[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E843-E844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           AWARDING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO FRANK SINATRA

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                               speech of

                         HON. VINCE SNOWBARGER

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 1997

  Mr. SNOWBARGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise perhaps in lone opposition to 
H.R. 279, authorizing up to $30,000 for a congressional gold medal for 
Frank Sinatra. While I have no doubt that the resolution will be 
approved by a majority of the House, I cannot in good conscience join 
in support of this extravagance at

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a time when we are asking all Americans to join in the effort to 
balance the Federal budget.
  Although I have long admired Mr. Sinatra's talent and enjoyed his 
work, I do not believe this is an appropriate use of $30,000 of tax 
money--an amount higher than the per capita personal income in my 
district.

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