[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 186 (Monday, November 20, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H13358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT

  (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Oval Office went from the 
block in the middle of the road to the light at the end of the tunnel. 
Yesterday, President Clinton agreed with the Republican majority to 
balance the budget in 7 years using honest scoring numbers. What 
Republicans promised the American people last year is one step closer 
to becoming reality. This is truly a day to celebrate.
  American families are the winners in the balanced budget debate. 
Families will see lower interest rates, saving them money on car loans, 
home mortgages, and student loans. A balanced budget will mean a 
stronger economy with more job opportunities. A balanced budget will 
give our children and grandchildren hope for the future, allowing them 
to live the American dream and not the American debt.
  Promises made, promises kept. That's what the Republican majority is 
all about. I'm glad President Clinton finally came on board. Balancing 
the budget is the right thing to do for our children's future.

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