[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 23, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION BILL

  (Mr. CHAMBLISS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, today the House will take up 
consideration of this country's foreign aid authorization bill in which 
we establish our foreign policy priorities.
  Last year as I campaigned throughout Georgia's Eighth District, I 
heard from folks who are very concerned about the amount of money we 
spend overseas while we have so many problems here at home, and I share 
that concern.
  Mr. Speaker, for those residents of central and south Georgia and for 
all citizens of this country, the new majority has shown its commitment 
to taking a fresh look at everything the Government does. Foreign aid 
is no exception. This bill today moves us in the right direction and 
will cut $1 billion from foreign aid spending in the upcoming budget.
  We must not lose sight, however, of the very real and numerous 
threats around the world to the freedoms we enjoy. As a member of the 
Committee on National Security, I have seen those threats. True, the 
cold war is over but the world has not magically become a safe place.
  For the first time in many years, this foreign aid bill today 
represents a measured attempt to prioritize our influence and interests 
abroad. The United States is truly the leader of the world and our 
foreign aid policy must reflect that role by supporting our friends and 
deterring our foes. I urge my colleagues to support this measure.

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