[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 25, 1994]
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  REPUBLICANS GAIN SEAT IN KENTUCKY, SEEK TO END ONE-PARTY CONTROL IN 
                                CONGRESS

  (Mr. PAXON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAXON. Mr. Speaker, as the chairman of the National Republican 
Congressional Committee, it is my honor and pleasure to announce the 
results of yesterday's special election in Kentucky. Republican Ron 
Lewis, defeated Democrat Joe Prather 55 to 45 percent.
  This is a district that has not been held by a Republican since 
Reconstruction. Well, my friends, we are now in the midst of Democrat 
deconstruction, and I look forward to welcoming many more fellow 
Republicans to the Congress after the November elections.
  On the heels of an upset win in Oklahoma, last night's win sent shock 
waves from Louisville all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Ron 
Lewis was not just the superior candidate but he carried a superior 
message. The message was simply ``I won't be a rubber stamp to Bill 
Clinton and his failed policies.''
  Oklahoma and Kentucky are not isolated cases. Republicans are 
enjoying success across the Nation. In Florida, where 9 of 13 
Republican incumbents have no Democrat opposition. This is a year of 
opportunity for the GOP.
  After an eternity of one-party control in Kentucky, Republicans are 
now leading. And, after 40 years of one-party control in Congress, the 
American people are now saying it is time for Republicans to lead.

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