1998 Ron Paul 29:3
Mr. PAUL.
Madam Speaker, yesterday
the foreign affairs conference report
was unfortunately passed without
a recorded vote. For weeks, arms had
been twisted because the votes were
not available to pass it. This surprised
some and pleased many who preferred
not to be recorded on this crucial issue.
1998 Ron Paul 29:4
But, unfortunately, the process only
adds to the cynicism that many Americans
hold for the U.S. Congress. Nearly
a billion dollars were appropriated for
the controversial back dues to the
United Nations, which for many of us
was not owed.
1998 Ron Paul 29:5
It was argued by many right-to-life
advocates that the bill was worth passing
because the antiabortion language
was stronger than ever and would now
be codified. Unfortunately, the antiabortion
language was weaker than
ever with a convenient, huge loophole
for the President to continue funding
countries and groups that perform and
promote abortion, language now to be
codified.
1998 Ron Paul 29:6
The events surrounding the passage of
the foreign affairs conference report
occurred yesterday should not make any of us proud.
1998 Ron Paul 29:7
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman’s time is expired.
Notes:
1998 Ron Paul Chapter 29
Ron Paul urged opposition to this measure, see
1998 Ron Paul Chapter 28.
1998 Ron Paul 29:1
It is unclear from the C-Span audio if Ron Paul also asked for permission to revise and extend his remarks, because the Spreaker pro tempore interrupted and spoke over him.
