[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          BALANCING THE BUDGET

  (Mr. WELLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the 
balanced budget amendment that will be voted on later this month. It is 
time for Congress to live with the same fiscal responsibility as 
hardworking Americans.
  By enacting this important constitutional amendment, we would stop 
the irresponsible practice of increasing spending today while leaving 
the bill for future generations. Once the amendment took effect, 
Congress will finally have the discipline to make long-overdue reforms 
in Federal programs and finally set fiscal priorities.
  Further, a balanced budget amendment would strengthen the economy by 
making it harder to increase Federal spending. The amendment prohibits 
Government borrowing as a means of financing Government spending. By 
leaving more resources in the private sector, the amendment will create 
new jobs and raise the standard of living for Americans.
  The American outcry for a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility 
in Washington must not be delayed.

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