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José E. Serrano: The Republican approach is to lower taxes for the rich by taking the school lunch away from the children. The contract…

On the recordMarch 7, 1995
The Republican approach is to lower taxes for the rich by taking the school lunch away from the children. The contract with America is undoing the legend of Robin Hood. Republicans who were elected last November never told the voters that they intended to bring pain to the children of our country. The mean-spirited Republicans continue to set their sights on attacking those members of our society who are least able to fight back. This time they have gone too far and the American people are aware of the all-out assault on children in this country. The Republicans can try to mislead the people about the Social Security cuts but they are not going to be able to hide their attacks on the school lunch program and the children in our country. Day after day, Republicans come up with a new way to hurt helpless little children. Are the children a special interest group Republicans want to do away with? The voices of the American people are being heard. Do not hurt the children.
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José E. Serrano
Democratic · New York

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Addressing the impact of Republican policies on children's welfare during a floor speech.

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