Ben Campbell

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I yield any remaining time to Senator Allard, and I thank the Senator.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I thank the senator from Illinois, Ms. Moseley-Braun. She has been a leader on this issue and I have enjoyed working with her. Mr. President, I want to clarify the intent and effect of our amendment. It will not prohibit NHTSA from lobbying on behalf of tougher drunk driving laws, seat belt laws, or air bag requirements. In each of those cases, there are federal mandates or incentive programs designed and in place. It would also not prohibit NHTSA from lobbying on behalf of improved motorcycle safety. In fact, we would hope that NHTSA would engage in more activities designed to improve motorcycle safety and education programs.

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Illinois for that clarification, and I urge the adoption of the amendment.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Wednesday, March 11, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. in room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building to conduct a mark-up on the Committee Budget Views & Estimates letter regarding the FY '99 budget request for Indian programs. To be followed immediately by a hearing on Tribal Sovereign Immunity. Those wishing additional information should contact the Committee on Indian Affairs at 224-2251. committee on labor and human resources

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my friend and colleague from Texas, Senator Hutchison, be added as an original cosponsor.

Mr. CAMPBELL. Madam President, today I introduce legislation that is very, very special to me, and which in my opinion is a long time in coming to this Nation, to the State of Colorado, and particularly to my own ancestors. This bill is entitled the Sand Creek Massacre Site Historic Preservation Act of 1998. This legislation would authorize the Federal acquisition of property located within Kiowa County, CO, designated as a point of interest on virtually every map in this Nation and infamously known as the site of the ``Sand Creek Massacre.'' Today, this property is owned by a private individual, who has strong interest in selling the land. The bill I introduce today would authorize the National Park Service to acquire this land for fair market value in compliance with the agency's standard rules and regulations. My bill would permit full public access to this hallowed site to the public, and more importantly to the descendants of those who lost their lives at Sand Creek. To provide some perspective, I would like to briefly explain the historical facts surrounding one of the most disgraceful events in American history--the Sand Creek Massacre. During the early morning hours on the shameful day of November 29, 1864, a Colonel in the Colorado Militia, religious zealot, by the name of John Chivington, led a regiment of Colorado Volunteers to the Cheyenne's Sand Creek campsite, where a band of Cheyenne led by Black Kettle, a well-known ``peace'' chief, was encamped and unsuspecting of his fate forthcoming on this date. Federal army officers had promised Black Kettle safe passage if he would stay at his campsite and fly the American flag along with a white flag of truce over his lodge, but Colonel Chivington disregarded that flag, and ordered an attack anyway on the unsuspecting village. After many hours of brutal and cowardly fighting, the Colorado volunteers lost only nine men in the fight but managed to murder over 200 Cheyenne, most of them innocent and unarmed women and children. Most men were out hunting and were not in camp. When the skirmish ended, the Colorado volunteers scalped and sexually mutilated many of the bodies of my people, proudly displaying their trophies to cheering crowds in the streets of Denver while desecrating the Cheyenne Heritage. One report said that Colonel Chivington admonished his soldiers to kill the babies in the camp because, according to him, ``nits make lice.'' Many of these facts are not disputed. Congress held an inquiry, in fact, after that fatal date and heard extensive testimony on the actions of Colonel Chivington, resulting in a discharge of both him and then territorial Governor Evans. But since Colonel Chivington's unit was not a regular Army unit but rather a Colorado militia which soon disbanded after the fateful day, not one of the people were ever brought to justice. Mr. President, this description of the events cannot begin to describe the horror that must have taken place on that day. But this bill authorizes our Government to preserve a significant piece of history that I believe is needed to remind us not just of the horrible deeds that took place in this country to many people in our history, but to the Native Americans, and to honor that memory. In fact, at Bent Fort, a national historic site just about 30 miles from the location of the massacre, National Park officials tell me that the single most asked question at the fort is, Where was the Sand Creek massacre located? I believe that with this property being considered for sale, a rare opportunity exists for us to save an important piece of American history. We should move forward and try, through whatever means we can, to acquire this very sacred site. This action will provide remembrance of the event, allow present and future generations of Americans to learn from our history, which includes much more glory than disgrace. In closing, I do not know of anybody of my own ancestry who did not have a relative at that terrible place. I urge my colleagues to support this very important preservation piece. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Madam President, today I introduce legislation that is very, very special to me, and which in my opinion is a long time in coming to this Nation, to the State of Colorado, and particularly to my own ancestors. This bill is entitled the Sand Creek Massacre Site Historic Preservation Act of 1998. This legislation would authorize the Federal acquisition of property located within Kiowa County, CO, designated as a point of interest on virtually every map in this Nation and infamously known as the site of the ``Sand Creek Massacre.'' Today, this property is owned by a private individual, who has strong interest in selling the land. The bill I introduce today would authorize the National Park Service to acquire this land for fair market value in compliance with the agency's standard rules and regulations. My bill would permit full public access to this hallowed site to the public, and more importantly to the descendants of those who lost their lives at Sand Creek. To provide some perspective, I would like to briefly explain the historical facts surrounding one of the most disgraceful events in American history--the Sand Creek Massacre. During the early morning hours on the shameful day of November 29, 1864, a Colonel in the Colorado Militia, religious zealot, by the name of John Chivington, led a regiment of Colorado Volunteers to the Cheyenne's Sand Creek campsite, where a band of Cheyenne led by Black Kettle, a well-known ``peace'' chief, was encamped and unsuspecting of his fate forthcoming on this date. Federal army officers had promised Black Kettle safe passage if he would stay at his campsite and fly the American flag along with a white flag of truce over his lodge, but Colonel Chivington disregarded that flag, and ordered an attack anyway on the unsuspecting village. After many hours of brutal and cowardly fighting, the Colorado volunteers lost only nine men in the fight but managed to murder over 200 Cheyenne, most of them innocent and unarmed women and children. Most men were out hunting and were not in camp. When the skirmish ended, the Colorado volunteers scalped and sexually mutilated many of the bodies of my people, proudly displaying their trophies to cheering crowds in the streets of Denver while desecrating the Cheyenne Heritage. One report said that Colonel Chivington admonished his soldiers to kill the babies in the camp because, according to him, ``nits make lice.'' Many of these facts are not disputed. Congress held an inquiry, in fact, after that fatal date and heard extensive testimony on the actions of Colonel Chivington, resulting in a discharge of both him and then territorial Governor Evans. But since Colonel Chivington's unit was not a regular Army unit but rather a Colorado militia which soon disbanded after the fateful day, not one of the people were ever brought to justice. Mr. President, this description of the events cannot begin to describe the horror that must have taken place on that day. But this bill authorizes our Government to preserve a significant piece of history that I believe is needed to remind us not just of the horrible deeds that took place in this country to many people in our history, but to the Native Americans, and to honor that memory. In fact, at Bent Fort, a national historic site just about 30 miles from the location of the massacre, National Park officials tell me that the single most asked question at the fort is, Where was the Sand Creek massacre located? I believe that with this property being considered for sale, a rare opportunity exists for us to save an important piece of American history. We should move forward and try, through whatever means we can, to acquire this very sacred site. This action will provide remembrance of the event, allow present and future generations of Americans to learn from our history, which includes much more glory than disgrace. In closing, I do not know of anybody of my own ancestry who did not have a relative at that terrible place. I urge my colleagues to support this very important preservation piece. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my friend and colleague from Texas, Senator Hutchison, be added as an original cosponsor.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. It is good to be of service. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for 7 minutes.

Mr. CAMPBELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 7 minutes as in morning business.

Mr. CAMPBELL. Did the Senator yield?

Mr. CAMPBELL. I will be glad to yield. Mr. DOMENICI addressed the Chair.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I take the time today to announce my support for the upcoming vote to override the President's veto of the Military Construction Line-Item Veto bill. This bill would have restored the funding to several very important construction projects in twenty-four states, one of which is my own. I voted for the line-item veto law. This law has recently been adjudged unconstitutional. We could simply wait for the Supreme Court to strike this law down. But I want to be on record reaffirming my belief that the President should have the authority to strike certain portions of congressional appropriation bills. However, I also want to be on record affirming the error in the President's line item in this instance of a certain Colorado project, as well as many others which my colleagues will attest. In vetoing the restoration of funding to these projects, the President commented, ``the projects in this bill would not substantially improve the quality of life of service members and their families, and most would not likely use funds for construction in FY 1998.'' Mr. President, I can assure you that this assumption is certainly not the case for the appropriation for work on the Army railyard expansion at Fort Carson. It is not, as the President seems to imply, a ``pork project.'' In fact, the Army itself stated it needs this project. It is included in the Army's 5-year development plan. This project is necessary to expand Ft. Carson's rail capacity to meet the minimum requirements to deploy several assigned units and potentially very large number of reserve units. Let me repeat that: this project is necessary to enable Ft. Carson meet the minimum requirements of deployment. In other words, Ft. Carson currently does not meet the minimum deployment requirements. In addition, the project would add several basic infrastructure components, including rail spurs, an operations support building and a maintenance shop. If these improvements are not made, the railyard's ability to deploy units, as a member of the ``contingency force pool,'' will be severely limited. As you can see, the project's completion is necessary in the Army's opinion. I urge my colleagues to vote to override this veto.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Wednesday, February 25th, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday, February 26th, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. in room 562 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct hearings on the President's FY '99 budget request for Indian programs. Those wishing additional information should contact the Committee on Indian Affairs at 224-2251. committee on agriculture, nutrition, and forestry

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I introduce a bill that gives our National Park Service the authority to require fee-based permits for the use of the parks in the making of motion pictures, television programs, advertisements or other commercial purposes. Our national parks are among our nation's most valuable resources. My ``National Park Service Image Fee Permit Act'' would help us to protect them and ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy their beauty by making sure the parks are reimbursed for their commercial use. The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service already have a similar permit and fee system for commercial filming on public lands. Rocky Mountain National Park in my home state of Colorado has had twenty-five commercial filming operations take place between 1996-1997. According to park supervisors many individuals in the entertainment business are shocked at the fact that they are not currently charged for the use of our great national parks. It makes no sense that our national parks' lands, that have been deemed to be even more precious by their designation, should be used commercially for free. This is especially important now when taxpayers are facing increased fees to enter the national parks and more and more people are enjoying our natural wonders every year in record numbers. As the Vice-Chairman of the Parks, Historic Preservation and Recreation Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I am concerned about the maintenance backlog that exists in most of our national parks. It is also no secret that the amount of federal tax dollars available for that maintenance has been dwindling for some time now. I offer this bill as a funding vehicle for our parks to reimburse them for the administrative costs they incur by allowing the images of our precious national parks to be used in commercial ventures. This bill will not provide all of the funds needed to address the maintenance backlog in our parks, nor do I intend it to, but it will defray the real costs associated with making our parks available for commercial enterprises such as the motion picture industry. We can all understand why Hollywood or book publishers want to use the spectacular beauty of our national parks as backdrops for their productions. My bill simply allows the National Park Service to recover the real costs of allowing such use and devoting those fees to the parks for their preservation. Common sense directs us to do this, and I believe this bill is fair for the commercial users of our parks and more importantly, for the American taxpayers. This bill is similar to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by my friend and colleague from Colorado, Congressman Hefley. Mr. President, I have a letter from the National Parks and Conservation Association that has reviewed and endorsed this legislation. I look forward to working with the Association, other interested parties and, of course, the Committee, to deal with the maintenance backlog at our national parks. I ask unanimous consent that the National Parks and Conservation Association letter of support and my bill be inserted in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I introduce a bill that gives our National Park Service the authority to require fee-based permits for the use of the parks in the making of motion pictures, television programs, advertisements or other commercial purposes. Our national parks are among our nation's most valuable resources. My ``National Park Service Image Fee Permit Act'' would help us to protect them and ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy their beauty by making sure the parks are reimbursed for their commercial use. The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service already have a similar permit and fee system for commercial filming on public lands. Rocky Mountain National Park in my home state of Colorado has had twenty-five commercial filming operations take place between 1996-1997. According to park supervisors many individuals in the entertainment business are shocked at the fact that they are not currently charged for the use of our great national parks. It makes no sense that our national parks' lands, that have been deemed to be even more precious by their designation, should be used commercially for free. This is especially important now when taxpayers are facing increased fees to enter the national parks and more and more people are enjoying our natural wonders every year in record numbers. As the Vice-Chairman of the Parks, Historic Preservation and Recreation Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I am concerned about the maintenance backlog that exists in most of our national parks. It is also no secret that the amount of federal tax dollars available for that maintenance has been dwindling for some time now. I offer this bill as a funding vehicle for our parks to reimburse them for the administrative costs they incur by allowing the images of our precious national parks to be used in commercial ventures. This bill will not provide all of the funds needed to address the maintenance backlog in our parks, nor do I intend it to, but it will defray the real costs associated with making our parks available for commercial enterprises such as the motion picture industry. We can all understand why Hollywood or book publishers want to use the spectacular beauty of our national parks as backdrops for their productions. My bill simply allows the National Park Service to recover the real costs of allowing such use and devoting those fees to the parks for their preservation. Common sense directs us to do this, and I believe this bill is fair for the commercial users of our parks and more importantly, for the American taxpayers. This bill is similar to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by my friend and colleague from Colorado, Congressman Hefley. Mr. President, I have a letter from the National Parks and Conservation Association that has reviewed and endorsed this legislation. I look forward to working with the Association, other interested parties and, of course, the Committee, to deal with the maintenance backlog at our national parks. I ask unanimous consent that the National Parks and Conservation Association letter of support and my bill be inserted in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today Senator Leahy and I are introducing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act of 1998, a bill to establish a matching grant program to help State, Tribal and local jurisdictions purchase armor vests for the use by law enforcement officers. We are pleased to be joined in this effort by the distinguished Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Hatch, and Senators D'Amato, Faircloth, Hollings, Johnson, Kennedy, Reid, Torricelli and Dodd. This bill expands on legislation I introduced last month to help law enforcement. There are far too many law enforcement officers who patrol our streets and neighborhoods without the proper protective gear against violent criminals. As a former deputy sheriff, I know first-hand the risks which law enforcement officers face everyday on the front lines protecting our communities. Today, more than ever, violent criminals have bulletproof vests and deadly weapons at their disposal. In fact, figures from the U.S. Department of Justice indicate that approximately 150,000 law enforcement officers--or 25 percent of the nation's 600,000 state and local officers--do not have access to bulletproof vests. The evidence is clear that a bulletproof vest is one of the most important pieces of equipment that any law enforcement officer can have. Since the introduction of modern bulletproof material, the lives of more than 1,500 officers have been saved by bulletproof vests. In fact, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has concluded that officers who do not wear bulletproof vests are 14 times more likely to be killed by a firearm than those officers who do wear vests. Simply put, bulletproof vests save lives. Unfortunately, many police departments do not have the resources to purchase vests on their own. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act of 1998 would form a partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies in order to make sure that every police officer who needs a bulletproof gets one. It would do so by authorizing up to $25 million per year for a new grant program within the U.S. Department of Justice. The program would provide 50-50 matching grants to state and local law enforcement agencies and Indian tribes to assist in purchasing bulletproof vests and body armor. To make sure that no police department is left out of the program, the matching requirement could be waived for those jurisdictions that cannot afford it. While we know that there is no way to end the risks inherent to a career in law enforcement, we must do everything possible to ensure that officers who put their lives on the line every day also put on a vest. Body armor is one of the most important pieces of equipment an officer can have and often means the difference between life and death. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today Senator Leahy and I are introducing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act of 1998, a bill to establish a matching grant program to help State, Tribal and local jurisdictions purchase armor vests for the use by law enforcement officers. We are pleased to be joined in this effort by the distinguished Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Hatch, and Senators D'Amato, Faircloth, Hollings, Johnson, Kennedy, Reid, Torricelli and Dodd. This bill expands on legislation I introduced last month to help law enforcement. There are far too many law enforcement officers who patrol our streets and neighborhoods without the proper protective gear against violent criminals. As a former deputy sheriff, I know first-hand the risks which law enforcement officers face everyday on the front lines protecting our communities. Today, more than ever, violent criminals have bulletproof vests and deadly weapons at their disposal. In fact, figures from the U.S. Department of Justice indicate that approximately 150,000 law enforcement officers--or 25 percent of the nation's 600,000 state and local officers--do not have access to bulletproof vests. The evidence is clear that a bulletproof vest is one of the most important pieces of equipment that any law enforcement officer can have. Since the introduction of modern bulletproof material, the lives of more than 1,500 officers have been saved by bulletproof vests. In fact, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has concluded that officers who do not wear bulletproof vests are 14 times more likely to be killed by a firearm than those officers who do wear vests. Simply put, bulletproof vests save lives. Unfortunately, many police departments do not have the resources to purchase vests on their own. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act of 1998 would form a partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies in order to make sure that every police officer who needs a bulletproof gets one. It would do so by authorizing up to $25 million per year for a new grant program within the U.S. Department of Justice. The program would provide 50-50 matching grants to state and local law enforcement agencies and Indian tribes to assist in purchasing bulletproof vests and body armor. To make sure that no police department is left out of the program, the matching requirement could be waived for those jurisdictions that cannot afford it. While we know that there is no way to end the risks inherent to a career in law enforcement, we must do everything possible to ensure that officers who put their lives on the line every day also put on a vest. Body armor is one of the most important pieces of equipment an officer can have and often means the difference between life and death. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I call upon my colleagues today to recognize an organization that has been very valuable not only to the hard working ranchers and farmers that I represent in Colorado, but to everyone in America whose livelihood depends upon the cattle industry. Founded in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. Small businesses, like cattle farms and ranches, are the heart of the American economy. The U.S. cattle industry is comprised of more than one million individual farms or ranches that provide our nation with a steady supply of safe, nutritious beef. Living on a small ranch in Ignacio, Colorado, I know the vast majority of U.S. cattlemen are family farmers and ranchers who are skilled stewards of their natural resources and trained caretakers of the animals under their care. Eighty percent of cattle businesses have been in the same family for more than 25 years and 10 percent for more than 100 years. Cattle ranchers form the largest part of the U.S. food and fiber industry, which, in turn, is the largest segment of the U.S. economy-- nearly 17.5 percent of the gross national product. Doing business in all 50 states, cattlemen contribute to thousands of rural economies and, directly and indirectly, add $153 billion to the national economy. It is also important to recognize that the beef industry provides 1.6 million American jobs, and the U.S. annually produces nearly 25 percent of the world's beef supply with less than 10 percent of the world's cattle inventory. In Denver, where the industry is commemorating 100 years of the cattlemen's association history, we have a unique opportunity for people all across America to join in celebrating the labor of generations of America's cattlemen and women. Since this historic event is taking place in my home state of Colorado, I would like to take this time also to recognize the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, which is one of the nation's oldest cattlemen's associations, founded in 1867, even before Colorado became a state. I am proud to say that with hard working grass-roots organizations like the National Cattlemen's Association and the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, issues that directly affect the West and across this country can be addressed in Washington with great success. In 1996, I joined Senator Domenici on the Senate floor in support of the grazing reform bill in the 104th Congress. It was a moving sight to see so many cattlemen and women in the Senate gallery and the halls of Congress working with their senators to help ensure passage of this vital legislation. Currently, grazing legislation is pending in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on which I serve. With endorsements from strong grass-roots organizations like the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, we will continue to fight to get this legislation enacted into law. Once again I commend the National Cattlemen's Beef Association for 100 years of dedicated service to America's ranchers and farmers.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I honor Mr. Steven Chotin, one of Colorado's leading citizens, for his many contributions and outstanding dedication to our great state. On the heels of his 50th birthday, I would like to take this opportunity to formally recognize my friend, a long-time motorcycling partner, for his philanthropic and civic activities of the past few decades. Steven has been a legend in a variety of charitable causes in Colorado, giving of his time and energy generously, as well as financially, to The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, The Colorado Symphony, The Allied Jewish Federation of Denver, National Jewish Hospital, Shalom Park and many other worthy endeavors. Mr. Chotin has served on the boards of numerous community and charitable organizations, including Fresh Start, a program committed to paving a way out for Denver's inner-city youth. Equally renowned are Steven's activities in civic and business affairs. As head of The Chotin Group Corporation, National Mortgage Corporation and Merchants Mortgage Corporation, he has succeeded in providing gainful employment to a significant number of Denver area residents. I am sure I speak for all Coloradans in extending Steven my congratulations and appreciation for leaving such an indelible mark on our state by the young age of 50. I wish him many more years of happiness and fruition as a Colorado resident. Mr. President, I yield the floor and I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I am introducing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998, a bill to establish a matching grant program to help State, Tribal and local jurisdictions purchase armor vests for the use by law enforcement officers. I also am working with my colleague, Senator Leahy, on an expanded version of body armor legislation. There are far too many law enforcement officers who patrol our streets and neighborhoods without the proper protective gear against violent criminals. As a former deputy sheriff, I know first-hand the risks which law enforcement officers face everyday on the front lines protecting our communities. Today, more than ever, violent criminals have bulletproof vests and deadly weapons at their disposal. In fact, figures from the U.S. Department of Justice indicate that approximately 150,000 law enforcement officers-- or 25 percent of the nation's 600,000 state and local officers--do not have access to bulletproof vests. The evidence is clear that a bulletproof vest is one of the most important pieces of equipment that any law enforcement officer can have. Since the introduction of modern bulletproof material, the lives of more than 1,500 officers have been saved by bulletproof vests. In fact, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has concluded that officers who do not wear bulletproof vests are 14 times more likely to be killed by a firearm than those officers who do wear vests. Simply put, bulletproof vests save lives. Unfortunately, many police departments do not have the resources to purchase vests on their own. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998 would form a partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies in order to make sure that every police officer who needs a bulletproof gets one. It would do so by authorizing up to $25 million per year for a new grant program within the U.S. Department of Justice. The program would provide 50-50 matching grants to state and local law enforcement agencies and Indian tribes to assist in purchasing bulletproof vests and body armor. To make sure that no police department is left out of the program, the matching requirement could be waived for those jurisdictions that cannot afford it. This bill is a companion to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Peter J. Visclosky from Indiana. That legislation already has over 200 cosponsors. This bill has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Sheriffs' Association, the International Union of Police Associations, the Police Executive Research Forum, the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, and the National Association of Police Organizations. While we know that there is no way to end the risks inherent to a career in law enforcement, we must do everything possible to ensure that officers who put their lives on the line every day also put on a vest. Body armor is one of the most important pieces of equipment an officer can have and often means the difference between life and death. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I am introducing the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998, a bill to establish a matching grant program to help State, Tribal and local jurisdictions purchase armor vests for the use by law enforcement officers. I also am working with my colleague, Senator Leahy, on an expanded version of body armor legislation. There are far too many law enforcement officers who patrol our streets and neighborhoods without the proper protective gear against violent criminals. As a former deputy sheriff, I know first-hand the risks which law enforcement officers face everyday on the front lines protecting our communities. Today, more than ever, violent criminals have bulletproof vests and deadly weapons at their disposal. In fact, figures from the U.S. Department of Justice indicate that approximately 150,000 law enforcement officers-- or 25 percent of the nation's 600,000 state and local officers--do not have access to bulletproof vests. The evidence is clear that a bulletproof vest is one of the most important pieces of equipment that any law enforcement officer can have. Since the introduction of modern bulletproof material, the lives of more than 1,500 officers have been saved by bulletproof vests. In fact, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has concluded that officers who do not wear bulletproof vests are 14 times more likely to be killed by a firearm than those officers who do wear vests. Simply put, bulletproof vests save lives. Unfortunately, many police departments do not have the resources to purchase vests on their own. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998 would form a partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies in order to make sure that every police officer who needs a bulletproof gets one. It would do so by authorizing up to $25 million per year for a new grant program within the U.S. Department of Justice. The program would provide 50-50 matching grants to state and local law enforcement agencies and Indian tribes to assist in purchasing bulletproof vests and body armor. To make sure that no police department is left out of the program, the matching requirement could be waived for those jurisdictions that cannot afford it. This bill is a companion to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Peter J. Visclosky from Indiana. That legislation already has over 200 cosponsors. This bill has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Sheriffs' Association, the International Union of Police Associations, the Police Executive Research Forum, the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, and the National Association of Police Organizations. While we know that there is no way to end the risks inherent to a career in law enforcement, we must do everything possible to ensure that officers who put their lives on the line every day also put on a vest. Body armor is one of the most important pieces of equipment an officer can have and often means the difference between life and death. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, tonight the President of the United States will outline some important issues for our consideration during the second half of this Congress, and, as I have sat here for the last 40 minutes listening to some of my colleagues, they have spoken with great emphasis on the importance of the points on which they are going to agree and disagree with him. But today I rise, with my friend Senator Allard, to submit two resolutions that are on a happier note. These resolutions are to honor the outstanding achievement of the Denver Broncos in their winning of Super Bowl XXXII. The first resolution recognizes the entire Broncos organization and the other honors John Elway, the team's veteran leader, who happens to be a personal friend of both Senator Allard and myself. For the first time in 13 years, an AFC team has won the Super Bowl, and it is only the second time a wild-card team has won since 1980. Indeed, they were the underdog in the betting from Las Vegas to Atlantic City and all points in between. As those football fans among us might know, the Broncos have glimpsed victory on four prior occasions, but had victory elude them each time. All of that changed this past Sunday. With an inspiring team effort, they beat the odds and the legendary Green Bay Packers, a team as talented and formidable as any of the championship Packer teams before it. So sure were some people that the Broncos would lose, one electric appliance merchant in Farmington, NM, and Durango, CO, offered unlimited free appliances to customers on the day before the game if the Broncos won. Under the agreement, the customers would have only had to pay if the Broncos lost. Lucky for him, he had the foresight to take out a $300,000 insurance policy, which barely covered his losses to jubilant customers as the unexpected happened and they showed up yesterday at both of his stores to collect on their free appliances. In a brilliant athletic and strategic contest, both the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers reflected qualities that we all value and admire: hard work, teamwork, preparation, dedication, and sportsmanship above all things. For that, and a beautiful display of terrific physical talent, both teams must be commended and applauded. I want to highlight the Denver team, of course, because I am from Colorado and because they displayed a resilience and perseverance in overcoming four previous Super Bowl losses, qualities which any one of us must cheer who, in any type of endeavor, has ever tried and failed. The Denver team succeeded with the leadership of John Elway, the MVP performance of Terrell Davis, a skilled offensive line that proved confidence and heart can compete with size, and a defense that proved as strong as it was fearless against a formidable offense. Our second resolution specifically honors John Elway for his outstanding accomplishment in leading the Broncos to its fourth Super Bowl appearance and its first Super Bowl victory. In bringing his team a national championship, Mr. Elway has given us lessons in the game of football for years to come, and Sunday he gave us a new lesson in perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship. He is certainly a hero.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill to prohibit the cloning of humans. This act would further extend last year's efforts by last year's law which banned federal funding of human cloning. Under my bill, there would be an outright ban on human cloning, whether publicly or privately funded. The scientific term for human cloning is ``human somatic cell nuclear transfer.'' That is what my bill would ban. My bill would not undermine or stifle scientific research in the area of genetics that promises to combat and cure disease in humans. This research includes the cloning of animals and human cells other than embryo cells. I am not a scientist and do not wish to insert myself in the process of scientific research and advances, from which we all benefit. However, when science crosses over the boundary of what is ethically and morally appropriate research, I have an obligation to respond on behalf of myself and my constituents. Congress--and its law-making authority--is the only mechanism available to address the issue of human cloning and assert the will of the American people that it not go forward. We have a responsibility to protect the moral and ethical foundation upon which this country was built. In recognizing that responsibility, both the Senate and House committees with jurisdiction have carefully looked at the implications of moving forward with legislation to ban human cloning. They have tapped the experts in the science of genetics and have confirmed what we as laymen believe--the cloning of humans is morally unacceptable and scientifically dangerous. During a March 12, 1997, House Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Technology hearing, the National Bioethics Advisory Commission testified that there is sufficient cause to warrant legislation because a developing child would be subject to undue harm as a result of current unscientifically plausible technology. In summarizing the Commission's report before the Subcommittee, its Chairman, Dr. Harold T. Shapiro, noted that this deficiency in the technology was coupled with far-reaching concern that human cloning is not deemed morally acceptable by society as a whole. A final hearing was held July 22, 1997, during which Dr. Hessell Bouma, a professor of biology, said it best. The transcript states that ``he stressed the uniqueness, freedom, and respect intrinsic to human life. Cloning, Dr. Bouma testified, is in direct violation of all three, and therefore should be prohibited by law.'' Mr. President, I don't think any of us can argue with that. I would like to urge my colleagues to take swift action and impose a ban on human cloning. We are all aware of the activities in Chicago to move forward with a human cloning experiment, so time is of the essence. I would ask that we work together over the coming weeks to pass a bill to prevent this and future efforts to wrongly clone humans. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill to prohibit the cloning of humans. This act would further extend last year's efforts by last year's law which banned federal funding of human cloning. Under my bill, there would be an outright ban on human cloning, whether publicly or privately funded. The scientific term for human cloning is ``human somatic cell nuclear transfer.'' That is what my bill would ban. My bill would not undermine or stifle scientific research in the area of genetics that promises to combat and cure disease in humans. This research includes the cloning of animals and human cells other than embryo cells. I am not a scientist and do not wish to insert myself in the process of scientific research and advances, from which we all benefit. However, when science crosses over the boundary of what is ethically and morally appropriate research, I have an obligation to respond on behalf of myself and my constituents. Congress--and its law-making authority--is the only mechanism available to address the issue of human cloning and assert the will of the American people that it not go forward. We have a responsibility to protect the moral and ethical foundation upon which this country was built. In recognizing that responsibility, both the Senate and House committees with jurisdiction have carefully looked at the implications of moving forward with legislation to ban human cloning. They have tapped the experts in the science of genetics and have confirmed what we as laymen believe--the cloning of humans is morally unacceptable and scientifically dangerous. During a March 12, 1997, House Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Technology hearing, the National Bioethics Advisory Commission testified that there is sufficient cause to warrant legislation because a developing child would be subject to undue harm as a result of current unscientifically plausible technology. In summarizing the Commission's report before the Subcommittee, its Chairman, Dr. Harold T. Shapiro, noted that this deficiency in the technology was coupled with far-reaching concern that human cloning is not deemed morally acceptable by society as a whole. A final hearing was held July 22, 1997, during which Dr. Hessell Bouma, a professor of biology, said it best. The transcript states that ``he stressed the uniqueness, freedom, and respect intrinsic to human life. Cloning, Dr. Bouma testified, is in direct violation of all three, and therefore should be prohibited by law.'' Mr. President, I don't think any of us can argue with that. I would like to urge my colleagues to take swift action and impose a ban on human cloning. We are all aware of the activities in Chicago to move forward with a human cloning experiment, so time is of the essence. I would ask that we work together over the coming weeks to pass a bill to prevent this and future efforts to wrongly clone humans. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record.