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“THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE LEGACY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H9566 on Oct. 28, 1997.
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THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE LEGACY
(Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, there is a great deal of talk these days about the legacy that this administration will leave. I think it is fair to say that this White House has indeed set a new standard of ethics.
I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new standard in the use of the Lincoln bedroom.
I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new standard in terms of raising money on Federal property.
I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new standard in terms of deciding which rich donors get to accompany the Secretary of Commerce on trade missions.
I think it is fair to say that this White House has set a new standard in terms of raising money at Buddhist temples, shaking down impoverished Indian tribes. Using the IRS for political purposes, rewarding top dollar fund-raisers with Commerce Department jobs, making huge money from cattle futures while declaring moral outrage at the decade of greed, and coming up with the ``I don't recall'' defense whenever the subject turns to raising money.
I agree, that is quite a legacy.
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