[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]




              WHERE ARE THE PRESIDENT'S COUNTERPROPOSALS?

  (Mr. ALLARD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, only in Washington do they describe an 
increase as a cut.
  Mr. Speaker, the time has come to balance the budget and finally 
regain control of the ever expanding deficit. Not only have Republicans 
put forth a plan to balance the budget in 7 years but we have passed it 
through the House and the Senate. Now the President wants to veto the 
Republican plan. Well I just have one question. Where are his counter 
proposals?
  President Clinton supports the Republican goals--a 7-year balanced 
budget, real welfare reform, middle class tax relief, and a sound 
Medicare system. The administration is trying to have it both ways. 
They agree with our principles but are unwilling to make the hard 
decisions necessary to achieve these goals. Americans are tired of the 
Washington gimmicks and political excuses--if the White House is 
serious about what they say, it is time to lay their plans on the 
table.

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