Mark Hatfield

Mr. HATFIELD

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, the announcement of an Executive order banning the use of replacement workers by Federal contractors disturbs me because it appears to circumvent congressional authority to amend this Nation's labor laws. Because of this concern, I support the effort to prevent the implementation and enforcement of this order. Nevertheless, I remain a supporter of legislative attempts that would amend the National Labor Relations Act and overturn Supreme Court decisions which have weakened what I believe to be the original intent of the law--to explicitly protect a worker's economic self-help activities through the right to strike.

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Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business be authorized to meet during the sessions of the Senate on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at 9:30 a.m., in room SR- 428A, to conduct a hearing focusing on the Regulatory Flexibility Amendments Act.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at 2 p.m. to hold a closed hearing on intelligence matters.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be granted permission to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, for purposes of conducting a subcommittee hearing which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. The purpose of this oversight hearing is to consider Forest Service appeals.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, to conduct a hearing on credit unions.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be granted permission to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, for purposes of conducting a Full Committee hearing which is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of this oversight hearing is to consider domestic petroleum production and international supply.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Finance Committee be permitted to meet Wednesday, March 8, 1995, beginning at 10 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing on welfare reform.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. to hold a hearing on Intellectual Property Rights and the People's Republic of China.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent on behalf of the Governmental Affairs Committee to meet on Wednesday, March 8, at 9:30 a.m. for a hearing on regulatory reform.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, beginning at 2:30 p.m., in room 485 of the Russell Senate Office Building on reforming and downsizing of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Labor and Human Resources be authorized to meet for a hearing on health professions consolidation and reauthorization, during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, March 8, 1995, at 9:30 a.m.

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Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I now ask unanimous consent to temporarily lay aside the committee amendments.

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, if the Senator will yield, I may have gone too far in setting aside the committee amendments because I knew the Senator from Kansas wished to amend one of the committee amendments. Therefore, I ask to withdraw that unanimous-consent request of laying aside both committee amendments. Will the Chair please instruct us which committee amendment we would lay aside in order to make it clear for the Senator from Kansas?

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to temporarily lay aside the Bumpers amendment. ordered.

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Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, parliamentary inquiry. What is the status of our parliamentary situation?

Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I again urge any colleagues who wish to be heard on this pending amendment on Cuba to present themselves on the floor. We have a number of other amendments pending, that we are at least aware of, that Senators will ask to be considered. We do not want to lose a lot of the time waiting for that to happen. So let all Members be on notice that we are prepared to dispose of this amendment in an orderly way at some point soon and/or take up any other amendment and set this one aside. I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. HATFIELD. I thank the Chair. At this time, I urge any Members who wish to be heard on this amendment by the Senator from North Carolina [Mr. Helms] relating to Cuba, to come to the floor and express their views and, hopefully, we may bring this amendment to a conclusion shortly. We have been on this now for a number of hours, and it seems to me that we should bring it to that culmination and get on with other amendments. So I urge Members to come to the floor if they wish to be heard on this. Mr. BINGAMAN addressed the Chair.

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Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

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Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, last week, we had the distinct honor of sharing the floor with a credentialed and principled brother, guest Chaplain, Rev. Paul W. Lavin. I have been fortunate to have shared a friendship with Father Lavin that has enriched me in many ways. This friendship has developed, as Father Lavin has graciously opened his parish to me in the morning, so I can begin my day with prayer and worship. These times have been invaluable as I wrestle with the difficult and complex issues that we regularly face in the Senate. Father Lavin visited us with many accomplishments and distinctions. Father Lavin did his undergraduate work at King's College and then later attended seminary at Seminary of Our Lady of Angels. After receiving his master degree from seminary, he was ordained a year later by Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, DC. This marked the beginning of his official religious ministry. He accepted his first pastorate, at Mount Calvary Parish where he ministered for 5 years. During his tenure, he established the ECHO retreat program for high school seniors and young adults in the Archdiocese of Washington. This program remains the primary youth retreat in the Archdiocese. Father Lavin continued his commitment to young people in his next position as the director of Youth Retreats for the Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Washington. Under his direction the Catholic Youth Organization created a retreat center in Silver Spring, MD which he administered until 1979. For the next 10 years, he served as the chaplain of American University. In his capacity, he established the Hannan Series, which brought those involved in significant public service together with American students to discuss how their faith has influenced their public lives. He then returned to the pastorate becoming the pastor of Mother Seton Parish which is a parish of 1,800 Catholic families in suburban Montgomery county. His present position as the pastor of St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill, is what has caused our paths to meet. Father Lavin also is distinguished by many appointments which include: national chaplain of the Junior Catholic Daughters of America, member of board of directors of the Bishop McNamara High School, and president of Germantown HELP which is an ecumenical crisis helping organization. I have been blessed by my relationship with Father Lavin. While I have no plans to forsake my Baptist commitments, I have always felt welcome at St. Joseph's. So much so, that when my daughter was engaged to a Catholic, I suggested that she hold her wedding at St. Joseph's, a suggestion that she eagerly complied with. Later my granddaughter was baptized at St. Joseph's. It is encouraging when people can come together in fellowship made possible by their common bond in Christ. I have experienced this fellowship with Father Lavin, and I look forward to continued interaction with him in the future.

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Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I move to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was agreed to.

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, this amendment embodies an agreement between the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Commerce, Justice Subcommittee regarding the rescissions recommended in chapter 1, title II. It has been cleared by both sides. I recommend its adoption.

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I move to reconsider the vote.

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, this amendment embodies an agreement between the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Foreign Operations Subcommittee regarding the recisions recommended in chapter 3 of title II. It has been cleared on both sides. I ask for its adoption.

Mr. HATFIELD. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee amendments be considered and agreed to en bloc except for the committee amendments beginning on page 1, lines 3 through page 25, line 4; and page 31, lines 5 through 21. That the bill as amended be considered as original text for the purpose of further amendments and that no points of order be waived thereon by reason of this agreement.