[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 29, 1994]
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               THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH UNLESS YOU ARE RICH

  (Mr. VOLKMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VOLKMER. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, ``There is no free 
lunch unless you are rich.'' This should be the motto of the Republican 
Party. In 1980 Republicans said they could cut taxes, increase defense 
spending, and balance the budget. They cut taxes for the richest 
Americans by over half and increased defense spending by massive 
amounts. Did they balance the budget? Hardly, as our debt increased by 
$3 trillion or $12,000 for every American, under this supply side 
economic plan. This week Republicans called their fold together to sign 
a contract for their plan of action. What is their plan? Cut taxes for 
the rich, increase defense spending, and balance the budget. After 
offering their plan they then partied with those that will benefit the 
most, special interests and fat cats. Do we want another decade of 
massive deficits when only the Michael Milikins of the world get richer 
while the middle class, students, and senior citizens pay the way? 
Americans, watch closely today and see how Republicans vote on the rule 
and bill to cut off lobbyists. Do they represent you or do they 
represent special interests?

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