Political Quotes

James Traficant: “I have a buy American amendment for this bill. I would like the Congress to know that the Chrysler Corporation that we…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 1999
I have a buy American amendment for this bill. I would like the Congress to know that the Chrysler Corporation that we bailed out, Chrysler Corporation of the United States of America, is the Chrysler-Daimler Corporation of Germany. Some of our big banks are merging. They are not known as American banks anymore, they are moving to foreign countries. We are becoming a good colony, providing basic materials and buying other countries' products. No one is really paying attention. What these amendments say is we have a buy American law. Let us comply with it, and do not put a fraudulent label on an import or you will not be able to do business with our government.
Said by
James Traficant
Ohio
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a buy American amendment and concerns about foreign ownership of American companies.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from James Traficant

Nov 29, 2001

as a former athlete, I thought I saw it all. Great celebrations after grand slams and Hail Marys. But this time it has gone too far. News reports say after a game-winning goal at a soccer match in Spain, a player celebrated his teammate…

govinfo.gov
Jul 24, 2002

I want to thank Bill Archer and the Republican Party, and that is why I voted for you, Speaker. For 12 years I tried to change the burden of proof in the civil tax case and protect the American people's homes from being seized, and now, I…

govinfo.gov
Nov 1, 2001

we have today, as we speak, more government workers than factory workers in America. The House is referred to as the microwave, quick and impulsive; the other body, crock pot, slow, deliberative and wise. Quite frankly, I think it is…

govinfo.gov
Nov 17, 2010

I love America but I hate the government. I love the elected members. I've met many of you and love you all and I mean that. That's not patronizing to get your vote. I don't expect your vote.

transcripts.cnn.com
View all James Traficant quotes

Other voices in this conversation