John Warner

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, Virginia has had a long history of distinguished citizens of our great Commonwealth who come forward to serve Virginia. Among them in this long line of distinguished individuals will be Charles S. Robb.N O T I C E Effective January 1, 2001, the subscription price of the Congressional Record will be $393 per year or $197 for six months. Individual issues may be purchased for $4.00 per copy. The cost for the microfiche edition will remain $141 per year with single copies remaining $1.50 per issue. This price increase is necessary based upon the cost of printing and distribution. Michael F. DiMario, Public Printer We started our careers together when he served in the Marine Corps. That was back during the period of Vietnam. I was then serving--for over 5 years--as Under Secretary and Secretary of the Navy. I was privileged, of course, to serve with the Presiding Officer's father, Senator Chafee. At the time he was Secretary of the Navy; I served as his Under Secretary. Senator Robb had served his tour in Vietnam in 1961 through 1970 and then he remained in the Marine Corps Reserves from 1970 to 1991. I was privileged to wear the marine green during the Korean conflict and served for a very brief period in the Marines. However, I assure Members that the career of Senator Robb was far more distinguished than the career of the senior Senator, myself. I am pleased to acknowledge that. He then went on to serve as Lieutenant Governor from 1977 to 1981, and Governor from 1982 to 1986. His two terms in the Senate began in 1988. He has been a Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, a committee which I have been privileged to chair since 1993. Throughout this distinguished record, it has been my good fortune to share a very warm friendship with the Senator and with his lovely wife and his children. We all know when we take the oath of office as U.S. Senator, the family plays the key role. I could not count the number of times I have been in matters relating to the Senate, trips relating to the Senate, our frequent joint appearances throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia these many years, beginning back when he was Lieutenant Governor, and there was Mrs. Robb, a daughter of a most distinguished American public servant, former President Lyndon Johnson and a former Member of the Senate. So I wish him well. It was a difficult task in this past election. He respects both of us as marines. We have duties to perform. I hope the Record reflects that I performed that responsibility I felt very sincerely was necessary, but I did it in a spirit that preserved our friendship. When I think back on his work, I think of the many times Senator Robb came from that side of the aisle to this side of the aisle to join others in working on pieces of legislation which he felt, and indeed others felt, were in the best interests of this country. He was a bridgebuilder. He served that purpose on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He stood by my side as chairman these past 2 years, supported me, I think, almost in every instance. And he had very keen insight into the life of the men and women of the Armed Forces who serve today. He worked very hard on their behalf. I hope history will reflect that his contributions directly benefited those who serve today and who will serve tomorrow. He also was quite active in working with me on the retirement benefits, particularly the medical benefits, for those who have served in years past. Virginia is privileged to have one of the greatest shipyards--we like to think the greatest shipyard--in America. We have the naval shipyard as well as private shipyards. In those yards are built some of the finest ships that sail the seven seas today on behalf of our Navy. Senator Robb was always there to work with not only me but a strong bipartisan Virginia congressional delegation, Senate and House, on matters of national defense since our State is privileged to be preeminent in the field of national defense, having a number of the major bases and a number of men and women in uniform who are stationed there. Of course, the Pentagon is the core of this complex throughout Virginia. But there was Senator Robb on all occasions, and particularly as it related to our naval shipbuilding program. I am joined on the floor today by two very able members of my staff. Ann Loomis is the chief of our legislative staff; Susan Magill, with whom I consulted early this morning in preparing these remarks, is my chief of staff. They would want it known that, through the years, the staff working relationship between Senator Robb's office and my office was always excellent. We looked upon our duties as serving the Commonwealth of Virginia and the people of that State; therefore, our staffs did everything they could to prepare the two Senators to meet that challenge and that responsibility. He is a man of principle. I think that is unquestioned by those of us who watched him. Indeed, at times we differed on very fundamental policy issues, and that is reflected in our voting records. But he was always a man of principle and he stood by those principles. As I listened to him, my reaction sometimes bordered on disbelief because I so disagreed with him, but he stood by those principles no matter what the cost to his professional career as a public servant. He stood by what he believed. So I say to my good friend, I shall remember him in many ways but above all for his friendship and his always senatorial courtesy. As we laugh around here and joke: The title senior Senator and perhaps a dollar or so will get you a cup of coffee. But he never tried one- upmanship and he always addressed me as his senior in the Senate. I thank him. I wish him and his family well in their next career. I am confident there are many challenges that await this distinguished American public servant. I note my distinguished friend from Pennsylvania is on the floor. I yield the floor at this time, and I thank the Chair for his indulgence.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, as the Chair has advised, the Senate will be in a period of morning business today while awaiting the final appropriations bill from the House. The Senate was expected to consider the final package shortly after noon today. However, the vote is now expected to occur sometime later this afternoon. Senators will be updated throughout the day on the voting schedule. Following the vote, the Senate is expected to complete its business to wrap up the 106th Congress. On behalf of the distinguished majority leader and the Democratic leader, we thank our colleagues for their patience and cooperation.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, our distinguished colleague, Senator Grams, will go on to, I hope, an even greater challenge. What a privilege it has been for me and I think all in this Chamber to have had his service for a few years. I was particularly impressed by Senator Grams' willingness to take on assignments which others felt they would rather not have because of the challenge--particularly on the Foreign Relations Committee and those relating to Africa, those relating to the United Nations, and issues which are very vital not only to our Nation but to the whole world. I wish to commend the Senator. I hope that he will continue to apply his talents and his wisdom and energy to solving those difficult challenges. I recently visited the U.N. with Ambassador Holbrooke. Time and time again, I was in consultation with him and other ambassadors from other nations in regard to the budget situation. Senator Grams was instrumental in the landmark piece of legislation, Helms-Biden. I hope he will continue to apply his talents. I wish Senator Grams and his family well.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I should now like to list those speakers in the order in which they took part in this program. First, World War II Chaplain and retired Archbishop Phillip M. Hannan, who gave a most inspirational invocation. He is a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II. What a marvelous spirit he has. He set the tone for all others who followed; Gen. Fred Woerner, Chairman, American Battle Monuments Commission; Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who launched the effort in Congress to authorize the national World War II memorial. Her initial efforts go as far back as 1987; Luthur Smith, a World War II Tuskegee Airman; I am privileged to have been associated with the men and women of the Armed Forces through much of my life, but his rendition of his last mission, and how he was shot down, and how the hand of providence literally extracted him from a flaming aircraft and brought his wounded body to ground--it brought tears to the eyes of all present. That is worth the entire statement to be put in the Record today. Tom Hanks, actor, who starred in ``Saving Private Ryan,'' has done so much work to make this memorial possible. Senator Bob Dole, our beloved former colleague and the National Chairman, World War II Memorial Campaign, spoke with such moving eloquence. He, of course, I believe, deserves most special recognition for his efforts. Fredrick W. Smith, founder and CEO, FedEx Corporation and National Cochairman, World War II Memorial Campaign, also a veteran, not of World War II but of subsequent campaigns; Ambassador F. Hadyn Williams, Chairman, American Battle Monuments Commission, World War II Memorial Committee. William Cohen, our former Senate colleague, and current Secretary of Defense; and the concluding remarks, again, a very stirring and eloquent statement by our President, William Jefferson Clinton. In addition to those great Americans who spoke at the ceremonies, there were others there. I mention just those in Congress: our distinguished President pro tempore, Strom Thurmond; from the House of Representatives, Representatives John Dingell, Benjamin Gilman, Ralph Regula, Bob Stump, Joe Skeen, and, of course, former Representative Sonny Montgomery, who has done so much through the years for the men and women of our Armed Forces. I again wish to give very special recognition and, indeed, it was by all present, to Senator Bob Dole for his inspired, relentless, and untiring efforts to make this memorial possible. This memorial will be an educational reminder for future generations to the enormous commitment, at home as well as in the uniformed ranks, of the people of our great Nation. As Senator Dole often said throughout his efforts on behalf of this memorial: What would our world be today if freedom had not prevailed, had there not been the enormous commitment throughout the United States and, indeed, also, in our allies. What if freedom had not prevailed and the war had been lost? What would the world be today? That will be the question that those who visit for decades to come should ask of themselves as they quietly reflect on this magnificent structure and the symbolism of that effort. Exhibit 1 Addresses Delivered at the National WWII Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony, November 11, 2000 Remarks of General Fred Woerner, Chairman, American Battle Monuments Commission Mr. President, distinguished guests, honored World War II veterans, ladies and gentlemen: On behalf of the American Battle Monuments Commission, I welcome you to the official groundbreaking ceremony for the National World War II Memorial. There are many here today I want to publicly recognize. First and foremost, our special guests, the members of the GI Generation--whose sacrifice and achievement we will commemorate on this magnificent site. Mr. President, we are honored by your presence. You, of course, are no stranger to this project, having stood here with us five years ago today to dedicate this sacred ground for the memorial to America's World War II generation. Ambassador Haydn Williams, ABMC commissioner and chairman of the World War II Memorial Committee. Senator Bob Dole, national chairman of our fund-raising campaign, whose leadership personifies the generation we honor. His national co-chairman, Frederick W. Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx Corporation. Together, their energy and commitment to the campaign brought remarkable results. Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who launched the effort to authorize the National World War II Memorial in 1987. Members of the President's cabinet: Secretary of Defense William Cohen, Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala, Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater, Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Hershel Gober, and the White House Chief of Staff, John Podesta. Two-time academy award winning actor Tom Hanks donated his time and considerable talent to serve as our national spokesman, taking a simple message to the American people: ``It's Time to Say Thank You.'' Friedrich St. Florian, design architect of the National World War II Memorial, who has led the creative design effort. Pete Wheeler, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs for the State of Georgia and chairman of the Memorial Advisory Board. Jess Hay, a member of the Memorial Advisory Board and chairman of the World War II Memorial Finance Committee. Luther Smith, who flew with the Armed Tuskegee Airmen, and served as a member of our Architect-Engineer Evaluation Board. World War II chaplain and retired Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, who has graced us with his inspirational invocation. Joining the official party on stage are the commissioners and secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, and members of the Memorial Advisory Board. We're delighted to welcome the former Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Labor and President of the American Red Cross, Elizabeth Dole. Members of Congress, without whose bi-partisan support this memorial would not be possible. There are 22 World War II veterans still serving. We are honored to have seven of these vets with us today: Senators Strom Thurmond and John Warner, and Representatives John Dingell, Benjamin Gilman, Ralph Regula, Bob Stump, and Joe Skeen. We offer a special welcome to former Representative Sonny Montgomery, whose name will forever be linked to veterans benefits and programs. We're also pleased to acknowledge the presence of: The Mayor of the District of Columbia, Anthony Williams, Secretary of the Army, Louis Caldera, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Richard Myers, Chief of Staff of the Army, General Eric Shinseki, Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral James Loy, and Former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral William Crowe and General Colin Powell. The organizations that guided our efforts over the past several years; Chairman J. Carter Brown and commissioners of the Commission of Fine Arts, Acting Executive Director Bill Lawson and members of the National Capital Planning Commission, Director Robert Stanton and associates from the National Park Service, Commissioner Bob Peck and associates from the General Services Administration, and Leo Daly, whose international firm serves as the project architect/engineer. Finally, I'm pleased to welcome in our audience: Susan Eisenhower, representing her grandfather, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander in World War II, the grandson of Sir Winston Churchill--Winston S. Churchill, World War II Medal of Honor recipient and former governor of South Dakota--Joe Foss, and baseball greats Bob Feller, Warren Spahn, Tommy Henrich, Bert Shepard and Buck O'Neil-- all veterans of the Second World War. Would all these distinguished guests in the audience please stand to be recognized. If I had the time, I would name every one of you with us today, for you are all heroes in the eyes of the nation. It is a privilege for the American Battle Monuments Commission to host this ceremonial groundbreaking in your honor.

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, last Saturday, I, along with tens of thousands of others, gathered along the Mall to observe the groundbreaking ceremony for the World War II memorial. It was a most moving and inspirational moment for all who attended and, indeed, for the untold millions who followed through the medium of television. All of the speakers at this ceremony were clearly inspired by the solemnity of the occasion. I ask unanimous consent that the remarks of all the speakers in attendance be printed in today's Record following my statement.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. WARNER. If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 442, following the remarks of Senator Daschle, should he seek the floor, for such period not to exceed 15 minutes.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate receives from the House H.R. 5633, the appropriations bill to fund the District of Columbia, if the text is identical to the text I now send to the desk, then the bill be considered passed and the motion to reconsider laid upon the table.

Mr. WARNER. I now send the text of the bill to the desk.

Mr. WARNER

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

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 3205 and, further, the Senate proceed to its consideration.

Mr. WARNER. Senators Kyl and Feinstein have an amendment at the desk, and I ask for its consideration.

Mr. WARNER. I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be agreed to.

Mr. WARNER. I ask unanimous consent the bill be read a third time and passed, as amended, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to this bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until the hour of 12 noon on Tuesday, December 5, under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 442.

Mr. WARNER. I further ask consent that when the Senate reconvenes on Tuesday, December 5, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and following the leaders' time, there be a period for the transaction of morning business until the hour of 12:30 p.m., with Members permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. The Senate will be considering a continuing resolution on Tuesday, December 5, and may be considering other legislative items. Therefore, votes could occur during Tuesday's session of the Senate. All Senators will be notified via the hotline system as to those votes when it becomes clear as to their time. Again, I wish all Senators a safe and happy Thanksgiving. I do that on behalf of the bipartisan leadership in the Senate. I look forward to working with all Senators when they return on Tuesday, the 5th.

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Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, on October 10, 2000, the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted an important luncheon discussion on the European Union's evolving European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP). The guest speakers at that luncheon were Ambassador Christopher Meyer of Great Britain, Ambassador Juergen Chrobog of Germany, and Ambassador Francois Bujon de l'Estang of France. Senator Levin and I were privileged to sponsor this luncheon on Capitol Hill, in the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing room. Attendees at this luncheon included a prestigious group of former ambassadors and administration officials, representatives from industry, policy and research organizations, and senior congressional staff from both the House and Senate. Since December 1999, when the European Union (EU) Heads of State announced at a summit meeting in Helsinki their ``determination to develop an autonomous capacity to take decisions and, where NATO as a whole is not engaged, to launch and conduct EU-led military operations in response to international crises,'' there has been a great deal of discussion and debate about the development of a common European defense identity. While I commend our European allies for their willingness to do more militarily, I have been concerned about the impact of an ESDP on the NATO Alliance. My views on the development of the European Security and Defense Policy start with the basic premise that NATO has been the most successful military alliance in history. NATO won the cold war; it is now plying an instrumental role in keeping the peace in Europe. Whatever is done in the context of an ESDP, it must not weaken NATO. There are a number of questions concerning the content of an ESDP-- questions I, Senator Levin, and others raised at the October 10 luncheon. For example, Europeans are discussing increasing their military capabilities at a time of declining defense budgets, in a number of NATO partners. How is an added military capability possible with less money? Will ESDP developments--particularly the establishment of EU military structures--take valuable and scarce resources away from NATO military capabilities? How will the EU military force interact with NATO? Will NATO have the right of first refusal--or veto power-- over an EU-led military operation? These are important questions that should be answered. During the meeting on October 10, the Ambassadors provided valuable insight into the development of an ESDP. I commend their participation in today's forum. I ask unanimous consent that the opening statements of the three Ambassadors be printed in the Record. I will continue to monitor these developments and keep the Senate informed.

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Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services, I report favorably nomination lists which were printed in the Record of the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. We hope to yield back some time because I know many of our colleagues are anxious to make commitments, but this is a very important piece of legislation. I am certain the Senators who are going to participate, whom I have identified, will do so in a manner that fits the importance of this annual piece of legislation. This is the 39th consecutive authorization bill passed by the Congress, assuming it passes this Chamber. It passed the House by a vote of 382-31. That will give some clear indication of the importance of the legislation and the strong support that it merits and has merited in the House of Representatives. Mr. President, the Senate, as I have been with my colleagues here for the past hour or so for the voting, reflects a very somber note on this sad day for America--indeed, for all those who, throughout the world, stand guard for freedom. We have suffered a tragic loss to the U.S. Navy. This is in parallel with frightful losses taking place elsewhere throughout the Middle East. It brings to mind that this is a most dangerous world that faces us every day. Men and women in the Armed Forces of the United States go forth from our shores, serving in countries all over the world. They, of course, now are on a high alert because of the tragic terrorist act inflicted upon one of our destroyers, the U.S.S. Cole. First in mind are thoughts for our sailors who have lost their lives, and most particularly their families and the families who, at this hour, are still waiting definitive news with regard to the crew of that ship. The casualties number four dead, approximately 12 missing, and some 35 to 36 suffering wounds. Still the facts are coming in. This clearly shows the danger; it shows the risks the men and women of the Armed Forces are taking--not only in the Middle East region. This, of course, happened in a port in Yemen. The ship was on a routine refueling, a matter of hours, as it worked its way up towards the Persian Gulf to take up its duty station in enforcing the United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iraq. Because of the smuggling that is taking place in violation of those sanctions, those are dangerous tasks and they are being performed every day by men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Great Britain, and other nations. Air missions are being flown over Iraq every day, and often those missions are encountering ground fire and other military activity directed against them. We must be a grateful nation for the risks that are constantly assumed by the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The Senate will have an opportunity to get further facts in the course of the day. I will now direct my attention to this particular bill, and I see the distinguished President pro tempore, the former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. It is my privilege to succeed him. As an honor to our distinguished former chairman, I ask he lead off the debate on this bill today.

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, it is my privilege as chairman, together with my distinguished friend and ranking member, Mr. Levin, the Senator from Michigan, to at long last bring to the Senate the annual conference report from the authorizing committee in the Senate and the authorizing committee in the House. To refresh the recollection of Senators, I will read the time agreement: 2 hours under the control of the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Mr. Warner; 2\1/2\ hours under the control of the ranking member, Mr. Levin; 1 hour under the control of Senator Gramm; 30 minutes under the control of Senator Wellstone. Following the debate just outlined, Senator Robert Kerry will be recognized to make a point of order. The motion to waive the Budget Act will be limited to 2 hours equally divided in the usual form.

Mr. WARNER. Thank you.

Mr. WARNER

Mr. WARNER. I ask consent that immediately following the vote on passage of the Defense authorization conference report, the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.J. Res. 111, the continuing resolution, the resolution be read the third time, and the Senate then proceed immediately to a vote on passage of the resolution with no intervening action or debate.

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Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the conference report be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements be printed in the Record.

Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4392, the intelligence authorization.