[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 15, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H3158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRESS IS JACK THE RIPPER TO AMERICA, BUT PLAYS SANTA CLAUS TO THE 
                                 WORLD

  (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, the American people are frustrated, and 
it is not hard to figure out. Congress cuts housing in America but 
gives a $50 million gift to Jordan. Congress cuts jobs for American 
kids but gives $20 billion to Mexico. Congress cuts money for schools 
in America but gives $12 billion to Russia. Congress cuts health care 
for America's veterans who fought in our wars, but pays for the defense 
of Japan and Germany.
  The record speaks for itself. When it comes to America, Congress is 
like Jack the Ripper. When it comes to the rest of the world, Congress 
is Santa Claus. The truth is, the American taxpayer has the best 
government that Japan and Germany ever wished for or ever thought they 
could get.
  Beam me up. This is a sad day. How about some more cuts for America?

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