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- _S 1$6 4: QONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE Dwember.Y41987
tlmai Weather Service said NESDIS the House approved H.R.1464 without printed; and that the Presidents mes-
empioyees. La fact. flight service we. dissent. I very much appreciate the ef- sage be painted is the Recroan.
ciali is routinely refer the more com- forts of my colleagues on the' Public The PRESIDING) OFFICER. With.
placated pilot briefings directly to Lands Subcommittee and the Energy out objection. It is so ordered.
NWS employees. who also participate and Natural Resources Committee to The Presidents message is as fol-flight servift coerdiaatieg search
d vista bring this measure up for Senate can. lows:
sa
resoue efforts. sideration prior to the end of this ses-
1dy amendment would establish eq- slon.
unable. treatment for weather service As my colleagues recall, last year
employees, to whom we all owe such a Congress enacted legislation to au-
debt at gratitude for their oonaclen- thorize the construction of a memorial
tious performance of duty. It is estl- to veterans of the Korean war. The
mated that it would currently Affect memorial project lea' to be funded pri-
m more than about 300 senior em- madly by private contributions and
ployees, although those 300 deserve the American Battle Monuments Com-
our gyp. mission was given responsibility for
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is the project.
there further debate an the amend- H.R. 1434 and S. 1525 seek to make
went? U not, the question Is on agree- minor modifications In the law en-
Ing to the amendment of the Senator acted last year. Primarily, the bills
from Tennessaee LMr. BASaaRI. would permit the American Battle
The amendment (No. 1378) was Monuments Commission to earn inter-
to. eat on the contributed funds, until
The PREYING OFFICER. The such time as they are needed for the
question is on the engrossment of the memorial project. by Investing them in
amendment and third reading of the interest-bearing obligations of the
bill' United States or an obligation guaran-
The amendment was ordered to be teed as to principal and Interest by the
engrossed, and the bill to be read a United States. To date the ABMC has
third time. received $1.547 million in eontribu-
The bill was read a third time. tions toward the Korean War Memori-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The al and they estimate that, absent the
bill having been read the third time, authority contained in H.R. 1454 and
the question is. Shall the bill pass? S. 1525, they are currently forgoing
So the bill (B.R. 1948), as amended, $10,000 per month in Interest.
was passed. Senator Aa imsT ono and I, and all
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President. I move to who share our Interest In seeing a
reconsider the vote by which the bill Korean War Memorial become a reali-
was passed' ty. appreciate the efforts of every Sen-
Mr. ARMSTRONG. I move to lay ator who has cooperated to expedite
that motion on the table. - consideration of this measure.
The motion to lay on the table was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
agreed to.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the Commit-
tee on Energy and Natural Resources
be discharged from further consider-
ation of H.R. 1454, and that the
Senate proceed to its Immediate con-
sideration.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. With-
out objection, it Is so ordered.
The clerk will report.
The legislative clerk read as follows:
A bill (R.R. 1454) to permit certain private
eontributlons for aorstrnotion of the
Korean War veterans Memorial to be In-
vested temporarily in Government securities
until such contributed amounts are required
for disbursement for the memorial.
There being no objection, the Senate
proceeded to the Immediate consider-
ation of the bill.
Mr. GLENN. Mr. President, I rise to
express my support for H.R. 1454
which would authorize the Secretary
of the Treasury to invest private funds
contributed to the American Battle
Monuments Commission (ABMCI for
the construction of the Korea War
Veterans Memorial in public debt se-
curities. In July Senator AR*sT8oa0
and I introduced the Senate compan-
ton measure. S. 1525, and In October
bill is before the Senate and open to
amendment. If there be no amend-
ment to be offered, the question is on
the third reading and passage of the
bill.
The bill (H.R. 1454) was ordered to a
third reading, was read the third time,
and passed.
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I move to
reconsider the vote by which the bill
was passed.
Mr. ARMSTRONG. I move to lay
that motion on the table.
The motion to lay on the table was
agreed to.
REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF
SECRECY-MONTREAL PROTO-
COL ON SUBSTANCES THAT
DEPLETE THE OZONE LAYER
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, as In ex-
ecutive session. I ask unanimous con-
sent that the Injunction of secrecy be
removed from the Montreal protocol
on substances that deplete the ozone
layer-Treaty Document No. 100-10-
which was transmitted to the Senate
today by the President of the United
States.
I further ask that the treaty be con-
sidered as having been read the tint
time; that It be referred. with aocom-
panying papers. to the Committee on
Foreign Relations and ordered to be
To Tilt Smuts or TS= Umensa STATES:
I transmit herewith. for the advice
and consent of the Senate to ratifica-
tion, the Montreal Protocol on Sub.
stances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
done at Montreal on September It.
1987. The report of the Department of
State is also enclosed for the Informa-
tion of the Senate.
The Montreal Protocol provides for
internationally coordinated control of
ozone-depleting substances In order to
protect public health and the environ-
ment from potential adverse effects of
depletion of stratospheric ozone. The
Protocol was negotiated under the aus-
pices of the United Nations Environ-
mental fin, pursuant to the
Vienna Convention for the Protection
of the Ozone Layer, which was ratified
by the United States In August 1986,
In this historic agreement, the inter-
national community undertakes coop-
erative measures to protect a vital
global resource. The United States
played a leading role In the negotia-
tion of the Protocol. United States
ratification is necessary for entry Into
force and effective implementation of
the Protocol. Early ratification by the
United States will encourage similar
aciton by other nations whose partici-
pation is also essential.
I recommend that the Senate give
early and favorable consideration to
the Protocol and give Its advice and
consent to ratification.
RONALD RLACAN.
Tam WnzTa Housa. December 21,
1987.
ACTION WITH RESPECT TO
CERTAIN BILLS ON CALENDAR
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the Senate's
request for a conference with respect
to S. 864, S. 865, and S. 866. and the
listing of S. 1174 as a bill in confer-
ence. no longer be printed as part of
the Senate's daily calendar.
This should result in a significant
saving to the taxpayers. by virtue of
the fact that those several pages of
the Calendar of Business will not con-
tinue to have to be printed.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. With-
out objection. It is so ordered.
COMPUTER SECURITY ACT OF
1987
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the Senate
proceed to the consideration of ILR.
145, the Computer Security Act of
1987, which is being held at the desk.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
bill will be stated by title.
The legislative clerk read as follows:
?8 Y1GIS,n1
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afaedseds ves forrea emputer will move os a step closer to pnovidihsg that darge inoludes responsibility for
H adequaft
ar to Drb vi t ter Qes oftumnal Protection.
uraw of Slaad .
security standards In the fields of both
meet-wide computer security. =A " w9- butii0mal Remarry Decimlm Directive computers and telecommanieations.
viide 4or ie the ftsining in Security aertteua of lib-NERD 14S- eargned dgriflcaot Keep in mind, to the extent that erfp.
parsmr wbo sae hnelved is the Memsse- responsibility for the fps comput- tolimhY Is bnm?Ved, It is essential for
meat,+aeestlaa. and use at Federal eewpol, er security matters to the Depsitm it purposes of national severity that
ersostens. sad isr arise Purposes. of Defame. specifically the National IISA retains Its present responsibility.
The C3 O9'!wm is Security AceFICY, IBA. This arr. ge. Mr. G ENN. I have one final ques.
there olJection to o the present eonaid- menu has given rise to widespread con- tion. Is it the intention of this bill
eratlon of the bfl exsD about a defense sr Intelligence that, when developing security guide-
There beige no objection, the senate moos bang responillity ever
Pbd- lines, NSA will make every effort to
proceeded to consider the bill. semi wrrrputer ajstems that contain amore that those guidelines are can.
Mr. CSII.FJ Mr. president. I aaa amdefemme and n?ncssstiied informs- alert with those standards leaned by
pleased to announce that fen senate tisn. To allay these concerns, this bill NB8?
Quite will soon Move to adopt and pass by sponsiility bility for wirers certain eothempnter aprimarydcnie- Mr. CB LIM. Yes, that Is true. it Is
unanimous .
W Security c t of HJL 1997. ,. the Cwa- ft* ds EN~ National ammu of verY tl"tks p eIDt that other. rather
I want to comment on the legislation The bill +egairrs that aQBB In ding than spark confusion through incon-
before we do. us shall dew apvn computer
The bill coaxes to us from the House system technical sea. city guiaell to r sistency.
Mr. $VI MEZY. I say to the cludr.
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Repreeentatiires. Duripg this Con- developed by the !rational Security man that our Judiciary mrlttee
Viand last, the noun Committees Agency. Consequently. the Senate ex- on Technology and the law law has juris-
OD Oo d T Operation and $0l pects that NHS will work comely with diction over the Preedorm of Inlorave- .
and ch and u Tied upon this hex PISA to samure that. the fine work done ~ n Act fat~a~ security and C3ov-
1 R. Report 100-153. part 1 and 2 a that am is pat fin good use not? DO y does it
and that JIM to to the aardm?r extent t tuIIjSouse passed this nlatra^ , aasmr es that eompatehr securi- Mr. I+F~IHY. That L correct.
b standards that It sets we ooodstent HUMPHREY. There has been
tion by voice vote on June 22 of this and compatible with computer seahai- some concern that the laaguaee of sec.
Few. b guidelines developed by NSA. Lion 8(2) of the peg 4Lng bill could be
let me eOO gut Congr'eassham Tints bill ahem the previoady esbt- construed to support the expansion of
C3ucusesr, the sponsor of this legisla- log pa y directed assiermsent existing Governzieeht disclosure obliga-
tion and my friend Cisisnsan Banos of respamsibillties in the computer se- yens- And I appreciate the Senator's
for their Iesadership In bringing this ca-MY arms by making NBS the gut- willingness to work with she to addrem
legislation about. asary agency responsible for sensitive these coocems.
in considering this legislation here civil sector computer matters. It is im- Mr. LEARY. Concerns have also
in the Senate. several senators repro- portant that it be understood that this been raised that the Computer Securi-
muting points of view from the Gov- bill is not intended In any way to alter tY Act might be inigeonsti-ned to re_
erumental Affairs. Commerce, Judid- the assignment of responsibilities in strict existing Government dieeleeure
Sri. and Intelligence Committees en- the area of telecommunications securi- obligations.
gaged the administration to bring to- ty. - It is not the intent of this bill to
gether several interests in the execu- Now Mr. President, let me turn to expand or to restrict the Federal Gov-
tive branch in older to explain the Senator Gimir, the chairman of the e'nment s disclosure obligations under
co seensus that exists -within the exec- Governmental Affairs Comnittee, the Freedom of Information Act with
utive an this legislation- who will Pone questions to me which I respect to any category or medium of
Procem As it result of partidpstIng In that will answer. information.
ire-- following cPresident. I omments want
the bill this time there ~aa recoatine been significant that up to Section 8 of I1.B. 145 pa: ovldes that
The till see have before us-today, the aponsibdlity for computer and telec ec l m- the bill shall not be construed to &u-
The thorize the withholding of any agency
Computer Security Act of 1987. will m unication security vested In NSA by records or iaformat on which are dis-
move us s long way toward prov hg virtue of a Presidential directive. But, closable under the Freedom of Infor-
much -needed protection for the vast I would like to point out that since oration Ad.
amount of data which the Arrnerican 1965, under the Brooks Act, Public At the same time, section 8 does not
people entrust to the computer my*- Law 89-396, the Co mere Depart- require the disclosure of any records,
terns of the Federal Government. We meat NBS has had a significant role in information, electronically stored
all know that in this computer age all this area, as well.
of data, software, data Processing infor-
society. but especially the Federal Mr. CHILES. I thank the Senator mation, or computer programs which
Government. relies on computers to for this clarification. could be withheld under the Freedom
handle information of extraordinary Mr. GLENN. I also recognise that in of Information Act. Nor does the hilt
impo nee-4nfor1na lcn which mud the statement of the Senator, he ex- authorise the Withholding of any
be protected from unauthorized pressly states that this bill Is not In- records, Information, electronically
access, manipulation, or don. tended in any way to alter the assign- stored data, software, data processing
is The prntieetiasr of information stored nx-nt of current responsibilities In the information, or computer programs
computers or transmitted among area of telecommunications security. which would be disclosed under the
computer systems is vital. for example. Is the Senator aware that under the Freedom of Information Act.
to preserving our Matiam's security, to same law-that Is, under Public Law Mr. HDMPHREY. I thank the Sena-
Protecting privacy of individuals. 89-808-NH8 has responsibility for for for the clarification. Let me ad-
to naintatning the integrity of finan- both computer and telecomnhunlcatlon dress a second issue that has been
cull and medical tratwactlans, and to standards, and that this responsibility raised.
assuring safety in our won for standards Includes responsibility U.S. commercial computer technolo.
industry- Inadequate computer spa- for security standards in these areas, gy vendors have Invested heavily in re-
tems security can lead to access or ma- as well? search efforts to meet the %mique se-
nipulatton by hostile intelligence sere- Mr. CHILES. Yes, the law can be emits requirements of intelligence
lam criminal elements, foreign coo- read that way. I am aware that NBS and defense agencies with commercial
nomic conopetitors, or emu unbal- has the statutory charges to develop products. This spurs development of
anted Individals, The threat is too se- and implement both computer and data security technology while ensur-
rious to be Ignored. This legislation teieeomnnunication standards and that Ing that its costs do not fail principally
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S-18636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -SENATE December 21, 1987
on the Government. We are mindful our economy. . . ." The Computer Be- consult with NBe to determine how its ef-
of the potential negative impact on curity Act of 1987: Hearings before the forts can beat support such requirements.
technology companies, and the Gov- Subcommittee on Science, Research We believe this would avoid eosuy duplica.
ernment as well, should this legisla- and Technology and the Suboommit- u?n of effort
tint regimens of computer security
technology-one for civilian agencies
and another for Intelligence and de-
fense agencies. Will this legislation
adequately safeguard the commercial
interests of these companies?
Mr. LEAHY. The legislation does
not mandate or even urge the estab-
lishment of two sets of data security
standards or systems. Instead, it pro-
vides a framework for recognizing and
reconciling the sometimes differing se-
curity needs of these distinct commu-
nities.
Mr. President, today we are consider.
ing the Computer Security Act of
1987. The House sent this bill over to
the Senate on June 23. Since that
time, I have been working with Sena-
tors CHI as, Guam, Hold ixGS, and
RoTH, Congressmen GI.IcxatAi and
Baooxs. the National Security
Agency, the National Bureau of Stand-
ards. and the Office of Management
and Budget to assure the adoption of
this important legislation.
This legislation will restore civilian
control over all Federal computer sys-
tems except those excluded under the
Brooks Act (10 U.S.C. 2315) and the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3502(2)). The Computer Security Act
is a significant act of Congress that re-
jects the promulgation of information
policy by executive fiat.
The central purpose of this legisla-
tion is to reject the Federal computer
security plan set forth in NSDD-145.
National Security Decision Directive
145 signaled a dramatic shift in the
management of Government informa-
tion protection from civilian authority
to military authority. It has set the
Government on a course that has
served neither the needs of national
security nor the interests of the Amer-
ican people. Since the issuance of that
directive we have watched a Govern-
ment attempt to:
Limit the availability of unclassified
data in Government data bases;
Place selective limits on who may
access Government data bases;
Intimidate private data base firms
and public libraries to limit access to
their electronic files-files which con-
tain information published in newspa-
pers everyday;
Impose unnecessary restrictions on
the nearly 500 U.S. firms that sell in-
formation abroad.
These efforts have been widely op-
posed by the leaders of our informa-
tion industry and those concerned
with the public's right to know. The
president of Mead Data Central told a
Congressional hearing that "Such new
restrictive and unwarranted policies
under the unilateral control of the De-
fense Community threaten to bring
this industry to a halt and would
negate the significant productivity
gains being made in many sectors of
Materials of the House Committee on computer standards, wfll be developed in ac-
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anot
Science, Space and Technology, 100th CO with established NBS Procedures.
Cong., lit Sess. 112 (1987) (statement lines this provided regard by the NSA to technical NSS WilllW security be s treat-
of Jack Simpson). Counsel for dialog ed as advisory and subject to appropriate
has warned that these controls could NBS review ... " H. Rep. 100-153, 100th
have a devastating impact, noting that Cons., lit Sess., pt. 1, 41 (letter to Congress-
"the information Industry is one of man Roe): H. Rep. 100-153, 100th Cons.. 1st
the few areas of commerce in which Seas. pt. 2. at 37 (letter to Congressman
the United States has a favorable bal. Brooks)-
ance of trade." The Boston Globe. It Is my understanding that this con-
April 20, 1987, at 35. tinues to be the administration's posi-
Moreover. such efforts obstruct the tion and that the administration con-
free flow of information in our society. sensus described by Senator CHnt:s in
Information is the cornerstone of our his statement is consistent with Direc-
democracy. As a comprehensive report tor Miller's letter.
from People for the American Way re- I want to remind all those involved
leased last week warns. a government in the protection of Federal computer
of secrecy produces Decisions without
Democracy."
The Computer Security Act estab-
lishes a comprehensive program for
Federal computer systems security. A
civilian agency-the National Bureau
of Standards (NBSI-will implement
that program. As H.R. 145 states in
the first specific purpose outlined in
section 2(bXl), the act assigns to the
National Bureau of Standards respon-
sibility for developing standards and
guidelines for Federal computer sys-
tems, including responsibility for de-
veloping standards and guidelines
needed to assure the cost-effective se-
curity and privacy of sensitive infor-
mation in Federal computer systems,
drawing on the technical advice and
assistance of the National Security
Agency, where appropriate.
The Computer Security Act assigns
to NBS responsibility for developing
standards and guidelines for the secu-
rity of Federal computer systems. It
provides for a Computer Systems Ad-
visory Board to identify emerging Fed-
eral computer security and privacy
issues. It requires the development of
security plans by the heads of all Fed-
eral agencies. And it will establish a
training program for all persons in-
volved in Federal computer systems.
These are sound and comprehensive
objectives for a Federal computer se-
curity policy.
There is no question that properly
classified information requires special-
ized security measures to safeguard
against unauthorized acquisition, al-
teration, or destruction. That is why
the Computer Security Act leaves
NSA's authority over computer sys-
tems containing such information un-
changed.
OMB Director Jim Miller has also
outlined this relationship between the
agencies:
. it is the Administration's position that
NBS, in developing Federal standards for
the security of computers, shall draw upon
technical security guidelines developed by
NSA in so far as they are available and con-
sistent with the requirements of civil de-
partments and agencies to protect data
processed in their systems. When devel-
oping technical security guidelines, NSA will
systems that we should not fall into
the trap of characterizing computer
system security as simply a matter of
national security. This invites techno.
logical xenophobia, and produces mis-
guided policies and misdirected pro-
grams. A recent report stated:
Security experts are nearly unanimous in
their view that the more significant security
problem is abuse of Information systems by
those authorized to use them, rather than
by those trying to penetrate the systems
from outside. Office of Technology Assess.
ment, Federal Government Information
Technology: Management, Security and
Congressional Oversight 65 (1986).
The report of the House Committee
on Science, Space and Tehnology on
H.R. 145 found that Federal computer
fraud and abuse is most often conduct-
ed by insiders. An extensive 1984 ABA
study on computer crime and ar)other
study conducted by the President's
Council on Integrity and Efficiency
supported this finding. A computer se-
curity policy that fails to recognize
this insight will impose unnecessary
costs on the Government and the pri-
vate sector. It will substitute high-
technology fixes for solid management
practices. Ultimately, such a policy
would frustrate this much needed
effort to enhance Federal computer
system security.
This country cannot afford a hemor-
rhage of vital national security infor-
mation. Federal computer security is
critical to the cost-efficient implemen-
tation of Federal programs as well as
to a secure future for all Americans.
As chairman of the Senate Subcom-
mittee on Technology and the Law. I
look forward to continuing to work the
National Security Agency and the Na-
tional Bureau of Standards to promote
necessary, strong, and cost-effective
Federal computer systems security.
Access to information by our coun-
try's scientists, Inventors, scholars, his-
torians, journalists, and, most impor-
tantly, American citizens is also vital
to America's future. Interest in, and
awareness of, the activities of our na-
tional government instills vitality In
our political process. Therefore. com-
puter security legislation must be care-
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fully crafted so that It safeguards sys-
tems without restricting seem to un-
classified information.
That is why I would prefer that the
legislation not include the charged
phrase "seasltlve information." How-
ever. I have worked to ensure prompt
passage of the bill because of the ur-
gency of reasserting civilian control
over the computer systems of the fed-
eral government. I hope that the next
time the Congress considers this Issue
It will aviod terms that raise fears of
increasing government restriction over
access to unclassified information.
As used in the Computer Security
Act? the phrase "sensitive but unclassi-
fied information" is Intended to under-
score the Importance of information
held in Federal computer systems, par-
ticularly as it affects the conduct of
Federal programs or the privacy of in-
dividuals. As defined in the legislation.
this term Is an explicit rejection of the
broad and ambiguous phrases used In
NSDD-145 and the 198$ National
Telecommunications and Information
Systems Security Policy No. 2. It does
not create another category of re-
stricted Government information. (bee
H. Rcpt, 100-153, 100th Oong.. let
Seas., pt. 1, at 24, 31.)
Further, the Computer Security Ad
states that pudic availability or use of
Information shall not in any way be
limited. I discussed the Freedom of In-
formation Ad with the ranking minor-
ity member of the Technology Sub-
committee earlier today. The House
Committee reports on Section 8 exam-
ine other laws. (See H. Rept. 100-153.
100th Cong., 1st Seas., pt. 1, at 31.
Committee on Science, Space and
Technology); H. Rept. 100-153. 100th
Cong., 1st Sees.. pt. A at 30-31 (Com-
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say that we are adopting a good piece Bureau of Standards. I have been as- guished majority feeder yield?
of legislation sired by NBS that, once a system has Mr. BYRD. I yield
that reflects several Mr. LFAgY. Mr. President, I concur
years of congressional study. This act curit muster at NSA's Computer Se- completely in what the majority
will coordinate many aspects of Feder y Center, It would not have to go leader has said I do not know what
ai computer security without tram- through the NBS process for use by any of us would do without the staffs
pling on the rights of its users, the ui- agencies with unclassified systems. If on both sides of the aisle.
tlmate beneficiaries of all activities un- the system provides the additional I also note rag else.
dertaken by this Government, Ameri- safeguarding required for classified In my State, we have certain harbin-
can citizens. As we are protecting the systems, It would clearly be sufficient gers, as other States do: the robin, the
security of Federal computer systems, for use by agencies with unclassified first harbinger of spring; the maples
we will also safeguard the most pre- systems- changing color, the first harbinger of
clous right of Americans--the opportu- So. I am pleased that agreement has fah.
nity to understand and participate in been reached to clear this legislation Mr. President. I note that the distin-
the activities of our Government, for the President's signature and look tuished majority leader has the one
I would like to think Senators forward to its successful implements- harbinger that-all of us look for day
Cxrrae, Houures, Gran``, Roar, and tion. after day at this time of the year. I
Hua[rarnsr for all their help on this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The refer, of course, to that unique Item of
legislation. I would also like to thank bill is open to amendment. If there be haberdashery, his sine die tie.
their staff members. Bob Coakley with no amendment to be proposed. the Many of us have looked in vain for
Senator Caries. Pat Windham with question Is on the third reading of the that the past few days, and now I hope
Senator HOrasrrGS, Stephen Ryan with bill it is not a mirage. I hope it is not an 11-
Senator [jinx. John Elliff and Ed The bill was ordered to be read a lusion. I hope that that tie, which
Levine with the Senate Intelligence third time, was read the third time, comes out only on occasions such as
Committee. John Parisi with Senator and passed. this, is an indication that perhaps
Rom. And George Smith with Senator Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I move to there will be freedom for the Senate
HIIupAmsy, for their hard work. reconsider the vote by which the bill 100.
Finally. I would like to thank my was passed. 60 I say that, like the robin In the
own staff. Ann Harkins and )dare Ro- Mr. ARMSTRONG. I move to lay spring and the maples in the fall, the
tenberg. for their efforts to ensure that motion on the table. unique tie of the distinguished Sena-
passage of the Computer Security Act The motion to lay on the table was for from West Virginia Is the harbin-
at 1987. agreed to,
ger of sine die-1 hope.
and then again through the National Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, will the
In closing, Mr. President, I want to di
ti
Mr. ROTIL Mr. President` I am COMPLIM 'rs TO M1l.FORITT
pleased that the Senate is conddering AND MINORITY PL008 STAFFS
H.R. 145, a bill that will help improve
of th Mr. BYRD. Mr. President. I thank
the securit
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e ever- cteaa
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number of computer systems utilized
by the Federal Government. The pro-
visions of H.R. 143 will strengthen
Federal efforts to deter computer
crime and to ensure the Integrity and
privacy of information stored In com-
puter systems utilized by the Federal
Government.
The bill appropriately divides re-
sponsibility for developing computer
security standards between the Na-
tional Bureau of Standards and the
National Security Agency. NSA will
provide guidelines for computer sys-
tems which handle classified Informa-
tion and NBS will provide guidelines
for those which handle unclassified
but sensitive information.
One concern that was ratsed over
this division of responsibility was the
potential for duplication of effort. The
terms of the bill seek to militate
against that. and the ongoing coopera-
tive efforts of NSA and WBS will be
continued under the bilL
Continued cooperation between NSA
and NBS under the terms of this act
will be helpful to the many private
firms which are in the business of de-
veloping computer security systems.
The process of testing and validating
these systems for use by the Federal
Government. particularly our defense
and Intelligence agencies, Is very rigor-
ous and can take a long time. Some of
these firms, including firms in my
State of Delaware, were concerned
opIewaratinottn.
o take this opportunity, also,
to thank our excellent floor staffs on
both sides of the able. who have made
It possible for the Senate to conduct
its work expeditiously and very profes-
sionally.
Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. President, I
should like to join in the majority
leader's commendation of the floor
staffs. It is just extraordinary. the
level of responsibility and the patience
and attention to detail which this
handful of people on the floor demon-
strates. They do the vast bulk of the
routine work of the Senate. The ma-
jority leader Is quite right to compli-
ment them.
Mr. BYRD. What we see is really a
phenomenal job done by Howard and
Elizabeth Greene. Charles Kinney.
Marty Paone. and Bill Norton. These
people work together so well, and they
make our work easier. They are ex-
ceedingly pleasant to work with.
I earavilawnt the people an the
other side of the aisle. This fine young
lady, Elizabeth Greene, and her hus-
band. Howard, are pleasant to work
with. It makes my work a lot easier
and ce ertainly moves the work of the
Without their cutting the briars out
of the path, the Senate would not be
able to act as expeditiously and as
thoroughly as it does.
that they might be forced to run the THE MAJORITY LEADER'S SINE
gauntlet twice: once through NSA's DIE TIE
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE December 21, 1987
Mr. BYRD. I thank the Senator.
Mr. President, I hope I am not still
wearing it at this time tomorrow
night. [Laughter.]
I thank the distinguished Senator
for his very generous comments.
TRIBUTE TO BOB BERRY, READ-
ING CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, Bob
Berry is one of the reading clerks of
the House. He delivers messages to
this body often, and we all are accus-
tomed to seeing his similing face as he
comes in the south door of the Cham-
ber.
He has been the reading clerk in the
House for the last 17 years. Before
that. he was minority counsel to the
Senate Governmental Operations
Committee and legislative assistant to
the late Senator Carl Mundt.
I call to the attention of my col-
leagues that this will be the last time
that Bob Berry delivers a message to
this body. [Applause.]
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
At 11:09 p.m., a message from the
House of Representatives, delivered by
Mr. Berry. one of its reading clerks,
announced that the House agrees to
the report of the committee of confer-
ence on the disagreeing votes of the
two Houses on the amendment of the
Senate to the bill (H.R. 3545) to pro-
vide for reconciliation pursuant to sec-
tion 4 of the concurrent resolution on
the budget for the fiscal year 1988.
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I suggest
the absence of a quorum.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
clerk will call the roll.
The assistant legislative clerk pro-
ceeded to call the roll.
Mr. CHII.F.S. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the order for
the quorum call be rescinded.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. With-
out objection, it is so ordered.
The Senator from Florida is recog-
nized.
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, will the
distinguished Senator yield?
Mr. CHILES. Yes.
Mr. BYRD. Could he and his distin-
guished counterpart give to the Senate
some indication of the time that they
believe will be required on this report
so that we can notify Senators. Some
Senators will need 30 to 40 minutes,
probably, notice to get here for the
rollcall which will occur on the adop-
tion of the conference report.
The CHILES. Mr. President, I think
they ought to start if they are going to
need that long.
Mr. DOMENICI. I concur, unless
someone around here wants to talk a
lot longer than I.
Mr. CHILES. I say they are starting
late.
Mr. BYRD. Very well.
Mr. CHILES. I am going to take a
few minutes in my remarks.
OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIA-
TION ACT-CONFERENCE REPORT
Mr. CHIMES. Mr. President, I submit
a report of the committee of confer-
ence of H.R. 3545 and ask for its im-
mediate consideration.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
report will be stated.
The assistant legislative clerk read
as follows:
The committee of conference on the dis-
agreeing votes of the two Houses on the
amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R.
3545) to provide for reconciliation pursuant
to section 4 of the concurrent resolution on
the budget for fiscal year 1986. having met,
after full and free conference, have agreed
to recommend and do recommend to their
respective Houses this report, signed by a
majority of the conferees.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. With-
out objection, the Senate will proceed
to the consideration of the conference
report.
(The conference report is printed in
the House proceedings of the Racoan
of December 21, 1987.
Mr. CHILES. I ask for the yeas and
nays.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is
there a sufficient second?
There is a sufficient second.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
Mr. CHILES. Mr. President, in the
long fight against the Federal deficit,
this has been the longest year. With
the approval of this conference report,
we can make it the most successful
year.
This is not the first time we have
spent months of hard work or dealt
with frustrations. But this time all the
effort has produced landmark results.
As a practical matter, we are about
hopefully to agree on the largest defi-
cit-reduction package in history. It is
real and it is for 2 years. We said we
wanted to get $76 billion in savings at
the summit, and that is exactly what
we have done.
Of the savings we aimed for, roughly
$50 billion of that amount is contained
in the reconciliation package now
before the Senate.
Included in that amount are $13.5
billion in entitlement savings-$5.8 bil-
lion for 1988 and $7.7 billion for 1989.
When added to the provisions in-
cluded in the continuing resolution,
the total savings on the spending side
are $33 billion-$20 billion in domestic
and $13 billion in the military.
So. Mr. President, with the nearly
$50 billion in deficit reduction con-
tained in reconciliation and the addi-
tional savings in the continuing recon-
ciliation, we will have reached our goal
of $78 billion cut from the deficit.
This agreement stands for some-
thing central to the future of the
economy. A year ago-as the Senate
changed hands-all that people were
talking about was suspicion and doubt
and impasse.
Congress would not cooperate with
the White House.
A year ago, the budget process was a
watchdog without teeth. The automat-
ic provisions of Gramm-Rudman-Hol-
lings had been removed and the deficit
was high and all indications were it
was going higher.
And a year ago, the only attention
anyone paid to the deficit targets was
who would miss them first.
So. while this has been a very long
year, it has been a year of very great
change.
We have for the first time in many
years. a bipartisan. bicameral agree-
ment. Working together for Just 2
months, we have cut the deficit by $75
billion. If we can keep it up for an-
other year or two, we can get to a bal-
ance.
So. a Democratic Congress. a Repub-
lican President, and a minority under
the Republicans in Congress have
worked together. We restored the
automatic features of Gramm-
Rudman-Hollings. And we have
worked out an effective agreement to
reduce the Federal deficit.
Any time people meet face to face to
work out their differences in public,
there will always be people on the
sidelines and in the bleachers who
compare the outcome with some set of
ideals. You get a lot of critics who say
what it should have been and every-
thing that should have been in it.
Some years ago a gentleman from
the media said a critic is the person
who walks across the field after the
battle is over and shoots the survivors.
Those of us who have been through
the battle-and there have been so
many who fought so long to put this
package together-know what it has
been like.
We have heard from the groups on
one side who suffered some pain. We
have heard from groups on the other
side who preferred a scorched-earth
approach. And we have left some tears
of our own on the negotiating table.
But we have been through the
battle, and I am convinced time will
tell us it was a major victory for the
American people and for the Nation's
economy.
Within the last couple of days, we
have had a report from the Institute
for International Economics that
spoke of a global economic collapse
unless we did better. The report of the
economists called the summit agree-
ment. grossly inadequate-but, of
course, that comes from a profession
with a tendency to be "grossly inaccu-
rate."
Yet, the economists warned that we
need $40 billion in deficit reduction
each year for the next 4 years, and
that is something I agree with. In fact.
that notion is at the center of the
package before the Senate which aims
to reduce the deficit at least $38 bil-
A year ago, all the predictions were lion in each of the next several years.
that the President would not work Here is the point. The reconciliation
with a Democratic Congress and the conference report is tough. It involves
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