John Bel Edwards said "I believe the balanced budget amendment is the single most important issue that this Congress will face this year or next. I believe it is important that Americans understand that this issue is supported on a bipartisan basis by many Democrats as well as Republicans. In fact, the leader of the balanced budget fight for many years has been Congressman Charlie Stenholm of Texas, a Democrat. This is not a Republican issue, it is not a Democratic issue. It is an issue about our children, an issue about our grandchildren and their future. The fundamental question we face is whether our Congress is going to continue to steal money from our grandchildren to pay for today's spending. I hope this Congress will change that, and I hope the American people will understand that many Democrats will be at the forefront of fighting for this most important measure." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 11, 1995

I believe the balanced budget amendment is the single most important issue that this Congress will face this year or next. I believe it is important that Americans understand that this issue is supported on a bipartisan basis by many Democrats as well as Republicans. In fact, the leader of the balanced budget fight for many years has been Congressman Charlie Stenholm of Texas, a Democrat. This is not a Republican issue, it is not a Democratic issue. It is an issue about our children, an issue about our grandchildren and their future. The fundamental question we face is whether our Congress is going to continue to steal money from our grandchildren to pay for today's spending. I hope this Congress will change that, and I hope the American people will understand that many Democrats will be at the forefront of fighting for this most important measure.

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John Bel Edwards

Democratic · Louisiana

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the importance of the balanced budget amendment during a congressional debate.

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