[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 137 (Wednesday, September 6, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H8541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 CAL RIPKEN AS ROLE MODEL FOR CONGRESS

  (Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, tonight, in one of the greatest moments in 
baseball history, Cal Ripken of the Baltimore Orioles will break Lou 
Gehrig's record for playing in the most consecutive games.
  I applaud his discipline, his dedication, his desire, and perhaps 
most importantly, his service as an outstanding role model for the 
youth of America.
  But, Mr. Speaker, I believe that Cal Ripken serves as a role model 
not only for millions of kids across the United States but also for the 
Members of this Congress.
  We too are on the verge of accomplishing great things. In the coming 
weeks we will have the opportunity to pass a budget that will finally 
begin to put America's fiscal house in order.
  I urge my colleagues to have the discipline, have the dedication, 
have the desire. Be a leader in this country. Pass a balanced budget.

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