[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MOVE FORWARD ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

  (Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Madam Speaker, as one who has worked 
tirelessly for fiscal responsibility in a bipartisan effort to balance 
the budget and bring taxpayer relief, I am outraged by the millions of 
tax dollars being spent investigating past campaigns, while no House 
action is allowed on reforming the campaign fiance system for the 
future.
  Why are Republican leaders in the House continuing to look backward, 
indeed, closing their eyes to what is so obviously a priority with the 
citizens of this Nation?
  In my district they want us to move forward, reform a system that is 
in dire need of change. Our President is ready. Congressional Democrats 
on both sides of the aisle, both sides of the rotunda are ready, as 
well of even some Senate Republicans are calling for reform.
  Madam Speaker, I urge the House Republican leadership to get on board 
with a bipartisan, bicameral effort to fix this system.

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