On the recordApril 24, 1997
the American people are best served by open competition, whether for goods, services, or for construction. This has always led to lower costs, higher quality, innovation, and efficiency. The Executive order of President Clinton that he has promised his important labor friends ignores all these principles and imposes a near monopoly on the source of construction labor. Under union-only contracts Federal work would be restricted to a small minority of the work force that is unionized and would deny work to the majority of workers who, for religious, economic, or other personal reasons, choose not to work under union control. Mr. Speaker, I urge the President to reject the calls from one narrow interest group for favoritism and to support fair and open competition. Imposing this discriminatory Executive order would be a disservice to working men and women, to the American taxpayer, and to the economy.
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