[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 31, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
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                              FRIGHT NIGHT

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 31, 1995

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, tonight officially marks Halloween--Fright 
Night. However, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have waged 
their scare campaign for months. They have no proposals to balance the 
budget, save and strengthen Medicare, and change welfare. Instead, my 
Democrat colleagues, have chosen to spend their time and energy 
dressing up our Republican proposals in exaggerations and falsehoods. 
Then, they come to the floor of this Chamber to spring their 
distortions on the most vulnerable members of society--kids, seniors, 
and the less fortunate.
  Halloween or not, today the masks come off and the truth comes out. 
Last week, my Republican colleagues and I passed a budget which 
balances by 2002. This package reins in 40 years of reckless spending, 
we save Medicare from bankruptcy by strengthening it for today's and 
tomorrow's seniors; and, we provide tax relief for families struggling 
to provide a strong future for their kids.
  While my Democrat colleagues try to trick the American people with 
stories of impending doom, the truth is that a balanced budget brings 
nothing but treats for this country. Lower interest rates translate 
into more affordable housing, car, and student loans. A balanced budget 
means a higher standard of living for all Americans.
  No tricks, no lies. My Republican colleagues are serious about 
keeping our promises and changing the culture of Washington to increase 
opportunities for all Americans.

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