Frank Riggs: “before we leave town for Presidents Day, I just want to reflect on all of the successes we have experienced since we…”

“before we leave town for Presidents Day, I just want to reflect on all of the successes we have experienced since we convened the 104th Congress on January 4. Cutting congressional budgets and staff, making Congress live under the same laws it passes on the private sector, passing a balanced budget amendment, stopping the practice of unfunded mandates, giving the President a line-item veto, passing a tough crime package, and most recently, today, passing a strong national defense bill. Mr. Speaker, what we have seen in the past 44 days is not only historic but phenomenal. Through the Contract With America, Republicans are proving that hard work can, indeed, produce real change. As we approach our 50-day mark, let me assure you that the Republican majority will continue to keep our promises with the people by bringing to the floor regulatory reform, welfare reform, term limits, legal reform, tax cuts for middle-income families, and a senior citizens' equity bill.”