[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 24, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  THE CHOICE IS CLEAR: SMALLER, MORE EFFICIENT, LESS COSTLY GOVERNMENT

  (Mr. WICKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WICKER. Mr. Speaker, in the last election people gave this 
Congress a specific mandate: they want a smaller, more efficient and 
less costly government. This week Members of this body will have the 
opportunity to begin fulfilling that mandate by voting ``yes'' on a 
balanced budget amendment.
  I believe most Members would agree that this Government is too 
intrusive in our lives. By forcing ourselves to balance the budget, we 
can begin downsizing the Federal Government.
  The choice is clear, and the American people know it. If you want 
smaller, more efficient, and less costly government, then you will vote 
for the balanced budget amendment with tax limitation provision. But if 
you want to maintain the status quo of intrusive, big-government 
solutions, then you will vote against this amendment.
  I urge my colleagues to vote with the American people and for the 
balanced budget amendment.

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