[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 2, 1994]
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                      A SELLOUT WITH A CONSCIENCE

  (Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, last week the country learned that accused 
spy Aldrich H. Ames is not only a sellout, but a sellout that 
participates in our political process.
  Apparently, he thought enough of his country to donate $5000 to the 
Democratic National Committee. I think it is appalling to find out that 
the DNC would not act quicker in light of the fact the Aldrich Ames 
made the contributions in 1991 and after the Democratic National 
Convention in 1992. Federal Election Commission records clearly 
identify Mr. Ames as a contributor. In fact, a spokeswoman for the DNC 
said ``I don't know what's to be embarrassed about.''
  Well, I do. It's called Blood Money. And, why is it that the New 
Democratic Party, pledged to change the way Washington operates, has 
failed to rectify the situation? It is absolutely outrageous to 
comprehend that KGB money, supplied to Ames, was donated to fund 
Democratic candidates. I think the people of this country deserve an 
explanation.
  Mr. Speaker, no one is charging that the DNC knowingly took money 
from a trailor. However, given the circumstances, the Democratic party 
should take immediate action to resolve this embarrassing donation and 
I have a few ideas.
  For starters, try sending the money to the CIA Public Service Aid 
Society which provides interest free loans to families of agents killed 
in the line of duty.

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