[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 206 (Thursday, December 21, 1995)]
[House]
[Pages H15489-H15490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     MERRY CHRISTMAS, DEAR FRIENDS

  Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, this first session of the 104th Congress 
has been characterized by anger and arrogance, meanness and hubris. The 
result of such negative emotions was perfectly predictable--year-end 
stalemate. 

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  Perhaps in this Christmas week, with just 4 days remaining prior to 
that precious day, we should set aside the accusations, and try a 
little Christmas tolerance and generosity and kindness.
  Merry Christmas, dear friends.

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