Chris Pappas: “we frequently hear that liberal and conservative are nothing but labels, but Mr. Speaker, it is a question of vision…”

“we frequently hear that liberal and conservative are nothing but labels, but Mr. Speaker, it is a question of vision contrasting between the liberal vision and the conservative vision for America. Just a few days ago while campaigning in Alexandria, VA, President Clinton called the voters who support tax relief selfish. Well, Mr. Speaker, yesterday all throughout this country, in particular I would like to point out in the 13th district of New York, a district where Vito Fossella was elected to replace Susan Molinari in the House of Representatives, a district that the Democrats said would be a bellwether test for what is to happen in 1998 in the House elections. Mr. Fossella was overwhelmingly elected by over 60 percent and we are fortunate to have him join this House this morning. Mr. Speaker, selfishness is not an effort to keep more of what Americans earn, it is the right thing to do.”