[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 79 (Friday, May 12, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6597]
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                    COMMENDING FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH

  Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I want to commend former President Bush 
for the courageous stand he has taken in canceling his National Rifle 
Association membership based upon the improper language that was used 
in a solicitation letter by the National Rifle Association.
  I previously have spoken on this floor about the intemperate language 
that was used in that letter. It is no excuse to say, ``Well, 
fundraising letters are not always accurate. There was a little bit of 
hyperbole here, and it went a little bit overboard, but perhaps 
otherwise it was all right.''
  I think to describe members of law enforcement organizations of the 
United States as ``jack-booted thugs'' and individuals wearing ``nazi 
bucket helmets'' who randomly shoot civilians is just totally improper.
  So, Mr. President, I commend former President Bush. I think what he 
did was the right thing. I hope it sends a sobering note to the 
National Rifle Association to watch its language, particularly language 
it sends out in solicitations, or in whatever manner in which they 
dispense such language.
  I congratulate the former President for his actions.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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