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Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

May I say that. is exactly. what we are .trying to arrive at. I was told that he already has that authority But I understand it is a limitation. We allow in our amendment transfer authority. not limited. and if you switch. the operations of the Commodity Credit Corporation solely to appropriated funds then we force - them to come in with one supplemental after another because they can run out of money eventhough some is in the pipeline comingin. With all due. respect. and with the admiration and respect. that I have for the gentlewoman from Nebraska . this is the reason for the amendment. The committee on Appropriations is in fact authorizing or changing what -basically -is the prerogative of the legislative committee. Goodness knows the last thing I want to do is challenge the dean of the House- the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations. This is very painful for me. What. we need to do is not change the basic traditional use of the. Commodity Credit Corporation and give the necessary leeway with. instructions so that the bill that the gentlewoman from Nebraska worked for and helped us pass. the Food Security Act. cannot be obstructed by having to come to Congress if appropriated funds run out. It is a very awkward process at best.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The Committee on Appropriations has. and we accede to the rule and law. that they have the authority to. appropriate. Our argument is that they do what the. Committee on Appropriations can do under the rules. What. we are saying very simply is do not legislate. That is our position..
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

If thegentlewoman will continue to yield. that. control is there. Mr. Chairman. I. yield -such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. MADIGANI-
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. not do like you did past spring." will the gentleman yield? But to say that Congress cannot. give
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman say that the record of the Department the gentleman is correct. and he put it in the last year or so is just. such that more succinctly and more plainly than they do not deserve it. because they I could have expressed it. have used money for things we in Con-
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The gentleman is Mr. WHITTEN. I yield to the gentlecorrect. and that is one of the major man from Texasdangers:ofthe legislation. and that is Mr. DE LA GARZA. I appreciate my the reason for our amendment. colleague yielding. But. that is a prob-
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives is a part of the Congress. and we have the legislative responsibility and we try to responsibly meet that responsibility. Our contention is focused on this amendment. even though this bill which has some 60. or I do not know how many. other legislative items.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I have the language. Any moneys otherwise available with respect to the CCC line items. any moneys otherwise available to the Commodity Credit Corporation. not otherwise obligated. That is what the gentleman said.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Including this: The funds from repayments of price support loans made on the 1987 or previous crops and any proceeds of sales of commodities from Commodity Credit Corporation stocks may be transferred to such line items or may be used to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation during fiscal year 1988 for net realized losses sustained. but not previously reimbursed.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

No. There is still the general authority for that program. because we are only dealing here with the Food Security Act and :its entitlement programs only. So he can still do whatever he could do beforehand on the conservation program. We are dealing solely with the farm entitlement program.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

We are back to the concept of authorizing legislation and to the basic farm law. And. the gentleman from Mississippi. my distinguished colleague and friend. whom I admire and respect greatly. had concerns along those lines and with respect to other items. so that even though we feel the bill language is a basic usurpation of our committee. weyielded to him and his concerns and did not ask for more comprehensive amendments. Nor have we raised objections in the past when something of that sort happened and he acted. We offered this amendment because the bill was such a radical change for the Commodity Credit Corporation. We believe that it should be done only after hearings. in the normal legislative process.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The gentleman is.. correct.Let me say again. and I would.. 0 1515 make it clear that the amendment And I assume similar things are true - does not give the. Secretary of Agricul- although I do not know the.programs ture discretion to decide which pro- as well. as to the grain farmers. So I gram he wishes to fund. On the con- still think. it is a very bad way to leave trary. the Secretary would be bound. the bill in a present dissent at this as he is now. to follow theprograms time. We already had that situation set out in the Food Security Act of with the dairy farmers right now. or 1985 to the letter. Should they deviate modified with the situation under from that. then the chairman of the GrammRudman. But this would be Appropriations Committee. the chair- infinitely worse. obviously. if we would man of the. Agriculture Committee. have all the funds utilized and those and I am sure all of our colleagues behind us would march arm in arm to that come back in. we could have a colsee that the intent of the law is car- lapse in the dairy markets and a tied out. But not with the bill Ian- number of others. And if that were to guage. based on something like "the occur at a time when we are not in sesproblem with the Senate." That we sion. or a supplemental could not be cannot understand. passed or whatever. we could really
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I yield to the gen- I would hope that the chairman of tleman from Kansas. either of the committees could
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE IA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

He has to come been as active as any of you. What we then tothe Congress. face is somewhat the same situation
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The gentleman is mean for them to do this other. I give Correct. . you my word they had billions of dol-
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I yield to my col- were not paying them to put.the.heat league. the gentleman from Vermont. on the Senate. so the Senate would
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

As I mentioned. you still have a basic law the Department must obey. They would be going contrary to the law. The fact of the matter is that the obligations under the law are clear. but because of whatever happened with the Senate which I still have yet to understand. you are prejudicing the whole darned farm program. Under the bill. there are some 18 line items. for example. If they would run out of funding for any one line item they have got to come back here. It sounds good to say "to the Congress." but you would have a complete disruption of the process if they run out of money in a specific account under the appropriated process. It may not be the perfect writing. but what we are trying to do is at least assure that the intent of the Congres and the law is that moneys available to the CCC be utilized to pay the farmer in time from the available moneys enunciated in the amendment. unobligated funds.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

That is our basic problem. that under the reprogramMing process. the Secretary has authority to transfer but with a limitation of 7 percent. We were trying to get around that in offering our amendment. But it is like six of one. a half dozen of the other. ours we feel would be less disruptive than just running out of funds and having to come up here. If we are not in session. if we pass it here and it does not pass over there on the other side. anything can go wrong along the line. But yet if the legislation says "shall transfer" that is "shall transfer" and the courts have ruled on that time after time.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The fact is that funds would not be obligated until actually spent. one. But again. you have the obligations under the basic law as far as all the other programs are concerned. We do not touch the funds for more programs because we are going to unobligated funds. not otherwise obligated.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DEI LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I :ask. to avail myself .of the. generosity and kindness of my distinguished "colleague... My ranking member.. Mr. MADIGAN along with Mr.JONES would like to engage. In a colloquy. with. respect:to. some aspects of the :Federal Crop. Insurance Program. I wonder if I might bo rrow a couple of minutes. that we will pay at some later time.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

No. this is just a colloquy. I think I know what the gentlemans concern isI am not sureI just want to borrow 2 minutes. I am not involved in the colloquy. It would be Mr. MADIGAN and Mr. JONES.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. .Chairman. I thank the gentleman for yielding me. this time. I would just conclude. Mr. Chairman. by thanking the gentleman for his cooperation and -his agreementand for -accepting our. compromise amendment. -which we.ffer -in good faith. Mr. Chairman. let -me say. -as I said earlier. that this procedure is not -easy for me. It is. in fact. rather painful that we have to do this -from time to time. BUt. 1 have my responsibilities as chairman of the Agriculture .Cominittee. My members look to me to assume responsibility and to act in those areas when we have legislative interest. :and whether intended or not. from time -to time my distinguished colleague and friend goes beyond the borderline. as far as we -understand it. concerning legislation on appropriation .bills. This is .not the normal process. Therefore. -we must act as we have today. Nonetheless. the gentleman did -not -have to accept :a compromise. He was in his rights under the rules to -insist on the legislation. and we -would have had no -ability to assert points (of order. For his .willingness to .compromise we are greatful. I would like to reState the .Standing commitment I thave that I repeat today and have repeated time and time again: .Any time he gentleman has concerns and -feels -hat we in the legislative committee need to work .with nhim. we are there. I would be so -brazen as to say that we would consider Ihim as an ad hoc. -ex .officio friend of the committee. I make this commit.merit so (that we -can -work together. and so that my distinguished friend -and :colleague .and I would nOt have to -be (doing this (every time we have a CR or a :supplemental. It is very difficult -9t best. Mr. Chairman. I think what the -gentleman has tried to say As ithat if the Department Of Agriculture does not adhere to the spirit -or to ithe wording of .the law. then they -should be -made accountable tor it. I join the gentleman in that. and we -can go forward arm in arm and hand In hand.any time the gentleman feels there :is a legitimate area we should look at. So I offer not -only imy commitment but that -of my committee -so that we can do .it together. But at timeswhen the appropriation bill passes over the boundary. then it -makes it very difficult for us. :and those are areas that I .would rather not -have to get involved in. :So my commitment -stands. My .admiration and respect for ithe distinguished chairman is enhanced every time I have -an (opportunity to debate with him. -and I certainly -would hope -that we can continue working together. as best wecan understandeach other. between his Mississippi -speech and my Texan.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. that is .a 1problem we -can -work on together. I thank the -gentleman :for his kindness and -generosity.
Date: 1987-12-03
Speaker: LEWIS OFP (democrat)
Chamber: H

California... Mr.- SOUl Speaker. I appreciate the gentleman cral yielding. I want for the record to make the clear to the Members that a portion of you the instructions in this motion in- I volves the following language: that ask none of the funds appropriated or oth- cha erwise made available by this act may invi be used for payment of the salaries of the Members . of Congress in excess of mol amounts paid for. suchpurposes in ma fiscal year 1987. . - Y
Date: 1987-12-08
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

The United States and the world cannot stand by as the people of Haiti cry out for an opportunity to build democracy in their country. The people of the United States Virgin Islands are particularly. concerned about what is happening to our friends and neighbors in nearby .Haiti. Just over a week ago. tens of thousands of Haitians risked their lives to vote for a new government. and hundreds gave their lives or their blood In the massacres at the :polls. Despite its promises to safeguard the election. the Haitian Government stood by. and perhaps even aided. as bands of thugs terrorized voters. Further resolutions. diplomacy and economic sanctions cannot protect the people of Haiti. There is no sense in talking of a new round of elections if there is no security. Who will go to vote. or run for office. or serve on the Electoral Council if thugs with machetes and guns are given free reign at the polls? If we do not support a multinational peacekeeping force. we will just be giving the interim government a free hand to continue its violence. In this dangerous and volatile situation. the United States cannot intervene alone. But our country can work with others to organize and support a multinational peacekeeping force to protect elections in Haiti. Ideally. such a force should be organized by the United Nations. and I urge this administration to do everything it can to get the United Nations to take up :this task. In addition. I urge the administration .to seek support from other Caribbean nations who are Haitis neighbors.
Date: 1987-12-10
Speaker: LESLIE A. DENARDO (democrat)
Chamber: S

E. Lansing. MI. DEAR SIR: Here is the experience of my abortion which has set my energies toward informing girls and women that deciding on an abortion does not eliminate the fear of being pregnant nor does it diminish the fact that you are a mother. Aborting my baby caused me much sorrowmany nights I would cry myself to sleep. I began to see a psychiatrist to help me deal with it. On February 2. 1984. 1 had my first pregnancy aborted in which I was misled to believe that it was my only alternative. I was single. twentytwo. and at the prime of my life. I made a phone call to a local clinic. I can recall only two questions that were asked: (1) what my name was. and (2) if this was my first pregnancy. I was told that it would cost $245 and to bring cash only. I would have to bring someone with me to drive home after the abortion. At the doctors office. I was led to a room and left alone for ten minutes. Two medical personnel came in and one of them estimated that I was about three months along. I was given a free. one month supply of birth control pills. and they asked me why I wanted the abortion. I answered that I had just moved to Maine from Arkansas. and I felt alone. I also thought that it would hurt my parents to know. I began to cry. I was handed a form to sign. I do not recall any of the questions or statements. only that I was agreeing to the abortion. I was given a shot of Valium and was told that the suction method would used. causing some discomfort. During the abortion. I remember wanting to sit up because I was having severe stomach cramps. but one of the assistants held my shoulders down. I remember that the one who was performing the abortion said. "Its all over with." and left the room. The assistant told me not to try to stand for awhile and then she left too. I sat up and saw a large glass canister. It finally dawned on me that my baby was in it. I kept saying over and over. "My God. my God!" Someone came into the room and covered the canister with a cloth and took it out. leaving me alone again. I dressed up in the numbness of the Valium and with the shock of knowing the reality of the abortion. I walked unassisted from the room to the waiting room barely able to focus my eyes to find my friend in the lobby. It took a very long time for me to recover mentally and emotionally. The self confidence that I once had was only rebuilt through outside sources. I got pregnant soon after the abortion and maybe it was to fill the void in my life. I made another appointment for an abortion. but this time a friend and a family member supported me by accepting my situation and by offering a helping hand. I later became aware of programs which can assist financially. It was knowing that I wasnt alone and the realization of how precious my baby was that brought Joy to me during my months of pregnancy. I am still single. but I am happy and I enjoy watching my child grow from one stage to the next. I cant imagine what my life would be like if my little girl Jennifer had been aborted from my life.
Date: 1987-12-11
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speakers table the bill -to provide credit assistance to farmers. to strengthen the Farm Credit System. to facilitate the establishment of secondary markets for agricultural loans. and for other purposes. with a Senate amendment thereto. disagree to the Senate amendment. and agree to conference asked by the Senate.
Date: 1987-12-14
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker.. the gentleman referred: to legislation previously considered or. introduced into this Congress. I believe. the gentleman was. referring. to H.R. 1006 in the 99th Congress That is the bill the gentleman originally asked" about. I associate myself with. the response: of the gentleman. from Kansas [Mr WHrrrA AKR.. But additionally. that bill was an absolute prohibition. and 1. say to the gentleman. from Pennsylvania. that that billi was a totally different kettle. of fish. a different breed of cat fiom this. bill. because this bill sets up. a system of" ihspection. and bonding. and we are not talking about a. few exotic automobiles. We are. not talkihg about afew sportscar enthusiasts. who want a different. kind of automobile. We. axe: talking. about importations. that. a. couple of years ago. amounted. to some 55.000 or 60.000 vehicles. a. year: That number has. gone down because. of the economy.. because of the. rate of. exchange and things. of that lind.. but we are talking. about potentiaRly hundreds of thousands. of. auto. mobiles.
Date: 1987-12-14
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Under the language of the bill. a motor vehicle which is substantially similar to motor vehicles that comply is permitted to be imported. And the Secretary is given discretion. and I will read it: "The Secretary may determine that a motor vehicle can be readily modified with respect to its concealed safety features to make it substantially the same as those of such originally manufactured motor vehicles * * * on the basis of data submitted to the Secretary."
Date: 1987-12-14
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that in the engrossment of the bill. H.R. 2628. the Clerk be authorized to correct section numbers. punctuation. and cross references. and to make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the actions of the House in passing this bill.
Date: 1987-12-14
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (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. and to include extraneous matter therein on H.R. 2628. the bill just passed.
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would like to inform my colleagues in the House that the problem with the Farm Credit System is the Government Printing Offices facilitating the report and having it available. But we do have the substance of that report which we have printed in a brief form available at both Cloakrooms. Copies of the substance of the conference report are available and have been for about an hour in both Cloakrooms. What I would like to suggest. with the assistance of both the majority leader and my distinguished colleague. the minority leader. is that if that is available when we get the original printed copy. if we might ask your assistance in not having to wait the 2 hours with the actual report here: maybe half an hour or less of time. If possible. because the substance is in the summaries that are in both Cloakrooms at this time.
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker. if I were to make a unanimousconsent request that we be allowed less than 2 hours. a period to be decided by the leadership on both sides. so that we might have the leeway as to what time to come up. what time the report would be ready. and knowing that then it would be up to the.leadership to negotiate the less than 2 hours. so that we can move on with the legislation.
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be discharged from further consideration of the bill to improve the safety of rail transportation and for other purposes and ask for its immediate :consideration.
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the amendment in the nature of a substitute be considered as read and printed in the RECORD.
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1987 is one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before the House. It represents a bipartisan effort. I would like to thank the gentleman from Kansas for his participation.
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: THOMAS A. LUKEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. and then on the Federal district court Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that bench. all Members may have 5 legislative Richs contributions to the society in days in which to revise and extend which he lives surpass even this polititheir remarks on the bill just passed. cal and judicial service. His civic enter-
Date: 1987-12-18
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

The gentleman is correct. The Committee on Rules has granted us a rule but the press of time is such that we are taking this avenue not to have to consider the rule.