[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 109 (Friday, June 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS 
                        APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996

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                               speech of

                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 1995

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 1868) making 
     appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and 
     related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
     1996, and for other purposes:

  Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Chairman, I strongly support the Smith amendment to 
prohibit use of taxpayer dollars to promote abortion overseas. While 
not reducing any U.S. funding of legitimate family planning programs, 
this amendment simply redirects those American dollars to organizations 
which, like most Americans, believe our tax dollars should never be 
used to promote abortion as if it were an acceptable method of family 
planning.
  It is not.
  We should provide funding only to organizations whose goals are 
consistent with those of the United States. If they want our money, 
they should be required to play by our rules.
  Since 1993, the Clinton administration has taken every opportunity to 
promote the pro-abortion platform at home and around the world. Most 
Alabamians resent their tax dollars being used, by anyone, to promote 
abortion on demand. Their hard earned money should not be squandered to 
provide what is seen by some as an easy way out of an inconvenient 
pregnancy.
  Mr. Chairman, the United States should be a role model for the 
world--especially when it comes to issues of morality, honest values, 
and concerns.
  This amendment is our opportunity to do just that and to take a small 
step to stop the insanity of abortion on demand or whim. Support the 
Smith amendment.


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