[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 1, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H977]
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                              FORTY YEARS

  (Mr. STUPAK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, during the past few weeks we have heard our 
colleagues on the other side of the aisle talk about dismantling many 
of the programs that Democrats formed during our 40-year service as the 
majority party.
  I know some of my friends on this side do not want to hear this, but 
during the past 40 years, when Democrats controlled the House, programs 
were enacted that helped millions of people. A few examples on this 
long list include: the GI bill, Medicare, Medicard, civil rights 
legislation, improved minimum wage standards so people can work and get 
off welfare, and student financial aid. When the other side discusses, 
with some disdain, about the Democrats' 40-year rule, remember, some 
great things did happen.
  Today, on February 1, 1995, I would like to highlight a special day 
commemorating something that happened 40 years ago today: My wife, 
Laurie Olsen, was born. Today is Laurie's 40th birthday, and as she and 
I, along with her parents, Ken and Elaine Olsen, our sons, and many of 
our friends celebrate her first birthday under a Republican controlled 
Congress, let us not forget many of the important programs enacted 
during Laurie's first 40 years that have helped the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, happy 40th birthday, Laurie.
  

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