James Traficant: “A new report says Uncle Sam gives billions of dollars to Russia every…”

On the recordApril 14, 1999

A new report says Uncle Sam gives billions of dollars to Russia every year, and the money disappears into an offshore bank account. Guess what, much of the money is now reported stolen. If that is not enough to bust your balsam, check this out. The International Monetary Fund announced today they want to give Russia more money. Mr. Speaker, I submit, the IMF has brains in their assets. I yield back all our wasted taxpayer dollars that are going to Russian fat cats partying with our dollars and not even supporting us in Kosovo. Members should think about that.

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James Traficant

Ohio

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Addressing U.S. financial aid to Russia and criticizing the International Monetary Fund's actions.

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