[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H153]
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                 VOTE FOR THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT

  (Mr. EVERETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, it has been a quarter of a century since 
this Congress passed a balanced budget, 25 years. The Members of this 
institution have proven incapable of making the tough decisions 
necessary to balance the budget.
  An amendment to the Constitution will force this House to make those 
difficult decisions. I believe that we can all agree that we must 
discontinue piling up the debt on our children and grandchildren. For 
those who disagree with this proposition, I would say state their 
reasoning clearly. If they are against balancing the budget, come out 
and say so. Do not hide behind misleading information and untruths.
  Mr. Speaker, I employ my colleagues, if they are sincere in their 
desire to balance the budget, then they must vote for an amendment to 
the Constitution.

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