[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H4307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL SEE THROUGH DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN

  (Mr. HOKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HOKE. Mr. Speaker, once again we hear what is the pithy 
disinformation campaign that is the basis of the Democrats' political 
hope in the future. What they are betting is they are betting that the 
American people will not see through this disinformation campaign and 
they are betting that in fact they will be confused and deceived and 
disinformed by it.
  I and those who believe in the future of America are convinced that 
in fact the American people will see through it, and I am betting the 
American people will know what the truth is.
  Just to be specific, a $700 billion increase in Medicare can hardly 
be called a cut. A 50-percent increase in student loan funding can 
hardly be called a cut.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to your attention something in the 
Washington Times this morning in an editorial that I thought was very 
interesting. It had to do with a poll conducted regarding the AFL-CIO's 
decision to spend $35 million in dues supporting Democratic candidates 
to defeat Republicans. We find out that 62 percent of the union members 
oppose the political use of their dues in that way. I thought that 
should be brought to your attention.

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