Let me be honest, I will not vote to cut $213 billion because it could not be done without hurting all the programs you are talking about. The capital gains tax and the alternative minimum tax will bring us more revenue and allow us to balance the budget sooner. Thank you for yielding.
Opposing budget cuts during a discussion on fiscal policy.
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What you are saying then is if we do nothing by 2002, the Medicare trust fund then becomes insolvent?
I think the gentleman in the budget area said $17 million savings on the commission, lower rates to consumers and a better trade balance. I ask for an ``aye'' vote, and a ``no'' vote on the Oberstar amendment.
Farmers put a lot of their own money into conservation. But they need technical assistance and they need cost-share dollars.
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