[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 28 (Monday, February 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E324-E325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       BACK-TO-BASICS CRIME BILL

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 1995
  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, yesterday marked the 40th day of our 
Contract With 
[[Page E325]] America. House Republicans have accomplished more to 
combat crime in 40 days than the Democrats have in the last 40 years. 
We are committed to keeping our promises.
  Republicans promised to strike at the heart of violent crime. We are 
working to pass our back-to-basic crime bill which provides the tools 
necessary to fight crime and keep criminals behind bars.
  The Republican crime package handcuffs criminals and releases 
resources to combat crime. We are replacing the revolving door with a 
trap door and making our streets safe for law abiding citizens.
  American taxpayers will no longer pay for a criminal justice system 
that fails to put and keep criminals behind bars. Today we will work to 
deport criminal aliens and free up scarce prison space. In addition, I 
look forward to giving local law enforcement the flexibility they need 
to use their resources most effectively.
  Mr. Speaker, the American people are waiting for action. Violent 
crime will no longer be tolerated. We must act now to give the police 
the tools necessary to catch criminals and the space they need to keep 
them where they belong--behind bars.


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