On the recordMay 12, 1994
during the Reagan-Bush Presidencies, the Democrats in Congress took the oversight responsibilities very seriously. During those years, Congress conducted hearings or investigations into 25 separate allegations of ethical or legal wrongdoing. Whether it was President Reagan, Bush, George Schultz, Jim Baker--no one escaped the wrath of hearings or a special prosecutor. Since 1993, however, curiously the pace has slowed. No hearings in Congress were held on travelgate. No hearings were held on the Ron Brown allegations. And, no hearings have been held on Whitewater. Mr. Speaker, I think even the Maytag repairman has been busier than the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittees. Mr. Speaker, it is time for full disclosure. On March 22, 408 Members of this House voted for Whitewater hearings. If this vote was not a sham, then it is time to schedule these hearings. Full disclosure now.
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