March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 279 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

A YOUNG SPEAKER VOICES TIME- HONORING VICTOR CRAWFORD, service clubs and civic organizations in the TESTED IDEALS 1933–1996 greater Springfield community. Today more than 60 clubs, civic organizations, and agen- HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN cies are affiliated with the ISCC. HON. JAMES A. BARCIA OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Speaker, the following individuals who OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES received awards for their distinguished service to the community are: Tuesday, March 5, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sylvia Bonner. Sylvia has been a Girl Tuesday, March 5, 1996 Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to take Scouts Council of the Nation's Capital Service this opportunity to honor Victor Crawford, who Unit comanager in the central Springfield area Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, Hubert Hum- died March 2, 1996, at Johns Hopkins Hos- since 1992, Sylvia has worked hard to build a phrey, a distinguished former Vice President pital in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Crawford was a strong cohesive program for the youth of our and Senator, observed over 50 years ago, that leader and a national spokesman in the fight community. Most recently she has picked up ``It is not enough to merely defend democracy. to curb tobacco use. the banner of the Springfield Santa refurbishes To defend it may be to lose it; to extend it is Mr. Crawford served in Maryland's State experienced toys for needy children during the to strengthen it. Democracy is not property; it legislature for over 26 years. After he retired holidays. Under her leadership Santa's Green is an idea.'' One of the best ways of extending from his legislative career, Mr. Crawford be- Elves are keeping a Springfield tradition alive. our democratic ideals is to help more Ameri- came a lobbyist. One of his largest lobbying John Garilli. John with his guide dog, Guy, cans, both young and old, improve their ap- contracts was with the tobacco industry, in- has served the Springfield-Franconia Host preciation for democracy. Tracey Sierras of cluding the Tobacco Institute, which paid him Lions Club as secretary, vice president, flea Bay City, MI, has exemplified this effort with over $20,000 in fees. market chairman, sight chairman, and commu- her outstanding participation in this year's As a tobacco lobbyist, Mr. Crawford used nications chairman. He is founder and advisor Voice of Democracy contest, sponsored by the his considerable legislative and personal skills for the Leo Club at Hayfield High School. John Veterans' of Foreign Wars, in which she was to derail a number of State initiatives that and Guy also serve as spokesman for Leader selected as the best speaker in the State of would have curbed tobacco use in public Dog in the Washington metro area. Michigan, and this week is participating in the places and by young people. ``I was in it for Mr. Speaker, the following individuals who national finals here in Washington. the money,'' he said, ``and I was never con- received awards for their outstanding commu- cerned if people were dying.'' Tracey is the manifestation of what we want nity service are: Mr. Crawford's views on tobacco radically our young people to be. She is concerned Dominick Caridi. Dominick has been a tire- changed after he was diagnosed with cancer, about her community and nation, as evi- less and resourceful Boy Scout leader. He led a product of his lifelong smoking addiction. He denced by her efforts in this year's speaking the Scouting for Food Drive in southern Fair- became an eloquent and persuasive speaker contest. She understands the importance of fax County and the city of Alexandria. Under on the issue of tobacco. His message was the eloquence of words being followed with his exceptional leadership and enthusiasm the clear and sobering, ``It's too late for me, but the commitment of action. She is vice presi- Scouts collected more than 80 tons of food for it's not too late for you.'' the hungry residents of the Greater Washing- dent of Bay City All Saints High School stu- By appearing on ``60 Minutes'', Massachu- dent council, and has been actively involved ton area. setts' Department of Public Health's ``Let's Robert E. Denny. Robert, an author, a Civil with Students Against Drunk Driving. She Make Smoking History'' campaign, and a radio leads by example, including her outstanding War historian, a tireless volunteer who has address with President Clinton, Victor worked on the developmental programs for se- 3.5 grade point average. Crawford made a difference in the fight Competing for achievement is nothing new verely handicapped residents of the Northern against youth tobacco use. His was a credible Virginia Training Center. for Tracey. She has done it this year in Michi- voice, a man who realized he had made a gan, and is facing our Nation's best here in Bob Lund. Bob serves the community in mistake and wanted to make amends. many ways. As the coordinator of volunteer ef- Washington. She is planning on making her Mr. Crawford will be missed not only by his forts to maintain the grounds at the Pohick presence known internationally as she has set family and friends but also by countless chil- Regional Library, he has coordinated the ef- her long-term goal on becoming an inter- dren who listened to his message and decided forts of over 35 Eagle Scout service projects, national business lawyer. She will take more not to start smoking. His legacy will include serving as mentor and role model to countless concrete steps towards the goal when she en- thousands of healthy lives that otherwise young people and saving the community un- ters Saginaw Valley State University, my alma would have ended prematurely from tobacco mater, this fall, putting to good use the schol- told costs. related illnesses. Lt. Tyrone Morrow. Lieutenant Morrow of arship she won as part of the Voice of Democ- f the Fairfax County Police Department serves racy contest. HONORING THE SPRINGFIELD his community in many ways. In addition to his Mr. Speaker, at a time when we seem to INTER-SERVICE CLUB COUNCIL unselfish service as a police officer he serves hear stories about young people who are AWARD WINNERS as a mentor and role model for children at risk heading down the wrong path, who have failed of being lost to education. Through his per- to set goals for themselves and do not appre- HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS sonal efforts as a tutor and through his inspi- ciate what life has to offer to them, it is impor- rational example and ability to recruit others to OF VIRGINIA tant and refreshing for us to learn about capa- serve as tutors, Lt. Morrow has instituted on- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ble, energetic and focused young people like going projects to help young people in our Tracey Sierras. I know her parents, Randy Tuesday, March 5, 1996 community who had nowhere to turn. and Judy, are rightly proud of their daughter. Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great Mr. Speaker, the following individuals re- I want to add for the record that all of us in pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to some ceived the Award for Persons of the Year: Bay City and in the fifth district are proud of very special people in Virginia's 11th District. Carl and Betty Kohlmeier. Carl and Betty her, too. These are individuals who put the good of have been unsung heroes in our community I congratulate Tracey on her accomplish- their community above their own needs. since 1959. In service to the victims of family ments, as I do all of the other State winners. These people received awards from the violence, helping the Northern Virginia Hotline, I urge all of our colleagues to join me in con- Springfield Inter-Service Club Council ISCC on active in the United Methodist Church, and gratulating her as we prepare to welcome this February 20, 1996. feeding the needy through ``Lazarus at the new generation of new thoughtful leaders to The Springfield ISCC was founded in 1986 Gate.'' With seemingly endless energy and a the proud heritage of our Nation. to coordinate the good works of the numerous gift to know what is right they have quietly and

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E 280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 ably given their hearts and their hands to en- Old Blue Eyes: ‘‘It’s a make you town or a Most people choose a President roman- sure success in their endeavors. bring you down and break you town.’’ tically, a choice made in unfathomable ways Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me Which is why I would like to talk tonight which is now romance is formed. Like John about what I have learned since I arrived in Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. in congratulating these fine citizens on their the Federal City aboard Air Force One on I learned never to humiliate an antagonist outstanding work. It is citizens like these, scat- November 22, 1963. In the intervening 32 and never desert a friend. In a political tered across America, that provide this country years I have in turn been an intimate partic- struggle, never got personal else the dagger with our margin for excellence, in providing ipant at the highest station of this govern- digs too deep. Your enemy today may need services to those in need, keeping our com- ment, serving my President with loyalty and to be your ally tomorrow. munities clean and beautiful, and restoring the fidelity, as well as a clinical observer I learned that nothing lasts. What is up American dream to our young people. The through the administrations of seven Presi- will inevitably go down and sooner or later in reverse. It took forty years, but the House Springfield Inter-Service Club Council and its dents, from the 88th Congress through the 104th Congress. Perhaps some of these changed masters. Victory is often the prel- member organizations deserve our thanks and musings will be some casual interest of a few ude to defeat. President Bush can rise to tes- efforts. of you. They are quite interesting to me. tify about that. Failure is often the precur- f So, let me count the lessons I have learned. sor of triumph. Ask Bill Clinton. Richard Or more accurately, lessons learned as de- Nixon tasted both ends of those beguiling JACK VALENTI—ADDRESS TO THE fined by my experience, not necessarily by equations. The breeding ground of politics is FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR yours. irrigated and nourished by change. As one ASSOCIATION: LESSONS OF ONE I learned that in the White House there is who has fallen from political power, I can in- OF WASHINGTON’S KEENEST OB- one enduring standard by which every assist- struct George Stephanopoulos in how quick- SERVERS ant to the President, every presidential ad- ly you lose your charm and your entice- viser, every presidential consultant must in- ments when you no longer sit at the right evitably be measured. Not whether you went hand of the Sun King. HON. TOM LANTOS to Harvard or Yale, or whether you scored I learned that a political poll is Janus in OF CALIFORNIA 1600 on your SATs, or whether you are end- disguise. The life of a poll is about 10 nano- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly charming and charismatically enable seconds. It is already in decay when it is or whether you made millions in what we published. A political poll, like the picture of Tuesday, March 5, 1996 sardonically call ‘‘the private sector.’’ These Dorian Gray, is the face of entropy. The vet- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, Jack Valenti, the are all attractive credentials which one may eran professionals know that. The old pols president and CEO of the Motion Picture As- wear modestly or otherwise. But when the use polls to raise money. When polls are up, decision crunch is on in the Oval Office they go for the fat wallets. But the politician who sociation of America, is one of the most distin- are all merely tracings on dry leaves in the persistently lifts his wet finger to test the guished and insightful observers of the Wash- wind. What does count, the ultimate and political polls before he acts, usually leaves ington scene. As my colleagues know, Jack only gauge, is whether you have ‘‘good judg- office with a wet finger. arrived in Washington aboard Air Force One ment.’’ I learned that if a President, a Congress- with President Lyndon Johnson on November I learned that no presidential decision is man, a Senator does not have convictions, he 22, 1963. In the three decades since Jack ar- ever made where the President had all the or she will be right only by accident. I must rived at the White House, he has been a information he needed to make the decision. confess I have a grudging admiration for There is never enough facts. Very quickly, those freshmen House Republicans who thoughtful and careful eyewitness to the ad- the decision corridor grows dark, the map- won’t budge from their fixed convictions. ministrations of seven Presidents and every ping indistinct, the exit inaccessible. What is They truly believe, heavily, explicitly. Congress from the 88th to the 104th. not useful are precedents or learned Which is why Speaker Gingrich is finding Jack shared his wisdom and thoughts about disquisitions by Op-Ed page pundits, some of out what Mirabeau finally knew: When you our National Government based on his first- whom would be better suited to raising pi- undertake to run a revolution, the difficulty hand participation and his perceptive observa- geons. Finally, the decision is made on judg- is not to make it go. It is to hold it in check. tions in an outstanding address to the mem- ment alone. Sometimes the judgment is But I have also learned that the frustrat- bers of the Federal Communications Bar a few good. Sometimes it is not. ing constant of modern day American poli- You don’t learn ‘‘good judgment’’ in the tics is perennial gridlock, caused by forces at weeks ago. The lessons he shared with these Ivy League or by reading the New York either extreme. It has been said that a man attorneys are lessons that would be beneficial Times, the Washington Post or even the does not show his greatness by being at the to all of us in the Congress as well. Mr. Weekly Standard. It is well to remember, as end of one political boundary or the other, Speaker, I ask that the address of Jack Va- Oscar Wilde once said, that from time to but rather by touching both at once. In our lenti be placed in the RECORD, and I urge my time nothing that is worth knowing can be free Republic, political parties argue and colleagues to give it thoughtful attention. taught. Judgment is something that springs shout, but finally they touch both ends of from some little elf who inhabits an area be- the extremes and draw them together. That WASHINGTON, DC: ‘‘IT’SA MAKE YOU TOWN OR tween your belly and your brain, and who is called ‘‘compromise.’’ It is not an ignoble A BRING YOU DOWN AND BREAK YOU TOWN.’’ from time to time, tugs at your nerve edges, word. Compromise is the canopy under which (By Jack Valenti) and says, ‘‘no, not that way, the other way.’’ men and women finally behave wisely, once As one who has spent his entire adult ca- This mysterious inhabitant is called in- they have exhausted all other alternatives. reer in two of life’s classic fascinations, poli- stinct, intuition, judgment. It is the one in- Without compromise, parliamentary bodies tics and movies, I have known in both those gredient on which the rest of human condi- will ‘‘split into a bundle of unfriendly and worlds the great, the near great and those tion depends for guidance. distrustful fragments.’’ who thought they were great. The latter cat- I learned that the one political component I have learned that if we live in the inces- egory outnumbers the first two by a long above all else which can insure electoral vic- tuous world of Washington long enough we ton. I have become convinced that movie tory or crushing defeat is timing. A whack become, in the main, skeptics, cynics, who people and politicians spring from the same to your political solar plexus six to eight view with lacerating contempt the boobs and DNA. months before an election is survivable. Two the rabble, the unlearned and unlettered, They are both: weeks before the election, and you’re dead. who live out there, somewhere east of Bev- Unpredictable. Ask Jimmy Carter. In politics, twenty-hours erly Hills and west of the Beltway. But those Sometimes glamorous. is a millennium. boobs are the very folks who over two cen- Usually in crisis, imagined or otherwise. I learned that economic forecasts beyond turies of cruel disjointings have sustained Addicted to power. about two weeks have the same odds of accu- this free and loving land. Anxious to please. racy as guessing the winning numbers in the I have a special feeling for the rabble. My Always on stage. D.C. lottery. If you truly believe in long- grandparents were part of that rabble. They Hooked on applause. term predictions of economic activity, esti- came to Texas from Sicily, poor immigrant Enticed by publicity. mates based on so-called ‘‘real numbers,’’ peasants, strangers in a strange and won- Always reading from scripts prepared by which is the mantra of the current budget drous land. They became unabashed patriots, someone else. debate, then you are enrolled in a defunct which to them meant fierce loyalty and un- Constantly taking the public pulse. mythology. Economic forecasts are usually breakable fidelity to their new country. Never really certain, except publicly. unwarranted assumptions leaping to a pre- These days we are uneasy with the des- Indeed, it’s difficult to say which deserves conceived conclusion. Just remember, when- ignation ‘‘patriot.’’ We regard it in much the more the description of entertainment cap- ever an economist can’t remember his phone same queasy manner as one does holding a ital of the world, Hollywood or Washington, number, he will give you an estimate. wolf by the ears. Too bad. When the night is D.C. I learned that when there is no unamiable full of knives, when lightning is seen and The lyrics of the song ‘‘This Town,’’ as issue like war, or prospect of war or reces- drums are heard, the patriots are always sung by Frank Sinatra explain most accu- sion or economic disaster, most people vote there, ready to fight, and ready to die if need rately what Washington is all about. Sang for a President viscerally not intellectually. be, to defend their country and to protect March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 281 those who stayed home, for sound and con- COMMEMORATING BLACK HISTORY morrow'' I would like to pay tribute to an out- venient reasons, of course. MONTH standing St. Louisan who exemplifies the high- But the greatest lesson I have learned, the est values and qualities of leadership in the most important of my education, is really SPEECH OF African-American community, Mrs. Margaret the essential imperative of this century. It is called leadership. We brandish the word. We HON. NANCY PELOSI Bush Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is a St. Louis native who grad- admire its light. But we seldom define it. OF CALIFORNIA uated from Sumner High School and received Outside Caen in the Normandy countryside IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of France is a little cemetery. Atop one of a B.A. degree in economics, cum laude, from the graves is a cross on which is etched these Wednesday, February 28, 1996 Talladega College. She went on to earn her words: ‘‘Leadership is wisdom and courage Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank my distin- LL.B from Lincoln University School of Law. and a great carelessness of self.’’ Which guished colleagues, Congressmen STOKES Mrs. Wilson has been a highly respected jurist means, of course, that leaders must from and PAYNE, for calling this special order in in St. Louis for many years and is admitted to time to time put to hazard their own politi- celebration of Black History Month for choos- practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. She cal future in order to do what is right in the has also taught at the CLEO Institute and St. long term interests of those they have by ing this year's theme: African-American solemn oath sworn to serve. Easy to say. Women: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Louis University School of Law. Tough to do. The theme today heralds women who have Margaret Bush Wilson has dedicated her life I remember when I first bore personal wit- made distinctive contributions to our country. to the fight for civil rights and racial equality, ness to its doing. It was in December, 1963. For every woman from Harriet Tubman to carrying on a family tradition of community Lyndon Johnson had been President but a Rosa Parks to Myrlie Evers-Williams who have service. Mrs. Wilson's mother, Berenice few short weeks. At that time I was actually become household names, there are legions Casey, served on the executive committee of living on the third floor of the White House the St. Louis NAACP in the 1920's and 1930's until my family arrived. The President said of women from past to present who have made great contributions to their communities and her father, James T. Bush, Sr., a pioneer to me on a Sunday morning, ‘‘call Dick Rus- real; estate broker in St. Louis was the moving sell and ask him if he would come by for cof- with little or no recognition. We are here to fee with you and me.’’ honor all of them today. force behind the Shelley versus Kraemer case Senator Richard Brevard Russell of Geor- When we examine this theme, it is only nat- which led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court gia was the single most influential and hon- ural that our thoughts would turn to our re- decision outlawing racial restrictive housing ored figure in the Senate. His prestige tow- cently departed friend and colleague Barbara covenants. ered over all others in those years before the Jordan. Congresswoman Jordan was a for- In addition to being a prominent St. Louis dialogue turned sour and mean. When in 1952, midable force, not only in the African Amer- leader, Margaret Bush Wilson has served in the Senate Democratic leader’s post fell many national positions. She was national open, the other Senators turned immediately ican community, but throughout our country. A champion of liberal causes, she was not only chairperson of the NAACP Board of Directors to Russell, imploring him to take the job. from 1975±84. She has also served in the fol- ‘‘No,’’ said Russell, ‘‘let’s make Lyndon a role model for African American women, but Johnson our leader, he’ll do just fine.’’ So at also an inspiration to people of all colors. lowing Federal, State, and local posts: U.S. the age of 44, just four years in his first Sen- Mr. Speaker, I am very fortunate to rep- Attorney, Legal Division, the Rural Electrifica- ate term, LBJ became the youngest ever resent California's 8th Congressional District tion Administration of the U.S. Department of Democratic leader and in a short time the and to work with many outstanding African- Agriculture, assistant attorney-general of Mis- greatest parliamentary commander in Sen- American leaders, both women and men, and souri, Legal Services specialist, State Tech- ate history. community organizations based in the city of nical Assistance Office, War on Poverty; ad- When Russell arrived, the President greet- San Francisco. These are leaders like Enola ministrator, community services and continuing ed him warmly with a strong embrace, the education programs, title I, Higher Education six-foot four LBJ and the smallish, compact Maxwell, who has been a driving force for the Russell, with his gleaming bald head and Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, guiding and Act of 1965 in Missouri, and acting director, penetrating eyes. The President steered him mentoring several generations of neighbor- St. Louis Lawyers for Housing. to the couch overlooking the Rose Garden, in hood youth; or like Naomi Gray, who spent Mrs. Wilson actively serves in numerous or- the West Hall on the second floor of the Man- many years on the San Francisco Health ganizations committed to education and social sion. I sat next to Russell. The President was Commission as an advocate for health care justice. She is a member of Alpha Kappa in his wing chair, his knees almost touching for low-income communities; or like Sharon Alpha Sorority and is the recipient of many Russell’s, so close did they sit. civic and professional awards including honor- The President drew even closer, and said in Hewitt, who recently helped organize a city- wide summit to find ways to prevent youth vio- ary degrees from St. Paul's College, Smith an even voice, ‘‘Dick, I love you and I owe College, Washington University, Kenyon Col- you. If it had not been for you I would not lence among communities of color in San have been Leader, or Vice President or now Francisco. These women are working within lege, Talladega College, Boston University, President. But I wanted to tell you face to the community to make it a better place. I ap- and the University, of Missouri-St. Louis. Margaret Bush Wilson is a cherished mem- face, please don’t get in my way on this Civil plaud their efforts, and the efforts of the many ber of the St. Louis community and a distin- Rights Bill, which has been locked up in the African-American women in my district who guished black woman. She has demonstrated Senate too damn long. I intend to pass this are working every day to improve life in the bill, Dick. I will not cavil. I will not hesitate. a deep understanding of the history of the city of San Francisco and in our Nation. And if you get in my way, I’ll run you black community and displayed the highest In just a few days, we will end Black History down.’’ level of compassion for equal justice. She has Month and enter a celebration of Women's Russell sat mutely for a moment, impas- truly dedicated her life to improving the future sive, his face a mask. Then he spoke, in the History Month. Let us continue to acknowl- of the black community. rolling accents of his Georgia countryside. edge the accomplishments of pioneering Mr. Speaker. I am honored to salute Mrs. ‘‘Well, Mr. President, you may just do that. women of the past and promote and support Margaret Bush Wilson, a force for good in our But I pledge you that if you do, it will not the goals of African-American women present society who has helped changed the course of only cost you the election, it will cost you and future. Their struggles deserve credit and the South forever.’’ African-American history. recognition every day of the year, not just dur- President Johnson in all the later years in f which I knew him so intimately never made ing Black History Month. me prouder than he did that Sunday morning f THE DEATH OF HIS EMINENCE, so long, long ago. He touched Russell lightly JOHN CARDINAL KROL, D.D., on the shoulder, an affectionate gesture of COMMEMORATING BLACK HISTORY J.D.C., ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS one loving friend to another. He spoke softly, MONTH OF PHILADELPHIA, 1910–96 almost tenderly: ‘‘Dick, my old friend, if that’s the price I have to pay, then I will SPEECH OF gladly pay it.’’ HON. JON D. FOX Of all the lessons I have learned in my po- HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY OF PENNSYLVANIA litical life, that real life instruction in lead- OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership on a Sunday morning in the White IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 6, 1996 House was the most elemental, and the most Wednesday, February 28, 1996 valuable. It illuminated in a blinding blaze Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I the highest point to which the political spir- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, in keeping with this rise today to share my thoughts about a great it can soar. I have never forgotten it. I never year's Black History Month theme, ``African spiritual leader who led the archdiocese of will. American Women: Yesterday, Today and To- Philadelphia for nearly 30 years. E 282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 This week, the city of Philadelphia, the en- liness, Pope John XXIII, called the meeting of church law. But its acceptance was delayed tire Delaware Valley region, the United States, all the world's Catholic bishops in an effort to out of a reluctance to see him step down. Fi- and people throughout the world are mourning renew the church for life in modern times. It nally, 2 years later, after the cardinal had be- the death of one of the great spiritual leaders was to be only the 21st such council in the come seriously ill, the Pope named Cardinal of our time, John Cardinal Krol, archbishop church's history and the first in a century. Anthony Bevilacqua, then bishop of Pittsburgh, emeritus of the archdiocese of Philadelphia. It was amid these preparations that Pope to succeed him. He was 85. He came to Philadelphia an un- John named Bishop Krol to be archbishop of On the occasion of his 75th birthday, the known bishop from Cleveland. He leaves with Philadelphia. He succeeded John Cardinal cardinal listed among the high points of his friends in the city, the Nation, and around the O'Hara, who had died the previous summer. tenure in Philadelphia the canonization in world. Then the youngest Catholic archbishop in the 1977 of his 19th-century predecessor, St. In my capacity of public service, I have had United States, Krol approached his new job John Neumann, the fourth bishop of Philadel- the great opportunity to know His Eminence. with trepidation. Still, he later recalled that he phia; the meeting in Philadelphia in 1976 of Through my contacts with members of his was given a warm welcome by the priest, reli- the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, a flock, I have come to appreciate the spirit, gious, and the people of Philadelphia. major gathering of Catholics from around the dedication, and integrity of a man who was A talented administrator, he kept the arch- world; Pope John Paul II's visit to Philadelphia unwavering in his faith in God, his commit- diocese financially secure at a time when even in 1979 during His Holiness' first trip to the ment to his church and its people, and his the Vatican was experiencing monetary prob- United States; and the development of the dedication to the Greater Philadelphia area he lems. He ran the five-county archdiocese like new parishes and the construction of new served. He was a prince of the church who a business and responsibly provided for the churches. never lost touch with the common man and 1.5 million Catholics who live there. He main- When many Catholics fled the city of Phila- woman. He was a doctrinal conservative who tained the Catholic school system, one of the delphia for the suburbs, Cardinal Krol adopted had compassion for workers and the poor. He best in the Nation, despite severe economic a policy of keeping as many churches and was, at once, a man who moved in powerful pressures and a decline in teaching nuns. schools open as possible in innercity neigh- worldwide circles which dictated the course of At the same time he was administering the borhoods despite the fact that the majority of Roman Catholicism and international politics archdiocese with great skill, his stature rose in the people served by the churches and and a shepherd whose humble service to God Rome. During the Vatican Council, Pope John schools there were not Catholic. Cardinal Krol also took satisfaction in the and His people made him a role model for made him one of the five under secretaries. In establishment in 1981 of Business Leaders those of all faiths. He served his people and 1967, Pope Paul VI named Archbishop Krol a Organized for Catholic Schools [BLOCS], an his church with strong, steady, and effective cardinal, a prince of the church. organization of local corporate executives, leadership and with great distinction. In 1971, the cardinal's fellow bishops elect- Catholic and non-Catholic, that raised millions The cardinal was born in Cleveland in 1910, ed him to a 3-year term as president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, so- of dollars for Catholic schools. the fourth of eight children of John and Anne Cardinal Krol stayed on the job longer after lidifying his position as a premier prelate of the Krol, Polish immigrants. One day, the cardinal reaching retirement age than any other Amer- Catholic Church in America. liked to remember, a coworker asked him four ican bishop. questions about Catholicism that he couldn't It is widely believed that Cardinal Krol The Cardinal, whose name in Polish means answer. Annoyed, he began poking around in played a key role in the 1978 conclave that king, was uncomfortable with the trappings of theology books. Instead of answers, he found elected Wojtyla, then the archbishop of his office. He disliked pomp and was happiest more questions. That search for answers led Krakow, Poland, to the papacy. The two re- when he was with the children of his arch- him, at age 21, to the door of St. Mary's Semi- mained close friends and Cardinal Krol was diocese or helping the poor. nary in Cleveland where he enrolled in 1931 one of the few people in the world who could Over the years, honors have been as a candidate for the priesthood. There he get through to His Holiness on the telephone, showered on the prelate. A score of colleges developed a reputation for scholastic brilliance giving him unique input to the decisionmaking and universities, including all the Philadelphia- and was ordained a priest in 1937. process of the Roman Catholic Church. area ones, conferred honorary degrees upon His obvious intelligence and his devotion to Poland was always an important cause in him. His biography lists 45 awards, including God led him to Rome where he studied canon Cardinal Krol's life. He made radio broadcasts ones from Poland, Italy, and the Republic of law. He arrived in a Europe restless under the in Polish to his ancestral land for more than Chad. He received the Philadelphia Freedom shadow of Adolph Hitler. He visited Poland in 25 years and headed relief efforts during the Medal, the city's most prestigious award, in 1939 to seek out the birthplace of his parents economic crises of the 1980's when his friend 1978. and managed to flee just before Nazi troops Lech Walesa and the Solidarity movement The last award listed, and perhaps the most overran the country. Father Krol returned to were challenging Communist rule. revered by Cardinal Krol, was the this country and began further law studies at In this country, he offered advice and direc- Commandery with the Star of the Order of Catholic University here in Washington. He tion to several American Presidents including Merit, presented by Polish President Lech obtained his doctorate in canon law in 1942. Richard Nixon who asked him to deliver ser- Walesa in March 1991. Poland's highest A year later, he was named vice chancellor mons in the White House during his Presi- award for people of other nations who are not of the Cleveland diocese and, in 1951, he be- dency. He offered prayers at two Republican heads of state, it had not been awarded in 52 came chancellor. In 1953, he was named aux- national conventions and traveled extensively years. iliary bishop of Cleveland and, later that year, to Israel, Egypt, India, Ireland, Jordan, Leb- The health of Cardinal Krol has not been vicar general of the diocese. anon, and Poland. He called for Catholics and good for years, Mr. Speaker, but he never lost It was from this position he was named Protestants to lay down their arms in Northern his sense of humor. ``You get tired and you archbishop of Philadelphia in 1961. Ireland and urged both sides to share the lan- get into a rocking chair and you can't get it As a public figure in Philadelphia, Cardinal guage of peace in the Middle East. started,'' he quipped. But even when his Krol often moved among the wealthy and pow- In 1972, he concelebrated Mass with Pope health was not good, Cardinal Krol kept work- erful in public life. Still, those who know him John Paul II, then a cardinal, in a field at ing on behalf of his church and its people. He well described the cardinal as shy, compas- Auschwitz honoring the Polish priest and mar- traveled to Rome to celebrate the elevation of sionate, caring, and most at ease with children tyr St. Maximilian Kolbe, who volunteered to his successor, Anthony Bevilacqua, to the Col- and the disabled. die in place of a Polish Army sergeant. lege of Cardinals in June 1991. And last Octo- It was at the Second Vatican Council in1962 When the Vatican was faced with staggering ber, he was at Giants Stadium to welcome his that Bishop Krol became friendly with Karol deficits in the early 1980's, Cardinal Krol was dear friend, the Pope, to America. Jozef Wojtyla, the Polish priest who would appointed to a council of 15 cardinals and Cardinal John Krol died on the Feast of later become Pope John Paul II. The future helped rescue the Holy See's finances. In Katherine Drexel, the Philadelphia heiress and pope had been born in a town less than 50 1985, Pope John Paul II appointed Cardinal nun who he sought to elevate to the status of miles from where Bishop Krol's parents hailed, Krol one of three copresidents over the Ex- saint. and the two could lapse easily into a local Pol- traordinary Synod of Bishops, a special con- The woman, known as Mother Drexel, was ish dialect that no one around them could un- ference summoned by the Pope to evaluate beatified November 20, 1988, in a ceremony derstand. the condition of the church 20 years after the at the Vatican. Beatification is the second- Bishop Krol had been the only American close of Vatican II. highest honor the Catholic Church can confer, named the year before to serve on a commis- Cardinal Krol submitted his resignation to the next-to-last step in the long process to- sion preparing for the Vatican Council. His Ho- the Pope on his 75th birthday as required by ward granting sainthood to a member. March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 283 Cardinal Krol, then a retired archbishop, all across the flooded area, that show how im- tation units and ANG support units. (I am said at the time that the honor was a dream portant the Oregon National Guard is to our also pleased to tell you that critical parts for come true. State. At this time, I would like to submit for our CH–47D aircraft were delivered ‘‘just in time’’ by our OSA ANG C–26.) A truly bal- The quest to honor Mother Drexel began in the RECORD comments provided by Major anced force of combat, combat support, and 1964 when Cardinal Krol approved a request General Rees of the Oregon National Guard combat service support units made the day. by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament that which further illustrate the need for the Na- Keep up the fight, we need an informed ap- the church consider the possibility of declaring tional Guard. proach on this issue, not a quick legislative Mother Drexel a saint. HEADQUARTERS, OREGON NATIONAL enactment based on an anecdote. An heiress who lived in poverty as a nun, GUARD, OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT Best regards, Mother Drexel gave $20 million to support the GENERAL, RAYMOND F. REES, church's work among black people and native Salem, OR, February 26, 1996. Major General, OR NG, Adjutant General. Americans. I think it is fitting that Cardinal Krol Maj. Gen. EDWARD J. PHILBIN, Executive Director, National Guard Association f chose such a person to champion. Her spirit of the United States, Washington, DC. was reflected in his life. Her compassion for DEAR ED: Knowing the keen interest you AFFIRMATIVE STEPS OF THE ST. those in need was mirrored by his own. Her and the leadership of the NGAUS have shown LOUIS FIRE DEPARTMENT rejection of wealth and status in favor of a life in regard to H.R. 1646, I have decided to write of service was matched by his rejection of this letter to inform you of our experiences in the recent traumatic flooding in Oregon. HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY earthly trappings in favor of unfailing spiritual- OF MISSOURI ity. I am proud to say that the men and women of the Oregon National guard, Army and Air, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unfortunately, Cardinal Krol's friend, Pope responded magnificently. A total of over Wednesday, March 6, 1996 John Paul II, will be unable to attend the fu- 1,200 individuals responded, reaching a peak neral services in Philadelphia because of se- of 750 on duty at one time. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, it is a well-known curity restrictions but he was saddened by the In a similar flooding in 1964 over 70 lives fact that in spite of the many gains women news of his friend's death. His Holiness said, were lost. In 1996, only 4 perished. Techno- have made in the workplace, there are still ``I have received news of the death of Cardinal logical improvements such as satellite employers who have yet to recognize their tal- John Krol, with a sense of great loss. With im- weather, cell phones, et al, played a signifi- ents and reward them accordingly. This is es- cant part. However, a modernized National pecially true in law enforcement. I am proud to mense gratitude for his fruitful and untiring co- Guard played a huge role in that ‘‘golden’’ 24 operation with the Holy See from the time of hours when everyone must get it right or say that St. Louis officials have taken affirma- the Second Vatican Council and with me per- fail. Mud slides and high water made our tive steps to resolve this problem. Recently, sonally throughout my pontificate, I am certain highway system a shambles. National St. Louis Fire Department chief, Neil that his memory will live on in the community Guardsmen in many different modes but pri- Svetanics, appointed the department's first he so faithfully served.'' marily in modernized aircraft or aircraft woman captain, Gail Simmons, to the busiest Mr. Speaker, the death of John Cardinal with aircrews equipped with night vision de- engine company in the city. Krol was a loss to the archdiocese of Philadel- vices and thermal imagers executed 68 per- I want to share the following editorial re- sons from extremely perilous circumstances. garding the St. Louis Fire Department's effort phia and the entire Nation as well as to the To those who say that the Guard is in too Catholic Church, both here in the United many communities and needs to reduce, let to recruit and hire women. Entitled ``Climbing States and throughout the world. Cardinal Krol me say that we would have failed if we had The Fire Department's Ladder,'' the editorial was a quiet, graceful man in life and he was been concentrated only in mega-armories in appeared in the February 2, 1996, edition of graceful in death. He chose to return home metropolitan areas. To those who say that the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It is my hope that where he died, in his own bed, surrounded by we can share resources with other compo- the account will enlighten my colleagues who friends, family, and colleagues. By extension, nents, let me say thank you, but I need dual- have questions regarding employment politics Mr. Speaker, all of us who ever knew him, missioned and highly functional units avail- that target qualified and deserving women and able at a moment’s notice and under the other minorities. who ever benefited by his leadership and faith, Governor’s control. who ever felt the grace of this man were there Geographic dispersal, community involve- [From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Feb. 29, as well. He will be missed but his spirit will live ment, familiarity with municipal govern- 1996] on in the lives of all he touched. ment, the right mix of modernized capabili- CLIMBING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S LADDER f ties, and unity of command is what the peo- With the elevation of women to the ranks ple of Oregon needed and got in their time or of captain in both the city’s Fire and Police H.R. 1645 AND THE FLOODING IN peril. departments, it now seems rather ludicrous OREGON Only the National Guard can deliver that that society used to ask whether females support. I fear that H.R. 1646 may create were capable of becoming police officers and some false sense that the Army Reserve will firefighters. HON. JIM BUNN ride to the rescue in a dire local emergency Eventually the question became why so OF OREGON in lieu of a diminished National Guard. few of them held such jobs. That was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Additionally, I must tell you of the sup- issue the Department of Justice raised dur- port I received from fellow TAG’s and the ing the 1970s to prod fire and police depart- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 National Guard Bureau. In the response ments across the country to hire more Mr. BUNN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, with the process, the California National Guard put a women. recent floods in the Pacific Northwest, one of C–130 with 240,000 sand bags in to Portland Just recently, the city’s Fire Department Air National Guard base within 6 hours of the things that became clear to me is that reached a milestone of sorts by appointing the request. In the recovery phase, Califor- the first woman captain in 139 years. She is there are times when neighbors doing every- nia, Utah, and Washington put units on Gail Simmons. thing they can to help their neighbors just is stand-by (primarily ribbon-bridge companies Capt. Simmons is one of 118 captains; she’s not enough. These are the times where peo- and water purification units). This was all assigned to the city’s busiest engine com- ple need help that only the State and Federal done without an interstate compact because pany, No. 28, at 4810 Enright Avenue. Chief governments can provide, whether that be we made it work without a compact. How- Neil Svetanics wants to go further. His goal, through the Federal Emergency Management ever, please do not diminish your advocacy he says, is the appointment of the city’s first Agency [FEMA] or the National Guard, or any of the national compact. Many important female batallion chief. Whereas a captain questions such as liability and insurance commands a fire truck, a batallion chief su- other Government program designed to help need to be addressed systematically and not pervises five firehouses within a district. those in the most need. In this case, I was on the tarmac with each event. Reaching that goal will necessarily mean the lucky enough to witness first-hand the National Finally, I can say that the foresight shown department will have to accelerate it’s re- Guard in Oregon and the important role in by previous Oregon Adjutants General in se- cruitment and hiring of women. They now saving lives and property. I am very thankful lecting force structure paid great dividends. number 10 in a city firefighting force of for having that opportunity. At the heart of our operation was the 41st about 700. Immediately after the rains, I observed the Brigade and 116th Brigade combat units with Police Board President Anne-Marie Clarke their inherent command, control, and com- flood-damaged areas while riding in a National adds that recruitment of more women is a munications. Their Table of Organization priority. The department already is way Guard helicopter. During that ride, we found a and Equipment support units of engineer, ahead of the Fire Department when it comes family stranded. The National Guard used the medical, and MP’s were supplemented by to hiring women. helicopter to rescue the family and take them force multipliers from echelon above division They make up roughly 12 percent of the to safety. It is actions like this, that happened ARNG aviation, engineers, and transpor- city’s police force, and the board already has E 284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 promoted a woman. Antoinette ‘‘Toni’’ Filla, 39 years in the labor movement, 22 of them Kassebaum-Roukema bill, and he urged Con- to the rank of captain. A 21-year veteran, she as president of the Milwaukee Building and gress to take quick action on this legislation. commands the Eighth District and formerly Construction Trades Council, AFL±CIO, re- The House of Representatives has an oppor- headed the internal affairs division. Capts. Simmons and Filla don’t regard cently retired. tunity to move the Roukema health care re- their achievements as all that special. But After serving his country in the Air Force, form bill one step closer to the President's they are special in one important sense. As Jim returned to Milwaukee and began working desk by passing it as soon as possible. Unfor- trailblazers, these two have opened the doors at Otis Elevator, where he joined the Elevator tunately, some Members of this body want to for others who will be less stigmatized by the Constructors Local 15. Five years later, while delay enactment of these much-needed re- old question of whether women are phys- still at Otis, following his parent's examples of forms by loading the Roukema bill down with ically capable of being cops and firefighters. union activism and involvement, he was elect- controversial provisions. f ed full-time business manager for the union, a Mr. Speaker, we can't afford to let this mod- A TRIBUTE TO LOUISE ST. JEAN post he held for 18 years. In 1974, Jim put his est, but essential health care reform plan fall years of union experience to work once again by the wayside. The American people need HON. JERRY LEWIS and was elected president of the Milwaukee this health care reform bill, and they need it OF CALIFORNIA Building and Construction Trades Council, the now. I urge my colleagues to support the Rou- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES post he held until his retirement just last kema health care reform bill. month. f Wednesday, March 6, 1996 During his distinguished career, Jim has Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I served his union brothers and sisters well in A TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS L. would like to bring to your attention the fine various capacities, including the United Way of PETERSON work and outstanding public service of Louise Greater Milwaukee; the Greater Milwaukee St. Jean. Louise, the department of economic Committee; the Wisconsin Board of Voca- HON. GEORGE MILLER and community development's executive sec- tional, Technical and Adult Education; the Mil- OF CALIFORNIA retary, is retiring at the end of March after 23 waukee County Labor Council, AFL±CIO; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of exemplary service with the County of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 San Bernardino in California. Best wishes, Jim, to you and Sandy, and to Louise was born in San Bernardino at St. your children and grandchildren. Enjoy your Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I Bernardine Hospital. As the youngest of eight well-deserved retirement and thanks for every- rise today to pay tribute to Phyllis L. Peterson, children, she was raised on a 100-acre farm in thing over the years. God bless. who is retiring after 12 distinguished years as Bloomington where her dad grew boysen- f president of Diablo Valley College in Concord, berries. Her mother, who is 91, still lives in CA. Bloomington. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Dr. Peterson's career began 37 years ago Louise began her professional work with as a high school French teacher. She later San Bernardino County in 1973 as a clerk with HON. STEVE C. LaTOURETTE was recruited into community college adminis- the transportation/flood control department. OF OHIO tration at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA, She was promoted in 1975 and served with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and later at Cuyamaca College in San Diego the county surveyor's office. A short time later, County. Louise returned to the county and in 1985 was Wednesday, March 6, 1996 In 1984, Dr. Peterson became the fourth promoted to executive secretary to the director Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, unfortu- president of Diablo Valley College. During her of Economic and Community Development. nately, yesterday I was unavoidably detained. illustrious career at DVC, she helped develop Louise was recognized as the department's As a result, I was unable to vote on rollcall the Center for Higher Education at DVC's sat- County Employee of the Year in 1994 by the No. 44. However, had I been able to vote, I ellite center in San Ramon, CA, and led the board of supervisors. She was particularly in- would have voted ``yes.'' college to its highest enrollment of 23,000 stu- strumental in facilitating the public sector ap- I ask unanimous consent that my statement dents. She guided the college's faculty and proval process for the issuance of over $800 appear in the RECORD following rollcall vote staff into an era of shared governance and million in tax-exempt housing and industrial No. 44. provided the vision for DVC's nationally ac- development bonds to finance new homes, f claimed instructional program. apartments, and commerce in San Bernardino Dr. Peterson has proven herself a leader in County. HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM BILL higher education. In 1993, she served as head Louise is also well known for her versatility of the Chief Executive Officers of the Califor- and professionalism which has allowed her to HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY nia Community Colleges. The University of assume many diverse responsibilities. While OF CALIFORNIA Texas Community College Leadership Pro- she has served primarily as the secretary to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram recognized her as an outstanding com- the ECD director, she was also the secretary Wednesday, March 6, 1996 munity college president and the Association for the county's appointed economic and com- of California Community College Administra- munity development commission and sec- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tors honored her with the Harry Buttimer Dis- retary to the Agua Mansa Growth Association strong support of the Kennedy-Kassebaum- tinguished Administrator Award. comprised of elected officials from the cities of Roukema health insurance reform bill. Of the Through her accomplishments as a teacher Colton, Riverside and Rialto and the Counties more than 43 million Americans who still have and administrator, Dr. Peterson embodies the of San Bernardino and Riverside. no health insurance, 21 million lack coverage very best in our educational leadership. I per- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col- because of preexisting conditions. An addi- sonally want to thank her for her years of leagues, Louise's husband Ed, their family, tional 4 million must stay in their jobs because dedicated service to the education community and many friends in wishing her many more they fear losing coverage if they leave. and wish her the very best in the future. years of happiness and success in writing that The Roukema bill will expand the availability f book she has always wanted to write. It is only of health insurance by eliminating preexisting appropriate that the House recognize Louise condition restrictions and guaranteeing port- RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL St. Jean today for her many years of dedi- ability. Americans who want to change jobs SPORTSMANSHIP DAY cated service to San Bernardino County. will no longer be locked into their current jobs f because they fear they will lose their health in- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY TRIBUTE TO JIM ELLIOTT surance. OF RHODE ISLAND Of course, we should continue our efforts to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enact comprehensive health care reform legis- HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA lation that will control costs and ensure univer- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 OF WISCONSIN sal coverage. While the Roukema bill is by no Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES means the solution to our Nation's health care er, I rise today in support of National Sports- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 crisis, it is a good start. manship Day, March 7, 1996. Since 1991, stu- Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in In his State of the Union Address, President dent athletes from across the country have tribute to Jim Elliott of Milwaukee, who after Clinton said he would sign the Kennedy- come together to celebrate sportsmanship, March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 285 and the importance of fairness, character, and But even if we expand these programs, we COMBATING TERRORISM ethics in athletics at all levels. Parents, teach- must ask, ``Are we training the right people?'' ers, coaches, and students of all ages will A recent study of CPR training courses by Dr. HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON spend this day participating in creative activi- Nisha Chandra, a Johns Hopkins researcher OF NEW YORK ties that will emphasize the rewards of being and member of the American Heart Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a good sport. Teamwork, cooperation, hon- tion's Emergency Cardiac Care Committee, esty, and integrity are the themes of the life found that three out of four of those participat- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 lessons that are learned by the young people ing in an American Red Cross CPR training Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to who take part in this day. course were under age 40. However, the peo- take this opportunity to condemn in the For the past 6 years, the Institute for Inter- ple most likely to be called on to use CPR in harshest terms the recent wave of suicide- national Sport, located at the University of the home, where 70 percent of cardiac arrests bomb attacks in Israel. These cowardly at- Rhode Island, has worked hard to help estab- occur, are those between 50 and 70. We tacks, carried out by Hamas, indiscriminately lish greater awareness in the area of physical should be training more older Americans to maimed and killed hundreds of innocent civil- fitness. In addition to National Sportsmanship perform CPR. ians and must be stopped. How many times Day, the institute works all year to promote ini- The need for CPR training is particularly must Israel watch her children be butchered in tiatives like the Student-Athlete Outreach Pro- acute in the 10th Congressional District of the street while she stands by idly in the name gram, where student-athletes from high Massachusetts where there is a high propor- of peace? How long would the United States schools and colleges travel to local elementary tion of elderly residents. I believe it is essential tolerate this level of terror if these scenes and middle schools to serve as positive role to increase public awareness of this issue. In were played out in the streets of New York or models and promote good sportsmanship. fact, many of my congressional staff have re- Washington? I am proud to offer my support to programs ceived CPR training. The time has come for Chairman Arafat and like this that provide students of all ages the But, according to the American Heart Asso- the Palestinian Authority [PA] take action opportunity to develop the skills that will help ciation, CPR training is not enough. To in- against the perpetrators. If Chairman Arafat is them through life. I would like to acknowledge crease survival after cardiac arrest, a se- serious about achieving a lasting peace in the the parents, teachers, coaches, participants, quence of events needs to occur, including Mideast and Palestinian self-determination, and especially those individuals who have early CPR responseÐwithin 4 minutesÐopen- then he must step forward and honor his com- committed their time and efforts to broaden ing airways and providing oxygen, administer- mitment to combat terrorism in areas under participation in the arena of friendly competi- ing electric shock, known as defibrillationÐto controlled of the PA. It is time to start disarm- tion and sportsmanship. restore heart rhythmÐand medication. Each of ing Hamas and apprehending the perpetrators f these activities must be successfully linked in of these heinous crimes. If Chairman Arafat a chain of survival. Any weak link in this chain and the PA hope to further appeal to the Unit- THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ed States and international community for fi- ACT OF 1995 undermines the likelihood of success. This legislation I am introducing today would nancial assistance they must send a clear and encourage States to increase CPR and life unmistakable message to Hamas and other HON. GERRY E. STUDDS saving first aid training for anyone likely to be terrorist groups that they are not welcome and OF MASSACHUSETTS in frequent contact with people at high risk of further attacks on Israel will not be tolerated. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cardiac arrest, such as health professional, In closing let me send my heartfelt condo- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 police and fire personnel, athletic coaches, lences to the friends and families of victims of these horrible bombings and assure the peo- Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to and lifeguards. In addition, States would be encouraged to train members of the lay public, ple of Israel that the United States of America introduce the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of is firmly committed to combating terrorism and 1995. This legislation would encourage greater such as school teachers, high school students, licensed professionals, and even anyone ap- its roots abroad. training of citizens and professionals who re- f spond first to victims whose heart suddenly plying for a driver's license. stops, known as cardiac arrest, or other cases The Secretary of the Department of Health A TRIBUTE TO DR. LEONARD of serious trauma injury. It would expand the and Human Services would be directed to de- BAILEY number of health professionals and members velop recommendations to States regarding of the lay public who are trained to perform life how to increase training in CPR and other life HON. JERRY LEWIS savings techniques, such as cardio-pulmonary saving techniques and who should be trained. The Secretary would make recommendations OF CALIFORNIA resuscitation [CPR], rescue breathing, reliev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing airway obstruction, and other first aid tech- regarding how to increase the availability of niques. automatic external defibrillators on ambu- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Each year, approximately 350,000 people lances, in large public buildings, and at large Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to die when they suffer cardiac arrest. Less than public gatherings, such as sports events. bring to your attention the fine work and out- 5 percent of people suffering cardiac arrest The Secretary would also recommend ap- standing public service of Dr. Leonard Bailey outside of a hospital survive, according to the proaches to reduce the cost of liability insur- of Loma Linda, CA. On March 12, Dr. Bailey, American Heart Association. ance associated with defibrillators to make a pioneer in infant heart transplants, will be I know we can do better than this. We owe them more affordable and available. The Sec- appropriately honored for his contributions to it to ourselves and our loved ones to try. For retary would study options for self-insurance the health of children, with the dedication of a instance, in Seattle, where CPR training is re- by the Federal Government for defibrillators it 10-acre park named in his honor in Loma quired for high school students, cab drivers, buys and consider the advisability of establish- Linda. and Seattle sports arena vendors, and is of- ing an industry funded compensation fund to Dr. Bailey is a world famous authority on in- fered free to anyone who wants it, a person is pay claims arising from devices purchased by fant cardiac transplantation and his education, five times more likely to survive a cardiac ar- private entities. training, and professional accomplishments rest than in most other parts of the country. In Finally, the Secretary would monitor the fre- are very well known. In 1984, Dr. Bailey first Seattle, the average survival rate for cardiac quency of cardiac arrest and survival and re- received attention with the transplantation of a arrest is 29 percent and rises to 40 percent for port to the Congress regarding improvement in baboon heart into a 12-day-old girl. While the victims who receive the quickest emergency these areas. infant, known around the world as Baby Faye, response. This legislation would not mandate any died 3 weeks later, she was the first of many As a member of the Health Subcommittee, State or local actions and would authorize only infant heart transplants. Eddie AnguianoÐwho I have received evidence that strongly sug- the funds necessary to carry out authorized was known as Baby Moses when he was gests that we should be training more people Federal activities. given a human heart transplant as a four-day- to learn CPR. Merely eight States currently re- I urge my colleagues to join the American old baby in 1984Ðis today a healthy, active quire elementary and secondary school teach- Heart Association, the American Red Cross, youngster as a result of Dr. Bailey's work. ers to be trained in CPR and first aid before the American Association of Critical Care Dr. Bailey is chairman of the department of receiving a teaching certificate. Only 15 States Nurses, and the National Association of EMS surgery and surgeon-in-chief of the Loma demand that athletic coaches know CPR, Physicians in support of this potentially life Linda University Children's Hospital. He is pro- while 16 States require students to learn CPR. saving legislation. fessor of surgery in the School of Medicine of E 286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 Loma Linda University and directs surgical legal services specialist, State Technical as- stories or taking them on a ‘‘virtual field training programs at the University Medical sistance Office, War on Poverty; administrator, trip’’ through the Amazon rain forest with- Center. Community Services and Continuing Edu- out ever learning their class-room. College In 1989, the city of Loma Linda purchased students could tap into courses being taught cation Programs, title I, Higher Education Act at distant campuses in areas such as life a 10-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Bryn of 1965 in Missouri, and acting director, St. sciences, business management or engineer- Mawr Elementary School. Elmer Digneo, then Louis Lawyers for Housing. ing technology. Someone working during the mayor of Loma Linda, suggested that because Mrs. Wilson actively serves in numerous or- day could spend some time at a business or the park was adjacent to an elementary ganizations committed to education and social industry site to improve skills in everything school, it be named after Dr. Bailey for his life- justice. She is a member of Alpha Kappa from speech communication to computer- long dedication to the health of children. On Alpha Sorority and is the recipient of many aided design. February 13, 1990 the local city council offi- civic and professional awards including honor- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EFFORTS cially named the park the Leonard Bailey ary degrees from St. Paul's College, Smith The federal government helped lay the Park. Work is now underway to provide di- College, Washington University, Kenyon Col- groundwork for the Internet, the worldwide verse recreational useÐa baseball diamond, lege, Talladega College, Boston University, connection of computers at libraries, univer- tennis courts, a full-sized soccer field, facilities and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. sities, governments, and businesses. It is also Margaret Bush Wilson is a cherished mem- helping to build the Information Super- for little league baseball, and othersÐat the highway—including Indiana’s version, Access park. Dr. Bailey joins Mayor Digneo and Hulda ber of the St. Louis community and a distin- Indiana—which will make access to the Crooks as two local citizens distinguished by guished black woman. She has demonstrated Internet much easier. parks named in their honor. a deep understanding of the history of the The National Science Foundation recently Mr. Speaker, I have known Dr. Bailey and black community and displayed the highest funded the Rural Datafication Project, a have admired his work for a great many years. level of compassion for equal justice. She has nineties version that brought electricity to A photograph of Dr. Bailey and many of the truly dedicated her life to improving the future rural areas some sixty years ago. This children he has provided with a second of the black community. project is to determine how rural commu- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to salute Mrs. nities spread over large areas can be given chance, hangs proudly in my office. I ask that access to the Internet. The federal govern- you join me, our colleagues, and many of Dr. Margaret Bush Wilson, a force for good in our ment also helps promote distance learning Bailey's friends and colleagues in recognizing society who has helped change the course of and rural student access to previously un- his remarkable achievements at the official African-American history. available courses. dedication of the Leonard Bailey Park in Loma f President Clinton recently announced an Linda. initiative that makes upgrading the techno- TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION f logical literacy of our young people a high AND TRAINING priority for his administration. He has pro- SALUTE TO MARGARET BUSH posed creating a $2 billion seed money fund WILSON that would help connect all U.S. schools and HON. LEE H. HAMILTON libraries to the Internet. OF INDIANA INDIANA EFFORTS HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Indiana, Governor Bayh has undertaken OF MISSOURI Tuesday, March 5, 1996 several initiatives to improve distance learn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I am inserting ing and computer use in the schools. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Indiana now ranks among the top ten my Washington Report for Wednesday, March states in the ratio of students to computer. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, in keeping with this 6, 1996 into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Indiana is also among those states which year's Black History Month theme, ``African- TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING have state-supported telecomputing net- American Women: Yesterday, Today and To- Although the Indiana economy has shown works for K–12 instruction, and several K–12 morrow'' I would like to pay tribute to an out- some strengths in past months, I sense a schools in the 9th District have already standing St. Louisan who exemplifies the high- great deal of unease as I travel around the made their debut on the World Wide Web est values and qualities of leadership in the 9th District. People are concerned about the with their own Home Pages posting a variety of information on school activities and edu- African-American community, Mrs. Margaret economy and job security, and worry about their future and their children’s future. And cational material. Bush Wilson. this is not just in Indiana. Many people The Indiana Higher Education Tele- Mrs. Wilson is a St. Louis native who grad- across the country are uneasy about their communications System (IHETS) operates a uated from Sumner High School and received economic future in the new global economy satellite-based TV network that delivers its a B.A. degree in economics, cum laude, from that means stronger competition and rapidly programs to 300 sites across the state, in- Talladega College. She went on to earn her advancing technology. Hoosiers are inter- cluding 100 K–12 schools, 48 business and in- LL.B. from Lincoln University School of Law. ested in what it will take to better prepare dustry sites, and 33 hospitals. Most of the Mrs. Wilson has been a highly respected jurist themselves in this new global job market. programming allows for ‘‘live interaction’’ of students off-campus. in St. Louis for many years and is admitted to One idea getting increased attention—espe- cially for rural areas—is distance learning The Indiana Partnership for Statewide practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. She through sophisticated computer links. Education (IPSE), a consortium of Indiana’s has also taught at the CLEO Institute and St. OPPORTUNITIES independent and public higher educational Louis University School of Law. institutions, is developing programs to bring We often hear of the cyberspace revolution, higher education courses via satellite, cable Margaret Bush Wilson has dedicated her life the Internet, the Web, and going on-line. Be- TV, and computers to citizens wherever they to the fight for civil rights and racial equality, hind the new and often confusing terminol- may live. It is already offering 300 degree and carrying on a family tradition of community ogy is the potential to significantly upgrade non-degree courses throughout Indiana. The service. Mrs. Wilson's mother, Berenice the skills of Hoosier students and workers. offerings include undergraduate and grad- Casey, served on the executive committee of The economy increasingly demands a uate, continuing education, professional de- workforce that is well-educated, particularly the St. Louis NAACP in the 1920's and 1930's velopment, and independent study courses. in math and science, and has important com- and her father, James T. Bush, Sr., a pioneer Indiana is also active in the Rural munication and computer skills. Rural real estate broker in St. Louis was the moving Datafication Project, with a site in Moores areas, such as in southern Indiana, often do Hill hosted by the Southeastern Indiana force behind the Shelley vs. Kraemer case not have the resources to build new training Rural Telephone Cooperative providing an which led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court or education facilities, but can get the latest Internet access program. Another project decision outlawing racial restrictive housing information and expertise through tele- initiated by the Wilson Education Centers in convenants. communications and computer technologies. Jeffersonville has connected to the Internet In addition to being a prominent St. Louis ‘‘Distance learning’’ means using a variety 180 school buildings in 12 counties in the of technologies to reach learners hundreds of leader, Margaret Bush Wilson has served in southeastern corner of our state. Various miles away. Instead of traditional, instruc- many national positions. She was national state grants are available to help schools and tor-led classroom teaching, people could chairperson of the NAACP Board of Directors communities hook up to the Internet. learn through self-directed and interactive from 1975 to 1984. She has also served in the courses run through multi-media computers. ASSESSMENT following Federal, State, and local posts: U.S. Thus, for example, teachers in elementary The solution to the challenge of upgrading attorney, legal division, the Rural Electrification and secondary schools could bring the vast the education of our children and the skills Administration of the U.S. Department of Agri- resources available on the Internet to our of our workers cannot be found in tech- culture, assistant attorney-general of Missouri, students, such as accessing the latest news nology alone. But there is no doubt in my March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 287 mind that we must take advantage of what Hellenic past and a springboard to the future. young people and families a clear message technology has to offer. Indiana is taking Under the presidency of Professor Christopher regarding values such as hard work, dis- some important steps to improve its distance I. Koronieos, the organization is concentrating cipline, respect for human life, individual re- learning programs, and these need our sup- port, especially for the rural areas of our on its young since those individuals will play sponsibility, and the sanctity of marriage. And state. We cannot afford to have another two- an important role in the growth and success of since we can still begin each day with prayer tiered population—those who have access to the United States. But, they do not forget their in the U.S. House, it's time we return prayer the information highway and those who do heritage and will always fight for freedom and to our schools. not. human rights, be it in New York or Imia. But we need more than technology and So I ask my colleagues to join me in con- f hookups. We also need a sustained dialogue gratulating the Federation of Dodecanese So- among students, teachers, businesses, and cieties for their past accomplishments and fu- TRIBUTE TO CARDINAL JOHN community leaders to formulate a workforce KROL development policy that is best suited for ture endeavors. the particular needs of our region. Busi- f nesses interested in expanding their oper- ations in southern Indiana have to play a CELESTIAL ECONOMICS HON. CURT WELDON role in defining the skills they expect from OF PENNSYLVANIA potential employees. Similarly, teachers HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. know our strengths as well as weaknesses, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA and are crucial in defending curriculum and teacher training in the new technology so it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 6, 1996 becomes an integral part of instruction. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Combining these recommendations with in- Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, puts from the community, we can build on Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, the great Sid I rise today to pay tribute and honor Cardinal and enhance the various programs already in Taylor of the National Taxpayers Union Foun- John Krol. One of the Philadelphia region's the works. dation takes pen in hand once more, and hits dearest religious leaders, Cardinal Krol passed Few things are more important to me than the bull's eye. away early Sunday morning at his home in the education of our children and good jobs CELESTIAL ECONOMICS Pennsylvania. for our communities. Distance learning and improved computer links will play an in- (By Sid Taylor, Fiscal Poet) Born on October 26, 1910, in Cleveland, creasingly important role in our efforts to We had a bitter standoff OH, Cardinal Krol's beginnings were humble upgrade our students’ and workers’ skills. It But, the controversy is through. and his aspirations never lofty. All that he ever is an investment in our future worth mak- We’re going to balance the budget wanted was to be a priest so that he could ing. In the fiscal year of 2002. better serve God and people. During his 27 f So, now there’s no need to worry, Our national debt is fine, years as Archbishop of Philadelphia, the Na- SALUTE TO THE FEDERATION OF The White House and Congress tion's sixth largest archdiocese, Cardinal Krol DODECANESE SOCIETIES Agree on a $5 trillion credit line. accomplished that goal, helping to create a The deficits don’t really matter, better life for the residents of the Delaware They’re just a little more red ink, Valley and everyone whose lives he touched. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY So, like the sinking of the Titanic As Archbishop, his accomplishments in the OF NEW YORK $164 billion won’t put us in the drink. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now, about those interest payments Archdiocese of Philadelphia were great. Dur- To finance our national debt, ing his tenure, over 100 new churches were Wednesday, March 6, 1996 They’re only $333 billion a year built, the Catholic school system was ex- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today So, there’s no need to get upset. tended far into the suburbs, and services for to bring to the attention of my colleagues a f refugees, the elderly, youth, and the hungry philanthropic organization that traces its roots were expanded. SCHOOL PRAYER back to the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. Best known for his strict conservatism on The Dodecanese Islands include Rhodes, matters of Church doctrine, such as his oppo- Kos, Patmos, Kasos, Symi, Kalymnos, Haiki, HON. DAVID FUNDERBURK sition to the ordination of women and his Tilos, Astypalea, Kastelorizo, Nisyros, OF NORTH CAROLINA strong stand against abortion, Cardinal Krol Karpathos, and Leros. These historic islands IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was steadfast in his beliefs. However, he also housed the Colossus of Rhodes and are Wednesday, March 6, 1996 pursued a social policy that championed the where Hippocrates, the father of medicine, rights of workers and the poor. Additionally, founded the first western medical school. Mr. FUNDERBURK. Mr. Speaker, I believe Cardinal Krol reformed the confusing and These islands are prominently mentioned in our leadership should express its concern cumbersome annulment process in the arch- Greek history and legend. about the despicable act of an Atlanta TV sta- diocese for Catholics who were trapped in When migrating to the United States, the tion toward one of our Presidential candidates. marriages without love. Dodecanese Greeks brought with them their I, for one, regret the way Alan Keyes was love of Hellenic culture and Democracy. They treated by being handcuffed and shoved in a Cardinal Krol is also well known as being a were the first to form an antifascist movement, parking lot. While I have made no endorse- close friend of Pope John Paul II, and by in New York City, after Mussolini's ascension ment in this primary, the profamily and some accounts was instrumental in his elec- to power in Italy. The movement's members provalues message of Alan Keyes deserved to tion as the first Polish pope by the Cardinal played a major role in the liberation of the is- be heard in the Georgia debate. College in 1978. While Pope John Paul II is lands from Italy and Turkey. The Dodeca- The 104th Congress has spent its first year credited by some as playing a pivotal role in nesians who love democracy and freedom, not addressing economic issues. While these is- freeing Poland and Eastern Europe from com- only fought in Greece, they served in the ar- sues are of vital importance to American busi- munism, Cardinal Krol also worked to achieve mies of Abysinnia, Spain, and the American nesses and families, let us not forget the con- those same goals. Of Polish ancestry himself, military on all fronts in the Second World War. tract with American families. Especially in the Cardinal Krol often made Polish-language On March 7, 1996, the members of the Do- absence of White House leadership, it is now broadcasts on Radio Free Europe. Addition- decanese Societies in my district together with time for us in the second session of the 104th ally, Cardinal Krol, like Pope John Paul II, sup- all the members and friends of the society will Congress to address the moral and spiritual ported Lech Walsea and Solidarity in their ulti- celebrate the 48th anniversary of the unifica- crisis facing America. The breakdown of fami- mately successful anti-Communist activities. tion of the islands with Greece. The members lies and the disregard of moral values are at A great religious and spiritual leader, Car- of the Dodecanese Societies are unique indi- the very root of our economic woes. dinal Krol will be remembered in the hearts of viduals who love their Greek heritage and the Many Federal programs may have contrib- the people of Delaware Valley for many years United States. They take the best of both uted to increased drug use, promiscuity, to come. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask my worlds, to create a true cultural blend, that is breakup of the traditional family unit, alter- colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the better than the individual. native lifestyles, and reliance on Government late Cardinal John Krol. He will be greatly Today, the society continues its positive rather than work and individual responsibility. missed by his family, friends, and all of the role. The Federation serves as a link to the It's time the Federal Government sends our people of the Philadelphia area. E 288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE SPECIAL APPLICATION OF SEC- Startling new statistics reflect a resurgent drug THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT TION 1034 OF THE INTERNAL crisis and a sharp increase in the use of her- REVENUE CODE oin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, LSD, and HON. EARL POMEROY marijuana by our childrenÐusually between OF NORTH DAKOTA HON. PATSY T. MINK the ages of 12 and 17. We have attempted to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HAWAII fight the drug war by creating joint Federal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State-local task forces and with the Depart- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 ment of Justice's Weed and Seed sites, and Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, March 6, 1996 by passing strict sentencing laws for drug traf- discuss a bill I introduced to reform the Safe Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I fickers. Drinking Water Act [SDWA]. This bill, which is introduced a bill to provide for a special appli- Now it is clear, however, that we must not identical to legislation passed unanimously by cation of section 1034 of the Internal Revenue only have a tough domestic drug policy, such the Senate, would cut burdensome regula- Code of 1986. as by enforcing minimum mandatory sen- tions, eliminate unnecessary testing require- According to section 1034 of the Internal tences for drug traffickers, we must also take ments, and assist communities in making sure Revenue Code: If a property used by the tax- our fight across our borders into other coun- their drinking water is clean and safe. payer as his principal residence is sold by him tries. We need to send a strong signal to all Since I was elected to Congress, I have and, within a period beginning 2 years before foreign governments that we are serious about been working to pass legislation to reauthorize the date of such sale and ending 2 years after our war on drugs. and reform the Safe Drinking Water Act. Dur- such date, property is purchased and used by Despite the increase of drug use this past ing the 103d Congress, I joined Congressman the taxpayer as his principal residence, gain year, the administration continues to grant sig- Slattery and others in introducing H.R. 3392 from such sale shall be recognized only to the nificant trade benefits to countries whose gov- which passed the House and was the main bill extent that the taxpayer's adjusted sales price ernments have failed to cooperate with the around which negotiations centered. Unfortu- of the old residence exceeds the taxpayer's United States in drug interdiction efforts. nately, Congress adjourned before final action cost of purchasing the new residence. Clearly, Members of Congress must now as- could be completed. I am hopeful that with the When Hurricane Iniki hit on September 11, sume this responsibility and ban together to overwhelming support this bill received in the 1992, the island of Kauai was totally dev- protect our country and children from these Senate, swift action will be taken in the House astated. Thousands lost their homes along drugs. in the near future. with all of their possessions. The hurricane de- My bill authorizes the imposition of trade Over the past 3 years, I have visited several stroyed documents and caused numerous sanctions on countries that fail to cooperate small water systems in North Dakota. Through other problems. The crisis left the County of fully with us to stop the flow of illicit drugs. Re- my visits and conversations with system oper- Kauai unable to process claims already in ducing U.S. trade benefits will make foreign ators, I have become very familiar with the progress in the usual timely fashion. As a re- governments that willingly allow these drugs to workings of this law. Many small and rural sult, the 24 month IRS rollover period permit- end up on American streets and in American water systems simply cannot comply with ting nonrecognition of gain, on Ms. Rita schools to think twice before they look the these mandatesÐthey don't have the tech- Bennington's sale of her old principal resi- other way while drug kingpins in their country nology and they don't have the resources. dence, expired. The delays caused by the dis- cultivate and or transport cocaine right before This law has driven many North Dakota com- aster are well documented, however the IRS their eyes. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this im- munities to the edge of bankruptcy, while oth- code has no leniency for such unforeseen cir- portant legislation and send a strong message ers have had to ignore the law in order to sur- cumstances. to foreign countries that the United States is vive financially. My constituent, Ms. Rita Bennington, pur- serious about halting the flow of illicit drugs. I firmly believe the rules of SDWA should fit chased her new residence within the meaning f the communities it is designed to serve. The of section 1034, however was unable to meet original law was based on large water systems its requirements with respect to the sale of her EXTENSION OF AGENCY RULE- and subscribes to a one-size-fits-all approach old principal residence, due to the delays MAKING PERIOD UNDER TITLE I to the problem. I believe a more prudent ap- caused by Hurricane Iniki. This bill would allow OF THE INDIAN SELF-DETER- proach is to take the actual threat to public her 2.5 years, instead of 2 years, to complete MINATION AND EDUCATION AS- health into consideration and allow commu- the transaction thereby allowing her to apply SISTANCE ACT nities to target scarce resources to those nonrecognition of gain provisions to the sale of needs. her old principal residence. This bill does just that. It reduces the regu- HON. GEORGE MILLER Natural disasters are truly unfortunate. Nev- OF CALIFORNIA latory burden imposed on States and public ertheless, individuals who suffer as a direct re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES water systems, increase State authority and sult of such destruction should not be addition- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 flexibility, provides financial assistance for un- ally penalized with the denial of an expected funded mandates, and directs the Environ- tax deduction. Such circumstances should be Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, mental Protection Agency to consider costs given legislative relief. today I am introducing a simple bill that and benefits when setting new standards. Im- Mr. Speaker, I urge the immediate consider- amends title I of the Indian Self-Determination portantly, small systems are given special con- ation of this legislation. and Education Assistance Act. The act, which sideration under the legislation. The bill re- f was enacted in 1975, empowers tribes and quires the EPA to consider system size when tribal organizations to take over the operation determining the best available technology to IT IS TIME TO STOP THE FLOW OF of Federal programs that directly benefit Amer- address a risk, permits States to issue ILLICIT DRUGS IN THE UNITED ican Indian and Alaska Native tribes. In giving variances, and provides for technical assist- STATES tribes greater control of the programs which ance grants. affect their lives on a daily basis, we sought to Of particular concern to me regarding the HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. foster true Indian self-determination as well as current law are the arbitrary numbers of spe- OF FLORIDA to limit the growth of the attendant Federal bu- cific contaminants that must be regulatedÐ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reaucracy which had sprung up around the without regard to the risk they present. Cur- Federal Indian programs. rently, communities must monitor for 83 con- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 In the 103d Congress, we amended the In- taminants and the EPA will require monitoring Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- dian Self-Determination Act in response to the for 25 more contaminants every 3 years. The troduce legislation that will authorize the impo- 6-year refusal of the Departments of the Inte- bill passed by the Senate and which I have in- sition of trade sanctions on countries which rior and Health and Human Services to pro- troduced eliminates this requirement and es- threaten the health and safety of U.S. citizens mulgate rules to carry out certain provisions in tablishes a process for EPA to select and list by failing to cooperate fully with the United the act. Through the Indian Self-Determination contaminants for regulatory consideration States regarding the reduction and interdiction Act Amendments of 1994, we streamlined the based on occurrence and health effects. of illicit drugs. contracting process, curbed the Departments' I am hopeful that the House of Representa- The United States has been saturated by a rulemaking authority, and required the Depart- tives will follow the Senate's lead and take flood of illegal drugs which has resulted in our ments to negotiate new regulations with the swift action to move this bill. national security being seriously threatened. Indian tribes. March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 289 In order to prevent any further agency in- ciated AIDS. At least 8,000 people with hemo- a tree, they were guaranteed a series of transigence in promulgating regulations pursu- philia and other blood-clotting disorders con- transfusions and weeks in the hospital. ant to the Departments' remaining rulemaking tracted HIV/AIDS from transfusions of con- So when drug companies started selling a blood-clotting solution that their sons could authority, the 1994 amendments contained a taminated antihemophilic factor [AHF] between inject at home, the Savoies were thankful. sunset provision which terminates the Depart- 1980 and 1987. This means that as many as Then their gratitude turned to outrage. ments' ability to issue regulations if they fail to half of all individuals who suffer from blood- The same product that granted Joe, Steve do so within 18 months of the date of enact- clotting disorders were exposed to HIV and Phil such freedom became a death sen- ment. The Departments' rulemaking authority through the use of AHF. tence. is set to expire on April 25, 1996. Every death from AIDS is a tragedy that Sometime during the early to mid-1980’s each of the three brothers contracted the Since enactment of the 1994 amendments, touches many lives. Yet who can fathom the AIDS virus from contaminated blood used in the tribes and the Departments have pro- sheer devastation inflicted on families such as the clotting solution. ceeded to negotiate a draft set of regulations these? The enormity of their experience be- Joe was the first to die of AIDS-related to carry out the terms of the act. Although the comes still more compelling when one learns lung cancer in January 1992. He was 40. tribes and the Departments finished work on that the Government could have acted to pre- Phil, the baby of the family, died June 6 of the draft regulations by the end of October vent it. AIDS-related illnesses, including pneumonia. In 1980, when the first gay men began fall- He was one week short of his 38th birthday. 1995, the two Government shutdowns and a Steve, 41, is the sole survivor. spate of bad weather prevented the agencies ing ill from the mysterious ailment that would ‘‘I’m really scared,’’ he said. ‘‘Since from publishing the proposed regulations until ultimately be called AIDS, the technology be- Thanksgiving, I’ve had problems with my January 24, 1996. The 60-day public comment came available to pasteurize blood-clotting throat. I’m afraid it’s the beginning of period runs until March 25. The tribes and the agents. Yet for 7 years the Reagan adminis- things.’’ Departments have both committed to a final tration failed to require the blood products in- His weight has dropped from 200 to 176 meeting prior to publication of the final regula- dustry to make use of this technology. Nor did pounds, and his tonsils have become so swol- the Government require the industry to inform len in the last few days he just eats Cream of tions in order to review, discuss, and reach a Wheat. consensus regarding the comments received the public about the risks of contamination Steve’s mother lies awake at night and by the Departments. with blood-borne pathogens such as HIV. prays. The tribes and the Departments both fear The failures of our public health system that ‘‘We prayed for a miracle, we prayed for that there will not be enough time to conduct contributed to this catastrophe are docu- drugs, we prayed to every saint, and finally a final meeting and allow for adequate agency mented in a report by the Institute of Medicine you give up,’’ she said. ‘‘You feel like you’re review and integration of tribal comments into of the National Academy of Sciences, commis- sitting on railroad tracks and you know the sioned by Secretary Shalala and published train is coming but there is nothing you can the final regulations by April 25. The tribes do to stop it.’’ and agencies are in agreement that they are last year. The report recommends a series of Kathy Savoie, Steve’s wife, interjected: better off with the negotiated regulations than steps that will help ensure the safety of the ‘‘We’re still praying.’’ with no regulations at all. Thus, the tribes and blood supply so that future tragedies can be The Savoies told no one but a few close the Departments have asked Congress to prevented. friends and their extended family what was amend section 107(a)(2)(B) of the Indian Self- Such forward-looking measures are essen- killing their sons. Not their coworkers and tial. But we also have a responsibility as a so- not their neighbors in Weymouth and Abing- Determination Act to extend the sunset provi- ton. They worried that people in their subur- sion by 2 months. ciety to make restitution to those for whom these steps have come too late. That is why ban communities would ostracize them or Mr. Speaker, that is what this bill does. I ask too many painful questions. would like to note that not only does this bill I have joined with Congressmen PORTER But Steve convinced his family that talk- have the support of the Indian tribes and the GOSS of Florida in introducing bipartisan legis- ing about their very personal tragedy will administration, but it enjoys bipartisan support lation to provide partial compensation to these help ease their frustration. in the Congress. I urge my colleagues to sup- individuals and their families. The bill, H.R. Steve and Kathy live in Weymouth with port its swift passage. 1023, is known as the Ricky Ray Hemophilia their two teenagers, Steven Jr., 14, and Kelly, 17. Kathy and the children have tested f Relief Fund Act. It is named for a young man from Florida with hemophilia-associated AIDS, negative for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. THE RICKY RAY HEMOPHILIA RE- who died in 1992, at the age of 15. He decided to tell his story after the Su- LIEF FUND ACT: HELPING THE The bill would establish a Federal trust fund preme Court declined in October to consider VICTIMS OF HEMOPHILIA-ASSO- to provide $125,000 in compensation to vic- a class-action lawsuit, which was brought by CIATED AIDS tims or their survivors. This may seem like a AIDS-infected hemophiliacs against four substantial amount of money in these budget- drug companies and the National Hemophilia HON. GERRY E. STUDDS cutting days. In fact, it will not even cover the Foundation. annual medical costs incurred by many of He and the rest of the family are also frus- OF MASSACHUSETTS trated that legislation giving $125,000 to any- these families. As Steve Savoie wrote to me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one with hemophilia-related AIDS, or to last year, ``I have been stripped of my dignity Wednesday, March 6, 1996 their survivors, has been stalled in Congress and can no longer support my family. * * * for months. Supporters say the money would Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, I would ask The financial stress is a big part of our lives. compensate victims for the Food and Drug each of my colleagues to imagine that you are * * * There are days I can just barely make Administration’s failure to pull the contami- the parent of three fine sons, each of whom it through the day, only to get bill collectors nated products off the market sooner. has inherited the gene for hemophilia. Then calling the house looking for payment.'' ‘‘It makes me so awful damn mad to think we lost two boys and they sit back and act imagine, if you can, that each of your sons ac- The compensation this legislation would pro- vide cannot undo the terrible harm that has like it’s nothing,’’ said Joseph Savoie, a re- quires the AIDS virus through a contaminated tired Weymouth firefighter who now lives in blood transfusion. Your first son dies at age been done to Ricky Ray, Joe, Phil, and Steve Abington with his wife. 40; the second, at 37, and your surviving son Savoie, and the thousands like them. But it is The Centers for Disease Control estimates is very sick. Among them, they have nine chil- the very least we can and must do. I com- that 10,000 hemophiliacs—half of all those in drenÐyour grandchildrenÐall of whom will be mend Congressman GOSS for introducing this the United States—contracted the AIDS left fatherless. bill, and urge my colleagues to join us and our virus before the mid-1980s. That’s when drug At least one family in my congressional dis- 181 current cosponsors in supporting it. companies started heat-treating the blood products used in the clotting solution, a pro- [From the Patriot Ledger, Jan. 6–7, 1996] trict does not have to imagine what that would cedure that usually kills the virus. be like. They know, because it is precisely ANGER, TEARS REVEAL FAMILY’S TRAGEDY About 2,000 hemophiliacs nation-wide have what has happened to them. The heart- (By Liz Kowalczyk) died of AIDS. In Massachusetts, 358 people breaking story of the family of Joseph and For the past five years, Joseph and Jac- are known to have contracted HIV from Jacqueline Savoie is movingly told in an article queline Savoie have watched life slip away blood products. Two-thirds of those people by Liz Kowalczyk of the Patriot Ledger, pub- from their three youngest sons. But they have died. Activists estimate that in the sub- lished January 6±7, 1996, which I ask to have couldn’t bring themselves to tell people why. urbs south of Boston about two dozen fami- When the boys were born with hemophilia lies have children who are infected. inserted in the RECORD. in the 1950s, the Savoies thought that was The numbers haunt Steve Savoie. Nor is their story unique. I have received let- the worst they would have to face. ‘‘The last time I was in the hospital, I was ters from people throughout New England who Each time Joseph Jr., Steven and Philip looking out the window,’’ he said, ‘‘I imag- have lost family members to hemophilia-asso- hurt themselves playing baseball or climbing ined I saw Joe’s and Phil’s faces. They were E 290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 asking me to do something. I’m the only one in Abington. All of the couple’s other chil- Today he wishes he had done more then, left.’’ dren—Rhona Barone, David Savoie, Joann and could do more now. He would like people ‘‘WE WERE HELLIONS’’ Dunbar and Dan Savoie—have stuck close to to pressure Congress to pass the compensa- During the 1950s and 1960s, when Joe, Steve home, settling in either Weymouth or Abing- tion bill. The family recently contacted one lawyer, and Phil were children, hemophiliacs had to ton. Another child, also named Joseph, died but was told they might not be able to sue go to the hospital for blood-clotting trans- of meningitis as an infant many years. But these days many of the family’s tradi- successfully because of the state’s statute of fusions. tionally boisterous birthday and Christmas limitations in such cases. The family plans Hemophiliacs—who are almost always boys parties end in tears, so they just don’t get to investigate this further. who inherit the condition from their moth- together as often. Joseph and Jacqueline And while Steve says he’d like to be more ers—lack clotting proteins in their blood. have 27 grandchildren, four great-grand- active in the fight for compensation, it’s be- Some needed weekly transfusions. Less se- children and two more great-grandchildren come harder to maintain his energy. vere hemophiliacs, like the Savioe brothers, on the way. He stopped working as a carpenter three have some clotting power in their blood, and ‘‘I had everyone over for Christmas, and I years ago when he came down with shingles. need transfusions only when they get hurt. tried to be strong,’’ Steve said. ‘‘I didn’t He remained fairly healthy until November, ‘‘The doctors said not to climb trees, but want to show my sadness. But it was a ter- when he had to check into Quincy Hospital we did. They said not to ice skate, but we rible night for me.’’ twice for bleeding in his esophagus. But did,’’ he said. ‘‘We were hellions.’’ Steve is one of the quieter members of the mostly, he is just exhausted. Steve ended up in the hospital every couple family, and his parents and wife express ‘‘I don’t go out much anymore,’’ he said. of months for the little accidents that al- many of the emotions one would expect him ‘‘There are a lot of lousy moments.’’ most every kid stumbles into. Once, he to show. He holds it in. Steve and Kathy, an auto claims super- absentmindedly stuck his tongue to an iced- His wife is hopeful that he will live a long visor for a local insurance company, don’t over porch railing and pulled off the skin. time. His father is sad, and his tears come have the physical relationship they used to Another time, he tripped over some bricks in easily. When his parents talk about the past have. To feel close, they sit by a fire and a yard while delivering newspapers. The 10 years, they both have have spurts of talk. A good day is like the one they spent in sprained ankle caused internal bleeding. anger. Hyannis in October, visiting craft shops and So in 1968, when the FDA approved the Everyone seems numb. stopping for lunch. first clotting powder that hemophiliacs ‘‘There’s no sudden impact,’’ Joseph Savoie While Kathy is working, Steve does laun- could mix with sterile water and inject at said. ‘‘It’s not like you open the door and dry and housework—if he feels well enough. home, it seemed like a gift. there it is. We live with each new pain, day ‘‘He’d rather remodel the entire house than But there was a problem. By the late 1970s, to day.’’ do laundry,’’ Kathy said. The last few times the clotting medicine was manufactured What makes Joseph and Jacqueline so mad he’s felt energetic, Steve built rollers for the from the blood of tens of thousands of do- is that all three of their sons were born with kitchen drawers and put down a new base- nors, many of them intravenous drug users mild cases of hemophilia, so mild that if ment floor. who were paid for their blood. they’d known about the risk of contracting He gives Kathy pop quizzes about what to The collection centers did not screen them AIDS, they would not have used the clotting do if something goes wrong in the house. for HIV, and just one infected donor could product. They would have waited out the ‘‘He’s so afraid that I might not be able to contaminate the entire pool of blood. pain of an internal injury, or checked into a keep things going,’’ she said. ‘‘He’s tried to Steve said he had no idea how big a risk he hospital for a transfusion, which would have pick out his funeral plot and I won’t. I hate was taking each time he injected the solu- greatly lessened the chance of HIV infection. all the planning. I don’t want to throw in the tion until one night in 1985 or 1986 when he The more they’ve found out, the angrier towel.’’ turned on the national news. they’ve become. Sometimes they just sit and cry for hours. He was shocked by what he heard: There Steve said the drug companies should have Steve tries to spend as much time as he was evidence that the blood products were been purifying their products with heat can with his children. He let them miss a day contaminated with the AIDS virus, and he- treatment long before AIDS became a prob- of school to go sledding. On Thanksgiving mophiliacs should order heat-treated blood lem. There was suspicion as early as the eve, he baked nine pumpkin, squash and products. Steve said he immediately called 1970s that hemophiliacs were contracting mincemeat pies with the two teenagers, an his brothers to warn them. hepatitis from the blood products. effort that left him exhausted and in bed the The next morning, Kathy Savoie called the He said the National Hemophilia Founda- next day. New England Hemophilia Center at Worces- tion did not advise members against inject- ‘‘We tell them I’m feeling good and doing ter Memorial Hospital, from which the ing the products in the early 1980s because it all the right things,’’ he said. ‘‘We just have Savoies ordered their clotting medicine. received financial support from the drug to enjoy our time together.’’ ‘‘They said we could not get a new supply companies, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer; Armour f until ours was gone,’’ she said. ‘‘I hung up, Pharmaceutical; Miles, Baxter Healthcare; we took everything out of the refrigerator and Alpha Therapeutic. LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY and put it all in a big garbage bag. I called The manufacturers have said they acted as REPRESENTATIVE ED MARKEY them back and said ‘We’re out of it, so send quickly as possible, and that little was ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS us the heat-treated stuff.’ ’’ known about how AIDS was transmitted. But it was too late. A recent report from the non-profit Insti- Jacqueline Savoie said tests later showed tute of Medicine said the FDA depended too HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II that Joe, an electrician, was infected some- heavily on company officials for advice on OF MASSACHUSETTS time in the spring of 1984. She’s not sure whether to pull the products off the market. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when Phil, a carpenter, contracted the virus. And even after the companies started the Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Steve was so afraid that he waited six heat treatments in 1983, the companies kept months to get tested for HIV, and then he selling the old product for two years, accord- Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. waited another six months to call for the re- ing to Wendy Selig, assistant to Rep. Porter Speaker, I rise in strong support of legislation sults. Goss, the Florida Republican who proposed introduced by Representatives MARKEY, KA- Steve said he doesn’t know exactly when the compensation legislation. SICH, and myself addressing problems associ- he was infected. AIDS first started appearing Today many AIDS-infected hemophiliacs ated with biological and chemical weapons in the United States in 1981, and the drug are pursuing individual lawsuits. But in companies did not start exclusively selling and the potential threat to the American pub- many states they are running into obstacles, lic. heat-treated blood products until 1985. His such as a statute of limitations. infection was probably sometime in between. A few people are suing Worcester Memorial Together, we have developed two pieces of During that period, Steve worked as a car- Hospital, and Dr. Peter Levine, the former legislation: first, the measure deals with ac- penter, and as is often the case in his line of medical director of the hemophilia clinic and cess to etiological agents, also commonly re- work, he was injured several times. He could now chief executive officer of the hospital. ferred to as pathogens, toxins, or disease or- have contracted the virus in July 1984, the Levine declined to comment. ganisms, and second, a measure, which I will month that he replaced the roof on his TOUGH TO KEEP GOING introduce in the very near future, deals with house. When the wooden planks he was Before he died, Phil Savoie served on the the appropriate criminal punishments when standing on collapsed from their metal stag- board of directors of the Committee of Ten ing, he fell to the ground. these agents are used as a weapon of mass Thousand, which spearheaded the class-ac- destruction to cause death or inflict harm or LIVING WITH ANGER tion lawsuit against the drug companies. damage. One day last month, Joseph, Jacqueline, Steve used to ignore his brother’s pleas for JOHN KASICH, ED MARKEY, and I intend to Steve and Kathy gathered to talk around the help with his work. kitchen table at the younger couple’s home ‘‘I was running from it,’’ Steve said. ‘‘I offer amendments to the comprehensive in Weymouth. used to take the documents he’d give me and antiterrorism legislation scheduled for consid- Joseph Savoie retired in 1983 after 30 years just file them away. They made me too eration before the House of Representatives as a Weymouth firefighter, and built a house upset.’’ next week. March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 291 The Kennedy-Kasich-Markey Biological tunately, were stopped before a domestic ter- retary of State, one or more of these trade Weapons Restrictions Act of 1996 would add rorism incident occurred. sanctions must and should be applied. This provisions recommended by the Federal Bu- In closing, I'd also restate my support for will provide the administration with yet another reau of Investigation, the Justice Department, the approach developed by Representative vital weapon against the flow of deadly drugs and the Centers for Disease Control [CDC] to MARKEY, myself, and others. into our Nation. current law on weapons of mass destruction Congressman MARKEY'S legislation would I want to compliment Mr. SHAW and Mr. and biological and chemical weapons by mak- allow the Centers for Disease Control to de- HAMILTON for their leadership in this effort. We ing the criminal misuse of such biological or- velop regulations limiting the relative easy ac- are and will continue to be very serious about ganisms a Federal crime. cess to these dangerous biological agents to drugs, and the American people's deep con- On the surface, the bipartisan Kennedy-Ka- those individuals with insincere motives and il- cerns, as this effort being announced today sich-Markey legislation is very basic. But it legitimate intentions, while also protecting the clearly reflects. represents some very fundamental and nec- very sincere and legitimate scientific research f essary changes to current law to fill some very involving pathogenic or etiological material. clear gaps identified by the FBI and Justice There is obviously legitimate day-to-day re- TRIBUTE TO GREATER BETHEL Departments. search involving these dangerous viruses, A.M.E. CHURCH, MIAMI, FL Specifically, the Kennedy-Kasich-Markey bill such as efforts to find an antidote to the Ebola and amendment would amend the Federal virus, ongoing at dozens, if not hundreds of HON. CARRIE P. MEEK criminal statute to impose mandatory pen- academic laboratories. This research is ongo- OF FLORIDA alties. ing at both Harvard University and Massachu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First, against anyone who knowingly devel- setts Institute of Technology [MIT] in my con- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 ops, produces, stockpiles, transfers, acquires, gressional district. We must take the appro- Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to or attempts to acquire under false pretenses priate steps to protect this legitimate research, pay tribute to Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, any biological agent, toxin or delivery system and I believe the Markey-Kennedy-Kasich bill the oldest African-American congregation in for use as weapons, or knowingly assists a is a reasonable step in this direction. the city of Miami. foreign or any organization to deliver a weap- f Since its founding on March 12, 1896, in the on of mass destruction intended to kill, injure home of Mr. A.C. Lightburn, Greater Bethel or otherwise harm any persons living in the NARCOTICS TRADE A.M.E. has been at the center of Miami's spir- United States; and itual and community development. Second, against anyone who knowingly at- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Today, in fulfillment of its founder's vision, tempts, conspires, or threatens to use any bio- OF NEW YORK Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church still nurtures the logical agent, toxin or delivery system for use IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spirit of its congregation and the entire Miami as a weapon, or knowingly assists a foreign Wednesday, March 6, 1996 community. state or any organization to do so. Standing on the word, under the cross, in its The legislation would also add the term ``re- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to 100 years of existence, 13 men have served combinant DNA material'' to the definitions of join my good friends and colleagues, Mr. as pastor: Rev. W.G. Fields, Rev. W.A. Jack- what constitutes a potential biological weapon SHAW of Florida and Mr. HAMILTON of Indiana, son, Rev. S.J. Johnson, Rev. A.P. Postell, if used improperly or as a weapon of mass de- in announcing this new and tougher approach Rev. R.B. Sutton, Rev. H.B. Barkley, Rev. struction. in the battle against the international narcotics H.W. Fayson, Rev. W.F. Ball, Rev. J.B. Finally, the legislation would expand the cur- trade. Our bill, further linking foreign trade to Blacknell, Rev. S.A. Cousin, Rev. T.S. John- rent definition of what constitutes a criminal of- the deadly narcotics business from abroad, is son, Rev. Ira D. Hinson, and Rev. John F. fense to include those who threaten to use a long overdue. Vice President GORE said not long ago that White. biological weapon to kill or injure another. As it begins its second century, Greater This gap in current law was evident last the annual cost to our society here at home Bethel A.M.E. Church is responding to many year, on Good Friday, when, in the weeks fol- from drug abuse is a staggering $67 billion new challenges. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church lowing the terrorist incidents in Japan involving each and every year. Most of those drugs provides programs for children and senior citi- the toxin Sarin, an anonymous threat was come from abroad. While the Vice President's zens. The church provides counseling to drug lodged against Disneyland and its thousands estimate is very low in my opinion, it makes and alcohol abusers, shelters and clothes the of visitors. The threat demanded a ransom amply clear the seriousness of the threat that homeless, as well as gives support to people note be paid, or the toxic substance would be illicit drugs from abroad pose for our society here at home. For example, the FBI Director infected with HIV. released in the Disneyland amusement park. A solid rock in Miami's African-American attributes about 90 percent of our crime to Fortunately, that incident did not result in the community, Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church drugs. threat being carried out, but clearly there is a continues to uplift and nurture the human spirit No nation can and should tolerate such de- need to address cases where such threats or while reinforcing the fabric of the community's struction coming from abroad, and not take other acts of extortion would occur. social and economic well-being. drastic and dramatic action. If we were to add In summary, there are two important issues Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church recognizes this $67 billion annual cost from drug abuse to facing this Congress when considering biologi- that salvation and service go hand in hand. any yearly trade picture with the major drug cal or chemical weapons legislation. Church members realize, all too well, that you producing or transit nationsÐwho want easy The first is how best we can limit access to can't speak to someone about God if they are access to our marketsÐwe would see an biological organisms that can be used by a hungry; and that if you're going to save souls, overwhelming and staggering U.S. trade deficit domestic terrorist to make a weapon of mass you have to save their bodies too. destruction without inhibiting the very legiti- each and every year with these same nations. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Greater Bethel The American people know something must mate research of the scientific community in A.M.E. Church on the first 100 years and I be done. Just recently, a survey of public this area. The other issue is how best and wish them much success as they carry on opinion on U.S. foreign policy indicated that 85 how swiftly we will address some very glaring their mission through the next 100 years of percent of the U.S. public believes stopping gaps in the current weapons of mass destruc- service and dedication to God and mankind. the flow of illegal drugs to our Nation is the tion Federal law. f The legislation I have developed, the Ken- most important foreign policy issue, topping nedy-Kasich-Markey legislation, addresses is- even the concern for protecting U.S. jobs. Our LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE sues involving the Federal criminal code, title bill responds to that justifiable public concern THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HIS- 18 of the United States Code. of the American people. TORIC PRESERVATION The FBI and the CIA have both testified be- Mr. SHAW'S bill, which I am pleased to be an fore Congress that terrorism in the form of bio- original cosponsor of, will require the imposi- HON. JAMES V. HANSEN logical and chemical weapons is the greatest tion of trade sanctions on countries failing to OF UTAH law enforcement challenge of the next decade. cooperate fully with U.S. efforts against the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These bills respond to several recent inci- production and sale of narcotics as evidenced dents in Ohio, Minnesota, and Mississippi by 2 consecutive years of decertification. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 where fringe groups were able to acquire dan- Under our bill, on the recommendation of Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- gerous viruses, pathogens, and toxins but, for- the U.S. Trade Representative and the Sec- troducing, by request, legislation to reauthorize E 292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation movement was on the cutting edge of the of the world unites these days is support for for an additional 5 years. The Advisory Coun- boldest actions. More than 800 people were the Olympic games. For most Americans, the cil on Historic Preservation, established by arrested challenging discrimination in the con- fact that the games will be held in the United statute in 1966, is charged with a variety of re- struction industry at Downstate Medical Cen- States makes this year's games especially im- sponsibilities in carrying out the National His- ter. We dumped garbage on the steps of Bor- portant. And for these reasons, the people of toric Preservation Act. The authorization for ough Hall to demand better collection in Bed- southeastern Massachusetts, and especially the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ford Stuyvesant. We organized over 100 build- the people of the town of Freetown, are proud is scheduled to expire at the end of the cur- ings with rent strikes. Through it all Mary that Melissa Cornell of Freetown has been rent calendar year. Phifer was our inspiration in Brooklyn CORE. named as one of those who will carry the On March 20, the National Parks, Forest Mary Phifer moved to Brooklyn from Olympic torch. As the accompanying article and Lands Subcommittee has scheduled a Kannapolis, NC, in 1948. As a single parent from the New Bedford Standard Times shows, hearing to conduct oversight of the process for she has raised four sonsÐJohn, Willis, Ber- Melissa Cornell is an extremely impressive listing resources on the National Register of nard, and QuentinÐa daughter Teresa, plus young woman, and I congratulate Lisa Devlin Historic Places and the section 106 review several nieces and nephews. In 1975 she of the I.H. Schwartz Center for nominating her process for analyzing impacts to National Reg- married Randolph Kirton. During the entire pe- and the U.S. Olympic Committee for selecting ister properties, as well as several historic riod of her residency in New York, Mary has her for this honor. Mr. Speaker, the story of preservation measures currently before the always resided in Brooklyn. This adopted this young woman is an inspiring one and I subcommittee. It is my intend to consider this daughter of Brooklyn obtained an AA in public ask that the article from the New Bedford legislation at this hearing. Therefore, I encour- administration from Kingsborough Community Standard Times about Melissa Cornell and her age all Members who have an interest in this College and a BS in public administration from selection as an Olympic torch bearer be print- topic to make their views known to the sub- Medgar Evers College. ed here. committee so they can be fully considered. A very special person, Mary Ellen Phifer- [From the New Bedford Standard Times] Kirton is retiring after 28 years of dedicated ADVISORY COUNCIL ON COMMUNITY HERO CHOSEN TO CARRY OLYMPIC service with the New York City Community HISTORIC PRESERVATION, TORCH Washington, DC, February 26, 1996. Development Agency. Mary has been a com- (By Elizabeth Lawton) Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, mitted community advocate and volunteer. In July, the Olympics will be coming to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash- She serves on the boards of the Association Atlanta. For lifelong resident Melissa Cor- ington, DC. of Community Organizations for Reform Now nell, the festivities have already begun. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Enclosed is a bill [ACORN], the Brooklyn chapter of the Amer- Thanks to a nomination sent in to the U.S. amending the National Historic Preservation ican Civil Liberties Union, Fort Greene Senior Olympic Committee by Lisa Devlin of the Act of 1966, as amended, that will continue I.H. Schwartz Center in New Bedford, stating Citizens Council, the Mutual Housing Associa- Melissa’s kindness, generosity and willing- the appropriations authorization for the Ad- tion of New York, and the United Communities visory Council on Historic Preservation. Es- ness to always help others, a package arrived tablished in 1966, the Council is an independ- Democratic Club. She is also a member of the at her Chipaway Lane home via UPS, in- ent Federal agency responsible for advising Greater Bibleway Temple, 100 Women for forming her of being selected to carry the the President and the Congress on historic Major Owens, and the League of Women Vot- Olympic torch on June 15 in Boston. preservation matters and commenting to ers, Midwood chapter. ‘‘I’m wicked excited, but I didn’t really be- Federal agencies on the effects of their ac- In addition to her lifetime of activism in the lieve it,’’ said Melissa. The road that brought Melissa here has not tivities upon significant historic properties. world community, Mrs. Phifer-Kirton has de- been without pain and struggles. In 1992, the Council requested the Presi- voted 28 years of her civil service career to Melissa, daughter of Steven and Alice Cor- dent and the Congress to amend Section 212 community action at the New York City Com- nell, was 4 years old when a brain tumor was of the National Historic Preservation Act of munity Development Agency [CDA]. During discovered. She endured three operations 1966 (16 U.S.C. Section 470t) to continue the the 6 years that I served as commissioner of that left her partially paralyzed. She was a appropriations authorization for the Council student at the I.H. Schwartz Center before at a level of $5 million from FY 1993 through the CDA, Mary was a staff member. Mary has been in the field since April 1967 when she going on to graduate in 1983 from FY 1996. That amendment was subsequently Apponequet Regional High School in enacted as Public Law 102–575 on October 30, began her first assignment at CDA monitoring Lakeville. 1992. the neighborhood summer programs. By May She has since given freely of her time at Because the Council’s appropriations au- 1981, she was the district officer of all of the the center, and to Easter Seals and many thorization expires with the current fiscal CDA funded agencies in the borough of other charitable organizations that she feels year, we are now requesting that legislation Brooklyn. she can help. be passed to continue the necessary author- Individuals like Mary are all too rare. She Melissa’s philosophy for life is one of giv- ization. We recommend that the enclosed bill ing back to those who have helped her along be referred to the appropriate committee for cares deeply about the community, so much the journey. Some might look at Melissa and consideration, and that it be enacted. The that she has devoted over two decades of see her as physically challenged; I had the draft bill would coordinate the Council’s re- struggle in the fight to improve the lives of oth- privilege of spending a recent snowy after- authorization with current budgetary plan- ers. At a time when voluntarism and commu- noon watching her teach an 8-year-old to tie ning, which attains a balanced budget in FY nity involvement is decreasing, it is appro- shoes, do origami and zipper, all with the use 2002, by providing appropriations authority priate that we join with Mary's friends and of only her left hand. It was I who felt chal- from FY 1997 through FY 2002. family in celebrating this point-of-light in the lenged. Melissa doesn’t allow much to slow her Sincerely, 11th Congressional District. Before she relo- CATHRYN BUFORD SLATER, down. ‘‘I like to get up every day and do Chairman. cates to Kannapolis, NC, friends and followers things,’’ she says. f of Mary Phifer are assembling for a special On Feb. 21, Melissa, along with 67 other tribute to Mary Phifer on Friday, March 8, Massachusetts residents, was honored as a A POINT-OF-LIGHT FOR ALL 1996. We all welcome this opportunity to show community hero in a reception at Boston AMERICANS: MARY ELLEN how much we appreciate Mary's life of service City Hall, with the Boston Mayor Thomas Menino welcoming his guests, along with PHIFER-KIRTON in New York. She will always be ``First Lady'' Marion Heard, president of the United Way in our hearts. And for the people of the Nation of Massachusetts Bay, and respresentatives HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Mary Ellen Phifer-Kirton is a great point-of- of Coca-Cola Bottlers of New England. light. Melissa will receive an official Olympic OF NEW YORK f running uniform that she will wear June 15 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as she carries the 31⁄2-pound torch and runs Wednesday, March 6, 1996 MELISSA CORNELL NAMED TO her half mile toward yet another goal: rep- CARRY OLYMPIC TORCH resenting Freetown in this official Olympic Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join event. thousands of my constituents and friends in We all need heroes to help us remember the Brooklyn and New York in saluting Mary Ellen HON. BARNEY FRANK goodness in all people. OF MASSACHUSETTS Phifer-Kirton as a point-of-light for all Ameri- Melissa, we are proud to know you and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have you as our hometown hero. We will be cans. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 with you—if not in body, in spirit—on June ``First Lady of Brooklyn CORE'' is the title 15 as you continue on your journey. we assigned Mary Phifer in the turbulent six- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, The Olympic Search Committee lists a ties, when Brooklyn's chapter of the CORE one of the few positive issues on which much community hero as someone who performs March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 293 outstanding volunteer work, serves as a com- nual appropriations battle and give rural com- has 2 children, Steven and Darolyn. Bill is munity leader, role model or mentor, per- munities and air carriers a greater degree of fondly known as Belva's husband. Let the forms acts of generosity or kindness; and certainty about the future of their air service. record state that Bill is an all-around-nice-guy, performs extraordinary feats locally or na- and an accomplished professional. tionally. The Rural Air Service Survival Act would The statement of purpose of the U.S. transform EAS, placing the program on solid William V. ``Bill'' Moore, photojournalist Olympic Committee in Atlanta says: ‘‘The fiscal grounds by creating a required expendi- extraordinaire, and his contribution in docu- committee for the Olympic Games seeks to ture within the FAA budget. Funding for the menting historic domestic and international honor America’s community heroes, people program would be provided by a user fee as- news are a treasure of human events shaping whose service to others embraces the Olym- sessed to foreign carriers that utilize U.S. air the development and future of our world. pic Spirit. For 84 days and 15,000 miles across traffic control services. As a result, the legisla- America, Community Hero Torchbearers will tion will have no impact on overall Federal f bring the glow of the Olympic Flame to their communities along the route of the 1996 spending. I should also point out that almost TRIBUTE TO PLATO (BUDDY) Olympic Torch Relay.’’ every major U.S. competitor nation levies simi- lar overflight fees on foreign carriers. MATHIS f Senator DORGAN introduced similar legisla- RURAL AIR SERVICE SURVIVAL tion in the Senate which was adopted by HON. CLIFF STEARNS ACT unanimous vote in the Commerce Committee as an amendment to the FAA reform legisla- OF FLORIDA HON. EARL POMEROY tion. I am hopeful that this proposal will be en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acted as part of FAA reform when the House Wednesday, March 6, 1996 OF NORTH DAKOTA and Senate consider this legislation in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coming weeks. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to cospon- pay tribute to an outstanding employee who sor and support the Rural Air Service Survival has worked at Munroe Regional Medical Cen- Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- Act. ter in my home town of Ocala, FL. Munroe's troducing legislation to ensure the future of longest serving employee and his name is f commercial airline service in rural America. Plato ``Buddy'' Mathis. He will be soon retiring. When Congress passed the Airline Deregu- WILLIAM V. ‘‘BILL’’ MOORE, Mr. Buddy Mathis' loyalty and dedication to lation Act in 1978, it was understood that rural PHOTOJOURNALIST EXTRAORDI- Munroe spans over 50 years. He first came to air service would deteriorate as airlines raced NAIRE work at the hospital in 1946 as a young boy. to compete in high-volume markets. Therefore, In fact, back then he had to stand on a wood- to preserve an integrated national air service en box to perform many of his chores. network, Congress created Essential Air Serv- HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS Munroe Regional has seen many changes ice, a program to support air carriers that OF CALIFORNIA both in its physical makeup, not to mention maintain routes in smaller, rural markets. For IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES changes in personnel. But, one thing that did the last 15 years, EAS has continued to Wednesday, March 6, 1996 not change over the years at Munroe was achieve this objective and has received bipar- Buddy Mathis. He remained a constant in the tisan support in Congress. Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lives of the people who worked in the medical A link to the national air transportation sys- celebrate and chronicle the 28 year career of center and a constant in the community. tem must be maintained for rural states to fos- Mr. William V. ``Bill'' Moore, a photojournalist, ter economic development. The fact is that who was honored on March 3, 1996. He is the Buddy should serve as a role model to all without reliable air service, it is difficult to re- first African-American full-time staff news cam- of us. He is the exemplification of the true tain existing businesses and industries, and eraman on television in the State of California. work ethic. He started working at Munroe even more difficult to attract new ones. As He has been affiliated with KTVU Channel 2 when he could barely reach the counter tops farming operations continue to mechanize and in Oakland, CA, and for the past 5 years serv- without standing on a box. And through the consolidate, rural America must aggressively ing as chief photographer. years he moved up, performing a variety of pursue efforts to diversify its economy. Bill is a native of Oakland and graduated duties, including putting away stock and gath- Key to that diversification is access to the from Oakland Technical High School. He at- ering vegetables from a small garden on the national network of air transportation. With the tended Laney College and the California Col- north side of the building. He also assisted fel- air service supported by the EAS Program, lege of the Arts and Crafts, majoring in pho- low employees such as Felicia StevensÐhead small cities from North Dakota to Texas and tography. Bill was a freelance photographer cookÐMrs. Annie Lee Stroud, and Mrs. Luella Maine to California can market themselves to for the Associated Press before joining what Strupp, among others. investors around the country and indeed was then a tiny news staff at KTVU Channel In 1951, he joined the military to serve in around the world. However, if the EAS Pro- 2. the Korean war and served for several years. gram were discontinued and rural air service Bill's assignments ranged from the San After the war, he returned to Munroe as a allowed to evaporate, it would be nearly im- Francisco Police Department Press for 5 years cook and was also in charge of inventory. He possible for communities in rural America to to U.S. Presidents since Richard Nixon. In be- then attended night school under the GI bill attract new business opportunities. tween, he covered and recorded on film and and finished his education. But EAS is about more than just rural eco- tape the events related to the assassination of During the last 10 years, he and Jim Ruth nomic development. Air travelers around the San Francisco Mayor George Mascone and have worked as a team, running the dietary country, whether urban or rural, benefit from the trial of his accused killer, Dan White, the department. Buddy has seen many changes an interconnected, national air service net- antiwar and civil rights demonstrations of the take place in the building and operations of work. In fact, the majority of passengers on 1970's; the Oakland-Berkeley hills fire storm of the hospital. EAS routes are not residents of EAS cities but 1991; the 1989 and 1993 earthquakes in the Everybody who has or is still working at the people from around the country who are able San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles as hospital loved working with Buddy and I'm to reach rural destinations thanks to this pro- well as the Nicaraguan earthquake in 1988; sure they will all hate to see him go. Buddy is gram. the O.J. Simpson murder trial; the training respected by all. I am pleased to be able to In recent years, the EAS Program has been camps and opening season games of the join with his many, many friends and col- under increasing assault in the appropriations Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants, and the leagues in paying tribute to Plato ``Buddy'' process. In fact, the fiscal year 1996 Transpor- San Francisco 49'ers. Bill did films for tele- Mathis for his hard work through the years tation Appropriations Act reduced the program vision on location in Haiti, Italy, and Brazil. His and his kindness and generosity over the by over 30 percent, forcing airlines to sharply skill with the camera is as legendary as his years. reduce the number of round trips in small good natured way of dealing with his fellow I sincerely wish him the best in his retire- cities across the country, threatening the via- workers. ment and congratulate him on his outstanding bility of rural air service. The legislation I am He is married to Belva Davis, an established service to my hometown hospital, Munroe Re- introducing today will extract EAS from the an- and accomplished TV news personality, and gional Medical Center. E 294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO DES- nally brought to fruition a matter that has been law. It is a bill that I supported and I am IGNATE THE UNITED STATES their primary concern for over 13 years. And pleased to see this important legislation be- COURTHOUSE IN WASHINGTON, I am very proud that my fellow Vermonters come law. DC, AS THE ‘‘E. BARRETT have played such a significant role in this ef- However, I am outraged at the way in which PRETTYMAN UNITED STATES fort. this extreme Republican leadership snuck a lit- COURTHOUSE’’ I cosponsored the Missing Service Person- tle-known provision into the conference report. nel Act of 1995 after being convinced by Patri- In the attempt to eliminate ``obscene'' material HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON cia Sheerin, Don Amorosi, Sean McGuirl, Walt from the Internet, this provision included an Handy, and Al Diacetis of the desperate need old, outdated definition of the word ``obscene.'' OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA for this law. The act is the culmination of years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Known as the Comstock Act, it included as of effort on the part of my fellow VermontersÐ part of the definition of obscene materials ``any Wednesday, March 6, 1996 Tom Cook, Bob Jones, and Brian Lindner, the drug, medicine, article, or thing * * * intended Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to president, vice president, and chief of re- for producing abortion.'' This obscure, never introduce a bill to name the U.S. district courts search, respectively, of the Northeast POW/ enforced law dates back to the early 1900's and circuit court of appeals building for the MIA Network; and Jim HowleyÐand the veter- and is clearly an unconstitutional violation of District of Columbia Circuit after the late chief ans organizations who have supported it, in- free speech. If enforced, this outdated law judge E. Barrett Prettyman. I am very pleased cluding Vietnam Veterans of America, the would prohibit the discussion of abortion over that the Chair of the District of Columbia Sub- American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign the telephone, on the computer, or through the committee is an original cosponsor. Senator Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. mail. Most notable were the contributions of the JOHN WARNER has introduced an identical bill The new telecommunication law makes it a family members of the missing and prisoners: in the Senate. felony, punishable by 5 years for the first of- Tom Cook, Sharon Roraback, and Sarah Judge Prettyman was born in Virginia, fense and 10 years for each subsequent of- Pendris. where he graduated from Randolph-Macon Were it not for a special conference held in fense, for anyone to discuss abortion on the College in Ashland. He then graduated from 1993 by the Northeast POW/MIA Network, we Internet. I believe that it would be unconstitu- Georgetown University School of Law. would not today have a law to protect missing tional to ban citizens from speaking freely on Judge Prettyman served on the Federal service persons, to protect their families from the issue of abortion. bench for 26 years. He was the chief judge of exploitation, and to grant basic human rights Women's rights have continually been chal- the U.S. Circuit Court from 1953 to 1960. He to the missing as well as their families. Under lenged by this Congress. This is just the latest was widely regarded as one of America's the guidance of a former POW, Lt. Col. Orson attempt to silence those who advocate a wom- leading legal scholars and a pioneer for judi- Swindle, participants in that conference were an's right to choose. I believe that Congress cial reform. He sought the advice of his col- able to clarify the goals of the proposed Miss- should act immediately to ensure that free leagues to better understand the issues to ing Service Personnel Act as originally au- speech is not violated by this law. help improve the efficiency of the judiciary. He thored by John Holland. Mr. Swindle pointed a I lived through the era before Roe versus also testified many times before Congress as new direction: That while we cannot solve all Wade. I know what poor women went through a strong advocate for increasing the number the problems of the past, we can protect miss- in the back alleys when abortion was not of judges on the District's juvenile court. ing service persons in the future, based on legal. Any attempt to restrict this medical pro- As a jurist, Judge Prettyman was known for what we have learned from past mistakes. cedure is just one more way this Congress is his centrist positions and his thorough opin- Through her courage and intuition, Ver- throwing away a woman's right to choose. ions. His most notable opinion concluded that monter Patricia Sheerin, policy analyst for the Mr. Speaker, It is outrageous that this ex- the State Department had the authority to bar Northeast POW/MIA Network, convinced the treme anti-choice movement would use the U.S. citizens from entering certain areas of the National Vietnam Veterans Coalition to sup- new telecommunications law to threaten a per- world. He wrote: ``While travel is a right, it can port the legislation and work for its passage. son's rights to discuss abortion. Choosing be restrained like any other right.'' The Su- She also formed a plan and policy uniting vet- abortion is the most heartwrenching and per- preme Court ultimately upheld the decision. erans organizations and veterans advocates sonal decision a woman may ever make. But Judge Prettyman also championed the with the sole purpose of correcting and updat- It is a decision that should be made between cause of the indigent. At Georgetown Univer- ing the outdated Missing Service Persons Act a woman, her doctor, her family, and her spir- sity, he established a program where lawyers of 1942. itual conscience. This Congress should not be were trained to better assist indigent defend- Crucial to passage of this new law was the meddling with our ability to freely discuss a ants. support of citizens who were informed about woman's most personal medical decision. Naming the courts after Judge Prettyman its benefits. Joe and Paula Donaldson of Fair f would be a fitting tribute to an outstanding ju- Haven, VT, deserve credit for organizing a rist and legal scholar. I strongly urge my col- weekly vigil as part of this educational effort. INTRODUCTION OF THE INFEC- leagues to support this measure. Nationwide distribution of information on the TIOUS AGENTS CONTROL ACT OF f progress of the legislation, a responsibility of 1996 Bob Necci, helped pave the way to passage of GIVING CREDIT FOR THE MISSING this important act. Education is often the key HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY SERVICE PERSONNEL ACT OF 1995 to success, and such was the case with the OF MASSACHUSETTS Missing Service Personnel Act of 1995. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BERNARD SANDERS I commend the supporters of this bill for their loyalty and devotion to the men and Wednesday, March 6, 1996 OF VERMONT women who wear the uniform of the U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing Armed Forces. These Vietnam veterans and today the Infectious Agents Control Act of Wednesday, March 6, 1996 family members of those missing and captured 1996, which will address the need to keep in- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, in Vietnam have left a legacy of justice and fectious agents that could pose a serious February 10, in signing the National Defense fair treatment for future soldiers who become threat to the public health and safety out of Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996, the missing while fighting to defend our country the hands of dangerous people while ensuring President signed into law the Missing Service and our freedom. that these substances remain available to sci- Personnel Act of 1995, which had been incor- f entists with a legitimate research need for porated into the authorization bill. The pas- THE ABORTION PROVISION IN THE them. sage of the provisions of the Missing Service TELECOMMUNICATION BILL By now, most of Members of this body have Personnel Act is a significant milestone for probably read news reports about Larry veterans and for the families of our MIA's, and Wayne Harris, the Ohio white-supremacist I rise today to give credit to some of the peo- HON. CORRINE BROWN who ordered bubonic plague through the mail OF FLORIDA ple, including some of my fellow Vermonters, last summer. It is frightening to think that just IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who worked hard for the passage of these about anybody with a 32-cent stamp and a lit- provisions. Wednesday, March 6, 1996 tle chutzpah could get a hold of any number Their dedication, commitment, and persist- Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the of potentially dangerous infectious substances. ence in the face of overwhelming odds has fi- telecommunications bill has been signed into The Ohio case may be an isolated incident or March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 295 it may not beÐwe really don't know. Why? access to those infectious agents that could Grenfell, has stated: ``The U.S. is already in Because the Federal Government has no sys- pose the greatest threat to public health if they recession,'' ``even though we haven't had two tem in place today to regulate the transfer of fell into the wrong hands. It is my understand- straight quarters of negative growth in gross these agents within the United States. I think ing that a working group including representa- domestic product.'' He believes that GDP will that's a situation that needs to be corrected, tives of CDC, the Department of Justice, and shrink at a 1.5 percent annual rate during the and I am introducing legislation today to do other relevant Federal agencies already has first half of 1996. How did he draw this conclu- so. begun to develop such a regime. My bill would sion? Since the Commodity Research Bu- Why worry about the flow of potentially dan- ensure that that work is completed and the reau's price index of raw industrial materials gerous infectious agents within our borders? system is in place within 1 year of its enact- fell 6 percent for the 12 months in January, Let me read you a few lines from an article on ment. I am pleased to be joined in this effort this was the signal that led him to make this the threat posed by these agents when they by Budget Chairman JOHN KASICH and Rep- conclusion. are converted into biological weapons, written resentative JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II. Let's be clear about one very important fact. by U.S. Navy Commander Stephen Rose for I am hopeful that this legislation will be In the third quarter of 1992, the economy grew the Naval War College Review. Cmdr. Rose given the swift attention that the issue it ad- 5.8 percentÐthe Commerce Department an- writes that: dresses demands in the House, and that the nounced this number after the 1992 election. Science can now reshuffle the genetic deck Senate will take up similar legislation soon. President Bush tried in vain to get this mes- of micro-organisms to produce a theoreti- f sage across but neither the press nor the cally unlimited number of combinations, media seemed the least bit interested. Why each with its own unique blend of toxicity, NATION’S TRUE ECONOMIC give the American public the facts? For the hardness, incubation period, etc. In short, it PICTURE record, the growth rate for the fourth quarter is becoming possible to synthesize biological agents to military specifications. Thus, the was an outstanding 8.6 percent. So, President world lies on the threshold of a dangerous HON. CLIFF STEARNS Clinton could claim that under his administra- era of designer bugs as well as designer OF FLORIDA tion the average annual rate of growth was 2.5 drugs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent since 1993. Let's examine what happened in 1995, the Biological weapons have been called the Wednesday, March 6, 1996 poor man's atomic bomb. They are relatively first year President Clinton's economic policies cheap to produce, and you get an appallingly Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, who said this? were fully in effect. Growth that year was a big bang for your buck. In fact, experts report ``Washington has abandoned working families. dismal 1.4 percent. How does this compare to that some of the supertoxins that have been Millions of Americans are running harder and other administrations? From 1982 to 1989, the average rate of growth was 3.9 percent. Dur- developed in recent years are ten thousand harder just to stay in place. Wages are flat ing that same period the annual median family times more potent than the nerve gases we ** *'' income rose about 2 percent yearly. How does are more accustomed to, which have been de- On February 20, 1996 the Labor Depart- the Clinton administration compare with the scribed as mere perfume in comparison to ment released its employment cost index, Reagan administration? Unfortunately, for all some of their biological competitors. The Of- showing the smallest gain in wages and bene- fits since the Government began keeping sta- of us the family income has only risen 0.25 fice of Technology Assessment reports that percent per annum. some 15 nations, including Libya, North tistics in 1982. A far more disturbing figure was given about You might say to yourself that all might be Korea, and Iraq, are suspected of having bio- true but President Clinton fulfilled his promise logical weapons development programs. the median family income. Under Ronald Rea- gan's watch, 1982±89, real income increased and created almost 8 million new jobs. OK, Clearly, the potential of biological weapons let's take a look at his claim. The Bureau of an average of 2 percent annually. President to rain devastation down upon their victims Labor Statistics backs up the President's num- Clinton declared in his 1996 State of the should give those charged with preventing bers. He has lived up to his promise and cre- Union ``Our economy is the healthiest it has international terrorist attacks on our Nation ated 7.5 million new jobs since taking office in been in three decades.'' cause for serious concern. However, the les- January 1993. What is deceptive about these How does the current rate of recovery com- son we learned from the tragedy at Oklahoma numbers is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics pare to other periods of recovery over the past City is that we cannot be satisfied to only look counts people, not the number of hours they 35 years? In 1961 through 1969 the increased outward for terrorist threats. We must also be work. For instance, two 20 hour per week vigilant against home-grown threats from para- real gross domestic product was 23.5 percent part-timers are counted as two jobs. If you military groups within our borders, which could from the low point of the recession. The 1975± look at the number of hours worked, then only use biological or chemical weapons against 80 figure increased by 20 percent. The 1982± 758,000 new jobs have been created annually their fellow Americans to further their radical 90 recovery saw an increase of 17.9 percent. since 1993. anti-government agendas. I wonder how President Clinton could make The Wall Street Journal reported on January On the morning of March 20, 1995, the Jap- such a claim about the state of our Nation's 24, 1996 that during a Democrat focus group, anese Government was faced with just such a economy since the recovery from the reces- a pollster announced that thanks to Clinton 8 situation. A home-grown Armageddon-group sion in March 1991 has only been 13.1 per- million new jobs had been created. At that called Aum Shinrikyo released sarin gasÐa cent so far. point, one woman yelled out: ``Yeah, I know, deadly nerve agent that is 500 times more A major factor in the 1992 Presidential elec- I have three of them.'' This response rein- toxic than cyanide gasÐin the Tokyo subway tion was the economy. ``It's the economy, stu- forces what the Bureau of Labor Statistics system, killing 12 people and injuring thou- pid'' was the hue and cry of the Clinton cam- found during its review of the number and sands more. According to a staff report on the paign. Just as President Bush was reminded types of jobs that were actually created under incident prepared by the Senate Permanent over and over again during the 1992 cam- the Clinton administration. Subcommittee on Investigations, the Aum sect paign about the promise he made: ``Read my It has become very apparent, especially in had its own chemical weapons manufacturing lips, no new taxes.'' President Clinton may the last few months, that people are feeling in- plant, for the production of sarin gas, and was also come to realize just how salty his words secure and anxious. Many have expressed the trying to develop biological weapons, including may become. No doubt he will be haunted by fear that if they lose their job they will not be botulism and anthrax. To get a sense of power ``it's the economy, stupid'' during his campaign able to find a new job that will provide them of those weapons, consider this: 3 billionths of for reelection. President Bush took his lickings with the salary that will allow them to have the an ounce of botulism toxin would be enough about his tax promise; President Clinton will same standard of living. What has caused to kill me. be subjected to the same standard of scrutiny American workers to think this way? There are Incidentally, the staff report concluded that and criticism. After all, he did run on improving several factors which account for this negative the Aum sect was ``a clear danger to not only the economy. He stated that he believed outlook. Corporate downsizing has had the the Japanese Government but also to the se- America should come first. That he would greatest impact upon middle managers. The curity interests of the United States,'' which make the U.S. economy vibrant and he would statistics bear out the fact that many of these was the target of much of the Aum leader's be known for his domestic policy, not just his people trying to reenter the market must ac- rhetoric. foreign policy. He said America will come first. cept lower pay. Between 1990 and 1992, on In an effort to reduce the risk of a similar at- Well here we are 4 years later. Guess average, these workers were forced to take a tack in the United States, I am introducing leg- what? The economy does not seem to be im- pay cut of 20 percent. You might find it hard islation directing the Centers for Disease Con- proving, rather it is stagnating. Edward to believe but the median income is less now trol to develop a regulatory regime to control Yardeni, chief economist at Deutsche Morgan than it was in 1986. E 296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 There is compelling evidence to show that U.S. House of Representatives join me in COMMEMORATING BLACK HISTORY reaching middle class earnings has been on mourning the passage of Walter W. Krueger, MONTH the decline since 1980. According to the Uni- a man of both vision and action. Having SPEECH OF versity of Michigan's Panel Study on Dynam- served this Nation for so long, Walter Krueger ics, which has tracked the same families since understood the problems of our noncommis- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II 1968, they found that 65 percent of white sioned officers. So after his service to this Na- OF WEST VIRGINIA American men who turned 21 before 1980 tion was over, at a time when many hang up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were earning middle class wagesÐtwice the poverty levelÐby the age of 30. By compari- their uniforms, salute the flag, and retire, Wal- Wednesday, February 28, 1996 son, only 47 percent of those who reached the ter Krueger went to work for the noncommis- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I am as proud age of 21 after 1980 were able to reach this sioned officers of this Nation. And when Wal- as a father today, to have this opportunity to same level of earning power. Blacks do not ter Krueger went to work, good things hap- pay tribute to Vicky L. Bandy, of Beckley, WV, fare half as well, reaching 29 and 19 percent, pened. during Black History Month. For more than a respectively. Mr. Krueger served this Nation honorably in decade, Ms. Bandy served as my executive Since there are more people without a col- the U.S. Army for 33 years. When he retired, assistant here in Washington, and Ms. Bandy lege education than people with the benefit of he was serving as Command Sergeant Major was ever as loyal and dedicated as she was a higher education, these workers tend to be a professional, at all times and in all situa- of the U.S. Army, Europe [ASAREUR]. He far more insecure and anxious. tions. I knew that I could depend upon her in Education can be an influential factor as to served this Nation all over the world, including all things. how successful an individual will be in secur- assignments in Panama, Korea, Europe and Mr. Speaker, on February 24, 1996, Ms. ing a well-paid job. Education is becoming a Vietnam. During his long and very honorable Bandy gave a speech at the Beckley Federal much more important factor in finding good job career, he earned the Combat Infantryman's Correctional Institution's Black Affairs Banquet, opportunities than ever before. As a result, the Badge and the Distinguished Service Medal. as part of its celebration of Black History gap in income distribution is increasing, and While still serving this Nation in Europe, Mr. Month. this is adding to blue collar anxiety. Krueger was appointed to the board of direc- I am privileged to place in the RECORD at We must find ways to encourage our work- this point, Ms. Bandy's stirring words as she tors of the Noncommissioned Officers Asso- ers to get the necessary jobs skills to compete encouraged and surely inspired her sisters as in this high tech global economy. We must ciation. Upon retirement, he was elected vice she spoke eloquently about their theme: Afri- also find a way to provide this training to re- president of the association. A year later, he can-American Women: Past, Present and Fu- train our workers. became president. ture. Mr. Speaker, I commend Ms. Bandy's re- We must expand our technological base Walter Krueger's accomplishment as presi- marks to my colleagues for their reading and and find creative and innovative methods to dent of the association are legendary. The Or- their remembrance. create new industries. In the past, we have ganization received a Federal Charter from AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN: PAST, PRESENT been able to transfer a worker's knowledge this U.S. Congress. The association began its AND FUTURE and ability into learning new skills to allow (By Vicky L. Bandy) them to participate in a new job market. A medical trust, which awards funds each year to military families who need the assistance. It ‘‘Stony the road we trod, bitter the chasten- good example of this is when Henry Ford cre- ing rod, felt in the days when hope un- ated the automobile and displaced the horse significantly raised the funding for and number born had died.’’ and buggy trade. of scholarships awarded to deserving young Today, we gather 370 years after the first What happened is a lesson that we should people. The NCOA operation appreciation pro- African American landed at Jamestown, Vir- all try to emulate. These same workers started gram raised funds for equipment to be used ginia, 133 years after the signing of the working in the Ford factories that had dis- by veterans in hospitals. Under his leadership, Emancipation Proclamation, and 31 years placed them. The telecommunications bill the organization began the NCOA national de- after the Enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which gave African Americans passed by Congress and signed into law by fense foundation, which works to ensure that the President will provide the same type of op- power at the Ballot Box. active duty military enjoy their full right to par- portunities by creating millions of new jobs. Last October, the African American Com- So far, President Clinton hasn't delivered. If ticipate in the democracy which they defend. munity pledged itself to pursue a bold new course with the success of the Million Man we balance the budget, we will be well on our Mr. Krueger received every award offered by the association, as is fitting for a man who led March. way to jump starting. The success of the effort is still being felt. Why is a 7-year balanced budget so impor- this organization so well and for so long, a But today, ladies, it is our turn. The Theme tant? Many leading economists believe that a man who fought for the rights and benefits for the 1996 observance of Black History balanced budget would result in a drop in in- due our noncommissioned officers, and who Month is: African American Women: Past, terest rates of up to 2 percent. For a 30-year, took every opportunity to honor and fight for Present and Future. As I thought about what I would say, I $75,000 mortgage, that's $37,000 saved over our veterans. the life of the loan. Americans will have more thought about how far we as African Ameri- cans have come. I thought of the stories that take home pay because our budget includes a I respectfully ask that this U.S. House of Representatives note the passage of this sin- were told to me by my Grandmother, Ella $500 per child tax credit. We also have true Bandy. I recall stories about how this Strong welfare reform, which is a No. 1 priority for gular and distinguished American, and that we Black Woman worked hard in the fields of most Americans. send our deepest condolences to Walter Alabama. She would leave her babies in a f Krueger's wife, Betty Krueger, to his mother, wagon under a shade tree, while she worked Ruth Droes, to his five daughters, Kathy the long rows of the fields. At the end of TRIBUTE TO WALTER W. Logan, Karen Pagel, Judy Shaw, Pam Salada, each row, she would run back to check on KRUEGER, A DISTINGUISHED her babies. Grandmama was a strong African AMERICAN WHO SERVED IN and Patty Krueger, to his eight grandchildren, American Woman. She never gave up, she WORLD WAR II AND FOUGHT and to both his sisters. Walter Krueger was a was a woman of principle; and she never gave FOR VETERANS’ RIGHTS strong family man, who loved this Nation and in. Grandmama’s hands, hard and calloused all that it stands for, who served all of the citi- from toiling in the hot Alabama Sun, so that her children and grandchildren could have a HON. FRANK TEJEDA zens of this country, first as a member of our better way of life. OF TEXAS armed services and then as an unparalleled Earlier this week, I witnessed the Swear- ing-In ceremony of Congressman Kweisi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advocate for our veterans. I am proud to call him my friend, and I am proud to ask that the Mfume, as President and CEO of the NAACP, Wednesday, March 6, 1996 House of Representatives of the Nation he an event that was attended by a very small Mr. TEJEDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to but elite group of people, among them being loved so much take a moment to return to him the President and Vice President of the Unit- pay tribute to the memory of an American sol- a little of the honor and respect he showed us ed States. I reflected back to the point in dier, a man who dedicated his life to the de- throughout his life. time when I would ride in the car with my fense of the freedoms that we enjoy and to grandfather on election day—a day that I the veterans who paid for those freedoms with equated to Thomas ‘n Joyland carnival com- their sacrifice. I respectfully request that the ing to town. March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 297 Grand daddy’s car windows held many beat, have not our weary feet, come to the stituents, from American taxpayers who are campaign signs belonging to various politi- place for which our fathers signed? African disturbed by the large number of illegal cians, seeking a vote in the Black commu- American women; past, present, and future. aliens entering the country, to immigrants nity. I suppose it never occurred to Grand Poet Maya Angelou sums it up by saying: who complain about long lines and insensi- daddy that his granddaughter would grow up ‘‘You may write me down in history, with tive treatment at INS offices. to become a part of the Political Process. He your bitter twisted lies. You may trod me in One of Jenifer’s first management deci- did not know that he was molding me for a the very dirt, but still, like dust, I’ll rise’’. sions was to improve the atmosphere by in- successful career with your Congressman We will rise. African American women, past, stalling brighter lights in the crowded wait- Nick J. Rahall. Well, Grand daddy did not present, and future. ing room. She is considering hiring a cus- live to see the end results of the many rides f tomer-service representative to handle com- we shared on Election Day, but I will always plaints generated by the 48 million people be grateful to him. For I did not meet the TRIBUTE TO CAROL JENIFER who pass through INS checkpoints in her ju- normal standards. Ladies and Gentlemen, risdiction each year, including the Detroit- you see, I never attended an Ivy League Windsor Tunnel, the Ambassador Bridge and school. I was educated in a four room school- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Detroit Metropolitan Airport. She is also de- house. My parents were not politically con- OF MICHIGAN termined to hire an inspector who is fluent nected, nor did they contribute to a cam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Arabic because her client base is 50 per- paign committee. The one thing that they Wednesday, March 6, 1996 cent Middle Eastern and no one in the office did, was to teach me how to seize an oppor- is fluent in that language. tunity. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, given that we Jenifer has made it a point to get to know That same lesson is equally important are so frequently confronted with the troubles the names—and personal details—of the 254 today. Too many of us today let opportunity and the travails of the Immigration and Natu- employees and one drug-sniffing dog who pass us by, because we look for it in a pretty ralization Service, I would like to have the fol- work with her in patrolling eight ports of entry along 804 miles of water boundary be- package, delivered to our doors by Federal lowing uplifting article from the May 1995 Express or priority Mail. Often times, when tween the United States and Canada. we do seize the opportunity, we take all of issue of Management Review inserted into the So far, one of Jenfier’s ‘‘employee’’ rela- the credit and forget that the way was paved RECORD. The article, by Anita Lienert, profiles tions challenges has been communicating by someone else, who labored and toiled in Carol Jenifer, the first African-American with the German shepherd: Gitta only re- the fields from sun up to sun down. woman to manage day-to-day operations in an sponds to commands in German. Even so, ‘‘Stony the road we trod, bitter the chas- INS district office. Ms. Jenifer is the District Di- Jenifer still knows how to work a room— tening rod’’. I’ve got mine and you get yours, whether it’s full of customers or employees— rector of the INS district office at the United in a charismatic style reminiscent of Ronald never offering to lend a hand to help an- States-Canada border located in my home- other. Well, I heard the songwriter say ‘‘The Reagan. She stops often to ask about sick only time you should look down on a man, is town of Detroit, MI. I hope and expect that the wives or new husbands. But don’t confuse her when you are picking him up’’. Imagine Har- INS will continue to attract and promote indi- familiarity and warm-and-fuzzy approach riet Tubman, Conductor of the Underground viduals of Ms. Jenifer's caliber. with wimpiness. In reality, her management Railroad, not reaching back, after seizing Carol Jenifer does not look like a huggable style is much closer to the tenets of Tough the opportunity to become a freed slave. person. She wears her hair in a Marine Love. After all, her office deported 1,249 people in Where would we be had it not been for So- Corps-style buzz cut and shuns makeup and 1994. And shortly after the heartwarming journer Truth, who traveled the country to jewelry. Although she’s six feet tall, she scene with the Haidous family, Jenifer proclaim to others the truth about slavery. seems even taller, carrying herself with a stands firm on a $15,000 bond set by her dep- Would we be able to sit in any seat on a bus military bearing that reflects her years as a uty director earlier in the afternoon on a today, had it not been for Rosa Parks, who police officer in Washington, D.C. She car- Jordanian immigrant whose wife had blurted refused to give up her seat in the front of the ries a gold badge that says ‘‘District Direc- out during his naturalization interview that bus, when Coloreds were not allowed to ride tor’’ and has just ordered a Glock handgun to she had been ‘‘paid to marry him.’’ He also keep in her desk. To get inside her office at in the front. had prior felony convictions and there was African American women; past, present, the U.S.-Canada border in Detroit, you need an outstanding warrant for his arrest. and future. What about Dr. Mae Jamison, to get by a metal detector and armed em- But to get a real feel for Jenifer, you need first African American female Astronaut? ployees. to see her in action at 7:30 a.m., as a single What about Elizabeth Drewey, first African So when one of her clients leaps out of a parent in Detroit getting her two daughters, American Woman elected to the West Vir- seat in the waiting room at the Detroit Eboni and Kia, both 13, off to school, Jenifer ginia House of Delegates? What about Carol branch of the U.S. Immigration and Natu- skips breakfast and barks orders like ‘‘Kia, Moseley Braun, the first female African ralization Service and gives Jenifer a big did you finish those dishes?’’ and ‘‘Eboni, American U.S. Senator, and my boss, Hazel hug, it seems somewhat out of place. give me that assignment notebook to sign.’’ R. O’Leary, the first African American and ‘‘Oh, Miss Jenifer,’’ says Chadia Haidous, a While her girls scurry around, Jenifer female African American to become Sec- Lebanese immigrant ‘‘I just got sworn in straightens her simple black dress, snaps on retary of the U.S. Department of Energy, one today! I’m an American citizen! And now I a beeper and bundles up in a coat and scarf, who has opened many doors to expose Minor- don’t have to worry about my daughter.’’ stopping only to grab her ever-present black ity Students to the world of Science. What Jenifer, 45, the first African-American leather organizer. about your mother and my mother, strong woman to manage day-to-day operations at Outside, it’s 20 degrees and still dark, with and courageous African American Women, one of the 33 INS district offices in the Unit- a light snowfall. Sounding like a typical who made tremendous sacrifices and stood ed States, hugs her back and rejoices with mother, Jenifer grumbles that she can’t get firm, despite the obstacles they faced—de- the Haidous family. the girls to wear their ski caps to school and spite society’s denial; despite low paying Moments later, loping up the back steps to that they keep pestering her to buy a dog. jobs; despite prejudice and racism—women her office that overlooks the Detroit River, ‘‘When I applied for the job a year ago, I who because of their determination, paved Jenifer explains that little Alica Haidous, 11, told my supervisors that the girls were a the way for you and me. who was born in Senegal, could have faced huge part of my life,’’ Jenifer says in the car ‘‘We have come over a way that with tears deportation because her mother was not a on the way to work. ‘‘I told them I would has been watered, we have come treading our U.S. citizen. have to limit travel because I attend games, path thru the blood of the slaughtered.’’ But, ‘‘The family was afraid the daughter would go to parent conferences and pick them up I would ask you today, what profit a person have to go back to Senegal unescorted,’’ after school. It didn’t seem to hurt, because to gain, if he or she does not reach back to Jenifer explains. ‘‘I could have stuck to the I think they wanted someone who could hu- help another? Now that we have arrived, book, but why? I made a heart decision and manize the office.’’ what are we doing to ensure that we will I made it in the name of family unity. I At work, her office is decorated with strik- have famous African American Women in could have sent her back and had them peti- ing paintings of ‘‘buffalo soldiers’’—the all- the future? tion for her, but I didn’t. And now it won’t black cavalry who fought and resettled the There are young women in our own neigh- happen because we don’t treat our citizens West. Jenifer explains that since taking the borhoods who need to know that there is a like that.’’ job last spring, she has been worried about way off of Welfare and on to Faring Well. Jenifer, who oversees a hectic operation every little detail, including whether or not Each of you today has a Special Gift to give with a $14 million annual budget, considers she should have hung the artwork. back, so that others can realize their herself one of the new breed of INS man- ‘‘I almost took the pictures down,’’ she dreams, their hopes, their goals. I challenge agers. While the southern border with Mex- says. ‘‘I didn’t want to overwhelm people you to stir up your gifts, to lift up somebody, ico draws most of the media attention, INS who couldn’t relate to something like that. to respect each other, to love yourself and to officials say the northern border has its But after I thought about it, I realized I never stop striving to reach for your goals, share of illegal immigrants—they just don’t needed those men (in the pictures) to watch never give up—don’t give in. talk about how many. my back. Management has some pitfalls.’’ We are African American women, march- Therefore, it’s her mission to walk a tight- In private, Jenifer admits that ‘‘being a ing on till victory is won. Yet with a steady rope to satisfy a number of different con- tall, black female has had its problems.’’ E 298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 Testifying before a congressional commit- work contesting deportations or apply for At the bridge at noon, Jenifer is still ob- tee last fall on equal employment oppor- green cards. Although she speaks English sessed with signage. She tells Norman tunity protection and employment practices only, she communicates well, sometimes Byron, port director for the bridge, that at the INS, she described the low points of with gestures or hand-holding or by repeat- she’s worried that people won’t be able to see her career, beginning with her job interview ing phrases over and over. the express lane signs at night. He assures 12 years ago for an INS analyst position. Today, about 75 people are assembled by her that they will be well-lit. ‘‘The interviewer seemed more surprised 9:30 a.m., under disconcerting signs that say The two tour a trailer-type office set up at that I was articulate and a product of the things like Fingerprinting—Now Serving the foot of the bridge to accommodate the D.C. public school system than in other #823. Jenifer later explains that the signs new program and staff. Jenifer checks out qualifying factors,’’ Jenifer told the commit- record the number of people from January 1 every closet and toilet and pushes back part tee. ‘‘It was quite obvious that I did not fit to the present. Still, the signs just seems to of the wall paneling that has bowed out. She whatever image this manager had regarding magnify the ‘‘Waiting for Godot’’ atmos- nearly slips coming down the steps in the African-Americans. He later remarked that phere in the room. The Detroit office serves snow and asks when skid strips will be put one day I would be his ‘boss’ . . . There re- about 350 people a day and conducts about in. mains a perception that my advancement 1,300 naturalization interviews a month. ‘‘The skid strip for steps costs $3,000 a was due to connections and not based on Jenifer doesn’t identify herself, but roll,’’ Byron says. ‘‘Some things we can’t do merit.’’ plunges into the crowd, smiling and joking. until the weather gets warmer.’’ She says she had to struggle for every pro- ‘‘Where are you from?’’ she asks one man. Back in Byron’s office, Jenifer banters motion at the federal agency, at one point ‘‘Nigeria,’’ he replies tersely. with several INS agents and asks for their hiring an attorney to present her concerns ‘‘What part?’’ Jenifer continues. recommendations on good places to eat near- ‘‘Africa,’’ he says. by. They direct her to a restaurant in De- about lack of advancement to INS personnel ‘‘I know it’s Africa, silly,’’ she chides him, troit’s nearby Mexican Village that looks officials. laughing. ‘‘I’ve been there. What part?’’ Despite those early challenges, Jenifer By this time, the man and his companions like a dive, but turns out to have decent says the transition to her new $88,000-a-year are smiling. Everyone in the room is staring. food. position has been relatively smooth, due in ‘‘Lagos,’’ he says. ‘‘Have you been there?’’ Jenifer orders the quesadillas and chicken part to her long INS experience that ranges She has been accused of working the enchiladas and ends up taking home a doggie from working as an officer in the detention- crowd, but ‘‘this is some of the most impor- bag of most of the food for her kids. ‘‘I’m a and-deportation branch to holding the post tant work I do,’’ she explains afterward. ‘‘I horrendous cook, so I love leftovers,’’ She of second-in-command in Detroit before she got a real feel for front-line work when I admits. got the director’s job. Her boss, Carol worked for the INS processing refugees in By 1 p.m., she’s on her way to Detroit’s Chasse, INS eastern region director, de- Kenya a couple of years ago. It sure gives Metro airport to check on a request for more scribes Jenifer as ‘‘a shining star.’’ you a different perspective on naturaliza- INS inspectors to accommodate a 60 percent ‘‘She’s got it,’’ Chasse says. ‘‘She’s a prac- tion. It makes you realize that these are peo- increase in international passengers since titioner of good human relations. Leadership ples’ lives you’re making decisions about.’’ 1993 due to airline mergers. It’s a 45-minute in the ’90s is about people skills and that’s Back in her office around 10:15 a.m., drive to the airport, and on the way she critical here because we deal with huge vol- Jenifer sucks on another hard candy and talks about the mundane, yet important is- umes of people.’’ meets with Harold Carter, an INS examiner sues that face single parents, such as getting Although Jenifer grew up in Washington, who chairs a committee representing minori- the laundry done and whether it’s wise to D.C., she never dreamed of working for the ties in the Detroit district. hire a housekeeper. INS. The daughter of a bookbinder at the ‘‘Come on Harold, get comfortable,’’ Stuck in rush-hour traffic with Jenifer, Federal Bureau of Engraving wanted to be a Jenifer coos as she scrabbles around on her you find yourself sharing the problems of firefighter. ‘‘But back in those days, women desk looking for a pen. After Carter settles raising teenagers and getting along with didn’t get to be firefighters,’’ she says. ‘‘I into a chair, she launches into her concerns: men. She seems more like an old friend by had to settle for police work.’’ Her time on ‘‘There are no Hispanics in investigations mid-afternoon than an interview subject. the D.C. force included a stint undercover on . . . We don’t have any representative [mi- But then, her staff has warned you that the prostitution detail. nority] groups at Sault Ste. Marie. We have Jenifer often ‘‘pulls an Oprah,’’ or gets peo- Jenifer later earned two master’s degrees, to show we’ve tried to reach parity. Can we ple to tell all unwittingly. one in counseling from the University of the get people to work up there? At the INS section of the airport, Michael District of Columbia and one in public ad- Carter laughs, noting it’s pretty cold at Freeman, the supervisory immigration in- ministration for Southeastern University. the Soo, which is an INS port-of-entry lo- spector at the airport, prints up a computer She said the degrees helped her develop the cated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. But list of how passengers have increased on each discipline to manage efficiently. they get serious again quickly. After all, airline since 1989. Jenifer studies the print- The first order of almost ever day is meet- there is a class-action suit in Los Angeles out and tells him she’ll consider hiring 10 or ing with her top managers. Six out of seven about lack of advancement among black INS 11 new inspectors to ease the crunch. Jenifer of Jenifer’s managers are women, which is officers. asks Freeman if he’s lost weight. It’s clear notable considering there are no female bor- After the meeting, she’s off to the Detroit- Freeman’s busting to tell her something else der patrol chiefs in the United States and Windsor Tunnel, which runs underneath the and he finally does. there are only two female district directors. Detroit River, but first stops to order Girl ‘‘I just found out my wife is having a On the day of the interview, Jenifer seems to Scout cookies from a coworker. ‘‘I should baby,’’ he says. They chat about children and be running later for her daily briefing, until have ordered more,’’ she muses. ‘‘My kids health concerns. If Jenifer ever tires of the she explains that she sets her office clock 15 know I hide them under my bed.’’ INS, she could probably have her own talk minutes fast on purpose. She grabs a piece of Jenifer needs to see how work is progress- show. hard candy from the jar on her desk and ing at the tunnel and Detroit’s Ambassador She makes it a point to shake hands with heads out right on time. Bridge—the largest commercial-vehicle or speak to all 12 of the INS inspectors on The meeting is fast-paced and informal, entry port in the United States—on the duty that afternoon before heading back to and covers topics ranging from the need for ‘‘Portpass’’ program. Portpass allows pre- her office. The new hires, whose desks are air fresheners in the office bathrooms to a qualified drivers to use express lanes, which piled with books like The Art of Cross-Exam- video for employees about avoiding sexual will speed up the flow of traffic. ination, stiffen when Jenifer walks in the harassment. Jenifer insists that her man- ‘‘Traffic can be my worst nightmare,’’ room. But within minutes they are relaxed. agers keep their remarks to a minimum, and Jenifer says. ‘‘We have a federal mandate to Back at the office, Jenifer goes through they give their daily reports in a sort of get people inspected here in less than 20 min- the paperwork that has sprouted on her desk verbal shorthand that takes a total of 21 utes—and we have to keep it moving or the over the last few hours. Her secretary puts minutes. complaints start backing up.’’ The INS in- the most urgent notes on her chair. There ‘‘E-mail is negative,’’ begins administra- spects people crossing the border, while U.S. are employee identification cards to sign, a tive officer Judy McCormack. Customs agents inspect things, but the two quarterly meeting with immigration lawyers ‘‘No arrests yesterday,’’ pipes up James cross-train and work together. To the public, to arrange and an application for a bowling Wellman, acting assistant district director they are virtually indistinguishable. tournament with the heads of other federal for investigations. Touring the new tunnel Portpass office, agencies in Detroit, from the Secret Service The issue of bathroom air fresheners Jenifer is complimentary about the to the FBI. prompts some discussion. ‘‘I don’t care what countertops that will separate staff and cus- ‘‘Oh,’’ Jenifer groans, ‘‘I need a coach to you get, as long as we get them in there,’’ tomers. ‘‘Good,’’ she notes, ‘‘I like them wide help me bowl better. I bowled an 80 last time she says to her staff, slightly annoyed after so nobody can reach across and grab our peo- and have yet to live down the shame.’’ being questioned about what type should be ple.’’ By 4:45 p.m., Jenifer is walking out the ordered. She’s less sanguine, however, about the door to pick up the girls. They are waiting Jenifer is anxious to end the meeting and Portpass signs in the traffic lanes at the tun- for her in the school library, complaining get down into the public waiting room for nel. ‘‘The signs are too little,’’ she com- about their eight-grade class pictures. her daily ‘‘walkaround’’ with people who are plains. ‘‘I don’t know if people will be able to Jenifer studies the photos as closely as here to take citizenships tests, file paper- see them.’’ she’s looked at any paperwork today. ‘‘Yes, March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 299 I’m keeping these for blackmail purposes,’’ eral mandateÐthe status quo will continue Relations are working cooperatively to es- she says. The three of them burst out laugh- and Puerto Rico will remain a locally self-gov- tablish an official record which we believe ing. erning unincorporated territory under congres- will enable to House to address the subject- By 5:15 p.m., the INS manager who insists matter of Concurrent Resolution 62, adopted that ‘‘fair management and families’’ are the sional administration. by the Legislature of Puerto Rico on Decem- cornerstones of her personal and professional Under the U.S. Constitution and applicable ber 14, 1994. While the specific measures ad- life, is walking in the side door of her house principles of international law, the three recog- dressing Puerto Rico’s status which the 104th holding the leftover chicken enchiladas in nized options for full self-government are inde- Congress will consider are still being devel- her free hand. pendence, separate sovereignty in free asso- oped, we believe the history of the self-deter- f ciation with the United States, and full integra- mination process in Puerto Rico, as well as tion into the United States leading to state- the record of the Joint Hearing conducted on UNITED STATES-PUERTO RICO hood. In order for Congress to determine how October 17, 1995 by the Subcommittee on Na- POLITICAL STATUS ACT tive American and Insular Affairs and the to respond to the aspirations of the people of Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, lead Puerto Rico regarding a permanent, future po- to the following conclusions with respect to HON. DON YOUNG litical status in a manner which promotes and the plebiscite conducted in Pertro Rico on OF ALASKA preserves the U.S. long-term national interest, November 14, 1993: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we need to address the status question based 1. The plebiscite was conducted under local on clearly defined principles and standards. law by local authorities, and the voting proc- Wednesday, March 6, 1996 ess appears to have been orderly and consist- This is precisely what the bill does. ent with recognized standards for lawful and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today, Locally conducted plebiscites have been in- the introduction of the United States-Puerto democratic elections. This locally organized conclusive, and were unduly influenced by self-determination process was undertaken Rico Political Status Act will, for the first time vested interests exploiting the status quo. It is within the authority of the constitutional in nearly a century of U.S. administration, pro- time for the U.S. Congress to meet its respon- government of Puerto Rico, and is consistent vide a congressionally recognized framework sibility under the Constitution to provide for a with the right of the people of Puerto Rico for the inhabitants of Puerto Rico to freely ex- self-determination procedure in which the U.S. freely to express their wishes regarding their press their wishes regarding the options for national interest in resolving the status issue is political status and the form of government full self-government. I want to acknowledge under which they live. The United States taken into account, rather than allowing the recognizes the right of the people of Puerto the insightful leadership of Speaker NEWT issue to be dominated by local political rival- Rico to self-determination, including the GINGRICH in working with the committee to for- ries and interference from those who thrive right to approve any permanent political mulate a process to advance the United opportunistically on the present territorial sta- status which will be established upon termi- States-Puerto Rico relationship toward a con- tus. The United States also has a right of self- nation of the current unincorporated terri- clusive one of full self-government. A number determination and this process requires action tory status. Congress will take cognizance of of Members have been supportive and instru- by both the United States and Puerto Rico in the 1993 plebiscite results in determining fu- mental in the development of the legislation, ture Federal policy toward Puerto Rico. order to advance toward a full self-government 2. The content of each of the three status including ELTON GALLEGLY, chairman of the relationship. options on the ballot was determined by the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular After 400 years of colonial rule by Spain three major political parties in Puerto Rico Affairs of the Committee on Resources, BEN ended in 1898, it should not have taken an- identified with those options, respectively. GILMAN, chairman of the Committee on Inter- other 100 years of American administration for The U.S. Congress did not adopt a formal po- national Relations, and DAN BURTON, chairman the U.S. Congress to define the options for full sition as to the feasibility of any of the op- of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemi- and permanent self-government. The United tions prior to presentation to the voters. sphere who cochaired with Mr. GALLEGLY the States-Puerto Rico Status Act permits full self- Consequently, the results of the vote nec- essarily must be viewed as a an expression of October 17, 1995, joint hearing on the 1993 government to be realized in Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico status plebiscite. There also has the preferences of those who voted as be- definitive steps, with a smooth transition to tween the proposals and advocacy of the been substantial input from Members on the whatever form of full self-government the peo- three major political parties for the status other side of the aisle. ple choose: independence, separate sov- option espoused by each such party. This matter of tremendous importance to the ereignty in free association with the United 3. None of the status options presented on United States and the nearly 4 million United States, or statehood. the ballot received a majority of the votes States citizens in Puerto Rico can only be re- There is an important event which took cast. While the commonwealth option on the solved by adhering to constitutionally and ballot received a plurality of votes, this re- place recently which is relevant to the intro- sult is difficult to interpret because that op- internationally based principles and standards duction of this legislation. On February 29, for full self-government. While many may mis- tion contained proposals to profoundly 1996, I joined three other House committee change rather than continue the current construe this legislation to be designed to ben- and subcommittee chairmen from the Commit- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico government efit one local Puerto Rico political party over tees on Resources and International Relations structure. Certain elements of the common- another, it is, in fact, a serious bipartisan effort in responding to Concurrent Resolution 62 of wealth option, including permanent union to enact into law a pragmatic process with the the Puerto Rico Legislature. with the United States and guaranteed U.S. long-term objective of resolving the Puerto In the Concurrent Resolution the legislature citizenship, can only be achieved through Rico status dilemma. The legislation divides asks the 104th Congress to respond to the re- full integration into the U.S. leading to statehood. Other elements of the common- the process into three manageable stages sults of the November 14, 1993, status plebi- which follow historical precedent set by the wealth option on the ballot, including a gov- scite in Puerto Rico, wherein the Common- ernment-to-government bilateral pact which Congress in providing for final political wealth ballot proposition received a plurality of cannot be altered, either are not possible or statuses of territories and trust territories dur- 48.6 percent votes cast, and to indicate the could only be partially accomplished ing this century. next steps in resolving Puerto Rico's political through treaty arrangements based on sepa- The first step in the process is the initial de- status. After extensive research, oversight, rate sovereignty. While the statehood and cision stage in which voters are asked which and a joint hearing, a substantial record was independence options are more clearly de- fundamental relationship they prefer with the developed enabling a concise response to fined, neither of these options can be fully understood on the merits, unless viewed in United StatesÐone of separate sovereignty Concurrent Resolution 62. leading to independence or free association or the context of clear Congressional policy re- Following is the text of the response to the garding the terms under which either option under United States sovereignty leading to President of the Senate and Speaker of the could be implemented if approved in a future statehood. House of the Puerto Rico Legislature: plebiscite recognized by the federal govern- The second and final steps are the transi- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ment. Thus, there is a need for Congress to tion and implementation stages which follow COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, define the real options for change and the the historical patterns of enabling and admis- Washington, DC, February 29, 1996. true legal and political nature of the status sion acts for territories becoming States and Hon. ROBERTO REXACH-BENITEZ, quo, so that the people can know what the similar measures for insular areas becoming President of the Senate. actual choices will be in the future. Hon. ZAIDA HERNANDEZ-TORRES, 4. Although there is a history of confusion separate sovereigns. Speaker of the House of Commonwealth of Puer- and ambiguity on the part of some in the If this self-determination process does not to Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. U.S. and Puerto Rico regarding the legal and result in voter approval of one of the rcognized DEAR MR. REXACH-BENITEZ AND MS. HER- political nature of the current ‘‘common- options for full self-government, then by demo- NANDEZ-TORRES: The Committee on Re- wealth’’ local government structure and ter- cratic choice of the votersÐinstead of by Fed- sources and the Committee on International ritorial status, it is incontrovertible that E 300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 Puerto Rico’s present status is that of an un- period in which Puerto Rico remains an un- of Puerto Rico, the approach of a new cen- incorporated territory subject in all respects incorporated territory. tury in which a protracted status debate will to the authority of the United States Con- 7. The alternative to full integration into interfere with Puerto Rico’s economic and gress under the Territorial Clause of the U.S. the United States or a status based on sepa- social development, and the domestic and Constitution. As such, the current status rate sovereignty is continuation of the cur- international interest in determining a path does not provide guaranteed permanent rent unincorporated territory status. In that to full self-government for all territories union or guaranteed citizenship to the inhab- event, the present status quo, including the with a colonial history before the end of this itants of the territory of Puerto Rico, nor Commonwealth of Puerto Rico structure for century. does the current status provide the basis for local self-government, presumably could 9. The record of the October 17, 1995 hear- recognition of a separate Puerto Rican sov- continue for some period of time, until Con- ing referred to above makes it clear that the ereignty or a binding government-to-govern- gress in its discretion otherwise determines realities regarding constitutional, legal and ment status pact. the permanent disposition of the territory of political obstacles to implementing the 5. In light of the foregoing, the results the Puerto Rico and the status of its inhabitants changes required to fulfill the core elements November 14, 1993 vote indicates that it is through the exercise of its authority under of the ‘‘commonwealth’’ option on the ballot the preference of those who cast ballots to the Territorial Clause and the provisions of were not made clear and understandable in change the present impermanent status in the Treaty of Paris. Congress may consider the public discussion and political debate favor of a permanent political status based proposals regarding changes in the current leading up to the vote. Consequently, Con- on full self-government. The only options for local government structure, including those a permanent and fully self-governing status set forth in the ‘‘Definition of Common- gress must determine what steps the Federal are: (1) separate sovereignty and full na- wealth’’ on the 1993 plebiscite ballot. How- government should take in order to help tional independence, (2) separate sovereignty ever, in our view serious consideration of move the self-determination process to the in free association with the United States; proposals for equal treatment for residents next stage, so that the political status aspi- (3) full integration into the United States po- of Puerto Rico under Federal programs will rations of the people can be ascertained litical system ending unincorporated terri- not be provided unless there is an end to cer- through a truly informed vote in which the tory status and leading to statehood. tain exemptions from federal tax laws and wishes of the people are freely expressed 6. Because each ballot option in the 1993 other non-taxation in Puerto Rico, so that within a framework approved by Congress. plebiscite addressed citizenship, we want to individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico Only through such a process will Congress clarify this issue. First, under separate sov- have the same responsibilities and obliga- then have a clear basis for determining and ereignty Puerto Ricans will have their own tions in this regard as the states. Since the resolving the question of Puerto Rico’s fu- nationality and citizenship. The U.S. politi- ‘‘commonwealth’’ option on the 1993 plebi- ture political status in a manner consistent cal status, nationality, and citizenship pro- scite ballot called for ‘‘fiscal autonomy,’’ with the national interest. vided by Congress under statutes implement- which is understood to mean, among other Ultimately, Congress alone can determine ing the Treaty of Paris during the unincor- things, continuation of the current exemp- Federal policy with respect to self-govern- porated territory period will be replaced by tions from federal taxation for the territory, ment and self-determination for the resi- the new Puerto Rican nationhood and citi- this constitutes another major political, dents of Puerto Rico. It will not be possible zenship status that comes with separate sov- legal and economic obstacle to implementing for the local government or the people to ad- ereignty. To prevent hardship or unfairness the changes in Federal law and policy re- vance further in the self-determination proc- in individual cases, the U.S. Congress may quired to fulfill the terms of the ‘‘Definition ess until the U.S. Congress meets its moral determine the requirements for eligible per- of Commonwealth.’’ and governmental responsibility to clarify sons to continue U.S. nationality and citi- 8. In addition, it is important to recognize Federal requirements regarding termination zenship, or be naturalized, and this will be that the existing Commonwealth of Puerto of the present unincorporated territory sta- governed by U.S. law, not Puerto Rican law. Rico structure for local self-government, and tus of Puerto Rico in favor of one of the op- If the voters freely choose separate sov- any other measures which Congress may ap- tions for full self-government. ereignty, only those born in Puerto Rico who prove while Puerto Rico remains an unincor- The results of the locally administered 1993 have acquired U.S. citizenship on some other porated territory, are not unalterable in a vote are useful in this regard, but in our legal basis outside the scope of the Treaty of sense that is constitutionally binding upon a view are not definitive beyond what has been Paris citizenship statutes enacted by Con- future Congress. Any provision, agreement stated above. The question of Puerto Rico’s gress during the territorial period will not be or pact to the contrary is legally unenforce- political status remains open and unre- affected. Thus, the automatic combined able. Thus, the current Federal laws and solved. Puerto Rican and U.S. citizenship described policies applicable to Puerto Rico are not Sincerely, under the definition of independence on the unalterable, nor can they be made unalter- DON YOUNG, 1993 plebiscite ballot was a proposal which is able, and the current status of the inhab- Chairman, Committee misleading and inconsistent with the fun- itants is not irrevocable, as proposed under on Resources. damental principles of separate nationality the ‘‘commonwealth’’ option on the 1993 ELTON GALLEGLY, and non-interference by two sovereign coun- plebiscite ballot. Congress will continue to Chairman, Subcommit- tries in each other’s internal affairs, which respect the principle of self-determination in tee on Native Amer- includes regulation of citizenship. Under its exercise of Territorial Clause powers, but ican and Insular Af- statehood, guaranteed equal U.S. citizenship that authority must be exercised within the fairs. status will become a permanent right. Under framework of the U.S. Constitution and in a BEN GILMAN, the present Commonwealth of Puerto Rico manner deemed by Congress to best serve the Chairman, Committee government structure, the current limited U.S. national interest. In our view, promot- on International Re- U.S. citizenship status and rights will be ing the goal of full self-government for the lations. continued under Federal law enacted under people of Puerto Rico, rather than remaining DAN BURTON, the Territorial Clause and the Treaty of in a separate and unequal status, is in the Chairman, Subcommit- Paris, protected to the extent of partial ap- best interests of the United States. This is tee on the Western plication of the U.S. Constitution during the particularly true due to the large population Hemisphere. March 6, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 301 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 1997 for the Department of Defense, and Officers Association, and the Blinded Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, the future years defense plan. Veterans Association. SR–222 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, 345 Cannon Building 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Budget Armed Services tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold hearings to examine immigra- Readiness Subcommittee meetings and hearings of Senate com- tion and public welfare benefits. To hold hearings on current and future mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- SD–608 military readiness as the armed forces tees, and committees of conference. Foreign Relations prepare for the 21st century. This title requires all such committees To hold hearings on the Convention on SR–232A to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Chemical Weapons (Treaty Doc. 103–21). Digest—designated by the Rules Com- SD–419 MARCH 19 Judiciary mittee—of the time, place, and purpose 9:30 a.m. Youth Violence Subcommittee of the meetings, when scheduled, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine how youth any cancellations or changes in the To hold oversight hearings on activities violence programs should be funded in meetings as they occur. of the Federal Communications Com- the future. As an additional procedure along mission. with the computerization of this infor- SD–226 2:00 p.m. SR–253 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Foreign Relations 10:00 a.m. Digest will prepare this information for African Affairs Subcommittee Budget printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold hearings to examine the pros- To hold hearings on the President’s fiscal section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD pects for peace and democracy in An- year 1997 budget proposals. on Monday and Wednesday of each gola. SD–608 week. SD–419 Governmental Affairs Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- March 7, 1996, may be found in the MARCH 13 tions Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the asset forfeiture program, focusing on issues MEETINGS SCHEDULED Energy and Natural Resources Business meeting, to consider pending relating to the Bicycle Club Casino. calendar business. SD–342 MARCH 8 SD–366 9:00 a.m. Governmental Affairs MARCH 20 Appropriations Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- 9:30 a.m. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- tions Appropriations committee To resume hearings to examine global Defense Subcommittee To hold hearings to review the status of proliferation of weapons of mass de- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- the reorganization of the Veterans struction. timates for fiscal year 1997 for the De- Health Administration and related ini- SD–342 partment of Defense, focusing on the tiatives to improve VA health care de- 10:00 a.m. ballistic missile defense program. livery methods. Armed Services SD–192 SD–192 Personnel Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs To hold hearings on proposed legislation Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- authorizing funds for fiscal year 1997 Oversight of Government Management and tions The District of Columbia Subcommit- for the Department of Defense and the To resume hearings to examine global tee future years defense program, focusing proliferation of weapons of mass de- To hold hearings to examine the over- on manpower, personnel, and com- struction. sight of government-wide travel man- pensation programs. SD–342 agement. SR–222 10:00 a.m. SD–342 Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Affairs Labor and Human Resources To hold hearings to examine the reform To resume hearings to examine the re- To hold hearings on S. 553, to amend the of health care priorities. form of health care priorities. Age Discrimination in Employment SR–418 SR–418 10:30 a.m. Act of 1967 to reinstate an exemption 2:00 p.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation for certain bona fide hiring and retire- Energy and Natural Resources Science, Technology, and Space Sub- ment plans applicable to State and Energy Research and Development Sub- committee local firefighters and law enforcement committee officers. To hold hearings to examine recent de- To hold hearings on S. 1077, to authorize SD–430 velopments in the Space Station pro- research, development, and demonstra- Joint Economic gram. tion of hydrogen as an energy carrier, To hold hearings to examine the employ- SR–253 ment-unemployment situation for Feb- 2:00 p.m. S. 1153, to authorize research, develop- ruary. Armed Services ment, and demonstration of hydrogen 334 Cannon Building To resume hearings on proposed legisla- as an energy carrier, and a demon- tion authorizing funds for fiscal year stration-commercialization project MARCH 11 1997 for the Department of Defense and which produces hydrogen as an energy 10:00 a.m. the future years defense plan. source produced from solid and com- Finance SR–222 plex waste for on-site use fuel cells, Social Security and Family Policy Sub- and H.R. 655, to authorize the hydrogen committee MARCH 14 research, development, and demonstra- To hold hearings to examine the Social 9:30 a.m. tion programs of the Department of Security program in relation to future Energy and Natural Resources Energy. retirees, focusing on the original intent To hold hearings on S. 1425, to recognize SD–366 of the program, expectations of dif- the validity of rights-of-way granted ferent generations, and changes nec- under section 2477 of the Revised Stat- MARCH 26 essary to ensure that retirees born ures. 2:00 p.m. after 1946 will be treated fairly relative SD–366 Commerce, Science, and Transportation to current and past retirees. Veterans’ Affairs Science, Technology, and Space Sub- SD–215 To hold joint hearings with the House committee Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to re- To hold hearings on the proposed budget MARCH 12 view the legislative recommendations request for fiscal year 1997 for the Na- 9:30 a.m. of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- Armed Services the Jewish War Veterans, the Retired tration (NASA). To resume hearings on proposed legisla- Officers Association, the Association of SR–253 tion authorizing funds for fiscal year the U.S. Army, the Non-Commissioned E 302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 1996 MARCH 27 AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners view the legislative recommendations 9:30 a.m. of War, the Vietnam Veterans of Amer- of the American Legion. Commerce, Science, and Transportation ica, and the Military Order of the Pur- 335 Cannon Building To hold hearings to examine Spectrum’s ple Heart. use and management. 345 Cannon Building SR–253 CANCELLATIONS Governmental Affairs APRIL 18 Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- 9:30 a.m. MARCH 7 tions Commerce, Science, and Transportation 10:00 a.m. To resume hearings to examine global To resume hearings to examine Spec- Foreign Relations proliferation of weapons of mass de- trum’s use and management. To hold hearings on the Convention on struction. SR–253 Chemical Weapons. SD–342 SD–419 Veterans’ Affairs SEPTEMBER 17 2:00 p.m. To hold joint hearings with the House 9:30 a.m. Select on Intelligence Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to re- Veterans’ Affairs To hold a closed briefing on intelligence view the legislative recommendations To hold joint hearings with the House matters. of the Veterans of World War I, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to re- SH–219