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Charles Norwood: “not so long ago, the President stood before us in this very Chamber and declared that ``the era of big Government is…”

On the recordMarch 27, 1996
not so long ago, the President stood before us in this very Chamber and declared that ``the era of big Government is over.'' His latest budget tells a different story, particularly with taxes. The President wants to raise taxes immediately and phase in a tax cut--that can be yanked if deficit targets are not met. In other words, the President wants a permanent tax increase and a temporary tax cut. Madam Speaker, will liberal Democrats ever learn that smaller Government means less taxes? It is not enough to say you want to end big Government, you have to back it up with actions. If the President really wants to end the era of big Government, he needs to stop feeding the beasts. Raising taxes is simply the wrong way to go. We need to reduce our spending and reduce the tax burden on the American people-- only then will the era of big Government truly be over.
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Charles Norwood
Georgia
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Criticizing the President's budget and tax policy during a House floor speech.

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