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James Traficant: “the speeches are over. Rosy scenario and glad tidings are now behind us; a reality check is in order. Over 1 million…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 1996
the speeches are over. Rosy scenario and glad tidings are now behind us; a reality check is in order. Over 1 million American families filed bankruptcy last year. A record number of Americans went belly up. How is that for family values to both the Democrat and Republican Parties? Think about it. While politicians say fat city, bankers say foreclose. While politicians say super, bankers say sue. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. The truth is, while lawyers, bankers and CEO's are doing the macarena all over America, American families are going belly up in record numbers, doing the same old shuffle trying to make ends meet. I yield back the balance of any pay they are missing.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Addressing the economic struggles of American families during a speech.

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