John Browder said "I rise in support of this rule and in strong support of a balanced budget amendment. Opponents of the balanced budget amendment are telling us this is gimmickry. That we should not try to amend the Constitution to force fiscal responsibility on the Federal Government. We will not amend the Constitution with this vote. The Senate still must vote again. The States must vote to ratify it. The vote today will further a national debate on the role of the Federal Government, the role of Federal fiscal policy, and our responsibility to future generations. Mr. Speaker, defeat of this rule would stop that debate. That would be a shame for our Nation that is demanding action by this House and for our future. This House and this Nation need this debate. Support the rule." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 16, 1994

I rise in support of this rule and in strong support of a balanced budget amendment. Opponents of the balanced budget amendment are telling us this is gimmickry. That we should not try to amend the Constitution to force fiscal responsibility on the Federal Government. We will not amend the Constitution with this vote. The Senate still must vote again. The States must vote to ratify it. The vote today will further a national debate on the role of the Federal Government, the role of Federal fiscal policy, and our responsibility to future generations. Mr. Speaker, defeat of this rule would stop that debate. That would be a shame for our Nation that is demanding action by this House and for our future. This House and this Nation need this debate. Support the rule.

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John Browder

Democratic · Alabama

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Editor's note · Context

Speaking in support of a balanced budget amendment during a House floor debate.

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