Jim Clyburn: “I rise today in support of President Clinton's budget proposal. Some may view the President's budget proposal as a…”

“I rise today in support of President Clinton's budget proposal. Some may view the President's budget proposal as a heartless cut and slash of vital Government programs. Yet for others, it does not cut enough. But this budget is a pretty good balance of our Nation's priorities. While the President's budget proposal calls for cuts in some rather popular programs, it also calls for a $888 million increase for childhood immunizations, and a 7-percent increase in education programs, with a boost in efforts to ensure safe and drug-free schools. The budget proposal also increases law enforcement spending--enabling States and municipalities to put more police officers on the streets, and contains $500 million additional for veterans' medical care. Mr. Speaker, this is a budget that seeks to further reduce the deficit, while continuing to provide the kinds of services and programs needed from the Federal Government.”