I have watched with great admiration as the gentlewoman from Ohio has patiently explained to us and the American people much that we need to know... I was shocked to realize that they, too, were a part of this bailout. It was my understanding that the Bank of International Settlements was set up to help with International disputes. Again, Mr. DeFazio pointed out there is no national security problem here or no great national interest here. Where is the dispute? Can you help me out here? Can you help the American people out? So much is being skirted in terms of what our expectations should be in the way institutions function, as well as government. It seems that the institutions are functioning outside of government, and it is a frightening thing.
John Chenoweth: “I have watched with great admiration as the gentlewoman from Ohio has patiently explained to us and the American people…”
On the recordJanuary 31, 1995
Source
govinfo.govEditor's note · Context
Questioning the role of the Bank of International Settlements in a bailout during a floor speech.
Share
More from John Chenoweth
Mar 27, 1998
It is not the normal course, as I understand it and as most Americans understand it. It is a big disappointment.
Mar 27, 1998
In the West, in the areas where it will affect people, human beings, the consensus is very strongly against this roadless policy, very, very strongly against it.
Mar 27, 1998
Reclaiming my time, it would impact all of the public lands on one-third of the Western continent.
Jun 3, 1998
And, Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding of the intent of H.R. 2604 that we are not including churches in the same legal classifications as 501(c)(3)s, which are an artificial creation of the State, while the churches are a creation of…





