[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 119 (Friday, July 21, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H7381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                SET-ASIDE PROGRAMS SHOULD BE ELIMINATED

  (Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut. Madam Speaker, I have been assured by you 
and the House Republican leadership that I will be able to offer an 
amendment that would eliminate race- and gender-based set-aside 
programs for the awarding of Federal contracts, and I intend to do so. 
We have agreed to utilize the DOD appropriations bill as our means.
  I say this to give Members due notice. Prior to the vote, I intend to 
hold hearing-like meetings on my amendment. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and 
Thursday of next week, I will hold these sessions for Republicans and 
Democrats to discuss this proposal. Notices will be going to every 
Member's office denoting the time and the location.
  Communication, openness, and input from all interested Members prior 
to the vote is desired, because we all would like to offer every 
American an equal opportunity to succeed in this great country.

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