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Ron Lewis: some of the President's remarks last night gave us reason to hope. The President has done that before. However, let us…

On the recordJanuary 25, 1995
some of the President's remarks last night gave us reason to hope. The President has done that before. However, let us remember that hopeful rhetoric does not always lead to action. I know what kind of action the American people want. Back in November the voters sent us a message--it is time to change Congress, no more overbloated, big spending, big government status quo. The American people demand change. Republicans are working to keep our promise to the American people. We are committed to reducing the size, scope, and cost of our Federal Government. We are passing unfunded mandates legislation and balancing the budget because that is what the American people want. They want no rhetoric, just action. I hope the President's party will join us in a bipartisan way to deliver the people the action they want.
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Ron Lewis
Kentucky

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Addressing the need for action and change in Congress following the President's remarks.

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