On the recordJanuary 26, 1994
one item we did not hear anything about from the President in his State of the Union, and one of the key votes that should come up early in this session, is the balanced budget amendment. The President did not endorse the balanced budget amendment, nor did he even mention it. But the balanced budget amendment will change the way Washington works. It means that Government will have to operate responsibly the same way individuals, families, and businesses do. In 1992, Congress failed to pass the balanced budget amendment by only nine votes. That same year we elected 110 new freshmen Members of Congress. Many came here with a pledge to reform Congress and change the way Government works. They wanted to cut spending and reform how Government spends our tax dollars. Mr. Speaker, now is our greatest chance and the American people's chance to pass a balanced budget amendment.
