[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 138 (Wednesday, September 28, 1994)]
[House]
[Page H]
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[Congressional Record: September 28, 1994]
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                      THE LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT

  (Mr. OLVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, it just makes sense, in spite of what the 
previous speaker said.
  It bans most gifts from lobbyists.
  It makes lobbying activities public.
  It is the lobbying reform and gift ban bill.
  And it is a small step toward reforming our political system.
  The public debate should be won not with a fancy dinner or a golf 
trip--but with facts.
  That is a step forward.
  We can go further.
  We can still fight expensive campaigns by limiting PAC contributions.
  We can still clean up the system so people can have confidence in 
those they put in office.
  But this week, we start with a single, simple step.
  Pass lobbying reform and the gift ban.
  It is the right thing to do.

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