[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1755]
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                        CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 1997

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, we are now beginning the third week of our 
final legislative session this year. And still no campaign finance 
reform vote.
  We have heard from your office that the House of Representatives will 
stay in session this evening until final action is taken on the Labor, 
Health, Human Services and Education appropriations bill. I appreciate 
the fact that the leadership is willing to do what it takes to get this 
important piece of legislation passed. I wish we had this kind of 
commitment to campaign finance reform. Mr. Speaker, I and many of my 
colleagues are ready to stay in session all night long to debate and 
vote on the various campaign finance reform proposals currently pending 
in this Congress.
  Every day more revelations are being made of abuses in the 1996 
election. It is irresponsible for us to continue to investigate the 
abuses and not offer any legislation that closes the loopholes, 
strengthens disclosure, or corrects the various problems in the current 
system. Mr. Speaker, all we want is an opportunity to vote on this 
issue. Please give us the chance.

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