Mark Neumann: “And what new government program can we enact, and how fast can we get it into place to make sure we get the taxpayers'…”

“And what new government program can we enact, and how fast can we get it into place to make sure we get the taxpayers' money spent? Because we know if they spend it in Washington, the people in Washington can do a much better job spending the people's money than the people could if they kept it in their own pocket. Now, contrast that past to where we are today. Instead of talking about spending that money on other government programs, we are here this evening saying that as the surplus develops, one-third for additional tax cuts and two-thirds to do the responsible thing, to start paying down the Federal debt so that our children can inherit this Nation debt-free, and so that the money that is supposed to be in the Social Security Trust Fund actually gets there, that is what this is all about. What a stark contrast in vision from where we were in the past and what would have happened, to where we are today in our vision for the future that includes a balanced budget, a restored Medicare system; not only a balanced budget, but paying off the Federal debt so that our kids inherit this Nation debt-free, and the hope and the opportunity and all of the things that go with this vision for the future. That is what the future of this country is about, and that is what our service here in Washington should be about. What a wonderful change it is from a couple short years saying.”