James Traficant: “Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak in support of the amendment and the efforts of the gentleman on this bill. Although there…”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak in support of the amendment and the efforts of the gentleman on this bill. Although there have been some differences on this side of the aisle on certain areas of exemptions and concerns that we have, I do plan to vote for this bill. I think it is a good bill. Its time is overdue. Mr. Chairman, I was to have an amendment to this title which dealt with this Commission. This Commission, as we can see, is now a moot point, and naturally I will not have to offer that amendment. But what my amendment would have done, if you will, in this Commission there would have been nine members appointed from individuals who possess extensive leadership and experience in and knowledge of State and local and tribal governments and intergovernmental relations, including State and local elected officials. The Traficant amendment would simply say it would include officials representing the interests of working men and working women.”