[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 26 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 10, 1994]
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                      THE CLINTON PLAN IS WORKING

  (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as we prepare to debate the 
budget resolution for fiscal year 1995 we should remember the debate 
that took place 1 year ago, when our Republican colleagues predicted 
that the sky would fall if President Clinton's budget passed. The plan 
passed, the sky did not fall, and our sky is clear and our economy is 
growing.
  Since the Clinton economic plan was implemented, the growth rate for 
our economy has risen to 3.5 percent and inflation has remained in 
check. Over 2 million jobs have been created in the first 13 months of 
the Clinton administration. At that same time we have cut our deficit 
projections by 40 percent and enacted the largest budget deficit 
reduction plan in history.
  We need to recognize that the Clinton plan is working and the 
Republicans refuse to recognize this. By slinging mud at the President 
and the First Lady over their investment history, the Republicans have 
shown that they are willing to do anything to sidetrack this Congress 
and our administration. If we allow that to happen we will be doing our 
Nation a great disservice.

  Despite their efforts we will move ahead and pass health care reform, 
welfare reform and a comprehensive crime control measure. They can 
either choose to be part of the solution to these problems or spend 
their time chasing shadows. The Whitewater case is being investigated 
but it should not delay health care, education or other substantial 
issues. We need to get back to our jobs and off our soapboxes. We 
should not let the supporters of stalemate, the proponents of gridlock, 
and forces of darkness win by diversion.

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