Thad Cochran: “Several days ago a former staff member of mine in Hattiesburg, MS, brought to my attention a speech that was made at the…”

“Several days ago a former staff member of mine in Hattiesburg, MS, brought to my attention a speech that was made at the University of Southern Mississippi to the honors college by Dick Thornburgh, former Attorney General of the United States. It was on the subject of ``business crime goes international.'' In the remarks, former Attorney General Dick Thornburgh talks about the international problems that are created for U.S. businesses by criminal conduct in other countries--extortion, bribery in connection with Government contracts, and the like--and options for dealing with this in a more effective way to help enhance U.S. competitiveness throughout the world. It was such an excellent speech that I ask unanimous consent to have the speech of Dick Thornburgh printed in the Record.”