[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H11690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               INTRODUCTION OF THE NO-BUDGET, NO-PAY PLAN

  (Mr. DURBIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, the Wall Street Journal reported this 
morning that by a margin of almost 2 to 1, American families are 
counting on President Clinton to veto the Gingrich budget plan. They 
know the Gingrich plan cuts Medicare too deeply. It hurts working 
families, and it cuts education and also cuts health care for the poor 
in this country. They want the President to reject it.
  So how will Speaker Gingrich put pressure on President Clinton? He 
will try to shut down the Government. For the first time in our 
history, the first time in the history of the Nation, Speaker Gingrich 
wants the United States of America to default on its national debts. 
That is not only a disgrace, it is something that will hurt working 
families across America. It will raise interest rates, causing that 
mortgage payment to go up. It will mean in some instances people will 
not see their checks coming from the Government on time. That is 
disgraceful.
  That is why I have introduced the no-budget, no-pay plan. Quite 
simply, if we follow the Gingrich idea, default, close down the 
Government, Members of Congress are not paid. Pretty simple, but I 
think Members of Congress will get the message.

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