[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 22, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H1975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IMPRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER LAST 50 DAYS

  (Mr. DIAZ-BALART asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, today we properly focus upon how much 
we have accomplished in just 50 days. The list is impressive: A 
balanced budget amendment, a line-item veto, a tough and commonsense 
crime bill, unfunded Federal mandates reform, and setting priorities 
for America's foreign policy and national defense.
  Now, Americans may ask how will this affect me? Let me answer. A 
balanced budget amendment means your children and grandchildren will 
have a brighter future because they will not have to shoulder a huge 
Federal debt and the economy of our country will remain strong for 
future generations. A line-item veto means the President can eliminate 
unnecessary spending so your tax dollars are used wisely. A crime bill 
means the streets will be safer and the criminals will be punished for 
their crimes. Unfunded Federal mandate reform means you will no longer 
have to pay the hidden taxes from the Federal Government passing down 
mandates to State and local governments. Setting national security 
priorities ensures that America will
 maintain its strong leadership in the world in future generations.

  Mr. Speaker, we are making real changes, changes that will help the 
American people, and we will continue.

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