On the recordMay 1, 1997
Mr. Speaker, when the majority party was in the minority, they did complain about the size of government. Now they seek an outrageous increase in the dollars spent on their own personal political fiefdoms. It begs the question of whether the majority's supposed concern about the size of government was a core belief or just political rhetoric, particularly after a promised freeze. Actions speak louder than words. I know there are uses for those dollars that can benefit working families. I find it difficult to believe that the committees need such an increase in staff. The majority's meager agenda so far in this Congress certainly does not warrant it, and I will vote against House Resolution 129.
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