[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE PRESIDENT'S VETO--THE RIGHT THING FOR AMERICA

  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend President Clinton 
for his veto of that awful rescissions bill that the Republicans tried 
to inflict on the American people. This bill was a direct assault on 
our children, our seniors, and our needy. The Democrats have a better 
plan.
  I believe that we can reduce the deficit without cutting programs 
like student loans and Medicare. Education should be our top priority, 
and the Republicans have sadly neglected and ignored the needs of 
America's youth.
  The President's alternate proposal includes cutting out billionaire 
tax loopholes, cutting government overhead, and cutting foreign aid. 
These are areas that should be cut, not programs that the American 
people depend on.
  The President did the right thing. Now it is up to Congress to do the 
right thing for America.


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