July 1, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1463 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIS [From the Philadelphia Inquirer, June 22, HUD and are now getting a chance to see HOLINESS KAREKIN I 1999] their work in action. DOING GOOD FOR HUD Being in the area of welfare-to-work for about a year has been eye-opening, he said. FOR A BUREAUCRACY, IT’S A STARTLING MOVE: HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Over that period, Levine has arranged for SENDING SKILLED PROFESSIONALS OUT OF more than 700 people—public-housing man- OF MICHIGAN THEIR OFFICES WITH SWEEPING ORDERS TO agers and tenant leaders—to get special HELP PEOPLE. THEY ARE ‘‘COMMUNITY BUILD- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES briefings explaining the new welfare-reform ERS’’ IN WHAT HUD SECRETARY ANDREW laws. Wednesday, June 30, 1999 CUOMO CALLS ‘‘AN URBAN PEACE CORPS.’’ In Washington, he had administered and (By Maida Odom) Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today in Arme- written a program offering public-housing John Carpenter drives past rubbish-filled tenant councils $100,000 grants to develop job nia, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apos- lots in Philadelphia, wondering if there’s opportunities. ‘‘They didn’t want to spend tolic Church passed away after a serious ill- some way to get them into the hands of own- the money for fear of getting into trouble,’’ ness. I was saddened to learn of the death of ers who would clean them up. Levine said. His Holiness Karekin I, the Catholicos of the Cynthia Jetter solves problems and inves- Now, as a community builder, he’s helping Armenian Church. tigates complaints from advocates for the bring together public and private sources to Elected as the 131st leader of the Armenian disabled—the same people who last month create computer centers at public housing protested outside her employer, the U.S. Of- developments. ‘‘A computer center is a place Church following the death of Vazgen I in fice of Housing and Urban Development in where children can go after school, where 1995, Karekin I called for a peaceful solution Washington. adults can get the literacy they need,’’ he in Nagorno Karabagh. And Michael Levine, a career Washington said. Karekin I, who led the church for 4 years, bureaucrat now in Philadelphia, is getting to ‘‘When I ran that program in Washington I spent much of his time visiting with the faithful, see some of the social programs he helped de- didn’t see the money being used that way. sign. ‘‘When you come in and meet people in You get a different perspective. You don’t re- who live in many different areas of the world. alize the nuances. Prior to rising to become the Catholicos, His a situation, you realize no program in itself is going to solve the problem,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s not like I learned any big new things Holiness was educated at Oxford, England, They are executives who have left their of- to shock me. But things are much clearer and he served the church in Lebanon, Iran fices—‘‘outsiders’’ with connections, insiders now.’’ and New York. now on the street. Before she met Jetter, Nancy Salandra, His Holiness was an important world figure. They are HUD employees, members of a project coordinator for the Pennsylvania Ac- unique group of two-year ‘‘fellows’’ called tion Coalition for Disability Rights in Hous- He was among the most prominent spiritual ing, generally found herself fighting to get leadersÐa man who was important not only to community builders. Handpicked from inside and outside HUD, these special workers— HUD to listen. Armenians but to people of all faiths. He was about 900 at 81 offices nationwide, and 26 in Jetter has been ‘‘a terrific person to work a well-respected figure throughout America. Pennsylvania—have an extremely broad with,’’ Salandra said. ‘‘What she says she’s Not only did Karekin I serve the church in New mandate: Do good. going to do, she does. ‘‘She has the knowledge; she has the un- Jetter was a HUD employee who left to York, but he also visited communities through- derstanding of housing; she has the under- work at the Philadelphia Housing Authority out the United States frequently. standing about HUD; and she understands and then returned. Carpenter formerly head- As millions of Armenians mourn his passing, how the system overwhelms people.’’ ed a Community Development Corp. Both are In addition to meeting with groups that we will all feel a deep loss. He stood for assigned to the Philadelphia office, as is Le- peace and justice. He was known as an elo- usually come to HUD with complaints. vine. Jetter is bringing together people who work quent and passionate orator. He worked with HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo, who an- on housing for veterans and disabled and nounced the program in March of 1998, other religious leaders to strengthen the ties homeless people. She also is trying to orga- and understanding between people of different dubbed these ‘‘fellows’’ an ‘‘urban Peace nize a tracking method to keep up with who faiths. Corps’’—knowledgeable professionals from needs services and who’s receiving them. Karekin I led a church whose history dates private industry, social services, other ‘‘We need to track the impact of programs branches of government and elsewhere tem- back to 301 A.D., when King Trdat III pro- [and] track housing, and we can better ad- porarily added to a HUD talent pool that has dress the needs of the population.’’ claimed Christianity as the state religion of Ar- been winnowed through years of budget cuts. Jetter worked for HUD for 14 years before menia. For much of the past fifteen centuries, Karen Miller, who heads HUD’s mid-Atlan- taking over as head of resident services at the Armenian Church and its spiritual leaders tic region, which is based here, helped write the Philadelphia Housing Authority. She left have been the embodiment of the national as- the ‘‘community builders’’ job description. there for a research project at the Manpower pirations of the Armenian people. ‘‘What has been expected of HUD’s staff Demonstration Research Corp. in New York. was schizophrenic,’’ she said. HUD bureau- Last fall, she rejoined HUD as a community As the people of Armenia move forward to- crats were the ‘‘cops’’ who guarded public wards peace and prosperity, it is important to builder. When Jetter left HUD, she thought dollars, she said, while at the same time she’d never go back. For most of her years remember those who have helped lead the they were expected to offer technical assist- with the agency, she felt it was growing far- way. The commitment of Karekin I to the faith ance to the people being monitored. ther away from the people it served. and to the Armenian people will not be forgot- ‘‘The Secretary [Cuomo] separated the two People ‘‘were numbers,’’ she said. ‘‘This is ten. roles,’’ she said. ‘‘The great majority [of a big step for HUD to take people in from the HUD employees] are still defenders of public outside. And the response has been over- dollars,’’ involved in awarding grants, mov- f whelming. P.R. for HUD is a big part of it. ing applications through the system and We go to every meeting we can, try to be a DOING GOOD FOR HUD monitoring spending. visible as possible. After a meeting, people ‘‘Community builders are the ones who go are almost knocking you down to get your out and work with the community and help card. HON. CHAKA FATTAH them do what they want and need to do.’’ ‘‘We used to be the ones who said ‘Gotcha!’ In almost two decades as a Washington- Now people can talk to us before they get OF PENNSYLVANIA based bureaucrat, Levine saw himself getting into trouble.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES further away from his personal career goal Carpenter, who formerly headed the New ‘‘to go out and help communities develop.’’ Kensington Community Development Corp., Wednesday, June 30, 1999 As a HUD executive he was writing pro- where he won praise for clearing and reusing Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I commend the grams and evaluating projects. Eventually, vacant lots, joined HUD last summer. In this there were few fact-finding trips into the job he’s been able to pull together people he following article to my colleagues from The field to see firsthand what he was planning could not have assembled in his old job. Philadelphia Inquirer on the Department of and administering. For example, a group of American Street Housing and Urban Development's activities in About half the community builders are area residents and representatives of a com- Philadelphia. like Levine, people who had worked inside munity development corporation there were

∑ 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. E1464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 working together earlier this year, hoping to Ray Smoot had to work hard for his edu- sets in the United States. The Commission obtain funding to design projects for prop- cation, and he has always promoted the im- has two goals. The first is to conduct original erty acquisition and housing preservation. portance of education. He might have chosen historical research into the question of what Carpenter, according to Santiago Burgos, director of the American Street Empower- another field, but he wanted to teach. Now he happened to the assets of Holocaust victims ment Zone in North Philadelphia, was able can take pride in knowing that he has made that came into the ``possession or control'' of to help people working in the area ‘‘think a difference in the lives of so many people, the Federal Government. This research will through to design a project to consolidate helping them to see the value of education also include a review of work done by others those goals.’’ Carpenter helped them see that and recognize their potential. looking into the matter of assets that passed they needed money for pre-development and I salute Ray Smoot on his outstanding ca- into non-Federal hands, commodities that in- environmental testing. Their improving reer. cluded gold, non-gold financial assets, and art planning made it easier to identify and get f and cultural property. The second is to rec- funding, Burgos said. ommend to the President the appropriate fu- In addition, Carpenter brought in the right IN HONOR OF VINCENZO MELENZIO people as advisers and consultants, Burgos ture action necessary to bring closure to this said, and ‘‘shortened the learning curve’’ for issue. the community people, moving things for- HON. PAUL RYAN As a member of the Commission, I feel ward faster. OF WISCONSIN compelled to address the question, ``why Such projects are close to Carpenter’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES now?'' Why, as we look forward to the new heart. millennium, are the resources of the United Wednesday, June 30, 1999 ‘‘Frankly, it’s one of Philadelphia’s biggest States and 17 other nations being devoted to disgraces—what happens to vacant land once Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise learning the truth about the treatment of Holo- the building is torn down. The city essen- today to honor Vincenzo Melenzio for his as- tially abdicates responsibility. They do not caust victims half a century ago? clean it, they do not maintain it, they do not sistance to the United States forces during The answer is simple. Holocaust survivors cite the owners for not maintaining it. World War II. are agingÐand dying. If we are ever to do jus- ‘‘For a developer driving by here, the first Mr. Melenzio, or ``Enzo,'' was an Italian tice to them, and the memory of the six million gut-recoiling reaction is, ‘Why would I even navy radioman who after the Germans had Jews and millions of other victims who per- build here if the people who live here tol- taken over the Italian Government, defected ished, we must act quickly. The intransigence erate this? What would they do to my store? and volunteered for action against the Ger- of the Swiss and others has inflamed passions What would they do to my business? ’ ’’ mans with the Office of Strategic Services and energized advocates throughout the Although the problem is vast, Carpenter (OSS). said—in the city there are about 40,000 va- world. Justice delayed is justice denied. And cant buildings and 30,000 vacant lots, most Mr. Melenzio was employed by the OSS for with the end of the Cold War, we have the op- privately owned—he thinks it can be tack- four months in the winter of 1945 as a behind- portunity to look at the immediate post-World led. the-lines radio operator. He served with the War II period with a fresh perspective. ‘‘Having the HUD seal of approval gets peo- OSS 2677th Regiment along with approxi- Even if the world were so inclined, it is now ple to listen to me,’’ he said. mately 750 Italian partisan led by 9±10 Ameri- impossible to pretend that justice was done. f cans. We know too much. We know that in Europe On May 11, 1945, Mr. Melenzio received a banks sat on dormant accounts for five dec- PERSONAL EXPLANATION certificate of appreciation for his services from ades; that insurance companies evaded their Col. Russell D. Livermore, commander of all responsibilities to honor policies held by vic- HON. J.C. WATTS, JR. Special Operations Units in the Mediterranean tims; that unscrupulous art dealers sold paint- OF OKLAHOMA area. Furthermore, the United States Army, in ings that wee extorted from Jews who feared IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a memo to the Italian Navy, recommended Mr. for their lives; and that gold from Holocaust Melenzio for the bronze medal. victims was resmelted, often becoming the Wednesday, June 30, 1999 It is appropriate that Mr. Melenzio be recog- basis for financial dealings between large cor- Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, I nized for his bravery, and for his service to porate entities. was granted a leave of absence for Monday, both the United States, and to the international The Holocaust Commission Act assumes a June 29, 1999. Following are the Suspension community at large. sunset date of December 1999. Because of votes I missed and how I would have voted: f the delay in starting a new enterprise from On Passage of H. Con. Res. 94: On rollcall scratch and because of the enormous volume vote No. 259, I would have voted ``yea.'' THE HOLOCAUST ASSETS of archival and other resources that need to On Passage of H. Res. 226: On rollcall vote COMMISSION EXTENSION ACT be examined, it is clear that the commission No. 258, I would have voted ``yea.'' must have more time and more funding to ac- On Passage of H.R. 2280: On rollcall vote HON. RICK LAZIO complish its mission. No. 257, I would have voted ``yea.'' OF NEW YORK Therefore, in acknowledgment of this need, Lastly, I would have voted ``yea'' for H.J. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am introducing the Holocaust Commission Res. 34; H.R. 1568; H.R. 2014 and H.R. 1327 Extension Act. This act will do two things: ex- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 all passed by voice vote. tend the sunset date of the Commission to f Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, as we approach December 2000 and authorize the Commis- the new millennium, it is right and proper that sion to receive additional funding. I am joined IN RECOGNITION OF COACH RAY we look forward to the bright future before us. today by my colleagues on the Commission: SMOOT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS Yet mileposts like these, like old photographs, Chairman BEN GILMAN, JIM MALONEY and RETIREMENT AFTER 41 YEARS evoke reflection on the past, not just of our tri- BRAD SHERMAN, as well as JOHN LAFALCE of AS A TEACHER, COACH AND umphs but also our tragedies. Today I want to the House Banking Committee, and Banking PRINCIPAL draw our attention back to the past, back to Committee Chairman JIM LEACH, who has led one of the most tragic chapters in all of human the way on this issue. The effort to create the HON. BOB RILEY history, to the Holocaust and its aftermath. Commission has been bipartisan and will re- OF ALABAMA The horrors of the Holocaust are well main so. Honoring the memories of the victims IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES known: six million Jews murdered, along with and the pursuit of justice in their names can- millions of others deemed ``undesirable'' by not be sullied by politics as usual. I invite my Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Adolf Hitler and his followers. It is often over- colleagues on both ends of the aisle to co- Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- looked, however, that the Holocaust was not sponsor and support this bill. ognize Coach Ray Smoot on the occasion of only one of the largest mass murders in his- We are all familiar with George Santayana's his retirement from a teaching career that has tory, but also the largest organized theft in his- famous quoteÐ``Those who cannot remember spanned 41 years. tory. The Nazis stole, plundered, and looted the past are condemned to repeat it.'' With Ray Smoot has served children from kinder- billions of dollars of assets. A half-century later this quote comes the unspoken prerequisite: garten through high school. He has been a we still lack a full accounting. the truth must be established and acknowl- teacher, a coach and a principal. Today, he One year ago, Congress passed and the edged before it can be remembered. The will retire as Principal of Talladega High President signed legislation creating the Presi- United States, along with every other nation, School in Talladega, AL. dential Advisory Commission on Holocaust As- must therefore remember the Holocaust as CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1465 both history and as an unfolding of human dition, the CDC recently built the West A perately to make ends meet during those less tragedy. I am confident that the Commission's Homes, a 44-unit apartment complex for large profitable years. efforts will demonstrate that as Americans we low-income families. Mr. Speaker, this legislation, the Start-Up are willing to confront our own past, and in so In recognizing the significant outreach min- Success Accounts Act of 1999, would help our doing, we will demonstrate our leadership in istry of the West Angeles CDC, I must high- small businesses save for those rainy days; the international effort to obtain justice for the light the outstanding leadership of the organi- and it would allow them to take a more care- victims of the Holocaust and their families. zation's distinguished Board of Directors: ful, considered approach to investing in the f Bishop Charles E. Blake, Pastor of the West growth of their business. By allowing business Angeles Church; Lula Ballton, Esq., Executive owners to set aside up to 20 percent of their NAFTA–TAA Director of the CDC; Dr. Desiree Tillman- profits in more successful years and defer tax Jones, Chairperson of the Board; Mrs. Belinda on those profits until later years, this bill would HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Ann Bakkar; Mrs. Jueline Bleavins; Mr. Mack put another instrument in the toolbelt of new OF NEW YORK Bruins; Ms. Stasia Cato; Mrs. Nancy Harris; small business owners, who need all the help IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Harold T. Hutchison; Mrs. Janet Johnson- that we can provide. Welch; Ms. Nathalie Page; Ms. Sandra Giving small businesses a fighting chance to Wednesday, June 30, 1999 McBeth-Reynolds; Rev. Donald T. Paredes; succeed isn't a Democratic issue or a Repub- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, the authoriza- Mr. Maurice Perry; Mr. Mark J. Robertson; Mr. lican issueÐit's an American issue. It's the tions for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Roy Sadakane; Mr. Paul H. Turner; and attor- common sense thing to do, and I am proud to (TAA) program and the NAFTA Trade Adjust- neys Patricia S. Cannon, Anne C. Myles- join with my colleague in drafting and intro- ment Assistance (NAFTA±TAA) program ex- Smith, and Wyndell J. Wright. These dedi- ducing this bill. I think that this straight-forward pire today, June 30, 1999. Accordingly, I am cated individuals have selflessly fulfilled the vi- legislation will appeal to our colleagues on introducing legislation to reauthorize the pro- sion of the West Angeles CDC by bringing both sides of the aisle who see the simple grams through fiscal year 2001. There should compassion, hope, and healing to the benefits of promoting savings. be no gap in the authorizations for these vi- Crenshaw community they serve. f tally important programs, which have long en- The West Angeles CDC's contributions to joyed bipartisan support. the South Los Angeles community have been CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE Efforts to increase the participation of the invaluable. I congratulate them on their out- REFORM ACT United States in global trade are essential to standing work and offer my best wishes for SPEECH OF the continued growth of our economy. How- their continued success. With construction un- ever, when increased trade is a cause of dis- derway of a beautiful new West Angeles Ca- HON. PATSY T. MINK location for some U.S. workers and firms, we thedral, I am confident the West Angeles OF HAWAII must be prepared to respond. The TAA pro- Church of God in Christ and the West Angeles IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams are the cornerstone of our longstanding Community Development Corporation can look Thursday, June 24, 1999 efforts to cushion the impact of the blow for forward to a long and prosperous future. employees and businesses who have been f The House in Committee of the Whole harmed by imports. Most important, TAA pro- House on the State of the Union had under vides retraining and technical assistance so H.R. 2373, THE START-UP SUCCESS consideration the bill (H.R. 1658) to provide a these workers and firms can thrive in the new ACCOUNTS ACT OF 1999 more just and uniform procedure for Federal economy. civil forfeitures, and for other purposes: A number of reforms in the TAA programs HON. BRIAN BAIRD Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I rise in have been proposed recently. The legislation OF WASHINGTON strong support of H.R. 1658, the Civil Asset that I am introducing today is intended to con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Forfeiture Reform Act. tinue these programs as their Congressional The Constitution is the foundation of our Wednesday, June 30, 1999 authorization is set to expire. However, the bill great nation. From an early age we are taught is not meant to preclude important discussions Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join that we are entitled to basic rights and lib- of broader, systemic changes. my colleague from South Carolina in the intro- erties, and we cherish these rights and protec- f duction of legislation that will give owners of tions afforded under our Constitution. When newly formed small businesses a new way to these rights are violated, we are quick to de- CELEBRATING THE FIFTH ANNI- channel capital into the growth of those busi- mand action and correction. VERSARY OF THE WEST ANGE- nesses. This is a time when we must demand action LES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I am very excited to join my colleague, Mr. and correction. The current civil asset for- CORPORATION DEMINT, in this effort. I'm pleased to serve feiture laws abuse individual rights by denying alongside Mr. DEMINT on the Small Business basic due process. HON. JULIAN C. DIXON Committee and have found that we see eye- Under current law, there are two kinds of OF CALIFORNIA to-eye on so many issues of critical impor- forfeitureÐcriminal asset forfeiture and civil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tance to small businesses in our respective asset forfeiture. Under criminal asset for- states. I believe that we share a common in- feiture, if you are indicted and convicted of a Wednesday, June 30, 1999 terest of helping small businesses thrive in our crime, the government may seize your prop- Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to nation, and this legislation is a step in that di- erty if your property was used, however indi- commemorate the fifth anniversary of the rection. rectly, in facilitating the crime for which you West Angeles Community Development Cor- Mr. Speaker, Small businesses are the eco- have been convicted. poration (CDC). This thriving community de- nomic foundation of southwest Washington. I have no problem with that law. Not only is velopment organization was founded in 1994 As my colleague mentioned, they account for it a good deterrent against a number of as an outreach program of the West Angeles nearly all new jobs in our economy. However, crimes, but it does not deny anyone their Con- Church of God in Christ, a 15,000 member a majority of those new small businesses fail stitutional rights. congregation in the Crenshaw area, located in in the first few years of existenceÐlargely due However, under civil asset forfeiture, the my Congressional District. The West Angeles to lack of capital. government can seize your property, regard- CDC is dedicated to economic empowerment, As currently structured, the tax system less of the guilt or innocence of the property social justice, and community transformation seems to penalize capital retention. Certainly, owner. The government can seize property for its surrounding South Los Angeles area. it provides disincentives for small businesses merely by showing there is probable cause to The West Angeles CDC has achieved suc- to save, which I believe is misguided policy. believe that these assets have been part of cess in developing a school-based training As one who grew up with small business some illegal activity. This means that even if program in peer mediation named Peace- owners, I am aware of the struggles that one there is no related criminal charge or convic- Makers, launching a job placement assistance goes through in trying to build a business. My tion against the individual, the government program, providing renters' assistance and folks owned a small clothing store as I was may confiscate his or her property. case management services to families dis- growing up, and went on to run a small ice- And property can be anythingÐyour car, placed from housing, and providing emer- cream and sandwich shop. They certainly had your home, your business. The government gency food assistance to those in need. In ad- their good years, and their bad and tried des- can take anything and everything premised on E1466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 the weakest of criminal chargesÐprobable presidential debate to invite all candidates that in Rocky Mountain National Park. During his cause. meet the following criteria: the candidate must time in Estes Park, Ted was the president and Moreover, the current law gives little consid- meet all Constitutional requirements for being manager of the Hidden Valley Ski Area, Trail eration to whether the forfeiture of the property President (e.g., at least 35 years of age, born Ridge Store, Grand Lake Lodge, and the results in a mere inconvenience to the owner, in the United States), the candidate must have Estes Park Inn. or jeopardizes the owner's business or liveli- qualified for the ballot in enough states such A graduate from Greeley High School, Ted hood. that the candidate has a mathematical chance attended the University of Nebraska at Lin- To reclaim this property, no matter the in- of receiving the minimum number of electoral coln. During his college career, Mr. James re- convenience, the property owner must jump votes necessary for election, and the can- ceived numerous football awards and was se- through a number of hoops. didate must qualify to be eligible for matching lected by Knute Rockne for the All-West foot- First of which, the owner must pay a 10 per- payments from the Presidential Election Cam- ball team. Upon graduating college, with a cent cost bond or $5,000, whichever is less. paign Fund. bachelor's degree in business, Ted played For low-income people or for people who have This legislation will ensure that in a presi- football for the Frankford, PA., Yellowjackets, been made poor by this civil asset seizure, dential election campaign the American people now known as the Philadelphia Eagles of the coming up with the money for this bond may get an opportunity to see and hear from all of National Football League. Many years later, be extremely difficult or impossible. This bond the qualified candidates for presidential. Stag- Mr. James was inducted to the Nebraska Hall serves to discourage people from contesting ing organizations should not be given the sub- of Fame at Memorial Stadium. the seizure. jective authority to bar a qualified candidate In 1947, Mr. James was instrumental in If a property owner can come up with this from participation in a presidential debate sim- merging the Burlington Bus Co. and American money, he still has the burden of proof. ply because a subjective judgement has been Bus Lines to create American Bus Lines in The government should have this burden. made the candidate does not have a reason- Chicago. With previous experience as the We are still ``innocent until proven guilty.'' And able chance of winning the election. manager of the Greeley Transportation Co., under criminal law, that is the way it is. If The American people should be given the Ted was immediately offered a job as the someone is charged with a crime, the govern- opportunity to decide for themselves whether president and general manager of American ment has the burden to prove that the person or not a candidate has a chance to be elected Bus Lines Chicago branch. is guilty. president. So much is at stake in a presi- In 1953, Mr. James was given the oppor- However, under civil asset forfeiture, it is the dential election. A presidential election isn't tunity to develop Hidden Valley Ski Area by exact opposite. The owner must prove, by a just a contest between individual candidates. It the Larimer County Park Service. He was a preponderance of the evidence, that either the is a contest between different ideas, policies park concessionaire for Hidden Valley, Grand property was not connected to any wrong- and ideologies. At a time when our country is Lake Lodge, and the Trail Ridge Store, as well doing or the owner did not know and did not facing many complex problems, the American as operating the Estes Park Chalet. consent to the property's illegal use. people should have the opportunity to be ex- Mr. James was a member of the Sigma Phi And to top it off, if the owner succeeds in posed to as many ideas, policies and pro- Epsilon fraternity, Scottish Rite and Estes Park reclaiming his property, the government owes posals as possible in a presidential election Knights of the Belt Buckle. He was commis- him nothing for his troubleÐnot even an apol- campaign. My bill will ensure that this hap- sioner of the Boy Scouts of America in Den- ogy. pens. It will give the American people an op- ver, president of Ski Country USA, and mem- H.R. 1658 calls for reforms that protect the portunity to hear new and different ideas and ber and director of Denver Country Club. rights of innocent citizens while still allowing proposals on how to address the problems Although his professional accomplishments the government to pursue criminals and their facing our nation. I have confidence that the will long be remembered and admired, most property. First, H.R. 1658 puts the burden of American people are wise enough to make a who knew him well will remember Ted James proof, by clear and convincing evidence, onto sound decision. as a hard working, dedicated, and compas- the government, where it should be. Second, Some of the basic principles America was sionate man. I would like to extend my deep- it gives the judge the flexibility to release the founded on was freedom of speech and free- est sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. property, pending the final disposition, if the dom of ideas. I was deeply disappointed that James for their profound loss. confiscation of the property imposes a sub- in the 1996 presidential campaign, the ideas f stantial hardship on the owner. of qualified candidates for president were not Under H.R. 1658, Judges also would be allowed to be heard by the American people ISSUES FACING OUR YOUNG able to appoint counsel in civil forfeiture pro- during the presidential debates. It is my hope PEOPLE TODAY ceedings for our poorest citizens to ensure that Congress will pass my legislation and en- that they are protected from the government's sure that the un-American practice of silencing HON. BERNARD SANDERS exercise of power. Furthermore, property own- qualified for candidates for president is perma- OF VERMONT ers would no longer have to file a bond, and nently put to a stop. Once again, I urge my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could sue if their property is damaged while in colleagues to support this legislation. Thursday, July 1, 1999 the government's possession. f In our haste to punish drug traffickers, Con- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to gress failed to adequately protect the rights of TRIBUTE TO THEODORE ‘‘TED’’ submit for the RECORD these statements by our citizens. JAMES high school students from my home State of H.R. 1658 restores these protections and Vermont, who were speaking at my recent returns law enforcement in drug crimes to the HON. SCOTT McINNIS town meeting on issues facing young people basic tenets of criminal jurisprudence. OF COLORADO today. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHILD CARE IN VERMONT LEGISLATION TO OPEN PARTICI- Thursday, July 1, 1999 (On behalf of Jody Foster, David Verge, Alicia Norris and Bobby Collone) PATION IN PRESIDENTIAL DE- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great BATES deal of sadness that I take a moment to rec- David Verge: Our issue is about child care in Vermont, and with the young people be- ognize the remarkable life and significant cause a lot of the younger people are having HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. achievements of one of Larimer County's lead- kids now. According to child care funds in OF OHIO ing businessmen, Theodore ``Ted'' James. An Vermont, a family could not afford care in 75 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES entrepreneur and developer of Grand Lake percent of the homes or any center. Vermont Lodge and Hidden Valley Ski Area, Mr. James child care subsidy is at too low of a rate, Thursday, July 1, 1999 died at his home on June 8 in Estes Park, only $83.70 for field time centers, and $67.45 Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I am CO. While family, friends and colleagues re- for full-time care and home care. People of introducing legislation to open participation in member the truly exceptional life of Mr. low income levels cannot afford even $50 to make up the difference that the state does presidential debates to all qualified candidates. James, I too would like to pay tribute to this not pay. I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- remarkable man. If they want to come and encourage people tion. Mr. James was a resident of Estes Park for to work or go to school, then they need to My bill amends the Federal Election Cham- 46 years; moving to Larimer County in 1953 to make it worthwhile. If you are working and paign Act of 1971 to organizations staging a run sightseeing buses, two lodges, and a store your whole paycheck is going to the cost of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1467 day care, then what is the point of working? Many people on the left figure that a lib- Exploitative child labor is not only an Youth Build needs a day care, because 11 eral leader is better than a conservative, so issue about wages. It goes deeper, to the people out of, I’d say, about 33, 30 people they vote for the liberal, But the liberals are point where it turns into a life-threatening have kids already, and we would like if we often just as bad. They’re hypocritical in situation for many children around the could try to open child care round Vermont many ways. Their opinions and actions are world. Many people are in such desperate so people can get their educations, and for determined by the status quo. Our current need for whatever money they can get that the people that drop out of high school, be- president, Bill Clinton, is becoming more any conditions are tolerable, as long as they cause they don’t have the money to pay for conservative, in that he wants to increase are getting paid. That needs to change. Peo- child care. We would like to see more people military spending. People like him do not ple everywhere deserve to be rewarded for graduate than drop out, because we have the really want to make the country a good the work they do. Children should be able to lowest dropout rate, from what I understand, place, they just crave power and fame. go to school and have the opportunities that and we are just trying to fix it, because a lot Liberals are often too afraid of offending most American children have. Major cor- of us want to become something so our kids people. They are slightly critical of cap- porations must stop treating people as ma- will not look down on us and can think italism and make some attempts to make it chines, but as people who have needs. Until something of us. You know, a lot of us are better by tax reform or supporting higher this country can put the welfare of people all just not willing to work with it, because we wages and improved working conditions in over the world before money, exploitation of have no money to pay for all the child care, general, but the fact remains, capitalism is a children in other countries will prevail. system that rests on the exploitation of hu- plus other things that we need for essential f needs for babies, us, and it is really hard. mans by other humans. And the same can be Congressman Sanders: You are doing great, said about government: As long as there is A TRIBUTE TO FRATERNITAS Dave. an elitist state, there will be division of Alicia Norris: I think a lot of it is, we are classes and limited opportunity. Nonhier- all students and we all either have children archical collectivism is the only way for true HON. ROBERT A. BRADY or are having children. Two of us have kids liberty. OF PENNSYLVANIA already, and our whole paycheck from Youth Emily Webster: I will be presenting on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Build goes straight to day care. I mean, we child labor. have no money for expenses, for diapers or Child labor is alive and well today, despite Thursday, July 1, 1999 anything else like that. And it is hard to find efforts by the government and the people to Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I good day care when it is $150 a week, and control and regulate it. The efforts made rise to honor a Fraternitas, an organization show that the issue of exploitative child that is really expensive. That makes it real- that exemplifies the proud American tradition ly hard, because we want to go to school. labor has been recognized in the United And I think a lot of it is, students don’t get States and steps have been taken to elimi- of helping those who most need help. the help they need so they can go back to nate it, for progress is not being made fast In February, 1986, a group of friends in the school, because they are trying to better enough and it is not effective enough. small Abruzzi village of Castelfrentano, Italy their lives and make their lives better for Exploitative child labor has been in exist- gathered to discuss how they could best help them and their children. ence for far too long. Even though it occurs the senior citizens of their community. Since Jody Foster: Some of our changes would less often in this country, it is mainly the they are not blessed to have many of the include maybe a special subsidy for parents United States-based companies that commit this abusive act. Nike is a multibillion dollar same services we Americans take for granted, that are going back to school or working, they decided to construct a facility to care for and base it better on income levels, on a U.S.-based company. If this is so, why aren’t higher income level for state help for child the majority of Nike factories in this coun- low income handicapped and elderly resi- care. try? In order for Nike to bring in the profit dents. The project was developing slowly Alicia Norris: And just employers helping that it does, the goods need to be manufac- when, in 1990, Mr. Camillo Micolucci, himself out their employees, to give them day care, tured at a very low cost. By setting up com- a son of the village, visited the town on vaca- or to either provide day care, like the hos- panies in other countries, mainly Third tion. pital does, or to help with the funds for it. World countries, the company brings in more Having been told of this worthwhile project, Congressman Sanders: Well, you guys have profits than it would if manufacturing was Mr. Micolucci returned to my great city of touched on an enormously important sub- done in the United States. ject, and you have done a great job making Disney is another huge U.S.-based com- Philadelphia and launched a non-profit fund that presentation. pany. The products made by Disney are raising organization called ``Fraternitas,'' which aimed for young children, and in most cases is Italian for brotherhood. Being a resident of are made by young children overseas. These the City of Brotherly Love, Mr. Micolucci threw DEMOCRACY AND CHILD LABOR countries don’t enforce labor laws or don’t himself wholeheartedly into the project. He (On behalf of Matt Sheldon and Emily have a minimum wage, so workers don’t Webster) was aided in his efforts by his late mother, have enough money to live even on a poverty Maria, and other fine Americans like Nick and Matt Sheldon: My presentation is on de- level. In addition, the workers are abused in mocracy in the United States. the factories. Oftentimes, the abuse is even Carla Travaglini, Roseann Cugini, Sam and The U.S. system of government is not as sexual. If the workers try to help themselves Leandro Andelucci and attorney James Bucci. fair as it could be. There is an elite ruling and report their abuse, they can be fired and They contacted Mr. Campitello of Washington, class who have too much control in the way even blacklisted. DC who donated the staggering sum of things are run. People in the lower classes The U.S. is aware that Nike and Disney $250,000 to this effort. By continuing the na- have no power. They remain in the lower commit illegal acts outside this country, so tionwide fund raising effort, the committee was class because of a concentration of power why don’t we act upon it? These children are able to raise all the needed funds to go to and wealth within a small area of the popu- not only abused, but they are denied school- lation. ing, something American children take for construction on this much needed building. The type of political system that the U.S. granted. Mr. Speaker, Fraternitas, a 50 bed facility has is a representative democracy. The peo- The most brutal of child labor is called will open its doors on July 3, 1999. I am proud ple elect officials to ‘‘represent’’ them in de- bonded child labor. In a lot of places, the to honor this wonderful group of volunteers, cision-making. These elected officials are need for money is so great, the parents lit- who are shining examples of the best of the very often corrupt and become politicians erally sell their children, or their children American spirit of reaching back to help the only because they have a hunger for author- are kidnapped by companies who put them to less fortunate. ity. work. They receive extremely low wages. The election process doesn’t allow every- Though child labor is still going on, there f one to be represented. It costs a great deal of has been a lot of progress in reducing these HONORING CLAYTON EZELL money for a politician to campaign. There- terrible condition. Global Fashions, a cloth- fore, most people in government come from ing company, took its first step in improving the upper classes. Many of them raise funds conditions when it was discovered that ex- HON. VAN HILLEARY illegally. An honest person with good ideas ploitative child labor was being used. Global OF TENNESSEE for change may not be able to get their voice Fashions then agreed to voluntary codes of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heard because of a lack of campaign funds. conduct to improve working conditions. The mass media also makes it difficult for Another example of success is the Bonded Thursday, July 1, 1999 many people, because it suppresses anything Child Labor Elimination Act, sponsored by Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that seems too radical. When a news organi- Bernie Sanders. It amends the Tariff Act, zation decides whose campaign to cover, which says the products made by prisoners honor a great Tennessean, Clayton Ezell of they may essentially be helping to decide the or adult bonded labor cannot be imported Lawrenceburg. electee. The public only has access to certain into the United States, by including prod- For the last four years, Clayton Ezell proud- orthodox views, so naturally, they vote for ucts made by forced or indentured child ly and ably served with distinction as the those certain people. labor. Mayor of Lawrenceburg. It happened to be a E1468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 time when Mother Nature did not look very Organ Procurement and Transplantation Net- In 1980, Mr. Hein settled in Durango where kindly upon Lawrenceburg, but Mayor Ezell work. It clarifies that the Network is respon- he repaired jewelry and watches for several heroically led the city and its residents through sible for developing, establishing and main- years. Ten years later, he opened his own re- floods, tornadoes and every other challenge taining medical criteria and standards for pair shop, where he fixed everything from they encountered. organ procurement and transplantation. This dime store clocks to Rolex's. Herold soon es- Prior to serving as Mayor, Clayton Ezell will ensure that organs are distributed based tablished himself as one of Durango's finest served for 25 years as Lawrenceburg's Super- on sound scientific principlesÐwithout regard craftsman. intendent of the Gas, Water and Sewer De- to the economic status or political influence of Mr. Hein's dedication to his craft and to his partment. But, Mr. Speaker, Clayton is much a recipient. community have earned him the respect and more than a public servant. Given the enormity of the issues involved, admiration of those who have been fortunate Clayton Ezell is a proud native of Lawrence Members of Congress must work together to enough to know him. I would like to congratu- County and the oldest of ten children. He's a address these concerns on a bipartisan basis. late him on his accomplishments and wish him Navy veteran of World War II and a husband To that end, I urge all of my colleagues to the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. of 55 years. He is a father of two and grand- support our effort to increase organ donation father of four. Clayton Ezell is an American by cosponsoring the ``Organ Procurement and f who gave of himself to get involved in his Transplantation Network Amendments of community and help lead its citizens into a 1999.'' TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE better future. f SOCIAL SECURITY Mr. Speaker, at a time when fewer people take active roles in their community, we MS. CAROL KREIS RECEIVES TEACHER RECOGNITION AWARD HON. BERNARD SANDERS should point to Clayton Ezell as somebody OF VERMONT who got personally involved to make his com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity a better place to live and raise a fam- HON. HEATHER WILSON ily. OF NEW MEXICO Thursday, July 1, 1999 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 1, 1999 call the attention of my colleagues to a resolu- INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF OR- Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring tion on Social Security. The following was GANS AVAILABLE FOR TRANS- agreed upon by both houses of the Vermont PLANTATION JULY 1, 1999 to your attention the outstanding work of Carol Kreis. Ms. Kreis teaches at La Cueva High General Assembly on the 13th of May, 1999. School in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was I call the attention of my colleagues to this HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS recently recognized nationally for helping her resolution and submit the resolution to the OF FLORIDA students to understand the U.S. economy bet- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for their benefit. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter. The Security Industry Foundation honored J.R.H. 113 Thursday, July 1, 1999 her with a Teacher Recognition Award. JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONGRESS TO Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am Ms. Kreis and her students took part in The PROTECT AND PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY pleased to introduce the ``Organ Procurement Stock Market Game, the nation's largest Wall Offered by: Representatives Corren of Bur- and Transplantation Network Amendments of Street educational simulation. Her students lington, Aswad of Burlington, Bouricius of 1999.'' This important bill reauthorizes the Na- gained valuable economic experience and im- Burlington, Darrow of Newfane, Darrow of Dummerston, Hingtgen of Burlington, Jor- tional Organ Transplantation Act and promotes proved their math, writing, and social studies skills because of her. Ms. Kreis received a dan of Middlesex, Keenan of St. Albans City, efforts to increase the supply of organs avail- Kreitzer of Rutland City, Nuovo of able for transplantation. I have been joined by subscription to the Wall Street Journal Inter- active Edition and the Classroom Edition to Middlebury, Smith of Sudbury, Sullivan of two of my Commerce Committee colleagues, Burlington, Sweetser of Essex, support the continuation of teaching finance, Rep. GENE GREEN and Rep. FRANK PALLONE, Valsangiacomo of Barre City, Vinton of in sponsoring this bipartisan measure. entrepreneurship and business. Colchester, Wheeler of Burlington and Our legislation addresses a serious national Mr. Speaker, we often hear that America's Zuckerman of Burlington. health concern. Quite simply, we do not have students are falling behind in competitive skills Whereas, the purpose of Social Security is enough organs to satisfy the demand for those they need going into the next century. Carol to provide a strong, simple and efficient Kreis' hard work will benefit students in our form of basic insurance against the adversi- in need of a transplant. ties of old age, disability and dependency, By even the most optimistic estimates, an- community now and into their future. Let us give her our recognition and thanks today. and ticipated increases in organ supply are not Whereas, for 60 years Social Security has f projected to meet demand. This year, 20,000 provided a stable platform of retirement, dis- people will receive organ transplantsÐbut HONORING HEROLD HEIN ability and survivor annuity benefits to pro- 40,000 will not. In the last decade alone, the tect working Americans and their depend- waiting list for transplants grew by over 300 HON. SCOTT McINNIS ents, and percent. This is literally a matter of life and Whereas, the costs to administer Social Se- OF COLORADO curity are less than one percent of the bene- death for tens of thousands of Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fits delivered, and each year. Thursday, July 1, 1999 Whereas, the American and world econo- To address this problem, our bill directs the mies continue to encounter periods of high Secretary of Health and Human Services to Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to uncertainty and volatility that make it as carry out a program to educate the public with take this opportunity to recognize and honor important as ever to preserve a basic and respect to organ donation, in particular, the Mr. Herold Hein of Durango, Colorado. After continuing safety net of protections guaran- need for additional organs for transplantation. 59 years of remarkable dedication and hard teed by our society’s largest guarantor of In addition, it authorizes grants to cover the work, Mr. Hein has retired as one of Colo- risk, the federal government, and costs of travel and subsistence expenses for rado's most talented craftsman. As the last Whereas, Social Security affords protec- tions to rich and poor alike and no citizen, individuals who make living donations of their working certified master watchmaker in Du- no matter how well-off today, can foretell to- organs. rango, Herold has spent nearly 20 years per- morrow’s adversities, and The bill specifically recognizes the generous fecting his craft while devoting his time and Whereas, average life expectancies are in- contribution made by each living individual skill to creating a successful business. creasing and people are commonly living who has donated an organ to save a life. It Mr. Hein began repairing watches in 1942 into their 80’s and 90’s, making it more im- also acknowledges the advances in medical when he joined the Navy. Stationed at Pearl portant than ever that each of us be fully technology that have enabled transplantation Harbor, he worked with five other men, repair- protected by defined retirement benefits, and of organs donated by living individuals to be- ing various clocks around the base. In 1944, Whereas, medical scientists are contin- ually developing new ways to maintain and come a viable treatment option for an increas- Herold was transferred to Midway Island in the enhance the lives of people with severe dis- ing number of patients. Pacific Ocean where he worked on submarine abilities, thus making it more important The bill also reauthorizes the National Open stopwatches. He then left the Navy in 1945 that each of us to be protected against the Transplant Act, which was enacted to provide with three years of extensive training and risk of dependency, institutionalization and for the establishment and operation of an practice in watch and clock repair. impoverishment, and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1469 Whereas, the lives of wage earners and A TRIBUTE TO THE GRANHAN providers to offer mammograms, cancer pre- their spouses are seldom coterminous; one PLAYGROUND WOLFPACK vention education, HIV/AIDS prevention, lead often outlives the other by decades, making and pesticide education and post-natal edu- it crucial to preserve a secure base of protec- tion for children and other family members HON. ROBERT A. BRADY cation. In additional to these rural health serv- dependent on a wage earner who may die or OF PENNSYLVANIA ices, Ms. Freeman's Reachout also offers become disabled, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GED programs and translation services. Whereas, Social Security, in current form, Thanks to Ms. Freeman's leadership, dedi- Thursday, July 1, 1999 reinforces family cohesiveness and enhances cation and caring spirit, the translation and re- the value of work in our society, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I ferral services have reached more than 3,000 Whereas, Congress currently has proposals rise to honor a great Philadelphia sports pro- people in eight rural East Tennessee counties. to shift a portion of Social Security con- gram, the Granhan Playground Wolfpack. The tributions from insurance to personal invest- More than 2,000 high school students have re- ment accounts for each wage earner, and Wolfpack is the latest in a long time of Phila- ceived Reachout's AIDS/HIV education pro- Whereas, Social Security, our largest and delphia champions. My city is the proud home gram. most fundamental insurance system, cannot of many former, and future champs: people Ms. Freeman herself overcame great odds fulfill its protective function if it is splin- like Joe Frazier, the 76ers, the Flyers, the before helping improve rural health care for tered into individualized stock accounts and Phillies and the Eagles. And now, we can add others in East Tennessee. Born in Puerto must create and manage millions of small the Wolfpack to that long list. Rico, she has lived in Cocke County for the risk-bearing investments out of a stream of This year, Granhan Playground is not only contributions intended as insurance, and past 29 years. She earned an undergraduate Whereas, private accounts cannot be sub- the home of the 12 year old and under hockey degree in sociology in 1990, then went back to stituted for Social Security without eroding champs, it also produced the 15 years old and earn a Masters in health education in 1996. basic protections for working families, since under championship team. Mr. Speaker, this She even had to overcome her own illnesses such protections, to be strong, must be insu- record breaking season could not have hap- stemming from a rare muscle condition. lated from economic uncertainty and be pened without the determination of kids who Mr. Speaker, at a time when rural health backed by the entity best capable of spread- gave their all to bring glory to their neighbor- care has been under direct assault from ing risk, the federal government, and hood. The 12 and under team won with a tal- Washington, it is refreshing to see a private Whereas, the diversion of contributions to ented roster featuring Mike and Kevin private investment accounts would dramati- citizen take it upon herself to try to solve the cally increase financial shortfalls to the So- Cassidy; Kevin Lowthert; George Bochanski; problems she sees in her community. Ms. cial Security trust fund and require major Dan Devine; Mike Devine; Joe Walsh; Chris Freeman probably said it best when she said, reductions in the defined benefits upon Porter; Mike McLaughlin; Chris Porter; Jason ``We believe in letting communities be the big- which millions of Americans depend; and Mardinly and Rich Canfield. They also bene- gest part of the solution to addressing and Whereas, to administer 150 million sepa- fited from the skills of goalie Sean Rodgers, solving their problems * * * I am committed to rate investment accounts would require a this year's Vezina award winner. helping provide the tools to my community so larger bureaucracy, and the resulting ex- The 15 and older squad, anchored by fellow pense and the cost of converting each ac- it can help itself.'' count to an annuity upon retirement would Vezina trophy winner, Julie Bochanski and I agree completely, and I want to once consume much of the profit or exacerbate playoff mvp, R.J. Carrido; featured Joe Walsh; again thank and congratulate Rosie Freeman the loss realized by each participant, and Joe Grajek; Tom August; Jay Bailey; Brain for everything she has done to improve rural Whereas, the question of whether part of DiTomo; Jim Dougherty; Josh Mills and Tom health care in East Tennessee. There is still the Social Security Trust Fund should be di- Kay, proved to be equally fierce competitors. much to do before rural health care receives versified into investments other than gov- They did their neighborhood proud in their ernment bonds so that, while still invested the kind of attention it deserves, but with car- march to victory. ing people like Ms. Freeman on the job, the collectively at low expense, returns may be But none of this would have been possible increased, thus enhancing the capacity of situation looks a little brighter. the fund to meet its obligations to pay bene- without the support and involvement of Wolf- fits while spreading the risk across the en- pack parents, family, and community volun- f tire spectrum of Social Security partici- teers. I am proud of them and all they do to pants, is entirely different from that of help these kids grow into healthy and produc- PRESERVING HEALTH CARE splintering its millions of accounts, and tive adults. And I have a special pride in one CHOICES FOR SENIORS Whereas, creating an array of winners and young man who works with the ``Pack.'' I want losers would be contrary to the basic prin- to salute Robert F. Brady, my son, who is ciples of insurance and risk distribution, HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS Recreation Leader at Granhan Playground. I thus defeating the purpose of this part of our OF FLORIDA retirement system, and love him and am proud of all the work he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Congress amended the Internal does. Revenue Code to provide a full menu of pro- Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to join Thursday, July 1, 1999 visions that enables working Americans and me in saluting the Granhan Wolfpack on this their employers to voluntarily contribute to successful season and wish them many more. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am proud to introduce legislation that will help mil- tax-sheltered accounts that are open to the f opportunities and exposed to the risks of in- lions of Medicare beneficiaries whose health vestment markets, diverting Social Security CONGRATULATING ROSALINA coverage is in jeopardy. My Florida colleague, contributions to private accounts duplicates FREEMAN FOR IMPROVING COM- PETER DEUTSCH, has joined me in sponsoring existing programs, and MUNITY HEALTH IN EAST TEN- this bipartisan measure. Our billÐthe Whereas, such recently created systems ``Medicare+Choice Risk Adjustment Amend- now cover half of American families, now NESSEE therefore be it ments of 1999''Ðwill help to preserve and ex- Resolved, by the Senate and House of Rep- HON. VAN HILLEARY pand health care choices for seniors who par- ticipate in Medicare managed care plans. resentatives: OF TENNESSEE That the General Assembly respectfully The Medicare+Choice program was created IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and strongly urges Congress not to enact as part of the 1997 Balanced Budget Act to in- laws that might tend to diminish or under- Thursday, July 1, 1999 crease health care options for Medicare bene- mine a unified and stable Social Security ficiaries. While the majority of beneficiaries re- system, and be it further Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Resolved: That laws to encourage workers congratulate Ms. Rosalina Freeman, who was main in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, and their employers to save or invest for re- recently named one of ten outstanding individ- enrollment in managed care plans has grown tirement should supplement and not sub- uals from around the country to receive a rapidly in recent years. Many seniors now de- stitute for the basic benefits of Social Secu- $100,000 award from the Robert Wood John- pend on the additional benefits (such as pre- rity insurance that are vital to American son Foundation's Community Health Leader- scription drug coverage) available through working families, and be it further ship Program (CHLP). plans under the Medicare+Choice program. Resolved: That the Secretary of State be di- However, a serious crisis threatens this vital rected to send a copy of this resolution to Ms. Freeman is the founder and executive the President of the United States Senate, director of Reachout, Inc., which provides rural program. the Speaker of the House of Representatives health education and services for East Ten- Last year, nearly 100 Medicare managed of the United States and each member of the nessee's Hispanic factory and farm workers. care plans did not renew their Medicare con- Vermont Congressional Delegation. Reachout works with other rural health care tracts or reduced their geographic areas of E1470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 service. This year, many more plans have an- A TRIBUTE TO JOE VIVIAN Clinton and the United States refused to sign nounced their intent to leave the a treaty that would have banned land mines around the world. Why they must have won- Medicare+Choice program, raising serious HON. HEATHER WILSON dered is it all right for Angolan and Cam- concerns about its continued availability as an OF NEW MEXICO bodian children to be exposed to these deadly option for Medicare beneficiaries. Many plans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weapons, but not Kosovars? Clinton was in full ‘‘caring’’ mode as he cite inadequate reimbursement as a major fac- Thursday, July 1, 1999 tor in their decision. spoke with refugees in Macedonia last week. Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring ‘‘I know a lot of people are anxious to go Unless Congress takes action to correct this to your attention the 35 years of service Mr. home,’’ he said. ‘‘But you know there are problem, the consequences will be devastating Joe Vivian has given to our community of Al- still a lot of land mines in the ground, on the for Medicare beneficiaries, especially low-in- routes into Kosovo and in many of the com- buquerque as a coach, mentor and leader. munities. You have suffered enough. I don’t come seniors. Many will lose the option of par- Mr. Vivian coached wrestling for 35 years at want any child hurt. I don’t want anyone ticipating in a Medicare managed care plan al- six city high schools. He began his wrestling else to lose a leg or an arm or a child because together. Others will face increased out-of- career in the eighth grade when a coach of a land mine.’’ pocket costs or a reduction in benefits. reached out to him and helped him turn his life The president neglected to mention that around. Through his coaching Mr. Vivian while the retreating Serb army left many of This situation is largely due to a decision by mentored many young athletes. Mr. Vivian those land mines, much of the danger to re- the Health Care Financing Administration provided important lessons in staying phys- turning civilians comes from unexploded (HCFA) to disregard the intent of Congress in ‘‘bomblets’’ from cluster bombs dropped by ically fit, being part of a team, setting and NATO planes. establishing the Medicare+Choice program. achieving goals and community involvement. The 1997 Balanced Budget Act required Unexploded ordnance dropped by NATO People who worked with Joe Vivian describe aircraft floods the province. Two NATO sol- HCFA to establish a process for ``adjusting'' him as dedicated and committed to the wres- diers died trying to deactivate some of it, Medicare+Choice payments based on the like- tlers he worked with. He coached teams to and some children died when they tried to lihood or the ``risk'' that enrollees will use three state titles and holds over 300 career play with it. Cluster bombs contain 202 of health care services. dual victories. the bomblets that scatter over a wide area. In addition to coaching, Joe Vivian volun- The bomblets’ purpose is to kill enemy Congress anticipated that this new ``risk ad- troops. But of course, as with land mines, it justment'' process would provide teers with Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics is civilians who pay the price. and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Medicare+Choice plans with higher payments None of this is new. There are more than Mr. Joe Vivian retired from coaching this for patients who are chronically ill and lower 100 million land mines in the ground around year. Please join me in thanking him for the the world, many of them in unmarked fields payments for those who are generally healthy. positive influence he is in our community and where even the soldiers who put them there We did not intend to decrease overall wish him the best in retirement. cannot find them. Most were sown during re- Medicare+Choice spending through this proc- f gional conflicts, such as the decades-long ess. Instead, we were simply trying to make Angolan Civil War. Afghanistan and Angola sure that Medicare+Choice funds would be CLINTON HYPOCRISY ON LAND have roughly 9 million land mines each. The MINES mines kill or maim some 26,000 civilians distributed based on the health status of yearly. Medicare+Choice enrollees. Despite full knowledge of these obscene However, HCFA has completely disregarded HON. GEORGE MILLER numbers, Clinton refused to sign the land OF CALIFORNIA mines treaty two years ago, even though 100 the intent of Congress on this critical issue. other nations did sign it. Now here he is in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The agency is using its authority to establish Macedonia warning civilians and their chil- a ``risk adjustment'' process as an excuse to Thursday, July 1, 1999 dren about land mines, the spread of which try to impose deep spending cuts in the Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. he did nothing to stop, and cluster bomblets, Medicare+Choice program. HCFA's ill-advised which NATO deposited on Kosovar land. Speaker, the Contra Costa Times, my home- It is heartening to see the president of the decision threatens to seriously underfund the town newspaper in the East Bay of San Fran- United States acknowledging the danger of Medicare+Choice program. Estimates indicate cisco, got it right today when they took the land mines. Perhaps now he will turn his at- as much as $11 billion may be drained from President to task on the issue of land mines. tention to halting their further prolifera- Medicare+Choice over the next five years, if ``Hypocrisy on Land Mines,'' an editorial, tion. HCFA is allowed to go forward with its plan. points out that while President Clinton is now f giving his compassion and his warnings of At the time the 1997 Balanced Budget Act safety to returning Kosovar refugees because TRIBUTE TO J.B. WHITTEMORE was considered, the Congressional Budget Of- their homeland is wired full of land mines, it fice (CBO) estimated no savings from the risk was the same President Clinton who refused HON. SCOTT McINNIS adjuster. CBO's analysis assumed that the risk to sign the international treaty to ban land OF COLORADO adjuster would simply shift funds within mines two years ago. Over 100 other nations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medicare+Choice. By contrast, HCFA's ap- signed the treaty and the United States should Thursday, July 1, 1999 proach would drain billions of dollars from the have taken the lead to see this treaty enacted program. and enforced. Instead, all the United States Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great can do now is hope that not too many deal of sadness that I wish to recognize the The ``Medicare+Choice Risk Adjustment Kosovar refugees have their limbs blown off remarkable life and spirit of Mr. J.B. Amendments of 1999'' would address this as they venture home after the war. Whittemore of Pueblo, Colorado. With this, I problem in two ways. First, it would require Tens of thousands of civilians are killed by would like to take a moment to pay tribute to HCFA to implement its risk adjustment proc- land mines around the world every year. The Mr. Whittemore who embodied and exempli- ess on a budget neutral basisÐas Congress world needs America's leadership to bring an fied hard work, dedication, and compassion. intended. Second, the bill would repeal a pro- end to this cruel form of warfare where the For more than half of a century, he dedicated vision of current law that automatically re- main victims, in fact, are civilians. I commend his energy to ensuring the happiness of thou- quires the annual increase in Medicare fee-for- the editorial below to my colleagues and to my sands of Pueblo children, never letting a lack service payments. President. of money keep children from enjoying the ride. J.B. Whittemore was born in Pueblo, Colo- Millions of seniors rely on Medicare+Choice [From Contra Costa Times, July 1, 1999] rado in 1914, the same year in which the City for greater flexibility in meeting their health HYPOCRISY ON LAND MINES Park carousel was manufactured. With nickels care needs. My legislation will help to stabilize President Clinton gave good advise when earned by milking cows, Mr. Whittemore es- this vital program and guarantee continued he warned Kosovar Albanians to delay their caped the world by riding the carousel. return to Kosovo because of the many land health care choices for Medicare beneficiaries. On March 1, 1943, he joined the City Parks I urge my colleagues to join me in protecting mines still scattered about the countryside and in towns. But there must have been Department staffÐa job which became a ca- seniors' health care choices by cosponsoring much gnashing of teeth at the office of the reer spanning 33 years. While working for the the ``Medicare+Choice Risk Adjustment International Campaign to Ban Landmines, City Parks Department, Mr. Whittemore also Amendments of 1999.'' whose members watched two years ago as worked nights, Sundays and holidays as the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1471 maintenance man and operator of the City THE WASHINGTON TIMES, into Rhode Island politics, and then he passed Park carousel. Just as Mr. Whittemore cared June 8, 1999. away suddenly the next day. I mourn the about the happiness of children, he also cared India’s recent air attacks on Kashmir are passing of this wonderful man, but I also stand really a war on the Kashmiri freedom move- about his family. He loved and appreciated his ment. Everything India has tried to put today in appreciation of the conversation I had family and shared his light with all. down the freedom movement has failed, so with him on Monday, and countless others like Mr. Whittemore was a man of kindness and now it has resorted to an air war against the it, and in celebration of a life lived to the fullest generosity. Through his involvement in the Kashmiris. Sikhs are concerned that neigh- and to the benefit of all who knew him. community, he touched the lives of many. His boring Punjab or Khalistan could be next. Jimmy Creamer was a lifelong resident of smile, his devotion, and his zest for life will This war is designed to suppress the free- Providence, Rhode Island. He started his ca- long be remembered and admired. Those who dom fighters in Kashmir. India has not yet reer in public service by enlisting in the United have come to know J.B. Whittemore will miss learned that people struggling for freedom cannot be suppressed by force forever. This is States Marine Corps out of high school. After him greatly. I am confident however, that in why more than 500,000 Indian soldiers are serving for three years in the military, he be- spite of this profound loss, the family and stationed in Kashmir. Another 500,000 are came a member of the Providence Fire De- friends of Mr. Whittemore can take comfort in stationed in Punjab to suppress the move- partment and retired as Lieutenant after 20 the knowledge that he made a significant im- ment to free Khalistan. India has already years and with a Commendation for Devotion pact on the quality of life of the citizens of lost two Russian-made MiG fighters and two Pueblo. helicopter gunships. to Duty and Meritorious Services. He also found the time, while working and raising his f To suppress the freedom struggle, the In- dian government has killed more than 250,000 young family, to pursue higher education and SIKH LEADER’S LETTER EXPOSES Sikhs since 1984, more than 200,000 Christians return to Providence College and earn both CONFLICT IN KASHMIR in Nagaland since 1948, more than 60,000 Mus- his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts de- lims in Kashmir since 1988 and tens of thou- grees. sands of others. HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE The reason for these conflicts is the denial After retiring from the Fire Department OF CALIFORNIA of self-determination by the country that Jimmy began his career in Rhode Island poli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proclaims itself ‘‘the world’s largest democ- tics, holding several different positions before racy.’’ America periodically conducts demo- Thursday, July 1, 1999 being appointed Chief of Staff for the Speaker cratic votes on the status of Puerto Rico, of the Rhode Island House of Representa- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, India has re- with independence as an option. Canada does the same for Quebec, and Great Britain re- tives. He held that position for 19 years, under cently undertaken a military effort to eliminate the leadership of three different speakers, and the freedom movement in Kashmir. Supporters cently allowed Scotland and Wales to elect their own parliaments, moving them one became an invaluable resource to the mem- of freedom for all the nations of South Asia, step closer to a vote on independence. If self- bers of the State legislature and the people of especially neighboring Punjab, Khalistan, are determination is good enough for them, why Rhode Island. He brought both institutional concerned that if this conflict spreads, it could shouldn’t the Sikhs of Khalistan, the Mus- knowledge and political insight to his work, as be a threat to other nations inside India's bor- lims of Kashmir, the Christians of Nagaland well as a tremendous sense of dedication, loy- and others seeking their freedom from India ders. alty, and integrity. Recently, Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Presi- enjoy the same rights? dent of the Council of Khalistan, wrote a letter The United States, Canada and Great Brit- In addition to his professional work at the to the Washington Times which I am sure will ain are major world powers. Not only is a State House, he lent his expertise to the free and fair plebiscite the democratic way Democratic party in Rhode Island as chairman be of interest to my colleagues. He pointed to settle these issues, it is how great powers out that the air attacks are really an attack on conduct themselves. India claims that there of the 8th Ward Democratic Committee in the Kashmiri freedom fighters. ``India has not is no support for Khalistan. Then why not Providence and as a well-respected member yet learned that people struggling for freedom hold a free and fair vote? If India wants to be of the Democratic State Committee. He also cannot be suppressed by force forever,'' he a world power and if it claims that it is found the time to continue his involvement wrote. democratic, then it should allow the people with the Providence Fire Department, to serve Dr. Aulakh wrote that ``the reason for these of Khalistan, Kashmir, Nagaland and the as a substitute teacher in the Providence conflicts is the denial of self-determination by others seeking their freedom to hold a plebi- school system, to help organize youth hockey scite under international supervision on the in the area, and to coach a Little League the country that proclaims itself `the world's question of independence so that this issue largest democracy.' '' This is the cause not can be settled in a free and fair vote. baseball team. As his colleagues in the Rhode only of the conflict in Kargil, but many of the The war against the people of Kashmir Island House of Representatives stated in a political problems in South Asia. India spends shows the inherent weakness of the Indian recent House Resolution, ``Anyone could plain- its money to build nuclear weapons and forc- government. Now is the best time for the ly see that his heart belonged to children. The ibly maintain its unstable, polyglot country people and nations of South Asia to claim look of joy on his face was evident every time while half its people live below the inter- their freedom. America can support this by he taught a child to swing a bat or stand up national poverty line. To make it worse, India cutting off aid to India until it lets people on skates. . . . Jimmy loved children.'' What an live in freedom and by declaring its open convened a meeting last month with China, support for the freedom movements of South incredible testament to the legacy this man Cuba, Serbia, and other enemies of our coun- Asia. has left behind him. try ``to stop the U.S.'' Why are the over- GURMIT SIGNH AULAKH, I first met Jimmy when I was elected to the stressed taxpayers of America supporting this President, Rhode Island House of Representatives in Council of Khalistan. kind of government? 1984, and he quickly became a close friend Only when free and fair plebiscites on inde- f and trusted adviser. I could always depend on pendence are held in those regions that are Jimmy for sound and honest advice, and per- seeking their freedom can India legitimately IN MEMORY AND TRIBUTE TO haps even more importantly, for a smile and a claim that it is a democratic power. India JAMES J. ‘‘JIMMY’’ CREAMER few words of wit or encouragement. I am promised the people of Kashmir a plebiscite in proud to have called this man my friend, and 1948. It promised the Sikhs of Punjab, HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND feel that the entire Rhode Island State Legisla- Khalistan, that they would have autonomy. OF RHODE ISLAND ture is a better institution for his 19 years India claims it is democratic and that there is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there. no support for independence in these places or in Nagaland or any of the other lands it oc- Thursday, July 1, 1999 Jimmy's life was dedicated to his family and cupies. Then why not simply have a vote? Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to then to the people and State of Rhode Island. The conflict at Kargil shows that India is un- pay solemn tribute to a distinguished col- He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his two stable. It is falling apart in front of our eyes. league and dear friend, James J. ``Jimmy'' sons, James and Patrick, two grandchildren, We should get on the right side of history and Creamer. I must confess that I can hardly be- and a brother and three sisters. He was a de- support the freedom movements by cutting off lieve that this man, so full of life and love, is voted husband, father, grandfather, and broth- aid to India and by calling for free and fair no longer with us. Just last week, I ran into er, and I offer my deepest sympathies to his plebiscites for those seeking freedom. Jimmy in the halls of the Rhode Island State family as they mourn the loss of this special I insert the Council of Khalistan's letter into House. We had a typical conversation, laugh- and generous man. He will be sorely missed the RECORD. ing at Jimmy's stories and humorous insights by all who had the pleasure to know him. E1472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 A TRIBUTE TO THE RECIPIENTS documents to yesterday's release. I applaud that the United States knew during and OF THE 1999 ‘‘TRAIL BLAZING the Administration for releasing yesterday's after the coup about the Chilean military’s FOR CHILDREN’’ AWARDS WEEK- murderous crackdown on leftists. documents but I strongly urge them to con- On Sept. 21, 1973, 10 days after the coup, END AND THE RASHEED A. WAL- tinue to release documents on a timely basis one C.I.A. report said: ‘‘The prevailing mood LACE FOUNDATION from all branches of the Administration, includ- among the Chilean military is to use the cur- ing the CIA. rent opportunity to stamp out all vestiges of The search for the truth is important not Communism in Chile for good. Severe repres- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY sion is planned. The military is rounding up OF PENNSYLVANIA only for the historic case against General Pinochet, but for Americans too who wish to large numbers of people, including students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and leftists of all descriptions, and interning know what role their government may have Thursday, July 1, 1999 them.’’ played in a violent period of history and how The report noted that ‘‘300 students were Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I we may avoid playing such a role in the fu- killed in the technical university when they rise today to honor both the Rasheed A. Wal- ture. refused to surrender’’ in Santiago, the cap- lace Foundation, host of the 1999 ``Trail Blaz- The New York Times notes also that not ital, and that the military was considering a ing for Children'' Award, and the recipients of only will the documents help Spain, but that plan to kill ‘‘50 leftists’’ for every leftist sniper still operating. the named award. Both the recipients and the Spain has already helped provide information In a summary of the situation in Chile a Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation have been in- to the United States that might help the Jus- month after the coup, a C.I.A. report dated strumental in improving the lives of children tice Department complete its still open case Oct. 12 found that ‘‘security considerations throughout Philadelphia. In addition, I would against those responsible for the assassina- still have first priority with the junta.’’ also like to extend congratulations to the Po- tion of Chilean exile Orlando Letelier and his ‘‘The line between people killed during at- lice Athletic League of Philadelphia and Mr. American assistant Ronnie Karpen Moffitt in tacks on security forces and those captured and executed immediately has become in- Sonny Hill of the Sonny Hill Basketball League Washington, D.C. in 1976. It is widely be- creasingly blurred,’’ the report continued. It on their outstanding accomplishments to youth lieved, but has not yet been proven, that Gen- said the junta ‘‘has launched a campaign to in the Philadelphia community. eral Pinochet personally ordered Letelier's improve its international image; the regime Central to the focus of the Rasheed A. Wal- execution. shows no sign of relenting in its determina- lace Foundation has been ``Enhancing the The documents released yesterday further tion to deal swiftly and decisively with dis- Quality of Life for All People.'' The commit- demonstrate that the United States was well sidents, however, and the bloodshed goes on.’’ ment of the foundation is seen each year dur- aware of atrocities taking place during and However, a C.I.A. report dated March 21, ing its Annual Coat Drive for the Homeless after the coup and that despite this knowledge 1974, insisted that ‘‘the junta has not been and a series of contributions targeting youth the Nixon Administration sought to maintain bloodthirsty.’’ recreation programs in the area. Such chari- close ties to General Pinochet. ‘‘The Government has been the target of table efforts have been seen throughout his ``U.S. Releases Files on Abuses in Pinochet numerous charges related to alleged viola- professional basketball career. Era,'' The New York Times, July 1, 1999, tions of human rights,’’ it said. ‘‘Many of the Page A11. accusations are merely politically inspired The Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation is truly falsehoods or gross exaggerations.’’ blazing trails for young people and the less ``Documents Show U.S. Knew Pinochet An estimated 5,000 people were killed in fortunate in Philadelphia. I salute Rasheed on Planned Crackdown in '73,'' The Washington the coup, including Chile’s democratically his charitable contributions to our great city Post, July 1, 1999, Page A23. elected President, Salvador Allende, whose and give my best wishes for continued suc- [From the New York Times, July 1, 1999] body was recovered from the bombed re- mains of the Presidential Palace, which had cess to both the foundation and the award re- U.S. RELEASES FILES ON ABUSES IN PINOCHET been attacked by military jets. cipients. ERA Thousands more died or were tortured at f (By Philip Shenon) the hands of the military during General Pinochet’s 17-year rule. Last week, the Chil- NEW REVELATIONS ON GENERAL WASHINGTON, June 30—The C.I.A. and other Government agencies had detailed reports of ean College of Medicine reported that at PINOCHET AND THE UNITED widespread human rights abuses by the Chil- least 200,000 people had been tortured by STATES ean military, including the killings and tor- Government forces at the time. ture of leftist dissidents, almost imme- Under the Nixon Administration, the Cen- HON. GEORGE MILLER diately after a 1973 right-wing coup that the tral Intelligence Agency mounted a full-tilt United States supported, according to once- covert operation to keep Dr. Allende from OF CALIFORNIA secret Government documents released taking office and, when that failed, under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today. took subtler efforts to undermine him. The Thursday, July 1, 1999 The 5,800 documents which the Clinton Ad- C.I.A.’s director of operations at the time, ministration decided last year to declassify Thomas Karamessines, later told Senate in- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. and make public could provide evidence to vestigators that those efforts ‘‘never really Speaker, as my colleagues will recall, I have support the prosecution of Gen. Augusto ended.’’ worked for several years now, along with Mr. Pinochet, who seized power in the coup and The C.I.A. has never provided a full expla- nation of what it knew about human rights CONYERS of Michigan and others here, to have was arrested in Britain last October. Spain is abuses carried out by the Chilean military the United States declassify documents con- seeking his extradition, charging that his junta had kidnapped, tortured and killed during and after the coup. But internal Gov- cerning Gen. Augusto Pinochet's 1973 military ernment documents released since have coup in Chile and its aftermath and what the Spanish citizens. The documents were released as Clinton shown that the agency’s knowledge of the vi- United States knew about Pinochet's connec- Administration officials confirmed that the olence was extensive. The Clinton Administration announced tion to human rights violations and acts of ter- Justice Department has been conferring with last December that, as a result of the arrest rorism both in Chile and abroad. Spanish authorities, in part to exchange in- of General Pinochet, it would declassify A Spanish court is trying to extradite Gen- formation about General Pinochet, including some of the documents. eral Pinochet to stand trial in Spain for inter- his possible involvement in the 1976 car- The Administration described the move as national human rights violations. The docu- bomb assassination in Washington of the an attempt at Government accountability, ments held by the United States are expected Chilean Ambassador to the United States, and it was the first sign that the United to shed important light on Pinochet's activities Orlando Letelier, and a colleague, Ronni States intended to cooperate in the criminal Moffitt, of the Institute for Policy Studies. case being built against General Pinochet. that will help clarify his personal role in this Because the Justice Department considers bloody period of history. The vast majority of the documents re- the Letelier investigation to be ongoing, the leased today—5,000 of the 5,800—came from Yesterday, the first significant release of Government withheld documents related to the files of the State Department. The C.I.A. documents took place. I commend to my col- the murders, officials said today. released 490 documents, the Federal Bureau leagues the articles below, from the New York Historians and human rights advocates, of Investigation, 100, and the Pentagon, 60. Times and the Washington Post concerning who were busily trying to sort through the Human rights groups said they were sur- the 5,800 documents released at the National nearly 20,000 pages released today by the Na- prised by the paucity of documents declas- Archives. As you will note from the articles tional Archives, agreed that the documents sified by the C.I.A. did not offer startling revelations about ‘‘The C.I.A. has the most to offer but also below, it is suspected that there are still many American ties to the Chilean junta under the most to hide,’’ said Peter Kornbluh of more relevant documents that have not been General Pinochet. the National Security Archive, a public-in- released, particularly from the Central Intel- Instead, they said, the documents provide terest clearing-house for declassified docu- ligence Agency, which only contributed 490 rich new detail to support the long-held view ments. The documents that were released CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1473 today, he said, ‘‘show that the C.I.A. was October in London in response to a Spanish against Pinochet. Yet the embassy expressed well-apprised of the vicious nature of the extradition request on charges of alleged irritation over being asked to write ‘‘still an- Chilean regime.’’ human rights violations committed during other human rights report’’ on Chile and The public affairs office at the C.I.A. did his 17-year rule. The extradition trial is noted the ‘‘strong and varied views’’ inside not respond to phone calls early this scheduled for September. the mission. evening. The redacted documents made public yes- In its own report, the embassy military The documents released today date from terday cover the years of the worst excesses group complained: ‘‘We [the United States] 1973 to 1978, ‘‘the period of the most flagrant of the Chilean military government, from do not appear to be visionary enough to see human rights abuses in Chile,’’ said James 1973 to 1978, when at least 3,000 people were the total picture; we focus only upon the rel- Foley, a State Department spokesman. killed or ‘‘disappeared’’ at the hands of gov- atively few violation cases which occur and The White House said in a statement that ernment forces. Additional documents—in- continue to hound the government about ‘‘a limited number of documents have not cluding some from 1968 to 1973 covering the past events while shrugging off dem- been released at this time, primarily because election of Allende, a Marxist, as president onstrated improvements.’’ they relate to an ongoing Justice Depart- and the events leading up to the coup and his f ment investigation’’ of the murder of Mr. death—are scheduled for later release. The documents are primarily status Letelier and Ms. Moffitt. WARTIME VIOLATION OF ITALIAN Administration officials, speaking on con- overviews and intelligence reports on the sit- dition that they not be identified, said that uation inside Chile, and add little of sub- AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES ACT the inquiry was active, in part as a result of stance to scholarly and congressional re- information available to the United States views of the period, as well as investigations HON. RICK LAZIO conducted by the democratically elected from Spanish prosecutors seeking to try OF NEW YORK General Pinochet. Chilean governments that followed Pinochet. In April, they said, a senior criminal pros- Nor are the documents likely to be useful in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ecutor from the Justice Department, Mark the Pinochet extradition case. Thursday, July 1, 1999 Richard, traveled to Spain to meet with For example, information concerning the Spanish authorities to discuss whether 1976 car bomb assassination in Washington of Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, late in the night of Washington and Madrid could swap informa- former Chilean diplomat and Pinochet oppo- December 7, 1941, only hours after the Japa- tion in their investigations. Prosecutors here nent Orlando Letelier and his assistant nese attack on Pearl Harbor, Filippo Molinari have long been interested in whether there is Ronni Karpen Moffitt were left out, the heard noises outside his San Jose home. evidence that General Pinochet or his depu- State Department said, because aspects of the case are still being investigated by the When Molinari went to investigate, he found ties ordered the murders in Washington be- Justice Department. three policemen at his front door. They told cause Mr. Letelier was an opponent of the Human rights organizations commended him that by order of President Roosevelt, he Pinochet regime. the Clinton administration for the release must come with them. The killings here are believed to have been but expressed disappointment at its selective part of an orchestrated campaign of violence Molinari had served in the Italian army dur- nature. Peter Kornbluh of the National Secu- known within the Pinochet Government as ing World War I, fighting alongside American rity Archives, who is compiling information troops. He was well-known within his commu- Operation Condor, in which opponents of the for a book about Pinochet, said of the re- junta were targeted for assassination in and leased documents: ‘‘The CIA has much to nity as a door-to-door salesman for the Italian out of Chile. offer here, and much to hide. They clearly language newspaper L'Italia. He was the A State Department document dated Aug. are continuing to hide this history.’’ founding member of the San Francisco Sons 18, 1976, only a month before Mr. Letelier’s Embassy reporting from Santiago reflected of Italy. And now, he was under arrest. Shortly murder, shows that Secretary of State Henry the Nixon administration’s support of the thereafter, Molinari would be shipped to a gov- A. Kissinger and other senior department of- 1973 coup, although the administration con- ficials were warned of ‘‘rumors’’ that Oper- ernment detention center in Fort Missoula, sistently denied helping to plan or carry it Montana. ation Condor might ‘‘include plans for the out. In late September that year, the em- assassination of subversives, politicians and bassy reported, the new Pinochet govern- Filippo Molinari's story is not unique. He prominent figures both within the national ment appealed for American advisers to help was one of hundreds of Italian Americans ar- borders of certain Southern Cone countries to set up detention camps for the thousands rested in the first days of the war and sent to and abroad.’’ of Chileans it had arrested. internment centers or excluded from Cali- Reed Brody of Human Rights Watch, who Worried about the ‘‘obvious political prob- fornia. In 1942 over ten thousand Italian Amer- unearthed the document, said it ‘‘shows the lems’’ such assistance might cause, the em- icans across the nation were forcibly evacu- United States was very aware of the terrorist bassy suggested in a cable to the State De- activities that General Pinochet and his col- partment that it instead ‘‘may wish to con- ated from their homes and relocated away leagues were engaging in there, as well as sider feasibility of material assistance in from coastal areas and military bases. Addi- abroad.’’ form of tents, blankets, etc. which need not tionally, some 600,000 Italian nationals, most be publicly and specifically earmarked for of whom had lived in the United States for [From the Washington Post, July 1, 1999] prisoners.’’ decades, were deemed ``enemy aliens'' and DOCUMENTS SHOW U.S. KNEW PINOCHET Ambassador David H. Popper wrote the subject to strict travel restrictions, curfews, PLANNED CRACKDOWN IN ’73 State Department in early 1974 that in con- and seizures of personal property. versations with the new government ‘‘I have (By Karen DeYoung and Vernon Loeb) invariably taken the line that the U.S. gov- These so-called ``enemy aliens'' were re- Days after the bloody 1973 coup that over- ernment is in sympathy with, and supports, quired to carry photo-bearing ID booklets at all threw Chilean President Salvador Allende, the Government of Chile, but that our abil- times, forbidden to travel beyond a five mile the CIA mission in Chile reported to Wash- ity to be helpful . . . is hampered by [U.S] radius of their homes, and required to turn in ington that the new government of Gen. Congressional and media concerns . . . with any shortwave radios, cameras, flashlights Augusto Pinochet planned ‘‘severe repres- respect to alleged violations of human rights and firearms in their possession. In California sion’’ against its opponents. A month later, here.’’ the agency noted that ‘‘the line between peo- In a December 1974 secret cable, the agency 52,000 Italian residents were subjected to a ple killed during attacks on security forces reported on information it had received con- curfew. In Monterey, Boston, and elsewhere and those captured and executed imme- cerning a briefing in which Chile’s interior Italian American fishermen were grounded. diately has become increasingly blurred.’’ minister and the head of the Directorate of Many fishermen who were naturalized citizens The CIA cables are among nearly 6,000 National Intelligence noted that the junta had their boats impounded by the navyÐall newly declassified government documents had detained 30,568 people, of whom more this while half a million Italian Americans were released yesterday related to human rights than 8,000 still were being held. The two also serving, fighting, and dying in the U.S. armed and political violence in Chile during the agreed that an unspecified number of people forces during World War II. first five years of Pinochet’s rule. were being secretly held because ‘‘they are In addition to indications that the CIA and part of sensitive, ongoing security investiga- It has long been a historical misconception the U.S. Embassy in Santiago had detailed tions.’’ that President Roosevelt's infamous Executive information on the extent of repression and The Pinochet government never publicly Order 9066 applied only to Japanese and Jap- rights abuses there soon after the coup, the acknowledged secret detentions. According anese-Americans living in the western states. documents provide new insights into dis- to Chilean government reports in 1991 and Clearly this was not the case. There is another agreements within President Richard M. 1996, a total of 2,095 extrajudicial executions chapter to this sad story, ``Una Storia Nixon’s administration over policy toward and death under torture took place during Segreta''Ða secret story. The bill I am intro- Pinochet’s Chile. the military regime, and 1,102 people dis- The Clinton administration agreed to re- appeared at the hands of government forces ducing today is an attempt to start setting the view and release selected documents from and are presumed dead. record straight. the State and Defense departments, the CIA By July 1977, U.S. policy under the new The Wartime Violation of Italian American and the FBI after Pinochet was arrested last Carter administration had turned sharply Civil Liberties Act calls on the Department of E1474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 Justice to prepare and publish a comprehen- II. Here I was, face-to-face with a member of In a letter to the Chief Postmaster of sive report detailing the government's unjust the ‘greatest generation.’ As I visited with Chandigarh, which was brought to my atten- policies and practices during this time period. him, I was moved by my increasing aware- tion by Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of ness of how much he and his peers had con- A part of this report would include an exam- tributed to democracy and other values I the Council of Khalistan, Mr. Osan noted that ination of ways in which civil liberties can be hold dear. I was also moved by the realiza- postal officials were handling his mail over to safeguarded during future national emer- tion, that on an individual basis, I had never police constables. Several important docu- gencies. thanked a WW II veteran for what he or she ments were found lying on the desk of a Dep- This legislation would also encourage rel- had done for me and my family and the free- uty Inspector General of Police. Mr. Osan, evant federal agencies to support projects dom and opportunities we now enjoy and too who is a law graduate as well as a journalist, such as exhibitions and documentaries that often take for granted. pointed out that this action violates the Indian ‘‘So, during a lull in the conversation, I ap- would heighten public awareness of this unfor- proached the grandfather. I looked him in constitution and violates a ruling by the Indian tunate episode. Further, it recommends the the eye and I told him that I’d been reading Supreme Court in 1995. formation of an advisory committee to assist in about and reflecting on what he and others This is not the first time Mr. Osan has run the compilation of relevant information regard- like him had done for me and for the country afoul of the Indian state. His mail has been di- ing this matter and related public policy mat- during WW II. And then I said: ‘Thank you verted before and he has received telephone ters. for what you did.’ threats for his reporting on corruption and Finally, the Wartime Violation of Italian ‘‘As he looked at me, the grandfather’s eyes began to water and he said: ‘No one has human rights violations. American Civil Liberties Act calls upon the ever thanked me for that before.’ He then Here is Indian democracy in action. If you President to acknowledge formally our govern- reached up and put his arm around my shoul- criticize the government, your mail is seized, ment's systematic denial of civil liberties to ders and said: ‘Thank you. That means a lot the government grills you, and you are threat- what was then the largest foreign-born ethnic to me.’ We embraced, and then, with a tear ened. In spite of all this, Mr. Osan goes on group in the United States. in my own eye, I turned around and walked providing information about the situation in I am pleased to say that I am joined today away.’’ Punjab, Khalistan on his website and in his ar- in introducing this important piece of legisla- My friend’s idea: ‘‘As this Memorial Day approaches, I encourage you to think of WW ticles. His courage deserves our respect. tion by 62 of my colleagues from both sides of II veterans (or any other war veteran) you This abuse of Mr. Osan's rights is just the the aisle, including fellow-New York Rep- know and communicate to them your per- latest Indian violation of the basic liberties of resentative ELIOT ENGEL, who has led the way sonal thanks for what they did during that Sikhs in Punjab, Khalistan. In light of this pat- on this issue. The diversity of this list of origi- great war. WW II veterans are in the twilight tern of tyranny, America should help bring lib- nal cosponsors, is indicative of both the na- of their lives. They will not be around for- erty to the people living under Indian rule. tional scope of the injustices that took place ever to receive your thanks.’’ Let us use our influence constructively to and the widespread interestÐinterest across I was moved by this note. I decided to start bring freedom, peace, and stability to this trou- with a letter to my relatives who were part ethnic and geographic linesÐthat justice is fi- of ‘‘the greatest generation.’’ Uncle Bud bled region before it turns into another nally done. We owe it to the Italian American served in the Pacific and would have been Kosovo. If that happens, it could pose a seri- community and the American public to find out part of a Japan invasion force, but was deliv- ous danger to the entire world, given India and and publicize exactly what happened. A com- ered from that fate by President Truman’s Pakistan's possession of nuclear weapons and plete understanding of the ethnic persecution decision to use the atomic bomb rather than India's alleged use of chemical weapons in the that took place in this sad chapter of American more American blood to end the war in the Kargil conflict. We must act now to keep this history is the best guarantee that it will never Pacific. Uncle Walt was a B–24 bomber pilot from happening. and a flight instructor. Aunt Betty was an happen again. f Army nurse who accompanied the first infan- f try units in the liberation of the concentra- IN RECOGNITION OF CHRIS ‘‘A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE tion camp at Dachau and returned with pic- CAHOON tures and other mementos that document ‘GREATEST’ ’’ that many horrors that occurred there. I have talked with them many times about HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND HON. SCOTT McINNIS their wartime experiences. But I have never OF RHODE ISLAND thanked them for answering their call to OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duty nor for their many subsequent achieve- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments, the fruits of which I enjoy today. I in- Thursday, July 1, 1999 Thursday, July 1, 1999 tend to fix that before the week is over. I’ve Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to already started the letters, and with the first Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, looking forward words last night, I began to realize that it’s laud the courageous efforts of Chris Cahoon, toward July 4th, Independence Day, I believe my spirit that will be enriched by writing a resident of Warwick, Rhode Island, who re- it is absolutely appropriate that this country re- these letters—at least as much as theirs will cently came to the rescue of a choking child. flect on the sacrifices made to keep this coun- be lifted by receiving them. Chris, a sixteen year-old volunteer at the try independent. Towards that goal, I would A heart-felt ‘‘thank-you’’ always seems to Washington Fire Department in Coventry, like to submit for the RECORD an essay by work that way, but it’s their spirit and their Rhode Island, was spending Father's Day with Philip Burgess which most eloquently makes achievements that we need to remember this his family at a local restaurant when he no- Memorial Day. the point. tices some commotion at another table. A fa- f A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE ‘‘GREATEST’’ ther was slapping his son on the back, trying A few days ago I received an e-mail from a SIKH JOURNALIST’S MAIL IS to assist his choking ten year-old. Using the friend, an attorney who reads a lot and is BEING INTERCEPTED quick thinking and first aid training he had thoughtful about what he reads. He had a learned as a Fire Scout, Chris leapt from his good idea for Memorial Day. HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE seat and deftly administered the Heimlich ma- ‘‘Like many other Americans,’’ he began, neuver to the child, who, after being examined OF CALIFORNIA ‘‘I have been reading Tom Brokaw’s The by the local rescue team, was able to resume IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greatest Generation. As you know, it is a book his meal. For his decisive action, Chris earned of short stories about how ordinary Ameri- Thursday, July 1, 1999 cans (farmers, factory workers and store the respect and gratitude of the child, his fam- clerks) came of age during the Great Depres- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, it has come ily, and the assembled emergency medical sion and the Second World War and, in to my attention that journalist Sukhbir Singh technicians. Brokaw’s words, ‘went on to build modern Osan, proprietor of Burning Punjab and a writ- Such mature behavior may seem America—men and women whose everyday er for several Indian newspapers, is once uncharacteristic of a sixteen year-old, though lives of duty, honor, achievement and cour- again being harassed by the Indian govern- Chris's family and acquaintances have known age gave us the world we have today.’ They ment. After he came to North America to of his dedication to helping others since his sought no praise or glory; they simply did a cover the big Sikh marches in Washington, earliest days. Like many young children, Chris job they had to do.’’ He continued, ‘‘Today, I had an interesting New York, and Toronto and made a speech in once told everyone within earshot that he experience. I attended a family gathering of the United Kingdom on the human rights situa- wanted to grow up to be a firefighter. How- a new Naval Academy graduate. His grand- tion in India, he was grilled for 45 minutes by ever, unlike other youths, Chris followed his father was there. As a young man, the grand- Indian intelligence officers. Now, Indian postal dream and joined the Washington Fire Depart- father had fought in the Pacific during WW authorities are intercepting his mail. ment's Fire Scout Program at the early age of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1475 thirteen, a full two years before the standard For everyone who knows Dwain and has Markgraf, Boy Scout, from San Antonio, TX, admission age. Bill Hall, director of the pro- worked with him, they will quickly tell you he upon the notification of his advancement to gram, recognized Chris's enthusiasm and abil- is an example of the mission statement and the rank of Eagle Scout. ity and thus waived the minimum age require- deserves recognition as he has worked con- Boy Scouts are awarded the prestigious ment for the young protege. Chris did not dis- sistently year after year to ensure the Black rank of Eagle Scout based on their faith and appoint, excelling in all aspect of the training, Walnut will be here for years to come. It is in obedience to the Scout Oath. The Scout Oath from pulling lines to dressing hydrants, and that effort he has established the Tree Re- requires members to live with honor, loyalty, perhaps most importantly, first aid. Not sur- search and Management division to study the courage, cheerfulness, and an obligation to prisingly, Chris is considered one of the most Black Walnut tree. Dwain is also a conscious service. adept alumni of the program, and wishes to conservationist and has allowed nothing to be In addition the rank of Eagle Scout is only continue his training after high school by pur- wasted when it comes to the walnut itself. bestowed once a Boy Scout satisfies duties in- suing a career in firefighting. Given his pre- After the walnut is shucked, it is then ground cluding, the completion of 21 merit badges, vious accomplishments, Chris Cahoon will into six different sizes where it can be used as performing a service project of significant have shining career in public service ahead of a cleansing and polishing agent for jet en- value to the community, and additional re- him. gines, electronic circuit boards, and jewelry. It quirements listed in the Scout Handbook. Not only does Chris's heroic action give us is also used in oil well drilling, water filtration In receiving this special recognition, I be- reason to recognize a commendable young systems, soaps, cosmetic and dental cleans- lieve that Eagle Scout Jared Markgraf will man, it also provides proof that America's ers. guide and inspire his peers, toward the beliefs youth are still learning important values such Dwain is more than just a successful busi- of the Scout Oath. I am proud to offer my con- as self-improvement, service to others, and nessman. He is a servant to his community, gratulations to Jared on this respected accom- selflessness. Chris had a childhood dreamÐa State, and Nation in many different roles. In plishment. noble dreamÐand he was encouraged to pur- the community of Stockton, he served on the f sue this path by the community around him, Board of Alderman for six years and as town most notably by his parents, Debbie and Gene mayor for four. He is a life member of the TRIBUTE TO STEVE BAUER Cahoon. Mr. Speaker, I am proud of Chris and Stockton Lions Club and has served as their hold him as an example of what our children president. He is also a member at the United HON. JOHN SHIMKUS may accomplish if they are provided with nur- Methodist Church in Stockton where he has OF ILLINOIS been a member of the choir for over 40 years turing surroundings. Furthermore, I salute him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and served as its director for over 20. He has personally for his heroism and kindness. Thursday, July 1, 1999 f been active in the Boy Scouts at the local, dis- trict, and council levels. In the State of Mis- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HONORING DWAIN HAMMONS UPON souri, he has served on the Governor's Task take this time to congratulate Steve Bauer on HIS RETIREMENT Force on Rural Economic Development, a his acceptance into the prestigious Illinois member for six years on the Missouri State Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora. HON. ROY BLUNT Chamber of Commerce, Executive Board and Steve is a 15 year-old freshman at South- OF MISSOURI on the Advisory Board of the University of Mis- western High School. When the principal of souri School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wild- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Southwestern, Lynne Chism, was asked abut life. These are just to name a few. At the na- his acceptance she replied, ``It's a great honor Thursday, July 1, 1999 tional level he was awarded the Meritorious for Steve and our school.'' When Steve was Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Service Award from the National Walnut asked about his acceptance he said, ``It's a Dwain Hammons who retires this week from Council and is also a lifetime member. The great opportunity in my life to study at one of Hammons Products Company in Stockton, National Association of Marketing Officials the best math and science schools in the Missouri, as the chief executive officer. awarded him the National Marketing Award. In country.'' Hammons Products Company known at one 1992 he was awarded by President George Steve's parents, Pamela and David Bauer of time as ``Missouri Dandy,'' has for the past 53 Bush and this body the Teddy Roosevelt Con- Brighton are proud of their son but they are years bought, shelled, and sold Eastern Black servationist Award. And, while it is most im- going to miss him. ``We'll be baking a lot of Walnuts. In just a little over half a century, portant to recognize his achievement in those cookies to send to Steve at school,'' said his Hammons Products Company has become the areas, I would be remiss not to note how he grandmother Betty Wright. Bauer wishes to world's foremost supplier of the Eastern Black has always been devoted to his family first. I maybe study engineering or medicine, but Walnut. This becomes even more significant think it shows as his son Brian is ready to take whatever he chooses to do in life I'm sure he when you realize they created a market that at the reins of the business and lead it into the will be successful. the time was virtually non-existent in the sale twenty-first century. f of Eastern Black Walnuts. Although Dwain will be missed on a daily Hammons Products Company began as a basis at Hammons Products Company, we all HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN dream of Dwain's father, Ralph, in 1946, when know he will not be far away because his love WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR COUN- he was a local grocery store owner in Stock- for the Eastern Black Walnut will keep him TRY AT THE EL TORO AND ton. Ralph's dream eventually became a re- close by. So remember, the next time you TUSTIN AIR STATIONS ality that Dwain has never lost sight of as he enjoy the rich, distinctive flavor of the Eastern has continued building their business year Black Walnut that you did not have to crack HON. CHRISTOPHER COX yourself, to be sure to thank Dwain and know after year. Dwain has led his family and the OF CALIFORNIA he will be thanking you. Thank you, Dwain, for business through the changing of the times in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past 50 years. Although Dwain deserves your commitment to your family, the business, much of the credit for the success of the busi- and being so willing to give of your time and Thursday, July 1, 1999 ness, he rarely accepts it. Instead he gives the talents to your community, State, and Nation. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- credit to his father, Ralph, who urged him to Your involvement and self-sacrifice is an ex- memorate the July 2, 1999 closing of United always be willing to advance and modernize ample we can all follow and live our lives by. States Marine Corps Air Stations Tustin and El the company. He also credits the employees, f Toro, and to pay respect to the many thou- who he will tell you have been a steadfast ex- A TRIBUTE TO JARED MARKGRAF; sands of dedicated Marines and Orange ample of the company's mission statement, FOR HIS PROMOTION TO THE County civilians who served their country at ``To lead and grow the Black Walnut nut in- RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT these two military facilities over the past 50 dustry, and to excel in providing quality nut years. products and superior service with strong busi- Commissioned in 1942 as a U.S. Naval ness integrity enhancing the economic well HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ Lighter-Than-Air Base, MCAS Tustin was OF TEXAS being and quality of life for owners, employ- originally home to a fleet of helium-filled air- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ees, customers, suppliers, and our commu- ships which conducted anti-submarine patrols nities.'' An example he is quick to give is how Thursday, July 1, 1999 off the Southern California coast. The site was they helped to invent the companies first wal- Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today decommissioned in 1949 but reactivated in nut shucking machine. to offer my sincerest congratulations to Jared May 1951 with the onset of the Korean War. E1476 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 The facility subsequently became a helicopter first pilot to execute a right turn. Prior to this, Cold War Act, a bill to recognize the accom- base, and in 1970 the facility was annexed by it was believed that a plane would be torn plishments of the American people in winning the City of Tustin and renamed Marine Corps apart by the force of such a maneuver. In the Cold War. Air Station Tustin. From World War II through 1911 he made the first authorized air mail On September 26th, 1996, this House de- the Persian Gulf War, the Marines at MCAS flight; the first medical flight by carrying a doc- bated and approved without dissent, House Tustin have played a critical role in protecting tor to a sick patient by airplane; the first to fly Concurrent Resolution 181, which I offered to our national security. From 1962 to 1971, ele- a hydroplane and the first pilot of a mono- begin the process of national recognition for ments of Tustin's Marine Aircraft Group 16 plane. He also helped design and build the the tens of millions of citizen-patriots, who had were deployed to South Vietnam and Thai- first commercial airplane. Robinson trained the participated in our 46 year Cold War struggle. land, becoming the largest Aircraft Group in first military test pilots for the United States, as In 1997, both Houses of Congress amended the history of the Corps. In August 1990, well. the President's proposed fiscal year 1998 Na- MAG±16 began deploying what eventually be- Perhaps he is best known as the inventor of tional Defense Authorization Act to authorize a came five squadrons to Saudi Arabia for par- a simple device that still makes even the mod- Cold War Certificate of Recognition to honor ticipation in Operations Desert Shield and ern wing of the U.S. Navy possibleÐthe the more than 22 million veterans of the Cold Desert Storm. In all, MAG±16 flew over tailhook. War. In that act, we established the date for 11,000 sorties and 24,000 flight hours in sup- Hugh Robinson wasn't satisfied though. He the start of the Cold War as September 2d port of the liberation of Kuwait. created his own career in the circus. He devel- 1945, to coincide with the signing of the Commissioned in 1943, MCAS El Toro was oped the ``Globe of Death'' where he rode, Peace Treaty with Japan, thus ending World originally established as a training field for Ma- first a bicycle, and later a motorcycle at 60 War II and our alliance with the Soviet Union. rine pilots as part of the escalating war in the miles per hour inside a giant globe. His death- In that act, we also established the date for Pacific theater of World War II. In 1955, the defying act, developed in Neosho, made him the end of the Cold War as December 26th, Third Marine Aircraft Wing was moved to El the highest paid circus act in America. 1991, to coincide with the end of the Union of Toro from Florida. Between 1968 and 1974, This 4th of July weekend was chosen as the Soviet Socialists Republics and the birth of the MCAS El Toro served as President Nixon's ar- appropriate time to pay tribute to Robinson Commonwealth of Independent States. rival and departure point to his ``Western and his contributions to aviation and his serv- The people of the United States of America White House'' in San Clemente. In 1975, the ice to country. The Neosho Municipal Airport should recognize and celebrate the grandeur air station made history as part of ``Operation will be named in honor of Robinson in cere- of this historic accomplishment: New Arrival'' by serving as the initial point of monies this weekend. Four hundred million people in Europe and arrival into the U.S. for 50,000 refugees flee- The Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport as it will Asia were liberated from Soviet communism; ing the repressive communist government of be known has just finished several important Germany was united peacefully; the states of Vietnam. During Operations Desert Shield and improvements. The approaches to the runway western Europe buried their historic animos- Desert Storm, the Third Marine Air Wing flew had obstacles that left several hundred feet of ities and started creating a peaceful European more than 18,000 sorties and delivered ap- the 5,000 foot surface unusable. Those obsta- Union; struggles, which boiled over into con- proximately 30 million pounds of ordnance cles have been removed, with crucial aid from flicts all around the world, from Korea and against enemy targets. El Toro Marines also federal sources, and now the airport can ac- Vietnam to Afghanistan and El Salvador, and participated in Operation Sea Angel in Ban- commodate larger aircraft for a local firm that threatened the nuclear annihilation of the en- gladesh in 1991, Operation Restore Hope in overhauls jet engines. tire human race ended without that horrible Somalia in 1992, and Operation Nobel Re- The road leading to the airport was relo- outcome; the potential for a truly global econ- sponse in Kenya in 1998. cated as part of the improvements. It will be omy where the potential of the entire human It has been an honor to represent these fine named for Neosho Police Officer Terry John- race is available for the first time in the history Marine bases during my career in Congress. son who was killed earlier this year in a flying of mankind was opened; and the American The Marines stationed at El Toro and Tustin accident at the airport. people and economy, long tied to the costs have been the best of neighbors. Their service The celebration in Neosho will be marked and commitments of defending the Free to the Orange County community has been an by hot air balloons, a Civil War living history World, were unleashed resulting in the second invaluable asset to a wide variety of groups in- display, an air show, ground displays of the longest period of uninterrupted growth in U.S. cluding needy children and the homeless. Confederate Air Force and military aircraft, history. Their annual air show raised funds for many and, naturally, fireworks. Music, crafts and lots During the Cold War, there were moments outstanding local charities and provided a of friendly Ozarks people should make this a of great fear. We all remember the sealing of wonderful outreach to millions of people from wonderful weekend to visit Neosho and to the western sector of Berlin and the threat of throughout Southern California. honor the work of Hugh Robinson. (1882± starving an entire city; the launching of Sput- Most of all, the Marines' service to our 1963) nik with the realization that the Soviet Union country from these bases has helped to en- f was a determined, resourceful foe; and the sure freedom and liberty for all Americans. Cuban Missile Crisis which led us to the brink I know my colleagues will join with me in PERSONAL EXPLANATION of war. marking the close of an era, and in honoring the outstanding men and women of El Toro HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL There were also moments of great stress and Tustin for their half-century of dedication and despair in our own nation. We went to OF PENNSYLVANIA battle for our beliefs. In the war in Korea, we and commitment to safeguarding our nation's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES security. lost more than 50,000 Americans. The war in Thursday, July 1, 1999 Vietnam tested America's resolve. Our nation f Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote was torn apart so badly that some scars have A TRIBUTE TO HUGH ROBINSON No. 259, H. Con. Res. 94, I erroneously voted yet to heal. ``aye.'' My vote should have been in the nega- But there were also moments of pure mag- HON. ROY BLUNT tive. nificence. The Berlin Airlift and Inchon were OF MISSOURI f great military successes and added to the honors of Armed Forces. Americans landing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMEMORATION OF THE VIC- on the moon, the first safe return of the Space Thursday, July 1, 1999 TORY OF FREEDOM IN THE COLD Shuttle, and the creation of the Internet are Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- WAR ACT symbolic of an explosion in the development ute to an aviation pioneer and the community of useful technology. in Newton County, Missouri where he grew HON. RICK LAZIO Now, it is time to demonstrate our great re- up. From Neosho, Missouri, Hugh Robinson OF NEW YORK spect for men and women who actually carried entered the annals of aviation history, espe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the burden of the policy of the United States cially as it relates to the military. He is credited during this Cold War. This bill, which would with making the third successful aircraft flight Thursday, July 1, 1999 authorize the creation of a Department of De- in 1907. Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor fense Cold War Victory Medal and create a From there he created a series of first flights of the House today to introduce the Com- Commission to plan for our celebration, is de- that may be unequaled in history. He was the memoration of the Victory of Freedom in the signed to do just that. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1477 This recognition is long overdue. Last week, tables and other odds and ends to grace Ms. Phipps wrote her essay on ``Economics in in Hauppauge, New York, at the annual cere- homes built by Habitat For Humanity. Preventive Diplomacy: The Treaty of mony which commemorates the beginning of Cory Luttrell, a 7-year-old participant in the Versailles vs. The Marshall Plan.'' the Korean War, Korean Americans and rep- school, is having a great time. ``It gives people I include a copy of her essay for my col- resentatives of the Korean government spent a place to put their tools after they build leagues to review: 90 minutes thanking Americans for what they houses. They worked hard, so we should be ECONOMICS IN PREVENTATIVE DIPLOMACY: THE sacrificed for their people and their nation. helping them,'' Cory said. There are currently TREATY OF VERSAILLES VS. THE MARSHALL While some Americans may not realize the 1,700 Habitat For Humanity affiliates in 62 PLAN significance of their accomplishments, the countries and they are responsible for the con- When desire for revenge clouds rational people of Korea do. So have the people of struction of more than 100,000 homes. The policy making, the results are disastrous. A Berlin and the people of the Federal Republic cooperation of Eden United Church of Christ comparison between the Treaty of Versailles of Germany who thanked America for saving and Habitat For Humanity is a great example and the Marshall Plan demonstrates effects Berlin just a few months ago at a ceremony at of how organizations can come together so of vengeance in foreign affairs and the need Ronald Reagan Airport. that they can better serve the community. for nurturing economic policies to prevent conflict. After World War I, the harsh meas- As the tenth anniversary of the fall of the f ures imposed upon Germany through the Berlin Wall approaches, and as we begin a REPEALING THE ANTI-CALIFORNIA Treaty of Versailles not only failed to pre- series of tenth anniversaries of critical events vent future conflicts, but fueled the rise of which led to the final end of the Cold War, it PROVISION OF THE CLEAN AIR the Third Reich. Under similar cir- is appropriate that we act now to thank those ACT cumstances, the Marshall Plan created after generations of Americans who gave the world World War II successfully rebuilt Western peace. And there is an urgency! Many who HON. CHRISTOPHER COX Europe, deterring threats on two fronts and proving that measures to strengthen econo- served during the last days of World War II OF CALIFORNIA mies are crucial to prevent hostility. have already departed for a better place. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After an armistice was reached on Novem- need to move on this quickly to ensure that Thursday, July 1, 1999 ber 11, 1918, Lloyd George of Great Britain, this nation extends its thanks to as many patri- Georges Clemenceau of France, and Woodrow ots as possible. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, currently, California Wilson of the United States led the Peace f is arbitrarily limited to no more than 10% of Conference in Paris ending World WAr I the funds under the Clean Air Act's section (A.A.I.R. 3, Goodspeed 269). Because of Ger- A TRIBUTE TO KIRK THOMAS 105 grant program. (Nationally, that program many’s 1914 declarations of war on Russia BUECHNER; FOR HIS PROMOTION will provide $115 million in state and local and France, fear of further German aggres- TO THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT clean air grants in 1999.) Yet our state rep- sion guided the conference (A.A.I.R. 3, resents more than 12% of the nation's popu- Goodspeed 270). To prevent another wide- spread conflict, the conference produced the HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ lation and pays more than 12% of total federal punitive Treaty of Versailles and created the OF TEXAS taxes. What's more, our state is home to the League of Nations for enforcement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only ``extreme'' clean air designation in the The treaty signed on June 28, 1919, dev- countryÐthe Los Angeles basin. astated the German Empire. Articles 118 and Thursday, July 1, 1999 Today, I am introducing legislation to end 119 stripped Germany of all overseas posses- Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today this inequity, under which California generally, sions, turning them over to the Allied and to offer my sincerest congratulations to Kirk and Los Angeles specifically, are significantly Associated Powers (A.A.I.R 84). Based on Thomas Buechner, Boy Scout, from San Anto- underfunded by Clean Air Act air pollution declarations of war on France and Russia in 1914, Articles 231 and 232 held Germany inde- nio, TX, upon the notification of his advance- planning formulas. The bill eliminates the 10% pendently accountable for the war and forced ment to the rank of Eagle Scout. maximum level of funding for any one state compensation for all damages in foreign ter- Boy Scouts are awarded the prestigious under the section 105 state and local clean air ritories (A.A.I.R. 123). The Treaty required rank of Eagle Scout based on their faith and grant program. Germany to pay 20 billion gold marks as an obedience to the Scout Oath. The Scout Oath The bill does not authorize or compel more initial installment (Goodspeed 273). The requires members to live with honor, loyalty, funds to be appropriated under the section total cost of reparations was 132 billion courage, cheerfulness, and an obligation to 105 grant program. It simply states that Cali- marks, to be paid over 35 years (Watt 503). service. fornia should be able to receive its fair share ‘‘It does much to intensify and nothing to heal the old and ugly dissensions between po- In addition the rank of Eagle Scout is only of those funds that Congress does choose to litical nationalism and social democracy,’’ bestowed once a Boy Scout satisfies duties in- appropriate. warned the editors of the New Republic, cluding, the completion of 21 merit badges, This legislation is supported by the South claiming the Treaty was ‘‘bound to provoke performing a service project of significant Coast Air Quality Management District, who the ultimate explosion of irreconcilable war- value to the community, and additional re- recently came to Washington to speak to fare (‘‘Peace at Any Price’’ 184). As the value quirements listed in the Scout Handbook. members of our state's delegation about the of the mark plummeted under austere eco- In receiving this special recognition, I be- need to end this arbitrary statutory limit, which nomic penalties, desperation and resentment lieve that Eagle Scout Kirk Thomas Buechner directly injures California. spread among the German people, setting the stage for the conflict between will guide and inspire his peers, toward the be- f ultranationalists and democratic Western liefs of the Scout Oath. I am proud to offer my CONGRATULATIONS TO KELLY Europe. By 1923, the mark devalued to 5 mil- congratulations to Kirk on this respected ac- lion for every American dollar (Goodspeed complishment. PHIPPS 278–79). Devastating inflation consumed the f saving of the German workers, creating dis- HON. RALPH REGULA illusionment in Weimar Germany and a base EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OF OHIO of support for Nazism within the middle class (Pennock and Smith 562). A few months IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before the Treaty of Versailles was adopted, HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Thursday, July 1, 1999 nationalistic parties accounted for a mere OF ILLINOIS 15% of the German vote. By 1924, inflation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, the United had skyrocketed and nearly 39% of Germans States Institute of Peace held its twelfth an- Thursday, July 1, 1999 were voting Nationalist (Pennock and Smith nual National Peace Essay Contest and I am 567). Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to proud to announce that Ms. Kelly Phipps of In 1924, the United States funded the take this time to commend the Eden United my district won first place in Ohio. Ms. Phipps Dawes Plan, offering limited loans to Ger- Church of Christ in Edwardsville, IL for their is a student at Jackson High School in many (Goodspeed 286). The Dawes Plan both unparalleled contributions to the community. Massillon, Ohio. Students are asked to write reduced the harshness of the Treaty of Versailles and eased Germany’s nationalistic The church has joined hands with Habitat For about the different measures that can be tendencies. After 1924, support for these par- Humanity to form the Vacation Bible school taken to prevent international conflicts. ties decreased from 39% to 30%, illustrating who's mission is to build a better foundation The Peace Essay Contest is designed to the ties between economics and militant na- for life by learning the lessons of the Bible. encourage young people to think about inter- tionalism (Pennock and Smith 567). However, Children join together to build toolboxes, picnic national conflict management and resolution. the withdrawal of German nationalism was E1478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 only temporary; at the onslaught of the tion was formed to develop a plan for Euro- Hogan, Machael J. The Marshall Plan. New great Depression, the festering humiliation pean self-sufficiency (Hogan 124). Discussion York: Cambridge UP, 1987. from the early 1920’s resurged without re- in the 16-nation panel included the agri- Leeden, Michael, ‘‘The Trade Weapon and straint (Goodspeed 287). culture, mining, energy and transportation Other Myths.’’ The American Spectator. Feb. The German elections of 1930 revealed in- sectors of the economy, as well as rec- 1998: 22–27. creasing Nazi support. Party membership ommendations for a more permenant regu- Machiavelli, Niccolo. The Prince. Trans. grew from 400,000 to 900,000, and Nazis latory body (Hogan 60–61). The resulting Or- George Bull. 1961, New York: Penguin, 1981. claimed over a third of the seats in the ganization for European Economic Coopera- Marshall, George C. Address. Harvard uni- Reichstag (Goodspeed 295). Nazi leaders such tion (OEEC) included all Western European versity, 5 June 1947. Rpt. in Documents in as Hitler used the humiliation and hardship nations except Germany and directed the use World History, 1945–1967. W. Bruce Lincoln, caused by the Treaty of Versailles as a flash of U.S. aid (Hogan 125–126). ed. San Francisco; Chandler, 1968. 22–24. point for inciting German supremacy and de- Under OEEC, the United States poured aid Mee, Charles L., Jr. The Marchall Plan. New sire for revenge among the German people dollars into Europe while increasing inter- York: Simon, 1984. (Goodspeed 273). The Nazi Secret Service of- national trade through most-favored-nation ‘‘The Other Marshall Plan.’’ The Economist fered employment to the nearly 6 million un- agreements. The U.S. spent over $13 billion 7 June 1997: 29. employed Germans who were turning to Na- on aid—1.2 percent of the U.S. GNP (Mee 258, ‘‘Peace at Any Price.’’ Editorial. The New zism as a more secure alternative to the sta- Wexler 249). Efficient use of funds made eco- Republic 24 May 1919. Rpt. in World War and tus quo (Goodspeed 295). Finally, the Ena- nomic improvements drastic and swift. Be- Prosperity. Chicago: Encyclopedia Bri- bling Act of 1933 passed in the Reichstag, tween 1947 and 1951, Western Europe’s GNP tannica, 1968. Vol. 14 of The Annals of Amer- giving Hitler absolute power for four years. increased by nearly $40 billion, a 32 percent ica. 18 vols. 183–87. With the entire nation under his whim, the increase, and industrial production grew 40 Pennock, J. Ronald, and David G. Smith. Fuhrer could enact his dreams of a master percent above 1938 levels (Wexler 250–51). Political Science: An Introduction. New York: race and German expansionism (Goodspeed With Western Europe fortified, aid could Macmillan, 1964. Shirer, William L. The Rise and Fall of Nazi 297). safely be extended to Germany (Mee 239). While vengeance motivated the Treaty, In addition to combating nationalism, Ger- Germany. New York: Simon, 1960. Watt, Richard M. The Kings Depart. New moral concerns prevented the absolute de- man reconstruction created a buffer to com- York, Simon: 1968. struction of Germany. Incidentally, it may munist East Germany and added industrial Wexler, Immanuel. The Marshall Plan Re- have been this compromise that allowed Ger- resources to the European economy. Still visited. Westport: Greenwood, 1983. many to reemerge as a global threat. As scarred from past invasions, France refused Machiavelli explains to Lorenzo De’ Medici to allow Germany to sign the OEEC protocol f in The Prince, ‘‘Whoever becomes the master in April 1948. Later, with U.S. pressure, Ger- of a city accustomed to freedom and does not many has included in trade and was given PERSONAL EXPLANATION destroy it may expect to be destroyed him- funds, making German reintegration a com- self . . . In republics there is more life, more mon goal (Hogan 129–130). By the fall of 1948, HON. ROBERT W. NEY hatred, a greater desire for revenge; the many issue shad been resolved and the Allies OF OHIO memory of their ancient liberty does not and began to draft a framework for an inde- cannot let them rest . . .’’ (48–49; ch. VI). The pendent, democratic West Germany. By 1964, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Treaty was enough to spark indignation in Marshall aid increased foreign trade by 100 Thursday, July 1, 1999 Germany, but not strong enough to prevent percent, boosted industrial production by revenge. While annihilation of an enemy 600% and reduced unemployment to a mere Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on June 8, 1999, the may be key to retaining power, reducing the 0.4%. In Germany, the Marshall Plan had be- House voted on the Agriculture, Rural Devel- humiliation of the enemy through recon- come more than just an aid package; it had opment, Food and Drug Administration, and struction is morally superior and can ensure jump-started production, preventing the con- Related Agencies FY 2000 Appropriations Act. lasting peace. ditions that spawned the Third Reich after More specifically, when the vote on the After World War II, the Third Reich was W.W.I (Mee 256–57). disbanded, leaving the German in the hands Chabot amendment (rollcall No. 174) took Today, American preventive action largely of the Allies for the remainder of the year place, I was unavoidably detained. The consists of sanctions to debilitate enemies or (Shirer 1139–40). The situation resembled the Chabot amendment would have sought to pro- diluted aid policies that rely on handouts period following WWI, with the addition of alone. The current situations of America’s hibit funding for Market Access Program allo- threats of Communist aggression from the Cold War adversaries demonstrate the inad- cations. If I was present, I would have voted newly empowered Soviet Union. Reconstruc- equacies of both policies. Like the Treaty of ``no.'' tion was necessary, but U.S. funds were scat- Versailles, America’s continuing vendetta f tered among the International Monetary against Fidel Castro has produced decades of Fund (IMF), the Export-Import Bank and the embargoes and hardship, but no signs of cap- SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA RO- United Nations. Two years and $9 billion italist reform (Leeden 24). In the economi- TARY CLUB DEVELOPS ‘‘CART’’ later, exports were still down 41 percent from cally unstable Russia, current policies of FUND 1938 levels (Hogan 29–30). IMF aid may seem similar to the Marshall In 1947, Secretary of State George C. Mar- Plan, but missing components will allow the shall introduced a plan ‘‘directed not against ruble to continually devalue. Increased trade HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. any country or doctrine, but against hunger, and regulatory body could permanently OF SOUTH CAROLINA poverty, desperation and chaos . . .’’ (Mar- stimulate production, but dumping aid into a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shall 23). In his speech, Marshall explained faulty infrastructure is temporary and that lasting peace required a cohesive aid Thursday, July 1, 1999 wasteful (‘‘Other Marshall Plan’’ 29). program to solve the economic roots of con- While the iron first of the Treaty of Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, every day Alz- flict (Marshall 23–24). The Marshall Plan was Versailles dragged the world into a second heimer's disease claims more victims. Over intended to avoid another German nation- World War, the Marshall Plan broke the alist backlash and to create a stable demo- four million Americans suffer from this dread cycle of German aggression. Additionally, cratic Europe to deter Soviet expansion disease, and scientists predict that unless the reconstructed nations created a power (Hogan 27). Both objectives were well-found- cures are found, the number of victims will balance that helped keep the Cold War from ed in history. First, as a proven by the reduc- grow to fourteen million within the next twenty- igniting a full-blown conflict. While they tion of militarism in Germany after the may intimidate some countries, harsh eco- five years. More people are also experiencing Dawes Plan, economic stability checks the nomic measures punish innocent civilians the tragedy second-hand as family members threat of militant nationalism. Also, just as and will always pose the risk of a backlash. or friends of someone afflicted with Alz- German aggression in WWII occurred while Nourishing free-trade policies address the heimer's. They too feel helpless in the face of Europe suffered from depression, economi- root causes of many conflicts, promoting cally weak nations are more likely to be at- this awful illness. Options for treatment are more permanent peace. History dem- tacked. Finally, Marshall aid would create limited, and care for the victim can be difficult onstrates the need to remove vengeance from confidence in capitalism, countering Soviet and demanding. Family and friends become preventative diplomacy and address the influence (Mee 248). With the intentions of frustrated, not knowing what they can do. world’s problems with a more wholistic, sta- Marshall Plan logically devised, economic bilizing approach. The members of the Rotary Club in Sumter, success was all that was needed for the pre- South Carolina have found that there is some- WORKS CITED vention of conflict. thing we can do. They have devised a tech- The Foreign Assistance Act of 1948 began American Association for International nique to raise money for research, a technique U.S. action on Marshall’s recommendations Reconciliation. Treaty of Peace with Germany. (Hogan 89). The Economic Endorsement Act New York: American Association for Inter- so successful that I would like to share it with made an international economic infrastruc- national Reconciliation, Sept. 1919. Congress and call attention to it, because ture a prerequisite for American aid; so the Goodspeed, D.J. The German Wars: 1914– what Rotarians have started in Sumter de- Committee for European Economic Coopera- 1945. Boston: Houghton, 1977. serves to be copied across America. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1479 There is hope on the horizon for Alzheimer's Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Indians. She also hand-painted new murals for disease. Research teams are making progress Station. the dome area that depict Spring, Summer, in our understanding the disease. In 1995, sci- In 1979, cherry farmers, Michigan State Uni- Fall, and Winter in the farming community. In entists identified the gene believed to cause versity horticulture and Extension faculty, addition, pictures taken by Harry E. KInley and the most aggressive form of the disease. But Michigan Department of Agriculture, USDA used during the celebration of Wyandot Coun- no cause or cure has been found yet, and fu- and fruit industry representatives banded to- ty's sesquicentennial now adorn the Court- ture research will require millions of dollars. gether, sharing information and resources, to house hallways. To help support the search for a cure, the form a research station in the hopes of keep- I salute the Wyandot County Commis- Sumter Rotary Club developed what it calls ing themselves on the cutting edge of agri- sioners, Sandy Bee, and other officials, work- the ``CART'' fundÐCoins for Alzheimer's Re- culture techniques. ers, and citizens of Wyandot County whose search Trust. At each club meeting, Rotarians Today all of the partners in the Northwest hard work has made this centennial renovation are asked to empty their pockets of loose Michigan Horticulture Research Station can re- and rededication a success. changeÐa small gesture that has generated flect with pride at what they have accom- f large results. In a nine-month period, the 155 plished. Northwest Michigan's cheery farming DR. GLORIA SHATTO members of the Sumter Rotary Club raised industry is stronger than ever. The research over $4,200 in this manner. Their success led station has helped northwestern farmers ad- them to share their idea with District 7770, dress unique cherry farming issues. Farmers HON. BOB BARR which consists of 71 Rotary clubs with some have increased their crop yields by using inno- OF GEORGIA 5,000 members. District 7770 adopted the vative, field-tested agriculture techniques. Fac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project in 1996, and made Roger Ackerman ulty have had a real life laboratory to experi- Thursday, July 1, 1999 Chairman and Dr. Jack Bevan and General ment with farming techniques, and Michigan Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, from Howard Davis (Retired) Co-Chairmen. District State University horticulture students have time to time we are blessed with rare individ- 7770 is driving forward with two major goalsÐ benefited from a facility to apply their class- uals who possess a vision with the power to awarding a $100,000 grant to a medical insti- room knowledge. transform a community, or skills that fun- tution on the cutting edge of Alzheimer's re- The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Re- damentally reshape and revitalize an institu- search and encouraging other Rotary districts search Station has brought Michigan growers tion. Dr. Gloria Shatto, who recently passed to start a CART campaign. The other Rotary the latest information on the most successful away in Rome, GA, was one of those rare district in South Carolina, District 7750, plans agriculture methods through a broad-based, people. to launch the project next month, and by next grassroots network of farmers. When Dr. Shatto was named to the presi- summer, the team hopes to add ten more dis- Today I would like to recognize the efforts of dency of Berry College in Rome, in 1980, she tricts. their ultimate goal: to have Rotary Inter- the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research became the first woman ever selected to national to adopt the project. Station and thank the station for its continuing serve as president of a Georgia college or uni- I am proud to represent these enterprising to help Michigan agriculture address the chal- versity. During her tenure, Gloria Shatto re- Rotarians. I commend them for spearheading lenges of the next century. Through the coop- turned Berry College to a sound fiscal footing, this worthy project and encourage others erative efforts of the Northwest Michigan Horti- and firmly established its reputation as one of across America to follow their example. culture Research Station, northwestern Michi- America's top liberal arts schools. f gan will remain the ``Cherry Capital of the During her career, Dr. Shatto made tremen- World.'' BRIGHTON HERITAGE MUSEUM dous contributions to education on the fac- f ulties of the University of Houston, the Geor- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY gia Institute of Technology, and Trinity Univer- OF WYANDOT COUNTY COURT- sity. In government, her contributions were no OF ILLINOIS HOUSE less significant when she served on the Geor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Com- Thursday, July 1, 1999 mission on Economy and Efficiency, and the HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY U.S. Treasury Small Business Advisory Com- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF OHIO mittee. Finally, in the corporate sphere, she commend the residents of Brighton, IL as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made similar contributions, serving on the as the Brighton Heritage Museum for the great Thursday, July 1, 1999 boards of directors for the Southern Company, strides they have taken to educate children Georgia Power, Texas Instruments, and about the past. ``Maybe if people knew what Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to acknowledge the one hundredth anniversary Becton Dickinson and Co. happened before it would help them to decide The thousands of students whose lives Dr. of the Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper some things in the future,'' June Wilderman, Shatto touched join me in praising her for liv- Sandusky, OH, in this year of its renovation curator of the museum said. The museum dis- ing her life to the fullest, and making tremen- and rededication. plays numerous artifacts and stories from dous contributions to her associates, Berry Established in February of 1845, Wyandot American history that have been donated by College, and the Rome community. Although County used as its first official meeting place residents. There is even a piece of stone she will be sorely missed, we can take comfort the old Council House of the Wyandotte Indi- taken from the site of the Washington Monu- in the knowledge that she left behind a tre- ans. The sale of land in and around present- ment when it was being built. mendous legacy. day Upper Sandusky provided the funds for I am pleased to see the community coming f together to help educate its young people and the first permanent courthouse, which was trying to create a deep sense of patriotism in used until close to the turn of the century. CONGRATULATING DEBORAH their children and grandchildren. Educating our Construction of the current courthouse started HEART AND LUNG CENTER ON youth about the past is an essential part of in 1897 and was a completed in June of 1900. ITS 77TH ANNIVERSARY creating a positive future. At the original dedication of the Courthouse f in August of 1900, it was described as a HON. MARGE ROUKEMA ``magnificent public edifice, combining the HONORING THE 2OTH ANNIVER- OF NEW JERSEY classical beauties of Grecian, Doric, and Ro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF THE NORTHWEST manesque architecture'' that was declared MICHIGAN HORTICULTURE RE- ``one of the finest structures of its kind in the Thursday, July 1, 1999 SEARCH STATION State of Ohio.'' With its majestic dome domi- Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- nating the city's skyline, the Courthouse re- gratulate the Deborah Heart and Lung Center HON. DEBBIE STABENOW mains an equally magnificent sight to this day. on its 77th anniversary of providing care to the OF MICHIGAN Perhaps the most noteworthy aspects of the residents of New Jersey. This hospital has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Courthouse, though, are the murals that adorn been a leader in its field for generations, sav- the courtroom and dome. Sandy Bee of ing the lives of thousands of individuals Thursday, July 1, 1999 Centerville, OH, took painstaking care to re- through the dedication of its staff and volun- Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, Tuesday, store the paintings of Mercy, Truth, Justice, teers. Its physicians have pioneered break- July 6 marks the 20th anniversary of the and Law that tell the history of the Wyandotte through developments in the treatment of E1480 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 heart and lung disease and its administrators True to Mrs. Shapiro's motto, ``There should mas of nature. People worked hard, with have seen that no oneÐno matter how poorÐ be no price tag on life,'' Deborah continues to their hands, and solved riddles for amuse- is turned away for lack of ability to pay. Debo- accept patients regardless of their ability to ment. Theirs was a world of small villages and few people, and last names were just be- rah is a unique facility and we count ourselves pay and has never issued a patient a bill. ginning to be used to distinguish one John or lucky to have it in our state. Chairman Gertrude Bonatti Zotta, who has Elizabeth from another. Heart disease in the No. 1 killer in America been involved with Deborah for more than 50 They spoke Englisc, a precursor to our own today. But in the early part of this century, that years, and President Spero Margeotes are English language, which had already proven dubious distinction belonged to tuberculosis. proudly carrying Mrs. Shapiro's compassion its remarkable adaptability, simplicity and By the 1920's, with one of every seven Ameri- and concern into the 21st century. poetry. (In this age of Jerry Springer, it is interesting to note that there were no curse cans being killed by the debilitating and highly All of this has been made possible by thou- words in Englisc. One could swear to some- contagious disease, prevention and cure of TB sands of volunteers who have given of their thing but not at anyone.) had become a national obsession. time and energy and helped find the nec- They put hot lances on sores, and they Horrified by the sickness and suffering she essary financial support. Regional chapters used leeeches to draw disease from their bod- witnessed in New York City, wealthy philan- from Florida to New England coordinate efforts ies in deadly torrents of blood. Their scholar- thropist Dora Moness Shapiro decided to open ranging from high school fund-raisers to pro- ship consisted of copying the ancient texts of a sanitarium where indigent TB patients could Greece and Rome. They clung to some of the fessional golf tournaments to raise funds for pagan superstitions of their recent ances- receive treatment. In 1922, Mrs. Shapiro pur- the institution. tors, but they had converted thoroughly to chased an existing 32-bed sanitarium in Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Christianity, and they kept faith with the Browns Mills, NJ, and arranged for its pre- House of Representatives to join me in con- one true church in Rome. vious owner, Dr. Marcus Newcomb, to stay on gratulating Deborah Heart and Lung Center on They knew they were living at the end of as consulting physician. Mrs. Shapiro also or- 77 years of dedicated service. A hospital is the first millennium, and this knowledge ganized the Deborah Jewish Consumptive Re- filled them with dread. This had nothing to more than just a building filled with beds and do with Y1K computer glitches. The people lief Society to raise funds for operation of the medical supplies. A hospital's true spirit lies in of tenth-century ‘‘Engla-lond’’ were sure facility, taking the name Deborah from the He- the men and women who dedicate their own that the Devil was about to be released upon brew prophet who rallied the Israelites in their lives to improvingÐoften literally savingÐthe the earth after a thousand years of confine- struggle against the Canaanites. Mrs. Shapiro lives of others. These include most obviously ment, as the Bible’s Book of Revelation became the society's first president. the doctors, nurses and other medical profes- foretold. They worried, more generally, about the By 1930, the sanitarium was well estab- sionals, but also the administrators, support lished and construction began on a brick, five- future itself. A tenth-century Old English staff, board members, volunteers and vision- poem, entitled ‘‘The Fortunes of Men,’’ offers story building to replace the three original aries like Dora Moness Shapiro. They all de- a variety of possible fates but leaves open wooden cottages. Dr. Henry Barenblatt was serve our deepest thanks. the question of how each life will evolve. For hired as the first resident physician. The f the young men and women at the end of the 1940's were a time of growth, with the addition 10th century, as of the 20th, the question of of a surgical operating room and additional WHAT WILL BE ‘‘what will be’’ dominated all others. buildings. Deborah worked closely with Dr. And just as the first millennium was about to pass, there appeared on the scene a re- Charles Bailey, a Philadelphia surgeon who pi- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. markable invention. It was the abacus, the oneered treatment for TB, and with the in- OF TENNESSEE tenth century’s version of a computer, and it creasing chemical therapies for the disease. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would change everything in the next thou- By the early 1950's, the medical community's sand years. Thursday, July 1, 1999 success in combating the disease had made The centrality of such ingenious tools to Deborah and other TB sanitariums obsolete. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, the most re- human progress is the thesis of another book Rather than closing its doors, Deborah re- spected living Tennessean is former Senator that came to mind in preparation for today. structured itself as a hospital for heart and Howard Baker. It is a remarkable little volume called The Sun, The Genome and The Internet, in which lung diseases beyond TB. Deborah provided He had a very distinguished career in the the author, Freeman J. Dyson of Princeton, support for research conducted by Dr. Bailey Senate, having served 18 years. He also argues that three new practical tools will and arranged to provide post-operative care served 2 years as President Ronald Reagan's yield similarly extraordinary changes in the for heart patients who underwent surgery at Chief of Staff. life you will live in decades to come. Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Bai- He is a very successful lawyer in private Dr. Dyson suggests that solar power per- ley conducted the first on-site heart surgery at practice in both Knoxville, TN, and Wash- haps, will finally end our dependence on the thermodynamic cycle. Deborah in 1958 and a series of milestones ington, DC. He predicts that the mapping of the human followed in quick succession, including the Mr. Speaker, recently Senator Baker was genome, now well underway, will yield med- opening of a cardiac catheterization labora- asked to give the commencement address at ical knowledge and practices so sophisti- tory, Deborah's first cardiac catheterization the University of Virginia. I have attached a cated as to make our present-day surgeries surgery and the hospital's first surgery to im- copy of his remarks that I would like to call to seem as barbaric as leeching and hot lances plant a pacemaker. the attention of my colleagues and other read- seem to us today. And he sees in the Internet the ultimate Throughout the 1960's and 1970's, Deborah ers of the RECORD. democracy of knowledge, spreading inex- grew rapidly into a world-class heart and lung ‘‘WHAT WILL BE’’ orably to the remotest village on Earth with center, attracting recognized experts to prac- It is a great honor to have been asked to be stunning consequences for us all. tice and teach and encouraging research here today for what may be the most impor- If what Dyson foresees is true, you may among its own medical staff. New facilities tant day of your lives thus far. I congratu- look back fifty years from now on your were opened, including a dedicated pediatric late you on your academic success. I com- world of 1999 as impossibly quaint and primi- unit, and the scope of services was expanded mend the administration and faculty of this tive, at least technologically. But if he is wrong, you may long for the world you see to include emphysema and occupational lung great university for educating you so splen- didly. And I rejoice with your parents in around you on this golden Virginia day. diseases. What will be? Today, Deborah is a world-renowned center their newly found economic freedom. Will you save the world from environ- for cardiac and pulmonary care. Its physicians Recognizing that I am all that stands be- mental degradation, or will global warming tween you and your diplomas, I promise first wash you away? have traveled around the world to perform sur- of all to follow Winston Churchill’s famous gery on children and teach their skills to col- Will you thrive in a professional world that advice on public speaking: ‘‘Be sincere. Be rewards enterprise and courage, or will you leagues. A number of new treatments have brief. Be seated.’’ be ground down in a working world that con- been pioneered at Deborah and in 1994 it was In thinking about these remarks, two sumes all your time and steals your soul? rated No. 1 in the nation for the lowest num- books I read recently came to mind—one Will you live in a social world that truly ber of deaths among Medicare patients. The about the past and the other about the fu- values the content of one’s character over 161-bed teaching hospital provides state-of- ture. the color of one’s skin, or will you be mired Robert Lacey’s The Year 1000 tells about the-art diagnosis and treatment to adults and in an unhappy world of grievance and anger? life in England at the turn of the last millen- Will you live in a political world that children with heart, lung and vascular dis- nium. prizes civility and common achievement, or eases, including treatment of heart defects in In those ancient days, life was different. It in a world where the quest for ideological pu- newborns, infants and children. More than was a silent world, free of the noise of ma- rity or partisan advantage renders public 5,000 patients are treated each year. chinery or media and pungent with the aro- service intolerable? CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1481 Will you live in a moral world that recog- Discovery, a small intrepid band venturing and Dr. Norma Kenyon for their exceptional nizes and honors clear standards of right and into the unknown, as well prepared as you work in the field of medical research. Through wrong, or in the swamp of situational ethics? can be but with no reliable map to guide you ongoing study at the University of Miami, Or will you, like every generation before through the undiscovered country that is the these two doctors have brought the medical you, muddle through between these extremes future. as best you can? Congratulations, and may you live of suc- world one step closer to finding a cure for dia- The temptation will be strong in your lives cess, service, and grace. betes. to be mesmerized by the extraordinary God bless you all. Dr. Ricordi and Dr. Kenyon recently re- things that will happen in your external f ported on the experiments which they have world. been conducting involving anti-CD154. This Most of you will live a very long time. If TRIBUTE TO THOMAS S. HOUGH artificially made antibody has succeeded in the demographers and scientists are right, curing monkeys from potentially fatal cases of many of you will live to be a 100 years old. In the span of my life, we have gone from HON. JOHN SHIMKUS diabetes. Such drugs will replace the more Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic to OF ILLINOIS harmful and less successful versions which putting men on the moon. We have gone IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are presently being used. This will allow pa- from crude crystal radio sets to television to tients with the most dangerous forms of diabe- the internet. We have gone from summers Thursday, July 1, 1999 tes to lead a normal, healthy life without de- filled with fear of contracting polio to the Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pending on needles and insulin. eradication of that scourge and many other recognize the outstanding work of Thomas S. It is only through their hard work and dedi- diseases from the face of the earth. Hough and his son Thomas W. Hough of cation to improving the lives of diabetics that Your generation will do a great deal more. Carrollton, IL for their role as longtime pillars Dr. Ricordi and Dr. Kenyon's have made such You may ultimately consider space travel routine. Colonies on the moon are will with- of their community. The father and son team strides in finding a cure to a debilitating dis- in your reach. And there will be much more have worked together for years to create both ease. The full report is expected to be pub- progress, many more practical tools, in your a prosperous present and future for Carrollton lished later this year in the Proceedings of the time than any generation, more than can Bank and the community it serves. When National Academy of Sciences. even be imagined. asked about his favorite part of his job the fa- I ask that my Congressional colleagues join But I would urge you not to neglect the in- ther stated, ``The customers become your me in congratulating the incredible achieve- ternal like—the life of the mind, the heart, friends, that's one of the best things about the ment in medical research of Dr. Ricordi and the soul—that is the ultimate standard for Dr. Kenyon of the University of Miami. measuring human progress. Each of you has business.'' f an opportunity—and, I would suggest, a re- The father son team has always found time to be involved in the community. The father sponsibility—to improve our culture, expand IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICA- has served on the Carrollton Park Board, the our knowledge, enrich our economy, TION OF THE CARL MACKLEY strengthen our family, care for the outcast, Presbyterian church in Carrollton and the APARTMENT COMPLEX comfort the afflicted, and fulfill the promise Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital board, of humanity touched with divinity. among others. The son is also actively in- By these measures, we find ourselves today volved with the community serving on the HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI in some ways exactly where we were at the board for the District 1 Foundation which pro- OF PENNSYLVANIA beginning of this century, if not this millen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nium. Now, as in the early 1900s, we are wor- vides scholarships for local students as well ried about Serbia. Now, as then, we are con- as many other educational and civic groups. Thursday, July 1, 1999 cerned about senseless acts of violence. Now, The residents of Carrollton and other commu- Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as with the people in the English village in nities throughout Illinois look forward to their recognize the official dedication of the Carl the year 1000, we are helpless against the continual dedication to community banking Mackley Apartments. I was proud to join the awesome force of nature. and the neighborhoods they serve. Progress is inevitable, but problems, par- people of Philadelphia and AFL±CIO President f ticularly problems between people—can be John J. Sweeney to christen the development. The Carl Mackley Apartments opened in stubborn, intractable things. On this wonder- HONORING BESHAR SAIDI ON HIS 1935 and were developed by the Philadelphia ful spring day, you will be excused for only RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES seeing clear blue skies and limitless possi- based American Federation of Hosiery Work- bilities. As it happens, this year marks the ers. The development was the first to be fund- fiftieth anniversary of my own graduation HON. DEBBIE STABENOW ed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Public from the University of Tennessee, in the OF MICHIGAN Works Administration, and was a unique ex- State next door. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ample of union-sponsored housing. Despite its In those years, I suffered defeat and frus- tration in generous measure before success Thursday, July 1, 1999 focus on providing low-rent housing, the com- began to smile on me. The world in which I Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today plex had many amenities, including a nursery lived experienced economic depression, a to offer a warm welcome home to Beshar school, pool, bakery, candy shop, and barber world war, a Cold War, racial hatred and vio- Saidi, an American citizen returning to the and tailor. Its design fostered a community lence, terrorism and all manner of evils on spirit and the residents contributed to the com- its way to the prosperity, peach and social United States after being held captive for over a year. His story has touched people across plex and each others lives. progress that embrace you today. After two decades of neglect the complex the country, and he has remained in the In my lifetime, it has often seemed as was suffering from decay and became a though the devil really was let loose on the thoughts and prayers of all those who have source of blight in the neighborhood. In 1998 world, and our job was to chain him up had the pleasure of knowing him. I would like Canus Corp. of Manayunk and Altman Gen- again. to recognize Mr. Saidi for his courage in the eral Corp. of Glenside took over the buildings My point is this: hopeful as you are today, darkest of moments. as full of promise and potential and learning On June 25, 1999, Beshar Saidi finally was and did a gut renovation, completely rehabili- and achievement as you are today, life has a released. I wish him Godspeed as he reunites tating the complex. Half of the apartments are way of mocking your hopes and frustrating government subsidized and the others are re- your dreams. The secret to success in life is with his wife and newborn son and am thank- ful for the happy ending to this tragic situation. served for low-income families, they expect not giving up when this happens, as it inevi- them to be fully occupied by the end of July. tably will. f The great glory of the American people is Mr. Speaker, I would especially like to rec- not that we have prospered without chal- DR. CAMILIO RICORDI AND DR. ognize the exceptional work of a member of lenge, but that we have prospered through NORMA KENYON DISCOVER A PO- my staff, Rosemary Farnon. As a former resi- challenge. That is your heritage, and this is TENTIAL CURE FOR DIABETES dent of the complex, Rosemary had a great in- the sturdy foundation on which you stand terest in its revival. Through her role as Presi- today. dent of the Juniata Park Civic Association, You are promising young men and women HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA Rosemary worked with the developers and the who have made your parents, your siblings community to facilitate dialog between the two your friends, and even the faculty of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parties. She made sure that the voices of local great university enormously proud of you. Thursday, July 1, 1999 An extraordinary new world beckons you, residents were heard, and that they were in- and a few ancient miseries still beg you for Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today I formed about the rehabilitation of the commu- relief. You are like Mr. Jefferson’s Crops of am honored to commend Dr. Camilo Ricordi nity and the opportunities that it would offer. I E1482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 commend her hard work and dedication to the ‘‘The alternative was a sheriff’s sale,’’ lived in the complex in the late ’70s and now neighborhood, and I am proud to have her as Eisenstat said, ‘‘where they sell it to a devel- owns a home in the neighborhood. ‘‘The last a member of my staff. oper, but without the resources to develop straw was they had a boiler explosion there it.’’ and things really seemed to move forward.’’ The Carl Mackley Apartments are a great The apartment building’s place in history In February 1998, neighbors watched with example of community spirit and cooperation. was a prime motivator for both Eisenstat interest as the new owners—the Canus Corp The change in the neighborhood has been and Stephen Coyle, head of the Housing In- of Manayunk and Altman General Corp. of dramatic, and it has provided a place to live vestment Trust, but there was another force Glenside—began the renovation, relocating for people that need temporary assistance as at work: The once-esteemed complex— tenants as one building was finished and an- well as those working families who need af- praised by the New Deal president himself— other begun. fordable housing. After being placed on the was, in its decayed state, dragging down the ‘‘We did what we call a gut-rehab,’’ said stable rowhouse neighborhood that had National Register of Historical Places and un- Susan Rabinovitch, president of Canus. ‘‘We grown up around it. knocked things down and made things big- dergoing a $20 million renovation, the build- ‘‘Every once in a while a project comes by ger.’’ ings were dedicated on Monday. I was ex- that gives you that extra sense of purpose The number of apartments was reduced tremely proud to be a part of the dedication and meaning,’’ Coyle said. ‘‘Everyone wanted from 284 to 184. The old units, Rabinovitch ceremony and look forward to seeing Carl this to happen.’’ said, ‘‘were functionally obsolete’’ because of Mackleys' precedent of community spirit con- ‘‘Of all the things we’ve done, this will their small size and lack of closet space. ‘‘In stand out,’’ he said. ‘‘It rekindled people’s in- tinue on. I would also like to insert for the the ’30s, people lived very differently.’’ terest in affordable housing. There’s a lore Three-bedroom apartments used to be 675 RECORD an article from the Philadelphia In- about this project.’’ square feet. Now, the smallest apartment in quirer regarding this historical landmark. It was in 1933 that John Edelman, sec- the complex is 721 square feet, the largest [From the Philadelphia Inquirer, June 25, retary of the hosiery union, became inter- 1,200 square feet. 1999] ested in easing the housing crisis for union ‘‘I lived in a three-bedroom that now is a members. one-bedroom,’’ said Patricia Harris, a former (By Julie Stoiber) ‘‘They were a very progressive group,’’ said resident of the complex and its manager for In January 1935, when the Carl Mackley Rafsky, who was a union official before join- the last six years. Houses opened, thousands of people con- ing city government. She recalled the old days: ‘‘Forget closet verged on Juniata Park to tour the new Edelman formed a core of supporters who space, forget even putting a bureau in your apartment complex. shared his vision, including Oskar Stonorov bedroom.’’ and Alfred Kastner, two emigre architects The four handsome, low-rise buildings took Half the units in the complex are govern- with experience in designing European work- up a full city block at M and Bristol Streets, ment-subsidized, and all of those are taken, er-style housing, and William Jeanes, a and were separated by greens and walkways Harris said. The rest are reserved for people wealthy Quaker and well-known champion of that lent a campus-like air. of low to moderate income; a family of four, Considering the amenities the Mackley low-cost housing who was the complex’s first for example, can’t have household income apartments offered in Depression-era Amer- manager. Philadelphia Mayor Hampton Moore over $33,360. ica, it was no wonder there was a waiting ‘‘We’re expecting to be fully occupied by branded the idea communistic and tried to list. Residents of the 284 units could take a the end of July,’’ Harris said. block its construction. Edelman prevailed. dip in the apartment’s in-ground swimming The change in the neighborhood is dra- pool and clean their clothes in rooftop laun- The buildings Stonorov and Kastner de- signed were early American examples of the matic, said Farnon. ‘‘You know how when dries equipped with electric washers. ‘‘From you get dressed up you feel good? That’s how our point of view, it was an ideal situation,’’ sleek, unadorned International Style of ar- chitecture (the PSFS tower at 12th and Mar- I see the Mackley.’’ said William Rafsky, a resident from 1946 to On Monday, at the dedication, AFL–CIO 1954. ket Streets is another). The complex was called ‘‘daringly contemporary’’ and al- President John J. Sweeney will speak, and One other thing made it stand out: It was the development will be officially christened affordable. though it was not universally acclaimed, it was featured in The Architectural Record. Carl Mackley Apartments. Contrary to what its amenities would sug- Once the complex is fully occupied, Farnon gest, Carl Mackley was designed for the To add to the allure, the development was named for a local labor hero, Carl Mackley, plans to go in and encourage residents to or- working-class. Its owner and developer was ganize a community association. the American Federation of Hosiery Work- a 22-year-old hosiery worker from Ken- sington who was shot to death by non-union A spirit of community, she said, is the best ers, a Philadelphia-based union that saw low- way to ensure that the bad part of the rent apartments as a way to help the many workers during a strike in 1930 and whose fu- neral in McPherson Square, according to complex’s intriguing history does not repeat hosiery workers who were losing their jobs itself. and homes. news reports, attracted 25,000 people. This rare example of union-sponsored hous- The apartments were tiny, in part to foster f ing also had the distinction of being the first community spirit by pushing people into the low-rent development funded by President common areas. Rafsky remembers that in IN TRIBUTE TO CHARLES W. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Public Works Ad- warm weather, people would drag their beach GILCHRIST ministration. Six decades later, the Carl chairs out to the lawns. With a nursery Mackley complex is again in the spotlight. school, library, grocery store, candy shop, bakery, barber and tailor on site, residents HON. FRANK R. WOLF After years of private ownership and neglect, OF VIRGINIA the complex, which is on the National Reg- had many of life’s necessities at hand. A one-bedroom apartment rented for $22.50 ister of Historic Places, has undergone a $20 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a month. Hosiery workers lived in many of million renovation and on Monday will be re- the units, but the complex was also open to Thursday, July 1, 1999 dedicated. others. In the late 1960s, with the hosiery Again, a labor union is playing a major Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to union in decline, the Carl Mackley complex role. Again, the butterscotch-brick buildings our colleagues' attention a remarkable public was sold. servant who lost a heroic battle with cancer on will be home to those in need of affordable It became the Greenway Court Apart- housing. And although the pool is gone and ments. A botched roofing job in the 1980s cre- June 24. Charles W. Gilchrist, a Democrat, the airy laundries are sealed, the community ated a serious mildew problem in the com- served as the county executive in Montgomery building, the pool is gone and the airy laun- plex. Occupancy declined, rents rose and the County, MD, from 1978 to 1986. dries are sealed, the community building, last owner’s finances crashed. I never knew Charlie Gilchrist, but I followed where residents once gathered to watch mov- Rosemary Farnon, a 20-year resident of Ju- his career because just by chance, we hap- ies, take classes and participate in the man- niata Park and head of its civic association, pened to be on the same train to New York agement of the complex, will again be a cen- remembers how distraught neighbors were as ter of activity. City after Election Day in 1978. He was cele- they watched the complex deteriorate brating that day his victory as the new Mont- ‘‘This was exciting work, about as good as through the ’80s and early ’90s. it gets,’’ said Noel Eisenstat, head of the Trash piled up on balconies, laundry was gomery County executive. I was getting away Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, draped over railings, screens fell out and for a few days with my wife after having lost which has been helping to engineer the weren’t replaced, there were bedsheets in- the election to be the representative for Vir- apartment’s revival for more than five stead of curtains in some of the windows, ginia's 10th Congressional District. years—wresting the property from the owner and it seemed the police were always re- I never spoke to him on the train, but I saw through HUD foreclosure and then bank- sponding to disturbances there. his joy and followed his career from my van- ruptcy, selecting a private developer and On several occasions, Farnon remembered, courting the AFL–CIO’s Housing Investment tenants blocked traffic to get the landlord’s tage point across the river in Virginia. And Trust, which loaned more than $26 million in attention when their heat went off in winter. what impressed me the most about this coura- union pension funds for construction and ‘‘It was a grand place, and it really fell geous politician is that in 1986 he walked rent subsidies. into deplorable condition,’’ said Farnon, who away from elected office to a higher calling. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1483 There was no doubt this popular man would Up we went. Toward the top of the dark More than a lot of people, Charlie under- have been reelected and probably could have stairs, I turned and looked down at Gilchrist, stood damning hubris—the inability of hu- gone on to other elected positions. But when a silver-thin silhouette backlighted in a mans to humble themselves before others shadowy doorway. He was rocking back and and God. Through intelligence and will, his second term ended, he announced he forth, readying to vault himself up into the Charlie had transformed himself many would leave and study for the priesthood. door. He was all angles and lines and fierce times. He had accepted that he would soon And for the rest of his life cut short by can- concentration. die. Any other thought would have been ar- cer, he served God. He worked in the inner I turned away, unable to watch, and kept rogant. city Chicago helping recovering alcoholics and climbing. I flashed back to a similar scene a I prodded Gilchrist once. Why don’t you drug addicts. Most recently, he devoted his couple of weeks earlier in the same stairwell. shake your fist at God? Is this the thanks energy to working on public housing problems Coming down the stairs that day, Gil- you get for turning your life over to Him? christ’s left foot had overshot the last tread in central Baltimore. Gilchrist refused to take the bait. If he was and lunged through empty space. The next made at God, he would not tell. I would like to share with our colleagues two two seconds were an agonizing eternity. Be- He once said, ‘‘I’ve never seen a miracle.’’ articles from the June 26, 1999, edition of The fore anyone could reach for him, he was He did not expect one for himself. Washington Post which give more insight into headed for the floor. The air rushed from Instead, he simply shrugged his shoulders. the life and work of this unique man. Phoebe. Though he had not strength to stop ‘‘People say to me, ‘Why you?’ ’’ Gilchrist [From The Washington Post, June 26, 1999] himself, he contained the fall and landed on said. all fours. ‘‘I say, ‘Why not me?’ ’’ THE MIRACLE OF CHARLIE GILCHRIST ‘‘Damn!’’ he cursed, under his breath. A HUMBLE MAN, HE TURNED FROM POLITICS TO ‘‘Oh, Charlie!’’ Phoebe blurted. [From the Washington Post, June 26, 1999] THE MINISTRY ‘‘I’m all right,’’ he said, still down. MONTGOMERY PROTOTYPE CHARLES GILCHRIST I reached down to pull him up, putting one (By Frank Ahrens) DIES hand under each armpit. I felt: The corduroy In 1984, Charlie Gilchrist—halfway through of his tan jacket. And ribs. Nothing else. I COUNTY EXECUTIVE LEFT POLITICS FOR THE his second term as Montgomery County ex- lifted him as if he were a papier-mache man. PRIESTHOOD ecutive and seemingly poised to run for gov- This time, though, he made it up the stairs (By Claudia Levy) ernor—shocked everyone around him by an- without help. At first, he was probably proud Charles W. Gilchrist, 62, a popular Demo- nouncing that he was training to become an that he’d made it by himself, then imme- Episcopal priest. Once ordained, he lived in crat who was county executive of Mont- diately furious that his life had been reduced gomery County for eight years and then left the lost neighborhoods of Chicago and Balti- to such tiny victories. This was a man who more, ministering to the wretched, walking politics to administer to the urban poor as jogged during his lunch hour; who was per- an Episcopal priest, died of pancreatic can- streets that had no trees but plenty of guns sonable and charming but exited lazy con- and drugs. He was so happy in the Lord’s cer June 24 at John Hopkins Hospital in Bal- versations that had no point. His whole life timore. service, he was sometimes described as ‘‘bea- had been about ‘‘do’’; now, he could not. tific.’’ The former tax lawyer and Maryland state One wall of the studio was filled with his senator succeeded Republican James P. Over the past 35 years, Gilchrist trans- artwork—ink drawings of street scenes in formed himself from a tax lawyer into a poli- Gleason, who first held the post after Mont- Chicago and Baltimore, charcoal sketches gomery changed its style of governance in tician, then from a politician into a priest. from a drawing class, an acrylic self-portrait Over the past few months, he was trying to the early 1970s. But it was Gilchrist who of a sober-looking Charlie. came to be regarded by many as the model become a recovering cancer patient. ‘‘You look so happy,’’ Phoebe teased. for top elected officials in the affluent coun- He didn’t quite make it. He smiled. On Thursday night, at around 11, Gilchrist Their marriage was about quiet smiles. ty. lay in a bed at Johns Hopkins Hospital in They had locked eyes across a Harvard Gilchrist ‘‘set the standard for good gov- Baltimore and quietly exhaled one final Christmas party when Gilchrist was in law ernment’’ in Montgomery’s executive time. He was 62. Phoebe, his wife of 37 years, school. ‘‘Who’s that?’’ he asked his buddies. branch, said his friend and follow Demo- was at his bedside, along with his sister, On the other side of the room, she was ask- cratic activist Lou D’Ovidio, a County Coun- Janet. ing the same thing. More than once, Phoebe cil aide. No one was kidding himself—everyone was asked how she put up with all of Gil- In an administration that began in 1978 and knew Gilchrist was terminal when he was di- christ’s career changes, all the moves, the ended in 1986, Gilchrist plowed money into agnosed with pancreatic cancer in February. ever-declining income. When you get an- social services such as programs for the men- He was so weak that doctors suggested hos- noyed with someone, she said, you remember tally ill, a foreshadowing of his work in pice care for the dying cleric. Since then, what brought you together in the first place. church. He also worked to build housing for though, Gilchrist had responded well to Once, Gilchrist was as tall, sturdy and the elderly poor and to unclog commuter weekly chemotherapy treatments, which handsome as a Shaker highboy. Now, so thin, roads. bought him some time and comfort. so frail. His glasses, even, too big for his At the same time, ‘‘he was opposed to gov- But last week, death accelerated toward face. Phoebe Gilchrist saw the desiccation, ernment growing out of control,’’ D’Ovidio Gilchrist with a shuddering velocity. but she saw more. What was it, she was said. ‘‘He was very, very careful to make I last saw Gilchrist 10 days ago, when a asked, that attracted you to Charlie? sure that government was doing its job with Post photographer and I visited his new art ‘‘Well,’’ she said, smiling. She looked across only the resources it needed. . . . He was not studio, inside a sturdy brick building in a a cafe table at him and saw the face she saw your big government kind of guy.’’ south Baltimore neighborhood called four decades ago. ‘‘You can look at him.’’ It was a period of significant growth in Pigtown. A dynamic St. Alban’s high school When his friends looked at him, they saw county population, and Gilchrist went head art teacher had unlocked young Charlie’s this: to head with an adversarial County Council talent for painting. Now, he had rented this ‘‘A good man.’’ That was the first thing ev- over establishing controls over an annual high-ceilinged, plank-floored space and was eryone said about Gilchrist. budget that had grown to more than $1 bil- preparing to paint again. He hoped to render They also called him a private man who lion. the children of Sandtown, the neighborhood shunned publicity. I went with Gilchrist to One effect of his efforts to control spending where he and Phoebe had lived and min- his church in Sandtown and to the National was that key departments were not ex- istered for the past three years. Gallery. I watched them pump poison into a panded. His successor, Democrat Sidney Kra- We began to climb the stairs to Gilchrist’s valve in his chest during a chemo treatment. mer, had to find ways to pay for additions to second-floor studio. Without saying so, we Friends wondered why he was giving a re- the county payroll. all wanted him to go first, so we could back porter so much access during such a difficult At his own inauguration, Kramer praised him up. But he was having none of it. time. So I asked him. Gilchrist for his ‘‘decency and humanity . .. He propped himself against the door jam ‘‘I guess I just want people to know that strong leadership and competence,’’ saying and shooed us past. One foot was in the alley ‘cancer’ doesn’t mean the end of every- that he had headed one of the county’s outside; the other was on the door sill, a thing,’’ he said, smiling. ‘‘That you can still ‘‘most effective and popular governments.’’ good 12 inches higher. be productive.’’ The current county executive, Democrat ‘‘Go on, go on.’’ he said, in a soft, weary Gilchrist lived the last months of his life Douglas M. Duncan, called Gilchrist a men- voice. ‘‘I can make it.’’ the way he lived most of the years before— tor and role model who had presided over ‘‘a We filed past—first me, then the photog- by constantly questioning his own behavior. period of tremendous change and progress’’ rapher, then Phoebe; all of us reluctant to Sometimes, friends considered it self-flag- in the county. He credited Gilchrist with leave him. ellation. being ‘‘largely responsible for having estab- ‘‘Charlie . . .’’ his wife began. ‘‘Charlie would always say, ‘If they say I’m lished Montgomery County as one of the top He was getting impatient now. guilty, I must be guilty,’ ’’ recalled Mont- high-technology centers in the world.’’ He ‘‘Go on!’’ gomery Circuit Court judge and longtime said he had left ‘‘an exceptional legacy of vi- ‘‘Okay,’’ Phoebe said, with a practiced friend Paul McGuckian. ‘‘He was always sion, service and caring.’’ combination of cheer and exasperation. ‘‘Do lashing himself on the back for something he Gilchrist once said in an interview that he what you want.’’ had never done.’’ had liked the public service aspects of the E1484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 county executive’s job, but otherwise found ing Democratic power broker is as much a had lived in that city early in his law career it ‘‘difficult, frustrating and often thank- story of the county’s profound changes as it while working for the firm of Venable, less.’’ is about the maturing of the man.’’ Baetjer and Howard. His first administration temporarily was Considered a shoo-in for re-election in 1986, He was director of operations for New Song bogged down in allegations that aides had Gilchrist was expected to dominate county ministry, which runs a Habitat for Humanity breached county personnel rules. The accusa- politics for decades. He was being touted for housing rehabilitation program and a tions centered on their having pressed for Congress or state office when he suddenly church, school, health center and children’s the appointment of a candidate close to the announced in 1984 that he planned to aban- choir. county executive as deputy director of the don politics. In 1997, Gilchrist was named to oversee a county liquor department. He said that when his second term was up court settlement designed to move more Gilchrist also was faulted for permitting a in 1986, he would study for the priesthood. than 2,000 black Baltimore public housing former Schenley liquor salesman who was His years at the helm of the county had residents to mostly white, middle-class working in the liquor control department to taken their toll, he said. Relationships with neighborhoods. U.S. District Judge Marvin J. buy liquor from his old employer. the seven members of the County Council Garbis appointed him a special master in the After an 18-month controversy, dubbed by were frequently adversarial, so much so that suit brought by the American Civil Liberties the media as ‘‘Liquorgate,’’ Gilchrist was ex- both branches of government hired lobbyists Union of Maryland against Baltimore and onerated by an independent investigation. to advocate before the state legislature. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban The affair came to be regarded largely as a ‘‘One of the clues to Charlie’s personality Development. tempest in a teapot. But at the time, it took is that he takes any criticism of the govern- In addition to his wife, of Baltimore, Gil- its toll on Gilchrist, who briefly considered ment personally,’’ council member and Gil- christ is survived by three children, Donald not seeking reelection. christ antagonist Esther P. Gelman said at Gilchrist of Rockville, James Gilchrist of He was easily returned to office for a sec- the time. Pinos Altos, N.M.; a sister, Janet Dickey of ond term, however, and began aggressively More distressing than his relationship with Reston; and two grandchildren. seeking more money for road and school con- the council, however, was the illness of his f struction. son Donald, who spent two years battling a Gilchrist had first come to office as a mor- brain tumor. After he recovered, Gilchrist TRIBUTE TO JOE SANDOVAL atorium on land development was easing and said the illness had helped him turn in a growth was exploding. Tax-cutting fervor more spiritual direction. was gripping neighboring Prince George’s He wasn’t rejecting the political scene, he HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN County, and an initiative called TRIM added,but substituting one form of public OF CALIFORNIA threatened to do the same in Gilchrist’s service for another. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES county. Charles Waters Gilchrist, the grandson of a Thursday, July 1, 1999 Gilchrist tightened his reins on the govern- Baptists minister, was tall and craggy, and ment, firing several Gleason appointees and his biographers delighted in describing him Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay establishing the first county office of man- as looking like a churchman out of Dickens. tribute to my dear friend, Joe Sandoval, who agement and budget. He was raised in Washington, where he at- is leaving the city of San Fernando after 11 He used the increased tax revenue that was tended St. Albans School for Boys and be- years to start a new business venture with his the product of the county’s explosive growth came involved in religious activities. After family in New Mexico. While I wish the very to help encourage high-tech research firms graduating magna cum laude from William to flock to Montgomery. College and receiving a law degree from Har- best for Joe, his wife, Anni, and their young He got the state to increase its reimburse- vard University, he returned to the Wash- son, Steven, his departure is a huge loss for ment to the county for public building ington-Baltimore area to practice tax law. the Northeast San Fernando Valley. As Presi- projects. He expanded his office’s influence He soon became involved in Democratic poli- dent of the San Fernando Chamber of Com- over crucial development decisions, through tics. merce, a successful businessman and out- state legislation granting the executive the In the mid-1970s, he resigned as partner of standing leader, Joe has left an indelible mark right to appoint two of the five members of a medium-sized law firm in Washington to on the community. He will be sorely missed. the independent county planning board. The run successfully for the state Senate. In 1988, Joe arrived in San Fernando and county council previously had appointed all After Gilchrist left politics, his wife, Phoe- of the board’s members. be, took a full-time job as a corporate librar- went to work as Branch Manager for the Han- The measure Gilchrist sponsored and the ian to help put him through Virginia Theo- ford Group. Since then, he has held many im- legislature passed also gave the county exec- logical Seminary in Alexandria. portant positions, including Director of Mar- utive veto power over mast plans, the basic His first church assignment was at St. keting at Mission Community Hospital in Pano- planning tool used to map growth. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Washington, rama City, Community Relations Liaison for During his tenure, the annual budget for where he worked with homeless people in the Medi-Ride, and President and Chief Executive family resources more than doubled, to Hispanic community and helped immigrants Officer for the San Fernando Chamber of deal with the government. He also helped about $14 million. Programs were established Commerce. for child care, and the number of shelter beds raise money for St. Luke’s House Inc., a for the homeless increased dramatically. mental health facility in Montgomery Coun- In his 15-month tenure as Chamber Presi- Gilchrist’s family resources director, ty that he had assisted as county executive. dent, Joe compiled a very impressive list of Charles L. Short, said in an interview that His story, of a shift in career to a rel- accomplishments. He has helped make the the county executive’s first order to him was atively low-paying profession, fascinated the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce one of to ‘‘keep people from freezing and starving media, and he was often interviewed about the most important business organizations in . . . and he never wavered. the change in his life. the Northeast San Fernando Valley. His con- ‘‘When we were sued or took heat over a In 1990, he told an interviewer: ‘‘People siderable charm and business acumen en- who have known me will see the collar and shelter, he never called me in and said, ‘Well, abled Joe to increase the membership of the can we find another site?’ ’’ that says something to them, that I am a Short said Gilchrist’s administration was servant of God. They may not understand Chamber and give it a visibility well beyond distinguished by his strong feeling that all why I did it, but the fact is, I did. the city limits. people should have an opportunity to share ‘‘It’s a very full life, I am happy and I have Joe has given unstintingly of his time and in the affluence of Montgomery, one of the no regrets. I am very much doing what I resources to the City of San Fernando, not country’s wealthiest counties. should be doing, and what I want to be only as Chamber President, but also as Chair- When he left office at age 50, Gilchrist had doing.’’ person of the Miss San Fernando Pageant, endowed the county executive job with un- He and his wife sold their large Victorian First Vice President of the Kiwanis Club of home of 25 years in Rockville and moved to precedented political powers. He left a multi- San Fernando, Vice President of the Holy million-dollar legacy of social services and a grimy neighborhood on the West Side of public works projects. Chicago, where he took over as manager of Cross Medical Center Century Club and a The man he had defeated for the job in the Cathedral Shelter for recovering drug ad- member of the board of Directors of the San 1978, Republican Richmond M. Keeney, said dicts and alcoholics. Fernando Police Advisory Council. Gilchrist had operated as a lightning rod for The religious committee that picked Gil- His distinguished service has been recog- the county. christ regarded him as having the potential nized by the presentation of many awards Gilchrist said in an interview with Wash- to be a bishop or head of a large parish, one from the City of San Fernando, United Cham- ington Post staff writer R.H. Melton that he member told a Chicago newspaper at the bers of Commerce and the Sunland-Tujunga had accomplished nearly all that he had time. But Gilchrist said he was more inter- Chamber of Commerce. Joe was named the hoped for. ested in curing inner city ills. Melton wrote, ‘‘In many ways, Gilchrist’s He returned to the Washington-Baltimore J. Leo Flynn citizen of the Year in San Fer- eight-year odyssey from his time as an inse- region in the mid-1990s to work on housing nando for 1991, and Business Person of the cure, even fumbling first-term executive to problems in the Sandtown neighborhood of Year by the San Fernando High School Busi- his recent ascension as Montgomery’s lead- central Baltimore, where he resettled. He ness Academy. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1485 I ask my colleagues to help me bid a very lutely. Should the law respect parents rights to on a national, unified police force. At the same fond farewell to Joe Sandoval, whose person- not have their children taken across state lines time, there is a greater cost to centralization of ality, intellect and integrity have made him for contemptible purposes?? Absolutely. Can a police power. much beloved by his many friends in Cali- state pass an enforceable statute to prohibit It is important to be reminded of the benefits fornia. I wish Joe and his family the best in taking minors across State lines to avoid laws of federalism as well as the costs. There are their new home. requiring the involvement of parents in abor- sound reasons to maintain a system of small- f tion decisions?? Absolutely. But when asked if er, independent jurisdictions. An inadequate there exists constitutional authority for the fed- federal law, or an ``adequate'' federal law im- CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT eral criminalizing of just such an action the an- properly interpreted by the Supreme Court, swer is absolutely not. preempts states' rights to adequately address SPEECH OF This federalizing may have the effect of na- public health concerns. Roe v. Wade should HON. RON PAUL tionalizing a law with criminal penalties which serve as a sad reminder of the danger of mak- OF TEXAS may be less than those desired by some ing matters worse in all states by federalizing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states. To the extent the federal and state an issue. laws could co-exist, the necessity for a federal Wednesday, June 30, 1999 It is my erstwhile hope that parents will be- law is undermined and an important bill of come more involved in vigilantly monitoring Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, in the name of a rights protection is virtually obliterated. Con- the activities of their own children rather than truly laudable cause (preventing abortions and current jurisdiction crimes erode the right of shifting parental responsibility further upon the protecting parental rights), today the Congress citizens to be free of double jeopardy. The fifth federal government. There was a time when a could potentially move our nation one step amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifies popular bumper sticker read ``It's ten o'clock; closer to a national police state by further ex- that no ``person be subject for the same of- do you know where your children are?'' I sup- panding the list of federal crimes and usurping fense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb pose we have devolved to point where it reads power from the states to adequately address . . .'' In other words, no person shall be tried ``It's ten o'clock; does the federal government the issue of parental rights and family law. Of twice for the same offense. However, in know where your children are.'' Further social- course, it is much easier to ride the current United States v. Lanza, the high court in 1922 izing and burden-shifting of the responsibilities wave of criminally federalizing all human mal- sustained a ruling that being tried by both the of parenthood upon the federal government is feasance in the name of saving the world from federal government and a state government simply not creating the proper incentive for some evil than to uphold a Constitutional oath for the same offense did not offend the doc- parents to be more involved. which prescribes a procedural structure by trine of double jeopardy. One danger of the For each of these reasons, among others, I which the nation is protected from what is per- unconstitutionally expanding the federal crimi- must oppose the further and unconstitutional haps the worst evil, totalitarianism carried out nal justice code is that it seriously increases centralization of police powers in the national by a centralized government. Who, after all, the danger that one will be subject to being government and, accordingly, H.R. 1218. wants to be amongst those members of Con- tried twice for the same offense. Despite the f gress who are portrayed as trampling parental various pleas for federal correction of societal rights or supporting the transportation of minor wrongs, a national police force is neither pru- TAIWAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF AS- females across state lines for ignoble pur- dent nor constitutional. SISTANCE FOR THE KOSOVAR poses. Most recently, we have been reminded by REFUGEES As an obstetrician of more than thirty years, both Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and I have personally delivered more than 4,000 former U.S. Attorney General Ed Meese that HON. OWEN B. PICKETT children. During such time, I have not per- more federal crimes, while they make politi- OF VIRGINIA formed a single abortion. On the contrary, I cians feel good, are neither constitutionally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have spoken and written extensively and pub- sound nor prudent. Rehnquist stated in his licly condemning this ``medical'' procedure. At year-end report ``The trend to federalize Thursday, July 1, 1999 the same time, I have remained committed to crimes that traditionally have been handled in Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, upholding the Constitutional procedural protec- state courts . . . threatens to change entirely June 7, 1999, President Lee Teng-hui of Tai- tions which leave the police power decentral- the nature of our federal system.'' Meese stat- wan made the following statement regarding ized and in control of the states. In the name ed that Congress' tendency in recent decades assistance to Kosovar refugees: of protecting states' rights, this bill usurps to make federal crimes out of offenses that ``The huge numbers of Kosovar casualties states' rights by creating yet another federal have historically been state matters has dan- and refugees from the Kosovo area resulting crime. gerous implications both for the fair adminis- from the NATO-Yugoslavia conflict in the Bal- Our federal government is, constitutionally, tration of justice and for the principle that kans have captured close world-wide atten- a government of limited powers. Article one, states are something more than mere adminis- tion. From the very outset, the government of Section eight, enumerates the legislative areas trative districts of a nation governed mainly the ROC has been deeply concerned and we for which the U.S. Congress is allowed to act from Washington. are carefully monitoring the situation's devel- or enact legislation. For every other issue, the The argument which springs from the criti- opment. federal government lacks any authority or con- cism of a federalized criminal code and a fed- ``We in the Republic of China were pleased sent of the governed and only the state gov- eral police force is that states may be less ef- to learn last week that Yugoslavia President ernments, their designees, or the people in fective than a centralized federal government Slobodan Milosevic has accepted the peace their private market actions enjoy such rights in dealing with those who leave one state ju- plan for the Kosovo crisis proposed by the to governance. The tenth amendment is bru- risdiction for another. Fortunately, the Con- Group of Eight countries, for which specific tally clear in stating ``The powers not dele- stitution provides for the procedural means for peace agreements are being worked out. gated to the United States by the Constitution, preserving the integrity of state sovereignty ``The Republic of China wholeheartedly nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved over those issues delegated to it via the tenth looks forward to the dawning of peace on the to the States respectively, or to the people.'' amendment. The privilege and immunities Balkans. For more than two months, we have Our nation's history makes clear that the U.S. clause as well as full faith and credit clause been concerned about the plight of the hun- Constitution is a document intended to limit allow states to exact judgments from those dreds of thousands of Kosovar refugees who the power of central government. No serious who violate their state laws. The Constitution were forced to flee to other countries, particu- reading of historical events surrounding the even allows the federal government to legisla- larly from the vantage point of our emphasis creation of the Constitution could reasonably tively preserve the procedural mechanisms on protecting human rights. We thereby orga- portray it differently. which allow states to enforce their substantive nized a Republic of China aid mission to Nevertheless, rather than abide by our con- laws without the federal government imposing Kosovo. Carrying essential relief items, the stitutional limits, Congress today will likely its substantive edicts on the states. Article IV, mission made a special trip to the refugee pass H.R. 1218. H.R. 1218 amends title 18, Section 2, Clause 2 makes provision for the camps in Macedonia to lend a helping hand. United States Code, to prohibit taking minors rendition of fugitives from one state to another. ``Today, as we anticipate a critical moment across State lines to avoid laws requiring the While not self-enacting, in 1783 Congress of forth-coming peace, I hereby make the fol- involvement of parents in abortion decisions. passed an act which did exactly this. There is, lowing statement to the international commu- Should parents be involved in decisions re- of course, a cost imposed upon states in nity on behalf of all the nationals of the Re- garding the health of their children?? Abso- working with one another rather than relying public of China: E1486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 ``As a member of world community com- WARTIME VIOLATION OF ITALIAN Mr. Speaker, this legislation also calls on mitted to protecting and promoting human AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES ACT the President, on behalf of the United States rights, the Republic of China would like to de- government, to formally acknowledge our gov- velop further the spirit of humanitarian concern HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL ernment's systematic denial of basic human for the Kosovar refugees living in exile as well OF NEW YORK rights and freedoms to one of the largest eth- as for the war-torn areas in dire need of re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nic communities in the United States. As we construction. We will provide a grant aid Thursday, July 1, 1999 begin our Fourth of July recess, let us take equivalent to about US $300 million. The aid this opportunity to reflect upon the debt we will consist of the following: Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with owe the Italian American community and en- 1. Emergency support for food, shelters, my colleague from New York, Congressman sure that the American public recognizes medical care, and education, etc. for the LAZIO, to introduce the Wartime Violation of these injustices of the past in order to prevent Italian American Civil Liberties Act. This legis- Kosovar refugees, living in exile in neighboring them in the future. Sixty two of my colleagues lation brings to light a tragic episode in our na- countries. have joined me in cosponsoring this bill, and tion's history when Italian Americans were 2. Short-term accommodations for some of I ask you Mr. Speaker, and the rest of my col- considered enemy aliens. The civil liberty the refugees in Taiwan, with opportunities of leagues to support this important legislation. job training in order for them to be better abuses that Italian Americans suffered during equipped for the restoration of their homeland this time period are not well documented and f upon their return. are not well known, but they did occur and the 3. Furthermore, support the rehabilitation of truth about this story, Una Storia SegretaÐthe INTRODUCTION OF THE ARCTIC the Kosovo area in coordination with inter- Secret Story, must be told. TUNDRA HABITAT CONSERVA- national long-term recovery programs when December 7, 1941 is a date that is very well TION ACT the peace plan is implemented. known, it is the day that the Japanese ``We earnestly hope that the above-men- bombed Pearl Harbor. What is not so well HON. JIM SAXTON known is that on that day Italian Americans tioned aid will contribute to the promotion of OF NEW JERSEY became enemy aliens. FBI agents, military the peace plan for Kosovo. I wish all the refu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gees an early return to their safe and peaceful personnel, and local police began rounding up Thursday, July 1, 1999 Kosovo homes.'' Italians labeled subversive and dangerous. This important announcement demonstrates Ironically, some of those labeled dangerous Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to the dedication of democratic Taiwan to the aliens had fought alongside the United States introduce the Arctic Tundra Habitat Emer- promotion of peace in the Balkan region and Armed Forces during World War I. Even more gency Conservation Act. This legislation will to the return of the Kosovo refugees. I am ironic is the fact that many Italians deemed address the devastating impact that an ex- pleased that Taiwan has chosen to assume enemy aliens had sons in the United States ploding population of light geese is having on such an active and praiseworthy role in issues Armed Services fighting to protect the free- the fragile Canadian Arctic tundra. of concern to the international community. doms that were being taken away from their The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been f parents. Such is the case with Joe Ardent. Joe monitoring light geese populations for over 50 entered the service and did not know until he years. During that time, the population that mi- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT returned home that his father had been re- grates in the Mid-Continent region has in- AUTHORIZING CONGRESS TO stricted, fired from his job, and considered an creased from 800,000 birds in 1969 to more PROHIBIT THE PHYSICAL DESE- enemy alien. than 5 million geese today. This population is Mr. Speaker, during World War II, 600,000 CRATION OF THE FLAG OF THE projected to increase more than five percent Italian Americans were classified as enemy UNITED STATES OF AMERICA each year and, in the absence of new wildlife aliens, more than 10,000 were forcibly evicted management actions, there will be more than SPEECH OF from their homes, 52,000 were subject to strict 6.8 million breeding light geese in three years. curfew regulations and hundreds were shipped HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. While these geese are fully protected under to internment camps without due process. OF GEORGIA the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, this un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These civil liberty abuses stretched from coast to coast as California fishermen had their fish- precedented population explosion is creating Thursday, June 24, 1999 ing boats confiscated and were either interned serious problems. The geese's appetite for Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, to an over- or forced to relocate, while on the east coast, Arctic coastal tundra has created a strip of whelming majority of the American people, the Ellis Island, the world renowned symbol of desert stretching 2,000 miles in Canada. flag has almost a sacred meaning that words freedom and democracy, became a detention These birds are world-class foragers, and their cannot adequately defineÐsomething that center for enemy aliens. No Italian was ex- favorite foods are found in the 135,000 acres stands for the country's most fundamental empt from these injustices. Ezio Pinza, the that comprise the Hudson Bay Lowland Salt principles of justice and opportunity and for star of ``South Pacific'' and the singer of the Marsh ecosystem. In fact, they like this vege- the millions of men and women who have signature hit ``Some Enchanted Evening'' was tation so much they are eating it much faster made freedom possible by defending these detained at Ellis Island. Pinza was accused of than its ability to regrow. These geese are lit- principles. altering the tempo of his voice in order to send erally eating themselves out of house and Opponents of our amendment believe flag messages to the Italian government. Although home and, in the process, destroying thou- desecration should be allowed as a right of these charges were clearly ludicrous, it took sands of acres of essential, irreplaceable nest- free expression. While I understand their posi- several high powered attorneys and two hear- ing habitat. These wetlands are critical to the tion, I strongly disagree with it. ings to prevent him from being interned. survival of not only light geese but hundreds Preventing someone from burning and We must ensure that these terrible events of other migratory species including brants, multilating the flag in public does not diminish will never be perpetrated again. We must black ducks, mallards, and dozens of song- the values on which the country is founded, in- safeguard the individual rights of all Americans birds. cluding free expression. Instead, by protecting from arbitrary persecution or no American will According to various scientists, one-third of the flag, I believe we uphold these values, we ever be secure. The least our government can the lowlands habitat has been destroyed, one- honor them, we strengthen them. do is try to right this terrible wrong by ac- third is on the brink of devastation, and the re- Throughout history, in fact, our country has knowledging the fact that these events did maining one-third is overgrazed. recognized certain limitations on freedom of occur. To that end, this legislation calls on the In response to this growing crisis, represent- expression, including libel and slander laws, Department of Justice to prepare a com- atives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, laws protecting the nation's security, and laws prehensive report detailing the government's Canadian Wildlife Service, various State fish to keep tax returns confidential. Until 1990, unjust policies and practices during this time and game agencies, and nongovernmental or- when the Supreme Court issued its ruling in a period. Included in the report will be an exam- ganizations including Ducks Unlimited and the close 5±4 vote, anti-flag descration laws were ination of ways in which civil liberties can be National Audubon Society formed the Arctic considered a legitimate exception by the court. safeguarded during times of national emer- Goose Habitat Working Group. This ad hoc By passing this amendment, we can restore gencies. This report is essential in order to en- group met over a period of many months, and the historic respect that we pay to the coun- sure that our history is well documented as the results of their deliberations were incor- try's ideals and to the service and sacrifice those who do not learn from history are porated within a report entitled ``Arctic Eco- that it has taken to keep them secure. doomed to repeat it. system in Peril''. While this report issued in CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1487 1997 contained a number of recommenda- of goose numbers with the related ecosystem regulatory rule on Mid-Continent light geese. tions, its clear conclusion was that the popu- destruction with all the other species that live This rule could be the same of different from lation of light geese must be immediately re- there with the geese.'' those originally proposed in November of last duced by at least 5 to 15 percent each year. At the same hearing, the Humane Society of year. My bill is an interim solution to a very This report stated: ``This habitat damage is in- the United States argued that a ``do nothing'' serious and growing environmental problem. creasing in extent and will not be corrected or approach to the management of light geese As Director Clark so eloquently state, ``For reversed by any known natural phenomenon. was the preferred option. While the easy an- years, the United States has inadvertently We cannot forecast how long it will be before swer might be to let nature run its course, contributed to the growth of this problem most of the finite supply of habitat that is avail- after all some have argued this is a Canadian through changes in agricultural and wetland able for nesting by tundra and coastal-breed- problem, to sit idly by and allow this environ- management. Now we can begin to say we ing birds will be permanently degraded or de- mental catastrophe to continue to occur is are part of the solution. If we do not take ac- stroyed.'' simply irresponsible. Furthermore, man cre- tion, we risk not only the health of the Arctic On November 9, 1998, the U.S. Fish and ated this problem by providing these geese breeding grounds but also the future of many Wildlife Service issued two proposed rules to with an almost endless supply of food. In Ar- of America's migratory bird populations.'' reduce the ever-expanding population of light kansas, Louisiana, and Texas alone, there are I wholeheartedly agree with that statement geese. These rules did not embrace all of the more than 2.25 million acres of rice farms that and urge my colleagues to join with me in try- recommendations of the Arctic Goose Habitat have become a buffet bar for these birds. As ing to stop this environmental catastrophe by Working Group. In fact, they were a modest a nation, we have also created dozens of Na- supporting the Arctic Tundra Habitat Emer- effort to increase the harvest of light geese by tional Wildlife Refuges that have become gency Conservation Act. authorizing the use of electronic goose calls, sanctuaries for these birds. As a result, these I am pleased that a number of our distin- unplugged shotguns, and allowing certain geese are living longer, are healthier, and are guished colleagues, including DON YOUNG, States to authorize hunting outside of the tra- reproducing at an alarming rate. We have al- JOHN DINGELL, SAXBY CHAMBLISS, COLLIN PE- ditional hunting season which normally runs ready altered the course of nature and that is TERSON, CHIP PICKERING, DUNCAN HUNTER, from September 1st to March 10th. At the why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the DUKE CUNNINGHAM, and JOHN TANNER have time, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Canadian Wildlife Service, the International agreed to join with me in this effort. Service stated ``Too many light geese are de- Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the f scending each year on nesting areas that sim- Flyway Councils, and almost every well-known VA/DOD LEGISLATION INTRO- ply cannot support them all. If we do not take wildlife biologist has flatly rejected to ``do noth- DUCED: USING ACCURACY TO AD- steps now, these fragile ecosystems will con- ing'' approach. It is wrong and it will cause ir- JUST THE GEOGRAPHIC IN- tinue to deteriorate to the point that they can reparable harm to the Arctic tundra habitat. EQUITY IN THE AAPCC no longer support light geese or the many I want to personally commend the Director other species of wildlife that share this Arctic of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ms. habitat. The steps proposed by the U.S. Fish Jamie Clark, for her tireless leadership and HON. JIM McDERMOTT and Wildlife Service are strongly supported by courage on this difficult issue. The Service OF WASHINGTON the Canadian Wildlife Service.'' went to extraordinary lengths to carefully IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After issuing these proposed regulations, evaluate each of the various management op- Thursday, July 1, 1999 the Service received over 1,100 comments tions, obtain the views of each of the affected Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, today I am from diverse interests representing State wild- stakeholders, and to do what was best for the introducing legislation to use accuracy as one life agencies, Flyway Councils, private and na- species and its habitat. The regulations it way to address the geographic inequity of tive organizations, and private citizens. A ma- issued were a responsible step in the right di- Medicare's adjusted average per capita cost jority of the comments strongly supported the rection and they were fully consistent with the (AAPCC) rate by ensuring that Medicare-eligi- proposed actions by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife recommendation of the Arctic Goose Habitat ble veterans are calculated in AAPCC up- Service, which has conducted a thorough en- Working Group. dates. vironmental assessment of the various regu- Sadly, in response to a legal challenge filed Until BBA 97, AAPCC rates were deter- latory options to reduce the population. in U.S. District Court by the Humane Society mined based on five year's worth of historical On April 15, 1999, the Subcommittee on of the United States, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife per-capita Medicare fee-for-service spending. Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans, Service withdrew these two regulations on Medicare AAPCC rates also included provi- which I chair, conducted its second oversight June 17th. While the judge did not rule on the sions for medical education payments and hearing on Mid-Continent light geese. At that merits of the regulations, the Service was in- Medicare disproportionate share payments. hearing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service structed to complete an environmental impact BBA 97 de-linked AAPCC updates from testified that ``virtually every credible wildlife bi- statement. This process will take between 12 local FFS spending and set a minimum 1998 ologist in both countries, believes that the Mid- and 18 months to complete and during that AAPCC ``floor'' rate of $367. It also made a Continent light geese populations has exceed- time, the tundra will continue to be systemati- number of changes to guarantee minimum an- ed the carrying capacity of its breeding habitat cally destroyed an acre at a time. This is an nual rate increases of 2%. BAA 97 also and that the population must be reduced to unacceptable situation. carved out the medical education component avoid long-term damage to an ecosystem im- Since I refuse to simply do nothing, I am from the AAPCC over 5 years. Unfortunately, portant to many other wildlife species in addi- today introducing the Arctic Tundra Habitat these changes do not address the funda- tion to snow geese.'' Emergency Conservation Act. This is a simple mental inequity in the AAPCC calculations that In addition, a representative of the National bill. It will legislatively enact the two regula- Washington faces. Audubon Society testified that ``these bur- tions, already carefully evaluated and ap- The trouble with the AAPCC methodology is geoning numbers of Mid-Continent lesser proved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. that it punishes cost-efficient communities with snow geese have caused widespread and po- What this means is that States would have the low AAPCC increases while higher-priced inef- tentially irreversible devastation to two-thirds flexibility to allow the use of normally prohib- ficient markets receive increases well above of the habitat that otherwise would be mostly ited electronic goose calls and unplugged average. In 1997, WA state health plans had pristine tundra west of Hudson Bay in Canada. shotguns during the regular hunting season an average payment rate increase of 3.8% If we do not act, nature will not `take its provided that other waterfowl and crane sea- while the national per capita cost rate increase course' in the short time needed to halt devas- sons have been closed. In addition, the 24 af- was 5.9% Counties in other state across the tation of the tundra.'' fected States are given the authority to imple- nation had increases as high as 8.9%. Finally, the Chairman of the Arctic Goose ment conservation orders under the Migratory Currently every Washington State County Habitat Working Group, who is also the Chief Bird Treaty Act that would allow hunters to AAPCC is below the national average. Biologist of Ducks Unlimited, stated that ``the take Mid-Continent light geese outside of the USE ACCURACY AS A PARTIAL FIX finite amount of suitable goose breeding habi- traditional hunting framework. Both of these A simplified explanation of the new AAPCC tat is rapidly being consumed and eventually rules will give States a better opportunity to in- calculation is that all fee-for-service costs in a will be lost. Every technical, administrative, crease their light goose harvest. given county are divided by all Medicare bene- legal and political delay just adds to the prob- My bill legislatively enacts these regulations ficiaries in that county to derive the payment lem. There is real urgency here as we may in their identical form. In addition, the bill sun- rate. not be far from the point where the only sets when the Service has completed both its Medicare beneficiaries who are eligible for choice is to record the aftermath of the crash environmental impact statement and a new both Medicare and military Medicare coverage E1488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 sometimes receive care at military (VA & DoD) feel her presence because she exuded erally require that interest expense incurred by facilities. With the creation Medicare Sub- warmth and love for her fellow human being. the U.S. members of an affiliated group of cor- vention Demonstration sights, this will occur She helped set up parenting classes for refu- porations must be allocated based on the ag- more often. gees from the former Soviet Union and a sup- gregate of all the U.S. and foreign assets of The computation of the AAPCC includes all port center for Alzheimer's disease victims and the U.S. members of the group. Medicare beneficiaries in the denominator. their families. The interest allocation rules purport to re- However, since the facilities providing care to With health a constant challenge, Linda flect a principle of fungibility of money, with in- military eligible beneficiaries do not report never let physical limitations prevent her from terest expense treated as attributable to all the Medicare costs to HCFA, the numerator of the doing anything. She traveled beyond her activities and property of the U.S. members of AAPCC excludes any costs Medicare bene- hemisphere to Europe and to China. She a group regardless of the specific purpose for ficiaries received in these facilities. This re- wanted to learn as much as possible about which the debt is incurred. However, the sults in an understatement of the AAPCC the world so she could change it. present-law rules enacted with the 1986 Act wherever there are military health care facili- I have never met a person more grounded do not accurately reflect the fungibility prin- ties. States or counties with a significant mili- on the value of human dignity nor more dedi- ciple because they apply fungibility only in one tary medical presence receive disproportion- cated to promoting its survival. Linda always direction. Accordingly, the interest expense in- ately low rates due to this methodology lapse. had a way of extracting that extra effort from curred by the U.S. members of an affiliated While the national average military AAPCC me to maximize my service to the public. She group is treated as funding all the activities understatement is 3%, in King County it is has been a partner in work, a counsel in pol- and assets of such group, including the activi- 4.3% and Pierce County it's 22.6%. icy and a model in ethics. ties and assets of the foreign members of the My legislation will revise the methodology to Linda is remembered by friends and col- group. However, in this calculation, the inter- include both the Medicare beneficiaries and leagues for her selflessness, generosity, and est expense actually incurred by the foreign the costs for all their Medicare servicesÐin- integrityÐa woman who was dedicated to the members of the group is ignored and thus is cluding those received in fee-for-service and pursuit of justice and equality. She is also re- not recognized as funding either their own ac- at military facilitiesÐin the AAPCC calcula- membered for her love of children, her won- tivities and assets or any of the activities and tions. derful cats, and her scrumptious desserts. assets of other group members. This ``one- Using accuracy as a means to boost A Memorial Service will be held on Thurs- way-street'' approach to fungibility is a gross AAPCC rates is both a policy-justified and a day, July 1, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at the Throop economic distortion. politically defensible way to begin addressing Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena, By disregarding the interest expense of the the geographic inequity in the Medicare sys- California. There will also be a Memorial Serv- foreign members of a group, the approach re- tem. ice in Marion, Ohio where Linda will be buried flected in the present-law interest allocation f on July 10, 1999. rules causes a disproportionate amount of Linda is survived by her father and mother, U.S. interest expense to be allocated to the TRIBUTE TO LINDA MITCHELL Ted and Elaine Mitchell; two sisters Judy foreign assets of the group. This over-alloca- LaMusga and Karen Mitchell; one brother Alan tion of U.S. interest expense to foreign assets HON. XAVIER BECERRA Mitchell; two nieces Cindy and Katie Mitchell; has the effect of reducing the amount of the OF CALIFORNIA and two nephews Rob and Michael Mitchell. group's income that is treated as foreign- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her brother Bob Mitchell is deceased. source income for U.S. tax purposes, which in Thursday, July 1, 1999 Mr. Speaker, Linda Mitchell left us too soon, turn reduces the group's foreign tax credit limi- with so much to do and so much to teach. tation. The present-law interest allocation rules Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to She epitomized all that is good about America. thus prevent the group from fully utilizing its pay a heartfelt tribute to Linda Mitchell, a dear I feel deeply privileged to have known her. I available foreign tax credits, and lead to dou- friend and tireless fighter for justice and equal- will forever remember her fondly. It is with ble taxation of the foreign income earned by ity. Linda died Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at her great pride, yet profound sorrow, that I ask my the U.S. multinational group. home in Pasadena, California. She was 52. colleagues to join me today in saluting this ex- This double taxation of the income that U.S. Linda Mitchell was born and raised in the ceptional human being. multinational corporations earn abroad is con- State of Ohio. The third of five children, she f trary to fundamental principles of international received her Bachelor of Science Degree in taxation and imposes on U.S. multinational Home Economics from Ohio State University. INTEREST ALLOCATION REFORM corporations a significant cost that is not borne After completing her education, she moved to ACT by their foreign competitors. The present-law California, first living in San Diego and then in interest allocation rules thus impose a burden Los Angeles. HON. ROB PORTMAN on U.S.-based multinationals that hinders their Linda was an individual with deep compas- OF OHIO ability to compete against their foreign coun- sion and conviction. She used every bit of her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terparts. Indeed, the distortions caused by the energy and time to fight for the rights of all Thursday, July 1, 1999 interest allocation rules impose a substantial people, regardless of race, creed, or economic cost that affects the ability of U.S.-based multi- circumstances. She was respected and ad- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, on June 17, nationals to compete against their foreign mired for her work on behalf of those less for- 1999, joined by Mr. MATSUI of California, I in- counterparts both with respect to foreign oper- tunate, in particular immigrants to the United troduced H.R. 2270, a bill to correct a funda- ations and with respect to their operations in States of America. mental distortion in the U.S. tax law that re- the United States. She always employed her expertise in pub- sults in double taxation of U.S. taxpayers that H.R. 2270 will reform the interest allocation lic relations and communications to champion have operations abroad. rules to eliminate the distortions caused by the the causes of others. Linda chose her ave- The United States taxes U.S. persons on present-law approach. The elimination of nues of involvement carefully, working for their worldwide income, but allows a foreign these distortions will reflect the fundamental many of the nation's most worthy organiza- tax credit against the U.S. tax on foreign- tax policy goal of avoiding double taxation and tions, including the Mexican American Legal source income. The foreign tax credit limitation will eliminate the competitive disadvantage at Defense and Education Fund, United Way of applies so that foreign tax credits may be which the present-law interest allocation rules Greater Los Angeles, Coalition for Humane used to offset only the U.S. tax on foreign- place U.S.-based multinationals. A detailed Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Dolores Mis- source income and not the U.S. tax on U.S.- technical explanation of the provisions of H.R. sion Women's Cooperative, and the Inter- source income. In order to compute the for- 2270 follows. national Institute. In her quest for justice, she eign tax credit limitation, the taxpayer must TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF H.R. 2270 served as a Board Member for the American determine its taxable income from foreign Civil Liberties Union. Understanding the impor- sources. This determination requires the allo- IN GENERAL tance of the press in this country, she was a cation of deductions between U.S.-source The bill would modify the present-law in- terest allocation rules of section 864(c) that member of Fairness and Accuracy in Report- gross income and foreign-source gross in- were enacted by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. ing. come. The bill embodies the provisions that were Though small in size, Linda Mitchell was big Special rules enacted as part of the Tax Re- passed by the Senate in connection with the of heart. When she walked into a room, you form Act of 1986 apply for purposes of the al- 1986 Act. Under the bill’s modifications, in- might not see her right away, but you could location of interest expense. These rules gen- terest expense generally would be allocated CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1489 by applying the principle of fungibility to bers would be included in the worldwide af- nual earnings and profits for such period, an the taxpayer’s worldwide affiliated group filiated group, the computation would take amount of its qualified debt equal to such ex- (rather than to just the U.S. affiliated into account the assets of such foreign mem- cess would be recharacterized as non-quali- group). In addition, under special rules, in- bers (rather than the stock in such foreign fied. A similar rule would apply to the extent terest expense incurred by a lower-tier U.S. members). For purposes of applying this that a U.S. member with qualified debt deals member of an affiliated group could be allo- asset method, as under the present-law rules, with a related party on a basis that is not cated by applying the principle of fungibility if members of the worldwide affiliated group arm’s length. Interest attributable to any to the subgroup consisting of the borrower hold at least 10 percent (by vote) of the stock debt that is recharacterized as non-qualified and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The of a corporation (U.S. or foreign) that is not would be allocated and apportioned by look- bill also allows members engaged in the ac- a member of such group, the adjusted basis ing to the entire worldwide affiliated group tive conduct of a financial services business in such stock would be increased by the (rather than to the subgroup). to be treated as a separate group; this provi- earnings and profits that are attributable to If this subgroup method is used, an equali- sion reflects an expansion of the present-law such stock and that are accumulated during zation rule would apply to the allocation and bank group rule to other financial services the period that the members hold such apportionment of interest expense of mem- firms which is similar to the expansion that stock. Similarly, the adjusted basis in such bers of the affiliated group that is attrib- was proposed in the Foreign Income Tax Ra- stock would be reduced by any deficit in utable to non-qualified debt. Such interest tionalization and Simplification bill intro- earnings and profits that is attributable to expense would be allocated and apportioned duced in 1992 by Representatives Rosten- such stock and that arose during such pe- first to foreign sources to the extent nec- kowski and Gradison. Finally, the bill would riod. However, unlike under the present-law essary to achieve (to the extent possible) the provide specific regulatory authority for the rules, these basis adjustment rules would not allocation and apportionment that would direct allocation of interest expense in other be applicable to the stock of the foreign have resulted had the subgroup method not circumstances where such tracing is appro- members of the expanded affiliated group been applied. priate. (because such members would be included in FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP ELECTION Under the bill, a taxpayer would be able to the group for interest allocation purposes). Under the bill, a modified and expanded make a one-time election to apply either the Under the bill, interest expense would be version of the special bank group rule of interest allocation rules currently contained allocated and apportioned based on the as- present law would apply. Under this election, in section 864(e) or the modified rules re- sets of the expanded affiliated group. For in- the allocation and apportionment of interest flected in the bill. Such election would be re- terest allocation purposes, the affiliated expense could be determined separately for quired to the made for the taxpayer’s first group would be determined under section the subgroup of the expanded affiliated group taxable year to which the bill is applicable 1504 but would include life insurance compa- that consists solely of members that are pre- and for which it is a member of an affiliated nies without regard to whether such compa- dominantly engaged in the active conduct of group, and could be revoked only with IRS nies are covered by an election under section a banking, insurance, financing or similar consent. Such election, if made, would apply 1504(c)(2) to include them in the affiliated business. For this purpose, the determina- to all the members of the affiliated group. group under section 1504. This definition of tion of whether a member is predominantly The bill generally is not intended to mod- affiliated group would be the starting point so engaged would be made under rules simi- ify the interpretive guidance contained in for the expanded affiliated group. In addi- lar to the rules of section 904(d)(2)(C) and the the regulations under the present-law inter- tion, the expanded affiliated group would in- regulations thereunder (relating to the de- est allocation rules that is relevant to the clude section 936 companies (which are in- termination of income in the financial serv- rules reflected in the bill, and such guidance cluded in the group for interest allocation ices basket for foreign tax credit purposes). is intended to continue to be applicable. purposes under present law). The expanded Accordingly, a member would be considered WORLDWIDE FUNGIBILITY affiliated group also would include foreign to be predominantly engaged in the active Under the bill, the taxable income of an af- corporations that would be included in the conduct of a banking, insurance, financing, filiated group from sources outside the affiliated group under section 1504 if they or similar business if at least 80 percent of United States generally would be determined were domestic corporations; consistent with its gross income is active financing income by allocating and apportioning all interest the present-law exclusion of DISCs from the as described in Treas. Reg. sec. 1.904–4(e)(2). expense of the worldwide affiliated group on affiliated groups, FSCs would not be included As under the subgroup rule, certain transfers a group-wide basis. For this purpose, the in the expanded affiliated group. of funds from a U.S. member of the financial worldwide affiliated group would include not SUBGROUP ELECTION services group to another member of the af- only the U.S. members of the affiliated The bill also provides a special method for filiated group that is not a member of the fi- group, but also the foreign corporations that the allocation and apportionment of interest nancial services group would reduce the in- would be eligible to be included in a consoli- expense with respect to certain debt incurred terest expense that is allocated and appor- dated return if they were not foreign. Both by members of an affiliated group below the tioned based on the financial services group. the interest expense and the assets of all top tier. Under this method, interest expense Also as under the subgroup rule, if elected, members of the worldwide affiliated group attributable to qualified debt incurred by a this rule would apply to all members that would be taken into account for purposes of U.S. member of an affiliated group could be are considered to be predominantly engaged the allocation and apportionment of interest allocated and apportioned by looking just to in the active conduct of a banking, insur- expense. Accordingly, interest expense in- the subgroup consisting of the borrower and ance, financing, or similar business. curred by a foreign subsidiary would be its direct and indirect subsidiaries (including EFFECTIVE DATE taken into account in determining the ini- foreign subsidiaries). Debt would quality for The bill would be effective for taxable tial allocation and apportionment of interest this purpose if it is a borrowing from an un- years ending after December 31, 1999. expense to foreign-source income. The inter- related person that is not guaranteed or oth- est expense incurred by the foreign subsidi- erwise directly supported by any other cor- f aries would not be deductible on the U.S. poration within the worldwide affiliated consolidated return. Accordingly, the group (other than another member of such IN MEMORY OF BETTY SUR amount of interest expense allocated to for- subgroup). Debt that does not qualify be- GUERRERO eign-source income on the U.S. consolidated cause of such a guarantee (or other direct return would then be reduced (but not below supply) would be treated as debt of the guar- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD zero) by the amount of interest expense in- antor (or, if the guarantor is not in the same OF GUAM curred by the foreign members of the world- chain of corporations as the borrower, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wide group, to the extent that such interest debt of the common parent of the guarantor would be allocated to foreign sources if these and the borrower). If this subgroup method is Thursday, July 1, 1999 rules were applied separately to a group con- elected by any member of an affiliated Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the island sisting of just the foreign members of the group, it would be required to be applied to worldwide affiliated group. As under the the interest expense attributable to all of Guam bids farewell to an esteemed resi- present-law rules for affiliated groups, debt qualified debt of all U.S. members of the dent. Betty Sur Guerrero, a colleague in the between members of the worldwide affiliated group. field of education and public administration, group, and stockholdings in group members, When this subgroup method is used, cer- was called to her eternal rest last Monday, would be eliminated for purposes of deter- tain transfers from one U.S. member of the June 28, 1999. mining total interest expense of the world- affiliated group to another would be treated The daughter of Chai Kuen and Bok Soo wide affiliated group, computing asset ra- as reducing the amount of qualified debt. If Sur, Betty was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on tios, and computing the reduction in the al- a U.S. member with qualified debt makes June 25, 1926. Having graduated from St. dividend or other distributions in a taxable location to foreign-source income for inter- Francis Convent High School in Hawaii, she est expense incurred by a foreign member. year to another member of the affiliated As under the present-law rules, taxpayers group that exceed the greater of its average went on to attend Graceland Junior College in would be required to allocate and apportion annual dividend (as a percentage of current Lamoni, IowaÐearning an A.A. Degree in interest expense on the basis of assets (rath- earnings and profits) during the five pre- 1946. Later, in 1948, the Iowa Teachers Col- er than gross income). Because foreign mem- ceding years or 25 percent of its average an- lege in Cedar Falls, Iowa, awarded her a B.S. E1490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 Degree in Social Sciences. In 1949, she was this amendment, particularly the patriotic men only do that ourselves. And I submit that a conferred an M.A. Degree in Social Sciences and women who so faithfully served this Na- constitutional amendment to restrict speechÐ from the Colorado State College in Greely, tion in our armed services and in other capac- even speech such as thisÐis the surest way Colorado. ities. Their strong feelings on this issue should to stoke the embers of those who will push for Betty went on to become active in Guam's neither be questioned nor underestimated. even more restrictions. political, civic, and community affairs. Having They deserve our respect. f married an island-resident, Joe Castro Guer- However, I respectfully disagree with them rero, Betty moved to Guam in the 1950's. and will oppose this amendment for the rea- HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- From 1951 to 1960, she worked as a teacher sons so eloquently articulated by Senator SARY OF THE VILLAGE OF in the Guam public school system. Between Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. In opposing a CASEYVILLE 1954 and 1957, she also worked as a part- similar amendment a few years ago, Senator time instructor at the University of Guam. In McConnell stated that it ``rips the fabric of our HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO 1960, prior to being hired as a budget and Constitution at its very center: the First OF ILLINOIS management analyst for the Government of Amendment.'' He added, ``Our respect and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guam's Bureau of Budget and Management, reverence for the flag should not provoke us Thursday, July 1, 1999 to damage our Constitution, even in the name she made a move from teaching to school ad- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in of patriotism.'' ministration. In 1968, she was named director honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Village Those of us who oppose this amendment of the Head Start program for the University of of Caseyville. Guam and, in 1969, she became the assistant do so not to countenance the actions of a few The Village of Caseyville first began to be to the President of the University. misfits, but because we believe the question settled in the 1840's. While today the area is From 1969 to 1976, Betty administered the before us today is how weÐthe United States well known for its small town charm, it was Comprehensive Health Planning Program of AmericaÐare to deal with individuals who recognized in the 19th century as a coal-min- while, at the same time, serving as Executive dishonor our Nation in this manner. ing community. Director to the Territorial Planning Council. I submit, Mr. Speaker, that a constitutional Coal was not only a source of fuel and eco- She worked as a consultant for the Guam amendment is neither the appropriate nor best nomic prosperity, but it influenced the further Legislature's Committee on Territorial-Federal method for dealing with these malcontents. As development of the community as well as re- Affairs from 1977 until 1979, when she was the late Justice Brennan wrote for the Su- gional transportation. Indeed, one of the first named Director of the Bureau of Planning. preme Court in Texas v. Johnson: ``The way railroads in St. Clair County began in She served under this capacity until 1983. In to preserve the flag's special role is not to Caseyville, sponsored by the Illinois Coal 1984, she resumed work with the Department punish those who feel differently about these Company. of Education as an opportunity room teacher. matters. It is to persuade them that they are Caseyville has also long been recognized She worked for this program designed to help wrong. . . . We can imagine no more appro- as a quiet force in Illinois politics. The name- troubled students until 1987. priate response to burning a flag than waving sake of the town, Zadok Casey, served in the Although she might have taken it slow after one's own.'' Illinois State Assembly as both a State Rep- her Department of Education job, Betty never Furthermore, it troubles me that this amend- resentative, State Senator, and Lieutenant really retired. She kept herself occupied with a ment, if approved, would ensconce the vile ac- Governor. He eventually served in the U.S. wide range of activities. She was always will- tions of a few provocateurs into the very docu- Congress before returning to the Illinois As- ing to impart and share her expertise, enthu- ment that guarantees freedom of speech, free- sembly to serve in the State House and State siasm, and energies to deserving activities dom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom Senate again. and projects. We have been blessed to have of assembly, and freedom to petition the gov- Today, I am proud to represent Caseyville, her choose to be part of our community. The ernment. That document, of course, is our a close community of churches, civic groups, legacy she leaves behind includes almost five Constitution. and businesses. This weekend as the Nation decades of government and community serv- In more than 200 years, our Constitution celebrates the anniversary of our country's ice. She will be greatly missed by all of us on has been amended only 27 times, and nearly independence, Caseyville residents will also Guam. all of those amendments guarantee or expand proudly remember their own place in American On behalf of the people of Guam, I join her rights, liberties and freedoms. Only one History. children, Leonard, Clarice, and Stephen, who, amendmentÐprohibitionÐconstricted free- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me together with her grandchildren, Nicole, Ash- doms and soon was repealed. in recognizing the Village of Caseyville in com- ley, Kathleen, Mason, and Stephen II, in cele- I simply do not believe that our traditions, memoration of its 150th Anniversary. brating her life and mourning the loss of a our values, our democratic principlesÐall em- f mother, a grandmother, and fellow educator. bodied in our Constitution and the Bill of Adios, Betty. RightsÐshould be overridden to prohibit this THE GENETIC NONDISCRIMINA- f particular manner of speech, even though I TION IN HEALTH INSURANCE completely disagree with it. AND EMPLOYMENT ACT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Free speech is often a double-edged sword. AUTHORIZING CONGRESS TO However, if we value the freedoms that define PROHIBIT THE PHYSICAL DESE- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER us as Americans, we should refrain from OF NEW YORK CRATION OF THE FLAG OF THE amending the Constitution to limit those same IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNITED STATES freedoms to avoid being offended. Finally, while even one act of flag burning is Thursday, July 1, 1999 SPEECH OF one too many, I do not believe that flag dese- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud HON. STENY H. HOYER cration is rampant in our Nation or so harms to rise today to announce the introduction of OF MARYLAND the Republic that nothing short of a constitu- the Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional amendment is needed. ance Employment Act, a bill that will protect all I remind my colleagues that if we approve Americans against the misuse of their genetic Thursday, June 24, 1999 this amendment, we put our great Nation in information. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- the company of the oppressive regimes in Genetic information is among the most pow- position to H.J. Res. 33, the proposed con- China, Iran, and CubaÐall of whom have erful, personal, and private information we can stitutional amendment to prohibit the physical similar laws protecting their flags. Needless to have about ourselves. Increasingly, genetics desecration of our flag. And, in this respect, I say, when it comes to free speech, the United can give us insights into the fundamental char- take no pleasure in doing so: Like the vast States of America is the world's leader. It does acteristics that make us individualsÐinto what majority of Americans, I too condemn those not follow China, Iran or Cuba. makes our eyes blue, our skin freckled, our malcontents who would desecrate our flagÐa Our flag is far more than a piece of cloth, bones more prone to breaking, our family universal symbol for democracy, freedom and a few stripes, 50 stars. Our flag is a universal members unusually long-lived. Yet while ge- libertyÐto grab attention for themselves and symbol for freedom, liberty, human rights and netic information can offer insights, it rarely inflame the passions of patriotic Americans. decency that is recognized throughout the extends guarantees. Few genes carry an ab- Further, I fully appreciate and respect the world. The inflammatory actions of a few mis- solute assurance of developing a given condi- motivations of those who offer and support fits cannot extinguish those ideals. We can tion or disease. Rather, the vast majority of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1491 genes increase or decrease our health risks, by preventing employers from disclosing this human genome and making in accessible to interacting with a complex web of environ- information to outside parties. scientists across the world. mental and other factors to produce an actual I am pleased to note that companion legisla- As Dr. Varmus testified this year, ``Through- health outcome. tion is being introduced today by Senators out the world, the NIH is considered the lead- Our understanding of genetics and the inter- TOM DASCHLE, EDWARD KENNEDY, TOM HAR- ing force in mankind's continuing war against play between genes and outside influences is KIN, and CHRISTOPHER DODD. Our bill is sup- disease.'' Our wise investment in NIH is pay- still in its infancy, but it is growing every day. ported by a broad range of organizations ac- ing off. We must enter the new millennium in- The Human Genome Project, coordinated by tive on health care issues. I look forward to vesting in science that can unlock secrets of the National Human Genome Research Insti- building a bipartisan coalition in support of this human disease and human health, and tute, now predicts that we will have a ``working bill, which responds effectively to the concerns change our world for the better. I urge my col- draft'' of the entire human genome by early in of the American people with regard to genet- leagues to support a doubling in NIH funding the year 2000. A complete, highly accurate ics. over five years. transcript will be completed only perhaps two Mr. Speaker, I urge the House leadership to f to three years later. In the meantime, science schedule hearings immediately on the Genetic INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 2413, THE will continue racing ahead to identify genes Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and COMPUTER SECURITY ENHANCE- associated with specific traits and diseases. Employment Act. With completion of the MENT ACT OF 1999 Before long, new gene-based therapies will human genome mapping imminent, we cannot likely be available to treat genetic diseases, afford to waste any more time in addressing ushering in a new era in human medicine. these critical issues. Congress must act quick- HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. The promise of genetic research and tech- ly to protect all Americans against genetic dis- OF WISCONSIN nology seems almost limitless. Unfortunately, crimination and secure the future of genetic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the potential for abuse of genetic information research. Thursday, July 1, 1999 is also considerable. Many health insurers and f Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I am employers have already expressed a keen in- pleased to introduce, H.R. 2413, the Com- HEALTH OF THE AMERICAN terest in the potential to use genetic informa- puter Security Enhancement Act of 1999, a bi- PEOPLE tion. In some cases, this genetic information partisan bill to address our government's com- would not be used to pursue the best interests SPEECH OF puter security needs. Joining me as cospon- of the individuals involved. Health insurers sors of this important legislation is Mr. Bart may wish to use genetic data to determine HON. NANCY PELOSI Gordon of Tennessee and Mrs. Connie which consumers are likely to be the most or OF CALIFORNIA Morella of Maryland, the Chairwoman of the least healthy, setting insurance premiums ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Science Committee's Technology Sub- cordingly or denying coverage altogether. Em- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 committee. ployers could use genetic information in hiring The bill amends and updates the Computer or promotion decisions, or as a tool to keep Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, people from my Security Act of 1987 which gave the National their company's insurance premiums low. In district in San Francisco come to visit my of- Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) either situation, such actions would effectively fice wanting to talk about their personal battle the lead responsibility for developing security punish individuals for being born with certain against disease. They include parents of chil- standards and technical guidelines for civilian genes. dren with juvenile diabetes, women fighting a government agencies' computer security. Spe- Americans are deeply concerned about the breast cancer diagnosis, families of people cifically, the bill: possibility of genetic discrimination. In a recent with Parkinson's, and people struggling with 1. Reduces the cost and improves the poll of Better Homes & Gardens readers, fully HIV disease and AIDS. availability of computer security technologies 90 percent of respondents said they were ex- They come to talk about different problems, for Federal agencies by requiring NIST to pro- tremely, very, or somewhat concerned when but speak with one resounding voice about mote the Federal use of off-the-shelf products asked, ``How concerned are you that [genetic] how they want Congress to respond. Their for meeting civilian agency computer security tests will be used to deny health insurance or message to me, and to all of us, is that fund- needs. even jobs?'' Even more worrisome, evidence ing for the National Institutes of Health must 2. Enhances the role of the independent is emerging that many people are deciding not be doubled over five years. Computer System Security and Privacy Advi- to participate in clinical trials or genetic re- My colleagues, we must heed their mes- sory Board in NIST's decision-making process. search because they fear their genetic infor- sage and continue to increase NIH funding to The board, which is made up of representa- mation might not remain private. Clearly, we achieve this goal. As a member of the Appro- tives from industry, federal agencies and other must protect the privacy of genetic information priations Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Edu- outside experts, should assist NIST in its de- and prevent abuse of this data if we are to cation, I strongly supported last year's $2 bil- velopment of standards and guidelines for avoid damaging the propsects of genetic re- lion, or 15%, increase in the research budget Federal systems. search for curing human ills. at the NIH, bringing total funding to $15.6 bil- 3. Requires NIST to develop standardized The Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health In- lion. And this year, I am an original cosponsor tests and procedures to evaluate the strength surance and Employment Act would provide of H. Res. 89, legislation that expresses the of foreign encryption products. Through such all Americans with the necessary guarantees sense of the House of Representatives that tests and procedures, NIST, with assistance that their genetic information will not be used NIH funding should be increased by another from the private sector, will be able to judge against them. This bill would prevent insurers $2 billion in fiscal year 2000. the relative strength of foreign encryption, from raising insurance premiums or denying I support these increases because I believe thereby defusing some of the concerns associ- coverage based on predictive genetic informa- we are on the verge of making great leaps ated with the expert of domestic encryption tion. It would also prohibit insurance compa- ahead in our ability to treat and prevent a wide products. nies from requiring disclosure of this sensitive range of diseases. Dr. Harold Varmus, Direc- 4. Clarifies that NIST standards and guide- information or revealing it to third parties with- tor of NIH, has testified before the Labor-HHS- lines are to be used for the acquisition of se- out consent. These provisions are backed up Education Subcommittee that, ``discoveries are curity technologies for the Federal Govern- with meaningful penalties and remedies. occurring at an unprecedented pace in biology ment and are not intended as restrictions on In addition, this bill contains crucial provi- and medicine, presaging revolutionary the production or use of encryption by the pri- sions banning genetic discrimination in em- changes in medical practice during the next vate sector. ployment. Under this legislation, employers decade.'' We have a responsibility to take ad- 5. Addresses the shortage of university would be barred from failing to hire, firing, or vantage of this enormous opportunity to ad- students studying computer security. Of the discriminating against workers with respect to vance science, fight disease, and save and 5,500 PhDs in Computer science awarded the compensation, terms or privileges of em- prolong life. over the last five years in Canada and the ployment based on genetic information. Em- There are many success stories to point to U.S., only 16 were in fields related to com- ployers would be prohibited from collecting ge- at NIH and many challenges that lie ahead, in- puter security. To help address such short- netic information except in connection with a cluding eliminating health disparities, reinvigo- falls, the bill establishes a new computer program to monitor biological effects of toxic rating clinical research, finding cures and vac- science fellowship program for graduate and substances in the workplace. Finally, the pri- cines for hundreds of diseases including ma- undergraduate students studying computer se- vacy of genetic information would be protected laria, cancer and HIV, and mapping the curity; and E1492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 6. Requires the National Research Council and the FBI's National Infrastructure Protec- similar. Hopefully the result will be greater se- to conduct a study to assess the desirability of tion Center, whose very purpose is to protect curity and lower cost for everyone as we in- creating public key infrastructures. The study federal sites from such attacks. creasingly move towards an electronic econ- will also address advances in technology re- The Computer Security Enhancement Act of omy. quired for public key in technology required for 1999 will encourage the use of computer se- The bill we are introducing today is the re- public key infrastructure. curity products, both by federal agencies and sult of close bipartisan cooperation and it has 7. Establishes a national panel for the pur- the private sector, which in turn will support been a pleasure working with Chairman SEN- pose of exploring all relevant factors associ- the new electronic economy. I am convinced SENBRENNER on this legislation. ated with the development of a national digital that we must have trustworthy and secure I urge my colleagues to support the Com- signature infrastructure based on uniform electronic network systems to foster the puter Security Enhancement Act of 1999. standards and of developing model practices growth of electronic commerce. This legisla- f and standards associated with certification au- tion builds upon the successful track record of thorities. the National Institute of Standards and Tech- EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY UTI- All these measures are intended to accom- nology (NIST) in working with industry and LIZATION EXTENSION ASSIST- plish two goals. First, assist NIST in meeting other federal agencies to develop a consensus ANCE ACT the ever-increasing computer security needs on the necessary standards and protocols re- of Federal civilian agencies. Second, to allow quired to support electronic commerce. HON. JAMES A. BARCIA the Federal Government, through NIST, to Chairman SENSENBRENNER has already out- OF MICHIGAN harness the ingenuity of the private sector to lined the provisions of this bill. However, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help address its computer security needs. would like to take a few minutes to explain Thursday, July 1, 1999 Since the passage of the Computer Security provisions I added to this legislation that are Act, the networking revolution has improved based on H.R. 1572, the Digital Signature Act Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to the ability of Federal agencies to process and of 1999, which I introduced with the support of introduce, along with my friend from Oregon, transfer data. It has also made that same data Chairman SENSENBRENNER on 27 April 1999 to Mr. Wu, the Educational Technology Utilization more vulnerable to corruption and theft. complement last year's Government Paper- Extension Assistance Act. This bill directs the The General Accounting Office (GAO) has work Elimination Act. When I introduced H.R. National Science Foundation to work with the highlighted computer security as a govern- 1572, I stated that it was a work in progress. Department of Education and the National In- ment-wide, high-risk issue. GAO specifically Section 13 of the Computer Security Enhance- stitute of Standards and Technology to create identified the lack of adequate security for ment Act, which we are introducing today, is educational technology extension centers Federal civilian computer systems as a signifi- the result of discussions I have had with in- based at undergraduate institutions. The focus cant problem. Since June of 1993, the Gen- dustry and federal agencies. of these centers is to advise and assist local eral Accounting Office (GAO) has issued over As a result of these discussions, the general K±12 schools to better utilize and integrate 30 reports detailing serious information secu- provisions in H.R. 1572 have been re-drafted their existing ed-tech infrastructure into their rity weaknesses at 24 of our largest Federal to include all electronic authentication tech- curriculum and classroom. agencies. niques. Section 13 requires NIST, working During my tenure in Congress, much atten- The Science Committee has held seven with industry, to develop minimum technical tion has been given to the subject of com- hearings on computer security since I became standards and guidelines for Federal agencies puters in the classroom and wiring schools for Chairman in 1997. During the hearings, Mem- to follow when deploying any electronic au- the Internet. These initiatives are often viewed bers of the Science Committee heard from thentication technologies. In addition, Section as a panacea for improving test scores, and some of the most respected experts in the 13 authorizes the Undersecretary of Com- millions of dollars have been invested in these field. They all agreed that the Federal Govern- merce for Technology to establish a National technologies. Missing from this strategy is any ment must do more to secure the sensitive Policy Panel for Digital Signatures to explore useful, long-term advice on how to best inte- electronic data it possesses. the factors associated with the development of grate ed-tech into the educational process. In The Federal Government is not alone in its a National Digital Signature Infrastructure fact, one of the last reports produced by the need to secure electronic information. The cor- based on uniform model guidelines and stand- excellent staff of OTA highlighted the problem ruption of electronic data threatens every sec- ards to enable the widespread utilization of of teachers not being effectively trained on tor of our economy. The market for high-qual- digital signatures in the private sector. how to best use these technologies in the ity computer security products is enormous, I want to highlight that these provisions are classroom. The same report pointed out that and the U.S. software and hardware industries technology neutral. Rather they encourage local school officials were often unaware of are responding. The passage of this legislation federal agencies to use uniform guidelines and the substantial infrastructure and operational will enable the Federal Government, through criteria in deploying electronic authentication costs associated with deploying and maintain- NIST, to benefit from these technological ad- technologies and to ensure that their systems ing these educational technologies. vances. are interoperable. The provisions also encour- These findings were echoed by a February I look forward to working with all interested age agencies to use commercial off-the-shelf 1999 Department of Education report, ``Teach- parties to advance the Computer Security En- software (COTS) whenever possible to meet er Quality: A Report on the Preparation and hancement Act of 1999. In my estimation, it is their needs. None of these provisions give the Qualification of Public School Teachers.'' The a good bill, and I am hopeful we can move it Federal government the authority to establish Department of Education found that only 1 in through the legislative process in short order. standards or procedures for the private sector. 5 teachers felt well-prepared to work in a mod- f The use of electronic authentication tech- ern classroom. In addition, the most common nologies are critical for the continued growth form of professional development for K±12 THE COMPUTER SECURITY and security of electronic transactions on the teachers are 1-day workshops which have lit- ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1999 Internet. With the rapid growth of the Internet tle relevance to classroom activities. Con- we have lost the ability to actually ``know'' who sequently, the full potential of ed-tech has HON. BART GORDON we are communicating with is who they say never been fully realized. OF TENNESSEE they are. In order to exchange sensitive docu- The Educational Technology Utilization As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments or to do business transactions with con- sistance Act is an attempt to rectify this gap in fidence it is important that electronic authen- the educational infrastructure. This bill does Thursday, July 1, 1999 tication systems are used that both uniquely not create a new top-down Federal program, Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today, I am identify both the sender and/or the recipient but rather it allows local extension centers to pleased to join Chairman SENSENBRENNER in and verify that the information exchanged has assist local primary schools to better integrate introducing the Computer Security Enhance- not been altered in transit. Electronic authen- educational technologies into their curriculum. ment Act of 1999. I was an original co-sponsor tication is as much of a computer security Of course this concept is not new. In fact, it of similar legislation in the 105th Congress. issue as having good firewalls, strong is based on the highly successful Agricultural The measure follows a stream of attacks just encryption, and virus scanners. Extension Service and the Manufacturing Ex- this past week on government Web sites in- I want to stress the underlying principle of tension Partnership. Both of these programs cluding the Senate, White House, the National the Computer Security Enhancement Act of are model public/private partnerships that use Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's severe 1999 is that it recognizes that government and specific solutions to solve unique problems as weather warning site, the Defense Department private sector computer security needs are they are found in the field and rejects the ``one CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1493 size fits all'' approach that is so often associ- proud. His career is a point of pride for the er to pay an agency fee to the union, or the ated with federal government programs. people of Grayling, who can look to him as an worker has no right to work. This bill is nec- It is my hope that using the extension example of a public servant with dignity, pride essary, Mr. Speaker, because unions are tak- model, educational technology centers would and exemplary service. ing money from the pockets of employees represent a public-private partnership with the Mr. Speaker, please join me, his family, working under such security agreements and participation of universities, the private sector, friends and colleagues in congratulating him. spending it on activities having nothing to do state and local governments, and the federal f with a union's legitimate activities. agencies. In this spirit of partnership, the fed- In addition to requiring consent, the Worker eral share of funding would be limited to 50 INTRODUCTION OF THE WORKER Paycheck Fairness Act requires employers percent, thereby ensuring that all stakeholders PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT whose employees are represented by a union would have a financial incentive to making the to post a notice telling workers of their right ETU Centers successful. HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING under this legislation to give their consent. It Once an ETU Center is established, it will OF PENNSYLVANIA also amends the Labor-Management Report- be able to tailor its activities to local needs, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing and Disclosure Act of 1959 to ensure that and, more importantly, to share ETU Center Thursday, July 1, 1999 workers will know what their money is being expertise and experience with local schools. spent on. Under this change, unions would For example, activities may include teacher Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today have to report expenses by ``functional classi- training for new technologies, or integrating to introduce the Worker Paycheck Fairness fication'' on the LM-forms they are currently the school's existing technology infrastructure Act. The bill provides a workable, reasonable required to file annually with the Department into their curriculum; advising teachers, admin- mechanism for dealing with the issue of orga- of Labor. This change was proposed by the istrators and school boards on criteria for ac- nized labor taking dues money from rank-and- Bush administration in 1992 but eliminated by quisition, utilization, and support of educational file union membersÐfrom members who have the Clinton administration. technologies; and advising K±12 schools on to pay dues or they cannot keep their jobs. This legislation also puts real enforcement the skills required by local industry. The legislation in no way changes the manner into place, as those whose rights are violated Given our rapidly changing economy, it is in which unions can spend money, it simply would be entitled to double damages and at- vital that both teachers and students not only provides union workers the dignity of being torney's fees and costsÐsimilar to relief avail- be comfortable with the leading technologies able to give their up-front consent to their able under the Family and Medical Leave Act. of today, but also receive periodic training to union before funds having nothing to do with Finally, Mr. Speaker, the bill includes a com- ensure their ability to teach the next genera- collective bargaining are taken out of their mon employment law provision making it ille- tion of technologies. I am confident this legis- paychecks. gal for a union to retaliate against or coerce lation will accomplish both of these important In the six hearings my Committee held the anyone exercising his or her consent rights. goals, as well as help students develop those past few Congresses on the issue of compul- This applies to all employeesÐunion members skills in demand by industries increasingly reli- sory union dues, we heard from worker after and non-members alikeÐand under the provi- ant on technology. worker telling us about the one thing they sion, a union may not discriminate against any I urge my colleagues to support this impor- each want from their union: the basic respect worker for giving, or not giving, their consent. tant legislation. of being asked for permission before the union This bill is all the more necessary, Mr. f spends their money for purposes unrelated to Speaker, because there are those in Congress labor-management obligations. Most of these who are pushing campaign finance reform leg- TRIBUTE TO POLICE CHIEF PETER employees were upset over finding out their islation which purports to codify Beck, but W. STEPHAN hard-earned dollars were being funneled into which actually represents a step backwards political causes or candidates they did not for working men and women. HON. DAVE CAMP support. However, most of these workers sup- Section 501 of the Shays/Meehan reform OF MICHIGAN ported their union and still overwhelmingly be- bill, H.R. 417, entitled ``Codification of Beck IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lieve in the value of organized labor. A num- Decision,'' does nothing of the sort. Section ber of witnesses were stewards in their union. 501 is a sugar-coated placebo that diminishes Thursday, July 1, 1999 All they wanted was to be able to give their the Beck decision and does nothing to correct Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay consent before their union spent their money the current injustices in our federal labor law tribute to an honorable and noble public serv- for activities falling outside collective bar- relating to unions' use of their members' hard- ant from Grayling, Mich., Police Chief Peter gaining and which subvert their deeply held earned paychecks. My Committee's many W. Stephan. ideas and convictions. hearings have shown that the current law in After 41 years of dedicated service, Chief The Worker Paycheck Fairness Act, similar this area does not work because it does not Stephan is retiring. A Grayling native, he to legislation reported to the House last Con- adequately protect workers. A close reading of began his distinguished career in 1958 as a gress after passing my Committee on Edu- Section 501 shows not only that the provision patrolman for the city. After 14 years, he was cation and the Workforce by voice vote, simply does not codify Beck, but that it is in fact a promoted to police chief in 1972, marking the gives workers this right to give their permis- step backwards from codifying current law. beginning of his 27-year tenure. sion and the right to know how their money is Section 501 is so favorable to unions that or- During his remarkable career, Chief spent. This legislation creates a new, federal ganized labor could not have done a better job Stephan has held numerous positions of honor right implementing the spirit of the Supreme drafting it themselves. including: serving as a member and past Court's 1988 Beck decision. First, Section 501 provides absolutely no president of the Michigan Association of In Beck, the Court held that workers cannot notice of rights to members of the unionÐit Chiefs of Police, serving as member and be required to pay for activities beyond legiti- applies only to non-members. Second, Section president of the Northern Michigan Association mate union functions. After hearing testimony 501 redefines the dues payments that may be of Chiefs of Police, member of the Environ- from dozens of witnesses, including 14 rank- objected to, by limiting such to ``expenditures mental Crimes Committee, and a member of and-file workers, it is clear to the Committee in connection with a Federal, State, or local the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police that Beck rights have remained illusory. The election or in connection with efforts to influ- Legislative Committee. witnesses described problems with lack of no- ence legislation unrelated to collective bar- Chief Stephan was also instrumental in cre- tice, the necessity under current law of resign- gaining.'' This definition not only infers that ating the Crawford County Drug Lab and the ing from the union, procedural hurdles, and there may be other types of political expendi- Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Grayling. notably, the incredible indignities they often tures to which workers cannot objectÐa per- The achievements and duration of Chief endure, including harassment, stonewalling, version of BeckÐbut it also ignores Beck's Stephan's career speak for themselves. He is coercion, and intimidation, when they attempt holding that workers may object to any dues a dedicated community leader, committed to to exercise their rights granted under Beck. payments for any union activities not directly serving and protecting the people of Grayling, This legislation applies only where unions related to collective bargaining activities. Sec- ensuring that his city is not just safe, but require workers to pay dues as a condition of tion 501 would cut back even further on the al- serves as a model for other communities in keeping their jobs. This mandate is called a ready illusory rights workers supposedly have Michigan. ``union security agreement,'' and such agree- today under Beck. Chief Stephan is a shining example of ex- ments are currently legal in 29 states. Simply If Congress is truly going to try to deal with cellence of whom Grayling residents can be put, a union security agreement forces a work- the issue of organized labor taking dues E1494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 money from rank-and-file members laboring Technology (CHART) Protection Act to ensure DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN under a union security agreementÐtaking the confidentiality of medical records. REVOLUTION funds without permission and spending it on There is currently no uniform standard to causes and activities with which the workers protect the privacy of a patients' medical HON. TOM DeLAY disagreeÐthen let us not fool around with records. There have been a number of star- OF TEXAS Section 501 of the Shays/Meehan bill. Section tling examples of the potential effect of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 501 is a fig leaf that falls woefully short of ad- void on the lives of Americans. dressing the problem. Thursday, July 1, 1999 For example, The National Law Journal re- What we have today is a broken system Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, the National Soci- ported in 1994 that a banker who also served that allows unions to raid workers' wallets, ety of the Daughters of the American Revolu- on his county's health board cross referenced forces workers to resign from the union, re- tion (DAR) held its 108th Continental Con- customer accounts with patient information quires workers to objectÐafter the factÐto gress this past April 19th. The DAR is com- and subsequently called due the mortgages of their money being removed from their pay- mitted to preserving the memory of our Found- anyone suffering from cancer. check, and then requires workers to wait for ing Fathers who achieved independence for the union to rebate those funds, if they get Under the Health Insurance Portability and America and instituted our constitutional form around to doing so. Accountability Act (HIPAA), Congress set a of government. The members of the DAR The Worker Paycheck Fairness Act is a schedule for action on this issue. Should Con- passed the following commemorative and res- proper and reasonable fix that truly imple- gress fail to enact comprehensive legislation olutions as part of their recent Continental ments the spirit of the Supreme Court's Beck to protect the confidentiality of medical records Congress and I submit them for the CONGRES- decision. I urge my colleagues to support the by August of this year, the Secretary of Health SIONAL RECORD. bill. and Human Services will be required to pro- COMMEMORATIVE—GEORGE WASHINGTON f mulgate regulations. In commemoration of the 200th anniver- Congress must act before the Secretary IRS REPLACEMENT ACT sary of the death of George Washington in steps in. 1999, it is appropriate to remember his words We need to strike an effective balance be- and deeds that still define and guide our HON. HENRY BONILLA tween preventing the disclosure of sensitive country. George Washington said, ‘‘To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual OF TEXAS information and ensuring health care providers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES means of preserving peace.’’ have the information they need to treat individ- The Father of our Country surveyed the Thursday, July 1, 1999 uals and make payments. The CHART Protec- wilderness; was an officer in the Virginia mi- Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, tion Act is an effort to achieve such an equi- litia during the French and Indian War; the Spirit of '76 lives today. Two centuries librium. owned a profitable plantation on the Poto- The CHART Protection Act safeguards the mac with its trading schooners; was Com- ago, our forefathers rose up in revolt against mander-in-Chief of the Patriot forces in the a oppressive tyrant under the banner of no confidentiality of medical records while pro- American Revolution; helped create our na- taxation without representation. They under- tecting legitimate uses. The legislation sets out tion as President of the Constitutional Con- stood oppressive taxation was a form of tyr- the inappropriate uses of medical information. vention; then became the first President of anny, and they committed themselves to se- These prohibitions relate specifically to individ- the United States of America. cure liberty against all odds. Who would have ually identifiable information. In an address to Congress in 1793 he said, ‘‘There is a rank due to the United States through that we would triumph against that This is an important departure from the ap- century's superpower, the British Empire. Yet, among Nations, which will be withheld, if proach taken by other bills which seek to re- not absolutely lost, by the reputation of we all know we beat the odds and achieved strict the use of health information unless spe- weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we the freedom we all enjoy today. cifically authorized for disclosure. must be able to repel it: if we desire to se- Today, taxpayers have had enough of a The CHART Protection Act creates a ``one- cure peace, one of the most powerful instru- system that treats them as criminals, rather step'' authorization process for the use of indi- ments of our rising prosperity, it must be than customers. We need to abolish today's known that we are at all times ready for vidually identifiable information by providing for tyrant, the Internal Revenue Service, and re- war.’’ authorization up front, while allowing individ- place it with a system that treats youÐthe tax- George Washington was indeed ‘‘first in uals to revoke their authorization at any time payerÐfairly. Today, 76 Members of Congress war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his for health research purposes. countrymen.’’ are joining together to recreate that spirit and battle against the odds to make this goal a re- Most other proposals create a ``two-step'' EMERGENCY RESOLUTION—KOSOVO ality. We are introducing legislation that puts authorization process in which treatment, bill- Whereas, The President of the United the Congress on a path to abolishing the IRS ing and health care operations are covered by States of America has authorized the use of air strikes in Yugoslavia due to the crisis in and implementing a more fair, and simple tax one authorization, while all other uses are subject to a separate authorization, including Kosovo without a clear mandate from the system. Congress of the United States of America, The struggle for freedom is never ending. I use of information for research purposes. This thus violating Article I, Section 8, Clauses committed to he people of the 23rd District approach has been the source of much con- 11,12,13 of the Constitution of the United that I would fight to abolish the IRS as we troversy and is likely to damage our ability to States of America. know it. Today 76 Members of Congress are enhance medical knowledge and improve pa- Whereas, This action of the member coun- joining together to keep that commitment and tient care. tries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- end this modern day tyranny. The Founding In addition, the CHART Protection Act al- tion (NATO) is without clearly defined goals, objectives, and disclosures of the cost of Fathers did not allow the long odds to deter lows patients to inspect, copy and where ap- maintaining an uncertain peace with no dis- them in their struggle for liberty. That Spirit of propriate, amend their medical records. cernible conclusion in an ethnically divided '76 lives today. My colleagues please join the Finally, the bill imposes stiff criminal and nation; and 76 of us in recreating that spirit and cosponsor civil penalties for inappropriate disclosures of Whereas, The National Society of the the IRS Replacement Act. individually identifiable information and creates Daughters of the American Revolution have f always supported the Armed Forces of the a powerful incentive to anonymize data. United States of America and will continue THE CONSUMER HEALTH AND RE- We need to achieve a balance between a to do so; therefore, be it SEARCH TECHNOLOGY (CHART) person's legitimate expectation of privacy and Resolved, That the National Society of the PROTECTION ACT INTRODUCED the right of a business to know what it is pay- Daughters of the American Revolution ex- ing for. press grave concern over the continuing ex- pansion of United States involvement in the HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS It is my hope that my colleagues on both Balkans which places American lives in jeop- OF CONNECTICUT sides of the aisle will recognize the necessity ardy in the absence of the constitutionally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of passing a uniform and comprehensive con- required action of Congress. fidentiality law which would serve to balance A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE Thursday, July 1, 1999 the interests of patients, health care providers, Whereas, The armed forces have shrunk Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- data processors, law enforcement agencies about 40 percent in force structure and troop ducing the Consumer Health And Research and researchers. levels since 1989, resulting in an over-tasked CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1495 military decreased to pre-Pearl Harbor levels American elections, foreign policies, trade World Trade Center, the Marines in Beirut and, defense spending, when adjusted for in- policies and strategic interests of this coun- and the American Embassies in Africa, they flation, has dropped since its 1985 peak from try through millions of dollars in political are complacently unaware that 35 percent of $424.5 billion to the Presidential request of contributions; and the Chinese have received all terrorist attacks worldwide last year $267.2 billion for FY 2000; satellite technology, nuclear technology, a were against Americans and that the Sec- Whereas, Insufficient funds for defense continuation of their most favored nation retary of the Army has said, ‘‘It’s not ‘if’ but have led to cannibalization of spare parts status and a weakening of our support for ‘when’ a weapon of mass destruction will be from some aircraft to keep others flying, eli- Taiwan which we had pledged in the Taiwan used in this country’’; gibility of military families for food stamps, Relations Act of 1979; Whereas, Also known is the holy jihad pro- inadequate housing, unreliable and inad- Whereas, Every technology business al- claimed by radical Arabs from many of the equate health care, diminished training lowed to operate in China must give China Middle East countries stockpiling chemical standards, and frequent deployments of ques- the secrets of its technology, and China has and biological germ substances with the pro- tionable value which have weakened family used both sensitive technological material fessed aim to kill Americans, and that 1,500 units and the entire military establishment; from private and United States govern- to 2,000 known terrorists are living in the and mental sources and its trade status to en- United States, yet we have no international Whereas, The morale of the military rests hance its military capacity with missiles anti-terrorist policy that is either con- upon the support and respect of the people, which can now target the United States and sistent, effective, understood by the world or and the security of the nation rests upon a our troops in Japan, Korea, and Okinawa that frightens terrorist nations; and force that is adequately funded and appro- with nuclear warheads; and Whereas, Terrorists with a cyberspace at- priately engaged; therefore, be it Whereas, Communist China’s military is tack could create an electronic Pearl Har- Resolved, That the National Society of the benefiting by its annual trade surplus with bor, cutting off electricity, shutting down Daughters of the American Revolution sup- the United States of about $40 billion, pro- 911 systems and all telephone networks, dis- port increased pay and benefits for the mili- duced by a 35% tariff on United States goods abling police and military communication, tary, defense appropriations sufficient to as- going to China and a low 2% tariff on Chi- shutting down the infrastructure of the sure the military has the equipment to per- nese products imported to the United States; country, thus creating chaos and paralyzing form its duty to this country; and respect on while Taiwan, a democratic country, which the country; therefore, be it the part of elected and appointed officials to imports almost twice as much from the Resolved, That, The National Society of the United States as mainland China, should be avoid using the military inappropriately as Daughters of the American Revolution, given more consideration as its loss would be pawns to manipulate foreign policy, and ac- while cultivating the good will of moderate a severe military and economic blow to our knowledge their status as sons and daughters Arabs, support a pro-active approach to country; therefore, be it serving the nation. international terrorism using surrogates Resolved, That The National Society of the when possible, moving to affect terrorist MISSILE DEFENSE VS. ABM RESTRICTIONS Daughters of the American Revolution rec- training centers of governments that allow Whereas, The United States is aware that ognize that a foreign power has invaded our such activity, and taking appropriate action Russia has thousands of Intercontinental electoral process and undermined our na- about known terrorists in the United States. tional security and support the following: Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and that China re- THE UNITED STATES—A REPUBLIC portedly has 13 nuclear missiles targeted on 1. Enforcement of laws forbidding foreign Whereas, America’s heritage is grounded in our cities, the Congressionally commissioned campaign contributions, a deep faith in God, rooted in freedom, and Rumsfeld Report, named for the Commis- 2. Establishment of a more thorough protected by a written Constitution in which sion’s chairman, a former Secretary of De- screening of personnel to prevent Chinese our Founding Fathers were careful to give us fense, recently revealed the risk of a surprise spies from stealing our high technology, 3. Withdrawal of the most favored nation a Republic in which the rights of a minority attack by terrorist or Third World countries, status in trade for China which has resulted are protected by law from the will of the ma- of which 25–30 are seeking or acquiring bal- in our large trade deficit with them, jority; listic missiles that could be launched from 4. Reaffirmation of our support of Taiwan, Whereas, Many Americans have no concept land, sea or air, carrying chemical, biologi- a democratic country, which we pledged in of the meaning of a ‘‘democracy in a repub- cal or nuclear warheads; the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, lic,’’ resulting in a misconception of our con- Whereas, Since President Reagan called for 5. Prohibition of any further export of high stitutional form of government, the heritage the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) in technology material to China. from which it is derived, and the dangers in- 1983, the National Society of the Daughters PANAMA CANAL—AN IMMINENT CATASTROPHE herent in a pure democracy; and of the American Revolution has given it full Whereas, Our Republic is endangered today support, recognizing that we have no defense Whereas, The Isthmus of Panama, one of the most strategic parts of the globe and by the indifference of millions of Americans against even one missile (which could kill to their duties and responsibilities, and by millions), but not realizing that the Anti vital to American security, is the location of many valuable United States military in- the many who place blind faith in the au- Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM)—signed with stallations representing billions of dollars of thority of the Federal Government and their the now non-existing Soviet Union—pro- investments which are due to be vacated by growing reliance on the government’s ability hibits the development, testing and deploy- the end of 1999 unless there is a renegoti- to provide; our Republic will not long endure ment of space-based,* air-based or mobile ation of the terms of our treaty with Pan- as long as people accept and encourage the ground-based ABM systems; and ama; growth of coercive government, allow the Whereas, The public should not be lulled Whereas, The present government of Pan- Supreme Court to make law by judicial fiat, into a false sense of security now that Con- ama, in violation of the neutrality provi- Congress to pass unconstitutional laws, and gress has overwhelmingly passed a missile sions of the 1978 treaty between the United the Executive to issue unrestrained Execu- defense act—twice refused consideration last States and Panama, has already leased the tive Orders which circumvent the Constitu- year by the Senate—because, as reported by Atlantic and Pacific ports at each end of the tion; therefore, be it the Wall Street Journal, the Administration Panama Canal to a Chinese shipping com- Resolved, That The National Society of the has assured Russia that none of our ground- pany and plans to turn over the United Daughters of the American Revolution re- based interceptors would be capable of inter- States land installations to them as well, mind all members that a sovereign America cepting even an accidentally launched mul- thus enabling China to terrorize all of North lies in the preservation of our great Republic tiple warhead; therefore, be it and South America with missiles; and under the rule of law; and the key to that Resolved, That the National Society of the Whereas, The right of transiting the Canal, lies with the education and awareness of all Daughters of the American Revolution, crucial to the United States military efforts of our citizens to the imminent dangers fac- while reminding the public of our ever in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the ing this nation unless persons are elected to present vulnerability to Russia and Chinese Gulf War, could be denied to the United office who will uphold and preserve the Con- nuclear missile attacks, alert the public to States in a military emergency, necessi- stitution of the United States of America. the Rumsfeld Report that details the immi- tating a two-week, 8,000 mile trip around the ABOLISH NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AMERICAN nent dangers of potential surprise attack tip of South America; therefore, be it HISTORY posed by 25 to 30 terrorist or Third World Resolved, That The National Society of the Whereas, The Goals 2000 Education Amer- countries, employing chemical, biological or Daughters of the American Revolution sup- ica Act became law March 1994, stressing nuclear missiles; consider the ABM Treaty port re-negotiation of the United States world class standards for teaching eight sub- defunct, as is the other signatory, the USSR; Treaty with Panama before its expiration on jects including ‘‘development of internation- and promote immediate development and de- December 31, 1999, in order to retain our ally competitive standards in American His- ployment of space-based and air-based mis- military bases there, to preserve our rights tory’’; this act was financed by monies from sile defense. of transit through the canal, and to prevent the National Endowment of the Humanities *Space-based missiles are much more accu- the establishment of Chinese missile bases in and the Office of Education, yet these na- rate and less expensive. Panama from which China could strike all of tional history standards are in violation of BEWARE OF CHINA North and South America with missiles. the Tenth Amendment of the United States Whereas, The communist Chinese have not TERRORISTS TARGET AMERICANS Constitution; only secured important nuclear technology Whereas, Although Americans are cog- Whereas, Existing National Standards min- through spying but have also influenced nizant of major terrorist attacks such as the imize teaching state and regional histories, E1496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 including western expansion, but emphasize has been rejected by eight former United fits to 11,000,000 recipients born between 1917 national social history while deemphasizing States Presidents; and and 1926, to reduce Social Security benefits the role of political, military, and economic Whereas, Among other such unratified in half to recipients who have earned an- history and leaders for the periods of col- human rights treaties are the UN Conven- other government pension, and to pay bene- onization, the American Revolution, and the tion on the Rights of the Child, replacing fits to senior citizens who have not contrib- development, and implementation of the family authority with governmental dic- uted to the system; and United States Constitution; and tates, and the UN Convention on the Elimi- Whereas, When the Baby Boomers begin to Whereas, While National Standards next nation of all Forms of Discrimination reach the age 65 in 2010, the Social Security mention the military conflicts from the Against Women, requiring implementation System will pay only 65–75% of the current Mexican War through World War II, they do of the feminists’ agenda in regard to social benefits, due to the increasing numbers of re- not provide curriculum or resources as pat- and cultural patterns of conduct of men and cipients growing from the present 40,000,000 terns for the study of contemporary Amer- women, ‘‘family education’’ and even revi- to an estimated 80,000,000; therefore, be it ica, yet they continue to emphasize the so- sion of textbooks, therefore, be it Resolved, That The National Society of the cial history over politics, economics, and Resolved, That the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution favor military policy and leaders; therefore, be it Daughters of the American Revolution, rec- fulfilling the obligation to those who have Resolved, That The National Society of the ognizing that the President of the United paid into the Social Security system and op- Daughters of the American Revolution op- States by Executive Order has ignored the pose the practice of factoring Social Secu- pose continuation of the use of the National constitutional requirement that Senate rat- rity funds into the federal budget. Standards for United States History in ify treaties, and has empowered the imple- REAFFIRMATIONS mentation of both existing and as yet un- America’s public, private and parochial 1. Injustice for all—World court—(1998) schools because of the distorted emphasis on written human rights treaties, even though Resolved, That the National Society social history. present treaties would nullify our Constitu- Daughters of the American Revolution op- tional rights, and impose dictatorial power SAFEGUARD THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY pose any efforts to surrender our nation’s over almost all aspects of our lives, urge op- sovereignty to the United Nations by estab- Whereas, One of the greatest threats to position to Executive Orders which cir- personal liberty today is the growth of the lishing the International Criminal Court, a cumvent the Constitution or conflict with world tribunal that will override the United surveillance state, where it is possible to its balance of power requirements. build a file on every United States citizen States Constitution, the American legal sys- via immense databases, containing detailed CORPORATE AMERICA AND THE GLOBAL tem, and our inherent rights. records on health status and treatment, job ECONOMY 2. The American Heritage Rivers initiative status, driving records, financial, credit, and Whereas, Multinational corporations view (AHRI)—(1998) banking transactions; and now government the entire world as a single market; business Resolved, That the National Society is demanding the right to read e-mails and conducted on the internet is not subject to Daughters of the American Revolution op- computer files, listen to phone conversations national regulation; and the growth of global pose the American Heritage Rivers Initia- and track the location of cell phone calls: economy requires global governments which, tive, a maneuver by the Executive Branch to Whereas, Increasing citizen database col- a senior economist at the World Bank de- thwart the powers reserved to Congress re- lection with further encroachments into per- scribes as ‘‘governance without govern- garding regulation of navigable waters, to sonal privacy have already been launched by ment,’’ a public function wielded by bodies curb jurisdiction of states over land use the governmental proposal of a personal with no public accountability which threat- planning as well as to restrict water rights, health ID number to track each person’s ens the economic national sovereignty of all local zoning and individual property rights. medical records, collection of DNA data from nations; 3. Census 2000: Support full enumeration Whereas, The Overseas Private Investment citizen detainment, expansion of FBI phone versus sampling—(1998) Corporation (OPIC) is an agency of the Fed- Resolved, That the National Society surveillance without additional court au- eral Government, financially unaccountable Daughters of the American Revolution sup- thorization (roving wiretaps) and the re- to the public, that encourages American in- port the Constitutional requirement of full quirement of Social Security numbers on vestments in developing countries by adding enumeration of the Census 2000 including all drivers’ licenses beginning October 2000; and American citizens residing abroad, which Whereas, In order to counteract the pro- $2 in government guaranteed notes for every invested dollar, thus giving multinational will provide important and necessary infor- gression of government intrusion, such as corporations profits if the investment is a mation to the United States Government the temporarily withdrawn Federal Deposit success while the United States tax payers and its people. Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ‘‘Know Your cover any loss; and f Customer’’ regulation, recently proposed leg- Whereas, The United Nations (UN) is start- islation would forbid the use of Social Secu- ing a new Third World economic develop- rity numbers for unrelated purposes, pro- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NEED ment effort in partnership with multi- FOR RECONCILIATION AND hibit government agencies from using the national corporations, some of which have same numeric identifier or assigning ID been accused of human rights or environ- HEALING AND RECOMMENDING A numbers to investigate or monitor trans- mental abuses, by considering the creation CALL FOR DAYS OF PRAYER actions between private parties and prevent of a logo incorporating the UN name that the withholding of federal funds to states corporate sponsors could use, providing them SPEECH OF which choose not to impose federal identi- with a powerful tool in many underdeveloped HON. ROBIN HAYES fiers; therefore, be it countries and an endorsement that would OF NORTH CAROLINA Resolved, That The National Society of the allow sponsoring companies to forge critical Daughters of the American Revolution op- government relationships allowing them to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose the establishment of federal and private undertake future projects not under the Tuesday, June 29, 1999 databases with the creation of numeric iden- watchful eye of the UN; therefore, be it tifiers designed to track our activities, view Resolved, That The National Society of the Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, last weekend I these efforts as an intrusion of privacy which Daughters of the American Revolution rec- was going through my father's personal items. is incompatible with a limited, constitu- ognize that ‘‘global governance’’ requires He passed away in November. I found this tional Republic, and support efforts to cur- constant vigilance to preserve our national Bible tucked away in a drawer. On the front is tail further federal encroachment into the sovereignty, realize that multinational cor- inscribed ``May this comfort and protect you.'' private lives of our citizens. porations negotiate with and form working Inside it reads, ``Commander in Chief, I take EXECUTIVE ORDERS ENFORCE UNRATIFIED UN relationships with foreign governments, and pleasure in commending the reading of the TREATIES oppose the use of our tax dollars as foreign investment guarantees. Bible to all who served in the Armed Forces Whereas, the President of the United of the United States Throughout the centuries States, who has issued more than 270 Execu- MAKING SOCIAL SECURITY WORK tive Orders, marked the 50th Anniversary of Whereas, The real ‘‘Contract with Amer- men of many faiths and diverse origins have the UN Universal Declaration of Human ica’’ is Social Security which the United found in the sacred book words of wisdom, Rights by signing Executive Order 13107 es- States government has failed to honor in re- counsel, and inspiration. It is the foundation of tablishing a federal agency empowered to cent years by transferring money from the strength, and now as always an aid in attain- ‘‘implement UN human rights treaties to Social Security Trust Fund to balance the ing the highest aspirations of the human soul.'' which the United States is now or may be- budget thus creating a misleading surplus; Franklin Roosevelt. come a party in the future’’; Social Security is the single largest item in The next page: ``Our prayers are constantly Whereas, The International Covenant on the federal budget, accounting for 20 percent with you, thanking God daily for your joy and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which of all spending and over 70 percent of Amer- jeopardizes property rights and binds us to ican families now pay more in Social Secu- faith in him. Heartfelt love, Mother.'' enact legislation to prove ‘‘adequate food, rity taxes than they do in federal income We have heard the question today, ``what clothing and housing’’ for everyone in the taxes; right does the government have imposing its world, is among unratified human rights Whereas, Congress has legislated the So- values on us.'' What right did President Roo- treaties that would be activated although it cial Security Administration to reduce bene- sevelt have sending my father off to war with CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1497 this bible more 50 years ago. The president is may well be over 14 million persons with this The need for long-term care will continue to a leader, Congress is a leader, we need to terrible disease that slowly destroys the brain. grow as the average age of Americans in- lead by example by turning to our faith. According to recent surveys, over 50 percent creases. By 2010, those children born in 1945 f of persons with Alzheimer's disease continue will begin to retire. According to a recent CBO to live with a relative or spouse who sees to report, in the year 2010 there will be 40.6 mil- HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- their day-to-day care. This personal care may lion people over the age of 65Ða 14 percent SARY OF THE VILLAGE OF last for many years and represents the equiva- increase from the year 2000. The trend will AKRON lent of a full-time job. continue. By 2040, there will be 77.9 million We are currently working on a comprehen- people over the age of 65, 118 percent more HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS sive bill that will broaden the scope of services than in 2000. Indeed, the 85 and older age OF NEW YORK families and patients can use to meet their group is the fastest growing segment of the long-term care needs. In the interim we offer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES population. this modest first step. This proposal will have significant effect on Thursday, July 1, 1999 Specifically, this bill provides a $1,000 tax revenue, but given the size of the problem and Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today credit for caregivers similar to the one de- in the spirit of compassionate government, it is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the scribed by the President in his State of the a step that we can find a way to afford. Union address. Unlike the President's pro- incorporation of the Village of Akron in Erie f County, New York. posal our tax credit is completely refundable Since Jonathan Russell first cleared enough and makes no distinction between care for an TRIBUTE TO DR. GEORGE VERNON forest to build a frame house and general adult or a child. IRONS, SR. store, the village of Akron has established If the credit is not refundable, it will be of lit- itself as a proud community to live and work tle or no use to many of the families most in need of caregiver help. The following table il- HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT in. Their strong industrial base, solid work lustrates the consequences as simple tax OF ALABAMA ethic, and rich heritage has helped Akron live credit that is not refundable. A single individual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES up to its name, which means ``high place.'' who makes less than $7,050 will receive no Thursday, July 1, 1999 Besides a tremendous pride in their commu- benefit. That same person would have to nity, the residents of Akron have shown an Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I want to cel- make $13,717 to receive the full $1,000 of as- ebrate the life of Dr. George Vernon Irons, Sr., equally impressive love of their countryÐserv- sistance. Similarly, an elderly couple would distinguished professor of history and political ing when called whenever our freedom or lib- need a combined annual income of $21,067 to science at Samford University, 43 years, dis- erty was threatened. Among the sons and realize the entire tax credit. daughters of Akron who have proudly served tinguished professor emeritus, 22 years, who passed away July 21, 1998. their nation was General Ely S. Parker, who Minimum in- Income re- come required Dr. Irons was a record breaking champion helped write the terms of the surrender at Ap- Filing status to receive por- quired to re- ceive full tax athlete at the University of Alabama in the pomattox during the Civil War. tion of tax credit From an outstanding commitment to edu- credit 1920's. Sportswriters described him as the cation through the Akron Central School, to Single ...... $7,050 $13,717 ``Ironman of Alabama, Crimson Machine and Head of Household With One dependent .. 11,850 18,571 South's Premiere Distance Runner'' for his re- the growth of such employers as the well- Married Joint Filers ...... 12,700 19,367 known Perry's Ice Cream Company to a vi- Elderly Single Filer ...... 8,100 14,767 markable athletic feats. His accomplishments brant business district and strong spirit of Elderly Married Joint Filers ...... 14,400 21,067 have been heralded by legendary great, Paul Bear Bryant as ``truly outstanding athletic community, the village of Akron has enjoyed a The consequence of a simple tax credit is achievements,'' and Coach Wallace Wade tremendous 150 years of history. that those people who most need assistance (three time Rose Bowl winner) as the ``great- Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the birth of will be the least likely to obtain the intended est distance runner of his day.'' In 1978 Dr. our Nation this weekend, on Sunday, July 4, support. To be honest, $1,000 is not that Irons was inducted into the prestigious Ala- 1999, residents and local officials of Akron will much money for long-term care, but it does bama Sports Hall of Fame on the first ballotÐ gather in Russell Park in the village to cele- provide a family with modest relief that they an honor achieved by only three men: Paul brate their sesquicentennial and the rich and can use as they see fit. That is why we have Bear Bryant, Ralph Shug Jordan and Dr. proud history of their community. I ask, Mr. structured the bill to ensure that those who George Irons. Speaker, that this House of Representatives most need the support will receive the refund. join me in extending to the citizens of Akron, Another important distinction between our As Captain of the Alabama distance team, past, present, and future, our sincerest best proposal and the President's is the treatment he broke the record for the B'ham Road Race wishes and heartiest congratulations on their of children with long-term care needs. The (1923) by twenty seconds in a cold, hard driv- 150th Anniversary. President's proposal would limit the tax credit ing December rain. Captain Irons record has f to $500 for children with long term care needs. never been equaled or broken. Irons was the We do not agree with this policy. The long- Southern (S.I.A.A. now S.E.C.) champion of CAREGIVERS ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1 term care needs of a disabled child are just as the 2, 3, 3 ¤2, and 4 mile events. He is the 1999 expensive and emotionally distressing as they only University of Alabama track manÐthe are for an adult. only distance manÐinducted into the Alabama HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Our fill also has a broader definition of indi- Sports Hall of FameÐrare honors he holds OF CALIFORNIA viduals with long-term care needs. The Presi- over 30 years after the Hall of Fame's cre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent's proposal includes individuals who re- ation. A Phi Beta Kappa honor graduateÐRhodes Thursday, July 1, 1999 quire assistance to perform activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, continence, Scholar NomineeÐhe went on to earn his Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join toileting, and transferring in and out of a bed doctorate at Duke University, before joining with Mr. MARKEY in introducing this important or chair). This is a good start but may not in- Samford's faculty in 1933. Dr. Irons also dis- bill. Each day, millions of families struggle as clude people with severe mental health dis- tinguished himself in World War II, rising to they care for their loved ones who suffer from abilities or developmental disabilities who can- the rank of colonelÐwith 33 years active and chronic and debilitative diseases. Alzheimer's not live independently. Our bill does help the reserve dutyÐa Samford faculty record. disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple scle- caregivers of these people. Mr. Speaker, over 50 Alabama cities have rosis, Down's syndrome, and the ravages of Finally, our bill limits the amount of the re- passed proclamations or resolutions honoring old age make many people dependent on oth- fund for those less in need of financial sup- this admired AlabamianÐyet another record ers for their basic care. port. The full refund is available up to incomes for this remarkable Alabamian. I ask unani- Many Americans depend on long-term of $110,000 for a joint return, $75,000 for an mous consent that Dr. Irons eulogy, delivered health care due to a chronic illness or a per- individual return, and $55,000 for a married in- by his former student, Dr. James Moebes, manent disability. For example, as many as dividual filing a separate return. Above these senior minister, Mountain Brook Baptist four million of the nation's elderly currently suf- levels, the refund is decreased by $50 by Church, be included in the CONGRESSIONAL fer Alzheimer's disease. Unless someone finds every $1,000 over the threshold level, and is RECORD for America to share the life of this a cure for this condition, the numbers are sure phased out above $130,000 for a joint return record breaking champion athlete for the Ala- to grow. Within the next 20 to 30 years, there and $95,000 of an individual return. bama Crimson Tide, distinguished university E1498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 educator and valiant colonel, who defended the true greats of Alabama athletic history. Dr. Irons has a member of the Southern his nation for a third of the 20th century in war An honor man in scholarship and a record Historical Association, the Alabama Baptist and peace. breaking athlete. That’s a real man! A schol- Historical Association, the B’Ham-Jefferson arly Christian gentleman.’’ Historical Association, and the John Forney EULOGY FOR DR. GEORGE VERNON IRONS, SR. Would’nt it be wonderful to write in those Historical Association. He was past president MOUNTAIN, BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH CHAPEL, terms today? ‘‘Scholarly Christian gen- of the Alabama Writers Conclave. Received a JULY 27, 1998—DELIVERED BY DR. JAMES D. tleman.’’ They concluded: ‘‘He has no equal service plaque from the organization in 1977. MOEBES, SENIOR MINISTER, FULL MILITARY in the southland.’’ Now, an interesting thing He served as vice-president of the Alabama HONORS happened while a student. Coach Wallace Academy of Science. Dr. Irons was awarded I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith Wade, head football coach, sent word to the the George Washington Honor Medal from the Lord. He that believeth in Me, though he track team, that he wanted them to scrim- Freedom’s Foundation at Valley Forge, PA, were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever mage his football team. Now, this was the 1962. George Washington Honor Certificate in lives and believes in Me, will never ever die. undefeated Rose Bowl team on which Johnny 1963. As director of Samford’s Freedom Foun- The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness Mack Brown was all-American. When I was dation project, the school received eighteen thereof, The world and they that dwell there- six or seven, Johnny Mack Brown was one of consecutive awards. An achievement un- in, for He hath founded it upon the seas and my heroes. I did not know he had been all- matched by any other school or institution. established it upon the floods. Who shall as- American at the University of Alabama. I Dr. Irons received the dedication of the cend unto the hill of the Lord or who shall thought he had just ridden horses all his life, Entre Nous—the university annual—on four stand in His holy place. He that hath clean shot pistols. Well, Dr. Irons never backed off occasions: 1941, 1960, 1969, and 1974, the stu- hands and a pure heart, who hath not lifted a good challenge, so he fired over to the dent body’s highest honor. No other has re- up his soul into vanity or sworn deceitfully, practice field. And they ran an endsweep, ceived that number. he shall receive his blessings from the Lord and Johnny Mack Brown was carrying the Dr. Catherine Allen recalls Dr. Irons’ lead- and righteousness from the Son of God of his ball with only one man between him and ership as chairman of the board of deacons at own salvation. For reckoning that the goal line—George Irons. Irons took him on— Rhuama Baptist Church during her years sufferings of this present time are not wor- one on one. And he stuck him good and he there. Dr. Tom Camp recalls his loyal service thy to be compared with that glory shall be brought him to the ground. at Southside Baptist—as a member, Sunday revealed in us. Blessed is the man who Well, years later, in a routine examination, school teacher, deacon and lifetime deacon— walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, or there was an x-ray, and his physician son— a beloved member there. standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in Dr. George, Jr.—said to him, ‘‘Dad, do you He was preceded in death by the love of his the seat to the scornful. For his delight is in realize you have an old fracture in your col- live—Velma—distinguished educator in her the law of the Lord and in that law doth he larbone?’’ Dr. Irons’ thoughts raced back to own right. Many folks don’t realize that Dr. meditate, day and night. He shall be like a that autumn afternoon, and he replied, ‘‘Yes, Irons was a distinguished member of the Ala- tree planted by the streams of water. He yes, I knew it was a little stiff for a couple bama Sports Hall of Fame. Only Samford shall bring forth his fruit in due season; his of weeks, but I put him on the ground!’’ faculty man ever inducted. Only three have leaf shall not wither; whatsoever he doeth A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, Dr. Irons been elected to membership in the Alabama shall prosper. taught at the University of Alabama from Sports Hall of Fame on the very first ballot Dr. George Vernon Irons was born on the 1923–1925. Then earned his Ph.D. degree from in the history of that organization: Paul 7th of August, 1902, in Demopolis, Alabama. Duke University, where he taught history Bear Bryant, Ralph Shug Jordan and Dr. His father, Dr. Andrew George Irons, was a from 1931–1933, before joining the faculty at George V. Irons. They will miss him indeed Presbyterian minister. His father came from Howard College—now Samford University. at those gatherings. the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. He was a And I see his dear friends of Samford here— He became a distinguished professor of his- magna cum laude graduate, Washington and so many—even standing outside our chapel— tory and political science, emeritus, 22 years Lee University in Lexington, VA. As instruc- here to pay respect to this beloved and ad- of total service to Samford—65 years—a tor, Supt., Marengo Academy, he taught, and mired Alabamian. Because of Dr. Irons— record. He was a gentle spirit—a gentle man. was interested in young people. He was al- Samford is one of the finest universities in For me, like many of you—he was a mentor. ways on the lookout for those that showed America. The primary reason I minored in history. His promise. He ran across a student, a young Then World War II came along, and Dr. lectures were so captivating, instructive yet man named Henry Edmonds. He knew that Irons served as colonel in the anti-aircraft entertaining. I’ll always be grateful for a he had some ability. He sought out Henry’s battalion, defending New York on D–Day. copy of his hand-written testimony—he father. Talked with him about his son going The War Department asked him to write shared that personal testimony wherever he to college, getting an education, becoming a field manuals for anti-air-craft weapons and went. As you might guess for a noted sports- leader. But Edmonds’ father thought his son searchlights. Dr. Irons said he knew those man, he entitled it: ‘‘My Gameplan.’’ It had would make a good southern plowboy. Well, manuals had to have fallen into the hands of three simple points. The first was: I have Revered Irons arranged to get a scholarship the Japanese, and that’s why they weren’t faith in God. He had under that particular for Henry Edmonds. And we owe him a debt able to shoot down a single allied plane. point made reference to a hymn—‘‘Awake of gratitude. Henry later, Dr. Edmonds es- Well, during his 43 years as a history and My Soul—Stretch Every Never.’’ Listen to tablished Independent Presbyterian Church political science professor at Samford— the runner’s heart and soul in this hymn: in Birmingham, Al—A wonderful congrega- chairman of his department 25 of those ‘‘Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, and tion. Dr. Edmonds was a man of vision and years—Dr. Irons taught seventeen students press with vigor on! A heavenly race de- leadership and he has acknowledged Rev. who became university presidents—more mands thy zeal, and an immortal crown and Irons as a source of his inspiration and moti- than any other university educator. He was a in an immortal crown. A cloud of witnesses vation in his formative years. founding member of the Alabama Historical around, hold thee in full survey, forget the Dr. Irons was one who also inspired people. Society in 1947. Last year they celebrated steps already trod, and onward urge thy way, When he entered the University of Alabama, their 50th anniversary here at Mountain and onward urge thy way, blest Saviour, in- he had never run in an organized race before. Brook in this chapel. And I enjoyed sharing troduced by Thee, have I my race begun, and, He said he sort of started running by acci- some precious moments with Dr. Irons—our crowned with victory, at thy feet, I’ll lay my dent. Because when he was a freshman, the last. honors down, I’ll lay my honors down!’’ upper class students—if they found out you But I shall never forget, I met him in 1959. He won 30 trophies as a record breaking were a freshman—would paddle you. And he Thirty-nine years, I have known, admired champion athlete at the University of Ala- said when they stopped you, you had one of and loved this man! I’ll never forget how, bama. None of those and all of them com- two choices: either you lied or you ran. He when we started an examination, he would bined would not begin to have the meaning said: ‘‘Now Don’t ask me which one I chose— say, ‘‘Now class, we want to have a little to him compared to the love of the Lord I did some of both.’’ So he became a runner! spread formation.’’ So the class would spread Christ. Have faith in God! Here was his sec- When the train whistle would sound every out. ond: Have faith in yourself. As a distance day, he knew he had 10 minutes to get to Some of you, he would say, might want to runner—you had better! And this is how Dr. class and he would dash across campus, from go into ‘‘punt formation.’’ Then he would Irons said it: ‘‘When your helper is in you where he lived, near the University of Ala- call his questions out audibly. Getting down (not just with you) you cannot fail in all bama’s campus. to questions 13 and 14, he would say, ‘‘Now that really counts—regardless of this world’s Well, from such beginnings, the became there were three Napoleonic battles in this outlook and evaluation.’’ known as ‘‘The South’s Greatest Distance era.’’ And you’d think, ‘‘Oh, my, I only recall Then, he concluded his personal testimony Runner,’’ and the ‘‘Knight of the two.’’ Then Dr. Irons would say: ‘‘Questions with this final point. III. Read the holy word. Cinderpath.’’ During my years at Alabama, I 13 and 14—you just name two. Two battles is This is contact with your God. George Irons became familiar with their yearbook—The all I want—just two. Well, classmates sighed, knew the Lord. I conclude with this part of Corolla. In the 1923 Corolla, George Irons was ‘‘Thank you Lord, Thank you.’’ So we an- the scripture. Do you not know, have you referred to this way. These are quotes. He swered 13 and 14. Then Dr. Irons said: ‘‘Ev- not heard, the Lord is the everlasting God, was captain of the track team, captain of the erybody ready? O.K., question 15—list the the creator of the ends of the Earth. He will cross country or distance team, and this is other battle.’’ And students would pound not grow tired or weary. And His under- what fellow students said about him: ‘‘One of their desktops. standing, no one can fathom. He gives CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1499 strength to the weary, and increases the economic disadvantage since the federal gov- that Liberty County has the only recovered power of the weak. Even youths grow tired ernment was the dominant landowner in many population of this bird in the world. Perhaps and weary and young men stumble and fall, of these communities and therefore these the most significant thing about these changes but those who hope in the Lord, will renew is not the decline in harvest, but rather the fact their strength, they will soar on wings like counties were powerless to tax these lands. eagles, they will run and not grow weary, Recognizing this, Congress entered into a that in 1998 the net annual growth of timber they will walk and not faint. compact with rural forest communities in which on the Apalachicola National Forest was about Thank You God—for George Vernon Irons. 25% of the revenues from National Forests 800% greater than the volume harvested. The His wonderful, wonderful family—those who would be paid to the states for impacted coun- sawtimber growth is approximately 50 times have known him best and loved him best. ties in compensation for their diminished local greater than the volume harvested. Who he has known best and loved so dearly. property tax base. By law, these revenues fi- The effects of timber harvest reduction on Holy Father, he has run with patience the nance rural public schools and local road in- forest revenues to the 4 counties and schools race of life and he has brought the banner frastructure. As one can imagine, these coun- districts within the Apalachicola is that the home. He has fought a good fight, he has fin- 25% payments have declined in value from a ished his course, he has kept the faith. ties relied heavily on this revenue for edu- Thank Thee for what he has meant to every cation and infrastructure. 1987±93, 5 year average (in 1998 dollars) of one of us. Thank Thee for George, Jr., thank However, in recent years, the principal $1,905,000 to $220,000 in 1998; a loss of Thee for Bill, grandson, great grandson—all source of these revenues, federal timber 89%. Due to this reduction, the Liberty County the family. For the happiness they have sales, has been sharply curtailed due to School District was forced to take several shared together. For the joy they have changes in federal forest management policy, painful steps. These steps included reducing known in life because of this wonderful man. and those revenues shared with states and school staffing by 11 positions out of a total of Thank Thee for the many lives in which he counties have declined precipitously. Pay- 151; increasing the average class size from 23 has made a difference. Thank Thee, that he to 28 students; discontinuing the enrichment has taken that which was so very rough and ments to many counties have dropped to less polished a few of the edges, knocked off some than 10% of their historic levels under this programs in health, computer education, and of the sharp places, taught us a few lessons, compact. This impact on rural communities humanities; discontinuing vocational programs and helped us to be on our way. Thank Thee and schools has been staggering. The decline in industrial arts, small engine repair, and for his wonderful Christian spirit—for that in shared revenues has severely impacted or electronics (80% of the graduates do not at- mountain of modesty at the center of his crippled educational funding, and the quality of tend college); curtailing the school media cen- being, for that quick mind, for that winsome education provided, in the affected counties. ter; eliminating certified art and music teachers personality, for that wonderful wit. For Many schools have been forced to lay off from the elementary school staffs; reducing those things in life in which he stood so very the Pre-K program, formerly the only program tall. Thank Thee for this Christian southern teachers, bus drivers, nurses, and other em- gentleman. Having shared some of life with ployees; postpone badly needed building re- in the state to serve all four-year olds; and ter- him, may we be found the stronger for the pairs and other capital expenditures; eliminate minating a new program in technology acquisi- living of life in these days. May his light al- lunch programs; and curtail extracurricular ac- tion, which would have placed the county on ways shine before us, that we would see his tivities. par with other Florida school districts. good works, but then glorify his father who Rural communities have also suffered from The impacts on county government have is in Heaven. Thank Thee that he lives there severe economic downturns causing high un- also been very significant. The County road now with Thee. Bless him and hold him close employment, domestic violence, substance crew was reduced from 23 to 18 positions. now and forever. In the name of the Father abuse, and family dislocation. They are finding This staff reduction, plus equipment obsoles- and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, cence and the inability to purchase needed through Jesus our Saviour, we pray. Amen. it difficult to recruit new business and to meet For this Christian soldier who defended his the demands of health and social issues asso- supplied and materials, has resulted in the de- nation for a third of the 20th century in war ciated with the displacement and unemploy- terioration of the rural road system. In 1994, and peace we will close with the organ piece: ment. Finally, local county budgets have also the County was forced to float a $1,780,000 onward Christian soldiers—as he requested. been badly strained that communities have bond issue in order to meet current road Please remember the words and how they re- been forced to cut funding for social programs needs. It is unclear how the county will meet lated to the life of this admired and beloved and local infrastructure to offset lost 25% pay- its future road responsibilities in the absence Alabamian, as we stand together and depart. ment revenues. of a substantial increase in the 25% payments f This issue has had a significant impact on from timber sale receipts. County employees a large portion of the congressional district suffered a 10% salary cut, which was partially THE COUNTY SCHOOLS FUNDING that I have the honor of representing in the restored following the imposition of a 1% local REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1999 House, which is the Second Congressional option sales tax and 7 cents per gallon gas District of Florida. It is a largely rural district in tax. Finally, the Sheriff's Office and Emer- HON. ALLEN BOYD Florida's panhandle that encompasses 19 gency Medical Service have been forced to OF FLORIDA counties and two national forests, the Apa- curtail hours and reduce services. As a result IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lachicola and the Osceola. On May 18, 1999, of this action, Liberty County remains the only Thursday, July 1, 1999 Hal Summers, Superintendent of Schools in county in Florida without an advanced life sup- Liberty County, Florida, testified before the port system as part of the county emergency Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, along House Agriculture Subcommittee on Depart- response organization. with my colleague Representative NATHAN ment Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and However, the most far-reaching and dev- DEAL, I introduced H.R. 2389, the ``County Forestry about the various effects that the loss astating impact of these declining revenues is Schools Funding Revitalization Act of 1999.'' of timber revenue from the Apalachicola Na- the adverse effect on the future of our chil- This legislation is based on principles that tional Forest has had on the children of Liberty dren. An education system crippled by such were part of a compromise agreement County. funding cuts cannot train our young people in reached by the National Forest Counties & Liberty County is a rural county with a popu- the skills needed to join tomorrow's society as Schools Coalition. This bill is significant be- lation of about 7,000 including 1,300 school- contributing, functioning citizens. cause it was developed not by a ``Washington children. That is the smallest county popu- In 1993, the Congress enacted a law which knows best'', top-down approach, but rather lation of schoolchildren in the entire state of provided an alternative annual safety net pay- through ``a home-grown'', bottom-up approach Florida. It has a total land area of 525,000 ment system for 72 counties in the northwest that has finally reached a consensus. This acres, 97% of which is forested, with half of region of the country, where federal timber unique coalition includes over 500 groups from that owned by the U.S. Forest Service within sales had been restricted or prohibited to pro- approximately 32 states including school su- the Apalachicola. Until recently, the forest was tect the northern spotted owl. This authority for perintendents (including Hal Summers, School the mainstay of a strong local forest product- the 1993 safety net program will expire in Superintendent of Liberty County, Florida based economy, and through sharing 25% of 2003. No comparable protection has been pro- Schools), county commissioners (including the the revenue from timber sales, provided sub- vided for the other 730 counties across the Columbia County, Florida Board of County stantial support for the local schools and gov- nation which receive forest payments. An eq- Commissioners), educators, several labor ernment. uitable system of payments for all forest coun- groups, the National Educational Association In 1989, the Forest Service began to man- ties nationwide is needed to protect the ability and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. age its land in a different way, mostly to pro- of these counties to provide quality schools In 1908, the federal government recognized tect the habitat for the endangered red- and roads and to allow the federal government that counties with federal lands were at an cockaded woodpecker. It is interesting to note to uphold its part of the compact. E1500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 It is clear to me that the compact of 1908 no mushroom cloud, no buildings reduced to ‘‘But does she stick to you?’’ the doctor is broken and needs to be fixed immediately. rubble. Just one mute death after another. asks. ‘‘Come see me at the clinic when you That is why I have introduced the County Sandra Thurman has come here—to the get sick.’’ country where AIDS is spreading faster than ‘‘Ten years from now, one-fifth of these Schools Funding Revitalization Act of 1999. in any other on Earth—to break that silence. people will be dead,’’ Ottenweller says later. H.R. 2389 contains two main provisions. First, Director of President Clinton’s Office of ‘‘HIV is going to hit this place like an atom it would restore stability to the 25% payment National AIDS Policy, Thurman hopes to bomb.’’ compact by ensuring a predictable payment bring home to the American people and to Tests of women in prenatal clinics, a group level to federal forest communities for an in- Clinton the immensity of the crisis in South believed to reflect the infection rate in the terim 5-year period. This temporary five-year Africa and the other countries south of the general population, show that at least one of Sahara that form the epicenter of AIDS. every five people in South Africa, Zimbabwe, payment program would be based on the av- To this end, Thurman and a small team of erage of the three highest payments received Zambia and Botswana is infected with the U.S. officials recently traveled through AIDS virus. by a state in fiscal years from 1985 until this South Africa and three other countries at That means those nations stand to lose at bill is enacted. This is obviously a necessary the heart of Africa’s AIDS epidemic: Zambia, least one-fifth of their populations, a death step to arrest the current destructive down- Zimbabwe and Uganda. A USA TODAY re- toll that rivals the Black Plague in Medieval ward spiral. Secondly, the bill requires the fed- porter and photographer accompanied them Europe. eral government to collaborate with local com- to document the ravages of what is now the In some places, the infection rates are munity and school representatives as part of No. 1 cause of death in Africa. much higher. In all, 11.5 million people have died in sub- In South Africa, between 1991 and 1997, the the Forest Counties Payment Committee to Saharan Africa since the epidemic emerged develop a permanent solution that will fix the infection rate on average soared from 2% to in the early 1980s, and 22.5 million now living almost 18%. And in South Africa’s most pop- 1908 compact for the long term. with the virus are expected to die in the next ulous province, KwaZulu-Natal, the rate has There are other options that have been pro- 10 years, according to UNAIDS, the United reached 37%. posed to address this problem, from decou- Nations’ AIDS agency. Alan Paton, in the classic 1948 novel Cry, Staggering as the numbers are, Thurman pling forest receipt payments from forest man- the Beloved Country, described the prov- believes that the sub-Saharan epidemic has ince’s rolling green hills as ‘‘lovely beyond agement activities to legislating or mandating been met with indifference by Americans any singing of it.’’ Those lovely jade hills timber harvest. My view is that the welfare of and, to some extent, by their government, outside Pietermaritzburg are still there. schools and county governments cannot be which spends $74 million a year on AIDS pro- But there also stands a massive brick artificially disconnected from the economic sta- grams in the region. In contrast, Congress building that is overflowing with human this month voted to spend $1.1 billion to as- bility and social vitality of rural counties. I do misery beyond any lamenting of it. sist roughly 750,000 Kosovo refugees. not feel that either one of those options is a The building is a hospital known as ‘‘When you’re looking at whole generations starter in this Congress. However, I truly be- Edendale. of adults and children in jeopardy—we ought lieve that the consensus compromise that H.R. During apartheid, it was for blacks only. to be able to hold hands and sing Kumbaya That soon will change, as part of a massive 2389 represents is the one possibility that around that,’’ Thurman says. ‘‘We can’t do South African health reform program under could be passed. anything if we can’t do this.’’ We, the federal government, must fulfill the To gauge the social and political costs of way. promise made to these communities in 1908. AIDS here, Thurman visited cities and shan- For now, the battered wooden benches tytowns, orphanages and hospitals, taking in lined up in corridors and the large anterooms In the part of the country where I come from, in the hospital’s wards are packed with black a man's word is his bond. Together, we can scenes from an epidemic. One of Thurman’s first stops was at the people. Some are waiting to deliver babies— fix the compact and restore long-term stability Javabu clinic, headquarters of the Soweto 8,000 are born here each year, although there to our rural schools and governments and the Project—an effort to unite medical care, so- is just one obstetrician on the staff. families that depend on them. cial support and AIDS prevention. On average, 20 children are admitted to f The project is the brainchild of Mark Edendale each day. More than 60% are in- Ottenweller, 10 years ago a prosperous inter- fected with the AIDS virus, says pediatrician AIDS EPIDEMIC IS CRISIS IN nist in a leafy suburb of Atlanta. Today, at Johnny Ahrens, and they often are brought SOUTHERN AFRICA 47, he works in Johannesburg as a medical in by their grandmothers or aunts because director of Hope Worldwide, the relief arm of their mothers have died. the International Church of Christ. The nurses in the pediatric HIV ward, once HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO The clinic is housed in a small cluster of accustomed to returning children to health, OF CONNECTICUT brick buildings on a broad lawn, bordered by now are so over-whelmed with dying infants that they are on the brink of cynicism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the brilliant splashes of jacaranda and bou- gainvillea. To its beneficiaries, it’s a lifeline. Many nurses, Ahrens says, are beginning to Thursday, July 1, 1999 Mary Mudzingwa, 35, mother of Chipo, 9, think: ‘‘If there’s nothing you can do to help, and Gift, 5, credits the Soweto Project for why bother? It’s just one more dying child.’’ Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I want to draw helping her adapt to life with HIV. Ahrens himself is furious because he the attention of my colleagues to the AIDS ‘‘I lost may job. I lost a place to stay. Now thinks the government should have done epidemic which sub-Saharan Africa faces I stay with friends, but there’s no toilet, no something, anything to stop HIV before it today. In all, 11.5 million people have died in water. Maybe that’s why my 9-year-old is al- took hold. sub-Saharan Africa since the disease ways sick.’’ ‘‘We all knew that HIV was going to hit emerged in the 1980's, and 22.5 million peo- She says that one of the most difficult South Africa. It was coming down through ple now living with the HIV virus are expected things about having the virus is the way it Africa like a red tide. People were trying to changes how people respond to you. warn us. But nothing ever happened. to die in the next ten years. By the end of ‘‘Some people, I told them I am HIV-posi- 1997, at least 7.8 million children in this area tive. They were afraid. I said, ‘Don’t be ZAMBIA: THE CRADLE OF AFRICA’S ORPHAN of Africa alone were left orphans by the age afraid. We look like other people.’ ’’ CRISIS of 14 due to AIDS. Many of the people Mudzingwa was preach- LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.—Fountain of Hope resem- I am submitting for the RECORD these arti- ing to probably are infected themselves, though they don’t know it. bles nothing so much as a refugee camp for cles from the May 29th issue of the USA children. And it is nearly that for 1,500 of the Today, which detail the problem. Ninety-five percent of HIV carriers in sub- Saharan Africa have not been tested because 128,000 orphans who live on the streets of this [From the USA Today, May 24, 1999] tests are in short supply and many people lush capital, with its broad boulevards and spreading trees. TIME BOMB SOUTH OF SAHARA—U.S. URGED TO deny they are at risk. This informal day school in a shabby recre- CONFRONT REALITY: 20% COULD DIE Consider the men Ottenweller comes across a few days later, on an AIDS-prevention ation center downtown was the first stop (By Steve Sternberg) foray into the shantytown of Klipstown, near outside South Africa for Sandra Thurman, SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA.—When the AIDS Soweto. They grow silent as Ottenweller ap- the White House’s top AIDS official, on a re- virus detonates in this black township of 3 proaches. cent fact-finding mission to see the AID’s million in a decade or so, the disease will ‘‘I’m Dr. Mark,’’ he says, half in Zulu, half crisis in Africa. wipe out about 600,000 souls—almost six in English. ‘‘How many of you guys wear Each morning, the youngest victims of times as many people as the atomic bombs condoms?’’ AIDS, ranging in age from 3 to 15, straggle in killed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Quizzical smiles bloom on embarrassed from the streets. They don’t come for the But unlike a nuclear blast or world war, faces. Half the men raise their hands; half books or the playground or the toys. There the AIDS crisis is an explosion in slow mo- seem indifferent. ‘‘I never use a condom,’’ aren’t any. And there’s nothing distinctive tion, a creeping chain reaction with no end one man says defiantly. ‘‘I stick to one part- about the rec center, built of unadorned con- in sight. There is no sound, no searing heat, ner.’’ crete. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1501 They come because it’s better to be here feed him and made him sleep outside her hut. most outspoken of the world’s leaders on the than in the lonely streets, where food is So he stowed away aboard a train and ended threat posed by HIV. scarce and companionship often involves sex up here. Museveni’s AIDS awakening came in 1986. with an older child. Here volunteers teach The other kids in the street told him about Some after he seized power from dictator reading, arithmetic and music. And there’s Fountain of Hope. Milton Obote, Museveni get a call from food—though only every other day. ‘‘I like being here because I can go to the Cuban military authorities who were train- Zambia once was one of he richest coun- school,’’ he says. ‘‘And they give you food.’’ ing Ugandan troops. They told him that 25% tries in sub-Saharan Africa. It supplied cop- Asked whether he remembers what it’s like of the men had HIV. per for the bullets the United States used to have a family, Jack’s eyes flood with For Museveni, fresh from a civil war, the during the Vietnam War. tears. ‘‘He cries very easily,’’ Fountain of news was alarming. An army hobbled by dis- Now this country of 11.5 million is one of Hope staffer Rogers Mwewa says. ‘‘He hasn’t ease can’t fight, and Museveni had yet to the poorest—and bears the distinction of developed the survival skills of most of the consolidate his power. By the end of 1986, he having one of Africa’s largest orphan popu- other kids.’’ had established the nation’s first AIDS Con- lations. In 1990, Zambia had roughly 20,000 When he grows up, will he have a big fam- trol Program. orphans. By next year, says UNAIDS, the ily? Museveni also issued an international call United Nations’ AIDS organization, there ‘‘I don’t know if I’ll live that long,’’ Jack for help from AIDS researchers and public will be 500,000. says. health organizations. And he declared his in- ‘‘The numbers of orphans are increasing by Jack spends most of his nights sleeping tention that Uganda play a key role in any the day,‘‘ Zambian President Frederick near fast-food restaurants on Cairo Road. African AIDS vaccine trials. Chiluba tells Thurman. ‘‘Street kids are ev- After dark, children clog the sidewalks, Five years ago, Museveni’s prevention ef- erywhere, and we don’t have the funding to chasing anyone who might be persuaded to forts began to pay off. Behavior surveys care for them.’’ part with money for food. showed that Ugandans were reporting fewer And they’re not just concentrated in the One night recently, staffers from Fountain casual sex partners, more frequent condom cities. For example, the shantytowns called of Hope and an official from the Dutch Em- use and longer delays before young people St. Anthony’s and Mulenga’s compounds, in bassy dug into their pockets for money to became sexually active. Kitwe near the Congolese border 150 miles feed 78 starving children. More recent studies of pregnant women from Lusaka, have huge numbers of or- Buoyed by the prospect of a meal, the chil- demonstrate that infection rates have begun phans—about 20% of each town’s 10,000 resi- dren waited patiently on the sidewalk while to drop. In Kampala, the infection rate dents. an older child counted them. Tomorrow among 15- to 19-year-old women fell to 8% in Eventually, many orphans find their way night, they knew, they might not be so 1997 from 26% in 1992. here to Lusaka. lucky. But traditional practices still exact a steep In 1996, when the Fountain of Hope school toll. Indeed, they cost Justine Namuli her started, there were 50 children, outreach co- THE EPICENTER OF AIDS—UGANDA: DEADLY life. Today, in a small family graveyard in a ordinator Goodson Mamutende says. Just TRADITIONS PERSIST AMID PROGRESS, VAC- village two hours from Kampala, she will be three years later, 30 times that many attend CINE TEST laid to rest. classes in two shifts. Fountain of Hope staff- Hillary Rodham Clinton met Namuli, then (By Steve Sternberg) ers estimate that half the children have been 25, two years ago while visiting Uganda. abandoned; the other half have lost parents KAMPALA, UGANDA.—Tom Kityo, the tall, During the visit, Clinton planted a tree to to HIV. animated manager of the AIDS Service Orga- commemorate the opening of the AIDS Infor- And with 700 HIV-related deaths each week nization, stands before a map of his country, mation Center’s headquarters. There, Eliza- in Lusaka along—a number so large it has gesturing to one area after another, railing beth Marum, a former director of the infor- caused weekend traffic jams and day-long about the traditions that spread HIV. mation and HIV testing center, introduced waits in the cemeteries—the number of or- ‘‘Here,’’ Kityo says, ‘‘The groom’s father Namuli to Clinton and Ugandan first lady phans and abandoned children continues to can have sex with the bride, and that’s ac- Janet Museveni. ‘‘Justine was so beautiful,’’ multiply. cepted. Here, other clan members may have Marum says. ‘‘And so excited to meet Mrs. Dirty-faced, wearing the cast-off clothes sex with someone’s wife, and no one says Clinton.’’ that are their only possessions, the children anything.’’ Clinton and Museveni listened as Namuli eagerly cluster around a makeshift black- Kityo blames these and other cultural told her life story. board to learn arithmetic and the alphabet. practices for much of Uganda’s AIDS prob- In Bagandan tradition, Namuli said, she They learn to sing in unison, acting out the lem. It’s a situation that, while showing was ‘‘heir to her aunt,’’ meaning she was to songs enthusiastically. ‘‘Fight child labor great improvement, still is marking this take her aunt’s place if anything happened with an AK 47,’’ they shout, thrusting their country with tragic consequences. to her. arms as if they were firing guns. A year ago, U.S. officials estimated that When her aunt died of tuberculosis, Namuli Nicholas Mwila, 23, who has written the 10% of Uganda’s 20 million people are HIV- was forced to drop out of school, marry her words for many of their songs, is the art di- positive—with 67,000 of those infected young- uncle and care for his children. She was 16. rector. er than 15. At the time, she didn’t know that her aunt ‘‘I take them as they are, the way I find Nearly 2 million people have died nation- was infected with HIV or that her uncle was them,’’ he says. ‘‘I want them to dress as wide since what some call ‘‘slim disease’’ infected, too. Eventually, Namuli’s husband they do on the street. I don’t encourage them emerged here in 1982, leaving thousands of died, but not before he infected her. She, in to take a bath.’’ orphans. Government statistics suggest that turn, unwittingly infected one of her two These ‘‘gutter kids,’’ Mwila says, project a 600,000 children have lost one parent—and sons. message to Thurman and the visiting for- that 250,000 have lost both parents—to AIDS. Namuli quickly sought an HIV test at the eigners: ‘‘The problem is real.’’ ‘‘We are fighting a lot of complex prob- information center. Learning that she was After school, when they return to the lems,’’ Kityo says. ‘‘There are wars, cultural infected, she joined the Post-Test Club, a streets, the children beg, steal and, in many beliefs, a gender imbalance—these are very support group that emphasizes safe sex, good cases, sell sexual favors for food. At night, difficult things to change.’’ nutrition and ‘‘living positively.’’ And she they sleep in culverts along a thoroughfare But change is under way in Uganda, which joined the Philly Lutaya Initiative, an AIDS called Cairo Road. has done more than almost any other coun- education and prevention program named for Most prized, especially in winter, are the try in the world to slow the spread of HIV. a local rock star who acknowledged publicly culverts across from a gas station. On cold The evidence lies no farther away than a he was HIV-positive—the Magic Johnson of nights, volunteers say, the children fight the palm-shaded hilltop above the crush of popu- Uganda. Like others in the group, Namuli chill by getting high on gasoline fumes or on lous Kampala, inside a sprawling white stuc- spoke out about HIV and how to guard methane inhaled from bottled, fermented ex- co compound enclosed by a tall white wall. against infection. crement. Once it was part of the palace of the ‘‘Imagine what this girl has gone Jack Phiri, 14, traveled 150 miles to Bagandan king, now a largely ceremonial through,’’ Marum says. ‘‘Her mother died of Lusaka from Ndola, in the copper belt, where figure whose domain straddles the equator AIDS. Her aunt died of AIDS. Her husband statistics show that 46% of young pregnant and borders the legendary source of the Nile. died of AIDS, and for 10 years she lived with women are infected with HIV. Today it serves a vastly different purpose. the knowledge that she was HIV-positive.’’ Jack says his mother died in 1996 of tuber- Known as the Joint Clinical Research Cen- About a dozen information center staffers culosis—the leading killer of people with ter, it is the site of the first HIV vaccine and volunteers pile into two four-wheel-drive AIDS in Africa. He says he doesn’t know trial in Africa. vehicles for the two-hour drive to Namuli’s what killed his father; staffers at Fountain On Feb. 8, a nurse guided the first hypo- funeral. of Hope are convinced the culprit was HIV. dermic into a volunteer’s arm—the first of 40 The little caravan drives down the truck Fiddling with the ragged edges of his cut- in the trial. The man, whose name was with- route, the TransAfrica Highway, connecting off jeans, Jack says he has lived on the held to protect his privacy, isn’t just any- Mombasa, Kenya, and Kinshasa, in the streets since 1997. His brother has been taken body. Democratic Republic of the Congo. in by relatives and has vanished from Jack’s He is a medical orderly on the staff of The highway, which runs across southern life. The ‘‘auntie’’ who took Jack refused to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, the Uganda, has spread AIDS here, too: The E1502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 truckers carried HIV from one end of the costs, both human and economic, of cancer in steps down as Consul General of Israel in Los road to the other, stopping regularly for paid this country are catastrophic. The human Angeles and is promoted to Deputy Director sex with women who needed the money to costs in terms of lives lost are immeasurable, General for North American Affairs in the For- feed themselves or their families. The and the economic costs exceed $107 billion women infected their boyfriends and hus- eign Ministry of Israel. bands, who infected their wives and annually. Our national investment in bio- It is not often that a member of this House girlfriends. medical research is the key to containing spi- rises to pay this high honor to a foreign dip- Today, the villages along this road are out- raling health care costs, as every $1 invested lomat. As one of the most effective diplomats posts in an AIDS wasteland, peopled almost in research saves $13 in health care costs. and committed servants assigned to represent entirely by grandparents and children. The Yet, the amount we invest in cancer research his country in the United States, Yoram Ben- middle generation lies in village graveyards. today is equal to only 2 percent of the health Ze'ev is one truly worthy of this distinction. One grandmother, Benedete Nakayima, 70, care costs attributable to cancer. And while Throughout his career, he has worked to im- says she has lost 11 of her 12 children to cancer is a greater threat than ever, only 31 HIV—six daughters and five sons. She now prove relations between Israel and other na- cares for 35 grandchildren with the help of percent of approved cancer research projects tions, serving from Hong Kong, to the Foreign her surviving daughter. receive funding. Our goal should be to quicken Ministry in Jerusalem, to Los Angeles. Ambas- At the Namuli funeral, Marum reads a let- the pace of research by funding at least 45 sador Ben-Ze'ev has served since 1993 as the ter from the U.S. first lady, wishing Namuli percent of research initiatives. A much more Deputy Director General for the Middle East a speedy recovery. aggressive effort is required to combat cancer Peace Process; and since 1995 as Consul Sandra Thurman, the Clinton administra- and to reduce human suffering and lives lost General, based in Los Angeles and respon- tion’s top AIDS official, who is visiting here to the many forms of this devastating disease. sible for the Western States. in her last stop in a tour of four sub-Saharan According to a 1994 NIH report, approxi- He has been intimately involved in the countries assaulted by AIDS, was to have de- mately $4.3 billion is invested in clinical and livered the letter to Namuli’s bedside at peace process negotiations which have trans- Mulago Hospital on Feb. 7. translation research, which means $9.3 to formed Israel's relations with the world. All the She was too late. $13.6 billion is shaved off annual health care while, he has effectively ensured that the peo- Namuli died of pneumonia two days ear- costs. As a result of a research investment of ple of the Western United States can do busi- lier—because Mulago Hospital lacked a $56 million over 17 years, $166 million is ness with Israel, travel to that country, and un- working oxygen compressor that might have saved annually in the care of testicular cancer, derstand its rich culture and history. He has helped her through her respiratory crisis. a 91 percent cure rate has been achieved, done much to strengthen the relationship be- Her two sons, Moses, 5, and Isaac, 7, have and life expectancy has increased by 40 more tween the United States and Israel. joined the ranks of Uganda’s orphans. years. And, a research investment of $11 mil- ‘‘We are going to sing a song of thanks As Israel looks to this next and most critical that she died in Christ,’’ says the preacher, lion in the management of breast cancer has phase of the peace process, Ambassador wearing a black suit in bold defiance of the saved $170 million annually in breast cancer Ben-Ze'ev will no doubt once again provide searing midday sun. He consults a hymnal treatment. exemplary service to his country, contribute to that has been translated into Lugandan, the More cancer research could prevent cancer, its security and stability, and strengthen the Bagandans’ native tongue. He leads almost save more lives, and benefit the economy, as US-Israel partnership. 100 men, women and children in Jesus, I’m well. Eighty-five percent of the National Can- Once again, Mr. Speaker, distinguished col- Coming. cer Institute's (NCI) budget creates jobs and leagues, please join me in honoring this most Soon, it is Lucy Mugoda’s turn to speak. funds researchers across the country. And Mugoda, one of Namuli’s co-workers at the distinguished diplomat and public servant for information center, wastes no time on plati- NCI research provides the foundation for inno- his tireless work on behalf of friendship be- tudes or prayers. She has a message: HIV vative new cancer drug developmentÐ316 tween the Israeli and American people. Let us holds no respect for tradition; it seeks sim- new medicines were in development last year. extend our best wishes to Yoram and his wife, ply to perpetuate itself through any means Since 1993, the number of cancer drugs in de- Iris, as they return to Israel. possible. velopment has increased 155 percent. f Namuli died, Mugoda says, not because she More biomedical research at NIH overall is was promiscuous or willfully engaged in critically important. Indeed, the sharing of THE TOWN OF WAWAYANDA risky behavior, but because she accepted her medical innovations across scientific and med- SESQUICENTENNIAL traditional obligations as ‘‘heir to an ical disciplines benefits all research. For ex- auntie.’’ ‘‘Let her death serve as an example that ample, AIDS research has advanced cancer HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN not all the old traditions are good,’’ Mugoda research and research on maternal health has OF NEW YORK been applied to arthritis research. says. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘This tradition is death.’’ Research pays for itself many times over by Thursday, July 1, 1999 f creating American jobs, supporting U.S. busi- nesses, and strengthening the U.S. economy. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I call to the at- HEALTH OF THE AMERICAN Notably, NIH-funded research generates $17.9 tention of our colleagues an agrarian Town in PEOPLE billion in employee income and over 726,000 my District that is rich in heritage and tradition. jobs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and These fine qualities and the town's deep root- SPEECH OF medical fields. Overall, NIH-funded research ed 150 year history will be acknowledged on HON. DEBORAH PRYCE contributes $100 billion annually to the Amer- August 7th at the Wawayanda Sesquicenten- ican economy. OF OHIO nial Celebration. Doubling the budget of the NIH and the NCI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Located in Western Orange County, the will enable extraordinary opportunities for re- town of Wawayanda is comprised of 22,000 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 search success and real progress in cancer acres or 33.6 square miles of land. This land Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise prevention, detection, treatment, and survivor- supports Wawayanda's thriving farm produc- today to add my voice to those who seek to ship. To make a real difference in the lives of tion. Seeded in New York's fertile ``Black Dirt raise awareness about the importance of bio- the 1 in 2 American men and 1 in 3 American Region'' and surrounded by the Wallkill River medical research to call attention to the invalu- women who will develop cancer over his or and the Indigot and Rutgers Creeks, able benefits of biomedical research and to her lifetime, we must dramatically increase our Wawayanda has established itself throughout the necessity of making a sustained, signifi- Federal investment in cancer research. it's 150 year history as one of New York's fin- cant commitment to research efforts at NIH, f est farming towns. Wawayanda provides a our nation's premier research institution. I en- TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR YORAM generous amount of natural resources such as courage all of my colleagues to join me in BEN-ZE’EV dairy products, grain and vegetable crops, let- supporting a doubling of the National Institute tuce, pumpkins and onions. of Health's budget, including the budget of the Also being celebrated is the Town's deep National Cancer Institute, over five years. HON. BRAD SHERMAN rooted heritage. This including historic build- OF CALIFORNIA The Federal investment in cancer research ings and museums that go back to the early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makes sense and saves dollars by unlocking 1800's. The Dolson family, the Gardner family the answers to how cancer is best detected, Thursday, July 1, 1999 and the Davis family are just a few of the early treated, and prevented. These answers will re- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to settlers immortalized in the Town of duce health care costs and save lives. The honor Ambassador Yoram Ben-Ze'ev as he Wawayanda. Wawayanda maintains is storied CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1503 heritage in the buildings and town areas that ducted in isolation. In threatening the Indian Pakistani soil, contradicts the 1972 Simla carry the names of those who originally settled national highway, the Pakistani intrusion has Agreement between India and Pakistan. This there. Many of these people colonized been of strategic significanceÐand so is its argument is therefore making a mockery of Wawayanda just after the Revolutionary War. defeat. Therefore, the stakes are very high for any such bilateral agreements at the very mo- The first town census in 1855 totaled at 2,069. both New Delhi and Islamabad. Indeed, fully ment both New Delhi and Islamabad are being Today Wawayanda boasts a population of aware of the explosive character of the Kargil urged by the international community to nego- 5,518. crisis, New Delhi has instructed the Indian tiate and ultimately sign yet another agree- Wawayanda also boasts a great commercial Army to operate only within Indian territory in ment on the `Kashimer problem.'' Then, the asset in Interstate Route 84. Route 84 acts as removing the infiltrators, despite the military commonly discussed percept of the ``Kashmir a commercial crossroads, plugging expediency of operating in the rear of the problem'' refers to the conditions of the Mus- Wawayanda into surrounding towns as well as enemy and a higher cost in Indian casualties lim population living in the Kashmir valley. both Pennsylvania to the west and New Eng- due to frontal assaults on towering peaks. Thus, the negotiations will delve on the fate of land to the East. Route 84 is an exceptional Presently, with the fighting in the Kargil area the Indian held part of Kashmir even though asset to the economy of Wawayanda. It pro- stabilizing in India's favor, Pakistan is in dire India, Pakistan and even the PRC each con- vides a means of farm export and opens other need for a dramatic breakout to salvage some trols wide segments of the British-era Kashmir. areas of New York. This road enables the achievements from an otherwise doomed stra- Ultimately, international acceptance of these beautiful Town of Wawayanda to share its as- tegic gambit. Moreover, BeijingÐPakistan's principles will reward Pakistan for its armed sets with others. People can travel Route 84 closest ally and strategic patron that has its aggression and punish India for its self-re- to experience Wawayanda's lush landscapes own territorial claims for parts of Indian Kash- straint in evicting the intruders. Moreover, any and surrounding waterways. Route 84 opens mirÐis expressing growing interest in the out- political outcome in which Pakistan's interests up the beautiful Town of Wawayanda, ena- come of the crisis. The People's Republic of are met will also reward Beijing. The PRC, bling it to be experienced by others. China (PRC) is ready to intervene in the crisis one should note, has just tested in a major Congratulations on this day should be given in order to safeguard its own strategic inter- military exercise in nearby Tibet, a quick reac- to those who made the Sesquicentennial pos- ests. tion intervention force optimized for the re- sible. The efforts of Town Supervisor Thomas In order to meet the prerequisites of such a gion's rugged terrain. Moreover, the new stra- De Block, his Town Council, and the Sesqui- breakout Pakistan has been pursuing a twin tegic posture at the heart of Asia that will centennial Committee should all be com- track policy: emerge from these negotiations will serve as mended. If not for these people's pride and On the one hand, Islamabad has been a precedent for similar aggressive wars-by- dedication to their town the celebration of this threatening the escalation of the crisis into a proxy that could then be repeated and adopt- Town's history would not have been possible. major war that, given the declared nuclear sta- ed throughout the developing world to the det- Their efforts are indicative of the pride and tra- tus of both protagonists, might escalate into a riment of the interests of the United States dition that makes this Town so special. nuclear war. In order to ensure that and its Western allies. Accordingly, I invite my colleagues on Au- Islamabad's threat of war is considered cred- Mr. Speaker, in our pursuit to defuse a gust 7, 1999, to recognize the Town of ible, the Pakistani Armed Forces have under- brewing crisis before it escalates into a war Wawayanda in New York State for its 150 taken several steps since mid June. Pakistan we should not ignore the overall enduring stra- years of rich tradition and excellence in Amer- put the Armed Forces on ``red alert'', sent the tegic interests of the United States. The ica. Navy out to sea, is moving military reinforce- United States does have long-term vital inter- f ments to the border with India, parading units ests in Asia. Democratic and pro-Western CONTINUING CRISIS IN KASHMIR through the streets of cities and towns, is con- India is a bulwark of stability in a region rife ducting civil and home defense exercises for with such anti-U.S. forces and mega-trends as HON. BILL McCOLLUM the population, as well as deploying air de- the hegemonic ascent of a PRC determined to fense forces to all airports and key civilian become the regional supreme power at the OF FLORIDA sites. expense of the United States, the spread of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On the other hand, Pakistan, with Beijing's radical militant Islam and Islamist terrorism, as Thursday, July 1, 1999 active support, has been raising the possibility well as the acquisition of weapons of mass Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of a ``negotiated settlement'' to the Kargil cri- destruction and long-range delivery systems to express my concern for the ongoing conflict sis. In these political initiatives, the Pakistanis by rogue states. At the same time, free access in the Kashmir region of India. This crisis is stress the need to resolve the crisis before it to the energy resources of Central Asia is cru- nearing a turning point for which the outcome escalates out of control and a major, and po- cial for the long-term economic development is far from being clear. It is extremely impor- tentially nuclear, war erupts. In reality, of the United States, while the sea lanes of tant that in addressing this turning point, the Islamabad is desperate to extract tangible communications in the Indian Ocean sustain United States should act pursuant to its own gains from the cross-border intrusion of its the West's commercial relations with East national and strategic interests rather than forces before they are defeated and evicted by Asia. succumb to the allure of simplistic short-term the Indian Army. And it is in these cir- Thus, any `Kashmire'' agreement based on ``arrangements.'' cumstances that the proposed negotiated so- the principles mentioned above will weaken The conflict in Kashmir has been unfolding lutions for the Kargil crisis are being offered. India, reward and encourage the anti-U.S. for nearly two months now. The Kargil crisis The most popular ``package deal'' which the forces, and will thus adversely affect the long- erupted in early May when the Indian Army Clinton administration seems to favor at this term national interests of the United States. discovered the infiltration of Pakistani regular juncture calls for Islamabad's quiet an un-ac- It is, therefore, in the self-interest of the troops and an assortment of ISI-sponsored knowledged withdrawing of the Pakistani United States to pursue a negotiated process Mujahideen into the northern parts of Indian troops in return for the opening of an inter- that will take into consideration the U.S. quin- Kashmir. From these captured positions, the national negotiations process over the entire tessential dynamics and interests in the region Pakistani forces were close to being able to Kashmir problem. Such dynamics, the deal's and will thus secure the American national in- disconnect India's national highwayÐthe blood proponents tell us, will provide Pakistan with a terest. Such a process might take longer to line to the country's uppermost northern re- ``face-saving'' outlet out of the armed conflict define and be more intricate to attain. How- gions. In the fighting that has since ensued, before it escalates into a wider war. ever, a genuine solution to such a complex the Indian Army was able to first contain the However, there are many pitfalls in this ap- problem as the Kashmir dispute will most like- infiltration and then doggedly evict the Paki- proach. In all political discussions to-date, the ly endure future trials and tribulation. Thus, a stani forces from positions inside India. This Pakistani forces involved are still formally de- genuine solution will ensure at the least a fighting, conducted in the extremely rugged fined as ``militants''Ðthus absolving Pakistan semblance of stability in a turbulent region that and high-elevation terrain of the Himalayan of the formal responsibility for what can other- is of great importance to the United States. mountains, still continues as Indian troops wise be termed an act of war. Further more, Congress should therefore encourage the climb one mountain after another to dislodge the mere international acceptance without Clinton administration to adopt such a prin- the Pakistani forces sheltered at the peaks. challenge of the Pakistani excuse that these cipled approach to formulating the U.S. posi- The Indian government is determined, and ``militants'' are operating in an area where the tion toward the Kargil crisis. Congress should rightly so, to evict all the infiltrators. Line of Control (the Indo-Pakistani cease-fire make sure the U.S. position does not reward While taking place in a remote and desolate line in Kashmir) is not properly delineated and aggression, challenge the viability of the prin- part of the world, the Kargil fighting is not con- that therefore these ``militants'' are actually on ciple that legitimate international agreements E1504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999 remain valid and not vulnerable to the sudden MR. JOHN TOPOLEWSKI AWARDED Wichita Eagle, a leading Kansas newspaper, expediency of one signatory or another, and FRANCE’S KNIGHT’S CROSS OF asked the Kansas U.S. Representatives to support the creation of a conducive environ- THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR provide a statement explaining their votes on ment for the genuine solution of the entire this proposal. I want to take this opportunity to Kashmire problemÐthat of the areas held by HON. MARCY KAPTUR include my response letter in the RECORD. India, Pakistan, and the PRC. Further more, OF OHIO CATHY WILFONG, we should congratulate the Indian government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wichita Eagle. for the responsibility, maturity and self-restraint DEAR MS. WILFONG: On June 29, 1999, I was demonstrated in this crisis and encourage it to Thursday, July 1, 1999 asked to vote on House Concurrent Resolu- stay the course despite the mounting pres- Mr. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise with great tion 94, a resolution asking that Congress pride to honor a 104 year old veteran in my ‘‘. . . call the people they serve to observe, a sures. day of solemn prayer, fasting, and humilia- district. John Topolewski was awarded tion before God.’’ I voted against the resolu- f France's Knight Cross of the French Legion of tion. Here’s why: Honor on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 in To- As a citizen, I value my own religious free- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GEORGE ledo, Ohio. The Knight's Cross is the highest dom so very much that I would be insulted if W. ‘‘WILL’’ GAHAGAN award given by France to citizens of other Congress told me how to pray, or how to countries. The award was presented to Mr. honor and how to reconcile my relationship HON. SAM FARR Topolewski by France's Consul General Alain with God. In fact, our country was formed by de Keghel, the second ranking French official people who came here seeking religious free- OF CALIFORNIA dom and seeking to escape the tyranny of a in the U.S., in front of a replica of the troop IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES king in England who told them how to pray train which transported U.S. troops to France and what kind of religion they would prac- Thursday, July 1, 1999 in World War I. Mr. Topolewski was one of tice. One of the wonderful things about our Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, today those ``Doughboys` and a member of the 82nd country is that every person has an oppor- I would like to note the passing of a prominent Infantry Division. The nation of France has be- tunity to practice (or not practice) religion stowed the Knight's Cross upon John exactly as he/she wishes. American citizen, George W. ``Will'' Gahagan, For me, religion is an intensely personal who died in Carmel, California on December Topolewski for uncommon valor in the trench- es as he fought in the United States Army dur- thing. I would never presume to tell some- 8, 1998 at the age of 86. body else how to pray or practice religion. ing World War I. Will was a man of broad interests, and nota- And I would not appreciate anybody doing The Greek historian Thucydides wrote ``re- ble achievements. He was well-educated, that to me. member that this greatness was won by men graduating in 1949 from Dartmouth, and I was struck by the language in the House with courage, with knowledge of their duty, worked as a newspaper reporter, federal pub- Resolution which stated that ‘‘. . . it is the and with a sense of honor in action . . . but necessary duty of the people of this Nation lic relations officer and foreign press liaison of- the bravest are surely those who have the not to only to humbly offer up our prayers ficer at the 1945 inaugural United Nations con- clearest vision of what is before them, glory and needs to Almighty God, but also in a sol- ference in San Francisco. Will attended Har- and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go emn and public manner to confess our short- vard during his graduate years, and in 1957 out to meet it.'' As a young man at the dawn comings . . .’’ received his master's degree from Stanford I invite the authors of this resolution to of his adulthood, John Topolewski embodied University. During his Dartmouth years he met read Matthew 6:5–6. According to my Bible, these words. He acted because he thought it the poet Robert Frost, who was on the faculty, Jesus said: ‘‘And when you pray, you must his duty to his comrades, his country, and the and later founded the California Friends of not be like the hypocrites, for they love to world, not out of a desire for recognition, glory stand and pray in the synagogues and at the Robert Frost, non-profit organization that or awards. Consul General Keghel told him as street corners, that they may be seen by helped establish Frost Plaza in San Francisco, he gave him the medal ``More than two million men. Truly, I say to you, they have received Mr. Frost's birthplace. American soldiers were sent across the Atlan- their reward. But when you pray, go into Will was an educator as much as he was a your room and shut the door and pray to tic Ocean. The French have not forgot their student. He taught English for 15 years at high your Father who is in secret; and your Fa- bravery more than eighty years later. Today it schools, including Tularcitos, Junipero Serra ther who sees in secret will reward you.’’ is your turn, Mr. John Topolewski, to be hon- High School and Santa Catalina School in Just maybe our founding fathers had it ored. You served in dangerous conditions. Monterey. He also taught at an international right. In matters of faith, perhaps it is best You belong for sure among the veterans that people have the freedom to practice re- school in Rome. His students benefited greatly here.'' ligion as they wish without instruction from from his tuteledge and enthusiasm for learn- John Topolewski stands today as a symbol their government or from Congress. ing. of thousands of nameless heroes of that first Very truly yours, Will's contributions to Monterey County were great world wide conflict, and the ones which DENNIS MOORE, Member of Congress. as far-reaching as his range of interests. He followed. He is a reminder of the humanness wrote a column ``Word Wise`` for the Monterey in war, of sacrifices made to preserve liberty f Herald, produced and hosted a foreign affairs and regain freedoms withheld. Although I was RECOGNIZING MR. EDWARD ‘‘ED’’ television program in Salinas, and wrote a unable to personally be with him as he re- RENFROW, STATE CONTROLLER guidebook about the Monterey Peninsula. He ceived this belated honor, I salute John OF NORTH CAROLINA worked with many local organizations includ- Topolewski, and thank him on behalf of the ing the Carmel Foundation, the World Affairs people of our nation and freedom lovers Council, the Carmel City Planning Commission world-wide. HON. BOB ETHERIDGE and the Carmel Library. Will helped create the f OF NORTH CAROLINA Dennis the Menace Playground in Monterey, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and helped raise $250,000 for the Robinson RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NEED Jeffers Tor House in Carmel. He was a mem- FOR RECONCILIATION AND Thursday, July 1, 1999 ber of the senior and super-senior national HEALING AND RECOMMENDING A Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tennis teams, successfully competing in tour- CALL FOR DAYS OF PRAYER to call the attention of the Congress to State naments in Canada and Europe. Will has Controller of North Carolina Edward ``Ed'' been inducted into the Dartmouth College Ath- SPEECH OF Renfrow of Smithfield, NC. letic Hall of Fame. HON. DENNIS MOORE On March 19, 1999, the Joint Financial No list of accomplishment can represent the OF KANSAS Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) generosity of spirit, the vitality, and the intel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presented Mr. Renfrow with the distinguished ligence that Will demonstrated every day. Will 1998 Donald L. Scantlebury Memorial Award is to be remembered as an exemplary human Tuesday, June 29, 1999 for Distinguished Leadership in Financial Man- being. He is survived by his wife Lorna; his Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, last week the agement Improvement at their 28th Annual Fi- sons Michael and Mark; his daughters Tappy House failed to suspend the rules and agree nancial Management Conference in Wash- and Lissa; his brother John; and, seven grand- to a resolution that would have recommended ington, DC. The JFMIP is a cooperative initia- children. He will be sorely missed by all who that our nation's leaders call for a day of pray- tive of the General Accounting Office (GAO), had the privilege of knowing him. er, fasting, and humiliation before God. The the Office of Management and Budget, the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1505 Department of the Treasury, and the Office of heard from the silent majority; those who ethics and Human Dignity to oppose some- Personnel Management to improve financial never wave banners, or hold protest rallies, thing horrible—embryonic and fetal stem management practices and policies in the pub- but faithfully take their privilege to vote seri- cell research, which uses aborted children and viable fertilized embryos to develop lic sector. ously and always find their ways to the polls. cures for some diseases such as Parkinson’s The Scantlebury awards were named for the These expressions of pride, deep commitment and Alzheimer’s. former Chief Accountant of the GAO, and to principles, and faith in God and Country tell At the news conference, the doctors are were established to give the highest recogni- about the greatness of this country. being joined by U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, tion to government executives who have dem- Mr. Speaker, I have incorporated all of the joined by U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, the onstrated outstanding leadership and improve- these important ideals in this song I wrote sev- Republican from Kansas, who is expected to ment in financial management in the public eral years ago about my love for this Country. lead a fight against changes in federal policy sector. The award was presented to Mr. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, a day that has that now allows the research. The National Institutes of Health already Renfrow by David M. Walker, Comptroller a very special meaning to me, the Nation, and supports and finances the research using General of the United States. all the Members of this body. I hope we can fetuses. Now, the NIH wants to use embryos Governor James B. Hunt of North Carolina all enjoy this song and I am honored to have too. nominated Mr. Renfrow for the award stating, this opportunity to put it in the CONGRESSIONAL Among those opposing the research is ``Throughout his distinguished career, Ed RECORD. former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Renfrow has served the citizens of North Koop. Carolina by providing sustained, high quality ‘‘That’s What America Means to Me’’ Some scientists argue that they need the human ‘‘material,’’ as they call it, to study leadership in financial management at both Verse how the mind works, in order to attack the the state and national levels. Ed has been a A place where you can speak your mind and horrible diseases. strong voice for fiscal accountability and re- firmly disagree. But doctors who have signed the document sponsibility within government and has been If you believe in what you say say that’s wrong. Stem cell research on instrumental in reducing costs and promoting just say what you believe. brain diseases is in its early stages, and the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of Where you can choose to work and live there are other means to grow the cells to government operations. The awards com- or where you want to pray. attack brain diseases. The Land of opportunity; mittee could not have recognized a more ac- Sen. Brownback said it is important to re- you can do it your own way. alize that the ethical line of using human complished leader in the area of financial Chorus life for stem cell research need not be management and I congratulate him on this That’s what America means to me crossed. prestigious award.'' ‘‘For those who say there are moral and Where dreams come true; ethical issues on the other side, who say we Mr. Renfrow has distinguished himself It’s up to you to be what you want to be. have the moral responsibility to solve dis- through a lengthy career of public service to Though silent your voice will be heard eases like Parkinson’s, I say, look at the the people of North Carolina. I am proud to That’s what America means to me. say that I share personal and professional other possibilities that we have,’’ Brownback Verse said Wednesday in an interview. paths with Mr. Renfrow, both of us having Your rights are guaranteed; ‘‘We don’t have to give up on solving Par- grown up in Johnston County and serving to- they’re written down in history. kinson’s. We have other ways of doing it. gether on the North Carolina Council of State We help the poor and weary; And that seems to be a prudent way to pro- from 1989 to 1993. Mr. Renfrow began his ca- we feed the hungry. ceed,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s almost every week that reer of elective public service in 1974 when he Protecting our honor, defend it we must. another study comes out about advances in was elected to the North Carolina General As- We still do pledge allegiance adult stem cell research. Let’s not get into sembly, serving three 2-year Senate terms. In and still in God We Trust. the situation where you go into all these 1980, Mr. Renfrow began his first of three 4- f legal and ethical issues—you’d have enor- mous ethical and moral issues here, and you year terms as North Carolina's State Auditor. shouldn’t jump into it.’’ Mr. Renfrow's current position as North Caro- RESEARCH DEBATE DESERVES OUR ATTENTION The debate over the use of fetal brain tis- lina's State Controller began in 1993 with his sue in experiments was touched on in this appointment by Governor Hunt and subse- space Monday. And I could hear the angry quent confirmation by the General Assembly. HON. HENRY J. HYDE howling. His current term as State Controller ends on OF ILLINOIS I’m not opposing science, or research, or June 30, 2001. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organ donation, or any other reasonable I encourage my colleagues to join me in practice. Organ donors offer their consent to Thursday, July 1, 1999 have their bodies used by science. congratulating Edward ``Ed'' Renfrow on this But aborted children don’t have that op- most recent award, continuing recognition of Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, John Kass, a col- umnist with the Chicago Tribune has written portunity. They’re not asked to give their his long career of public service. consent. And they are used in stem cell re- f another important article on a sensitive sub- search to help adults fight brain diseases. ject, fetal research. I urge my colleagues to Fifty years ago, the Nuremberg war crimes ‘‘THAT’S WHAT AMERICA MEANS read it carefully. trials led the world to promise never to use TO ME’’ [From the Chicago Tribune, July 1, 1999] human life in scientific experiments without consent. But now we’re changing our minds, RESEARCH DEBATE TACKLES NEW WORLD in order to win a scientific benefit. SOME DARE NOT BRAVE HON. DAVID D. PHELPS And we cannot make a political deal on OF ILLINOIS (By John Kass) this issue without publicly and fully dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A discussion begins in Washington on cussing the consequences of such selfish Thursday, July 1, 1999 Thursday. It’s not about sex or money. It’s thinking. not about scandals or interest rates or war. Some people argue that to oppose this re- Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, I have been for- So it might not get the media coverage it search is to condemn people with Parkin- tunate enough to hear from American citizens deserves. son’s to death. from all walks of life. I have heard the many But it could be the most important debate U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D–Ill.) thinks so. voices throughout this nation about what this of our generation. It will determine whether Though we disagree on this issue, he should we’re going to make it easy on ourselves to be heard too. country means to them. They have expressed make a bargain with science and the future. ‘‘I think this is valuable research,’’ Durbin their appreciation, love, gratitude and pride for Depending on how it comes out and what said. ‘‘We have to set up safeguards that will America. I have heard from the veteran who we settle for, it will determine what kind of keep it from becoming commercialized. The has voiced strong convictions about the value human beings we will become, as science important thing about these (fetal) neural of military service and the sacrifice of men and moves quicker than our ability to under- cells is that they may be able to help in women who made this country free. I have lis- stand its consequences, in areas from human cases that we can do nothing about now, con- tened to the educators and students share cloning to fetal stem cell research. ditions like that which keep Christopher their dreams and aspirations for the future. And it will answer a question: Reeve in a wheelchair.’’ Is it right to take human beings and proc- But there are other ways to obtain stem And I have learned from citizens who speak ess them as resources to benefit other human cells, according to the Center for Bioethics from their hearts about our moral obligation to beings? and Human Dignity. And even if there help the poor, the homeless, and destitute. About 100 doctors and scientists have weren’t other ways, using human babies and But, possibly, louder than anyone, I have signed a statement from the Center for Bio- embryos should not be allowed. E1506 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 1, 1999

Stem cells can be obtained from the living CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, been among our strongest allies. We strongly human nerve tissues of consenting adults Washington, DC, July 1, 1999. urge you to direct the U.S. Delegation to the and from adult cadavers, according to re- Hon. WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, World Heritage Committee in Paris not to searchers. Like the fetal stem cell research, President of the United States of America, The meddle in the Jabiluka issue in which the all of this is experimental. White House, Washington, DC. United States has no clear national inter- Here’s one reason why the fetuses and em- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As you know, the est—nor any business in becoming involved. bryos are used. It’s easier. They’re available. House of Representatives approved for the Sincerely, And that’s the problem. third consecutive Congress the American Helen Chenoweth, Don Young, Greg Wal- Because it is easy, and because there is Land Sovereignty Protection Act (H.R. 883) den, John Doolittle, David McIntosh, promise in the research, we might be will- which increases congressional oversight of Jack Metcalf, Tom Tancredo, Jim Gib- ing—through small steps we don’t even no- UNESCO’s World Heritage and Biosphere Re- bons, Bob Ney, Ron Paul, Van Hilleary, tice at the time—to barter something away. serve programs. John Shadegg, Joe Knollenberg, Bar- Our humanity. This legislation, which has 183 bipartisan bara Cubin, John Peterson, Rick Hill, f cosponsors, is partially a response to the Richard Pombo, Bob Schaffer, George international World Heritage Committee’s Radanovich, John Hostettler, Frank WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE meddling in a dispute regarding a proposed Lucas, Mike Simpson, Tom Coburn, MEDDLING IN THE INTERNAL gold mine located on private property out- J.D. Hayworth, Sam Johnson, Asa AFFAIRS OF SOVEREIGN NA- side the boundary of Yellowstone National Hutchinson, Dana Rohrabacher, Roscoe TIONS—YET AGAIN Park. Yellowstone has been designated as a Bartlett, John Duncan, Donald Man- World Heritage Site. The World Heritage zullo, Dave Weldon, Tom DeLay, Jo Committee, a collection of unelected United Ann Emerson, Kevin Brady, Doc HON. HELEN CHENOWETH Nations bureaucrats, voted in Berlin, Ger- Hastings, Bob Stump, Bob Barr, Scott OF IDAHO many to declare Yellowstone a World Herit- McInnis, Wally Herger, Duncan Hunter, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age Site In Danger in an effort to stop the mine. The Committee did not seek local or Thursday, July 1, 1999 U.S. congressional input, but acted after PITTING EMOTION AGAINST REALITY Mrs. CHENOWETH. Mr. Speaker, can you only a brief visit to the park in 1995. Maybe, just maybe, the UN is at last show- believe that the Clinton-Gore Administration All permitting decisions regarding the ing some spine on environmental and indige- may be working with the United Nations to mine were being considered pursuant to rel- nous matters. It’s a big maybe but at least the UN’s override a decision by the sovereign, duly- evant state and federal laws including the National Environmental Policy Act. Actions World Heritage Commission has given the elected government of Australia regarding an taken by the World Heritage Committee Australian Government six months breath- internal land-use issue in that country? were intended to short-circuit these laws and ing space to counter the scurrilous propa- On July 12th the World Heritage Committee influence land use policies in the United ganda put out by environmentalists and of the United Nations Educational Cultural and States. In short, it amounted to a significant some Aborigines about the development of Scientific Organization (UNESCO) will meet in threat to the sovereignty of the United the Jabiluka uranium mine adjacent to Paris, France for the purpose of stopping the States. Any decision regarding this proposed Kakadu national park. proposed Jabiluka uranium mine near the mine should have been made by U.S. citizens The report, prepared by a committee Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory and their elected officials; not by a com- chaired by Italian Francesco Francioni, is undoubtedly one of the most egregious docu- of Australia. Mine opponents were unable to mittee of enelected United Nations bureau- crats meeting in Germany. ments ever to come out of UNESCO. persuade the Australian people and their gov- We understand the World Heritage Com- Environment Minister Senator Robert Hill ernment to stop the mine, so they have ap- mittee, of which the United States is a mem- was not exaggerating when he damned it as pealed to the World Heritage Committee ber, will meet on July 12 in Paris to consider ‘‘biased, unbalanced, and totally lacking in (WHC) of the United Nations. Since Kakadu designating the Kakadu National Park in objectivity’’. National Park is a U.N. World Heritage Site, Australia as a World Heritage Site in Danger At a time when the United Nations’ mis- environmental and anti-nuclear activists want in an effort to stop the proposed Jabiluka guided committees are coming under more fire than ever before, this sort of criticism the WHC to have Kakadu declared ``In Dan- uranium mine which is located near that park—a situation remarkably similar to that from a senior figure in a democratic govern- ger,'' thus making mine construction very dif- in Yellowstone. ment, unlike most UN members, will attract ficult. The duly elected Government of Australia the concern of senior people up the UN lad- The United States is a Member of the 21 has performed exhaustive studies regarding der. And it should. nation World Heritage Committee, and the the environmental impact of the Jabiluka Dr. Francioni’s group not only failed to Clinton Administration is being lobbied by U.S. Mine. Based on these studies, it has con- take into account material on Jabiluka environmental and anti-nuclear activists to op- cluded that a properly regulated mine will which would have added some balance to its pose Australia and vote in favor of the ``In not impair the park. Consequently, Aus- report, it actively avoided witnesses who Danger'' designation. The important issue here tralian government authorities have issued could have shed informed light on the issue the necessary permits for the mine to pro- and attempted to impugn the integrity of is protection of the rights of people in the ceed, and the Australian government strong- others. democratic process of a soverign nation from ly opposes any intervention by the World Instead it was spoon-fed the usual pap from interference by international bureaucrats with Heritage Committee. green and Aboriginal activists and a mish- no accountability whatsoever. The Jabiluka Australia’s environmental record is exem- mash of scientific data from so-called ex- mine decision fundamentally affects citizens of plary. There is another nearby mine, the perts who hadn’t even visited the site. Australia and a global organization should not Ranger mine, which has successfully oper- In most circles, the omission of evidence be ceded that role and its associated powers ated for many years without impairing the from key scientific and Aboriginal groups in park. In fact, one color picture used by the such a report would be considered to con- to in which affected Australians have no rep- Australian Wilderness Society in its 1999 an- stitute fraud. resentation. If the United States does not op- nual calendar showed an idyllic wilderness Not unexpectedly, the usual suspects are pose this interference of the WHC in Aus- scene of Kakadu with the oft-photographed saying they’re outraged that the UN hasn’t tralia's internal affairs, then we will hardly be Mt. Brockman in the background and a love- bought the report. able to complain when the WHC shows up on ly picturesque lake in the foreground. The Well, let them huff and puff and let them our doorstep to review some land-use decision lake—home to frogs and crococdiles—also explain why the report they cherish contains in this country. happens to be the Ranger mine’s man-made fundamental and humiliating errors of law. I would like to put this letter signed by 40 of retention pond. For example, the report refers to the 1993 As in the case of Yellowstone, any dispute Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peo- my colleagues in the RECORD. The letter urges regarding an Australian mine should be set- ples but last we heard, this most contentious President Clinton to direct the U.S. Delegation tled by the citizens of Australia working document was still being negotiated with to the World Heritage Committee in Paris not with their elected leaders—not at some ob- just two of its 45 draft articles being settled. to meddle in the Jabiluka issue in which the scure World Heritage Committee meeting The report seeks to rely on Australia’s ob- United States has no clear national interestÐ thousands of miles away in Paris. Our gov- ligations under two Conventions to which nor any business in becoming involved. I also ernment has no business engaging in exer- Australia is not a party and it seeks to rely want to put a newspaper article in the RECORD cises of eco-imperalism that undermine the on another Convention relating to stolen or from the Sydney, Australia Daily Telegraph. sovereignty of Australia’s elected govern- illegally exported cultural exports, to which ment. Australia is not only not a party to, but This article provides crucial background infor- Any action by the U.S. delegation to sup- which is also irrelevant. mation on this important issue. I urge every port a World Heritage Site in Danger status The UN mission relied almost exclusively Member to become familiar with this very seri- for Kakadu could threaten our foreign rela- on a submission from four scientists from ous issue. tions with Australia which historically has the ANU, three of whom have never been on CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1507 the Jabiluka mine site and whose refusal to allow mining on the lease, and they con- Though most of the ideologically-tainted accept invitations could indicate an alarm- sented again in 1991, when Pancontinental Australian media chose to ignore Collins, he ing degree of partiality. sold its rights to ERA. did take the trouble to read the full report The mission claims the mine should be Indeed, traditional owner Yvonne and its annexes and noted that contrary to stopped because of its visual impact but then Margarula was part of a Mirrar delegation to Senator Bolkus’s assertions ‘‘there was no conceded that it was not visible to visitors Canberra in 1991 which vigorously lobbied recommendation from the majority of the to Kakadu park from the ground. the Labor government for mining at committee calling for immediate halting to It also makes reference to the disputed Jabiluka. the Jabiluka mine’’. Boyweg cultural site which is not in the Royalty payments were accepted and the The no-nonsense former senator has also World Heritage Area. (By the way, the dis- validity of both agreements is supported by gone on the record to complain about the pute over the site is between senior tradi- the Northern Land Council. ‘‘very small group’’ of unrepresentative Ab- tional custodians at odds about the signifi- original people who were given the oppor- cance of the area.) The UN committee, however, wants to in- But perhaps most importantly, the report, troduce a new concept to the law under tunity to speak to the UN investigators. which relies heavily on the emotional and which agreements can be torn up by succes- ‘‘There is no acknowledgement whatsoever very public arguments placed before it by sive generations, ushering in an unworkable in this UNESCO report—in any part of it— the media-savvy Yvonne Margarula, the cur- degree of uncertainty which would cover all that there is a view of traditional owners of rent senior traditional owner, ignores the agreements with traditional owners. the park that is different from the view that fact that traditional owners have twice given Interestingly, former NT ALP Senator Bob was expressed by the people they spoke to,’’ their consent to the Jabiluka project. Collins, has attacked his former colleague, he said in an interview on 2GB. In 1982, the Mirrar people gave their con- Senator Nick Bolkus, for his uninformed ap- As the former senator said, all Australians sent to an agreement with Pancontinental to proach to the dispute. should be concerned about the issues raised.