On the recordMarch 13, 1996
liberals like to wrap themselves in conservative roles, partially at election times. This was the case 50 days ago when Bill Clinton said that the era of big government was over. Fat chance, Mr. Speaker. Liberals are very good with disguises. But they can't hide their addiction to spending other people's money. Recently, the President submitted a request to spend an additional $8 billion for what is, essentially, a reelection pork package. The President wants to spend money on all kinds of Federal programs that will appease his liberal base. But the spending request totally contradicts the President's claim that the era of big government is over. Mr. Speaker, our Government is now responsible for a $5 trillion debt. That debt will be shouldered by our children and grandchildren. It is outrageous that our President would masquerade as a fiscal conservative while asking Congress to add billions more to our debt.
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