[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 14, 1995)]
[House]
[Pages H5907-H5908]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 THE PRESIDENT JOINS THE BUDGET DEBATE

  (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, let me just say that the President's speech 
last night was fabulous. Bill Clinton was his usual polished self. He 
was convincing, sincere, and articulate. I would argue that Bill 
Clinton has a rare gift for making speeches. [[Page H5908]] 
  But let us not forget one crucial thing. With Bill Clinton, there is 
always a huge difference between reality and his speeches.
  Let me illustrate. During his campaign for the Presidency, Bill 
Clinton argued passionately for deficit reduction and the need to 
balance the budget. In fact, in June 1992, Bill Clinton told Larry King 
that he would present a plan to balance the budget in 5 years. This 
never happened.
  For the last 3 years, the President has introduced budgets that 
called for more deficit spending, not less.
  His last budget, the one he just rejected last night, calls for $200 
billion deficits well into the next century.
  Mr. Speaker, we are glad he wants to get into the debate, but I urge 
everyone to keep in mind the difference between Mr. Clinton's speeches 
and his actions.


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