April 27, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5843

provision impinges on freedoms protected by the first amendment. And,

the first amendment has no greater

champion than the distinguished majority leader and certainly myself. I

have worked to ensue that this provision will not violate the Constitution

or place inappropriate restrictions on

cherished first amendment freedoms.

Nothing in this provision prohibits the

free exercise of religion or speech, or

impinges on the freedom of association. Moreover, nothing in the Constitution provides the right to engage

in violence against fellow citizens. Aiding and financing terrorist bombings is

not constitutionally protected activity. Additionally, I have to believe that

honest donors to any organization

would want to know if their contributions were being used for such scurrilous purposes.

Our bill provides for numerous other

needed improvements in the law to

fight the scourge of terrorism, including the authorization of in additional

appropriations—nearly $1.6 billion—to

Federal law enforcement to beef up

counterterrorism efforts and increasing

the maximum rewards permitted for

information concerning international

terrorism.

I would note that many of the provisions in this bill enjoy broad, bipartisan support and, in several cases, have

passed the Senate on previous occasions. Indeed, many of the provisions in

this bill have the active support of the

Clinton administration. And I believe,

as the President reads this bill, he will

support the whole bill.

The people of the United States and

around the world must know that this

is an issue that transcends politics and

political parties. Our resolve in this

matter must be clear: our response to

the terrorist threat, and to acts of terrorism, will be certain, swift, and unified.

Mr. President, ours is a free society.

Our liberties, the openness of our institutions, and our freedom of movement

are what make America a Nation we

are willing to defend. These freedoms

are cherished by virtually every American.

But this freedom is not without its

costs. Because we are so open, we are

vulnerable to those who would take advantage of our liberty to inflict terror

on us. The horrific events of last week

in Oklahoma City tragically demonstrate the price we pay for our liberty. Indeed, anyone who would do

such an act, and call it a defense of liberty, mocks that word.

We must now redouble our efforts to

combat terrorism and to protect our

citizens. A worthy first step in the enactment of these sound provisions to

provide law enforcement with the tools

to fight terrorism.

Again, I thank our majority leader.

Without him, we would not be this far

along. Without him, this bill would not

be nearly as good. Without his leadership, it probably would have grave difficulties. But with his leadership and

with the work that he and his staff

have put in, along with staff of other

members of the Judiciary Committee,

we have a bill that we believe is sound.

We believe it is efficient. We believe it

is fair. We believe it takes care of constitutional rights and liberties. And we

believe that it will solve the problem

in the future and give law enforcement

the tools and the teeth in order to take

the big bite of out of terrorism worldwide, but especially in our country

that needs to be taken.

I urge all of our colleagues to support

this legislation and again I thank our

distinguished majority leader.

ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS

fS. 45

At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the

name of the Senator from South Dakota [Mr. DASCHLE] was added as a cosponsor of S. 45, a bill to amend the Helium Act to require the Secretary of

the Interior to sell Federal real and

personal property held in connection

with activities carried out under the

Helium Act, and for other purposes.

S. 240

At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the

names of the Senator from Iowa [Mr.

GRASSLEY], the Senator from Alaska

[Mr. MURKOWSKI], the Senator from

Michigan [Mr. ABRAHAM], and the Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGAMAN]

were added as cosponsors of S. 240, a

bill to amend the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934 to establish a filing deadline

and to provide certain safeguards to

ensure that the interests of investors

are well protected under the implied

private action provisions of the act.

S. 256

At the request of Mr. DOLE, the name

of the Senator from Massachusetts

[Mr. KENNEDY] was added as a cosponsor of S. 256, a bill to amend title 10,

United States Code, to establish procedures for determining the status of certain missing members of the Armed

Forces and certain civilians, and for

other purposes.

S. 434

At the request of Mr. KOHL, the name

of the Senator from Iowa [Mr. HARKIN]

was added as a cosponsor of S. 434, a

bill to amend the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986 to increase the deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service.

S. 571

At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the

names of the Senator from Washington

[Mrs. MURRAY] and the Senator from

Maine [Ms. SNOWE] were added as cosponsors of S. 571, a bill to amend title

10, United States Code, to terminate

entitlement of pay and allowances for

members of the Armed Forces who are

sentenced to confinement and a punitive discharge or dismissal, and for

other purposes.

S. 726

At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the

name of the Senator from New York

[Mr. D’AMATO] was added as a cosponsor of S. 726, a bill to amend the IranIraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of

1992 to revise the sanctions applicable

to violations of that act, and for other

purposes.

SENATE RESOLUTION 112—COMMENDING THE SENATE ENROLLfING CLERK UPON HIS RETIREMENT

Mr. DOLE (for himself and Mr.

DASCHLE) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and

agreed to:

S. RES. 112

Whereas Brian Hallen will retire from the

United States Senate after almost 30 years of

Government service;

Whereas he served the United States Senate for over 20 years; the last 9 years as the

Enrolling Clerk;

Whereas his dedication to the United

States Senate resulted in the computerization of the engrossing and enrolling process;

Whereas he has performed the duties of his

office with remarkable diligence, perseverance, efficiency and intelligence;

Whereas he has faithfully performed his

duties serving all Members of the Senate and

House of Representatives with great professional integrity; and

Whereas Brian Hallen has earned the respect, affection and esteem of the United

States Senate: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the United States Senate

commends Brian Hallen for his long, faithful

and exemplary service to his country and to

the Senate.

SEC. 2. The Secretary shall transmit a copy

of this resolution to Brian Hallen.

AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED

fTHE COMMON SENSE LEGAL

STANDARDS REFORM ACT OF

1995; COMMON SENSE PRODUCT

LIABILITY REFORM ACT OF 1995

MCCONNELL (AND OTHERS)

AMENDMENT NO. 603

Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr.

LIEBERMAN, and Mrs. KASSEBAUM) proposed an amendment to amendment

No. 596 proposed by Mr. GORTON to the

bill (H.R. 956) to establish legal standards and procedures for product liability litigation, and for other purposes;

as follows:

At the end of the pending amendment, add

the following new title:

TITLE ll—HEALTH CARE LIABILITY

REFORM

SEC. ll01. SHORT TITLE.

This title may be cited as the ‘‘Health Care

Liability Reform and Quality Assurance Act

of 1995’’.

Subtitle A—Health Care Liability Reform

SEC. ll11. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following:

(1) EFFECT ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND

COSTS.—The civil justice system of the United States is a costly and inefficient mechanism for resolving claims of health care liability and compensating injured patients

and the problems associated with the current