H. Callahan said "Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Stenholm balanced budget amendment, which I was proud to cosponsor. There has been considerable controversy and focus on the amendment this year, primarily, I guess, because we may finally have the votes to win. Most arguments against the balanced budget amendment are phony, but it is true that this is a drastic action that we should not have to consider. It is true that Congress has the authority now to balance the budget. Unfortunately, Congress has chosen not to exercise its authority to address deficit spending. A constitutional amendment is a very tough approach and it is unfortunate that it has come to this, but the total absence of discipline on the part of Congress necessitates the most severe of actions. The truth is, if we had responded to deficits early on, severe cuts would not be necessary." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 17, 1994

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Stenholm balanced budget amendment, which I was proud to cosponsor. There has been considerable controversy and focus on the amendment this year, primarily, I guess, because we may finally have the votes to win. Most arguments against the balanced budget amendment are phony, but it is true that this is a drastic action that we should not have to consider. It is true that Congress has the authority now to balance the budget. Unfortunately, Congress has chosen not to exercise its authority to address deficit spending. A constitutional amendment is a very tough approach and it is unfortunate that it has come to this, but the total absence of discipline on the part of Congress necessitates the most severe of actions. The truth is, if we had responded to deficits early on, severe cuts would not be necessary.

Said by

H. Callahan

Republican · Alabama

Source

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Editor's note · Context

Supporting the Stenholm balanced budget amendment during House debate.

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