James Traficant: “We have just gone through a period in our history where America's…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2001

We have just gone through a period in our history where America's procurement by bureaucrats has become so convoluted that even the Pentagon bought black berets made in China. The excuse was they could not have made them in a timely fashion in America. Our constituents that go to Quantico to visit the Marines are given complimentary gifts that are pocket calculators made in China. The Marines stamp on one side, made in China on the other. This body is stupid, and as a Member of this body I can attest to that. Having said that, this amendment says that anyone who has a conviction of having violated the Buy American law is not entitled to any money under the bill. I would hope it would be accepted without controversy.

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James Traficant

Ohio

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Discussing issues related to American procurement and the Buy American law.

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James Traficant: “We have just gone through a period in our history where America's procurement by bureaucrats has become so convoluted…”

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