[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 26, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4445-S4447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 98--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE 
   PRESIDENT SHOULD DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2003, THROUGH 
    OCTOBER 18, 2003, AS ``NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS AWARENESS WEEK''

  Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Grassley, Mr. DeWine, 
Mr. Biden, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Bunning, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. 
Inhofe, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Specter, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Craig) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                               S. Res. 98

       Whereas cystic fibrosis, characterized by digestive 
     disorders and chronic lung infections, is a fatal lung 
     disease;
       Whereas cystic fibrosis is one of the most common fatal 
     genetic diseases in the United States and one for which there 
     is no known cure;
       Whereas more than 10,000,000 Americans are unknowing 
     carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene;
       Whereas 1 out of every 3,500 babies born in the United 
     States is born with cystic fibrosis;
       Whereas approximately 30,000 people in the United States, 
     many of whom are children, have cystic fibrosis;
       Whereas the average life expectancy of an individual with 
     cystic fibrosis is 33 years;
       Whereas prompt, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of 
     cystic fibrosis can extend the lives of those who have this 
     disease;
       Whereas recent advances in cystic fibrosis research have 
     produced promising leads in gene, protein, and drug therapies 
     beneficial to persons afflicted with the disease;
       Whereas this innovative research is progressing faster and 
     is being conducted more aggressively than ever before, due in 
     part to the establishment of a model clinical trials network 
     by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and
       Whereas education of the public on cystic fibrosis, 
     including the symptoms of the disease, increases knowledge 
     and understanding of cystic fibrosis and promotes early 
     diagnoses: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS AWARENESS.

       (a) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate 
     that the President should designate the week of October 12, 
     2003, through October 18, 2003, as ``National Cystic Fibrosis 
     Awareness Week''.
       (b) Proclamation.--The Senate requests the President to 
     issue a proclamation--
       (1) designating the week of October 12, 2003 through 
     October 18, 2003, as ``National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness 
     Week''; and
       (2) calling on the people of the United States to observe 
     the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
       (c) Additional Action.--The Senate commits to increasing 
     the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis by 
     promoting public knowledge and understanding in a manner that 
     will result in earlier diagnoses, more fund-raising efforts 
     for research, and increased levels of support for those with 
     cystic fibrosis and their families.
  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I am submitting a resolution 
recognizing October 12, 2003, through October 18, 2003, as National 
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week. I am pleased to be joined by thirteen 
of my colleagues who are original cosponsors of the bill. We are 
hopeful that greater awareness of cystic fibrosis (CF) will lead to a 
cure.
  The resolution is similar to one which I introduced in the 107th 
Congress, S. Res. 270, which was agreed to by unanimous consent on 
October 3, 2002. Since then, I have received input from the National 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and the National Cystic Fibrosis 
Awareness Committee (NCFAC) and have updated the information 
accordingly. Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common fatal genetic 
diseases in the United States and there is no known cure. It affects 
approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. As 
recently as 25 years ago, most children born with cystic fibrosis died 
in early childhood and few survived to their teenage years. Today, most 
can expect to live past 30. The difference stems from productive 
research which has led to an understanding of the way cystic fibrosis 
causes life-threatening damage and to the development of preventive 
techniques and treatments.
  While there is no cure, early detection and prompt treatment can 
significantly improve and extend the lives of those with CF. My home 
state of Colorado was one of the first states to require CF screening 
for newborns. Happily, more states are now performing this simple test.
  And, since the discovery of the defective CF gene in 1989, CF 
research has greatly accelerated. I am proud that Colorado is home to 
the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, including the 
Children's Hospital, the National Jewish Medical and Research Center 
and the Anschutz Centers for Advanced Medicine, all of which are 
actively involved in CF research and care. The Children's Hospital is 
one of fourteen innovative Therapeutics Development Centers nationwide 
performing cutting edge clinical research to develop new treatments for 
CF.
  Currently, the CF Foundation oversees more than 27 potential CF 
products in its drug development pipeline, including dozens in clinical 
trials. In addition, small pilot trials and large clinical studies are 
carried out in the 119 CF Foundation-accredited care centers across the 
United States. Organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. 
also sponsor studies for treatment of the disease. Efforts such as 
these throughout the nation are providing a greater quality of life for 
those who have CF. We applaud these efforts.
  While I am encouraged by the CF research in Colorado and elsewhere, 
more needs to be done. I believe we can increase the quality of life 
for individuals with Cystic Fibrosis by promoting public knowledge and 
understanding of the disease in a manner that will result in earlier 
diagnoses, more fund raising efforts for research, and increased levels 
of support for those who have CF and their families.
  Therefore, I urge my colleagues to act on this resolution so we can 
move another step closer to eradicating this disease.
  Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 99--RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, 
         FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK

  Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Frist, Mr. Daschle, Mr. 
Lott, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Allard, Mr. Allen, Mr. Baucus, Mr. 
Bayh, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Biden, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Bond, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. 
Breaux, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Bunning, Mr. Burns, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Campbell, 
Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Carper, Mr. Chafee, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Cochran, Mr. 
Coleman, Ms. Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Corzine, Mr. Craig, 
Mr. Crapo, Mr. Dayton, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Domenici, 
Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Enzi, Mr. 
Feingold, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Graham of Florida, Mr. 
Graham of South Carolina, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Hagel, Mr. 
Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hollings, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. 
Inouye, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kohl, 
Mr. Kyl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mr. 
Lieberman, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Lugar, Mr. McCain, Mr. McConnell, Ms. 
Mikulski, Mr. Miller, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson of 
Florida, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
Reid, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. 
Sessions, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Smith, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Specter, Ms. Stabenow, 
Mr. Stevens, Mr. Sununu, Mr. Talent, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. 
Warner, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 99

       Whereas Daniel Patrick Moynihan served in the United States 
     Navy from 1944 to 1947;
       Whereas Daniel Patrick Moynihan held cabinet or sub-cabinet 
     positions under Presidents John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, 
     Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford from 1961 to 1976;
       Whereas Daniel Patrick Moynihan served as Ambassador to 
     India from 1973 to 1975;
       Whereas Daniel Patrick Moynihan served as the United States 
     Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1975 to 
     1976;
       Whereas Daniel Patrick Moynihan served the people of New 
     York with distinction for 24 years in the United States 
     Senate; and
       Whereas Daniel Patrick Moynihan was the author of countless 
     books and scholarly articles which contributed enormously to 
     the intellectual vigor of the nation: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow 
     and deep regret the announcement of the death of the 
     Honorable

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     Daniel Patrick Moynihan, former member of the United States 
     Senate.
       Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate 
     these resolutions to the House of Representatives and 
     transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the 
     deceased;
       Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand 
     adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the 
     Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 100--RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR OF THE 
 FOUNDING OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY, WHICH HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT PART 
OF THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE UNITED STATES AND 
     MANY OTHER NATIONS, AND A REVOLUTIONARY INDUSTRIAL AND GLOBAL 
INSTITUTION, AND CONGRATULATING FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS

  Mr. McCONNELL (for himself, Mr. Levin, Mr. Allen, Mr. Dayton, Mr. 
Bunning, Mr. Miller, Mr. Chambliss, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Coleman, Mr. 
Durbin, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Voinovich, and Mr. Warner) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 100

       Whereas on June 16, 1903, then 39 year-old Henry Ford and 
     11 associates, armed with little cash, some tools, a few 
     blueprints, and unbounded faith, launched the Ford Motor 
     Company by submitting incorporation papers in Lansing, 
     Michigan;
       Whereas the Ford Motor Company began operations in a 
     leased, small converted wagon factory on a spur of the 
     Michigan Central Railroad in Detroit;
       Whereas the first commercial automobile emerged from the 
     Ford Motor Company in 1903 and was the original 8-horsepower, 
     2-cylinder Model A vehicle, which was advertised as the 
     ``Fordmobile'' and had a 2-speed transmission, 28-inch wheels 
     with wooden spokes, and 3-inch tires;
       Whereas between 1903 and 1908, Henry Ford and his engineers 
     developed numerous models named after the letters of the 
     alphabet, with some of the models being only experimental and 
     not available to the public;
       Whereas on October 1, 1908, the Ford Motor Company 
     introduced its ``universal car'', the Model T (sometimes 
     affectionately called the ``Tin Lizzie''), which could be 
     reconfigured by buyers to move cattle, haul freight, herd 
     horses, and even mow lawns, and Ford produced 10,660 Model T 
     vehicles its first model year, an industry record;
       Whereas the Ford Motor Company inaugurated the first 
     automotive integrated moving assembly line in 1913, changing 
     the old manner of building 1 car at a time through moving the 
     work to the worker by having parts, components, and 
     assemblers stationed at different intervals, and beginning a 
     new era of industrial progress and growth;
       Whereas Henry Ford surprised the world in 1914 by setting 
     Ford's minimum wage at $5.00 for an 8-hour day, which 
     replaced the prior $2.34 wage for a 9-hour day and was a 
     truly great social revolution for its time;
       Whereas, also in 1914, Henry Ford, with an eye to 
     simplicity, efficiency, and affordability, ordered that the 
     Model T use black paint exclusively because it dried faster 
     than other colors, allowing cars to be built daily at a lower 
     cost, and Ford said the vehicle will be offered in ``any 
     color so long as it is black'';
       Whereas, Ford's self-contained Rouge manufacturing complex 
     on the Rouge River, completed in 1925, encompassed diverse 
     industries, including suppliers, that allowed for the 
     complete production of vehicles from raw materials processing 
     to final assembly, was an icon of the 20th century, and, with 
     its current revitalization and redevelopment, will remain an 
     icon in the 21st century;
       Whereas, in 1925, the company built the first of 196 Ford 
     Tri-Motor airplanes, nicknamed the ``Tin Goose'' and the 
     ``Model T of the Air'';
       Whereas consumer demand for more luxury and power pushed 
     aside the current model, and, on March 9, 1932, a Ford 
     vehicle with the pioneering Ford V-8 engine block cast in 1 
     piece rolled off the production line;
       Whereas, while Ford offered only 2 models through 1937 
     (Ford and Lincoln), due to increased competition, in 1938 
     Ford introduced the first Mercury, a car with a distinctive 
     streamlined body style, a V-8 engine with more horsepower 
     than a Ford, and hydraulic brakes, thus filling the void 
     between the low-priced Ford and the high-priced Lincoln;
       Whereas the United Automobile Workers (UAW), one of the 
     largest labor unions in the Nation, was formed in 1935 and, 
     after a rather tumultuous beginning, won acceptance by the 
     auto industry, becoming a potent and forceful leader for auto 
     workers with Ford, which built a strong relationship with the 
     union through its policies and programs;
       Whereas, by government decree, all civilian auto production 
     in the United States ceased on February 10, 1942, and Ford, 
     under the control of the War Production Board, produced an 
     extensive array of tanks, B-24 aircraft, armored cars, 
     amphibious craft, gliders, and other materials for the World 
     War II war effort;
       Whereas Ford dealers rallied to aid the Ford Motor Company 
     in its postwar comeback, proving their merit as the public's 
     main point of contact with the Company;
       Whereas on September 21, 1945, Henry Ford II assumed the 
     presidency of Ford, and on April 7, 1947, Ford's founder, 
     Henry Ford passed away;
       Whereas a revitalized Ford met the postwar economic boom 
     with Ford's famed F-Series trucks making their debut in 1948 
     for commercial and personal use, and the debut of the 1949 
     Ford sedan, with the first major change in a Ford body since 
     1922, the first change in a chassis since 1932, and the first 
     integration of body and fenders which would set the standard 
     for auto design in the future;
       Whereas these new models were followed by such well-known 
     vehicles as Ford ``woodies'', the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, 
     the retractable hardtop convertible Ford Skyliner, the high 
     performing Ford Thunderbird (introduced in 1955), the Ford 
     Galaxy (introduced in 1959), and the biggest success story of 
     the 1960s, the Ford Mustang, which has been a part of the 
     American scene for almost 40 years;
       Whereas, in 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower christened 
     the new Ford Research and Engineering Center, which was a 
     milestone in the company's dedication to automotive science 
     and which houses some of the most modern facilities for 
     automotive research;
       Whereas Ford's innovation continued through the 1980s with 
     the introduction of the Ford Taurus, which was named the 1986 
     Motor Trend Car of the Year and which resulted in a new 
     commitment to quality at Ford and in future aerodynamic 
     design trends in the industry;
       Whereas Ford's innovation continued through the 1990s with 
     the debut in 1993 of the Ford Mondeo, European Car of the 
     Year, the redesigned 1994 Ford Mustang, and the introduction 
     in 1990 of the Ford Explorer, which defined the sport utility 
     vehicle (SUV) segment and remains the best selling SUV in the 
     world;
       Whereas, as the 21st century begins, Ford continues its 
     marvelous record for fine products with the best-selling car 
     in the world, the Ford Focus, and the best-selling truck in 
     the world, the Ford F-Series;
       Whereas the Ford Motor Company is the world's second 
     largest automaker and includes Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Aston 
     Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Mazda automotive 
     brands, as well as diversified subsidiaries in finance and 
     other domestic and international business areas; and
       Whereas, on October 30, 2001, William Clay Ford, Jr., the 
     great-grandson of Henry Ford, became Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company, and as such is 
     concentrating on the fundamentals that have powered the 
     company to greatness over the last century and made it a 
     world-class auto and truck manufacturer, and that will 
     continue to carry the company through the 21st century with 
     even better products and innovations: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes--
       (A) the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford 
     Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the 
     social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States 
     and many other nations, and a revolutionary industrial and 
     global institution; and
       (B) the truly wondrous achievements of the Ford Motor 
     Company, as its employees, retirees, suppliers, dealers, its 
     many customers, automotive enthusiasts, and friends worldwide 
     commemorate and celebrate its 100th anniversary milestone on 
     June 16, 2003;
       (2) congratulates the Ford Motor Company for its 
     achievements; and
       (3) expects that the Ford Motor Company will continue to 
     have an even greater impact in the 21st century and beyond by 
     providing innovative products that are affordable and 
     environmentally sustainable, and that will enhance personal 
     mobility for generations to come.
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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 30--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS TO 
 COMMEND AND EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE NATIONS 
  PARTICIPATING WITH THE UNITED STATES IN THE COALITION TO DISARM IRAQ

  Mr. LUGAR (for himself and Mr. Biden) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was ordered held at the desk:

                            S. Con. Res. 30

       Whereas on September 12, 2002, the President of the United 
     States, appearing at the United Nations, called on that 
     institution and its member states to meet their 
     responsibility to disarm Iraq;
       Whereas on November 8, 2002, the United Nations Security 
     Council approved Security Council Resolution 1441 under 
     chapter VII of the United Nations Charter by a vote of 15-0, 
     giving Iraq a final opportunity to comply with its 
     disarmament obligations;
       Whereas on January 30, 2003, the Prime Ministers of 
     Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and the United 
     Kingdom, and the Presidents of the Czech Republic and the 
     Spanish Government, issued a declaration regarding Security 
     Council Resolution 1441,

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     wherein they stated that ``[t]he transatlantic relationship 
     must not become a casualty of the current Iraqi regime's 
     persistent attempts to threaten world security . . . The 
     Iraqi regime and its weapons of mass destruction represent a 
     clear threat to world security. This danger has been 
     explicitly recognized by the United Nations. All of us are 
     bound by Security Council Resolution 1441, which was adopted 
     unanimously.'';
       Whereas the January 30, 2003, declaration continued to 
     state that ``Resolution 1441 is Saddam Hussein's last chance 
     to disarm using peaceful means. The opportunity to avoid 
     greater confrontation rests with him . . . Our governments 
     have a common responsibility to face this threat . . . [T]he 
     Security Council must maintain its credibility by ensuring 
     full compliance with its resolutions. We cannot allow a 
     dictator to systematically violate those resolutions. If they 
     are not complied with, the Security Council will lose its 
     credibility and world peace will suffer as a result.'';
       Whereas on February 5, 2003, the Foreign Ministers of 
     Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, 
     Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia issued a 
     declaration regarding Security Council Resolution 1441, 
     stating that ``the United States [has] presented compelling 
     evidence to the United Nations Security Council detailing 
     Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs, its active 
     efforts to deceive United Nations inspectors, and its links 
     to international terrorism . . . The transatlantic community, 
     of which we are a part, must stand together to face the 
     threat posed by the nexus of terrorism and dictators with 
     weapons of mass destruction.'';
       Whereas the February 5, 2003, declaration continued to 
     state that ``it has now become clear that Iraq is in material 
     breach of United Nations Security Council resolutions, 
     including United Nations Resolution 1441 . . . The clear and 
     present danger posed by Saddam Hussein's regime requires a 
     united response from the community of democracies. We call 
     upon the United Nations Security Council to take the 
     necessary and appropriate action in response to Iraq's 
     continuing threat to international peace and security.'';
       Whereas many of the supporters of the January 30, 2003, and 
     February 5, 2003, declarations have provided important 
     support to the United States in addition to their political 
     declarations; and
       Whereas in addition to the supporters of the January 30, 
     2003, and February 5, 2003, declarations, important 
     diplomatic and strategic support to the United States-led 
     Coalition to Disarm Iraq have been provided by such nations 
     as Afghanistan, Angola, Australia, Azerbaijan, Colombia, 
     Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, 
     Ethiopia, Georgia, Honduras, Iceland, Japan, Kuwait, 
     Macedonia, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, the 
     Netherlands, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, the Philippines, 
     Rwanda, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, South Korea, Tonga, 
     Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) commends and expresses the gratitude of the United 
     States to the nations participating in and contributing to 
     the Coalition to Disarm Iraq, including--
       (A) the supporters of the January 30, 2003, declaration 
     issued by the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Hungary, Italy, 
     Poland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, and the Presidents 
     of the Czech Republic and the Spanish Government;
       (B) the supporters of the February 5, 2003, declaration 
     issued by the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Bulgaria, 
     Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Romania, 
     Slovakia, and Slovenia; and
       (C) other allies of the United States who are participating 
     in or contributing to the Coalition;
       (2) expresses sincere gratitude to Australia, Denmark, 
     Poland, and the United Kingdom, whose military forces have 
     joined United States Armed Forces to disarm and liberate 
     Iraq;
       (3) expresses sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister of 
     the United Kingdom, Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of 
     Australia, John Howard, and the President of the Spanish 
     Government, Jose Maria Aznar, for their courageous support 
     and strong commitment to the Coalition to Disarm Iraq;
       (4) expresses sincere gratitude to other allied nations, 
     including nations in the Persian Gulf region, for their 
     military support, logistical support, and other assistance in 
     the current campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein in 
     Iraq;
       (5) welcomes and encourages the active involvement and 
     participation of these countries, other nations, and key 
     international organizations in the reconstruction and 
     administration of Iraq after the current conflict in Iraq; 
     and
       (6) commends and expresses the gratitude of the United 
     States to the military personnel and civilians of the member 
     states of the Coalition to Disarm Iraq who are serving in 
     operations against the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, and 
     to the family members of such personnel and civilians who 
     have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their 
     loved ones during the current conflict in Iraq.

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