Thomas Ewing said "I want everyone to know that there certainly is a disagreement among the Illinois delegation about the wiseness of the candidate in Illinois who wants to raise taxes. Also, there is a strong disagreement on the balanced budget amendment. We have a history here that would show, I think, that my colleague is absolutely incorrect. We cannot balance this budget unless we make it part of the Constitution. We would probably come in here with major tax increases, if we do not pass this amendment. The Barton-Tauzin amendment addresses the two important parts of what we need to do with our finances. It says, first, we are going to balance the budget. And second, we are not going to do it on the backs of the American taxpayer. I think this is a good amendment, and we should approve it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 17, 1994

I want everyone to know that there certainly is a disagreement among the Illinois delegation about the wiseness of the candidate in Illinois who wants to raise taxes. Also, there is a strong disagreement on the balanced budget amendment. We have a history here that would show, I think, that my colleague is absolutely incorrect. We cannot balance this budget unless we make it part of the Constitution. We would probably come in here with major tax increases, if we do not pass this amendment. The Barton-Tauzin amendment addresses the two important parts of what we need to do with our finances. It says, first, we are going to balance the budget. And second, we are not going to do it on the backs of the American taxpayer. I think this is a good amendment, and we should approve it.

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Thomas Ewing

Republican · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the balanced budget amendment and tax policy during a House floor debate.

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