Cass Ballenger: “this fall is about a promise and a choice. The promise is to balance…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 1995

this fall is about a promise and a choice. The promise is to balance the budget. The choice is whether or not we keep our word. How many Members of this body, from both sides of the aisle, campaigned on a promise of fighting for a balanced budget? How many have stated, ``Of course, I'm for the concept of a balanced budget.'' On January 26th of this year, for the first time ever, this House passed a balanced budget amendment. Three hundred members voted for it. Of the 132 who voted against it, virtually all expressed their strong support for the idea of a balanced budget. Well, in the coming weeks, push will come to shove. Members of this House will have a real choice. Will you keep your word? When given the opportunity, will you vote to balance the budget? I know I will.

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Cass Ballenger

North Carolina

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Addressing the importance of keeping the promise of a balanced budget during a House debate.

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Cass Ballenger: “this fall is about a promise and a choice. The promise is to balance the budget. The choice is whether or not we keep…”

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