[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 112 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 12, 1994]
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              AMERICAN TAXPAYERS DESERVE BETTER CRIME BILL

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                             HON. ROD GRAMS

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 1994

  Mr. GRAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the rule for 
the crime bill's conference report. This so-called crime bill is 
nothing more than an election year feel-good measure designed to trick 
the American voters into thinking we have done something to reduce 
crime while picking the pocket of taxpayers to the tune of over $33 
billion.
  The American people have rightfully asked Congress to get tough on 
criminals and once again Congress has failed by providing a bill that 
only punishes law-abiding taxpayers and coddles criminals.
  Look at the facts: The crime bill grants over 9 billion dollars' 
worth of failed social spending for our big-city mayors while not 
requiring criminals to serve their full sentences.
  Mr. Speaker, the crime bill is soft on criminals and tough on 
taxpayers. Let's stop playing political games with our Nation's safety 
and vote ``no'' on the rule.

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