[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          CLEANING UP OUR ACT

  (Mr. CHRISTENSEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday truly was a historic day in 
America's history. After 40 years of Democratic control, we finally 
began to make the process of this institution truly the people's House. 
Joining this congressional revolution, which began with nine major 
reforms, I stand here honored, humbled, and grateful for the 
opportunity to serve the people of Nebraska and the American people.
  The American people spoke last November, and we are listening. They 
said, ``Cut government spending, cut taxes, quit being overly intrusive 
in our lives, and clean up your act.''
  Well, before we cut spending, cut taxes and get government off of 
America's back, we began the process of cleaning up our own act. 
Specifically we passed two measures making Congress both more 
accountable and more open. We limited the terms of committee chairs. We 
opened up congressional hearings to C-SPAN cameras, the media and the 
public.
  It was a historic first day. There is much to be done, Mr. Speaker, 
but I look forward to the continued success of this House and making it 
the people's House once again.


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