[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  QUESTIONABLE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

  (Ms. DeLAURO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, this week's news report makes it clear why 
my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have adamantly refused 
today to allow an investigation into 1996 Republican fundraising 
activities. As it turns out, the Republican chairman of the committee 
charged with investigating campaign fundraising improprieties has 
himself engaged in very, very questionable fundraising practices. 
Today's Washington Post editorial said it best: Mr. Burton should step 
aside. To have this chairman preside over this investigation would make 
a mockery of the proceedings.
  Let me quote the chairman. Calling the charges distortions and 
outright lies, he said, I have never tried to put the arm on anybody in 
my life. But he acknowledged asking Mark Siegel for cash and 
complaining to Pakistan's ambassador when he did not deliver. My, my, I 
think he protests too much on his lack of involvement here.
  The chairman should step aside. The Washington Post said it best. To 
do any less would cast doubt on the integrity of this House and its 
ability to conduct a fair investigation.

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