On the recordApril 5, 1995
I support tax cuts. But the proposed bill gets the process wrong. I offered a straightforward amendment that insured deficit reduction would be the first priority while fulfilling the Contract With America. My amendment would have made us get on track to balance before the tax cuts become effective and would make continued tax cuts dependent upon us staying on track. The shame is that in making this rule, the majority opted to reject the advice of the American people. I urge Members to support deficit reduction and returning money to the people who earn it by opposing the rule until we get it right. GOP leadership needs to listen to the public: Opinion polls show public support for tax cuts is low and falling. Even Frank Luntz, the pollster who testmarketed the 'Contract With America,' says support has eroded in recent months. 'The public currently believes that you cannot balance the budget and get a tax cut,' Mr. Luntz says.
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