[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H11688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           A BALANCED BUDGET

  (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, what did my constituents send me to 
Washington to do? They sent me here to downsize the bloated Federal 
bureaucracy, cut spending, and most importantly balance the budget. And 
why do they want the budget balanced? Because of the benefits it will 
bring them.
  A balanced budget means lower interest rates on home mortgages, car 
loans, and student loans. A balanced budget results in a stronger 
economy, which means more jobs. A balanced budget means that Government 
spending is under control and taxes will be cut rather than increased.
  Mr. Speaker, for too long Washington bureaucrats have come up with 
excuse after excuse for not reining in Government spending. But enough 
is enough. No more Washington gimmicks, and no more excuses. It is time 
to balance the budget. It is the right thing to do for America's 
future.

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