[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 103D CONGRESS

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, many have said that the 103d Congress was 
short on accomplishments and long on debate. I disagree; let there be 
no doubt that we began the process of addressing the real problems 
facing this country.
  In the opening days of this Congress, we passed the Family Medical 
Leave Act, legislation that allows American families to take care of 
their own. We passed a tough and smart crime bill that is starting to 
make our streets safer. We passed legislation that provides more 
opportunities for students to continue their education, get off drugs, 
and stay out of gangs. We passed a budget that finally has begun to 
reduce the deficit, after decades of bipartisan neglect.
  And in San Diego, I accomplished four things that will make a major 
impact on our community: killing Twin Ports; securing funding for State 
Route No. 905; starting construction on the international sewage 
treatment plant, and passing legislation allowing the city of San Diego 
to apply for a waiver from the Clean Water Act that will save 
ratepayers billions of dollars.
  These are real actions that will improve life for all of us in San 
Diego and around the country. Political climate and bickering aside, 
this Congress has stood up for what it believes--a better life for all 
Americans, safer streets, opportunity for our children to have an 
education and a good job--and continued prosperity for the greatest 
country on Earth. This is no small task, but the 103d Congress was up 
to the challenge.
  But we are not finished. Crime is still rampant in our streets, our 
children still need our help, our senior citizens and veterans need to 
be protected, and jobs need to be created.
  Working together with the new members of the 104th Congress, we must 
accomplish these goals. Let us continue.

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