[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5700]
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                        RESCISSIONS VETO IRONIC

  (Mr. HERGER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, how ironic.
  What did a President who campaigned on reducing Government spending 
choose as his first veto? He chose to veto a bill that reduces 
Government spending. It's no wonder that people in America are confused 
about where the administration wants to take this country.
  This bill provides $9 billion in real deficit reduction. It takes a 
first step to balancing the budget--which will lower interest rates, 
stimulate job growth and provide a sound future for our children.
  But the President would rather play politics.
  Contrary to what the Democrats are claiming, this bill does not hurt 
education. Programs such as Head Start, Education for the Disadvantaged 
and Student Financial Assistance aren't even touched. Even where 
spending is slightly reduced, programs are still being funded at higher 
levels than last year.
  When are the Democrats and the President going to stop playing 
politics and come to the table with real alternatives?
  If they don't want to be part of the solution, then let them stop 
being part of the problem.

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