On the recordJune 4, 1997
the Clinton administration and U.N. allies say that the American taxpayer ought to pay arrearages now and wait for reform later because the dues are legal obligations of our government. The obligations go both ways. Part of the bargain of the United Nations is that the United Nations should be efficient, responsible and accountable. As anyone who has dealt with a nonperforming contractor knows, withholding of payment is often the only way to get him to respond to your concerns. To the chairman of the committee, although I am very reluctant to withdraw the amendment, I do understand that there has been quite a bit of work going on behind the scenes in trying to draft another bill. With the assurances from the chairman that that bill is in progress, I look forward to working with the chairman. I will withdraw my amendment.
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