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James Traficant: “Russia wants another $10 billion, and President Clinton says, ``Okay with me,'' even though the last $10 billion was…”

On the recordJune 23, 1998
Russia wants another $10 billion, and President Clinton says, ``Okay with me,'' even though the last $10 billion was stolen. That is right. Russian leaders said, and I quote, ``It's missing.'' In the words of Marvin Gaye, my colleagues, ``What's going on?'' Russian leaders steal our money, and then with our money they build nuclear reactors in India against our wishes. Then with our money they build missiles and then sell the missiles to Iran who refers to Uncle Sam as ``The Great Satan.'' Let me say this, Congress. If we give these people another $10 billion, Uncle Sam will not be called Great Satan any more. We will be known as the Great Sucker all around the world. Ronald Reagan must be absolutely sick to his stomach today.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Discussing U.S. financial aid to Russia and its implications during a House floor speech.

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