Walter B. Jones

Is it not true that a constitutional amendment, as my colleague said in his earlier remarks, certainly the Constitution is like the Bible. It is sacred. It guarantees our right to practice our freedom, which, again, religion to be…

But one thing that my colleague was saying that really rang up there with me is that it is so tragic in this Nation today where I believe the Justice Department reports that 100,000 young people bring guns to school every day. I want to…

Is it not true that in Texas, and I forgot the town, somewhere around Galveston I believe, a couple, 3 years ago, that a Federal judge actually told the principal of a school that if during the graduation that the person giving the prayer…

I rise today to thank the individual who made the following statement: ``It is time to change IRS to RIP, rest in peace.'' They hit the nail on the head. The Internal Revenue Service is truly out of control, just like the tax system it…

people throughout this Nation are being denied a fundamental right, the right to freely express their religious beliefs. It is a shame that I have reason to make that statement here in the United States in the year 1998, but it is a sad…

we are now just 22 days away from April 15, tax day. As this dreaded day approaches, now, more than ever, Americans are struggling with an unbelievable tax burden. On top of their already busy daily routine, the citizens of this Nation are…

I rise tonight in honor of a great American, an American who has returned home to be buried in his beloved country. Colonel Paul G. Underwood was not only a great American, he was also a beloved son, a brother, a husband, father and…

today we are just 30 days away from the day of the year that many Americans dread the most, and that is April 15th. April 15th, as we all know, is tax day. That means that, as we speak, families, businesses throughout the Nation are filing…

let me tell the gentleman as chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Procurement, I say that respectfully for those who might be watching, the gentleman from Texas does such an outstanding job. I have three bases in my district. I have…

The average American family today pays more in taxes than it spends on food, clothing and shelter combined. Mr. Speaker, I want to repeat that. The average working family in America today pays more in taxes than it spends on food, clothing…

today the average American will work 2 hours and 49 minutes of an 8-hour work day just to pay his or her taxes. Many of them will go home not to spend quality time with their families, but to tackle a complicated maze of IRS rules and…

on Monday the President indicated that he will not support efforts to sunset the Internal Revenue Code and to replace it with a fairer, simpler tax system. His statement has caused me a great concern, especially since I do not know how…

I rise tonight to talk about our Nation's wetlands and a bill I have introduced to protect and expand these national treasures. I represent a district in eastern North Carolina which includes a majority of the State's coast and 4 major…

the average American is now faced with a tax burden that is over 38 percent. I emphasize ``burden'' because that is exactly what it is. I am one who believes that Americans should be rewarded for their hard work. To the contrary of that…

last year, this Congress made great strides toward keeping the Federal bureaucracy out of our children's classrooms. Unfortunately, the administration is now trying to reverse our progress and to put Federal bureaucrats back in local…

I am proud to be able to report to the people of eastern North Carolina that when it comes to providing real relief for the American taxpayer, this Congress is finally taking steps in the right direction. Last week, the House passed an IRS…

I rise in support of S. 731 and urge its adoption. The bill grants a 5-year extension to the legislative authority for the construction of the National Peace Garden Memorial on Federal lands within the District of Columbia. Madam Speaker…

as an American citizen concerned about our Nation's children and as a member of the Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus, I have always admired the work of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This organization, among…

I rise tonight to share the story of a truly remarkable American. While I was back in eastern North Carolina during the month of August, I had the great fortune to make the acquaintance of Minnie Elizabeth Harper. Minnie Harper was born…

children in America are not getting the education they deserve. In my opinion, and in the opinion of many Americans throughout this country, the situation has only gotten worse since the creation of the Federal Department of Education…

education funding has been on the rise for years, but we have not seen improvement in our public schools. SAT scores are down, and dissatisfaction is growing among teachers, parents, and students. Still we just keep throwing money at a…

I tried before this legislation was introduced to reach some common ground with the Park Service, and quite frankly I saw no sincere interest on their part, I use the word sincere, until I introduced the bill.

the liberals often refer to a reduction in the capital gains tax as a ``tax cut for the wealthy.'' This is simply not the case. I know of a large number of farmers, senior citizens, and middle-income families in my district who would…

United States troops in Bosnia have been forgotten. Clearly the saying, out of sight, out of mind, applies to our men and women in Bosnia. While many Americans were opposed to deploying U.S. troops to Bosnia, we found some comfort in…

most Americans do not feel that they are getting good value for their tax dollar. If people felt that the Government used their tax dollar wisely, to benefit those that truly need the help, they would not resent paying their share of the…