Joel Hefley: “Last week the country learned that accused spy Aldrich H. Ames is not only a sellout, but a sellout that participates in…”

“Last week the country learned that accused spy Aldrich H. Ames is not only a sellout, but a sellout that participates in our political process. Apparently, he thought enough of his country to donate $5000 to the Democratic National Committee. I think it is appalling to find out that the DNC would not act quicker in light of the fact the Aldrich Ames made the contributions in 1991 and after the Democratic National Convention in 1992. Federal Election Commission records clearly identify Mr. Ames as a contributor. In fact, a spokeswoman for the DNC said 'I don't know what's to be embarrassed about.' Well, I do. It's called Blood Money. And, why is it that the New Democratic Party, pledged to change the way Washington operates, has failed to rectify the situation? It is absolutely outrageous to comprehend that KGB money, supplied to Ames, was donated to fund Democratic candidates. I think the people of this country deserve an explanation. Mr. Speaker, no one is charging that the DNC knowingly took money from a traitor. However, given the circumstances, the Democratic party should take immediate action to resolve this embarrassing donation and I have a few ideas. For starters, try sending the money to the CIA Public Service Aid Society which provides interest free loans to families of agents killed in the line of duty.”