S6762 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 1995

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO

MEET

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND

FORESTRY

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be allowed to meet during the

session of the Senate on Tuesday, May

16, 1995 at 9:30 a.m., in SR–332, to discuss rural development and credit.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND

TRANSPORTATION

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be allowed to meet during

the Tuesday, May 16, 1995 session of the

Senate for the purpose of conducting

an oversight hearing on NASA’s space

shuttle and reusable launch vehicle

program at 9:30 a.m.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL

RESOURCES

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

be granted permission to meet during

the session of the Senate on Tuesday,

May 16, 1995, for purposes of conducting

a full committee hearing which is

scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of this hearing is to review Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing

activities with regard to the Department of Energy’s civilian nuclear

waste disposal program and other matters within the jurisdiction of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Finance

Committee be permitted to meet on

Tuesday, May 16, 1995, beginning at 9:30

a.m. in room SD–215, to conduct a hearing on Medicare solvency.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISABILITY POLICY

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Disability Policy of the

Committee on Labor and Human Resources be authorized to meet for a

hearing on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, May 16,

1995 at 9:30 a.m.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Readiness of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May

16, 1995, in open session, to receive testimony on Department of Defense Financial Management in Review of S.

727, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996, and the

future years defense program.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Seapower of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,

May 16, 1995, in open session, to receive

testimony on the requirements for continued production of nuclear submarines, submarine industrial base issues, procurement strategy, and associated funding in review of S. 727, the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

1996 and the future years defense program.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC FORCES

Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask

unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the

Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet on Tuesday, May 16,

1995 at 2 p.m. in closed/open session to

receive testimony on the Department

of Energy weapons activities, nonproliferation and national security programs in review of S. 727, the National

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 1996 and the future years defense

program.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

fKOREA—BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE

∑ Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I would

like to share with my colleagues and

all Americans a poem, ‘‘Korea—Both

Sides of the Line,’’ written by Mr.

Ernst E. Banfield, a former sergeant in

the United States Marine Corps who

served in the Korean conflict. I believe

Mr. Banfield’s poem poignantly depicts

our Nation’s commitment to this conflict, and ask that it be printed in the

RECORD.

The poem follows:

KOREA—BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE

It’s over now or so some may say.

Will silence prevail while some turn to

prayer?

Some will cheer, others a disbelief will

share.

Is it true no bugles will sound this day?

We had our differences, Army . . . Navy . . .

Marines

But we stood or fell together blood red,

All feeling anger, pain and warm tears when

our brothers bled,

Knowing for them this day there would be

no future dreams.

We made the landing and headed north,

Most with our inner thoughts and a touch

of fear.

Some will swagger while their hearts ache

for loved ones dear,

But now’s the time to put it aside and

prove our worth.

We were all of one purpose that brief space in

time,

And I’ll always remember my brothers and

sisters.

Yes, you heard right when I said, ‘‘Sisters’’,

For the women were there too, doing their

share to hold the line.

It’s long past time to mourn our fallen comrades I say,

But praise is overdue for the sacrifice they

made.

Forgive me, my friends, for the long delay,

and may a wreath in honor of you be

laid,

And finally a lasting tribute is dedicated

to all this day.

For freedoms sake, let this valiant band

Remember how we prevailed, . . . Both

sides of the line.

f∑

HONORING MAJ. GEN. RONALD E.

BROOKS

∑ Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise

today to honor the accomplishments of

Maj. Gen. Ronald E. Brooks. General

Brooks’ patriotism and service to our

country have been impressive. America

should be proud of his dedication and

hard work around the world. I would

like to elaborate a moment on General

Brooks’ tremendous career, which he

will complete this fall.

General Brooks grew up in Tennessee

and began his military service in the

Reserve Officers Training Corps at East

Tennessee State University. In 1961, he

earned the bachelor of science degree

in business administration from that

institution and was commissioned in

the U.S. Army. He later earned the

master of business administration degree from Butler University. General

Brooks has also studied at the Army

War College and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

General Brooks has a military record

of distinction. Beginning as a platoon

leader in the 2d Infantry Division, General Brooks rose steadily in a number

of administrative positions. In addition

to service throughout the United

States, he has served as commander of

the transfer and reception station in

Puerto Rico, and as an adjutant general in Vietnam and in Europe. The

culmination of his distinguished work

came in 1990, when he assumed command of the U.S. Army Soldier Support

Center at Fort Benjamin Harrison in

Indiana.

Mr. President, I am pleased today to

pay tribute to a great American. General Brooks stands as a symbol of

American military achievement, and it

is my privilege to salute his life and

work.

CHILDREN ARE THE VICTIMS OF

∑

NATIONAL POLICIES

f∑ Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, Abigail

Trafford of the Washington Post wrote

a commentary recently that I ask be

printed in the RECORD at the end of my

remarks. She writes that we as a Nation care immensely when tragedies involving individual children come to our

attention, but we fail to care enough

for children who are hurt by our national policies.

A recent example of this is our national sense of outrage and compassion

regarding the children killed in the