. Speaker, during the 1984 discussion of and the committee report, specifically discuss LER and Mr. PURSELL, all members of the winter navigation careful attention was given some of these present activities which are not committee, who supported this amendment. to several midterm proposals that would have covered by the amendment and accordingly Mr. Speaker, the Carr amendment is a bi­ allowed for some navigation extension, but a are not prohibited. partisan proposal. Important support for this less than full year extension on the upper For example, search and rescue operations proposal has been given by the gentleman Great Lakes. undertaken by the Coast Guard are not cov­ from Michigan, Mr. DAVIS, and the gentlemen All of these proposals, including a proposal ered, and are not prohibited, even when those from New York, Mr. NOWAK and Mr. MARTIN, for January 31 plus or minus 2 weeks-the operations occur after January 15. who have helped lead the coalition opposed very proposal the corps now advances-were Occasionally, navigational problems or other to navigation extension. rejected in favor of the current navigation emergencies have occurred which have LEGISLATION BACKGROUND season. blocked shipping during the normal season. Mr. Speaker, during 1984, the House of In fact, Mr. Speaker, the decision to reject To address the shipping backlog created by Representatives exhaustively considered a partial navigation extension proposals-and these emergencies, the Coast Guard has as­ proposal advanced by the corps for full year the January 31 plus or minus 2 weeks propos­ sisted in one-time, temporary season exten­ navigation on the upper Great Lakes. al in particular-was specifically discussed sions. Such activities are not covered by the The proposal, one of the largest water during passage of the omnibus water re­ amendment, and are not prohibited. projects in American history, was estimated at sources bill and can be found on page H7514 Under current practice, the Coast Guard that time to cost some $600 million, and to re­ of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for June 29, does not break channels on the upper Great quire continuing high operating expenses, in 1984. Lakes after the Soo locks are closed. Howev­ large part because of the huge icebreaking Partial extension proposals were also care­ er, some shipping which does not go through needs associated with the project. fully discussed in Michigan. I call my col­ the Soo locks can proceed even though the These costs were balanced by few econom­ leagues' attention to the comments of the De­ Coast Guard is not breaking channels. ic gains and were compounded by major envi­ troit Free Press in an October 14, 1983 edito­ The Coast Guard presently provides some ronmental problems, including, but not limited rial: navigational assistance to this shipping. This to the danger of oil spills being trapped under The second "compromise" would author­ amendment does not address, and does not the ice, the danger of shoreline erosion and ize a shipping season to January 31, plus or prohibit the assistance that the Coast Guard damage to shoreline structures, and the minus two weeks • • • At the moment, that provides to such shipping. September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26581 AFRICAN TRAGEDY African, who depends critically on agricul­ African nations are sliding backward eco­ ture for a living, is poorer today than he nomically. Real income per capita has was in 1970. If the problems of agriculture dropped by 14.6 percent for all of black HON. PHIUP M. CRANE are not addressed more effectively, he will Africa. Food production per person fell 7 OF ILLINOIS be poorer in 1990 than he was at the time percent in the 1960s, 15 percent in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his country became independent. Famine, 1970s, and will deteriorate in this decade. Friday, September 26, 1986 currently restricted to years of drought and Close to 45 percent of black Africa's food is to only a few countries, will become every­ now imported, despite the FAO's assertion Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, one of the great­ day occurrence affecting a majority of the that the Congo, alone, can . . . feed all of est tragedies of this decade, indeed of this sub-Saharan nations." For years it has been clear that the reason black Africa. . . . The African continent has century, has been the ongoing famine and the largest untapped natural resources in deprivation in Africa. Month after month, year for Africa's economic decline has been the socialist philosophy of centralization and the world. . . . Four times the size of the after year, the suffering continues and we in politicization of the market that has domi­ U.S., but with only twice the population, the West continue to be tormented by all too nated most countries on the continent. Africa does not suffer from the maleffects vivid images of innocent people slowly starv­ Massive foreign aid from the United of overpopulation." ing to death. Certainly no compassionate States and other Western countries was mis­ The reason for the current economic dis­ human being can observe this tragedy without used. In Tanzania, for example, the govern­ aster, he declares, involves two basic prob­ asking himself: "What can I do to help?" ment, at a cost of $130 million, built a lems: "The first was the orthodox develop­ Since 1960, the response of the West has modern paper mill in Mufindi designed to ment models were serious­ $80 billion has been sent to Africa in these 25 goods annually, thereby saving the country ly flawed ... Second was the nature of po­ $20 million in foreign currency each year. In litical leadership in Africa ... a failure of years. Perhaps this massive aid program has April, after six months of production, the helped to assuage our troubled consciences, our indigenous African standards . . . char­ plant was shut down because of prohibitive acterized by megalomania, one-man rule, but it has been demonstrably inaffective at power costs and few orders. The paper pro­ solving Africa's economic problems. Africans duced by the mill cost $1,500 a ton, more and kleptocracy ." Professor Peter Berger of Boston Univer­ have a declining rather than an improving than two and· a half times the cost to import the same paper. sity points out that, "Among the socialist re­ standard of living, and the main reason is not, gimes of the Third World there is not a as we are often led to believe, because of Tanzania, when it achieved independence, had a sisal industry that was the pride of single success story . . . The typical record drought or the lingering effects of colonialism, Africa and a major foreign exchange earner. of Third World socialism is one of economic but because of the widespread adoption of The sisal nomic organization-slavishly imitated in seen before. . . . The 1984-85 tragedy was Ethiopia and elsewhere-has led Africa to The nations of Africa are, by any stand­ not due so much to the drought. Nor was it ard, an economic disaster area. due so much to the failure of foreign gov­ the precipice of disaster. Hopefully, the will­ Wherever one looks, the picture is one of ernments. . . . More than $80 billion has ingness to turn away from statist economic declining agricultural production, wide­ been pumped into Africa since 1960. Fur­ policies is real-and will be rapidly imple­ spread ecological destruction, soaring debt thermore, according to the U.N. Food and mented. and an uncontrolled expansion of popula­ Agricultural Organization's 1981 report, tion. As a whole, Africa is growing less food Africa can feed itself without aid or reliance per capita than it did two decades ago. on modern farming techniques." Robert S. McNamara, former president of The basic cause of the current dilemma, the World Bank, notes that "the average Ayitteh argues, is that, "Virtually all the 26582 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 HON. ROBERT E. WOODWARD islative branch and the executive branch and second nation. In this manner, the producing LAUDED FOR OUTSTANDING he was able to blend the responsibilities of nation escapes detection. The measure now PUBLIC SERVICE both with the result that much was accom­ being iJ:Jtroduced will end this practice by man­ plished with very little confrontation. dating that all steel imports be accounted to HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI That was the type of man Don was-bril­ the producing nation. OF CALIFORNIA liant yet kind; hard-working and compassion­ Several nations, obviously afraid of fair IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ate; a man of the executive yet with a strong competition with American workers, have re­ legislative understanding. fused to negotiate equitable VRA quotas. This Friday, September 26, 1986 He dealt with those to whom the practice of legislation is designed to prod them into com­ Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to politics demanded public recognition yet he pliance. Nations that refuse to reach a negoti­ bring to the attention of the House of Repre­ asked for none. ated solution would have their current import sentatives the retirement of the Honorable It is these qualities of the man that make levels reduced to 70 percent. Robert E. Woodward. Robert Woodward has the tragedy of his death even more difficult to America's economic future depends on a not only given 22 years of exemplary service understand. Only 39, he was a man of ex­ reduction of the trade deficit. The steel indus­ to California citizens as a highly respected traordinary ability which his death has denied . try, crucially important to the health of the bankruptcy judge, but has been dedicated to us. In such a relatively short life he taught all Nation, is not asking for handouts. It can com­ serving the public for more than 45 years. of us who knew him what selfless patriotism pete in a fair market. This amendment sup­ After receiving his juris doctorate degree really means. · ports fair trade and gives U.S. industry a fight­ from Hastings School of Law in 1941, Judge ing chance. Woodward forewent the financial rewards of private practice and entered the California ju­ FAIR TRADE FOR STEEL dicial system as a deputy clerk of the U.S. dis­ AGE DISCRIMINATION-AN UN - trict court in San Francisco, CA. Thereafter, HON. CARDISS COLLINS JUST SLAP AT OUR MOST PRE­ Judge Woodward continued his public service oF ILLINois CIOUS CITIZENS . career h9lding the titles Of deputy district at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES torney, law clerk for U.S. District Judge Del M. Friday, September 26, 1986 HON.RAYMONDJ.McGRATH . Lemmon, and being appointed as bankruptcy . OF NEW YORK judge for the Eastern District of California on Mrs. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 1964. pleasure to stand in support of H.R. 5591, this Friday, September 26, 1986 Aside from his outstanding service on the important bill which will amend the Steel bench, Robert Woodward is also a distin- · Import Stabilization Act. I am proud to be a Mr. McGRATH. Mr. Speaker, I want to again guished member of the State Bar of California, cosponsor of the effort to halt America's express my support of H.R. 4154, a bill de­ Sacramento County Bar Association, Federal growing trade deficit. signed to end an unfair situation that is plagu­ Bar Association, American Bar Association, The steel industry-once the pride of this ing citizens who are over the age of 70. Cur­ and Phi Alpha Delta. Nation-is dying. It is dying, not from old age, rently, the Age Discrimination in Employment Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of but from evil wounds inflicted by the unfair Act prohibits discrimination in employment Sacramento, 1 would like to commend Judge trading practices of other countries. And those only for those seeking work who are less than Woodward on his extraordinary public service inflicting these wounds profess to be our 70 years of age. However, as many people career spanning over four decades and offer friends and allies. can attest, life does not end at 70. And in ad­ my sincere best wishes to him, his wife Eliza- America's steel industry produces a world­ dition, the ability to work with effectiveness beth, and their family as they enter a well-de- class quality product, yet i1 is rusting away. and pride does not have an age cap. served time of rest and relaxation in retire- Mills are closing, laying off thousands and This bill, which is championed by the 86- ment. thousands of employees. Highly trained work- year-old chairman of the House Rules Com­ ers are being forced onto the unemployment mittee, is a commitment of the Congress to rolls. Families are disrupted and many proud protect the jobs, and more important the liveli­ TRIBUTE TO DONALD R. individuals are forced to seek Government as­ hood, of our older Americans. It not only has FORTIER sistance-all because of imports. the wide support of the House, but of the The effect of unfair foreign competition can Governor of the State of New York, the AFL­ SPEECH OF clearly be seen in the area of specialty steel. CIO, the National Council of Senior Citizens, HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL In an effort to remain highly competitive, the American Federation of Teachers, Nation­ OF ILLINOIS American specialty mills updated their facto­ al Council on Aging, and the American Asso­ ciation of Retired Persons. This support is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ries, restructured their internal organization, and renegotiated labor contracts. In spite of proof of a large contingent of Americans who Thursday, September 25, 1986 these efforts, Europea11 producers undercut believe that as long as a person is willing and Mr. MICHEL Mr. Speaker, I wanted to join the Americans by dumping 247,000 tons of able to work, a 70th birthday is not an occa­ in the special order by the gentleman from subsidized stainless sheet and strip steel sion to declare a citizen "unfit" to work in this Missouri [Mr. COLEMAN), about the untimely products onto the U.S. market in the first country. death of Donald A. Fortier, the former director quarter of 1986. In doing so, these nations There is no better beacon for the need of of the National Security Council. usurped 23.8 percent of our domestic market. this legislation than the person who currently Much has been said about how hard he They did this in a concerted effort to undercut resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The worked and his self-effacing attitude over who American manufacturers and in direct violation President of the United States, 75 years should get the credit over what was actually of negotiated trade agreements. young, is the governmental leader of this accomplished. Our steel companies have repeatedly stated Nation. Moreover, he is a spiritual leader, a What should also be said about Don was that they can compete on a fair international shining illustration of all older Americans. that he truly understood the legislative proc­ market. They only ask that all steel-producing Some unfairly believe that these Americans ess. Yes, he was quite able to get consensus nations competing in the U.S. market negoti­ should "pack their bags" and retire to pasture within the administration as major foreign ate Voluntary Restraint Agreements, or VRA's. just because they have reached a chronologi­ policy questions were developed, but he was These agreements, which limit imports to re­ cal pinnacle. This theory is not only unfair, it is also able to understand how we here on the sponsible levels, will ensure fair competition. outright absurd. Hill would respond to such foreign policy initia- This amendment is designed to encourage As a proud cosponsor of this legislation, I tives. He knew what was "doable" both within VRA compliance. want to thank all of my colleagues who voted the administration and in the legislative Many nations are avoiding VRA limits by for its passage. I also want to applaud the real branch. shipping steel products to other nations for sponsors of this bill--our older Americans This is an ability not often experienced by finishing. The steel is then imported into the who want to continue working and set an ex­ legislators. Don was a product of both the leg- United States as if it were a product of the ample for all of us to forlow. September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26583 THE REAGAN ADMINISTRA- 1984, 11.5 million workers lost jobs because to foster care, schools, Head Start programs, TION'S DISASTROUS TRADE of plant closings or layoffs due to slack and well-established young-serving agencies. POLICY AND ITS SENATE AC­ work. The burdens placed on these agencies Living standards have not risen. Real av­ COMPLICES erage weekly earnings for production work­ have been unacceptable. ers fell by 9 percent from 1977 through In June, at a California hearing, chaired by HON. DONALD J. PEASE 1985. Nearly half the workers displaced the State insurance commissioner, it was OF OHIO from manufacturing who were lucky to find learned that until recently, 32 YMCA's in jobs were forced to accept lower pay and re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Orange County paid, altogether, $2,800 for li­ duced living standards. ability coverage. Now, with lower claims limits, Friday, September 26, 1986 Their loss of jobs has not brought gains to workers overseas. Too many less developed they must pay more than $80,000. What could Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, let us not overes­ nations enjoy booms because workers are justify such an outrageous increase? timate the agreement reached last week in paid rock bottom subsistence wages, are for­ According to the California Insurance for Punta del Este. What has happened is that bidden to organize and bargain collectively Child Care Project, 37 4,000 California young­ GATT member nations have agreed to negoti­ and have no health and safety protection, sters are in child care facilities, including ate for the next 5 to 10 years to explore solu­ no pension, no security. family day care homes. The mayor of Los An­ tions to the many problems besetting the If "free trade" benefits anyone, it is ma­ geles, Tom Bradley, estimated in June that 70 international trading system. nipulators who depress wages in order to in­ flate profits. They are absolved of guilt by percent of these were going without insurance Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit is soaring the "free trade" evangelists who say that because rates are so high. toward the $200 billion level for 1986-exact­ our "over-paid" workers have "priced them­ We need a better approach. ing a staggering toll in American jobs and selves out of the market." The voluntary market assistance plan in businesses. Yet, the Senate refuses to take What is going overseas are not only jobs California, Cal Care, clearly isn't working. The action on the comprehensive trade bill (H.R. that sustain millions of families but the in­ Los Angeles Times reported that of 4 73 appli­ 4800) that was passed by an overwhelming bi­ dustrial capacity that sustains America. cants, out of the thousands without insurance, partisan majority last May. Company after company is no longer a pro­ only 84 policies had actually been written The following article by Lane Kirkland, presi­ ducer but a mere relabeler and distributor of imports. And foreign label goods sold under the plan as of June 1986, because dent of the AFL-CIO that appeared in today's across the nation cost no less than products many child care providers still cannot afford New York Times underscores the need for once made here. The only difference is that the rates being offered. prompt action by the Congress and the Presi­ none of the money is returned as wages and As alarming is the loss of liability insurance dent to reverse the alarming decline in Ameri­ payroll taxes to communities where it is for foster care parents, who are often the last ca's industrial base and the living standards of spent. resort for children abused, neglected, or many American families. It is wrong to label the Senate trade bill as thrown away. The situation became so severe [From the New York Times, Sept. 26, 19861 "protectionist." It is a response to virulent protectionism, and its goal is to expand in California, that foster care parents state­ THE FREE-TRADE MYTH Is RuiNING Us trade by making it a two-way street conduct­ wide went on strike, refusing to accept any ed on even terms. President Reagan prom­ more children until the State provided assist­ WASHINGTON.-America faces an economic ises to veto it. His supporters fear "retalia­ ance with liability insurance. crisis caused by the Administration's infatu­ tion." They argue that America has no In my own district of Contra Costa County, ation with the long dead theory of "free moral right to require trading partners to there are currently only 450 foster homes for trade." To deal with that crisis, the Senate adopt humane labor standards. If other na­ 850 children. The county is concerned about must act quickly on trade reform legislation tions treat workers like dirt, they say, we the effect that the rising cost of liability insur­ passed last May by the House. must accept "cultural differences." And if Scores of industries, thousands of compa­ our corporations make fat profits because of ance is having on the supply of foster care nies and millions of workers are drowning those cultural differences, well, that's what homes. According to the director of the under a flood of imports generated by for­ "free trade" is about. county social services department, more eign government initiatives and Washing­ Accept that and you must accept the foster parents are being lost by the county ton's neglect. The effects are felt in every proposition that it is fair to allow other each year than are being gained. The county sector of the economy through plant clos­ countries, aided by business and govern­ was able to pay for coverage for foster par­ ings, farm foreclosures, bankruptcies and re­ ment, to slash American standards of living ents before the cost became so prohibitive. cession-level unemployment. and human decency to the level that ex­ Yet, President Reagan insists that "free ploiters growing rich off the free trade In addition, it has been estimated that half trade and open markets . . . generate more myth praise as "competitive." Such think­ of the 2,000 family day care providers in jobs, a more productive use of a nation's re­ ing must be resisted. The labor movement's Contra Costa County are operating without in­ sources, more rapid innovation and high historic mission is not to lower American surance, and forcing parents to sign waivers standards of living both for this nation and standards but to raise them-and, as well, to of provider liability. its trading partners." But free trade doesn't raise the world's standards to our level. According to the Diablo Valley Day Care exist except as an empty slogan. Not a prod­ Providers Association, 35 family day care pro­ uct, commodity or service, including money, viders have shut down strictly because they moves across any border except ours under H.R. 5225: A SOLUTION FOR THE free trade conditions. INSURANCE CRISIS couldn't afford the insurance. Much of the world disavows a market During the past year, the Children's Founda­ economy and practices the most brutal form HON. GEORGE MILLER tion and the National Association for the Edu­ of protectionism: the protection of mercan­ OF CALIFORNIA cation of Young Children released their own tile power and profit. Most trade is not open surveys of child care centers and family day IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but directed-directed by governments in care homes nationwide. Similar to the findings support of national policies and multina­ Friday, September 26, 1986 of the select committee, they concluded that tional corporations that move labor-inten­ sive production to countries with the most Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I there is no actuarial basis for the cancella­ exploitable workforce. supported passage of H.R. 5225, the Liability tions or increases in premiums. There are no open markets among our Risk Retention Act of 1986, which amends the H.R. 5225 is a responsible, important action trade partners in the European Community, Product Liability Act to allow businesses and that Congress can take to alleviate some of nor in Japan, Brazil, Taiwan, South Korea individuals to form groups in order to facilitate the crisis, and I urge my colleagues to support and Mexico-not unless "free and open mar­ purchase of liability insurance. it. kets" means import quotas, discriminatory This is a necessary and timely bill. But we will need to continue our efforts on performance and inspection requirements, Last year, the Select Committee on Chil­ all fronts. We look to the States, which have export subsidies and incentives, industrial targeting programs, controlled currency ex­ dren, Youth, and Families, which I am privi­ the authority to regulate the insurance indus­ change rates, and barter agreements. leged to chair, held hearings to investigate the try, for a responsible solution to this growing There is no sign of the jobs that "free crisis in availability and affordability of insur­ problem. We also await a responsible, volun­ trade" supposedly generates. The Labor De­ ance for child care providers. Since it began tary response from the insurance industry partment reports that from 1979 through last summer, this crisis has grown, extending itself. But time is running out. 26584 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 There have been a few noteworthy attempts In the first quarter of this year imports of United States and the prominent role to Cali­ to solve the availability problem, but when it stainless steel rod were at 38.5 percent; alloy fornia as the Nation's leading producer of comes to cost, we've been told to wait and tool steel imports, 42 percent; stainless steel nonfuel minerals. see. round and flat wire, 44 percent. We are also particularly aware that mining is American families, who depend on child But looking at specialty steel imports by widely considered to be a high accident-risk care to go to work, to finish school, or to re­ product and by country reveals a sinister so­ industry. lieve daily stress, cannot wait another 2 or 3 bering picture. From 1985, for example, stain­ Therefore, it is with great pride that I an­ years for the historical cycle in the insurance less wira imports from Canada jumped 92 per­ nounce to you today that the U.S. Borax & industry to correct itself. They need dependa­ cent. f .tinless plate from Sweden climbed Chemical Corp.'s open pit mine at Boron, CA, ble and safe child care now. Foster care chil­ 136 percent. Stainless pipe and tube from in my congressional district, received the 1985 dren should be guaranteed a safe and secure Taiwan grew a whopping 1,267 percent. Sentinels of Safety Award for completing place to live. Some analysts say that overall steel imports 386,319 employee-hours without a single lost­ The bill will address this crisis by enabling would be as high as 38 percent without the workday injury. child care centers, family day .care homes, VRA Program. VRA's have had some positive The Sentinels of Safety Award is the Na­ foster parents, and other agencies which pro­ effect, but it is clear that they have not tion's most prestigious mine safety award and vide services to children and families to join worked well, for several reasons. The agree­ is cosponsored by the Mine Safety and Health together to purchase liability insurance on a ments are complicated to enforce. Foreign Administration of the U.S. Department of group basis. Without this legislation, many countries have found ways around the agree­ Labor and the American Mining Congress, a States will continue to preclude these essen­ ments-both blatant and subtle circumvention. trade association serving the U.S. mining in­ tial children-serving organizations from forming And some countries-like Canada, Sweden, dustry. self-insurance cooperatives at all, and the in­ and Taiwan-have not negotiated agree­ I would also like to make note of the out­ surance they need to protect the families they ments. standing safety record of 2,000,000 employee­ serve will remain out of their reach. I participated in hearings in Pittsburgh on hours without a lost-workday injury for U.S. April 4 of this year where witness after wit­ Borax's total operations at Boron during 1985. ness described how VRA's are avoided. Some The efforts of U.S. Borax to supply our Na­ RULE ON H.R. 2248, TO AUTHOR- exporters disguise the country of origin or the tion's mineral needs while protection the IZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR final form of the steel products. Some steel is safety of those who produce the minerals are THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY passed from a VRA country through a non­ worthy of our gratitude and admiration. I would TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRA­ VRA country before arriving in the United like all of you to join me in commending the TION, AND FOR OTHER PUR­ States, in an effort to elude U.S. Customs offi­ U.S. Borax employees at Boron for a job well POSES cials. Some products undergo substantial done. transformation in nonparticipating countries HON. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI and then the altered products come in uncre­ dited against the quotas for the real country of BORIS GHINIS AND FAMILY AL­ OF ILLINOIS LOWED TO LEAVE THE SOVIET IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES origin. The bill we are introducting takes two es­ UNION Friday, September 26, 1986 sential steps: First, it would require that all Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, I take steel entering the United States from non­ HON. CHESTER G. ATKINS this opportunity to inform my colleagues that VRA countries be allocated to the real country OF MASSACHUSETTS the Committee on Ways and Means today fa­ of origin, where the steel is melted and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vorably ordered reported to the House of Rep­ poured, regardless of where- the steel is fin­ Friday, September 26, 1986 resentatives H.R. 2248, to authorize appro­ ished. And second, the bill would give the priations for the National Highway Traffic United States Trade Representative 90 days Mr. ATKINS. Mr. Speaker, although tensions Safety Administration, and for other purposes. to conclude VRA agreements with Canada, between the United States and the Soviet I wish to serve notice, pursuant to the rules Taiwan, and Sweden-major holdouts at this Union continue to mount in the midst of the of the Democratic Caucus, that I have been point. If no agreement is reached after 90 Nicholas Daniloff affair, inspiring and optimis­ instructed by the Committee on Ways and days, their imports would be subject to a limi­ tic news came from the Soviet Union this past Means to seek less than an open rule for the tation of 70 percent of their level in 1984 week. After waiting 8 years to gain permission consideration of those provisions of this legis­ when the VRA Program began. This would to emigrate from the Soviet Union, Boris and lation under its jurisdiction by the House of lower imports from these three coun1ries from Irene Ghinis and their children learned Representatives. 4 million tons now coming in to 2.6 million Wednesday, September 24, that they had tons and would cut Taiwan's level in half. been granted visas to leave the Soviet Union and be reunited with their family. The Ghinises STEEL IMPORTS The difficulties with the VRA Program verti­ fies the need for tougher trade laws, like H.R. are currently in Vienna, Austria, and will soon 4800. That has been passed by the House. be coming to the United States to live. HON. DOUG WALGREN But, absent the comprehensive reform of Since 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Ghinis had ap­ OF PENNSYLVANIA trade laws like those provided in H.R. 4800, plied to emigrate from the Soviet Union on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voluntary agreements are just that-voluntary. seven occasions. However, each time they were denied because Soviet officials alleged Friday, September 26, 1986 Clearly, tougher actions are needed. I hope this bill helps put some teeth into what was that Mr. Ghinis, a former employee at the Re­ Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, in support of meant to be a program of restraint, not volun­ search Institute of the Ministry of the Radio In­ H.R. 5591, bill introduced by Congressman tary action. dustry, possessed state secrets. After their MURTHA on steel imports and voluntary re­ first attempt to emigrate, Mr. Ghinis was fired straint agreements. from his job and since then had to support his Mr. Speaker, this week I joined with Con­ SENTINELS OF SAFETY AWARD family by working odd jobs. gressman JACK MURTHA as an original co­ The Ghinises' release is a just and long sponsor of legislation to plug the loopholes of HON. WILUAM M. THOMAS overdue reward for their undying spirit and the President's Voluntary Restraint Agree­ OF CALIFORNIA dedication to human rights. In the eyes of the ments [VRA's] Program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Soviet Government, the members of the The President's VRA Program promised Ghinis family were seen as outlaws, not be- September 26, 1986 import target levels of 18.5 percent for fin­ Friday, cause they had committed a serious crime ished steel products and 20.2 percent for all Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, against the state, but because they wished to steel products. But in 1985 and 1986 steel im­ those of us of who represent the States of practice their religion openly. and exercise ports have averaged between 23 and 25 per­ California are particularly aware of the strate­ their right to emigrate. Despite facing econom­ cent. gic and critical importance of minerals to the ic and personal hardship over the past 8 September 26, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26585 years, the Ghinises never lost their will to live served this country over the past 210 years, This amendment would support four U.S. nor their will to be free. and the soldiers who fought the Korean war. Supreme Court decisions that have ruled as However, in our joy over the release of the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the unconstitutional the use of forced dues from Ghinis family, we must not turn our backs to House to join me in paying tribute to Tom workers used for political purposes. The hor­ the thousands of Jewish prisoners of con­ Kaiser, a great American and loyal friend of rendous aspect here is that workers give a science who remain detained in the Soviet the U.S. serviceman. good share of their paycheck to unions for Union, the victims of anti-Semitic persecution. collective bargaining. The unions in turn use In an attempt to stifle their religious beliefs the money to support political candidates of and public expressions of their human rights, MASTER RACE BOOSTING IS their choice, not necessarily those of the Soviets Officials continue to harass and intimi­ DANGEROUS AND OBSOLETE worker who paid that money. In many States date these individuals. Many of these people, that do not have right-to-work laws, workers like Boris Ghinis, are dismissed from their jobs HON. MAJOR R. OWENS who do not desire to belong to a union are and forced to work as manual laborers for low OF NEW YORK forced to pay union dues which are in turn wages, while others have been arrested and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES used for political purposes. sent to labor camps. Mr. Speaker this practice by unions is wrong Friday, September 26, 1986 Over the past year, the Soviet Union has in­ and must be addressed by Congress. Four creased the number of families it has allowed Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, genius and lead­ Supreme Court decisions support this action to emigrate from the Soviet Union. Yet, we ership abilities are found all over the globe that has been suffocated in this House. I have must not become complacent about the wherever there are human beings. In all racial, personally testified before the House Subcom­ Soviet human rights record. There are still ethnic, and religious groups, and at all income mittee on Elections on this very issue. There prisoners of conscience in the Soviet Union. levels, talent and intelligence exist in great is some disagreement on how to remedy this We must steadfastly continue our efforts on abundance. The challenge of the 20th century unfair practice. I can understand that thefe the behalf of Soviet refuseniks until each and is the challenge of providing adequate oppor­ can be differences of opinion, but I have yet every one of them who wants to emigrate is tunities for the full development of human po­ to hear from one Member that it is right to allowed to do so. tential wherever it is found. In our times, force workers to pay dues that are used So, Mr. Speaker, let us rise and congratu­ during this century, we have soundly defeated against their will to support political causes late Boris and Irene Ghinis and their children one advocate of the master race theory. Un­ that they disagree with. So why doesn't the on their new found freedom. We welcome fortunately, on the other side of the world, we Subcommittee on Elections actively work on them to a new world-one where they can are now hearing the same dangerous and ob­ the legislation introduced by the gentleman openly practice their religion and live with dig­ solete boasting. Prime Minister Nakasone of from Alabama that will stop this practice? If nity. Yet, as we do, let us not forget the other Japan has misread the meaning of his na­ there isn't a misuse of funds by the unions on Jewish families who suffer silently in the tion's present economic success. In a tone behalf of political parties and candidates, then Soviet Union, awaiting to enjoy the same free­ not too different from that of Hitler's tone, the why is it almost impossible to get the House dom. Prime Minister of Japan tells his citizens that to act on legislation that is validated by the they are superior to Americans because of four Supreme Court decisions? their racial purity. The racial and ethnic diver­ I will continue to work for legislation that will A TRIBUTE TO TOM KAISER sity of America which is part of what makes stop the misuse of compulsory dues dollars to this Nation great is viewed by Nakasone as an finance an array of "in-kind" campaign serv­ HON. WILUAM CARNEY unfortunate weakness. ices that are used wrongfully. I am disappoint­ OF NEW YORK Despite the so-called clarifying statements, ed that the leadership in this House did not at­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blacks, Puerto Ricans, and Mexicans have tempt to address this situation and I can Friday, September 26, 1986 ample reason to protest and demand an apol­ assure you of my determination to not let this ogy. Prime Ministers and public officials in issue die and go away. Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, the people of high places are well-trained enough to know the United States owe a deep and lasting the impact of such statements. There has debt to the men and women who took up been enough confusion, hardship, and suffer­ A TRIBUTE TO REV. ALBERT arms in times of trouble to defend this great ing caused in this century for any world leader ELLIOTT FREEMAN Nation and the others across the globe that to realize the implications of such racist re­ share our love of freedom. It is also incum­ marks. We demand immediate action by the bent upon us to recognize the hard work and Japanese Government to rectify this insult. HON.H.JAMESSAXTON dedication of those special people who speak More than good relations with its major trading OF NEW .JERSEY for our veterans and endeavor to keep fresh partner is at stake. A clearing of the moral at­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the memory of their sacrifices and honorable mosphere of the entire world is the objective. Friday, September 26, 1986 service. World leaders must always be the major advo­ I consider myself fortunate to know such a cates of peace and brotherhood. World lead­ Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ man, one who tirelessly champions veteran's ers must always reinforce the truth that every ute to Rev. Albert Elliott Freeman of Mt. Holly, causes and believes strongly that we as a human being is sacred. NJ, whose active involvement in business, nation must not rest until before gaining a full civic, and community affairs marks him as one accounting of those who have not returned of the outstanding citizens of New Jersey's from the battlefield. USE OF FORCED DUES FOR 13th Congressional District. A fellow Long Islander, Tom Kaiser served POLITICAL PURPOSES Reverend Freeman's personal background with honor and distinction as American Legion includes a lengthy career as owner, editor, Vice Commander in Suffolk County. He previ­ HON. WIWAM W. COBEY JR. and publisher of the Burlington County Times ously held the position of commander in our OF NORTH CAROLINA Herald newspaper; as president of the Greater home county's chapter of the Veterans of For­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mt. Holly Chamber of Commerce; as a eign Wars. member of the Memorial Hospital of Burling­ Tom Kaiser also headed the American Le­ Friday, September 26, 1986 ton County Foundation; and, most recently, as gion's statewide effort to learn the fate of our Mr. COBEY. Mr. Speaker, during the last 2 an ordained priest of the Episcopal Church. soldiers missing in action in Southeast Asia, a years, I have tried unsuccessfully to offer an These are but a few of his many accomplish­ cause to which he has been dedicated for amendment to the Treasury postal appropria­ ments. more than 13 years. tions bill that would limit the Federal Elections The date of October 23, 1986, will signify In addition to leading the efforts to build six Commission's ability to implement any future yet another important occasion for Reverend veteran's monuments, including three over­ regulations or advisory opinions that support Freeman. This dedicated citizen will be hon­ seas, Tom is currently working to establish the use of compulsory union dues for political ored for his service as chairman of the Mt. memorials to honor the women veterans who purposes. Holly Military Liaison Committee, an organiza- 26586 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 26, 1986 tion which promotes harmony between the the session on Friday, September 19, 1986, on their retirement benefits until they get back military community and the civilian community. and subsequently missed three rollcall votes. an amount equal to the amount of their contri­ As chairman, he has been charged for the Had I been present, I would have voted: butions to their retirement plan. This is only past 30 years with organizing the Annual "No" on rollcall No. 398, the Panetta fair, since those funds were taxed when the Greater Mount Holly Chamber of Commerce amendment to the Roberts amendment, that employee first earned them. Military Reception-an occasion when military sought to give the Environmental Protection Under the tax-reform plan, the retiree will personnel from Fort Dix and McGuire Air Agency discretionary authority to set uniform pay taxes on his retirement benefits from the Force Base meet with civilian leaders as part pesticide residue standards, rather than re­ beginning. Although his contributions are still of an effort to promote better understanding quiring EPA to issue such standards; tax-free, that tax-free amount will now be and cooperation. And it is this year's reception "Aye" on rollcall No. 399, the Roberts spread out over many years. and dinner, on October 23d, when Reverend amendment as amended by the Stenholm What makes this change especially dis­ Freeman will be recognized for his unselfish substitute, that amends the Food and Drug agreeable is the fact that it is retroactive, af­ involvement and dedication to duty. Act, rather than FIFRA, to establish national fecting all Government workers who retired Mr. Speaker, Reverend Freeman's involve­ standards for residues of pesticides on food after July 1, 1986. This means that many new ment in local government, business, and pro­ products; and retirees will face immediate tax burdens much fessional organizations, philanthropic activi­ "Aye" on rollcall No. 400, final passage of greater than they could possibly have planned ties, the military community, and religious H.R. 2482, to amend the Federal Insecticide, for. community, make it most fitting and proper Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Ironically, this change which so hurts Feder­ that he be honored for his active and unre­ al employees actually does little to benefit the lenting pursuit of good citizenship. INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO RE­ Government's finances. It i~ an accounting I thank and commend the liaison committee INSTATE THE 3-YEAR RECOV­ gimmick, a "quick-fix" designed to increase for according Reverend Freeman this recogni­ ERY RULE tax receipts in the immediate future, but, in the tion, and I'm sure all my colleagues in the long run, providing no ·substantial increase in House will want to join with me in congratulat­ HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN revenue. ing Reverend Freeman on his many years of Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a bill to OF VIRGINIA accomplishments and dedication to those correct the injustice to public employees things which bolster our Nation's strength and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which will occur with the passage of the tax democratic principles. Friday, September 26, 1986 reform plan. My bill directs the IRS to apply Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the the Internal Revenue Code as if the 3-year re­ PERSONAL EXPLANATION House of Representatives passed H.R. 3838, covery rule were still in effect. This means the tax reform bill. Included in that bill is a that, even if the tax reform bill becomes law, HON. WIWAM E. DANNEMEYER provision which will abruptly and unfairly the method of taxation of Government retire­ ment benefits will not change. OF CALIFORNIA impact our Federal employees and many others who devote their working lives to serv­ I urge my distinguished colleagues to sup­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the public. That provision is the repeal of port my bill to preserve the three-year recov­ Friday, September 26, 1986 the 3-year basis recovery rule. ery rule, and join me in a bi-partisan effort to Mr. DANNEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, due to As you probably know, the 3-year recovery keep the government's promise to our public previous commitments, I was unable to attend rule allows workers who retire to pay no taxes employees.