[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 28, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H9566]
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                     THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE LEGACY

  (Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, there is a great deal of talk these days 
about the legacy that this administration will leave. I think it is 
fair to say that this White House has indeed set a new standard of 
ethics.
  I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new 
standard in the use of the Lincoln bedroom.
  I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new 
standard in terms of raising money on Federal property.
  I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new 
standard in terms of deciding which rich donors get to accompany the 
Secretary of Commerce on trade missions.
  I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new 
standard in terms of raising money at Buddhist temples, shaking down 
impoverished Indian tribes. Using the IRS for political purposes, 
rewarding top dollar fund-raisers with Commerce Department jobs, making 
huge money from cattle futures while declaring moral outrage at the 
decade of greed, and coming up with the ``I don't recall'' defense 
whenever the subject turns to raising money.
  I agree, that is quite a legacy.

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