[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 111 (Monday, August 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1711]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 2, 1999

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
statement into the Congressional Record.
  On rollcall vote No. 344 on July 29, 1999 I mistakenly voted ``yea.'' 
I would like the Record to reflect the fact that I oppose the amendment 
and should have voted ``nay''. The amendment would prohibit the 
District of Columbia from spending its own funds on a needle exchange 
program that has saved hundreds of residents from death and disease 
caused by the HIV-AIDS epidemic. I support such proven programs and 
oppose efforts by Congress to intrude into the affairs of the District 
of Columbia in such a misinformed and heavy-handed fashion.

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