[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 13, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           PRIORITIES OF FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IN OKLAHOMA CITY

  (Mr. McINNIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, as we know, there was a horrible tragedy in 
Oklahoma City, and our Federal Government has responded accordingly, as 
they do to other natural emergencies or manmade emergencies. They go 
down and offer assistance to help the affected area rebuild, and that 
is exactly what they have done in Oklahoma City.
  First of all, keep in mind what is above the Speaker. It says, ``In 
God we trust.'' The Federal Government went down there and said to the 
businesses in Oklahoma City, ``Whether you own a saloon, whether you 
own a moviehouse that shows X-rated films,'' not exactly regardless, 
but almost regardless, ``we will help you rebuild. There is one 
exception. The only people trust will not help rebuild in Oklahoma City 
are churches. Churches, don't you come to the Government and ask for 
one penny. Forget the fact that you were the temporary mortuary. Forget 
the fact the FBI used you as a headquarters. Forget the fact you 
suffered damage like every other business in Oklahoma City. We are the 
Federal Government. We will help the local saloon. We are not going to 
help the local church.''
  What do you call this? In God trust?
  What a great thing to hear about the Federal Government: Not one 
penny for a local church.


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