[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 59 (Thursday, March 30, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H4004]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REPUBLICAN CONTRACT WITH AMERICA

  (Mr. BOEHNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, Republicans in the House continue to make 
good on their campaign promises outlined in our Contract With America.
  We outlined eight major reforms that we would bring to the House on 
the opening day and we have accomplished those reforms and many more.
  Over these last 86 days, Republicans in the House have brought 
forward 9 of our 10 bills, meeting our commitment in the contract. Next 
week we will bring forward the 10th bill, and that bill will be a tax 
bill to reduce taxes on working families, will cut spending, and help 
reduce the budget deficit.
  Republicans are continuing to work hard, we are keeping our promises, 
and working hard for the American people who sent us here to change the 
way Washington does its business. We are attempting to do that.
  Next week's bill will reduce taxes on middle-income families, it will 
reduce taxes on senior citizens and raise the earnings limit on them so 
those senior citizens can work above the limits that are imposed on 
them today.

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  Furthermore, we will reduce capital gains taxes in America to free up 
capital so that people in America will have a better opportunity at 
better high-paying jobs.
  This is our Contract With America; we are proud to bring it to you, 
and thank you for your support in helping us move the significant 
legislation through this new Congress.

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