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just 4 years ago when they unveiled their budget, the administration acknowledged that we would see $200 billion deficits well into the next century. But the new Republican Congress said that that was unacceptable. Against the shrill cries…
Obviously, we would certainly like to take some credit for what has happened since 1995. But the truth of the matter is, what the American people finally said was, enough is enough. I mean, higher taxes were the answer to every one of our…
To a lot of average Americans, the language of Washington is very difficult to understand. We heard about these draconian cuts in education programs, in student loans, when in fact student loans were going up at greater than the inflation…
Exactly. Now, what the President has proposed, though, is about $30 billion a year of additional spending above and beyond the spending caps that he agreed to. Now, one other point that needs to be made about those two charts. If we abide…
the President said something recently in Buffalo, New York, that I think perfectly captures the attitude of our some of our friends on the left when it comes to tax cuts. In Buffalo the President spoke about what should be done with the…
this is a solemn and sober occasion. It is day and a duty that all of us had hoped we could avoid. But, this day and that duty came. On historic days like this, we must draw strength from the heroic figures who have gone before us. From…
Steven Covey in his book ``The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People'' says one of the most important habits is to think win-win. I am very happy about this bill today and I am very happy to stand in support, particularly of the…
let us look back at where we were just four short years ago. Deficits were headed up to $300 billion. Millions of Americans were being trapped in a welfare cycle. Medicare was headed towards bankruptcy, and that was threatening seniors'…
one of the central planks of our Contract with America was real welfare reform that required work and personal responsibility. Three times we passed our plan that gave States wide latitude to reform their systems. Twice the President…
I am proud of what this Congress has done to provide tax relief for hard working American families. The $500 per child tax cut will help people provide for their kids. Education savings accounts and the $1500 Hope credit will help them pay…
there is an expression around this town that ``people are entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts.'' We have heard a lot in the last couple of weeks about this Congress and how little it has…
on Saturday, I was forced to choose between keeping my promise to provide additional tax relief to working families and my pledge that every penny of Social Security taxes should go only to Social Security. The Democrats' demagoguery rings…
I strongly support H.R. 4017 because it is a win win-win proposition. Americans win with cleaner air. We win with greater energy independence. And, we win with higher farm income and a stronger rural economy. As one who fought for the 5.4…
I have had the chance to visit a number of schools in my district. After one visit, I was surprised by one of the teachers who told me that she appreciated the welfare reform that this Congress passed back in 1996. So I asked her to tell…
this Congress has accomplished something that was once considered impossible. When the other party controlled this House, some of their Members talked a good game about balancing the budget, but when I was elected just 4 years ago, the…
we gather today to honor two men in a way that has been reserved for Presidents and military heroes. Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that we would honor these two slain Capitol Police officers as only 26 other Americans have been recognized…
The hard times in farm country are real and demand immediate attention. The $5.5 billion package introduced by the chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and the half billion dollars approved by the Senate are good starters…
let us listen to what some people have said about Judge Ken Starr's character and integrity. I quote, ``Starr has the confidence of most of those of us who know him and, I suspect, the confidence of most of us in the Senate.'' A…
I think this is a very instructive debate. I think it gets to the core of what we are talking about. Just a few moments ago the gentleman from Connecticut said he wanted reform. I submit what we really want is compliance. Mark Twain once…
I remember the Cuban missile crisis. I remember fallout shelters. I remember the drills we had to do when I was a child to protect us from a nuclear attack. During the 1950s, America was practicing for what we thought was the inevitable. I…
a wise man once defined insanity as doing more of what you have been doing and expecting a different result. Our friends on the left are talking about giving more money to schools which have produced terrible results, confident in the…
an important measure was recently passed by this House that begins to liberate American families. Those of us who talk about values like faith, family and personal responsibility must pursue policies that reinforce those values. Allowing…
I am not a Supreme Court Justice. I only have one opinion. But in my opinion, any time that States come together to try and create trade barriers, and I might just yield back to the gentleman to ask what is the purpose of the dairy compact…
I rise in support of H.R. 3824, but I want to talk just for a few moments about the history and how the United States got into this business. About 10 years ago, there was a walkway at a hotel down in Kansas City that collapsed. Many…
last night when we closed debate on the rule, I was trying to figure out over the weekend an analogy which would demonstrate what this debate is really all about. There are really two debates going on here. One is inside the Beltway, and…
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