[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: October 4, 1994]
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                WHY WE SIGNED A CONTRACT WITH THE PEOPLE

  (Mr. HORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minutes and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, the Republican contract with America is a 
demonstration of political responsibility. Our message for Americans is 
simply this: Congress will not change until the party that controls it 
is changed.
  The Democrats have controlled the House of Representatives for 40 
straight years. It is clear that by this time they are out of any good 
ideas.
  The Republican contract with America promises decisive votes on 10 
proposals that have the overwhelming support of the American people. 
Sixty to seventy percent support the balanced budget, line-item veto, 
term limits. But what has happened? They have either been bottled up or 
such a watered-down version comes before us that their own author would 
not know it.
  We have to face up to serving the needs of the people. We need to get 
our country back on the track. We need to restore trust between the 
American people and this Chamber, and we need to end the divisiveness 
we have seen in this last session of Congress.
  Fellow Americans, let us put an end to gridlocked government. Let us 
keep our promises. That is why we signed a contract with the people.

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