William Bryan: “Let me just say, although a number of us would have preferred our…”

On the recordMay 20, 1996

Let me just say, although a number of us would have preferred our focus be exclusively balancing the budget and deferring any tax reductions until after that balanced budget was achieved, we recognized that the only way we could build a consensus to bring 22 of us together was if we yielded to those concessions by striking what I believe is a responsible compromise with those who would offer far more in terms of tax cuts, which I believe we can ill-afford to incur until we do balance the budget with a reasonable midline approach. Finally, let me just say, Mr. President, that I think the window of opportunity is narrowing. We have an opportunity in this Congress, with the momentum that this coalition has brought together, to achieve a positive and lasting result. I urge my colleagues to accept this proposal. I yield the floor, and I thank the Chair.

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William Bryan

Florida

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Discussing budget balancing and tax reductions during a congressional session.

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William Bryan: “Let me just say, although a number of us would have preferred our focus be exclusively balancing the budget and…”

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