[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 73 (Monday, June 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 13, 1994]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. TIMOTHY J. PENNY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 1994

  Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, on the afternoon of Friday, June 10, I missed 
a vote on Representative Pombo's amendment to the California Desert 
Protection Act. This amendment would continue public access to 200 
roads and trails in designated wilderness areas.
  I was in the middle of a teleconference with members of the Citizens 
Jury in my district; 18 of my constituents were brought together in 
Winona, MN to study welfare reform. Friday afternoon was the 
culmination of 6 days of in-depth study with nationally recognized 
experts. The jurors were presenting to me their specific 
recommendations for reform of the welfare system. I regret that I had 
to miss a vote, but the jurors' observations were invaluable. I only 
wish that every Member of Congress was given the opportunity to hear 
from his or her constituents utilizing this truly democratic process.
  I would have voted ``yea'' on the Pombo amendment, as I feel it is 
important for private property owners to maintain easy access to their 
property.

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