[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 16 (Thursday, January 26, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SUPPORT BBA WITH THREE-FIFTHS REQUIREMENT

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, last November the American people decided 
that Congress must take responsibility for their action and must be 
held accountable for the taxpayers' money. The public has lost all 
faith in the job that is being done by Congress. For the public to 
regain their trust and respect in our Government, we must pass a 
balanced budget amendment including a three-fifths requirement to 
increase taxes.
  When this requirement takes effect, people will be reassured that 
Congress cannot blindly raise their taxes. The amendment will help 
ensure a safe financial future for our children and grandchildren so 
they do not have to pay for the spending mistakes of yesteryear.

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  Every day Americans strongly support a balanced budget amendment. 
People understand the necessity of paying bills, balancing checkbooks, 
and living within their means. It is unfortunate that people struggle 
to make ends meet but their Government does not understand the concept.
  Enough is enough. It is time for us to reign in the out-of-control 
spending habits of this Congress. I ask my fellow Members, both 
Democrats and Republicans, to support the balanced budget amendment 
with the three-fifths protection for American citizens.


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