[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 28 (Monday, February 13, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H1622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR THE CRIME PACKAGE WELCOMED

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, while in my congressional district this past 
weekend, constituents expressed both their pleasure and astonishment 
that elected officials were able to keep a campaign promise. Citizens 
appreciate the swift and successful manner which the crime legislation 
has passed through the House.
  People appreciate the bipartisan support the crime package has and 
will continue to receive. They overwhelmingly support the new crime 
bill which: First, Controls the endless number of death row appeals; 
second, extends the good-faith measure under the exclusionary rule; and 
third, ensures that convicts serve at least 85 percent of their 
sentence.
  Today, we will debate the Local Government Block Grant Act which 
grants local communities greater control in the battle against crime.
  I can assure you that law enforcement, as well as the taxpayer, 
appreciate this help to fight crime. The Contract With America is 
helping to rebuild the public's trust in Congress.


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