[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 26, 1994]
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             ``OUNCE OF PREVENTION'' GRANTS MUST BE FUNDED

  (Mrs. CLAYTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I want to urge my colleagues--especially 
those who will be part of the conference committee on the crime bill--
that it is imperative that the crime bill that we send to President 
Clinton including funds for the ``ounce of prevention'' grants as well 
as other prevention programs. These grants are vital to communities 
with high incidences of crime, poverty, substance abuse, unemployment, 
school dropouts, and teen pregnancy. The funds will allow cities and 
counties to become involved so that they may intervene and encourage 
and inspire youths at risk.
  The moneys included will provide for critical community programs such 
as mentoring, tutoring, job placement, and substance abuse counseling.
  These grants make these significant and important programs possible 
for disadvantaged communities. Without them, the future for our young 
Americans will not be so bright and promising.
  It is not judicious, expedient, or economical to have a crime bill 
that does not contain strong prevention measures. Why should we only 
house criminals after crimes have been committed rather than prevent 
the crimes in the first place? It is shortsighted to only treat the 
ills of society and not solicit a cure.

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