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Wednesday night and in a number of press of Representative, who learned of this incident GLENN has always been a unique represent- briefings since then, Administration officials in- the same way I didÐon CNN. This is highly ative. He made the decision early in his con- sist that Mr. Clinton made the decision to unusual policy. Typically in a military engage- gressional career to refuse money from politi- strike based on the U.N.'s finding of non- ment or a buildup to a military engagement, cal action committees, a commitment he made compliance. My question is: which version is he would have been forwarded and briefed. as well in his race for Governor. He imposed it? Did they decide it on Sunday or did they Red Flag #6ÐWe are not sure of our strat- on himself a term-limit of five terms in Con- decide on Tuesday? This, at minimum, under- egy. Some have suggested that because of gress, which he fulfills by leaving at the end of mines their argument that they learned about the onset of Ramadan, a month of peace in this session of Congress. He has carried him- it Tuesday and had to act Wednesday. Ex- the Muslim world, we will be wrapping up our self with a quiet dignity, working hard for the cluding the two interim reports and several in- efforts in a matter of days. If so, this pin prick people of his district while promoting those fringements they knew about it for weeks and effort is sure not to do any great damage to policies he thought best for the entire nation. days and chose to strike Wednesday. Saddam. Using 2,700 aircraft in a 42 day en- His sources of inspiration have been those Red Flag #3ÐThough I agree with what the gagement, he stayed in power. Does he have individuals who overcame difficult cir- President said on Wednesday night, the prob- to do little more than hide for a few days if he cumstances to excel in life, including his par- lem lies in the fact that it is old news. In some knows an engagement is going to be curtailed ents, and notable public figures like Lech ways it's old news over the last year, and it by a religious holiday? Walesa and Nelson Mandela. GLENN was born has certainly been reinforced several times Red Flag #7ÐWith air strikes limited to just poor in Southeastern Illinois and rose to over the last several months. Scott Ritter, a a few days, what is the outcome we hope to achieve a PhD and go on to one of the high- former United States Marine Corps officer and get? We were told that we want to thwart his est honors an individual can attain in the Gulf War veteran, resigned his post on the ability to produce weapons of mass destruc- United StatesÐto serve his fellow men and U.N. Inspection Team in August. In September tion and yet the very nature of biological or women in the Congress. he testified before Congress on the reasoning chemical weapons makes them very difficult to GLENN POSHARD will leave this Congress behind that resignation. In both his testimony detect. If one was charged with hiding gallon- with a distinguished record: fighting for a bal- and his resignation, Mr. Ritter's reasoning and sized milk jugs across the state of Texas, and anced federal budget; increasing the pay, facts were the same that the President sug- then someone else 30 days later was charged working conditions and health care for working gested was new information on Wednesday. with bombing those gallon sized milk jugs, my men and women; protecting the Constitution In fact, since mid-November, the Iraqis have bet is that at the end of the month there would and improving the economy of rural America. thrown a series of impediments in front of the be plenty of well-hidden milk jugs absolutely But he will also leave here with enormous af- U.N. inspection teams. As you might remem- unharmed. Similarly, we can tear down build- fection and gratitude of his colleagues, and ber, the inspections team returned to Iraq on ings maybe 4, maybe 40, maybe 400, but if the thanks and devotion of his constituents, November 17th and within days their efforts they are not buildings that weaken what the who may be seeing the end of his days in the were being thwarted on November 25th, No- military calls his center of gravity, his access Congress but surely not the end of his public vember 26th, November 29th, December 4th to strength, then it will do little to no good. If service. and December 9th the Iraqis hampered our ef- we're serious about this we ought to be aiming I join my colleagues in saluting the honored forts. The government of Iraq thwarted UN In- for his Republican Guard and other pieces of service of my good friend, GLENN POSHARD. spection Teams in a number of different ef- the formula that's keeping him in power. There f forts ranging from proposed schedule of work are no clear efforts to weaken these compo- to inspections of a variety of different sites. nents of his power. CUSTOMER SERVICE The White House knew about each of these In summary, as you walk through these red incidents and in fact, Richard Butler produced flags, too many of them suggest that the tim- HON. BOB SCHAFFER two interim reports. Suddenly, this week, the ing of this engagement may have been politi- OF COLORADO Administration has painted Saddam Hussein cally motivated. I think we should make every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a ``clear and present danger'' when his ac- effort to ensure that even the appearance of Saturday, December 19, 1998 tions are no different now than they were last that politicization doesn't come back to rest on year or earlier this year. the shoulders of American troops. We can do Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Red Flag #4ÐI am struck with the uncon- better than that and the men and women of Speaker, in these times of automated phone ventional use of force. Any of the Pentagon our armed services deserve it. responses, impersonal corporations, and indif- folks that I've been around over the last sev- f ferent employees, some see customer service eral years have suggested that the American as a deduction from the bottom line. However, military typically places overwhelming force at TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN good customer service is more important now the beginning of engagement to minimize the GLENN POSHARD than ever. In private industry, and in govern- risks of casualties to Americans. That is cer- ment, good service fosters trust and good feel- tainly not the case in this present conflict with HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO ings between constituencies and those who Iraq. In 1991, we had a full six carrier battle OF ILLINOIS serve them. In a competitive market, those group in the Persian Gulf. Today, we have just IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who perform above and beyond what people one. Even on November 15, the date of our expect survive and prosper. Government lead- Saturday, December 19, 1998 last staredown with Saddam, we had 2 carrier ers can always learn from good examples in battle groups in place in the Persian Gulf. Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to American businesses. Now, we are told by Secretary Cohen, another pay tribute to the public service of my very Some of the nation's most successful busi- carrier battle group is on the way and will be good friend, Congressman GLENN POSHARD. ness leaders have built upon a philosophy of there by the weekend and that more aircraft GLENN and I were elected to Congress dur- service to their respective constituencies. Herb are on the way. This raises another question: ing the same year, 1988, and worked together Kelleher, CEO of Southwest Airlines, was Is our new military strategy to amass a force as a team to represent the 22nd and 21st Dis- never content to a rest while his employees slowly after the initial moment of engagement? tricts of Illinois until those districts changed in toiled. He once helped flight attendants serve On this point, not only have we amassed 1992. Since then, GLENN has represented the drinks on a Southwest flight. On Thanksgiving our forces slowly, we have little over 200 19th District and I have represented the 12th and Christmas, the busiest travel times, it was planes prepared for this engagement, while District, which covers a large amount of terri- rumored he worked in baggage service along- we had 2,700 aircraft in the Persian Gulf of tory formerly in GLENN's old congressional side his employees. Imagine the inspiration, 1991. More significantly, we've essentially seat. working with their CEO, as they sacrificed time made no efforts to build support in the region I can tell you that there is no one in South- with their families to ensure thousands of oth- for our undertaking. In the Persian Gulf War, ern Illinois who is held in higher esteem than ers could be together on those important holi- we had 36 allies. In this engagement, only GLENN POSHARD. During his race for Governor days. Likewise, wayward travelers at some ho- Great Britain has joined us in risking military in 1998, GLENN ran a race that made all of his tels are not directed, but accompanied by em- personnel. colleagues in the Illinois Delegation proud. ployees to the destination they seek within the Red Flag #5ÐThis hasty engagement broke However, I can tell you that the constituents in hotel. Such kind assistance is likely to lift the previous procedure used prior to the use of my district who know and love GLENN spirits of even the weariest of guests. force. I spoke with Porter Goss, head of Se- POSHARD were also very proud of his congres- Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, and re- lect Intelligence Committee in the U.S. House sional service and his race for Governor. cipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom,

VerDate 21-DEC-98 05:13 Dec 22, 1998 Jkt 005300 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\E19DE8.REC atx006 PsN: atx006 December 19, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2365 was legendary for his commitment to his em- of the economic interests of his district. For never shying away from the pride that those ployees and his customers. His philosophy of example, Congressman POSHARD opposed the southern Illinois roots instilled in him years good service destined his enterprise to be- North American Free Trade Agreement, which ago. come the nation's largest retailer. Mr. Walton he knew would cost many American working As a Member of this body, he has distin- ran his stores like a coach preparing his team men and women their jobs. However, when it guished himself as one who keeps his word for the big game. He led by example, and in- became clear that this flawed trade agreement and stands on principle. As a member of our stilled in his staff the determination and moti- would pass in the House of Representatives society, he has distinguished himself as a vation to serve and to succeed. Famous for despite his opposition, Congressman POSHARD gentleman of the first order. his devotion to his employees, Walton, when- sponsored an amendment to protect the do- There's never a moment when he's too ever he saw a Wal-Mart Truck, was known to mestic broom industry. There are many broom busy to say hello or share a kind word with a land his Cessna amidst the nearest cornfield, factories in the Nineteenth Congressional Dis- friend or foe. I am proud of all that he has ac- flag down the driver, and ride with him to his trict and they are still thriving today because of complished. destined store. Such company spirit and pride Congressman POSHARD. I am proud that he kept his word to serve has fostered loyalty and trust among the pub- Congressman POSHARD has a strong moral no longer than 10 years in this body and then lic. center that has greatly influenced his congres- returned to Illinois to run for Governor, as for Sound principles of customers service sional career. GLENN is opposed to abortion GLENN POSHARD, public service never truly should be inherent in government as well as and has been one of the most impassioned ends. private industry. Intrinsic within a republican defenders of the unborn. A pro-life Democrat While he wasn't elected as our next Gov- form of government is a commitment to the like myself, Congressman POSHARD has ernor, I know that he gained the personal re- people one represents and to serving their worked to protect the lives of the unborn and spect of the man who was elected and of all needs in the best way possible. With that in has worked to make the Democratic Party those of us who watched him during his cam- mind, I have focused on putting together more open and welcoming to pro-life mem- paign. During that effort, GLENN POSHARD spoke America's best congressional staff. Employees bers. As a former teacher, GLENN has also in my office come from diverse backgrounds worked to protect the needs of children. forcefully and loudly about the needs of our State's children. Since that time he has and have diverse talents: all have close ties to GLENN voted for welfare reform in 1996 but Colorado and the district. Each and every only after satisfying himself that the needs of pledged to continue to try and make a dif- member of my staff considers it their personal children were addressed. ference for our kids. As he leaves this body to move on to that responsibility to serve the public the best they Throughout his service in the House of Rep- effort, GLENN POSHARD should know that he can. They genuinely believe in their work and resentatives, GLENN POSHARD has fashioned has already made a difference for our State's in serving the people of the State of Colorado. himself as a citizen legislator. Since his first children, one that will last for generations to Our office responds to thousands of letters term in Congress, GLENN has shunned con- come. and phone calls each month. My dedicated tributions from Political Action Committees. In- God's blessing to the distinguished gen- staff handles scores of constituent requests, stead, GLENN has relied on the support of his tleman from Carterville and his loving wife Jo. helps me prepare letters, draft and follow leg- constituents. As he promised when he was f islation, and helps advise me on multitudes of elected in 1988, Congressman POSHARD is important issues. Should someone from Colo- leaving after five terms so that ``other folks HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE rado visit our nation's capital, we are always have their shot at solving the problems.'' OF CONGRESSMAN GLENN eager to line up congressional tours of the My colleagues in the House of Representa- POSHARD Capitol, and even the White House. People tives and I will miss GLENN POSHARD. He is a within the district also express their opinions, gentleman, a statesman, and even a poet on HON. RAY LaHOOD seek help with problems involving a govern- occasion. Most of all, however, he is a good OF ILLINOIS ment agency, or request information on legis- friend. Thank you, Congressman POSHARD, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation or proposed regulations from me or a all of your hard work and support throughout Saturday, December 19, 1998 member of my staff all the time. With an open your ten years in Congress. Congratulations door policy, my staff communicates frequently on your numerous accomplishments which are Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and openly with me. I consider them, as too numerous to list here. And, good luck with recognize the positive contributions that my should my constituents, as an extension of all your future endeavors. fellow Illinois colleague, GLENN POSHARD, myself. With selfless dedication, and in the f made to the State of Illinois, Congress, and spirit of America's best business leaders, the Nation. After 10 years of congressional America's best congressional staff works long A TRIBUTE TO GLENN POSHARD service, GLENN POSHARD is retiring. His prin- hours and strives toward a philosophy of serv- cipled and pragmatic presence will be missed, ice to the good people of Colorado's Fourth HON. JOHN SHIMKUS not only by the people of the 19th District of Congressional District. OF ILLINOIS Illinois, but also by those of us in Congress f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who worked with him on important issues. First elected to the House of Representa- A TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN Saturday, December 19, 1998 tives in 1988, GLENN POSHARD pledged to GLENN POSHARD Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- serve only 10 years in Congress. Now, ten leagues in honoring the distinguished gen- years later, he is keeping his word. He will be HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI tleman from Carterville, Illinois, Congressman leaving behind a reputation for bipartisan and OF ILLINOIS GLENN POSHARD. hard work, forged while working on such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES There are perhaps no two better words to issues as campaign reform, improving rural describe GLENN POSHARD than distinguished health care, deficit-cutting, and preserving the Saturday, December 19, 1998 and gentleman. American coal-mining industry. During his Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to GLENN POSHARD arrived in Washington 10 work on these issues and others, GLENN pay tribute to my good friend, Congressman years ago charged with a mandate to rep- POSHARD always stood his ground and fought GLENN POSHARD. Congressman POSHARD has resent the people of his district to the very for what he believed in, and for what was aptly served the Nineteenth Congressional best of his abilities. I can think of no one who good for his constituents and for the State of District of Illinois for ten years. During his ten- has been a more effective representative for Illinois. ure in the House of Representatives, GLENN the unique needs of southern Illinois than Throughout his congressional service, has stayed true to his strong morals and has GLENN POSHARD. GLENN POSHARD was able to benefit from, and done what was best for his constituents. For the people of southern Illinois, he has draw on, his background. As a holder of a With working-class roots of his own, Con- been a fighter and a tireless advocate. He has doctorate in education from Southern Illinois gressman POSHARD has been one of the most broken through the wall of regionalism that University and as a former teacher, GLENN ardent congressional supporters of working- separated our State into Chicago versus the POSHARD brought a valuable perspective to class men and women. From his position on suburbs versus downstate versus the real Capitol Hill. This perspective was further en- the House Committee on Small Business and downstate of southern Illinois. GLENN POSHARD hanced by his experiences that he gained the Committee on Transportation and Infra- made people aware that southern Illinois ex- while growing up in a small, rural town in Illi- structure, POSHARD has also been a guardian isted by never wavering in his efforts and nois. He never forgot his roots, and they

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