Cliff Stearns: “As we all know, we are in our busiest legislative session in July; and it is important to go back and consider all of…”

“As we all know, we are in our busiest legislative session in July; and it is important to go back and consider all of the accomplishments we have had in the last 6 months. All of us have worked alongside with the President in tackling some very tough issues, and I think it is important that we remind everybody of the important victories that I think are a great benefit to the American people. When thinking about the first 180 days of President Bush's service to our Nation, there are many accomplishments across a broad spectrum, both national and international issues, that I think are clearly evident; and I wish to bring to my colleagues' attention. From education and the environment, to health care and national security, the President has taken an active stance in promoting an agenda that has received both public and bipartisan support. Mr. Speaker, let me be specific here. For example, the President's budget, with bipartisan support, funds essential priorities, pays down a historic level of debt in this country, while, of course, simultaneously providing tax relief to every taxpayer in every tax bracket.”