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Date: 1988-08-08
Speaker: ST GERMAIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I rise In support of H.R. 1270. authorizing the award of a special Congressional Gold Medal to Mrs. Jesse Owens In recognition of the late Jesse Owens athletic achievements and humanitarian contributions to public service. civil rights. and International goodwill. Jesse Owens was truly a champion. both on and off the athletic field. His winning four gold medals In the 1936 Olympics In Berlin was both an athletic and a political achievement. mocking Hitlers claims of Aryan supremacy. Despite his remarkable achievement. there were no lucrative endorsement contracts awaiting a black man In America In 1936. Nevertheless. his essential dignity remained Intact He had grown up shy and a stutterer. but became renowned as an Inspirational public speaker. Jesse Owens was a truly remarkable American and truly deserving of this medal. the highest honor Congress can bestow.
Date: 1988-08-08
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I thank my distinguished colleague for yielding this time to me. and I rise in support of this legislation. I commend all the Members who have worked on this. I sat here thinking. not detracting at all from the great Jesse Owens but as an addition. that a former Member of this House. Ralph Metcalfe served here and sat by me in the Merchant Marine Committee not too many years ago. and he was always one fraction of a second behind Jesse Owens. That was true everywhere they went. and he may be part of the reason that Jesse Owens won all those gold medals. So I could not sit here and forget that Ralph Metcalfe goes handinhand with this honor. and as we honor Jesse Owens. we honor all who have been one fraction of a second behind the winner. Our good departed friend. Ralph Metcalfe. was one of those. He pushed and he worked in the relays. They worked together. and they won together. So as we honor Jesse Owens. let us in addition to that honor all those who helped the winners strive and achieve. Ralph Metcalfe was the same type of individual as Jesse Owens. They were two of a kind. I think as we commend one today. we should not forget the other one. because he would have liked that. and if he had been here today. he would say that the honor we give Jesse Owens belongs to Jesse Owens. as he many times told me. but we know that many people helped Jesse Owens and one of those was Ralph Metcalfe.
Date: 1988-08-08
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I thank the distinguished chairman for yielding. and I join with my colleagues in support of this legislation. Conservationists throughout- the world are concerned that we may be seeing the last of the African elephant. and it is regretful. but there is so little that we can do in as much of effective law. But I think this is a sensible approach. and I hope that it will work because all of us that have seen the elephants. to the delight of children and grownups everywhere. we are concerned. and it is through conservationists that we must make every effort to the see that we preserve them. I am reminded of something I read someplace. I do not know by whom. Mr. Speaker. that went somewhat like this: And when the last of a species dies. this world must stand and another one begin before we see such creature once again upon our land. Mr. Speaker. we cannot let this happen to the magnificent animal we call the elephant.
Date: 1988-08-08
Speaker: DE L GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I thank the distinguished gentleman from North Carolina. the chairman of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. for yielding me this time. and I associate myself with the remarks of my colleague. the gentleman from south Texas and the remarks of the distingushed chairman of the full committee. Mr. Speaker. I would like to state that my Interest. of course. is to see what we can do to facilitate and assist the shrimping industry which is under very difficult circumstances economically and in the extension or the shortening of the areas where they can shrimp. but also I am and have been a supporter of the program to propagate and to bring and to save the ridley turtles in the gulf coast of Texas. I have worked with the conservationists. being one myself. I will take pride In saying. and have worked with the Government of Mexico. We have done everyting to see that we save the ridley turtle and that we provide a healthful climate for them In the coast of Texas. so Members know from where I am coming. My concern is that the regulations yet need more study. Even the TEDs need more study. I think that both sides can live together and we can work together. Certainly at this point in time I think that a delay would merit our support inasmuch as those of us who have been working from the beginning to assist the turtle population and those of us who look at the turtle population and those of us who look at the shrimping industry as a viable economic factor for hundreds and thousands of people in the gulf. and specifically in our area of south Texas. we think that it is compatible and in good order that ..e can work to1t 6590 gether and to do so you need the necessary time and this is what this bill does and that is why I support it.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I rise to express my support for H.R. 5090. a bill to implement the United StatesCanada Free Trade Agreement. As chairman of the Committee on Agriculture. I am especially interested In the effects that the agreement will have on agricultural producers in the United States. The United States and Canada have a long history of trade in agricultural products. In fact. Canada is the third largest purchaser of American agricultural goods. In 1986. Canada imported approximately 2 billion dollars worth of agricultural products from the United States. It is my hope that the free trade agreement will enhance this trade relationship and increase United States agricultural exports to Canada in the years ahead. The central feature of the agreement is the phaseout of all tariffs on agricultural goods over the next 10 years. This action is expected to increase the export of many agricultural commodities produced In this country. Including fruits and vegetables. poultry and eggs. grains. wine. and other processed agricultural goods. While our own tariffs on agricultural commodities will also be phased out. the United States will retain its rights under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. and under current domestic laws. to guard against any drastic increase in the Imports of Canadian agricultural goods Into the United States. This will ensure that Americas farmers have free. yet fair. trade with Canada. and prevent the dumping of any Canadian agricultural goods In the United States. With regard to agriculture. H.R. 5090 will provide for the Implementation of the free trade agreement by amending a number of statutes governing the facilitation. inspection. and limitation of Imports of Canadian agricultural goods. The legislation is necessary if the United States Is going to live up to its commitments under the free trade agreement. Mr. Chairman. the free trade agreement Is not perfect. especially with regard to its provisions regarding agricultural products. But on balance. the free trade agreement is a step In the right direction of eliminating trade barriers and promoting free and fair trade between the United States and Canada. Accordingly. I would urge my colleagues to support this legislation to implement the free trade agreement. At this time. I would like to mention a very brief summary of the agricultural provisions of H.R. 5090. the United StatesCanada FreeTrade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988. 1I 6655
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. pursuant to the order of the House of yesterday. August 8. 1988. I call up the conference report on the bill to provide drought assistance to agricultural producers. and for other purposes.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on the conference report on the bill. H.R. 5015. now under consideration.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. having asked and received permission for unanimous consent for all Members to revise and extend their remarks on this conference report. I hope that my colleagues will again accordingly all facilitate the passage of this legislation.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. if the gentleman will yield. I believe the gentleman correctly states the intention of the committee and the provisions of section 301. I agree and in consultation with the distinguished chairman of the subcommittee. he also agrees..
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I do not know why the gentlemans staff was not able to ascertain what was in the conference and what was in the conference report.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I do not know who they spoke to. because it was approved by the committee and was approved by the conference committee.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. the gentleman is incorrect. No. As I stated in the original debate on the legislation. drought is a very complex phenomenon. and it impacts in many different ways on many different things related to food supply. Temperature on a river is impacted upon by drought. in other areas of that river or its tributaries or behind a dam. This is one of those. complex as it may be. and I hope the gentleman will understand that shortage of water impacts on temperatures of water on parts of a river. The salmon fishery is a part of the food supply. and a very integral part of the food supply.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Of course. the gentleman is entitled to his opinion. I would state for the record that California now is in a very difficult situation. As a matter of fact. the drought in California is going to be next year. because they are drawing twice as much water as is coming into the tributaries. and pending a massive snowfall next winter in California. we will be talking about California and the drought that could impact upon it much more than what this project is doing at this time.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I would state to my colleague that under the guidance of the President. the working cooperation of the Secretary of Agriculture. the leadership on both sides of the aisle of the House and Senate that I would assume that we will have the necessary steps which will be taken by the Department and by the administration to implement this legislation.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. we saw the need. We were convinced of its validity. We acted accordingly. We have met all the tests. We have kept the faith to all who will be helped by this legislation. Our promise has been kept. All Americans should be proudwe are a better people for what we do here today.
Date: 1988-08-09
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker. I move the previous question on the conference report. The previous question was ordered.
Date: 1988-08-11
Speaker: LAWRENCE S. MCWIIORTER (democrat)
Chamber: H

Director. Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. Department of Justice. Washington. DC. DEAR MR. MCWHORTER: As we informed your staff in our letter of May 16. 1980. the General Accounting Office is undertaking a case study of how information about General Noriega was developed by various government agencies. and what role such information played in policy decisions regarding Panama. As agreed with your staff. we initially postponed audit work at the Justice Department until we had met with National Security Council officials to more fully explain our review objectives and give them an opportunity to coordinate agency participation in our review. However. because the National Security Council has not acted. and because of the high level of congressional interest in this assignment. we must now implement our review independently at each agency. We are therefore requesting that you provide us with the following: 1. Documents outlining the organizational components involved in. and the operational procedures related to the U.S. Attorney requests for and analysis of foreign intelligence data. 2. Documents relating to the investigations of alleged drug trafficking by General Noriega conducted by the U.S. Attorneys in Miami and Tampa. 3. Any memos. reports. analyses. studies. briefing papers. meeting records. or other documents generated by the office of the U.S. Attorneys which discuss allegations of illegal activities by General Noriega. and Interagency communications on these matters. We anticipate that as our review progreases. we will make additional requests for documentation. To facilitate our review. we request. that appropriate officials meet with us at an opening conference no later than July 20. At that time. we will establish a schedule for obtaining the needed documents. With the input and cooperation of U.S. Attorney officials. I anI confident that we can successfully complete our review in a timely manner. If you have any additional questions about our review. please contact Mr. Donald L. Patton at 2751898 or Mr. James 0. Benone at 2757487. Sincerely yours.
Date: 1988-08-11
Speaker: ST GERMAIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. the Committee on Banking. Finance and Urban Affairs has long been involved in legislation concerning apartheid. In 1986. the committee held hearings on legislation which ultimately was enacted as the "Comprehensive AntiApartheid Act of 1986." In June 1988. the committee held hearings on "The AntiApartheid Act Amendments of 1988." The committee amended the bill and the legislation as reported by the committee was basically in accords with that we consider today. H.R. 1580 enacts six new sanctions against South Africa. two of which are of particular con(.ern to the Banking Committee: the ban of all United States investment in South Africa. and the ban on most imports. The existing law bans all loans to the South African Government or to any organization owned or controlledby the government. The bill before us today would extend this prohibition to a business enterprise located in South Africa or one owned or controlled by South Africa nationals. The existing law prohibits United States citizens or entities from making any new investment in South Africa. while the amendments prohibit these groups from making or holding any investment in South Africa. These investments must be divested. Two exceptions are granted: loans to and investments in black and other nonwhiteowned businesses are permitted and South African expatriates who are now United States citizens may continue to own investments that are subject to exchange controls regulations of the Government of South Africa. The consensus bill also redefines loan to include letters of credit or similar shortterm trade financing. sales on open account. and rescheduling of existing loans. While the importation of Krugerrands was prohibited by the 1986 law. the consensus bill expands the prohibition to cover all other imports except for strategic minerals. publications. and imports from black or nonwhite businesses. H.R. 1580 retains the provisio in the 1986 law requiring the ExportImport Bank to encourage the use of its facilities by nonwhiteowned businesses in South Africa. Mr. Chairman. the AntiApartheid Act amendments are a necessary step to strengthen the existing economic and political sanctions imposed under the Comprehensive AntiApartheid Act of 1986.
Date: 1988-08-11
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentleman for yielding time to me. I rise in support of the legislation of the gentleman from California and in opposition to the Burton amendment. Mr. Chairman. I am proud to join my colleagues. and speak for the people of the Virgin Islands. in support of this legislation to put some real muscle into our opposition to apartheid. This bill calls for strong. wideranging economic sanctions that will severely restrict United States companies from trading with. investing in. or lending money to South Africa. The 1986 AntiApartheid Act was a first step. but we have to close the loopholes in that bill. which have allowed many companies to do business as usual with South Africa. Despite the 1986 law. for instance. United States companies have continued to supply South Africa with 35 percent of its oil. That has to stop. and this legislation will ensure that it does stop. We can no longer tolerate U.S. participation in the economic relations that support apartheid. Mr. Chairman. I had the honor of meeting South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu when he visited Capitol Hill this spring. While the Archbishop steered clear of directly endoming any legislation. he used all his moral authority to endorse economic sanctions as the best tool to use against apartheid. As Archbishop Tutu has said many times: We do not want to reform apartheid. We do not want to make apartheid comfortable. We want to get rid of apartheid. This bill is Intended to do just that. to force the Government of South Africa to dismantle this deplorable system of apartheid and allow all of its people to enjoy freedom and equality. I want to commend my colleague from California. RON DELLUMS. and the chairman of the subcommittee. Mr. WOLPE of Michigan. for their dedicated work on this legislation and for the cause of freedom for the people of South Africa. I urge all my colleagues to support ihis excellent bill and make clear that we are united In our determination to bring an end to apartheid.
Date: 1988-08-11
Speaker: BE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the Con. mittee on Agriculture may have until midnight tonight. August 11. 1988. to file the report on H.R. 3680. the Omnibus Public Lands and National Forests Adjustments Act of 1988.
Date: 1988-09-07
Speaker: ST GERMAIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I rise in strong support of H.R. 5210. the Omnibus Drug Initiative Act of 1988. In particular. I would direct my colleagues attention to title I of the billthe Money Laundering Control Amendments of 1988 which was unanimously ordered reported out of the Committee on Banking. Finance and Urban Affairs on June 9. 1988. Mr. Chairman. It is news to no one that drugs generate massive sums of cash. This cash must be launderedslipped into the mainstream of commerceif the drug traffickers are to be successful. We intend to make these laundering operations as difficult and costly as possible. We cannot allow financial institutions. insured by the U.S. Government. to be usedwhether by accident or design. The subject of money laundering and the use of financial institutions to launder funds derived from illegal sources such as drug trafficking is not new to the committee. In fact. over 18 years ago. the Committee on Banking concentrated its efforts on ways to combat drug trafficking. organized and white collar crime. tax evasion and other crimes in which criminals use the Nations financial institutions as a means to conceal or launder funds. Just 2 years ago. the Banking Committee made a major contribution In combating drug trafficking and money laundering. The AntiDrug Abuse Act of 1986. Public Law 99570. contains the Comprehensive Money Laundering Prevention Act -whlch constituted the Banking Committees efforts in combating drug trafficking. Although effective. we are mindful that certain improvements to that act need to be made. Title I in todays bill reflects those needed improvements. The provisions of title I will improve law enforcement efforts to get at the drug trafficker and money launderer without unduly burdening the recordkeeping or reporting requirements of financial institutions. In addition. the committee has in certain instances amended the Right to Financial Privacy Act CRFPA] in an effort to prevent insider abuse and fraud within our Nations depository institutions and to prevent drug dealers from taking over these entities. As reported out by the Committee on Banking. Finance and Urban Affairs. title I of the bill would do the following:
Date: 1988-09-07
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I join my colleagues In paying tribute to our former colleague Bob McClory today. With his passing I have lost a friend and the people of Illinois and the United States have lost a dedicated public servant and an outstanding legislator. As a Representative in the Congress of the United States for 20 years. Bob McClory possessed those qualities that are essential for leadershipsound judgment. patience. and persorverance. He was an outstanding member of the House Judiciary Committee whose insight and understanding proved Invaluable assets in finding workable solutions to the many problems faced. Known to many of us as one of the most delightful companions. one of the most understanding and one of the sagost In the ways of people and of politicians. Bob McCkory grasped the foibles of the system as well as the eccentricities of its practictioners bringing a benign spirit of an understanding nature to help us frequently make sense out of legislative chaos. It Is often easy to come to this body and speak only for things that are comfortable to speak for. Bob McClory was tougher than that as the Watergate hearings evidenced. He stood his ground. spoke forthrightly for his values and for those of the people he represented as well as the Nation. not yielding his convictions to convenience. When I think of Robert McClory I think of a man who has been an illustrious Member of the House. a stabilizing factor in his delegation. an inspiration to the many who have known him. and a vital part of the Nations business. We will miss him. and with his passing we have lost a champion.