[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 119 (Saturday, August 20, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 20, 1994]
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  DEMOCRATS' CONTROL OF HOUSE SPANS 40 YEARS, REPUBLICANS SEEK CHANGE

  (Mr. BOEHNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, as we gather on this Saturday to consider 
the Democrats' social welfare crime bill, I am reminded that today is 
the 40th anniversary of the adjournment date for the last Republican-
controlled Congress. The year 1954 was a long time ago. Yet, 40 years 
is how long the Democrats have been in control of the House of 
Representatives. Forty years of controlling the legislative agenda, 
committees, leadership, and rules. In the 40 years the Democrats have 
led this country, they have created a Government that is too big and 
spends too much. After 40 years of control, the Democrats have simply 
stopped listening and lost touch with the American people.
  It is time for a change and Republicans are ready to offer that 
change. We have new ideas for crime, health care, economic growth, and 
a host of other issues of concern to the American people. We are ready, 
willing and able to step forward and help restore the American dream. 
After 40 years, it is time for the Republicans to take control of this 
House and return it to the American people.

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