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John Spratt: this substitute moves cautiously, more cautiously, constitutionally, than does H.R. 2, I will admit that, because it…

On the recordFebruary 3, 1995
this substitute moves cautiously, more cautiously, constitutionally, than does H.R. 2, I will admit that, because it leans toward the fundamental concept of our Government, majority rule over minority rule, but it takes us a long stride forward without stepping off a cliff and not knowing where we are going to land. If we pass this substitute, we can give the President of the United States significant new powers to cull spending, to cut our targeted tax benefits, without tilting the balance of powers between the Congress and the President. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support it for those reasons.
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John Spratt
South Carolina

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Discussing a substitute proposal related to government spending and presidential powers.

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