[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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                URGING PASSAGE OF A BALANCED CRIME BILL

  (Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, as we finish debate on the crime bill we 
must stay focsued on the very serious problems it is intended to 
correct.
  The Clinton administration and the Democrats in Congress have 
produced a balanced crime bill that includes police protection, 
punishment, and prevention.
  In spite of the wisdom of this bill and the urgency of our crime 
problem, there are some Republican Members who would rather play 
politics than pass sound policy.
  A Republican Member of this body circulated a letter to his 
Republican colleagues stating:

       If we work together we can defeat this bill and craft a 
     real crime bill that will give the crime issue back to 
     Republicans for the upcoming elections.

  It is clear that for some Republicans the real issue is politics--not 
stopping crime and making our neighborhoods safe.
  Mr. Speaker, this crime bill will put more police on the streets, 
throw away the key for repeat violent criminals, and prevent crime 
before it happens. This is a balanced bill that the Nation wants and 
needs. It should pass as soon as possible.

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