[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H13941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1995

  (Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, it's been more than 2 weeks since 
President Clinton promised to balance the budget in 7 years. He still 
doesn't have a plan, but don't worry America, there is a solution.
  It's called the Balanced Budget Act of 1995. It's a 7-year plan to 
balance the budget and ensure a bright future for our children and it's 
waiting for the President's signature.
  I know, I know, Mr. and Mrs. America, you've heard all about the 
draconian cuts in this bill. But the Balanced Budget Act increases 
spending by more than $2.5 trillion during the next 7 years. Medicare 
spending increases 62 percent, Medicaid spending increases 43 percent, 
student loan spending increases 49 percent.
  Mr. Speaker, the President has it easy. We've already done the work. 
All he has to do is sign on the dotted line and he has helped save the 
next generation. Mr. Speaker, I hope he does the right thing--I hope 
the President signs the Balanced Budget Act of 1995.

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