[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1006]
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                        CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow should be the day. This is the day 
that supporters of campaign finance reform have been promised for over 
a year. Tomorrow the House of Representatives will begin debate and a 
vote on campaign finance reform. I applaud the leadership for finally 
allowing a discussion of this important issue.
  As we begin debate tomorrow we will have eleven substitute amendments 
made in order. Each of those amendments offers a wide variety of ideas 
on how we shape our campaign finance system. I am encouraged by the 
diversity of proposals we will consider. The process will allow the 
public to see who supports campaign finance reform and who does not.
  Ultimately this debate comes down to the question; Do you believe 
that there is too much money in the political process? Those members of 
Congress who support big money will oppose campaign finance reform, and 
support those bills that claim to be reform but are not. My 
constituents have told me repeatedly that they are tired of the amount 
of money being spent on campaigns and they want Congress to do 
something to fix the system. Tomorrow I will take a stand in support of 
campaign finance reform, I hope my colleagues on both sides of the 
aisle will join me.

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