STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT NIXON ON RADIO FREE EUROPE AND RADIO LIBERTY

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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE June G, 1972
of potentials: I.he:t with careful molding and with their masculinity. They force us to be
continuous attention, to his rearing, he could their slaves-cook their dinner, scrub their
be fashioned into a well rounded human floors, and have their babies. Then what
achiever. Conversely, without that attention, thanks do we get? "Where's my shirt?" "The
he could be crippled for life. They did not least you can do is have dinner ready when
realize that the rearing of a child is the most Q get home. After all, a man has to work for
challenging thing a woman could do which a living." (At least he gets paid for his work.)
would give her a sense of fulfillment far be- "YOU-run for city council? Why, you
yond any other occupation. Men of course, dingbat women don't even have sense enough
have a role in this child rearing too, but it to vote."
was recognized that the family could not be Men-I hate 'em! And what's more, I'm
as all consuming for them since they still had tired of being pushed around by them. You
their careers and their role of the bread win- know what I think we ought to do? I think
nor. The women forgot that it is to them that we ought to Revolt) Overthrow) Men-I hate
the over-riding challenge of molding the 'em I
child into a fearless personality fell. They If I were to boldly state that I am for
also forgot that to do this, they had to sac- Women's Liberation, this is the attitude that
rifice not just a career, but also themselves you might expect me to take toward men. To
and a large part of their outside interests. borrow a colloquial expression, "tain't neces-
What they should have done, they have sarily so." The hostility of the radical mem-
left undone, doing what they should not ?bers of Women's Liberation may prove to
have done; coming together to fight for an be more damaging than helpful in attaining
undeserved "liberty." To me, their movement the ultimate goals of the organization. Peo-
is not worthy of its cause and they will surely ple with sufficient intelligence and breeding
fail. have learned to maintain control of their
They are querrying the natural position of ' faculties, hence they do not stoop to radical-
"helper" which has been bestowed upon ism which Is the trademark of ignorant
them since their creation. They want to be (though often educated) extremist. In our
"free," live their own lives, and be 'equal to eagerness as women to break away into, new
men in everything. A. condition which the areas of development we must not overstep
creator did hot make for them during crea= our bounds and thus deprive ourselves of
tion. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 5: 22-24, ? that which we most greatly desire-respect.
"Let wives be subject to their husbands as Being for the advancement of women in
to the Lord; because a husband is head of society is not synonymous with being against
the wife, just as Christ is head of the church, the male in his position of leadership and au-
being himself savior of the body. But just as thority. The male status does not necessarily
the church is subject to Christ, so also let have to be lowered in order for the female
wives be to their husbands in all things." status to be raised. Israel's famous grand-
The object of the Women's Liberation Move- mother and plain-speaking stateswoman
meat is a sharp contrast to these words of Golda Meir, has proven that a woman may
the Bible. They want to make a new Bible. also possess the qualities of leadership.
They want to turn the world upside down While there is an active Women's Libera-
and fashion it Into whatever they want. This tion organization, it is interesting to note
is fanatical and meaningless. that there is no comparable Anti-Women's
Should the government support them and Lib movement from the male aspect of our
give them the power to do what they want? society. As a whole, today's men seem willing
NO! It should not happen in our time. Their to accept women Into their ranks In the busi-
h
mothers had known their duty, and they
had done it, but they had built a fence
around themselves to prevent them from
doing theirs.
Let us break down this wall and make them
realize that their place is in the home where
they have to take care of the children and
make out of them good citizens of tomorrow
who will one day look back with pride and
say, "Oh, I remember my mother." Let us
make them realize that good memories are
made of good works done by good people.
That it is not fighting for an undeserved
freedom that makes the world peaceful but
building a peaceloving and law abiding citi-
zen out of their children.
The acceptance of the Women's Liberation
Movement and all it stands for by the gov-
ernment will not bring peace and solution to
the world's problems; instead it will bring
social disruption, unhappiness, and increas-
ing rates of divorce and desertion.. This is a
contrast to what the Bible tells us in First
Corinthians 7: 10-11, "But to those who are
married, not I, but the Lord commands that
a wife is not to depart from her husband,
and if she departs, that she is to remain
unmarried or be reconciled to her husband.
And let not a husband put away his wife."
The Bible contains the words of God and
if America Is "A Nation under God," will
she not be seeking her own destruction by
going against the commandment of God?
On these grounds, I run sure you will agree
with me that the Women's Liberation Move-
ment should not only be banned by the gov-
ernment, but also be completely eradicated
Thank you. vised fantasy. This is a disease which not only
[Third Place] robs them of valuable time, but also of emo-
tional energy that could be spent more con-
Is WOMEN'S LIBERATION GOOD FOR AMERICA? structively in endeavors of reality.
(By Joyce Hughes, May 26, 1072) The causes behind these stumbling blocks
I Men-I hate 'eml Arrogant, selfish, ego- are lack of courage to break away from out-
tistical meal They think they rule the earth dated traditions and venture into new fields
of endeavor. Also lack of self-respect which
causes one to exist like a parasite, unable to
establish her own identity. And finally, lack
of initiative, or in "cotton patch" language,
plain old laziness. Many women are afraid to
honestly admit to themselves what they
really want from life. They are unwilling to
set meaningful goals and put forth sufficient
effort to reach those goals.
As tradition would have it when Adam and
Eve were cast out of Eden it became necessary
for them to share their fight for survival in
whatever way seemed best suited for the cir-
cumstances. Even in our modern society, life
outside of Eden is difficult and it is still, as
Darwin defined it, a struggle for survival, The
circumstances are different, but the need to
share responsibilities remains the same. Shar-
ing is not only a pragmatic and defensive
mechanism, but when flavored with respect,
understanding and often romance; it becames
a very rewarding human experience.
As women we must find our true Identity
and self-expression without humiliating,
emasculating, or making enemies of our men.
Success is a word which has no gender. It is
only as each of us develops to our full poten-
tial as individuals that our nation will be
able to realize its true strength. We wore
created male and female, not to strife with
each other, but rather to compliment each
other by our very existence.
(STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT NIXON
-- ON RADIO FREE EUROPE AND
RADIO LIBERTY
(Mr. MAILLIARD asked and was
given permission to address the House
for 1 minute, to revise and extend his
remarks and include extraneous mat-
ter.)
Mr. MAILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I
should like to call the attention of the
House to the statement issued by Presi-
dent Nixon on May 10 regarding Radio
Free Europe and Radio Liberty. The
President issued his statement at the
time authorizing legislation for the r-,-
dies for fiscal year 1973 was submitted.
I am happy to see that the legislation
has been introduced by Chairman Mox-
GAN and assigned the number H.R. 15002.
In view of the difficulty which the two
Houses of Congress had in arriving at an
agreement for authorizing legislation
for the current fiscal year, I commend
the-approach which has been taken in
the new submission and in the Presi-
dent's statement about it. In the course
of the actions in the two Houses, it be-
came apparent that there was a strong
majority favoring continuation of the
broadcasting activities of these two valu-
able organizations. It was also the ma-
jority opinion, as expressed in legisla-
tion passed by this House and in a res-
olution passed by the other body, that
a study should be undertaken of the ac-
tivities of the two radios and of their
funding to assist us in formulating a
permanent legislative framework for
them.
The President's statement announces
his intention to appoint a Presidential
Study ' Commission for that purpose.
This Commission, which will have a
limited life, is to be specifically charged
with the responsibility to consult ex-
haustively with the Congress in draw-
ing up its recommendations. In drawing
up these recommendations, the Commis-
sion will be expected to take into con-
sideration the relationship of the broad-
casting operations of the radios to the
e
nose world, professional occupations, and t
educational fields. Their practical minds find
competence, self-assurance, and intelligence
attractive in feminine attire.
A woman does not have to be "manish" to
be a part of the man's world, nor does she
have to speak their language. They don't ex-
pect it because, after all, she's a woman. It is
not only possible for a woman to maintain
her femininity while at the same time per-
forming her duties with executive efficiency,
but also to her advantage.
All of this seems to indicate that women
are waging psychological Warfare, not against
men, but against themselves. A woman's
worst enemy is her concept of what is socially
acceptable femininity. Because of suspicion
and envy it is difficult for women to accept
the fact that one of their number has mus-
tered up enough courage to cast from her
neck the Victorian Albatros. This image prob-
lem, coupled with the desire to be accepted by
many talents and ambitions down the
kitchen sink along with the dirty dishwater.
There appears to be three main stumbling
blocks to feminine progress. The first is the
Victorian concept of femininity which con-
ditions the child from infancy to accept the
role of wife and mother as her ultimate goal
in life without alternatives. Secondly, this
conditioning drives many young girls to early
marriage because of insecurity and the desire
to identify with someone else. The third, soap
operas, may seem trivial but serves as an indi-
cation of a deeper problem. Daytime dramas
lead many women to be content to shroud
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June 6, 1972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ---HOUSE
national interest and to this Nation's
foreign policy objectives. I believe these
points are worth noting particularly.
I hope that the appointment of the
Commissioners will soon be announced
and that they can begin their work. We
have'had to consider the legislation for
fiscal year 1972 and the authorization
now being requested for fiscal year 1973
as interim arrangements because we
were unable to reach agreement on the
form which a longer term framework for
the two radios should take. The Presi-
dential Study Commission should go a
long way toward helping us overcome
those difficulties. I am sure Members
will be interested in the President's state-
ment, which follows:
STATEMENT DY THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE,
MAY 10, 1972.
Under Public Law 92-264, which I signed
on March 30, 1972, grants in support of
Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty were
authorized through the end of fiscal year
1972.
The decision to continue Government sup-
port for these radios was, approved by large
majorities in Congress and reflects the judg-
ment that has been expressed overwhelm-
ingly by newspapers throughout this coun-
try and by leading citizens in all walks of
life that Radio Free Europe and Radio Lib-
erty continue to perform a unique and valu-
able service. As I stated in a recent letter
to the Chairman of the Radio Free Europe
Fund, . we have followed closely the
work of RFE and are satisfied that it con-
radios must depend upon a proper perception
of the relationship of those operations to the
national interest and specifically to this
nation's foreign policy objectives. In my view,
that relationship exists for one fundamental
reason, but one reason only: namely, that it
has always been and must always be part
of our national purpose to promote free,
responsible communication among nations,
not just at the government level, but at all
levels. Thus, these radios are not spokesmen
for American official policy-that role belongs
in broadcasting to the Vodce of America,
Rather, they are expressions of our profound
conviction that a responsible, independent
and free press plays an indispensable part
in the social and political processes that look
to better understanding and more effective
cooperation, not only within a nation, but
also among nations.
It is this conception, I believe, that lies at
the base of the article of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights which declares
it to be the right of everyone "to seek, re-
ceive, and impart information and ideas
through any media and regardless- of
frontiers." International broadcasting is of
course only a part of that process; our inter-
national exchange programs are another
important part.
The Commission will render a great service
by undertaking a critical examination of this
subject and by providing the best possible
basis for determining the methods by which
support for these valuable organizations can
be maintained without impairment to the
professional independence upon which their
present effectiveness depends.
While this Commission produces its
recommendations, it is essential that the
authorization providing support to Radio
I also said that " ... the free flow of
information and ideas among nations is in-
dispensable to more normal relations be-
tween East and West and to better pros-
pects for an enduring peace,"
I have therefore asked the Secretary of
State to submit today a bill which would
continue Government support to the radios
through fiscal year 1975. As with the fiscal
year 1972 authorization, this bill would make
.the grants to the radios through the Sec-
retary of State under such terms and con-
ditions he deems appropriate.
A number of different views have been
expressed in Congress as to how the radios
might best be funded for the future. No
consensus on this important matter has
emerged. The House version of the fiscal
year 1972 authorization and Senate Resolu-
tion 272 make clear that majorities in both
Houses believe this should be given further
study before a definitive solution is adopted,
To this end, I plan to appoint a Presi-
dential Study Commission with instructions
to render its report and recommendations
by February 28, 1.973, so that the Admin-
istration and Congress can take them into
consideration in formulating authorizing
legislation for fiscal year 1974. In making
its study, the Commission will be particu-
larly concerned to consult exhaustively with
members of Congress.
In undertaking this task, the Commisison
will have the benefit and will take full Re-
count of the in-depth studies of each radio
that were prepared by the Congressional
Research Service at the request of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee together with
companion studies recently completed by the
General Accounting Office. Two subsequent
studies by the Congressional Research Serv-
ice--one a survey and analysis of the avail-
able options with respect to future funding
methods and the other an examination of the
foreign policy aspects of these broadcasting
operations=will also materially assist the
Commission.
It is evident'that the choice of the method
or mechanism for future, funding of the
for fiscal year 1973. While I continue to be-
lieve that the Department of State is not the
appropriate channel for grants to the two
radios, I believe that discussions of the
alternatives should be deferred until we have
the benefit of the recommendations of the
Commission. I therefore strongly recom-
mend that the bill which we are submitting
to Congress for a 1973 authorization be given
favorable consideration before the beginning
of the new fiscal year.
MR. JAMES GM ST AHLI3 MAN STEPS
DOWN
(Mr. F'ULTON asked and was given
permission to address the House for 1
minute, to revise and extend his remarks
and include extraneous matter.)
Mf. FULTON. Mr. Speaker, after three
score years of-service, Mr. James G.
Stahlman, president and publisher of the
Nashville Banner, has retired effective
June 1; 1972.
Mr. Stahlman, rightfully known as the
Dean of Southern Newspaper Publishers,
has left an indelible mark on American
journalism and a gap in the ranks of
American newspaper publishers which
will be impossible to fill.
A stanch individual of independent
mind and judgment, Mr. Stahlman has
carved a respected and esteemed name
for himself for his forthright expression
of editorial view and as a successful pub-
lisher who has led the Nashville Banner
to notable journalistic achievement over
his years of stewardship.
With the announcement of his retire-
ment, Mr. Stahlman stepped out with
the promise 'that he will continue to be
heard from as he prepares the first of at
least two books on the people, places, and
events in his life.
Mr. Stahlman, disclosed his retirement
II 5299
In an open letter to "my friends, and
readers of the Nashville Banner" which
appeared on the front page of the June 1,
1972, edition of the Banner and I include
it in the Rscone at this point, commend-
ing his words and comments to the atten-
tion of my colleagues. Mr. Stahlman was
and is a powerful voice in American
journalism, but his daily presence will be
missed.
The article follows:
STAIILMAN COMPLETES 60 BANNEI4
PLANS Two BOOKS ON PEOPL,
EVENTS IN His ExcrrING LIFE
YEARS---
PLACES,
(By James G. Stahlman)
To my friends and readers of the Nashville
Banner:
By the grace of God, the tolerance of a
fickle and sometimes intolerant newspaper
constituency and the faithful and devoted
support of cherished members of what has
become affectionately known as "The Banner
Family," I have come to one of 'the most
emotionally difficult days of my life.
Today I complete sixty years of service to
The Nashville Banner, forty-two ; of it as
president and publisher, with everyday dedi-
cated to the cause of free and responsible
journalism.
I had firmly charted my. present course
prior to the conclusion of my sale of this
beloved newspaper to the Gannett Group.
I had made it, perfectly clear to my long-
time friend, Paul Miller, whose personal and
journalistic integrity had prompted me to
select him and his able associates in the Gan-
nett Group as my successor owners, that I
would end my duties as president and pub-
lisher on the day that I had completed 60.
years as an employe of this newspaper.
This is it!
These three-score years have taught me
much. They have afforded me world travel,
world friendships, world service.
They have placed me in high positions' of
honor and responsibility,
They have given me the opportunity to
play a part in the history of this beloved
country of ours, of this neighboring hemi-
sphere which we have shared with Canadians
to the North and our Latin brothers South of
the border.
And in more far-reaching portions of the
earth I have been privileged to serve my
country in times of war as well as peace in
numerous capacities.
I have witnessed and actively participated
in some of the important scientific and in-
dustrial developments from the horse-car to
Americans on the moon; from the early fila-
ment bulb to the devastating laser beam;
from Marconi to Telstar; from Kitty-Hawk
to the SST; from a reverent pulpit to a dis-
tressing era of agnosticism.
This has been the most exciting period of
advance in the world's history-culturally,
scientifically, industrially, sociologically,
economically, politically.
Our progress has wrought much havoc. It
has played hob with stable homelife, pro-
duced a disdain for the fundamentals, de-
stroyed respect for law, order, the courts and
constituted authority. It has brought the
United States to a dangerous divisiveness and
the world to the brink of self-destruction.
Through all these years, I have clung
steadfastly to the belief that this blessed
country of ours. Is still worth saving; that
the freedoms of our people can be preserved;
that there is more good than bad in man-
kind and that a forgiving, omnipotent
Father can and will save those men and na-
tions willing to defend that faith implicit
in our national motto: "In God We Trust."
As I relinquish The Banner's helm, I shall
not retire to some secluded beach, I turn
over the fiagbridge to a competent team-
Wayne Sargent, Jimmy Armistead and Ken =
Mwreli-all experienced in their respective
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