[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 30, 1994]
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                             TV NATION DAY

  (Mr. FLAKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the resolution to 
designate July 1, 1994, as ``TV Nation Day.''
  ``TV Nation'' is a positive, upbeat news magazine show that focuses 
on what is right with America. It is a civics lesson presented in an 
exciting style, a program that shows how our Government works. And 
although ``TV Nation'' has no sex or violence, and does not invade the 
personal privacy of people, it is still entertaining and informative.
  But ``TV Nation'' is important for other reasons. As the first joint 
venture between American and European television, ``TV Nation'' is 
bringing foreign money into the United States to create jobs. This 
arrangement not only fosters good will among nations, it also helps our 
economy. Moreover, because ``TV Nation'' is produced in New York City, 
the show will help boost the city's economy, providing many new 
employment opportunities. Unfortunately, the film and television 
industry has been leaving New York in recent years. It is our hope that 
TV Nation's decision to stay in New York will help reverse this trend, 
and bring the entertainment industry back to New York where it began.
  TV Nation Day is clearly something we should celebrate.
  Mr. Speaker, we should be proud that at last someone is doing 
something positive that does not focus on the worst elements of 
society.

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