[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 92 (Wednesday, June 7, 1995)]
[House]
[Pages H5628-H5629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T GET IT

  (Mr. WELDON of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, isn't it ironic that the first 
bill the President lost increased spending by $17 billion, and the 
first bill he is going to veto cuts spending by almost $17 billion.
  Where has the President been for the past 2 years? The mandate from 
the people in the last election was clear--cut spending first. Gone are 
the days where out-of-control spending habits are the norm. This new 
Congress is showing that Washington must act responsibly to balance the 
budget. And [[Page H5629]] that means that any increase in spending in 
one area will equal a decrease in another. It is simple accounting.
  The rescission bill provides much-needed disaster assistance to 
people in Oklahoma City and to victims of earthquakes and floods in 40 
States. Yet the President has decided to play politics with these 
disaster victims. By vetoing the rescission bill, thousands of people 
will have their suffering prolonged.
  Mr. Speaker, the President just doesn't get it. The people want us to 
act responsibily and we have.

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