[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1017]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. SONNY BONO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  Mr. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I am writing to clarify my position regarding 
the Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act of 1997, H.R. 
1385. Regrettably, on May 16, 1997, my vote on final passage of this 
legislation was improperly recorded, rollcall vote No. 138. Let the 
record show that it was my intent to vote ``nay'' on final passage in 
accord with my position opposing this bill. While I appreciate the 
efforts of my colleagues in this endeavor, I deeply feel this is a 
wrong direction for us to turn. Thank you for recognizing my position 
regarding these important matters.

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