John Johnston said "would the Senator not agree with me that when on page 36 it defines ``gift'' as including a charitable contribution made on the basis of a designation, recommendation, or other specification made to a lobbyist or foreign agent by a Member, officer or employee, that effectively prevents a Member from recommending, that is, participating, in a charity to the extent that you would ask someone to give? For example, Senator Pryor's event, which is the David Pryor Invitational, whatever you call it--I have been there--he would not be able, under the Senator's amendment, to recommend to a lobbyist to give to that, would he?" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 5, 1994

would the Senator not agree with me that when on page 36 it defines ``gift'' as including a charitable contribution made on the basis of a designation, recommendation, or other specification made to a lobbyist or foreign agent by a Member, officer or employee, that effectively prevents a Member from recommending, that is, participating, in a charity to the extent that you would ask someone to give? For example, Senator Pryor's event, which is the David Pryor Invitational, whatever you call it--I have been there--he would not be able, under the Senator's amendment, to recommend to a lobbyist to give to that, would he?

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John Johnston

Democratic · Louisiana

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of a proposed amendment on charitable contributions during Senate debate.

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