[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 25, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H10751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              A QUICK QUIZ

  (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ENGEL. As we do budget reconciliation, a quick quiz, Mr. Speaker, 
three questions:
  First, why are Republicans cutting Medicare and hurting seniors? A--
to save the Medicare Program? B--to balance the budget? C--to pay for a 
tax cut for the rich?
  If my colleagues said ``C'' they are right. The Republicans are 
cutting Medicare to help their rich friends.
  Second, who do Republicans care most about? A--senior citizens? B--
America's children? C--the B-2 bomber?
  Again, if my colleagues said ``C'' they are correct. While the 
Republicans are cutting Federal funding to Medicare and education, they 
are increasing funding for the B-2 bomber, what even the Pentagon says 
we do not need.
  Third, which programs will be protected under Republican proposals? 
A--Social Security? B--Medicare? C--Pork barrel projects in Republican 
districts?
  Again, the answer is ``C.'' While Republicans are hurting seniors by 
reducing their Social Security and Medicare benefits, they are 
conducting business as usual by increasing funding for fat cat 
projects.
  Well, Mr. Speaker, all three answers were ``C.''
  I guess the ``C'' stands for cuts--Republican cuts. Cut the heart out 
of our seniors by raiding Medicare. Cut the heart out of our children's 
education. Cut the heart out of America's future.

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