E1130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2000 I strongly support legislative efforts to im- killed in action, and the 2,413 wounded in ac- INTEREST RATE RESOLUTION prove surveillance of autism and enhance fed- tion, represent the highest casualty rate of any eral research to prevent, treat and one day U.N. element engaged in the fighting. The HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI cure this developmental disorder. H.R. 4365, simple white grave markers in a green field OF MAINE the Children's Health Act, would expand re- near Pusan will eternally remind us of the he- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search and prevention activities in a number roic soldiers of a heroic nation. of childhood diseases. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Importantly, H.R. 4365 would help unravel f Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise this the mystery of autism. This legislation would evening to introduce a sense of the House create up to five Centers of Excellence for au- IN HONOR OF TIGER WOODS resolution with respect to interest rates. tism. The bill would create a centralized and As we all know, the Federal Reserve Board open facility for gene and brain banking, which met today, and will meet again tomorrow, after is essential for scientific progress in autism. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH which we will find out if interest rates will rise H.R. 4365 would also develop an autism yet again, or remain at the current level. With awareness campaign for the public and physi- OF OHIO six increases over the last year, we have seen cians. Finally, it would bring together the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a significant rise in rates. I recognize the Fed- sources of NIH, CSC, and DHHS to attack the eral Reserve is doing the best job it can to problem of autism. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 maintain the longest economic expansion in I look forward to working with my colleagues U.S. history by keeping any signs of inflation Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, to toward the enactment of this important legisla- in check. However, at this point I am con- honor a living sports hero of our time. Having tion and other measures that will help move vinced that any further increases could seri- entertained millions around the world with his us toward finding a cure for autism. ously impact ordinary working Americans with- incredible skill and superb sportsmanship, the f out providing any sort of benefit. great Tiger Woods has most certainly earned Recent economic reports suggest that the TURKEY IN THE KOREAN WAR the title of American Sports Legend. With a economy is slowing in response to prior rate record-breaking 15-shot win at the U.S. Open increases. Retail sales dropped in April and HON. JOHN P. MURTHA last week, Tiger Woods once again amazed May, unemployment increased in May, and OF PENNSYLVANIA the golf world. This latest victory is now added new home starts have decreased by 10% IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the long list of accomplishments that Tiger since December. has achieved in his very impressive career. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Just a few weeks ago, a number of our col- Tiger Woods showed himself to be an ex- leagues sent a letter to the Federal Reserve Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, as someone ceptional athlete from very early on. He has urging the board not to raise interest rates at who joined the Marine Corps during the Ko- had a remarkable beginning since becoming a their next meeting. They maintained that it rean War, I've always felt strongly about our professional golfer in the summer of 1996. He could ``lead to an unnecessary and socially allies in Turkey. has won an impressive 22 tournaments, with damaging increase in unemployment without As we mark the 50-year anniversary of the any significant offsetting advantage.'' start of the Korean War on June 25th, the 16 of those being on the PGA Tour. Most memorable was Tiger's victory in the 1999 I agree with that sentiment. In addition to in- Turkish military's bravery and heroism deserve creased unemployment, it would raise bor- PGA Championship and the 1997 Masters great praise. The Turkish Brigade dem- rowing costs yet again for working people and Tournament. With the latter, Tiger set yet an- onstrated superior combat capability and cour- make it more difficult to purchase a home. other record by becoming the youngest Mas- age from the critical moment it entered the While I understand the Fed's intent to engi- battlefield in October 1950, through the cease- ters Champion in the history of golf; he was neer a ``soft landing,'' do we really need addi- fire agreement of July 1953. 21 years old. tional actions to slow the economy when it is Turkey provided the fifth-largest military con- This, however, is not the only record Mr. clear that is already occurring? As a follow up tingent among United Nations forcesÐ5,453 Woods has set. His 21 victories at age 23 ex- to the letter our colleagues sent to the Federal soldiers at the peak of the war. The Turkish ceed the career start of any other professional Reserve, I am introducing a resolution ex- Brigade is credited with saving the U.S. Eighth golfer. He won four consecutive PGA Tour pressing the sense of the House that the Army and the IX Army Corps from encircle- events to end 1999, and started the millen- Board of Governors should take action to de- ment by communist enemies, and the 2nd Di- nium off with a fifth straight victory. This streak crease, or at a minimum not raise interest vision from total destruction during critical bat- has only been surpassed by two other golfers rates further at this time. I think it's important tles in November 1950. more than 50 years ago. And possibly even that we send the Fed a message about the United Nations' Forces Commander in Chief more impressive is the fact that in Tiger impact continued increases will have on work- General Douglas MacArthur said ``The Turks Woods' last 21 PGA Tour starts, he has won ing families back in our districts. I hope you are the hero of heroes. There is no impos- 12 of them. will join me in supporting this resolution. sibility for the Turkish Brigade.'' f No enemy attack succeeded in penetrating But how can any of us forget the sight of the front of the Turkish Brigade, while British Tiger Woods this past weekend? As I watched RECOGNITION OF KOREAN WAR and American forces were forced to withdraw Mr. Woods outshine his already astounding VETERAN STAFF SERGEANT from defensive lines. Even though out of am- performances, I felt inspired by his motivation, MIGUEL BACH munition, the Turks affixed their bayonets and his spirit, and his poise. I must admit, how- Â attacked the enemy, eventually in hand-to- ever, that I was most impressed by his drive. HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ hand combat. The Turks succeeded in with- His drive not only to perform, but also his OF NEW YORK drawing by continuous combat and carrying drive on the ball. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their injured comrades from the battlefield on In the words of Tom Watson ``Tiger has Tuesday, June 27, 2000 their backs. raised the bar.`` He has become, in the opin- Â Among the twenty U.N. Members contrib- ion of many, the best in professional golf. His Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, on uting military forces in Korea, Time Magazine story illustrates the value of practice, hard the 50th anniversary of the day President praised the Turkish Brigade for its courageous work, and positive character. The most as- Harry S Truman ordered military intervention battles and for ``creating a favorable effect on in Korea, I honor the combat veterans of that tounding idea, however, is that his story is the whole United Nations Forces.'' A U.S. war. I would specifically like to recognize the only beginning. America will watch in wonder radio commentary in December 1950 thanked efforts of one of my constituents, Staff Ser- at how much more Mr. Woods will accomplish the Turkish Brigade's heroism for giving hope geant Miguel Bach, a highly decorated vet- in his future matches. to a demoralized American nation. eran. Although the Korean War is often called Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues Visitors to our Nation's Korean War Memo- ``the Forgotten War,'' partly because it ended to join me in congratulating Tiger Woods for rial, here in Washington DC will read a simple, inconclusively with no real winner, the fierce his outstanding accomplishments. America yet true phrase inscribed on the wall: ``Free- combat ability of the Turkish Brigade should should be proud to have such a fine athlete dom is not free.'' Few know the complete truth never be forgotten. The 717 Turkish soldiers and such a fine citizen. of this quote so well as our veterans of the VerDate 11<MAY>2000 07:26 Jun 29, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.016 pfrm04 PsN: E28PT1 June 28, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1131 Korean war. We owe them a debt of gratitude which he and Lisa will return upon his retire- sers are still able to generate electricity for which we can never repay. For these are the ment. In 1996, he went south again, this time nineteen power plants which themselves cre- men and women who risked their lives to de- as chief of the Intelligence Division, Coast ate enough electricity to power 880,000 fend the freedom of another country, and in Guard Pacific Area in Alameda, California.