[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 26, 1994)]
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        URGING SUPPORT FOR DISCHARGE PETITION ON THE A TO Z PLAN

  (Mr. HUTCHINSON asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, tax day has passed and we have entered 
that hazy time of year when every individual in the country works for 
the Federal Government. Summer will be upon us by the time we are 
actually earning income for ourselves. Today I rise in support of the A 
to Z plan.
  The bipartisan efforts of my colleagues Rob Andrews and Bill Zeliff 
offer us the opportunity to restore democracy to the budget process. 
All Members may offer spending cuts. These cuts will be considered 
individually, rather than as part of a larger package. Make no mistake, 
this plan will require many tough choices. There is no room for deals 
cut in smoky back rooms. For the first time in many years, constituents 
will know exactly where their spring days go.
  This plan offers us the opportunity to shine as we demonstrate our 
fiscal responsibility or to squirm as we defend our reckless spending 
practices. I, for one, want to see this debate; but more importantly 
the American people want to see this debate.
  I urge you to support the discharge petition of the A to Z plan. Let 
us bring responsibility back to the House.

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