mr. ambassador, chancellor kohl spoke of unity today. are there any plans to meet with mr. kohl? when do you expect a meeting? >> you are asking too much. i do not know the plans. this will be announced at the appropriate time. i think that the time will come when they will meet and discuss whatever has come up in connection. >> mr. ambassador, things have moved quickly. you have defend the existence of the wall. in the short time, do you think the wall would be removed? >> what removed? >> the berlin wall. >> i think i have given an answer to this at the beginning of the interview. >> considering what has happened, irreversible and permanent? >> do you envision a reduction of soviet troops? if that happens in east or west germany, can you envision the warsaw pact and nato being dismantled? >> to reduce conventional armed forces in europe, as a result of these negotiations, which, i hope will come to an agreement in the next year, it is quite possible that troops might be reduced in countries, including western countries. they have their troops here. >> have there been contacts b

mr. speaker, h.r. 5331 would designate the facility that was already mentioned on gorgonio drive in twinetnine palms as he kohl member "mac "m.j. dube , united states marine corps post office building. mac passed away this year, but will always be remembered in 20nine palms as a united states marine and dedicated public servant. back and i ironically both served as colonels at the same time. an honor i will always remember and cherish. mac was a great marine. he served for over 30 years. he earned four purple hearts. multiple awards, four bronze stars with combat v's and a silver star. nd after he retired, in 20nine palms -- twentynine palms, he went to work, ran for office, became the mayor, became a councilmember, then when he was done with that he served in multiple county offices oftentimes as a volunteer. somebody that his children grew up there deeply involved and somebody that ironically enough was part of the marine community, the military side, obviously the civilian community, and the county side on the other side of the fence. this is a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving his nation a