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Date: 1981-07-13
Speaker: WON PAT (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. before I relinquish my time. I will yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. 9.peaker. I just want to say that I recognize. of course. the merit of the argument raised by the gentleman from Pennsylvania . This particular bill is much more modest than others in all respects. and it carries forward the projects ongoing in the territories. I want to commend highly the gentleman from California. the ranking minority member of the committee. for his very excellent comments and the point he brought out about our itesponsibilities to the territories. We have not only that responsibility. but we have a national responsibility as well as moral responsibility to these territories and the people.
Date: 1981-07-13
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill XH.R. 1309) to provide grants to the 1890 landgrant colleges. including Tuskegee Institute. for the purpose of assisting these institutions in the purchase of equipment and land. and the planning. construction. alteration. or renovation of buildings to strengthen their capacity for research in the food and agricultural sciences. as amended.
Date: 1981-07-13
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I sions have been for 1year or less. The have no further requests for time. and administration requested a 5year exI yield back the balance of my time. tension. However. the committee. In a
Date: 1981-07-13
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I title III. which provides for the expanask unanimous consent that all Mem. sion of productive capacity and supply bers may have 5 legislative days in of materials and services for the nawhich to revise and extend their re- tional defense through the use of marks on the bill. H.R. 1309. just loans. loan guarantees. and purchase passed. agreements. and The. SPEAKER pro .tempore. Is Title VII. there objection to the request of the Title VII includes authority to progentleman from Texas? mote participation of small business
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Madam President. I am advised that Senator PnoxMIRE is expecting to proceed with the conference report at that time and I think he wants to speak on It. So I want to say that for the record.
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Madam President. will the distinguished majority leader alsd get an order for Monday just in the event the Senate is In Saturday and has to go out for the lack of a quorum?
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Madam President. at the moment I see no reason why we should not be able to begin debate on the tax bill at 11 am. tomorrow. If the majority leader would withhold that until a little later. I would like to ascertain whether or not the manager on my side of the aisle will be available at 11 oclock tomorrow. Second. I assume that the leader Intends to put over the vote on the Johnston cloture motion uirtil after action on the tax bill.
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Madam President. I suggest the absence of a quorum to be charged to the time which is under my control.
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I wish to express for the RECORD my hope that. in the future. on a bill that is not otherwise cleared for passage by unanimous consent. the Chair will not state. upon final passage. "Without objection. the bill is passed." I believe that Senators should have an opportunity. If they Wish. to demand a
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. do I have control of the time under the order? Th6 PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia controls the thn.e.
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: WON PAT (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the motion I made yesterday to suspend the rules and pass the bill to authorize appropriations for certain Insular areas of the United States. and for other purposes. as amended.
Date: 1981-07-14
Speaker: JOHN L. BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentleman for yieldIng and for pointing out the most Important point that we are on our way to establishing a national police force with this type of legislation. We are not talking about whether It is constitutional or unconstitutional. This Is a national police force In the form of the military. and I think that is something that those on the right. those on the left. and those In the middle should be afraid of. Mr. Chairman. we want stronger drug - enforcement. We have got an agen~y for that. the DEA. and let us fund it and let us stop them from destroying it In the reorganization plan if we want to do something about drug enforcement.
Date: 1981-07-15
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. last week. British Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington traveled to Moscow as spokesman for the 10 members of the European Community. The purpose of the trip was to discuss with the Soviets a European Community plan for a settlement In Afghanistan. Lord Carrington was rebuffed by Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko who called the plan unrealistic. However. Gromyko declined to say whether or not It would be given further consideration in Moscow. The European proposal was unique -and offered the Soviets a facesaving way out off their quagmire in Afghanistan. However. as I noted In a speech before this body on July 9. the plan would test the Soviet credibility as to the reason for Its brutal invasion and occupation of this Third World. Moslem State. The July 12 edition of the Economist noted that the Peace plan proposed by the Europeans had The explicit support of the American adralinistration. and most of the third world Is In sympathy with any attempt to end the war and enable the Afghans to get rid of tile Russian army and return to nonalignment. Thanks to careful preparation. the EEC initiative did not open up any rift in the nonCommunist ranks that Russia might exploit to Its advantage. In addition. the July 12 Washington Post carried a news Item noting that: The six leading Afghan rebel groups based in Pakistan have pledged in a new agreement to merge their treasuries. weapons stores and military forces in the battle against Soviet occupation of their country. While the massive opposition within Afghanistan to the Soviet occupation has taken a Significant toll on Russian troops and materiel. a more effective resistance has been marred by factionalism among rebel groups. However. this latest agreement. If it "ai~ ogther. off ers. the rebels an opprtunity to enhance significantly their capabilities Ii dealing with the Soviet Occupation. It is evident that world opinion remains Solidly In oppositiontoheSvt occupation of Afghanistan tot navtin Of the world are not buyn Mot Satoie propaganda line that they were Invited into Afghanistan because outside forces were attempting to overthrow the government in power. The European initiative offers the Soviets a way out of their dilemma. And if the Soviets think they can ride out world opinion and the Issue of Afghanistan will fade from our consciousness. they are badly mistaken. The rebels will not allow them to forget their brutal occupation nor will they allow Afghanistan to become a Soviet satellite.
Date: 1981-07-15
Speaker: F ASCELL (democrat)
Chamber: H

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman. I certainly share the gentlemans frustrations with respect to the Coast Guard. I cannot think of any service that is more worthy. that has been treated more shabbily by this Congress. and the administration. I would vote for a $2 billion Increase in the budget for the Coast Guard right now so they could do their Job. but I am frustrated. too. This administration wants to abolish DEA. It did not fund LEAA. it cut back on funds for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and other law enforcementall to cope with a drug problem that is subverting the entire country. not Just the State of Florida. So. I look at $1.650 trillion to be spend In the next several years for the defense budget. and they are going to have to spend about $1 billion a day for the next 5 years. The cooperation sought by theamendment will make no dent in that budget. Frankly I am so frustrated at the failure of the Federal Government to come to grips with the crime and drug problem and with the inability to enforce our Immigration laws. I am ready to turn it all over the the military. They have the budgetbut for now I urge my colleagues to support the effort of the distinguished gentleman from Florida and the pending amendment.
Date: 1981-07-15
Speaker: PHILLIP BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I would like to commend the gentleman on the other side of the aisle. We have Important arrangements with our Western Allies and this. as I unders .tand It. I hope the gentleman will correct me if I am wrong. we have entered Into an undertaking with Germany with reference to this and this would In effect be reneging. am I correct in that respect?
Date: 1981-07-15
Speaker: PHILLIP BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

Well. I seldom Invoke one of the minor responsibilities the Speaker has seen fit to visit upon me. but I do head our NATO parliamentary group. I can assure the gentleman we have no firmer friend and ally than the Germans in Western Europe and all of our allies in Europe are friends of ours. but It does not make sense for us to turn our backs on our own word and assurances because in many Important respects. as my distinguished colleague knows. our credibility is something that on occasion necds reenforcement and we best retain thAt credibility by keeping our word In this instance. and I associate myself with the gentlemans position.
Date: 1981-07-15
Speaker: ST GERMAIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I have today asked the Federal Reserve to take steps to curb the excessive use of tl.e Nations credit to fuel takeovers of oil and gas companies. "Such activity would require close scrutiny at any time. but in a period of highly restrictive monetary policy it is particularly questionable." I wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. "Many areas of the U.S. economy. particularly housing and many sectors of the small business community. are at near collapse because of a severe shortage of credita shortage clearly not shared by the huge oil companies who desire funds for an International game of monopoly." I told the Federal Reserve Chairman that public acceptance of the current restrictive monetary policy "requires a perception that everyone is sharing in the hardship." I said headlines carryIng news of multibillion dollar credits for takeovers suggest the Inequities of the policy and said this was a "particularly bitter pill for small business people who face bankruptcy because of a lack of credits * 0*." "While I am sure there are lengthy dissertations available about the limits of the Federal Reserves authority. I do know that it is possible for you and the other members of the Federal Reserve Board to make it clear to the Nations money center banks that this Is a very inappropriate moment for huge chunks of the Nations available credit to be used for corporate takeovers and other nonproductive purposes." I wrote to Mr. Volcker. "The Federal Reserve has many implied powers and no banker will ignore a clear signal from the Nations central bank." Mr. Speaker. I would like to place my letter to Mr. Volcker In the RECORD:
Date: 1981-07-16
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I thank the distinguished majority leader for his offer. I do not believe I have need of the time.
Date: 1981-07-16
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I yield my time. or such portion of It as he may require. to the distinguished Senator from Wisconsin at such time as he executes his special order.
Date: 1981-07-16
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I thank the distinguished Senator for yielding and also for the leadership he is providing as the chief author of the amendment.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

I thank the distinguished Senator from Oklahoma for yielding. Mr. President. I have discussed this proposal with the distinguished Senator from Kansas. and I hopc we shortly can have a vote in relation to the second degree amendmentI understand that that will be a tabling motionand then after some reasonable time for debate on the first degree amendment. have a vote in relation to the first degree amendment. That could be a tabling motion. also. but without a second degree amendment offered by either side. .I wonder If we could have that understanding.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. Presi.dent. I thank the distinguished majority leader. I do wish to inquire of the majority leader what his plans are for Senate business the rest of the day. for tomorrow. and for the early part of next week.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I thank the 0 stinguished majority leader. Could he indicate about what hour he would intend.-for the moment. to recess the Senate on tomorrow. and at what hour he would have the Senate come in on Monday?
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I had earlier reserved an objection pending clearance with Mr. METZENBAUM. That clearance has now been made. There is no objection.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. reserving the right to object. Mt~r. BAKER. Mr. President. let me add to the request in order to facilitate the consideration of the measure on the basis that I have described. Mr. President. I also ask unanimous consent that the trcaty be considered as having passed through the various parliamentary stages up to and Including the presentation of the resolution of ratification.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. the measures that the distinguished majority leader has mentioned have been cleared oil this side of the aisle. and the minority is ready to proceed.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay onl the table was agreed to.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. the new language Is Calendar Order No. The amendment Is as follows: That section 4(b) of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1988 (49 U.S.C. 1673(b)) and section 204(b) of the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. 2003 (b)) are each amended by striking "once every 6 months." and substituting "twice each calendar year.". I SEC. 2. Section 8(a) of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1675 (a)) is amended by striking "sixtieth day" and substituting "90th day". SEc. 3. Section 206(a) of the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.O. 2005(a)) is amended by striking "60th day" and substituting "~90ths day". SEo. 4. Section 5(a) of the Natural Gs .S7908 Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1674 (a)) is amended by striking "(other than subsection (a) (3) thereof) " and substituting "(other than subsection (a) (2) thedreof) ". SEc. 5. Section 17(a) of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1684 (a)) is amended by(1) striking "and" at the end of paragraph (1). (2) striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and substituting a semicolon. and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new paragraphs: "(3) $3.446.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1982. and "(4) $3.440.000 for the fiscal year ending SEC. 6. Section 17(b) of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1684 (b)) is amended by(1) striking "and" at the end of paragraph (1): (2) striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and substituting a semicolon. and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new paragraphs: "(3) $3.618.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1982. and "(4) $3.018.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1983.".. SEc. 7. Section 214(a) of the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. 2013(a)) is amended by(1) striking "and" at the end of paragraph (1). (2) striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and substituting a semicolon. and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new paragraphs: "(3) $1.000.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1982. and "(4) $1.000.000 for the fiscal year ending
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I also join with the distinguished majority leader in expressing the hope and the belief that action can be completed on the tax bill. by August 1. and I think every effort should be made to achieve that goal. It would see!m to me that will allow ample time for the consideration of the tax bill. for adequate debate of the tax bill. and I want to state for the benefit of my colleagues on this side of the aisle that I will anticipate a Saturday session next week in the event action on the tax bill has not been completed by that time. I will also discuss this matter in conference with my colleagues on Tuesday so that they will be adequately alerted to the likelihood of a necessitous Satlurday session next week In the hope that the Senate can complete action by August 1 and be in a position to take the holiday that is prescribed by law. So I thank the distinguished majority leader for laying out the program. which gives us all adequate notice. I will join him from day to day in urging that all Senators be prepared to be in session next Saturday. if necessary. to get the work done.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: JOHN L. BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. first of all. I was going to congratulate the gentleman from Virginia who is presiding as Speaker over the longest period of Iminute speeches In the history of the House. but now I would like to take this time to answer my good friend. the gentleman from California. If the gentleman from California after voting for the largest defense expenditure and voting against cutting waste. fraud. and abuse. in the Pentagon. can take pride In voting to take away benefits from 3 million people. many of whom are widows over the age of 75. he is not the same BILL DANNEmEYEn I served with when the gentleman was a member of the Democratic Party In the California State Legislature. I am shocked at the gentleman.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture may have until midnight. July 17. 1981. to file a report on the bill. H.R. 3432. the Wate~r Resources Policy Act of 1981.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: PHILLIP BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

If thcy read the legislation that passed last year. this Is the same bill in all respects but for three technical amendments and the deletion of one minor area In the district of the gentleman from California . This is a California bill.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: PHILLIP BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. WA~LKER) has struck the gentleman from California on his own petard. Mr. Walker. Mr. Speaker. I withdraw my reservation of objection.
Date: 1981-07-17
Speaker: PHILLIP BURTON (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have the balance of this legislative day In which to revise and extend their remarks on the bill just passed.
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I thank the distinguished majority leader. I do not think I shall need It. If he does not Yield time to his side. I would appreciate it if he would yield It to me.
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I thank the distinguished majority leader. May I ask the distinguished Senator from Wisconsin if he needs tihme?
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I shall ylbld 5 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Wisconsin. Does the Senator from Vermont wish time over and above his special order?
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: BRIAN S. HALLMAN (democrat)
Chamber: S

Department of State. Bureau of Oceans and Scientific Affairs. Washington. D.C. DEAR MR. HALLM9AN: I am In receipt of your letter and the copy of the final version of the U.S./Canada Albacore agreement. We would like to express our thpnks to your office for working on the Interim arrangement last August and also this agreement well before the next season starts. The Fishing Vessel Owners Association supports the agreement you have sent to us and would hope for an early ratification in the Senate. Very Truly Yours.
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

I also express my appreciation to the distinguished Senator from Ohio . for the reasonableness with which he has agreed to this request.
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. Pr dent. this matter has been cleared this side of the aile and the mino interposes no objection to its Immed consideration..
Date: 1981-07-20
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. r.
Date: 1981-07-21
Speaker: ROBERT C. BYRD (democrat)
Chamber: S

Mr. President. on yesterday I Initiated action by the policy committee staff in an endeavor to ascertain what amendments would be called up on this side of the aisle and whether or not the sponsors thereof would be willing to enter Into time agreements on such amendments. That process is proceeding. and I hope that before the day Is over we will be able to suggest some amendments and some time limits with respect to those amendments on this side of the aisle.