[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 20, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H15210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WHAT REALLY WENT ON LAST NIGHT?

  (Mr. DeLAY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, the United States, the President, and 
Washington, DC, better understand what went on last night. The Speaker, 
the majority leader, and the President negotiated for 2\1/2\ hours.
  We were under the impression that the President was absolutely 
adamant about making a deal and bringing a balanced budget now. Within 
15 to 30 minutes, the vice president walked out and contradicted what 
the Speaker understood to be the beginning of a deal. This is deja vu 
all over again. This is exactly what happened on November 20 that we 
have been manipulated for now going on 30 days.
  The President obviously is not interested in balancing the budget. 
This administration cannot be trusted. They can not keep their word. 
They cannot keep their promises.
  And so make no mistake about it, there will be no CR until the 
administration proves that they can be trusted.

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