[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 142 (Wednesday, September 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1773]
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          EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF THE MAJORITY WHIP TOM DeLAY

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 13, 1995
  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, during consideration of the Labor, Health and 
Human Services appropriations bill for fiscal year 1996, Messrs. 
Istook, McIntosh, and Ehrlich offered very important legislation 
regarding political advocacy. The amendment was included in the 
committee reported version of the bill. The legislative measure was 
successfully defended on the House floor. The amendment to strike the 
provision by Mr. Skaggs of Colorado was defeated with 232 Members 
voting against the amendment to strike.
  In my statement I referred to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I stated 
that organizations from all sides of the political spectrum from Act-Up 
on the left to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have taken Federal funds 
and have lobbied for more Federal funds.
  It is now my understanding that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce does not 
receive Federal funds in any capacity that could be used for lobbying 
purposes.
  In no way was it my intention to paint a picture of the U.S. Chamber 
taking funds for lobbying purposes. Quite the contrary is true. The 
U.S. Chamber has played an integral role in the revolution that has and 
continues to take place here in Congress. They have been advocates of 
the Contract With America and many other important pieces of 
legislation. Without their support, I am sure that many of the 
victories we have experienced during the first 8 months of this session 
would not be a reality. I want to commend the U.S. Chamber for all 
their hard work and effort and express gratitude for their guidance.


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