[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 16 (Thursday, January 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   REPUBLICAN MANDATE WITH THE PEOPLE

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 1995
  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, the President covered a lot of ground last 
night. The President indicated that he heard the voters' message for 
change and seemed to try to bridge the gap between where his agenda was 
going and where Congress in now headed. However, the American people 
know that the devil is in the details. The American people are tired of 
empty promises and unrealistic rhetoric. They want results. Our 
Republican Contract With America Delivers just that--an aggressive 
agenda for change.
  The people rejected liberal, big government ``business as usual'' in 
November. They overwhelmingly endorsed our Contract With America. We 
welcome the President to join us in passing that contract.
  Republicans have a specific, positive mandate with America--less 
spending, less regulation, and less government. On the very first day 
of the new Congress, we changed the way Congress does business. This 
week we continue to change the business Congress does.
  Republicans will continue to keep their promise with the people by 
passing a balanced budget amendment and unfunded mandates legislation. 
We are going to stay focused on our mandate with the American people. 
We are committed to moving forward with the contract we made with the 
voters of America.




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