[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRUST AND FAITH IN CONGRESS BEING RESTORED

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I wish to express my thanks to the American 
people for the opportunity of allowing me to participate in what 
clearly was yesterday's congressional revolution.
  During 40 years of Democratic control of Congress, this House never 
saw so much reform in one single day, honoring our promise to the 
American people. We began our journey by reforming the way Washington 
works by passing nine congressional reform measures, knowing full well 
that cleaning up our own House must be a first priority, before we 
carry America's agenda.
  I am particularly pleased of our reform measures that have brought 
greater accountability to this House. Included in these reforms I am 
especially pleased with the ordering of a full and thorough audit, 
which will hopefully restore the public's faith in Congress.
  In addition, we have finally ended the arrogance of Congress, by 
forcing Congress to live by the same laws it imposes on everyone else.
  Mr. Speaker, with continued diligence, we can restore America's trust 
and faith in Congress. I look forward to our continued success, and 
pledge my unending support to fulfill our promise to the American 
people.


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