[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 8 (Thursday, February 3, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 3, 1994]
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       FUNDING EARTHQUAKE RELIEF WHILE STILL BALANCING THE BUDGET

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to talk about 
balancing our budget. You know, last night we talked about the rule 
which is coming up shortly on earthquake relief. I think there is not a 
single American who does not think we should support our fellow 
Californians, and I for one think we ought to do it now and 
immediately. But on the other hand, we are broke as a nation and we 
should at the same time pay for it.
  I think if you will listen to the debate that follows, we will give 
you a way to fund it now and pay for it out of this year's or next 
year's budget. I think the responsible thing for America is to balance 
this out.
  I urge every Member to listen to the debate today.

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