February 14, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 1979 school climate, reduced disruptive be- cigars and pantyhose, China was spying also to service providers throughout havior and resulted in higher per- and buying America. Now it is Marc this country. Social workers are in a forming schools. However, no organiza- Rich. True, Rich does not deserve a unique position to offer insight and tion exists that can track these success pardon. But once again two big pardons recommendations on how to address stories, help schools identify their par- in the form of plea bargains have been both individual and community soci- ticular needs, and implement effective overlooked, namely, and etal problems. They are on the front character education programs. That is James Riady, two crooks that illegally line working with individuals on a day- why we are introducing the CLASS funneled cash to the Democrat Na- to-day basis on issues ranging from ac- Act. This bill would establish a na- tional Committee and to investigate cess to health care, mental health, tional center for character education them now would be double jeopardy. child abuse, and family reconciliation. that would provide the most up-to-date Beam me up. The establishment of the National information about effective character What are we coming to, Congress? Center for Social Work Research would education programs and aid schools in This was not only slick, this is sick; provide us with interdisciplinary, fam- developing their own programs. and America may someday die because ily-centered, and community-based so- Character education is becoming a of it. cial work research that is needed and national priority in the education re- I yield back a phony $8 million fine designed to help us not only in terms of form debate. We want all of our chil- for James Riady that will be paid for policy but also in terms of service for dren to be responsible, upstanding by Chinese Communists who are taking our service providers. I ask my col- members of society. I believe that this $100 billion a year in trade surplus out leagues to support this effort, the Na- legislation will help schools create en- of America’s economy. tional Center for Social Work Re- search. vironments where such values are fos- f tered. f COMMENDING FOREIGN SERVICE Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- WORKERS INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTER leagues to join us in cosponsoring this LEARNING AND STUDENT SUC- bill. (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- CESS (CLASS) ACT f mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART marks.) given permission to address the House MONTH Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I rise for 1 minute.) Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was today to commend the numerous for- er, Americans are concerned about the given permission to address the House eign service officers working in our decline in our Nation’s values, particu- for 1 minute and to revise and extend embassies around the world and at the larly among our children. Parents her remarks.) State Department. I have had the should be the primary developers of Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- pleasure of working with many of these character, but educators play an in- er, today is Valentine’s Day; and as we people here in and at our creasingly important role. Many school take the time to shower our loved ones embassies abroad. The tremendous districts have included character edu- with chocolates, flowers and poems, I dedication these men and women bring cation in their curriculum. Others have ask that we share the most important to their work representing our Nation not but would like to do so. Schools gift of all, the gift of life. Heart disease abroad and our principles is an inspira- need an organization that exists to kills nearly 1 million Americans every tion and an encouragement to all of us. help them identify their particular year and is responsible for over 40 per- Their work with NGOs is especially ap- needs and implement effective char- cent of the deaths in our country. preciated. acter education programs. Every 33 seconds, an American dies The Ambassadors in Thailand, Egypt, The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. from cardiovascular disease. Pakistan, and , Ambassadors CLEMENT) and I are introducing the This February marks American Hecklinger, Kurtzer, Milam, and Character Learning and Student Suc- Heart Month; and unfortunately, too Gelbard, have lent their expertise and cess Act. This legislation provides a many Americans are not prepared to assistance on various issues and grant to develop initiatives and dis- deal with cardiac emergencies. But by projects. In addition, the work of Jef- seminate up-to-date resource informa- becoming familiar with these serious frey Rock, Lowry Taylor, David tion about character education. It also symptoms, it can mean the difference Donahue, Sheldon Rapoport, Susan funds a study that will examine wheth- between life and death. Symptoms such Keogh, John Bradshaw, Susan Sutton, er or not character education programs as uncomfortable pressure, fullness, Angie Bryant, and others has been in- are effective and sustainable. squeezing or pain in the center of the valuable. Madam Speaker, character education chest lasting for more than a few min- Madam Speaker, I commend these in- not only cultivates minds, it nurtures utes, pain spreading to the shoulders, dividuals for their important and tire- hearts. I ask my colleagues to please arms or neck, and chest discomfort less work on behalf of our Nation and join us in cosponsoring this bill. with light-headedness, faintness, the principles on which our Nation f sweating nausea, or shortness of stands. breath. f AMERICAN HEART MONTH Madam Speaker, this Valentine’s (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given NATIONAL CENTER FOR SOCIAL Day I ask my colleagues to raise permission to address the House for 1 WORK RESEARCH ACT awareness on these matters of the minute.) heart. It is just one way in which we (Mr. RODRIGUEZ asked and was Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, on can eliminate our Nation’s number one given permission to address the House this day devoted to matters of the killer. for 1 minute.) heart, I remind my colleagues that f Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, February is American Heart Month. We today the gentleman from recognize the millions of Americans MONICA, MARC RICH AND A (Mr. HUTCHINSON) and I will reintro- today struggling with heart disease PHONY FINE duce the National Center for Social and recommit ourselves to helping (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was Work Research Act which would estab- them. And we acknowledge the efforts given permission to address the House lish a center within the National Insti- of organizations like the American for 1 minute and to revise and extend tutes of Health. As a former social Heart Association which help all of us his remarks.) worker, I believe that this center prevent and treat heart disease. Mr. TRAFICANT. First there was would be a tremendous resource not The theme for Heart Month is ‘‘be Monica. While Congress investigated only to Congress and policymakers but prepared for cardiac emergencies.’’

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