[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 17, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H7663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE REPUBLICAN PRESCRIPTION FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM: MORE MONEY, 
                         MORE MONEY, MORE MONEY

  (Mr. RICHARDSON asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, with its candidate for President on the 
ropes, the Republican majority is trying to find another divisive wedge 
issue. Last week it was same-sex marriage. This week it is welfare. 
Next week it will probably be abortion. There are rumors that the 
Republican majority is about to abandon a bipartisan welfare reform. Is 
this indicative of a new strategy to resurrect the Willy Horton issues?
  Mr. Speaker, let us talk about the Republican prescription for 
campaign finance reform: more money, more money, and more money. They 
see the control that they have of the Congress in jeopardy, and want 
their special interest buddies to rescue them. I cannot wait to hear 
what is next.

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