[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 28, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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               MANY AMERICANS DUBIOUS ABOUT THE CONTRACT

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE. Mr. Speaker, many Americans are dubious about this 
contract on America, but I tell you one thing, they are not doubtful 
about their children. They know what they want for their children, 
education and an opportunity to learn and, yes, they want school 
breakfasts and school lunches.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to share the great concern of many of my 
constituents who have made it clear to me they want me to fight to 
protect America's children from the unprincipled and draconian budget 
cuts proposed by the Republican majority.
  Texas will lose at least $1 billion through these cuts. While 
planning tax cuts and their sacred other cuts which will cause deficits 
to soar, my colleagues from the other side of the aisle have decided to 
declare war on America's children.
  Mr. Speaker, included with various assaults on child nutrition 
contained in title V of H.R. 4 is a proposal to eliminate competitive 
bidding on infant formula purchases under existing programs. According 
to the Department of Agriculture, competitive bidding saved the States 
$1 billion.
  Let me say, Mr. Speaker, that we must concern ourselves with all of 
America's children. Feed the children. Let us not feed our egos.


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