[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 11 (Thursday, January 19, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         CONTRACT WITH AMERICA

  (Mr. CHAMBLISS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, our Contract With America states as 
follows: That on the first day of Congress, a Republican House will 
force Congress to live under the same laws as everyone else, will cut 
one-third of committee staff, and will cut the congressional budget. We 
have done that.
  In the next 85 days we will vote on the following 10 items. One, a 
balanced-budget amendment and line-item veto. Two, a new crime bill to 
stop violent criminals. Three, welfare reform to encourage work, not 
dependence. Four, family reinforcement to crack down on deadbeat dads 
and protect our children. Five, tax cuts for families to lift 
Government's burden from middle-income Americans. Six, national 
security restoration to protect our freedoms. Seven, Senior Citizens 
Equity Act to allow our seniors to work without Government penalty. 
Eight, Government regulation and unfunded mandate reforms. Nine, common 
sense legal reform to end frivolous lawsuits. Ten, congressional term 
limits to make Congress a citizen legislature.
  This is our Contract With America.

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