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Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: Unknown

Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. I concur with his wise decision and will support It. but I wanted to maintain my commitment that we need to have vigorous oversight. We agree with. the reform. need. that we need reorganization. It has been very difficult because of the disjointed jurisdiction here in the Congress and out there in the administration. So as I said. I did not fault my colleagues on their cry for restructuring or reform. but rather the approach that was being taken. With that. Mr. Chairman. I support the gentleman. who at this point if I do not have another opportunity want to commend him for the excellent way he has managed this legislation and what he has brought to the floor under very difficult circumstances. I commend him and the members of the subcommittee for the work they have done.
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: Unknown

Mr. Chairman. I move to strike the requisite number of words. (Mr. DE LA GARZA.asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: Unknown

Mr. Chairman. I think we need some background as to the amendment before us and the thrust of what the legislation does. First. for the first time in probably this century we have. from Mexico to Chile. with the exception of Cuba. democratically elected presidents. There has been a little setback in Peru. but nonetheless he was initially elected in a democratic election. They look to us. They try to emulate us. Last week I had the privilege of attending a breakfast with 11 ministers of finance from the Latin countries. The report which they brought to us was so positive. so really unexpected. of how inflation was down and they were paying their debts. They were reducing corruption and were streamlining their governments. It was a very positive meeting with Secretary Brady and these ministers of finance. The only thing they said was. "Dont leave us alone. Work -with us." They didnt say "Give." They said "Work with us." And this is one way that we can work with them. The sad part about it is they look to us as the leader of the world. But yet the initiative for the Americas. only one section is in law at this time. and that was a part in the 1990 farm bill that covered Public Law 480. This morning from the Committee on Agriculture we passed a bill that will cover CCC debt. Here is an interesting program that many times people say. "Well. why dont these countries pay their debts or why dont we forgive it?" They do not owe it to us. they owe it to private center banks. to First City. to Chase. and other banks. But one of the areas they owe is the Commodity Credit Corporation. about $1.5 billion in nine Latin countries. The Paris Club and the restructuring of the debt has set that amount. and the going rate in the market Is like maybe 40 cents to 60 cents on the dollar. What this proposal does. it says not forgiveness. but we will allow you to pay the debt at the going commercial rate. which would be like maybe 60 cents on the dollar. if you take the savings and apply it to environmental projects back In your country in your own currency. So it is a winwin situation. because we collect our debt at what would sell in the private sector in that amount 5. 10. 15 years earlier. We take the difference and let them use it for environmental purposes for their country. In the case of Mexico. the legislation stipulates that it should be used in the Gulf of Mexico or on the border for environmental purposes. This is something being discussed in the North American FreeTrade Agreement. So I wanted Members to hale this background. that they are looking to us. eagerly wanting to work with us. and asking for assistance. Not only oldfashioned foreign aid where they were asking for guns. and ships. and tanks. We have now seen what has happened in the democratically elected areas. But they still need help. We still have a moral commitment to El Salvador. we still have a moral commitment to Nicaragua. we still have a moral commitment to Chile. we still have a moral commitment to Argentina. because we were part of the process of getting democracy back into those countries.
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: Unknown

Mr. Chairman. reclaiming my time. I thank the gentleman. I usually do not want to say "this side of the aisle" or "that side of the aisle." We are dealing here with the House and a concern that I am expressing In a generic fashion. I hope that we do not come down to "this side" or "that side." That is not the purpose of my intervention at this time.
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: Unknown

Mr. Chairman. the issue is In the best interests of the United States of America. security. and our own stability. The national security of the United States of America demands a stable Central and South America. Otherwise It will cost us a lot more than the amount being discussed today. We have already spent a lot more. We have already invested a lot more than the amount being discussed here. . Mr. Chairman. our very own national security. the stability in" those areas. they look to us for assistance. I think it is time that we accept the responsibility. because in part we are morally responsible for the sustainment of democracy and freedom in those areas where we went and told them to emulate us. this is the way to go. We now have to be responsible and assist them in that endeavor.
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to remove certain easement requirements under the conservation reserve program. and for other purposes.
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and Include therein extraneous material on S. 2780. the Senate bill Just passed.
Date: 1992-06-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to vacate the 60 minute special orders for the gentleman from Wisconsin on June 30. July 1. and July 2. 1992.
Date: 1992-07-07
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of H.R. 3836. as amended. and recommend its adoption by the House. H.R. 3836. the Pacific Yew Act. is a bill Intended to serve one simple. but critically important purposeto help expedite the production of a potentially lifesaving drug that is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree. Every year. over 12.000 women die from ovarian cancer and 44.500 die from breast cancer. In the search to find new drugs to treat these cancers. researchers have come upon a potential wonder drugtaxol. Interestingly. this drug. which remains an experimental treatment for these cancers. can only be produced from the bark of the yew tree. The yew tree grows naturally in the western United States. often in the oldgrowth forests of the Pacific Northwest. Until the discovery of taxol. the yew tree. had no known commercial value. In fact. it has most often been destroyed as areas are cleared and burned to make way for new forest growth. With the discovery of taxol. interest in the yew tree and its proper management and harvest has grown. H.R. 3836. as amended. would simply provide for the efficient collection. cultivation. and utilization of the Pacific yew to facilitate the manufacture of taxol at a reasonable cost to cancer patients. Mr. Speaker. I believe there are two important lessons to be learned from our experience with taxol. the yew tree. and the legislation before us today. The first lesson Is that we must recognize the potential value of other parts of the forest beyond what Is of known commercial Importance today. The yew tree was considered a trash tree until its valuable role in fighting cancer was discovered. This experience argues for promoting a better understanding of the forest ecosystem than current management and research have provided. The second lesson Is that the Congress. and particularly the three committees of Jurisdiction represented on the floor today. can work cooperatively and effectively to resolve issues of common Interest and national concem. Our collective experience In resolving differences over H.R. 3836 can serve us well as we seek to resolve other issues affecting the oldgrowth forests of the Pacific Northwest. I commend the author of the legislation. Mr. STUDOS. for his concern and his foresight In Introducing this measure. In addition. I commend the chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Mr. JONES. and the chairman of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Mr. MILLER. for their efforts to join the Committee on Agriculture in expediting consideration of H.R. 3836 In their respective committees. Mr. Speaker. I do not believe that there is any controversy regarding H.R. 3836. as amended. I would urge my colleagues to support this Important legislation so that efforts to promote the production of taxol to aid In the battle against ovarian and breast cancer can continue unimpeded.
Date: 1992-07-09
Speaker: DR LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture have until 5 p.m. on Thursday. July 16. 1992 to file reports to accompany the bills H.R. 4059. the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act. H.R. 4906. the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992. and H.R. 5237. the Rural Electrification Administration Improvement Act.
Date: 1992-07-09
Speaker: RICHARD T. CROWDER (democrat)
Chamber: H

Under Secretary. International Affadis and Commodity Programs. Department of Agiculture. Washington. DC. DEAR MR. CROWDER: The Committee on Banking. Finance and Urban affairs will hold a hearing on the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policy (NAC) and Its role in approving the 81 billion FY 1990 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cemmodity Credit corporation (CCC) program for Iraq. The Committee respectfully requests that you testify at this hearing on May 21. 1992. at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2128. Rayburn House Office Building. The Committee would like you to address the following questions In your written testimony: 1. Please explain the USDAs role in the NAC process. 2. How did foreign policy considerations affect the USDAs position related to the consideration of the FY 1990 CCC program for Iraq? 3. How did creditworthiness concerns affect the. USDAs position related to the consideration of the FY 1990 CCC program for Iraq? 4. How did Iraqs human rights record affect t~e USDAs position related to the consideration of the FY 1990 CCC program for Iraq? 6. What influence did the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) scandal have on the USDAs position related to the consideration of the S1 billion FY 1990 CCC program for Iraq? 6. Please explain the National Security Councils (NACs) role in the USDAs Administrative Review of the BNL scandal. 7. Please explain the White Houses and NSCs role in the USDAs decision making process related to the FY 1990 CCC program for Iraq. Please feel free to submit any further comments that you may have on the above toplcs. Banking Committee rules require your written testimony be made available to Members of the Committee twentyfour hours in advance of a hearing. Accordingly. please deliver 200 copies of your written testimony to Room 2129 Rayburn House Office Building by 9:30 a.m. May 20. 1992. " Thank you for your time and consideration of- this request. The Committee looks forward to your testimony. With best wishes. Sincerely.
Date: 1992-07-23
Speaker: DR LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I rise In support of the rule. This legislation has worked well. it has brought many into the mainstream of American life. and has given those who because of matters beyond their control. like lack of an education. the ability to participate in the political process. I urge my colleagues to support the rule and the legislation.
Date: 1992-07-29
Speaker: BOB TRAXLER (democrat)
Chamber: H

and ranking minority member. Mr. BILL GREEN for their diligent work on the VA. HUD. and independent agencies appropriations bill. H.R. 5679. I would like to bring to the chairmans attention of needs In my district related to section 319 of the Clean Water Act. the nonpoint source program. Some months ago. I met with a number of my constituents and the North Carolina Western Piedmont Council of Governments regarding a project that many of the local governments in the western part of the State are supportIng. It is a comprehensive water quality study. the Upper Catawba River Basin Water Quality Program. which Is designed to assess the health of the Catawba River and its tributaries to ensure a safe drinking water supply and determine appropriate future uses along the rivers banks. The local governments are making a significant financial contribution. however. it Is necessary to secure Federal funds to complete the study. I have been informed by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. of which I am a member. that this study would be eligible for funding under section 319 nonpoint source program. Is that the gentelmans understanding?
Date: 1992-07-30
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. nothing is more important to fulfill the American dream than to have a job for the breadwinner in the family. Nothing can more strengthen values than for the breadwinner to have a job. They cannot buy a house unless they have a Job. But nothing Is more important for our future than our children. I believe our Nation cannot afford to delay action on proposals to deal with the problems of childhood. childhood hunger. child abuse and neglect. and family disintegration. That is why I support H.R. 5600. the childrens initiative. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this legislation. The scope of the Mickey Leland bill which was approved by the House Committee on Agriculture has been reduced and incorporated Into H.R. 5600. which has the needed revenues to address the issue. I thank my colleagues. and I urge them to support H.R. 5600.
Date: 1992-07-30
Speaker: MARY LLOYD (democrat)
Chamber: S

IRELAND Event: Physician. U.S. medical staff. assigned to womens gymnastics. womens baskethall and backup duties at urgent treatment unit Age: 39 Residence: Lexington Hometown: Lexington School: Sayre High School. Memphis State (undergraduate). TennesseeMemphis (mediCal) Occupation: Orthopedic surgeon. Kentucky Sports Medicine Clinic. team physician. University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University Greatest accomplishments: 1992 U.S. Olympic medical staff. and head physician. 1990 U.S. Olympic Festival A former competitive swimmer. she swam the 100meter breaststroke in the 1973 World University Games in the Soviet Union Where she was four years ago: Practicing orthopedic surgery and traveling with womens U.S. basketball team at Jones Cup in Taipei. Taiwan Quote: "Its one of those situations where youd like to go over there and not be busy at all. but you get psyched up to take care of most any problem."
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I mnove to suspend the rules and pass the bill entitled the "Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act of 1991." as amended.
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. and I do rise in support of H.R. 2407. as amended. Mr. Speaker. the Introduced version of this legislation has been cosponsored by more than 360 of our colleagues. Mr. Speaker. I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gen-" tleman from Texas . the chairman of the subcommittee that worked on this legislation.
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DR LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. and I do so to thank the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. the gentleman from Texas . and all the members of the Committee on the Judiciary. and I have a communication from the gentleman from Texas that I include for the RECORD at this point. . Mr. Speaker. the text of the letter Is as follows:
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve the provision of electric and telephone service in rural areas. to establish a grant program to Improve the provision of health care services and educational services in rural areas by enabling providers of such services to obtain access to modern interactive telecommunications systems. and for other purposes. as amended.
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the time allotted to me be divided in half with the gentleman from Missouri .
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. in my remaining time I would like to say we cannot legislate from newspaper articles. We have to get the facts. We cannot use code words. We cannot say 2percent loans when they are not making any 2percent loans. The fact is that this program--and my distinguished colleague from Missouri [Mr. COLEM&N ] very eloquently expressed itit is a philosophical difference. But this great experiment was started. and it has worked. and it is still continuing to work. The unfortunate thing is that there Is still need. There are in my congfessional district places where they are without telephone. without power.. Saying that. "There was an article that says that one company went astray and had some money." or did not have some money. that may well be true. We are not denying that there are or have been an abuse here or an abuse there. But the oversight continues. and the commitment continues. and this is our commitment to rural America.
Date: 1992-08-04
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Sfeaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on the bill that was presently under consideration. H.R. 5237. and also on H.R. 4906 which was passed earlier today.
Date: 1992-08-06
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman and my colleagues. I rise in support of H.R. 3603. the childrens initiative. This legislation is designed to reach the most deprived families of our country. This bill Is geared towards strengthening our countrys efforts to end hunger among children and their families and to curtail the abuse and neglect of children. Title VI of this billthe Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Actmakes several longneeded changes and improvements In the Food Stamp Program. Our efforts to strengthen the Food Stamp Program through passage of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act go back to 1990. when the Committee on Agriculture included the Mickey Leland bill as part of its version of the 1990 farm bill. The House took a strong position in favor of the food stamp provisions when It rejected an effort to strike major portions of the Mickey Leland bill from the farm billprovisions designed to help poor families and households--by a margin of 33683. Unfortunately. the budget summit agreement that year. which contained the payasyougo provisions. forced the Agriculture Committees to delete these worthwhile but costly provisions from the farm bill conference report. We did not give up the fight for needy children. We renewed the fight last year when Congressman PANETrA. the lead sponsor of the. Mickey Leland bill.
Date: 1992-08-06
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. the distinguished chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the gentleman from Florida . is not prepared to be yielded to at this point. By unanimous consent. Mr. Chairman. may we facilitate the distinguished chairman by allowing him to utilize the time later?
Date: 1992-08-06
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Florida be permitted to utilize the balance of my time. which I will yield to him. later in the debate.
Date: 1992-08-06
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma . and then I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Florida .
Date: 1992-08-10
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill to amend the U.S. Warehouse Act to provide for the use of electronic cotton warehouse receipts. as amended.
Date: 1992-08-10
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I wish to advise Members that this is a very simple bill.It does exactly what the title stipulates. and that is that electronic warehouse receipts for cotton may be used by the industry. This will bring us into the 21st century. Mr. Speaker. H.R. 5764 amends the U.S. Warehouse Act to authorize the use of electronic warehouse receipts for cotton. This legislation simply broadens the authorIty of the Secretary of Agriculture to allow the use of an electronic central filing system. In accordance with regulations Issued by the Secretary. In lieu of the outdated paperbased warehouse receipt system. Warehouse receipts are used to track the ownership of cotton stored In Federal- and Statelicensed warehouses. H.R. 5764 will modernize and streamline the entire cotton warehouse receipt system. It will require all the same Information and provide all the same legal protections as are provided with the current paper system. Mr. Speaker. several pilot projects have been used to test the electronic system. The new system will be faster. more efficient. require less storage space. and Improve security. I am pleased to support this legislation and help the U.S. cotton Industry join the computer Information age. Mr. Speaker. an Informal review by the Congressional Budget Office Indicates this legislation has no budget cost. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5764. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the balance of the time allocated to me be managed by the gentleman from Louisiana . the distinguished chairman of the subcommittee that handled this legislation.
Date: 1992-08-10
Speaker: DR LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill to provide equitable relief to producers of sugarcane subject to proportionate shares. as amended.