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Jack Kingston: I share the Democrats' concern for some movement on campaign finance reform. As a Member of Congress, I have supported…

On the recordApril 16, 1997
I share the Democrats' concern for some movement on campaign finance reform. As a Member of Congress, I have supported campaign finance reform, but to hear them talk about it is similar to hearing Al Capone talk about the need to crack down on organized crime. The hypocrisy is absurd. Let us talk about enforcement of the existing laws, Mr. Speaker, $3 million in foreign contributions have been returned by the Democrat National Committee. Where is their outrage? Where are they on this? They are not calling. The 158 fundraisers at the White House. The documents show that there have been over $300,000 to $400,000 raised at each fundraiser. Of course, they are calling them teas and coffees. I guess Starbucks would be so proud. Over $100,000 raised by the Vice President of the United States at a Buddhist temple where everyone is sworn to a vow of poverty. Where are the Democrats? Where is there righteous indignation there? The Vice President makes fundraising phone calls from Federal Government property. Where are the Democrats? Silent again. The Washington Post reports that John Huang tried to funnel $250,000 in illegal donations to the Democrat National Committee through an Asian American business group, and where are the Democrats? Where is their outrage? Nothing but silence.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

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Addressing campaign finance reform and criticizing Democrats' actions during a floor speech.

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