[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 136 (Monday, September 26, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 26, 1994]
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                          DEMOCRAT DESPERATION

  (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Democrat desperation has led them 
from exasperation to exaggeration. The Democrat leadership has started 
an orchestrated attack on Republicans' contract with America, which 
will be unveiled tomorrow.
  Our contract is a real response to America's demand for change. In it 
we lay out our vision for smaller, smarter, less expensive government.
  The Democrats' mindset does not allow them to even comprehend change, 
much less believe that ``change'' can mean ``less government.''
  So they are charging us with their sins by claiming our plan will 
cost too much.
  Our plan's can be paid for more than twice over with either of the 
last two budgets House Republicans have proposed.
  Many parts of the contract, such as welfare reform and the balanced 
budget amendment, cut spending. Furthermore, the contract will give 
back far more than it takes from America's taxpayers.
  The problem is not with what the contract does or with what America 
wants done--these are in sync. The problem is with the Democrats who 
cannot, will not, and have not done what is in the contract.

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