[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 17, 1995)]
[House]
[Pages H5087-H5088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        FISCAL YEAR 1996 BUDGET

  (Mr. LAZIO of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speaker, we are at a point where we are 
about to make history. We will soon vote on the budget resolution that 
contains a strong moral message. That message is that the status quo is 
unacceptable. A $4.7 trillion debt is unacceptable. Annual deficits 
close to $200 [[Page H5088]] billion are unacceptable. And continuing 
to saddle our children with a mountain of debt they cannot afford to 
pay is unacceptable.
  This budget proposal represents a historic change in the direction of 
our country. It moves us from a government that is too intrusive, 
wasteful and debt ridden to a smaller, more efficient government that 
costs less and is responsive to State and local needs. This budget is a 
gateway to the future presenting a new vision of government. It moves 
authority out of Washington and helps empower every individual 
American.
  It cuts taxes for America's families, seniors, and small businesses. 
It restores hope. It promises opportunity for the next generation. It 
protects Social Security. It increases spending on Medicare by over $80 
billion. And it saves it from bankruptcy. It will result in a higher 
net rate of savings and a higher standard of living for everyone. And 
should not everybody celebrate that?
  Mr. Speaker, it is in the best interest that I strongly urge my House 
colleagues to support this resolution. It is for the children.


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