Tenth Anniversary 1986 FCA Amendments

Letter from Al Gore

September 27, 1996

Taxpayers Against Fraud
The False Claims Act Legal Center
1220 19th Street, NW
Suite 501
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Friends:

I am pleased to send my personal greetings as you celebrate the tenth anniversary of the 1986 "False Claims Act Amendments." As you know, this important measure has resulted in the return of billions of dollars defrauded from the federal government.

In particular, the "qui tam" provisions of this law have recovered $1.3 billion of the American people's money. By revitalizing the original 1863 "False Claims Act," Americans now possess the tools needed to help us stop fraud and abuse of many government programs. Certainly, this represents the kind of public-spirited participation in government that needs to be encouraged and applauded.

Once again, please accept my warmest best wishes. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Al Gore