NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “I would join with my colleague, the gentleman from Texas, in all well wishes to the Houston Rockets, and also really to…”

“I would join with my colleague, the gentleman from Texas, in all well wishes to the Houston Rockets, and also really to the Orlando Magic, because cheering the NBA finals we are going to see some great basketball. Also during the finals we will hear terms like air ball and slam dunk. These terms can also apply to what is happening right here in Washington. The new Republican majority is a slam dunk on the liberal establishment and the bloated Federal bureaucracy. The new Congress wants to deliver a facial on deficit spending. On the other hand, President Clinton's administration is an air ball. Every time the President tries to show leadership, he is throwing up a brick. The latest example is his threatened veto of the rescission bill. In his first veto Bill Clinton will cut off funds to flooding victims in Missouri, earthquake victims in California, and those who suffered as a result of the Oklahoma City bombing. Mr. Speaker, instead of constantly throwing up air balls, Bill Clinton should pass the ball to the team who will not choke when the going gets tough.”