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Mark Neumann: I have asked for this time today to address my colleagues on the issue of balancing the Federal budget, the balanced…

On the recordFebruary 26, 1997
I have asked for this time today to address my colleagues on the issue of balancing the Federal budget, the balanced budget amendment, why it is so important and how the issue relates to Social Security and other trust funds, and most important of all, how it relates to our children and our children's future and the opportunity for our children to make a living in this Nation and the opportunity for our children to live the American dream, the same kinds of chances and opportunities that we have had.
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Mark Neumann
Wisconsin

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Discussing the importance of the balanced budget amendment and its implications for future generations.

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