William Luther: “earlier this year we passed a balanced budget plan and a tax cut for…”

On the recordOctober 24, 1997

earlier this year we passed a balanced budget plan and a tax cut for the American people. We did it by working together. But today we are in danger of having that accomplishment marred by the refusal to clean up our political system. Mr. Speaker, today the target date for adjournment is less than three weeks away and the prospect for bringing this critical issue to the floor diminishes each day. Even the other body, with all of its outdated procedures, has managed a handful of votes. Here in the House we have not even been able to debate the issue. Mr. Speaker, that is wrong and that is why so many of us have lined up to sign this discharge petition to force debate on this issue. That includes many Democrats and a few Republicans signing that this morning. Mr. Speaker, let us debate this issue and let us debate it now.

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William Luther

Democratic · Minnesota

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Addressing the need for debate on political system reform before the adjournment deadline.

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William Luther: “earlier this year we passed a balanced budget plan and a tax cut for the American people. We did it by working together.…”

Editor's note · Context