[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E172-E173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 1998

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, the American people are looking to us to pass 
meaningful campaign finance reform in order to restore their faith in 
the political process. The President of the United States has called 
for bipartisan campaign finance reform to restore fairness and 
structure to a system plagued by abuses and unfair advantage. Now, 
leaders of corporate America have spoken out demanding campaign finance 
reform to ensure that businesses do not feel obliged to make large 
campaign contributions. The House still fails to set a date for debate 
and ultimately, a vote. What group needs to speak out to get the 
attention of House leadership?
  I will continue to deliver daily statements. Individuals and public 
and private interests will continue to speak out. The Senate will 
continue to do its job by voting on reform by March 6, 1998. Will the 
House continue to turn a deaf ear to a growing voice calling for 
reform? My constituents demand to be heard, they will not take ``no'' 
for an answer.

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