Mark Neumann: “On November 8, 1994, the American people sent a loud, clear directive to Washington, DC. The people have demanded a…”

“On November 8, 1994, the American people sent a loud, clear directive to Washington, DC. The people have demanded a smaller Government that runs more efficiently and costs less money. The American people know that wasteful, inefficient Government spending, leading to huge deficits and debts, is not an acceptable legacy to leave our children and our grandchildren. This rule change does three significant things: First and most important, it fulfills promises made by myself and many of my colleagues to the American people. This starts the long process of restoring the integrity of this institution that was envisioned by our Founding Fathers. Second, this rule forces Members of Congress to set an example for the rest of Government. This institution can and will be run more efficiently. Third, this rule will save the taxpayers of this Nation millions of dollars annually. If we in this Congress are to bring about the significant changes demanded by the American people, we must start with ourselves.”