[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 19, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H7182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       HOUSE AUDIT IS SYMBOL OF REPUBLICAN COMMITMENT TO OPENNESS

  (Mr. CALVERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, on opening day of the new Republican 
Congress we voted to have an independent audit of all House financial 
records. This week we fulfilled our promise.
  Republicans are committed to having regular future audits. We will 
continue to monitor our progress and instill faith in the American 
people.
  This audit is a symbol of the new Republican Congress and our 
commitment to openness and reform.
  The auditors found that the Democratic controlled 103d Congress had 
gross disregard for financial controls, business-like practices and 
frequently waived congressional rules.
  We Republicans have already implemented a number of reforms suggested 
by the auditors. This audit is a road map for future management 
improvements and for the sake of the American taxpayer we must stay on 
this course.
  The American people deserve this type of government. That is what 
they voted for on November 8, and that is what the Republican Congress 
will deliver.

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