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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine, Private First Class John ``Jack'' Delmage, who served our nation in combat during World War II. Born March 24, 1919, Jack Delmage was 22 when he volunteered to join the Army as our nation joined the war. This week, more than 50 years later, Jack will finally receive full recognition for his service. Jack Delmage joined the elite 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion where he earned his Parachutist Badge, known as ``Jump'' Wings. The 551st has an illustrious record of achievements, including the Army's first daylight combat jump and the capture of the first German general. During his early missions, Jack earned the Combat Parachutist Badge with Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. As a result of his actions on August 15, 1944 in Operation Anvil Dragoon, Jack earned the French Croix de Guerre Medal with Silver-Gilt Star, awarded by the President of France to the 551st Infantry Battalion for the magnificent bravery displayed in the capture of Draguignan. In addition, the Kingdom of Belgium awarded the 551st a commemorative ribbon for their efforts. During his distinguished military service in World War II, Jack Delmage earned a number of service medals, including: the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and most recently, the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism displayed during the Battle of the Bulge. Through an unfortunate misunderstanding, his comrades believed Jack was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge, and as a result, Jack never received these service medals. I am proud to join Jack Delmage this Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a ceremony to receive the medals and recognition he has earned and deserves.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, next week, March 17, 2002, we celebrate National Agriculture Week. From the apple orchards of upstate New York and cattle ranches of Texas, to the farm belt of the Midwest and rice fields of California, we are a nation built by farmers and ranchers. We take this week to honor those who produce our food and fiber, and to call attention to what needs to be done to protect our agricultural heritage, our way of life and our safe and plentiful food supply. It is the strength of this agricultural community that has made the United States the ``bread basket of the world.'' My home of California is our nation's most productive agricultural producers, producing more than $27 billion worth of product each year. The people of our state and nation benefit from this agricultural bounty every day in affordable, high-quality food, fiber, flowers and forest products. Farmers are good stewards of the land and take pride in their work to protect the environment. Farmers and ranchers care for the land in many ways--from sustainable forestry practices to sound and safe pest management programs and grazing programs. Farmers are also good conservationists, and have written the book on doing more with less. In the last 30 years, agriculture's share of water has remained constant, but farmers and ranchers have boosted production on a tonnage basis an impressive 67 percent during the same period. Farmers provide habitat for many species of wildlife, including the waterfowl of the Pacific Flyway. Many farmers are working towards better and more environmentally friendly methods of pest control--such as box homes for bats and barn owls, or pest resistant plants and bacteria that combat pests while reducing the reliance on pesticides. In addition to their environmental benefits, farmers, ranchers, vintners and other members of the agricultural community are an important part of California's economy. A University of California study recently found that farmers generate about $59 billion in personal income for Californians or 6.6 percent of the stat's annual personal income. California agriculture also contributes 1.1 million jobs to the state, about 7 percent of the total workforce. It is my great honor and pleasure to represent many of the men and women of California Agriculture in this House. Please join me next week in recognizing their contributions and thanking them for all they do to make this great nation what it is today.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today torn by two emotions: proud of the way that U.S. Navy SEAL Neil Roberts served our country and saddened by his loss in the line of duty. Petty Officer First Class Neil Roberts grew up in Woodland, California, which I am privileged to represent. One of 11 children in the Roberts family, Neil graduated from Woodland High in 1987 and joined the U.S. Navy that September. Neal served with distinction in the U.S. Navy, first assigned to the Navy Air Reconnaissance Squadron and then joining the elite Navy SEAL team. He served in the Navy with distinction, earning two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, three Good Conduct Medals, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, five Sea Service Deployment Medals, the NATO Medal, three Southwest Asia Service Medals, the Battle ``E'', his Rifle Marksmanship Medal, his Pistol Expert Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, and the National Defense Award. This is truly a record to be proud of. This year, Petty Officer Roberts was part of Operation Anaconda in eastern Afghanistan. This operation is aimed at containing and eliminating the al Qaeda and Taliban forces still fighting against the newly established democracy, against American troops, and against allied forces in the region. Petty Officer First Class Neil Roberts was there to answer the call and he made the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Neal's wife, Patricia, and their 18-month-old son; to Neal's mother, Janet; and to the rest of his family and friends. I hope it will comfort them to know that a nation mourns with them and that Neil made us all proud.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, today, the Northem California Water Association is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since 1992, NCWA has provided a strong regional voice on California water policy for Northem California's water suppliers, farmers, and landowners. NCWA is a prominent and well-respected organization in Northern California water issues. The organization represents 70 agricultural water suppliers and individual farmers who rely upon the waters of the American, Feather, Sacramento, and Yuba Rivers, smaller tributaries and groundwater to irrigate over 870,000 acres of Northern California farmland, extending from the Coast Range to the Sierra Nevada foothills, and from Redding to Sacramento. For the past 10 years, NCWA has been a leader in protecting Northern California water rights, developing the Sacramento Valley Water Management Agreement, promoting the construction of new surface water storage in Northern California including Sites Reservoir, protecting Northern California groundwater resources, developing and implementing constructive solutions to Bay-Delta water supply and environmental problems, and developing and constructing fish passage improvements including fish screens and siphons. It has been my great honor and pleasure to represent this region and to work closely with NCWA to protect the region's water supplies. Again, I would like to congratulate NCWA as the organization celebrates 10 years representing Northern California water interests.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a law enforcement professional that is retiring after 28 years of dedicated public service. Police Chief Del Hanson, Woodland Police Department, in a career that began as a sworn patrol officer and ended as a police chief, will be honored by his department and the citizens of Yolo County on March 1, 2002 in Woodland California. Chief Hanson began his law enforcement career in 1974 in Waukegan, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago and joined the Woodland Police Department in June of 1985 as a sworn patrol officer. Since then, Chief Hanson was promoted through the ranks of the Woodland Police Department and was sworn in as Police Chief in June of 1999. Chief Hanson's belief in continuing education can be seen in his impressive educational achievements. Chief Hanson graduated with honors from St. Mary's College with a bachelors degree in 1991 and in 1995 received a masters degree from Cal-Poly Pomona. In addition, Chief Hanson graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1988. He is also a graduate of the Command College, which is sponsored by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. As a peace officer, Chief Hanson's career has been marked with great success. As a strong supporter of the School Resource Officer Program, Chief Hanson worked to acquire funding for two officers and created a very successful program that establishes prevention and intervention techniques on school campuses to help curb juvenile criminal behavior before it becomes more serious. Recently, Chief Hanson spearheaded the effort to acquire funding to construct a new state of the art police facility to meet the needs of the growing city of Woodland. The voters approved the funding in 2000 and the new facility will be open in late 2003 or early 2004. Chief Hanson's law enforcement colleagues have recognized him with many awards and commendations including being named the Yolo County Bar Association's Officer of the Year in 1998 and was selected Chairman of the California Police Chiefs Association's Standards and Ethics Committee for 2001. Chief Hanson is more then a peace officer, he is also a community leader. Chief Hanson serves as a board member for the Yolo County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center. In addition, he serves as a member of the Woodland Beautification Committee, which is a volunteer organization formed to facilitate murals in places previously plagued with graffiti. I am honored to recognize an individual who has committed his life to the protection of his fellow citizens. Men and women who put their lives in harms way everyday on our streets and cities merit our admiration, and deserve our appreciation. Please join me in congratulating Chief Del Hanson for a lifetime of hard work and a job well done.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the hard work and thoughtful consideration of many of my constituents for their involvement in organizing and carrying out a mass donation of baked goods, ``Operation Cookie Bake'', for the active duty, reserves and civilian employees at Travis Air Force Base in Vacaville, California. Operation Cookie Bake, originally sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 165 of Vacaville, was created as one way in which the local community could show support for the hardworking men and women who defend our freedom around the world and at home. On October 22, 2001, the community hosted the first phase of Operation Cookie Bake, resulting in the donation of twenty-one large and medium sized boxes or approximately 5,000 cookies and another 1,500 brownies, fudge and other treats. The second phase of Operation Cookie Bake on December 11, 2001, produced over 10,000 cookies and 3,000 brownies, fudge and breads, or approximately 800 individual bags of goodies. I would like to recognize the hard work of so many of my constituents who have truly made me proud: the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 165 who sponsored the first phase of the project and supported it; as well as the ladies of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 84 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Unit 7244; the employees, students and members of Sutter Health, Central Billing Office, Meek's Lumber, St. Mary's Parish, Rainbow Girls, Vacaville Bible Church, Boy Scout Troop 195, Girl Scout Troops 80 and 93, Vanden High School Interact Club, Will C. Wood Culinary Club, Faith Academy, Xi Tau Delta of Beta Sigma Phi, American Legion Auxiliary 550 of Vallejo, American Legion Post 165, Brotherhood of Vietnam Veterans, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 84, United Veterans Memorial Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7244. I would also like to recognize the Veteran Liaison for the 60th Air Wing, Airman first Class Brooke Gardner, for her efforts in facilitating the smooth operation and delivery of the donations, and Captain Christopher Stratford, Executive for the Director of Staffs office at Travis Air Force Base, who helped coordinate the delivery of these gifts for the troops. In addition, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation for Kelli Germeraad for her coordination of the entire project; without her countless hours dedicated to this endeavor, this venture would not have succeeded.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, the Republic of China on Taiwan has been a true friend and partner of the United States of America. During the past three years, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco has operated successfully under the guidance of the highly respected Director General Victor C.Y. Tseng. Victor C.Y. Tseng assumed the position of Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco on July 1, 1998, and quickly became a good friend of the United States of America, strengthening the bond that has grown with each passing day. On February 9, 2002, a farewell reception was held in Sacramento honoring Director General Victor C.Y. Tseng for his dedication, cooperation and exceptional leadership. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the years of outstanding effort as the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco and offer my best wishes and good luck to Victor C.Y. Tseng on assuming the position of Representative of the Taipei Mission in Sweden. Director General Victor C.Y. Tseng is hereby commended for his outstanding and successful tenure as Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from Missouri for yielding me this time. Let me just say that I do not serve in the Senate. I serve in the House. My district goes up and down the center part of California. And while I am very respectful of what the fine Senators in the other body might have to do or say, maybe two of California's Senators might visit my district sometime in the next few months and find out what they are saying, with all due respect to the gentleman. They do not speak for my district, I speak for my district. And if they want to come to my district and visit with my people, I will be happy to have a town hall meeting with them.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 577, a bill to require the annual disclosure of the sources and amount of funds raised to create, maintain or expand a Presidential library. In addition, the bill requires the National Archives and Records Administration, known as NARA, to post this information on the Internet. The transparency provisions in this good government bill should help ensure that donors are not afforded an unfair advantage in the policymaking process or other governmental benefits. On March 15, 2001, I introduced a companion bill, H.R. 1081, Accountability for Presidential Gifts Act. Its prime objective is to establish responsibility in one agency, NARA, for the receipt, valuation and disposition of Presidential gifts. It, too, seeks to ensure that there is no unfair advantage to donors in the policymaking process or in the receipt of other governmental benefits. Common Cause president Scott Harshbarger and Dr. Paul Light, director, Center for Public Service of the Brookings Institution, testified in favor of the disclosure provisions of H.R. 577 at the April 5 hearing of the Committee of Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations. Mr. Speaker, I agree with these good government advocates, and I applaud the initiative of the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Duncan) in pursuing this important change in law.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David Sayles English of Arlington, Virginia, as he joins the Arlington County Police Department. Throughout most of his adult life, David English has devoted himself to the safety and protection of others. A 1989 graduate of Yorktown High School in Arlington, Virginia, Mr. English attended Western Maryland College prior to serving in the United States Army. His service in the military, most notably at Fort Greely, Alaska and Fort Detrick, Maryland, gave him a unique insight into helping his fellow man. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Mr. English put his medical knowledge to work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) while earning his paramedic's license. Shortly after earning his license, David returned to his hometown to work as a firefighter at Fire Station #8 in Arlington County, Virginia. As it has been his lifelong dream to work in law enforcement, David joined the Arlington County Police Department earlier this year. Tomorrow morning, December 21, 2001, David Sayles English will graduate from the Arlington County Police Academy, officially becoming a Police Officer in Arlington, Virginia. He joins an illustrious group of men and women throughout our nation of whom I am proud. Let me extend my personal thanks to those who serve in uniform. If the efforts of our civil servants taught us anything on September 11, 2001, it is that this badge is a symbol of heroism and honor. I know that he will wear it with pride.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, on November 8, 2001 I was unavoidably absent during rollcall votes 433, 434 and 435. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on vote 433, approving the Journal, ``yes'' on vote 434, agreeing to the conference report on the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for FY 2002, and ``yes'' on vote 435, the motion to instruct conferees on the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations for FY 2002. I ask unanimous consent that these remarks be placed in the Congressional Record immediately following these votes.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects to a friend of mine who passed away this past Saturday. Raymond T. Butler was an icon in the Sacramento community. I know my good friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Matsui), also knew him very well. Ray was involved in virtually every aspect of community life in Sacramento. He was by profession an insurance man, but he was also involved in banks and the cable TV industry. He was a longtime volunteer in numerous civic organizations. Our community benefited from Ray Butler's involvement in it for many, many years. Our hearts go out to his wife and family in this time of loss. Mr. Speaker, Sacramento has lost a champion, a lion of its community. We were the better for his presence and we are the lesser for his passing.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to be down here. Having been born and raised in California, I have been a life-long San Francisco Giants fan, even though they only arrived in 1958. It gives me great pleasure to stand today and commend this resolution to my colleagues. My connection with Barry Bonds is not only that I come from Northern California and bleed San Francisco Giants colors; but his agent is a family friend of mine, Mr. Scott Boras. How many of you can recall the names McCovey, Mays, Marichal, Haller, Tito Fuentes, Jimmy Davenport, Jim Ray Hart? It is a long list of names that are steeped in Giants history that lead us to today's proceedings. Barry Bonds, in fact, may have started with the Pittsburgh Pirates; but in fact he is a San Francisco Giants. His father, Bobby Bonds, came up into the majors serving with the San Francisco Giants; and in his first at-bat hit a grand slam home run, something that has not been often repeated in the major leagues. Orlando Cepeda, the Hall of Famer with the San Francisco Giants, is one of those who also served with the Giants; Ron ``Bear'' Bryant, who in 1973 won 24 games; John ``The Count'' Montefusco, anybody from San Francisco or Northern California knows that name. Frank Robinson, who was the National League's first black manager, served with the Giants beginning in 1981. Jim Ray Hart and Jim Davenport; Tom Haller, Will Clark, ``Will the Thrill'' Clark. And his teammate Kevin Mitchell, who last took the Giants to the World Series with the Oakland A's. More recently we have had others. We have had Jeff Kent, Rich Aurilia, and Robb Nen, all adding to the Giants legacy. But in 2001, we had Barry Bonds and no one else. On August 11, he became the oldest player to ever hit 50 home runs. But do you know what? He did not stop there. He kept swinging. He kept popping that ball out into McCovey Cove, and the Giants kept winning. As the gentleman from Illinois said, on October 7, as everyone sat riveted in their living rooms and their family rooms across this country, Barry Bonds went yard a 73rd time. In the process, he broke Mark McGuire's single season record and, I have to say, a few years back when I watched Mr. McGuire make his challenge, that was a stirring time also. Bonds broke Maris' record for the most home runs for a left-hander; no asterisk, no nothing, he just did it. He broke McGuire's and Babe Ruth's record for most home runs on the road and, as the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) said, with a home run every 6.5 at bats, he broke McGuire's record there also. He broke Babe Ruth's record of 170 walks in a single season by walking 177 times. Can anyone imagine that? In the major leagues, the pitchers chose to walk Barry Bonds 177 times. Let me tell my colleagues, the other 29 franchises in the major leagues, you guys are a bunch of chickens; you would not pitch to him. Who knows how many he would have had. He could have had 100 home runs if you would have pitched to him. He had a slugging percentage of 863, breaking Roger Hornsby's previous single season record of 76 and passing Babe Ruth's major league record of 847. He was on base over half the time. Counting the walks, he was on base every other time he came to bat. That is the first time since 1957 anybody has bat over 500 and the first time in the National League since 1924. Mr. Speaker, the San Francisco Giants are a long and storied franchise. I have to say these names: Mays, Marichal, McCovey, Cepeda, Tito Fuentes, and the others that I grew up rooting for. These are all great giants, but none have been greater than Barry Bonds in this past year. Just remember that number: 73. We have struggled over the past 6 or 7 weeks in this country trying to keep things together. My heart goes out to everybody who has suffered a loss. In this time of trouble, and in this time of tragedy, and in this time of trial, I have to say that America has looked to those boys of spring and those boys of summer and, finally, we have looked to Barry Bonds to give us that shining example of what one person can do, even when the other 29 teams are working against him. Mr. Speaker, I commend this resolution to my colleagues in this House. I compliment the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi) for bringing this forward. I am a Giants fan from day one and I will be a Giants fan to the last day and the last breath. Thank God for Barry Bonds and the Giants this year. I urge an ``aye'' vote on this resolution.

Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, I would like to just share with the gentlewoman from San Francisco, I know Mr. Bonds hit number 73 against the Houston Astros, but in San Francisco, and in fact in the northern California area, in baseball, the ultimate opponent is the Los Angeles Dodgers, without any doubt. I have to say, I do not know where the gentlewoman was when he hit number 71, but it was against the Los Angeles Dodgers. I just want to get that in the Record. When he turned on that fast ball, imagine the audacity on number 71. It was the ninth inning and the Dodgers had some rookie in pitching, a little right-handed pitcher. He was throwing heat. Bonds was up and the game was basically over. This guy kept bringing the heat, and he would pitch one and it got by Bonds on strike one, and I think on strike two, I think Bonds actually turned to the catcher and said, ``You just put that ball there one more time.'' And the pitcher brought the fast ball again, and Bonds turned on, and there was never any doubt. I have to tell the Members, all over San Francisco and in northern California, Mr. Speaker, people jumped to their feet and said ``Yes, we broke the record against the Dodgers; life is good, congratulations, Barry Bonds; and we won the game.''

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a constituent and friend of mine, Mr. Stanley Mather and to commemorate his life and the service he gave to his community. Stan served our community as a plant pathologist for thirty-one years with the California State Department of Food and Agriculture, where he tirelessly fought to keep California's fruit crops free of viruses. On Sunday, July 22, 2001, Stanley Mather suffered a heart attack and died in his home in Sacramento, California. Stan first publicly served our nation as a gunnery officer aboard the battleship, USS Nevada, during World War II, where he saw close combat in Europe during the invasion of France in 1944 and the battles for Okinawa and Iwo Jima the following year. During the following three decades, Stan served in a variety of positions, always focusing on fruit virus control programs. Most notably, it was his work as a member of the Sacramento Rotary Club that first led me in contact with him. Over the last few years, Stan and I have worked closely on many occasions and I consider it a true honor to have had him as a friend. While he is sorely missed, I am reassured knowing that his legacy will live on for generations to come.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give the President the authorization and support he needs to respond to the acts of terror committed this week against the American people. When I was elected to this House, I took an oath to ``support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.'' Today I reaffirm that vow by giving the President the authority to prosecute the battle against our enemies wherever they may hide. The armed forces of the United States are the best in the world. And the men and women serving in them are ready to act and know our cause to be just. There is no justification for these despicable actions. There is no justification for providing support or assistance to those who would wage war against innocent men, women and children. There is no place to hide from our coming actions. In the words of another great President who led this nation in a time of turmoil, Abraham Lincoln, ``Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.''

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, our great Nation was dealt a blow of untold destruction and loss of life, in a cowardly and egregious act of war by terrorists. At this time my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of this horrible terrorist act. This is now a time for our Nation to collectively grieve and come together as one to address this crisis. I salute the brave men and women who are, even now, pouring through the tangled remains of the buildings, the doctors, nurses, paramedics, and law enforcement who are working long hours to provide critical medical attention, and the volunteers who are rallying to support them. The American people and Congress will support the President's effort to utilize every resource available to ensure our Nation's security. Our Nation has not witnessed such an unprovoked attack since Pearl Harbor. As in the past, America will respond. We will identify the perpetrators of these attacks and hold them accountable for an act of war against the American people.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Cox amendment to repeal the ethanol and MTBE mandate. The reason I do is very clear. Number one, I do not want to drink polluted water; I do not want to drink water that has poison in it. Now, the studies we have done in our subcommittee indicate very clearly that as we phase out MTBE in California, between now and the time we phase it out, there is no way ethanol production can come up to the level we need to meet our gap. No way. Plenty of corn, plenty of farmers growing it, but no way to process it to ethanol to get it to California to address our needs. One of the interesting aspects that I have discovered across this country is that we have 38 different types of fuel used to propel our vehicles, 38 different formulas. Some use ethanol, some use burn rates that are higher or lower, some use reformulated gasoline. There is no guarantee here that we are going to buy more corn to make ethanol to ship to California. All we are asking for, plain and simple, is the opportunity to use science and technology to address our air quality concerns in the chemical composition of our fuel and how it affects our air quality. That is all we are asking for. We are not asking for special treatment. We are still going to comply with the air quality requirements in the Clean Air Act. The fact of the matter is the clean air requirements that exist in California exceed the clean air requirements in the other 49 States. We have a higher standard. We are asking for the freedom to do that using current science and technology. Mr. Chairman, I want to close with one particular point. Last week, we were out here voting on some things, maybe it was the week before, where down in Florida they did not want to drill off the coast of Florida, or over in Michigan where they did not want to drill in Lake Michigan. I looked up at that board, and I saw all the Florida Members up there voting against that and thought, maybe I ought to respect that. And I looked at the Michigan Members, and I suggested to myself that before I voted I ought to respect the Michigan Members too. California wants that same level of respect. Vote ``yes'' on this amendment. Preferential Motion Offered by Mr. Thomas

Mr. OSE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to the amendment. Mr. Chairman, the amendment, as proposed, is anti-environment, it is anti-consumer, it is anti-California's major contribution to this economy, and that is, it is anti-technology. Think about what we are doing. What we are saying is, if you are a real expensive producer and you are a real high-polluting producer, we are going to put price caps in effect so that you will be protected from competition coming in with new technology that uses natural gas and that delivers power to people at a low price. Look at this chart, I say to my colleagues. This is a chart showing what happened when FERC's mitigation plan went into effect. The Waxman proposal is unnecessary. The Waxman proposal is anti-environment because it makes those plants that are more polluting come on line more. It is anti-consumer, because it makes the most expensive plants be the ones that operate, and it is anti-California's primary product technology, because it refuses to recognize how far we have come. Vote no on the Waxman amendment.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.

Mr. OSE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today to draw attention to an action taken by the United Nations this past May. While most of us are aware that the United States was not reelected to the United Nations Human Rights Commission, little attention has been paid to the fact that we were also removed from the International Narcotics Control Board. In fact, despite assurances from our allies that they would support the reelection of our ambassador to the board, he received just 2153 votes. This was a direct slap in the face from our so-called allies and friends at the U.N., especially considering our long history on the board and in support of the U.N.'s drug interdiction efforts. The United States has been a founding member of the International Narcotics Control Board and now no longer serves there. The ambassador, our ambassador, was serving as vice-chair of the board and was considered a likely candidate to serve as its next chairman. In addition to our long history, the U.S. is the single largest contributor to the U.N. drug control program, contributing $20 million in year 2000, which is more than the next three largest contributors combined. The United States also contributes another $20 million to international organizations for drug programs. This does not even count our efforts in Colombia, the Andean region, or Mexico. When we total all of our international drug program spending, the United States spends over $1.2 billion on international drug efforts, on top of the $19.2 billion we spend on domestic drug control efforts. In another slap, just as we were replaced on the Human Rights Commission by nations with horrid human rights records such as the Sudan, Syria and Cuba, the U.S. was removed from the International Narcotics Board and replaced by the Netherlands and Peru. Let us look at this decision a little closer. On the actual website of the Embassy of the Netherlands, which is WWW.Netherlands- embassy.org, they have a statement regarding their commitment to keeping drug laws. Keep in mind, this was a country elected to the International Narcotics Control Board in our stead. This is their statement. I am quoting directly here: ``The sale of small quantities of soft drugs in coffee shops (which are not allowed to sell alcohol) is therefore technically an offense, but prosecution proceedings are only instituted if the operator or owner of the shop does not meet [certain] criteria.'' The gentleman is correct, and our thinking is correct. Their own government web page clearly states they are not going to enforce their own drug laws. The other country that was elected to take our spot, or elected to the International Narcotics Control Board, that is, Peru, has top officials, including their president, a top general, and a top diplomat who are all facing charges of conspiring with the very drug lords they had promised the United States they would fight against. It is clear that both the Netherlands and Peru are our friend and allies. However, in this case I cannot believe that either is more qualified to serve on a board aimed at controlling illegal international narcotics than our country, the United States. My amendment demonstrates that we do not take the fight against drugs lightly. It compounds the message we have sent here all day. Nor will we be deterred from our rightful goal of destroying the illegal international drug cartels. When an organization such as the Narcotics Control Board denies the contribution that America has made to this fight by virtue of refusing to elect them to the Board, they are rejecting the knowledge and resources that the U.S. brings to the battle, and it is frankly only right that we take our resources and focus them elsewhere. The purpose of my amendment is very straightforward. In addition to the dues that we pay, which come under a different appropriations bill for the U.N., in addition to the dues that we pay, the United States makes many voluntary contributions to United Nations organizations. My amendment would prohibit such voluntary contributions from being made to the International Narcotics Control Board. This is not a unique request. There are limitations throughout this bill of a similar nature. On page 7, line 19; page 17, line 8; page 25, line 14; page 30, line 19; page 31, line 2; page 32, line 8. I could go on. That section of the bill dealing with international organizations on page 40, line 1, places limitations on discretionary or voluntary contributions to international organizations similar in nature to the International Narcotics Control Board. Frankly, it is my hope that our allies will hear our message, see the light, and again elect an American representative to the International Narcotics Control Board. In the meantime, if they do not want our participation, they surely would not want our money. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. OSE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a constituent of mine, Mrs. Barbara Moore of West Sacramento, California, to recognize Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company, a small family-owned company based in Princeton, New Jersey. A few years ago, Laura Jacobus, Director of Quality Assurance for Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company, reached out her hand to Barbara, who suffers from a rare condition called Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome. Dr. David Richman, Barbara's doctor at the University of California at Davis Medical Center, placed Barbara in a treatment program for her condition, thus leading her to Jacobus Pharmaceutical. Prior to the assistance from Jacobus Pharmaceutical, Barbara couldn't even move short distances without help. As a result of her treatments, Barbara has been able to watch her son grow up, and remain an integral part of his life. In a time where money is viewed as the main motivating factor, I am deeply touched by the selfless actions of Jacobus Pharmaceutical. It is my wish to honor Jacobus Pharmaceutical and Laura for their benevolence and unsurpassed humanity within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two constituents of mine, Mr. Leslie Matheney for his involvement and sacrifice in WWII and in Korea, and the late Walter Summ for his involvement and sacrifice in WWII. Mr. Matheney twice served our nation in the U.S. Marine Corps; first in World War II, from January 27, 1942, through February 1, 1946, where Mr. Matheney spent the majority of his service in the Asiatic Pacific Area. He also served aboard the U.S.S. Vella Gulf (CVE 111). He re- enlisted on January 24, 1948, to serve in Korea. It was during Mr. Matheney's service in Korea that he earned the Purple Heart. Mr. Matheney was honorably discharged on October 1, 1952. Mr. Summ served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Luetze during World War II. Mr. Summ was injured in a battle near Okinawa, Japan on April 6, 1945. The U.S.S. Luetze, along with Mr. Summ helped in the invasion of Iwo Jima, the reclaiming of the Philippines, and the ultimate defeat of the Japanese navy. Mr. Summ passed away over 30 years ago without having received his Purple Heart and the public recognition he deserves. I am pleased to report that on July 21, 2001, Mr. Matheney and Mr. Summ's son, Wally, will be presented their Purple Hearts during a public ceremony at the All Wars Memorial in West Sacramento, California. It is with great honor that I take part in this ceremony, and share their stories with you. They are truly America's heroes.

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Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in supporting the effort on behalf of the University of California at Davis to be included as a member of the National Textile Center (NTC). Mr. Speaker, it is silly not to include UC Davis in the NTC. Currently, NTC has no member schools west of the Mississippi River. California is America's second leading producer of cotton as well as being a leading national manufacturer of apparel, grossing over $13 billion annually. The NTC supports a consortium of research at six universities: Auburn, Clemson, Georgia Tech, North Carolina State, University of Philadelphia, and Dartmouth. To include UC Davis in this prestigious company will go a long way to advancing the safety, quality, and durability of clothing and textile products. UC Davis is the single largest employer in my district, and the faculty is recognized nationally and internationally for their research activities. The Division of Textiles and Clothing offers the most comprehensive textiles and clothing undergraduate major in the western United States, and no other western university can challenge the laboratory facilities and equipment. UC Davis utilizes the best in human resources, generates the best in physical product, and trains the best of the next generation. As an example, UC Davis is unique to the textile world in its study of fiber and polymer science. The production and use of fibers and polymers go beyond the forms of fabrics and plastics to high performance membranes, composites, and electronic and communication applications. These common-place, daily use substances are constantly being upgraded and improved by the staff and students at the Division of Textiles and Clothing. Social Science research at UC Davis addresses sociocultural meanings of textiles and apparel, fashion theory, and production-consumption issues related to gender and ethnicity. Collaborations between the physical and social sciences have resulted in a better understanding of the principles underlying the efficacy and acceptance of protective clothing. These discoveries have protected farm workers, health care providers, firefighters, and others. This valuable research can only enhance the NTC and accelerate the next generation of high quality textile product. I appreciate the committee's interest in UC Davis and the Division of Textiles and Clothing. The Chairman has been generous in engaging us in this colloquy, and I want to thank him personally for his efforts. I am anxious to work with the committee and my colleagues from California on this issue.