[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 76 (Thursday, June 16, 1994)]
[House]
[Page H]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[Congressional Record: June 16, 1994]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

 
                  ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE 103D CONGRESS

  (Mr. COPPERSMITH asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COPPERSMITH. Mr. Speaker, in politics a lot of times people say, 
``What have you done for me lately?''
  Let us talk about a solid record of accomplishments that benefits 
American families. This year and last we have made major strides on 
education, crime control, and the economy. The Family and Medical Leave 
Act confirms that we can put politics aside and put the needs of 
American families first. By guaranteeing unpaid leave to workers who 
need time off to care for a child or sick relative, this act empowers 
American families by giving them flexibility to tend to family needs.
  We also have taken steps to improve education. The House passed Goals 
2000, a bill that encourages schools to focus on the basics: reading, 
writing, math, and science. And the School-to-Work Act that will 
encourage schools and local businesses to form partnerships to give 
students new career opportunities.
  We are moving to pass a crime bill, put thousands of more cops on the 
beat, fund comprehensive prevention programs, and build more prisons. 
We also passed the Brady law, and both Houses have passed assault 
weapons bans to keep lethal weapons off our streets and stop handgun 
sales to criminals.
  Congress has still many important jobs to do in the coming months: 
health care reform and welfare reform. But American families must be 
and will be the focus of our efforts.

                          ____________________