[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 36 (Monday, February 27, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, while home over the weekend, numerous people 
shared their hope and anticipation in the passage of the balanced 
budget amendment. These people understand the need for this legislation 
since their share of the national debt exceeds $13,000. The debt now 
stands at over $4.5 trillion and it has been 25 years since the Federal 
Government has endorsed a fiscal year surplus.
  My constituents and constituents nationwide want a balanced budget 
amendment because it denies the Federal Government from spending more 
than it takes in. It ensures that the Federal Government lives by the 
same rules as families, businesses, and local governments, and it 
restores fiscal sanity and common sense to Washington. As elected 
officials, it is our duty to work for passage of this legislation. This 
commonsense approach to changing business as usual is the right thing 
to do for future generations.
  My fellow Members, it is my hope that this amendment passes for the 
sake of the American people.

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