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James Rogan: “What a difference a few years makes. In 1993, Republicans were entering their 39th year in the minority in this House.…”

On the recordJuly 30, 1997
What a difference a few years makes. In 1993, Republicans were entering their 39th year in the minority in this House. That year was significant because Congress passed on to working people the largest tax increase in American history. The next year Republicans made a promise to the American people. They said that we will return more hard-earned money to working families, and put our national fiscal house in order, when we balance our Federal budget. Today, Mr. Speaker, we are on the verge of a historic agreement, because the promises made by our side are now promises kept for the American people. We are about to enact the first tax cut in 16 years and the first balanced budget since I was in the sixth grade. Promises made, promises kept.
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James Rogan
California

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Discussing the Republican Party's fiscal achievements and tax cuts during a House floor speech.

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