Sep 11, 2001
I condemn this tragic act of war, like all, but yesterday showed the failings of American policy, folks. This attack was planned for months, maybe years. Where is our intelligence network, our human intelligence network? The fact is…
James Traficant
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American politician (1941–2014)
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Aug 2, 2001
It is bad enough that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Reports now confirm that Japanese companies like Mitsubishi and Matsui forced American soldiers into slave labor camps, many even murdered. If that is not enough to eat your Toyota, our VA…
Jul 31, 2001
The truth of the matter is while some people may think some of these concerns are trivial, the United States trade deficit is approaching one-third of a trillion dollars a year. A lot of people really do not look at labels. The Traficant…
Jul 31, 2001
The legal group Judicial Watch has charged IRS Commissioner Rossotti with conflict of interest involving a company he founded. Rossotti still owns stock in the company, his wife works there, and Rossotti buys software from this company for…
Jul 30, 2001
The trade deficit in America has risen to $30 billion a month. It now approaches close to $360 billion a year. That is unbelievable. I think the least that we can do is wherever possible in expending Federal dollars, and certainly there…
Jul 30, 2001
Politicians have always been known for gas, but a St. Louis alderman had to make an important decision. In the midst of a heated debate, she had to urinate. Now if that is not enough to threaten a filibuster, the Member said, and I quote…
Jul 25, 2001
Even though California consumers are suffering the worst power shortage in history and outrageous costs, a Federal judge has ruled that the Pacific Gas and Electric Company can pay their top managers $17.5 million in bonuses. Now, if that…
Jul 24, 2001
We have just gone through a period in our history where America's procurement by bureaucrats has become so convoluted that even the Pentagon bought black berets made in China. The excuse was they could not have made them in a timely…
Jul 24, 2001
The FBI did not steal guns nor computers? Beam me up. The FBI destroyed incriminating evidence that would have whacked the FBI right out of the box. Even Chief Inspector Clouseau can smell out this diversion. From Waco to Ruby Ridge to…
Jul 18, 2001
Over the July 4 holiday when Americans celebrate Independence Day, the National Symphony Orchestra on the mall was performing... I think our trade policy sucks more than the suckerfish, and I think it is time we get a grip on this. The…
Jul 18, 2001
I have advised both the chairman and ranking member to look seriously at overcrowding and rape and serious problems in the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Jul 18, 2001
I am advising both of these Members to take a look at the conditions of overcrowding, rape and serious problems in the Federal Prison System that have been swept under the rug.
Jul 18, 2001
The IRS said last year's 81 percent error rate dropped to only 73 percent this past year. Unbelievable. The Internal Rectal Service screws up 73 percent of the time and then brags about it. If that is not enough to cause your 1040 to…
Jul 12, 2001
The endangered sucker fish is living up to its reputation, sucking the livelihood from 1,400 farmers in Oregon. That is right. This protected bottom feeder now has more rights than farmers out there. If that is not enough to fry your…
Jul 11, 2001
China has executed 1,781 citizens in the last 90 days. That is more executions than the entire world performed over the last 3 years. China is now even executing citizens for pimping and prostitution. It is getting so bad that Chinese…
Jul 10, 2001
FBI Agent Hanssen pleaded guilty to spying for Russia. Now, think about it: First he said, the devil made me do it; now he says he just wants to make amends. Spare me. The truth is Janet Reno sold the farm to China, FBI agents are spying…
Jun 27, 2001
The pit bull is the most ferocious dog in the world, but nobody told that to Margaret Hargrove of Florida. When a pit bull clamped his massive jaws around her small Scot terrier's neck, Margaret ferociously bit the pit bull back. Now, if…
Jun 26, 2001
I would just like to say the worst thing about global warming would be a German transit system in the City of New York that focuses on the violations that occur in the Buy American Act.
Jun 20, 2001
Congress has approved building a memorial to our dedicated troops which served our Nation in World War II. One of the contracts awarded was to a subsidiary of a German company which has Nazi roots. They built Nazi war planes; and they have…
Jun 20, 2001
A California woman has set a world record by hooking 7,000 brassieres together to create the biggest bra ball in history. This bra ball is a protest against the way women's breasts have been exploited. Now, if that is not enough to…
Jun 19, 2001
First the Air Force buys Chinese boots. Then the Pentagon buys black berets made in China. To boot, visitors at Quantico get gifts from the Marines made in China. If that is not enough to spoil your Chinese dinner, digest this, Congress…
Jun 13, 2001
The State Department now admits that China and Cuba have signed a military agreement, and China is shipping weapons into Cuba. But the State Department said, and I quote, ``we are not sure if those weapons are lethal''. Unbelievable. Every…
Jun 12, 2001
Last week a girl was crowned prom king in Washington. This week we learn a whole new classification term for men and women: Transgenders. That is right, transgenders. Ohio University has designated 30 restrooms as transgender-type…
Jun 7, 2001
Thousands of American farmers each year are losing their farms. Bankruptcy, unfair imports, estate taxes, government regulations, IRS, EPA, you name it. American farmers are literally biting the dust. Yet Uncle Sam is allowing imported…
Jun 6, 2001
A Federal court ruled that the FBI agent that killed Vicki Weaver can be prosecuted. Finally, a Federal court with some anatomy. Check the facts. The Department of Justice once again investigating the Justice Department once again…
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