[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 17, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 17, 1994]
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                                 A TO Z

  (Mr. BAKER of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, one side says the budget 
deficit is the result of the same old ``tax and spend.'' The other side 
says that the only alternative is to ``borrow and spend.'' What is the 
common ingredient here? That is right--spending.
  If we are serious about eliminating the budget deficit and restoring 
the people's confidence in Government, we must have the courage to cut 
wasteful spending. The ``A to Z Spending Cuts Plan''--sponsored by 
Representative Rob Andrews and Bill Zeliff--can give us the chance to 
make those cuts.
  While business after business in America is slashing operating costs, 
cutting out unnecessary spending to be more competitive, the Federal 
budget continues its bloated ways. The ``A to Z'' plan will allow us to 
get at the outdated, inefficient or just plain worthless spending that 
is spread throughout our budget. By trimming the budget fat with 
targeted amendments, we can restore fiscal health to our country. Like 
America's leaner corporations, our Nation can become more competitive 
worldwide.
  I urge everyone of my colleagues to support the ``A to Z'' plan. Let 
us bring this plan to the House floor so we can get serious about 
cutting wasteful spending.

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