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“TRAVELS OF THE ENERGY SECRETARY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2040 on March 12, 1996.
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TRAVELS OF THE ENERGY SECRETARY
(Mr. COBLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, Secretary O'Leary continues to call the shots at the Energy Department. Oh, no, she can't be fired despite the flagrant abuse of her privilege, not right, but privilege of travel.
The taxpayers, in my opinion, have been ripped off because of her excessive travel. Ms. O'Leary flies first class or she charters her own private plane and is accompanied by her ubiquitous entourage.
The time has come for President Clinton to show this woman the gate that leads to the road out of town. Even then she will likely demand a first-class ticket or a private charter and her entourage of 5 to 25 aides to preclude any heavy lifting on her part.
Oh, no, she's special, she can't be fired. Yet she will continue to enjoy the luxury of worldwide travel at the expense of the American taxpayers as well as her own employees.
Inexcusable, Mr. Speaker. Inexcusable.
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