James Traficant: “the Pentagon has pleaded. They have begged. They have even offered…”

On the recordApril 4, 1995

the Pentagon has pleaded. They have begged. They have even offered Russia special projects. And Russia said, ``Nyet. Forget it.'' Russia will sell nuclear reactors to Iran. Now, think about it, Russia has already sold submarines to Iran. Now Russia is going to sell nuclear reactors to Iran. Tell me, since when do these Communists-turned democrats deserve all of our American cash? Last I heard, Mr. Speaker, they still had in Russia missiles pointed at New York. Now look here. If Boris Yeltsin is now the new George Washington over there, I am a fashion leader, and I should be on the cover of GQ. The bottom line is we have too many experts at the Pentagon drinking vodka with Boris. Either that, or they are smoking dope. But, if Congress wants to save money, stop sending cash to Russia. Think about it.

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James Traficant

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Discussing U.S. financial aid to Russia and its implications during a House floor speech.

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James Traficant: “the Pentagon has pleaded. They have begged. They have even offered Russia special projects. And Russia said, ``Nyet.…”

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