[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H128]
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A HISTORIC DAY FOR CONGRESS
(Mr. FOLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks and include extraneous
material.)
Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, what a proud day for a freshman from Lake
Worth, FL, to step on to the floor of the House of Representatives and
be sworn in, but, more importantly, pass the promises that I made on
the campaign trail; to see Members of Congress, Republicans and
Democrats alike, elected by the people of the United States of America,
bring respect and honor to this House of Representatives. We started a
historic day, a historic opportunity, to bring trust back to this
institution.
There is much to be done in the 104th Congress. We know we will work
with our friends on the Democratic aisle on welfare reform, immigration
reform, balancing the budget, stopping violent criminals, protecting
our children, and restoring hope for American families to achieve the
American dream.
Mr. Speaker, with good, continued cooperation and good will, we can
continue to keep the promises we made to America. The 104th Congress
will truly be successful.
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