E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 104 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 141 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1995 No. 93 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Cubans who escaped their homeland for f A message from the Senate by Mr. liberty in the United States. Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- Through the accord, the Clinton ad- PRAYER nounced that the Senate had passed ministration once again has shown its foreign policy ineptitude, and specifi- The Chaplain, Rev. James David with an amendment in which the con- cally its lack of vision and effective- Ford, D.D., offered the following pray- currence of the House is requested, a ness toward the formulation of a clear er: concurrent resolution of the House of the following title: Cuba policy. Instead of supporting the May we remember each morning, O desires for freedom for the Cuban peo- loving God, to be grateful for all Your H. Con. Res. 67. Concurrent resolution set- ting forth the congressional budget for the ple, the President has preferred to ac- good gifts to us and to all people and United States Government for the fiscal cept the empty promises from the ruler remind us during all the hours of the years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. of a totalitarian state who promotes day to have hearts of thanksgiving. At The message also announced that the terrorism, and is about to finish con- our best moments we know that the Senate insists upon its amendment to struction of a potentially dangerous gifts of thanksgiving and gratitude are the resolution (H. Con. Res. 67) ``Con- and unsafe nuclear powerplant just a at the center of our humanity and Holy current resolution setting forth the few hundred miles from our shores. Scripture commends these virtues as congressional budget for the United Yet, we hear only silence from the ad- marks of a healthy life. With all the States Government for the fiscal years ministration on these illicit acts by duties that are before us and with all 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and the Cuban dictator. the responsibilities that never quite 2002'', and requests a conference with get done, we pray that we will never I hope that the President takes a the House on the disagreeing votes of look from the White House at today's forget the practice of prayer, praise, the two Houses thereon, and appoints and thanksgiving. May we not neglect demonstration, so he can listen to the Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. NICK- to begin each day and to commence voices of those Cubans who were forced LES, Mr. LOTT, Mr. BROWN, Mr. GORTON, each responsibility with grateful to leave their country in search of free- Mr. GREGG, Mr. EXON, Mr. HOLLINGS, hearts and sensitive spirits. In Your dom, and from those who suffered from Mr. JOHNSTON, Mr. LAUTENBERG, and name, we pray. Amen. the oppressive hand of the Cuban dic- Mr. SIMON, to be the conferees on the tator. Maybe then the President will f part of the Senate. realize the diabolical consequences of f his failed policy and join us in imple- THE JOURNAL menting new sanctions against the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Cuban tyrant. The SPEAKER. The Chair announces ined the Journal of the last day's pro- f ceedings and announces to the House that there will be twenty 1-minutes on his approval thereof. each side. WHAT MASSIVE REPUBLICAN Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- f BUDGET CUTS MEAN TO RURAL nal stands approved. WHITE HOUSE DEMONSTRATION MISSOURI f WILL DRAMATIZE NEED FOR AD- (Mr. VOLKMER asked and was given MINISTRATION SANCTIONS ON permission to address the House for 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CUBA minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was marks.) from Colorado [Mr. HEFLEY] come for- given permission to address the House Mr. VOLKMER. Mr. Speaker, the Re- ward and lead the House in the Pledge for 1 minute and to revise and extend publicans say ``Listen to me, listen to of Allegiance. her remarks.) my words, but don't watch what I do.'' Mr. HEFLEY led the Pledge of Alle- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, What I am alluding to is a budget, a giance as follows: today at noon the Cuban-American Republican budget that passed the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the community will hold a rally in front of House and also the one that passed the United States of America, and to the Repub- the White House to protest the im- Senate, with massive cuts in Medicare lic for which it stands, one nation under God, moral policy of the Clinton administra- and Medicaid in order to give tax relief indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. tion of repatriating freedom-seeking to the wealthy. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H 5693 H 5694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð HOUSE June 8, 1995 What do these massive cuts for Medi- I have visited our troops participating stayed out of enemy handsÐbecause of care and Medicaid mean to rural Mis- in Operation Deny Flight, which in- what one marine colonel called his souri, where I am from? It means loss, cludes an A±10 reserve wing from ``guts and his training.'' a huge loss in revenues for my hos- Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. That is when an outstanding team of pitals. It means many of my senior All Americans should be grateful for marines, led by Col. Martin Berndt, re- citizens who are on a low income and the courage and for the dedication to sponded to his radio call, and braved Social Security will have to pay money this dangerous mission. We must also fire from Serb forces to bring this they do not have in order to give tax continue to support those who risk American patriot back home. cuts of $20,000 for those who earn over their lives every day in training and Mr. Speaker, there are no words to $250,000 a year. That is not right. That combat, in peace and war. All Ameri- express the gratitude of each and every is not fair. That is mean-spirited. cans, Mr. Speaker, are proud of Captain American to Captain O'Grady, who We need rural hospitals in rural Mis- O'Grady, the rescuing marines, and all placed his life on the line in the service souri. We do not need them to be shut who wear the American uniform. of his country. down because they want to give tax f His valor, his perseverance, his cun- cuts to the wealthy. Mr. Speaker, ning and skill in the toughest of cir- think twice before you act. GOOD NEWS cumstances are a tribute not just to f (Mr. GOSS asked and was given per- the U.S. Marine Corps, but to Ameri- mission to address the House for 1 ca's fighting spirit itself. HYPOCRISY ON ETHICS COM- minute and to revise and extend his re- As for his rescuers, I think it should PLAINTS REGARDING BOOK ROY- marks.) be clear today that, as much as we ALTIES Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I would like need our weapons systemsÐas much as (Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given to continue on in the sentiment of the we need the sophisticated technology permission to address the House for 1 gentleman from Missouri [Mr. SKEL- that keeps our troops safe and helps minute and to revise and extend his re- TON] who has so eloquently expressed them do their jobsÐthe heart of our marks.) our pride this morning in our military. Armed Forces is the drive, the dedica- Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I listened Indeed, it is a great pleasure to wake tion, the determination of our men and yesterday with interest as the whining up to good news in the midst of all the women in uniform to do their best for and moaning voices from the other side trouble that we are experiencing in the America. of the aisle criticized the Speaker of Bosnia area. On behalf of every Member of this the House. What were they criticizing According to the morning news re- Congress, I salute themÐI thank him for? He wrote a book. He was doing ports, and as has been confirmed now, themÐand I am grateful for the gift of a book tour. Actually, he might get the American pilot downed in Bosnia Captain O'Grady's return to family and paid for that book. They acted like has been rescued by American marines, country. there was something unusual or uneth- and is safe aboard a United States ship. f ical about what he was doing. I am sure every American's heart sings I would just ask, Mr. Speaker, where to hear that news. This was a very PUT THE TAXPAYERS' INTERESTS were those same voices in 1990, when risky rescue mission. It was extremely FIRST: SUPPORT THE AMERICAN Senator GORE received $33,300 in book dangerous. It was no easy thing to do. OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT royalties? Where were they in 1991, It took a lot of courage and profes- (Mr.