[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 39 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        LOOK BEYOND THE RHETORIC

  (Mr. EWING asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, the House Republicans work hard to change the 
way Congress does business. The minority party in both Chambers works 
hard to preserve the status quo. The balanced budget amendment, up for 
a vote today, hinges on the cooperation of Democratic Members. Without 
their help, the hopes of the American people will be dashed.
  Unfortunately, the prospects do not look very bright. Of course, once 
the country goes broke we will have Social Security and all the other 
programs they complain about being cut. And as the Republicans attempt 
to reform welfare systems, they are being met by stiff resistance.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the American people to look beyond the rhetoric. 
The Republicans are trying to change the direction of this Government. 
We are trying to pass the balanced budget amendment. We are trying to 
reform a broken welfare system. Sadly, the Democratic Party now is left 
defending only the status quo.

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